u.
co
....
N
"
N
....
0
0
:c
'<t
Air suspension*
When driving with a trailer, activate the trailer
mode of the air suspension. Switch the air sus -
pension trailer mode on when you are towing a
trailer . This will limit the regulation by the air
suspension while driving. Select in the MMI:
ICARI function button> (Car)* systems control
button >
Vehicle settings > Air susp.: towing >
On .
Coolant temperature
The coolant temperature gauge ¢ page 9 must
be observed carefully . The coolant temperature
can increase if you drive on long inclines in a low
gear at high engine speeds . Reduce your speed
immed iately if the LEDs in the top part of the dis-
play turn on.
For more information about indicator lights, re-
fer to . ¢ page 20 .
A WARNING
Anyone not properly restrained in a moving
vehicle is at a much greater risk in an acci-
de nt . Never let anyone ride in your car who is
not properly weari ng the restraints provided
by Audi.
Trailer towing
information
Important to know
-
Your vehicle handles different ly when towing a
tra iler because of the add itiona l weight and dif-
ferent weight distribution . Safety, performance
and economy will greatly depend on how careful-
ly you load your trailer and operate your rig.
Before you actually tow your trailer, practice
turning, stopping and backing up in an area away
from traffic . Keep practicing until you have be-
come comp letely familiar with the way your vehi-
cle-trailer combination behaves and responds.
Backing up is difficult and requires practice .
Backing up with a trailer generally requires steer -
ing action opposite to that when backing up your
vehicle without a trailer.
Trailer towing
Maintain a greater distance between your vehicle
and the one in front of you. You will need more
room to stop . To compensate for the trailer, you
will need a larger than normal turning radius.
When passing, remember that you cannot accel-
erate as fast as you normally would because of
the added load. Make sure you have enough room
to pass. After passing, allow plenty of room for
your trailer before changing lanes again.
Avoid jerky starts, sharp turns or rapid lane
changes.
(D Tips
- Do not tow a trailer during the break -in peri-
od of your vehicle.
- If you tow a trailer, your Audi may require
more frequent maintenance due to the ex-
tra load ¢
page 336 .
Parking on a slope
Do not park on a slope with a trailer. If it cannot
be avoided, do so only after doing the following:
When parking:
.,. Apply the foot brake.
.,. Have someone place chocks under both the ve-
hicle and the trailer wheels .
.,. With chocks in place, slowly release the brakes
until the wheel chocks absorb the load .
.,. Turn the whee ls towards the curb .
.,. Apply the parking brake .
.,. Select the P selector lever posit ion.
When restarting after parking:
.. Apply the foot brake .
.. Start the engine .
.,. Select the D selector lever position.
.,. Release the parking brake and slowly pull out
and away from the wheel chocks.
.,. Stop and have someone retrieve the wheel
chocks.
(D Tips
If you move the selector lever of the automat-
ic transmission to P before applying the park-
ing brake and before blocking the wheels, you .,_
91
To Next Page
Loading...
