Load carrying for Your Ford Fiesta 4 Door Fifth Generation (2003-2008)

Load carrying  
1. Release the straps from the  
tailgate.  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
2. Pull the luggage cover towards  
you and remove it.  
WARNINGS  
Use load securing straps to an  
approved standard, e.g. DIN.  
ROOF RACKS AND LOAD  
CARRIERS  
Make sure that you secure all  
loose items properly.  
Place luggage and other loads  
as low and as far forward as  
possible within the luggage or  
loadspace.  
Roof rack  
WARNINGS  
If you use a roof rack, the fuel  
consumption of your vehicle will  
be higher and you may experience  
different driving characteristics.  
Do not drive with the tailgate or  
rear door open. Exhaust fumes  
may enter the vehicle.  
Do not exceed the maximum  
front and rear axle loads for your  
vehicle.  
Read and follow the  
manufacturers instructions  
when you are fitting a roof rack.  
LUGGAGE COVERS  
CAUTION  
Do not exceed the maximum  
permissible roof load of 75  
kilogrammes (165 pounds) (including  
the roof rack).  
CAUTION  
Do not place objects on the  
luggage cover.  
Check the security of the roof rack  
and tighten its fittings as follows:  
before starting  
after driving 50 kilometres (30  
miles)  
at 1 000 kilometres (600 miles)  
intervals.  
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