Audi Q3: Towing Guide
Towing Guide
Note
- This is a "guide" for Audi models and their towing weights.
- The proper towing weight of the respective vehicle must
always adhere to the corresponding vehicle document (certificate
of conformity).
- For the towing weights of individual models and special
models that are not listed here, refer to the corresponding
vehicle document.
General Information for Retrofitting Trailer Hitch
- When retrofitting a trailer hitch, pay attention to the
technical requirements, the manufacturer guidelines and
legislative regulations.
- Only use a trailer hitch that was tested and is permitted
for the respective vehicle.
- Make sure there is sufficient distance to the bumper cover
when there are items attached to the trailer hitch, such as a
bicycle rack.
Note
When retrofitting a trailer hitch, it is recommended to use
only Audi original accessory parts. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
Model Overview - Towing Guide
Note
There are no towing weights available for the RS 5, RS 4, TT
and R8 models.
Audi A3 Towing Weight, Type 8V
1.4L TFSI Gasoline Engines, 110 kW
1) Sedan
2) 3-door vehicles
3) 5-door vehicles
4) Convertible
Gasoline Engines, 206 / 221 kW, quattro
There are no towing weights available for this engine.
2.0L TDI Engine, 110 kW, FWD
1) 3-door vehicles
2) 5-door vehicles
3) Sedan
4) Convertible
2.0L TDI Engine, 110 kW, quattro
1) 3-door vehicles
2) 5-door vehicles
Audi A6 Towing Weight, Type 4G
Gasoline Engines
Sedan, Avant and Sportback (Audi A7), through MY 2015
1) quattro
2) Only Avant
Diesel Engines
Sedan, Avant and Sportback (Audi A7), through MY 2015
1) quattro
Hybrid
Audi Q3 Towing Weight, Type 8U
Gasoline Engines
Through MY 2015
Diesel Engines
Through MY 2015
1) quattro
Audi Q7 Towing Weight, Type 4M
Gasoline Engines
3.0L Gasoline Engines, 245 kW
Diesel Engines
3.0L Diesel Engines, 183 kW
3.0L Diesel Engines, 200 kW
Revision History
DRUCK NUMBER: A005A006721
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Legal Requirements
The manufacturer is granted general type approval for the
whole vehicle including all parts and for specific retrofitting
(general type approval according to 20 StVZO (Motor V
Wheel Bolt Tightening Specifications, Current Models
DANGER!
To ensure that the wheel bolts fit correctly, be
sure to use the correct wheel bolts specified for the
model. The wheel bolts for eac
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Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist and lane guidance
Fig. 101 Turn signal lever: button for lane guidance and
lane departure warning
Within the limits of the system, lane guidance
provides corrective steering to assist the driver
with keeping the vehicle in the center of the lane
as m
Overview - Deformation Element
1 - Nut
25 Nm
Quantity: 3
2 - Lower Deformation Element
Component location: under the instrument panel on the driver side
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Lower Deformation Element, Removing and Installing