Driving tips / Loading your vehicle
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& Roof rack ( Outback – if equipped )
CAUTION
. For cargo carrying purposes , the roof rail must be used together with the roof rack . The roof rail 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 .
. When using the roof rack , make sure that the total weight of the roof rack , carrying attachments and cargo does not exceed the maximum load limit . Overloading may cause damage to the vehicle and create a safety hazard .
Cargo can be carried on the roof after securing the roof rack to the roof . When installing the roof rack on the roof , follow the manufacturer ’ s instructions .
The maximum load limit of the cargo , roof rack and carrying attachments 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 .
! Installing carrying attachments on the roof rack
When installing any carrying attachments such as a bike carrier , ski carrier , kayak carrier , cargo basket , etc . on the roof rack , follow the manufacturer ’ s instructions and make sure that the attachments are securely fixed to the roof rack . Use only attachments designed specifically for the roof rack . A roof rack set is designed to carry loads ( cargo and attachments ) of not more than 165 lbs ( 75 kg ). Before operating the vehicle , make sure that the cargo is properly secured on the attachments .
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 .
& Roof rails with integrated crossbars ( Outback – if equipped )
1 ) Integrated crossbars
CAUTION
. For cargo carrying purposes , the bars must be used as crossbars and be used together with the genuine SUBARU carrying attachment . The bars must never
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