Practical information
Bonnet
In the event of loading (not exceeding
40 cm in height) on the roof, do not
exceed the following loads:
As a safety measure and to avoid
damaging the roof, it is essential to use
the roof bars and racks approved for your
vehicle.
Observe the instructions on fitting and use
contained in the guide supplied with the
roof bars and racks.
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Transverse bars on longitudinal bars:
80 kg.
Two transverse bars bolted to the roof:
100 kg.
Three transverse bars bolted to the
roof: 150 kg.
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid the risk of injury related to an
automatic change to START mode.
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An aluminium rack: 120 kg.
A steel rack: 115 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road to avoid damaging the roof bars
or the roof rack and the fixings on the
vehicle.
The location of the interior bonnet release
lever prevents opening of the bonnet when
the left-hand front door is shut.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in
order to comply with the regulations for
transporting objects which are longer than
the vehicle.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care (risk of burns), using the protected
area.
When the bonnet is open, take care not to
damage the safety catch.
To fit the transverse roof bars or a roof rack,
use the fixing points provided for this purpose:
F Remove the fixing covers installed on the
vehicle.
F Put each fixing in place and lock them on
the roof one by one.
F Ensure that the roof bars or the roof rack
are correctly fitted (by shaking them).
The bars are adaptable for each fixing point.
Do not open the bonnet under very windy
conditions.
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In the event of loading a 7-seat model (not
exceeding 40 cm in height) on the roof,
do not exceed the following loads:
The cooling fan may start after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might be
caught by the fan blades.
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Three transverse bars bolted to the
roof: 100 kg.
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An aluminium rack: 70 kg.
A steel rack: 65 kg.
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