2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual SRT - Page 295

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 293 To move the crossbars, loosen the attachments, located at improved satellite radio reception, avoid placing the the upper edge of each crossbar, approximately eight rear crossbar over the satellite radio antenna. turns using the anti-theft wrench provided with the • The grab handles on the back of the vehicle (if MOPAR® crossbars. Then, move the crossbar to the equipped) are not to be used as a towing feature. desired position, keeping the crossbars parallel to the rack frame. Once the crossbar is in the desired position, CAUTION! retighten the with the wrench to lock the crossbar into position. • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, do not carry any loads on the roof rack without the NOTE: crossbars installed. The load should be secured and • To help control wind noise when the crossbars are not placed on top of the crossbars, not directly on the in use, place the front and rear crossbars approxiroof. If it is necessary to place the load on the roof, mately 24 in (61 cm) apart. Optimal noise reduction place a blanket or some other protection between can then be achieved by adjusting the front crossbar the load and the roof surface. forward or aft using increments of 1 in (2.5 cm). • If the rear crossbar (or any metallic object) is placed over the satellite radio antenna (if equipped), you may experience interruption of satellite radio reception. For (Continued) 3