Lexus Lx470 Owner's Manual page 53

STEP 3
CAUTION
Cross rail adjustment
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Make sure the cross rails are locked securely by pushing forward and rearward
them.
Failure to do so may cause an unexpected accident or severe injury in the event of
emergency braking or a collision.
When loading cargo
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Observe the following precautions.
Place the cargo so that its weight is distributed evenly between the front and rear
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axles.
If loading long or wide cargo, never exceed the vehicle overall length or
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width.( P. 368)
Before driving, make sure the cargo is securely fastened on the roof luggage car-
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rier.
Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of the vehicle
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gravity 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.
If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, stop the vehicle
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now and then during the trip to make sure the cargo remains in its place.
Do not exceed 143 lb. (70 kg) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.
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1-3. Adjustable components
Turn the upper knobs clockwise to
fix the cross rails to the appropri-
ate length.
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