222 5-1. Before driving
WARNING
lIf driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, stop the vehicle now and then during the trip to make sure the
cargo remains in its place.
lDo not exceed 165 lb.( 75 kg) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.
NOTICE
n When loading cargo( vehicles with panoramic moon roof)
Be careful not to scratch the surface of the panoramic moon roof.
Roof tent( models with roof rails except panoramic moon roof)
Roof tents may be used under certain conditions at your own risk.
NOTICE
n When loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier
lThe roof rail load limit for stationary vehicles( 700 lb. [ 317 kg ]) applies only when the vehicle is parked and the load is
evenly distributed left / right and front / rear and the roof crossbars and roof tent are tightly secured
to the vehicle. If these conditions are not met, the load limit will be lower.
lThe maximum load limit of the roof crossbars must be obtained
from the manufacturer or retailer of the roof rack. When driving the vehicle, the maximum roof rail load is 176 lb.( 80 kg) or the crossbar load limit( whichever is lower).
lRoof tents can only be used on vehicles originally equipped with roof rails. Otherwise, damage to the vehicle’ s roof may occur.
n When driving the vehicle
The total weight on the roof rails, including the roof crossbars and roof tent, must not exceed the vehicle’ s roof rail load of 176 lb.( 80 kg), evenly distributed.
WARNING n For safe use
Adding weight to the vehicle’ s roof can adversely affect handling, braking, and rollover resistance. The vehicle must never be driven with a total roof rail load in excess of 176 lb.( 80 kg).