Subaru Impreza II 2 GD owners manual page 242

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A1900BE-A.book Page 15 Friday, June 17, 2005 5:40 PM Driving tips 8-15 3. Carefully raise the crossbar from roof your vehicle” section in this chapter for in-carrier, cargo basket, etc. on the cross- rails. formation on loading cargo into or ontobars, follow the manufacturer’s instruc- your vehicle. The maximum load limit oftions and make sure that the attachment isVTo install the crossbar the cargo, crossbars and carrying attach-securely fixed to the crossbars. Use onlyFront crossbar: ment must not exceed 100 lbs (45 kg).attachments designed specifically for the Front crossbar has 100 LBS. Load Label Place the heaviest load at the bottom,crossbars. A set of the crossbars is de-on left-hand side. nearest the roof, and evenly distribute thesigned to carry loads (cargo and attach- cargo. Always properly secure all cargo.ment) of not more than 100 lbs (45 kg.) 2 4 Before operating the vehicle, make sure 3 that the cargo is properly secured on the 1 attachment. y For cargo carrying purposes, the NOTE 5 roof rail must be used together with a roof crossbar kit and the Remember that the vehicle’s center of appropriate carrying attachment. gravity is altered with the weight of the a 6 F The roof rail must never be used load on the roof, thus affecting the alone to carry cargo. Otherwise, driving characteristics. damage to the roof or paint or a Drive carefully. Avoid rapid starts, hard 8 cornering and abrupt stops. Crosswind dangerous road hazard due to loss of cargo could result. effects will be increased. 7 y When using the roof crossbar kit, TRemoval and installation of the make sure that the total weight of crossbars F the crossbars, carrying attach- ment and cargo does not exceed The crossbars can be removed when you the maximum load limit. Overload- do not use the roof to carry cargo. ing may cause damage to the ve- VTo remove the crossbar 8 hicle and create a safety hazard. 1. Loosen and remove the T-30 torx® TInstalling carrying attachments on head screw from the top of each crossbar the crossbars end support. 2. Rotate the lower clamp on the bottom When installing any carrying attachment of each end support downward approxi- 800263 such as a bike carrier, ski carrier, kayak mately 90°. – CONTINUED –

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