2009 Dodge Journey Owner's Manual - Page 199

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 2. Relocate the cross rails, aligning the cross rail stanchions (end pieces) with one of the vertical marks on the outboard surface of the side rail for proper positioning. There are four frontward marks for the front cross rail and four rearward marks for the rear cross rail. Make sure the cross rails remain equally spaced or parallel at any position for proper function. 3. Tighten the knobs on each cross rail to lock it in position. As you tighten the knob, make sure the clamp tooth engages completely into the side rail slot. 4. Attempt to move the cross rail to ensure that it is locked in position. NOTE: • To help control wind noise when installing the cross rails, make sure the arrows marked on the underside of the cross rails face the front of the vehicle. • To help reduce the amount of wind noise when the cross rails are not in use, fasten the front cross rail in the fourth position from the front and the rear cross rail in the eighth position. The tie down holes on the cross rail ends should always be used to tie down the load. Check the straps frequently to be sure that the load remains securely attached. 3