Mitsubishi Lancer VIII 8 owners manual page 272

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Cargo loads Cargo loads WARNING WARNING N00629700464 To reduce the risk of serious injury orMake sure that the weight of luggage and death, the combined weights of the driverthe roof carrier do not exceed the maxi-, Cargo load precautions passengers and cargo and must nevermum roof load, 110 lb (50 kg). If the maxi- exceed the vehicle capacity weight. mum roof load is exceeded, this could cause damage to the vehicle or result in an Exceeding the vehicle capacity weight will To determine the cargo load capacity for your accident. adversely affect vehicle performance, including handling and braking, and mayThe total weight of all occupants and lug- vehicle, subtract the weight of all vehicle cause an accident. gage, including your roof load, must not occupants from the vehicle capacity weight. exceed the vehicle capacity weight. For Do not load cargo or luggage higher than For added information, if needed, refer to 6 more information, refer to “Tire and load- the top of the seatback. Be sure that your “Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit” ing information placard” on page 11-3. on page 6-8. cargo or luggage cannot move when your DO NOT USE the Gross Vehicle Weight Rat- vehicle is in motion. Roof load is determined by adding the Having either the rear view blocked, orweight of the roof carrier and the weight ing and Gross Axle Weight Rating numbers your cargo being thrown inside the cabinof the luggage placed on the roof carrier. listed on the safety certification label (A) if you suddenly have to brake can cause a located on the inside sill of the driver’s door For additional information, refer to serious accident or injury or death.“Maximum roof load” on page 11-4. as the guide for passengers and/or cargo weight. Put cargo or luggage in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. CAUTION Do not load luggage directly onto the roof. Use a roof carrier that properly fits your Loading cargo on the roof vehicle. N00630400113 For installation, refer to the instruction man- ual provided with the roof carrier. WARNING Place the luggage on the carrier so that its weight is distributed evenly with the heaviest Weight placed on the roof of the vehicle items on the bottom. Do not load items that will raise the vehicle’s center of gravity are wider than the roof carrier. and adversely affect its handling charac- teristics. As a result, driving errors or emergency maneuvers could lead to a loss of control and result in an accident. Drive slowly and avoid excessive maneuvers such as sudden braking or quick turning. Driving safety 6-11

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