2016 AUDI RS7 SPORTBACK wheel bolts

Occupant loading and distri­
but ion for vehicle normal load
for various design ated se ating
c a pa cit ies
Refer to the tire inflation pres­
sure label ¢
page 228, fig. 193
for the number of seating posi­
tions. Refer to the table ¢
table
on page 230
for the number of
people that correspond to the ve­
hicle normal load.
New tires or wheels
Audi recommends having all work
on tires or wheels performed by
an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility .
These facilities have the proper
knowledge and are equ ipped with
the required tools and replace­
ment parts .
.,,. New tires do not yet have the
opt imum adhesion properties.
Drive carefully and at moderate
speeds for the first 500 km w ith
new tires.
... use tires of the same construc­
tion, size (rolling circumference)
and the same tread pattern on
all four wheels.
;;:: .,,.Do not replace tires individually .
oi
~ At least replace both tires on the ....
~ same axle at the same time. N
"' ....
Wheels
.,,.Audi recommends that you use
Audi Original equipment tires. If
you would like to use different
tires, please note that the tires may perform differently even if
they are the same size ¢
A-
.,,. If you would like to equip your
vehicle w ith a tire/r im combina­
tion that is different from what
was installed at the factory, con­ sult with an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Aud i Service
Facility before making a pur ­
chase¢
A -
All four wheels must be equipped
with tires that are the same brand
and have the same construction
and tread pattern so that the
drive system is not damaged by
different tire speeds. For this rea­
son, in case of emergency, only use a spare tire* that is the same
circumference as the regular
tires.
,& WA RNING -
-Only use tire/rim combina­
tions and suitable wheel bolts
that have been approved by Audi. Otherwise, damage to
the vehicle and an accident could result .
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Wheels
NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX
LBS"on your vehicle's placard
(tire inflation pressure label)
¢page 228, fig. 192.
2. Determine the combined
weight of the driver and pas­
sengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight
of the driver and passengers
from
"XXX" kilograms or "XXX"
pounds shown on the sticker
¢ page 228, fig. 192.
4. The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For ex­
ample, if the "XXX" amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lbs. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5 X 150) = 650
lbs.)
5. Determine 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 capacity calculat­
ed in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer
232
will be transferred to your ve­
hicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces
the available cargo and lug­
gage load capacity of your vehi­
cle.
~check the tire sidewall
(¢page 218, fig. 190) to deter­
mine the designated load rating
for a specific tire.
Wheel bolts and rims '
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must be clean and loosen/tighten
easily.
Rims
Rims with a bolted rim ring* or with bolted wheel
covers* consist of multiple pieces. These compo­
nents were bolted together using special bolts
and a special procedure . You must not repair or
disassemble them
9 &. .
_&. 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 tightening specifi­
cation, refer to
9 page 244, 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 Audi
Service Facility. Never repair or disassemble
rims yourself, because this increases the risk
of an accident.

Emergency assistance
Equipment
Warning triangle
Applies to: ve hicles with warning triangle
D
Fig. 196 Luggage co mpa rtment lid : w arnin g tria ngle
The warning triangle placed in the vehicle at the
factory is located in the luggage compartment.
• Turn the twist lock ¢
fig. 196 and pull the cover
downward to open the cover .
• Remove the warning triangle from its holder.
The luggage compartment lid is only designed to hold the warning triang le offered by the original
accessories program.
Vehicle tool kit
F ig. 197 Luggage co mpa rtment : veh icle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit , vehicle jack*, tire mobi lity kit
and compressor are stored in the luggage com ­
partment under the cargo floor cover .
• Lift the cargo floor by the plastic handle.
• Turn the handle counter-clockwise and remove
the cover .
Emergen cy a ssis tanc e
A WARNING
-Improper use of the veh icle jack can cause se-
rious pe rsonal injuries.
- Never use the screw driver hex head to
tighten wheel bolts, since the bolts cannot
attain the necessary tightening torque if you
use the hex head, potentially causing an ac­
cident.
- The factory-supplied jack is intended only
for your veh icle model. Under no circum­
stances s hou ld it be used to lift heavy
veh icles o r othe r loads; you risk in juring
yourse lf .
- Neve r start the engine when the ve hicle is
raised, which co uld cause an acciden t.
- Support the vehicle securely with appropri­
ate stands if work is to be pe rformed under­
neath the vehicle; otherwise, there is a po ­
t ential risk for injury .
- Neve r use the ja ck supplied w ith your Aud i
on anot her vehicle, particularly on a heavier
one. The jack is only s uitable for use on the
vehicle it came with.
(D Tips
The vehicle jack* in your vehicle is m ainte­
nance -free .
Tire repair set
General and safety pointers
Tire repair is intended only for temporary, short­
term use.
F ig. 198 Tire damage for wh ich the Tire Mob ility Sys tem is
not s uited
IIJI,
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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 traffic and try to reach
level ground before you stop¢.,&..
.. All passengers should
leave the car and move
to a safe location (for instance, beh ind the
guardrail)¢ .,&. .
.,. Engage the
parking brake to prevent your vehi­
cle from rolling unintentionally¢ .,&..
.. Move
selector lever to position P ¢ .,&. .
.. Take the
jack out of the luggage compartment
c:>page 239.
A WARNING
You or your passengers could be injured while
chang ing a wheel 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
eme rgency 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 traffic.
- To help prevent the vehicle from moving
sudden ly and possibly slipping off the jack,
always fully set the parking brake and block
the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel be ­
ing changed . When one front wheel is lifted
off the ground, placing the Automatic
Transmission in P (Park) will
not prevent the
vehicle 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 veh icle tool k it, the jack
and the replaced tire in the luggage com­
partment
c> page 124.
(D Note
If you are changing the whee l on a steep in­
cline, use a rock or similar object to b lock the
Emergency assistance
opposite wheel to prevent the vehicle from
moving.
(D Tips
- Before changing the wheel, you must acti­
vate the jacking mode, so that the automat­
ic controls for the Adaptive Air Suspension*
do not make it more difficu lt to lift the vehi­
cle with the jack
c> page 245.
- Obey all laws .
Changing a wheel
When you change a wheel, follow the sequence
described below step-by-step and in exactly thot
order .
1. Activate the vehicle jack mode* c> page 245.
2. Remove the
wheel bolt caps*. For more de­
tails see also
¢ page 244, Wheels with
wheel bolt caps.
3. Loosen the wheel bolts c:> page 244.
4. Locate the proper mounting point for the
jack and align the jack below that point
~page 245.
5. Raise the car with the jack c:> page 245.
6. Remove the
wheel with the flat tire and then
install the other whee l¢
page 246.
7. Tighten all whee l bolts lightly.
8.
Lower the vehicle with the jack.
9. Use the wheel bolt wrench and
firmly tighten
all wheel bolts
c> page 244.
10. Replace the
wheel bolt caps*.
11. Deact ivate the vehicle jack mode* in the
MMI:
I CARI funct ion button> (C ar )* systems
contro l butto n > Servicing & checks > Air
susp.: jack mode >
Off.
The vehicle jack mode* switches off automat ical­
ly at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h) .
A WARNING
-
Always read and follow all WARNINGS and in-
formation
¢ .&. in Raising the vehicle on
page
245 and ¢ page 247.
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Emerg ency assis ta nce
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 124.
• As soon as possible, have the tightenin g tor­
qu es
on all whee l bolts checked with a torque
wrench. The correct tightening torque is 90 ft lb (120 Nm).
• Have the flat tire
replac ed as soon as possible.
(D Tips
- If yo u notice that the whee l bolts are cor­
roded and difficu lt to turn wh ile changing a
tire, they should be replaced before you
check the tightening torque.
- Drive at reduced speed until you have the
tightening torques checked .
- After changing a w heel, the tire pressure in
a ll four tires must be checked/corrected and
the tire pressure monitoring indicator must be stored in the MMI
c> page 23 7.
Wheels with wheel bolt caps
A ppl ies to: ve hicles w ith whee l bolts w it h ea ps
The caps must be removed first from the wheel
bolts before the bolts can be unscrewed .
Fig. 201 Chang ing a wheel : removing the whee l bo lt caps
Removing
• Push the
pla stic clip (provided with the veh icle
tool kit) over the wheel bolt cap unt il the inner
retainers on the clip align wit h the edge of the
cover.
244
• Remove the cap with t he pla stic clip (vehicle
tool kit)
c> fig. 201.
Refitt ing
• Place t he caps over the wheel bolts and push
them back on.
The caps are to protect and keep the wheel bo lts
clean.
Loosening and tightening the wheel bolts
The wheel bolts must be loosened before raising
the vehicle .
Fig. 202 Chang ing a whee l: loosening the wheel bolts
Lo ose ning
• Slide the
w hee l w ren ch onto the wheel bo lt as
far as it will go.
• Take tight hold of the
end of the wrench hand le
and turn the wheel bolts
count er-clo ckwis e
about one single turn in the direction of arrow
¢fig. 202.
Tightening
• Slide the wheel wrench onto the wheel bo lt as
far as it will go.
• Take tight hold of the
end of the wrench handle
and turn each wheel bolt
clockwis e until it is
seated .
_&. WARNING
- Do not use force or hurry when changing a
wheel -you can cause the veh icle to slip off
the jack and cause serious persona l injuries.
- Do not loosen the wheel bo lts more than
one turn
before you raise the veh icle w ith
the jack. -You r is k an injury.

Emergency assistance
-Passengers must not remain in the vehicle
when it is jacked up.
- Make sure that passengers wait in a safe
place away from the vehicle and well away
from the road and traffic.
- Make sure jack posit ion is correct, adjust
as necessary and then continue to raise
the jack.
- Changes in temperature or load can affect
the height of the vehicle.
(D Note
Do not lift the vehicle by the sill. Position the
vehicle jack only at the designated lifting
points on the sill. Otherwise, your vehicle will
be damaged.
@ Tips
The vehicle jack mode* switches off automati­
cally at speeds
above 6 mph (10 km/h).
Removing and installing the sill extension
cover
Applies to: vehicles w ith sil l extension
Fig. 205 Sill: removing the cover
.,. Pull the cover down to remove it. c:> fig. 205
.,. To install the cover, insert i t in the mount and
press it upward until it clicks into place. The
cover must be flush with the surface of the sill
extension .
1
> A pp lies to vehicles wit h c eramic brake ro tor s*: Use a sec­
on d alig nment pin* (sto re d in th e spare w hee l w ell mold ­
in g) fo r the lower hole, foll ow in g t he descrip tion for the
firs t alig nm ent pin.
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@ Tips
Some models may also have a cover for the
rear vehicle lift point.
Taking the wheel off/installing a wheel
Follow these instructions step -by-step for chang­
ing the wheel.
Fig. 206 Changing a wheel : using the sc rewdr iver han d le
(wi th t he blade re m oved) to turn the bol ts
Fig. 207 Changing a wh eel: alignment pin in side the t op
ho le
After you have loosened all wheel bolts and
raised the vehicle off the ground,
remove and re­
place the wheel as follows:
Removing the wheel
.,. Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver
handle
to completely remove the topmost
wheel bolt and set it aside on a
clean surface
c::> fig. 206.
.,. Sc rew the threaded end of the alignment pin
from the tool kit hand-t ight into the empty bolt
hole
¢ fig . 2011>. .,.

~ Then remove the other wheel bolts as described above.
~ Takeoff the wheel leaving the a lignment pin in
the bolt ho le ¢ (D.
Putting on th e oth er w heel
~ Lift the whee l and carefully slide it over the
alignment pin to guide it in place ¢(D.
~ Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver
handle to screw in and tighten all whee l bolts
sligh tly.
~ Remove the alignment pin and insert and tight­
en the remaining wheel bolt slightly like the
rest .
~ Turn the jack handle counter-clockwise to lower
the vehicle until the jack is fu lly re leased.
~ Use the wheel bolt wrench to tighten all wheel
bolts firmly ¢
page 244 . Tighten them cross ­
wise,
from one bolt to the (approximately) op­
posite one, to keep the whee l centered .
When removing or installing the whee l, the
rim could hit the brake rotor/ceramic brake
rotor* and damage the rotor. Work carefully
and have a second person help you.
(D Tips
Never use the hexagonal socket in the handle
of the screwdriver to loosen or tighten the
wheel bo lts.
- Pu ll the reversible blade from the screwdriv­
er before you use the hexagonal socket in
the handle to turn the wheel bo lts.
- When mounting tires w ith
u nidirectio nal
tre ad design
make sure the tread pattern is
po inted the r ight way ¢
page 247.
-The wheel bolts should be clean and easy to
turn . Check for d irt and corrosion on the
mating surfaces of both the wheel and the
hub . Remove all dirt from these surfaces be ­
fo re remo unt ing the wheel.
Em ergenc y ass is tanc e
Tires with unidirectional tread design
Tires with unidirectional tread design must be
mounted with their tread pattern pointed in the
right direction .
Using a repl acement t ire w ith a tread pattern
intend ed for use in a sp ecific direction
When using a rep lacement tire with a tread pat­
tern intended for use in a spec ific d irection ,
please note the follow ing:
- The direction of rotation is marked by an arrow
on the side of the tire .
- If the replacement tire has to be installed in
the incorrect direction, use the replacement tire only temporarily s ince the t ire w ill not be
ab le to achieve its optimum perfo rmance char­
acter istics with rega rd to aquap lan ing, no ise
and wear.
- We recommend that you pay pa rt icu lar atten­
tion to th is fact d uring wet weather and that
you adjust your speed to match road cond i­
tions .
- Rep lace the flat tire w ith a new one and have it
installed on your veh icle as soon as possib le to
restore the hand ling advantages of a unidirec­
tional tire.
Notes on wheel changing
Please read the information ¢ page 225, New
tires or wheels
if you a re go ing to u se a replace­
ment t ire wh ich is different from the t ires on
you r vehicle .
After you change a tire:
- Check the tire pre ssure on the r epl acement
tire immed iatel y afte r in st a llat ion .
- Have th e whe el bolt tight ening torqu e
c hecked with a torque w rench as s oon as pos­
s ible b y your authorized Audi de aler o r a
qualified ser vice st ation.
- With steel and allo y wheel rim s, the wheel
bolt s are co rr ectl y ti ghtened at a torque of 90
ft lb
( 1 20 Nm) .
-If you notice that the wheel bolts are corroded
and diffi cult to turn while changing a ti re ,
the y should be r eplaced before you chec k the
tightening torque. ..,.
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Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) . . . . . . . 19
Safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warning/Indicator lights
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146, 147
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Warning tr iangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Warranty coverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Washer fluid level (indicator light) . . . . . . . . 20
Washing matte finish paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
What happens if you wear your safety belt too
l oose? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
What happens to unbelted occupants? . . . . 128
What impairs driving safety? . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Glossary of tire and loading terminology . 220
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Tires and vehicle load limits . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Wheel wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
When must a safety belt be replaced? . . . . 129
When must the airbag system be inspected? l46
Where are lower anchorages located? . . . . 173
W ild animal recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Window regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Windows Cleaning/removing ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Defrosting (4-zone deluxe automatic cli-
mate control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Windshield cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Defrosting (4-zone deluxe automatic cli-
mate control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
also refer to Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . 49, 216
Windshield wipers Cleaning wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SO
Folding up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SO
I ndicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Replacing windshield wiper blades . . . . . . . 50
Switching on and
off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Index
Winter driving
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Winter operation
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Defrosting windows (4-zone deluxe auto-
matic climate control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Seat heating (4-zone deluxe automatic cli- mate control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Steering wheel heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Windsh ield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Winter tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Winter use Car washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Removing ice from windows . . . . . . . . . . . 195
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