2012 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 269

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 NOTE: • To help control wind noise when installing the cross rails, make sure the arrows marked on the underside of the cross rails face the front of the vehicle. • To help reduce the amount of wind noise when the cross rails are not in use, fasten the front cross rail in the fourth position from the front and the rear cross rail in the eighth position. The tie down holes on the cross rail ends should always be used to tie down the load. Check the straps frequently to be sure that the load remains securely attached. CAUTION! • Cross rails should remain equally spaced or parallel at any luggage rack position for proper function. Noncompliance could result in damage to the roof rack, cargo, and vehicle. • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 150 lbs (68 kg). Always distribute loads as evenly as possible and secure the load appropriately. • Long loads, which extend over the windshield, such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large frontal area should be secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle. • Place a blanket or other protection between the surface of the roof and the load. (Continued) 3