Audi Genuine Accessories 80A.071.128 User manual

Installation instructions
Bicycle rack
For scope of delivery 80A.071.128
Audi Genuine Accessories®
Edition 01
Service
Service Department. Technical Information

Contents
1 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 Scope of delivery and overview of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1 Overview of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4 Bicycle rack basic installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5 Installing/removing the bicycle rack and bicycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.1 Installing the bicycle rack on the roof bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.2 Removing the bicycle rack from the roof bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.3 Installing the bicycle on the bicycle rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.4 Removing the bicycle from the bicycle holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6 Additional installation work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.1 Changing the installation direction to make it easier to secure the bicycle on the left-hand side
of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.2 Checking the installation of the retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.3 Maintenance instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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1 General notes
Please read these instructions carefully and note the WARN-
ING, Caution and Note descriptions before installing the bicycle
rack.
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
WARNING
The procedures and safety notes detailed in these in-
structions for the installation, handling and use of the bi-
cycle rack must always be observed.
◆Deviating from these instructions even slightly can
cause the bicycle rack or the mounted bicycle to
come loose.
◆The bicycle rack is designed such that the vehicle will
not be damaged if components are installed, handled
and used properly.
◆The manufacturer is not liable for any damage result-
ing from failure to comply with the installation proce-
dure or notes specified.
◆All forms of warranty claim against the manufacturer
are invalidated if installation, handling or use of the
components is not carried out as specified in these
instructions.
WARNING
The bicycle rack for the roof bars is only suitable for
transporting bicycles.
◆Replace damaged components immediately.
◆Do not use elasticated straps or bungee cords!
Key number
– Note the key number of your bicycle rack here. This will facil-
itate replacement in the event of loss.
Note
Store the description and key in the glove compartment!
Roof load and bicycle rack load
WARNING
Never exceed
◆the maximum permissible roof load,
◆the gross axle weight rating,
◆and the gross vehicle weight rating
for your vehicle
⇒ Vehicle Owner's Manual – Risk of acci-
dent!
The bicycle rack may be loaded with a single bicycle weighing
up to 20 kg (44.1 lbs).
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Calculating the roof load
Carrier units approx. 7.0 kg (15.4 lbs)
+
Bicycle rack 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
+
Bicycle (max. 20 kg [44.1 lbs]
per bicycle)
x kg (lbs)
+
Other roof loads x kg (lbs)
=
≤ Max. roof load ⇒ Vehicle Operating Manual
Sensitivity to side winds
Using the bicycle rack alters how the vehicle handles. The ef-
fect of side winds on the vehicle increases and turning and
braking performance are affected.
WARNING
The driving and braking behaviour and the vehicle's sen-
sitivity to side winds are changed due to roof load. Adapt
your driving style accordingly – risk of accident!
It is recommended that you do not exceed 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
Vehicle height
WARNING
Note the altered vehicle height. Pay particular attention
to:
◆Low-hanging branches
◆Passages with reduced head-room clearance
◆Entrances to garages with reduced head-room clear-
ance
◆Height restrictions posed by multi-storey car parks,
underground car parks, bridges, tunnels and under-
passes.
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Load — room to open boot lid
Caution
To prevent damage to the vehicle, make sure that you open
the boot lid carefully when installing the bicycle rack. For
vehicles featuring automatic boot lid operation, it is recom-
mended that you adjust the opening angle as necessary ⇒
Vehicle Owner's Manual.
Car wash
Caution
Do not enter a car wash with roof bars installed, with or
without a bicycle rack.
Loading bicycles on the vehicle
– When loading more than one bicycle, attach the bicycles so
that they face in opposite directions.
General safety notes
WARNING
Please read these assembly instructions carefully before
starting installation. Non-compliance with these installa-
tion instructions and safety notes will compromise your
safety and that of third parties.
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WARNING
All bolt connections and connections for the roof bars
and for the add-on components must be checked prior to
travelling to make sure they are positioned and installed
correctly. Tighten if 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 these guidelines are not observed, this can result in the
carrier units or the roof rack modules becoming loose or
falling off – risk of accident!
WARNING
For the safety of other road-users, the roof bars and any
add-on components must be removed from the vehicle
when they are not being used.
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 roof bars with/without add-on
components installed.
Note
Driving with the bicycle rack attached can cause increased wind
noise.
Note
◆Observe the relevant statutory regulations for using bicycle
racks in other countries.
◆Remove the bicycle rack when it is not in use.
◆We reserve the right to make technical changes.
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3 Scope of delivery and overview of components
Quantity Component
1 Bicycle rack
2 Keys
2Long T groove screw1)
1Short T groove screw1)
2Tensioning lever without lock1)
3Bolt with internal thread1)
2Tensioning belt1)
2Rim protector1)
1) Contents of plastic bag
3.1 Overview of components
1 - Wheel mount (2x)
2 - Fastener (1x)
3 - Retainer (1x)
4 - Key (2x)
5 - Tightener (4x)
6 - Movable bearing
(rear) (1x)
7 - Support bar (1x)
8 - Rotary knob (quick-
clamp function) (1x)
9 - Tensioning lever with
lock (1x)
10 - Base (1x)
11 - Tensioning belt (2x)
12 - Rim protector (2x)
13 - Long T groove screw
(1x)
14 - Bolt with internal
thread (3x)
15 - Short T groove
screw (2x)
16 - Tensioning lever
without lock (2x)
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4 Bicycle rack basic installation
WARNING
With some vehicle models, the bicycle rack may only be
installed facing towards the front of the vehicle. Please
refer to the installation instructions for the roof bars in
question — risk of accident!
– Prior to installation, check that you have all the components
from the scope of delivery.
– Use the key -4- provided to open the lock on the tensioning
lever with lock; then remove both the tensioning lever -9-
and the lock.
– Insert the bolts with internal thread -14- into the tensioning
lever with lock -9- and the tensioning lever without lock -16-
(2x).
– Route the short T groove screw -15- through the bore hole
-A- in the movable bearing (rear) -6- from underneath and
tighten the tensioning lever without lock -16- by between one
and three turns.
– Route the long T groove screw -13- through the bore holes
-B- in the base from underneath and tighten the tensioning
lever without lock -16- by between one and three turns.
– Route the long T groove screw -13- through the bore holes
-C- in the base from underneath and tighten the tensioning
lever with lock -9- by between one and three turns.
Note
Mount the tensioning lever with lock to the side angled towards
the rotary knob.
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– Push the tensioning belt -11- as far as it will go through the
front wheel mount -1- from underneath (the smooth side of
the tensioning belt should be facing the support bar).
– Place the rim protector -12- on the tensioning belt -11- from
above.
– Bend the tensioning belt -11- towards the rear and insert it in
the tensioning belt holder -D- on the wheel mount -1-.
– Push the tensioning belt -11- as far as it will go through the
rear wheel mount -1- from underneath (the smooth side of
the tensioning belt should be facing the support bar).
– Place the rim protector -12- on the tensioning belt -11- from
above.
– Bend the tensioning belt -11- towards the rear and insert it in
the tensioning belt holder -D- on the wheel mount -1-.
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