TOWING

General recommendations

- Towing eyes are located at the front and rear, on the right side under the bumpers.

- Access to the front towing eye is gained by swinging the front grille panel open. To do this, press the panel partition in the direction of the arrow (see illustration). - A tow rope (soft tow) or a rigid tow bar must be attached only to these towing eyes.

- For a soft tow, it is best to use a synthetic fiber rope. This reduces the risk of damage to the vehicle during towing.

The most reliable towing method is with a rigid tow bar. Towing must be carried out smoothly, without jerking or excessive loads on the towing equipment. This is especially important when towing on roads without a hard surface. A tow rope can easily break.

Before starting the engine with a tow, first try starting it from the battery of another vehicle. See the previous section.

Starting the Engine by Towing

To do this:

- Select 2nd or 3rd gear in advance.

- Switch the ignition on.

- As soon as the engine starts by towing, depress the clutch and shift to neutral to avoid running into the towing vehicle.

- If the catalytic converter is hot, starting the engine by towing over a long distance is not recommended. Unburned fuel may enter the catalytic converter, ignite and damage it.

Special Towing Notes for Audi Quattro

The vehicle may be towed by a special tow truck with a platform for the front or rear wheels.

With the wheels raised, the differential lock cannot be engaged.

In this condition, the towing speed and total towing distance must not exceed 50 km/h and 50 km, respectively.