UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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External racks do not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure that the total occupant
andluggageloadinsidethevehicle,plustheloadonthe
luggage rack, do not exceed the maximum vehicle load
capacity.
CAUTION! (Continued)
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Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care-
fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the
roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or
nearbytrucktraffic,canaddsuddenupwardloads.
Thisisespeciallytrueonlargeflatloadsandmay
resultindamagetothecargooryourvehicle.
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CAUTION!
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Toavoiddamagetotheroofrackandvehicle,do
not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity.
Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as pos-
sibleandsecuretheloadappropriately.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied down before driving
yourvehicle.Improperlysecuredloadscanflyoffthe
vehicle,particularlyathighspeeds,resultinginper-
sonalinjuryorpropertydamage.Followtheroofrack
cautionswhencarryingcargoonyourroofrack.
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Long loads, which extend over the windshield,
such as wood panels or surfboards, should be
securedtoboththefrontandrearofthevehicle.
Place a blanket or other protection between the
surfaceoftheroofandtheload.
(Continued)
| Categories | Jeep Liberty Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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