Audi Q3 2024 - Towing; Cece Cece Eee Cence

Emergency assistance
—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.
If the vehicle should be towed with the axle
raised, then the ignition must be switched off to
reduce the risk of damage to the drivetrain.
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.
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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
or a 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.
—If the power supply is interrupted, then it
will not be possible to move the selector
lever out of the "P" position. The parking
lock must be released using the manual re-
lease before towing the vehicle > page 95.
— Switch Audi pre sense* off 2 page 138 when
loading the vehicle onto a vehicle carrier,
train, ship, or other type of transportation,
or when towing the vehicle. This can prevent
an undesired intervention from the pre
sense* system.
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