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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 a rear door-mounted carrier or a tow bar
mounted 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.
C.8 We recommend that you use the Thule Bike Frame Adapter 982
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 longitudinal axis
of the vehicle
• 10 degrees above and 5 degrees below the horizontal axis
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
ECE Type Approval in the vehicle where the carrier is mounted.
D.0 Important information for tow bar-mounted carriers
D.1 The tow bar-mounted carrier is not suitable for tow bars made
entirely of aluminium or GGG40 (cast iron).
D.2 The tow ball and the cylindrical part of the tow bar which reaches
2 cm below the tow ball must be made of steel. However, the tow
ball holder can be made of aluminium.
D.3 The combined weight of the carrier and the load must never
exceed the permitted tow bar capacity. Information about the tow
bar capacity can be found on a plate next to the tow bar or in the
vehicle information booklet.
D.4 Always check that the tow ball is free of dirt and oil and not
damaged. Some tow ball manufacturers cover their tow balls with
protective foil or coating. This foil or coating must be removed
before using the carrier, as it has a negative eect on friction and
stability.
D.5 Before departure, the functioning of the lights must be checked.
When using the fog light on the carrier, make sure that the fog
light on the vehicle is not switched on at the same time. The
vehicle’s fog light normally switches o automatically when the
vehicle detects that the plug is connected. Check if this is the case.
D.6 If the carrier moves on the tow ball or if the clamping force is
reduced when operating the fastening handle, the tow ball’s
clamping force must be adjusted in accordance with the mounting
instructions. Ask your local Thule dealer for advice or assistance.
D.7 If the carrier has a tilting mechanism for easy access to the boot,
make sure that the mechanism is securely locked in the transport
position during transportation.
D.8 Keep a safe distance between the carrier/bikes and the exhaust
pipe to avoid heat damage to the carrier and/or the bikes. The
hot exhaust pipe and/or the hot exhaust gas could damage
components of the carrier and/or the bikes. On certain vehicle
models an exhaust pipe extension is required. Consult your Thule
dealer if you are in doubt about the requirements that apply to
your vehicle.
E.0 Important information for rear door-mounted carriers
E.1 Never mount the carrier if your vehicle has an optional/additional
rear spoiler (even if the vehicle model is recommended in our
Thule Buyer’s Guide, see below).
E.2 Before mounting the carrier, always check the latest
recommendations for your vehicle in the Thule Buyer’s Guide on
www.thule.com.
E.3 New or updated recommendations may have been issued for your
vehicle after these instructions were published. If your vehicle is
not listed in the Thule Buyer’s Guide, there may be several reasons
for this:
E.3. A. your vehicle has a plastic/weak/large spoiler or
E.3. B. your vehicle has a plastic/glass or a divided rear door or
E.3. C. the car manufacturers do not allow the use of rear
door-mounted carriers or
E.3. D. your vehicle is very new to the market (available for less
than six months). The most up-to-date information can
always be found on www.thule.com.
E.4 The car manufacturers market their vehicle models with dierent
features in dierent countries around the world, e.g. a chrome part
or spoiler might be added to the rear door. Rear door-mounted
carriers must not be used on vehicles fitted with accessories
of this kind, even if the vehicle model is approved in the Thule
Buyer’s Guide.
E.5 Thule assumes no liability for any damage or loss caused by any
incomplete or out-of-date information provided in the Thule
Buyer’s Guide as a result of regional dierences in vehicle features.
E.6 Be aware that it might not be possible to use a tailgate wiper
when the rear door-mounted carrier is mounted. The wiper
function must be disabled (e.g. by removing the fuse - please
check your vehicle information booklet) or the wiper must be
removed. On vehicles with automatic rear wiper operation,
this function must be fully disconnected when the rear door-
mounted carrier is mounted. Ask your car dealer or workshop for
assistance.
E.7 Always clean the surface and edges of the tailgate and rear door
before fitting the rear door-mounted carrier.
E.8 Due to the risk of vehicle damages, it is not allowed to open the
vehicle trunk when having a rear door-mounted carrier loaded
with bikes mounted on the trunk. The bike carrier must be
unloaded before opening the vehicle trunk.
F.0 Driving characteristics and regulations
F.1 Check the load fastenings regularly.
