Subaru 2003 Outback Sport, Owner'S Manual

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IMPREZA(NA) A1850BE-A (ENGLISH)
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Driving tips
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front and rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
See the “Loading your vehicle” section in this chap-
ter for information on loading cargo into or onto your
vehicle. The maximum load limit of the cargo, cross-
bars and carrying attachment must not exceed 100
lb. (45 kg). Place the heaviest load at the bottom,
nearest the roof, and evenly distribute the cargo. Al-
ways properly secure all cargo.
CAUTION
D
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 car-
go could result.
D
When using the roof crossbar kit, make sure
that the total weight of the crossbars, carrying
attachment and cargo does not exceed the
maximum load limit. Overloading may cause
damage to the vehicle and create a safety haz-
ard.
B
Installing carrying attachments on the cross-
bars
When installing any carrying attachment 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 attachment is
securely fixed to the crossbars. Use only attach-
ments designed specifically for the crossbars. A set
of the crossbars is designed to carry loads (cargo
and attachment) of not more than
100 lb. (45 kg) .
Before operating the vehicle, make sure that the car-
go is properly secured on the attachment.
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.
B
Removal and installation of the crossbars
The crossbars can be removed when you do not
use the roof to carry cargo.
n To remove the crossbar
1. Loosen and remove the T–30 torx
R
head screw
from the top of each crossbar end support.