Ford TOURNEO CONNECT 2024 - Roof Load Carrier

However, the maximum drawbar load of
the towing bra
cket must not be exceeded.
Due to the lever eect, the load capacity
decreases the further the centre of gravity
of the rear carrier system is away from the
ball head.
Position heavy items as close as possible to
the ball coupling → Fig. 162.
Vehicle-specic maximum load
In order to find out the recommended max-
imum load for your vehicle, check the
drawbar load of your vehicle → page 432.
The corresponding maximum load can then
be read from the following table. Ford rec-
ommends observing the specified number
of bicycles on the rear carrier system in ac-
cordance with Regulation UN-R 55.
Vehicle-
specic
drawbar
load
Maximum
load
Number of
bicycles
50 kg 50 kg 2
55 kg 55 kg 2
from 75 kg 75 kg 3
Maximum overhang of the rear carrier
system
Fig. 163 Illustra
tion of the maximum over-
hang on a bicycle carrier for two or three bicy-
cles.
A
With a load of up to 55 kg (121 lbs):
500 mm (approx. 1
9.7 in).
B
With a load of 75 kg (165 lbs): 700 mm
(approx. 2
7.6 in).
For bicycle carrier systems with two bicy-
cles, the ma
ximum overhang must not ex-
ceed 500 mm (approx.
19.7 in) → Fig. 163
A from the middle of the
b
all head to the middle of the rail of the
last bicycle carrier. The overhang must not
exceed 700 mm (approx. 27.6 in)
→ Fig. 163
B for bicycle carrier systems
with three bic
ycles.
WARNING
Incorrect use of a rear carrier system
mounted on the b
all coupling of the tow-
ing bracket can cause accidents and inju-
ries.
·
Make sure that the rear carrier system is
suitable for use on your vehicle.
·
Always read and observe the fitting in-
structions of the rear carrier system’s
manufacturer.
·
Never secure a rear carrier system on
the ball neck below the ball head. The
rear carrier system could slip due to the
shape of the ball neck.
Remove all add-on parts from the rear
c
arrier system before a trip if possible.
This includes, for example, bicycle bags
and baskets, child seats or batteries. This
helps improve the rear carrier system's
wind load and centre of gravity.
Roof load carrier
Introduction
Depending on the model, the vehicle ma
y
be designed for fitting a roof load carrier.
Roof load carriers can be used to transport
bulky items on the roof of the vehicle.
Please contact a qualified workshop if you
are unsure whether a roof load carrier can
be fitted to your vehicle.
It is recommended to use genuine Ford
parts, which are available from an author-
ised dealer.
Do not use or retrofit a roof load carrier if
the vehicle is not approved for use with
a roof load carrier.
290 Transporting items