Roof Rails (If Equipped) - Suzuki Jimny Owner's Manual

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Roof Rails (if equipped)

You can use the roof rails to attach the
optional roof rack which is available at your
SUZUKI dealer. If you use the roof rack,
observe the instructions and precautions in
this section and provided with the roof
rack.
• Make sure the roof rack is securely
installed.
• To mount various types of cargo (such
as skis, bicycles, etc.) properly, use suit-
able attachments which are available
from your SUZUKI dealer. Be sure to
install the attachments properly and
securely according to the instructions
provided. Do not mount cargo directly on
the roof panel. The cargo can damage
the roof panel.
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• The gross weight of the roof rack plus
cargo must not exceed the loading
capacity (30 kg (65 lbs)). Also, do not let
the gross vehicle weight (fully loaded
vehicle including driver, passengers,
cargo, roof load and trailer tongue
weight) exceed the
Weight Rating (GVWR) listed in the
"SPECIFICATIONS" section of this book.
• Mount and secure the cargo onto the
roof rack properly according to the
instructions provided. Be sure to stow
the heaviest items at the bottom and dis-
tribute the cargo as evenly as possible.
• Do not carry items so large that they
hang over the bumpers or the sides of
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the vehicle, or block your view.
• Secure the front and rear ends of long
items--such as wood panels, surfboards
and so forth--to both the front and rear of
the vehicle. You should protect the
painted surfaces of the vehicle from
scuffing caused by tie-down ropes.
• Check periodically to make sure the roof
rack is securely installed and free from
damage.
• Abrupt maneuvers or failure to
properly secure the cargo can allow
the cargo to fly off the vehicle and
hit others, causing personal injury
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or property damage.
• Mount the cargo securely and avoid
abrupt maneuvers (such as "jack-
rabbit" starts, sharp turns, fast cor-
nering and sudden braking). Check
periodically to make sure the cargo
is securely 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 a safely reduced speed
when carrying this type of cargo.
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