Ford Fusion 2011 - Load Carrying; General Information; Luggage Covers; Roof Racks and Load Carriers

GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNINGS
Use load securing straps to an
approved standard, e.g. DIN.
Make sure that you secure all loose
items properly.
Place luggage and other loads as low
and as far forward as possible within
the luggage or loadspace.
Do not drive with the tailgate or rear
door open. Exhaust fumes may enter
the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum front
and rear axle loads for your vehicle.
See Vehicle identification (page
126).
CAUTIONS
Do not allow items to contact the rear
windows.
Do not use any abrasive materials to
clean the interior of the rear windows.
Do not install stickers or labels to the
interior of the rear windows.
LUGGAGE COVERS
CAUTION
Do not place objects on the luggage
cover.
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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.
Switch stability control (ESP) on.
See Using Stability Control (page
83).
Inflate the tyres to the full load
pressures. See Technical
Specifications (page 125).
CAUTION
Do not exceed the maximum
permissible roof load. See Vehicle
Identification Plate (page 126).
Check the security of the roof rack and
tighten its fittings as follows:
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