2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 144

Driver Controls The storage compartments have been designed to be a water resistant system. A small amount of water may drain into the storage compartments with the lid closed. 1. Turn latch counterclockwise to unlock and open the storage compartment. 2. To close, lower the lid and turn latch clockwise to lock. Interior tiedown hooks Mounted inside the pickup box, each tiedown hook can secure loads up to 200 lb. (90 kg). Total pickup box cargo weight is not to exceed overall vehicle payload, refer to Vehicle loading in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. LUGGAGE RACK Your vehicle is equipped with a roof rack. The maximum recommended load is 100 lb. (44 kg), evenly distributed. If it is not possible to distribute the load, position it as far rearward as possible. Use the tie down loops on the thumbwheels (if equipped) to secure the load. To adjust cross-bar position (if equipped): 1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar (both cross-bars are adjustable). 2. Slide the cross-bar to the desired location. 3. Tighten the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar. 144 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)