Dodge 2007 Sprinter Owner's Manual page 163

Transporting
Carrier systems
It is possible to mount a roof rack if your
vehicle is equipped with securing rails on
the roof.
3
1 Securing rails
Special mountings (sliding blocks) are
available as accessories. These are avail-
able from any authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Warning
Handling and braking characteristics may
change when you have mounted carrier sys-
tems on the vehicle. You could endanger
yourself and others.
Observe the manufacturer's installation in-
structions. An incorrectly secured carrier
system or load could:
come loose
fall off
and thereby endanger yourself and others.
Observe the maximum roof loads
( page 372), the maximum axle load and
the maximum load-bearing capacity of the
roof rack.
CAUTION
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Make sure that:
the securing bolts for the roof
rack are tightened to a torque of
6.0 – 7.4 lb-ft (8 – 10 Nm) in the
sliding blocks provided
the bolts do not make contact with
the rails when tightened
the sliding blocks are not posi-
tioned near the plastic caps
the sliding blocks have the correct
cross-section
the securing rails are free of dirt on
the inside
the securing bolts are retightened
evenly after approximately
300 miles (500 km)
This will help to avoid damage to the ve-
hicle.
Only install roof racks that have been
approved or recommended for Sprinter
vehicles. These are available in any au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.