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Load Carrying

GENERAL INFORMATION

LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS

WARNING: Make sure that you

properly secure objects in the luggage

compartment. Failure to follow this

instruction could result in personal injury

in the event of a sudden stop or crash.

WARNING: Do not place objects

on the luggage cover. Failure to follow

this instruction could result in personal

injury or death in the event of a sudden

stop or crash.

WARNING: The appropriate

loading capacity of your vehicle can be

limited either by volume capacity (how

much space is available) or by payload

capacity (how much weight the vehicle

should carry). Once you have reached

the maximum payload of your vehicle,

do not add more cargo, even if there is

space available. Overloading or

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REAR LOADSPACE HATCHES

improperly loading your vehicle can

contribute to loss of vehicle control and

vehicle rollover.

WARNING:Make sure that you fully

close the liftgate to prevent exhaust

fumes from entering your vehicle. If you

are unable to fully close the liftgate,

open the air vents or the windows to

allow fresh air to enter your vehicle.

Failure to follow this instruction could

result in personal injury or death.

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WARNING: Do not exceed the

maximum front and rear axle loads for

your vehicle.

Note: When loading long objects into your

vehicle, for example pipes, timber or

furniture be careful not to damage the

interior trim.

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Tonneau Cover Storage

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Note: Do not exceed a load of 35 kg (77 lb).

See Luggage Covers (page 373).

Rear Section Under Floor Storage

Note: If necessary, raise the center head

restraint.

REAR UNDER FLOOR

STORAGE - WAGON

Space is available below the loadspace

floor to stow items.

Flat Load Space Floor

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Front Section Under Floor Storage

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4. To install, reverse the removal

Increasing the Loadspace Height

procedure.

You can fold or remove the loadspace floor

to increase the available loadspace height.

CARGO NETS - WAGON

Luggage Retention Net

Note: We recommend you fold the

loadspace floor before you remove it.

Luggage retention net anchor points are

fitted behind the second row seats.

To install the luggage retention net

cassette:

1. Remove the luggage cover.

2. Push the sliders on the cassette toward

each other and insert the telescopic

bar into the holes on the sidewall

behind the rear seat backrests.

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2

Note: Make sure that the end caps with the

anti-rotation pin are correctly fitted in the

side trim.

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1. Fold the center section of the

loadspace floor toward the front of

your vehicle.

2. Fold the loadspace floor upward

toward the front of your vehicle.

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3. Remove any additional loadspace floor

supports.

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3. Pull up the net and insert the ends of

2. Securely place the retaining pins in the

trim panels on both sides.

the bar into the retainers on the roof.

Note: Make sure that the bar is pushed

forward into the narrow section of the

retainers.

Closing the Luggage Cover

4. Reinstall the luggage cover.

LUGGAGE COVERS - WAGON

Opening the Luggage Cover

WARNING: Do not place objects

on the luggage cover. Failure to follow

this instruction could result in personal

injury or death in the event of a sudden

stop or crash.

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1. Slightly pull the luggage cover

backward to release the retaining pins

from the trim panels on both sides.

2. Slowly roll the luggage cover into the

casing.

Removing the Luggage Cover

1. Fully close the luggage cover.

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1. Fully pull the luggage cover out.

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2. Pull the strap toward the rear of your

vehicle.

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Note: Support the center of the luggage

cover when you pull the strap.

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1. Gently push the retaining clip up and

Stowing the Luggage Cover

remove it.

2. Raise the luggage cover.

3. Pull the luggage cover backward.

ROOF RACKS AND LOAD

CARRIERS - 4-DOOR,

VEHICLESWITH:PANORAMIC

ROOF OPENING PANEL

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WARNING: Your vehicle is not

approved for roof racks. Never install a

roof rack to your vehicle.

The luggage cover can be stowed under

the loadspace floor.

LUGGAGE COVERS - 5-DOOR

ROOF RACKS AND LOAD

CARRIERS - 5-DOOR,

VEHICLESWITH:PANORAMIC

ROOF OPENING PANEL

WARNING:Do not load any objects

on the shelf that may obstruct your vision

or strike occupants of the vehicle in the

case of a sudden stop or collision.

WARNING: Read and follow the

manufacturer's instructions when you

are fitting a roof rack.

Removing the Cover

To remove the luggage cover:

WARNING: When loading the roof

racks, we recommend you evenly

distribute the load, as well as maintain

a low center of gravity. Loaded vehicles,

with higher centers of gravity, may

handle differently than unloaded

vehicles. Take extra precautions, such

as slower speeds and increased stopping

distance, when driving a heavily loaded

vehicle.

The maximum recommended load, evenly

distributed on the roof rack is 75 kg

(165 lb).

If the vehicle has moonroof, make sure it

is closed before fitting the cross bars and

remains closed.

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ROOF RACKS AND LOAD

CARRIERS - WAGON,

VEHICLESWITH:PANORAMIC

ROOF OPENING PANEL

WARNING: Read and follow the

manufacturer's instructions when you

are fitting a roof rack.

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WARNING: When loading the roof

racks, we recommend you evenly

distribute the load, as well as maintain

a low center of gravity. Loaded vehicles,

with higher centers of gravity, may

handle differently than unloaded

vehicles. Take extra precautions, such

as slower speeds and increased stopping

distance, when driving a heavily loaded

vehicle.

Fix the cross bars on the rail markings.

Make sure that you securely fasten the

load. Check the tightness of the load

before driving and at each fuel stop.

Note: Never place loads directly on the roof

panel.

Towbar Carriers

When using a towbar attached carrier,

The maximum recommended load, evenly

distributed on the roof rack is 75 kg

(165 lb).

consider the following:

•

Do not exceed the maximum vertical

weight on the towball. This is the

weight of the carrier plus the weight of

the load. See Towbar Dimensions

(page 472).

Make sure the moonroof is closed before

fitting the cross bars and it remains closed.

•

Pay attention to the carrier

manufacturer's specifications.

If you are using a bike carrier, the

maximum number of allowed bikes is

three, with a maximum allowed weight

of 130 lb (60 kg).

•

Load the heaviest item closest to your

vehicle.

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Fix the cross bars on the rail markings.

Make sure that you securely fasten the

load. Check the tightness of the load

before driving and at each fuel stop.

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Note: Never place loads directly on the roof

panel.

Tow Bar Carriers

When using a tow bar attached carrier,

consider the following:

•

Do not exceed the maximum vertical

load on the tow ball. This is the weight

of the carrier plus the weight of the

load. See Towbar Dimensions (page

474).

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•

Pay attention to the carrier

manufacturer's specifications.

Fix the cross bars on the rail markings.

If you are using a bike carrier, the

maximum number of allowed bikes is

three, with a maximum allowed weight

of 130 lb (60 kg).

Make sure that you securely fasten the

load. Check the tightness of the load

before driving and at each fuel stop.

Note: Never place loads directly on the roof

•

Load the heaviest item closest to your

panel.

vehicle.

Tow Bar Carriers

ROOF RACKS AND LOAD

CARRIERS - VEHICLES

WITHOUT: PANORAMIC ROOF

OPENING PANEL

When using a tow bar attached carrier,

consider the following:

•

Do not exceed the maximum vertical

load on the tow ball. This is the weight

of the carrier plus the weight of the

load. See Towbar Dimensions (page

472).

WARNING: Read and follow the

manufacturer's instructions when you

are fitting a roof rack.

•

Pay attention to the carrier

manufacturer's specifications.

If you are using a bike carrier, the

maximum number of allowed bikes is

three, with a maximum allowed weight

of 130 lb (60 kg).

WARNING: When loading the roof

racks, we recommend you evenly

distribute the load, as well as maintain

a low center of gravity. Loaded vehicles,

with higher centers of gravity, may

handle differently than unloaded

vehicles. Take extra precautions, such

as slower speeds and increased stopping

distance, when driving a heavily loaded

vehicle.

•

Load the heaviest item closest to your

vehicle.

The maximum recommended load, evenly

distributed on the roof rack is 75 kg

(165 lb).

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Load Carrying for Your Ford Focus 4 Door 2023

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