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Trailer towing
drive select comfort mode before connect-
ing the trailer. The tongue weight and vel
cle height must be coordinated with one an-
other.
Even when lowering manually, the vehicle lev-
el will not lower more than the amount speci-
fied in the Audi drive select comfort mode.
Trailer hitch
Introduction
Only use a trailer hitch with a removable ball
hitch mount and ball hitch. The trailer hitch must
be permitted for the vehicle, the trailer and the
permitted total weight of the trailer being
pulled. Above all, it must be securely and safely
attached to the vehicle trailer.
Never mount a trailer hitch on the bumper. The
trailer hitch must be mounted in a way that does
not impair the function of the bumper. Do not
make any changes to the exhaust system and the
brake system.
Check regularly if the trailer hitch is securely
mounted. Always follow the instructions given by
the trailer hitch manufacturer.
Trailer brakes
If the trailer has its own brake system, then fol-
low the manufacturer specifications. However,
the brake system on the trailer must never be
connected to the vehicle brake system.
Safety chains
Make sure the safety chains are correctly applied
when pulling a trailer. The chains should hang
enough so that the trailer can drive around
curves. However, they must not touch the
ground.
If the trailer is equipped with electronic
brakes, these brakes cannot be activated by a
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factory-installed control system, which in-
creases the risk of an accident.
Retrofit installation
You can find out if your vehicle is equipped with a
retrofitted trailer hitch at an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility knows the specifications for retro-
fitting a trailer hitch and any necessary technical
requirements.
— Only have the additional trailer hitch instal-
led by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility.
~ There is a risk of an accident if the trailer
hitch is installed incorrectly.
~For your own safety, read the assembly in-
structions provided by the trailer hitch man-
ufacturer.
— Connecting the socket incorrectly could
cause damage to the vehicle electrical sys-
tem.
~Longer inclines cannot be driven without a
suitable cooling system, especially if the
outside temperatures are high. Otherwise,
this increases the risk of engine damage.