Wind Deflector - Audi R8 Spyder 2012 Owner's Manual

42 Convertible top
Wind deflector
The wind deflector reduces turbulence in the
passenger compartment and makes driving
more comfortable.
Fig. 41 Installing the wind defl ector
Fig. 42 Luggage compartment: stori ng the wind de-
flector
The wind deflector is located in the luggage
compartment . Insta lling it from the side of
the vehicle that is farthest from traffic is rec-
ommended fo r safety reasons. Follow the in-
stallat ion instructions provided in the storage
bag.
Inst alling / removing the wind deflector
... To install the wind deflector, slide the re-
ta ining pin @ into t he mount @ ¢fig . 41.
The wind deflector is secure when it clicks
into place and the red marks on both but-
tons are no longer visible .
.,. To remove the wind deflector, press both
buttons © and pu ll the deflector upward.
Storing the wind deflector
.,. Slide the wind deflector into t he storage
bag with the retaining pins facing down-
ward .
.,. Hang the storage bag on the retainers @ in
the luggage compartment
¢ fig. 42.
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WARNING
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- Do not use the wind deflector to sec ure
cargo or other objects. This could resu lt
in injury.
- Be careful of traffic when installing the
wind deflector.
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Note
To prevent damage to the vehicle paint, do
not lean on the vehicle when installing the
wind deflector. Objects such as belt buck-
les could scratch the surface of the paint.
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Tips
- Keeping both side windows raised pro-
vides the best wind protection.
- To prevent mildew, do not store the wind
deflector when it is damp.
Rear window
Fig. 4 3
Rear window in wind deflecto r posit ion
Fig. 44 Sect ion of the cente r console: conve rtible top
switch
The rear window can be extended slight ly
when the convertible top is open to reduce air
movement inside the vehicle and increase
comfort. This is called the wind deflector posi-
t ion ¢ fig. 43.
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