Get Emergency assistance Guide for Audi Q8 SUV First Generation (2018-2026)

Emergency assistance

General information

Tips

The vehicle jack* does not require any mainte-

nance.

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In the event of a breakdown, park the vehicle as

far as possible from moving traffic. In the event

of a flat tire, park the vehicle on a level surface.

If you are on a steep hill, be especially careful.

Tire mobility kit

Preparation

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Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit

Set the parking brake.

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Turn on the emergency flashers.

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Read and follow the important safety precau-

tions ðpage 303.

Set the parking brake.

Select the “P” position.

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Have all passengers exit the vehicle. They

should move to a safe place, for example be-

hind a guard rail.

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Check if a repair with the tire mobility kit is pos-

WARNING

sible ðpage 303.

Follow the steps listed above. This is for your

own protection and for the safety of other

road users.

Using the tire mobility kit

Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit

Equipment

Vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit, and

vehicle jack

Applies to: vehicles with the vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit,

and vehicle jack

Fig. 174 Tire: tire damage that cannot be repaired

The tire repair is only meant for temporary use.

Change the damaged tire as soon as possible

ð

.

If the tire is pierced by an object such as a nail, do

not remove the object from the tire.

Fig. 173 Luggage compartment: cargo area floor

The tire mobility kit can be used at temperatures

as low as -4 °F (-20 °C).

The vehicle tool kit, vehicle jack*, tire mobility

kit*, and compressor* are stored in the luggage

compartment under the cargo floor ðfig. 173.

The tire mobility kit must not be used:

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Lift the cargo floor using the handle ðfig. 173.

Applies to: vehicles with spare tire: Turn the

handle counter-clockwise and remove the spare

tire.

– If the tire has cuts or punctures that are larger

than 0.16 inch (4 mm) 1 ðfig. 174

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– If the rim is damaged

– If you have driven with very low tire pressure or

without air in the tire

2

3

Depending on the equipment, the vehicle tool

kit* may be located under the spare tire*, under

another cover, or in the tool box.

See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi

Service Facility for assistance in these cases.

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Repairing tires

Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit

WARNING

– Please note that the tire mobility kit cannot

be used in all situations, and that it may on-

ly be used temporarily.

– The tire sealant must not come in contact

with skin, eyes, or clothing.

– If tire sealant comes into contact with your

eyes or your skin, thoroughly rinse the af-

fected area immediately with clean water.

– Do not inhale the fumes.

– If you swallow any of the tire sealant, thor-

oughly rinse your mouth immediately and

drink a lot of water. Do not induce vomiting.

Seek medical attention immediately.

– Change your clothing immediately if it

comes into contact with tire sealant.

– Seek medical attention immediately if an al-

lergic reaction occurs.

Fig. 175 Components of the tire mobility kit

– Keep the tire sealant away from children.

– In vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring

system*, using tire sealant can result in an

incorrect display or a system malfunction.

Drive carefully to the nearest authorized

Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-

ty.

Fig. 176 Tire mobility kit connection

Requirement: the tire mobility kit must be laid

out and ready for use ðpage 303.

Setting up the tire mobility kit

For the sake of the environment

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If necessary, remove the “max. 50 mph (max.

80 km/h)” sticker from the socket of the com-

pressor.

 Batteries and electrical/electronic devices

must be disposed of in an environmentally

safe manner ðpage 330, Disposal instruc-

tions.

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Take the connector 3 and pressure hose

4

from the bottom of the housing.

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Install one end of the pressure hose 4 all the

way into the socket 5 of the compressor by

turning it clockwise . Install the other end on

the flange 6 of the tire sealant bottle 1 .

Insert the sealant bottle with the flange at the

bottom into the opening 2 on the compressor.

Remove the valve cap from the faulty tire.

Tips

– If sealant leaks, allow it to dry in place. You

can then peel it off like a sticker.

– Note the expiration date on the sealant bot-

tle. Replace the tire sealant at an author-

ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service

Facility.

1)

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Connect the filler hose 9 to the valve

ðfig. 176.

7

– Radio reception can be interrupted when

operating the compressor.

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Connect the plug 3 ðfig. 175 to an outlet in

the vehicle.

Turn on the ignition.

– Follow the legal regulations that are appli-

cable in the country where you are operat-

ing the vehicle.

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The compressor may look different. However, the way it is

operated is generally the same.

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Inflating a tire

– Avoid hard acceleration or braking and driv-

ing fast around curves.

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Move the switch 8 ðfig. 176 on the compres-

– The vehicle may become more difficult to

control.

sor into position I.

Inflate the tire to between 29 psi (200 kPA) and

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– If the tire is too severely damaged, see an

authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi

Service Facility for assistance.

36 psi (250 kPA) and read the pressure on the

gauge.

If this tire pressure is not reached, remove the

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filler hose. Drive slowly approximately 33 feet

(10 m) forward or in reverse so that the sealant

can be distributed in the tire. Inflate the tire

For the sake of the environment

You can give the used tire sealant bottle to an

authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi

Service Facility for disposal.

again ð

.

WARNING

Tips

– Read and follow the manufacturer's safety

precautions on the compressor and in the

instructions on the bottle of sealant.

– If a tire pressure of 29 psi (200 kPA) cannot

reached after inflating for 10 minutes, then

the tire is too severely damaged. Do not

continue driving.

Remember to obtain a new bottle of sealant

from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized

Audi Service Facility after repairing a tire.

Replacing wheels

Preparation

– If the tire cannot be repaired with the tire

sealant, see an authorized Audi dealer or au-

thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

You must complete the preparation before

changing a tire.

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Read and follow the important safety precau-

Tips

tions ðpage 303.

Set the parking brake.

Select the “P” position.

When towing a trailer: disconnect the trailer

Do not operate the compressor for more than

ten minutes continuously, or it can overheat.

Once the compressor has cooled, you can con-

tinue to use it.

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from your vehicle.

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Lay out the vehicle tool kit ðpage 303 and the

Completing

Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit

spare tire ðpage 309.

Applies to: vehicles with air suspension: Select

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on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings &

Service > Air suspension: wheel change.

Turn off the ignition.

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Affix the sticker that says "max. 50 mph (max.

80 km/h)" that is provided with the tire mobili-

ty kit within your field of vision.

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Stop the vehicle after driving for about 10 mi-

WARNING

nutes and check the tire pressure.

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If the tire pressure is lower than 19 psi (130

kPA), then the tire is too severely damaged. Do

not continue driving.

– The vehicle must also be secured to prevent

it from rolling when using the vehicle jack*.

Use suitable objects to block the front and

back of the wheel that is diagonal from the

wheel with the flat tire.

WARNING

– Applies to: vehicles with active roll stabiliza-

tion: Turn off the ignition because the sus-

pension regulation could change the vehicle

Pay attention to the following after repairing

a tire:

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– Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).

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height, which increases the risk of an acci-

dent.

Tips

Note the code number for the wheel bolt

adapter and store it in a safe place separate

from the vehicle. If you need a replacement

adapter, contact an authorized Audi dealer or

authorized Audi Service Facility and give them

the code number.

Removing the caps

Loosening the wheel bolts

Fig. 177 Wheel: wheel bolts with caps

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Slide the plastic clip from the vehicle tool kit

onto the cap until it engages ðfig. 177.

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Remove the cap using the plastic clip.

Fig. 179 Wheel: loosening the wheel bolts

Anti-theft wheel bolts

Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft wheel bolts

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Slide the wheel wrench* from the vehicle tool

1)

kit all the way onto the wheel bolt

.

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Turn the wheel bolt approximately one turn to

the left. To achieve the required torque, hold

the end of the wheel wrench*. If the wheel bolt

will not loosen, press carefully on the wheel

wrench* with your foot. Hold onto the vehicle

securely while doing this and make sure your

footing is stable.

WARNING

Fig. 178 Anti-theft wheel bolt with cap and adapter

To reduce the risk of an accident, only loosen

the wheel bolts gently one turn before raising

the vehicle with the vehicle jack*.

You need a special adapter in the vehicle tool kit

to remove the anti-theft wheel bolts.

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Remove the cap 2 .

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Slide the adapter 3 all the way onto the anti-

theft wheel bolt 1 .

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Slide the wheel wrench* from the vehicle tool

kit all the way onto the adapter 3 .

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Loosen the wheel bolt ðpage 306.

1)

You need the matching adapter in order to loosen and

tighten anti-theft wheel bolts* ðpage 306.

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Raising the vehicle

Applies to: vehicles with vehicle jack

WARNING

– To reduce the risk of injury, make sure no

one is in the vehicle before raising it.

– Make sure the vehicle jack is stable. The risk

of injury is increased when the ground is

slippery or soft, because the vehicle jack

could slide or sink.

– Only raise your vehicle with the vehicle jack

provided by the factory. If you use a vehicle

jack designed for another vehicle, your vehi-

cle could slip and cause injury.

Fig. 180 Sill panels: markings

– Position the vehicle jack only at the desig-

nated mounting points on the side sill and

align the jack. Otherwise, the vehicle jack

could slip and cause an injury if it does not

have sufficient hold on the vehicle.

– To reduce the risk of injury, do not raise any

other vehicles or other loads using the vehi-

cle jack provided by the factory.

– Applies to: vehicles with air suspension:

Changes in temperature or load can affect

the height of the parked vehicle.

Fig. 181 Sill: positioning the vehicle jack

– To reduce the risk of an accident, never start

the engine when the vehicle is raised.

– To reduce the risk of injury, no work should

be performed under the vehicle while it is

raised.

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Place the vehicle jack from the vehicle tool kit

on a firm surface. Use a flat, stable support if

necessary. On a slippery surface such as tile,

you should use a non-slip pad such as a rubber

mat ð

.

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Note

Find the marking on the sill that is closest to

the tire that will be changed ðfig. 180. Behind

the marking, there is a lifting point on the side

sill for the vehicle jack.

Using the hex socket wrench 3 from the vehi-

cle tool kit, turn the vehicle jack under the lift-

ing point on the side sill until it is high enough

that the arm 1 ðfig. 181 is under the desig-

nated plastic mount.

Do not lift the vehicle by the sill. Position the

vehicle jack only at the designated mounting

points on the side sill. Otherwise, your vehicle

could be damaged.

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Align the vehicle jack so the arm 1 engages in

the designated lifting point in the door sill and

the base 2 lies flat on the ground. The base

2

must be directly under the mounting point 1 .

To lift the vehicle, position the ratchet 4 from

the vehicle tool kit with the correct side on the

hex socket wrench 3 .

Move the ratchet 4 clockwise back and forth

until the wheel lifts up slightly from the

ground.

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Install the wheel bolts and tighten them gently

using the hex socket.

Remove the alignment pin and tighten the re-

maining wheel bolt.

Carefully lower the vehicle using the vehicle

jack*.

Tighten the wheel bolts in a diagonal pattern

using the wheel wrench*.

Removing and installing a wheel

WARNING

– Read and follow the important information

and notes under ðpage 279.

Fig. 182 Wheel: internal hex socket to turn the wheel

bolts

– Never use the hex socket in the screwdriver

handle to tighten the wheel bolts. Using the

hex socket will not achieve the required

tightening torque, which increases the risk

of an accident.

Note

When removing or installing the wheel, the

rim could hit the brake rotor and damage the

rotor. Work carefully and have a second per-

son help you.

Fig. 183 Wheel: alignment pin in the top hole

Removing a wheel

Unidirectional tires

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Remove the top wheel bolt completely using

the hex socket in the screwdriver handle from

the vehicle tool kit ðfig. 182 and place it on a

clean surface.

A unidirectional tire profile is identified by arrows

on the tire sidewall that point in the running di-

rection. You must always maintain the specified

running direction. This is necessary to ensure the

tire's optimal performance in regard to adhesion,

running noise, and friction, and to reduce the risk

of hydroplaning.

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Then install the alignment pin from the vehicle

tool kit by hand in the empty wheel bolt hole

1)

ðfig. 183

.

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Remove the rest of the wheel bolts.

Remove the wheel ð . The alignment pin re-

mains in the hole while doing this.

To benefit fully from the advantages of the uni-

directional tire design, you should replace faulty

tires as soon as possible and restore the correct

running direction on all of the tires.

Installing a wheel

Read the directions on ðpage 308 when instal-

ling unidirectional tires.

Finishing

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Make sure that the wheel bolts and the threads

in the wheel hub are clean, loosen/tighten easi-

ly, and are free of oil and grease.

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Reinstall any covers on the wheel bolts that

were removed.

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Slide the wheel on over the alignment pin ð

.

1)

Applies to: vehicles with ceramic brake rotors*: Use a sec-

ond alignment pin* from the vehicle tool kit for the lowest

hole according to the steps described for the first align-

ment pin.

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Store the vehicle tool kit in its designated

place.

If the removed wheel does not fit in the spare

wheel well, store it securely in the luggage

compartment ðpage 87.

Connect the compressor hose to a vehicle sock-

et and turn it on.

Let the compressor run until the specified value

on the tire pressure sticker is reached

ðpage 283, fig. 172 ð

.

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Check the tire pressure on the installed wheel

as soon as possible.

Correct the tire pressure and store it in the MMI

ðpage 292 or ðpage 294.

The wheel bolts must be tightened to 120 ft lbs

(160 Nm). Have them checked as soon as possi-

ble with a torque wrench. Drive carefully until

then.

Screw the valve cap back onto the valve.

Returning to storage

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To release air, turn the valve insert. See an au-

thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service

Facility.

Turn the valve insert back once the air has been

released.

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Have the faulty wheel replaced as soon as pos-

sible.

Wait several hours before placing the collapsi-

ble spare tire in the spare wheel well. Only then

will it fold down completely so that you can

store it securely.

Collapsible spare tire

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Then screw the valve cap back onto the valve.

Applies to: vehicles with collapsible spare tire

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Secure the collapsible spare tire with the hand-

The collapsible spare tire is intended for short-

term use only. Have the damaged tire checked

and replaced if necessary by an authorized Audi

dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility as soon

as possible.

wheel.

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Fold the cargo floor cover back into place.

Snow chains

Using snow chains on the collapsible spare tire is

not permitted for technical reasons.

There are some restrictions on the use of the col-

lapsible spare tire. The collapsible spare tire has

been designed specifically for your type of vehi-

cle. Do not replace it with the collapsible spare

tire from another type of vehicle.

If you have to drive with snow chains and a rear

tire fails, mount the collapsible spare tire in

place of a front tire. Install the snow chains on

the front tire that you removed, and install that

in place of the rear tire that failed.

The collapsible spare tire is located in the lug-

gage compartment under the cargo floor.

WARNING

Requirement: the vehicle tool kit ðpage 303 and

the compressor must be laid out.

– Only use the collapsible spare tire in emer-

gencies and drive very carefully, especially if

it is more than six years old.

Removing

– The compressor and the hose can become

very hot during operation which increases

the risk of burn injuries.

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Lift the cargo floor using the handle.

Turn the handwheel counter-clockwise and re-

move it.

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– After installing a collapsible spare tire, the

tire pressure must be checked as quickly as

possible to reduce the risk of an accident.

– Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h)

with the collapsible spare tire. Driving faster

than that increases the risk of an accident.

– To reduce the risk of an accident, avoid hard

acceleration or braking and driving fast

around curves with the collapsible spare

tire.

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Remove the collapsible spare tire.

You must inflate the collapsible spare tire before-

hand in order to use it.

Inflating

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Remove the valve cap from the collapsible

spare tire.

Tighten the compressor hose on the collapsible

spare tire valve.

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– Never drive using more than one collapsible

spare tire, because this increases the risk of

an accident.

– Read the warnings when working in the en-

gine compartment ðpage 255.

– Handling the jump start cables incorrectly

may cause the vehicle battery to explode

and result in serious injuries.

– Normal tires or winter tires must not be

mounted on the collapsible spare tire rim.

Note

The compressor must be turned off after ten

minutes at the most to reduce the risk of

overheating. Let the compressor cool down

for several minutes before using it again.

Jump start cables can cause considerable

damage to the vehicle electrical system if

they are connected incorrectly.

Tips

Jump starting

– There must be no contact between the

vehicles, or else voltage could flow when

connecting the positive terminal and drain

the vehicle battery of the vehicle providing

the jump start.

Preparation

You should only perform the following steps if

you have the necessary technical knowledge and

tools.

– The drained vehicle battery must be con-

nected correctly to the electrical system.

– Turn off electrical equipment that is not

needed.

If the engine does not start because the vehicle

battery is drained, you can jump start your vehi-

cle using another vehicle. Jump start cables are

needed to do this.

Jump starting

Both vehicle batteries must have 12 volt nominal

voltage. The voltage capacity (Ah) of the vehicle

battery that is giving power must not be less

than the capacity of the drained vehicle battery.

Both jump start cables must be connected in the

correct order.

Jump start cable

Only use a jump start cable with a large enough

diameter. Note the manufacturer's specifica-

tions.

Only use a jump start cable with insulated termi-

nal clamps.

Positive cable - usually red.

Fig. 184 Engine compartment: connectors for jump start

cables or a charger

Negative cable - usually black.

WARNING

– A drained battery can freeze at tempera-

tures around 32 °F (0 °C). To reduce the risk

of an explosion and chemical burns, thaw a

frozen battery immediately, before connect-

ing jump start cables. After jump starting

the vehicle, drive to an authorized Audi deal-

er or authorized Audi Service Facility imme-

diately to have the vehicle battery checked.

Fig. 185 Connecting the jump start cables

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The jump start cable connections are located in

the engine compartment.

that conduct electricity when it is connected

to the positive vehicle battery terminal. This

can cause a short circuit.

Follow the information about the vehicle battery

– The plugs on the battery cells must not be

opened.

ðpage 266.

Connecting the positive cable (red) to the

positive terminal

– Keep ignition sources (such as open flames,

burning cigarettes, etc.) away from the vehi-

cle batteries to reduce the risk of an explo-

sion.

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Open the red cover on the positive terminal

ðfig. 184.

1. Attach one end of the positive cable (red) to

the jump-start pin 1 ðfig. 185 on your vehi-

cle.

– Route the jump start cables so they cannot

get caught in the moving parts in the other

vehicle's engine compartment.

2. Attach the other end of the positive cable

(red) to the positive terminal 2 on the pow-

er source.

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.

Connecting the negative cable (black) to the

negative terminal

3. Attach one end of the negative cable (black)

to the negative terminal 3 on the power

source.

4. Attach the other end of the negative cable

(black) to the jump-start pin 4 on the vehi-

cle.

Tips

Make sure that the connected jump start ca-

bles have sufficient contact with metal.

Towing

Starting the engine

General information

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Start the engine in the vehicle giving the charge

You should only perform the following steps if

you have the necessary technical knowledge and

tools.

and let it run at idle.

Now start the engine in your vehicle, which has

the drained battery.

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If the engine does not start, stop the starting

Towing requires a certain amount of practice.

Audi recommends contacting a towing company

to have the vehicle transported.

procedure after 10 seconds and then repeat it

after approximately 30 seconds.

Turn on the rear window defogger in your vehi-

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cle in order to reduce any voltage peaks that

may occur when disconnecting the jump start

cables. The headlights must be turned off.

You should only have your vehicle towed by an-

other vehicle when disabled in exceptional cir-

cumstances. Inexperienced persons should not

tow a vehicle.

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With the engines running, remove the cables in

reverse order of the way they were installed.

Close the red cover on the positive terminal.

Notes on towing

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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

– The maximum permitted towing distance is 30

miles (50 km).

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Additional information on towing with a tow

truck

Tips

– If the power supply is interrupted, then it

will not be possible to move the selector out

of the "P" position. The parking lock must

be released using the manual release before

towing the vehicle ðpage 104.

The vehicle may only be towed with the front axle

raised. Do not wrap any chains or cables around

the brake lines.

Tow bar and towing cable

– Turn off Audi pre sense* ðpage 165 when

loading the vehicle onto a vehicle carrier,

train, ship, or other type of transportation,

or when towing the vehicle. This can prevent

an undesired intervention from the pre

sense* system.

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.

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.

– Follow the local legal regulations for tow-

ing.

Towing

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.

Read and follow the important information on

ðpage 311.

Preparations

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Only secure the towing cable or tow bar at the

designated towing eyes ðpage 313,

ðpage 313.

Make sure the towing cable is not twisted. Oth-

erwise it could disconnect from the towing eye

while towing.

WARNING

– Towing highly increases the risk of an acci-

dent, for example from colliding with the

towing vehicle.

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– 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.

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Turn on the emergency flashers in both vehicles

ðpage 58. However, do not do this if it prohib-

ited by law.

Towing vehicle (front)

– 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.

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Start driving only once the towing cable is taut.

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Press the brake pedal very carefully.

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Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.

Vehicle being towed (rear)

Note

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Make sure the ignition is turned on so that the

steering wheel is not locked and so that you can

use the turn signals, the horn, and the wind-

– If normal towing methods are not possible,

for example if the transmission is faulty or if

the towing distance is greater than 30 miles

(50 km), then transport the vehicle on a

special carrier.

shield wipers if needed ð

.

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The full functionality of the brake booster and

power steering may not be available. You would

then need to use more force to steer and brake

the vehicle.

– If the vehicle is towed by a tow truck at the

axle that is not permitted, this can cause se-

vere damage to the transmission.

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Release the parking brake ðpage 110.

Select the “N” position.

Make sure the towing cable is always taut.

– The vehicle must not be tow started for

technical reasons.

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Rear towing eye

WARNING

– Never tow a vehicle using a tow bar or tow-

ing cable if the vehicle does not have electri-

cal power.

– If the vehicle loses power while it is being

towed, stop towing the vehicle immediately

and consult an authorized Audi dealer or

qualified repair facility.

Front towing eye

Fig. 187 Rear bumper: installing the towing eye (version 1)

Fig. 186 Front bumper: installing the towing eye

Fig. 188 Rear bumper: installing the towing eye (version 2)

The threaded opening for the towing eye is locat-

ed on the right side of the front bumper.

Vehicles with a towing eye

On vehicles without a factory-installed trailer

hitch*, the towing eye threads are located on the

right rear side of the bumper.

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Remove the towing eye from the vehicle tool kit

ðpage 303.

Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure

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Remove the towing eye from the vehicle tool kit

ðfig. 186. The cap will loosen from the bump-

ðpage 303.

er.

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Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure

ðfig. 187 or ðfig. 188. The cap will loosen

from the bumper.

Tighten the towing eye as far as it will go into

the mount. Use a suitable object to tighten the

towing eye completely and securely in the

mount.

Tighten the towing eye as far as it will go into

the mount. Use a suitable object to tighten the

towing eye completely and securely in the

mount.

After using, place the towing eye back in the ve-

hicle tool kit.

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After using, place the towing eye back in the ve-

hicle tool kit.

WARNING

If the towing eye is not tightened all the way

when installing, the threads may be pulled

out when towing the vehicle and result in an

accident.

Vehicles with a trailer hitch*

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Attach the tow bar or the towing cable to the

trailer hitch.

Tips

Vehicles with a factory-installed trailer hitch* are

not equipped with towing eye threads at the rear. 

Depending on the model, the shape of the cap

can vary.

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WARNING

If the towing eye is not tightened all the way

when installing, the threads may be pulled

out when towing the vehicle and result in an

accident.

Note

To reduce the risk of damaging the trailer

hitch*, only use suitable tow bars that are

compatible with it. If a tow bar is not availa-

ble, you can use a towing cable.

Tips

Depending on the model, the shape of the cap

can vary.

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