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■ When the vehicle is parked on level ground
Roof rails Roof crossbars Roof tent
B + C < 176 lb . ( 80 kg )
Roof rails Roof crossbars Roof tent Occupants in the roof tent
• The total weight on the roof rails – including the roof crossbars , roof tent , and all occupants and contents in the roof tent – must not exceed either the vehicle ’ s roof rail load limit ( 700 lb . [ 317 kg ]), evenly distributed , or the load limit of the roof crossbars , whichever is lower .
Load limit of the roof rail ( A ). B + C + D < 700 lb . ( 317 kg )
• Exceeding this load limit could cause damage to the vehicle or racking system . The vehi-
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Driving