Luggage compartment cover
Fig. 147 In the luggage compartment: Installing and removing the luggage compartment cover.
When you open or close the trunk lid, the supporting cords, when attached, will automatically raise or lower the luggage compartment cover.
You can put light clothing on the luggage compartment cover, however, your view through the rear window must not be obstructed.
Removing the luggage compartment cover
- Unhook the supporting cords from each side of the trunk lid (top arrows).
- Push the luggage compartment cover upward from below (bottom arrows) until it releases from the side brackets.
- If necessary, flip the luggage compartment cover over and stow it under the variable luggage compartment floor . Remove one or both of the side panels in the luggage compartment to make more room, if necessary .
Installing the luggage compartment cover
- Press the luggage compartment cover into the side brackets from above (bottom arrows).
- Hook the supporting cords onto the trunk lid (top arrows).
WARNING
In a sudden braking or other maneuver, or in a collision, unsecured or improperly secured objects or animals on the luggage compartment cover can cause serious personal injury.
- Never leave hard, heavy, or sharp objects in bags or loose on the luggage compartment cover.
- Never let animals ride on the luggage compartment cover.
WARNING
Clothes or other items on the luggage compartment cover behind the rear seat backrest may limit visibility and cause accidents and severe personal injuries.
- Always hang clothes so that they do not limit visibility.
NOTE
To help prevent damage to the luggage compartment cover, the luggage compartment may only be loaded to a height at which the luggage compartment cover will not press on the cargo when the trunk lid is closed.
NOTE
Things on the luggage compartment cover can damage it.
- The defroster heating wires or antenna in the rear window can be damaged by objects that rub against them.
The ventilation slots in the luggage compartment must not be blocked so that stale air can escape from the vehicle.
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