Subaru Impreza Manuals 2017 Impreza Owner's Manual | Page 344

8-12 Driving tips/Loading your vehicle & Roof rail (if equipped) 1) Crossbar Cargo can be carried on the roof after securing the crossbars to the roof rails and installing an appropriate carrying attach- ment. When installing crossbars and a carrying attachment, follow the manufac- turer’s instructions. The roof rail system is designed to carry loads (cargo, crossbars and carrying attachment) of no more than 150 lbs (68 kg). Be sure not to exceed your vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR. CAUTION . When using a carrying attach- ment, make sure that the total carrying load of the cargo, cross- bars and carrying attachment does not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg). Overloading may cause damage to the vehicle. . For cargo carrying purposes, the roof rails must be used together with the crossbars and any ap- propriate 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 danger- ous road hazard due to loss of cargo could result. & Roof molding and crossbar (if equipped) 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. CAUTION . For cargo carrying purposes, the roof molding must be used to- gether with a roof crossbar kit and the appropriate carrying at- tachment. 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 attach- ment and cargo does not exceed the maximum load limit. Over- loading may cause damage to