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- The selector lever must not be moved out of
position P if the parking brake is not ap­

plied.
If this does not work, use the brake
pedal to hold the vehicle or use wheel
chocks or similar to block one of the front
and rear wheels. If
you
do not apply the

brake,
the vehicle may roll away and cause
an accident.

Towing a trailer
Requirements for correct functioning of the
trailer stabilisation system
If these conditions are not met in
full,
the trailer
stabilisation system will only intervene to a
limi­

ted extent or not at all
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- The electrical connection between the towing
vehicle and the trailer must be functioning cor­
rectly.
- The load on the trailer must be properly se­

cured.

- The tyre pressures on both the vehicLe and the
trailer must be adapted to the load that is be­
ing carried.
- Where possible, operate the trailer with the
maximum permitted draw bar weight.
- The trailer overrun brake must be set correctly.
This is important to ensure that the trailer can
be braked correctly, to avoid the vehicle and
trailer "jack-knifing" and to prevent excess
braking of the trailer.
- At low outside temperatures, both the towing
vehicle and the trailer should be fitted with
winter tyres.
A WARNING
It is essential that you adjust your speed to
suit the weather, road and traffic conditions.
Do not let the trailer stabilisation system
tempt you into taking any risks when driving -
this can cause accidents.
- The ESC and trailer stabilisation system
can­

not defy the Laws of physics. This should be
kept in mind, particularly on slippery and
wet roads and when towing a trailer with a
light Load.
- The trailer stabilisation system is function­

al,
regardless of whether the trailer has a
mechanical overrun brake or not.
- The trailer stabilisation system is not always
able to detect swaying of trailers with a
light load and will therefore not intervene.
- A trailer can still "jack-knife" on slippery
roads with little grip, even if the towing ve­
hicle is equipped with the trailer stabilisa­
tion system.
-Trailers with a high centre of gravity may
even tip over before they start to sway
side­

ways.

-If
you
are not towing a trailer,
but
the
trail­

er socket is being used (e.g. for an illumina­
ted bicycle rack), the trailer stabilisation
system may be activated in extreme driving
conditions.
- Please note the additional information and
warnings
^>page
98, Driving tips.
Driving tips
Driving with a trailer always requires extra care.
Weight distribution
Try to avoid towing a loaded trailer with an unla­
den vehicle. If this cannot be avoided, drive extra
slowly to allow for the unbalanced weight distri­

bution.

Speed
Normally, you must not exceed 80 km/h when
towing a trailer or caravan. However, if the
trail­

er/caravan is equipped with a trailer stabilisation

system,
you can drive at max. 100 km/h. Please
observe any other regulations applicable in the
country in which you are travelling.
The stability of the car and trailer is reduced with
increasing speed. For this reason it is advisable
not to drive at the maximum permissible top
speed in unfavourable
road,
weather or wind
con­

ditions. This applies especially on a downhill gra­
dient.
You should always reduce speed immediately if
the trailer shows the slightest sign of swaying.
Never try to stop the swaying by accelerating fur­
ther.
Always brake in good time. If the trailer has an
overrun brake, apply the brakes gently at first
and then firmly. This will prevent the jerking that
can be caused by the trailer wheels locking.
Change down in good time before going down a
steep hill so
that
you can use the engine braking
effect to slow down the vehicLe.
Swaying and pitching can be reduced by attach­
ing an extra stabiliser to the trailer. It should •
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have friction linings at the sides to prevent exces­
sive wear. Degrease and clean the ball joint be­
fore using a stabiLiser. The stabiliser can be pur­
chased and installed
at
a qualified workshop.
Electronic stabilisation control
The
ESC
-
in particular in conjunction with the
trailer stabilisation system
o^page
97 - makes
it

easier to stabilise a trailer
if it
starts to skid
or

sway. You should therefore keep the
ESC
switch­
ed on
at
all times.
Overheating
In hot weather, keep an eye on the coolant
tem­

perature gauge
^page
13. When climbing long
hills with the engine running fast in low gear, the
coolant temperature can increase. Reduce speed
immediately
if
the needle moves to the right end
of the scale. For information on the warning
lamp
||
refer to
opage
30.

Rear carrier systems
When using rear carrier systems (e.g. bicycle
racks) on the towing bracket,
it
is important not
to exceed the maximum load.
The total weight
of
the rear carrier system and
its

load must not exceed
75
kg for this vehicle. How­
ever,
it
is also important to observe the maxi­
mum permissible load for the rear carrier sys­

tem.

The greater the distance from the towing brack­
et, the smaller the maximum permissible Load
on

the rear carrier system. For this reason, you
should secure heavy objects as near as possible
to the towing bracket.
Note the instructions provided by the manufac­
turer of the rear carrier system.
Please make sure that the rear carrier system
is

approved for use on your vehicle.

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Note
A WARNING
The use of an unsuitable rear carrier system
could cause severe damage
to
the towing
bracket. The towing bracket could then break
and cause an accident.
Degrease and clean the ball joint before using
a rear carrier system.

Removable towing
bracket

Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with removable towing bracket
Special care is required when fitting and remov­
ing the towing bracket.

Fig.
84 Luggage compartment:
Ball
joint for towing brack­
et (stowage example)
The removable ball joint attachment for the tow­
ing bracket is stored under the floor panel or in a
separate bag on the floor of the luggage com­
partment.
The ball joint can be fitted and removed by hand.
WARNING
Never use tools of any kind when fitting and
removing the ball joint. This could damage
the mechanism which locks the
ball
joint
in

place and impair its safety
-
risk of accident!
© Note
- Do not attempt to modify or repair the ball
joint or other towing bracket components.
- Should you have any difficulties when using
the towing bracket, or suspect that
it
is not
fitted properly, contact
a
qualified work­

shop.

- Before setting off, always check that the

ball
joint is secured properly
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101.
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Towing a trailer
- Never disengage the ball joint with the cara­
van / trailer still hitched or with a bicycle
rack or similar accessory still attached.
- It is advisable to remove the ball joint when
you are not towing a trailer. Check whether
the plug is properly inserted in the mount­
ing fixture and that the bumper cover is fit­

ted.

-The
ball
joint must be removed if
you
intend
to clean the car with a steam cleaning at­
tachment. Check whether the plug is prop­
erly inserted in the mounting fixture and
that the bumper cover is fitted.
- For installation and removal of the ball joint
we recommend using the gloves provided

for
this purpose.
Fitting the ball joint (step 1)
Applies to: vehicles with removable towing bracket

Fig.
85 Area below rear bumper: Pulling out plug

Fig.
86 Removable towing bracket:
Ball
joint
Mounting fixture
The mounting fixture for the ball joint is located
on the underside of the bumper
^>Fig.
85.

•
Remove the plug
^>Fig.
85 from the mounting

fixture.

•
Check that the mounting fixture is free of dirt;
clean if necessary
•=> /\.

The spring mechanism inside the ball joint
must be in the "ready" position.

•
Check
that
the red marking (5)
^>Fig.
86 on the
knob is inside the green zone on the
ball
joint.

•
Check that the locking ball
(Î)
is inside the hole
in the shaft section of the
ball
joint.

•
Check that the knob protrudes visibly from the
ball joint, so that there is a clear gap (?) be­
tween the knob and the
ball
joint.
The
ball
joint can only be installed if the internal
spring mechanism is in the ready position.
Continued
^>page
100, Fitting the
ball
joint
(step 2).
WARNING
It is important to keep the mounting fixture

clean.
Otherwise the ball joint may fail to en­
gage securely (accident risk).
Fitting the ball joint (step 2)
Applies to: vehicles with removable towing bracket

Fig.
87 Removable towing bracket: Setting the spring
mechanism to the "ready" position

Fig.
88 Removable towing bracket: Inserting the
ball
joint •
100

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Setting the spring mechanism to the "ready"
position (if required)

•
Insert the key®
^>Fig.
87 for locking the ball
joint into the lock on the knob and turn it
clock­

wise.

•
Pull out the knob in direction ®, hold and turn
in direction ® until the locking ball (5) engages
Inserting the ball joint

•
With the spring mechanism in the "ready"
posi­

tion,
insert the ball joint into the mounting fix­
ture and push it upwards
<=$Fig.
88 in the direc­
tion indicated (arrow)
•=> ^.
The spring mecha­
nism should then engage automatically with an
audible click.

•
Lock the ball joint by turning the key
anti-clock­

wise.

•
Take out the key and press the cover cap onto
the lock.
Continued
^>page
101, Fitting the
ball
joint
(step 3).
Fitting the ball joint (step 3)
Applies to: vehicles with removable towing bracket
A WARNING
- If it is not possible to set the spring mecha­
nism to the "ready" position as described

above,
please contact
a
qualified workshop

and,
for safety reasons, do not use the ball
joint.
- To avoid injury, keep your hands away from
the knob when inserting the ball joint in the
mounting fixture.
Make sure that the knob can turn freely when
the
ball
joint is inserted.

Fig.
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90 Area below rear bumper: Connecting socket®,
eye for safety cable (5)

•
Check
that
the green marking ®
^>Fig.
89 on
the knob is inside the green zone on the ball
joint.

•
Check that the knob is directly against the ball
joint, so that there is no gap (7) between the
knob and the
ball
joint.

•
Check that the ball joint is locked and the key is
removed (so that the knob cannot be pulled

out).

•
Check that the ball joint fits tightly in the
mounting fixture (try moving it about to check).
• To plug in the electrical connection for the
trail­

er, swivel the connecting socket down from un­
derneath the bumper®
^>Fig.
90.

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When you hitch a trailer up to your vehicle,
hook the safety cable into the eye on the tow­
ing bracket®
^F/g.
90.

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A WARNING
To avoid accidents, the towing bracket must
not be used if any one of the requirements
lis­

ted above is not met. If this is the case, the
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ball joint must be fitted again properly

^>page
100. Please contact a qualified work­
shop in the event of
a
technical fault.

(T) Note
•
The eye ® on the towing bracket is intended
only for securing the safety cable of the
trail­

er.
Removing the ball joint
Applies to: vehicles with removable towing bracket

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Fig.
91 Removable towing bracket: Removing the ball
joint

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92 Area below rear bumper: Fitting the plug

•
Take off the cover cap and insert the key ®

^Fig.
91 in the lock on the knob.

•
Unlock the ball joint by turning the key
clock­

wise.

•
Take hold of the ball joint and pull out the knob
in direction®.

•
Keep hold of the knob and turn it as far as it
will go in direction ®.

•
Release the knob. The spring mechanism will
remain in the "ready" position
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•
Pull the ball joint down out of the mounting fix­

ture.

•
Insert the plug into the mounting fixture

^>Fig.
92.

•
Swivel the electrical socket upwards as far as
the stop.

•
Stow the ball joint underneath the floor panel
or in the bag on the floor of the Luggage com­
partment, depending on your vehicle configura­

tion.

- Make sure that the plug is properly fitted in
the mounting fixture for the towing bracket.
Otherwise the ball joint may fail to engage
securely the next time it is attached if dirt
has accumulated in the mounting fixture.
- On vehicles in which the
ball
joint is stowed
in a bag on the floor of the luggage com­
partment, the bag must always be secured
to the front right fastening
ring.
Otherwise
the bag could be catapulted through the in­
terior of the vehicle in the event of sudden
braking or an accident - risk of injury and ac­
cident!
Retrofitting
Please contact a qualified workshop to find out
whether your vehicle can be retrofitted with a
towing bracket.

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-The automatic brake application with in­
creasing brake force can be cancelled by ap­
plying the brakes yourself or by pressing the
accelerator firmly.
- In certain situations, a warning may be giv­
en by the rear cross-traffic assist even if
there is no traffic in the critical zone, for in­
stance when parking or manoeuvring the ve­
hicle in reverse.
- The rear cross-traffic assist is deactivated
automatically if you deactivate the
ESC.

-The rear cross-traffic assist is switched on/
off via the parking aid
^>page
134.
-The system is not available in towing mode.
Driver messages
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
Should the side assist be deactivated automati­
cally, a driver message will appear in the instru­
ment cluster display.

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Audi side assist: system fault!
The system cannot detect vehicles reliably and
will be deactivated. The sensors are out of align­
ment or defective. Have the system checked by a
qualified workshop soon.

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Audi side assist: currently unavailable. No
sensor vision

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Audi side assist: currently unavailable.
Sen­

sor view restricted due to surroundings. See
owner's manual
The radar sensors are blocked. The area in front
of the sensors must not be obstructed by bicycle

racks,
stickers, deposits or any other substances.
If necessary, clean the area in front of the
sen­

sors
^>page
128, Fig. 120.

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Audi side assist: currently unavailable
The side assist is temporarily inoperative and
cannot be switched on (for instance if the battery
is not sufficiently charged).

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Audi side assist: unavailable in towing mode

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Audi side assist: unavailable in towing mode
The side assist function will be switched off auto­
matically after a short time when the electrical
connector for the trailer socket is plugged in on
vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket. If
the towing bracket is not factory-fitted the side
assist function may not be switched off automat­
ically. The side assist must not be used when
towing a trailer.

O Rear
parking aid: obstacle detection limited
The rear cross-traffic assist is not available. Ei­
ther the ESC is switched off or the radar sensors
may be obstructed by a bicycle rack, stickers,
leaves, snow or similar objects. Switch on the ESC
or, if necessary, clean the area in front of the
sen­

sors
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128, Fig. 120. If this message re­
mains displayed, drive to a qualified workshop
soon and have the fault rectified.
Audi drive select
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
Audi drive select alLows you to use different set­
ups on your vehicle. The modes efficiency*, com­
fort, auto and dynamic allow the driver, for ex­

ample,
to change from a sporty mode to a more
comfortable one via the
&&
button in the centre
console or via the infotainment system. In
addi­

tion,
the individual* mode allows you to adapt
the vehicle set-up to
suit
your personal driving

style.
For example, you might choose to combine
a more dynamic engine set-up with a lighter
steering response.
Description
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
The possible vehicle set-up in each mode de­
pends on which equipment is installed on your
vehicle. The engine and steering are basic parts
of your vehicle which are always included in the

set-up.

Engine and automatic gearbox*
The response of the engine and automatic
gear­

box* to accelerator pedal movements will be
more spontaneous or balanced, depending on
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Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with reversing camera

Fig.
127 Diagram: Parking perpendicular to the roadside
The reversing camera assists you by displaying
orientation lines when you are parking or ma­
noeuvring the vehicle.
General notes
Applies to: vehicles with reversing camera

Fig.
128
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: Area covered by the reversing camera;
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area NOT covered by the reversing camera (example)

Fig.
129 Boot lid: Location of reversing camera (example)
The reversing camera is located above the rear
number plate. Please ensure
that
the lens of the
reversing camera
^>Fig.
129 is
kept
free of de­
posits and any other substances which could im­
pair the function of the parking aid. Notes on
cleaning
^>page
312.

Q)c$Fig.
128 represents the area covered
by
the
reversing camera. Only this area is shown in the
picture on the infotainment display. Objects out
of range of the camera in area (2) do not appear
in the picture.
WARNING
-Please observe the safety warnings
oA'fi

General notes on page 134.
- For safety reasons, you should not use the
system if the position and installation angle
of the reversing camera have been changed,

e.g.
due to an accident. Have it checked by a
qualified workshop.
- Only use the reversing camera to assist you
if it is supplying you with a good and clear
picture. The quality of the picture can be im­
paired by adverse light, dirt on the lens or a
defect.
- Only use the reversing camera when the
boot lid is completely closed. The orienta­
tion lines and blue markings are not shown
when the boot lid is open. Please make sure
that there are no objects mounted to the
rear end of the vehicle which could block the
view of the reversing camera.
- The camera lens enlarges and distorts the
field of
vision.
Objects on the screen are
modified and depicted inaccurately.
- In certain situations, people or objects on
the display may appear closer or further
away than they really are:
- Objects which are not touching the

ground,
such as the bumper of
a
parked
vehicle, a tow-bar or the rear end of
a

truck. In this case, do not use the orienta­
tion Lines as a guide.
- When you are reversing from a horizontal
surface up a gradient or down a
hill.

-When approaching protruding objects.
- When the vehicle has been loaded with a
greater load on the rear.
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