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Roof rack
Description and mounting
locations
Additional cargo can be carried with a roof lug-
gage
rack.
Fig.
69
Roof rack attachment points
(wit
hout
roof
rails)
Fig.
70 A3 Sportback
with
roof
rail:
Roof rack attac
hment
points
"
Always read and follow the instructions prov id-
ed by the roof rack manufacturer when instal-
ling the roof rack system
.
If luggage or cargo is
to
be
carried
on
the
roof,
you must observe the followi ng:
-
Only use
roof racks approved
for your vehicle.
These approved roof racks are
the
basis for
a
complete roof rack
system
.
Additional
attach-
ments o
r
carrier systems
are needed to trans-
po rt luggage and sports equ ipment. We recom-
mend using roof racks from the Aud
i
orig inal
accessor ies program.
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When ins
t
all ing the roof rack, make sure it is
o nly mounted on the designated locations on
the roof
r=;,
fig. 69.
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We recommend that you keep the installation
inst ruct ions for your roof rac
k
system togethe
r
with yo ur Owner's
lit
eratu re in the vehicle.
68
When should th
e
roof
rack
be removed?
-
Before goi ng through an automatic car wash (it
is best to ask the car wash operator for advice).
-
When not in use, to reduce fuel consumpt ion,
wind no ise and to g uard aga inst
t
heft.
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WARNING
- Use of an unapproved roof rack or incorrect
mounting of an approved roof rack can
cause the roof rack or the items attached to
it to fall off the roof onto the road.
-
Objects falling from the
roof
of a vehicle can
cause a crash and personal injury.
-
Only mount the roof rack on the designated
locations on the
roof
r=;,
fig. 69.
-
The roof rack system must be insta lled ex-
actly according to the instr uctions provided.
- When driving with a roof rack system,
changes to the center of gravity and wind
resistance can change the vehicle handling
and lead to a collision. Always adapt
your
driving and your speed
to
the current condi-
tions.
(D
Note
-
Your vehicle warranty does not
cover
any
damages to
the
vehicle caused by using roof
racks or mounting structures not approved
by Audi for yo ur vehicle
.
The same applies to
damage resulting from incorrect roof rack
ins
t
allation.
- Always check the roof rack mountings and
hardwa re before each trip and du ring a t rip
to ma ke sure eve
ryt
hing is securely tight-
ened. If necessa ry, retighte
n t
he mountings
and che ck the entire
syst
em from time to
t ime.
-
After mou nting a roof rac
k
system, o
r
when
you
transport objects on the roof
of
your
ve-
hicle, the he ight of the vehicle is natura lly
increased.
Be careful when driving under
low bridges or in parking garages for exam-
ple. This could cause damage to
the
load
and
even
the vehicle
itself.
-
Make sure the open rear lid
and
the sun-
roof" do not come into contact wit
h
the
roof
rack.
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