2009 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 237

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 NOTE: To help control wind noise when installing the crossbars make sure the arrows marked on the underside of the crossbars are facing the front of the vehicle. When the crossbars are not in use, the front crossbar should be fastened just forward of the middle support and the rear crossbar should be fastened at the rearmost position of Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars. the side rails. This will help reduce the amount of wind The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying noise when the crossbars are not in use. capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not The tie down holes on the crossbar ends should always be used to tie down the load. Check the straps frequently exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity. to be sure that the load remains securely attached. To move the crossbars, loosen the thumb screws located at the upper edge of each crossbar approximately six CAUTION! turns, then move the crossbar to the desired position, keeping the crossbars parallel to the rack frame. Once the • Crossbars should remain equally spaced or paralcrossbar is in place, retighten the thumb screws to lock lel at any luggage rack position for proper functhe crossbar into position. tion. Noncompliance could result in damage to the luggage rack, cargo and/or vehicle. Attempt to move the crossbar again to ensure that it has (Continued) properly locked into position. ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED The crossbars and side rails are designed to carry the weight 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. 3