ROOF RACK (if so equipped)
TAILGATE (Pickup models) (if so
equipped)
•
When hooking on ropes, do not apply a
load of more than 50 kg (1 10 Ib) A and B,
30 kg (66 Ib) C to a single hook.
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SPA0703
Luggage can be carried on the roof rack. The The
roof rack is designed to carry loads (luggage
plus roofrack) below 1 00 kg (221 Ib). Overload- sionally check
luggage
To open the tailgate, pull the tailgate levers and
lowerthe tailgate. The support chain will hold the
gate open.
should
be faste
ned by
securi
ng the
LUGGAGE HOOKS
luggage
to the
roof rack
. When
drivin
g, occa
-
that the
luggag
A
WARNING:
e is sec
urely fas-
of cargo
tened
to preve
nt damage
heavy or
ing may cause damage to the vehicle.
or loss
.
•
•
•
When closing the tailgate, make sure that the
levers are securely locked.
•
•
Always make sure that the luggage is
properlysecured. Use the suitable ropes
and hooks.
Carrying
large ob
jects o
n the roof
will
Do not allow large items to protrude from the
side or rear bumper of the vehicle. The luggage
should be loaded so that it does not contact the
roof and scratch or damage the vehicle.
effect your handling of the vehicle. Drive the
vehicle at a moderate speed.
The weight of the cargo load must be evenly
distributed over both the front and rear axles.
Unsecured luggage can become dan-
gerous in an accident or sudden stop.
All cargo should be securely fastened with
ropes or straps to prevent it from shifting or
sliding within the vehicle.
Luggage should be positioned as far forward as
possible byadjusting the roofrack. This will help
evenly distribute the luggage weight between
the front and rear axles. Be sure to securely
tighten the rope after the luggages have been
adjusted. The total weight should not exceed the
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) orthe gross
axle weight rating (GAWR).
Pre-driving checks and adju�tments 3�23
3-22 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
