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Basic roof rack
Basic roof rack depending on vehicle type:
ŠKODA Rapid (NH3)
Order no. 5JA 071 126
ŠKODA Rapid (NH1) Order no. 5JJ 071 126
ŠKODA Octavia (5E3) Order no. 5E5 071 126
ŠKODA Fabia (NJ3) Order no. 6V6 071 126
Dear Customer!
Read carefully these Instructions before mounting the roof rack.
In case of any doubts please contact an authorized ŠKODA AUTO
dealer.
Note. The figures in the instructions provide general
mounting information.
In the instruction manual, the procedure for mount-
ing the roof rack to ŠKODA Rapid (NH3) vehicles is
described and explained using figures. The roof rack
is mounted to other vehicle types mentioned in the
instructions in exactly the same way. The roof racks
differ in the design details (including the shape of
the base), but they are mounted to the vehicle roof in
exactly the same way.
Area of application
The roof rack is designed for transport of loads, including bulk
objects (e.g. boxes for skis, bicycles, etc.).
The weight of the roof rack is 4.3 kg.
The maximum loading capacity of the vehicle roof, the rack
included, is 75 kg (Fig. 25). Because of safety reasons, the maxi-
mum loading capacity of the roof must not be exceeded!
Make sure you drive carefully with a load on the roof, do not
exceed maxim. speed of 120 km/h.
Important instructions for fitting. When assembling
the roof rack, follow precisely the steps described in
the manual!
If you fail to do so, there is a high risk of damaging the
body!
When mounting the roof rack, the door of the vehicle
must be open.
The manual describes how to fasten the front rack.
Proceed in the same way to fasten the rear rack on
the vehicle roof.
Assembly procedure
- 1 -
List of parts included in the basic rack roof package.
Advice. Pay attention to the correct distinction of the
racks (Fig. 4, 5):
- front rack (the left and right side of it)
- rear rack (the left and right side of it)
- 2 -
- Unlock the lock of the roof rack bottom end covers using the key
(B) (the key is in horizontal position and cannot be taken out of
the lock).
- Eject the bottom end cover from the carrying section and
put it to
a suitable place.
- 3 -
- Push away the lock (C) with your left thumb -arrow1- and with
your right hand tip out the eccentric lever (D) to the upper
position -arrow 2-.