Check how well the cross member is fastened by pulling on it.
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Bicycle carrier in the luggage compartment
Install bicycle carrier
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fig. 74
Install cross member
Install bicycle carrier
Put bicycle into the bicycle carrier
Secure the stability of the bicycles with a belt
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Install bicycle carrier
WARNING
When transporting bicycles, ensuring the safety of the passengers is para-
mount.
Read and observe and on page 75 first.
CAUTION
Position the approved bicycle carrier on the cross member.
Remove bolt A » Fig. 74 a little and push the frame side rail (aluminium part)
towards the cross member until the socket latches.
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Take care handling the bicycle - there is a risk of damaging the vehicle.
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Install cross member
Insert the screw A into the nut.
Undo the screw B on the movable part of the bicycle carrier and unscrew.
Place the movable part of the fixture, depending on the size of the vehicle, in
one of the possible positions so that the bicycle does not touch the boot lid.
We recommend to place the moveable part of the fixture in such a position
that 7 holes are visible between the screw A and the moveable part.
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Fig. 73
Install cross member
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Insert the screw B into the desired position and tighten.
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Read and observe and on page 75 first.
Remove the rollable luggage compartment cover » page 71; if necessary we
recommend you remove the net partition » page 74.
Remove the head rests from the rear seat rests and fold the rear seats for-
ward » page 66.
Undo the securing screws C » Fig. 73 and remove a little to unlock the re-
tainers B .
Place the cross member A with the fixed part onto the left lashing eye and
then place it on the right lashing eye with the removable part of the cross
member A .
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Press the holders B until they latch. Tighten the securing screws C .
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