Lexus LX 570 2016 Service Manual page 185

WARNING
Roof luggage carrier precautions (if equipped)
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To use the roof rails as a roof luggage carrier, you must fit the roof rails with two or more
genuine Lexus cross rails or their equivalent.
When you load cargo on the roof luggage carrier, observe the following:
Place the cargo so that its weight is distributed evenly between the front and rear
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axles.
If loading long or wide cargo, never exceed the vehicle overall length or width.
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(P. 562)
Before driving, make sure the cargo is securely fastened on the roof luggage carrier.
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Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of the vehicle gravity
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higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt
maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover due to failure
to operate this vehicle correctly and result in death or serious injury.
If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, stop the vehicle now
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and then during the trip to make sure the cargo remains in its place.
Do not exceed 154 lb. (70 kg) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.
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Cross rail adjustment (if equipped)
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Make sure the cross rails are locked securely by pushing forward and rearward them.
Failure to do so may cause an accident or serious injury in the event of emergency
braking or a collision.
NOTICE
Cross rail adjustment (if equipped)
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Do not remove the cross rail stoppers, or the moon roof may be damage when it is
tilted.
When loading the luggage
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Be careful not to scratch the surface of the moon roof.
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