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the roof rail. When installing the roof cross bar kit on the roof rail, follow
the manufacturer’s instructions. When you carry cargo on the roof using
the roof cross bar kit, never exceed maximum load limit 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 Rat-
ing (GAWR). See the “Loading your vehicle” section in chapter 7 for in-
formation on loading cargo into or onto your vehicle.
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When luggage is put on the slats (Vehicles with roof
slats only)
When putting any luggage on the slats, make sure the total weight of the
luggage on the slats of the roof cross bar kit does not exceed
100 lb. (45
kg)
. Overloading may cause damage to the roof and create a safety haz-
ard. Place the heaviest load at the bottom, nearest the roof, and evenly
distribute the luggage. Always secure the luggage with straps, ropes or
nets.
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Installing carrying attachments on the cross bars
When installing any carrying attachment such as a bike carrier, ski carri-
er, kayak carrier, etc. on the cross bars, follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions and make sure that the attachment is securely fixed to the cross
bars. Use only attachments designed specifically for the crossbars. A
set of the cross bars is designed to carry loads (cargo and attachment)
of not more than
150 lb. (68 kg)
. Before operating the vehicle, make sure
that the cargo 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 driving characteristics.
Drive carefully. Avoid rapid starts, hard cornering and abrupt stops.
Crosswind effects will be increased.
