2012 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 191

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water. • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. • Keep all objects a safe distance from the window. ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED The side rails and crossbars are designed to carry weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and it should be uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars. NOTE: Crossbars are offered by MOPAR௡ accessories. Crossbars should always be used whenever cargo is placed on the roof rack. Load should always be secured to cross bars first, with tie down loops used as additional securing points if needed. Tie loops are intended as supplementary tie down points only. Do not use ratcheting mechanisms with the tie loops. Check the straps frequently to be sure that the load remains securely attached. The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity. 3