102 Dr iving Safel y
Retracting rollover protection
Fig. 106 Deployed rollbar with release loop
Fig. 107 Deployed rollbar with convert ible top frame
fac ing upwa rd
If the rollbars deployed but the vehicle was
not involved in a collision or rollover, you can
retract them without spec ia l tools. The sys-
tem is ready for use again once they are re-
tracted .
.,. Remove the wind deflec to r, if necessary
c>page39 .
.,. Lower the rear window, if necessary
c>page40 .
.,. Pull the loop upward in the direction of the
arrow and hold it in place
(I) <=> fig. 106 .
.,. Slide the rollbar down @ c> /1. .
.,. Release the loop just before t he rollbar
reaches its end position 1-2 in. (3-5 cm) .
.,. Press the rollbar down firmly until it stops .
.,. Make sure the rollbar is secure before re-
leas ing it .
.,. Close t he cover @ c>
fig. 107 .
.,. Repeat the procedure on t he other rollbar.
A WARNING
- Make su re your head or other parts of
your body are not located in the area
above the rollbar when pressing the roll-
bar down. If the rollbar is not secured
-
correctly, it cou ld dep loy again as soon as
you release it and cause injur ies.
- Have the rollover protection system
checked by your author ized Audi dealer if
it malfunctions. Otherwise the system
may not deploy correctly in a collis ion.
- Modifying the rollover protection system
or individual components is not pe rm it-
ted .
- Work on the rollover protection system
should only be performed by your au-
thor ized Audi dealer. Otherw ise the sys -
tem may not funct ion correctly in a colli-
sion or it could deploy unexpectedly.
- Have the system inspected at service in-
tervals . This ensures the system will al-
ways be ready for use. Have your author-
ized Audi dealer check the rollover pro-
tec tio n sys t em every two years at t he lat -
est.
(D Note
If the ro llba rs deploy when the convertible
top is clo sed, do no t open the t op. Doing
so cou ld resul t in damage t o t he vehicle.
Please see your authorized Audi dealer for
ass istance.
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