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CAUTION
Applying loads at angles to the tie down hooks
that are greater than 60° or loads greater than
400 kg (880 lb) may cause damage to the tie down
hooks or the bed.
C-CHANNEL SYSTEM (where fitted)
WARNING
•
Properly install and tighten the tie-down
cleats into the C-Channel system. Also, do not
attach any rope or straps directly to the chan-
nel. Failure to properly install the tie-down
cleats or attaching ropes or straps directly to
the channel can cause the cargo to become
unsecured. In a sudden stop or collision, unse-
cured cargo could cause personal injury.
•
Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps
to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. In a
sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo
could cause personal injury.
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Pre-driving checks and adjustments
•
Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks.
In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo
could cause personal injury.
•
Overloading not only can shorten the life of
your vehicle and the tyre, but can also cause
unsafe vehicle handling and longer braking
distances. This may cause a premature tyre
failure which could result in a serious accident
and personal injury. Failures caused by over-
loading are not covered by the vehicle's war-
ranty.
NPA1570
•
Do not install accessories over the gap be-
tween the front and rear side channels. Doing
so could affect the rear structure in certain
rear impacts, which could result in serious
injury.
The C-Channel system allows you to move tie-down
clamps in the bed to the best location to secure a
load.
The tie-down cleats must be installed so the clamp
is properly seated in the notches in the rail. If the tie-
down cleat is not seated in the notches, it will not be
properly tightened. The bolt in the centre of the cleat
must be securely tightened.
Check the tightness of the tie-down cleat periodi-
cally during a trip to make sure the centre bolt has
not become loose.
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Side channels
Install the tie-down cleat as follows:
1. Loosen the centre bolt completely.
2. Insert the cleat into the channel perpendicular
to the channel as shown. Then rotate the cleat
clockwise 90º and slide it to desired location.
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