Kia Optima 2017, Owner'S Manual, Page: 279 / 776

EXTERIOR FEATURES
Roof rack (wagon) (if equipped)
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If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can
load cargo on top of your vehicle.
Crossbars and fixing components nee‐
ded to install the roof rack on your ve‐
hicle may be obtained from an author‐
ized Kia dealer or other qualified shop.
NOTICE
• The crossbars (if equipped) should
be placed in the proper load carry‐
ing positions 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.
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 vehi‐
cle.
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• When carrying large objects on the
roof rack, make sure they do not
exceed the overall roof length or
width.
• When you are carrying cargo on
the roof rack, do not operate the
sunroof (if equipped).
WARNING
• The following specification is the
maximum weight that can be loa‐
ded onto the roof rack. Distribute
the load as evenly as possible
across the crossbars (if equipped)
and roof rack and secure the load
firmly.
ROOF RACK
100 kg (220 lbs.)
EVENLY DISTRIB‐
UTED
Loading cargo or luggage in excess
of the specified weight limit on the
roof rack may damage your vehi‐
cle.
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