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Operation
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The roof ant
enna, the range of the panor-
amic sliding sunroof and the boot hatch
should not be affected by the roof carrier sys-
tem and the load being transported.
●
Take extra care not to let the hatch strike
the roof load when opening.
For the sake of the environment
The vehicle uses more fuel when the roof car-
rier sy
st
em is fitted.
Fastening the base supports and the
r
oof
c
arrier system
Fig. 174 Attachment points for the basic sup-
por
t
and the r
oof carrier system
The mounts are the basis of a complete roof
c
arrier sy
s
tem. Special fixtures must then be
added in order to safely transport luggage,
bicycles, skis, surf boards, boats, etc. on the
roof. All these system components are availa-
ble from a technical service centre.
Securing the base supports and roof carrier
system
Always secure the base supports and roof
carrier system correctly.
The roof carrier system must always be instal-
led exactly according to the instructions pro-
vided.
The position openings are located on the in-
ner side of the side roof rods ››› Fig. 174.
WARNING
If the base supports and the roof carrier sys-
tem are inc
orrectly fitted or used in an unsuit-
able manner, the entire system could break
free causing accident and injury.
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Always take the manufacturer assembly in-
structions into account.
●
Only use base supports and roof carrier
systems that are not damaged and are cor-
rectly fitted.
●
The base support should only be fitted to
the points indicated in the diagram
››› Fig. 174.
●
Secure the base supports and roof carrier
system correctly.
●
Check the screws and attachments before
driving and after a short distance. During
each long journey, check the attachments
during every break.
●
Alwa
ys fit the roof carrier system correctly
for wheels, skis, surfboards, etc.
●
Never modify or repair the basic supports
or roof carrier system.
Note
Read and take into account the instructions
inc
luded with the r
oof carrier system fitted
and keep them in the vehicle.
Loading the roof carrier
Loads can only be correctly secured when the
r
oof
c
arrier system is correctly fitted ›››
.
M
ax
imum authori
sed roof load
The maximum authorised roof load is 100 kg
(220 lbs). The roof load includes the roof car-
rier system and the load being transported
›››
.
A
lw
a
ys check the roof carrier system weight
and the weight of the load to be transported
and, if necessary, weigh them. Never exceed
the maximum authorised roof load.
If you are using a roof carrier with a lower
weight rating, you cannot transport the maxi-
mum roof load. Do not exceed the maximum
weight limit for the roof carrier given in the
fitting instructions.
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