Audi Q7: Rear towing loop
Fig. 187 Front bumper: installing the towing loop (version 1)
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Fig. 188 Front bumper: installing the towing loop (version 2)
The threaded opening for the towing loop is located
on the right rear of the bumper.
- Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit.
- Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure
> fig. 187, fig. 188. The cap will loosen from the bumper.
- 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.
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
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Fig. 189 Rear bumper: installing the towing loop
Vehicles with a towing loop
On vehicles without a factory-installed trailer
hitch*, the towing loop threads are located on
the right rear side of the bumper.
- Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit.
- Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure
> fig. 189. The cap will loosen from the bumper
- 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.
Vehicles with a trailer hitch*
- Attach the tow bar or the towing cable to the
trailer hitch.
Vehicles with a factory-installed trailer hitch* are
not equipped with towing loop threads at the
rear.
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.
Note
To reduce the risk of damaging the trailer
hitch*, only use suitable tow bars that are
compatible with it. If a tow bar is not available,
you can use a towing cable.
Tips
Depending on the model, the shape of the cap
can vary.
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Fig. 192 Driver's footwell (left-hand drive vehicle): fuse
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Fig. 193 Front passenger's footwell (right-hand drive vehicle):
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Description
Applies to: vehicles with maneuver assist
Fig. 140 Upper display: maneuver assist
General information
The maneuver assist supports the driver when
maneuvering and parking by monitoring the area
in front of, behind, and beside the vehicle using
sensors. If there is an impending