Information before the ride with your Toyota -> Instructions for the roof rack for Your Toyota Avensis 4 Door Second Generation (2004-2009)

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INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA  
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Instructions for the roof rack  
baggage  
Crossbars  
• Do not drive with objects placed on top of the  
instrument panel. These can obstruct the  
driver's view or shift during sharp acceleration  
or cornering, thus impairing the driver's control  
of the vehicle. In the event of an accident,  
these objects can injure the transported  
persons.  
Rectangles  
To use the roof rails as a roof rack, you  
must attach two or more genuine Toyota  
cross members or their equivalents to  
the rails.  
Follow the manufacturer's instructions and instructions  
when installing the crossbars.  
WARNING  
When loading cargo on the roof rack,  
observe the following:  
• Position the load so that its weight is  
evenly distributed between the front  
and rear axles.  
• If you are loading a long or wide load,  
never exceed the overall length or  
width of the vehicle. (Overall length  
and width of your vehicle - see  
"Dimensions" on page 410 in Chapter 8.)  
• Before driving, make sure that the  
load on the roof rack is securely fastened.  
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Identifying your Toyota –  
– Vehicle identification number  
• The load on the roof rack increases the center  
of gravity of the vehicle. Therefore, avoid fast  
driving, sharp starts, sharp turns and sudden  
braking or manoeuvring, otherwise you may  
lose steering control or the car may overturn  
due to poor handling.  
• When driving long distances, on uneven roads  
or at high speeds, stop from time to time and  
make sure that the load stays in place.  
• Do not exceed the load weight of 100  
kg on the roof rails. However, when  
the permitted load weight is below 100  
kg for cross members, observe the  
weight limits and other instructions for cross members.  
Right hand drive vehicles only  
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the official  
designation of your vehicle. This number is stamped  
in the engine compartment and on the upper left part  
of the instrument panel, where it can be read through  
the windshield from the outside (right-hand drive  
vehicles only), see pictures.  
The VIN is the basic identification number of your Toyota.  
It is used to register the ownership of your vehicle.