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256 Roof rack and hitch ›
Swivelling hitch
Support load with mounted accessories
When using the accessories (e.g. bicycle carrier), the maximum
length and the permissible total weight including load must be
considered.
The maximum length of the mounted accessories (from the ball
of the towing device) may not exceed 70 cm.
The permissible total weight of the mounted accessories includ-
ing its load corresponds to the maximum vertical load for trailer
operation; the value can be found in the vehicle registration doc-
umentation.
If the maximum load in trailer operation is more than 75 kg, then
the permissible total weight of the mounted accessories includ-
ing their load must not exceed 75 kg.
This value applies if the centre of gravity is at a distance of no
more than 30 cm from the towing device ball head.
If the distance of the centre gravity of the load to the ball head
of the towing device is greater than 30 cm, then the max. per-
missible total weight of the accessory, including its load, decrea-
ses (e.g. at a distance of 60 cm from the ball head, the permissi-
ble weight decreases by half).
If the distance between the centre of gravity of the load and the
ball head of the towing hitch is 70 cm, the permissible total
weight of the accessories including their load is reduced to 0 kg.
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Do not exceed the maximum vertical load.
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The permissible trailer load and the weight of another acces-
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sory, e.g. of the bike carrier, is not to be exceeded.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the trailer and the vehicle itself!
When using the accessory (e.g. bicycle carrier), observe the
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maximum length and the permissible total weight of the ac-
cessory incl.
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