Luggage CarrierThe vehicle may have a luggage carrier that can beused to load things on top of the vehicle.The luggage carrier has siderails attached to the roof.It may also have crossrails which can be movedback and forth to help secure cargo. Tie the load to thesiderails or siderail supports.Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier thatweighs more than 200 lbs (91 kg) or hangs overthe rear or sides of the vehicle may damage yourvehicle. Load cargo so that it rests on the slatsas far forward as possible and against the siderails, making sure to fasten it securely.Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity whenloading your vehicle. For more information on vehiclecapacity and loading, see Loading Your Vehicleon page 4-35.To prevent damage or loss of cargo while you aredriving, check now and then to make sure theluggage and cargo are still securely fastened.Be sure the cargo is properly loaded.• If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, cut apiece of 3/8 inch plywood to fit inside the crossrailsand siderails to spread the load. Tie the plywoodto the siderail supports.• Tie the load to the crossrails or the siderail supports.Use the crossrails only to keep the load fromsliding. To move a crossrail, turn the release knobs,on both sides of the rail, counterclockwise toloosen it. Slide the crossrail to the desired positionbalancing the force side to side. Turn the releaseknobs, on both sides of the rail, clockwise to tightenit. Try to slide the crossrail back and forth slightlyto be sure it is tight.• If you need to carry long items, move the crossrailsas far apart as they will go. Tie the load to thecrossrails and the siderails or siderail supports.Also tie the load to the bumpers. Do not tie theload so tightly that the crossrails or siderailsare damaged.• After moving a crossrail, be sure it is securelylocked into the siderail.2-68
