Tilting The Bicycle Carrier, Access To The Luggage Space - LAS PREMIUM Manuel De L'opérateur

Mounting bicycles / Tilting the bicycle carrier
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to
loss of the bicycles.
Carrying bicycles without using the safety straps
can lead to accidents.
Before the start of every journey, check the
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correct and firm attachment of the strap
around the bikes and the U shaped bracket of
the carrier (see Step 9-10).
Before the start of every journey, check the
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correct and firm attachment of both straps
around the front wheel, and the strap around
the rear wheel of the bicycle.
Tighten the straps if necessary.
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Before the start of every journey, check that
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the straps are not worn or damaged.
Worn or damaged straps must be replaced
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with undamaged straps before the start of the
journey. The straps used must be approved by
EAL GmbH.
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to
loss of a bicycle during the journey.
A loose connection between the bicycle carrier and
bicycle can lead to detachment of the connection
and loss of the bicycle.
Check the bicycles for secure and complete
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attachment.
Repeat steps 1 to 6 of this chapter in the event
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of a loose connection.
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Tilting the bicycle carrier, access to the
luggage space
ATTENTION!
Material damage due to opening tailgate.
The tailgate could impact against the bicycle carrier
and be damaged.
Switch off electric tailgates and operate them
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manually.
Fold down the bicycle carrier before opening
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the tailgate.
CAUTION!
Personal injury or material damage due to
sudden folding down of the carrier.
Body parts or objects under or in front of the carrier
when it is folded down may be trapped.
Make sure that there is nothing under the
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carrier.
Keep all body parts, and particularly your head,
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clear, and maintain a suitable safety distance.
Hold the carrier by the U bracket when folding
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it down.