Luggage Covers; Roof Racks And Load Carriers - Ford Escape 2014 Owner's Manual

LUGGAGE COVERS

WARNINGS
Make sure that the posts are
correctly latched in mounting
features. The cover may cause injury
in a sudden stop or crash if it is not securely
installed.
Do not place any objects on the
cargo shade. They may obstruct your
vision or strike occupants of your
vehicle in a sudden stop or crash.
Use the cargo shade to cover items in the
cargo area of your vehicle.
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Insert the ends of the cargo shade into the
mounting features located behind the rear
seat on the rear trim panels to install the
shade.
To operate the cargo shade:
1. Pull the rear edge of the cargo shade
rearward until it clicks into place.
2. To close the cargo shade, tap on the
rear edge and it will slide forward.
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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:
• 165 pounds (75 kilograms) for vehicles
without a moonroof
• 132 pounds (60 kilograms) for vehicles
with a moonroof.
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