WARNING
Installing or using a base carrier or roof rack improperly can cause the entire system to fly off
the vehicle, causing accidents and injuries.
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Always follow the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer.
Use the base carrier and roof rack only if they are undamaged and properly installed.
Secure the roof rack base carrier only at the attachment points shown in the illustration .
Always install the base carrier and roof rack properly.
Make sure that all bolts and fasteners are properly installed and properly tightened before
every trip and retighten them as needed after driving a short distance. During a long trip,
check all bolts and fasteners at each stop.
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Always properly install special fixtures for items such as bicycles, skis, surfboards, etc.
Do not modify or repair the base carrier or roof rack.
Follow the installation instructions provided for installing the roof rack system. Always carry them
in the vehicle.
Securing a load on the roof rack
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It is not possible to secure a load unless the roof rack system has been properly installed ⇒ꢀ
Maximum permissible roof load
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The maximum permissible roof load is 165 lbs. (75 kg). The roof load is the combined weight of the
roof rack and the items being carried on the roof ⇒ꢀ
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Be sure you know the weight of the roof rack and the items you want to transport on the roof. Weigh
them if necessary. Never carry a total of more than the maximum permissible roof load.
When using a roof rack with a lower load limit, do not load the rack to the maximum weight mentioned
above. In this case, you may only load the roof rack to the weight limit specified in the system's
installation instructions.
Distributing the load
Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly ⇒ꢀ
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Checking the mountings
After the base carrier and rook rack have been installed, check all bolts and fasteners after driving a
short time and at regular intervals thereafter.
WARNING
If the maximum permissible roof load is exceeded, accidents and substantial vehicle damage
may occur.
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Never exceed the specified roof load, the maximum Gross Axle Weight Rating, or the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
Do not exceed the loading capacity of the roof rack, even if the permissible roof load is
not fully utilized.
Always make sure that loads are evenly distributed and that heavier items are, as far as
possible, toward the front.
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