Trailer Towing - Audi allroad 2001 Owner's Manual

VEHICLE OPERATION

Trailer towing

Your Audi was designed primarily for pas­
senger transportation. The additional load
will affect durability, economy and perfor­
mance.
Trailer towing not only places more stress
on the vehicle, it also calls for more con­
centration from the driver.
For this reasons, always follow the opera­
ting and driving instructions given and use
common sense.
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Technical requirements
Trailer hitch
Use a weight-carrying hitch conforming to
the gross trailer weight. The hitch must be
suitable for your vehicle and trailer and
securely bolted to appropriate place on the
vehicle's chassis. Use only a trailer hitch
with removable ball mount. Always check
with the trailer hitch manufacturer to make
sure that you are using the correct hitch.
Do not use a bumper hitch.
The hitch must be installed in such a way
that it does not interfere with the impact-ab­
sorbing bumper system. No modifications
should be made to the vehicle exhaust and
brake systems. From time to time, check
that all hitch mounting bolts remain secure­
ly fastened.
When you are not towing a trailer, remove
the trailer hitch ball mount. This prevents
the hitch from causing damage should your
vehicle be struck from behind.
� WARNING
When you are no longer towing a
trailer, remove the entire trailer
hitch. When doing so, seal all bolt
holes to prevent water and deadly
exhaust fumes from entering the
vehicle.
Engine cooling system
Towing a trailer make the engine work hard­
er. It is important that the engine cooling
system be up to the job. Make sure that the
cooling system has enough fluid.