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CARE
Te mperature
The temperature grades are A (the highest),
8, and C, repres enting the tire's resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability to dissi
pate heat when tested under contro lled con
ditions on a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel. Sustained high temJ)erature can
cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive tempera
ture can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corres ponds to a level of perfor
mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Sta ndard No. 1 09. Grades Band A represent
higher levels of performance on the laborato
ry test wheel than the minimum required by
law.
�W ARNIN G
The temperature grade for this tire
is est ablished for a tire that is
properly inflated and not over
loaded. Excessive speed, under
inflation, or excessive loading, ei
ther separately or in combination,
can causa heat buildup and pos
sible tire failure. Wheel
replacement
If you wish to equip your vehicle with tires
or wheels other than those installed at the
factory, please note the following:
• For technical reasons it is not al
ways possible to use wheels from
other vehicles -under certain condi
tions not even wheels from the same
vehicle model.
• Wheel rims and wheel bolts are
matched to fit your Audi. When
installing different wheels (for ax
ample, wheels with winter tires), the
correct wheel bolts with the proper
length and conical shape of the bolt
head must be used. The secure fit of
the wheels and the proper function
ing of the brake system and safety
are dependent upon this.
• Wheel rims and wheal bolts are
matched to fit your Audi. •
Before you plan on exchanging
steel wheels, light alloy wheals, or
winter tires already mounted on
wheel rims, consult your authorized
Audi Dealer. They have the technical
information necessary to advise you
which wheal rims and wheel bolts
are compatible with the original fac
tory installations.
1ft WARNING
• Incorrect tire/wheel parts may
cause an accident and personal in
jury. Such parts will adversely af
fect the safe operation of your ve
hicle. Always use tires, wheel rims
and wheel bolts that meat specifi
cations of the original factory
installed equipment.
• If wheel trim discs or a front
spoiler are Installed, make sura the
airflow for cooling the brakes is
not obstructed.
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Step 1 ·"7
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To avoid damaging parts of the air
suspension system. you must have
the ride level adjustment system in
the jack mode whenever a jack or lift
is used to raise the vehicle:
Activati ng the jack mode
• Before using the jack or lift to raise the ve
hicle, you must press buttons (1) and (3) at
the same time for at least 5 seconds with
the ignition switched on.
268 In
the jack mode. the LED's on the control
buttons (1) and (3), the yellow LED in the
manual mode on the ride level display (2) as
well as the ride level control indicator light
on the instrument cluster must all be on
(see page 123).
• Now switch off the ignition and change
the tire.
Shutting off the jack mode once
you've finished changing the tire
Yo u can shut off the jack mode again by si
mu ltaneously pessing buttons (1) and (3) for
at least 5 seconds. The indicator light in the
instrument cluster, the LED for the manual
mode, and the LED's in the control buttons
will go out.
The original state of the system and full
functionality of the ride height control sys
tem will be restored.
In addition, the jack mode is automatically
deactivated when the vehicle speed of
about 3 mph (5 km/h) is exceeded. Step
2
Ta ke jack, tools and spare wheel out of the
luggage compartment.
The hub caps can be removed with the hook
which is provided in the vehicl e's tool kit.
Insert the hook into a hole and pull the hub
cap off.

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Step &
• Un screw the wheel bolt nearest the top,
using the screwdriver handle (see above il
lustratio n). Place it on a clean surface (for
example inside the hub cap, or on a piece of
tow eling) next to the jack and remove the
wheel.
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• Install plastic pin in its place.
Inserting the pin in the bolt hole assures that
the holes in the wheel are in line with the
threaded holes in the wheel hub.
• Then fully unscrew the other wheel bolts
and remove the wheel leaving the plastic
pin in the bolt hole.
Remove any dirt or corrosion present on
mounting surface of wheel or vehicle be
fore wheel replacement. •
Mount the spare tire and remount the
wheel bolts lightly using the screwdriver
handle. Then unscre�J'o4the plastic pin and in
sert the remaining wheel bolt.
The wheel bolts must be clean and easy to
turn.
• lighten all wheel bolts slightly with the
lug wrench.
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Step
7
Inflating the deflated full size
spare tire
• Remove the dust cap from the valve (1 l
by unscrewing it.
• Take the pressure compressor hose out
of the case, and screw the coupling nut se
curely onto the valve.
• Insert the compressor· connector in to
the socket located on the side of the lug
gage compartment or inset it ino the ciga
rette lighter socket -see page 181.
272 •
Turn on the compressor. The required tire
pressure wil be reached within a few min
utes. Use a pressure gauge to check the tire
pressure. Never operate the compressor
for longer than 5 minutes.
Note
Yo u'll find adhesive labels on the deflated
full size spare tire containing i nstn .1ctions for
using the tire as well as information on the
specified tire pressure.
Step S
• Un screw the pressure hose from the val
ve and screw the dust cap back on.
• To lower the vehicle, turn the handle
counter-clockwise until the jack is fully re
leased. Remove jack.
• Then go crosswise from one bolt to
another tightening them firmly.
• If necessary, press the hubcap back onto
the hub of the spare wheel. Step
9
• Slip the plastic cover over the wheel con
taining the flat tire. Then stow this wheel in
the luggage comopartment and secure it so
that it does not shift.
• Carefully observe the points on
page 288 when using the deflated
full size spare tire.
Notes
• The hex socket in the screwdriver can be
used to make it easier to handle the wheel
bolts. To do this, pull out the revers ible bla-
de. ·
Never use this plastic tool to loosen
or tighten the wheel bolts.
After you change a tire:
• Deactivating the jack moda -see
page 268.
• Use a torque wrench to check the
wheel bolt tightening torque as
soon as possible. With alloy wheels
and a deflated full size spare tire, the
torque should be 88.5 ft-lb (120
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Fuses
A problem in the electrical system may be
caused by a blown fuse.
Fuses are arranged in a centra lized unit. The
unit is located behind a cover at the end of
the dash board on the left hand side.
The crank handle for manual operation of
the electric sunroof* is cli pped on the inside
of the fuse box cover.
Two spare fuses are provided in the row of
fuses on the right.
It is a good idea to keep a supply of spare
fuses on hand. They are available from your
Audi Dealer.
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a fuse
� WARNING
A fuse with too high amperage
could damage the electrical part
and cause a fire. Do not use a fuse
with a higher amperage than the
fuse being replaced. ·
• To avoid damaging the electrical
system. turn off all lights and acces
sories and remove the ignition key
before replacing a fuse.
• Open the cover of the centralized unit by
inserting a screwdriver in the slot of the
cover and pry it off.
• Check the fuse listing on the next pages
to find out which fuse belongs to the com
ponent that has failed.
• Remove blown fuse with the plastic clip
prov ided. The clip is located on the holder in
the fuse box. •
Replace the blown fuse with a fuse of the
same amperage. You can recognize the
blown fuse by the burnt metal strip.
• Reinstall the fuse box cover.
Notes
• If a fuse blows repeatedly. do not
keep on replacing it. The cause of
the short circuit or overload must be
found. On no account should fuses
be repaired (e.g. patched up with tin
foil or wire) as this may cause seri
ous damage elsewhere in the electri
cal circuit or cause fire.
• Some of the equipment listed is found on
certa in models only or may be options.
Color codes:
light brown: . .
... • _ .. .. . __ . _ . 5 amps
brown: .... .
red: ....... .
light blue: ..
yellow: .....
transparent (white): ..•
light green: .. _
7.5 amps
10 amps
15 amps
20 amps
25 amps
30 amps

Fuse
arrangement
No. 1 - Heated washer jets !
B45-087C I
A 11
- .. 5
2 - Turn signals . . . . . . . . .
. 10
3 - Headlight washer (relay)
illum ination for glove compartment,
climate control, Automatic
Tr ansmission, instrument cluster ... 5
4 - License plate light . . . 5
l) Amps No.
A1l
5 - Ins trument cluster, seat heating,
test connection for cruise control,
bulb monitor, Automatic
Tr ansmis sion display, switch lighting,
mirror switches and actuators,
airbag warning light, outside
temperature indicator, climate
control, solar roof, acoustic parking
assistance system, navigation
system, car telephone, 4 Level Air
Suspension ............ .. ...... 1 0
6 - Power locking system . . . . . . . . . 5
7 - Anti-lock brake system (ABS),
brake light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0
8 - Car telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 5
9 - Heated mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0
1 0- Automatic headlight adjustment
. 5
11 -Cruise control
(Automatic Transmission) . . .
1 0
12- On Board Diagnostic system .... _ 10
13 -Brake lights . . . . . . 1 0 DO-IT-YOURSELF
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No. 14 -Interior lights, reading lights,
anti-theft alarm system,
vanity mirror, seat memory ....... 10
15 -Instrument cluster, climate control,
mirror and seat mem ory, .
navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0
16- Electronic Stability Programm ..... 5
17 -Navigation system, 4 Level Air
Suspension, automatic headlight
adjustment .............. ...... 10
18-Hig h-beam, right ......... ....... 10
19 -H igh-beam, left . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 0
20 � Low beam, right, headlight
adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . .
15
21 -Low beam, left, headlight
adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
22 -Side marker and tail light, right . 5
23 -Side marker and tail light, left . . . . . 5
24 -Wiper and washer system . . 25
25 -Blower for heating (climate
control), solar roof 30
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No.
A11 No.
A 11 Automatic
circuit breakers
26 -Rear window defogger,
air recirculation . . . . . . . .
30
27 -Heated steering wheel,
rear window wiper , . . . . . 15
28 -Fuel pump . . . . . . . , . . . . 20
29 - Engine timing . . . . . . . . . .
30
30 -Power roof . . . . . .
. ... 20
31 -Back-up lights, cruise control,
Automatic Transmission,
data link connector for
On Board Diagnostic,
automatic dimmng inside mirror
15
32 -Engine timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
33 -Ciga rette lighter 15
34 - Engine timing
1l Amps
276 15 35
-Va cant
36 -Front fog lights,
rear fog light ...... .
37 -Radio ........... .
38 - Luggage compartment light, . . .
15
. . ... 20
power locking system . . . . . . . . . . 20
39 -Emergency flasher system ....... 15
40 -Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
41 -Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .. .. 25
42 -Electronic Stability Programm .... 25
43 -$-contact (radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
44 -Seat heating . ... ... . ... ... ..... 30 The
electric power windows and the elec
tric seat adjusters are protected with circuit
breakers which reset automatically after
the circuit overload has been correcte d.

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Replacing bulbs
It is becoming increasingly more and more
difficult to replace vehicle light bulbs since
in many cases, other parts of the car must
first be removed before you are able to get
to the bulb. This applies especially to the
light bulbs in the front of your car which you
can only reach through the engine compart
ment.
For your safety, we recommend that you
have your authorized Audi Dealer replace
any bulbs for you, since your dealer has nec
essary tools, the correct bulbs and the ex
pertise.
g Always heed all WARNINGS
� on page 232. Gas
discharge lamps
(Xenon lights)•
Yo ur vehicle may be equipped with gas dis
charge lamps. Due to the high elec trical
voltage, have the bulbs exchanged by a
qualified technician.
Headlights with xenon light are identified by
the high voltage sticker(see symbol above).
� WARNING
Only your authorized Audi Dealer
or a qualified workshop should
change the bulbs in gas discharge
lamps (xenon light). Due to the
high voltage, improper handling
can cause serious personal injury. Insta
lling I
replacing a radio
f you wish to install a radio or replace the
factory installed radio, please note the fol
lowing:
• The factory installed radio connectors are
designed for Genuine Audi Radios.
When installing a different radio, difficulties
could arise such as:
- the radio may not fit into the space pro
vided
- the electrical connections may not be
compat ible
- different connector terminals may be
needed.
• Therefore, we recommend that you have
your authorized Audi Dealer install or re
place the radiO.
They are the most familiar with the techni
cal features of your vehicle. They also offer
Genuine Audi Radios with the necessary
installation components and instructions.
� WARNING
Improperly installing a radio could
cause a short circuit.
This could result in an electrical
fire.
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