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Emergency assistance
— Applies to: vehicles with battery in the en-
gine compartment: The negative terminal of
the vehicle battery must not be used to
jump start the vehicle, or a malfunction in
the electrical system could occur.
— Please note that the connecting process
previously described for the jump start ca-
bles is intended for when your vehicle is be-
ing jump started.
Make sure that the connected jump start ca-
bles have sufficient contact with metal.
Towing
General information
You should only perform the following steps if
you have the necessary technical knowledge and
tools.
Towing requires a certain amount of practice.
Audi recommends contacting a towing company
to have the vehicle transported.
You should only have your vehicle towed by an-
other vehicle when disabled in exceptional cir-
cumstances. Inexperienced persons should not
tow a vehicle.
Notes on towing
When the engine is stopped, the transmission
will not be sufficiently lubricated if traveling at
high speeds and long distances:
~The maximum permitted towing speed is 30
mph (50 km/h).
The maximum permitted towing distance is 30
miles (50 km).
Additional information on towing with a tow
truck
The vehicle may only be towed with the front axle
raised. Do not wrap any chains or cables around
the brake lines.
All wheel drive: if the vehicle should be towed
with the axle raised, the ignition must be switch-
ed off to reduce the risk of damage to the drive-
train.
RS models: The vehicle must be transported with
both axles on a tow truck or a special transporter.
Contact a towing service.
Tow bar and towing cable
The vehicle can be towed with a tow bar or tow-
ing cable. Both persons should be familiar with
the special considerations when towing, especial-
ly when using a towing cable.
Always make sure the traction force does not ex-
ceed the permitted level and there are no shock
loading conditions.
There is always the risk of the
coupling becoming overloaded when driving off-
road.
For the most safety and security, drive with a tow
bar. You should use a towing cable only if a tow
bar is not available. Use a towing cable made of
synthetic elastic cable similar elastic material.
= Towing highly increases the risk of an acci-
dent, for example from colliding with the
towing vehicle.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, do not al-
low anyone to remain inside the vehicle
when it is being transported by a tow truck
ora special transporter.
— Never secure the tow bar or towing cable to
parts of the vehicle's axles or suspension.
These could be damaged, leading to acci-
dents and severe injuries.
— If normal towing is not possible, for exam-
ple if the transmission is faulty or if the
towing distance is greater than 30 miles
(50 km), then transport the vehicle ona
special carrier.
— If the vehicle is towed by a tow truck at the
axle that is not permitted, this can cause se-
vere damage to the transmission.
~The vehicle must not be tow started for
technical reasons.
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