Subaru Forester 2013 Owner's Manual page 387

CAUTION
. For cargo carrying purposes, the
roof moldings must be used
together with a load carrier kit
and the appropriate carrying at-
tachments. Otherwise, damage
to the roof or paint or a danger-
ous road hazard due to loss of
cargo could result.
. When using the load carrier kit,
make sure that the total weight of
the load carrier kit, carrying at-
tachments and cargo does not
exceed the maximum load limit.
Overloading may cause damage
to the vehicle and create a safety
hazard.
Cargo can be carried after securing the
load carrier kit to the roof moldings and
installing the appropriate carrying attach-
ments. When installing the load carrier kit,
follow the manufacturer's instructions.
The maximum load limit of the cargo, load
carrier kit and carrying attachments must
not exceed 80 kg (176 lbs). Place the
heaviest load at the bottom, nearest the
roof, and evenly distribute the cargo.
Always properly secure all cargo.
! Installing carrying attachments on
the load carrier
When installing any carrying attachments
such as a bike carrier, ski carrier, kayak
carrier, cargo basket, etc. on the load
carrier, follow the manufacturer's instruc-
tions and make sure that the attachments
are securely fixed to the load carrier. Use
only attachments designed specifically for
the load carrier. A set of the load carrier is
designed to carry loads (cargo and attach-
ments) of not more than 75 kg (165 lbs).
Before operating the vehicle, make sure
that the cargo is properly secured on the
attachments.
NOTE
Remember that the vehicle's center of
gravity is altered with the weight of the
load on the roof, thus affecting the
driving characteristics.
Drive carefully. Avoid rapid starts, hard
cornering and abrupt stops. Crosswind
effects will be increased.
Driving tips/Loading your vehicle
! Removal and installation of the load
carrier
Each of the two roof moldings has two
mounting points for the load carrier kit.
Each mounting point is fitted with a cover.
Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the
covers. When installing the load carrier kit
on the roof moldings, follow the manufac-
turer's instructions.
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