Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual page 165

roof. All these system components are
available from a technical service centre.
Securing the base supports and roof carrier
system
Always secure the base supports and roof
carrier system correctly.
The roof carrier system must always be instal-
led exactly according to the instructions pro-
vided.
The position openings are located on the in-
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ner side of the side roof rods
WARNING
If the base supports and the roof carrier sys-
tem are incorrectly fitted or used in an unsuit-
able manner, the entire system could break
free causing accident and injury.
● Always take the manufacturer assembly in-
structions into account.
Only use base supports and roof carrier
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systems that are not damaged and are cor-
rectly fitted.
The base support should only be fitted to
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the points indicated in the diagram
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Fig. 174.
Secure the base supports and roof carrier
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system correctly.
● Check the screws and attachments before
driving and after a short distance. During
each long journey, check the attachments
during every break.
Transport and practical equipment
Always fit the roof carrier system correctly
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for wheels, skis, surfboards, etc.
● Never modify or repair the basic supports
or roof carrier system.
Note
Read and take into account the instructions
included with the roof carrier system fitted
and keep them in the vehicle.
Loading the roof carrier
Fig. 174.
Loads can only be correctly secured when the
roof carrier system is correctly fitted
Maximum authorised roof load
The maximum authorised roof load is 100 kg
(220 lbs). The roof load includes the roof car-
rier system and the load being transported
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.
Always check the roof carrier system weight
and the weight of the load to be transported
and, if necessary, weigh them. Never exceed
the maximum authorised roof load.
If you are using a roof carrier with a lower
weight rating, you cannot transport the maxi-
mum roof load. Do not exceed the maximum
weight limit for the roof carrier given in the
fitting instructions.
Distributing a load
Uniformly distribute loads and secure them
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correctly .
Check attachments
After fitting the base supports and the roof
carrier system, always check the attachments
after a short trip and at regular intervals.
WARNING
Exceeding the maximum authorised roof load
can result in accidents and/or vehicle dam-
age.
Never surpass the maximum authorised
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weight for the roof, the maximum authorised
.
weight on the axles and the total maximum
authorised weight of the vehicle.
Never exceed the capacity of the roof carri-
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er system even if this is less than the maxi-
mum authorised roof load.
● Secure heavy items as far forward as possi-
ble and, in general, distribute the vehicle
load uniformly.
WARNING
Loose and incorrectly secured loads can fall
from the roof carrier system causing acci-
dents and injury.
Always use suitable ropes and straps in
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good condition.
● Always secure loads correctly.
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