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The tension-relief strap may not cover the third braking light.
The tension-relief strap may not inuence the functionality of the rear windscreen wipers.
Connect both parts of the tension-relief strap as shown on Figures 5 to 7.
In order to release the tension-relief strap, press the lock down (Figure 6, Position 1) and pull the strap out of the lock.
Now pull the tension-relief strap tight.
Figure 1
Figure 5
Figure 2
Figure 6
Figure 3
Figure 7
Tension-relief strap
Figure 4
Figure 2
Figure 3
The bicycle rack may not be used without
this safety strap.
Using the tension-relief strap
These instructions describe the use with estates and compact vehicles with a hatchback (rear door). With
boots (saloons) proceed appropriately.
Before mounting the tension-relief strap, remove dust and dirt from the upper region of the rear door in order
to prevent scratching and abrasion when travelling with the tow-bar rack.
Open the rear door of your vehicle. Guide the free end of the strap from the inside to the outside between the
rear door and the edge of the roof. Leave approximately 20 cm free between the strap anchor and the edge of
the roof. Carefully close the rear door. Make sure that the strap lies at and straight between the seals. Now
slowly pull the strap until the strap anchor meets the panel of the roof liner and the rear door.
Tension-relief strap
Make sure that any roof edge spoilers are not damaged and that the functionality of the tension-relief strap is not
inuenced by such spoilers.
Now attach the lock section of the strap to the U-bar as shown on Figures 1 to 4.