Driving tips/Loading your vehicle
loading may cause damage to
the vehicle.
. For cargo carrying purposes, the
roof rails must be used together
with the roof rack and any appropriate carrying attachment that
may be needed. The roof rails
must never be used alone to
carry cargo. Otherwise, damage
to the roof or paint, or a dangerous road hazard due to loss of
cargo could result.
& Roof molding and crossbar
(if equipped)
the vehicle and create a safety
hazard.
Cargo can be carried after securing the
roof crossbar kit to the roof moldings and
installing the appropriate carrying attachment. When installing the roof crossbar
kit, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE
Remember that the vehicle’s center of
gravity is altered with the weight of the
load on the roof, thus affecting driving
characteristics.
Drive carefully. Avoid rapid starts, hard
cornering and abrupt stops. Crosswind
effects will be increased.
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CAUTION
. For cargo carrying purposes, the
roof molding must be used together with a roof crossbar kit
and the appropriate carrying attachment. Otherwise, damage to
the roof or paint or a dangerous
road hazard due to loss of cargo
could result.
. When using the roof crossbar kit,
make sure that the total weight of
the crossbars, carrying attachment and cargo does not exceed
the maximum load limit. Overloading may cause damage to
When you carry cargo on the roof using
the roof crossbar kit and a carrying
attachment, never exceed the maximum
load limit as explained below. You should
also be careful that your vehicle does not
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) and front and rear Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR). For information
about loading cargo into or onto your
vehicle, refer to “Loading your vehicle”
F8-12. The maximum load limit of the
cargo, crossbars and carrying attachment
must not exceed 176 lbs (80 kg). Place
the heaviest load at the bottom, nearest
the roof, and evenly distribute the cargo.
Always properly secure all cargo.
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