FORD 2014 Transit Connect v.1 - Manual (Page 139)

3. Tighten the straps.
Removing the Net
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1. Release the straps.
2. Remove the net from the luggage
anchor points.
3. Remove the upper bars.
ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS
(IF EQUIPPED)
WARNINGS
Read and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions when you are fitting a
roof rack. Failure to take care may
lead to a crash or personal injury.
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
WARNINGS
extra precautions, such as slower speeds
and increased stopping distance, when
driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Failure to
take care may result in the loss of control
of your vehicle, serious personal injury or
death.
For correct roof rack system function, you
must place loads directly on crossbars
fitted to the roof rack side rails. When using
the roof rack system, we recommend you
use Ford genuine accessory crossbars
designed specifically for your vehicle.
Make sure that you securely fasten the
load. Check the tightness of the load
before driving and at each fuel stop.
Note: If you use a roof rack, the fuel
consumption of your vehicle will be higher
and you may experience different driving
characteristics.
Note: Never place loads directly on the roof
panel.
Maximum Load Weights
Do not exceed the following maximum
roof rack load weights.
Maximum Load lb
(kg)*
Variant
132 lb (60 kg) Wagon - short
wheel base with
panoramic roof
panel
165 lb (75 kg) Wagon - short
wheel base with
metal roof panel
165 lb (75 kg) Wagon - long
wheel base
165 lb (75 kg) Van
*Evenly distribute the load on the roof rack.
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Tourneo Connect/Transit Connect (CHC) Canada/United States of America
Load Carrying