Audi 100 C3 owners manual page 87

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VEHICLE OPERATION TRAILER TOWING Your Audi was primarily designed for Trailer hitch Trailer brakes passenger transportation. If you plan to Use a weight-ca If your trailer is equipped with a tow a trailer you should be mindful that rrying hitch conforming braking to the gross trailer weight. The hitch must system, check to be sure that it conforms your car will be performing a service it to all regulations. was not intended for. The additional load be suitable for your vehicle and trailer and securely bolted to the body. Always The trailer brake system must not be will affect durability and economy of check with the trailer hitch manufacturer performance. directly connected to the vehicle's brake to make sure that you are using the If you tow a trailer, your Audi may require correct hitch. Do not use a bumper hitch. system. more frequent maintenance due to the extra load. The hitch must be installed in a way not Tire pressure to interfere with impact-absorbing bum- Do not tow a trailer during the break-in period of your vehicle. per system. No modifications should be When towing a trailer, inflate the tires of your vehicle to the cold tire pressure made to the vehicle exhaust and brake Keep an eye on your coolant tempera-systems. From time to time check that all listed under "Full load" on the label inside ture gauge. If coolant temperature the fuel tank flap. Inflate trailer tires to hitch mounting bolts remain securely warning light comes on, pull off the fastened. trailer and tire manufacturer's specifica- road to a safe place to allow engine to tions. cool down. If not towing a trailer, remove the trailer hitch ball bar. This prevents the hitch Maximum trailer weight from causing damage should your vehi- cle be struck from behind. Safety chains A trailer for your vehicle is limited to a Always use safety chains between your typical class I trailer. The maximum gross When removing the trailer hitch, seal all bolt holes to prevent water and exhaust vehicle and trailer. trailer weight and the tongue load must Trailer lights not exceed the specifications listed in the fumes entering the vehicle. Technical Information/Data section of this Trailer lights must meet all regulations. manual. Do not connect the trailer light system Do not exceed the gross vehicle weight directly to the light system of your which is the weight of the driver, passen- vehicle. Be sure to check with your Audi ger, luggage, trailer hitch and tongue dealer for correct wiring, switches and weight of the loaded trailer. relays. 85

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