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When installing roof attachments (bicycle rack,
roofbox, etc.), the corresponding installation
instructions must be observed.
Take note of the change of the vehicle dimensions
change when the basic carrier bars are mounted.
For safety reasons and in order to save fuel, the basic
carrier bars should be removed from the vehicle when
not in use.
Do not use an automatic car wash when the basic
carrier bars are mounted on the vehicle.
Important
Cargo on the equipment mounted to the basic
carrier bars must not restrict the area in which the
sliding roof is raised at the rear. The sliding roof
could otherwise be damaged when being raised at
the rear.
Load
The maximum load is determined as follows (example):
Mounting
Mounting/removal is illustrated using the basic carrier
bar at the front by way of example. Mounting/removal
of the rear basic carrier bar is carried out in the same
way.
Mount/remove the basic carrier with the help of a
second person.
Permissible roof load (1):
220.5 lb (100.0 kg)
Minus the weight of basic
carrier bar (2):
12.1 lb (5.5 kg)
Minus the weight of mounted
attachments (3, 4):
41.9 lb (19 kg)
Maximum permissible load:
166.5 lb (75.5 kg)
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WARNING
Before each installation, each trip and also during
long journeys, check all screws of the basic carrier
to ensure that they are seated firmly and retighten
if necessary. Repeat these checks at regular
intervals, regardless of road surface conditions and
at the latest after 1,552.5 miles (2,500 km) of
continuous use.
Do not use any lubricants on the screws or the
basic carrier. There is otherwise a risk that the
screws loosen, and the basic carrier may come
loose from your vehicle together with the cargo,
thus injuring yourself and other persons and/or
causing material damage, including to your vehicle.
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