Audi TTS Coupe 2015 Owner's Manual page 270

Mobility
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WARNING
There is a high risk of accidents when towing/
tow-starting, as the towed vehicle can easily
be driven into the towing vehicle.
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CAUTION
- If it is not possible to tow the vehicle as de­
scribed above (e.g. due to a gearbox failure
or if the vehicle has to be towed further
than SO km), it must be transported on a
special car transporter or trailer.
- Towing a vehicle with the wrong axle raised
can cause serious damage to the gearbox.
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Note
- Automatic gearbox: It is not possible to
move the selector lever out of position P if
the electrical power supply fails. Before the
vehicle can be recovered/manoeuvred you
must manually release the selector lever
qpage 82.
- Please observe the relevant regulations
when towing or tow-starting.
Towing away
Please observe the important safety warnings on
qpage 267.
Preparations
... Attach the tow-rope or the tow-bar only to the
towing anchorages provided for this purpose
qpage 269, qpage 269.
... Please ensure that the tow-rope is not twisted
as it could otherwise become unscrewed from
the towline anchorage while the vehicle is be­
ing towed .
... The hazard warning lights of both vehicles
must normally be switched on
ever, observe any regulations to the contrary.
Towing vehicle (front)
... Ensure that the tow-rope is taut before you
drive off.
l l I mportant: The battery must be adequately charged.
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... Engage the clutch very gently when starting to
... Avoid unnecessary braking and manoeuvres.
Vehicle being towed (rear)
... Ensure that the ignition is switched on, the
... The brake servo only works when the engine is
... Please ensure that the steering wheel is un-
... Release the parking brake
... Manual gearbox: Put the gear lever in neutral.
... Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to
... Ensure that the tow-rope remains taut at all
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Tow-starting
Please observe the important safety warnings on
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44.
How­
qpage 267.
Important: Your vehicle must be fitted with a
manual gearbox. If your vehicle has a petrol en­
gine, it must not be towed further than SO me-
tres q(D.
move (manual gearbox) and press the accelera­
tor slowly.
steering wheel is not locked, and that you can
operate the turn signals, horn or windscreen
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wipers if necessary .
running. The power steering only works when
the ignition is on and the vehicle is moving
Otherwise you will need to press the brake ped­
al significantly harder and apply more force to
move the steering wheel.
locked and that it moves freely.
position N.
times when towing.
WARNING
If the vehicle has no electrical power, do NOT
use a tow-bar or tow-rope to tow the vehicle
Note
You can use the turn signals to indicate a
change of direction (or lane) even when the
hazard warning lights are on. The hazard
warning lights will be interrupted temporari­
ly.
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qpage 71.
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