Dacia Sandero
Modular roof bars
If the vehicle is equipped, this device enables you to position the roof bars in either longitudinal or transverse position.
To place the bars in the transverse position:
- unclip the rotary covers 1 and put them in the vertical position (movement A);
- loosen the bolts 2 using the torque wrench 7 located in the glovebox;
- raise bars 3 and 4 and fit them in transverse position 5. To do this, place the bar 3 (movement B) in the front position, then place the bar 4 (movement C) in the rear position.
Note: make sure that bars 3 and 4 are positioned correctly and, depending on the vehicle, that they comply with the direction shown on each mark 6 located on the mountings at each end of the bars.
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Maximum weight on each roof bar: 40 kg evenly distributed (80 kg on both roof bars).
- use the tool 7 to tighten the bolts 2: markers D and E located on the tool are offset (mark 8);
- tighten the bolts 2 as far as possible using the tool 7 until markers D and E located on the tool 7 are parallel (mark 9);
- re-clip the rotary covers 1.
Note: bars 3 and 4 are not interchangeable.
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It is strictly forbidden to place the roof bars in the transverse position (carrying position) when entering a roller-type car wash.
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Make sure that the two modular roof bars are correctly position and locked.
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Roof bars in the transverse position
The maximum speed must be limited to 80 mph (130 km/h).
During the journey, check the installation and tighten the bolts every 300 miles (500 km) or so.
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When not using the bars in transverse position, refit the bars in longitudinal position in order to optimise fuel consumption and avoid air noise.
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If lost, contact an approved dealer to obtain the bolts 2 and the tool 7.
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The modular roof bars are originally assembled and approved by our Technical Department.
They are provided together with the bolts 2 and the tool 7. These must only be used for attaching the roof bars to the vehicle.
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Check that the objects and/or accessories (bike rack, roof box etc.) fitted to the modular roof bars are correctly positioned, evenly distributed and secured.
Longitudinal roof bars
If fitted on the vehicle, you can transport luggage or additional equipment (bicycle rack, ski rack, etc):
- on a roof rack;
- on transverse roof bars fitted onto the longitudinal roof bars 10;
- directly onto the longitudinal roof bars.
It is forbidden to fit longitudinal roof bars on vehicles which are not originally equipped with them.
User precautions
Handling the tailgate
Before operating the luggage compartment door, check the objects and/or accessories (bicycle rack, roof box, etc.) fitted on the roof bars: these must be correctly positioned and secured, and must not prevent the luggage compartment door from operating correctly.
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Maximum weight on each roof bar: 40 kg evenly distributed (80 kg on both roof bars).
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If original roof bars, approved by our Technical Department, are supplied with screws, only use these screws for attaching the roof bars to the vehicle.
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The attaching of any carrying device (bike rack, luggage box, etc.) resting on the luggage compartment lid is prohibited. To install a carrying device on your vehicle, contact an approved dealer.