Owners Manual

Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, see Loading
Your Vehicle on
page
4-48.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re leaving,
check now and then to make sure the luggage and
cargo are still securely fastened.
Be sure the cargo is properly loaded.
If small heavy objects are placed on the roof cut a
piece of
3/8 inch plywood to fit inside the crossrails
and siderails
to spread the load. If plywood is
used, tie
it to the siderail supports.
Tie the load to the crossrails or the siderail supports.
Use the crossrails only
to keep the load from sliding.
To move a crossrail, turn the release knobs, on both
sides of the rail, counterclockwise to loosen it. Slide
the crossrail to the desired position balancing the
force side to side. Turn the release knobs, on both
sides of the rail, clockwise to tighten
it and try to slide
the crossrail back and forth slightly
to be sure it
is tight.
If you need to carry long items, move the crossrails
as far apart as they will go. Tie the load
to the
crossrails and the siderails or siderail supports.
Also
tie the load to the bumpers. Do not tie the load so
tightly that the crossrails or siderails are damaged.
0 After moving a crossrail, be sure it is securely locked
into the siderail.
Your vehicle has a Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) located above the rear glass.
If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, care
should be taken not
to block or damage the CHMSL unit.
Rear Storage Area
Your vehicle is equipped with a rear armrestktorage
compartment for the rear seat passengers.
To lower the armrest, pull the loop at the top of the
armrest up and then out.
To open the storage compartment, push the button on
the front of the armrest and pull the top open.
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