User's Manual

Towing a trailer216

WARNING

Make sure that the socket unit has closed off the mounting fixture

of the towing bracket properly. Otherwise the ball joint may fail to

engage securely if dirt accumulates in the mounting fixture.

Towing bracket (retrofitting)

If required, the vehicle can be retrofitted with a towing

bracket.

If a towing bracket is to be fitted after the car is purchased, this must

be done according to the instructions of the towing bracket manu-

facturer.

The securing points, which are marked by an in the illustrations

⇒ fig. 216 and ⇒ fig. 217, are located under the vehicle.

Audi dealers are familiar with the method of installation and any

modifications which may be required for the cooling system.

WARNING

• If a towing bracket is retrofitted, the installation should be

carried out by a qualified workshop.

• If the towing bracket is incorrectly fitted, this could cause a

safety risk.

• For your own safety, please observe the instructions provided

by the manufacturer of the towing bracket.

Caution

If the connector socket is not fitted correctly, this could cause

damage to the vehicle's electrical system.

Fig. 216 Positions of

securing points (side

view)

Fig. 217 Positions of

securing points (from

above)

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