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A.0 General
A.1 Thule assumes no liability for injury to persons,
damage to movable or immovable property, loss
of profit, or any other loss or damage caused
by the improper mounting or use of the carrier,
including but not limited to mounting or use in
conflict with the assembly instructions, mounting
instructions or any other instructions given, in
writing or verbally, by Thule or a Thule dealer.
A.2 The carrier and its parts must not be modified in
any way.
A.3 Consult your Thule dealer if you have any
questions about the operation, use and limits
of the carrier. Read all of the instructions and
warranty information carefully before mounting
and using the carrier.
B.0 Fitting
B.1
Check the assembly instructions to make sure
that all the necessary parts of the carrier are
present.
B.2 Read and follow the assembly instructions
and the recommendation list carefully, if the
list is included. Then fit the unit in the correct
sequence by following points 1, 2, 3 and so on.
B.3 Do not attempt to fit the carrier in any other
way than the way shown in the mounting
instructions.
C.0 Loading
C.1
The maximum load for the carrier, as specified
in the assembly instructions, must not be
exceeded. In addition, the maximum load
recommended for the vehicle itself always takes
priority over the load specified in the assembly
instructions. It is always the lower recommended
maximum load that applies and that must not be
exceeded.
C.2 The maximum load for the carrier, as specified in
the assembly instructions, applies to vehicles in
motion as well as parked vehicles.
C.3 The load must be carefully secured. Elastic
bungees must not be used.
C.4 Check and do not exceed the maximum weight
per bike specified in the mounting instructions.
C.5 When loading bikes on the carrier, always
position the largest and heaviest bikes closest to
the car, followed by the smaller and lighter bikes.
C.6 The carrier is constructed to carry only
standard bike frames. Tandem bikes must not
be transported on the carrier. Always check
and do not exceed the maximum bike frame
size (diameter) specified in the mounting
instructions.
C.7 In the case of bikes with carbon frames or forks,
always consult the bike manufacturer or dealer
to check if you are allowed to use the carrier.
EN = North American English
C.8 We recommend that you use the Thule Bike
Frame Adapter 982XT for rear-mounted carriers,
such as the tow bar-mounted carriers and rear
door-mounted carriers.
C.9 Thule assumes no liability for any damage to
carbon frames or forks incurred during mounting
and/or use of the carrier.
C.10 All easily removable parts of the bikes must
be removed before transportation, including
but not limited to child seats, baskets, locks
(if not permanently mounted) and air pumps.
These parts can become detached during
transportation because of increased air
resistance and vibration and can constitute a
danger to other road users.
C.11 If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic boot
or tailgate opening function, this function must
be disabled and the luggage compartment must
be opened manually when the rear-mounted
carrier is fitted, to avoid damage to the vehicle
and/or the carrier.
C.12 If necessary, the load must be fitted with
the appropriate lights and warning signs in
accordance with local laws.
C.13 In the case of vehicles first type-approved after
1 October 1998, the rear-mounted carrier and/or
the load must not cover the vehicle's third brake
light. The vehicle's third brake light must be
visible from:
• 10 degrees to the left and to the right of the
• 10 degrees above and 5 degrees below the
If these figures are not complied with, an
optional replacement brake light must be fitted.
National laws must be taken into account while
using the carrier.
C.14 Keep the mounting and safety instructions
and (if applicable) the EC-type approval in the
vehicle where the carrier is mounted.
C.15 Not intended for tandems or recumbents.
C.16 Do not install on a trailer or other towed vehicle.
D.0 Driving characteristics and regulations
D.1
This product is not approved for and must not
be used during off-road driving. Adapt your
speed to the prevailing road conditions and the
load being carried. Check the load fastenings
regularly.
D.2 The vehicle driver is solely responsible for
ensuring that the carrier is in perfect condition
and that the carrier and load are securely
fastened (even if fitted by a third person).
D.3 Every time the carrier is used, check that the
carrier is securely fitted after driving a short
distance (50km) and then at regular intervals.
If you notice any unusual noise, movement of
the load and/or carrier, different behaviour of
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longitudinal axis of the vehicle
horizontal axis
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