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Driving tips / Loading your vehicle
! Installing carrying attachments on the crossbars
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When installing any carrying attachments such as the load carriers , crossbars , bike carrier , ski carrier , kayak carrier , cargo basket , etc ., follow the manufacturer ’ s instructions of the load capacity and make sure that the attachments are securely installed . Use only attachments designed specifically for the crossbars . Before operating the vehicle , make sure that the cargo is properly secured on the attachment .
NOTE
Remember that the vehicle ’ s center of gravity is altered with the weight of the load on the roof , thus affecting the driving characteristics .
Drive carefully . Avoid rapid starts , hard cornering and abrupt stops . Crosswind effects will be increased .
! Removal and installation of the crossbars
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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 .
& Roof tent ( 5-door 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 )) applies only when the vehicle is parked and the load is evenly distributed left / right and front /