Kia Soul 2023 Manual page 195

Features of your vehicle
僅 When carrying large objects on the
roof rack, make sure they do not
exceed the overall roof length or
width.
僅 When you are carrying cargo on the
roof rack, do not operate the sunroof
(if equipped). This can damage the
sunroof.
僅 The following specification is the max-
imum weight that can be loaded onto
the roof rack. Distribute the load as
evenly as possible across the cross-
bars (if equipped) and roof rack and
secure the load firmly.
100 kg (220 lbs.)
ROOF
LOAD
EVENLY DISTRIBUTED
Loading cargo or luggage in excess of
the specified weight limit on the roof
rack may damage your vehicle.
WARNING
僅 The vehicle center of gravity will be
higher when items are loaded onto
the roof rack. Avoid sudden starts,
braking, sharp turns, abrupt maneu-
vers or high speeds that may result in
loss of vehicle control or rollover
resulting in an accident.
僅 Always drive slowly and turn corners
carefully when carrying items on the
roof rack. Severe wind updrafts,
caused by passing vehicles or natural
causes, can cause sudden upward
pressure on items loaded on the roof
rack. This is especially true when car-
rying large, flat items, such as wood
panels or mattresses. This could
cause the items to fall off the roof
rack and cause damage to your vehi-
cle or others around you.
僅 To prevent damage or loss of cargo
while driving, check frequently before
or while driving to make sure the
items on the roof rack are securely
fastened.
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