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Operation
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Cross bars, a roof carrier syst
em and the
load secured on them should not interfere
with the roof aerial or hamper the path of
the panoramic sun roof
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page 138 and the
rear lid.
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On opening the rear lid make sure that it
does not knock into the roof load.
For the sake of the environment
When cross bars and a roof carrier system
ar
e install
ed, the increased air resistance
means that the vehicle uses more fuel.
Attach the cross bars and the roof
carrier syst
em
Fig. 168
Attachment points for the roof railings
f
or the r
oof carrier syst
em.
The crossbars are the basis of a series of
special r
oof carrier syst
ems. F
or safety rea-
sons, special fixtures must be used to safely
transport luggage, bicycles, skis, surf boards
or boats on the roof. Suitable accessories
can be acquired at SEAT dealerships.
Always secure the crossbars and the roof
carrier system properly. Always take the as-
sembly instructions that come with the cross-
bars and the roof carrier system in question
into account.
The front and rear attachment points
1
and
2
are only visible when the doors are open
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Fig. 168.
WARNING
Incorrect attachment and use of the cross-
bars and the roof carrier system may cause
the whol
e system to detach from the roof
and cause an accident and injuries.
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Always take the manufacturer assembly
instructions into account.
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Use only crossbars and the roof carrier
system when they are in perfect condition
and are properly secured.
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Secure the crossbars and the roof carrier
system properly.
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Check threaded joints and attachments
travelling and if necessary tighten them af-
ter you have travelled a short distance.
When making long trips, check the threa-
ded joints whenever you stop for a rest.
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Always fit the special roof carrier sys-
tems correctly for wheels, skis and surf-
boards, etc.
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Do not modify or repair the crossbars or
r
oof carrier system.
Note
Always read the assembly instructions that
come with the cr
ossbars and the roof carri-
er syst
em carefully and keep them in the
vehicle.
Loading the roof carrier system
The load can only be secured if the crossbars
and the r
oof carrier syst
em ar
e properly in-
stalled
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.
Maximum authorised r
oof l
oad
The maximum permissibl
e roof load is 75 kg.
This figure comes from the combined weight
of the roof carrier, the cross bars and the load
itself on the roof
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.
Al
w
ays check the w
eight of the roof carrier
system, the cross bars and the weight of the
load to be transported and weigh them if
necessary. Never exceed the maximum au-
thorised roof load.
If you are using cross bars and a roof carrier
with a lower weight rating, you will not be
able to carry the maximum authorised roof
load. In this case, do not exceed the maxi-
mum weight limit for the roof carrier which is
listed in the fitting instructions.
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