Practical information
Maximum load distributed over the
9
transverse roof bars, for a loading height
not exceeding 40 cm (except bicycle carrier):
80 kg.
As this value may change, please verify the
maximum load quoted in the guide supplied
with the roof bars.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the speed
of the vehicle to the profile of the road to
avoid damaging the roof bars and the fixings
on the vehicle.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in order
to comply with the regulations for transporting
objects that are longer than the vehicle.
► Lift the cap to access the lock.
► Insert the key into the lock 7.
► Open the lock using the key.
► Hold the towball 5 firmly in one hand; using
the other hand, pull and turn the wheel 6 fully
in a clockwise direction until it stops; do not
release the wheel.
► Replace the protective plug 2 into the carrier
1.
► Stow the towball in its bag to protect it from
knocks and dirt.
Direct fitting on roof
Maintenance
Correct operation is only possible if the towball
and its carrier are kept clean.
Before cleaning the vehicle with a high-pressure
jet wash, the towball must be removed and the
protective plug fitted to the carrier.
Work on the towing device
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The transverse bars must only be fixed at the
four anchorage points located on the roof frame.
These points are concealed by the vehicle doors
when the doors are closed.
The roof bar fixings have a stud which must
be inserted into the opening of each anchorage
point.
► Extract the towball from the base of its carrier
Roof bars
1.
► Release the wheel; it automatically locks in
the unlocked position and the red mark on
the wheel is in line with the white mark on the
towball (position B).
As a safety measure and to avoid
damaging the roof, it is essential to
use transverse roof bars approved for your
vehicle.
Observe the instructions on fitting and use
contained in the guide supplied with the roof
bars.
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