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Seats
and s tor a ge
damage to the load and even the vehicle
itself.
- Make sure that the open rear lid and the
sunroof do not come into contact with
objects on the roof.
Loading the roof rack
Always distribute loads evenly. J\llake sure
anything on the roof rock is securely tied
down.
.. Always distribute the loads on the roof rack
evenly .
.. Always attach items to the roof rack secure-
ly before you drive off.
The maximum permissible roof weight is
200 lb (90 kg).
The roof weight is the total of
the we ight of the roof rack, the attachments
and the cargo you are carrying. You must also
not exceed the maximum load weight for the
roof rack you are using .
When using a roof rack system which has a
lower load carrying capacity, you must not use
up the total maximum permissible load carry-
ing capacity specified above. Instead, you
should load the roof rack system only to the
maximum capacity specified by the manufac-
turer of the roof rack system.
A
WARNING
Weak, damaged or improper straps used
to secure items to the roof rack can fail
during hard braking or in a collision and
cause serious personal injury.
- Make sure the roof rack is installed exact-
ly as specified above
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- Always use suitable mounting straps for
securing items to the roof rack to help
prevent items from shifting or flying for-
ward.
- Items on the roof rack must always be
securely mounted.
- The use of a roof rack can negatively af-
fect the way a vehicle handles. Cargo
that is large, heavy, bulky, long or flat
will have a greater negative influence on
.
the vehicle's aerodynamics, center of
gravity and overall handling. Always
drive slowly, avoid sudden braking and
maneuvers when transporting
cargo on
the roof of your vehicle.
- Never exceed the maximum permissible
load carrying capacity of the roof of your
vehicle, the permissible axle weights and
the permissible total weight of your vehi-
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75,
Weights.
(D
Note
Make sure that the opened rear lid does
not come in contact with the cargo on the
roof.
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For the sake of the environment
As a result of the increased wind resist-
ance created by a roof rack, your vehicle is
using fuel unnecessarily. So remove the
roof rack after using it.
Luggage
compartment
General information
A
WARNING
Read and follow the important safety pre-
cautions on
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page 133, Stowing lug-
gage.
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