2013 AUDI TT flat tire

218 Tires and wheels
When it is not possible to continue
driving , even with run-flat tires?
-If the E lectronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
is not working or keeps coming on.
- If the
Tire Pr essure 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 tire starts to smoke because
the tire is running 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
hicle control, a crash and serious personal
lnJUry.
- Run-flat tires can only be used with spe­
cial rims.
- Run-flat tires must always be mon itored
with a properly programmed Tire Pre­
ssu re Monit oring Sys tem.
- Always inspect a tire that has lost air to
make sure it is safe to drive with the tir e
in the run-flat mode.
- Never drive with run-flat tires that have
been damaged in a collision.
- Never drive with run-flat tires if heat
build-up causes the tire to give off
smoke.
- Never drive with run-flat tires if the vehi­
cle shakes or vibrates severely.
- Never drive with a run-flat tire that de­
velops sidewall cracks or other damage
wh ile in use .
-If you switch between standard and run­
flat tires, an authorized Audi dealer or
qualified workshop must reprogram the
control module.
(D Note
Run-flat tires have specia l characteristics
and requirements, that are very different
from conventional 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 cont inue driv ing
w ith 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 rims .
Driving with run-flat tires
Applies to vehicles: wit h Run -flat tires
Handling characteristics change when tire
pressure is low .
Driving on tires with low tire pressure changes
the way a veh icle handles, particularly when
cornering and braking. The handling charac­
teristics of run-flat tires do not seem to
change a lot even when driving on low pres­
sure or in the run-flat mode . Nevertheless you
must still take spec ia l precautions when oper­
at ing a vehicle on run-flat tires when tire pres­
sure is low o r the tire(s) is flat:
.,. Th e Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
must be switched on.
.,. Never drive faster than SO mph (80 km/h)
q &_ .
.,. Plan ahead when driving and anticipate
what you will have to do considering traffic
and road conditions up ahead .
.,. Accelerate carefully.
.,. Avo id unnecessary and sudden steering and
brak ing maneuvers .
.,. Reduce your speed in plenty of time before
intersections, curves and other places where
you may have to react qu ickly.
Please see:
qpage 218, 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 characteristics by pu lling the vehicle
slightly to the side where the tire is mounted
and reduces braking performance .
A low pressure or flat
rear tire also affects
driving character istics by pulling to the side
where the tire is mounted and also reduces
brak ing performance. The effect on vehicle
handling is most not iceable when driving
around curves.
A WARNING
Changed vehicle handling character istics
when driving in the run -f lat mode can
cause loss of vehicle contro l, a crash and
serious personal injury.
- Driving on special run-flat tires in the
run-f lat mode wi ll change vehicle han­
dling characteristics during braking,
when cornering and under heavy acceler­
ation.
- Never drive faster than the maximum
rated speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) when
dr iv ing in the run -flat mode.
- Always adjust vehicle speed to traffic,
road and weather cond itions and drive
slower than the max imum rated speed if
necessary weather and road conditions
are taken into account.
- Always obey speed limits and other traf­
fic laws.
Q) Note
We always recommend driving w ith even
more care when using these special t ires in
the run-flat mode . Always avo id sudden
maneuvers.
Tires and wheels 219
Replacing run-flat tires and rims
App lies to veh icles : w it h Run -flat t ires
Your vehicle was especially designed to use
special run-flat tires.
You may use and combine only approved run­
flat tires and special matching rims that have
been designed for run-flat tires . Mounting
special run-flat tires on standard wheels will not work and w ill not prov ide the advantages
fo the ru n-falt feature . Never use spec ial run­
flat tires on standa rd wheel rims.
After dr iving with a tire i n the run-flat mode,
always have the vehicle and affected tire(s)
and rim(s) inspected by a n authorized Audi
dealer. Tires that have been driven in the run­
f lat mode must be rep laced .
A WARNING
-Use of damaged run-flat tires and rims can
cause vehicle damage that can lead to loss
of vehicle control, a crash and serious per­
sonal injury.
- Always have the vehicle and affected
tire(s) and r im(s) inspected by an author­
ized Audi dealer after driving a tire in the
run-flat mode .
- Tires that have been dr iven in the run­
flat mode must be replaced.
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The tire sea lant mu st not be us ed :
- for c uts or punctures in the tire which are
l arger than 0.16 inch (4 mm)
q fig. 153 (D
- for damage to the rim@
- if you have been driving with very low ti re
pressures or tires with no air @
Using the
TM S is described in the section
q page 221, Preliminary steps .
TMS can be used at temperatures down to
-4 °F ( -20 °() .
A WARNING
Take the following precautions after re­
pairing the tire:
- Do not drive faster than
50 mph (80 km/
h)!
- Avoid full-throttle accelerat ion, heavy
braking and fast cornering .
- The veh icle's road behavior can be affect­
ed .
- Tires sealed with
TMS are intended only
for
temporar y, short -term use.
-After using the t ire sealant the tire pres­
sure monitoring system may no longer
work prope rly. Drive carefully to the next
professional repair fac il ity.
- TMS must NOT be used,
- for cuts or punctures in the tire which are larger t han 0.16 inch (4 mm)
- for damage to the rim
- if you have been driv ing with very low
tire pressures or t ires with no air
- Seek profess ional assistance if it is not
poss ible to repair the tire with the tire
sealant.
A WARNING
T he tire sealant must not come into con­
tact w ith skin, eyes or cloth ing.
- If you get any tire sealant in your eyes or
come into contact with it, r inse the af­
fec ted area t ho roughly with cle an wate r.
Find a physician immediately!
- Change any clot hing contaminated with
t ire sea lant immed iate ly.
- Do not inhale the vapo r!
-
What do I d o now ? 221
-If you have swallowed tire sealant, rinse
your mouth thoro ughly right away and
drink plenty of water.
- Do not induce vom it ing! Find a physi­
c ian immediately!
- I f you have allergic react ions, find a
phys ician immediately.
- Keep the tire sealant away from children .
(D Note
Do not use commercially available tire
sealants . The e lectr ica l components of the
tire pressu re monitoring system will no
l onge r work properly .
@ For the sake of the env ironment
Used sealant bottles can be dropped off at
a recycling facility.
@ Tips
- If sea lant has run out, allow it to dry.
Then you can peel it off.
- Have the t ire sea lant replaced every 4
years at a dealership.
Preliminary steps
Applies to vehicles: with Tire Mobility System
Some preliminary steps are necessary for tire
repair.
Fig. 154 Lu ggage compartment: Tire Mob ility System
.,.. If you have a flat tire, park the vehicle as far
as poss ib le from moving t raff ic.
.,.. App ly the
parking brake firmly .
.,.. Shift into
1st gear on veh icles with man ual
transmission, or move the
s electo r le ver to
the P po sit io n
on vehicles with automatic
transmiss ion.

222 What do I do now?
• Check whether a repair using the Tire Mobi­
li ty System is possible ¢
page 2 20, General
and safety pointers.
• Have all passengers leave the vehicle and
stay away from the danger zone ¢
&,..
• Take the sealant bottle and the electric air
pump from the luggage compartment un­
der the floor ¢
fig. 154 .
• Remove the "max. SO mph" (80 km/h)
sticker from the sealant bottle and affix it to
the instr ument cluster in the driver's view.
~ WARNING
- Turn the hazard flashers on and set up
the warning triang le if you have a flat
t ire in moving traffic. In this way you pro­
tect you rs elf and other road users.
- Make sure that all passengers are in a
safe place, out of the danger zone (for
example, behind a guard rail).
(D Note
Particular care is necessary if you are mak­
ing a tire repair on a steep incline.
(D Tips
Obey all laws.
Making a tire repair
App lies to vehicles: with Tire Mobility System
Tire repair consists of the following sections.
Fig. 155 Parts of the Tire Mobility System
-
1) The ele ctr ic a ir pump s hould never ru n for lo nger than
6 min utes.
Fig. 156 Connector for the Tire Mob ility System
Assembling Tire Mobility System
• Open the lid@ of the electric air pump
¢fig. 155.
• Pull the plug@and the pressure hose ®
w ith the gauge out of the housing.
• Screw the pressure hose ® of the electric
air pump onto the flange @ of the sealant
bott le
(D .
• Push the sea lant bott le with the flange
down into th e recess @ on the lid of the
electric air pump.
• Remove the dust cap from the valve of the
defective tire .
• Screw the hose (@onto the valve
(J)
¢ fig. 156.
• Insert the plug @¢fig . 155 into the socket
for the cigarette lighter.
• Switch on the ignition .
Inflating tire
• Move the switch @¢ fig. 156 on the elec­
tric air pump
l) to position I. After 5 mi­
nutes, tire pressure must have reached at
least 1.8 bar.
• Switch the e lectric air pump off -sw itch in
position
0. If the required tire pressure of at
least 1.8 bar has not been reached, follow
the instructions in the section
Re-inflating
tire.
Re-inflating tire
• Remove the hose from the valve and pull
the plug out of the socket.

~ Drive the vehicle slow ly 10 meters back­
ward or forward. This helps to distribute the
sealant better .
~ Remove the empty inflation bott le and
screw the hose ®¢
fig. 155 from the elec­
tric pump directly onto the valve.
~ Insert the plug©¢ fig. 155 into the socket
for the cigarette lighter.
~ Switc h on the igni tion.
~ Move the switch @¢ fig. 156 on the e lec­
tric a ir pump
ll to posi tion I. After 5 mi­
nutes, tire pressure must have reached at
least 1.8 bar.
~ Switch the electric a ir pump off - switch in
position
0 . If the requ ired tire pressure of at
least 1.8 bar has not been reached, it is not
poss ible to make a repa ir with the tire seal ­
ant. Seek professional ass istance.
Disassembling Tire Mobility System
~ Remove the hose from the valve and pu ll
the plug out of the socket.
~ Screw the dust cap onto the valve.
~ Place the empty sealant bottle back in the
original packag ing and clip it in place under
the floor so that no tire sealant can run out
into the vehicle.
~ Place the elect ric air pump in the luggage
compartment for the time being.
~ Start driving right away so that the sealant
is distributed in the tire.
A WARNING
-Follow the manufacturer's safety instruc­
t ions on the deca l for the air pump and
the sealant bott le.
- If a t ire pressure of 1.8 bar cannot be
achieved after pump ing for 5 m inutes,
the tire is too severely damaged. Do not
continue to drive .
- Seek profess ional assistance if it is not
poss ible to repair the tire with the tire
sealant.
l ) The e lectr ic air pump s hould never r un for longer than
6 min utes.
What do I do now? 223
(D Tips
-Do not operate the electric air pump for
more than 6 minutes witho ut stopping,
otherwise it can overheat. When the a ir
pump has coo led down, you can continue
to use it.
- If sealant has escaped, allow it to dry,
then you can peel it off.
Final check
App lies to vehicles: wit h Tire Mobility System
After driving for a short distance, tire
pressure must be checked
~ After d riving for about 10 m inutes, stop
and check the tire pressure.
~ If tire pressure is still at leas t 1.3 bar, in­
flate the tire to specified pressure (see driv­
ers side B -pillar), drive to the next repair
shop and have the tire and the sealant bot­
tle replaced.
~ If tire pressure is less than 1.3 bar, the t ire
is too severely damaged. Do not cont inue to
drive . Seek professional assistance.
A WARNING
If t ire pressure is less than 1.3 bar after
driving for 10 minutes, the tire is too se­
ve rely damaged. Do not continue to drive.
Seek professional ass istance .
(D Tips
After a tire repair, have the sealant bottle
replaced at a dealership. This restores full
funct iona lity to the Tire Mobility System.
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(D Note
When removing or installing the wheel,
the rim could hit the bra ke rotor and dam­
age the rotor . Wor k carefully and have a
second person help you.
N ever use the hexa gonal s ocket in the ha n­
d le of the screwdriver to loosen or t ighten
the wheel bolts.
- Pull the reversib le blade from the screw­
drive r before yo u use the hexagonal
socket in t he handle to t urn the whee l
bo lts .
- When mounting tires with
unid irectional
tread design
make s ure the tread pat­
te rn is poi nte d the r ight way
¢pag e 227.
-The wheel bolts should be clea n and easy
to tu rn . Ch eck for dirt and corros ion on
the mat ing su rfaces of both the whee l
a nd th e hu b. Remove a ll dir t fro m these
s ur fa ces before remo unting the wheel.
Notes on wheel change
Pl ease rea d the information ¢ page 207, New
tires and replacing tires and wheels,
i f 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:
- Check the tire pressure on the spare imme ­
diately after mounting .
- Have the wheel bolt tightening torque
che cked with a torque wrench as soon as
possible by your authorized Audi dealer or
a qualified service station.
- With steel and alloy wheel rims, the wheel
bolts are correctly tightened at a torque of
90 ft lb (120 Nm) .
- If you notice while changing a tire that the
wheel bolt s are co rroded and diffi cult to
turn , then they should be replaced before
you check the t ightening torque.
What do I do now? 227
- Replace the flat tire with a new one and
have it installed on your vehicle as soon as
possible. Remount the wheel cover .
Until then , drive with extra care and at re­
duced speeds.
A WARNING
-
- If you are go ing to e quip your ve hicl e
wit h tires o r rims which differ from those
which were factory installed, t hen be
sure to read the information¢
page 207,
New tires and replacing tires and
wheels .
-Always sto re the tools secu rely in lug­
gage compartment. Othe rwise, in a n ac­
cident o r su dd en maneuv er they cou ld fly
forwa rd, causi ng injury to passe ngers in
the vehicle.
Tires with unidirectional tread design
Tires with unidirectional tr ead design must be
mounted with their tread pattern pointed the
right dire ction.
A u nidirectional tire can be identified by ar­
rows on the sidewall,
which point in the direc ­
tion of t he rota tion. Yo u m ust follow the
s p ecifie d direction of rot ation. This i s nece ssa ­
r y in order fo r these tires to develop t heir op­
timum character istics regard ing grip, road
no ise, wear, and hydrop la ning.
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248 Index
Connecting ...... ..... ... .. .. .... . 190
Disconnecting . ....... ... .. .. .... . 190
Important warn ings . .... ... .. .... . 192
Locat ion 192
Low . .. .. .... ........... ........ . 156
Replacing the battery ......... .. ... 191
State of charge ..... .... .. .. .. .. .. . 156
W inte r operation .......... ... .. .. . 190
Working on the battery .. ...... .. .. . 192
Battery voltage ................ .... .. 19
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Blended gasoline ........... ... .. .. . 176
Body cavity sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Boost . .. .. .. .. . .......... .. .. .... .. 28
Booster seats .............. ... .. .. . 138
Boost pressure indicator . ... .. .... .. . . 28
Brake fluid
Changing the brake flu id . .. .. .. .. .. .
190
Chec king the bra ke fluid level . .. .... . 189
What is the correct brake fl uid leve l? .. 189
What should I do if the brake fluid warn-
ing light comes on? .. ... .. .. ... ... .
189
Brake fl uid reservo ir ........ .. .. .... . 189
Brake system .............. .... .... . 189
Anti -lock brake system ........ .. .... 18
Brake ass ist system . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 150
Brake fl uid . ... .. ..... ... .. .. .. .. . 189
Brake flu id spec ifica tions for refill and re-
p la cemen t ... ......... .. .. .. .. .. .
190
Brake light defect ive . ... .. .. .... .. . . 20
Brake pads .. .. .. ..... ... .. .. .... . 159
General information . ... .. .. ... ... . 153
How does the moisture or road sa lt affect
the brakes? .............. .. .. .... .
153
Malfunc tio n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Warn ing/ indicator l ights ....... .. .... 14
Worn brake pads symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Break- in period ............ .. .. .. .. . 159
Brake pads ... ........... .. .. .... . 159
Tires
Bulbs
C
159
23 1
Califo rni a Proposit ion 65 Warning .. .. . 18 1
Battery specif ic .. ..... ... .. .. .... . 193
Capac it ies . .. ..... ........... ... .. . 240
Car care . ... .... .. ... .. .. ... .... . .. 164
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Plastic and vinyl . .... .. ..... ... .. .. 168
Care of ex ter ior .. .. ............. .. .. 164
Cargo area
refer to Luggage compartment ....... . 96
Cata lytic co nverter ... ... ..... ... .. .. 160
CD cha nger . .... .. ............. .... . 64
Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Chang ing a flat t ire ... ... ..... ... .. .. 224
Chang ing engine oil ................ . 186
Chassis
Undercoating .. .. ............. .. ..
170
also refer to Audi magnet ic r ide .. .. .. . 78
Checking
Battery ac id leve l ... ... ..... ... .. ..
193
Engine coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Checking t ire press ure ........... .. .. 2 02
Child restraint
Danger of using child rest raints in the
front seat . ...... ................ .
110
Child restraints
Where can I get additional informat ion
about child restraints and the ir use? ..
149
Child restraint system anchors . ... .. .. 143
Child saf ety . .. .. .. .. .. ...... ... .. .. 130
Co nvertib le loc king retractor ... .. .... 140
G ui dance fixtures for lower anc ho rages 1 4 5
Important sa fe ty instru ctions for using
child safety seats ... .... .... ... .. ..
133
Important things to know whe n driving
with children .... ............... ..
130
Installing a c hild restra int using the
LATCH system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
146
Mounting and releasing the anchorage
hook ...... ... .. .. ... ....... .... .
146
Tether anchors . .. ............. .... 14 7
Tether straps .. .. ............. .... 14 7
Child safety seat ..... ... ..... ... .. .. 135
Co nvertib le locking retractor ......... 140
Installing ... .. .. ... .. .. ... ..... .. 140
U nused safety be lts on the rear seat 135
Child safety seats
Booster seats .... ............... ..
138
Co nvertib le child seats ............ . 136
How do I properly i nstall a child safety
. h" l ? 133 seat in my ve 1c e .............. .. . .

Infant seats . ..... .... ... .. .. .. ... 135
L A T CH syst em . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Safety instructions ..... ... .. .. .. .. . 133
Ch ild seats
L owe r anchorages ........ .. .. .. .. . 14 4
C igarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
C lea ning
A lcantara (synthet ic suede) . .. .. .. .. . 173
Engine compartment ...... .. .. .. .. . 174
Exhaust tail p ipes ......... .. .. .. .. . 170
Fabrics and fabr ic coverings .. .. ... .. 171
Instrumen t panel ...... ...... .... .. 171
I nterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
L eathe r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 3
M atte fin is h pai nt ........ .. .. .. .. . 166
N avigation display ..... ... .. .. .. .. . 170
P lastic and v inyl .. ..... ... .. .. .. ... 168
P lastic pa rts . ... .. .... ... .. .. .. ... 171
Radio disp lay ............ .... .. ... 170
Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 4
Trim str ips . .. ... .. ... ... .. .. .. ... 168
C leaning and protection .. ... .. .. .. .. . 164
Climate controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
A/C operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
A ir d ist ribution ........... .... .. .. .. 6 8
A ir rec ircula tion mode .. ... .. .. .. .. .. 69
Automatic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Defrost .. .. .. ........... .. .. .. .... 69
Economical use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Fa n ..... .. ................. .. .... 67
H eated seats ............... ... ... . 70
H eating . ... ... .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. 66
P oll utant fi lter ........... .. .. .. .... 66
R ear w indow defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Sw itch ing on and off ...... .. .. .. .. .. 6 7
Temperatu re . .... ..... ... .. .. .. .... 67
Venti lation ... .... .... ... .. .. .. .... 66
C lock . .. .. .. .......... ... .... .. .. .. 11
Clutch overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
C lutch pedal
I ndicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Coat hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Cold tire inflat ion pressure ... .. .. .. .. . 200
Com ing home ............. .... .. .... 43
Compass m irror ........ .... ... ... ... 52
Comp liance .. ... .. ..... ... .. .. .. ... 246
Inde x 249
Consumer Information . . . . . . . . . . . 98, 2 43
Contacting NHTSA ................. .. 98
Controls and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Convenie nce close/open feature
Windows ... .. .... . ... ...... ... .. . 40
Convertible child saf ety seats
Conve rtib le loc king retractor 136
Activating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Deact ivating . .. .. .... ............. 143
U sing to secure a child safety seat 1 .40, 142
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Expansion tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
C o rnering ligh t .. ...... ............. . 43
C ruise contro l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Changi ng speed .................. .. 77
Pres ett ing your speed ............. .. 77
Switch ing off .. .. .... ........... .. . 77
Swi tching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Warning/ind ic a tor lights .......... .. . 21
Cup holder ........ .. ................ 62
C ur rent fuel mileage 23
D
Damping
refer to Audi magnetic ride ... ... .. .. . 78
Data .......... ... .. ............... 240
Data recorder . .. .. ... ............ .. 150
Date d isp lay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Daytime runn ing lights .............. .. 42
Declaration of compliance Ce ll phone package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
E lectronic immob ilizer .............. 246
Homelink ® uni ve rsal remote control .. 246
Remote contro l key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
def What does this mean when it appears in
th e tr ip odometer display? ...... .. .. . 12
De fec tive light bu lb wa rning ... ... .. .. . 20
Defrost ing the windows ............... 69
Dete rm ining correct load limit . ... .. .. 205
Digi tal clo ck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Digital compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Dime nsions ... .... .. . .. .. ..... ... .. 239
D imm ing the rearv iew m irror ........ .. 47
Dipst ick
Reading the dipst ic k properly ...... .. 185
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