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For the mounting of equipment on the basic carrier bars
(e.g. bicycle rack, roofbox), please observe the
respective installation instructions.
Take note of the change in the vehicle dimensions 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 enter an automatic car wash when the basic
carrier bars are fitted to the vehicle.
Important
Loads on the equipment mounted to the basic
carrier bars must not restrict the area in which the
sliding sunroof is raised at the rear. The sliding
sunroof could otherwise be damaged when being
raised at the rear.
Load
The maximum load is determined as follows (example):
Fitting
The fitting/removal is illustrated using the basic carrier
bar at the front by way of example. Fitting/removal of
the rear basic carrier bar is carried out in the same way.
Fit/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
carriers (2):
12.1 lb (5.5 kg)
Minus the weight of fitted
attachments (3, 4):
41.9 lb (19 kg)
Maximum permissible load:
166.5 lb (75.5 kg)
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WARNING
Check all of the screws on the basic carrier bars are
tight and retighten, as required, every time you fit
the basic carrier bars, before each journey and also
during a long journey. 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 apply lubricants to the screws of the basic
carrier bars. The screws could then loosen and the
basic carrier bars could become detached from
your vehicle together with the load and cause injury
to you and others and/or damage to property,
including to your own vehicle.
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