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Before starting a trip, check that the lighting system is
functioning correctly. When the rear fog light on the bicycle
rack is switched on, the rear fog light of the vehicle must be
switched off, i.e they must be illuminated at the same time.
In vehicle models whose type approval was initially issued after
1 October 1998, the mounted rear-rack system and the load
must not cover the third brake light of the vehicle. The third brake
light of the vehicle must be visible: on the left and right, relative
to the longitudinal vehicle axis, at a horizontal angle of 10°;
at the top relative to the top edge of the lamp, at a vertical-angle
of 10°; and at the bottom, relative to the lower e-dge of the lamp,
at a vertical angle of 5°. If these values are not met, a third
replacement brake light must be installed.
Failure to do so could result in an accident
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The mounted bicycle rack and bicycles alter the driving and
braking characteristics as well as the lateral wind sensitivity
of the vehicle. A maximum speed of 130 km/h must not be
exceeded.
Do not cover the bicycles with tarps, protective covers or
s imilar as this greatly influences both areas exposed to the
wind and driving behaviour.
Slide any heavy cargo in the luggage compartment as far
forward as possible to avoid excessively loading down the
rear of the vehicle.
Always adjust your driving style to the road, traffic and w-eather
conditions and exercise special care when driving with a loaded
bicycle rack.
If these instructions are not followed, the bicycle rack and/or the
load may free themselves from the vehicle and cause injury to
you and other persons, or may result in an accident.
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If the vehicle is equipped with an electrical luggage compartment
lid, allow for the necessary clearance when mounting the
bicycle rack. If possible, the electrical luggage compartment
lid should be de-activated and operated manually.
Remove the bicycle rack before using automatic car washes.
Otherwise, the bicycle rack, the vehicle and/or the car-wash
could be damaged.
