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means, for example, that the tyre was produced
in the 22nd week of 2016.
Audi Genuine Tyres
Audi Genuine Tyres with the marking "AO" are
specially matched to your Audi. When used prop
erly, these tyres meet the highest standards in
safety and handling. Your specialist retailer will
be glad to provide more information.
_& WARNING
- Use only tyre/rim combinations and match
ing wheel bolts approved by Audi. Otherwise
damage to the vehicle and an accident could
result.
- For technical reasons, it is not possible to
use wheels from other vehicles. In certain
cases, it is not even possible to use wheels
from another vehicle of the same model.
- It is very important to ensure that the tyres
you have chosen have adequate clearance.
When selecting replacement tyres, do not
rely entirely on the nominal tyre size
marked on the tyre; with some makes of
tyre the effective tyre size can differ signifi
cantly from the nominal dimensions, even
though the tyres have the same size desig
nation. Inadequate tyre clearance can result
in damage to the tyres or the vehicle, caus
ing a serious safety risk.
-Avoid running the car on tyres that are more
than 6 years old. If you have no alternative,
you should drive slowly and with extra care
at all times.
- The use of run-flat tyres on your vehicle is
NOT authorised! Unauthorised use can cause
an accident or damage your vehicle.
- If wheel trims are fitted after the car is pur
chased, ensure that there is an adequate
flow of air for cooling the brakes -risk of ac
cident!
1} Please observe the applicable regulations in the country in
which you are travelling. Wheels
Tyre wear / damage
Fig. 221 Tyre tread: Tread wear indicators
Tyre wear
Inspect the tyres regularly for damage.
- The wear on under or over-inflated tyres is sig
nificantly higher.
- Fast cornering, heavy acceleration and hard
braking all increase tyre wear.
- If you notice excessive tyre wear, have the
wheel alignment checked by a qualified work
shop.
- Have your tyres rebalanced if steering wheel vi
brations indicate an imbalance. Otherwise, the
tyres and other parts of the vehicle may wear
faster.
Tread wear indicators
The original tyres on your vehicle have 1.6 mm
high tread wear indicators
¢ Fig.
221 running
across the tread at regular intervals. The letters
"TWI" or triangles on the sidewall indicate the
positions of the tread wear indicators.
The minimum tread depth 1
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est when the tread is worn down to the tread
wear indicators. Replace the tyres with new ones
¢ _8..
Changing wheels round
Wheels should be changed round regularly to en
sure that the wear is equal on all tyres. Fit the
wheels from the rear axle on the front axle and
vice-versa. All the tyres will then last for about
the same time.
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of vehicle and cleaning
.&_ WARNING
- Follow the rules and recommendations of
the car wash operator and do not wash the
vehicle with the ignition switched on -risk
of accident!
- To avoid cutting yourself on sharp metal
parts, always wear suitable protection when
cleaning the underside of the car or inside
the wheel arches.
-After the car has been washed, the full brak
ing effect can be delayed by moisture (or in
winter by ice) on the discs and brake pads -
risk of accident! The brakes should be dried
by pressing the pedal to restore full braking
effect.
CD CAUTION
- Before washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash, please make sure to retract the
exterior mirrors and, if necessary, retract
the automatic rear spoiler* to prevent dam
age. Always use the electrical power control
to fold the mirrors in/out on vehicles with
electrically retractable exterior mirrors*.-
Notes on cleaning and care
For cleaning and care of individual components
on the vehicle, please refer to the tables below.
These are recommendations only. If you have
Cleaning the exterior
Component I Situation
Wiper blades Dirt/deposits
¢page 51 -
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight -
otherwise the paint can be damaged.
- The soft top must not be washed with a
high-pressure cleaner -risk of damage!
- Do not use insect sponges or abrasive
household sponges, etc. -they can damage
the surfaces.
- Matt-painted vehicle parts:
- Do not use polish or wax -otherwise the
paintwork can be damaged.
- Never use car-wash programmes that in
clude wax coatings. This could spoil the
matt finish.
- Do not attach any stickers or magnet la
bels to matt-painted parts as these could
damage the paintwork when they are re
moved.
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the sake of the environment
The car should only be washed in special wash
bays. This prevents oily water from getting in
to the public drains.
special questions or certain components are not
listed, please ask your qualified workshop. Please
also refer to the notes ¢,&.
Remedy
Headlights/ Dirt/deposits Soft
sponge with mild detergent a
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rear lights
Sensors/ Dirt/deposits Sensors:
soft cloth with solvent-free cleaning agent
camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth with alcohol-free cleaning agent
Snow/ice Small brush/solvent-free de-icer spray
Wheels Road salt Water
Brake dust Acid-free
cleaning agent
Tailpipes Road salt Water;
suitable stainless steel cleaning product if necessa-
ry
Soft top Dirt/deposits
Wash with a soft brush and clean water (add soft top
cleaner as required); follow the grain of the fabric and al-
low to dry naturally.
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General notes
.,.. If your vehicle experiences technical problems,
stop the car well away from moving traffic. If
you have a flat tyre, you should park the car on
a level surface. Be particularly careful if you are
on a slope .
.,.. Apply the parking brake .
.,.. Switch
the hazard warning lights on .
.,.. Place the warning triangle in a visible location
¢page 269.
.,.. Instruct all passengers to leave the car when it
is safe to do so. They should wait in a safe place
(for instance behind the roadside crash barrier).
A WARNING
You should note the procedure described
above for your own safety and that of other
road users.
Equipment Warning triangle
Applies to: vehicles with warning triangle
Fig. 223 Luggage compartment: Warning triangle
The factory-supplied warning triangle is stowed
in the luggage compartment.
The Luggage compartment is specifically de
signed to hold only the warning triangle supplied
as an Audi Genuine Accessory. Mobility
First-aid kit
Applies to: vehicles with first-aid kit
Fig. 224 Storage compartment between the backrests
Fig. 225 First-aid kit
The first-aid kit is located in a compartment be
tween the backrests .
.,.. To
open the compartment, pull the catch on
the Lid in the direction indicated (arrow)
¢ Fig. 224 and open the lid.
(©) Note
If your vehicle is fitted with bucket seats, the
backrests of the front seats must be folded
down before you can take out the first-aid kit.
Fire extinguisher
Applies to: vehicles with fire extinguisher
The factory-fitted fire extinguisher is located in
the footwell on the passenger's side (secured in a
holder).
.,.. Remove the fire extinguisher by pressing on the
tab marked "PRESS" .
.,.. To secure the fire extinguisher, put it in the
holder and fasten the strap.
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Check how the fire extinguisher works before you
need to use it. The instructions for use are shown
on the fire extinguisher.
A WARNING
If the fire extinguisher is not secured properly
it could be catapulted through the vehicle
during driving and braking manoeuvres or in
the event of an accident. This poses a risk of
injury to occupants.
(D Note
- The fire extinguisher must be replaced with
a new one after use or once it has reached
its expiry date.
- The fire extinguisher must comply with le
gal requirements.
Tool kit/tyre repair kit/compressor
Fig. 226 Luggage compartment: Floor panel (closed)
The tools, tyre repair kit and compressor are stor
ed under the floor panel in the luggage compart
ment.
.., Press the plastic handle and lift up the floor
panel.
.., Fold back the floor panel.
Before stowing the jack* again, wind down the
arm of the jack as far as it will go.
ij} Note
The jack* in your vehicle is maintenance-free.
270 Tyre
repair kit
Preparations
Applies to: vehicles with tyre repair kit
.., Please refer to the important safety notes
¢ page 269, General notes.
.., Apply the parking brake.
.., Manual gearbox: Engage first gear.
.., Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to
position P .
.., Check whether a repair is possible using the
tyre repair kit¢ page 270.
Using the tyre repair kit
Applies to: vehicles with tyre repair kit
Fig. 227 Tyres: Irreparable tyre damage
Repaired tyres are only suitable for temporary
use. Replace the damaged tyre as quickly as pos
sible ¢& .
If the tyre was damaged by an object, such as a
nail, do not remove it from the tyre.
The tyre repair kit can be used at outside temper
atures down to -20 °(.
The tyre repair kit must NOT be used:
- On cuts and punctures larger than 4 mm (D
¢Fig. 227
- If the wheel rim has been damaged @.
- if you have been driving with very low pressure
or a completely flat tyre@.
In these cases, you should seek professional as
sistance.
A WARNING
- Please note that the tyre repair kit is not
suitable for use in every situation and-
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- If it was not possible to build up a tyre pres
sure of 2.0 bar within 6 minutes this means
that the tyre is too badly damaged. Do not
drive on.
- Seek professional assistance if the repair of
a tyre puncture is not possible with the seal
ing compound.
{D Note
Do not use the compressor for longer than
6 minutes at a time, as it could overheat.
When the compressor has cooled down, you
can use it again.
After repairing a tyre
Applies to: vehicles with tyre repair kit
.,. Affix the sticker "max. 80 km/h", which is inclu
ded in the tyre repair kit, to the dashboard
where the driver will see it.
.,. After about 10 minutes, stop to check the tyre
pressure .
.,. If
tyre pressure is less than 1.3 bar, the tyre is
too badly damaged. Do not drive on.
A WARNING
After repairing a tyre please note the follow
ing points:
- Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
-Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and
fast cornering.
- Vehicle handling could be impaired.
- If the tyre is too badly damaged, you should
seek professional assistance.
® For the sake of the environment
A used can of sealing compound can be re
turned to your qualified workshop for dispos
al.
@ Note
After repairing a tyre, remember to buy a new
tyre sealant can at a qualified workshop.
272 Changing
a wheel
Preparations
Certain preparations must be made before you
change the wheel.
.,. Please refer to the important safety notes
¢ page 269, General notes.
.,. Apply the
parking brake .
.,. Manual gearbox: Engage first gear.
.,. Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to
position P.
.,. Take out the
tools ¢ page 2 70 and spare wheel
¢page 276.
A WARNING
If you have to use the jack* on a gradient or
off-road track, block the wheel diagonally op
posite the wheel being changed by placing
suitable objects underneath both the front
and rear of the wheel to prevent the vehicle
from rolling away.
Removing the hubcap/wheel bolt caps -
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off/ putting on the wheel
Fig. 236 Wheel: Hexagonal socket for turning wheel bolts
Fig. 237 Wheel: Mounting pin in wheel bolt hole nearest
to the top
Taking off the wheel
� Using the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver
handle (provided in the vehicle's tool kit), un
screw the top wheel bolt and place it on a clean
surface ¢ Fig. 236.
� Screw in the mounting pin (provided in the ve
hicle's tool kit) by hand in place of the wheel
bolt ¢Fig. 2371
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� Then
unscrew the other wheel bolts.
�Take off the wheel ¢(D. The mounting pin
stays where it is.
Putting on the wheel
When putting on a tyre with directional tread
pattern, refer to ¢page 275.
� Put on the wheel, using the mounting pin to
guide it into place ¢(D.
� Screw in the wheel bolts and tighten them
lightly using the hexagonal socket.
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Applies to vehicles with ceramic brake discs*: Use a sec-
� and
mounting pin* (from the tool kit) for the bottom hole
8 following the same procedure as described for the first
� mounting
pin. Mobility
� Then unscrew the mounting pin and tighten the
remaining wheel bolt lightly.
� Carefully lower the car with the jack*.
� Tighten the wheel bolts in diagonal sequence
with the box spanner.
The wheel bolts should be clean and turn easily.
Before putting on the wheel, inspect the condi
tion of the wheel and hub mounting surfaces.
These surfaces must be clean before mounting
the wheel.
.&_ WARNING
Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screw
driver handle to tighten the wheel bolts. It is
not possible to tighten the bolts to the re
quired torque using the hexagonal socket -
risk of accident!
CD CAUTION
When removing/ fitting the wheel the rim
may hit and damage the brake disc/ceramic*
brake disc. For this reason, please take care
and get a second person to assist you.
Tyres with directional tread pattern
A directional tread pattern can be identified by
arrows on the sidewall that point in the direction
of rotation. Always note the direction of rotation
indicated when mounting the wheel. This is im
portant so that these tyres can give maximum
grip and avoid excessive noise, tread wear and
aquaplaning.
To benefit from the advantages of tyres with this
type of tread pattern, the defective tyre should
be replaced and refitted as soon as possible so
that all tyres again rotate in the correct direction.
After changing a wheel
� Fit the hubcap or wheel bolt caps back on, as
required. ..,.
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Before starting the engine
If necessary, the engine can be started by con
necting it to the battery of another vehicle.
If the engine fails to start because of a dis
charged battery, the vehicle battery can be con
nected to the battery of another vehicle to start
the engine. Suitable jump leads are required.
Both vehicle batteries must be rated at 12 Volts.
The capacity (Ah) of the booster battery should
not be significantly lower than that of the dis
charged battery.
Jump leads
The jump leads must be heavy enough to carry
the starter current. Refer to the details given by
the manufacturer.
Only use jump leads with insulated battery
clamps.
Positive cable -usually red.
Negative cable -usually black.
A WARNING
- When it is discharged the battery can freeze
at temperatures around 0°
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tery must first be thawed out before con
necting the jump leads -risk of explosion
and chemical burns! After jump-starting the
vehicle, drive to a qualified workshop with
out delay and have the vehicle battery
checked.
- Note the safety warnings referring to work
ing in the engine compartment ¢ page 244.
ij}) Note
- There must be no contact between the two
vehicles as otherwise current could flow as
soon as the positive terminals are connec
ted. This would discharge the boosting bat
tery.
- The discharged vehicle battery must be
properly connected to the vehicle's electri
cal system. Mobility
- Switch off the car telephone if necessary.
Details will be given in the manufacturer's
instructions for the car telephone.
Starting the engine
The two jump Leads must be connected in the
correct sequence.
Fig. 240 Engine compartment: Terminals for jump leads
and battery charger
Fig. 241 Jump-starting with the battery of another vehi
cle: A -Discharged battery, B -Boosting battery
Preparations
... Apply the parking brake and move the gear lev
er to neutral (manual gearbox) or move these
lector lever to P (automatic gearbox).
... Switch off all electrical equipment and the igni-
tion on both vehicles.
Connecting and disconnecting the jump
leads
... Before jump-starting the vehicle you must open
the cap on the positive terminal.
... Connect one end of the red jump lead to the
positive terminal (!) ¢Fig. 241 ofthejump
start connection @ in your vehicle.
... Connect the other end of the red jump lead to
the positive terminal @of the boosting battery
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Vehicle being towed (rear)
� Ensure that the ignition is switched on, the
steering wheel is not locked, and that you can
operate the turn signals, horn or windscreen
wipers if necessary ¢ A-
� The brake servo only works when the engine is
running. The power steering only works when
the ignition is on and the vehicle is moving 1
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Otherwise you will need to press the brake ped
al significantly harder and apply more force to
move the steering wheel.
� Please ensure that the steering wheel is un-
locked and that it moves freely.
� Release the parking brake¢ page 74.
� Manual gearbox: Put the gear lever in neutral.
� Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to
position N.
� Ensure that the tow-rope remains taut at all
times when towing.
A WARNING
If the vehicle has no electrical power, do NOT
use a tow-bar or tow-rope to tow the vehicle
(D Note
You can use the turn signals to indicate a
change of direction (or lane) even when the
hazard warning lights are on. The hazard
warning lights will be interrupted temporari
ly.
Tow-starting
Please observe the important safety warnings on
¢page 278.
Important: Your vehicle must be fitted with a
manual gearbox. If your vehicle has a petrol en
gine, it must not be towed further than SO me
tres ¢(D.
� Attach the tow-rope or the tow-bar only to the
towing anchorages provided for this purpose
¢page 280, ¢page 281.
� Engage second or third gear before moving off.
� Press the clutch and hold the pedal down.
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Important: The vehicle battery must be adequately charg
ed.
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Switch on the ignition.
� Once both vehicles are moving, release the
clutch.
� As soon as the engine starts, press the clutch
pedal and put the gear lever in neutral.
CD CAUTION
When tow-starting the vehicle, do not tow it
further than 50 metres; otherwise the cata
lytic converter could be damaged.
Front towline anchorage
Fig. 242 Front bumper: Cover cap
Fig. 243 Front bumper: Fitting the towline anchorage
The screw connection for the towline anchorage
is located behind a cover cap on the right side of
the front bumper.
� Take the towline anchorage out of the vehicle's
tool kit¢ page 2 70.
� Firmly press the cap inwards ¢ Fig. 242. The
cover cap will be released from the bumper.
� Screw the towline anchorage into the screw
connection as far as it will go¢ Fig. 243 and
tighten it with the box spanner.