2019 AUDI E-TRON towing capacity

Trailer towing

Trailer towing
Driving with a trailer
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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 energy
usage, performance, and wear. It also requires
higher concentration from the driver.

ZA 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.
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AN WARNING
— Never mount a "weight-distributing" or
"load-balancing" trailer coupler as the trailer
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.
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Towing capacity

The permitted towing capacity must not be ex-
ceeded under any circumstances > page 292.
You can drive up larger inclines if you are not us-
ing the maximum towing capacity.
The towing capacities given only apply to eleva-
tions up to 3,200 feet (1,000 m) above sea level.
As the elevation increases, the motor power de-
creases due to the decreasing air pressure. This
reduces the hill climbing ability and towing ca-
pacity. For every additional 3,200 ft (1,000 m),
the maximum permitted towing weight must be
reduced by approximately 10%. The permitted
towing weight is the combined weight of the
(loaded) vehicle and the (loaded) trailer.
Tongue weight
The maximum permitted tongue weight of the
trailer drawbar on the trailer hitch ball head must
not be exceeded.
Having the tongue weight too low affects the ve-
hicle's handling. For driving safety, always using
the maximum permitted tongue weight is recom-
mended, but not exceed it. Distributing the cargo
in the trailer correctly will help to achieve this
weight.
You can determine the tongue weight using a
tongue weight scale, a bathroom scale, or a pub-
lic weigh station, for example.

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Wheels

your vehicle will not be overload-
ed.
Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “THE
COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCU-
PANTS AND CARGO SHOULD
NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX
LBS” on your vehicle’s placard
(tire inflation pressure label)
> page 253, fig. 165.
. Determine the combined
weight of the driver and pas-
sengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
. Subtract the combined weight
of the driver and passengers
from “XXX” kilograms or “XXX”
pounds shown on the sticker
=> page 253, fig. 165.
. The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For ex-
ample, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lbs. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650
lbs.)
. Determine the combined
weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely ex-
ceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculat-
ed in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your vehi-
cle. Consult this manual to de-
termine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
>Check the tire sidewall
(> page 244, fig. 162) to deter-
mine the designated load rating
for a specific tire.
Wheel bolts and rims
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must be clean and loosen/tighten
easily. You will need a special adapter to loosen
the anti-theft wheel bolts* > page 272.
Rims
Rims with a bolted rim ring* or with bolted wheel
covers* consist of multiple pieces. These compo-
nents were bolted together using special bolts
and a special procedure. You must not repair or
disassemble them > A.

ZA WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tightened or repaired in-
correctly can become loose and result in loss
of vehicle control, which increases the risk of
an accident. For the correct tightening specifi-
cation, see > page 274, Finishing.
— Always keep the wheel bolts and the threads
in the wheel hub clean and free of grease.
— Only use wheel bolts that fit the rim. >


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Index

Trailer load iiss: 2 x soos x anc a avcniins ww ances 292
Trailer mode
Trailer mode (navigation) .............. 208
Trailer towing........... 20.0 ee eee ee eee 120
Airsuspension......... 000 eee eee eee ee 120
Trailetload © 5 seme ¢s gage s nome s 2 ene xs 120
Trailer VieW coes s « qwee ¢ » ewe se oes s ree 163
TUPMQSSISE sacex os maces ¢ Haim 4 § Sate Fo eae 152
Turn signals ..... 00.0... cee cece eee 45
U
Unable to pass. 1... .. cee eee eee ee 146
Uniform tire quality grading............. 260
Unlocking and locking................-0. 29
By remote control... ....... cee cece eee 34
Using the lock cylinder................. 32
With the central locking switch.......... 3,
With the convenience key............... 34
Update (software) .............0.0.0 00 232
Updating stations (radio)................ 210
USB
Adapter... ... 0. cece eee eee eee 171
Connecting a mobile device............ 170
USB: Charging) POnt: « sma < s ceue 3 a ee 2 ae 75
USB stick
refer to Audi music interface........... 220
V
Vanity Mirror ss = = seme < © eeu = o wows + o eee ¢ 50
Vehicle
Care/cleaning sisi = wen es sever oo ween a a 263
Dimensions ..............002-00e eee 291
Identification data................... 291
QUEOTSERVIEE cscorce 2 a smmces w 2 saausite vx dasa ¥ 268
Raising « « vceieie s 6 sevies 9 4 serece o © een so wee 273
Starting. ........... 0.2... eee eee eee 86
TRANS POPE scsisy + eases ss meres = ees oe 99,104
Ve@hicl@-Car@iws « «cows s eee ss Hae ss pares 263
Vehicle identification number............ 291
Vehicle jack. .... 2... 2. eee eee eee 269
Lifting POINTES: « » ea se qawes sg nas + pee 273
Tire change mode...............-.005 271
Vehicle: keys: « «cscs v a saves ¥ a sevens ¥ teaver 29, 33
VeRicleisound hc x « inanens a x caamens 6 o comune + & aoweesa 91
Vehicle tool Kits: » sass x 2 equ « 2 anwwa 9 2 goes 269
304
Ventilationse:. «6 csiswos os aouxeas vo comin vo soteane w 81
MIEWIDUttOM Mics «i sina 2 namin a © anton 0 2 waKWe 12
Voicetnallin: « x casos x 2 mae x 2 sawe ¥ x eee 8 176
Voice recognition system. ss ccie sc ieee ces 24
Extermall secs ox asus 2 v aecvoue as asnsme x simesie 25
Operating.............. 0... eee eee eee 24
WwW
Wall mount clip............ 2... e eee eee 119
Warning lights
refer to Indicator lights.................. 7
Washing matte finish paint.............. 263
Weights ........ 2.0.0 c eee eee eee 292
Wihee Bolts. sseres 2 = smenene 2 a1 aime 2 a anno © 9 257
Changing atire......... cece eee eee 271
Wheels ....... 0.0... cece eee eee eee 243
ClOGNING «x = 2 wees = e ease = weeR oe rewE ees 265
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 246
Loose wheel warning...............00 258
R@BISCIAG < scm « = yams s ¢ eames ¢ 2 meee x soe 271
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 261
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 255
Wheeliwremehic. . «wcrc oo sori ao asenone 2 ate 269
Wi-Fi
Hotspot settings ...............000005 189
Onlifie Media's s » awex s mews s eee x s eee 219
Using: ahotspotis scans x. coo so comune + 2 ee 185
Wild animal recognition................ 131
Window and mirror heating............... 85
Windows
Child safety lock « sis +o wea ¢ eae + wean a 39
Cleaning and removing ice............. 265
Convenience opening and closing......... 40
Defrosting:s + « sis + 6 semen ae oeses a een oo 83
Opening and closing...............20.. 39
Power windowS............000 eee cece 39
Windshield
Cl@ANING ss = = aewg Seen gc oewR ae deme FUE 50
also refer to Windshield................ 50
Windshield washer system..........- 50, 241
Reservoir capacity.................004 291
Windshield wipers...............000000- 50
Winter operation
Auxiliary climate control................ 84
Gar Washes: = esas x 2 meme x 2 ime SoH TEE 263
Cooling:systemi: « = esses «2 sews oo meee ooo 237