Roof luggage rack — if equipped
The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the cargo on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.
NOTE: If not equipped with crossbars, your authorized dealer can order and install MOPAR crossbars built spe- cifically for this roof rack system.
Distribute cargo weight evenly on the luggage rack cross- bars. The luggage rack does not increase the total load carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity. The crossbars must also be secured in one of the seven detent positions marked with an arrow on the siderails to prevent movement. To move the crossbars, loosen the thumb screws located at the upper edge of each crossbar approximately eight turns, then move the crossbar to the desired position, keeping the crossbars perpendicular to the luggage rack side rails. Once the crossbar is in one of the seven detent positions, retighten the thumb screws to lock the crossbar into position.
NOTE:
• To help control wind noise when the crossbars are not in use, place the front crossbar in the first detent from the front of the vehicle and the rear crossbar in the second detent from the rear of the vehicle.
• If the rear crossbar (or any metallic object) is placed over the satellite radio antenna (if equipped), you may expe- rience interruption of satellite radio reception. For im- proved satellite radio reception, place the rear crossbar in the second detent from the rear of the vehicle when not in use.
WARNING! Cargo must be securely tied before driving your ve- hicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in personal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
CAUTION! • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO NOT carry any loads on the luggage rack without crossbars installed. The load should be secured and placed on top of the crossbars, not directly on the roof. If it is necessary to place the load on the roof, place a blanket or some other protection between the load and the roof surface.
• To avoid damage to the luggage rack and vehicle, do not exceed the maximum luggage rack load capacity of 150 lb (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and secure the load appropriately.
• Long loads which extend over the windshield, such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large frontal area should be secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle.
• Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck traffic, can add sudden upward lift to a load. This is especially true on large flat loads and may result in damage to the cargo or your vehicle.
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