2011 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET winter tires

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After changing a wheel, the torque must be checked as soon as
possible with a torque wrench -preferably by an authorized Audi
dealer or qualified workshop. •
Low aspect ratio tires
Your Audi is factory-equipped with low aspect ratio tires. These tires
have been thoroughly tested and been selected specifically for your
model for their superb performance, road feel and handling under a
variety of driving conditions. Ask your authorized Audi dealer for
more details.
The low aspect ratio of these tires is indicated by a numeral of
55 or
less
in the tire's size designation. The numeral represents the ratio of
the tire's sidewall height in relation to its tread width expressed in
percentage. Conventional tires have a height/width ratio of 60 or
more.
The performance of low-aspect-ratio tires is particularly sensitive to
improper inflation pressure. It is therefore important that low
aspect ratio tires are inflated to the specified pressure and that the
inflation pressure is regularly checked and maintained. Tire pres­
sures should be checked at least once a month and always before a
long trip=>
page 302, "Checking tire pressure" .
What you can do to avoid tire and rim damage
Low aspect ratio tires can be damaged more easily by impact with
potholes, curbs, gullies or ridges on the road, particularly if the tire is
underinflated.
In order to minimize the occurrence of impact damage to the tires of
your vehicle, we recommend that you observe the following precau­
tions:
• Always maintain recommended inflation pressures. Check your
tire pressure every 2,000 miles (3,000 km) and add air if necessary.
• Drive carefully on roads with potholes, deep gullies or ridges. The
impact from driving through or over such obstacles can damage your
tires. Impact with a curb may also cause damage to your tires. •
After any impact, immediately inspect your tires or have them
inspected by the nearest authorized Audi dealer. Replace a damaged
tire as soon as possible.
• Inspect your tires every 2,000 miles (3,000 km) for damage and
wear . Damage is not always easy to see. Damage can lead to loss of
air and underinflation, which could eventually cause tire failure. If
you believe that a tire may have been damaged, replace the tire as
soon as possible.
• These tires may wear more quickly than others.
• Please also remember that, while these tires deliver responsive
handling, they may ride less comfortably and make more noise than
other choices.
Reduced performance in winter/cold season
conditions
All tires are designed for certain purposes. The low aspect ratio, ultra
high performance tires originally installed on your vehicle are
intended for maximum dry and wet road performance and handling.
They are not suitable for cold, snowy or icy weather conditions. If you
drive under those circumstances, you should equip your vehicle with
all-season or winter tires, which offer better traction under those
conditions. We suggest you use the recommended snow or all-season
tires specified for your vehicle, or their equivalent.
Refer to=>
page 311 for more detailed information regarding winter
tires. •
Tire pressure monitoring system
Applies to veh icles: w ith tire pressure monitoring system
General notes '
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom­
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size .,

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The tire pressure monitor ing must be reset via rad io or MMI* each
t ime t he press ures are adjusted (e.g. w hen sw itching be tween p artial
and full load pressure) o r after changing or replac ing a tire on yo ur
vehicle => page
316. You ca n find t he recommen ded tire pressures
for your veh icle on the labe l on driver's s ide B-pilla r => page
300.
Tire tread circ umference and vibrat ion characteristics can change and
c a u se a tir e pressure war ning if:
• the t ire pressure in one or more tires is too low,
• t he tire ha s structur al dam age,
• the tire press ure was changed, wheels rotated or rep laced but the
TPM S was no t reset=> page
316.
Warning symbols
1..1' Loss of press ure in at least one tire=> &. Check the tire or tires
and replace or repair if necessary. The indicator light (• in the instru­
me nt cluste r a lso illuminates=> page
12. Check/correct the p res­
sures o f all four tires and reset TPMS via rad io or MMI *.
rr :; (T ire Pressu re M on itor ing System) Tire pres sure! System
malfunction.
If T ,.;> appears after switching the ignition on or w hile
dr iv ing => page
315, fig. 23 3 and the indica to r lig ht 'in th e instr u­
me nt clus ter b links for approx ima tely one m inute and the n stays on,
there is a system ma lf u nct io n. See your authorized Audi dealer as
soon as poss ible.
& WARNING
• If the tir e pres sure indicator appears in the instrument cluster
display, one or more of your tires i s significantly under-inflated.
Reduce your speed immediately and avoid any hard steering or
braking maneuvers. Stop as soon a s possible and check the tires
and their pressures . Inflate the tire pressure to the proper pres­
sure as indicated on the vehicle 's tire pressure label=>
page 300.
Driving on a significantly under -inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under -inflation also is likely
to impair the vehicle's handling and stopping ability.
& WARNING (co ntinued )
• The driver is re sponsible for maintaining the correct tire pres­
sures . You must check the tire pres sures regularly .
• Under certain conditions (such as a sporty driving style , winter
conditions or unpaved roads) , the pressure monitor indicator may
be delayed.
• Ask your authorized Audi dealer if run-flat tires may be used on
your vehicle . Your vehicle registration becomes invalid if you u se
the se tires when not permitted. Damage to your vehicle or acci­
dents could also result.
[ i ] Tips
• T he tire pressure monito ring system stops working when there is
an ES P/ABS malf u nctio n.
• Using snow cha ins may res ult in a system ma lf u n ct ion .
• The tire pressure mon itor ing system on your Au di was calibrated
using t ires with the "AO" or "RO " id ent ificat ion . We re comme nd
using these tires. •
Applies to vehicles: with tire p ressure monito ring sys tem
Reset tire pressure monitoring system
I f the tire pressure is adjus ted, wheels are rotated or
changed, th e TPfvf S must b e re set via radio or fv1fv1 I*.
- Turn on the ign it ion .
- Sele ct: Fu nct ion bu tton
[C AR]> Tire pressure monitoring
> Store now.
[ i ] Tips
Before resett ing the TPMS, the current pressures of all four t ires
mus t co rrespo nd to the specifie d val ues. A djust the tire pre ssure and
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in. WARNING
• Never use the spare tire if it is damaged or if it is worn down to
the tread wear indicators.
• If the spare tire is more than 6 years old, use it only in an emer­
gency and with extreme caution and careful driving.
• The spare tire is intended only for temporary and short-term
use. It should be replaced as soon as possible with the normal
wheel and tire.
• After mounting the compact spare tire, the tire pressure must
be checked as soon as possible. The tire pressure for the compact
spare tire is located on the driver 's side B-pillar
=> page 300,
fig. 227.
• Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h). You risk having an
accident.
• Avoid full-throttle acceleration, heavy braking, and fast
cornering. You risk having an accident.
• Never drive using more than one spare wheel and tire. You risk
having an accident.
• Normal summer or winter tires must not be mounted on the
compact spare wheel rim.
• For technical reasons, the use of tire chains on the spare tire is not permitted. If it is necessary to drive with tire chains, the spare
wheel must be mounted on the front axle in the event of a flat in
a rear tire. The newly available front wheel must then be installed
in place of the rear wheel with the flat tire. Installing the tire
chain before mounting the wheel and tire is recommended.
• Loose items in the passenger compartment can cause serious
personal injury during hard braking or in an accident.
-Never store the inflatable spare tire or jack and tools in the
passenger compartment.
- Always store all jacking equipment, tools, and the inflatable
spare tire in the luggage compartment.
& WARNING (continued)
-Tighten the knurled retaining screw for the inflatable spare
tire securely. •
Changing a wheel
Before changing a wheel
Observe the following precautions for your own and your
passenger's safety when changing a wheel.
- After you experience a tire failure, pull the car well away
from moving traffic and try to reach level ground before
you stop ~& .
- All passengers should leave the car and move to a safe
location (for instance, behind the guardrail) =>& .
- Engage the parking brake to prevent your vehicle from
rolling unintentionally ~& .
- Move selector lever to position P
~ &.
- If you are towing a trailer: unhitch the trailer from your
vehicle.
- Take the jack~
page 318 and the spare tire~ page 319
out of the luggage compartment.
in. WARNING
You or your passengers could be injured while changing a wheel if
you do not follow these safety precautions:
• If you have a flat tire, move a safe distance off the road. Turn
off the engine, turn the emergency flashers on and use other
warning devices to alert other motorists. ._

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A/C mode ...................... 93, 100
Accessories ..... .................. . 345
Active rollover protection system ... ... 186
Retracting rollover protection . ..... 187
Adaptive cruise control ............ .. 116
Chang ing speed .................. 119
Dr iver information ............... 122
Driver intervention prompt ........ 126
Driving in traffic ................. 117
Driving program .. .. ............. 127
Error messages . .. ...... .... ..... 125
Open road ...................... 117
Override ................ ...... .. 117
Request for driver to assume control 117
Save speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Setting distance ................. 121
Setting time interval . ............. 121
Sett ings ... ..................... 127
Special driving situations ........ .. 127
Status messages ........ ......... 125
Switching on and off .............. 118
System limits ................ ... 127
T emporarily turning off ........... 120
warning/indicator lights ........... 123
Adaptive light ... ...... .............. 66
defect ive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 7
Adding Engine coolant .................. 288
Engine oil .. ...... ....... ..... ... 284
Windshield washer flu id ........ ... 295 Additional accessories
............... 345 Side airbags .. .. .. .. .. .. ......... 218
Additives We
ight-sensing mat .............. 222
Engine oil ........ .... .. .. .. .. ... 284 When must
the system be inspected? 210
Adjusting All wheel drive
.. .. .. .. .. ...... ... .. 246
Steering column .......... .. .. .. . 105 Winter tires
.. .. ................. 311
Adjusting front seats .......... ...... . 77 Alloy wheels
........... .. .... .... .. 266
Airbag Warning/indicator lights ... .. .. .. .. 14
Airbag system .................. 199, 219
Advanced Airbag System .......... 203
Advanced Airbag System components 206 Care .................... .. .... . 213
Child restraints .................. 223
Children ........................ 222
Components (front airbags) ... .. .. . 206
Danger of fitting a child safety seat on the
front passenger seat ............ 201
Disposal ........ .... ..... .. .... . 213
Front airbags .............. .. 203, 204
How do the front airbags work? ..... 208
How many airbags does my vehicle have? .
206
How the Advanced Airbag System compo- nents work together ........... . 207
Important safety instructions on the knee airbag system ............ ... .. . 217
Important things to know .. .. .. .. . 199
Indicator light ........ .. .. .. .... . 210
Knee airbags .................... 215
Monitoring . .. ............... ... 210
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light ..... 211
Repairs .. ........ ... ... .. .. .. .. . 213
Safety instructions ............. .. 212 Alternator
Malfunct ion .... .. .. .............. 29
Anti-freeze
See Eng ine cooling system ......... 286
Anti-glare inside day-night mirror ..... .. 72
Anti -lock brake system
How the ABS system works . . . . . . . . 245
Wa rning/indicator lights . .......... 15
Anti-Slip Regulation System (ASR) How the system works ..... ... .. .. 242
Anti-theft systems Electronic immobilizer ............. 41
Ashtray ............................ 85
Asterisk What does it mean when something is
marked with an asterisk? . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Audi brak ing guard .................. 129
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Settings ........................ 131
Status messages ................. 131
Switching on and off ....... ... .. .. 131
Audi drive select Description ..................... 145
Setting the driving mode .......... 146
Audi Service Repair Manuals and Literature ..
343

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Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Sta rting engine
Emergency key ... .... .. ... .... ...
41
Starting from rest ..... ............. 111
Starting off w ith a trailer .. ......... .. 112
Star ting the engine .. ............... 1 06
Steering ...... ..... .... .... ... .. 13, 34
Adjusting the stee ring wheel ....... 105
Locki ng the steering . ............. 106
Malf u nct io n ...................... 32
Steering wheel column adjusting ...... 105
Steps for dete rm ini ng correct load limit 305
Stopping the engine .. .. ............ . 107
Storage ............................ 87
Glove compa rtment ............ ... 87
S un v iso rs .......................... 69
Switches
Emergency flashers .............. .
67
Symbols
Red ... ..........................
29
Yellow .......................... 33
T
Tachometer ......................... 9
T echni cal mod ifica tions ..............
346
The first 1,000 miles (1,500 km) and
afte rwards ...... .... ... ... .. ..
250
T ie-downs .................. .... 84, 185
tiptron ic® ......................... 148
Automatic Sh ift Lock (ASL) ......... 150
Driving ......................... 148
Dynamic shift program ... .. ... .... 151
Fai l-safe mode ......... . ... .. .. . 153 T ires/Wheels
Kick -down .................. ....
151 Low aspect ratio t i res ........ ... .. 314
Manual shift program ............. 152 Tire pressure mo nito ring system . 14, 31 4
Selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Tool kit . ... .. .. .. ... ... .... ... . ... 318
T ire pressure ................ .. ..... 302 T orn o r frayed safety be lts ............ 192
Tir e p ressure mo nito ring system ..... . 314 Touch-up paint .. .. .. .. .. ........ ... 265
Loss o f air press ure ............ 14, 315 T owing
Ma lf u nction ... ... .... .. ... ... .. .
315 Front eyelet . .... ..... ... .. .. . ... 336
Reset ting t ire pressures ..... ... .. . 316 Rear eye let .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. ... 337
Tir e se rvi ce life . .. ... ........ ....... 306 Tow truck procedures ............. 336
Tires ............ .... .. ........... 296 TPM S
Service life ......................
306 Tir e pre ssure mo nito ring system .... 315
speed rating letter code ........... 309 Trailer towing .... ... ..... ..... ..... 255
T ire manufacturing date ........... 309 Operating instructions ......... ... 2 55
Tir e spec ifications ................ 308 Tech nica l req uirements ....... 255,256
Tread depth ...... ..... .... ... .. . 306 Tr ailer tow ing tips ...... ......... 2 57
Uniform t ire quality grading ....... 311 Transm ission
W inte r ti re s .............. .......
31 1 t t . t
. . ® 148 au oma 1c ransm1ss1on ......... .
T ires and vehicle load limits ... .. .....
304 mu ltitron ic ® ... ................. 154
Ti res and wheels
Transport Canada . ...... .. .. .. .... .. 186
Checking tire press ure ...... ... ... 302 T read Wea r Ind ica tor ( TWI) . ......... 306
Cold tire inflation pressure ......... 300
Dimensions ..................... 307
General notes ............ .. ..... 296
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .
297
N ew tires and w heels ....... .... .. 30 7
Rep lacing ....... ... .... .. .. .. .. . 308
Snow chains .... ..... .. .. .. .... . 312
Trip computer
Fue l consumption ... ..............
21
Mileage ......................... 21
Single-trip memory ........ ... . ... . 22
Total-t rip memo ry .......... ...... 22
T rip odometer ..... . .. ... .... ... ... . 11
Tr unk
T ires and vehicle load limits . .. .. .. .
304 See Rea r lid .. ... . .. .. .. ... ..... .. 47
W hee l bolts . ............. ...... . 313 Trunk escape handle ... ... ... .. .... . 318
Winter tires .............. ....... 311 T urn signals .... .. ...... .. ... .. .. .. . 67
Wa rning/indicator lights ... .. .. ... . 15

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Undercoating ............... .... ... . 267
Unfastening safety be lts ......... .... 196
Unidirectional tires ....... .. .. .... .. . 296
Uniform tire quality grading .. .. .. ... .. 311
Unlocking Power locking switch ............... 46
Rear lid/trunk lid ...... ... ..... .... 47
Remote control key .. ...... .. .... .. 43
Using the mechanical key . .. .... .. .. 45
Upper cabin heating .... .. .. .. .. .... . 104
Use of jumper cables . .. ... ... .. ..... 334
V
Vanity mirror ................... .... . 69
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ... . 340
Vehicle jack .................... ... . 323
Vehicle literature ... ............. .. ... 4
Vehicle tool kit ....... ... .. .. .. ..... 318
Vehicle -care products .... ......... .. . 260
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91, 98
Warning/indicator lights .... ...... .. .. 12
adaptive cruise control ... .. ... . .. . 123
Airbag system ............ .... .. .. 14
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ........ 15 Brake system ...... ... ... ... .. .. .. 17
Cruise control ............. ... ... .. 15
Electromechanical parking brake ... .. 16
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Electronic power control
.. ...... ... . 13
Electronic stabilization program (ESP) . 14
H igh beam ................... .... 15
Malfunction Ind icator Lamp (MIL) ... . 15
Safety belt . .. .. ................. . 15
T ire pressure monitoring system ..... 14
T urn signals ................... ... 15
Warranty coverages .... .. .. .. .. .. .. . 343
Washer reservoir .................... 295
Wash ing . .... .. ........... ...... .. 260
Automatic car was h .... .. ......... 261
by hand .. .. .. ................. .. 261
General information .............. 260
Power top cleaning .......... ... .. 263
with a power washer .............. 262
Waxing .. .. .. .. .. .... .. ... ...... .. 263
Wear indicator .. ... ................ 306
Weatherstr ips ............. ......... 266
Weights ....... .... ... ............. 341
What happens if you wear your safety be lt too
loose? ... .. .. ... ..... ..... .. .. 1 95
What happens to unbelted occupants? .. 191
What impairs driving safety? ........ .. 177
What should I do after changing a wheel? . .
303
What should I do after replacing wheels? .. .
303
Wheel bolts Torque .... ................... .. 313
Wheels .. .. .. .. ... ................ 296
Cast alloy ....................... 266
Checking tire pressure .. .. .... .... . 302
Cold tire inflation pressure ......... 300 General notes
........ ... ... .. .. . 296
Glossary of tire and loading terminology. 297
New tires and wheels ........... .. 307
Tires and vehicle load limits ........ 304
When must a safety belt be replaced? .. 192
When must the airbag system be inspected?
210
When should I adjust the tire pressures? 303
When should I check the tire pressures? . 303
Where are lower anchorages located? .. . 236
Where can I find the tire pressures for my car? 302
Why safety belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189, 190
Wind deflector ..... .. ............... 55
Cleaning ............ .... ..... ... 263
Window regulators
Malfunctions ............ ...... ... 50
Powe r locks ....... ............... 49
Windows Cleaning ........... .. ... ... .. .. . 265
Windshield defogging/defrosting . . 92, 100
Windshield washer fluid
Low level ........................ 35
Windshield wipers .. .. .. .. .......... . 69
Faulty .................. ... .. ... . 37
Folding up .. .. .. .. .... ... ........ 71
Serv ice position .. .. .... ........... 70
Washer reservoir ... .............. 295
Winter operation Battery ......... ... .. .. ... ... ... 290
Coolant system ..... ..... ... . ... . 286
Defrosting windows . . . . . . . . . . . 92, 99
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

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Rear seat heating ..... .. .. ... .. .. 103
Seat heating .................... 103
Tir es ........................... 246
W indows .. .. ..... .............. 265
Winter tires .. .. ................... 311
All wheel drive ................... 311
Wipe r blades
Service posi tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
W ipe r wipers
Rep lacing w indshield wipe r blades 71
X
Xe non headlights ................ 66, 33 2
y
Yellow symbols ...................... 33