1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 195

- A CAUTI-N: I I Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop turn, or a crash. or in Put things in thetrunk or rear area your of vehicle. In a trunk, put them far forward as as you can. Try to spread the weight evenly. If you have fold-downrear seats, you'll find four anchors on the back of your wall trunk. You can use these anchors totie down lighter loads. They're not strong enough forheavy things, however, so put them as far forward you can in the trunk as or rear area. Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that someof them are above the tops the seats. of Don't leave an unsecured child restraintin your vehicle. When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. Don't leave a seat folded down unless you need to. Towing a Trailer (Models with 2.4L Engine a 1 $-Speed mtomatic 1 Transaxle) ,A CAUTION: If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control whenyou pull a trailer. For example,if the traileris tooheavy, the brakes may not work well or even at all. You and your passengers could seriously injured. be Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section. your Chevrolet dealer Ask for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. -- 4-33