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Before Driving

Doors and Locks

 Luggage Compartment

Luggage compartment cover (5-door)

WARNING

Do not place anything on top of the 

cover:

Placing luggage or other cargo on top 

of the luggage compartment cover is 

dangerous. During sudden braking or 

a collision, the cargo could become 

a projectile that could hit and injure 

someone. The vehicle has a light 

weight luggage compartment cover to 

keep the contents of your luggage area 

out of sight; it will not retain heavy 

objects that are not tied down in an 

accident such as a rollover. Tie down 

all heavy objects, whether luggage or 

cargo, using the tie down hooks.

Make sure luggage and cargo are 

secured before driving:

Not securing cargo while driving is 

dangerous as it could move or be 

crushed during sudden braking or a 

collision and cause injury.

CAUTION

Make sure the luggage compartment 

cover is firmly secured. If it is not 

firmly secured, it could unexpectedly 

disengage resulting in injury.

The luggage compartment can be accessed 

by opening the liftgate when the straps are 

attached to the sides of the liftgate.

Strap

Removing the cover

This cover can be removed for more room. 

1.  Remove the straps from the hooks.

2.  Lift the end of the luggage 

compartment cover a little, pull it 

outward, and remove it from the pins.

Pin

Pin

3.  Lift the front end of the luggage 

compartment cover and remove it.

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