Cupra TERRAMAR 2024 - Page 331

Storing objects
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Trailer mode
A
B
The recommended maximum load capacity of
the rear carrier system installed on the trailer
hitch may be dierent from the maximum ver-
tical load on the specic vehicle coupling.
However, it is not permitted to exceed the
maximum permitted vertical load on the tow
hitch (which depends on the model).
The load capacity is reduced due to the lever
eect that occurs the further the carrier sys-
tem is from the ball head.
Place heavy objects as close as possible to the
trailer hitch ›››Fig.197.
Maximum load capacity depending on the
vehicle
To nd out the recommended load capacity
for your vehicle, check the maximum vertical
load on its coupling ›››page407. Please refer
to the following table for the load capacity.
In accordance with the UN-R-55 guideline,
CUPRA recommends not carrying more bicy-
cles than recommended on the rear rack sys-
tem.
Maximum verti-
cal load on the
vehicle's specic
coupling
Maximum
load ca-
pacity
Number
of bicy-
cles
50 kg 50 kg 2
55 kg 55 kg 2
From 75 kg 75 kg 3
Maximum load overhang of the rear carrier
system
Fig.198 Schematic representation of the
maximum load overhang of a bicycle rack for
two or three bicycles.
With up to 55kg load capacity: 500mm
(approx. 19.7in)
With 75kg load capacity: 700mm (approx.
27.6in)
The maximum overhang shall not exceed
500mm from the centre of the ball head to
the to the centre of the rail of the last support
›››Fig.198
A
for two-bicycle racks. In the
case of three-bicycle racks, the overhang must
not exceed 700mm ›››Fig.198
B
.
WARNING
The incorrect use of a rear carrier system in-
stalled on the tow hook can cause accidents
and injury.
●
Make sure that the carrier system is suita-
ble for your vehicle.
●
Read and observe the installation instruc-
tions of the rear carrier system manufac-
turer.
●
Never attach a rear carrier system below
the ball head of the trailer hitch. The system
could slip due to the shape of the hitch.
Note
Before setting o, CUPRA recommends re-
moving, to the extent possible, all accesso-
ries from the load attached to the carrier
system. Examples of these accessories are
baskets and panniers, child seats or batteries.
This improves the aerodynamics and centre
of gravity of the rear carrier system.