Cupra ATECA, Owner'S Manual, Page: 134 / 380

Operation
cm and the distance between the crossbars
and the brackets of the roof railings
B
must
be 15 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
instructions into account.
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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.
●
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 carri-
er system carefully and keep them in the
vehicle.
Loading the roof carrier system
The load can only be secured if the crossbars
and the roof carrier system are properly in-
stalled
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.
Maximum authorised cargo on the roof
The maximum permissible 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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.
Always check the weight 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.
Distributing a load
Distribute loads uniformly and secure them
correctly
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.
Check attachments
Once the cross bars and roof carrier system
have been installed, check the bolted con-
nections and attachments after a short jour-
ney and subsequently with a certain fre-
quency.
WARNING
●
Never exceed the maximum authorised
load on the roof and on the axles or the ve-
hicle'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.
●
Secure heavy items as far forward as pos-
sible and distribute the vehicle load uni-
formly.
WARNING
If the load is loose or not secured, it could
fall from the roof carrier system or cause
accidents and injuries.
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Always use belts or retaining straps that
are suitable and in a good condition.
Storage compartment
Introduction
Use the storage compartments only for small
or light items.
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell could diffi-
cult the use of the pedals. This may cause
loss of control of the vehicle and increases
the risk of severe injuries.
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Make sure that nothing prevents you from
using the pedals at any time.
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Always secure the mat in the footwell.
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