2016 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET tires

Tires and wheels
Tire pressure monitoring
indicator
CD General notes
Applies to: ve hicles w ith tire p ressu re monitoring system
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and inflat­
ed to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la­
bel, you should determine the proper tire infla­
tion pressure for those tires) .
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped w ith a tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure tell­
tale when one or more of your t ires is significant­
ly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible , and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signifi­
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to over­
heat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle's handling and stop ­
ping ability .
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's re­
sponsib ility to ma intain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to tr igger illum inat ion of the TPMS low tire pres­
sure telltale.
Your veh icle has also been equipped w ith a TPMS
malfunct ion indicator to indicate when the sys­
tem is not operat ing properly. The TPMS mal­
function indicator is combined w ith the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi­
mately one minute and then remain continuous ly
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal­
function exists .
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended . TPMS malfunctions
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may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the veh icle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or alternate tires and
whee ls allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
If the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
indicator appears
Appl ies to: vehicles wit h Tire Pressure Mo nito rin g System in­
dica tor
The tire pressure indicator in the instrument
cluster informs you if the tire pressure is too low
or if there is a system malfunction.
Using the ABS sensors, the tire pressure monitor­
i ng system compares the tire tread c ircumfer­
ence and vibration characteristics of the individu­
al tires. If the pressure changes in one or more
tires , this is indicated in the instrument cluster
display with an
Ii] indicator light and a message.
If only one tire is affected, the location of that
tire will be indicated. The message turns
off after
a few minutes. You can display the message
again
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The tire pressures must be stored in the menu
display again each time the pressures change
(switching between partial and full load pres­
sure) or after changing or replacing a tire on your
vehicle
c;, page 223. The tire pressure mon itor­
ing system on ly monitors the tire pressure you
have stored . You can find the recommended tire
pressures for your vehicle on the label on the
driver's door pillar
q page 214 .
Tire tread circumference and vibrat ion character­
i stics can change and cause a tire pressure warn­
i ng if:
-If the tire pressure in one or more t ires is too
low,
- the tire has structural damage,
- The tire was replaced or the tire pressure
changed and it was not stored again
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- the spare tire is installed.

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Indicat or lights
IE -Loss of pressure in at least one ti re c::> ,& .
Check the tires and replace or repair if necessary.
Check/correct the pressures of all four tires. Then
store the tire pressures in the MMI
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mm (T ire Pressure Monitoring System) Tire
press ure: System malfuncti on!.
Ifm appears
after switching the ignition on or whi le driving
and the
IE indicator light in the instrument clus­
ter blinks for approximately one minute and then
stays on, there is system malfunction . Try to
store the correct tire pressures
c::> page 223 . If
the indicator light does not turn off or turns on
again after a short period of time, drive to an au­
thor ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Faci lity immediately to have the malfunction cor­
rected.
A WARNING
- If the tire pressure warning light IE in the
instrument cluster turns on, the pressure in
one or more tires is too low . Reduce the ve­
hicle speed immediately and avo id any hard
steering or braking maneuvers. Stop as soon as possible, check the tire and inflate the
t ire to the correct pressure, which is speci­
fied on the tire pressure label on the veh icle
<=:> page 214. Driving w ith a t ire with low
pressure c auses the t ire to overheat and can
result in failure of the tire . Low pressure can
also have a negative effect on the driving
and braking behavior of the vehicle .
- T he driver is responsib le for maintaining the
correct tire pressures . You must check the
tire pressures regularly .
- Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
driv ing style, winter conditions or unpaved
roads), the pressure monitor indicator may
be delayed.
- Do not use run-flat tires on your vehicle . Us­
ing them when not permitted can lead to
vehicle damage or accidents .
(D Tips
-The tire pressure monitoring system can al ­
so stop working when there is an ESC mal­
function.
Tir es and wheel s
- Us ing snow chains may result in a system
ma lfunction.
- The tires with the identification "AO" or
"RO"
c::> page 211 have been matched with
your Audi tire pressure monitoring system .
We recommend that you use these tires.
- The tire pressure monitoring system can on­
ly monitor the tire pressure of the driving
tires. Check the tire pressure of the spare
wheel in the luggage compartment so that if necessary it is ready for use.
Storing tire pressures
App lies to : vehicles wi th Tir e Pressure Mo nito rin g Sys te m in­
dic ator
A change in tire pressur e or a change in tires
must be stored in the syst em .
The tire press ure is stored in the MM I.
.,. Make sure before storing that the t ire pressures
of all four tires meet the specified values and
are adap ted to the load. O therwise the system
could malfunction
c::> page 214.
.. Switch on the ignition.
.,. Select: the I MENU I button> Ca r> Sys tem s*
con trol button > S er vice & control > Tire pre s­
s u re m on itor > Stor e tire pressu re > Yes , sto re
no w.
(D Tips
Do not store the tire pressures if snow chains
are installed. Otherw ise the system could
malfunction.
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Care and cleaning
Care and cleaning
General information
Regular, prope r care helps to maintain your vehi ­
cle's value.
It can a lso be a requirement when
submitting war ranty claims for cor rosion damage
and pa int defects on the body.
The necessary care prod ucts can be obtained
from an autho rized Audi deale r or authorized
Aud i Service Facility. Read and follow the instruc­
tions for use on the packaging.
A WARNING
- Using clean ing and care products incorrectly
can be dangero us to your hea lth .
- Always store clean ing and care products out
of reach of children to reduce the r isk of po i­
so ning .
@ For the sake of the environment
- Preferably use environmentally-friendly
products when buying cleaning agents.
- Do not dispose of leftove r clean ing and care
products with household t rash.
Car washes
The longer that deposits s uch as insects, bird
droppings, tree sap or road salt remain on the ve­ h icle, the more the surface can be damaged. High
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight
i n crease the damag ing effect .
Before washing, r inse off heavy deposits with
p lenty of water.
St ubb orn deposits such as bird droppings or tree
sap are best removed with plenty of wate r and a
microfiber cloth.
Also, wash the underside of yo ur vehicle once
road sa lt stops being used for the season .
Pressure washers
When washing your veh icles with a pressure
washer, always follow t he ope ra ti ng ins tructions
p rovided w ith the pressure washer. This is espe­
cially important in regard to the pressure and
spraying distance . Do not direct the stream of
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water d irect ly onto seals for the side windows,
doors, luggage compartment lid or hood or onto
the tires, r ubber hoses, insulat ing mater ia l, the
power top, sensors* or camera lenses*. Keep a
distance of at least 16 in (40 cm).
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washe r.
Never use rot ary no zzles or high pressure no z­
z les .
The wate r temperatu re must not be above 140 °F
(60 °().
Automatic car washes
Spray off the ve hicle before wash ing.
Make su re t hat the windows and power top are
closed and the windsh ield wipers are off. Follow
i nstruct ions from the car wash operator, espe­
c ially if there are accessories attached to your ve ­
hicle.
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes.
Washing by hand
Clean the vehicle starting from the top and work ­
ing down using a soft sponge or cleaning brush .
U se solvent-free cleaning products .
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint by
hand
To avoid damaging the pa int when washing, first
remove dust and large part icles from your vehi­
cle. Insects, grease spots and f ingerprints are
best removed w ith a special cleaner for matte
finish paint .
Apply the product using a microf iber cloth. To
avo id damag ing the pa int surface, do not use too
much pressure.
Rinse the veh icle thorough ly with water. Then
clean using a neutra l shampoo and a soft m icro­
fiber cloth.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly again and let it air
dry. Remove any water residue using a sham my.
Stubborn deposits such as bird dropp ings or tree
sap are best removed with plenty o f water and a
microfiber cloth. .,..

Emergency assistance
Repairing tires
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
Fig. 175 Components of the tire mobility kit
F ig. 176 Tire mobility k it connecti on
Requirement: the tire mobility kit must be laid
out and ready for use
o page 230, Vehicle tool
kit .
Installing the tire mobility kit
• Open the cover @on the compressor
9fig. 175.
• Remove the connector @) and pressure hose®
with pressure gauge from the housing.
• Install the compressor pressure hose® onto
the flange @ of tire sealant bottle@.
• Insert the sealant bottle with the flange at the
bottom into the opening @ on the compresso r
cover .
... Remove the valve cap from the fau lty tire.
• Install the filler hose @onto the valve
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ofig. 176.
• Connect the plug @o fig. 175 to a socket in
the vehicle.
• Switch on the ignition.
Inflating a tire
... Move the switch @ o fig. 176 on the compres­
sor into posit ion I.
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... Inflate the tire to between 29 psi (200 kPA)
and 36 psi (250 kPA) and read the pressure on
the gauge.
• If this tire pressure is not reached, drive your
vehicle approximate ly 33 ft (10 meters) for­
ward or backward so that the sealant can be re­
distr ibuted inside the tire .
.&_ WARNING
- Read and follow the manufacturer's safety
precautions on the compressor and in the
instructions on the bottle of sealant .
-If a tire pressure of 29 psi (200 kPA) cannot
rea ched after inflati ng for 6 minutes, then
the tire is too severely damaged. Do not
continue driving.
- If the tire cannot be repaired with the tire
sealant, see an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
(D Tips
Do not operate the compressor for more than
6 minutes continuously, or it can overheat.
Once the compressor has cooled, you can con­
tinue to use it .
Completing
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
... Adhere the sticker that says "max. SO mph
(max. 80 km/h)" that is provided with the tire
mob ility kit w ith in the driver's field of vision.
... Stop the vehicle after driv ing for about 10 mi­
nutes and check the t ire pressure.
• If the tire pressure is lower than 19 psi (130
kPA), then the tire is too severely damaged . Do
not con tinue dr iving. See an authorized Audi
deale r o r authorized Audi Service Facility for as­
sistance.
... If the tire pressure is at least 19 psi (130 kPA),
adjust the tire pressure to the specified value
o page 214, Tire pressure. Store the tire pres­
sures
o page 223, Storing tire pressures. Drive
to the nearest authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility to have the tire re-
placed. ..,.

Emerg enc y assis ta nc e
-If the spare tire is more than 6 years old,
use it only in an emergency and with ex­
treme caution and careful dr iving .
- The spare tire is intended on ly for tempora­
ry and short-term use. It should be replaced
as soon as possible with the normal wheel and t ire .
- After mounting the compact spare t ire, the
t ire pressure must be checked as soon as
poss ible . The tire pressure of the compact
spare tire must be
61 psi (420 kPA); other­
wise, you risk hav ing an accident.
- Do not drive faster than
50 mph (80 km/h).
You risk hav ing an accident.
- Avoid full -throttle accelerat ion, heavy brak­
ing, and fast cornering. You risk having an
acc ident.
- Never dr ive using more than one spare
wheel and tire. You risk having an acc ident .
- Normal summer or winter tires must not be mounted on the compact spare wheel rim.
- For technical reasons, the use of tire chains
on the spare tire is not perm itted. If it is
necessary to drive with t ire chains, the spare
wheel must be mounted on the front axle in
the event of a flat in a rear tire. The new ly
available front wheel m ust then be insta lled
in place of the rear wheel with the flat tire.
Installing the tire chain before mounting
the wheel and tire is recommended.
- Loose items in the passenger compartment
can cause serious personal injury during
hard braking or in an accident. Never store
the inflatable spare t ire or jack and too ls in
the passenger compartment.
- Normal summer or winter tires must not be
mounted on the compact spare wheel rim.
Replacing wheels
Before changing a wheel
Observe the following precautions for your own
and your passenger's safety when changing a
wheel.
.,. After you experience a tire failure, pull the car
well away from moving traff ic and try to reach
le vel ground before you stop¢_& .
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.. All passengers should lea ve th e car and move
to a safe location (for instance, behind the
guardrail) ¢ _& .
.. Engage the
par king br ake to prevent your vehi­
cle from rolling unintentionally¢_& .
.. Move
selec tor le ve r to p osition P ¢ _& .
.. If you are towing a tra iler , u nhitch the trailer
from your vehicle.
.. Ta ke the
jac k¢ page 230 and the spar e tir e
¢ page 233 out of the luggage compa rtment.
A WARNING
-
You or your passengers could be injured while
changing a whee l if you do not follow these
safety precautions:
- If you have a flat tire, move a safe distance off the road. Turn off the engine, turn the
emergency f lashers on and use other warn­
ing dev ices 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 moving
suddenly and possibly slipping off the jack,
always fully set the parking brake and block
the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel be ­
ing cha nged . When one front wheel is lifted
off the ground, placing the Automat ic
T ransmiss ion in P (Park) will
not prevent the
veh icle from moving.
- Before you change a whee l, be sure the
gro und is level and firm . If necessary, use a
sturdy board under the jack.
- Always sto re the vehicle too l kit, the jack
and the replaced tire in the luggage com­
par tment
¢page 130.
Changing a wheel
When you change a wheel, follow the sequence
described below step-by-step and in exactly that
order.
1. Remove the decorati ve wh eel co ver* . For
more detai ls see also ¢
page 235, Decora ­
tive wheel covers
or ¢ page 235, Wheels
with wheel bolt caps .
2. Loosen the wh ee l bolt s ¢page 236.

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3. Locate the proper mounting point for the
jack and align the jack below that poin t
¢page 236.
4. Raise the car with the jack¢ page 236.
5. Remove the wheel with the flat tire and then
install
the spare ¢ page 238.
6. Tighten all wheel bolts lightly.
7. Lower the veh icle with the jack.
8. Use the wheel bolt wrench and firmly tighten
all wheel bolts
¢page 236 .
9. Replace the decorative wheel cover* .
_& WARNING
Always read and follow all WARNINGS and in­
formation
¢ .&. in Raising the vehicle on
page
237 and ¢ page 239.
After changing a wheel
A wheel change 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 130.
.,. Check the tire pressure on the spar e wheel im­
mediate ly after mount ing it .
.,. As soon as possible, have the
tightening tor­
ques
on all wheel bolts checked with a torque
wrench . The correct tightening torque is
90 ft
lb
(120 Nm) .
.,. Have the flat tire
replaced as soon as possible .
(D Tips
-If you notice that the wheel bolts are cor­
ro ded and difficult to turn while changing a
tire , they should be replaced before you
check the tightening torque .
- Drive at reduced speed until you have the
tightening torques checked.
-Af ter changing a wheel, the tire pressure in
all four tires must be checked/corrected and
the tire pressure monitoring indicator must
be stored in the MMI
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Emergency assistance
Decorative wheel covers
Applies to: vehicles with decorative wheel covers
The decorative wheel covers must be removed
first to access the wheel bolts .
Fig. 179 Changing a whe el: Removin g the wh eel cov er
Removing
.,. Insert the hook (provided w ith the vehicle tool
kit) in the hole in the wheel hub cover.
.,. Pull off the
decorative wheel cover¢ fig. 179.
Wheels with wheel bolt caps
Applies to: vehicles with wheel bolts w,th caps
The caps must be removed first from the wheel
bolts before the bolts can be unscrewed.
Fig. 180 Chang ing a whee l: removing th e whee l bol t cap s
Removing
.,. Push the plastic clip (provided with the vehicle
tool kit) over the wheel bolt cap until the inne r
reta iners on the clip align with the edge of the
cover.
.,. Remove the cap with the
plastic clip (vehicle
tool kit)
¢ fig. 180.
Refitting
.,. Place t he caps over the wheel bolts and push
t hem back on.
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Emergency assistance
Taking the wheel off/installing the spare
Follow these instructions step-by-step for chang ­
ing the whee l.
F ig. 184 Chang ing a wheel: using the screw driver ha ndl e
(wit h th e bla de re m oved) to turn the bol ts
F ig . 185 Chang ing a whee l: alignment p in inside t he top
hole
Afte r you h ave loose ned a ll w heel bo lts and
raised t he ve hicl e off the groun d, remove and re­
p lace the whee l as fo llows:
Removing the wheel
• Use the hexagonal so cket in the screwdriver
handle
t o comple tely remove the topmost
whee l bolt and se t it aside on a
clean surface
~fig. 184 .
• Scre w the th reade d end of the alignment pin
from the tool kit hand-tight into the empty bolt
hole
c> fig. 185 .
• The n remove the other wheel bolts as described
above.
• Takeoff the wh eel leav ing the a lignm ent pin in
t h e bolt ho le
¢ 0 .
Putting on the compact spare wheel
• Lift the spare wheel and carefully slide it ove r
the alignme nt pin to gui de it in place
c> 0 .
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• Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver
handle to screw in and tighten a ll wheel bo lts
slightly .
• Remove the alignment pin and insert and tight­
en the remaining wheel bo lt s light ly like the
rest .
• Tur n t he jack hand le co unter-clockw ise to lowe r
the vehicl e until t he ja ck is fu lly released .
• Use the wheel bo lt wren ch to tig hte n all wheel
bolts firm ly¢
page 236. T igh ten them cro ss ­
wise,
from one bo lt to t he (a pprox ima tely) op­
posite one, to keep the wheel centered.
(D Note
W hen re mov ing o r installin g the w heel, the
rim co uld hit the bra ke r otor an d damage t he
r otor . Work care fully and h ave a second per­
son he lp yo u.
(D Tips
Neve r use the he xagonal socke t in the han dle
of the sc rew drive r to loosen or t ighten the
whee l bolts .
- Pull the reve rsible blade from the screwdr iv ­
er befo re yo u use t he hexagona l so cket in
t h e handle to t urn the whee l bolts.
- W he n mo unting tires with
unidirectional
tread design
make sure the trea d pattern is
pointed t he right way~
page 238.
-Th e wheel bolts s ho uld be clean an d easy to
t u rn. Check fo r dirt and corrosion o n the
mati ng surfaces of both the wheel and the
hub. Remove all dirt from these s urfaces be­
fore r emounting the whee l.
Tires with unidirectional tread design
Tires with unidirectional tread design must be
mounted with their tread pattern pointed in the
right direction .
Using a spare tire with a tread pattern
intended for use in a specific direction
When using a spare tire wit h a tread patter n in ­
te nded for use in a specific direction, please note
the followi ng:
- The direction of rotation is marked by an arrow
on the side of the tire. ..,.

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-If the spare tire has to be installed in the incor ­
rect direction, use the s pare tire only tempora­
ri ly s ince the tire w ill not be ab le to achieve its
opt imum performance c haracter istics with re ­
gard to aquaplaning, noise and wear .
- We recommend that you pay particular atten­
tion to this fact during wet weathe r and that
yo u ad just yo ur speed to match road condi ­
t io ns.
- Replace t he f lat t ire with a new one and have it
insta lled on yo ur vehicle as soon as possible to
r e store the handling adva ntages of a unid irec­
t io na l t ire .
Notes on wheel changing
Please read the i nfo rma tion ¢ page 211 if y ou
ar e goi ng to use a sp are tir e which i s different
fr om t he tires on yo ur vehicle.
Af ter you ch an ge a tire:
-Check the tire pressure on the spare immedi­
ately after installation.
- Have the wheel bolt tightening torque
checked with a torque wrench as soon as pos­
sible 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 that the wheel bolts are corroded
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 possi­
ble . Remount the wheel cover.
Until then, drive with extra care and at reduced
speeds .
.8, WARNING
- If you are going to e quip yo ur ve hicl e w ith
tir es or r ims w hic h diff er from t hose whi ch
w ere fa cto ry i nst alled, t hen be s ure t o read
t h e informat ion ¢pa ge
211.
- Alw ays mak e sure the d amag ed whee l or
even a flat tire and t he jack and tool ki t are
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proper ly sec ure d in the l ugga ge compart­
ment a nd a re not loose in the passenger
compa rtm ent.
- In an accident or sudden maneuver they
could fly forward, injuring a nyone in the ve­
h icle.
- A lways sto re damaged wheel, jack and tools
securely in the l uggage compartment. Ot h­
erw ise , in an acc ident or sud den maneuve r
they cou ld fly forwar d, causing injury to pas­
s en ger s in the vehicle .
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