Roof Racks And Load Carriers - Ford C-MAX Owner's Manual

Removing the net
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1. Release the belts.
2. Remove the net from the luggage
anchor points.
3. Remove the upper bars.
ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS
Roof rack
WARNINGS
If you use a roof rack, the fuel
consumption of your vehicle will be
higher and you may experience
different driving characteristics.
Read and follow the manufacturer's
instructions when you are fitting a
roof rack.
CAUTION
Do not exceed the maximum
permissible roof load of 75
kilogrammes (165 pounds) (including
the roof rack).
Check the security of the roof rack and
tighten its fittings as follows:
Load Carrying
before starting
after driving 50 kilometres (30 miles)
at 1000 kilometres (600 miles)
intervals.
To reduce fuel consumption, cross rails
should be removed when not in use.
Installing the crossbars
load well to prevent it from slipping. Never
place any loads directly onto the roof
surface.
Remove the crossbars before entering
an automatic car wash.
Note: The side mounting tracks are
designed such that crossbars (for bicycle
carriers, ski carriers etc.) from the Ford
accessories range can be fitted.
Note: Before installing the crossbars, clean
the side mounting tracks with water and a
sponge.
Note: Position the crossbars as shown.
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A
B
165
WARNING
Distribute the load evenly over the
loading area and keep the centre of
gravity as low as possible. Secure the
CAUTION
A B
120 mm (4.7 inches)
800 mm (31.5 inches)