2015 AUDI A4 rims

and sudden deflation and loss of control.
-Temperature grades apply to tires that are properly in­
flated and not over or un ­
derinflated.
-For technical reasons it is not always possible to use
wheels from other vehicles_ 1n some cases not even
wheels from the same vehi­
cle model.
-If you install wheel trim discs on the vehicle wheels
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make sure that the air flow
to the brakes is not blocked.
Reduced airflow to the
brakes can them to over­
heat, increasing stopping
distances and causing a col­ lision.
-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 moni­
toring system* that indi­ cates a loss of tire pressure.
Incorrect use of run flat
tires can lead to vehicle damage or accidents. Check
Tires and wheels 253
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
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they must be installed on all
four wheels. Mixing tire types is not permitted.
(D Note
-For technical reasons, it is not generally possible to
use the wheel rims from
other 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 vehicle
(for example winter tires or
wide profile tires), then use
the spare tire for a short pe­ riod of time only and drive
with extra care. Replace the
flat tire with the tire match­ ing the others on your vehi­
cle as soon as possible.
-Never drive without the valve stem cap. The valves could get damaged.
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256 Tires and wheels
be fitted over the wheel bolts. These are
available from authorized Audi dealers.
A WARNING
Using the wrong snow chains for your vehi­
cle or installing them incorrectly can in­
crease the risk of loss of control leading to
serious personal injury.
- Snow chains are available in different
sizes. Always make sure to follow the in­
structions provided by the snow chain
manufacturer .
- When driving with snow chains never
drive faster than the speed permitted for
your specific snow chains.
- Always observe local regulations .
- Remove snow chains before driving on
roads not covered with snow to avoid
damaging tires and wearing the snow
chains down unnecessarily .
- Snow chains, which come into direct con­
tact with the wheel rim, can scratch or
damage it . Therefore, make sure that the
snow chains are suitably covered . Check
the position of the snow chains after
driving a few yards and correct if neces­
sary. Follow the instructions from the
snow chain manufacturer when doing so.
(D Tips
Where snow chains are mandatory oncer­
tain roads, this normally also applies to
vehicles with all wheel drive.
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must always be tightened to the
corr ect torque.
The design of wheel bolts is matched to the
factory installed rims. If different rims are fit­
ted, the correct wheel bolts with the right
length and correctly shaped bolt heads must
be used. This ensures that wheels are fitted
secu rely and that the b rake system functions
correctly . In certain circumstances, you may not use
wheel bolts from a different vehicle -even if it
is the same model ¢
page 285.
A WARNING "--
Improperly tightened or maintained wheel
bolts can become loose causing loss of
control, a collision and serious personal in ­
jury .
- Always keep the wheel bolts and the
threads in the wheel hubs clean so the
wheel bolts can turn easily and be prop­ erly tightened.
- Never grease or oil the wheel bolts and
the threads in the wheel hubs. They can become loose while driving if greased or
oiled, even if tightened to the specified
torque.
- Only use wheel bolts that belong to the
rim being installed .
- Never use different wheels bolts on your
vehicle.
- Always maintain the correct tightening
torque for the wheel bolts to reduce the
risk of a wheel loss. If the tightening tor­
que of the wheel bolts is too low, they
can loosen and come out when the vehi­
cle is moving. If the tightening torque is
too high, the wheel bolts and threads
can be damaged and the wheel can be­
come loose.
Q) Note
The specified torque for the wheel bolts is
90 ft lbs. (120 Nm) with a tolerance of
± 7,4 ft lbs. (± 10 Nm). Torque wheel bolts
diagonally . After changing a wheel, the
torque must be checked as soon as possi ­
ble with a torque wrench -preferably by an
authorized Audi dealer or qualified work­
shop .
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 ..,.

268 What do I do now?
-Check the tire pressure on the spare imme­
diately after installation.
- Have the wheel bolt tightening torque
checked with a torque wrench as soon as possible by your authorized Audi dealer or
qualified workshop.
- With steel and alloy wheel rims, the wheel
bolts are correctly tightened at a torque of
90 ft lbs. (120 Nm).
- If you notice that the wheel bolts are cor­
roded and difficult to turn while changing
a tire, they should be replaced before you
check the tightening torque.
- 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 going to equip your vehicle
with tires or rims which differ from those
which were factory installed, then be
sure to read the information ~
page 248,
New tires and replacing tires and
wheels.
- Always make sure the damaged wheel or
even a flat tire and the jack and tool kit
are properly secured in the luggage com­
partment and are not loose in the pas­
senger compartment.
- In an accident or sudden maneuver they
could fly forward, injuring anyone in the
vehicle.
- Always store damaged wheel, jack and
tools securely in the luggage compart­
ment. Otherwise, in an accident or sud­
den maneuver they could fly forward,
causing injury to passengers in the vehi­
cle.
@ Note
Do not use commercially available tire
sealants. Otherwise, the electrical compo­
nents of the tire pressure monitoring sys­
tem* will no longer work properly and the
sensor for the tire pressure monitoring system* will
have to be replaced by quali­
fied workshop.

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Index 297 ____________________________ ...:.:..:.=.:::.::.:
Remote control key .................. . 32
Personalizing ................ .. .... 32
unlocking/locking ............ .. .. .. 34
Remote rear lid release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Repair manuals ..................... 283
Repairs
Airbag system
157
Replacement key ................ .... 32
Replacing
Windshield wiper blades .............
58
Replacing bulbs .............. ... ... 272
Replacing tires and wheels ....... .. ... 249
Replacing wiper blades ............... 57
Reporting Safety Defects ....... ... .. . 134
Reset button .... .. .. ... ... .. .. .. .. .. 12
Retractor .... ................. .. ... 139
Reversible floor .................. .... 76
Reversible mat ................ .. .... 75
Right hand drive .............. ... .... 51
Rims
Cleaning . ............... ...... .. .
203
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Roof load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Roof weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
s
SAFE ..... ......................... 12
Safe driving habits ............ ... .. . 126
Safety belt position ................. 140
Safety belt height adjustment .. .. .. . 142
Safety belts worn by pregnant women . 141
Safety belt pretensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Service and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Safety belts .. .. .............. ... ... 139
Cleaning . .. .. ........... .. .. .. ... 204
Danger to passengers who do not wear a
safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 7
Fastening ........................
139
Height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Improperly worn .................. 142
Not worn .. ............. .... .. ... 137
Safety belt position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Safety instructions ................. 139
Securing child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . 17 5
Special considerations for pregnant
women ..........................
141
Unfasten ing ..... ................. 141
Warning/indicator light ........... .. 136
w . 1· h arning 1g t .. .. .. ................ 16
Why YOU MUST wear them .......... 136
Worn properly ....... ............. 138
Safety belt warning light ........... .. 136
Safety compliance sticker ............ 280
Safety equipment ...... ............. 126
Safety features for occupant restraint and
protection ... ..... .................
126
Safety guidelines
Seats .............................
60
Safety instructions
Engine compartment ...............
212
for side curtain airbags ............. 163
for using child safety seats ........ .. 168
for using safety belts ............... 139
Monitoring the Advanced Airbag Sys-
tem .............................
156
Seat adjustment
Head restraints .............. .... .
130
Seat belts
refer to Safety belts ... ............. 136
Seat covers
Cleaning ... ..... .. . ..............
205
Seat heating .. .. .. .. . .. ... .... .... .. 80
Seating capacity ... .. ........... .... 136
Seating position
Driver ...........................
127
Front passenger .... .............. . 128
How to adjust the front seats ....... . 128
Incorrect seat position . ............. 130
Occupants . .. .. .. ... ............ .. 127
Rear passengers .. ............. .... 129
Seat memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Seats
Ad '
t· JUS mg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 , 62
D . , rivers seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Folding ..... .. .. ... ............ .. . 71
Front passenger's seat ............... 61
Head restraints .... .............. .. 63
Number of seats ... .............. . 136
Safety guidelines . .................. 60
Securing attachments .. ......... .. .. . 75
Selective unlock feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Emergency re lease ................. 100
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