Load Carrying
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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Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing
