tow AUDI TT 2021 Owner´s Manual

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Emergency assistance

coupling becoming overloaded when driving off-
road.
For the most safety and security, drive with a tow
bar. You should use a towing cable only if a tow
bar is not available. Use a towing cable made of
synthetic elastic cable similar elastic material.

ZA\ WARNING
— Towing highly increases the risk of an acci-
dent, for example from colliding with the
towing vehicle.
— To reduce the risk of an accident, do not al-
low anyone to remain inside the vehicle
when it is being transported by a tow truck
or a special transporter.

® Note
— If normal towing is not possible, for exam-
ple if the transmission is faulty or if the
towing distance is greater than 30 miles
(50 km), then transport the vehicle ona
special carrier.
— If the vehicle is towed by a tow truck at the
axle that is not permitted, this can cause se-
vere damage to the transmission.
— The vehicle must not be tow started for
technical reasons.
G) Tips
— If there is a power failure, the selector lever
will not move out of the "P" position. The
parking lock must be released using the
emergency release before towing the vehi-
cle > page 88.
— Follow the local legal regulations for tow-
ing.
Read and follow the important information un-
der > page 250.
Preparations
> Only secure the towing cable or tow bar at the
designated towing loops > page 2517,
=> page 252.
> Make sure the towing cable is not twisted. Oth-
erwise it could disconnect from the towing loop
while towing.
> Switch the emergency flashers on in both
vehicles > page 38. However, do not do this if it
prohibited by law.
Towing vehicle (front)
> Only start to drive when the towing cable is
taut.
> Be especially careful when accelerating.
» Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.
Vehicle being towed (rear)
> Make sure the ignition is switched on so that
the steering wheel is not locked and so that you
can use the turn signals, the horn, and the
windshield wipers if needed > /A\.
> Switching it off before the vehicle has stopped
may impair the function of the brake booster
and power steering. You would then need to
use more force to steer and brake the vehicle.
> Release the parking brake > page 79.
> Select the “N” selector lever position.
> Make sure the towing cable is always taut.

ZA\ WARNING
— Never tow a vehicle using a tow bar or tow-
ing cable if the vehicle does not have electri-
cal power.
— If the vehicle runs out of power while it is
being towed, stop towing the vehicle imme-
diately and consult an authorized Audi deal-
er or qualified repair facility.

Front towing loop



Fig. 194 Front bumper: installing the towing loop
251

Emergency assistance

The threaded opening for the towing loop is lo-
cated on the right side of the front bumper.
> Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit > page 242.
> Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure
> fig. 194. The cap will loosen from the bump-
er.
> Tighten the towing eye as far as it will go into
the mount. Use a suitable object to tighten the
towing eye completely and securely in the
mount.
>» After using, place the towing loop back in the
vehicle tool kit.

A WARNING
If the towing loop is not tightened until it
stops when installing, the threads may be
pulled out when towing the vehicle and result
in an accident.

@ Tips
Depending on the model, the shape of the cap
can vary.
Rear towing loop


BFV-0310

Fig. 195 Rear bumper: installing the towing loop
The threaded opening for the towing loop is lo-
cated on the right rear of the bumper.
> Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit > page 242.
> Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure
> fig. 195. The cap will loosen from the bump-
er.
> Tighten the towing eye as far as it will go into
the mount. Use a suitable object to tighten the
252
towing eye completely and securely in the
mount.
> After using, place the towing loop back in the
vehicle tool kit.

Z\ WARNING
If the towing loop is not tightened until it
stops when installing, the threads may be
pulled out when towing the vehicle and result
in an accident.

G) Tips
Depending on the model, the shape of the cap
can vary.

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Index

Options during a phone call............ 133
Playing Music... 2.66... cece eee eee eee 172
SGttinGSinay s « ages ss wey ee emew 2 BoM ge 139
Temperature display (outside temperature) .. 11
Temperature gauge
Coolants: s = wows s 2 aeuee so se oe eee 8 2 10
Tethering
refer to Personal hotspot.............. 142
TeXEIMESSAGES weone co eee oo een ys ees ws 135
also refer to Text messages............ 135
THeCOWNS & ssssiie ov iimsive 6 8 euinene wo wrseats 7 8 sutaens 67
Tightening specification
Wheel bolts............. 00. eee eee eee 248
Tightening specification (wheel bolts) ..... 248
THING i iscsi a annsina 6 0 anesine 6 0 arm sw ormneR 3 oo 189
tiptronic (automatic transmission) ......... 85
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)...... 242
THFGS weeps + < coupe 2 & sous 7 = HEUOS Fo eee 2 owe 214
Low-profile tires wi... 6 ose se eee ae oe 230
Repairset..... 0... cece eee ee eee 242
REPLACING wcvws x = neuen s 2 sows + enews ee ces 244
Semnviceilifer. iv sccwae i x unaane wv aruene wo come 223
Tire pressure... 2... eee eee eee 224
Tire pressure monitoring sys-
HOW oo iva os ena os anes « wes 231,232,233
Tire pressure table................00- 226
Treadwear indicators.................. 223
Unidirectionals « = ssc = 3 sce x & aeons 216, 247
Uniform tire quality grading............ 230
Tires and wheels
Glossary of tire and loading terminology.. 217
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 227
Tone (sound)
refer to Adjusting the sound............ 193
TOOL easx ss woes os mene & % eenR & + eeDR 5 F eee 242
Top tether anchor (securing the child safety
SOAE) oo www «x ewwwns wo aovaens xo atten we atten © oa 62
Touch
refertoMMlItouch................0.. 112
TOWNE: i «: sanrace + « emoseus o © snvmmns & 0 amen © 0 enone 250
TOWING LOOP erececs ss corners vo soecens ¥ 8 were 251,252
Towing protection monitoring............. 24
TPMS
Indicator light... .......0....0022.00. 235
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 232, 233
Traffic information ......... 0... eee eee 161
Transmission malfunction (indicator light).. 87
Treble (SOUR) sexi «i scoise so inawass oo orien o 6 8 193
Turnsigitals « seas 2 5 eee gems ¢ are oe oes 37
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Uniform tire quality grading............. 230
Unlocking and locking
By remotecontrolis « . sessic es wee eae xe 21
Using the lock cylinder................. 24
With the central locking switch.......... 23
With the convenience key............... 22
Updating stations (radio)................ 164
USB
charging pOrtis: = sew: «2 ses « e sere sc ee 63
USB stick
refer to Audi music interface....... 175,176
V
Vanity Minthoriacw + 2 cau ¢ caren w = neue 2 = nee 41
Vehicle
Care/cleaning « « sis + 2 sews x 2 ere a 8 woe 236
Dimensions ............0 cece eee e eee 263
Identification data « cox « < seme x y oem 4 2 2 263
OQUEOFSEIVICE seins © x nen 2 2 wane 2 wane 6 3 241
Raising.......... 00... eee eee eee eee 246
Unlocking anid locking: « « cess ai wows st ves 21
Vehicle battery
Charge levels s eens se cee oe ees ae oe 109
VehiGlecare cx 5 2 waza a 2 eawes & 2 eae ge 236
Vehicle'data labels: s : sacs es veea se vean se 263
Vehicle identification number............ 263
Vehicle jack................00000. 242, 248
Lifting POINTS: + « sees ss exam se ave se oes 246
Vehicle'toolU kits « « coms x « name ¢ ¢ seas 2 2 Ree 242
Ventilation. ........ 0... eee eee eee 69
Version information................000- 192
VIEW button... ... ee eee ee 12
Voice guidance
refer to Multifunction steering wheel.. 12,14
Voicemail... 6... 6c cece eee eee eee eee 137
Voice recognition system............ 14,122
Commands.......... 2.00 123
EXterOal scien sy awe s eee 2 eee @ 5 Hee 8 127:
OPCTATING’. » « momeoe © siwsenece s cueneee am ramet om 122
SettingS .... 0.0... c cece eee eee 190
VOlUMElssce « 2 sews 2 ¢ aueep 5 2 maw oo ome ae 194
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