Cargo Nets; Roof Racks And Load Carriers - Ford Edge 2016 Owner's Manual

CARGO NETS

WARNING
This net is not designed to restrain
objects during a collision or heavy
braking.
The cargo net secures lightweight objects
in the cargo area. Attach the net to the
anchors provided. Repeat the attachment
on both sides of the vehicle.
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Edge (CDQ, CWB) Vehicles Built From: 07-12-2015, GT4J 19A321 AKA enGBR, First Printing
Load Carrying
ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS
different driving characteristics.
center of gravity. Loaded vehicles, with
higher centers of gravity, may handle
differently than unloaded vehicles. Take
extra precautions, such as slower speeds
and increased stopping distance, when
driving a heavily loaded vehicle.
The maximum recommended load, evenly
distributed on the roof rack, is 75 kg
(165 lb).
Note: Never place loads directly on the roof
panel. The roof panel is not designed to
directly carry a load.
For correct roof rack system function, you
must place loads directly on crossbars
affixed to the roof rack side rails. When
using the roof rack system, we recommend
you use Ford Genuine Accessory crossbars
designed specifically for your vehicle.
Make sure that you securely fasten the
load. Check the tightness of the load
before driving and at each fuel stop.
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WARNINGS
If you use a roof rack, the fuel
consumption of your vehicle will be
higher and you may experience
Read and follow the manufacturer's
instructions when you are fitting a
roof rack.
When loading the roof racks, we
recommend you evenly distribute the
load, as well as maintain a low