2011 AUDI TT ROADSTER change wheel

Returning to the Start menu
"' Pre ss the I Reset ! button longer than 2 sec­
onds to return from any menu leve l to the
Start menu .
(D Tips
Before resetting the TPMS, the current
pressures of
all four tire s must correspond
to the specified values. Adjust the tire
pressure and reset the pressure in the tire
pressure monitoring system according to
the load you are carrying
c::;, page 198.
Run-flat tires
Introduction
Applies to vehicles: with Run-flat tires
Run-flat tires help keep you moving if a tire
goes flat.
Reinforced s idewalls give the tires run-flat ca­
pability if tire pressure is lost.
We recommend that run-flat tires only be
mounted on vehicles that were originally
equ ipped w ith these special tires at the facto­
ry and have a Tire Pressure Monitor ing Sys­
tem.
Run-flat t ires can be ident ifi ed by th e lett ers
"RSC" on the tire sidewall.
If you do change the tires on yo ur vehicle from
normal to run-flat tires, you must buy the
specia l rims required for run-flat tires, and the
Ti re Pressure Monito ring System must be re­
programmed by an a uthorized Audi dea ler or
other qualified workshop.
What do run-flat tires do?
These special tires have run-flat capabilities
that help keep you moving if a tire loses pres­
sure and goes flat. Under favorable cond itions
tires can be driven
at l ea st 30 mil es (SO km ),
but you must not d rive fa ste r than SO mph
(80 km /h)
c::;, page 216, Driving with run-flat
tires .
Tire s an d wheel s 215
When it is not po ssible to continue
driv ing , ev en with run-flat tire s?
- If the Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP)
is not work ing or keeps coming on.
- If the Tire Pressure Monitoring System does
not work.
- If the tire has been severely damaged, in a
crash, for example. The tread can separate
from a damaged tire as the wheel turns, and
hit parts of the vehicle, such as the fuel tank
filler neck, fuel lines or brake lines.
- Do not continue driving if severe vibration
occurs or if the t ire starts to smoke because
the tire is ru nning hot.
- Do not continue driving if damage to the
tire, such as cracks in the sidewall, appears.
A WARNING
Improper use of run-flat tires can cause
vehicle damage that can lead to loss of ve­ h icl e cont ro l, a c rash and serious personal
in Jury.
- Run-flat tires can only be used with spe­
cial rims.
- Run-flat tires must always be monito red
with a prope rly p rogrammed Tire Pre­
ssure Monito ring System.
- Always inspect a tire that has lost air to
make sure it is sa fe to dr ive with the tire
in the run-flat mode.
- Never d rive with run-f lat t ires that have
been damaged in a co llision.
- Never d rive with run-flat t ires if heat
bu ild-up causes the tire to give off
smoke.
- Never d rive with run-f lat t ires if the vehi­
cle shakes or vibrates severely.
- Never d rive with a run-flat ti re that de­
velops s idewa ll cracks or other damage
while in use.
- I f you sw itch between standa rd and run­
f lat ti res, an aut horiz ed Aud i dealer o r
qu alified wor kshop must reprogram the
con tro l mod ule.
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216 Tires and wheels
Run-flat tires have special characteristics
and requirements, that are very different
from conventiona l tires. Run-flat tires re­
quire special rims for run-flat use and can­
not be used on conventional wheel rims.
(D Tips
- If you are not able to continue driving
with run-flat tires, please seek professio­
nal assistance .
- Please contact your authorized Audi
dealer or Audi of America, Inc. if you
have questions about tires and r ims.
Driving with run-flat tires
App lies to vehicles: with Run -flat tires
Handling characteristics change when tire
pressure is low .
Driving on tires with low tire pressure changes
the way a vehicle handles, particularly when
cornering and braking . The handling charac­
teristics of run-flat tires do not seem to
change a lot even when dr iving on low pres­
sure or in the run-flat mode . Nevertheless you
must still take special precautions when oper­
ating a vehicle on run-flat tires when tire pres­
sure is low or the tire(s) is fla t:
"'The Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP)
must be switched on.
> Never drive faste r than 50 mph (80 km/h)
¢,& .
"'Plan ahead when driving and anticipate
what you will have to do considering traffic
and road conditions up ahead.
"' Accelerate carefully.
"' Avoid unnecessary and sudden steer ing and
braking maneuvers .
"' Reduce your speed in plenty of time before
i ntersections, curves and other places where
you may have to react quickly.
Please see:
¢ page 215, When it is not possi­
ble to continue driving, even with run-flat
tires?
Handling characteristics change when
driving with low air pressure or with flat
tires even with special run-flat tires
A low pressure or flat front tire affects vehicle
handling characterist ics by pulling the vehicle
slightly to the side whe re the tire is mounted
and reduces braking performance .
A low pressure or flat
rear tire also affects
driving characteristics by pulling to the s ide
where the tire is mounted and also reduces
braking performance . The effect on vehicle
handling is most noticeable when driving
aro und curves .
A WARNING
Changed vehicle hand ling characteristics
when driving in the run-flat mode can
cause loss of vehicle control, a crash and
serious personal injury.
- Driving on special run-flat tires in the
run-flat mode will change vehicle han­
dling characterist ics dur ing braking,
when cornering and under heavy acceler­
ation .
- Never drive faster than the max imum
rated speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) when
driving in the run-flat mode.
- Always adjust vehicle speed to traff ic,
road and weather conditions and drive
slower than the maximum rated speed if
necessary weathe r and road cond it ion s
are taken into account.
- Always obey speed limits and other traf­
f ic laws.
(D Note
We always recommend driving with even
more care when using these special tires in
the run-flat mode. Always avoid sudden
maneuve rs.

222 What do I do now ?
@ Tips
After a tire repair, have the sealant bottle
rep laced at a dealership . This restores full
functionality to the Tire Mob ility System.
What should I be
aware of when
changing a tire?
General information
The follow ing sections will provide you with
important information o n how to change a
tire using the vehicle tool kit.
However , we recommend that you have a
qua lified service center change the tire and
pe rform all work associated with changing it .
Decorative wheel covers
Applies to vehicles: with decorative wheel covers
The decorative wheel covers must be removed
first to access the wheel bolts .
Fig. 1 63 Wheel ch an ge : remo ving th e wh eel cove r
Removing
,.. In se rt the hook provided wi th t he on board
tool kit into the hole on the center h ub
piece .
,.. Pull
off the decorat ive wheel cover
Q fig . 163 .
' Wheels with cap-covered wheel bolts
Applies to vehicles: with cap-covered wheel bolts
The caps must be removed first from the
wheel bolts before the bolts can be un­
screwed .
Fig . 164 W heel c hange: re moving th e wh eel bolt cap s
Removing
,.. Push the plasti c clip provided wi th the on­
board too l kit down over the wheel bo lt cap
until it engages .
,.. Pull on th e properly engaged
pla stic clip to
extract the cap
Q fig. 164 .
Refitting
,.. Place the c aps over the whee l bolts and
push them back in.
T he caps are the re to protect and keep the
whee l bolts clean .
Loosening and tightening the wheel
bolts
The wheel bolts must be loosened before rais­
ing the vehicle.
Fi g. 16 5 W hee l cha nge : loose ning t he wh eel bol ts

Loosening
• Fit the wheel bolt wrench over the wheel
bolt and push it down as far as it will go .
• Close your grip aro und the
end of the
wrench handle for maximum torque and
turn the wheel bolts
counter-clockwise
about one single turn in the direction of ar­
row
¢ fig . 165.
Tightening
• Fit the wheel bolt wrench over the wheel
bo lt and push it down as far as it will go .
• Close your gr ip around the
end of the
wrench handle for max imum torque and
turn each wheel bolt
clockwise until it sits
t ight .
& WARNING
-Using force without cont rol to speed the
wheel change up can cause the vehicle to
slip off the jack and cause serious per­
sonal inj uries.
-Do not loosen the wheel bolts more than
one turn
before you raise the veh icle with
the jack. -Risk of inj ury!
(j) Tips
-Never try and use the hexagonal socket
in the handle of the screwdriver to loos­
en or tighten the wheel bolts.
- If a whee l bolt sits very tight, you may
find it easier to loosen by carefully push­
ing down on the end of the whee l bolt
wrench w ith
one foot only . As you do,
hold on to the car to keep yourse lf stable
and take care not to slip.
What do I do now? 223
Raising the vehicle
The vehicle must be lifted with the jack first
before the wheel can be removed .
Fig . 166 Chang ing a w hee l: mo unting points for t he
jack
Fig. 1 67 Close-up: proper position ing of jack
• App ly the parking brake firmly to prevent
your vehicle from rolling unintentionally.
• Move the
selector lever to position P.
• Posit ion the jack below the door sill under
the
mounting point that is closest to the
wheel to be changed
¢ fig. 166.
• Extend the jack under the lifting poi nt on
the door sill until its arm is posit ioned di­
rectly under the lifting point ¢.&_ .
• Align the jack so that its arm ®¢
fig. 167
engages in the designated lifting point in
the door s ill and the movable base ® lies
flat on the ground. The base @ must be
ver­
tical
under the lifting point@.
• Wind the jack up further until the flat tire
comes off the ground ¢
_&.
The jack must be installed only at the places
indicated ¢
fig. 166 . Ther e is exactly one loca­
tion for each wheel. The jack must not be
positioned at any othe r location
¢ .& .
An unstable surface under the jack ca n cause
the vehicle to slip off the jack. Always provide .,._

224 What do I do now?
a firm base for the jack on the ground. If nec­
essary place a sturdy board or similar support
under the jack. On
hard, slippery surfaces
(such as tile s) use a rubber mat or similar to
prevent the jack from slipping¢,&.
A WARNING
- You or your passengers could be injured
wh ile changing a wheel if you do not fol­
low safety p recautions:
- Positioning the jack under the vehicle
at any other place than those indicated
above may damage the vehicle or may result in personal injuries.
- A soft or unstable surface under the
jack may ca use the vehicle to slip off
the jack. Always provide a firm base for the jack on the ground . If necessary,
use a sturdy board under the jack.
- On hard, slippery surface (such as tiles)
use a rubber mat or s imilar to prevent
the jack from slipping.
- To help prevent injury to yourself and
your passengers:
- Do not raise the vehicle unti l yo u are
sure the jack is securely engaged.
- Passengers must not remain in the ve­
hicle when it is jacked up.
- Make sure that passengers wait in a
safe p lace away from the vehicle and
well away from the roadway and traffic.
- Make sure jack position is correct, ad­
just as necessa ry and then continue to
raise the jack .
@ Note
A floor jack or the pads on the hoist arms
must
not be positioned at the points
shown
-arrows-.
Taking the wheel off
F ollow these instructions step-by-step for
changing the wheel .
Fig. 168 Whee l cha nge: us ing th e screwd river ha nd le
(with the blad e removed ) to turn t he bolts
Fig. 169 Whee l change: alignment pin inside the top
h ole
After you have loosened all wheel bolts and
raised the vehicle off the ground, pe rform the
f ol low ing steps to remove and replace the
whee l:
Removing the wheel
.,. Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriv­
er handle
to completely turn out the top­
most whee l bolt and set it aside on a
clean
surface ¢fig. 168.
... Screw the threaded end of the alignment
pin
from the tool kit hand-tight into the
now vacant bolt hole¢
fig. 169 .
.. Then completely unscrew the other wheel
bolts as described above .
.. Take off the wheel leaving the alignment pin
in the bolt hole .
Putting on the wheel
... Lift the spare wheel and carefully s lide it
over the alignment pin to guide it in place
¢(0.

~ Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver
handle to screw in and tighten all wheel
bo lts
slightly .
~ Unscrew the alignment pin and insert and
t ighten the remaining wheel bolt s light ly
like the rest.
~ T urn the jack handle counter-clockw ise to
l ower the vehicle unti l the jack is fully re­
leased .
~ Use the whee l bolt w rench to t ighten al l
whee l bolts firmly <=>
page 222 . Tighten
them
crosswise, from one bolt to the (ap ­
proximate ly) opposite one, to keep the
whee l cente red.
Q;) Note
When removing or installing the wheel,
the rim could hit the brake rotor and dam­
age the rotor. Work carefully and have a
second person help you.
(D} Tips
Never use the hexagonal socket in the han­
dle of the screwdriver to loosen or t ighten
the wheel bolts .
- Pull the reversib le b lade from the screw­
driver before yo u use the hexagonal
socket in the handle to t urn the whee l
bo lts .
- When mounting tires with
unid irectional
tread design
make su re the tread pat­
te rn is poi nted the r ight way
<=> page 226.
- The wheel bolts should be clea n and easy
to tu rn . Check for d irt and corrosion on
the mat ing s urfaces of both the wheel
and the hub. Rem ove a ll dirt from these
su rfaces before rem ounting the wheel.
Notes on wheel change
Please read the information <=> page 205 , New
tires and replacing tires and wheels ,
if you are
going to use a spare t ire which is different
from the tires on your ve hicle.
Afte r you change a tire :
What do I do now? 225
-Check the tire pre ssure on the spare imme­
diately after mounting.
- Have the whe el bolt tightening torque
checked with a torque wrench as soon a s
possible by your authorized Audi dealer or
a qualified service station.
- With steel and alloy wheel rim s, the wheel
bolt s are cor rectly tightened at a torque of
90 ft lb (120 Nm ).
- If you noti ce while changing a tire that the
wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to
turn , then they should be replaced before
you check the tightening to rque.
- Replace the flat tire w ith a new one and
have it installed on your vehicle as soon as
possible. Remount the whee l co ver.
Until then , dr ive with extra care and at re­
duced speeds.
A WARNING
- If you are going to equ ip your vehicle
w it h tires o r rims which differ from those
which were factory installed, then be
sure to rea d the information
¢ page 205,
New tire s and replacing tires and
wheels.
- Always sto re the too ls secu rely in lug­
gage com partmen t. Othe rwise , in a n ac­
cident or s udden m aneuver they cou ld fly
forwa rd, causing inj ury to passengers in
the vehicle.
(D Note
D o not use comme rcially ava ilab le tire
se alants . Ot herwise, t he e lectr ic al c ompo­
nen ts of the tire pressu re monitoring sys ­
tem will no lo nger work p roperly and the
sensor fo r the tire pressure mon itor ing
system will have to be rep laced by a quali­
fied workshop. •
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