2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual SRT - Page 275

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 NOTE: • To help control wind noise when the crossbars are not in use, place the front and rear crossbars approxiNOTE: If not equipped with crossbars, your authorized mately 24 in (61 cm) apart. Optimal noise reduction dealer can order and install MOPAR௡ crossbars built can then be achieved by adjusting the front crossbar specifically for this roof rack system. forward or aft using increments of 1 in (2.5 cm). Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars. The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying • If the rear crossbar (or any metallic object) is placed over the satellite radio antenna (if equipped), you may capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo experience interruption of satellite radio reception. For inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not improved satellite radio reception, avoid placing the exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity. rear crossbar over the satellite radio antenna. To move the crossbars, loosen the attachments, located at the upper edge of each crossbar, approximately eight • The grab handles on the back of the vehicle (if equipped) are not to be used as a towing feature. turns using the anti-theft wrench provided with the MOPAR௡ crossbars. Then, move the crossbar to the desired position, keeping the crossbars parallel to the ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED The crossbars and siderails 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. rack frame. Once the crossbar is in the desired position, retighten the with the wrench to lock the crossbar into position. 3