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210
Trailer
towing
Trailer
towing
Driving
with
a trailer
General information
Your Audi was designed primarily for passen-
ger transportation .
If you plan to tow a trai ler, please remember
that the additional load will affect durability,
economy and performance .
Trailer towing not only places more stress on
the vehicle, it also calls for more concentra-
tion from the driver.
For this reason, always follow the operating
and driving instructions provided and use
common sense.
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Note
If you are going to tow a trai ler, you must
activate the trailer operation mode
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page 210, Operating instructions .
Technical requirements
Trailer hitch
Use a weight-carrying hitch conforming to the
gross trailer weight. The hitch must be suita-
ble for your vehicle and trailer and must be
mounted securely on the vehicle's chassis at a
technically sound location . Use only a trailer
hitch with a removable ball mount. Always
check with the trai ler hitch manufacturer to
make sure that you are using the cor rect
hitch.
Do not use a bumper hitch.
The hitch must be installed in such a way that
it does not interfere with the impact-absorb-
ing bumper system. No modifications should
be made to the vehicle exhaust and brake sys-
tems. From time to time, check that all hitch
mounting bolts remain securely fastened.
When you are not towing a trailer, remove the
trailer hitch ball mount. This prevents the
hitch from causing damage should your veh i-
cle be struck from behind~ & .
Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a brak ing sys-
tem, check to be sure that it conforms to all
regulations.
The trailer hydraulic brake system must not be
directly connected to the vehicle's hydraulic
brake system .
Safety chains
Always use safety chains between your veh icle
and the tra iler.
Trailer lights
Trailer lights must meet all regulations. Be
sure to check with your Audi dealer for correct
wiring, switches and relays .
M irrors
If you are unable to see the traffic behind you
using the regular outside mirrors, then you
must install extended mirrors. It is important
that you always have clear vis ion to the rear .
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WARNING
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After removing the trailer hitch, do not
store it in your vehicle. In case of sudden
braking, the hitch could fly forward and in-
jure you or your passengers.
Operating instructions
Fig. 189 MMI display : tow ing mode on
Maximum traile r weight
A trai ler for your vehicle is limited to a typical
class 1 or class 2 trailer.
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