Distributed by Volkswagen Zubehör GmbH Printed in Germany by Volkswagen Zubehör GmbH 14.09.2017 -15-
Fitting bicycle carrier
Caution
The towing hitch must be suitable for use with a bicycle
carrier:
• D-
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gure of ball coupling (see “Technical data” on
page 14)
•
Material of towing hitch at least St 52-3 (see type plate
on towing hitch)
Non-observance may allow the bicycle carrier along with the
mounted bicycles to loosen and detach from the vehicle and
cause injuries to you, the occupants of the vehicle and/or
cause an accident.
The ball coupling must be cleaned and degreased before
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tting the carrier.
Caution
The revised vehicle dimensions (length, width, height) due to
the
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tting of the bicycle carrier may endanger you and other
persons, or cause serious damage if the revised dimensions
are not taken into account.
Remember revised dimensions of vehicle when entering
restricted areas and entrances etc. Take extra care when
reversing.
Caution
Check lighting equipment is working perfectly before every
journey, otherwise the result may be an accident.
Figure 1
1. Open cover of stowage bag, if carrier is stowed in a
bag. (The bag is available as a separate item and is not
included in the items supplied.)
2. Hold the bicycle carrier (1) as shown and press the
securing lever (2) (upper enlargement). The mounting folds
outwards (lower enlargement).
Figure 2
1. Hold bicycle carrier (1) vertically and slide the mounting (4)
on to the ball coupling (2) of the towing hitch.
Note
Ensure the mounting (4) remains in the horizontal position
(enlargement) when sliding it into position. When the
mounting is difficult to slide on or when the bicycle carrier
cannot be folded out, then remove the bicycle carrier from
the ball head and then slide it back on again. Do not use
force!
2. Tilt the bicycle carrier (1) downwards until the securing
lever (3) audibly engages.
The red marking on the securing lever (3) must no longer
be visible.
3. Check that the bicycle carrier (1) is parallel with the
bumper and approximately parallel with the ground.
Check that the bicycle carrier (1) is seated securely by
shaking the carrier. If necessary, remove the bicycle carrier
(1) and mount it again.
Figure 3
1. Lock the bicycle carrier (1) with the key (2) (observe arrow
on lock cylinder) and remove key (2).
2. Pull connector (3) out of connector holder on wheel rail (4).
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