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I ~ g g a g e Carrier (If Equipped)
If you have the optional luggage carrier, you can load
things on top of your vehicle.
The luggage carrier has slats and side rails attached to
the roof, and crossrails which can be moved toward the
front or the rear i n the side rails
t o
help secure cargo. Tie
the load to the side rails or side rail supports.
NOTICE:
Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 lbs.
(90.6 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage
your vehicle. When you carry large things, never
let them hang over the rear or the sides of your
vehicle. Load your cargo so that it rests on the
slats and does not scratch or damage the vehicle.
Put the cargo against the side rails and fasten it
securely to the luggage carrier.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you're driving,
check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and
cargo are still securely fastened.
Be sure the cargo is properly loaded.
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Don't exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, see "Loading Your Vehicle" in
the Index.
If
small heavy objects are placed
on the roof, place
the load i n the area over the rear wheels (behind the
rear side door on Suburbans). If you need to, cut
a
piece of 3/8
inch
plywood to fit inside the crossrails
and side rails to spread the load. If plywood is used,
tie
it to
the side rail supports.
Tie the load to the crossrails or the side rail supports.
Use the crossrails only to keep the load from sliding.
If you need to carry long items, move the crossrails
as far apart as they will go. Tie the load
to
the
crossrails and the side rails or side rail supports. Also
tie the load to the bumpers. Do not tie the load so
tightly that the crossrails or side rails are damaged.
After moving the crossrails, be sure to tighten all the
slider screws.
For the purpose of wind noise reduction. locate
the front crossrail approximately 18-24 inches
(46 cm to 58 cm) rearward of the front supports.
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