Roof Racks And Load Carriers - Ford Focus Owner's Manual

ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS
Roof rack
WARNINGS
If you use a roof rack, the fuel
consumption of your vehicle will be
higher and you may experience
different driving characteristics.
Read and follow the manufacturer's
instructions when you are fitting a
roof rack.
Do not exceed the maximum
permissible roof load of 75
kilogrammes (165 pounds)
(including the roof rack).
Check the security of the roof rack and
tighten its fittings as follows:
Before starting.
After driving 50 kilometres (30 miles).
At 1000 kilometres (600 miles)
intervals.
To reduce fuel consumption, cross rails
should be removed when not in use.
Installing the crossbars
WARNINGS
Distribute the load evenly over the
loading area and keep the centre of
gravity as low as possible. Secure the
load well to prevent it from slipping. Never
place any loads directly onto the roof
surface.
Remove the crossbars before
entering an automatic car wash.
Note: The side mounting tracks are
designed such that crossbars (for bicycle
carriers, ski carriers etc.) from the Ford
accessories range can be fitted.
Load Carrying
Note: Before installing the crossbars, clean
the side mounting tracks with water and a
sponge.
Note: Position the crossbars as shown.
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A
B
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Note: Adhesive pads are supplied to help
reduce the buffeting noise.
Note: Make sure the surface of the
crossbars is clean before attaching the
adhesive pads.
1. Remove the backing and attach the
adhesive pads to the crossbars in the
positions shown.
168
A B
515 mm (20 inches)
750 mm (30 inches)