Trailer Towing - Audi R8 2017 Owner's Manual

Dr iv ing
"' Set the tool on the plastic base and guide it in-
to the emergency release mechanism ¢ fig. 66.
"'Tilt the handle in the direction of the arrow to-
ward the rear.
"' Leave the tool inserted.
Resetting th e parking lock
"'Tilt the too l forward .
"' Remove the tool.
"' Reinstall the cover and the floor cover.
When the parking lock eme rgency release is
used, the
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indicator light and the N selector
lever position turn on in the instrument cluster.
The message Danger of rolling away! P not pos-
sible. Please apply parking brake also appears.
A
WARNING
- Only activate the emergency release while
on a level surface or a slight slope.
- If you release the parking lock using the
eme rgency release, secure your vehicle with
the parking brake or the brake pedal if the
par king brake is not working. The vehicle
can roll away if it is not secured and cause a
crash.
Trailer towing
General information
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Your Audi RB is not designed to tow o trailer.
Towing a t railer wit h your Audi
n
Roadste r is not
recommended and can cause damage to t he car.
Damaged caused by towing a traile r is not cov-
ered by your Audi Warranty.
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