Roof carriers c
annot be fitted on vehicles
that also have additional lighting factory-
fitted on the vehicle roof.
WARNING
When transporting heavy or bulky objects
on the roof loa
d carrier, the way the vehi-
cle handles will change due to a shi in
the centre of gravity and increased sus-
ceptibility to crosswinds.
·
Always secure loads properly using
suitable and undamaged lashing, re-
taining or securing straps.
·
Cargo that is large, heavy, bulky, long or
flat will have a negative eect on the
vehicle aerodynamics, centre of gravity
and overall handling.
·
Avoid abrupt and sudden driving and
braking manoeuvres.
·
Ensure that your speed and driving style
are always appropriate for the current
visibility, weather and road/trac con-
ditions.
WARNING
If the vehicle is not approved for opera-
tion with a roof c
arrier or a roof carrier is
fitted that is not approved for the vehicle,
the carrier may become detached while
driving and fall o the vehicle roof. This
can cause accidents and serious or fatal
injuries.
·
Use only roof carriers that have been
approved for the vehicle.
·
Do not fit a roof carrier if the vehicle is
not approved for this.
Secure roof load carrier
Please refer to at the start of the
chapt
er on page 290.
Fig. 164 A
ttachment points for base carrier
(vehicles without roof rails).
Special roof load carriers must be used to
transport loads, bicycles, surfboards, skis
and boats safely.
Securing the base carrier and roof load
carrier (vehicles without roof railing)
Install the base carrier bars in accordance
with the supplied installation instructions.
Depending on the equipment, there are
three or four screws with seals on each side
of the roof → Fig. 164. These screws must
be removed before the base carrier is fitted.
The tool required to do this is supplied with
the base carrier.
Secure the base carriers only at these
specified points →
.
Onc
e you have fitted the base carrier bars,
you can then secure the respective roof
load carrier on them.
The screws and seals must be replaced
when the roof load carrier is removed.
Attaching roof bars and roof load carri-
er (vehicles with roof railing)
Mount roof bars to the roof railing accord-
ing to the installation instructions provided.
There are markings (triangles) on the roof
railing. The markings (triangles) indicate
the area in which supporting rods may be
attached.
Roof load carrier
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