Roof Carrier Precaution - Mitsubishi Outlander 2007 Owner's Manual

Starting and driving
Roof carrier mounting brackets
4
When installing the roof carrier, use the brackets (A). The
brackets (A) are located under each roof drip moulding (B).
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Roof carrier precaution

CAUTION
!
● Make sure that the weight of the luggage does not
exceed the allowable roof load.
If the allowable roof load is exceeded, this may cause
damage to the vehicle.
The roof load is the total allowable load on the roof
(the weight of the roof carrier plus the weight of lug-
gage placed on the roof carrier).
For the specific value, refer to "Maximum roof
load" on page 9-6.
● When luggage is loaded onto the vehicle, please
make sure to drive slowly and avoid excessive
maneuvers such as sudden braking or quick turn-
ing.
In addition, place the luggage on the carrier so that
its weight is distributed evenly with the heaviest
items on the bottom. Do not load items that are
wider than the roof carrier.
The additional weight on the roof could raise the
vehicle's centre of gravity and affect vehicle han-
dling characteristics.
As a result, driving errors or emergency maneuvers
could lead to a loss of control and result in an acci-
dent.
● Before driving and after travelling a short distance,
always check the load to make sure it is securely fas-
tened to the roof carrier.
Check periodically during your travel that the load
remains secure.