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Roof Rack
Unlocking the support crossbars (for removal or advancing)
Open the cover A (Fig. 1.71) supporting the cross from the left. Insert the key into the lock and turn the key in the vertical position. Slightly tilt the retainer C. Turn the key to the horizontal position and pull it out. Close the lock A and lock out full tilt C. Repeat the same steps on the right side.
Fixing the support crossbeams Open the lock But cross. Insert the key into the lock and turn the key in the vertical position. Carefully insert the lock C bearing crossmember. Turn the key to the horizontal position and pull it out. Close the castle S. Repeat the same steps on the right side.
Removing the support crosspieces Unlock bearing crossmember.
| Fig. 1.72. Directing with recesses E, F and the attachment point cross reference G
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Carefully lift the crosspiece. To lock, press the small lever D on the inside of the support down.
Fitting the crossmembers Unlock bearing crossmember. Carefully insert the top cross support with your hand in the slot E. Carefully lower the crosspiece so that the other pillar fell into the recess. It is advisable to carry out this operation together. Slide crossmember so that it is fixed in one of the recesses. Fix the support crossmember. Supporting cross easily installed together, although it is possible to do so alone.
The support crossbeams The attachment points supporting crossbeams arranged in the guide F and, in these cross points, easily fixed. Sleepers may be detected only at those points. When you move the cross member must unlock in again in a new position fix. Sleepers have the support of various sizes. Sleepers with feet larger set back. Sleepers put "back to back" so that a flat side of the supports facing outwardly G. If a roof rack is not necessary, but you want to leave the cross, then: both the cross slide back so that they were recorded in the two rear recesses. When mounting the distance between the trunk support cross members depends on the size luggage - see. Attached to the trunk of his installation manual.
When to remove the cross reference When there is a roof rack (fuel economy, lower wind noise). With the passage of the automatic car wash.
ATTENTION When transporting heavy or bulky items on the roof of the car change driving due to changes in center of gravity and increase the area of application of wind load - it is dangerous. This should be considered when choosing a mode of driving and the speed of its movement to avoid sudden braking and maneuvering when a load is on the trunk. If you move the supporting cross member with the inserted key, you can damage the paint, as regards cover lock roof. In the event of any damage to the vehicle due to the use of other support systems trunks or breach mounting instructions lose the right to warranty repairs. |
Guidelines on the use of a roof rack Be sure to follow the instructions of the factory installation of supports of the trunk. By car in the grooves of the roof there are points of attachment of supporting crossbeams special form. Therefore it is impossible to put into the hands of the first available reference cross. These support the cross are the basis for a complete support system. For transportation of luggage, bicycles, surfboards, skis, boats should use additional holders. All system components can be purchased in the service enterprise a Volkswagen. It is recommended to use the original trunk of a Volkswagen. If the intention is to use any other rack, be sure that it will be able to safely install, without hurting the car. It is recommended that the manufacturer's instructions supplied with the factory to store the luggage with the logbook.
When to remove the cross reference When there is a roof rack (fuel economy, lower wind noise). With the passage of the automatic car wash.
ATTENTION Before every ride, check the reliability of threaded connections and other fasteners. If necessary, tighten them periodically and then monitor their condition, for example, during stops on long journeys. |
Securing of cargo The load on the trunk must be secured. When shipping to the roof changes the center of gravity of the vehicle. The maximum allowable load on the roof of the car is 100 kg. This load includes the weight of the support system and the cargo weight. Each supporting crosspiece can be held not more than 50 kg; the load shall be evenly distributed on the support system. In the application of the support system with low load-bearing capacity allowable load on the roof can not be fully utilized. Roof rack should be loaded only load a weight, which is listed as the maximum permissible installation manual for the boot.
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