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Collapsing the bicycle rack
1. Folding up the tail lights and wheel rails is carried out in
reverse order.
2. Open the quick release clamp (6) to approx a 90° position.
3. Fold down the rack frame (7).
4. Close the quick release clamp (6) into the transport position.
Attaching/removing the bicycle rack to/from
the vehicle
Attaching the bicycle rack to the vehicle
1. Unlock the clamping lever (5) with the key.
2. Press the safety lever (16) and swing the clamping lever (10)
upwards.
3. Slide the attachment (17) horizontally onto the ball head (18)
and secure the bicycle rack (1) against tilting.
Attention
If the position of the rear lights (9) was adjusted when using
the bicycle rack, then the tail lights (9) must be returned to
their original position when collapsing the bicycle rack.
Failure to do so can lead to damage.
The steps in the section “Adjusting lighting” on page 17 must be
performed in reverse order.
Note
The quick-release clamps (6) and rack frame (7) must be
regularly cleaned with soapy water, especially if they are dirty
or stiff.
Attention
The trailer hitch must be suitable for mounting a bicycle rack:
•
D-value of the ball head (see “Technical data” on page 11)
•
Material of trailer hitch at least St 52-3 (see type label on
trailer hitch)
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, or may
result in an accident.
The ball head must be cleaned and degreased prior to mounting.
Attention
The tail lights must always be folded out whenever the bicycle
rack is attached to the vehicle. The bicycle rack is not permitted
for use with the tail lights folded in, this may otherwise cause an
accident.
The lighting system must be checked to ensure it is positioned
correctly and working properly before every trip.
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Attention
Failure to note changed vehicle dimensions (width, height,
depth) with the bicycle rack attached may cause injury to you
and other persons and/or cause damage to property.
Please note the changed vehicle dimensions when driving
through entrances and narrow passages. Exercise care when
reversing.
Note
Remove the bicycle rack from the vehicle when not in use. This
saves fuel.
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