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Seats and storage compartments 159
Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data
Roof carrier system
Introduction
The vehicle roof has been designed to optimise aerodynamics. For this
reason, conventional roof carrier systems cannot be secured to the roof rails.
Given that the water drains have been incorporated into the roof for aerody-
namic reasons, only the SEAT approved basic supports and roof carrier
systems can be used.
When should the roof carrier system be removed?
x When it is not being used.
x When the vehicle is being washed in a car wash.
x When the vehicle height exceeds the maximum height (for example, in a
garage).
Additional information and warnings:
x Light page 113
x Transporting page 13
x Ecological driving page 252
x Wheels and tyres page 323
x Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications page 285
WARNING
The risk of an accident is increased by transporting heavy or bulky loads on
the roof, which affects the car's handling by shifting the centre of gravity
and increasing susceptibility to cross winds.
x Always secure loads correctly with suitable and undamaged attach-
ment rope or straps.
x Large, heavy, wide and flat loads negatively affect the vehicle aerody-
namics, centre of gravity and handling.
x Avoid brusque manoeuvres and sudden braking.
x Adjust your speed and driving style to visibility, road, traffic and
weather conditions.
Caution
x Always remove the roof carrier system from the roof before entering a car
wash.
x The height of your vehicle is changed by the installation of the roof carrier
and the load secured on it. Compare the vehicle height with the passage
height, for example in underground car parks or entering garage doors.
x The roof antenna, the range of the panoramic sliding roof and the tailgate
should not be affected by the roof carrier system and the load being trans-
ported.
x Take extra care not to let the tailgate strike the roof load when opening.
For the sake of the environment
The vehicle uses more fuel when the roof carrier system is fitted.
WARNING (continued)
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