Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner's Manual page 173

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CAUTION
• Loading cargo that weighs
more than 90 kg on the lug-
gage carrier may damage the
vehicle.
• When large things are loaded
on the carrier, do not let them
hang over the rear or sides of
the vehicle.
• Load cargo so it rests evenly
between the crossrails, mak-
ing sure to fasten the cargo
securely.
Do not overload the vehicle.
See "Vehicle Loading" in Section 3.
A loaded luggage carrier changes
the center of gravity of the vehicle.
Avoid high speed driving, sudden
starts or stops, sharp turns or other
abrupt maneuvers. You could lose
control of the vehicle, damage the
vehicle and you or others may be
injured.
Here are some things to keep in
mind:
• When loading things on the
roof of the vehicle, take care
not to block or damage the
center high-mounted stoplight.
• If small heavy objects are to
be loaded onto the luggage
carrier, cut a piece of plywood
to fit inside the crossrails and
side rails to spread the load. Tie
the plywood to the side rail
supports.
Section 1
• Tie the load to the siderails or
the siderail supports. Use the
crossrails only to keep the load
from sliding.
If you need to move crossrails
forward or backward along the
siderails, you must first loosen
their release knobs by turning
them counterclockwise.
Slide the crossrail to the desired
position, balancing the force
side to side.
Tighten the release knobs and
try to slide the crossrail back
and forth slightly to be sure it is
securely in place.
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