User Manual - Page 93

For 2020 DODGE JOURNEY.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 91
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
The roof rack cross rails and side rails are
designed to carry cargo weight. The load must
not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and it should be
distributed uniformly over the cross rails. In
addition, the roof rack does not increase the
total load carrying capacity of the vehicle.
Be sure the total load of cargo inside the vehicle
p
l
us that on the roof rack does not exceed the
maximum vehicle load capacity.
NOTE:
The roof rack side rails on your vehicle are NOT
de
signed to carry a load without the addition of
crossbars.
Metal crossbars are offered by Mopar accesso-
ries to provide a functional roof rack system.
Se
e an authorized dealer.
To Move The Crossbars
1. Loosen the knobs on top of each crossbar
a
pproximately six turns to disengage the
clamp tooth from the side rail.
Crossbar Knobs
2. Relocate the crossbars, aligning the crossbar
s
tanchions (end pieces) with one of the
vertical marks on the outboard surface of the
side rail for proper positioning. There are four
frontward marks for the front crossbar and
four rearward marks for the rear crossbar.
Make sure the crossbars remain equally
spaced or parallel at any position for proper
function.
3. Tighten the knobs on each crossbar to lock
i
t in position. As you tighten the knob, make
sure the clamp tooth engages completely
into the side rail slot.
4. Attempt to move the crossbar to ensure that
i
t is locked in position.
NOTE:
To help control wind noise when installing the
crossbars, make sure the arrows marked on
the underside of the crossbars face the front
of the vehicle.
To help reduce the amount of wind noise
when the crossbars are not in use, fasten the
front crossbar in the fourth position from the
front and the rear crossbar in the eighth posi-
tion. The tie down holes on the crossbar ends
sh
ould always be used to tie down the load.
Check the straps frequently to be sure that
the load remains securely attached.
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