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& Roof rails ( if equipped ) |
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1 Roof rails
Cargo can be carried on the roof after securing the crossbars to the roof rails and installing an appropriate carrying attachment . When installing crossbars and a carrying attachment , follow the manufacturer ’ s instructions . The roof rail system is designed to carry loads ( cargo , crossbars and carrying attachment ) of no more than 176 lbs ( 80 kg ). Be sure not to exceed your vehicle ’ s GVWR and GAWR .
CAUTION
. When using a carrying attachment , make sure that the total carrying load of the cargo , crossbars and carrying attachment
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does not exceed 176 lbs ( 80 kg ). Overloading may cause damage to the vehicle . Read the manufacturer ’ s instructions and pay attention to not exceed the load limit of the parts .
. For cargo carrying purposes , the roof rails must be used together with the SUBARU recommended crossbars 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 .
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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& Roof tent ( models with roof rails )
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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 ).
CAUTION
. The roof rail load limit for stationary vehicles ( 700 lbs ( 317 kg ) ( for Forester ), 800 lbs ( 360 kg ) ( for Subaru Forester Wilderness )) applies only when
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