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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 trailer, please remember
that the additional load will affect durability,
economy and performance .
Trailer towing not on ly 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 159, Towing a trailer.
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 trailer hitch manufacturer to
make sure that you are using the correct
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 tim e to time, check that all hitch
mounting bolts remain securely fastened.
When you are not towing a trailer, remove the
trai ler hitch ball mount. This prevents the
hitch from causing damage should your vehi-
cle be struck from behind
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Trailer brakes
If
your trailer is equipped with a braking 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
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Safety chains
Always use safety chains between your vehicle
and the tra iler.
Trailer lights
Trailer lights must meet all regulations. Be
sure to check with your authorized Audi dealer
for correct wiring, switches, and relays.
Mirrors
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 vision to the rear .
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WARNING
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- If a trailer has electrical brakes please
note that these brakes are not activated
by t he factory-fitted control unit - risk of
accident!
- After removing the t railer hitch, do not
store it in your vehicle. In case of sudden
braking, the hitch could fly forward and
injure you or your passengers.
- Never install a "weight distributing" or
"load equalizing" trailer hitch on your ve-
hicle. The vehicle was not designed for
these kinds of trailer hitches. The hitch
attachment can fail, causing the trailer
to tear loose from the vehicle.
- The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating for your
vehicle, found on the safety compliance
label on the driver's side B-pillar, must
never be exceeded under any circumstan-
ces. Exceeding the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating of your vehicle is likely to damage
your vehicle, and such damage will not
be covered by your Limited New Vehicle
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Warranty. Exceeding the Gross Vehicle
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