Chevrolet Spark - Roof Rack System; Loading Information

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Roof rack system
Roof rack
For safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended.
If you try to carry something on top of
your vehicle that is longer or wider
than the roof rack, the wind can catch
it as you drive along. This can cause
you to lose control. What you are
carrying could be violently torn off,
and this could cause you or other
drivers to have a collision, and of
course damage your vehicle. Never
carry something longer or wider than
the roof rack on top of your vehicle.
The maximum load (include roof utility
bar's weight) for the roof rack rails is
50 kg in the vehicle. Do not exceed
the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle.
Remove the roof utility bar or
luggage, in the auto car washing
facility, in case of there are roof utility
bar or luggage on the roof rack.
Loading information
■ Heavy objects in the load
compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests. Ensure
that the backrests are securely
engaged. If objects can be stacked,
heavier objects should be placed at
the bottom.
■ Secure objects in load
compartment to prevent sliding.
■ When transporting objects in the
load compartment, the backrests of
the rear seats must not be angled
forward.
■ Do not allow the load to protrude
above the upper edge of the
backrests.
■ Do not place any objects on the
load compartment cover or the
instrument panel, and do not cover
the sensor on top of the instrument
panel.
■ The load must not obstruct the
operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever, or
hinder the freedom of movement of
the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
■ Do not drive with an open load
compartment.
■ The payload is the difference
between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 219) and the kerb weight.
For the kerb weight in detail, refer
to the technical data section.
The kerb weight includes weights
for the driver (68 kg), luggage
(7 kg) and all fluids (tank 90 % full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
■ Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a detrimental
effect on vehicle handling due to
the vehicle's higher centre of
gravity. Distribute the load evenly
and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure and
vehicle speed according to the load
conditions. Check and retighten the
straps frequently.