Using a breakdown vehicle, the vehicle may only be towed suspended at the front.
Reason: If given a rear suspended tow, the drive shafts turn backward. This would cause the planetary gears in
the automatic transmission to achieve such high RPM that the transmission would be heavily damaged within a
very short time.
When towing vehicles with all wheel drive and manual transmission, also observe the following:
Do not tow vehicle faster than 50 km/h (30 mph).
Do not tow further than 50 km (30 miles).
Using a breakdown vehicle the vehicle may be towed suspended at front or rear.
When towing vehicles with all wheel drive and automatic transmission, also observe the following:
Selector lever must be in the "N" position.
Do not tow vehicle faster than 50 km/h (30 mph).
Do not tow further than 50 km (30 miles).
The vehicle must not be towed by a tow truck with front or rear axle raised.
VEHICLE CHECKS WITHIN INSPECTION AND
VEHICLE CHECKS WITHIN INSPECTION AND SERVICE FRAMEWORK
For vehicle checks, we recommend interactive acceptance VAS 5000 and performance test stand V.A.G 1858.
Brake check
Information for checking brakes on front and all wheel drive vehicles is in the corresponding brake system
repair information.
Performance check
Perform performance check on performance test stand recommended by Audi. The corresponding correction
factors for automatic transmissions and all wheel drive are provided in these test stands. Vehicles with all wheel
drive may only be tested on a four-wheel performance test stand. The four-wheel performance test stand V.A.G
NOTE:
If normal towing of the vehicle is not possible, the vehicle must be
transported with a special transporter or trailer. This is also valid for
distances greater than 50 km (30 miles).
NOTE:
If normal towing of the vehicle is not possible, the vehicle must be
transported with a special transporter or trailer.
2008 Audi A6 Quattro
Maintenance Maintenance Procedures
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