NISSAN 2011 Pathfinder - Owner's Manual User Manual
Page 127
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 distribute the luggage evenly on the roof
rack. Do not load more than 200 pounds (91 kg).
Be careful that your vehicle does not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or its
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR front and
rear). The GVWR and GAWR are located on the
F.M.V.S.S. label (located on the driver’s door
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 and rear cross bars (if so equipped) can
be adjusted or removed.
To adjust:
1. Loosen the 2 Torx
ா head fasteners
᭺
A
on
both ends of the crossbar.
2. Remove the plugs at the desired position
(
᭺
C
).
3. Slide the crossbar
᭺
B
to the desired position
(
᭺
C
) so that the holes in the crossbar line up
with the holes in the sidebar.
4. Tighten the 2 Torx
ா head fasteners on both
ends of the crossbar.
5. Reinstall the plugs at the previous position
᭺
A
.
6. Position your luggage on the crossbars and
secure the luggage with rope.
7. Always check the tightness of the Torx
ா
head fasteners.
To remove:
1. Loosen the 2 Torx
ா head fasteners
᭺
A
on
both ends of the crossbar.
2. Remove the crossbar from the roof rack.
2-44
Instruments and controls