2011 Lexus RX 350 Owners Manual - Page 324

2-5. Driving information CAUTION n Roof luggage carrier precautions To use the roof rails as a roof luggage carrier, you must fit the roof rails with two or more genuine Lexus cross rails or their equivalent. When you load cargo on the roof luggage carrier, observe the following: Cross rails l Place the cargo so that its weight is distrib- uted evenly between the front and rear axles. l If loading long or wide cargo, never exceed Roof rails the vehicle's overall length or width. (→P. 594) l Before driving, make sure the cargo is securely fastened on the roof luggage car- rier. l Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of gravity of the vehicle higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise the result may be a loss of control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle correctly and result in death or serious injury. l If driving for a long distances, on rough roads, or at high speeds, stop the vehicle now and then during the trip to make sure the cargo remains in its place. l Do not exceed 165 lb. (75 kg) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier. l To reduce wind noise when there is no luggage loaded on the roof luggage car- rier, move the front cross rail to the front-most position and the rear cross rail to the rearmost position. NOTICE n When loading cargo Be careful not to scratch the surface of the moon roof. 252