Audi R8 I 1 owners manual page 190

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document_0900452a816e6cc9.book Seite 188 Mittwoch, 21. Februar 2007 1:32 13 188 Self-help • The hazard warning lights of both vehicles must normally be When refitting the air intake grille, first insert the lugs on the grille switched on. However, observe any regulations to the contrary.into their mountings in the intake duct. Then press the grille firmly • Make sure that the towrope is no t twisted, as otherwise the front back into place. towline anchorage on your vehicle could work itself loose. WARNING Front towline anchorage If the towline anchorage is not scre wed in as far as the stop, there The front towline anchorage is only mounted if the vehicle is a risk of the screw connection shearing off during towing (acci- has to be towed. dent risk). Tow-starting As a general rule, tow-starting is not recommended. Vehicles with manual gearbox – Engage 2nd or 3rd gear before moving off. Fig. 132 Detail from front of vehicle, right – Press the clutch and hold the pedal down. side with air intake grille removed: Towline – Switch on the ignition. anchorage screwed in – Once both vehicles are moving, release the clutch. The towline anchorage is screwed anti-clockwise into the – As soon as the engine starts: press the clutch and put the screw connection (left-hand thread) which is located on the gear lever in neutral. right side of the front bumper behind the air intake grille. – Take the towline anchorage out of the vehicle's tool kit Vehicles with R tronic ⇒page178. – Switch on the ignition. – Pull the bottom part of the grille out. – When both vehicles are moving, engage a gear using the – Screw the towline anchorage firmly all the way into the selector lever or the paddle levers. Which gear is selected screw connection ⇒ fig. 132. will depend on how fast the vehicle is travelling. After use, unscrew the towline anchorage and put it back in the – As soon as the engine starts: Put the gear lever in neutral. toolbox. The towline anchorage should always be kept in the If the engine will not start, it is best to try starting it using the vehicle. battery of another vehicle ⇒ page 185 before attempting to tow start. You should only try to tow-start the engine if jump-starting is

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