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 slipstream of a lorry,
◆ when driving past hedgerows, trees, walls and build-
ings as well as any other wind barriers,
◆ when driving over bridges
2.4
Safety notes for loading
2.4.1 Permissible roof load and loading
WARNING
The maximum permissible roof load of 90 kg (198 lbs.)
must not be exceeded.
The maximum permissible gross vehicle weight rating of
carrier units, roof rack modules and load of 90 kg (198
lbs.). is to be observed.
2.4.2 Loading the roof load in the correct man-
ner for the load in question
WARNING
Load the roof load onto the carrier units in the correct
manner for the load in question – risk of accident!
Avoid loading on one side – risk of accident!
Installation instructions - Audi A4 (8W) Avant 2016 ►
Edition 07.2015
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