FORD 2003 Escape v.1 - Manual (Page 57)

2. Use a long, flat object to depress
the tongue in the endcaps on both
sides of the cross-bar.
3. Slide the tie down loops and the
cross-bar assemblies over the end
cap tongue and into the side rails.
4. Tighten thumbwheel at both ends
of the cross-bar.
NO BOUNDARIES RACK SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
an optional roof rack. This unique
feature allows you to carry cargo on
an inner roof rack as well as on the
conventional roof rack. The
maximum load for the conventional
roof rack is 45 kg (100 lbs). The
inner rack can also hold 45 kg (100
lbs) if in the down and locked
position. Distribute the loads as
evenly as possible on both the roof
and inner rack, when extended or stowed. Always secure the loads by
using the tie down loops.
Driver Controls
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