Fiat SEDICI Owner's Handbook Manual page 149

Roof rails
Roof rack anchors
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❒ Mount and secure the cargo onto the
roof rack properly according to the in-
structions provided. Be sure to stow
the heaviest items at the bottom and
distribute the cargo as evenly as possi-
ble.
❒ Do not carry items so large that they
hang over the bumpers or the sides of
the vehicle, or block your view.
❒ Secure the front and rear ends of long
items – such as wood panels, surf-
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boards and so forth – to both the front
and rear of the vehicle. You should pro-
tect the painted surfaces of the vehi-
cle from scuffing caused by tie-down
ropes.
❒ Check periodically to make sure the
roof rack is securely installed and free
from damage.
❒ For vehicles with roof rack anchors,
make sure the anchors are covered
with the caps when not in use.
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WARNING
Abrupt maneuvers or failure
to properly secure cargo can
allow the cargo to fly off the vehicle
and hit others, causing personal in-
jury or property damage.
Mount cargo securely and avoid
abrupt maneuvers such as "jackrab-
bit" starts, sharp turns, fast cornering
and sudden braking. Check periodi-
cally to make sure that cargo is se-
curely fastened.
Large, bulky, long, or flat items can
affect vehicle aerodynamics or be
caught by the wind, and can reduce
vehicle control resulting in an acci-
dent and personal injury. Drive cau-
tiously at reduced speed when carry-
ing this type of cargo.