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Emergency assistance
= Follow the local legal regulations for tow-
ing.
Read and follow the important information un-
der page 260.
Preparations
> Only secure the towing cable or tow bar at the
designated towing loops > page 267,
page 262.
> Make sure the towing cable is not twisted. Oth-
erwise it could disconnect from the towing loop
while towing.
> Switch the emergency flashers on in both
vehicles ® page 53. However, do not do this if it
prohibited by law.
Towing vehicle (front)
» Only start to drive when the towing cable is
taut.
» Press the brake pedal very carefully.
» Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.
Vehicle being towed (rear)
» Make sure the ignition is switched on so that
the steering wheel is not locked and so that you
can use the turn signals, the horn, and the
windshield wipers if needed > A\.
» Switching it off before the vehicle has stopped
may impair the function of the brake booster
and power steering. You would then need to
use more force to steer and brake the vehicle.
» Release the parking brake page 101.
» Select the “N” selector lever position.
» Make sure the towing cable is always taut.
— Never tow a vehicle using a tow bar or tow-
ing cable if the vehicle does not have electri-
cal power.
~ If the vehicle loses power while it is being
towed, stop towing the vehicle immediately
and consult an authorized Audi dealer or
qualified repair facility.
Fig. 171 Front bumper: installing the towing loop
The threaded opening for the towing loop is lo-
cated on the right side of the front bumper.
» Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit > page 254.
» Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure
© fig. 171. The cap will loosen from the bump-
er.
» Tighten the towing eye as far as it will go into
the mount. Use a suitable object to tighten the
towing eye completely and securely in the
mount.
» After using, place the towing loop back in the
vehicle tool kit.
If the towing loop is not tightened all the way
when installing, the threads may be pulled
cout when towing the vehicle and result in an
accident.
Depending on the model, the shape of the cap
can
vary.
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