Audi S5 A5 owners manual page 203

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document_0900452a81793dcc.book Seite 201 Mittwoch, 21. März 2007 5:42 17 Towing a trailer 201 Accessories able equipment, this can cause dama ge to the towing bracket. In an Before mounting equipment an d accessories (e.g. bicycle extreme case, damage to the towing bracket could cause it to break ⇒ . rack) please observe the following notes. 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. Fig. 194 Load distribu-• Never use tools of any kind when fitting and removing the ball tion of equipment and joint. This coul d damage the mechanism wh ich locks the ball joint accessories in place and impair its safety (accident risk). The equipment/accessories mounted must not protrude more than 700 mm from the ball joint 1 . A Removable towing bracket The total weight (mounted equipment plus the load) must not exceed 75 kg. Applies to vehicles: with removable towing bracket The maximum load depends on where the centre of gravity lies. Introduction The maximum weight decreases as the distance between the centre Special care is required when fitting and removing the of gravity and the ball joint 1 increases. towing bracket. A The following limits apply: If the distance is 300 mm, the total weight (incl. the equipment mounted) A must not exceed 75 kg. A If the distance is 600 mm, the total weight (incl. the equipment B mounted) A must not exceed 35 kg. Only bicycle racks for a maximum of three bicycles may be used. Equipment mounted on the towing bracket Fig. 195 Luggage compartment with We recommend that you only mount equipment (e.g. bicycle rack) towing bracket 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- Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data

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