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Driving with different tires reduces vehi­
cle handling and can lead to a loss of
control.
- If the spare tire is not the same as the
tires that are mounted on the vehicle -
for example with winter tires -only use
the spare tire for a short period of time
and drive with extra care. Refit the nor­
mal road wheel as soon as safely possi­
ble.
- Never drive faster than the maximum
speed for which the tires on your vehicle
are rated because tires that are driven
faster than their rated speed can fail
suddenly.
- Overloading tires cause heat build-up,
sudden tire failure, including a blowout
and sudden deflation and loss of control.
- Temperature grades apply to tires that
are properly inflated and not over or un­
deri nflated.
- For technical reasons it is not always
possible to use wheels from other
vehicles -in some cases not even wheels
from the same vehicle model.
- If you install wheel trim discs on the ve­
hicle wheels, make sure that the air flow
to the brakes is not blocked. Reduced air­
flow to the brakes can them to overheat, increasing stopping distances and caus­
ing a collision.
- Run flat tires may only be used on
vehicles that were equipped with them
at the factory . The vehicle must have a
chassis designed for run flat tires and a
factory-installed tire pressure monitor­ ing system that indicates a loss of tire
pressure. Incorrect use of run flat tires
can lead to vehicle damage or accidents.
Check with an authorized Audi dealer or
tire specialist to see if your vehicle can be
equipped with run flat tires .
If run flat
tires are used, they must be installed on
all four wheels. Mixing tire types is not
permitted .
Tires and wheels 195
@ Note
-For technical reasons, it is not generally
possible to use the wheel rims from oth­
er vehicles. This can hold true for wheels
of the same vehicle type.
- If the spare tire is different from the
tires that you have mounted on your ve­
hicle (for example winter tires or wide
profile tires), then use the spare tire for a
short period of time only and drive with
extra care. Replace the flat tire with the
tire matching the others on your vehicle
as soon as possible.
- Never drive without the valve stem cap .
The valves could get damaged.
(® For the sake of the environment
Dispose of old tires in accordance with the
local requirements.
Uniform tire quality grading
- Tread wear
- Traction AA A B C
- Temperature ABC
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire side wall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width
¢ page 192,
fig. 142 .
For example: Tread wear 200, Traction AA,
Temperature A.
All passenger car tires must conform to Feder­
al Safety Requirements in addition to these
grades.
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course.
For example, a tire graded 1S0 would wear
one and one half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. •
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Inflate the tire pressure to the proper
pressure as indicated on the vehicle's tire
pressure label¢
page 185. 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 stop­
ping ability.
- The driver is responsible for mainta ining
the correct tire pressures. You must
check the tire pressures regularly.
- Under certain conditions (such as a spor­
ty driving style, wint er conditions or un­
paved roads), the pressure monitor indi­
cator 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 use these tires when not permit ­
ted. Damage to your vehicle or accidents
could also result.
- If you switch between standard and run­
flat tires, an authorized Audi dealer or
qualified workshop must reprogram the
control module .
@ Tips
-The tire pressure monitoring system
stops working when there is an ESC/ABS
malfunction.
- Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
- The tire pressure monitoring system on
your Audi was developed using tires with the "AO" or "RO" identification on the
tire sidewall¢
page 192. We recom­
mend using these tires.
Tires and wheels 201
Reset tire pressure monitoring system
(Stepl)
Appl ies to vehicles: wi th tire p ress ure mo nito ring system
If the tire pressure is adjusted, wheels ore ro­
tated or changed, the TPMS must be reset in
the menu display.
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Fig. 144 Wiper lever : Controls for the menu display
Fig. 145 Display: Start menu
I Reset I button @ and rocker switch @
¢
fig. 144 functions:
To open the menu
.,. Press the I Reset I button @ until the menu
disp lay
9 fig. 145 appears
Selections and settings
.,. Press the rocker switch@ to reach a menu
disp lay. The switch is operated the same as
the display (up/down) .
Entering and confirming
.,. Press the I Reset I button @.
Returning to the Start menu
.,. Press the I Reset I button longer than 2 sec ­
onds to return from any menu level to the
Start menu. "'

202 Tires and wheels
@ Tips
-Before resetting the TPMS, the current
pressures of
all four tires must corre­
spond to the specif ied values. Adjust the
tire pressure and reset the pressure in
the tire pressure mon itor ing system ac­
cord ing to the load you are carry ing
¢page 185.
- Do not store the tire pressure if there are
snow chains on the tire.
Reset tire pressure monitoring system
(Step2)
Ap plies to vehicles: with tire pressure mo nit oring sys te m
F ig. 146 Display: Tire pressure
Fig. 147 Display: Tire pres sure
I Reset I button @ and rocker switch @
c::, page 201, fig . 144 functions:
Storing tire pres sures
.. Turn on the ignition.
.. Se lect the menu :
> Adjust ing * > Tire pres­
sure > Store.
Entering and confirming
.. Select the menu: Store now
.. Press the
I Reset ! button @.
.. Se lect the menu : Confim
.. Press the
I Reset ! button @.
Returning to the Start menu
.. Press the I Reset I button longer than 2 sec­
onds to return from any menu level to the
Start men u.
(D Tips
-Before resetting the TPMS, the current
pressures o f
all four tires must corre­
spond to the specified values . Adjust the
tire pressure and reset the pressure in
the tire pressure monitoring system ac­
cording to the load you are carrying
c::, page 185.
-Do not store the tire pressure if there are
snow chains on the tire .
Run-flat tires
Introduction
Applies to vehicl es: wi th Run-fla t tires
Run-flat tires help keep you moving if a tire
goes flat.
Re inforced sidewalls give the ti res run-flat ca­
pability if tire pressure is lost .
We recommend that run-flat tires only be
mounted on vehicles that were originally
equipped with these special t ires at the facto­
ry and have a Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys­
tem.
Run-flat tires can be identified by the letters
"RSC " on the tire sidewall.
If you do change the tires on your veh icle from
normal to run-flat tires., you must buy the
special rims required for run-flat tires, and the
T ire Pressu re M on itor ing System must be re­
programmed by an authorized Audi dealer or
other qualified workshop .
What do run-flat tires do?
These special t ires have run-flat capabilities
that help keep you moving if a tire loses pres­
su re and goes f lat . Under favorab le condit ions
t ir es can be dr iven
at least 30 miles (50 km) ,
but you must not drive faster than 50 mph
(80 km/h)
c::, page 203, Driving with run-flat
tires .
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When it i s not po ssibl e to co ntinu e
d riv ing, even with run-fl at ti res?
-If the E lectronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
is not working or keeps coming on.
- If the Tire P ressure 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 whee l turns, and
hit parts of the vehicle, such as the fuel tank
filler neck, fuel lines or brake lines.
- Do not continue dr iving if severe vibration
occurs or if the tire starts to smoke because
the tire is runn ing hot .
- Do not continue driving if damage to the
tire, such as cracks in the sidewall, appears.
A WARNING
Improper use of run-flat t ires can cause
vehicle damage that can lead to loss of ve­
hicle control, a crash and serious personal
injury.
- Run-flat tires can only be used with spe­
c ial rims.
- Run-flat tires must always be mon itored
with a properly programmed Tire Pre­
ss ure Mon itor ing System.
- Always inspect a tire that has lost air to
make su re it is safe to drive w ith the t ire
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 t ire to give off
smoke.
- Never drive with run-flat tires if the vehi­
cle shakes or v ibrates 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 author ized Audi dealer or
qualified wo rkshop must reprogram the
control module.
Tire s an d wheel s 203
@ Note
Run-f lat ti res have special characteristics
and requirements, that are very different
from convent ional tires. Run-flat tires re­
quire special rims for run-flat use and can­
not be used on conventional whee l rims .
(D Tips
- If you are not able to cont inue driving
w ith run-flat tires, please seek professio­
nal ass istance.
- Please contact your authorized Audi
dealer or Aud i of America, Inc . if you
have questions about t ires and rims.
Driving with run-flat tires
Applies to veh icles: w it h Run -flat t ires
Handling characteristics change when tire
pressure is low.
Driving on tires with low tire pressure changes
the way a veh icle handles, particularly when
corner ing 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 specia l precautions whe n oper ­
at ing a veh icle on run-flat tires when t ire pres­
s u re is low o r the tire(s) is flat:
" The Electronic Stabilization Contro l (E SC)
must be switched on.
" Never drive fas ter than 50 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
braking maneuvers.
" Reduce your speed in plenty of t ime before
intersections, curves and other places where
you may have to react quickly .
Please see:
q page 203, When it is not possi­
ble to continue driving, even with run-flat tires?
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204 Tires and wheels
Handling characteristics change when
dr iving 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 pulling 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 characteristics by pul ling 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.
& WARNING
Changed vehicle handling characteristics
when driving in the run -flat mode can
cause loss of vehicle contro l, a c rash and
serious personal in jury.
- Driving on special run-flat tires in the
run-flat mode will 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.
(D Note
We a lways recommend driving w ith even
more care when using these specia l tires in
the run-flat mode. Always avo id sudden
maneuvers.
Replacing run-flat tires and rims
Applies to veh icles: w it h Run -flat tires
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 whee ls will
not work and will not provide the advantages
fo the run-falt feature. Never use special run­
flat tires on standa rd whee l rims.
After dr iving w ith a t ire in the run-flat mode,
always have the veh icle and affected tire(s)
and rim(s) inspected by an author ized Audi
dealer. Tires that have been dr iven in the run­
flat mode must be rep laced .
& 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.
- Tir es that have been dr iven in the run­
flat mode must be replaced.

@ For the sake of the environment
Used sealant bottles can be dropped off at
a recycling facility .
@ Tips
-If sealant has run out, allow it to dry.
Then you can peel it off.
- Have the tire sealant replaced every 4
years at a dealership .
Preliminary steps
Applies to vehicles: with Tire Mobil ity System
Some preliminary steps are necessary for tire
repair.
Fig. 151 Luggage co mpa rt ment : Tir e Mobil ity System
1> Jf you have a flat tire, park the veh icle as far
as possible from mov ing traffic .
.,. Apply the
parking brak e firmly .
.,. Move the
se le ctor l ever to the P po sit ion .
.,. Check whether a repa ir using the Tire Mob ili­
ty System is possible ¢
page 206, General
and safety poin ters .
.,. Have all passengers leave the vehicle and
stay away from the danger zone ¢
A.
.,. Take the se alant bottle and the ele ctri c air
pump
from the luggage compartment un­
der the floor¢
fig. 15 l .
.,. Remove the "max. 50 mph" (80 km/h) stick­
er from the sealant bottle and aff ix it to the
inst rument cluste r in the driver's v iew .
..&, WARNING
-Turn the ha zard flashers on and set up
th e war ning t ria ng le if you have a fla t
t ire in moving t raff ic. In this way you p ro­
tect yo urself and other road users .
-
What do I do now ? 207
-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
Applies to vehicles : wit h Tire Mob ility System
Tire repair consists of the following sec tion s.
Fi g. 1 52 Parts of t he T ire Mobility System
Fi g. 1 53 Connector for th e Tire Mob ility System
Assembling Ti re Mobility System
.,. Open the lid @of the electr ic air p ump
¢ fig. 152 .
.,. Pull the plug@) and the pressure hose®
w ith the gauge out of the housing .
.,. Screw the pressure hose® of the e lectric
air pump onto the flange ® of the sealant
bott le @ .
.,. Push the sealant bott le w ith the flange
down into the recess @ on th e lid of th e
elec tric air pump.
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208 What do I do now?
• Remove the dust cap from the valve of the
defective tire.
• Screw the hose@) onto the valve
(J)
¢fig . 153.
• Insert the plug@¢ fig. 152 into the socket
for the cigarette lighter.
• Switch on the ignition .
Inflating tire
• Move the switch@¢ fig. 153 on the e lec­
tric air pump
l ) to position I. After 5 mi­
nutes, tire pressure must have reached at
least 1.8 bar .
• Switch the electric air pump off -switch in
pos it ion
0 . If the requ ired 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 backward
or forward. This helps to distribute the seal­
ant better .
• Remove the empty inflation bott le and
screw the hose®¢
fig. 152 from the elec­
tric pump directly onto the valve.
• Insert the plug@¢
fig. 152 into the socket
for the cigarette lighter.
• Switch on the ignition .
• Move the switch @¢
fig. 153 on the e lec­
t ric air pump
l) to posit ion I. After 5 mi­
nutes, tire pressure must have reached at
least 1.8 bar.
• Switch the electric air pump off -switch in
position
0. If the required tire pressure of at
l east 1.8 bar has not been reached, it is not
poss ible to make a repair with the tire seal­
ant. Seek professional ass istance.
Disassembling Tire Mobility System
• Remove the hose from the valve and pull the
plug out of the socket.
• Screw the dust cap onto the va lve.
1l The electric air p ump sho uld never ru n fo r long er than
6 min utes.
• Place the empty sea lant bott le back in the
original packaging and clip it in place under
the floor so that no t ire sea lant can run out
into the veh icle.
• Place the electric air pump in the luggage
compartment for the t ime being .
• Start driv ing right away so that the sealant
is distributed in the tire.
_&. WARNING
- Follow the manufacturer's safety instruc­
tions on the decal for the air pump and
the sealan t bottle.
- If a tire pressure of 1.8 bar cannot be
achieved after pumping for 5 minutes,
the tire is too severe ly damaged. Do not
continue to drive.
- Seek professional assistance if it is not
possible to repair the tire with the tire
sealant.
(D Tips
- Do not operate the electric air pump for
more than 6 minutes without stopping,
otherwise it can overheat . When the air
pump has cooled down, you can continue
to use it.
- If sea lant has escaped, allow it to dry,
then you can pee l 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 driving for about 10 minutes, stop and
check the tire pressure .
• If tire pressure is still at least 1.3 bar, in­
flate the tire to specified pressure (see driv­
ers side B-pillar), drive to the next repa ir
shop and have the tire and the sealant bot­
tle replaced.
• If tire pressure is less than 1.3 bar, the tire
is too severely damaged. Do not continue to
drive . Seek professional assistance. .,.