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Fig. 193
Mounting points for the roof bars
for the roof rack (Leon).
The crossbars are the basis of a series of spe-
cial roof carrier systems. For safety reasons,
special fixtures must be used to safely trans-
port luggage, bicycles, skis, surf boards or
boats on the roof. The appropriate accessories
can be purchased at specialised CUPRA deal-
ers or any SEAT dealership.
Always secure the crossbars and the roof car-
rier system properly. Always take the assem-
bly instructions that come with the crossbars
and the roof carrier system in question into
account.
Installing the bars
Valid for the Leon Sportstourer: The crossbars
are assembled on the roof railings
The distance between cross bars
approx. 75 cm and the distance between the
front bars and the front bracket of the side roof
bar
should be 30 cm.
B
Storing objects
Valid for Leon: The front and rear attachment
points
and
1
2
doors are open
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 in-
structions into account.
●
Check threaded joints and attachments
travelling and if necessary tighten them after
you have travelled a short distance. When
making long trips, check the threaded joints
whenever you stop for a rest.
●
Do not modify or repair the crossbars or
roof carrier system.
Note
Always read the assembly instructions that
come with the crossbars and the roof carrier
system carefully and keep them in the vehi-
cle.
Loading the roof carrier system
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The load can only be secured if the crossbars
Fig. 192.
and the roof carrier system are properly instal-
should be
A
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led
.
Roof carrier
are only visible when the
›››
Fig. 193.
Maximum authorised cargo on the roof
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
›››
itself on the roof
.
Always check the weight of the roof carrier sys-
tem, the cross bars and the weight of the load
to be transported and weigh them if necessary.
Never exceed the maximum authorised 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 maximum weight
limit for the roof carrier which is listed in the
fitting instructions.
Distributing a load
Distribute loads uniformly and secure them
›››
correctly
.
Check attachments
Once the cross bars and roof carrier system
have been installed, check the bolted connec-
tions and attachments after a short journey
and subsequently with a certain frequency.
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