Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 373 / 574

Llevar carga sobre la baca del techo:

Carrying a load on the roof rack:

  • ANo afecta a nada.Has no effect on anything.
  • BEleva el centro de gravedad y puede afectar a la estabilidad y a la altura del vehículo (gálibo).Raises the centre of gravity and can affect the vehicle's stability and height (clearance).
  • CReduce el consumo.Reduces fuel consumption.
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  • BEleva el centro de gravedad y puede afectar a la estabilidad y a la altura del vehículo (gálibo).Raises the centre of gravity and can affect the vehicle's stability and height (clearance).
Explanation

A load on the roof must be well secured; it raises the centre of gravity, reduces stability, and increases fuel consumption and the overall height of the vehicle.

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