Roof rack: (if equipped)
If your vehicle has a roof rack, you can load cargo and accessories (e.g., cargo carrier, roof tent) on top of your vehicle.
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The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
Cargo and accessories can be attached directly to the roof rack or to Kia cross members (available from an authorised Kia dealer/service partner).
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The crossbars (if equipped) should be placed in the proper load carrying positions prior to placing items onto the roof rack.
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When the roof rack is not being used to carry cargo, the crossbars may need to be repositioned if wind noise is detected.
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When carrying cargo on the roof rack, make sure the cargo does not damage the roof of the vehicle.
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When carrying large objects on the roof rack, make sure they do not exceed the overall roof length or width.
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When carrying cargo on the roof rack, do not operate the sunroof.: (if equipped)
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Never place load directly on the sunroof or the roof panels. They are not designed to carry loads and may break. Never let anything interfere with the movement of the sunroof.
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Do not operate the sunroof when carrying cargo or roof accessories.
Load limits
The Kia roof rack can support up to 400 kg. (880 lbs.), evenly distributed (i.e., side to side and front to back), but only when the vehicle is parked.
Never drive the vehicle with more than 100 kg (220 lbs.) of cargo and accessories on the roof racks.
Never allow the combined weight of occupants and cargo to exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of your vehicle.
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Never drive your vehicle when combined weight of occupants and cargo exceeds GVWR. That can cause loss of control and an accident.
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Never drive your vehicle with more than 100 kg (220 lbs.) of cargo on the roof rack. Heavier loads may result in loss of control and rollover.
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Loads on the roof rack raise your vehicle's centre of gravity and may change the ways in which your vehicle handles. Avoid sudden starts and braking, sharp turns, abrupt manoeuvres, and high speeds that may result in loss of control or rollover.
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Always drive slowly and turn corners carefully when carrying items on the roof rack. Severe wind updrafts, caused by passing vehicles or natural causes, can cause sudden upward pressure on items loaded on the roof rack. This is especially true when carrying large, flat items such as wood panels or mattresses. This could cause the items to fall off the roof rack and cause damage to your vehicle or others around you.
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Failure to heed these warnings may lead to serious injury and death.
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Overloading the roof racks may also damage them.
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Overloading the vehicle may also damage the vehicle.
Securing items to the roof rack
Plan carefully before attempting to put cargo and accessories on the roof racks. Be sure the items can be secured and that you have the equipment to do so. Get help from those close to you whenever appropriate.
Be sure that the cargo and accessories will not extend too far forward, rearward, or sideways.
Do not allow anything to obscure the view out the windscreen or the front view camera. Do not allow anything to obscure the High Mounted Stop Lamp.
Obey applicable laws regarding flags and signals on cargo extending beyond the rear of your vehicle.
Be careful to account for the effects that wind may have on the cargo and accessories whilst moving. Flexible cargo, such as a mattress, can bend under wind loads. Wind effects from driving, passing vehicles, or natural causes can cause sudden upward or downward pressure, resulting in damage to the items, damage to the cross members or roof rack, damage to attachments, loss of visibility, distraction, and loss of control.
Park your vehicle on solid, level ground, place it in P (Park) and set the parking brake before loading and securing items.
If your cargo is covered, be sure that the cover is secure and will not blow off or distract the driver.
Check the security of the attachments after driving for a short distance, and from time to time during your journey.
Securing accessories
Before installing an accessory such as a cargo carrier or roof tent, make sure that the item is compatible with your Kia's roof racks.
Check the accessory manufacturer's manual and online information. Do not attempt to connect an accessory that the manufacturer deems incompatible.
Contact the manufacturer or your Kia dealer/service partner if you need additional information.
Follow the accessory manufacturer's instructions, warnings, and cautions in addition to those above.
Roof tents
In addition, when using a roof tent:
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Be sure that the weight of occupants does not exceed the load capacity of the roof racks.
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Confirm the roof tent is securely fastened to the crossbars and roof rails before using it.
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Never move the vehicle with occupants in a roof tent.
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Never leave the vehicle running with occupants in a roof tent. Never run an internal combustion engine (such as a generator), gas stove, gas lantern, or other device that burns fuel near an occupied roof tent or awning. Those emit carbon monoxide, which is colourless, odourless, and deadly.
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Follow the roof tent manufacturer's instructions, warnings, and cautions.
Failure to follow the instructions, warnings and cautions above, and those of the accessory manufacturer, could result in damage to your vehicle, to your cargo, and to other road users. It could also result in an accident and in serious injury and death.
