8-14
Driving tips
& Roof rails and crossbar (if
equipped)
ments and cargo does not exceed the maximum load limit.
Overloading may cause damage
to the vehicle and create a safety
hazard.
The roof rails are not designed to carry
cargo by themselves. Cargo can be
carried after securing the roof crossbar
kit to the roof rail and installing the
appropriate carrying attachment. When
installing the roof crossbar kit, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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2)
Roof rails
Crossbar kit
CAUTION
. For cargo carrying purposes, the
roof rail must be used together
with a roof crossbar kit and the
appropriate carrying attachment.
The roof rail must never be used
alone to carry cargo. Otherwise,
damage to the roof or paint or a
dangerous road hazard due to
loss of cargo could result.
. When using the roof crossbar kit,
make sure that the total weight of
the crossbars, carrying attach-
When you carry cargo on the roof using
the roof crossbar kit and a carrying
attachment, never exceed the maximum
load limit as explained below. 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” F8-12. The
maximum load limit of the cargo, crossbars and carrying attachments must not
exceed 150 lbs (68 kg). 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
When installing any carrying attachments
such as a bike carrier, ski carrier, kayak
carrier, cargo basket, etc. on the crossbars, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and make sure that the attachments
are securely fixed to the crossbars. Use
only attachments designed specifically for
the crossbars. The maximum load limit of
the cargo, crossbars and carrying attachments must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg).
Before operating the vehicle, make sure
that the cargo is properly secured on the
attachments.
NOTE
Remember that the vehicle’s center of
grav