Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2018 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 439

Driving tips/Loading your vehicle
& Roof molding and crossbar
(if equipped)
the vehicle and create a safety
hazard.
Cargo can be carried after securing the
roof crossbar kit to the roof molding and
installing the appropriate carrying attach-
ment. When installing the roof crossbar
kit, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
CAUTION
. For cargo carrying purposes, the
roof molding must be used to-
gether with a roof crossbar kit
and the appropriate carrying at-
tachment. 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-
ment and cargo does not exceed
the maximum load limit. Over-
loading may cause damage to
When carrying cargo on the roof using the
roof crossbar kit and carrying attach-
ments, never exceed the maximum load
limit as explained below. You should also
be careful that the vehicle does not
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) and front and rear Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR). For information
about loading cargo into or onto your
vehicle, refer to “Loading your vehicle”
F8-11. The maximum total load on the
roof (including crossbars, carrying attach-
ments and cargo) must not exceed 88 lbs
(40 kg). Refer to the crossbar installation
instructions for the maximum crossbar
capacity. Place the heaviest load at the
bottom, close to the roof, and evenly
distribute the cargo. Always properly
secure all cargo.
8-13
! Installing carrying attachments on
the crossbars
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 attach-
ment.
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.
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