Audi 80/90/Coupe

Since 1986-1991 of release

Repair and car operation

1.6.8. The general rules of towage

THE GENERAL DATA

Always, when it is possible, tow the car so that forward wheels did not concern the earths.

The car can be lifted behind and to move it in position at which it will be possible to use a lobby сцепку.

Models Audi-80/Audi-80 Quattro, Audi-90/Audi-90 Quattro and Aуди-Купе it is impossible to tow by means of the usual equipment with обвязочными chains or низкорамного the trailer. At towage with use of such equipment the bumper and a car body will be damaged.

If it is necessary to tow the car with an automatic transmission, it is necessary to lift forward wheels that the transmission has not been damaged because of a greasing lack.

If it is necessary to tow the car with a mechanical transmission at forward on earth forward or back wheels (model with a drive on all wheels), it is necessary to check up, that трансмиссионное oil did not proceed, and has not been merged.

Speed and the maximum distance at towage

For cars with a drive on forward wheels

At towage do not exceed speed in 80 km/h and do not tow the car on distance more than 80 km.

For cars with a full drive

At towage do not exceed speed in 50 km/h and do not tow the car on distance more than 50 km.

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The prevention

Never leave passengers in the towed car.

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Lobby сцепка

Establish the equipment for lifting of wheels on wheels. Establish safety belts Establish safety chains on the bottom levers of a suspension bracket.

The backlash at towage should be 155–310 mm between tyres and road.

Back сцепка

Establish the equipment for lifting of wheels on wheels. Establish safety belts. Establish safety chains on the back bridge or a stretcher (on all-wheel drive models).

The backlash at towage should be 155–310 mm between tyres and road.

The maximum speed and distance at towage

For cars with a mechanical transmission: 80 km/h – 80 km

For cars with an automatic transmission: 50 km/h – 50 km

Audi-80 Quattro/Audi-90 Quattro, Aуди-Купе

Procedure сцепки is similar to procedure сцепки for models with a drive on forward wheels.

If the car is necessary for towing, having lifted forward wheels, differential blocking should be disconnected that back wheels could rotate freely on turns.

Do not tow the car with a speed more, than 50 km/h on distance большее, than 50 km. If it is necessary for you to transport the car on distance большее, than 50 km, it is necessary to do it, having established the car on низкорамную the cart.

Ankernye points

Ankernye points of the car are located in front and under a back bumper on the right party.

At towage, it is necessary to observe towage rules.