Subaru Outback Manuals 2024 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 477

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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 / rear and the roof crossbars and roof tent are tightly secured to the vehicle . If these conditions are not met , the load limit will be lower .
. The maximum load limit of the roof crossbars must be obtained from the manufacturer or retailer of the roof rack . When driving the vehicle , the maximum roof rail load is 220 lbs ( 100 kg ) or the crossbar load limit ( whichever is lower ).
Roof tents may be used under certain conditions at your own risk .
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The total weight on the roof rails , including the roof crossbars and roof tent , must not exceed the vehicle ’ s roof rail load of 220 lbs ( 100 kg ), evenly distributed .
A : B : C :
Roof rails Roof crossbars Roof tent B + C < 220 lbs ( 100 kg )
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A : B : C : D :
Roof rails Roof crossbars Roof tent Occupants in the roof tent
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