Precautions for use

Handling the luggage compartment door or tailgate

Before operating the luggage compartment door or the tailgate, check the objects and/or accessories (bicycle rack, roof box, etc.) fitted on the roof bars: these must be correctly positioned and secured, and must not prevent the luggage compartment door or tailgate from operating correctly.

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Ensure that the objects being transported are evenly distributed throughout the equipment loading area.

Roof carrying equipment

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If original roof bars, approved by our Technical Department, are supplied with screws, only use these screws for attaching the roof bars to the vehicle.

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For information on the range of equipment adapted to your vehicle, we advise you to consult an approved Dealer. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for information on how to fit and operate the equipment.

Please keep these instructions with the rest of the vehicle documentation.

Vehicles fitted with modular roof bars

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If the vehicle is equipped, this device enables you to position the roof bars in either the transverse position (carrying position) or the longitudinal position (standard position).

To place the bars in the transverse position:

  • unclip the levers 1 (movement A);
  • raise the bars sufficiently to allow them to be pivoted (figure B);
  • lock the bars in the transverse position by clipping the levers 1 (figure C);
  • check that they are correctly locked.

Maximum permissible load on roof bars: 80 kg (including the carrying equipment).

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It is strictly forbidden to place the modular roof bars in the transverse position (carrying position) when entering a roller-type car wash.

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Make sure that the two modular roof bars are correctly position and locked.

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Roof bars in the transverse position

  • The maximum speed must be limited to 80 mph (130 km/h).
  • During the journey, check the installation and tighten the bolts every 300 miles (500 km) or so.
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When not using the bars in transverse position, refit the bars in longitudinal position in order to optimise energy consumption and avoid air noise.

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When handling, ensure that the bars do not touch the vehicle roof as they may scratch the roof.

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To slide the bar

Roof bar 2 can be slid to move it closer to or further from the other bar (figure D).

There are two positions: centre or rear.

With the bar unlocked, pull it towards the front or the rear of the vehicle to slide it in the rail 3.

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Once you have chosen the position, pivot the bar and lock it in the transverse position (figure E).

Check that both bars are correctly locked in position.

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Check that the objects and/or accessories (bike rack, roof box, etc.) fitted to the roof bars are correctly positioned, evenly distributed and secured.

Vehicles fitted with longitudinal roof bars

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If fitted on the vehicle, you can transport luggage or additional equipment (bicycle rack, ski rack, etc):

  • on a roof rack;
  • on transverse roof bars which must in turn be attached to the longitudinal roof bars 4;
  • directly onto the longitudinal roof bars.

Maximum permissible load on roof bars: 80 kg (including the carrying equipment).

Vehicles fitted with attachment points

Unscrew the blanking covers 1 in order to access the mounting points.

Maximum permissible load on roof: 100 kg (including carrying equipment).