2012 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 262

260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in personal injury, follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle: • Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision. • To help protect against personal injury, passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and use seat belts. • Do not carry loads that exceed the load limits described on the label attached to the left door or left Retractable Cargo Area Cover (If Equipped) - Five Passenger Models door center pillar. • Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible. secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo. • Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight The removable retractable cargo area cover mounts in the over or behind the rear axle can cause the vehicle to cargo area behind the top of the rear seats. sway.