Load carrying -> Roof racks and load carriers for Your Ford Kuga SUV First Generation (2008-2012)

Load carrying  
Installing the crossbars  
WARNING  
Distribute the load evenly over the  
loading area and keep the centre of  
gravity as low as possible. Secure  
the load well to prevent it from slipping.  
Never place any loads directly onto the  
roof surface.  
CAUTION  
Remove the crossbars before  
entering an automatic car wash.  
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Note: The side mounting tracks are  
designed such that crossbars (for bicycle  
carriers, ski carriers etc.) from the Ford  
accessories range can be fitted.  
ROOF RACKS AND LOAD  
CARRIERS  
Note: Before installing the crossbars,  
clean the side mounting tracks with water  
and a sponge.  
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.  
Note: Position the crossbars as shown.  
A
B
Read and follow the manufacturer’s  
instructions when you are fitting a  
roof rack.  
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CAUTION  
A
110 mm  
700 mm  
Do not exceed the maximum  
permissible roof load of 75 kilograms  
(165 pounds) (including the roof  
rack).  
B
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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Load carrying  
4 Nm  
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1. Pull the handle out.  
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2. Turn the handle clockwise to bring the  
crossbar in contact with the rail.  
4. Push the handle in. Turn the key  
clockwise to lock.  
5. Remove the key.  
Accessing the T-notch  
A
3
3
1
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Note: Make sure there is no gap  
between crossbar and rail (A).  
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3. Turn the handle a minimum of 3.5  
revolutions.  
1. Pull the handle out.  
2. Lower the cover.  
3. Remove the sliding bar.  
Cycle carrier  
CAUTION  
The cycle carrier fixtures must only  
be fitted to the main luggage  
compartment lid.  
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Load carrying  
E99775  
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