2018 AUDI A5 COUPE spare tire

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Replac ing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 7 1
Space-saving spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 5
Fuses and bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Fu ses .. .. .. .. .... .. .... ... .. .. .... . 376
Bulbs. ... .. .. ... .. ..... ... .. .. .... . 380
Emergency situations . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 1
Starting by pushing or towing . . . . . . . . . . 381
Starting w it h jumper cables . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Using the jump start cable . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Towing with a tow truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Ra is ing t he ve hicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Accessories and Techn ical Data . 386
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Ve hicl e specif ications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
N otes about tec hnica l data . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
We igh ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
D imensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Capac ities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 8
Gasoline engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Consumer Information . . . . . . . . . . 389
Warranty coverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Operating your veh icle outs ide the U.S .A .
or Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Aud i Service Repair Manuals and
Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
M ain tenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Accesso ries and technical changes . . . . . . 39 1
D eclarat io n of Complia nce,
T ele commun ic a tions and Ele ctro nic
Sys tems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 2
Index ... .. .. ............... .. .. .. . 393
Table of contents
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Wheels
for the number of seating posi­tions. Refer to the table ¢
table
on page 353
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 equipped with
the required tools and replace­ ment parts.
.. New tires do not yet have the
optimum gripping properties.
Drive carefully and at moderate
speeds for the first 350 miles
(500 km) with new tires.
.. use tires of the same construc­
tion, size (rolling circumference)
and as close to the same tread pattern as possible on all four
wheels.
11>D0 not replace tires individually.
At least replace both tires on the
same axle at the same time.
11>Audi recommends that you use
Audi Original Tires. If you would like to use different tires, please
note that the tires may perform
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differently even if they are the
same size ¢
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.,. If you would like to equip your
vehicle with a tire/rim combina­
tion that is different from what
was installed at the factory, con­
sult with an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility before making a pur­
chase¢ &,.
If the spare tire is different from
the regular tires installed on the
vehicle - for example, if winter
tires or wide tires are installed -
then only use the spare tire tem­ porarily in case of emergency and
drive carefully while it is in use. It
should be replaced with a regular
tire as soon as possible .
On
all wheel drive vehicles , 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 has the same
circumference as the regular
tires .
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Tire pressure
Fig. 284 Driver 's side B -pillar : tire pres­
sure label
-KPA. . PSI
Fig. 285 Tir e pressur e label
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The correct tire pressure for tires
installed at the factory is listed on
a
label ¢ fig. 284. The sticker is
located on the door pillar (driver's
side)¢ fig. 285. The location may
vary depending on the model.
Use the tire pressure specified for
a normal vehicle load when the
vehicle is partially loaded
¢ table
on page 353.
If driving the vehi­
cle when fully loaded, you must increase the tire pressure to the
maximum specified
pressure ¢,&. .
Checking/correcting tire
pressure
Wheels
.. 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. 285 for
the correct tire pressure based on vehicle load .
.. correct the tire pressure if nec ­
essary .
.. store the new tire pressure in
the Infotainment system
¢ page 361 .
.. Check the pressure in the spare
tire (compact spare tire)*. Al­
ways maintain the maximum
temperature that is specified for
the tire.
A WARNING
Always adapt the tire pressure
to your driving style and vehicle load.
-Overloading can lead to loss of vehicle control and increase
the risk of an accident. Read and follow the important safe­
ty precautions
in¢ page 355,
Tires and vehicle load limits.
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Uniform tire quality grading
- T read wear
- Tractio n AA A B C
- Temperature ABC
Q ua lity grades ca n be foun d where ap plicable on
the tire side wall between tread shoulder and
maximum sect ion w idth
c:> page 341, fig. 282.
For example: Tread wear 200 , Traction AA, Tem­
perature
A .
All passenge r ca r tires m ust conform to Federal
Safety Requirements in add ition to these grades .
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a comparat ive rating
based on the wear rate of the t ire when tested
under cont ro lled conditions o n a specified gov ­
e rnment test course.
For example, a t ire graded
1 50 would wear one
and one ha lf
( 1 1/2) times as well on the gove rn­
men t course as a tire g raded
100.
The relative performance of t ires depends upo n
the actual conditions of their use, howeve r, and
may depart significant ly from the norm due to
va ria tions in driving ha bits, serv ice practices and
d ifferences in road cha racteristics and climate .
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B and
C. T hose grades represent the t ire's
ab ility to stop on wet pavement as meas ured un ­
de r contro lled condi tions on specified gove rn­
ment tes t sur faces of asphalt and conc re te. A tire
mar ked C may have poor traction performance
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Temperature
The temperature grades are A (t he hi ghest), B ,
a nd C, represent ing the tire's resis tan ce to t he
generation o f heat and its ability to diss ipate
h eat when tested unde r contro lled conditions on
a specifie d indoor laboratory test whee l.
Sus ta ined hig h temper ature c an cause t he mate ­
r ial of the ti re to degenerate and red uce tire life,
and excessive temperatu re can lea d to sud den
tire fai lure
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Wh eel s
The grade C cor responds to a level of perform ­
ance which all passenger car tires must meet un­
der the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standa rd
No.
109 . Grades Band A represent higher levels
of pe rformance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum req uired by law .
A WARNING
-The tractio n grade assigned to this tire is
based on s traight-a head braking traction
t e st s, and does no t include acceler ation, co r­
n eri ng, hy dropla ning or pe ak tra ction charac­
terist ics.
A WARNING ~ -
The tempera ture grade for t his tire is estab­
lished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded . Excessive speed, underinfla ­
tion, or excessive loading, either separate ly or
i n comb inat ion, can cause heat bu ildup and
possib le tire fai lure.
A WARNING
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Temperature g rades apply to tires that are
p roperly inflated a nd not over o r under inflat­
ed.
Tire pressure monitoring system
ill General notes
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
shou ld be checked monthly whe n cold and inflat ­
ed to the inflat io n pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the veh icle placard or
t ir e infla tion pressure labe l. (If your ve hicle has
t ir es of a different size t han t he size ind ic a ted on
the vehicle p lacard or tire inflat ion press ure la ­
bel, you sho uld dete rm ine the proper tire infla­
tion pr ess ure for those tires) .
As an ad ded s afe ty featu re, yo ur vehicle has bee n
equipped with a tire p ressure mon itor ing system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure tell­
ta le when one or mo re of your tires is significant-
l y under -inf lated. According ly, when the low t ire
pressure telltale i llum inates, you shou ld stop
and .,..
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Emergency assistance
Emergency assistance
General information
.,. Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving
traffic in the event of a breakdown. In the event
of a flat tire, park the vehicle on a level surface .
It you are on a steep hill, be especially careful.
.,. Set the parking brake .
.,. 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.
_& 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/vehicle
jack
App lies to: veh icles with the vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit
and veh icle jack
Fig. 286 Luggage compartment: veh icle tool kit, vehicle
j ack, tire mobil ity kit and compressor
The vehicle tool kit, vehicle jack, tire mobility kit
and compressor are stored in the luggage com­
pa rtm ent under the cargo floor cover.
Applies to: Coupe/Cab riolet
.,. Lift the cargo floor using the plastic handle and
hook the handle onto the luggage compart­
ment seal or above the power top storage com­
partment.
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App lies to : Sportback
.,. Fold the cargo floor cover up or remove it com­
pletely .
Applies to: vehicles with spare tire
.,. Remove the handle by turning it counter-clock­
w ise and remove the spare tire.
App lies to: Coupe/Cabr io let
.,. Unhook the cargo floor before closing the lug -
gage compartment lid.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the vehicle tool
kit, tire mobility kit and compressor may be lo­
cated under another cover that is secured with a handwheel.
Applies to: Cabriolet
The vehicle jack is located unde r the foam piece.
To remove the foam piece, you must remove the
wind deflector*, the compressor securing strap*
and the hand wheel.
_& WARNING
Improper use of the veh icle jack can cause se­
rious personal 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-suppl ied jack is intended only
for your veh icle model. Under no circum­
stances should it be used to lift heavy
veh icles or othe r loads; you risk injuring
yourse lf.
- Never start the engine when the ve hicle is
raised, which could cause an accident.
- Support the vehicle securely with appropri­
ate stands if work is to be performed under­
neath the vehicle; otherwise, there is a po­
tential risk for in jury .
- Never use the jack supplied with your Aud i
on another vehicle, particularly on a heavier
one. The jack is only suitable for use on the
vehicle it came with.
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@ Tips
The vehicle jack in your vehicle is mainte­
na nee-free.
Tire mobility kit
Preparation
App lies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
~ Read and follow the important safety precau­
tions¢ page 368.
• Set the parking brake.
Applies to: vehicles with manual transmiss ion
• Shift into 1st gear.
Applies to: vehicles with automatic transm issions
~ Se lect the P selector lever position.
~ Check if a repair with the tire mobility kit is pos­
sible
¢ page 369 .
Using the tire mobility kit
Applies to: veh icles with tire mobility kit
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Fig. 287 Tire: tire damage that cannot be repa ired
The t ire repa ir is only meant for temporary use .
Change the spare t ire as soon as
possib le ¢ .&, .
If the tire is pierced by an object such as a nail,
do not remove the object from the tire.
The t ire mobility kit may be used at temperatures
as low as
-4°F (- 20°C) .
The tir e mobil ity kit may not be used:
- if the tire has cuts or punctures that are larger
than 0.16 in (4 mm)
(D ¢ fig. 287
-if the rim is damaged @
Emergen cy a ssis tanc e
- if you drove with very low t ire pressure or with­
out air in the tire@
See an author ized Audi dealer or authori zed A udi
Service Facility for assis tance in these si tua tions.
_& WARNING ,...___
- Please note that the tire mobility kit cannot
be used in 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 with clean water.
- Do not inha le the fumes .
- If you swallow any of the tire sea la nt, tho r-
ough ly rinse your mouth immediately and
d rink a lot of water . Do not induce vomiting .
Seek medica l attent ion immed iate ly.
- Change your clothes immediately if they get tire sealant on them.
- If an a llergic reaction occurs, seek immedi ­
ate medica l attent io n.
- Keep the tire sealant away from children.
(i) Tips
- If sea lant leaks, allow it to d ry in place . You
can then peel it off like a st icker.
- Note the expiration date on the sealant bot­
tle. Rep lace the ti re sealant at an a utho r­
ized Aud i dea le r o r a uthorized Audi Serv ice
Facili ty.
- Rad io reception can be in terr upted when
operat ing the comp resso r.
- Obey all laws.
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-If the t ire is too severely damaged , see an
authorized Aud i dealer or authorized Aud i
Service Facility for assistance .
@ For the sake of the environment
You can give the used tire sealant bottle to an
author ized Audi dealer or authorized A udi
Serv ice Facility for disposal.
@ Tips
Remember to obtain a new bottle of sea lant
from an authorized Audi dea ler or authorized
Audi Service Facility after repair ing a tire.
Replacing a wheel
Preparation
You must complete the preparation before
changing a tire .
.,. Read and follow the important safety precau­
tions ~ page 368 .
.,. Set the parking brake .
Applies to: ve hicles with man ua l transmiss ion
.,. Shift in to 1st gear.
Applies to: ve hicles with automat ic t ra n smi ssio ns
.,. Select the P selector leve r pos ition .
.,. When towing a trailer: disconnect the tra iler
from your veh icle .
.,. Lay out the veh icle tool kit 9 page 368 and the
spare tire
~ page 375 .
.,. Switch the ignition off .
A WARNING
When using the vehicle jack* on a road with a
steep hill or offroad, you must take extra pre­
cautions to prevent the vehicle from rolling .
Use suitab le objects to b lock the front and
back of the wheel that is diagonal from the
wheel with the flat tire.
A WARNING
You or your passengers could be in ju red wh ile
chang ing a wheel if you do not follow these
safety precautions :
Emergen cy a ssis tanc e
-If you have a flat tire, move a safe distance
off the road. Turn off the eng ine, turn the
emergency flashers on and use other warn­
ing dev ices to alert other motorists .
- Make sure that passengers wait in a safe
place away from the vehicle and well away
from the road and traff ic .
- To help prevent the veh icle from moving
suddenly a nd possib ly slipping off the jack*,
always fully set the park ing brake and block
the front and back of the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being changed. When
one front wheel is lif ted off the gro und,
p la cing the Automa tic Transmission in P
(Park) will
not prevent the vehicle from
moving.
- Before you change a wheel, be sure the
g ro und is leve l and firm. If necessary, use a
sturdy board under the jack *.
- Always store the vehicle tool kit, the jack *
a nd the replaced tire in the luggage com­
partment
~ page 263 .
(D Tips
Obey all laws .
Removing the caps
Fig. 290 W hee l: whee l bolt s w ith ca ps
.,. Slide the p lastic clip (from the veh icle tool k it)
on to the cap unt il it
engages ~ fig. 290.
.,. Remove the cap with the p lastic clip.
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-Always store damaged wheel, jack* and
tools securely in the luggage compartment.
Otherwise, in an accident or sudden maneu­
ver they could fly forward, causing injury to
passengers in the vehicle.
Space-saving spare tire
App lies to: ve hicles with space-saving spare t ire (co mpact
spare tire)
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 au­
thori zed 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.
The compact spare tire is located in the luggage
compartment under the cargo f loor cover
c::>page368.
The tire pressure must be 61 PSI (420 kPA).
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 t ire in place of a rear
tire. Install the snow chains on the rear tire that
you removed, and insta ll that in place of the
front tire that failed.
A WARNING
-After installing a spare tire, the tire pres­
sure must be checked as soon as possible .
-Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h)
with a compact spare tire. Driving faster
than that increases the risk of an accident.
-T o reduce the risk of an accident, avoid full­
thrott le acceleration, heavy braking, and
fast cornering with the compact spare tire.
-To reduce the risk of an accident, never drive
with more than one compact spare tire.
-Normal summer or winte r tires must not be
mounted on the compact spare wheel rim.
Emergency assistance
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