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Trailer towing
Using the trailer hitch
Applies to: vehicles with trailer hitch
Fig. 91 Rear bumper: trailer hitch
The trailer hitch of your vehicle consists of the re-
ceiver @), the connector!) @) or connector retain-
er, and two eyelets @) for the safety chains.
The receiver @)is suitable for securing a remova-
ble ball hitch mount with a ball head, for exam-
ple when towing a trailer > /\.
» 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 @.
~ 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.
1 Incertain countries.
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.
Driving with a trailer
Trailer brakes
If the trailer has its own brake system, then fol-
low
the
manufacturer
specifications.
However,
the brake system on the trailer must never be
connected to the vehicle brake system.
Safety chains
Make sure the safety chains are correctly applied
when pulling a trailer. The chains should hang
enough so that the trailer can drive around
curves. However, they must not touch the
ground.
If the trailer is equipped with electronic
brakes, these brakes cannot be activated by a
factory-installed control system, which in-
creases the risk of an accident.
Retrofit installation
You can find out if your vehicle is equipped with a
retrofitted trailer hitch at an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility knows the specifications for retro-
fitting a trailer hitch and any necessary technical
requirements.
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— Only have the additional trailer hitch instal-
led by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility.
~ There is a risk of an accident if the trailer
hitch is installed incorrectly. >
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