Audi Q3 2024 - Trailer Hitch

Trailer towing
Trailer hitch
Introduction
Only use a trailer hitch with a removable ball
hitch mount and ball hitch. The trailer hitch must
be permitted for the vehicle, the trailer and the
permitted total weight of the trailer being
pulled. Above all, it must be securely and safely
attached to the vehicle trailer.
Never mount a trailer hitch on the bumper. The
trailer hitch must be mounted in a way that does
not impair the function of the bumper. Do not
make any changes to the exhaust system and the
brake system.
Check regularly if the trailer hitch is securely
mounted. Always follow the instructions given by
the trailer hitch manufacturer.
Never mount a "weight-distributing” or "load-
balancing” trailer coupler as the trailer hitch.
The vehicle was not designed for these types
of trailer hitches. The trailer hitch can mal-
function and the trailer can separate from the
vehicle, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.
Using the trailer hitch
Applies to: vehicles with trailer hitch
—
Fig. 88 Rear bumper: trailer hitch
The trailer hitch of your vehicle consists of the re-
ceiver @), the connector!) @ or connector retain-
er, two eyelets @ for the safety chains, and the
receiver cover @).
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The receiver @) is suitable for securing a remova-
ble ball hitch mount with a ball head, for exam-
ple when towing a trailer > /\.
» In order to use the trailer hitch, pull the cover
@ out of the receiver ) in direction of the ar-
row.
> Check the receiver @) for dirt and clean it if nec-
essary.
> When towing a trailer, use the trailer connec
tor!) @ and secure the safety chains using the
eyelets @.
» To prevent dirt from entering the receiver @),
close it with the cover @) after using it.
— For your own safety, read the installation in-
structions provided by the ball hitch mount
manufacturer.
— There is a risk of an accident if the ball hitch
mount is installed incorrectly. The ball hitch
mount must be secured in the receiver @)
correctly. The same applies to accessories
that are secured in the receiver.
— Only use a ball hitch mount with ball head
suitable for your vehicle and your trailer.
~To reduce the risk of injury, always remove
the ball hitch mount if no trailer is mount-
ed.
~To reduce the risk of an accident, contami-
nants on the trailer hitch must be removed
because otherwise the ball hitch mount
might not be secured correctly in the receiv-
er.
—No ball hitch mount or ball head is provided
with the trailer hitch. You can purchase
these at specialty stores.
~The eyelets on the trailer hitch are only in-
tended for securing the trailer safety chains.
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