CRUZ APCR925807 Aerodynamic Aluminum Roof Bars Instruction Manual
- October 31, 2023
- CRUZ
Table of Contents
Safety – Use Instructions
roof bars, roof racks and roof accessories
APCR925807 Aerodynamic Aluminum Roof Bars
IMPORTANT! These safety – use instructions complements the
assembly instructions, included with each product in its packaging.
General
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The manufacturer is neither responsible for any damage or incident derived from not following the safety – use and the assembly instructions, nor for improper use of the product, modification, substitution or use of parts different to the manufacturer’s originals.
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Read and follow the assembly and safety – use instructions and keep them with the vehicles’ documents. These instructions shall be handed over to other users if handing over the roof rack or any roof accessory.
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The roof bar, roof rack or roof accessory is designed so that no damage to the vehicle can result after proper assembly and use.
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The driver is the solely responsible to ensure that the roof bar, roof rack or roof accesory and the load are securely fastened (following always the safety – use and the assembly instructions) even if they are mounted by a third person.
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The small parts from the roof rack (or other roof accessory) must be out of reach of children.
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Never modify the original state of the product, it is not permitted.
Loading -
Verify all necessary pieces are included according to packing list included in the assembly instructions.
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Clean the roof of the vehicle and the components of the product which are in direct contact with the roof before assembly.
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It is highly recommended to be on a safe zone without traffic (house, garage, car park, the verge of a road, etc) to assemble the product or handle the load.
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Follow exhaustively and carefully the assembly instructions and be sure that the roof bar, roof rack or roof accesory is suitable for the vehicle (by checking the indications in the assembly instructions or in the package of the product but also manufacturer’s instructions of the user manual of the vehicle in the section of loading / transport / roof racks). Then assemble the product following the correct sequence (1, 2, 3 or A, B, C and so on).
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Roof bars, roof racks and roof accesories are compatible with the model versions with sunroof, panoramic roof and practicable panoramic roof. Always consult, and first of all, the manufacturer’s instructions of the user manual of the vehicle in the section of loading / transport / roof bars. Under no circumstances may the roof be opened / used with the roof racks installed. The possible damages produced by the opening of the roof will always be the responsibility of the user.
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Some types of radio antenna cannot be used when roof bars, roof racks or roof accessories are installed.
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If no specific fitting positions are given in the assembly instructions, try to maintain a minimum distance of 700 mm between the roof bars. When carrying long loads, the distance between the roof bars should not be less than 600 mm.
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The use of the roof bars, roof racks or roof accesories must always allow free access to the doors and hatch of the vehicle.
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No part of the roof bars, roof racks or roof accesory shall protrude over the rain gutter or, in case of vehicles without rain gutters, over the roof outer edges in accordance with the Road
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The correct fixation and condition of the product and all components must be verified before, during and after each use.
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All bolted joints and connections shall be checked for firm fit before each journey and retight-ened, if necessary.
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Each time the product is reassembled on the vehicle roof and after each new load on the roof rack, the roof rack and the load shall be checked for firm attachment for the first time after a short travel time (maximum 30 minutes on rough road or 50 km on normal road) and retightened, if necessary. In particular during longer drives, the bolted joints between the roof rack and vehicle roof shall be checked for firm attachment at regular intervals – but no later than 500 km – and retightened, if necessary.
On rough roads, an inspection of the bolted connection shall be repeated after 2 hours travel respectively.
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Do not transport objects whose shape, content or nature, may be dangerous for other road users.
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The maximum load capacity as shown in the assembly instructions must not be exceeded. In any case, the instructions of the manufacturer of the vehicle regarding maximum load capacity must always be taken into account and if it differs from the shown in the fitting instructions then the lower is to be the right.
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Maximum load on the roof = weight of the roof rack + weight of other roof accesories + load itself weight.’
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The load must be uniformly distributed over the total loading area of the product, with the center of gravity as low as possible. The load shall not protrude significantly over the loading area and Road Traffic Regulations shall be followed. Heavy, narrow loads must be put as near to the fixation as possible. When carrying surf boards or similar (pipes, ladders, mattresses, which may produce lifting forces), these objects must not be put one aside the other, but one over the other. They must be independently fixed to the front and the back side of the vehicle with belts or tightening elements suitable to resist lifting forces.
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Use only specific accessories for carrying bikes, skis, etc.
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All loose or removable parts of the load such as panniers, tyre pumps, fins, etc, shall be removed.
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Make sure bikes or parts of the bikes (e.g. handlebars or pedals) shall not protrude over the contour of the vehicle. Remove child seats, panniers, cover plates etc. Consult bike carrier assembly instructions about the permissible number and bicycle weight for each model.
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Skis must be loaded with tips to the rear of the vehicle. Consult ski carrier assembly instructions about the permissible number of pairs of skis for each model. The distance between supporting pieces (ski carrier) must be adjusted so that, when the binding strikes the rear support, the skis cannot tip out at the front support.
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Surf, windsurf boards and roof boxes shall be mounted without adjustment angle in the direction of travel – to avoid increased buoyancy forces.
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Loads must be secured against shifting out of place with appropriate fixation straps or similar (no elastic straps with fixing hooks).
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When transporting items on the roof the speed shall be adapted to the objective conditions such as road state, road surfacing, side wind conditions, general traffic levels etc, but must under no circunstances exceed 130 km/h. Speed limits and other road traffic or country-specific regulations shall always be followed.
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The driver must foresee the differences in the behaviour of the vehicle when braking, cornering and because of side winds.
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Sudden braking, abrupt starting off and rapid cornering shall be avoided where possible.
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Products with locks must always be locked when moving.
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Roof bars, roof racks and roof accessories must be removed before entering car wash facilities.
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After driving brakes, in which the vehicle with roof rack has been left unattended, all freely accessible attachments of the roof rack and the load should be checked for strenght and functionality (inspection for damaging external influence).
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For reasons of fuel economy, environmental impact and the safety of other road users, roof racks (or other roof accesories) should be removed from the vehicle when not in use.
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When driving with roof racks with and without load into garages, multistorey car parks etc., it is imperative to observe the significantly increased vehicle height. Failure to comply may result in a collision and can lead to major material damage and personal injury.
Maintenance -
Keep the product always in good condition. Mobile pieces must be lubricated. Replace worn and defective pieces. Clean and maintain always the product. The user is the only responsible for keeping the condition and security of the product.
