Some experience is required to tow or tow-start a Audi A8, especially when using a tow-rope. Both drivers should be familiar with the technique required for towing. Inexperienced drivers should not attempt to tow-start or tow away another Audi A8.
Do not pull too hard with the towing Audi A8 and take care to avoid jerking the tow-rope. When towing off-road, there is always a risk that the anchorage points may be overloaded.
Tow-bar / tow-rope
It is easier and safer to tow the Audi A8 with a tow-bar. You should only use a tow-rope if you do not have a tow-bar. It is advisable to use a tow-rope made of elastic synthetic fibre or similarly elastic material.
Notes on towing Audi A8s
The Audi A8 can be towed with a tow-bar or tow-rope. When the engine is not running, the gearbox will not be adequately lubricated if the following speed/distance restrictions are not observed:
- The Audi A8 must not be towed faster than 50 km/h.
- The Audi A8 must not be towed further than 50 km.
Additional note on towing by breakdown truck
The Audi A8 may only be towed with the front axle raised.
Notes on tow-starting
For technical reasons, the Audi A8 must not be tow-started.
WARNING!
There is a high risk of accidents when towing, as the towed Audi A8 can easily be driven into the towing Audi A8.
- If it is not possible to tow the Audi A8 as described above (e.g. due to a gearbox failure or if the Audi A8 has to be towed further than 50 km), it must be transported on a special car transporter or trailer.
- Towing a Audi A8 with the wrong axle raised can cause serious damage to the gearbox.
Note
- It is not possible to release the parking lock by moving the selector lever out of position P if the electrical power supply fails. Before the Audi A8 can be recovered/manoeuvred you must manually release the parking lock Link.
- Please observe the relevant regulations when towing.