Subaru 2004 Legacy - Manual (Page 336)

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Driving tips
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Loading your vehicle
Never allow passengers to ride on the folded
rear seatback, in the trunk or in the cargo area.
Doing so may result in serious injury.
y Never stack luggage or other cargo higher
than the top of the seatback because it could
tumble forward and injure passengers in the
event of a sudden stop or accident. Keep lug-
gage or cargo low, as close to the floor as pos-
sible.
y
When you carry something inside the vehicle,
secure it whenever you can to prevent it from
being thrown around inside the vehicle during
sudden stops, sharp turns or in an accident.
y
Do not pile heavy loads on the roof. These
loads raise the vehicle’s center of gravity and
make it more prone to tip over.
y
Secure lengthy items properly to prevent
them from shooting forward and causing seri-
ous injury during a sudden stop.
y
Never exceed the maximum load limit. If you
do, some parts on your vehicle can break, or it
can change the way your vehicle handles. This
could result in loss of control and cause per-
sonal injury. Also, overloading can shorten the
life of your vehicle.
y
Do not place anything on the rear shelf be-
hind the rear seatback (for sedan) or the ex-
tended luggage cover (for station wagon). Such
items could tumble forward in the event of a
sudden stop or a collision. This could cause se-
rious injury.
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