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Transport and practical equipment
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Only u
se base supports and roof carrier
systems that are not damaged and are cor-
rectly fitted.
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The base support should only be fitted to
the points indicated in the diagram
››› Fig. 141.
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Secure the base supports and roof carrier
system correctly.
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Check the screws and attachments before
driving and after a short distance. During
each long journey, check the attachments
during every break.
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Always fit the roof carrier system correctly
for wheels, skis and surfboards, etc.
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Never modify or repair the basic supports
or roof carrier system.
Note
Read and take into account the instructions
included 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 50 kg.
The roof load includes the weight of the base
support, the roof carrier system and the load
being transported ›››
.
A
lw
a
ys check the weight of the base support,
the roof carrier system and the weight of the
load to be transported and, if necessary,
weigh them. Never exceed the maximum au-
thorised 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.
Distributing a load
Uniformly distribute loads and secure them
correctly ›››
.
Chec
k
att
achments
After fitting the base supports and the roof
carrier system, always check the attachments
after a short trip and at regular intervals.
WARNING
Exceeding the maximum authorised roof load
can re
sult in accidents and/or vehicle dam-
age.
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Never surpass the maximum authorised
weight for the roof, the maximum authorised
weight on the axles and the total maximum
authorised weight of the vehicle.
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Never ex
ceed the capacity of the roof carri-
er system even if this is less than the maxi-
mum authorised roof load.
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Secure heavy items as far forward as possi-
ble and distribute the vehicle load uniformly.
WARNING
Loose and incorrectly secured loads can fall
fr
om the roof
carrier system causing acci-
dents and injury.
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Always use suitable ropes and straps in
good condition.
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Always secure loads correctly.
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