2010 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 224
2010 Chrysler Town & Country Manual
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 NOTE: To help control wind noise when installing the crossbars ensure the embossed arrow is 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 the side rails. This will help reduce the amount of wind noise when the crossbars are not in use. The tie down holes on the crossbar ends should always be used to tie down the load. Check the straps frequently to be sure that the load remains securely attached. CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 150 lbs (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. 3 CAUTION! • Crossbars should remain equally spaced or parallel at any luggage rack position for proper function. Noncompliance could result in damage to the luggage rack, cargo and/or vehicle. (Continued)