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Make sure that the rear hatch does not touch items on the roof rack when opened.
If a roof rack is installed, fuel consumption increases due to increased air resistance.
Attaching the roof rack base carrier and roof rack
Fig. 91
Attachment points for the base carrier and roof rack.
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The base carrier is the basis of a complete roof rack system. For safety reasons, additional
attachments are necessary for transporting luggage, bicycles, surfboards, skis, and small boats.
Mounting the roof rack base carrier and roof rack
Always attach the base carrier and roof rack correctly.
Always carefully follow the installation instructions from the base carrier or roof rack manufacturer.
The front mountings for the base carrier are on the underside of the roof frame, underneath the rubber
gasket
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fig. 91
(left magnified view). The rear markings for the location of the base carrier are on the
rear side windows (right magnified view).
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mount the roof rack base carrier at the attachment points shown in the illustration.
Once you have installed the base carrier correctly, you can secure the roof rack on the base carrier
according to the manufacturer's instructions.