Load Carrying; General Information; Roof Racks And Load Carriers - Ford RANGER Owner's Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNINGS
Use load securing straps to an
approved standard, e.g. DIN.
Make sure that you secure all loose
items properly.
Place luggage and other loads as low
and as far forward as possible within
the luggage or loadspace.
Do not exceed the maximum front
and rear axle loads for your vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum gross
vehicle weight.
Do not place solid objects outside
the loadspace area for example
timber and sheet material.
Note: The center of the payload should be
located within the wheelbase of the vehicle.
Note: Avoid one sided load distribution.
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Load Carrying

Note: Uneven load distribution could result
in unacceptable handling and braking
characteristics.
ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS
different driving characteristics.
Check the security of the roof rack load:
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WARNINGS
If you use a roof rack, the fuel
consumption of your vehicle will be
higher and you may experience
Read and follow the manufacturers
instructions when you are fitting a
roof rack.
Do not exceed the maximum
permissible roof rail load of 80 kg,
including the roof rack.
Before starting.
After driving 50 km.
At 1,000 km intervals.
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