2005 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 270

● Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts of your vehicle can break, tire damage could occur, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could result in loss of control and cause personal injury. CHANNEL TIE-DOWN HOOKS WARNING LTI0140 LTI0141 Cargo area ceiling tie-down hooks SECURING THE LOAD There are tie down hooks located in both the ceiling and floor of the cargo area as shown. The tie down hooks can be used to secure cargo with ropes or other types of straps. See "Channel tie down hooks" following. Do not apply a total load of more than 110 lbs. (490 N) to a single metal ceiling tiedown hook when securing cargo. Do not apply a total load of more than 110 lbs. (490 N) to a single plastic floor tiedown hook when securing cargo. Adjustable cargo area floor tie-down hooks WARNING ● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps 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. ● Properly install and tighten the tiedown hooks into the channel system. Also, do not install any rope or straps directly to the channel. Failure to properly install the tie-down hooks or installing ropes or straps directly to the channel can cause the cargo to become unsecured. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury. ● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury. 9-14 Technical and consumer information