User's Manual

Towing a trailer 211
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Accessories
Before mounting equipment and accessories (e.g. bicycle
rack) please observe the following notes.
The equipment/accessories mounted must not protrude more than
700 mm from the ball joint .
The total weight (mounted equipment plus the load) must not
exceed 75 kg.
The maximum load depends on where the centre of gravity lies.
The maximum weight decreases as the distance between the centre
of gravity and the ball joint increases.
The following limits apply:
If the distance is 300 mm, the total weight (incl. the equipment
mounted) must not exceed 75 kg.
If the distance is 600 mm, the total weight (incl. the equipment
mounted) must not exceed 35 kg.
Only bicycle racks for a maximum of three bicycles may be used.
Equipment mounted on the towing bracket
We recommend that you only mount equipment (e.g. bicycle rack)
which has been approved by Audi on the ball joint. If you wish to
attach other equipment please make sure that it has been approved
by the manufacturer for use on the ball joint. If you mount unsuit-
able equipment, this can cause damage to the towing bracket. In an
extreme case, damage to the towing bracket could cause it to break
⇒ .
WARNING
• If you wish to mount equipment which has not been approved
by Audi please ensure that it is suitable for use on Audi vehicles.
• Use of unsuitable equipment can result in severe damage to
the towing bracket. The towing bracket could then break while
pulling a trailer and cause an accident.
• Never use tools of any kind when fitting and removing the ball
joint. This could damage the mechanism which locks the ball joint
in place and impair its safety (accident risk).
Removable towing bracket
Applies to vehicles: with removable towing bracket
Introduction
Special care is required when fitting and removing the
towing bracket.
Fig. 205 Load distribu-
tion of equipment and
accessories
A
1
A
1
A
A
A
B
Fig. 206 Luggage
compartment with
towing bracket
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