Black plate (312,1)
北米Model "A2440BE-A" EDITED: 2006/ 12/ 6
8-16 Driving tips
& Roof rail and crossbar (if
equipped)
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1) Crossbar kit
CAUTION
. For cargo carrying purposes, the
roof rail must be used together
with a roof crossbar kit and the
appropriate carrying attachment.
The roof rail must never be used
alone to carry cargo. Otherwise,
damage to the roof or paint or a
dangerous road hazard due to
loss of cargo could result.
. When using the roof crossbar kit,
make sure that the total weight of
the crossbars, carrying attach-
ment and cargo does not exceed
the maximum load limit. Over-
loading may cause damage to
the vehicle and create a safety
hazard.
The roof rail is not designed to carry cargo
by itself. Car go can be carried after
securing the roof crossbar kit to the roof
rail and installing the appropriate carrying
attachment. Wh en installing the roof
crossbar kit, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions.
When you carry cargo on the roof using
the roof crossbar ki t and a carrying
attachment, never exceed the maximum
load limit explained in the following. You
should also be careful that your vehicle
does not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) and front and rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). See the
“
s08ajLoading your vehicle” section in this
chapter for information on loading cargo
into or onto your vehicle. The maximum
load limit of the cargo, crossbars and
carrying attachment must not exceed 100
lbs (45 kg). Place the heaviest load at the
bottom, nearest the roof, an d evenly
distribute the cargo. Al ways pr operly
secure all cargo.
! Installing carrying attachments on
the crossbars
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When installing any carrying attachment
such as a bike carrier, ski carrier, kayak
carrier, cargo basket, etc. on the cross-
bars, follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions and make sure that the attachment is
securely fixed to the crossbars. Use only
attachments designed specifically for the
crossbars. A set of the crossbars is
designed to carry loads (cargo and attach-
ment) of not more than 100 lbs (45 kg).
Before operating the vehicle, make sure
that the cargo is properly secured on the
attachment.
NOTE
Remember that the vehicle’s center of
gravity is altered with the weight of the
load on the roof, thus affecting the
driving characteristics.
Drive carefully. Avoid rapid starts, hard
cornering and abrupt stops. Crosswind
effects will be increased.
! Removal and installation of the
crossbars
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The crossbars can be removed when you
do not use the roof to carry cargo.
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