2018-Ford-Explorer-Owners-Manual-

Load Carrying

LUGGAGE COVERS (If Equipped) WARNINGS Make sure that the posts are properly latched in mounting features. The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it is not securely installed. Do not place any objects on the your vehicle in a sudden stop or crash. Use the cargo shade to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle. cargo area shade. Theymay obstruct your vision or strike occupants of

ROOF RACKS AND LOAD CARRIERS (If Equipped) WARNING

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 extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Themaximum recommended load, evenly distributed on the crossbars, is: • 100 lb (45 kg) for vehicles without a moonroof. • 45 lb (20 kg) for vehicles with a moonroof. For correct roof rack system function, you must place loads directly on crossbars affixed to the roof rack side rails. When using the roof rack system, we recommend you use FordGenuineAccessory 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. Thumbwheel Kit

Insert the ends of the cargo shade into the mounting features located behind the rear seat on the rear trim panels to install the cargo shade. To operate the cargo shade: 1. Pull the rear edge of the cargo shade rearward. 2. Secure both ends of the support rod into the retention slots located on the rear quarter trim panels.

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