Audi Q3: Driving with a trailer
Trailer brakes
If the trailer has its own brake system, then follow the manufacturer specifications. However, the brake system on the trailer must never be connected to the vehicle brake system.
Safety chains
Make sure the safety chains are correctly applied when pulling a trailer. The chains should hang enough so that the trailer can drive around curves. However, they must not touch the ground.
WARNING
If the trailer is equipped with electronic brakes, these brakes cannot be activated by a factory-installed control system, which increases the risk of an accident.
Retrofit installation
You can find out if your vehicle is equipped with a retrofitted trailer hitch at an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility knows the specifications for retrofitting a trailer hitch and any necessary technical requirements.
WARNING
- Only have the additional trailer hitch installed by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
- There is a risk of an accident if the trailer hitch is installed incorrectly.
- For your own safety, read the assembly instructions provided by the trailer hitch manufacturer.
Note
- Connecting the socket incorrectly could cause damage to the vehicle electrical system.
- Longer inclines cannot be driven without a suitable cooling system, especially if the outside temperatures are high. Otherwise, this increases the risk of engine damage.
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Safety precautions
WARNING
As the driver, you are always completely responsible
for all driving tasks. The assist
systems cannot replace the driver's attention.
Give your full attention to drivin
Surrounding area detection
Sensor and camera coverage areas
Fig. 88 Sensor coverage area
Fig. 89 Rearview camera coverage area
The assist systems analyze the data from various
sensors and cameras installed in the vehicle. Do
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Windshield
Overview - Windshield
Caution
On vehicles equipped with lane assist, the camera
must be recalibrated if the windshield has been
replaced. Refer to
→ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.44; Driver
Assistance Systems Front Camera; Driver Assistance
Systems Fron
Modular Wiring Routing with Corrugated Tube
Opening the corrugated tube and removing the individual wire
WARNING
Follow all safety precautions when working with
pyrotechnic components. Refer to
→ Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example,
disconnectin
