Owner’s Manual - Page 107

For MII 2012.

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105Transporting
Securing the base supports and roof carrier system
Fig. 70 Attachment
points for the basic sup-
port and the roof carrier
system
The mounts are the basis of a complete roof carrier system. Special fixtures
must then be added in order to safely transport luggage, bicycles, skis, surf
boards or boats on the roof. The suitable accessories can be acquired at
SEAT dealerships.
Securing the base supports and roof carrier system
The roof carrier system must always be installed exactly according to the in-
structions provided.
The front attachment opening can be found in the lower part of the sides of
the roof and are fixed with plastic bolts ⇒ Fig. 70 (left magnified image).
The openings can only be seen with the door open. The markings for attach-
ment in the lower part are found in the upper part of the rear side windows
⇒ Fig. 70 (right magnified image).
The base support should only be fitted to the points indicated in the dia-
gram.
WARNING
If the base supports and the roof carrier system are incorrectly fitted or
used in an unsuitable manner, the entire system could break free causing
accident and injury.
Always take the manufacturer assembly instructions into account.
Only use base supports and roof carrier systems that are not dam-
aged and are correctly fitted.
The base support should only be fitted to the points indicated in the
diagram ⇒ Fig. 70.
Secure the base supports and roof carrier system correctly.
Check the screw fittings and attachments before driving and after a
short distance. During each long journey, check the attachments during
every break.
Always fit the roof carrier system correctly for wheels, skis and surf-
boards, etc.
Never change or repair the basic supports or roof carrier system.
Note
Read and take into account the instructions included with the roof carrier
system fitted and keep them in the vehicle.
Loading the roof carrier system
Loads can only be correctly secured when the roof carrier system is correctly
fitted
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.
Maximum authorised roof load
The maximum authorised roof load is 50 kg. The roof load includes the
weight of the base support, the roof carrier system and the load being
transported
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.
Vehicle diagram Prior to a journey... While driving Care, cleaning and mainte-
nance
If and when Technical Data
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