2004 Chrysler Crossfire Owner's Manual - Page 154

154 STARTING AND OPERATING VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is in the following chart and on the tire pressure label attached to the driver door pillar. Vehicle Loading Capacities Front Seat Occupants ...2 Cargo Capacity (with two persons) ...115 lbs. (52 kg) Rated Vehicle Capacity...415 lbs. (188 kg) Roof Luggage Rack External racks do not increase the total load carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be sure that the total occupant and luggage load inside the vehicle, plus the load on the roof luggage rack, do not exceed the rated vehicle capacity. The maximum recommended roof load for your vehicle is 110 lbs. (50 kg). CAUTION! • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO NOT carry any loads on the roof luggage rack which may come in contact with the roof panel. The load should be secured and placed on top of the rack, not directly on the roof. If it is necessary to place some part of the load on the roof, place a blanket or some other protection between the load and the roof surface. • To avoid damage to the roof luggage rack and vehicle, do not exceed the rated load capacity of your roof luggage rack system maximum load capacity. Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and secure the load appropriately. • Long loads which extend over the windshield, such as wood panels or surfboards, should be carefully secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle. • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof luggage rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck traffic, can add sudden upward loads. This is especially true on large flat loads and may result in damage to the cargo or your vehicle.