NISSAN 2009 Frontier - Manual (Page 133)

WARNING
● Drive extra carefully when the vehicle is
loaded at or near the cargo carrying
capacity, especially if the significant
portion of that load is carried on the
roof rack.
● Heavy loading of the roof rack has the
potential to affect the vehicle stability
and handling during sudden or abnor-
mal handling maneuvers.
● Roof rack load should be evenly
distributed.
● Do not exceed maximum roof rack load
weight capacity.
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.
CAUTION
Use care when placing or removing items
from the roof rack. If you cannot comfort-
ably lift the items onto the roof rack from
the ground, use a ladder or stool.
Always evenly distribute the cargo on the tubular
roof rack. The maximum total load is 125 lb
(56 kg) evenly distributed. Be careful that your
vehicle does not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle
Weight Ratings (GAWR front and rear). The
GVWR and GAWR are located on the F.M.V.S.S.
label (located on the driver’s side door jamb
pillar). For more information regarding GVWR
and GAWR, refer to “Vehicle loading information”
in the “Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion later in this manual.
The front crossbar can be adjusted or removed.
Use the Torxdriver provided in the tool kit to
loosen both crossbar adjusting screws.
To adjust:
1. Loosen the adjusting screws with the
Torxdriver
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1 by turning counterclockwise
᭺
A .
2. When the clamp is loosened, move the
crossbar so the cargo can be positioned on
the crossbar
᭺
B .
3. Tighten the crossbar adjusting screws with
the Torxdriver by turning clockwise.
4. Secure the cargo with rope.
5. Always check the tightness of the crossbar
adjusting screws.
To remove:
1. Loosen the adjusting screws with the
Torxdriver
᭺
1 by turning counterclockwise
᭺
A .
2. Rotate the clamps
᭺
C .
3. Remove the crossbar.
4. Reverse to install.
5. Always check the tightness of the crossbar
adjusting screws.
If you hear wind noise coming from the roof rack
while driving, adjust the roof rack crossbar to the
neutral position, rearward of ⌬ on the side rails.
Instruments and controls 2-45
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Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
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