2000 Ford Windstar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 179

Driving LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED) Maximum load is 75 kg (165 lbs) on the roof rack structure, or 45 kg (100 lbs) on the roof panel slats, evenly distributed. If it is not possible to distribute the load, position it as far rearward as possible. Use the tie down loops to secure the load. To adjust the cross-bar position: 1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar (both cross-bars are adjustable). 2. Slide cross-bar to the desired location. 3. Tighten thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar. To remove the cross-bar assembly from the roof rack side rails: 1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar (both cross-bars are adjustable). 2. Slide cross-bar to the end of the rail. 3. Use a long, flat object in order to depress the tabs on both ends of the cross-bar. 4. Slide the assemblies off the end. To reinstall the cross-bar assembly to the roof rack side rails: 1. Slide the cross-bar assemblies over the tabs and into the side rails. 2. Tighten thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar. 179