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6. Jiggle the bicycle rack (1) to ensure it is sitting firmly.
Remove the bicycle rack (1) if necessary and reattach.
7. Remove the plug for the lighting system (11) from the bracket,
insert in the socket (19) and turn clockwise as far as it will go.
8. Check that the lighting system functions correctly.
Removing the bicycle rack
Remove the bicycle rack (1) from the vehicle in reverse order.
Mounting/removing bicycles
Arrangement of the bicycles
Please note arrangement of the bicycles in the direction of travel
(arrow) as presented here.
Mounting the first vehicle
1. Press catch (20) and pull out the lashing straps (21).
2. Place the bicycle on the wheel rails (8) and secure
against tilting.
Attention
The bicycle rack for the trailer hitch is only intended for
transporting bicycles.
Only bicycles, each with a max. weight of 30 kg, may be
transported on the bicycle rack.
The maximum allowable load capacity of the bicycle rack,
the tow bar load of the trailer hitch, the allowable total
vehicle weight and the maximum allowable vehicle axle
load (see vehicle owner’s manual) must not be exceeded.
If these instructions are not followed, the bicycle rack together
with the mounted bicycles may free themselves from the
vehicle and cause injury to you and other persons, and/or may
result in an accident.
Attention
The bicycles must be mounted evenly and with a low centre
of gravity on the bicycle rack. Each must be secured against
falling off using a bracket on the bicycle frame and lashing
straps on front and rear wheels.
If this is not adhered to, bicycles and/or the loose parts could
free themselves from the vehicle and lead to an accident and
associated injury and property damage other road users.
Before mounting, remove child seats and all loose parts,
such a s water bottles, saddlebags, batteries from E bikes etc.,
from the bicycles and stow them.
Attention
A risk of injury exists if bicycles slip or tilt. Secure the bicycles
against slipping off/tilting.
Mount and dismount the bicycles together with another person.
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Attention
Mount heavy bicycles close to the vehicle and light bicycles
(e.g. children’s bikes) further out on the bicycle rack.
Mount the first bicycle with the toothed gear wheel facing
the vehicle.
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