Cupra FORMENTOR 2024 - Loading the Roof Carrier System; Trailer Mode

Storing objects
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Trailer mode
Installing the bars
The crossbars are assembled on the roof
railings. The distance between crossbars
›››Fig.194
A
should be between 70 and
90cm and the distance between the crossbars
and the brackets of the roof railings
B
must be
9cm.
WARNING
Incorrect attachment and use of the cross-
bars and the roof carrier system may cause
the whole system to detach from the roof
and cause an accident and injuries.
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Always take the manufacturer assembly in-
structions into account.
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Check threaded joints and attachments
travelling and if necessary tighten them after
you have travelled a short distance. When
making long trips, check the threaded joints
whenever you stop for a rest.
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Do not modify or repair the crossbars or
roof carrier system.
Note
Always read the assembly instructions that
come with the crossbars and the roof carrier
system carefully and keep them in the vehi-
cle.
Loading the roof carrier system
The load can only be secured if the crossbars
and the roof carrier system are properly instal-
led››› .
Maximum authorised cargo on the roof
The maximum permissible roof load is 75kg.
This gure comes from the combined weight
of the roof carrier, the cross bars and the load
itself on the roof ››› .
Always check the weight of the roof carrier sys-
tem, the cross bars and the weight of the load
to be transported and weigh them if necessary.
Never exceed the maximum authorised 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 maximum weight
limit for the roof carrier which is listed in the
tting instructions.
Distributing a load
Distribute loads uniformly and secure them
correctly ››› .
Check attachments
Once the cross bars and roof carrier system
have been installed, check the bolted connec-
tions and attachments after a short journey
and subsequently with a certain frequency.
WARNING
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Never exceed the maximum authorised
load on the roof and on the axles or the vehi-
cle's maximum authorised weight.
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Never exceed the load capacity of the cross
bars and the roof carrier system, even if the
maximum authorised roof load has not been
reached.
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Secure heavy items as far forward as possi-
ble and distribute the vehicle load uniformly.
WARNING
If the load is loose or not secured, it could
fall from the roof carrier system or cause ac-
cidents and injuries.
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Always use belts or retaining straps that are
suitable and in a good condition.
Trailer mode
Introduction
Take into account country-specic regulations
about driving with a trailer and the use of a
towing bracket.