Audi Q5: Trailer mode
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General information
Your Audi was designed primarily for passenger transportation.
If you plan to tow a trailer, please remember that the additional load Will
affect durability, economy and performan
Fig. 189 Permitted ball position of the trailer hitch
Trailer towing weights
With a factory-installed or an aftermarket trailer
hitch, the maximum permissible trailer weight is
4,400 lbs (2,000 kg) T
Driving with о trailer always requires extra care
and consideration.
To obtain the best possible handling of vehicle
and trailer, please note the following:
Do not tow a loaded trailer when your ca
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 80-400Nm -VAG1576-
Digital Torque Wrench -VAG1756A-
Loosen the threaded connection between the drive axle and
wheel hub
- With vehicle still standing on its wheels, loosen bolt a
maximum of 90º, otherwise wheel bearing will be
Removing
- Press belt height adjuster button and bring height adjuster
slide into lowest position.
- Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel. Refer to
→ Chapter "B-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing, Upper
B-Pillar Trim Panel".
- Move the upper B-pillar trim to the side
Driving with a trailer
