2020 AUDI A7 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.

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Do not transport any people in a trailer due to
the risk of fatal injury.
Technical requirements
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.
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 >@®.
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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
Towing capacity
Your vehicle can only be operated with class 1 or
class 2 trailers.
Load distribution
Poor cargo load and distribution can negatively
impact vehicle handling. Load the trailer based
on the following criteria as much as possible:
— Store objects in the vehicle luggage compart-
ment, if possible. The vehicle should always
carry the heaviest possible load and the trailer
should have the lightest possible load.
— Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heavy objects are as close to the axle as possi-
ble.
— Secure objects so that they do not slide.
— Utilize the maximum permitted tongue weight
if possible.
Tires
Set the tire pressure on your vehicle for a “full
load”; see the tire pressure sticker > page 251. If
necessary, also adjust the tire pressure on the
trailer according to the manufacturer's specifica-
tions.
The trailer and the vehicle should be equipped
with winter tires when driving in winter tempera-
tures.
Outside mirrors
If you cannot see the traffic behind the trailer
with the standard exterior mirrors, then you
must attach additional exterior mirrors. Adjust
them so you have a sufficient visibility behind
you.
Exterior lighting
Follow the legal regulations for lighting on your
trailer that are applicable in the country where >

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Wheels

Determining correct load
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Use the example below to calcu-
late the total weight of the pas-
sengers and luggage or other
things that you plan to transport
so that you can make sure that
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 251, fig. 156.
2. Determine the combined
weight of the driver and pas-
sengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight
of the driver and passengers
from “XXX” kilograms or “XXX”
pounds shown on the sticker
= page 251, fig. 156.
4. 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.)
5. 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 242, fig. 153) 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 270.
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.
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Index

Traffic jam assist
refer to Adaptive cruise assist........... 131
Traffic light information................ 122
Traffic sign recognition................. 120
TraFfi@SiGMs assem vx seme vo eens vw aecierw ¥ wae 123
Trailer mode
Airsuspension..........000 cece eee eee 112
Trailer mode (navigation).............. 197
Trailer towing... ..... 0.00 cece eee eee eee 112
Tongueweight.. ; : sees ss sse4ys sees sees 112
Trailer: load « « scavas vs sere « sresaie wv isan ww 112
TURMASSISE wrccsa: so ceawene 3 2 waves © wv ee © H ewe 146
TUPnSiQnalls esc ss meres o weiner 5 6 eens 49
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Unable to’pass . cows ss sess s ceva se veee ee 139
Uniform tire quality grading............. 258
Unlocking and locking..............00005 32
BY TEMOterCONtrOl. » avoniss se wwe so ore 9 os 37
Using the lock cylinder................. 35
With the central locking switch.......... 34
With the convenience key..............- 37
Update (software) .............00e- eee 220
Updating stations (radio)................ 198
USB
Adapters « « caw + sams ¢ wien « s pace 6 ¥ es 163
USB charging port’: « sex « = meee oe een + bee 79
USB stick
refer to Audi music interface........... 208
Using residual heat................-000-. 87
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Vehicle
Care/cleaning sii 2 casn es ween «2 eee oe 261
Dimensions............. 000.00 eee eee 291
Identification data................... 291
QUE OFSERVICE sieve oe sem «a een va oe 266
Raising... ... cece eee eee eee eee 271
Starting. ........ 0... eee 90
TAtSPOFt sasay + vsey 2 » weeps 6 & een 3 & HeERE 105
Vehiclecatersa: + x cima + nasyes = perme as rem 261
Vehicle control services................. 176
Vehicle identification number............ 291
304
Vehiclesjacks. «2 cscs xs cosene ve asscene ve mreuee os 267
Lifting points... 2... 6... eee eee eee 271
Tire change mode........... see eee eee 269
Vehicle key. ss isaac tenes oven ad ores 32,36
Vehicle start system. 1... . eee eee eee 99
Vehicle tool kit......... 2.000. cece eee 267
Ventilation... . eee eee eee 85
VIEW button. ....... 0.0... eee ee eee ee 13
Motcermaibecc: 2 scan wa avawees va anomie 2 6 saat oa 167
Voice recognition system..........0....0. 27
External... 2.0... eee eee eee 28
Operating...............0. 000. e eee ee 2h
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Warning lights
refer to Indicator lights...............-.- 7
Washing matte finish paint.............. 261
W6IGNtS ss << ness so RekS cB ERS e BR GY He 292
Wheel bolts......... 00... cece cece eee 255
ANCIKCHETE scr & & qoees gx seUE Go Sew Be ee 270
Tightening specification............... 272
Wheelsix » wii ov sem @ » sens © 2 rasan @ & ees 241
Cleaning.......... 00. e eee eee eee 263
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 244

Loose wheel warning 256
Replacing....... 6.0.0.0 cece ee eee eee 269
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 259
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 253
Wheel wrench: « + seme s 2 emu 2 9 sme © 2 cers 267
Wi-Fi
HotspotisettingSiinins « e suasere s & snacene @ & iene 178
Online media............... 00000008. 207
USIGa HOESPOE: wars » 2 wows 5 2 eee 5 eee 175
Wild animal recognition................ 124
Windows
Ghild Safety lock « ssi: = o aeme « naawe 2 pew 9 42
Cleaning and removing ice............. 263
Convenience opening and closing......... 43
Defrosting’: « s sees ¢ v sees sv een cv ene se 87
Opening and-closing « cessive sae a 6 ssa os 42
Power WindowS..........0 eee cece eens 42
Windshield
Cleaning ........ 2... cee cece eee eee ee 55
also refer to Windshield...............- 55
Windshield washer system..........- 55, 239
Reservoiricapacity es x « sscome w+ seus wo mes 291