Fitting roof bars

When fitting transverse roof bars, use the four quick-fi t fixings provided for

When fitting transverse roof bars, use the four quick-fi t fixings provided for this purpose:

lift the concealing flaps, open the fixing covers on each bar using the key,
put each fixing in place and lock them on the roof one by one,
ensure that roof bars are correctly fitted (by shaking them),
close the fixing covers on each bar using the key.

40 cm (with the exception of bicycle carriers): 65 kg. Maximum authorised weight on the roof rack, for a loading height not exceeding 40 cm (with the exception of bicycle carriers): 65 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the speed of the vehicle to the profi le of the road to avoid damaging the roof bars and the fixings on the roof.

Be sure to refer to national legislation in order to comply with the regulations for transporting objects that are longer than the vehicle.

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