Emergency assistance
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With the engines running, remove the cables in
reverse order of the way they were installed.
Close the cover on the positive terminal.
cumstances. Inexperienced persons should not
tow a vehicle.
Notes on towing
When the engine is stopped, the transmission
will not be sufficiently lubricated if traveling at
high speeds and long distances:
WARNING
– Never connect the jump start cable directly
to your vehicle battery. Only use the connec-
tions in the engine compartment.
– The maximum permitted towing speed is 30
mph (50 km/h).
– Do not touch the non-insulated parts of the
terminal clamps. The cable must also not
come into contact with vehicle components
that conduct electricity when it is connected
to the positive vehicle battery terminal. This
can cause a short circuit.
– The maximum permitted towing distance is 30
miles (50 km).
Additional information on towing with a tow
truck
The vehicle may only be towed with the front axle
raised. Do not wrap any chains or cables around
the brake lines.
– The plugs on the battery cells must not be
opened.
– Keep ignition sources (such as open flames,
burning cigarettes, etc.) away from the vehi-
cle batteries to reduce the risk of an explo-
sion.
Tow bar and towing cable
The vehicle can be towed with a tow bar or tow-
ing cable. Both persons involved should be famil-
iar with the special considerations when towing,
especially when using a towing cable.
– Route the jump start cables so they cannot
get caught in the moving parts in the other
vehicle's engine compartment.
Always make sure the traction force does not ex-
ceed the permitted level and there are no shock
loading conditions. There is always the risk of the
coupling becoming overloaded when driving off-
road.
Note
Please note that the connecting process previ-
ously described for the jump start cables is in-
tended for when your vehicle is being jump
started.
For the most safety and security, drive with a tow
bar. You should use a towing cable only if a tow
bar is not available. Use a towing cable made of
synthetic elastic cable or a cable made of similar
elastic material.
Tips
Make sure that the connected jump start ca-
bles have sufficient contact with metal.
WARNING
Towing
– Towing highly increases the risk of an acci-
dent, for example from colliding with the
towing vehicle.
General information
You should only perform the following steps if
you have the necessary technical knowledge and
tools.
– To reduce the risk of an accident, do not al-
low anyone to remain inside the vehicle
when it is being transported by a tow truck
or a special transporter.
Towing requires a certain amount of practice.
Audi recommends contacting a towing company
to have the vehicle transported.
– Never secure the tow bar or towing cable to
parts of the vehicle’s axles or suspension.
These could be damaged, resulting in acci-
dents and serious injuries.
You should only have your vehicle towed by an-
other vehicle when disabled in exceptional cir-
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