Operation Manual

DO-IT-YOURSELF SERVICE
EMERGENCY TOWING WITH COMMERCIAL TOWING TRUCK
WARNING
Never allow passengers to ride in a
towed vehicle for any reason.
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how to operate their equipment
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General hints
§ Whenever possible, tow with front
wheels off ground.
§ Vehicle may be lifted in rear and
moved to position for front hook-up.
§ Do not wrap safety chains around
brake lines.
§ When using a conventional sling
type gear the Audi 100 must be towed
with front wheels off the ground to avoid
damage to the vehicle.
§ If a vehicle with automatic transmis-
sion must be towed with rear wheels
lifted because of extensive damage, dol-
lies are required under front wheels to
avoid damage to transmission due to
lack of lubrication.
§ If a vehicle with manual transmission
must be towed with the front or real
wheels (all-wheel drive) on the ground, it
must be ensured that transmission oil
has not leaked or been drained.
Towing speed/distance
For vehicles with front-wheel drive:
Do not exceed 50 mph or 80 km/h nor a
distance of 50 miles or 80 kilometers.
For vehicles with all-wheel drive:
Do not exceed 30 mph or 50 km/h nor a
distance of 30 miles or 50 kilometers.
The following information is to be used by
commercial tow truck operators who
know
ly.
towing instructions can be found
special towing instruction brochure at
Au i dealer.