2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 241

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the window defroster only when the engine is operating. weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The CAUTION! load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars. Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to NOTE: If not equipped with crossbars, your authorized the heating elements: dealer can order and install MOPAR௡ crossbars built • Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on specifically for this roof rack system. the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars. and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo after soaking with warm water. inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra- exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity. sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. • Keep all objects a safe distance from the window. 3