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& WARNING (continued)
• Make sure that passengers wait in a safe place away from the
vehicle and well away from the road and traffic.
• To help prevent the vehicle from moving suddenly and possibly
slipping off the jack, always fully set the parking brake and block
the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being changed with the
folding chocks or other objects. When one front wheel is lifted off
the ground, placing the Automatic Transmission in "P" (Park) will
not prevent the vehicle from moving.
• Before you change a wheel, be sure the ground is level and
firm. If necessary, use a sturdy board under the jack.
• After installing the inflatable spare tire, make sure that you
replace the flat tire/wheel in its storage area properly and tighten
the knurled retaining screw securely.
0 Note
If you are changing the wheel on a steep incline, use a rock or similar
object to block the opposite wheel to prevent the vehicle from
moving.
[I) Tips
Obey all laws.•
Changing a wheel
When you change a wheel, follow the sequence described
below step-by-step and in exactly that order.
1. Remove the decorative wheel cover*. For more details see
also~
page 322, "Decorative wheel covers" .
2. Loosen the
wheel bolts=> page 323.
Safety first
3. Locate the proper mounting point for the jack and align
the jack below that point~
page 323.
4. Lift the car with the jack~ page 323.
5. Remove the wheel with the flat tire and then install the
spare tire~ page 325.
6. Tighten all wheel bolts lightly.
7.
Lower the vehicle with the jack.
8. Use the wheel bolt wrench and
firmly tighten all wheel
bolts in a crisscross pattern~
page 323.
9. Replace the decorative wheel cover*.
& WARNING
Always read and follow all WARNINGS and information=> & in
"Raising the vehicle" on
page 323 and => page 326. •
After changing a wheel
A wheel change is not complete without the doing the
following.
- Store and secure the wheel you replaced in the spare
wheel well.
- Replace the tools and the jack in their proper location.
- Check the
tire pressure of the spare tire as soon as
possible.
- As soon as possible, have the
tightening torques on all
wheel bolts checked with a torque wrench. The correct
tightening torque is 90 ft lb (120 Nm).
- Have the flat tire
replaced as soon as possible.
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Taking the wheel off/installing the spare
tire
Follow these instructions step-by-step for changing the wheel
F ig. 242 Changing a
wheel: using the
sc rewdriver handle
(w ith the b lade
r emove d) to turn t he
bolts
Fig. 243 Changi ng a
wheel: alignment p in
i nside t he top hole
After you have loosened all wheel bolts and raised the vehicle
off the ground, remove and replace the wheel as follows :
Removing the wheel
- Remove the topmost wheel bolt completely with the
hex agon al sock et in the screwdriver handle (vehicle tool
kit) :=} fig. 242 and set it aside on a
clean surface.
Vehicle OP-eration
-Screw the threaded end of the alignment pin from the
tool kit hand-tight into the empty bolt hole:=} fig. 243.
- Then remove the other wheel bolts as described above .
- Take off the wheel leaving the alignment pin in the bolt
hole.
Putting on the inflatabl e spare tir e
-Push the spare tire over the alignment pin=} 0.
- Screw on the wheel bolts and tighten them slightly using
the hexagonal socket.
- Remove the alignment pin and insert and tighten the
remaining wheel bolt slightly like the rest .
- Turn the jack handle counter-clockwise to lower the
vehicle until the jack is fully released.
- Use the wheel bolt wrench to tighten all wheel bolts firmly :=}
page 323 . Tighten them Tighten them in a crisscross
pattern,
from one bolt to the (approximately) opposite
one, to keep the wheel centered .
- Perform the steps required after changing the wheel :=}
page 321, "After changing a wheel" .
0 Note
When removing or installing the wheel, the rim could hit the brake
rotor and damage the rotor. Work caref ully and have a second person
help you.
W Tips
Never use the hexagonal socket in the handle of the screwdriver to
loosen or tighten the wheel bolts. _.,
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• Pull the r eversible blade from the sc rewdriver before you use the
hexagon al socke t in the h an dl e to tur n t he whee l bolts.
• When mounting tires with
unidirectional tread design make sure
t he t read p attern is po inte d the rig ht way =:>
page 326.
• The wheel bo lts shou ld be clean and easy to turn. Check for dirt
and cor rosion on the mat ing surfa ces of both the whee l and the hub.
Remove all d irt from these surfaces before remounting the whee l.•
Tires with unidirectional tread design
Tires with unidirectional tread design must be mounted
with their tread pattern pointed in the right direction.
Using a spare tire with a tread pattern intended for
use in a specific direction
When using a spare tire w ith a tread pattern intended for use in a
spe cific d irec tion, please note the follow ing :
• The direction of rotation is marked by an
arrow on the side of the
tire .
• If the spare tire has to be installed in the incorrect d irect ion, use
t he spare tire only temporari ly since the tire wi ll not be ab le to
achieve its optimum performance characte rist ics with regard to
aquap lan ing, noise and wear.
• We recommend that you pay particular attention to this fact
during wet weather an d that you adjus t you r speed to match road
conditions.
• Rep lace t he fl at t ire w ith a new one and have it ins talled on your
vehicle as soon as possible to restore the handling advantages of a
unidi rectional tire .•
Notes on wheel changing
Please read the in format ion =:> page 307, "New tires and replac ing
t ires and wheels" if yo u are go ing to use a spare ti re wh ich is diffe rent
from the tires on your vehicle .
After you change a tire :
• Che ck the tire pre ssure on the spare immediat ely after installa
tion .
• Have the wheel bo lt tightening torque checked with a torqu e
wren ch as soon as possible by your autho rized Aud i deale r or a qual
ified work shop .
• With steel and all oy wheel rims , the wheel bolts are co rrectly
tightened at a torque of 90 ft lb (120 Nm ).
• If you noti ce that the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to
turn while changing a tire, they should be rep laced before you chec k
the tightening torque .
• Replace the flat tire with a new one and have it installed on your
v ehicle a s soon a s poss ible. Remount the wheel co ve r.
Until then, drive with extra car e and at reduced speed s.
& WARNING
• If you are going to equip your veh icl e with tires or r ims whi ch
differ from those which were factory installed, then be sure to
read the information =:>
page 307, "New tires and replacing ti re s
and wheels".
• Alw ays make sure the damag ed wh eel or ev en a flat tir e and
the j ack and tool kit are properl y secured in the luggage compart
ment and ar e not loo se in th e pas senger compartment.
• In an a ccident or sudden maneuver they could fl y forward,
i n juring anyone in th e ve hicle .
• Alw ay s s tore dam aged wheel , jack and t ool s se cure ly in the
luggage compartment. Othe rwi se , in an ac cident or sudden

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0 Note
• If items other than genu ine Audi spare parts, add-on equipment
and accessory items are used or if repair work is not performed
according to specified methods , this can result in severe damage to
your vehicle's engine and body (such as corrosion) and adversely
affect your vehicle's wa rranty.
• If emergency repairs must be performed elsewhere, have the
vehicle exam ined by an authorized Audi dealer as soon as possible.
• The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage which occurs
due to fa ilure to comply with these st ipulat ions. •
Technical Modifications
Our guidelines must be complied with when technical
modifications are made.
Always consult an authorized Audi dealer before starting work on any
modifications .
Thi s w ill help ens ure that vehicl e function, performance and safety
are not impaired ~& .
Attempting to work on e lectronic components and the software used
w ith them can cause ma lfunctions . Because of the way electronic
components are interconnected with each other, s uch ma lfunctions
can also have an adverse affect on other systems that are not directly
involved . Thi s means that you risk both a substantia l reduction in the
operat ional safety of your vehicle and an increased wear of vehicle
parts ~& -
Authorized Aud i dealers will perform this work in a professional and
competent manner or, in special cases, refer you to a professional
company that specializes in such modifications.
& WARNING
Improper repairs and modifications can change the way vehicle
systems work and cause damage to the vehicle and serious
personal injury.
0 Note
If emergency repairs must be performed elsewhere, have the vehicle
examined by an authorized Audi dea ler as soon as possib le .•
Declaration of Compliance,
Telecommunications and
Electronic Systems
Radio Frequency Devices and Radiocommunication
Equipment User Manual Notice.
Th e manufacturer is not responsib le for any radio or TV interference
caused by unauthorized mod ificat ions to this equipment.
Devices
The following devices each comply with FCC Part 15.19, FCC Part
1 5.21 and RSS-Gen Issue
1:
• Adaptive Cru ise Contro l*
• Conven ience key*
• Audi side assist*
• Cell phone package*
• Electronic immobilizer
• Homelink ® universal remote control*
• Remote control key
• Tire pressure monitoring system *

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Chassis
Undercoating . ...... ...... ... . .. . 267
Checking Engine coo lant level ....... ... .. .. 287
Checking tire pressu re ............... 302
Child restra int system anchors . ... .... 234
Child restra ints
Danger of using child restraints in the front
seat ........ ... ... . .... ... .. .. 201
W he re can I get add it io na l info rmation
about chi ld restraints and their use? ...
238
Child safety ................ .. .... .. 221
Convert ible lock ing retractor ..... .. 231
Important safety instruct ions for using
child safety seats . ....... .... ... 224
Important things to know whe n driving
w it h children ................. .. 2 21
Insta lling a child res traint using the LA TC H
system ....................... 237
Mounting and re leasing the anchorage
hook . ....... .. ... . .. ... .. .. .. 237
Child safety seats ... ..... ... .... .. .. 227
Booster seats ............. ... ... 229
Convert ib le child seats ............ 228
Convert ible lock ing re tractor ..... .. 231
Dange r of using chi ld rest ra ints in the fron t
seat ........ ...... ...... .. .. .. 201
How do I properly install a child safety seat in my vehicle? ... .. ... ... .... ... 224
Infant seats . ...... ....... .. .. . .. 227
Insta lling .. .. .. ........ ......... 231
LATCH system ................. .. 237
Safety instructions ............. .. 224 Child seats
Lower anchorages ............... . 236
Ciga rette lig hter . ... .... ... . ... .... .. 86
Cleaning Alcanta ra (synt het ic suede) . .. .. .. . 271
E ngine compartment ...... .. .. .. . 272
E xh au st t ail pipes ......... .. .. .. . 267
F abrics and fabric c ove rings ... .... . 268
Instr ument pane l ..... .. . ... .. .. . 269
Interior .. ..... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. . 268
Leather . ....... ... .... .. .. .... . 270
MMI control console ............. . 268
MMI display . .. .. ............... . 268
Plastic and viny l ................ . 264
Plastic parts .. ... ... ... .. .. .. .. . 269
Safety belts ........... ... ... .... 2 72
Tr im st rips .......... ... ... ...... 264
tr im str ips .. .. ........... .. .. .. . 265
Cleaning and protection ...... .. ..... 260
C loc k . ...... ..... .. .. ... ... .. .. .. .. 10
Cold tire inflation pressure ........ .. . 300
Compact spare tire ........... .. .... . 319
See also Spare tire ........ .. .. .. . 319
C ompass m irror ......... .. .. .. ...... 75
Compliance ............. ........ ... 346
Consumer Information ....... .. . 185, 343
Contact ing N HTSA ... ........ .. .... . 185
Continuously Variable Transmission (CV T)
See mult itronic ® ................. 154
Conven ience key . ... ... .. ... ... .... .. 44
Locking and un locking vehicle .. ... . . 44
S TART ENGIN E S TOP but ton . .. 108, 109
Starting engine .. ..... .. . ... .... . 108 Switching eng
ine off . ..... .. .. .. .. 109
Switching on ignition ........ ... .. 108
Convenience opening/closing ....... .. . 49
Convert ible chi ld safety seats ......... 228
Convert ible lock ing retractor
Act ivat ing ...... .......... .. . ... 233
Deactivating . .. ... ............. . 234
Us ing to secu re a child sa fety seat . . 231,
2 33
Cooling System Exp ans ion tank ...... .... .. .. .. .. 28 7
Cooling system .. ............. .... .. 286
C ornering lig ht ...... .. .... .......... 66
Cr uise control
Chang ing speed .. .. ............. 114
Prese lect speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4
Swi tchi ng off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Swi tching on ... .. .. .. .. ... ..... . 113
Wa rning/indicator lights ... .. .. ... . 15
Cru is ing range .. .. .. ..... ........... 21
Cup holders .... .. ...... .. ... .. . ... . 85
D
Data 342
Da ta reco rde r ... ............... .... 240
Date display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Day time r unning ligh ts ... ... .. ... ... . 65
Declaration of compliance Adapt ive Cr uise Co ntro l ........... 346
Audi side ass ist ...... .. .... .... .. 3 46
C ell phone pac kage .. ........... .. 346
Conven ien ce key .. .. .... ......... 34 6

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Sa fety belt position .. .. .. ........ .... 195
Safety belts worn by pregnant women . ..
195
Safety belt pretensioner .............. 197
Service and disposal ........... ... 1 97
Safety belt warning light . . . . . . . . . 15, 189
Sa fety belts .. .. ............. .... .. . 193
B elt posi tioner ... .. ...... .. .. . .. . 193
cleaning . ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .... 2 72
Danger to passengers who do not wear a
safety be lt ........ .. .... .. .... .
191
Fas tening ... ............... .. .. . 194
Improperly wor n ................. 196
Not wo rn .............. ...... .. . 191
Sa fety belt position ..... .. ... .. .. . 195
Safety instructions ....... .... ... . 192
Securing child safety seats ..... ... . 231
Special considerations for pregnant
women ........................
195
Unfasten ing ..................... 196
Wa rning/ind ica tor ligh t .. .. .. .. .. . 189
W hy YOU MUST wear them . ... .. ... 1 89
Worn properly ... .. .. .. .. .... .... 1 91
Safety compliance sticker ......... ... . 340
Sa fety equipment .......... ...... .. . 176
Sa fe ty fea tures for o ccu pan t rest raint and
protection .... .. .. .. ...... .....
176
Safety g uidelines
Seat ad justment ... .. ..... .. .. .. .. 77
Safety inst ruct io ns
E ngine compa rtment ..............
280
for using child sa fe ty seats ......... 224
Controls and equip
ment Safety first
for using safety belts
....... .. ... .. 192
Monitor ing t he Advanced A irbag System .
212
Seat (upper cabin heating) ............ 104
Seat ad justment
Dr iver's seat ............... .... .. .
77
Easy entry function ................ 79
Fro nt passenger's seat ... .. ... .... . 78
Fro nt seats . ...................... 77
Head restrai nts ..... ... .......... 180
Powe r .................. .. .... .. . 78
Seat be lts
See Safety belts .................. 189
Seat heati ng
Front seats ... .. ... ... .. .. .. .. ...
103
Rear seats ... .. .... .. .. ..... .... 103
Upper cabin heat ing .............. 104
Seat memory .. .. .. ............... ... 8 0
Seat symmetry ...................... 82
Seating capacity ... .... ... . ... .... .. 189
Seat ing pos itio n
Dr ive r ..........................
17 8
Fro nt passenge r ..... .. .. .. .. ..... 17 9
How to adjus t the fir on t seats .. ..... 17 9
Incorrect se at posi tion ... .. .. .. ... 18 1
Occupants ... .. .... ........ .. .. . 1 78
Rear passengers .... .. .. .. .. .. ... 180
Seats
Number of seats ...... .. ..... ....
189
Selective unlock feature .............. . 43
Selector leve r ... .. .... .. .. ..... .... 149
Service and disposal
Safety belt pretensioner ...........
197
Service interval disp lay ... .. ... ..... ... 20
Service posit ion fo r winds hield w ipers ... 70
Servotron ic
Power steering ...................
246
SET button .. .. ... .. ... . .... ... . .. ... 9
Shift buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
153, 160
Side airbags
Description .. ...... ............. .
218
How they work ............ .... .. . 219
Side ass ist
Act ivat ing and deact ivat ing ... .. .. .
136
Description .... .. .. ..... .... . ... . 136
Informat ional and alert stage signals 138
Messages in instrument cluster display ..
14 3
O pe ra tion ... .. .. .. .. .... ... . ... . 138
Sa fety t ips . ... .. .. ...... .. .. ... . 14 3
Sensor detection area ..... ... .. .. . 13 7
Setting the signa l brightness . .. ... .
14 1
Side mar ke r li ghts ................ .. .. 63
Snow chains ... ................... . 312
Sockets ... .. .. .. ... ... .... ... . ... .. 8 6
Soft top
Care a nd cleani ng ................
263
Sound system disp lay
Driver information display ........ ..
19
So urces of informat io n about c hild rest rain ts
and their use ............ ...... .
238
Spare tire .... .. ... .... .. .. .. .. . ... . 319
Emergency release · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · l54 Speed rating letter code .............. 309
Selector lever mult itro nic® ........ ... 156 Speed warning system .............. .. 26
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