Table of contents
About this Owner's Manual ... .. .
Cockpit ... .. ............... .... .. .
Cockpit overview ................ .
Controls at a glance ... .......... .. .. .
Instruments and indicator lights
Instruments .... ... .......... .. .. .. .
Indicator lights .. .. .......... .. .. .. .
On-Board Diagnostic System (OBD) .. .. . 4
6
6
6
8
8
10
17
Drive r information system . . . . . . 18
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Efficiency program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Starting and driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Op en ing and clo sing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Luggage compartment lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Ch ild safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Po wer wi ndows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Panorama gla ss roof .......... .... ...
31
Lights and Vi sion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
E xterio r lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
I n terior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
V1s1on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Dig ital compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40
Seats and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
H ead restra ints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
L uggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Warm and cold .. .. .. ... ..... .. .. . 51
Climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Driving .. .. .. .. ... .. .. ..... ... .. .. . 57
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
2
Starting and stopping the eng ine
(vehicles with an ignition lock) . . . . . . . . . 60
Starting and stopping the eng ine
(vehicles with a convenience key) ..... . .
Messages ..... .. .. .. ............. . .
E le ctromechanical parking brake ...... .
Start ing from a stop .. ........ ..... . .
D rivi ng offroad . .. ... ...... ....... .. .
Automatic transmission
61
63
63
65
65
66
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Driving with a trailer
Driver assistance .. ..... ......... .
A ss istance sy stem s .. .. ... ... .. . .
Speed warning system . .. ........... . .
Cruise control system .... .......... . .
Audi side assist .. .. .. .. . .......... . .
Audi drive select .... ... .. .......... . .
Park ing system s
General information
Rear parking system
Parking system plus ... ............. . .
Rearv iew camera ... .. .. ........... . .
Adjusting the display and the warning
tones ........ ... ... ...... ....... .. .
Error messages .. ... ...... ....... .. .
T ra ile r hitch . .. .. .. .. ... ... .... ... . .
Intelligent Technology ....... .. .
Electronic stabilization control (ESC) .. . .
Brakes ...... .. .. .. .. ... .......... . .
El ectrome chanical steering ........... .
A ll wheel drive (quattro) .. .......... . .
Energy management .. ... .......... . .
Notice about data recorded by the Event
Data Recorder and vehicle contro l
modules .. .... .. .. .. .. ........... . . 73
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76
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78
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82
82
83
83
84
87
88
88
89
89
91
93
93
94
95
Safety first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Driving safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Bas ics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Correct passenger seat ing positions . . . . . 98
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
101
Stor ing cargo correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Instruments and indicator lights
A WARNING
Do not tow your vehicle when there is a mal
function in the electronic steering lock - this
increases the risk of an accident.
f;,.1 [.} Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
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lfthc bl indicator light blinks wh ile driving, the
ESC or ASR (Anti-Slip Regu lation) is actively regu
lating.
If the
bl indicator light turns on, the system has
sw itched the ESC off. In this case, you can switch
the ignition off and then on to switch the ESC on
again. The indicator light turns off when the sys
tem is function ing fully.
If the
II i ndicator light turns on, ESC was
sw itched off using the~ OFF button
¢page
89.
Stabilization control (ESC/ABS): Fault! See
owner 's manual
If the bl indica to r li ght and the ABS indicator
light
fJ1m (USA models)/ [i] (Canada mode ls) turn
on and this message appea rs, the re is a ma lfunc
tion in the ABS system or electronic differential
lock. T his also causes the ESC to ma lfunction.
The brakes st ill function with their normal power,
but ABS is not act ive .
Drive to an authorized Aud i dea ler or a uthorized
Aud i Serv ice Facility immediately to have the
malfunct io n corrected.
A WARNING
If the 11111 (USA models) /. (Canada mod
els) brake system indicator light turns on to
gether with the ABS and ESC indicator l igh ts,
the ABS and ESC regulat ing function may
have malfunctioned. Functions that stab ilize
the vehicle are no longe r available. This could
cause the vehicle to swerve, which increases
the risk that the vehicle will slide. Drive care
fully to the nearest a uthorized Audi dea ler or
authorized Audi Service Fac ility and have the
ma lfunction corrected.
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(D Tips
Fo r additional information on ESC and ABS,
r efe r to ¢ page
89.
!f Safety systems
The E,I indicator light mon itors the safety sys
tems.
If the
E,I indicator light turns on or blinks, the re
i s a ma lfunction in a safety system.
Drive to an authorized A udi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediate ly to have the
malfunction cor rected.
A WARNING
Have the malfunction in the safety systems
inspected immed iately. Otherwise, there is a
risk that the systems may not activate during
a collision, wh ich increases the ris k of serious
injury or death .
(0) Brake pads
E+J Brake pads!
-
The brake pads are worn.
Drive to an authorized A udi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediate ly to have the
brake pads checked .
Applies to: USA mode ls
The E+J indicator lig ht turns on together with the
11111 indicator light.
EPC Engine control (gasoline engine)
App lies to: vehicles wit h gaso line e ngi nes
If the ~ indicator light turns on while driv ing,
there is an engine control malfunct ion.
Immediate ly drive slow ly to an authorized A udi
dealer or authorized A udi Service Fac ility to have
the malfunct ion corrected.
o Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
The ma lfunction ind icator lamp (MIL) is part of
the On-Board D iagnostic System (OBD II) . The .,.
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Driving
General information
Breaking in
A new vehicle must be broken in for the first
1,000 mi les (1,500 km). For the first 600 miles
(1,000 km), do not drive at speeds that are more
than 2/3 of the maximum permitted RPM, avoid
full acce leration, and do not tow a trailer . You
may gradually start increasing the RPM and the
speed between 600 miles (1,000 km) and 1,000
miles (1,500 km) .
During the first hours of use, the engine has a
higher internal friction than later on when all
moving parts have settled into p lace with each
other.
How the vehicle is driven during the first 1,000
miles (1,500 km) also affects the engine quality.
Drive at moderate engine speeds after the initia l
break-in period, particularly when running a cold
engine . This will reduce eng ine wear and improve
the m ileage .
Do not drive at too
low of an engine speed (RPM).
Shift down if the engine stops running "smooth ly". Extremely high eng ine speeds are automati
cally reduced.
Reducing the risk of vehicle damage
([) Note
When driving on poor roads, by curbs and on
steep ramps , make su re that low-hang ing
components such as the spoiler and exhaust
system do not come into contact with these
or they could be damaged. This especially ap
plies to vehicles with low ground clearance
and vehicles that are heavily loaded.
Driving through water on roads
Note the following to reduce the risk of vehicle
damage when driv ing through water, for example
on flooded roads :
- The water must not be any higher than the bot
tom of the vehicle body.
D riving
- Do not drive faster than walking speed.
A WARNING
After driv ing through water or mud, the effec
tiveness of the brakes may be reduced due to moisture on the brake rotors and brake pads.
A few careful brake applications should dry
off the brakes and restore the full braking ef
fect .
(D Note
Vehicle components such as the engine,
transmission, suspension or electrical system
can be severely damaged by driving through
water.
(D Tips
-Determine the depth before driving through
water.
- Do not stop the vehicle, drive in reverse or
switch the engine off when driving through
water.
- Keep in mind that oncom ing vehicles may
create waves that raise the water level and
make it too deep for your vehicle to drive
through safely.
- Avoid dr iving through salt water, because
this can cause corrosion .
Economical and environmentally-friendly
driving
T he amount o f fuel consumption, the environ
mental impact and the wear to the engine,
brakes and tires depends mostly on your driving
style. With an anticipatory and economic driving
style, fuel consumption can be reduced by ap proximately 10-15% . The following tips will help
you conserve the environment and your money at
the same time .
Anticipatory driving
A vehicle uses the most fuel when accelerating.
When you drive with anticipation, you do not
need to brake as often and so you accelerate less.
When possible, let your vehicle coast with a
gear
engaged,
for examp le when you notice that the
next t raffic light is red. This produces an engine
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Driving
braking effec t, which he lps to protect the brakes
and tires and reduces the emissions and fuel con
sumpt ion to zero (fuel shut-off during dece lera
tion) .
Shift effici en tly
Upshift ing earlier is an effective way to save fuel.
Staying in a gear too long uses fue l unnecessari
ly.
P ress down o n the acce le ra tor peda l slowly and
avoid " kick -down ".
Avoid full acceleration
You should rare ly trave l at the maximum vehicle
speed. High speeds cause a d isproportionately
h igh inc rease in fuel consump tion, emissions and
tr affic no ise. Slower driving saves fuel.
Reduce idling time
There are benefits to stopp ing the engine, for ex
ample when at railroad crossings or traffic lights
with longer red lights. Stopping the engi ne for
30 -40 seconds already saves mo re fuel than the
amount of extra fuel needed to restart the en
gine.
It takes a very long time in idle to wa rm the en
g ine up to ope ra ting tempe ra tu re. Wea r and
emissions are especially high in the wa rm -up
phase . Therefore, yo u should begi n driving im
mediately after starting the engine. Avoid high
RP Ms while doing t his .
Have maintenance performed r egularly
By having m ainten ance perfo rmed regu larly on
your ve hicle, yo u can he lp to reduce f uel con
sumpt ion befo re yo u even start to dr ive. The
maintenance condition of your vehicle not only
affects traffic safety and long-te rm value but a l
so impacts
fuel consumpt ion . A poorly main
tained engine can lead to fuel consumption that
is 10% higher than normal.
Also check th e
oil level when refueling . T he oil
consumption
depends large ly on the engine load
and speed. It is normal for the oil consumpt ion
of a new eng ine to reach its lowest point only af
ter a certain amount of use. Therefo re, the oil
consumpt ion can o nly be properly judged after
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approximately 3,0 00 miles (S,000 km) have been
driven .
Avoid short trips
The eng ine and exhaust clean ing system mus t
r each their optima l
operating temperature to ef
fe ct ively reduce consump tion and emissions.
A cold engine uses a d isp roportionately high
amount of fue l. The engine reac hes operat ing
temperat ure and cons umption no rmal izes on ly
a fter approximate ly 2.5 m iles (4 km) .
Check the tire pressure
To save fuel, make sure the t ires are always in
flated to the correct pressure ~
page 175. The
fuel consumpt ion can increase by 5% if the p res
s ur e is on ly 0.5 bar too low. Due to the i ncreased
rol ling resis tance, low tire p ressures w ill also
l ead to greater tire
wear and will affect driving
behavior .
Do no t drive on
winter tir es ye ar-r ound, as this
will consume up to 10% more f uel.
Eliminate unnecessary weight
S ince every po und of ext ra weight increases fuel
consump tion , a quick inspect io n of the luggage
compartmen t may be wo rth it to avoid unneces
s ar y we ight.
When not be ing used, a roof rack shou ld be re
moved to decrease the w ind resistance of the ve
hi cle. This will save yo u ap prox imately 1 2% fue l
at speeds from 62 -75 mph (100 -12 0 km/h).
Save energy
The eng ine drives the generator, which generates
e lectric ity; the fuel consumpt io n also increases
with t he demand for e lectricity . T he refore, sw itch
electrica l eq uipm ent off whe n you no longe r
need i t. Exa mples of eq uipme nt tha t uses a lo t of
energy a re air blowe rs at a high setting, the rea r
window defogger and seat heating* .
([) Note
-Do not leave engine idling un attended afte r
sta rting. If warn ing li ghts should come on
to ind icate improper ope ration, they wou ld
go unheeded . Extended idling also pro duces .,.
-Always take the vehicle key with you when
leaving your vehicle, even i f for a short pe ri
od of time. Th is app lies particu larly when
children rema in i n the vehicle. Otherwise,
children could start the engi ne, release the
par king brake or operate elect rical equip
me nt su ch as powe r windows, which in
cr eases t he risk of an a ccident.
- No one, esp ecially chi ldren, sho uld rema in
in t he ve hicl e w hen it is locked. Locked
doo rs m ake i t more difficul t for emergency
wor ke rs to ge t into the ve hicle, which puts
lives at risk.
(D} Tips
- When stop ping at a traff ic signa l or stop
p ing in c ity tr aff ic, you c an set the p arking
br ake ma nually . The vehi cle does not h ave
to be held with the b rake pedal. The park ing
brake elim inates the tendency to cree p
when a selector lever position is engaged.
As soon as you press the accelerator pedal,
t h e pa rking brake releases automatically
and you r vehicle starts to move
c:> page 65.
- Occasiona l noises when the park ing brake is
set and re leased a re normal and are not a
cause for concer n.
- The park ing brake goes th rough a se lf-test
cycle at regular intervals when t he vehicle is
stoppe d. A ny noises associated w it h this a re
no rma l.
-If there is a power fa ilure, the pa rking brake
will not set if i t is re leased, a nd it w ill not
r ele ase if it is set
c:> .&. . See a n auth oriz ed
A udi dealer or au thorized A ud i Service Fa
cility for assista nee .
Starting from a stop
Various conven ien ce and safety functions may be
ava ila bl e when the vehicle begins driv ing, de
pending on vehicle equipment .
Starting on hills with the parking brake set
0
~ Req uirement: the dr iver's doo r must be closed. ,....
8 .,. To start driving comfortab ly when o n a hill, set
g the parking brake and begin dr iv ing as usual. 00
D riving
The braking force of the parking b rake does not
release a utomatically until the whee ls bui ld up
enoug h driving force .
Starting on hills with hill hold assist
Hill hold assis t makes it easier to s tart on hills.
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed
and the engine must be runn ing .
.,. To act ivate h ill hold assist, press and hold the
brake pedal for severa l seco nds. The vehicle
m ust be in an u phill d irec tion of travel.
After re leas ing the brake pedal, the braking pow
er is maintained for a brief moment¢&. to pre
vent the veh icle from ro lling back when start ing .
During this t ime, you can easily begin to move
you r vehicle .
.8, WARNING
Applies to: veh icles with hill hold assist
-If you do not beg in d riving immed iate ly or
the engi ne stalls after releasing the bra ke
pedal, your veh icle may begin to roll bac k
ward. Press the brake peda l or set the park
ing b rake immediately .
- The intelligent technology of hill hold assist
cannot ove rcome the limitat ions imposed by
natural p hys ica l laws. The i ncreased comfort
offe red by hill ho ld assist should not cause
you to ta ke safety r isks.
- Hill hold ass ist cannot hold the vehicle i n
p lace on a ll hills (for example, if the groun d
is s lippery or icy).
- To reduce the r isk o f an accident, always
make sure th e vehi cle is s ituated safe ly
while s ta tionary.
Driving offroad
General information
Applies to : vehicles with offroad mode
The electronic stab ilizat io n control (ESC) func
tions we re enhanced for d riving offroad . ESC off
road mode can be activated in driving sit uat ions
i n which a whee l lock o r a d ifferential lock func
t io n is needed ¢
page 90. T he hill descent as-
s ist is a lso available, wh ich au tomatically brakes
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wait for the engine to slow down to idle
before selecting Dor S.
- If there is a power failure, the selector lever
will not move out of the P position. The
emergency release can be used if this hap
pens
¢ page 72.
Driving tips
Starting the engine
~ The selector lever must be in the P or the N po
sition.
Starting from a stop
~ Press and hold the brake pedal.
~ Press and hold the lock button in the selector
lever handle, select the desired selector lever
position such as D ¢
page 67 and release the
lock button.
~ Wait a moment until the transmission shifts .
You will notice a slight movement when the gear engages .
~ Release the brake pedal and press the accelera-
tor pedal ¢,&. .
Various convenience functions are available for
starting on hills
¢ page 65 .
Stopping temporarily
~ Press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, for
example at a traffic light. Do not press the ac
celerator pedal when doing this .
~ To prevent the vehicle from rolling when you
start driving, set the parking brake when stop
ping on steep hills ¢
8. and ¢0.
~ The parking brake will release automatically
and the vehicle will start moving once you press
the accelerator pedal.
Stopping/parking
If the selector lever is not in the P position when
you open the driver's door, the vehicle could roll.
In vehicles with a convenience key*, the message
Shift to P and turn off ignition, or vehicle can
roll away
appears.
~ Press and hold the brake pedal¢,&. .
~ Set the parking brake .
~ Select the P selector lever position .
Driving
Under certain circumstances, (such as driving in
the mountains or towing a trailer), it may be use
ful to switch temporarily to the manual shift pro
gram in order to adjust the gears to the driving
conditions by hand
¢page 70.
On inclines, activate the parking brake first and
then move the selector lever to the P position
¢
page 64. This prevents the locking mechanism
from being loaded too heavily and will make it
easier to move the selector lever out of the P po
sition.
A WARNING
= -- The vehicle can roll even when the engine is
switched off.
- Unintended vehicle movement can lead to
serious injuries .
- Never leave your vehicle with the engine
running while in gear. If you must leave
your vehicle when the engine is running, set
the parking brake and move the selector lev
er to the P position.
- Power is still transmitted to the wheels
when the engine is running at idle. To pre
vent the vehicle from "creeping", you must
keep your foot on the brake in all selector
lever positions (except P) when the engine is
running.
- Do not inadvertently press the accelerator
pedal when the vehicle is stopped if a gear is
engaged. Otherwise the risk of an accident
increases because the vehicle will start to
move immediately, even if the parking brake
is set.
- To reduce the risk of an accident, do not
press the accelerator pedal when changing
the selector lever position while the vehicle
is stationary and the engine is running.
- Never engage the R or P selector level posi
tions while driving. It could cause a crash.
- Before driving down a steep slope, reduce your speed and shift into a lower gear in tiptronic mode.
- Do not ride the brakes or press the brake
pedal too often or too long when driving
downhill. Constant braking causes the
brakes to overheat and substantially ..,.
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Driving
reduces braking performance, increases
braking distance or causes complete failure
of the brake system.
- If you must stop on an incline, always hold
the vehicle in place with the foot brake or
parking brake to prevent it from rolling
back.
- Never hold the vehicle on an incline with a
slipping clutch. The clutch opens automati
cally when it becomes too hot from the
overload . The . indicator light turns on
and a message appears~
page 71 when
the clutch is overloaded.
- Read and following all WARNINGS
9 &, .
(D Note
-When stopping on an incline, do not try to
hold the vehicle in place by pressing the ac
celerator pedal while a driving gear is se lected . This can cause the automatic trans
mission to overheat and can damage it. Set
the parking brake or press the brake pedal
to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
- Allowing the vehicle to roll when the engine
is stopped while the selector lever is in the
N position will damage the automatic trans
mission, because it is not lubricated under
those circumstances ~
page 205, Towing
with a tow truck.
- The transmission can overheat and be dam
aged under certain driving and traffic condi
tions su ch as frequent starts, creeping for a
long time, or stop-and-go traffic. If the.
indicator light turns on, stop the vehicle at
the next opportunity and let the transmis
sion cool down
~ page 71.
H ill descent contr ol
The hill descent control system assists the driver
when driving down hills .
Hill descent contro l is activated when the selec
tor lever is in the Dor S position and you press
the brake pedal. The transmission automatically
selects a gear that is suitable for the hill. Hill de
scent control tries to maintain the speed ach
ieve d at the time of braking, within physical and
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technical limitations. If may still be necessary to
adjust the speed with the brake pedal.
Hill descent control switches off once the hill lev
els out or you press the accelerator pedal.
&_ WARNING
Hill descent control cannot overcome physical
limitations, so it may not be able to maintain
a constant speed under all conditions. Always
be ready to apply the brakes .
Manual shifting (tiptronic mode }
The tiptronic mode allows the driver to shi~ the
gears manually .
Fig. 7 4 Center console: sh ift ing manually w ith the selector
l ever
Fig. 75 Steering whee l: sh ift ing ma nuall y wi th th e s hift
paddles*
Shifting with the selector lever
You can shift into tiptronic mode while stationary
and while driving .
.. To shift into tiptronic mode, push the selector
lever from the 0/S setting to the right in the
tiptronic shift gate. Once the transmission has
switched modes, the selector lever position
M
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Trailer towing
Driving with a trailer
General information
Your vehicle is primarily intended for transport ing people and luggage . However, if you drive
with a trailer , follow the technical requirements,
the operation and driving tips, and the legal reg
ulations.
Driving with a trailer affects the vehicle's fuel
consumption, performance and wear.
It also re
quires higher concentration from the driver.
A WARNING
Do not transport any people in a trailer due to
the risk of fatal injury.
Technical requirements
Certain requirements must be met when towing
a trailer.
Trailer hitch
Only use a trailer hitch with a removable ball hitch mount and ball hitch. The trailer hitch must
be permitted for the vehicle , the trailer and the
permitted total weight of the trailer being
pulled. Above all, it must be securely and safely
attached to the vehicle trailer.
Never mount a trailer hitch on the bumper. The
trailer hitch must be mounted in a way that does
not impair the function of the bumper. Do not
make any changes to the exhaust system and the
brake system.
Check regularly if the trailer hitch is securely mounted. Always follow the instructions given by
the trailer hitch manufacturer.
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.
Trailer towing
Engine cooling system
Driving with a trailer means a higher load on the
engine and the cooling system. The cooling sys
tem must be designed for additional load and
contain enough coolant
c::> (D .
A WARNING
-
-Never mount a "weight-distributing" or
"load-balancing" trailer coupler as the trail
er hitch . The vehicle was not designed for
these types of trailer hitches . The trailer
hitch can malfunction and the trailer can
break off from the vehicle.
- 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.
- To reduce the risk of injury, always remove
the ball hitch mount if no trailer is mount
ed.
(D Note
Longer inclines cannot be driven without a
suitable cooling system, especially if the out
side temperatures are high. otherwise, this
increases the risk of engine damage.
' Operating instructions
Several things must be noted when towing a
trailer.
Towing capacity
The permitted towing capacity for trailers with
out brakes is 1,650 lbs (750 kg).
The permitted towing capacity for trailers with brakes is 2,200 lbs (1,000 kg) .
These values apply to roads with up to 12% in
cline.
Tongue weight
The maximum permitted tongue weight of the
trailer drawbar on the trailer hitch ball head may
not be exceeded. ..,.
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