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Loading Your Vehicle
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roof tent are tightly secured to the vehicle . If these conditions are not met , the load limit will be lower .
. The 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 lbs ( 80 kg ) or the crossbar load limit ( whichever is lower ).
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Each of the two roof moldings has two mounting points for crossbars . Each mounting point is fitted with a cover . Use a screwdriver to remove the covers . When installing the crossbars on the roof molding , follow the manufacturer ’ s instructions .
WARNING
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 lbs ( 80 kg ).
Roof tents may be used under certain conditions at your own risk .
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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 lbs ( 80 kg ), evenly distributed .
CAUTION
. The roof rail load limit for stationary vehicles ( 700 lbs ( 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