Installing the cover1
With the cover retracted, press the end piece on one side of the cargo area cover into the retaining bracket in the side panel of the cargo area.
Do the same on the opposite side.
Press both sides of the cover, one at a time, until they click into place.
Use
The cover can be used in two positions: fully open to completely cover the cargo compartment or partially retracted to make it easier to reach farther into the cargo compartment.
Fully open
Third row seats, 7-seat models*: hang the seat belt latches in the hooks provided in the side panels. For 5-seat models, see the following step.
With the cover retracted, grasp its handle and pull it out completely.
Press the attaching pins on the rear corners of the cover into the grooves in the side panels and release the cover.
Partially retracted
With the cover retracted, grasp its handle and pull it so that it is above the cargo compartment's side panels until it is fully open. Press the attaching pins on the rear corners of the cover into the grooves in the side panels. If the cover is already fully open see the next step.
With the cover completely pulled out, press it upward lightly and allow it to retract slowly.
From the fully open position, push the cover's handle slightly upward with e.g., your elbow.
The cover will close until it reaches the partially retracted position.To fully open the cover from the partially open position:
Avoid placing any objects on the cover when it is open.