Installing The Roof Transport System

Fig 1: Identifying Roof Transport System

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→ Always be careful when fitting and removing both basic carriers on/from the adapters.

→ Always get two people to fit and remove the roof box on/from the roof carrier system.

→ Remove the roof box/wheel carrier from the roof of the vehicle before washing the vehicle in an automatic car wash.

→ Observe total vehicle height when entering car parks, underground car parks, tunnels, etc.

→ Only use soapy water to clean roof box/wheel carrier.

→ When opening the rear lid for the first time, ensure that there is sufficient space between the rear lid and the fitted roof carrier system.

→ Do not drive at more than 140 km/h (88 mph) with luggage loaded.

→ Do not drive at more than 180 km/h (112 mph) with basic carrier fitted without a load.

→ Adapt your driving style to the different vehicle, braking and steering behaviour.

→ Always fasten load securely in the roof box.

→ Always be careful when fitting and removing both basic carriers on/from the adapters.

→ Always get two people to fit and remove the roof box on/from the roof carrier system.

→ Remove the roof box/wheel carrier from the roof of the vehicle before washing the vehicle in an automatic car wash.

→ Observe total vehicle height when entering car parks, underground car parks, tunnels, etc.

→ Only use soapy water to clean roof box/wheel carrier.

→ When opening the rear lid for the first time, ensure that there is sufficient space between the rear lid and the fitted roof carrier system.

→ Do not drive at more than 140 km/h (88 mph) with luggage loaded.

→ Do not drive at more than 180 km/h (112 mph) with basic carrier fitted without a load.

→ Adapt your driving style to the different vehicle, braking and steering behaviour.

→ Always fasten load securely in the roof box.

→ Always be careful when fitting and removing both basic carriers on/from the adapters.

→ Always get two people to fit and remove the roof box on/from the roof carrier system.

→ Remove the roof box/wheel carrier from the roof of the vehicle before washing the vehicle in an automatic car wash.

→ Observe total vehicle height when entering car parks, underground car parks, tunnels, etc.

→ Only use soapy water to clean roof box/wheel carrier.

→ When opening the rear lid for the first time, ensure that there is sufficient space between the rear lid and the fitted roof carrier system.

→ Do not drive at more than 140 km/h (88 mph) with luggage loaded.

→ Do not drive at more than 180 km/h (112 mph) with basic carrier fitted without a load.

→ Adapt your driving style to the different vehicle, braking and steering behaviour.

→ Always fasten load securely in the roof box.

→ Always be careful when fitting and removing both basic carriers on/from the adapters.

→ Always get two people to fit and remove the roof box on/from the roof carrier system.

→ Remove the roof box/wheel carrier from the roof of the vehicle before washing the vehicle in an automatic car wash.

→ Observe total vehicle height when entering car parks, underground car parks, tunnels, etc.

→ Only use soapy water to clean roof box/wheel carrier.

→ When opening the rear lid for the first time, ensure that there is sufficient space between the rear lid and the fitted roof carrier system.

→ Do not drive at more than 140 km/h (88 mph) with luggage loaded.

→ Do not drive at more than 180 km/h (112 mph) with basic carrier fitted without a load.

→ Adapt your driving style to the different vehicle, braking and steering behaviour.

→ Always fasten load securely in the roof box.

Information 

• The key of the Roof Transport System can be removed only when the lock barrel to the cap is horizontal. 
• Opening and closing of the cap is only possible when the lock barrel is vertical. When the roof rack is removed, the pawl must also be actuated so that the lid can be closed. 
• The Roof Transport System can only be fitted on the vehicle roof when the cap is opened. 

1. Open the cap.
   1. 1.1. Insert the key -3-  into the lock cylinder and turn the key to the vertical position (-arrow A-  ).
   2. 1.2. Grasp the projecting upper edge of the cap -2-  and open the cap downwards (-arrow B-  ).
   3. 1.3. Turn the key to the horizontal position and pull it out of the lock cylinder.
   4. 1.4. Open all caps as described above.
      Fig 2: Turning Key To Vertical Position

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2. Insert the roof rack into the cutout of the guide rail.

   Information 

   • When the rack has been fitted correctly, the larger radius of the rack tube must face forwards in the direction of travel. 
   1. 2.1.
   2. 2.2. Align the carrier -1-  in the direction of travel of the vehicle as indicated by the vehicle symbol on the cap.
   3. 2.3. Grasp the carrier -1-  at one end and position it slanted over the vehicle roof.
   4. 2.4. Insert the plastic pads on the underside of the carrier foot which is towards you -4-  into the large cutout in the guide rail in the area of the B-pillar (-arrow A-  ).
   5. 2.5. Lower the opposite carrier foot carefully down to the vehicle roof until the plastic washers of the opposite carrier foot are completely in the guide rail (-arrow B-  ).
      Fig 3: Installing B-Pillar Area

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3. Position the carrier on the vehicle roof.

   Information 

   • The carriers can only be locked in the click positions. The click positions are reached when slight resistance to movement is met. The clicking sound of the carrier can also be heard in these positions. 
   1. 3.1.
   2. 3.2. Move the carrier forwards or backwards in the direction of travel, until the desired click position is reached (-A, B-  ).
      Fig 4: Positioning Carrier On Vehicle Roof

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4. Fit the second carrier.
   1. 4.1. Place and position the second carrier as described above.
      Fig 5: Identifying Second Carrier

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5. Secure carriers on the vehicle roof.

   Information 

   • The cap can only be closed when the lock barrel is positioned vertically. 
   1. 5.1.
   2. 5.2. Fold up the cap -2-  on the end of the carrier -1-  .
   3. 5.3. Lock the cap -2-  and pull out key.
   4. 5.4. By gently pulling on the cap -2-  check that it is closed correctly.
   5. 5.5. Close all caps as described above.
   6. 5.6. Shake the carriers gently -1-  in the direction of travel to ensure the correct fit of the carrier on the vehicle roof.
      Fig 6: Securing Carriers On Vehicle Roof

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