Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual page 170

Large, heavy, wide and flat loads nega-
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tively affect the vehicle aerodynamics,
centre of gravity and handling.
Avoid brusque manoeuvres and sudden
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braking.
Adjust your speed and driving style to vis-
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ibility, road, traffic and weather conditions.
CAUTION
Always remove the roof carrier system
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from the roof before entering a car wash.
The height of your vehicle is changed by
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the installation of the roof carrier and the
load secured on it. Compare the vehicle
height with the passage height, for exam-
ple in underground car parks or for garage
doors.
The roof antenna, the range of the panor-
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amic sliding sunroof and the boot hatch
should not be affected by the roof carrier
system and the load being transported.
Take extra care not to let the hatch strike
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the roof load when opening.
For the sake of the environment
The vehicle uses more fuel when the roof
carrier system is fitted.
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Operation
Fastening the base supports and
the roof carrier system
Attachment points for the basic sup-
Fig. 178
port and the roof carrier system
The mounts are the basis of a complete roof
carrier system. Special fixtures must then be
added in order to safely transport luggage,
bicycles, skis, surf boards, boats, etc. on the
roof. All the components of this system can
de acquired at a technical service centre.
Securing the base supports and roof carri-
er system
Always secure the base supports and roof
carrier system correctly.
The roof carrier system must always be in-
stalled exactly according to the instructions
provided.
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
system are incorrectly fitted or used in an
unsuitable manner, the entire system could
break free causing accident and injury.
Always take the manufacturer assembly
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instructions 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. 178.
Secure the base supports and roof carri-
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er system correctly.
Check the screws and attachments be-
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fore driving and after a short distance. Dur-
ing each long journey, check the attach-
ments during every break.
Always fit the roof carrier system correct-
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ly for wheels, skis, surfboards, etc.
Never modify or repair the basic supports
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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.
Fig. 178.