2008 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 160

158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Retractable Cargo Area Cover - If Equipped To cover the cargo area: 1. Grasp the center portion of the cover flap. Pull it over the cargo area. 3. The liftgate may be opened or closed with the cargo cover in place. Cargo Cover Removal WARNING! In an accident a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compartment. Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken from its mounting. Do not store in the vehicle. 1. Detach the cargo area cover and allow it to retract. Cargo Cover Extended 2. Grasp cargo area cover assembly and push against the spring tension to the left. 2. Insert the pins on the ends of the cover into the slots in the pillar trim cover.