Toyota 4runner 2010 Instruction Manual page 269

CAUTION
Capacity and distribution
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Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle
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weight rating.
Even if the total load of occupant's weight and the cargo load is less
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than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper
loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which
may cause death or serious injury.
Roof luggage carrier precautions
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To use the roof rails as a roof luggage carrier, you must fit the roof rails
with two or more genuine Toyota cross rails or their equivalent.
When you load cargo on the roof luggage carrier, observe the following:
Cross rails
Roof rails
Before driving, make sure the cargo is securely fastened on the roof
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luggage carrier.
Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of grav-
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ity of the vehicle higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns,
sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of
control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle correctly
and result in death or serious injury.
If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, stop
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the vehicle now and then during the trip to make sure the cross rails
are fixed securely and that the cargo remains in its place.
Do not exceed 120 lb. (54 kg) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.
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Place the cargo so that its weight is
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distributed evenly between the front
and rear axles.
If loading long or wide cargo, never
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exceed the vehicle overall length or
width.(→P. 610)
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