2016 AUDI TT COUPE warning

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Battery charging connections are located in the
engine comportment.
Fig . 189 Engine compartment: connectors for a charger
and jump start cables
• Read the warnings ~,&.in Working on the bat­
tery on page 246 and ~ ,&..
•Switch off the ignition and all electrical equip­
ment.
• Open the hood ~page 23 7.
• Open the red cover on the positive terminal
~fig. 189.
•Clamp the charger terminal clamps to the jump
start pins according to the instructions. (pin
under the red cover= "positive", pin with hex­
agonal head= "negative").
•
Now insert the power cable for the charging de­
vice into the socket and switch the device on.
•At the end of the charging process, switch the
charger off and pull the power cable out of the
socket.
•Now remove the charging device terminal
clamps.
• Close the red cover on the positive terminal.
•Close the hood ~page 23 7.
A drained
battery can freeze at temperatures
around 32 QF (0 QC). A frozen or thawed out bat­
tery must no longer be used. The battery housing
could be cracked by
the formation of ice, which
could cause
battery acid to leak out¢& .
Battery charging (Maximum charging rate of
30 amps I 14.8 Volt)
When charging at low voltages (e.g. with a trick­
le charger ), the battery cables do not have to be
disconnected first. The battery caps should not
be opened when charging a battery.
Checking and Filling
It is not necessary to remove the battery from
the luggage compartment, and it is also not nec­
essary to disconnect the cables.
Fast charg ing the battery ( charging rate
above
14. 8 Volts)
For technical reasons do not use a battery charg­
er that uses voltage greater than 14.8 Volts to
charge your vehicle's battery.
A WARNING
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Charging a battery can be dangerous.
-Always follow the operating instructions
provided by
the battery charger manufactur­
er when charging your battery.
-Never charge a froze n battery. It may ex­
plode because of gas trapped in the ice. Al­
low a frozen battery to thaw out first.
-
Do not reuse batteries which were frozen.
The
battery housing may have cracked and
weakened
when the battery froze.
-
Charge the battery in a well ventilated area.
Keep away
from open flame or electrical
spark.
Do not smoke. Hydrogen gas generat­
ed by the battery is explosive.
-
To reduce the danger of explosion, never
connect or disconnect charger cables while
the charger is operating.
-Fast charging a battery is dangerous and
should only be attempted by a competent
technician with the proper equipment.
-Batte ry ac id that may spill during charging
should be washed
off with a so lution of
warm water and baking soda to neutralize
t
he acid.
CD Note
Never use a fast charger as a booster to start
the engine. This will seriously damage sensi­
tive electronic components, such as control
units, relays, radio,
etc., as well as the battery
charger.
Tips
Only charge the battery through the connec­
tions in the engine compartment.
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means a metal support for a tire
or a tire and tube assembly upon
which the tire beads are seated.
Rim diameter
means nominal diameter of the
bead seat. If you change your
wheel size, you will have to pur­
chase new tires to match the new
rim diameter.
Rim size designation
means rim diameter and width.
Rim width
means nominal distance between
rim flanges.
Sidewall
means that portion of a tire be­
tween the tread and bead.
Speed rating (letter code)
means the speed at which a tire is
designed to be driven for extend­
ed periods of time. The ratings
range from 93 mph (150 km/h)
to 186 mph (298 km/h) 9 table
on page 251. You may not find
this information on all tires be­
cause it is not required by law.
The
speed rating letter code,
where applicable, i s molded on
the tire sidewall and indicates the
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maximum permissible road
speeds 9 .&. in Winter tires on
page 265.
T ire pressure monitoring
system *
means a system that detects
when one or more of a vehicle's
tires are underinflated and illumi­
nates a low tire pressure warning
telltale.
Tread
means that portion of a tire that
comes into contact with the road.
Tr ead separation
means pulling away of the tread
from the tire carcass.
Treadwear indicators (TWI)
means the projections within the
principal grooves designed to give
a visual indication
of the degrees
of wear of the tread. See
9 page 259, Treadwear indicator
for more information on measur­
ing tire wear.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
is a tire information system devel­
oped by the United States Nation ­
a l Highway Traffic
Safety Admin­
istration (NHTSA) that is designed
to help buyers make relative
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circumference as the regular
tires.
II WARNING -I
-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.
-For technical reasons, it is not
possible to use tires from oth­
er vehicles -in some cases,
you cannot even use tires from
the same vehicle model.
-Make sure that the tires you
select have enough clearance
to the vehicle. Replacement
tires should not be chosen
simply based on the nominal
size, because tires with a dif­
ferent construction can differ
greatly even if they are the
same size. If there is not
enough clearance, the tires or
the vehicle can be damaged
and this can reduce driving
safety and increase the risk of
an accident.
-Only use tires that are more
than 6 years old when abso­
lutely necessary and drive
carefully
when doing so.
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-Do not use run-flat tires on
your vehicle. Using them when
not permitted can lead to ve­
hicle
damage or accidents.
-If you install wheel covers on
the vehicle, make sure they al­
low
enough air circulation to
cool the brake system. If they
do not, this could increase the
risk of an accident.
Tire wear/damage
Fig. 193 Tire profile : treadwear indica­
tor
Tire wear
Check the tires regularly for wear.
-Inflation pressure that is too low
or high can increase tire wear
considerably.
-Driving quickly
through curves,
rapid
acceleration and heavy
braking
increase tire wear.
-Have an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facili­
ty check the wheel alignment if
there is unusual wear.

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-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 in (1.6 mm) high and are
spaced evenly around the tire per­
pendicular to the running direc­
tion¢ fig. 193. The letters "TWI"
or triangles on the tire sidewall
indicate the location of the tread­
wea r indicators.
The tires have reached the mini ­
mum tread depth l) when they
have worn down to the tread wear
indicators. Replace the tires with
new ones ¢ .&.
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 ax le and vice
versa. This will allow the tires to
~ l) Obey any applicable regulations in your
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Wheels
have approximately the same
length of service life.
F
or unidirectional tires, make
sure the tires are installed accord­
ing to the running direction indi­
cated on the tire sidewall
¢ page 282.
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.
.&. 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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through curves and when brak­
ing, which increases
the risk of
an accident.
Tire pressure
Fig. 194 Driver's side B-pillar : tire pres­
sure
Label
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Fig. 195 Tire pressure label
The correct tire pressure for tires
mounted
in the factory and for
the spare tire* is indicated on a La­
bel. The
Label is Located on the B­
pillar ¢fig. 194, ¢fig. 195.
Use the tire pressure specified for
a normal vehicle load when
the
vehicle is partially loaded ¢ table
on
page 262. If driving the vehi­
cle when fully loaded, you
must
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increase the tire pressure to the
maximum specified pressure¢.&..
Checking/correcting tire
pressure
•Check the tire pressure at least
once per month and also check it
before every long drive.
•Always check the tire pressure
when
the tires are cold. Do not
reduce the pressure if it increas­
es when the tires are warm.
•Check the Label¢ fig. 195 for
the correct tire pressure based
on vehicle
Load.
•Correct the tire pressure if nec­
essary .
•Vehicles with Tire Pressure Mon­
itoring System*: store the modi­
fied tire pressure
in the Infotain­
ment system¢ page 269.
•Check the pressure in the emer­
gency tire*/spare tire*. Always
maintain
the maximum temper­
ature that is specified for the
tire.
A WARNING
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Always adapt the tire pressure
to your driving style and vehicle
load.
-Overloading can lead
to loss of
vehicle control and increase .,.

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Model/ Tire designation Tire pressure
Engine Normal load Maximum load
(up to 2 people)
front rear front rear
PSI
TT: 245/45 R17 95H
2.0L All Season 32
4-Cylinder 245/40 R18 93H
All
Season 32
245/35 R19 93Y XL
High Performance 35
A WARNING
Please
note the important safe­
ty precautions regarding tire
pressure¢ page 260 and load
limits
¢page 262.
Tires and vehicle load limits
There are limits to the amount of
load or weight that any vehicle
and any tire can carry. A vehicle
that is overloaded will not handle
well and
is more difficult to stop.
Overloading can
not only lead to
loss of vehicle control, but can al­
so
damage important parts of the
vehicle and can lead to sudden
tire failure, including a blowout
and sudden deflation
that can
cause
the vehicle to crash.
Your safety and
that of your pas­
sengers also depends on making
sure that load limits are not ex­
ceeded. Vehicle load includes ev­
erybody and everything
in and on
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220 29 200 33 230 30 210
220 29 200 33 230 30 210
240 32 220 35 240 32 220
the vehicle. These load limits are
technically referred
to as the vehi­
cle's Gross Vehicle
Weight Rat­
ing
("GVWR").
The "GVWR" includes the weight
of the basic vehicle, all factory in­
stalled accessories, a full tank of
fuel, oil, coolant and other fluids
plus maximum load. The maxi­
mum load includes
the number of
passengers that the vehicle is in­
tended to carry ("seating capaci­
ty") with an assumed weight of
150 lbs (68 kg) for each passen­
ger
at a designated seating posi­
tion and
the total weight of any
luggage
in the vehicle.
The Gross Axle
Weight Rating
("GAWR") is the maximum load
that can be applied at each of the
vehicle's two axles.

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limit
to your vehicle's Gross Vehi­
c le Weight Rating
means that the
total weight of whatever is being
carried
in the vehicle is Limited.
The more passengers
in the vehi­
c le or passengers who are heavier
than the standard weights as­
sumed mean
that Less weight can
be carried as Luggage .
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
and
the Gross Axle Weight Rating
are listed on the safety compli ­
ance sticker
Label Located on the
driver 's side B-pillar ¢page 260,
fig. 194.
.&_WARNING
Overloading a vehicle can cause
Loss of vehicle control, a crash
or
other accident, serious per­
sonal injury, and even
death.
- Carrying more weight than
your vehicle was designed
to
carry will prevent the vehicle
from handling properly and
increase
the risk of the Loss of
vehicle control.
-The brakes on a vehicle that
has been overloaded may not
be able to stop the vehicle
within a safe distance.
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-Tires on a vehicle that has
been overloaded can fail sud­
denly, including a blowout and
sudden deflation, causing
Loss
of control and a crash.
-Always make sure
that the to­
tal Load being transported
does not make the vehicle
heavier
than the vehicle's
Gross
Vehi cle Weight Rating.
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 make sure that
your vehicle will not be overload ­
ed.
Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit
1. L ocate the statement "THE
COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCU­
PANTS AND CARGO SHOULD
NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX
LBS" on your vehic le's placard
(tire inflation pressure
Label)
¢page 260, fig. 194. .,..
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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 260, fig. 194.
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 1
SO 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
will be transferred
to your ve­
hicle.
Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces
the available cargo and lug-
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gage load capacity of your vehi­
cle.
~check the tire sidewall
(c:>page 250, fig. 192) 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 c::> .&..
&. 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 c::> page 2 78, 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.
· Winter tires
Winter tires significantly improve the vehicle's
handling
when driving in winter conditions. Be­
cause of their construction (width, compound,
tread pattern), summer tires provide less trac­
tion on ice and snow .
.,. Use winter tires on all four wheels.