Luggage Rack (Wagon); Cargo Utility Hooks (Sedan) - Ford Taurus Owner's Manual

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4. Push in the right end cap
(marked RH) about 1 ⁄
4
length to disengage the clutch and
hold the end cap in while turning
the roller tube toward you 14 times.
5. Let go of the right end cap. The
clutch will now engage and stop the
shade from losing its spring tension.
6. Unfold the vinyl and place it into
the end cap slots.
7. Insert the shade into the side mounting brackets and check to make
sure that it operates properly.
The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it is
not securely installed.

Cargo utility hooks (Sedan)

The utility hooks located inside the trunk can be used to attach a cargo
net to secure lightweight objects or hang small items on. Do not hang
more than 20 lbs (12 kg) on the hooks.
The hooks are not designed to restrain objects during a collision.
LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED) (WAGON)
The rear cross-bar can be adjusted to fit the item being carried. The
front cross-bar does not move. Do not load more than 100 lbs. (44 kg)
on the luggage rack.
To adjust cross-bar position:
1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both
ends of the cross-bar.
2. Slide the cross-bar to the desired
location.
3. Tighten the thumbwheel at both
ends of the cross-bar.
Use adjustable tie down loops to secure the load.
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