Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped - Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE 2023 Owner's Manual

82 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry loads on
vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load must not
exceed 150 lb (68 kg), and should be uniformly distributed
over the luggage rack crossbars.
NOTE:
See an authorized dealer to order and install Mopar®
crossbars built specifically for this roof rack system.
Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars.
The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo
inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not
exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity. Place one
crossbar in the forward position. Place the rear crossbar in
one of the two rear optional positions based on the load
being secured.
To move the crossbars, loosen the attachments, located
at the upper edge of each crossbar, approximately eight
turns using the anti-theft wrench provided with the
Mopar® crossbars. Then, move the crossbar to the
desired position, keeping the crossbars parallel to the
rack frame. Once the crossbar is in the desired position,
retighten with the wrench to lock the crossbar into
position.
NOTE:
If any cargo (or any metallic object) is placed over the
satellite radio antenna (if equipped), you may experience
interruption of satellite radio reception. For improved
satellite radio reception, place the rear crossbar in the
forward of the two rear crossbar positions.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied down before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle,
particularly at high speeds, resulting in personal injury
or property damage. Follow the roof rack cautions when
carrying cargo on your roof rack.
CAUTION!
 To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, do not
carry any loads on the roof rack without the cross-
bars installed. The load should be secured and
placed on top of the crossbars, not directly on the
roof. If it is necessary to place the load on the roof,
place a blanket or some other protection between
the load and the roof surface.
 To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not
exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of
150 lb (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads as
evenly as possible and secure the load appropriately.
 Long loads which extend over the windshield, such
as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large
frontal area should be secured to both the front and
rear of the vehicle.
 Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully
when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack.
Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck
traffic, can add sudden upward lift to a load. This is
especially true on large flat loads and may result in
damage to the cargo or your vehicle.
 The use of vehicle systems that would adjust the ride
heights (such as Selec-Terrain modes Rock or Sand/
Mud) is not recommended when using the Roof
Luggage Rack to carry a load.
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CAUTION!