Towing requires some experience, 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 Q3.
Do not pull too hard with the towing Audi Q3 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 Q3 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 Q3s
The Audi Q3 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 Q3 must not be towed faster than 50 km/h.
- The Audi Q3 must not be towed further than 50 km.
Additional notes on towing by breakdown truck
The Audi Q3 must NOT be towed with the rear axle raised. If the Audi Q3 is to be towed with the front axle raised, the ignition must be switched off; otherwise the drive train can be damaged.
Notes on tow-starting
For technical reasons, the Audi Q3 must not be tow-started.
WARNING!
There is a high risk of accidents when towing/tow-starting, as the towed Audi Q3 can easily be driven into the towing Audi Q3.
- If it is not possible to tow the Audi Q3 as described above (e.g. due to a gearbox failure or if the Audi Q3 has to be towed further than 50 km), it must be transported on a special car transporter or trailer.
- Towing a Audi Q3 with the wrong axle raised can cause serious damage to the gearbox.
Note
- It is not possible to move the selector lever out of position P if the electrical power supply fails. Before the Audi Q3 can be recovered/manoeuvred you must manually release the selector lever Link.
- Please observe the relevant regulations when towing or tow-starting.