2007 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 341

06 06.07 The roof luggage carrier consists of roof rails (1) attached to the roof and sliding cross rails (2). To adjust the positions of cross rails, do this. 1. Turn the knobs counterclockwise loosen the cross rails. to CAUTION When you load cargo on the roof luggage carrier, observe the following: D If driving for a long distance, 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. D Place the cargo so that its weight is distributed evenly between the front and rear axles. D Do not exceed 54 kg (120 lb.) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier. 2. Slide the cross rails to the desired position for loading the luggages of various sizes. 3. After adjusting, be sure to tighten the cross rails by turning knobs clockwise. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and precautions when installing the attachments or their equivalent. When there is no luggage on the roof luggage carrier, Toyota recommends that the front and rear cross rails be secured in the positions indicated in the illustration, according to the following procedure. This may diminish wind noise during driving. D If loading long or wide cargo, never exceed the vehicle overall length or width. (See "Dimensions and weights" on page 446 in Section 8 for information on your vehicle overall length and width.) NOTICE When loading the luggages, be careful not to scratch the surface of the moon roof. D Before driving, make sure the cargo is securely fastened on the roof luggage carrier. D Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of the vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle correctly. 2007 4Runner from Aug. '06 Prod. (OM35866U) 325