2021 Audi A4 / S4 — Owner's Manual – Page #117

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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.

Z\

WARNING

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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CG)

Note

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

245.

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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