– Insert the tensioning belt -14- in the tightener -5- and align it
centrally.
Caution
Ensure that there is a gap between the tensioning belt -14-
and the roof of the vehicle — risk of roof damage!
– Tighten the tensioning belt -14- evenly on each side.
– Install the second tensioning belt -14- following the same
procedure.
– Shake the bicycle to check that it is securely seated.
– Use the key provided -4- to close the lock on the rotary knob
-8-.
WARNING
Check that the bicycle rack and the bicycle to be
transported are securely attached:
◆
before the start of every journey
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after approx. the first 10 km
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approx. every 500 km on good roads
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frequently on poor roads (due to vibration)
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regularly to ensure that there has been no movement/
displacement
If the bicycle rack and bicycle are not checked to make
sure that they are secure and to check whether any fixtures
need tightening, they could work loose and parts might be
lost, even if installation was carried out properly — risk of
accident!
Observe the safety notes for the bicycle rack
.
– Calculate the new height of the vehicle with the bicycle
attached.
WARNING
Note the altered vehicle height. Pay particular attention to:
◆
Low-hanging branches
◆
Passages with reduced head-room clearance
◆
Entrances to garages with reduced head-room
clearance
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Height restrictions in multi-storey car parks and
underground car parks.
Installation instructions - Bicycle rack
Edition 03.2011
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5 Installing/removing the bicycle rack and bicycle
