Center Console Storage AreaYour vehicle has a console compartment between thebucket seats.To open it, press the button on the side of the consoleand swing the console lid open.The console may be equipped with an accessory poweroutlet inside. See Accessory Power Outlets onpage 3-21.The rear of the console also has a cupholder thatswings down for the rear seat passengers to use.Luggage CarrierYou can load things on top of your vehicle if it has thisfeature.The luggage carrier has slats and siderails attached tothe roof and may have crossrails which can bemoved back and forth to help secure cargo. Tie the loadto the siderails or siderail supports.Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier thatweighs more than 200 lbs (91 kg) or hangs overthe rear or sides of the vehicle may damage yourvehicle. Load cargo so that it rests on the slatsas far forward as possible and against the side rails,making sure to fasten it securely.Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity whenloading your vehicle. For more information on vehiclecapacity and loading, see Loading Your Vehicle onpage 4-47.To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re leaving,check now and then to make sure the luggage andcargo are still securely fastened.Be sure the cargo is properly loaded.• If small heavy objects are placed on the roof cut apiece of 3/8 inch plywood to fit inside the crossrailsand siderails to spread the load. If plywood isused, tie it to the siderail supports.• Tie the load to the crossrails or the siderail supports.Use the crossrails only to keep the load fromsliding. To move a crossrail, turn the release knobs,on both sides of the rail, counterclockwise toloosen it. Slide the crossrail to the desired positionbalancing the force side to side. Turn the releaseknobs, on both sides of the rail, clockwise to tightenit and try to slide the crossrail back and forthslightly to be sure it is tight.2-42
