2013 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 336

8-14 Driving tips & Roof rail (if equipped) roof rails must be used together with the roof rack and any appropriate carrying attachment that may be needed. The roof rails must never be used alone to carry cargo. Otherwise, damage to the roof or paint, or a dangerous road hazard due to loss of cargo could result. & Roof molding and crossbar (5-door models - if equipped) NOTE 1) Roof rack Luggage can be carried on the roof after securing the roof rack to the roof rails. When installing the roof rack on the roof rails, follow the manufacturer 's instructions. The roof rails are designed to carry loads (luggage and roof rack) of not more than 150 lbs (68 kg). Remember that the vehicle's center of gravity is altered with the weight of the load on the roof, thus affecting driving characteristics. Drive carefully. Avoid rapid starts, hard cornering and abrupt stops. Crosswind effects will be increased. CAUTION . For cargo carrying purposes, the roof molding must be used together with a roof crossbar kit and the appropriate carrying attachment. Otherwise, damage to the roof or paint or a dangerous road hazard due to loss of cargo could result. . When using the roof crossbar kit, make sure that the total weight of the crossbars, carrying attachment and cargo does not exceed the maximum load limit. Over- CAUTION . When using the roof rack, make sure that the total carrying load of the roof rack and luggage does not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg). Overloading may cause damage to the vehicle. . For cargo carrying purposes, the