1998 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 156
1998 Subaru Impreza Manual
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Luggage cover (Wagon only) D Do not place anything on the extended cover. Putting excessive weight on the extended cover can break it and an object on the cover could tumble forward in the event of a sudden stop or collision. This could cause serious injury. D Be careful not to scratch the rear gate stay when using the luggage cover. The scratch on the stay could cause the rear gate to incomplete opening. The luggage cover is provided for covering the luggage compartment and to protect its contents from direct sunlight. This cover is detachable to make room for additional cargo. J Using the cover CAUTION HG0097 HG0098 To extend the cover, pull the end of the cover out of the cover housing, then insert its hooks into the catches as shown. To rewind it, unhook it from the catches and it will rewind automatically. You should hold on to the cover and guide it back into the cover housing while it is rewinding. 6-14