|
& Roof tent ( models with roof rails )
S08AJ14
|
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
|
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 .
. 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 ).
. Roof tents can only be used on vehicles originally equipped with roof rails . Otherwise , damage to the vehicle ’ s roof may occur .
On vehicles equipped with roof rails , roof tents may be used under certain conditions at your own risk .
! When driving the vehicle
S08AJ1401
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 .
|
A : B : C : |
Roof rails Roof crossbars Roof tent B + C < 176 lbs ( 80 kg ) |