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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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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.
Wheels
-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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine -To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash
ing th e underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings.
- After
washing the vehicle, the brak ing effect
may be delayed due to moisture on the
brake rotors or ice in the w inter. The brakes
must be dried first w ith a few careful brake
applications.
CD Note
-If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, yo u must retract the extendable rear
spoiler* if necessary, and fold the exterior
mirrors in to red uce the risk of damage.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must on ly
be fol
ded in and ou t u sing the power folding
function.
-
To p reve nt paint d amage, d o not wash th e
vehicle in dir
ect sunlight.
Care and cleaning
- To red uce the risk of damage to the surface,
do
not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges or s imilar items.
-
Matte finish painted veh icle components:
-To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polishing agents or hard
wax.
- Never u
se protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect.
-
Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle parts painted with matte
finish paint. The paint could be damaged
when the stickers or magnets are re
moved .
@ For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle in facilities sp ec ia ll y de
signed for that pu rpose. This will reduce the
risk of dirty water contamina ted with oil from
entering the sewer sys tem.
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and ca ring for individua l vehicle
components, refer to the follow ing tables. The
information contained there is simply recom
mendations. For q uestions or for components
that are not listed, consult an authoriz e d Audi
de a
ler or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also
f o ll
ow the informa tion found in~.&..
Ext erior cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper Deposits ~poge42
blades
Headlights /
Deposits Soft sponge with
a mild soap solutiona)
Tail lights
Sensors
Deposits soft cloth with solvent-free clean ing solution
Snow/ice Hand brush/solvent
-free de-icing spray
Wheels Road salt Water
Brake dust Acid-free special cleaning sol u tion
E x haust tail p ipes Road salt Water, clean ing solution suitable for stainless steel, if nee -
essary
Decorative parts/ Deposits Mild soap solution a>, a cleaning solution suitable for stain-
trim less steel, if necessary
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Emergency assistance
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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.,. 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.
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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
- I
-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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-To help prevent injury to yourself and your
passengers:
-Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure
the jack is securely engaged.
-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 position is correct, adjust
as necessary and then continue to raise
the jack.
- Changes
in temperature or load can affect
the height of the vehicle.
CD 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.
Taking the wheel off/installing the spare
Follow these instructions step-by-step for chang
ing the wheel.
Fig. 205 Chang ing a wheel: using the screwdr ive r handle
(with
the b lade remo ved) to turn the bolts
Fig. 206 Changing a wheel: alignme nt pin inside the top
hole
Emergency assistance
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
¢fig. 205.
.... Screw the threaded end of the alignment pin
from the tool kit hand-tight into the empty bolt
hole ¢fig. 206.
.,. Then remove the other wheel bolts as described
above .
.,. Take off the wheel leaving the alignment pin in
the bolt hole ~CD.
Putting on the compact spare wheel
... Lift the spare wheel and carefully slide it over
the alignment pin to guide it in place ¢(0.
... Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver
handle to screw in and tighten all wheel bolts
slightly .
.,. 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 fully released .
.... Use the wheel bolt wrench to tighten all wheel
bolts firmly ¢ page 2 79. Tighten them cross
wise,
from one bolt to the (approximately) op
posite one, to keep the wheel centered.
CD Note
When removing or installing the wheel, the
rim could hit the brake rotor and damage the
rotor. Work carefully and have a second per
son help you.
@ Tips
Never use the hexagonal socket in the handle
of the screwdriver to loosen or tighten the
wheel bolts.
-Pull the reversible blade from the screwdriv
er before you use the hexagonal socket in
the handle to turn the wheel bolts.
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