Load Carrying; General Information; Roof Racks And Load Carriers - Vehicles With: Integrated Roof Rack - Ford VN TRANSIT CUSTOM 2013 Owner's Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNINGS
Use load securing straps to an
approved standard, e.g. DIN.
Make sure that you secure all loose
items properly.
Place luggage and other loads as low
and as far forward as possible within
the luggage or loadspace.
Do not drive with the liftgate or rear
door open. Exhaust fumes may enter
your vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum front
and rear axle loads for your vehicle.
See Vehicle Identification Plate
(page 142).
Do not allow items to contact the
rear windows.
Note: When loading long objects in to your
vehicle, for example pipes, timber or
furniture be careful not to damage the
interior trim.
ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS - VEHICLES WITH:
INTEGRATED ROOF RACK
WARNINGS
When loading the roof racks, we
recommend you evenly distribute the
load, as well as maintain a low
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.
Do not exceed the maximum
permissible roof load.
Tourneo Custom/Transit Custom (TTF) Vehicles Built From: 01-09-2013, enAUS, Edition date: 12/2014

Load Carrying

different driving characteristics.
For correct roof rack system function, you
must place loads directly on crossbars
fitted to the roof rack side rails.
Make sure that you securely fasten the
load. Check to make sure the straps are
secure before driving and at each fuel stop.
Medium Roof
Raising and Lowering the
Crossbars
92
WARNINGS
Do not exceed the maximum axle
load for your vehicle. See Vehicle
Identification Plate (page 142).
Read and follow the manufacturer's
instructions when you are fitting a
roof rack.
Do not place loads directly on the
roof panel.
If you use a roof rack, the fuel
consumption of your vehicle will be
higher and you may experience
Variant
Maximum Roof
Low Roof
WARNINGS
The crossbars are heavy. Take care
when lowering the crossbars to avoid
personal injury.
When folding the crossbars down,
take care not to get your fingers
caught in the mechanism.
Do not attach anything to the
crossbars when they are in the folded
position.
Do not tether loads near the release
lever.
Load kg
130 kg
80 kg

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