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As a guide to assist in adjusting the
axle and vehicle loads, the following
table has been provided. It displays the
approximate loads that are carried by
the rear axle when occupants, luggage
and trailer towball downloads are
changed or applied.
These values may be used to predict the
approximate effects of adjusting loads as
a variance to the values established after
the vehicle has been initially weighed.
Guide to Rear Axle Load
Determination
Load
Load
Addition*
Location
to Vehicle
(kg)
Roof
Luggage
Per 10 kg
(evenly
addition
distributed)
1st Row
Occupants
Per 10 kg
(depending
addition
on seat
position)
2nd Row
Per 10 kg
Occupants
addition
Luggage
Per 10 kg
(above spare
addition
wheel )
Towball
Per 10 kg
Download
addition
* Reducing the load in the vehicle
results in a decrease to the Rear Axle
Load by the same amounts above.
Load Carrying
This table may be useful pending the
confirmation of compliance to the
applicable ratings by weighing the
vehicle and trailer where appropriate or
uncertain.
ROOF CARRY BARS
(if equipped)
Luggage can be carried on the roof after
the (Ford-approved) roof carry bars are
secured, according to the installation
instructions supplied with the accessory.
Resultant
Increase*
in Rear
the roof rails does not exceed 75 kg.
Axle Load
Evenly distribute the cargo load to the
(kg)
roof-rack mounting points (both fore/aft
and across the vehicle). Overloading or
5 to 8 kg
incorrectly distributing the load may
increase
cause damage to the vehicle.
with the roof rack/bars. The roof rails
4 to 6 kg
must never be used alone to carry
increase
cargo. Otherwise, damage to the roof or
a loss of cargo may result.
8kg
increase
GVMR are not exceeded.
11 to 13 kg
increase
14 kg
caution when driving, and ensure the
increase
load is secured. Remember that the
vehicle's centre of gravity is altered by
the mass 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.
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WARNINGS
When using the roof rack, make
sure that the total load carried by
For cargo carrying purposes, the
roof rails must be used together
When carrying luggage on the roof
rack, ensure that the GALR and
If you must carry a load on the roof
rack of the vehicle, use extra
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