Roof rack: (if equipped)

If your vehicle has a roof rack, you can load cargo and accessories (for example, a cargo carrier or roof tent) on top of your vehicle.

Figure 1. Type A
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Figure 2. Type B
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The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

You can attach cargo and accessories directly to the roof rack or to Kia crossbars (available from an authorized Kia dealer).

TIP

  • Place the crossbars (if equipped) in the proper load carrying positions before placing items onto the roof rack.

  • When you are not using the roof rack to carry cargo, you may need to reposition the crossbars if you detect wind noise.

NOTE

  • When carrying cargo on the roof rack, make sure the cargo does not damage the roof of the vehicle.

  • When carrying large objects on the roof rack, make sure they do not exceed the overall roof length or width.

  • If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, ensure that cargo loaded onto the roof rack does not interfere with sunroof operation.

  • When carrying cargo on the roof rack, do not operate the sunroof.: (if equipped)

  • Never place a 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.

Load limits

The Kia roof rack can support up to 880 lb (400 kg) evenly distributed (side to side and front to back), but only when the vehicle is parked.

Never drive the vehicle with more than 220 lb (100 kg) 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.

WARNING

  • Never drive your vehicle when the combined weight of occupants and cargo exceeds GVWR. That can cause loss of control and an accident.

  • Loads on the roof rack raise your vehicle’s center of gravity and may change the way that your vehicle handles. Avoid sudden starts and braking, sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, and high speeds that may result in loss of control or rollover.

  • Always drive slowly and turn corners carefully when carrying items on the roof rack. Severe wind updrafts from passing vehicles or weather can put 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. Updrafts could cause the items to fall off the roof rack and damage your vehicle or others around you.

  • Failure to heed these warnings may lead to serious injury and death.

NOTE

  • Overloading the roof racks may damage them.

  • Overloading the vehicle may damage it.

Securing items to the roof rack

Plan carefully before attempting to put cargo and accessories on the roof racks. Be sure that you have the equipment to secure the items. Get help from those close to you whenever appropriate.

Be sure that the cargo and accessories will not extend too far forward, backward, or sideways.

Do not allow anything to obscure the view out the windshield 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 while moving. Flexible cargo such as a mattress can bend under wind loads. Wind effects from driving, passing vehicles, or weather 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

Make sure an accessory is compatible with your vehicle’s roof racks before installing it.

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 if you need additional information when installing an accessory.

Follow the accessory manufacturer’s instructions, warnings, and cautions in addition to those above.

Roof tents

When using a roof tent:

  • Be sure that the weight of the occupants does not exceed the load capacity of the roof racks.

  • Confirm that the roof tent is securely fastened to the cross bars and roof rails before using it.

  • Never move the vehicle with occupants in a roof tent.

  • Never leave the engine 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 devices emit carbon monoxide, which is colorless, odorless, and deadly.

  • Follow the roof tent manufacturer’s instructions, warnings, and cautions.

WARNING

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.