Mechanical Emergency Triggering Of The Roll-Over Protection System

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Fig 1: Identifying Roll-Over Bar Installation Position

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If the roll-over bar modules cannot be triggered via the diagnostic interface, mechanical emergency triggering is possible.

Fig 2: Removing Roll-Over Protection System

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Unclip cover by pulling upwards -1- .
WARNING:
Incorrect handling of roll-over protection system
- Roll-over protection system is activated
→ Remove ignition key.

→ Wait 1 minute before starting work.

→ Keep space clear for the roll-over protection system to move.

→ Only remove roll-over bar module when the roll-over bar is extended.
WARNING:
Incorrect handling of roll-over protection system
- Roll-over protection system is activated
→ Remove ignition key.

→ Wait 1 minute before starting work.

→ Keep space clear for the roll-over protection system to move.

→ Only remove roll-over bar module when the roll-over bar is extended.
WARNING:
Incorrect handling of roll-over protection system
- Roll-over protection system is activated
→ Remove ignition key.

→ Wait 1 minute before starting work.

→ Keep space clear for the roll-over protection system to move.

→ Only remove roll-over bar module when the roll-over bar is extended.
Press with a screwdriver against the upper edge of the pawl -2- . The roll-over protection system will be released.