1998 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 202

I Things youput inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. e Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a trunk, putthem as far €orward as you can. 91ry to spread theweight evenly.If you have foldedown rear seats, you'll find four anchors on the back wall of your trunk. You can use theseanchors to ti'e down lighter loads. They're not strong enough for heavy things, however, put them as far so forward as you can in the trunk. e Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. 0 Don't leave an unsecured childrestraint in your vehicle. 0 Towing a Trailer (Models with 2.4L Engine and 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle) If you don't usethe correct equipment and drive properly, you can losecontrol when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well or even at all. You and your passengers couldbe seriously injured, You may also damage your vehicle; resulting the repairs would notbe covered b'y your warranty. Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section, Ask your dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle, -- 0 When youcarry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. Don't leave a seat folded downunless you need to. Bo not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with a 2.2L (Code 4) engine. You also cannot tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with a manual or a three-speed automatic transaxle, or is a convertible model. 4-34