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Trailer towing
Driving with a trailer
General information
Your A udi was designed primarily for passenger transpor-
tation.
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 concentration from the driver.
For this reasons, always fo llow the operating and driving instruc -
tions provided and use common sense. •
Technical requirements
Tra iler hit c h
Use a weight -carrying hitch conforming to the gross trailer weight.
The hitch must be suitab le for your veh icle and tra iler and must be
mounted securely on the vehicle's chass is at a technically sound
location. Use only a trailer hitch with removable bal l mount. Always
check with the trailer hitch manufacturer to make sure that you are
using the correct hitch .
Do not use a bumper hit ch.
The hitch must be installed in such a way that it does not interfere
with the impact-absorbing bumper system . No modifications
should be made to the vehicle exhaust and brake systems . From
time to time, check that all hitch mount ing bolts remain securely
fastened.
When you are not towing a trai ler, remove the trailer hitch ball
mount. This prevents the hitch from causing damage shou ld your
vehic le be struck from behind
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T ire pre ssur e
When towing a trailer, inflate the tires of your vehic le to the cold tire
pressure listed under "Full load"on the st icker on the right door -
jamb . Inflate trai ler tires to trai ler and tire manufacturers' specifica -
tions.
Lights
The head ligh t sett ings should be checked with the trai ler attached
before driving off. Have the head lights adjusted as necessary so
that you can see the road ahead but not blind oncoming traffic.
Check to make sure both vehicle and trailer lights are working prop -
erly .
Engine cooling sy stem
Towing a trailer makes the engine work harder. It is important tha t
the cooling system's performance stands up to the additiona l
strain . Make sure that t he coo ling system has enough fl uid .
Tr a iler br akes
If your traile r is equipped wi t h a braking system, check to be sure
that it conforms to all regu lations .
The trailer hydraul ic brake system must not be direct ly connected to
the vehic le's hydraulic brake system .
Safety chai n s
Be sure trailer safety chains are properly connected from the trai ler
to the hitch on the vehicle. Leave enough slack in the chains to
permit turning corners. When you install safety chains, make sure
they will not drag on the road when you are driving.
The chains shou ld cross under the trailer tongue t o prevent it from
dropping in case of separation from the hitch.
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