Part No - AD51AU
Installation Instructions for Audi A6
Important:
Please refer to the manufacturers handbook of the vehicle regarding the maximum towing capacity and S-value.
When towing the values of the vehicle manufacturer are to be followed strictly; the values of the towbar must however not be exceeded.
Warning:
The towbar is a safety component IF tted & used correctly. It must be installed by quali ed personnel/trained tter.
If it is tted or used incorrectly it can cause damage to you, your vehicle and anyone driving behind you.
If replacement parts are required they must also be tted to the intact original part by a trained tter.
Any changes or manipulations to the towbar are forbidden. Only use the xing provided with the correct grade to t the towbar.
The materials provided do not contain any interchangeable parts. Should any parts be missing or faulty please inform Witter Towbars accordingly.
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The tting of the towbar needs to be carried out according to appendix VII of the guidelines 94/20/EG.
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The overall weight allowed for the vehicle plus the object to be towed (e.g. caravan) must not be exceed. The tested D-value and S-Value
of the towbar must not be exceeded. The S-Value plate needs to be attached to the car in a highly visible position close to the towbar.
The inside of the boot is also allowed.
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Re-tighten all xings after every 1000km of towing or when servicing the car according to the torque values.
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The towball is always to be used slightly oily. If shock-mounts (vibration absorbers?) are used refer to the manufacturer's handbook.
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The diameter of the towball needs to be checked from time to time.
Should the diameter reach 49mm at any point of the towball it needs to be replaced due to safety reasons and cannot be used anymore.
The towball and/or the towbar will need to be replaced.
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If additional mounting holes are drilled it needs to be checked that no electronic wires will be damaged.
Drilling chips are to be removed and all holes drilled need to be protected against corrosion and water damage.
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The electric kit needs to be installed by quali ed personnel/trained tter and it needs to be checked that all lights are working correctly.
Due to towing the characteristics of the vehicle are limited and a higher level of attention and care is required by the driver.
Towing has an increased impact on the cooling system of the vehicle.
Potential changes to the cooling system need to be requested from the local tter/garage.
In some countries the maximum towing capacity of the vehicle needs to be stated (in kg).
The stated towing capacity only refers to the towball with housing and does not refer to the vehicle.
Mounting holes approved and standardized by the vehicle manufacturer have been complied with.
The free space as well as the towball middle according to appendix VII, g. 30 of guideline 94/20/EG are guaranteed.
According to appendix I, No. 5.10 of the guideline 94/20/EG the certi cation of the towbar by an authorized expert
or auditor is not required anymore.
These tting instructions need to be added to the car documention.
Local guidelines of other EG and non-EG countries need to be followed according to the local law.
Subject to errors and technical changes.
The manufacturer is not responsible for damage caused by improper tting or use of this product, nor
for any objection made by the competent authorities with regard to the highway code.
The manufacturer shall only be responsible for manufacturing defects in the towbar.
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