Skoda LHD - 000 071 105P Instructions De Montage page 20

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 Thule assumes no liability for any damage to carbon frames or forks incurred during mounting and/or use of the carrier.
C.9 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.10 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.11 If necessary, the load must be fitted with the appropriate lights and warning signs in accordance with local laws.
C.12 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.13 Keep the mounting and safety instructions and (if applicable) the EC-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 effect 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 off
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
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