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Loading Your Vehicle
& Roof Rails with Integrated
Crossbars (Outback)
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1) Integrated crossbars
CAUTION
. For cargo carrying purposes, the
crossbars must be extended
across the roof and locked into
the roof rails. Cargo must be
attached to the crossbars using
genuine SUBARU accessory
crossbar attachments. The
crossbars must never be used
independently to carry cargo on
the roof. Otherwise, damage to
the roof or paint or a dangerous
road hazard due to loss of cargo
could result.
. When loading cargo on the crossbars,
using the genuine SUBARU
accessory crossbar attachments,
make sure the total weight
of the crossbar attachments, and
loaded cargo, does not exceed
the maximum load limit of 150 lbs
(67.5 kg). Overloading may cause
damage to the vehicle and create
a safety hazard.
. Be careful not to damage the
vehicle body when passing the
rope through the front and rear
holes of the roof rails.
. Do not install a roof tent on the
vehicle. Doing so may damage
the vehicle and create a safety
hazard. SUBARU warranties do
not cover vehicle damage resulting
from use of a roof tent.
The crossbars must be extended across
the roof and locked into the roof rails to
carry cargo on the roof. Cargo can only be
carried on the crossbars using the genuine
SUBARU accessory crossbar attachments.
When you carry cargo on the roof using the
crossbars and a carrying attachment,
never exceed the maximum load limit
explained in the following. You should also
be careful that your vehicle does not
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) and front and rear Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR). For information
on loading cargo into or onto your vehicle,
refer to “Loading Your Vehicle” ☞P422.
The maximum load limit of the cargo and
carrying attachment must not exceed the
allowable load limit described in the Owner’s
Manual of a genuine SUBARU carrying
attachment. 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 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,