2000 AUDI ALLROAD Owners Manual

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• For safety reasons, tires should be re­
placed in pairs and not individually. The tires
with the deepest tread should always be
mounted on the front wheels.
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It is essential to the safe operation
of your vehicle that you use only
rims and tires that have the same
designation. sizes and types as
those with which your vehicle was
originally equipped.
Using tires and/or wheal rims dif­
ferent from those which originally
came with your vehicle can reduce
the clearance between the wheels
and the vehicle body. The tires
could then rub against the vehicle
body damaging the tire or the ve­
hicle body. or both. and seriously
effect your safety as well as the
safe operation of your vehicle.
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Ve hicles with quattro ® must always
have tires of the same size, construction
and tread type. For details see page 207.
• Never mount used tires if you are not
sure of their previous history.
• Whenever replacing a tubeless tire, al­
ways install a new valve stem. Tire repair
should only be performed by a specialist.
• In the interest of maximum safety and
best all-around vehicle handling, always buy
replacement radial tires that have the same
specifications with regard to tire size, de­
sign, load carrying capacity, speed rating,
tread pattern, tread depth, etc. This also ap­
plies to Audi recommended alternate re­
placement tires. Tire
specifications
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Never mix tires of different design
such as steel belted radials with
radial bias belted or bias ply tires
etc. Mixing tire types will adverse­
ly affect road holding and can lead
to loss of vehicle control and per­
sonal injury.
A knowledge of tire designations makes it
easier to choose the correct tires. Radial ply
tires have the following designations:
e.g. 225 /55 R 17 97 H
225 lire width in mm
55 Heig ht/width ratio in %
R lire construction: Radial
17 Rim diameter in inches
97 Load rating code
H Speed rating code letter

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The speed rating letter 9ode indicates the
maximum permissible road speeds:
Summer tires:
S - up to 11 0 mph (180 km/h)
T- up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
H- up to 130 mph (21 0 km/h)
V- up to 150 mph (240 km/h)
Z - over 150 mph (240 km/h)
W- up to 168 mph (270 k.m/h)
Y- up to 185 mph (300 km/h).
"Z" tires carry the speed rating code letter
in combination with the tire construction let­
ter "R".
Winter tires see page 260. m
WARNING
• Driving faster than the maxi­
mum speed for which tires are
rated and approved can lead to
sudden tire failure. This can cause
loss of vehicle control and lead to
an accident and personal injury.
• Never operate a vehicle at
speeds greater than the maximum
speed rating of its tires.
• Always observe speed limits
and adjust your vehicle to prevail­
ing road and traffic conditions. Note
Yo ur vehicle is normally factory equipped
with all season tires. which possess excel­
lent driving characteristics and give your
Audi optimum driving comfort. The speed
limit of this tire is 130 mph (21 0 km/ h). An
electronic speed limiter (see page 129) will
normally prevent your vehicle from going
faster then the tire speed ravng.
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Never operate this vehicle at
speeds greater than 130 mph. Ex­
ceeding 130 mph (210 km I h) un­
der any conditions will lead to sud­
dan tire failure which can causa
loss of vehicle control and person­
al injury. Always observe speed
limits and adjust your vehicle
speed to prev ailing road and traf­
fic conditions.
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The manufacturing date on the tire
side wall (possibly only on the inside of the
wheel):
DOT ... 12 00 ... means that the tire was
produced in the 12th week of 2000.
Tire strength and performance decline with
age -even if the tires are not used. Tire
manufacturers caution that a tire more than
six years old cannot be expected to perform
reliably and safely even in normal use.
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Old tires can fail in use, causing
loss of vehicle control and person­
al injury.
Replace tires after six years re­
gardless of tread wear. Always re­
duce speed and drive cautiously if
you must use an old tire in an emer­
gency. Replace the tire as soon as
possible.
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Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applica­
ble on the tire side wall between tread,
shoulder and maximum section width. For
example:
Treadwear 200, Traction AA, Tem­
perature A.
All passenger car tires must conform to
Federal Safety Requirements in addition to
these grades.
Tr eadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when
tested under controlled conditions on a spe­
cified government test course. For exam­
ple, a tire
Qraded 15
0 would wear one and
one half (1112) times as well on the govern­
ment course as a tire graded 1 00. The rei a·
tive perfo rmance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service prac­
tices and differences in road characteristics
and climate. Tra
ction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, Band C. Those grades represent
the tire's ability to stop on wet pave ment as
measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of as­
phalt and concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performa nce.
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The traction grade assigned to this
tire is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests, and does
not include acceleration, corner­
ing, hydr oplaning or peak traction
characteristics.

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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.
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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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Winter tires
The tires for your vehicle were selected for
optimal performance under a variety of driv­
ing conditions.
If your Audi is equipped with high perfor­
mance tires (identified by code letter V, W
or Z on the tire flank) and you drive frequent­
ly on ice or sno w, you should consider the
installation of all season or winter tires. Let
your authorized Audi Dealer advise and as­
sist you.
For winter driving, the driveability of your
vehicle can be improved by installing radial
winter tires (M+S) with or without studs1l.
The all season tires with which your ve­
hicle may have been equipped at the factory
are perform ance tires advertised by the tire
manufacturer as suitable for all weather use
or with special mud and snow (M+S) capa­
bility.
Winter tires, sometimes also called snow
tires, are designed for maximum traction in
mud and snow.
,, Check with your local Motor Vehicle Bu­
reau for possible restrictions.
260 When
installing winter tires, please
note the following:
• Only radial ply winter tires may be
installed. Ask your authorized Audi Dealer
for the recommended tire size.
• Winter tires must be mounted on all four
wheels.
• Because of the special design character­
istics of radial ply M+S tires, they must be
inflated 3 psi above the cold tire inflation
pressures required for the regular radial ply
tires. However, never exceed the maximum
tire inflation pressure listed on the tire side­
wall.
• Winter tires will not do their job if the
tread depth is less than 5/32 of an inch
(4 mm). �
WARNING
• Tires with badly wom treads
and studs are very dangerous.
Make sure they are replaced imme­
diately.
• Never mix tires of different de­
sign such as steel belted radials
with radial bias belted or bias ply
tires, etc. Mixing tire types will ad­
versely affect road holding and
can lead to loss of vehicle control
and personal inlury.

• Winter tires with studs should be run
only at moderate speeds when new in order
to give the studs time to settle.
Do not drive a vehicle equipped with
winter tires at prolonged high
speed.
Winter tires use a softer rubber compound
and a deeper tread pattern and therefore
have a lower speed rating and reduced trac­
tion and durability when used on dry roads.
• When winter tires or all season tires are
mounted, make sure you observe the
speed limitations for which the tire is rated.
The following speed rating code letters are
applicable:
0- up to 1 00 mph (160 km/h)
T- up to 118 mph (190km/h)
H- up to 130 mph (210 lcm/h). �W
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• Winter tires available for your
vehicle may have a maximum
speed rating which is less than the
maximum speed of your vehicle.
• Driving faster than the maxi­
mum speed for which tires are
rated and approved will lead to
sudden tire failure. This can cause
loss of vehicle control and lead to
an accident and personal injury.
• Never operate a vehicle at
speeds greater than the maximum
speed rating of its tires.
• Always observe speed limits
and adjust your vehicle to prevail­
ing road and traffic conditions.
Snow chains
• For engineering reasons, snow chains
must only be installed on special winter ti­
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• If you want to mount snow chains
on your vehicle, consult your Audi
Dealer for proper rim I tire combina­
tion.
• Snow chains should only be
installed on the rear wheels, never
on the front wheels.
Where snow chains are mandatory
on certain roads, this normally also
applies to vehicles with All Wheel
Drive.
When you install snow chains,
check the tire air pressure first to
make sure it's correct, otherwise the
chains will not fit the wheel prop­
erly.
Only use chains with fine pitch links protrud­
ing no more than 1h inch (15 mm), including
tensioner, from tire tread and side walls.
Wheels must rotate freely in all steering
positions with chains mounted to prevent
damage to body, axle or brake components.
Drive slowly and follow the chain
manuf acturer's instructions.
Remove chains when roads are free of
snow. Otherwise, the chains can damage
the tires and impair vehicle handling.
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Difficult operating
conditions
Driving under difficult
conditions
Yo ur Audi has been designed and equipped
for normal operating conditions. This also
applies to the freq uency and the extent of
service requirements as stated in the Main­
tenance brochure.
If you are planning to drive your vehicle un­
der difficult operating conditions (for exam­
ple, continuous trailer towing, very hot or
cold weather, very dusty conditions, poor
fuel quality, etc.) you may want to make
special preparations such as changing to an
appropriate oil viscosity, having your vehicle
thoroughly inspected, etc. Furthermore, the
main tenance should always be matched to
the operating conditions (see page 228).
262 Additional
accessories, Modifications and
Parts replacement
Yo ur vehicle incorporates the latest safety
design features ensuring a high standard of
active and passive safety. This safety could
be compromised by non-approved changes
to the original new-vehicle condition. For
this reason, if parts have to be replaced or
if any modifications are made to the vehicle,
please observe the following points when
installing additional accessories:
• Always cons�lt an author ized Audi
Dealer before purchasing accessories and
before any modifications are carried out. Cl
In your own interest, we advise
you to use only expressly approved
Audi accessories and genuine Audi
spare parts.
These parts and accessories have
been specially designed to be used
on your vehicle.
• Approved Audi accessories and genuine
Audi parts are available from authorized
Audi Dealers.
These dealers also have the necessary facil­
ities, tools and trained specialists to install
the parts and accessories properly.

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First aid kit
The first aid kit can be stowed in the center
armrest (rear seats). The design of the cen­
ter armrest varies from model to model.
Here we show it in two versions.
To open, pull the handle in front.
Maxmimum load is 00 lbs. (0.5 kg) •
Make sure the first-aid kit must
meet all legal requirements.
• Don't forget to look at the expira­
tion data on the contents of your
first-aid kit. If the date has expired,
you should purchase another one as
soon as possible. Emergency
warning triangle
The factory -supplied warning triangle is
fitted on the inside of the luggage compart­
ment lid.
To open the cover, turn the knob 90°
Remove the emergency triangle (arrow).
If you no longer have your original warning
triangle and to equip your vehicle with a
new one, contact your authorized Audi
Dealer for advice.
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