Kia MOHAVE 2014, Owner'S Manual

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Features of your vehicle
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D290100AHM
Roof rack (if equipped)
If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can load
cargo on top of your vehicle.
Crossbars and fixing components needed
to install the roof rack on your vehicle may
be obtained from an authorized Kia dealer.
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NOTICE
• The crossbars (if equipped) should be
placed in the proper load carrying posi-
tions prior to placing items onto the roof
rack.
• If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof,
be sure not to position cargo onto the
roof rack in such a way that it could
interfere with sunroof operation.
• When the roof rack is not being used to
carry cargo, the crossbars may need to be
repositioned if wind noise is detected.
EXTERIOR FEATURES
OHM048140
CAUTION
• When carrying cargo on the roof
rack, take the necessary precau-
tions to make sure the cargo does
not damage the roof of the vehicle.
• When carrying large objects on
the roof rack, make sure they do
not exceed the overall roof length
or width.
WARNING
• The following specification is the
maximum weight that can be
loaded onto the roof rack.
Distribute the load as evenly as
possible across the crossbars (if
equipped) and roof rack and
secure the load firmly.
Loading cargo or luggage in
excess of the specified weight
limit on the roof rack may dam-
age your vehicle.
• The vehicle center of gravity will
be higher when items are loaded
onto the roof rack. Avoid sudden
starts,
braking, sharp turns,
abrupt maneuvers or high speeds
that may result in loss of vehicle
control or rollover resulting in an
accident.
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ROOF 100 kg (220 lbs.)
RACK EVENLY DISTRIBUTED