2003 Mazda Protege Owner's Manual - Page 78

J39L_EA.book Page 21 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Roof Rack The front cross bar is fixed in place. The rear cross bar can be adjusted by sliding it. Rear cross bar CAUTION • The roof rack is not designed for direct placement of objects or loads. A special attachment kit is necessary. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • The maximum load on the roof rack is 75 kg (165 lb). Do not overload. • Because the bolts and screws may loosen initially, retighten them. Periodically check bolts for looseness approximately every 100 km (62 miles). • Avoid turning sharply and jamming on the brakes while the roof rack installed. Doing so may cause an accident or the luggage may fall off. • Road conditions (especially steep curves or rough roads) and weather changes (strong cross wind, head wind, rain, snow, or fog) can change vehicle operating characteristics greatly when the vehicle is equipped with the roof rack. To cope with these conditions, drive at a slower speed. • When driving in a tunnel or parking garage or any place with height restrictions with the roof rack installed, be aware that the roof rack will raise the total clearance of the vehicle. • If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car wash with the roof rack installed, the roof rack or the roof of the vehicle can be damaged. Before washing the vehicle in an automatic car wash, always remove the roof rack. Front cross bar 3-21 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G