226 5-1 . Before driving
WARNING
●If driving for a long distance , on rough roads , or at high speeds , stop the vehicle now and then during the trip to make sure the
cargo remains in its place .
●The maximum load limit of the cargo , roof luggage carrier kit and carrying attachments must
not exceed 176 lb . ( 80 kg ).
NOTICE
■ When loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier ( if equipped )
Be careful not to scratch the surface of the panoramic moon roof
( if equipped ).
Roof tent ( models with roof rails )
Roof tents may be used under certain conditions at your own risk .
NOTICE
■ When loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier
●The roof rail load limit for stationary vehicles ( 700 lb . [ 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 176 lb . ( 80 kg ) or the crossbar load limit ( whichever is lower ).
●Roof tents can only be used on vehicles originally equipped with roof rails . Otherwise , damage to the vehicle ’ s roof may occur .
■ When driving the vehicle
The total weight on the roof rails , including the roof crossbars and roof tent , must not exceed the vehicle ’ s roof rail load of 176 lb . ( 80 kg ), evenly distributed .
WARNING
■ For safe use
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 176 lb . ( 80 kg ).