2003 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 92

ject on it could cause an injury in an accident or sudden stop. ¼ Do not leave the tonneau cover in the vehicle with it disengaged from the holder. ¼ Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury. ¼ The child restraint top tether strap may be damaged by contact with the tonneau cover or items in the cargo area. Remove the tonneau cover from the vehicle or secure it and any cargo. Your child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the top tether strap is damaged. SIC1541 LUGGAGE RACK (if so equipped) The cross-bars can be adjusted forward and backward. Place your luggage between the bars (A), adjust the bars (A), and secure the luggage with rope to the bars (A). There are also adjustable loops on the side bars for the rope attachment. Always evenly distribute the luggage on the luggage rack. Do not load more than 100 lb (45 kg). Be careful that your vehicle does not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR front and rear). The GVWR and GAWR are located on the Safety Compliance Certifica- tion Label (located on the driver's door pillar). For more information regarding GVWR and GAWR, refer to "9. Technical and consumer information". CAUTION Use care when placing or removing items from the luggage rack. If you cannot comfortably lift the items onto the luggage rack from the ground, use a ladder or stool. Instruments and controls 2-37