Audi 8X0.071.200 User manual

Installation instructions
Ski and luggage box
For scope of delivery
8X0.071.200,
8V0.071.200,
8K0.071.200
Audi Genuine Accessories
Edition 12/2014
Service
Service Department. Technical Information

Contents
1 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 General safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Safety notes to be checked before and after each journey and when in use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3 Safety instructions for driving with the ski and luggage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3.1 Altered vehicle height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3.2 Sensitivity to side winds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.4 Safety notes for loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4.1 Permissible roof load and loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4.2 Rear lid opening range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4.3 Panorama glass roof opening area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.4.4 Effect of heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Scope of delivery and overview of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2 Overview of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3 Key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4 Ski and luggage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.1 Installing the ski and luggage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.2 Removing the ski and luggage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.3 Transporting loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.3.1 Opening and closing the ski and luggage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.3.2 Loading the ski and luggage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.3.3 Securing the load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.4 Cleaning instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.5 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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1 General notes
Please read these instructions carefully and note the Warning,
Caution and Note descriptions before installing the ski and lug-
gage box.
WARNING
Text with this symbol contains information concerning
your safety and indicates potential accident and injury
risks.
Caution
Text with this symbol indicates the risk of damage to your
vehicle.
Note
Text with this symbol contains additional information.
Audi AG shall not accept responsibility in the event of fail-
ure to comply with these installation instructions
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2 Safety notes
2.1 General safety notes
WARNING
Please read these installation instructions carefully be-
fore starting installation. Non-compliance with these in-
stallation instructions and safety notes will compromise
your safety and that of third parties.
WARNING
The driver is responsible for making sure that his view
and ability to hear are not impaired by his load or by the
condition of the vehicle.
He must make sure that the load does not prevent the ve-
hicle from complying with regulations and that road safe-
ty is not compromised.
WARNING
All bolt connections and connections for the roof bars
and for the ski and luggage box must be checked prior to
travelling to make sure they are positioned and installed
correctly. Tighten where necessary.
Recheck bolted connections and connections at appro-
priate intervals and tighten if necessary. The bolted con-
nections and connections must be checked at short inter-
vals if travelling on a poor stretch of road.
If this guideline is not observed, this can result in the ski
and luggage box becoming loose or falling off — risk of
accident!
WARNING
For the safety of other road-users, the roof bars and the
ski and luggage box must be removed from the vehicle
when not in use.
WARNING
Repairs or the replacement of parts must only be per-
formed by a qualified workshop. It is recommended that
genuine spare parts available from your Audi partner are
used.
Caution
Do not enter a car wash with the ski and luggage box and
roof bars mounted.
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Note
◆Observe the relevant statutory regulations for using ski and
luggage boxes in other countries.
◆Remove the ski and luggage box when not in use.
◆We reserve the right to make technical changes.
2.2 Safety notes to be checked before and
after each journey and when in use
WARNING
Check that the ski and luggage box is securely attached:
◆Before the start of every journey,
◆After approx. 10 km of the journey,
◆Approx. every 500 km on good roads,
◆Frequently on poor roads (due to vibration),
◆Regularly to make sure that there has been no move-
ment/displacement.
If the ski and luggage box is not checked to make sure
that it is secure and to check whether any fasteners need
tightening, it could work loose and parts might be lost,
despite installation being carried out properly — risk of
accident!
In the event of a change in position, drive at a reduced
speed until the next opportunity to stop safely and then
re-tighten bolted connections and fasteners on the ski
and luggage box.
2.3 Safety instructions for driving with the
ski and luggage box
2.3.1 Altered vehicle height
Caution
Fitting a ski and luggage box changes the height of your
vehicle.
Pay particular attention to:
◆Low-hanging branches,
◆Passages with reduced head-room clearance,
◆Entrances to garages with reduced head-room clear-
ance,
◆Height restrictions in multi-storey car parks and under-
ground car parks.
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– Calculate the height of the vehicle -a- with ski and luggage
box fitted and write it down on the safety sticker supplied.
– Place the safety sticker clearly in the driver's field of vision.
2.3.2 Sensitivity to side winds
WARNING
The load affects driving and braking behaviour and the
vehicle's sensitivity to side winds. Adapt your driving
style accordingly – risk of accident!
Do not exceed the maximum speed of 130 km/h (81 mph).
When driving in strong side winds, make sure that you
take extra care:
◆When moving into and out of the slipstreams of lor-
ries,
◆When driving past hedgerows, trees, walls and build-
ings as well as any other wind barriers,
◆When driving over bridges.
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2.4 Safety notes for loading
2.4.1 Permissible roof load and loading
Caution
The maximum load of the ski and luggage boxes
8X0.071.200 and 8K0.071.200 is 75 kg (165 lbs) and must
not be exceeded.
The maximum load of the ski and luggage box 8V0.071.200
is 60 kg (132 lbs) and must not be exceeded.
When loading the ski and luggage box, you must take into
account the weight distribution, the maximum roof load of
your vehicle, the maximum load of the ski and luggage box
and the load height.
The maximum roof load for the vehicle must not be excee-
ded
⇒ Vehicle Owner's Manual. This is calculated by add-
ing together:
◆Weight of roof bar system
◆Weight of the ski and luggage box (see table ⇒ “Techni-
cal data” on page 14)
◆The weight of the load
When loading, pay attention to the load height to make
sure that the ski and luggage box can be securely closed.
You must not attach additional loads to the outside of the
ski and luggage box.
If possible, transport heavy objects inside the vehicle.
When transporting loads, your vehicle's centre of gravity
shifts, which also alters driving behaviour ⇒ “Safety in-
structions for driving with the ski and luggage box” on
page 3
2.4.2 Rear lid opening range
Caution
To prevent damage to the vehicle, make sure that you open
the rear lid carefully when the ski and luggage box is
mounted. For vehicles featuring automatic rear lid opera-
tion, it is recommended that you adjust the opening angle
as required
⇒ Vehicle Owner's Manual.
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2.4.3 Panorama glass roof opening area
WARNING
If you install the ski and luggage box on a vehicle with a
Panorama glass roof, do not open the Panorama glass
roof — risk of damage!
2.4.4 Effect of heat
– Do not place the ski and luggage box in the direct vicinity of
heat sources (e.g. lamps, radiant heaters etc.).
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3 Scope of delivery and overview of components
3.1 Scope of delivery
Quantity Component
1 Ski and luggage box (including 4 fasteners)
3 Tensioning straps
2 Keys
1 Safety sticker
1 Installation instructions
3.2 Overview of components
1 - Ski and luggage box
2 - Tensioning straps
3 - Keys
4 - Safety sticker
5 - Fasteners
qPre-assembled
6 - Fitting instructions
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3.3 Key number
In the event that the keys become faulty or are lost, it is possi-
ble to request replacements from the manufacturer using the
key numbers.
The key number is found on the key bit.
– Make a note of the key number in the space provided beside
the illustration of the key.
Note
◆The key number is needed to order a suitable replacement
key,
◆which you can obtain from your Audi partner or a qualified
workshop.
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4 Ski and luggage box
4.1 Installing the ski and luggage box
– Prior to installation, check that you have all the components
from the scope of delivery.
The roof bars must be of an appropriate size and have an elas-
tic contact surface (profile cover).
The ski and luggage box can be mounted on a range of com-
mercially available roof bars using the included fasteners, when
the carrier bars are the required dimensions:
a - 18 to 30 mm
b - A maximum of 80 mm
If your roof bars do not correspond to the required dimensions,
the ski and luggage box can be attached to the roof bars using
a T-groove adapter.
– The profile covers (included in roof bar scope of delivery)
must be fitted for roof bars that have a T-groove profile.
WARNING
If the ski and luggage box is only partly or insufficiently
attached, there is the risk that it will become loose during
travel and fall from the roof — risk of accident!
– To make sure the ski and luggage box is fitted securely,
mount the roof bars to the vehicle while observing the instal-
lation instructions for the roof bars and the vehicle informa-
tion.
The distance -a- between the roof bars must be between
555 mm and 935 mm (measured from the middle of one carrier
bar to the middle of the other).
Note
The largest distance -a- possible should always be selected.
To make sure the ski and luggage box is fitted securely using
the fasteners provided, a freely accessible carrier bar area of
min. -b- must be available; see table
Ski and lug-
gage box
8X0.071.200 8V0.071.200 8K0.071.200
Distance -b-
between the
fasteners
in mm
540 mm 376 mm 508 mm
Caution
If the specified distances cannot be complied with, the ski
and luggage box may not be installed using fasteners.
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The ski and luggage box is equipped with sliding fasteners -1-,
which allow the box to be fitted without the need for any tools.
– Open the ski and luggage box ⇒ “Opening and closing the
ski and luggage box” on page 12.
– Turn the hand wheel -1- on the fastener as far as it will go in
an anti-clockwise direction -arrow A-. The fastener catches
open -arrows-.
– Position the ski and luggage box on the roof bars in the di-
rection of travel.
– Centre the ski and luggage box as much as possible in the
direction of travel.
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– Take care there are identical overhangs to the front -a- and
rear -b- of the roof bars.
Caution
Take care not to damage the roof with the fasteners when
fixing the ski and luggage box in position.
On vehicles with a tailgate, there may be circumstances in
which the tailgate makes contact with the ski and luggage
box when it is opened.
Note
◆If possible, position the ski and luggage box in such a way
that the tailgate can open easily.
◆Always open the tailgate carefully.
◆For vehicles featuring automatic tailgate operation, the open-
ing angle of the tailgate can be specified ⇒ Vehicle Owner's
Manual.
– Slide the fasteners so that they are all positioned centrally
on the roof bars.
– Turn the hand wheel -1- on the fastener in a clockwise direc-
tion (by hand) until there is an audible clicking sound,
-arrow B-. The fastener catches are closed -arrows-.
– Check that the fastener catches are in the correct installation
position.
Note
◆The ski and luggage box must not be used if the fastener
catches are in the positions shown in -A- and -B-.
◆The ski and luggage box may only be used if the fastener
catches are in even contact with the roof bars as shown in
-C- and -D-.
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– Check that the ski and luggage box is fixed and securely at-
tached.
WARNING
If the ski and luggage box is only partly or insufficiently
attached, there is the risk that it will become loose during
travel and fall from the roof — risk of accident!
4.2 Removing the ski and luggage box
– The bicycles are removed by following the above steps in re-
verse order.
4.3 Transporting loads
4.3.1 Opening and closing the ski and luggage
box
Note
Two keys for opening and closing the ski and luggage box are
included in the scope of delivery.
Opening the ski and luggage box
– Press down lightly on the ski and luggage box lid while turn-
ing the key in a clockwise direction -arrow A-.
Note
◆The key cannot be removed while the ski and luggage box is
open.
◆The ski and luggage box can be opened from both sides; the
opposite side must be locked to do so.
Closing the ski and luggage box
Note
Handles are fitted to the inside surfaces of the ski and luggage
box to facilitate closing.
– Press down lightly on the ski and luggage box lid while turn-
ing the key in an anti-clockwise direction -arrow B-.
– Remove the key.
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4.3.2 Loading the ski and luggage box
– Distribute load as shown in the diagram.
Note
◆Heavy loads should be positioned in the centre.
◆The maximum load for roof boxes 8X0.071.200 and
8K0.071.200 of 75 kg/165 lbs must not be exceeded.
◆The maximum load for roof box 8V0.071.200 of 60 kg/132
lbs must not be exceeded.
– Do not pull the bottom of the ski and luggage box -arrow-.
– Please make sure that the load does not press against the
lid, and the ski and luggage box can be closed securely.
Note
The ski and luggage box must not remain open -arrows-.
– Secure the load against sliding ⇒ “Securing the load” on
page 13.
4.3.3 Securing the load
– Opening the ski and luggage box ⇒ “Opening and closing
the ski and luggage box” on page 12
– Feed the tensioning straps -arrows- through the retaining
brackets -1- in the ski and luggage box.
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– Always secure the load using the tensioning straps -arrows-.
WARNING
If the load is not secured at all or insufficiently, there is
the risk that the ski and luggage box will become loose
during travel and fall from the roof — risk of accident!
Caution
If the load is not secured at all or insufficiently, the ski and
luggage box may be damaged.
4.4 Cleaning instructions
Note
The ski and luggage box should be thoroughly cleaned and
maintained, especially during the winter months. Use only a sol-
ution made up of water and a commercial household detergent
that does not contain alcohol, chlorine or ammonia additives, so
as not to damage the surface of the ski and luggage box.
Please do not use commercially available cockpit sprays to
clean the ski and luggage box. Locks must be lubricated with a
spray lubricant (lubricant must be kept away from the plastic
surface).
4.5 Technical data
Ski and luggage box 8X0.071.200 8V0.071.200 8K0.071.200
Intrinsic weight 16 kg/35 lbs 14 kg/31 lbs 19 kg/42 lbs
Max. load 75 kg/165 lbs 60 kg/132 lbs 75 kg/165 lbs
Dimensions L/W/H mm 1756/826/376 1902/630/376 2050/800/380
Volume l approx. 360 approx. 300 approx. 405
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