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 another Audi Q7.
Do not pull too hard with the towing Audi Q7 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 Q7 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 Q7s
The Audi Q7 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 Q7 must not be towed faster than 50 km/h.
- The Audi Q7 must not be towed further than 50 km.
Additional notes on towing by breakdown truck
The Audi Q7 may only be towed with the front axle raised.
Notes on tow-starting
For technical reasons, the Audi Q7 must not be tow-started.
WARNING
There is a high risk of accidents when towing, as the towed Audi Q7 can easily be driven into the towing Audi Q7.
- If it is not possible to tow the Audi Q7 as described above (e.g. due to a gearbox failure or if the Audi Q7 has to be towed further than 50 km), it must be transported on a special car transporter or trailer.
- Towing a Audi Q7 with the wrong axle raised can cause serious damage to the gearbox.
Note
- It is not possible to move the selector lever out of P if the electrical power supply fails. Before the Audi Q7 can be recovered/manoeuvred you must manually release the selector lever link►.
- Please observe the relevant regulations when towing.