2003 Ford Excursion Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 353

Driver Controls 3. Press down on the locking feature inside the side rail and slide the cross-bar over it. 4. Slide the assemblies off the end. To adjust the tie-downs: Use the adjustable tie downs to secure loads to the luggage carrier. 1. Completely loosen the slider knobs at each end of the cross rail. 2. Slide the cross rail and re-set it at the desired position. Ensure that both sides of the cross rail are even. NOTE: Sliding the cross rail on the roof can cause damage to the roof paint. 3. Tighten the slider knobs at both ends of the cross rail. Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sport cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increase risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 79