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Loading Your Vehicle
. 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” FP460. 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 s08aj0801
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.
. Restore the bars to the original position when the bars are not used as crossbars.
! How to use as crossbars CAUTION s08aj0802
. Do not raise the bar higher than necessary. The base of the bar may be damaged.
. Be careful not to contact the bars while sliding them. Otherwise, the bars may be scratched or the latch portions may be damaged.
. Do not slide the bar more than necessary when sliding the bar. The base of the bar may be damaged.
. Do not allow the bar to fall on or contact the roof panel or the moonroof when sliding the bar. Otherwise the roof panel may be dented or the glass of the moonroof may be damaged.
. Be careful hands do not become pinched when operating the cross bar. Hands becoming