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Trailer
towing
Driving
with
a trailer
General
information
Your Audi was designed primarily for passenger transpor-
tation.
If you plan to tow a trailer, please remember that the add it ional load
wi ll affect durability, economy and performance.
Trail er t owing not on ly p laces more stress on the vehicle, it also ca lls
for more concentration
from the driver.
For this reason, always fol low the ope rating and driv i ng instruc ti ons
provided and use common sense.
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Note
If you are go ing to tow a trai ler, you must activate the trailer opera -
tion mode => page 189, "Towing a Trailer". •
Technical
requirements
Tr a ile r hit c h
Use a we ight-carrying hitch conforming to the gross trai ler weight.
The hitch must be suitable for your vehic le and trailer and must be
mounted secure ly on the ve hicle's chass is at a technically sound
location. Use only a trailer hitch with a removable ball mount.
Always check wit h the trai ler hitch m anufacturer to make sure that
you are using the correct hitch .
Do not use a bump er hit ch.
The hitc h must be installed in such a way t hat it does not interfere
with the impact-absorbing
bumper system. No modifications
should be made to t he veh ic le exhaust and brake systems. Fro m
time to time, check that all hitch mounting bolts remain secure ly
fastened .
When yo u are not towing a trailer, re m ove the tra ile r h itch ball
mount. This prevents the hitch from causing damage shou ld your
vehic le be struck from behind => & .
Tr a ile r br a ke s
If your tra iler is equipped with a braking syste m , check to be sure
that it conforms to al l regu lations .
The t ra il er hydraul ic brake syst em must not be di rect ly co nnected to
t he vehic le's hydrau lic brake system .
Safet y chains
A lways use safety chains between your vehicle and the trailer.
Tra iler light s
Trai ler lights must meet all regulations. Be sure to check with your
Aud i dea ler for correc t wir ing, sw it ches and relays .
Mirrors
If you are unable to see the traf fi c behind you using the regu lar
outside mirrors, then you must instal l extended mirrors. It is impor -
t ant t hat you always have clear v ision to t he rear.
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WARNING
After removing the tr ailer hitch, do not store it in your vehicle. In
case of sudden braking, the hitch could fly forward and injure you
or your passengers. •
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