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Loading Your Vehicle
carrying load of the cargo , roof crossbars and carrying attachments does not exceed 220 lbs ( 100 kg ). Overloading may cause damage to the vehicle . Read the manufacturer ’ s instructions and pay attention to not exceed the load limit of the parts .
. For cargo carrying purposes , the roof rails must be used together with the SUBARU recommended roof crossbars and any appropriate 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 dangerous road hazard due to loss of cargo could result .
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 .
! Rope hooks ( attached to the roof rails ) s08aj1501
1 Rope hooks 2 Covers
CAUTION
. When you use the rope hooks , always secure the rope at all four hook points .
. The maximum load capacity is 176 lbs ( 80 kg ) per hook .
. The cover cannot be removed .
. Do not tighten the rope excessively . Otherwise , it may lead to damage to the vehicle body or cargo .
. Check that the rope is not loose before driving the vehicle .
. When you use the rope hooks , never exceed the maximum load limit .
& Roof Tent ( Subaru Outback Wilderness ) 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 220 lbs ( 100 kg ).