Toyota RAV4 EE Owner's Manual page 413

INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA
Roof luggage carrier
precautions
Roof rails Cross rails
To use the roof rails as a roof luggage
carrier, you must fit the roof rails with
two or more genuine Toyota cross rails
or their equivalent.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions and
precautions when installing the cross rails
or their equivalent.
CAUTION
When you load cargo on the roof lug-
gage carrier, observe the following:
Place the cargo so that its weight
D
is distributed evenly between the
front and rear axles.
If loading long or wide cargo, never
D
exceed the vehicle overall length or
width. (See "Dimensions" on page
548 in Section 8 for information on
your vehicle overall
width.)
Before driving, make sure the cargo
D
is securely fastened on the roof
luggage carrier.
Avoid sudden starts, sharp turns or
D
sudden braking.
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If driving for a long distance, on
D
rough roads, or at high speeds,
stop the vehicle now and then dur-
ing the trip to make sure the cargo
remains in its place.
Do not exceed 46.2 kg (102.6 lb.)
D
cargo weight on the roof rails or
roof rails that have cross rails
installed. However, if the allowable
cargo weight of the cross rails is
under 46.2 kg (102.6 lb.) observe
the load limit and other instructions
for the cross rails.
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