Subaru 2011 Tribeca Owner's Manual page 449

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Driving tips
! Installing carrying attachments on
the crossbars
When installing any carrying attachment
such as a bike carrier, ski carrier, kayak
carrier, cargo basket, etc. on the cross-
bars, follow the manufacturer's instruc-
tions and make sure that the attachment is
securely fixed to the crossbars. Use only
attachments designed specifically for the
crossbars. A set of the crossbars is
designed to carry loads (cargo and attach-
ment) of not more than 150 lbs (68 kg).
Before operating the vehicle, make sure
that the cargo is properly secured on the
attachment.
NOTE
Remember that the vehicle's center of
gravity is altered with the weight of the
load on the roof, thus affecting the
driving characteristics.
Drive carefully. Avoid rapid starts, hard
cornering and abrupt stops. Crosswind
effects will be increased.
! Removal and installation of the
crossbars
The crossbars can be removed when you
do not use the roof to carry cargo.
! To remove the crossbar
1. Loosen and remove the T-30 torx
head screw from the top of each crossbar
end support.
Loosen the lower clamps.
2. Carefully raise the crossbar from roof
rails.
! To install the crossbar
Front crossbar:
Front crossbar has a 150 lbs (68 kg) load
label on left-hand side.
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1) T-25 torx head screw
1. Make sure that the T-25 torx
screw on the back of each crossbar end
support is tightened correctly.
2. Before placing the crossbar on the roof
rails, make sure that the T-30 torx
screw is removed from the top of each
crossbar end support.
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