2015 AUDI RS5 COUPE change wheel

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Electronic Stabilization
Control (ESC)
Description
ESC helps to improve road holding and vehicle
dynamics to help reduce the probability of skid­
ding and loss of vehicle control. It works only
when the engine is running. ESC detects certain
d ifficu lt driving situations, including when the ve­
hicle is beginn ing to spin (yaw) out of control and
helps you to get the vehicle back under control by
selectively braking the whee ls, and/or reducing
engine power and prov iding steer ing ass istance
to help hold the vehicle on the driver's intended
course. The indicator light
Bl in the instrument
cluster blinks when ESC is taking action to help
you control the veh icle.
ESC has limitations.
It is important to remember
that ESC cannot overcome the laws of physics. It
will not always be able to help out under all con­
ditions you may come up against. For example, ESC may not always be able to help you master
situations where there is a sudden change in the
coefficient of frict ion of the road surface . Whe n
there is a section of dry road that is suddenly cov­
ered with water, slush or snow, ESC cannot per­
form the same way it wou ld on the dry surface. If
the vehicle hydroplanes (rides on a cushion of wa­
ter instead of the road surface), ESC will not be
ab le to he lp you steer the vehicle because contact
with the pavement has been interrupted and the
vehicle cannot be braked or steered . During fast
cornering, particularly on winding roads, ESC
cannot always deal as effectively with difficult
driving situations than at lower speeds. Whe n
tow ing a trailer, ESC is not able to help you regain
con trol as it wou ld if you were no t towing a trail­
er .
A lways adjust your speed and dr iving sty le to
road, traffic and weather conditions. ESC cannot
override the vehicle's physical limits, increase the
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available traction, or keep a vehicle on the road i f
road departure is a result of driver inattention.
Instead, ESC improves the possibility of keeping
the vehicle under control and on the road dur ing
extreme maneuvers by using the driver's steering
inputs to help keep the vehicle go ing in the in ­
tended direction. If you are traveling at a speed
that causes you to run off the road before ESC
can prov ide any assistance, you may not expe ri­
ence the benefits of ESC.
ESC is switched on all the time . In certain situa­
t ions when you need less traction, you can switch
off ASR by pressing the button
[ru ~ page 170,
fig. 152 or ~page 170, fig . 153. Be sure to
switch ASR on again when you no longer need
less traction.
T he following systems are integrated in the ESC:
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
ABS prevents the wheels from locking up when braking. The vehicle can still be steered even dur­
i ng hard braki ng. Apply steady pressure to the
brake pedal. Do not pump the pedal. A pulsing in
the brake pedal indicates that the system is he lp­
ing you to brake the vehicle.
Brake assist system
The brake ass ist system can decrease braking dis­
tance . It increases braking power when the driver
presses the brake peda l quickly in emergency sit­
u at ions. You must press and hold the brake pedal
until t he situat ion is over. In vehicles with adap­
tive cruise control*, the brake assist system is
more sensitive if the distance detected to the ve­
hicle ahead is too sma ll.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
ASR red uces eng ine power when the drive wheels
begin to spin and adapts the force to the road
conditions. This makes it easier to start, acce le r­
ate and drive up hills.
Electronic differential lock (EDL)
T he EDL brakes whee ls that are spinning and
transfers the drive power to the other wheels.
T his function is available up to about 60 mph
(100 km/h).
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In extreme cases, EDL automatically switches off
to help keep the brake on the braked wheel from
overheating. EDL will switch on again automati­
cally when conditions have returned to normal.
Steering recommendation
The ESC helps to stabilize the vehicle by changing
the steering torque.
I n vehicles with dynamic steering*, ESC also
he lps to stabilize the steering in critical situa­
tions .
Selective wheel torque control
Select ive wheel torque control is used when driv­
ing on c urves . The front wheel on the inside of
the curve or both whee ls on the inside of the
curve are braked selectively as needed. This al­
lows more precise driving in curves . Th e applica­
b le system may not activate when driving in wet
or snowy conditions .
A WARNING
- The ESC and its integrated systems cannot
overcome the laws of physics. This is espe­
c ially important on slippery or wet roads. If
the systems beg in acting to stabilize your
vehicle, you should immediately change
your speed to match the road and traffic
Switching on/off
conditions . Do not let the increased safety
provided by these systems tempt you to
take risks. Doing so will increase the risk of a
loss of vehicle control, collision and serious
personal injuries.
- Always adapt your speed to road, traffic and
weather conditions. The risk of losing con­
trol of the vehicle increases when dr iving
too fast, especially through curves and on
slippery or wet roads, and when driv ing too
close to vehicles up ahead. The ESC and its
integ rated systems cannot always prevent
collisio ns -there is sti ll a risk of accidents!
- Always accelerate with special care on even,
smooth surfaces such as those that are wet
or covered with ice and snow. The drive
wheels can spin even with these assistance
systems that cannot always help to reduce
the risk of loss of vehicle control.
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-ABS and ASR only work correctly when all
four wheels are equ ipped w ith identical
t ires. Different tire s izes can lead to a reduc­
t ion in engine power.
- You may hear noises when the systems de­ scribed are working.
ESC turns on automatically when you start the engine .
Fig. 152 Version A : lower center console,~ OFF button
The ESC is designed to function in levels. Depend­
ing on the level that is selected, the stabilization
function of the ESC is limited or switched off. The
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Fig. 153 Version B: upper center console,~ OFF butto n
amount of sta bilization control will differ de­
pending on the level.

A WARNING
Always adapt the tire pressure
to your driving style and vehicle load.
-Overloading can lead to loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of an accident. Read
and follow the important
safety precautions in
¢ page 208, Tires and vehicle
load limits.
-The tire must flex more if the tire pressure is too low or if the vehicle speed or load are
too high. This heats the tire up too much. This increases the
risk of an accident because it
can cause the tire to burst and result in loss of vehicle con­
trol.
Tire pressure table
Please note that the information
contained in the following table
was correct at the time of print­
ing, and the information is sub­
ject to change. If there are differ­
ences between this information
and the tire pressures specified
on the label on the driver's side B­
pillar, always follow the specifica­
tion on the B-pillar label
¢ page 206, fig . 171 .
Wheels
-Incorrect tire pressure increas­
es tire wear and has a negative
effect on driving and braking behavior, which increases the
risk of an accident.
(D Note
Replace lost valve caps to re­
duce the risk of damage to the
tire valves.
@ For the sake of the environment
Tire pressure that is too low in­
creases fuel consumption.
(D Tips
Audi recommends using the
tire pressure specified for a nor­
mal load¢
page 207 or for a
full load when the vehicle is
partially loaded.
Make sure that the tire designa­
tion on your tire matches the des ­
ignation on the tire pressure label
and the tire pressure table.
The following table lists recom­
mended tire pressures in cold
tires according to the load and
the size of the tires installed.
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Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the sys ­
tem is not operating properly. The TPMS mal­
function indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi ­
mately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated . This sequence will continue upon
subsequent veh icle start-ups as long as the mal­
function ex ists.
When the malfunct ion indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, incl uding the
installation of rep lacement or a lternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction tellta le after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
If the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
indicator appears
A pp lies to veh icles: w ith tire pressure moni toring sys te m
The tire pressure indicator in the instrument
cluster informs you if the tire pressure is too low
or if there is a system malfunction.
Fig. 173 In stru ment cluste r: indicator light with message
Using the ABS sensors, the tire pressure monitor­
ing system compares the tire tread circumference
and vibration characteristics of the individual
tires . If the pressure changes in one or more
tires, this is indicated in the instrument cluster
d isp lay w ith an ind icator light
RE and a message.
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If only one tire is affected, the location of that
tire will be indicated .
The tire pressures must be stored in the Infotain ­
ment system again each time the pressures
change (switching between partial and full load
pressure) or after changing or rep lacing a tire on
your vehicle ¢
page 215. The tire pressure moni­
toring system on ly monitors the tire pressure you
have stored. Refer to the tire pressure label for
the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle
¢ page 206, fig. 172 .
Tire tread circumference and vibration character­
istics can change and cause a tire pressure warn­
ing if:
- the t ire pressure in one or more tires is too low .
- the tire has structural damage.
- the tir e was replaced or the tire pressure was
changed and it was not stored
¢ page 215.
Indicator lights
RE loss of pressure in at least one tire¢&. .
Check the tires and replace or r epair if necessary .
Check/correct the pressures of all four tires and
store the press ure again in the Infotainment sys­
tem
¢ page 215.
mn:J (T ire Pr essure Mon itoring System) Tire pres ­
sure: System malfunction!. If@m
appears after
switching the ignition on or while driving and the
RE indicator light in the instrument cluster
blinks for approximately one minute and then
stays on, there is system malfunction. Try to
store the correct tire pressures
¢ page 215. If
the indicator light does turn off or turns on aga in
after a short period of time, drive to your author­
i zed Audi dealer or qualified repair facility imme­
diately to have the ma lfunct ion corrected.
,&. WARNING
- If the tire pressure ind icator appears in the
display, reduce yo ur speed immediately and
avoid any hard steering or braking maneu­
vers. Stop as soon as possible and check the
tires and their pressure .
- The driver is responsible for maintaining the
correct tire pressure. You must check the
tire pressure regu larly. .,..

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-Under certain cond itions (such as a sporty
dr iv ing style, winter cond itions or unpaved
roads), the t ire pressure monitoring system
indicator may be delayed .
- Do not use run-flat tires on your veh icle. Us­
ing them when not permitted can lead to
vehicle damage or accidents.
(D Tips
- The t ire pressure monitoring system can al­
so stop work ing when there is an ESC ma l­
funct ion.
- Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
- The t ires with the ident ificat ion "RO"
c:> page 203 have been matched with your
Audi tire pressure monitoring system. We
recommend that you use these tires.
Storing tire pressures
App lies to vehicles: with tire pressure monitoring system
If the tire pressure changes or a tire is replaced,
it must be confirmed in the Infotainment sys­
tem .
.. Make sure before storing that the tire pressures
of all four t ires meet the specified va lues and
are adapted to the load
c:> page 206 .
.. Switch the ign ition on .
.. Se lect: the
ICARI function button > Tire pres ­
s ur e m onitoring
control button. Or
.. Se lect: the
I CAR I function button > Car Sy s­
tem s*
control button > Servici ng & check s >
Tir e p re ss ure monitorin g.
@ Tips
Do not store the t ire press ures if snow cha ins
are installed.
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A WARNING 1=
You or your passengers cou ld be injured while
chang ing a wheel if you do not follow these
safety precautions:
- If you have a flat t ire, move a safe distance
off the road . Turn off the engine, turn the
emergency flashers on and use other warn­
ing devices to alert other motorists.
- Make sure that passengers wait in a safe
place away from the vehicle and well away
from the road and traff ic.
- To help prevent the veh icle from mov ing
sudden ly and possibly slipping off the jac k,
always fully set the pa rking brake and block
the whee l diagona lly opposite the w heel be­
ing changed with the folding chocks or oth ­
er objects. When one front wheel is lifted
off the ground, placing the Automatic Trans­
mission in "P" (Park) will
not prevent the ve ­
hicle from moving.
- Before you change a wheel, be sure the
ground is level and firm. If necessary, use a
sturdy board under the jack.
- Always store the vehicle tool kit, the jack *
and the replaced tire in the luggage com­
partment
c> page 117.
(D Note
If you are changing the wheel on a steep in­
cline, use a rock or sim ilar object to block the
opposite whee l to prevent the vehicle from
mov ing.
{!) Tips
Obey a ll laws.
Changing a wheel
When you change o wheel, follow the sequence
described below step-by-step and in exactly that
order.
1. Remove the wheel bolt caps*. F or more de­
tails see also ¢
page 220 , Wheels with
wheel bolt caps .
2. Loosen the wheel bolts¢ page 220.
Emerge ncy ass is tanc e
3. Locate the proper mounting point for the
jack and alig n the jack below that point
¢ page 221 .
4. Lift the car with the jack¢ page 221.
5. Remove the wheel with th e fla t tire and then
install the other wheel¢
page 222 .
6. Tighten all whee l bolts lightly.
7 .
Lower the vehicle with the jack .
8. Use the wheel bolt wrench and
firmly t ighten
all wheel bo lts in a crisscross pattern
¢page 220.
9. Replace the wheel bolt cap s* .
A WARNING
A lways read and fo llow all WARNINGS and in­
formation
¢ &. in Raising the vehicle on
page221
and ¢page 223.
After changing a wheel
A wheel chonge is not complete without the do­
ing the following.
.. Always store the vehicle tool kit, the jack*, and
the replaced tire in the luggage compartment
¢ page 117.
.. As soon as possib le, have the t ightening tor­
ques
on all wheel bolts checked with a torque
wrench . The correct t ightening to rque is 90 ft
lbs. (120 Nm) .
.. Have the flat tire
replaced as soon as possible .
(D Tips
-If you not ice that the wheel bo lts a re cor­
roded and difficult to tur n while changing a
tire, they should be replaced before you
check the tigh tening torque.
- Dr ive at reduced speed until you have the
tightening to rques che cked.
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Raising the vehicle
The vehicle must be li~ed with the jack first be­
fore the wheel can be removed .
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Fig. 179 Sill panels: marking s
Fig. 180 Sill: posit ion ing the vehicl e jack
The location of the jack point is indicated by an
indentation on the underside of the vehicle
¢ fig. 179.
.,.. Activate the pa rkin g brake to prevent the vehi­
cle from rolling unintentionally .
.,.. Move the se lector lever to position P .
.,.. Find the
m ar king (raised area) on the sill that is
nearest the wheel that wi ll be changed
<=> fig . 179. Behind the marking, there is a lift­
ing point on the sill for the vehicle jack .
.,.. Turn the
vehicl e jack located under the lifting
point on the si ll to raise the jack until the jaw
<=> fig. lBO @cove rs the n o tch on the vehicle
r=> ,& ¢0.
.,.. Align the vehi cle jack so the jaw @covers the
notch and the base plate @ is f lat on the floor.
The base plate @ must be
vertical under the
lifting point @.
.,.. Install the rod on the veh icle jack: Insert the
rod into the opening on the handwheel. Turn
the rod left or right to secure it.
Em erg en cy ass is tan ce
.,.. Continue raising the jack wit h the rod unt il the
wheel lifts off the ground slightly.
Position t he vehicle jack
only under the designat­
ed lifting points on the si ll
r:1>fig. 179. The re is ex­
actly
one l ocation fo r each wheel. The jack must
not be posit ioned at any other location
r=> ,& r:=>0 .
Soft ground under the jack can cause the veh icle
to s lip off the jack. A lways place the jack on firm
ground. Use a flat, stable support if necessary.
Use a non-slip surface suc h as a rubber mat on a
slipper y surface such as tile.
_& WARNING
--You or your passengers could be injured
while changing a wheel if you do not follow
these safety precautions:
- Position the vehi cle jack on ly at the desig­
nated lifting points and a lign the jack.
Otherwise, the vehicle jack could slip and
cause an injury if it does not have suffi­
cient hold on the vehicle.
- A soft or unstable surface under the jack
may cause the vehicle to slip off the jack .
Always provide a f irm base for the jack on
the g round. If necessary, use a sturdy
board under the jack.
- On hard, slippery surface (such as tiles)
use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the
jack from slipp ing .
- To help prevent injury to yourself and your
passengers:
- Do no t ra ise the vehicle until you are s ure
the jack is secure ly engaged.
- Passengers must not remain in the veh icle
when it is jacked up .
- Make sure tha t passengers wait in a safe
pla ce away from the veh icle and we ll away
from the road and traffic.
- Make sure jack pos ition is cor rect, adjus t
as necessary and then contin ue to raise
the jack .
(D Note
Do not lift the vehicle by the sill. Posi tion the
vehicle j ack only at the des igna ted lifting
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Tires with unidirectional tread design
Tires with unidirectional tread design must be
mounted with their tread pattern pointed in the
right direction.
Using a replacement tire with a tread pattern
intended for use in a specific direction
When using a replacement tire with a tread pat·
tern intended for use in a specific direction,
please note the following:
- The direction of rotation is marked by an
arrow
on the side of the tire .
-If the replacement tire has to be installed i n
the inco rrect direction, use the tire only tempo·
rarily since the tire will not be able to achieve
its optimum performance characteristics with
regard to aquaplaning, noise and wear.
- We recommend that you pay particular atten·
tion to this fact during wet weather and that
you adjust your speed to match road condi­
tions .
- Replace the flat tire with a new one and have it
installed on your vehicle as soon as possible to
restore the handling advantages of a unidirec­
t ional tire.
Notes on wheel changing
Please read the information ¢ page 203, New
tires or wheels
if you are going to use a replace­
ment tire which is different from the t ires on your
vehicle.
After you change a tire:
- Check the tire pressure on the replacement
tire immediately after installation.
- Have the wheel bolt tightening torque
checked with a torque wrench as soon as pos­
sible by your authorized Audi dealer or quali­
fied 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 corroded
and difficult to turn while changing a tire,
they should be replaced before you check the
tightening torque.
Emergency assistance
- Replace the flat tire with a new one and have
it installed on your vehicle as soon as possi­
ble. Remount the wheel cover.
Until then, drive with extra care and at reduced
speeds.
_& 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 203, New tires or
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 part·
ment and are not loose in the passenger
compartment.
- In an accident or sudden maneuver they
could fly forward, injuring anyone in the ve·
hide.
-Always store damaged wheel, jack and tools
securely in the luggage compartment. 0th·
erwise, in an accident or sudden maneuver
they could fly forward, causing injury to pas­
sengers in the vehicle.
(D Note
Do not use commercially available tire seal·
ants. Otherwise, the electrical components of
the tire pressure monitoring system* will no
longer work properly and the sensor for the
tire pressure monitoring system* will have to b e replaced by qualified workshop.
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