2006 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 181

Starting and driving 181 Driving with a roof rack load WARNING • A roof load will affect the car's center of gravity and aerodynamics. Be aware of this when cornering and driving in crosswinds. • Suit your speed to the prevailing conditions. • Due to higher aerodynamic drag, fuel economy may suffer when driving with a roof rack. The maximum permissible roof load is 220 lbs. (100 kg). Note that the roof load is included in the car's maximum permissible load (see page 260). Strong, sturdy roof carriers 1 designed specially for the car are available from your Saab dealer. Always secure the roof load safely. Fitting the roof carriers 1, 9-5 Sedan and 9-5 SportCombi without roof rails The carrier feet are marked with a top view of the car and arrow indicating their positions. 1 Slip the plastic cover onto the adjustable foot of the carrier (foot with knob for tightening) to protect the paintwork during assembly. 2 Open all the doors. Fold back the rubber strip and find the fixing holes. IB480 3 Start on the left-hand side of the car. Rest the carrier carefully across the roof, with the rigid foot towards you. Hold the foot clear of the roof to avoid damaging the paintwork. Fold back the rubber strip and insert the pins on the foot into the fixing holes. Make sure that the rubber strip comes inside the plastic cover on the carrier. Repeat the procedure with the other carrier. IB481