Ford 2014 Escape v.4 User Manual download pdf (Page 172)

Note: If you cannot loosen the thumbwheel

with your hand, loosen the fastener head.

You can also use a small screwdriver or

similar tool to loosen the thumbwheel by

inserting the shaft between the two paddles

of the thumbwheel and rotating it loose.

2. Remove the crossbar by sliding the

ends off of the shoulder bolts in the

side rails.

3. Move the crossbar to the new side rail

position and slide the crossbar onto

the shoulder bolt at that position.

4. Replace and tighten the thumbwheels

at both sides of the crossbar by turning

them clockwise until tight. You can use

a small screwdriver or similar tool to

tighten if necessary.

Make sure to check that the thumbwheels

are tight each time you add or remove load

from the roof rack, and periodically while

traveling. Make sure that the load is secure

before traveling.

LOAD LIMIT

Vehicle Loading - with and

without a Trailer

This section will guide you in the

proper loading of your vehicle,

trailer or both, to keep your loaded

vehicle weight within its design

rating capability, with or without

a trailer. Properly loading your

vehicle will provide maximum

return of vehicle design

performance. Before loading your

vehicle, familiarize yourself with

the following terms for

determining your vehicle’s weight

ratings, with or without a trailer,

from the vehicle’s Tire Label or

Safety Compliance Certification

Label:

Base Curb Weight - is the weight

of the vehicle including a full tank

of fuel and all standard

equipment. It does not include

passengers, cargo, or optional

equipment.

Vehicle Curb Weight - is the

weight of your new vehicle when

you picked it up from your

authorized dealer plus any

aftermarket equipment.

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