2001 Ford Escape Owner's Manual - Page 164

Driving 2. Use a long, flat object to depress the tongue in the endcaps on both sides of the cross-bar. 3. Slide the tie down loops and the cross-bar assemblies over the end cap tongue and into the side rails. 4. Tighten thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar. No boundaries rack system (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional roof rack. This unique feature allows you to carry cargo on an inner roof rack as well as on the conventional roof rack. The maximum load for the conventional roof rack is 45 kg (100 lbs). The inner rack can also hold 45 kg (100 lbs) if in the down and locked position. Distribute the loads as evenly as possible on both the roof and inner rack, when extended or stowed. Always secure the loads by using the tie down loops. 164