Luggage Compartment Cover
Luggage or other cargo placed in the luggage compartment can be hidden from view by a luggage compartment cover.
However, the luggage compartment covers are not designed to support items loaded on top of them, and may get damaged if used as a shelf.
WARNING:
Do not carry items on top of the luggage
compartment cover, even if they
are small and light. Objects on top of
the cover could be thrown about in
an accident, causing injury, or could
obstruct the driver’s rear view.
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the luggage compartment
cover:
• Do not place items on top of it.
• Do not push down on it or lean on it.
• Handle it carefully when installing or removing.
NOTE:
The seatback should always be securely
latched in a fairly upright position when
removing or installing the luggage compartment
cover.
To remove the luggage compartment cover:
1) Release the three hooks (a) from the rear seat backs.
2) Fold and roll the cover forward.
3) Lift up both ends of the cover to disengage the attachment points (b).
4) Place one end of the cover in the quarter window opening (c) so enough clearance is established on the other end to swing the cover down and out.
5) Tilt the luggage compartment cover, and then remove the compartment cover from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
When you place the end of the cover
in the quarter window opening (c), be
careful not to damage the window or
other materials while positioning the
compartment cover.
To stow a luggage compartment cover on the floor of the rear luggage room:
Tilt the cover, and fit it onto floor of the rear luggage room.
To reinstall the luggage compartment cover:
1) Fold/roll the luggage compartment cover, and place one end in the quarter window opening (c) to swing the other end into position.
2) Align the attachment points (d) on the cover with the attachment points (b) on the vehicle and push down both ends.
Make sure that the cover securely fits in the attachment points.
3) Unroll/unfold the cover as you secure the other latches (e).
4) Reattach the three hooks (a) to the rear seat backs.
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