2009 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 119

Luggage Carrier { CAUTION: If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier - like paneling, plywood, or a mattress - the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven. This can cause a driver to lose control. The item being carried could be violently torn off, and this could cause a collision, and damage the vehicle. Items may be carried inside. Never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of the vehicle. For vehicles with a luggage carrier, it allows for things to be loaded on top of the vehicle. The luggage carrier has side rails attached to the roof, sliding crossrails, if equipped, and places to use for tying things down. These allow for some things to be loaded on top of the vehicle, as long as objects are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier. The roof rack crossrails can be locked in four positions only. 2-43