2018 AUDI A6 rims

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General information
A pp lies to: ve hicles with pa rk in g system p lus/rearview cam ­
era/peripheral camera
Depending on your vehicle 's equipment, various
pa rking aids wi ll help you when parking and ma­
ne uvering.
The
p arki ng sys tem plu s assists you when park­
ing by aud ibly and visua lly indicating objects de­
tected
in front of and behind the ve hicle
¢page 108.
The re arv ie w ca mer a shows the area beh ind the
veh icle in the Infotainment system d isplay. The
lines in the rearview came ra image help you to
pa rk or maneuver
¢ page 109.
The peripher al c amer as assist you with parking
and maneuvering . You are aided by var ious cam­
eras depend ing on the vehicle equipment leve l
¢page 112. The pa rking system pl us functions
are also availab le
¢ pag e 108.
& WARNING
-Always look for traffic and check the area
around your vehicle by looking at it direct ly
as well. The parking system cannot replace
the driver's attent ion. The driver is always
responsible when enter ing or leav ing a park­
ing space and during similar maneuvers .
- Please note that some surfaces, such as
clothing, are not detected by the system .
-
-Sensors and cameras have blind spots in
wh ich people and objects cannot be detect­
ed . Be especially caut ious of small children
and animals .
- The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the radiator gr ille, bumper,
wheel housing and the underbody . The park­
ing system may be impa ired as a result.
Have a n author ized A udi dealer or author­
ized Audi Serv ice Facility check their func ­
tion .
- Make s ure the senso rs a re not obstructed by
stickers, deposits o r other materia ls. If they
are, the sensor function could be impaired.
For additiona l information on cleaning, see
¢ page 221. Parking
syste m s
@ Note
-Some objects are not detected or disp layed
by the system under certain circumstances:
- objects such as barrier cha ins, tra iler draw
ba rs, vertical po les o r fences
- objects above the sensors such as wall ex ­
tensions
- objects with certain surfaces or structures
such as cha in l ink fences or powder snow
- If you continue driving closer to a low ob­
ject, it may disappear from the sensor range . Note that you will no longer be
wa rned about t his obstacle.
- Keep enough distance from the curb to re­
duce the risk of damage to the rims .
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-The system may provide a warning even
though there are no obstacles in the cover­
age area in some situat ions, such as:
- certain road surfaces or when there is tall grass
- externa l ultrasonic sources such as from
cleaning vehicles
- in heavy rain, snow, o r th ick vehicle ex ­
h aust
- We recommend tha t you practice par king in
a traff ic-free location or parking lot to be ­
come fami liar with the system . W hen doing
this, there shou ld be good light and weath ­
er conditions.
- You can change the volume and pitch of the
signa ls as well as the
d isplay ¢ page 117.
-Please refer to the instructions for towing a
trai ler located in
¢ page 117 .
-What appea rs in the infotainment display is
somewhat time -delayed .
- Th e sensors m ust be kep t clean and free of
snow and ice for the parking aid to operate .
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Wheels and Tires
General information
.,,.Check your tires regularly for
damage (punctures, cuts, cracks
and bulges). Remove foreign ob­
jects from the tire tread.
.,,. If driving over curbs or similar
obstacles, drive slowly and ap­
proach the curb at an angle.
.,,.Have faulty tires or rims re­
placed immediately.
.,,.Protect your tires from oil,
grease and fuel.
.,,.Mark tires before removing
them so that the same running
direction can be maintained if
they are reinstalled.
.,,.Lay tires flat when storing and
store them in a cool, dry location
with as little exposure to light as
possible.
&_ WARNING -
-Never drive faster than the
maximum permitted speed
for your tires. This could cause the tires to heat up too much.
This increases the risk of an
accident because it can cause
the tire to burst.
-Always adapt your driving to the road and traffic condi-
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tions. Drive carefully and re­
duce your speed on icy or slip­
pery roads. Even winter tires
can lose traction on black ice .
@ Note
-Please note that summer and
winter tires are designed for
the conditions that are typical
in those seasons. Audi recom­
mends using winter tires dur­
ing the winter months. Low
temperatures significantly de­ crease the elasticity of summ­
er tires , which affects traction
and braking ability. If summer
tires are used in very cold
temperatures, cracks can form on the tread bars, resulting in
permanent tire damage that
can cause loud driving noise
and unbalanced tires.
-Burnished, polished or chromed rims must not be
used in winter driving condi­
tions. The surface of the rims does not have sufficient corro­
sion protection for this and
could be permanently dam­
aged by road salt or similar
substances.
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differently even if they are the
same
size ¢,&. .
.,,. 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¢ ,&..
Because the spare tire* is differ­
ent from the regular tires instal­
led on the vehicle (such as winter
tires or wide tires), only use the spare tire* temporarily in case of
emergency and drive carefully
while it is in use. It should be re­
placed with a regular tire as soon
as possible.
Applies to: vehicles with all wheel drive : 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 dam­ aged by different wheel speeds.
For this reason, in case of emer­
gency, only use a spare tire* that
is the same circumference as the
regular tires .
Wheels
A WARNING
-Do not use steel rims that are
17 inches or larger. Other­
wise, damage to the vehicle and an accident could result.
-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.
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Ti re rotation
Rotating the tires regularly is rec­
ommended to ensure the tires
wear evenly. To rotate the t ires,
install the tires from the rear axle
on the front axle and vice versa.
This will allow the tires to have
approximately the same length of
service life.
For unidirectional tires , make
sure the tires are installed accord­ i ng to the running direction indi­
cated on the tire sidewall
¢page 231.
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, dr ive slowly and carefully to
the nearest authorized Audi deal­ er or authorized Audi Service Fa­
cility to have the vehicle inspect­
ed.
A WARNING , ~ -
o Tread that has worn too low or co ...
~ different tread depths on the
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tires can reduce driving safety.
This can increase the risk of an accident because it has a nega­
tive effect on handling, driving
through curves, and braking, and because it increases the
risk of hydroplaning when driv­
ing through deep puddles.
Tire pressure
Fig. 187 Driver's side 8-pillar : tire pres ­
sur e label
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-KPA. . PSI
-KPA. . PSI
-KPA. . PSI
Fig. 188 Tire pressur e 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-
p illar
¢ fig. 187, ¢ fig. 188. ..,
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Wheels
(1400-750 (5 X 150) = 650
lbs.)
5 . Determin e the combined
w eig ht of lu ggage and cargo
b e in g load ed on the vehicle .
Th at w eight ma y not safel y ex­
ce ed the avail abl e ca rg o and
lug gag e lo ad capac it y ca lculat­
ed in St ep 4 .
6. If your vehi cle will be to wing a
tr aile r, lo ad fr om your tr ailer
w ill be transferred to your
ve ­
hicle . Con sult thi s manual to
d etermin e how thi s re du ces
th e av ail ab le carg o and lug­
g age load capa cit y o f your v ehi­
cle .
.,. Chec k the tir e s idewall
(c:::> pa ge 202 , fig . 185) to det er­
min e the de sign ated load r ating
for a speci fic tire .
Wheel bolts and rims
Wheel bolts
Wheel bo lts must be clean and loosen/t ighten
eas ily.
Rims
Rims with a bolted rim ring* or w it h bolted whee l
covers* consist of mu ltip le pieces . These compo­
nents we re bolted together using specia l bolts
a nd a special procedure . You must not repair or
d isassemble
them ¢_&. .
_& WARNING
Whee l bol ts th at ar e tightened o r rep air ed in­
c orrectly c an become loose and resul t in loss
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of vehicle contro l, w hich increases the risk o f
an accident. For the cor rect tig hten ing spec ifi­
cation,
see¢ page 228, After changing a
wheel.
- Always keep the whee l bolts and the
threads in the wheel hub clean and free of
grease .
- Onl y use whee l bolts that fit the rim.
- Always have damaged rims repaired by an
author ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Serv ice Facility. Never repa ir or disassemb le
r ims yo urself, because th is increases the risk
of an acc ident.
Winter tires
Winter t ires signif icant ly imp rove the vehicle's
handling when dr iv ing in winter conditions. Be­
c au se of their construct io n (w id th, compou nd,
t read pa ttern), s ummer tires prov ide less t rac ­
tion on ice and snow .
.,. Use winter tires on all four wheels.
.,. Only use winter tires that a re app roved fo r yo ur
veh icle .
.,. Please note that t he maximum permitted
speed may be lower with winter
tir es ¢ A in
G en eral information on pag e 201 .
An a uthor ­
i z ed Aud i dealer or authori zed Aud i Serv ice Fa­
cility can inform you about the maximum per­ m itted speed for your tires .
.,. Check the tire pressure after installing wheels
ca:;, page 211 .
The effectiveness of winter tires is reduced great­
ly when the tread is worn down to a depth of
0 .157 i n (4 mm) . The characte rist ics of winter
t ir es also decrease g reatly as the t ire ages , re­
gard less of t he rema ining t read.
@ For the sake of the environment
Re insta ll summer t ires at the app ropr iate
time, bec ause they prov ide better handli ng
when ro ads are free of snow and ice. Summer
tires cause less roa d noise, tire wear and fue l
consumpt ion .

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You can also use all season tires instead of
winter tires . Please note that in some coun­
tries where winter tires are required, only
winter tires with
the ~ symbol may be per­
mitted.
Snow chains
Snow chains not only improve the driving in win­
ter road conditions, but also the braking .
.. Only install snow chains on the front wheels.
This applies also to vehicles with all wheel
drive* .
.. Check and correct the seating of the snow
chains after dr iv in g a few feet, if necessary . Fol­
low the instructions from the manufacturer .
.. Note the maximum speed of 30 mph (SO km/
h). Note the loca l regulations.
Use of snow chains is only perm itted with certain
rim/tire combinations due to technical reasons.
Check with an authorized Audi dealer or author ­
ized Audi Service
Facility to see if you may use
snow chains.
You must remove the snow chains on roads with­
out snow. Otherwise, you could impair driving
ability and damage the tires.
A WARNING
Using incorrect snow chains or installing snow
chains incorrectly can result in loss of vehicle
control, which increases the risk of an acci­
dent .
{[J) Note
- Snow chains can damage the rims/wheel
covers* if the chains come into direct con­
tact with them . Remove the wheel covers*
first . Use coated snow chains.
- Using snow chains that add more than 0.4
inch (10.5 mm) of height can severely dam­
age the wheel housings and other vehicle
components.
- Do not install and use snow chains if there is
a malfunction in the air suspension*, be­
cause the vehicle height will be very low. If
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you drive with snow chains anyway, the
wheel housings and other vehicle compo­
nents can be severely damaged.
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When using snow chains, it may be useful to
switch on sport
mode¢ page 120.
Low-profile tires
Applies to: vehicles with low-profile tires
Compared to other tire/rim combinations, low­
profile tires offer a wider tread surface and a
larger rim diameter with shorter tire sidewalls.
This results in an agile driving style . However, it
may reduce the level of comfort and increase
road noise when driving on roads in poor condi­
tion.
Low -profile tires can become damaged more
quickly than standard tires when driving over
large bumps, potholes, manhole covers , and
curbs . Therefore, it is particularly important to
maintain the correct tir e pressure
¢ page 211.
To reduce the risk of damage to the tires and
rims, drive very carefully on poor roads.
Check your wheels regularly every 2,000 mi
(3,000 km) for damage . For example, check for
bulges/cracks on the tires or deformations/
cracks on the rims.
After a heavy impact or damage, have the tires
and rims inspected or replaced immediately by
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
Low-profile tires can wear out faster than stand­
ard tires .
Uniform tire quality grading
-Tread wear
- Traction AA ABC
- Temperature ABC
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire side wall between tread shoulder and maximum section width
¢ page 202, fig. 185 .
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Care and cl eaning
Component Situation Solution
Tex tile s
Deposits adhering to Vacuum cleaner
art ifici al l eat her, the surface
A lca ntara Water -based deposits Absorbent cloth and mild soap solut
iona>
such as coffee, tea,
blood, etc.
O il-based deposits Apply a m ild soap solution
a), blot away the dissolved oil or
such as oil , make-up, dye, treat afterward with water, if necessary
etc.
Special deposits such Special stain remover, blot with absorbent material, treat
as ink, na il polish, la- afterward with mild soap solution, if necessary a)
tex paint, shoe pol-
ish, etc.
Natural leathe r Fresh stains Cotton cloth
with a mild soap so lutiona >
Water-based deposits Fresh stairns : absorbent cloth
such as coffee, tea, Dried sta ins : stain remover suitable for leather
blood, etc.
Oil -based deposits Fresh stairns : absorbent cloth and stain remover suitable
such as oil, make-up, for leather
etc. Dried stains : grease dissolving spray
Special deposits such Spot remover suitab le for leather
as ink, nai l polish, la -
tex paint, shoe pol-
ish, etc.
Care Regula rly apply cond it ion ing cream that p rotects from
lig ht and penetrates into the material. Use specia lly-co l-
ored conditioning cream, if necessary .
Carbon part s Deposits clean the same way as plastic parts
al Mild soap solution: maximum two tablespoons of neutral soap in 1 quart (1 liter) of water
_& WARNING
The windsh ie ld may not be treated wi th wa­
ter-repelling windshield coating agents. Un ­
favorable conditions such as wetness, dark ­
ness, or low sun can result in increased glare.
Wiper blade chatter is also possible.
@ Note
-Headlight s/tail light s
-Never clean headlights or tail lights with a
dry cloth or sponge.
- Do not use any cleaning product that con­
tains alcohol, because they could cause
cracks to form .
-Wheel s
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- - Never use any paint polish or other abra­
sive materials.
- Damage to the protect ive layer on the
rims such as stone chips or scratches must
be repaired immediately.
- Cam era lens es
- Neve r use wa rm or hot water to remove
snow or ice from the came ra lens . This
could cause the lens to crack .
- Neve r use ab rasive cleaning m aterials or
a lcohol to clean the camera lens . This
could cause scratches and cracks .
-Door wind ow s
- Remove snow and ice on windows and ex-
terior mirrors with a plast ic scraper. To

Emergency assistance
-If the spare tire has to be installed in the incor ­
rect direction, use the spare tire only tempora­
rily s ince the tire w ill not be able to achieve its
optimum performance character istics with re­
gard to aquaplaning, noise and wear.
- We recommend that you pay particular atten­ tion to this fact during wet weather and that
you ad just your speed to match road condi­
tions .
-Replace the f lat t ire with a new one and have it
installed on yo ur vehicle as soon as possible to
restore the handling advantages of a unidirec­
tiona l tire .
Notes on wheel changing
Please read the info rm at ion ~ page 208, New
t ires or wheels
if you are going to use a spare tire
whi ch is d ifferent from the tires on yo ur vehicle.
Afte r you change a tire:
-Check the tire pressure on the spare tire im­
mediately after installation.
-Have the wheel bolt tightening torque
checked with a torque wrench as soon as pos­
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 lbs (120 Nm) .
-If you notice that the whe el 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 po ssi­
ble. Remount the wheel cover.
Until then, drive with extra care and at reduced
speeds .
_& WARNING
-If you a re g oin g to equip your ve hicle wit h
tir es o r rims w hich dif fer from t hose whi ch
were fa ctory inst alled, t hen be s ure t o re ad
t h e informat ion
~ page 2 08, New tires or
wheels .
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-Always make sure the damage d wheel or
even a flat tire and the jack and tool kit are
proper ly secured in the luggage compart­
ment a nd are not loose in the passenger
compartment .
-In an accident or sudd en maneuver they
could f ly forward, i njuring anyo ne i n the ve­
h icl e.
-Always sto re damaged w hee l, jack and tools
secure ly in the luggage co mpart men t. Ot h­
erwise, in an acciden t or sudden maneuve r
they cou ld fly forw ard , causing i nju ry t o p as­
s en gers i n the veh icle.
Spare tire
Space-saving spare tire
App lies to: vehicles wit h spare tire
Fig. 200 L uggage com part ment: space-sav ing spa re tire
The sp are tire is in ten ded for short -term use on ­
l y . Have the damaged tire checked and, if neces­
sary, rep laced by an authorized A udi d ealer or au ­
thorized Audi Serv ice Facility as soon as possible.
There are some restr ictions o n the use of the
spare t ire . Th e spa re t ire has been designed spe­
cifica lly for your type of vehicle . Do not rep lace it
with t he spa re t ire from another type of vehicle .
Space-saving spare tire*
The tire press ure mus t be 61 PS I (4.2 bar).
Removing the spare tire
"" Lift the cargo floor us ing the p lastic handle and
hoo k the han dle on to the l uggage comp art­
ment sea l
~fig . 200.
""Tur n the han dw heel coun ter-clo ckwise and re­
move it.