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5. Exterior Structure
Bicycle carrier, secured
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Ensure that the rear tail lights are not completely or
partially obscured by any loads.
The maximum permissible loading capacity for the bicycle
carrier is:
Manufacturer Thule
(Optima Ontour Edition/Siesta and Optima De Luxe) = 60 kg
Manufacturer Aluline
(Optima Premium) = 50 kg
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Securing the bicycle carrier
If the rear-mounted bicycle carrier is not required, it must be
folded up and secured. To do this, use the separate fastenings
j
(may be in the accessory kit).
When driving with bicycles, the bicycle carrier must be un-
k
folded and the straps
and back wheels of each bicycle must be firmly secured using
k
the straps
. The fastenings included in the accessory kit
are used for the frame.
2
Securing the bicycles
must be firmly secured. The front