2018.5 VAUXHALL MOKKA X Owner's Manual

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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.

64Storage1. Apply the adapter to the rearcarrier system, as shown in the
illustration.
2. Turn the lever ( 1) forwards and
hold it, 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 the adapter 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 recesses
for 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 with the one attached previously. 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 to 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 it.
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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the vehicle are activated when the
rear carrier system is folded back.9 Warning
When folding the rear carrier
system forwards again, ensure
that the system is engaged
securely.
Removing bicycles
Undo strap retainers on both bicycle
tyres.
Turn knob anticlockwise 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 it.
4. Lift the adapter ( 2) at the rear and
remove.
Disassembling the bicycle rack
Press button ( 1) and remove upper
part of rack ( 2).
Press button ( 1) and reinstall rack ( 2).

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Arrange mounting brackets as shownin the illustration.
Swivel handle ( 1) sideways 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
Swivel both clamping levers inwards
as far as they will go. Fasten strap.
Fold in tail lights
Remove both pins. Pull tail lights out
of the retainer and put them in the
position to be stored in.

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Push the tail lights into the retainer
(1). Insert pins into the designated
holes of the retainer and the tail lights (2).
Notice
Check that the tail lights of the
vehicle are working properly.
Fold in number plate holder
Lift the number plate holder and fold
it forwards.
Retracting the rear carrier systemCaution
Ensure that all foldable parts, e.g.
wheel recesses and mounting
brackets, are stowed correctly.
Otherwise the rear carrier system may get damaged when trying to
retract it.
Push the release lever up and hold it. Lift the system slightly and push it into
the bumper until it engages.
Release lever must return to original
position.
9 Warning
If the system cannot be correctly
engaged, seek the assistance of a workshop.

Storage69Load compartment
Load compartment extensionCaution
First fold down the rear seat
cushion before folding the rear
seat backrest.
Disregard may lead to damage to
the rear seat.
1. Push head restraints down by pressing the catch.
Notice
To ensure sufficient room for rear
seat cushion operation, slide the
front seat forward and move the front seat backrest upright.
2. Pull the loop under the seat cushion and fold down the seat
cushion.
3. Pull the release lever on top of the
rear backrest.
4. Fold the backrest forward and down.
5.Put the seat belts for the outboard
seats into the belt guides.

70StorageTo return the backrest to the original
position, pull out the seat belt from the
belt guides and lift backrest up.
Push backrest firmly into place.9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely engaged in position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle in
the event of hard braking or a
collision.
Ensure the seat belts are not pinched by the latch.
The centre rear seat belt may lock
when you raise the backrest. If this
happens, allow the belt go back all the
way and repeat operation.
If the seat belt is still locked, fold down the seat cushion and try again.
To return the rear seat cushion, put
the rear part of the seat cushion in its original position ensuring that the
seat belt buckle straps are not twisted
or caught under the seat cushion,
then push the front part of the seat
cushion firmly down until it latches.Caution
When returning rear seat backrest
to the upright position, place the
rear seat belt and buckles
between the rear seat backrest
and one cushion. Make sure the
rear seat belt and buckles do not
get pinched under the rear seat
cushion.
Ensure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seat
backrest and are arranged in their proper position.
Load compartment cover
Do not place any objects on the cover.
Removing Unhook retaining straps from tailgate. Lift cover at the rear and push it
upwards at the front.
Remove the cover.
Fitting Engage cover in side guides and fold
downwards.
Attach retaining straps to tailgate.