2011 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 313

● 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. The adjustable channel tie-down hook system allows you to move tie-down hooks in the cargo area to the best location to secure a load. The tie-down hooks must be installed so the hook is properly fixed to the channel. If the tie-down hook is not fixed to the channel it cannot be properly tightened. Check the tightness of the tie-down hooks periodically during a trip to make sure they have not become loose. Install the tie-down hooks as follows: CHANNEL TIE-DOWN HOOKS (if so equipped) WARNING LTI0141 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. ● The child restraint top tether strap may be damaged by contact with items in the cargo area. Secure any items in the cargo area. Your child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the top tether strap is damaged. ● 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. 9-16 Technical and consumer information