Kia Optima 2017 Owner's Manual page 280

Features of your vehicle
(Continued)
• The vehicle center of gravity will
be higher when items are loaded
onto the roof rack. Avoid sudden
starts, braking, sharp turns,
abrupt maneuvers or high speeds
that may result in loss of vehicle
control or rollover resulting in an
accident.
• Always drive slowly and turn cor‐
ners carefully when carrying items
on the roof rack. Severe wind up‐
drafts, caused by passing vehicles
or natural causes, can cause sud‐
den upward pressure on items loa‐
ded on the roof rack. This is espe‐
cially true when carrying large, flat
items such as wood panels or mat‐
tresses. This could cause the items
to fall off the roof rack and cause
damage to your vehicle or others
around you.
• To prevent damage or loss of car‐
go while driving, check frequently
before or while driving to make
sure the items on the roof rack are
securely fastened.
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