Rear Garage/Rear Storage Space; Bike Rack - Capron T58 Manual

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Loading the bike rack
with bicycles
Capron - 3141417 - 03/20 - EHG-0021-02EN

Rear garage/rear storage space

 Observe the permissible axle loads and maximum permissible gross
weight when loading the rear garage/the rear storage space.
 The maximum permitted load of the rear garage/the rear storage
space is 150 kg. If the vehicle is fitted with a caravan coupling, the
permitted load is 250 kg. Do not exceed the permissible rear axle
load.
 Observe: If the rear garage or (depending on the model) the rear stor-
age space is loaded to its maximum capacity, this will reduce the
load on the front axle due to the levering action. The driving quality is
impaired.
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Distribute the load evenly. Excessive spot loads can lead to damages of
the floor covering.

Bike rack

 Observe the permissible axle loads and maximum permissible gross
weight when loading the bike rack.
 Bicycles may not jut out beyond the maximum width of the vehicle.
Adjust the attachments for the bikes accordingly.
 Load the bike rack with bicycles only.
 Do not transport more than the permitted number of bicycles for the
bike rack used.
 Check the secure attachment of the bicycles on the bike rack after the
first 10 km and then at each break in the journey.
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The identification plate and rear lights must not be covered.
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Driving with a folded out bike rack without bicycles is not permitted.
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Before every journey, check:
Is the bike rack without bicycles folded in correctly?
Are the bicycles securely fastened to the bike rack using the bike rack
belts?
When loading the bike rack, observe the centre of gravity. The centre of
gravity of the bicycles must be as close as possible to the rear wall of the
vehicle. The bike rack should always be loaded from the inside to the out-
side.
Loading the bike rack correctly:
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Depending on the model, fold the bike rack down or pull it out.
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Place the heaviest bicycle directly against the rear wall.
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Place the lightest bicycles in the centre or on the outside of the bike
rack.
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Secure the front and rear wheels of each bicycle with the retaining
straps on the bike rack.
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In addition, fasten the outermost bicycle depending on the model of the
bike rack on the retaining bracket or retaining arm and to the spacer re-
spectively.
If the bike rack is only loaded with one bicycle, position the bicycle as
closely as possible to the rear wall.
Before the journey
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