2016 AUDI TT COUPE flat tire

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General information
"'Park th e vehicle as far as possible from moving
traffic in the event of a flat tire. In the event of
a flat tire, park the vehicle on a level surface. It
you are on a steep incline, be especially careful.
"'Set the parking brake.
"'Place the selector lever in the P position.
"'Switch the emergency flashers on.
"'Have the passengers exit the vehicle. They
should move to a safe place, for example be­
hind a
guard rail.
A WARNING
Follow the steps given above. This is for your
protection and the for the safety of other driv­
ers.
Equipment
Vehicle tool kit/tire mobility kit/
compressor
Fig. 196 Luggage compartment: cargo floo r closed
The vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit and com­
pressor are stored in the luggage compartment
u nder the ca rgo floor cover.
"'Push on the plastic handle and lift up the cargo
floor.
"'Open the cargo floor.
Completely retract the vehicle jack arm before
storing the vehicle jack* .
A WARNING
Improper use of the vehicle jack can ca use se­
rious personal inju ries .
Emergency assistance
- 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
cide nt.
- The
factory-supplied jack is intended only
for your vehicle model. Under no circum­
stances should it be used to lift heavy
vehicles or other loads; you risk injuring
yourself.
- Never
start the engine when the vehicle is
raised, which could cause an accident.
-Support the vehicle securely with a ppropri­
ate stands if wo rk is to be performed under­
neat h the vehicle; otherwise, there is a po­
tential risk for injury.
- Never
use the jack supplied with your Audi
on another veh icle, particularly on a heavier
one. The jack is only suitable for use on the
vehicle it came with.
(D Tips
The vehicle jack* in your vehicle is mainte­
nance-free.
Tire mobility kit
Preparation
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobili ty kit
"' Read and follow the important safety precau­
tions<=> page 2 75, General information.
"' Select the P position .
"' Check if a repair with the tire mobility kit is pos­
sible ¢page 275.
Using the tire mobility kit
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility k it
F
ig. 1 97 Tire : tire damage that cannot be repaired
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The tire repair is only meant for temporary use.
Change the spare tire as soon as possible ¢.&..
If the tire is pierced by an object such as a nail ,
do not remove the object from the tire.
The
tire mobility kit is able to be used at temper­
atures as low as - 4 °F (-20 °C).
The tire mobility kit may not be used:
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If the t ire has cuts or punctures that are larger
than 0 .1 6 in (4 mm) CD¢ fig. 197.
-if the rim is damaged@ .
- if you drove
with very Low tire pressure or with-
out air in the tire@.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for
assistance in these situations.
& WARNING
- Please
note that the tire mobility kit cannot
be used i n all situations, and that it may on­
ly be used temporarily.
- The
tire sealant must not come in contact
with skin, eyes, or clothes.
-If tire sealant gets in your eyes or on your
skin, thoroughly rinse the affected area im­
mediately w ith clean water.
-Do not inhale the fumes.
-If you swallow any of the tir e sealant, thor-
oughly rinse your mouth immediately and
drink a lot of water. Do not induce vomiting.
Seek medical attention immediately.
-
Change your clothes immediately if they get
tire sealant on them.
-If an allerg ic reaction occurs, seek immedi­
ate medical attention.
-Keep the tire sealant away from children .
@ Tips
-
If sealant Leak s, allow it to dry in place. You
can then peel it off like a sticker.
- Note
the expiration date on the sealant bot­
tle. Replace the tire sealant at an author­
ized Audi dealer or authorized Aud i Service
Facility.
- Radio reception
can be interrupted when
operating the compressor*.
-
Obey all laws.
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Repairing tires
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
Fig. 198 Compo nents of the tire mobility kit
Fig. 199 Tire mobility ki t connection
Requirement: the tire mobility kit must be laid
out and ready for use ¢page 2 75.
Installing the tire mobility
kit
... Open the cover @ on the compressor
¢fig. 198.
... 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 compressor
cover .
... Remove the valve cap from the faulty tire.
... Install th e fille r hose@onto the valve (j)
¢ fig. 199.
... Connect the plug ©<=> fig. 198 to a socket in
the vehicle .
.,. Switch on the ignition .
Inflating a tire
... Move the switch @ ¢fig. 199 on the compres-
sor into position I. ..,.

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.,. Inflate the tire to between 29 psi (200 kPA)
and 36 psi (2SO kPA) and read the pressure on
the gauge.
... If this tire pressure is not reached, remove the
filler hose. Drive slowly approximately 33 ft
(!Om) forward or in reverse so that the sealant
can be distributed in the tire. Pump up the tire
again Q ,&..
A 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
reached
after inflating for 6 minutes, then
the
tire i s 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
mobility kit within the driver's field of vision .
.,. Stop the vehicle after driving for about 10 mi­
nutes and check th e tire pressure.
.,. If the ti re pressure is lower than 19 psi (130
kPA), then the tire is too severely damaged. Do
not continue driving.
A WARNING
If the tire pressure is less than 19 psi
(130 kPA) after 10 minutes of driving, then
the tire is too severely damaged. Do not con­
tinue driving.
See an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility for assis­
tance.
Emergency assistance
A WARNING
"" Pay attention to the following after repairing
the tire:
-Do not drive faster than SO mph (80 km/h).
- Avoid hard acceleration, braking sharply,
and
fast cornering.
- The vehicle may become more
difficult to
control.
-
If the tire is too severely damaged, see an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility
for assistance.
@ For the sake of the environment
You can give the used tire sealant bottle to an
authorized Audi deale r or authorized Audi
Service
Facility for disposal.
(D Tips
Remember to obtain a new bottle of sealant
from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility
after repairing a tire.
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 Q .&_.
.,. All passengers should leave the car and move
to a safe location (for instance, behind the
guardra il)
Q & .
... Engag e the parking brake to prevent your vehi­
cle
from rolling unintentionally Q ,&..
... Move selector lever to position P Q ,&..
.,. Take the jack Q page 2 75 and the spare tire
Q page 283 out of the luggage compartment.
A WARNING
You or your passengers could be injured while
changing a wheel
if you do not follow these
safety precautions:
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-If you have a flat tire, 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 traffic.
-
To help prevent the vehicle 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 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¢ page 176.
Changing a wheel
When you change a wheel, follow the sequence
described
below step-by-step and in exactly that
order .
1. Remove the decorative wheel co ver*. For
more de tails see also¢ page 2 78, Decora­
tive wheel covers or c::> page 2 79, Wheels
with wheel bolt caps.
2. Loosen the wheel bolts ¢page 2 79.
3. Locate the proper mounting point for the
jack and align the jack below that point
c::>page280.
4. Raise the car with the jack c::> page 280.
5. Remove the wheel with the flat tire and then
install the s pare ¢ page 281.
6. Tighten all wheel bolts lightly.
7.
Lower the veh icle with the jack .
8. Use the wheel bolt wrench and firml y tighten
all wheel bolts ¢page 279.
9. Replace the decorative wheel cover*.
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A WARNING
Always read and follow all WARNINGS and in­
formation c::> .& in Raising the vehicle on
page
280 and c::>page 282.
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
c::>page 176.
.. Check the tire pressu re on the spare wheel im ­
mediately after mounting it.
.,. As soon as possib le, have the tightening tor ­
que s on all wheel bolts checked with a torque
wrench. The correct tightening torque is 90 ft
lb (120 Nm).
.. Have the flat t ire replac ed as soon as possible .
(0 Tips
-If you notice tha t the wheel bolts are cor­
roded and difficult to turn while changing a
t ire,
they s hou ld be replaced before you
check
the tightening torque.
- Drive
at reduced speed unti l yo u have the
tightening torques checked.
-
After 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 Infotainment c::> page 269.
Decorative wheel covers
Gilt for: with decorative wheel covers
The decorative wheel covers must be removed
first to access the wheel bolts.
Fig. 200 Changing a w heel: Removing th e w heel cover

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car to keep your balance and take care not
to slip.
Raising the vehicle
The vehicle must be li~ed w ith the jock first be­
fore the wheel can be removed.
-fi·--
Fig. 203 Sill panels: markings
Fig.
204 Sill : po sitioning th e ve hicl e jack
... Engage the parking brake to prevent your vehi­
cle from rolling unintentionally.
... Move the selector lever to position P.
... Find the marking (imprint) on the sill that is
nearest the wheel that will be changed. Behind
the marking, there is a lifting point on the sill
for
the vehicle jack.
... Vehicles with a sill: note the position of the sill
when positioning
the vehicle jack o fig. 204.
... Place the vehicle jack (vehicle tool kit) on a firm
surface.
Use a flat, stable support if necessary.
On a slippery surface such as tile, you should
use a non-slip pad (such as a rubber mat) o _&.
... Turn the vehicle jack located under the lifting
point on the sill to raise the jack until its arm@
c:> fig. 204 is located under the designated plas­
tic
mount c:> _&, c:>Q).
... Align the jack so that its arm@o fig. 204 en­
gages in the designated lifting point in the door
sill and the movable base@ lies flat on the
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ground. The base@ must be vertical under the
lifting point@ .
... Wind the jack up further until the flat tire
comes off the ground c:> _&.
Position the vehicle jack only under the designat­
ed lifting points on the sill c:> fig. 203. There is ex­
actly
one location for each wheel. The jack must
not be positioned at any other location c:> .&,c:>Q).
An unstable surface under the jack can cause the
vehicle to slip off the jack. Always provide a firm
base for the jack on the ground. If necessary
place a
sturdy board or similar support under the
jack. On hard, slippery surfaces (such as tiles)
u
se a rubber mat or similar to prevent the jack
from slipping c:> .&..
A WARNING
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-You or your passengers could be injured
while changing a
wheel if you do not follow
these safety precautions:
- Position
the vehicle jack only at the desig­
nated lifting points and align 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 firm
base for the jack on
the ground. 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 s lipp ing.
-
Only rais e your vehicle with the vehicle
jack provided by
the factory. If you use a
vehicle jack for
another vehicle, your vehi­
cle can slide
and cause injury .
- Changes
in temperature or load can affect
the height of the vehicle.
- Never
start the engine when the vehicle is
raised, which could
cause an accident .
-
Support the vehicle securely with appro­
priate stands if work is to be performed
underneath the vehicle; otherwise, there
is a potential risk of injury.

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-When mounting tires with unidirectional
tread design
make su re the tread pattern is
pointed the r ight way¢ page 282.
- The wheel bolts should be clean and easy to
turn .
Check for dirt and corros ion on th e
mating surfaces of both
the wheel and the
hub. Remove all dirt from these surfaces be­
fore remounting t h e wheel.
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 spec ific direction, please note
the following:
- The direct ion of
rotation is marked by an arrow
o n
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 will not be able to achieve its
optimum performance charact
eristics wit h re­
gard to aqu aplaning, noise and wear.
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We r ecommend that you pay particular atten­
tion to this fact during wet weathe r and that
you ad just your speed to match road condi­
tions.
- Replace
the flat tire with a new one and have it
i ns talle d on
your ve hicl e as soon as possibl e to
resto re the han dling adv antages of a unidire c­
tio nal tire.
Notes on wheel changing
Please read the info rmation ¢ page 257 if you
are goi
ng to use a spare tire which is different
from
the tires on your vehicle.
Afte r 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-
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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
- I f you are going to equip your vehicle with
tires or rims which differ from those which
were factory insta
lled, then be sure to read
t he informa tion
¢ page 257.
-Always make sure the damaged wheel or
eve n a flat tire and
the jack and tool kit are
pro per ly sec ure d
in the lu ggage compart­
men t and are not loose in the passeng er
com partme nt.
- In an accident or sudde n maneuver they
could fly forw ard, in juri ng anyo ne in the v e ­
hicle.
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Always s to re damaged whe el, jack and tools
s ecure ly i n t he luggage co m part ment.
Oth­
erwi se, in an accid ent or sudde n m aneu ve r
t hey co
uld fly f orw ard , cau sing inju ry to pa s­
sengers in the vehicle.
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Spare tire
General information
Applies to: vehicles with space-saving spare tire (compact
spare tire)
Fig.
207 Luggage compartment: spare tire
Emergency assistance
Snow chains
For technical reasons, the use of snow chains on
the compact spare tire is not permitted.
If you have to drive with snow chains and a front
tire fails, mount the spare wheel in place of a
rear tire. Install the snow chains on the rear tire
that you removed, and install that in place of the
front tire that failed.
&,,!!_ARNING
sure must be checked as soon as possible.
The tire
pressure is available on c> page 260,
fig. 195.
--------~--If the spare tire is more than 6 years old,
:::: use it only in an emergency and with ex-
~ treme caution and careful driving.
Fig. 208 Spare tire (example)
The spare tire is intended for short-term use on­
ly. Have the damaged tire checked and replaced if
necessary by
an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility as soon as possible.
There
are some restrictions on the use of the
compact spare tire. The compact spare tire has
been designed specifically for your type of vehi­
cle.
Do not replace it with the spare tire from an­
other type of vehicle.
Removing the spare tire
•Turn the handle c> fig. 207@ counter-clock­
wise.
•Remove the spare tire.
Removing the vehicle jack
• Lift up the cover on the right side of the lug­
gage compartment and remove the vehicle
jack. -
The
spare tire is intended only for tempora­
ry and short-term use. It should be replaced
as soon as possible with the normal wheel
and tire.
- After
mounting the compact spare tire, the
tire pressure must be checked as soon as
possible. The tire pressure of the compact
spare tire must be 61 psi (420 kPA); other­
wise, you risk having an accident.
-
Do not drive faster than SO mph (80 km/h).
You risk having an accident.
-Avoid full-throttle acceleration, heavy brak­
ing, and
fast cornering . You risk having an
accident.
- Never drive using
more than one spare
wheel and tire. You risk having an accident.
- 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 permitted. If it is
necessary
to drive with tire chains, the spare
wheel must be mounted on the front axle in
the event of a flat in a rear tire. The newly
available
front wheel must then be installed
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
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har d braking or in an accident. Never store
the inflatable spare tire o r jack and tools in
the passenger compartment.
- Norma l s u
mmer or winter tires must not be
mounted on the compact spare wheel rim.
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