Audi A4 2023 Owner's Manual page 278

Emergency assistance
or when towing the vehicle. This can prevent
an undesired intervention from the pre
sense* system.
—Follow the local legal regulations for tow-
ing.
Read and follow the important information un-
der page 275.
Preparations
> Only secure the towing cable or tow bar at the
designated towing loop * page 276.
» Make sure the towing cable is not twisted. Oth-
erwise it could disconnect from the towing loop
while towing.
» Switch the emergency flashers on in both
vehicles page 54. However, do not do this if it
prohibited by law.
Towing vehicle (front)
> Only start to drive when the towing cable is
taut.
» Press the brake pedal very carefully.
» Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.
Vehicle being towed (rear)
> Make sure the ignition is switched on so that
the steering wheel is not locked and so that you
can use the turn signals, the horn, and the
windshield wipers if needed @ /\.
> Switching it off before the vehicle has stopped
may impair the function of the brake booster
and power steering. You would then need to.
use more force to steer and brake the vehicle.
» Release the parking brake @page 107.
» Select the "N" selector lever position.
» Make sure the towing cable is always taut.
— Never tow a vehicle using a tow bar or tow-
ing cable if the vehicle does not have electri-
cal power.
= If the vehicle runs out of power while it is
being towed, stop towing the vehicle imme-
diately and consult an authorized Audi deal-
er or qualified repair facility.
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Rear towing loop
Fig. 180 Rear bumper:
The threaded opening for the towing loop is lo-
cated on the right rear of the bumper.
> Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit > page 266.
» Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure
© fig. 180. The cap will loosen from the bump-
er.
» Tighten the towing eye as far as it will go into
the mount. Use a suitable object to tighten the
towing eye completely and securely in the
mount.
» After using, place the towing loop back in the
vehicle tool kit.
If the towing loop is not tightened until it
stops when installing, the threads may be
pulled out when towing the vehicle and result
in an accident.
Depending on the model, the shape of the cap
can vary.