2016 AUDI A5 COUPE rims

Wheels
Wheels and Tires
General information
.,.Check your tires regularly for
damage (punctures, cuts, cracks
and bulges). Remove foreign ob­
jects from the tire tread.
.,. If driving over curbs or similar
obstacles, drive slowly and ap­
proach the curb at an angle.
.,.Have faulty tires or rims re­
placed immediately.
"'Protect your tires from oil,
grease and fuel.
.,.M ark tires before removing
them so that the same running
direction can be maintained if
they are reinstalled.
"'Lay tires flat when storing and
store them in a cool, dry location
with as little exposure to light as
possible.
(D Note
-Please note that summer and
winter tires are designed for
the conditions that are typical in those seasons. Audi recom­
mends using winter tires dur­
ing the winter months. Low
temperatures significantly de­ crease the elasticity of summ­
er tires, which affects traction
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and braking ability. If summer
tires are used in very cold
temperatures, cracks can form
on the tread bars, resulting in
permanent tire damage that
can cause loud driving noise
and unbalanced tires.
-Burnished, polished or
chromed rims must not be
used in winter driving condi­
tions. The surface of the rims
does not have sufficient corro­
sion protection for this and
could be permanently dam­ aged by road salt or similar
substances.
Tire designations
Fig. 167 T ir e designations on the side -
wall Ill>
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Wheels
-Have the wheels rebalanced if an imbalance is causing noticeable
vibration in the steering wheel.
If you do not, the tires and other
vehicle components could wear
more quickly.
Treadwear indicator
Original equipment tires contain
treadwear indicators in the tread
pattern, which are bars that are
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) high and are
spaced evenly around the tire per­ pendicular to the running direc­
tion
¢ fig . 168 . The letters "TWI"
or triangles on the tire sidewall indicate the location of the tread­
wear indicators.
The tires have reached the mini­ mum tread depth
l) when they
have worn down to the treadwear
indicators . Replace the tires with
new ones
¢ A.
Wheel rotation
Rotating the wheels regularly is
recommended to ensure the tires
wear evenly. To rotate wheels, in­
stall the wheels from the rear
axle on the front axle and vice
versa. This will allow the tires to
1> Obey any applicable regulations in your
country.
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have approximately the same
length of service life.
For unidirect ional tires, make
sure the tires are installed accord­
ing to the running direction indi­
cated on the tire sidewall
¢page 231.
Hidden damage
Damage to tires and rims can of­
ten occur in locations that are hidden. Unusual vibrations in the
vehicle or pulling to one side may indicate that there is tire damage.
Reduce your speed immediately.
Check the tires for damage . If no
damage is visible from the out­
side, drive slowly and carefully to
the nearest authorized Audi deal­ er or authorized Audi Service Fa­
cility to have the vehicle inspect­
ed.
8_ WARNING
Tread that has worn too low or different tread depths on the
tires can reduce driving safety.
This can especially have a nega­
tive effect on handling, on the risk aquaplaning when driving
through water, when driving ,..

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0 I-­co .... .... Determining correct load
limit
Use the example below to calcu­
late the total weight of the pas­
sengers and luggage or other
things that you plan to transport
so that you can ma ke sure that
your vehicle will not be overload­ ed .
Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit
1 . Locate the statement "THE
COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCU­ PANTS AND CARGO SHOULD
NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX
LBS"on your vehicle 's pla card
(tire inflation pre ssure l abel)
¢ page 215 , fig. 169.
2 . Determine the combined
weight of the drive r and pas­
s engers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3 . Subtra ct the combined weight
of the driver and passengers
from
" XXX" kilograms or "XXX"
pounds shown on the sticker
¢ page 215 , fig. 169 .
4. The re sulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For ex­
ample, if the
" XXX" amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will
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be five 1 SO lbs. pa ssengers in
your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity i s 650 lb s.
(1400-750 (5 X 150) = 650
lbs.)
5. Determin e the combined
weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely ex­
ceed the available cargo and luggage load capa city cal culat­
ed in Step 4 .
6. If your vehi cle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your ve­
hicle. Con sult thi s manual to
determine how this reduces
the available cargo and lug­ gage load capacity of your vehi­
cle.
..,.Check the tire sidewall
(¢ page 205 , fig. 167) to deter­
mine the designated load rating
for a specific tire.
Wheel bolts and rims
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts mus t be clean and loosen/tig hte n
easily.
Rims
Rims with a bo lted r im ring * or with bo lted w heel
cove rs* cons ist of mult iple p ieces. These compo-
nents were bolted togethe r using s pec ial bolts ..,.
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Wheels
and a special procedure. You must not repair or
disassemble them¢&. .
A WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tightened or repaired in­
correctly can become loose and result in loss
of vehicle control, which increases the risk of
an accident. For the correct t ightening specifi ­
cation, refer to ¢
page 22 7, After changing a
wheel .
-Always keep the wheel bolts and the
threads in the wheel hub clean and free of
grease.
- Only use wheel bolts that fit the rim .
- Always have damaged rims repaired by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Aud i
Service Facility . Never repair or disassemble
rims yourself, because this inc reases the risk
of an accident.
Winter tires
Winter tires s ignificantly improve the vehicle's
handling when driving in winter conditions . Be­
cause of their construction (width, compound,
tread pattern), summer tires provide l ess trac­
tion on ice and snow.
.,. Use winter tires on all four wheels.
.,. Only use winter tires that are approved for your
vehicle.
.,. Please note that the maximum permitted
speed may be lower with winter tires
q .&,. . An
authori zed Audi dealer or authori zed Audi Serv­
ice Facility can inform you about the maximum
permitted speed for your tires .
.,. Check the tire pressure after install ing wheels
q page 215.
The effectiveness of winter tires is reduced great­
ly when the tread is worn down to a depth of
0 .157 in (4 mm). The characteristics of winter
tires also decrease greatly as the tire ages, re­
gardless of the remaining tread.
A WARNING
- Never drive faster than the maximum per­
mitted speed for your tires. This could cause
the tires to heat up too much. This increases
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the risk of an accident because it can cause
the tire to burst.
- Always adapt your driving to the road and
traffic conditions . Drive carefully and reduce
your speed on icy or slippery roads . Even
winter tires can lose traction on black ice .
@ For the sake of the environment
Reinstall summer tires at the appropriate
time, because they prov ide better handling
when roads are free of snow and ice. Summer
tires cause less road noise, tire wear and fuel
consumpt ion .
(D Tips
You can also use all season tires instead of
winter tires. Please note that in some coun­
tries where winter tires are required, only
winter tires w ith the ~ symbol may be per­
mitted.
Snow chains
Snow chains improve traction in the snow .
.,. Only install snow chains on the front wheels.
This applies also to vehicles with all wheel
drive* .
.,. Check and correct the seating of the snow
chains if necessary after driving a few feet. Fol­
low the instructions from the manufacturer.
.,. Note the maximum permitted speed when dr iv­
ing with snow chains. Do not exceed 30 mph (SO km/h).
Snow cha ins not only improve the
driving in win­
ter road conditions, but also the
braking .
Use of snow chains is only permitted with certain
rim/tire combinat ions due to technical reasons .
Check with an author ized Audi dealer or author­
ized Audi Service Facility to see if you may use
snow chains.
Use
fine-mesh snow chains. They must not add
more than 0.53 inch (13.5 mm) in height, includ­
ing the chain lock.
You must remove the chains when driving on
roads that are
free of snow . When roads are free ..,.

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0 I-­co .... .... -Do not use the hexagonal socket in the
screwdriver handle to loosen or tighten the
wheel bolts.
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 with a tread pattern in ­
tended 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 spare tire has to be installed in the incor­
rect direction, use the spare tire only tempora­
rily since the tire w ill not be ab le to achieve its
opt imum performance character istics with re­
gard to aquaplaning, noise and wear.
- We recommend that you pay particular atten­
t ion to this fact during wet weather and that
you adjust your speed to match road condi­
t ions.
- Replace the f lat t ire with a new one and have it
installed on your vehicle as soon as possible to
restore the hand ling advantages of a unidirec­
t iona l tire.
Notes on wheel changing
Pl ease read the informat ion ~page 212, New
tires or wheels
if you are going to use a spare tire
which is different from the tires on your vehicle.
After you change 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 quali­
fied workshop.
- With steel and alloy wheel rims, the wheel
bolts are correctly tightened at a torque of 90
ft lbs . (120 Nm) .
Emergency assistance
-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.
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 212, New tires or
wheels.
- Always make sure the damaged wheel or
even a flat tire and the jack and tool kit are
proper ly secured in the luggage compart­
ment and are not loose in the passenger
compa rtment .
- In an accident or sudden maneuver they
could fly forward, injuring anyone in the ve­
hicle.
- Always store damaged wheel, jack and tools
securely in the luggage compartment. Oth­
erwise, in an acc ident or sudden maneuver
they could fly forward, causing injury to pas­
sengers in the veh icle.
(D Note
Do not use commerc ially available tire seal­
ants. Otherwise, the electr ical components of
the tire press ure monitoring system * will no
l onger work properly and the sensor for the
tire pressure monitoring system* wi ll have to
be replaced by qualified workshop.
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Index
Rear view camera Parking mode
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Parking mode 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 10
Rea r view m irro r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 8
Rear window heat ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
R ear window sun shade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
49
Recircu lat ion mode (automatic climate con-
trol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Refuell ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
188
Release lever for hood ....... ... .. .. ... 19 1
Remote cont rol
Garage doo r opener (Home link) . . . . . . . . .
41
Remote control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Personalizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
u nl ock ing/locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Remote rear lid re lease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 7
Repair man uals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 4
Repairs
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
142
Rep lacement key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Rep lac ing b ulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Replacing wiper b lades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Repo rting Sa fety Defects ..... ... .. . 119, 120
Reset button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2
Retractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
R ight hand drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 6
Rims . .... .. .. ... ............ .... .. . 219
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2
Roof load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Roof weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
s
SAFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2
Safe dr iving habits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 12
Safe lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Safety
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
129
Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Ca rgo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Correct seating position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Safety belt position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 5
Safety belts worn by p regnant women . . . 126
Safety belt pretensioner
Service and d isposa l. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 7
256
Safety belts ... .. .. .. .. ... . .. .... . 121, 124
Danger to passengers who do not wear a
safety be lt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
122
Fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Improperly worn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Not wor n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Safety be lt pos it ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Safety i nstr uctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Secu ring child safe ty seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Spe cial considera tions for pregn ant wom-
en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
126
Unfastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Warning/ indicato r light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Warn ing light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Worn properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Safety be lt warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Safety compliance sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Safety equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Safety featu res fo r occupa nt restra int and
pro te ct ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
112
Safety gu idelines
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54
Safety instr uctions
Engine compartment .. ............. .. 191
for s ide curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
150
for using child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
fo r using safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Monito ring the Advanced Airbag System 141
Seat adjustment
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . llS
Seat belts
refer to Safety belts ... ... .. ..... ... .. 121
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Seating capac ity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
121
Seating position
Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
113
Front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
How to ad just the front seats . . . . . . . . . . 114
Incorrect seat pos ition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Occupants..... .. .. .. ............. ..
113
Rear passe ngers .. ... ...... ....... .. . llS
Seats Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55
Adjust ing in the M MI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Convenience side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Correct seat ing pos ition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
D river 's seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54