Note: when assembled, the bike carrier must be equipped with a license plate(the vehicle’s license plate
remains hidden). According to
60 StVZO (Highway code) and
5b SVG(Motor Vehicle Decree), a
replica of the vehicle’s registration number must be affixed to the bike carrier. Fix a license plate
corresponding to that of the vehicle to the bike carrier before driving on the roads.
Technical safety when driving
Driving speed:
never drive faster than the speed prescribed by the Highway Code. Regardless this, you
should never exceed a cruising speed of 120 kph when transporting bikes on this bike carrier.
Warning:
according to
22 of code StVZO, the driver is responsible for the safety of the load.
Opening mechanism:
Warning: always make sure that the opening mechanism is closed and fastened.
Technical safety when driving
Cross wind: reduce your speed if there is a cross wind!
Braking, accelerating, driving round bends:
Do not brake or accelerate sharply!
Do not make sharp turns!
Reversing and parking in reverse:
always bear in mind the vehicle’s overall length with the bicycle
carrier mounted when reversing or parking in reverse!
Driving without bikes
(bike carrier mounted but without bikes transported) when driving with the bike
carrier mounted but without bikes on it, remember to fix the bearing arm of the bike carrier to prevent it
from detaching as you drive.
Inspection of the bike carrier:
after having assembled the bike carrier for the first time, check all the
fastening mechanisms on it(screws, straps, nuts) after having driven for a short way. After this, these
fastening mechanisms must be checked again at regular intervals(more often if the roads are in bad
condition).
Driving in Italy and Spain:
the bike carrier on the tow hook projects beyond the dimensions indicated in
the vehicle’s registration document. Remember to fit on the warning signs required in the respective
countries!
Safety recommendations for the bikes
Fix the parts of the bike:
make sure that parts of the bikes are unable to work loose when you are
driving(side stands, bell, saddle)!Accessories such as children’s seats, air pumps, baskets and parcel racks
must be removed from the bike when they are transported!
Warning:
When the bikes are mounted, make sure that they project no more than 400mm from the
outer edge of the bike carrier lights!
Warning:
when the bike carrier is fitted on to the vehicle’s tow hook, switch off the engine, turn the
ignition key to the off position and apply the hand brake!
Note:
attach the European Driving Permit (EEC) to the vehicle’s registration documents. Keep the EEC
permit ready to hand for inspection by the pertinent authorities!
Back up and parking:
When the bike carrier is mounted, the total width of the vehicle increased. The
same bikes can increase the width and the total height of the vehicle. Be careful in backward motion.
