Rear Carrier System - Opel 2011 Astra J Owner's Manual

Rear carrier system

The rear carrier system (Flex-Fix
system) allows bicycles to be
attached to a pull-out carrier
integrated into the vehicle floor.
The maximum load of the rear carrier
system is 40 kg. The maximum load
per bicycle is 20 kg.
If not in use, the carrier system can be
slid back into the vehicle floor.
A multifunction box is offered as an
accessory for the rear carrier system.
The transportation of other objects is
not permitted.
There must not be any objects on the
bicycles that could become loose
during transportation.
Extending
Open the tailgate.
9 Warning
No-one should be in the extension
zone of the rear carrier system,
risk of injury.
Pull release lever up. The system
disengages and travels quickly out of
the bumper.
Storage
Completely pull out the rear carrier
system until you hear it engage.
Ensure that it is not possible to push
in the rear carrier system without
pulling the release lever again
9 Warning
It is only permissible to fit objects
to the rear carrier system if the
system has been correctly
engaged. If the rear carrier system
will not engage correctly, do not fit
objects to the system and slide the
system back. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.
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