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Fitting and Use
Fitting the Bicycle Carrier on the Tow Hitch
WARNING
WARNING
Different fitting options
You can fit the bicycle carrier on the tow hitch in two different ways.
1. Manually lift the bicycle carrier onto the tow hitch.
Advantage: Quick fitting
Disadvantage: Greater effort required than for fitting with
the integrated motor.
2. Lift the bicycle carrier onto the tow hitch using the integrated
motor.
Advantage: Only minimal effort required
Disadvantage: Longer fitting time compared with manual
fitting.
Damage to the carrier, e.g. due to bent parts, cracks
or scratches, precludes safe functioning of the carrier.
Injury to people or damage to property due
to damaged bicycle carrier.
An unclean or damaged connection between the
bicycle carrier and the tow hitch can cause the
bicycle carrier to become detached.
Injury to people or damage to property due to
loss of the bicycle carrier during the journey.
Park your vehicle on a flat surface.
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Apply the handbrake.
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Follow steps 1 – 6 and 17 – 23 in this chapter.
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Follow steps 1 – 2 and 7 – 23 in this chapter.
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Do not fit the bicycle carrier if there is any
damage.
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Replace a damaged tow hitch.
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Proceed as described in the chapter on
Maintenance.
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Clean dirt, dust and grease from the tow hitch.
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If lifting manually, follow the next step.
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If lifting with the integrated motor, continue from step 7.
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NOTE
Couplings often have a coating layer on the tow
ball.
To hold the bicycle carrier optimally, this coating
layer must be removed carefully.
Follow the instructions of the coupling manufacturer.
Fitting the Bicycle Carrier on the Tow Hitch