2014 OPEL MOKKA wheel

Storage55StorageStorage compartments................55
Load compartment .......................67
Roof rack system .........................71
Loading information .....................71Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Instrument panel storage
A storage compartment is located
next to the steering wheel.
A further storage compartment is
located on top of the glovebox.
To open, push the button.
The covers of the storage
compartments should be closed while
driving.

58StorageRear carrier systemRear carrier system for threebicycles
The rear carrier system (Flex-Fix
system) allows one bicycle to be attached to a pull-out carrier
integrated into the vehicle floor. It is possible to attach two further bicycles
on an adapter. The transportation of
other objects is not permitted.
The maximum load of the rear carrier
system is 60 kg with attached adapter and 30 kg without attached adapter.This allows the attachment of an
electrically-powered bicycle to the
pull-out carrier. The maximum load
per bicycle on the adapter is 20 kg.
The wheelbase of a bicycle must not
exceed 1.15 metres. Otherwise the
secure fastening of a bicycle is not
possible.
If not in use, the carrier system must
be slid back into the vehicle floor.
There must not be any objects on the
bicycles that could become loose
during transportation.Caution
If the rear carrier system is
extended and the vehicle is fully
loaded, the chassis clearance will
be reduced.
Drive carefully whenever the road has a strong inclination or when
driving over a ramp, bump, etc.
Caution
Consult your bicycle dealer before
attaching bicycles with carbon
frames. The bicycles might get
damaged.
Extending
Open the tailgate.
9 Warning
No-one should be in the extension
zone of the rear carrier system,
risk of injury.

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Push the tail lamps into the retainer
( 1 ) and reinstall screws ( 2) to fix the
lamps.
Fold out wheel recess
Remove strap and fold out the wheel
recess.
Lock the rear carrier system
Remove strap and swivel both
clamping levers sidewards as far as
they will go.
Otherwise safe functionality is not
guaranteed.

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Attaching a bicycle
1.Rotate the pedals into position, as
shown in the illustration, and put
the bicycle on the wheel recess.
Make sure that the bicycle stands centrally on the wheel recesses.
2. Attach the short mounting bracket
to the bicycle frame. Turn the
knob clockwise to fasten.
3. Secure both bicycle wheels to the
wheel recesses using the strap
retainers.
4. Check the bicycle to make sure it is secure.Caution
Ensure gap between bicycle and
vehicle is at least 5 cm. If
necessary, loosen handlebar and swivel sideways.
Attaching the adapter
When carrying more than one bicycle, the adapter must be fixed.

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1. Apply the adapter to the rearcarrier system, as shown in the
illustration.
2. Turn the lever ( 1) forwards and
hold, then lower the adapter ( 2) at
the rear.
3. Release lever and check if the adapter is engaged securely.
4. Guide the strap attached to theadapter underneath the lever
when folding back the rear carrier system. Fasten the strap.
Attaching further bicycles
The attachment of further bicycles is
similar to the attachment of the first
bicycle. Additionally some steps must
be considered:
1. Before putting on the bicycle, always unfold the wheel recessesfor the next bicycle if necessary.
2. Always rotate the pedals into an appropriate position before
putting on the bicycle.3. Position the bicycles on the rear carrier system alternately aligned
to the left and to the right.
4. Align the bicycles to the one attached before. The wheel hubs
of the bicycles must not touch
each other.
5. Attach the bicycles with mounting brackets and strap retainers as
described for the first bicycle. The mounting brackets should be
fixed in parallel.
Use the long mounting bracket to
attach the second bicycle to the
rack.

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Use the short accessory mounting
bracket to attach the third bicycle.
The bracket must be fixed
between the frames of the second and third bicycle.
6. Additionally secure both bicycle wheels of the third bicycle to the
wheel recesses using the
tensioning straps.
It is recommended to attach a
warning sign at the rearmost bicycle,
to increase visibility.
Fold the rear carrier system
backwards
The rear carrier system can be folded
backwards to gain access to the load compartment.
■ Without attached adapter:
Push the lever ( 1) to disengage and
hold.
Pull the rack ( 2) backwards to fold
the rear carrier system.
■ With attached adapter:9 Warning
Take care when disengaging the
rear carrier system as it will tilt
backwards. Risk of injury.
Hold frame ( 1) of rearmost bicycle
with one hand and pull the loop ( 2)
to disengage.
Hold rearmost bicycle with both
hands and fold the rear carrier
system backwards.

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To increase visibility, the tail lights ofthe vehicle are activated when the
rear carrier system is folded back.9 Warning
When folding the rear carrier
system forwards again, take care that the system is engaged
securely.
Removing bicycles
Undo strap retainers on both bicycle
tyres.
Turn knob anti-clockwise and remove
mounting brackets.
Detaching adapter
Detach the adapter before removing the bicycle on the rear carrier system.
1. Fold in wheel recesses.
2. Unbutton the strap.
3. Turn the lever ( 1) forwards and
hold.
4. Lift the adapter ( 2) at the rear and
remove.
Disassembling the bicycle rack
Swivel clamp sidewards ( 1) and pull
out locking pin. Remove upper part of rack ( 2).

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Reinstall rack (1). Insert locking pin
and swivel clamp sidewards ( 2).
Arrange mounting brackets as shown
in the illustration.
Swivel handle ( 1) sidewards to
disengage and lift the rack ( 2).
Fold the rack backwards, then push
forwards until it stops ( 1).
Press the rack down at the rear ( 2).
Fold in wheel recess
Fold in wheel recess. Fasten strap.
Stow the strap retainers accurately.
Unlock the rear carrier system