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Driving tips
NOTE
Rear crossbar:
Before each use of the roof crossbar,
make sure the four T-30 crossbar
clamp screws have been checked,
and retightened if necessary to 35 lbf·in
(4.0 N·m, 0.41 kgf·m), as outlined in
Step #5 above.
& Roof molding and crossbar
(if equipped)
6. Adjust the alignment of the crossbar
on the roof rails, and if available, use a T30 torx® bit and torque wrench and tighten
the T-30 torx® head screws to 30 to 35
lbf·in (3.4 to 4.0 N·m, 0.35 to 0.41 kgf·m) of
torque (or tighten securely with the torx®
wrench provided).
1)
2 in (50 mm)
Install the rear crossbar so that the crossbar end supports are located approximately 2 in (50 mm) forward from the
joints between the roof rails and the rear
roof rail supports.
Install the rear crossbar in the same
manner as the front crossbar.
CAUTION
Do not carry cargo on the roof when
the crossbars are removed. Luggage on the roof will be thrown
forward or backward in sudden
stops or rapid accelerations, resulting in a dangerous road hazard.
CAUTION
. For cargo carrying purposes, the
roof molding must be used together with a roof crossbar kit
and the appropriate carrying attachment. Otherwise, damage to
the roof or paint or a dangerous