Towing a trailer240
Applies to vehicles: with towing bracket
Towing bracket (retrofitting)
If required, the vehicle can be retrofitted with a towing
bracket.
If a towing bracket is to be fitted after the car is purchased, this must
be done according to the instructions of the towing bracket manu-
facturer.
The securing points, which are marked by an in the illustrations
⇒ fig. 245 and ⇒ fig. 246, are located under the vehicle.
Audi dealers are familiar with the method of installation and any
modifications which may be required for the cooling system.
WARNING
• If a towing bracket is retrofitted, the installation should be
carried out by a qualified workshop.
• If the towing bracket is incorrectly fitted, this could cause a
safety risk.
• For your own safety, please observe the instructions provided
by the manufacturer of the towing bracket.
Caution
If the connector socket is not fitted correctly, this could cause
damage to the vehicle's electrical system.
Fig. 245 Positions of
securing points (side
view)
Fig. 246 Positions of
securing points (from
above)