Seat Ateca 2018 Owner's Manual page 179

and the brackets of the roof railings
be 15 cm.
WARNING
Incorrect attachment and use of the cross-
bars and the roof carrier system may cause
the whole system to detach from the roof
and cause an accident and injuries.
Always take the manufacturer assembly
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instructions into account.
Use only crossbars and the roof carrier
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system when they are in perfect condition
and are properly secured.
Secure the crossbars and the roof carrier
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system properly.
Check threaded joints and attachments
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travelling and if necessary tighten them af-
ter you have travelled a short distance.
When making long trips, check the threa-
ded joints whenever you stop for a rest.
Always fit the special roof carrier sys-
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tems correctly for wheels, skis and surf-
boards, etc.
Do not modify or repair the crossbars or
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roof carrier system.
Note
Always read the assembly instructions that
come with the crossbars and the roof carri-
er system carefully and keep them in the
vehicle.
Transport and practical equipment
must Loading the roof carrier system
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The load can only be secured if the crossbars
and the roof carrier system are properly in-
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stalled .
Maximum authorised roof load
The maximum permissible roof load is 75 kg.
This figure comes from the combined weight
of the roof carrier, the cross bars and the load
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itself on the roof
Always check the weight of the roof carrier
system, the cross bars and the weight of the
load to be transported and weigh them if
necessary. Never exceed the maximum au-
thorised roof load.
If you are using cross bars and a roof carrier
with a lower weight rating, you will not be
able to carry the maximum authorised roof
load. In this case, do not exceed the maxi-
mum weight limit for the roof carrier which is
listed in the fitting instructions.
Distributing a load
Distribute loads uniformly and secure them
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correctly .
Check attachments
Once the cross bars and roof carrier system
have been installed, check the bolted con-
nections and attachments after a short jour-
ney and subsequently with a certain frequen-
cy.
Exceeding the maximum authorised roof
load can result in accidents and considera-
ble vehicle damage.
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load on the roof and on the axles or the ve-
hicle's maximum authorised weight.
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cross bars and the roof carrier system,
even if the maximum authorised roof load
has not been reached.
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possible and distribute the vehicle load
uniformly.
If the load is loose or not secured, it could
fall from the roof carrier system or cause
accidents and injuries.
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are suitable and in a good condition.
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WARNING
Never exceed the maximum authorised
Never exceed the load capacity of the
Secure heavy items as far forward as
WARNING
Always use belts or retaining straps that
Secure the load properly.
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