2014 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 139

Load Carrying 3. Tighten the straps. WARNINGS extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Failure to take care may result in the loss of control of your vehicle, serious personal injury or death. For correct roof rack system function, you must place loads directly on crossbars fitted to the roof rack side rails. When using the roof rack system, we recommend you use Ford genuine accessory crossbars designed specifically for your vehicle. Make sure that you securely fasten the load. Check the tightness of the load before driving and at each fuel stop. Note: If you use a roof rack, the fuel consumption of your vehicle will be higher and you may experience different driving characteristics. E167372 Removing the Net Note: Never place loads directly on the roof panel. 1. Release the straps. 2. Remove the net from the luggage anchor points. 3. Remove the upper bars. Maximum Load Weights Do not exceed the following maximum roof rack load weights. Variant Maximum Load lb (kg)* ROOF RACKS AND LOAD CARRIERS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNINGS Read and follow the manufacturer 's instructions when you are fitting a roof rack. Failure to take care may lead to a crash or personal injury. When loading the roof racks, we recommend you evenly distribute the load, as well as maintain a low center of gravity. Loaded vehicles, with higher centers of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Take Wagon - short wheel base with panoramic roof panel Wagon - short wheel base with metal roof panel Wagon - long wheel base Van 132 lb (60 kg) 165 lb (75 kg) 165 lb (75 kg) 165 lb (75 kg) *Evenly distribute the load on the roof rack. 136 Tourneo Connect/Transit Connect (CHC) Canada/United States of America