Audi 100 Quattro, Owner'S Manual

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
ROOF RACK ROOF RAILINGS*
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If luggage carrying equipment is to be
installed, note the following:
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To adhere to the vehicle's
streamlined design, rain gutters have
been moulded into the roof. Therefore it
is not possible to use normal roof racks.
Only install a roof rack specifically de-
signed for this vehicle.
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These roof racks are the basis for a
complete roof rack system. Additional at-
tachments are necessary to safely trans-
port luggage, bicycles, surf boards, skis
.
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The roof rack system must be
installed exactly to the instructions
provided. The base of the roof racks
must be mounted only on the side roof
mouldings between the points marked
with arrows (see illustration). The arrows
can only be seen when the doors are
open.
Any damage to the vehicle caused by
using other types of roof racks or incor-
rect installation is not covered by the
Warranty.
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Always distribute loads evenly.
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Never exceed the vehicle's total load
long, flat shaped objects, bear in mind
that they will influence the vehicle's aero-
dynamics, center of gravity and overall
handling. To counterbalance these influ-
ences, adjust steering habits and driving
speed accordingly.
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When not in use, remove the roof
rack to reduce wind noise, improve on
fuel consumption and to guard against
theft.
The Wagon/Avant may be equipped with
integrated roof railings, which can be
converted into a roof rack by installing
cross bars.
The cross bars and the specifically de-
signed carrier attachments for transpor-
ting items such as bicycles, skis, surf bo-
ards etc. can be obtained from your Audi
dealer.
When using your luggage carrying equip-
ment, note loading and driving hints as
out lined for the roof rack.
or boats.
All necessary hardware for these sys-
tems is available at your authorized Audi
dealer
carrying capacity. See page 165 for
details.
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When transporting maximum per-
missible loads, large or bulky items, or
* where applicable