Dodge 2007 Sprinter - Manual (Page 163)

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Controls in detail
Transporting
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It is possible to mount a roof rack if your
vehicle is equipped with securing rails on
the roof.
1 Securing rails
Special mountings (sliding blocks) are
available as accessories. These are avail-
able from any authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Carrier systems
Warning
G
Handling and braking characteristics may
change when you have mounted carrier sys-
tems on the vehicle. You could endanger
yourself and others.
Observe the manufacturer’s installation in-
structions. An incorrectly secured carrier
system or load could:
ț come loose
ț fall off
and thereby endanger yourself and others.
Observe the maximum roof loads
(
୴ page 372), the maximum axle load and
the maximum load-bearing capacity of the
roof rack.
! CAUTION
Make sure that:
ț the securing bolts for the roof
rack are tightened to a torque of
6.0 – 7.4 lb-ft (8 – 10 Nm) in the
sliding blocks provided
ț the bolts do not make contact with
the rails when tightened
ț the sliding blocks are not posi-
tioned near the plastic caps
ț the sliding blocks have the correct
cross-section
ț the securing rails are free of dirt on
the inside
ț the securing bolts are retightened
evenly after approximately
300 miles (500 km)
This will help to avoid damage to the ve-
hicle.
Only install roof racks that have been
approved or recommended for Sprinter
vehicles. These are available in any au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.