2018 AUDI Q5 flat tire

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~ a,
including the weight of a trail­
er hitch and the tongue
weight of a loaded trailer -
does not make the vehicle heavier than the vehicle's
Gross Vehicle 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 vehic le w ill not be over load­
ed .
Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit
1. L ocate the statement "TH E
COMBINED WEIGH T OF OCCU­
PANTS AND CARGO SHOULD
NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX
L BS" on your vehicle's placard
(tire inflation pressure label)
¢ page 335, fig . 269 .
2. Determine the combined
weight of the driver and pas ­
sengers that w ill be riding in
your vehic le .
3. Subt ract the combined weight
of the driver and passengers
from "XXX" kilograms or "XXX"
Wheels
pounds shown on the stick­
er ¢ page 335, fig. 269 .
4. The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity . For ex­
ample , if the
"XXX" amount
equa ls
1400 lbs . and there will
be five
150 l bs . passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage
load capacity is
650 lbs .
(1 400- 750 (5 X 1 50) = 650
lbs .)
5. Determine the comb ined
weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle .
T hat weight may not safely ex­
ceed the availab le cargo and
luggage load capacity calculat­
ed in Step 4 .
6 . If your vehicle will be towing a
tra iler, load from your tra iler
w ill be transferred to your ve ­
hicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces
the availab le cargo and lug­
gage load capacity of your veh i­
c le .
.,. Check the tire sidewall
(¢ page 326, fig . 266) to deter ­
mine the designated load rat ing
for a specific t ire .
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Wheels
The grade C corresponds to a leve l of perform ­
ance which all passenger car tires must meet un­
der the Federa l Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No.
109. Grades Band A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
A WARNING -
The traction grade ass igned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acce le rat ion, cor­
ne ring, hydroplaning or peak traction charac­
teristics.
A WARNING
Th e temperatu re grade for this 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
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
A WARNING
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Temperature grades apply to tires that are properly inflated and not over or underinflat­
ed.
Tire pressure monitoring system
(l) General notes
Each t ire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and inflat­
ed to the inflation pressure recommended by the
ve hicl e manufacturer on the vehicle placard or
tire in flatio n press ure label. ( If yo ur vehicle has
t ires of a different siz e than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la­
be l, you should determine the proper tire infla­
tion pressure for those t ires) .
As an added safety feature, your veh icle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure te ll­
tale when one or more of your t ires is significant­
ly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure tellta le illuminates, you should stop and
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check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure . Driving on a signifi ­
cant ly under-inflated t ire causes the t ire to over­
heat and can lead to tire fa ilure . Under-inflation
also reduces fue l eff iciency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle's handling and stop ­
ping ability .
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the dr iver's re­
spons ibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres­
su re te lltale .
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the sys­
tem is not operating prope rly . The TPMS mal­
function indicat or is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi ­
mately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence wi ll continue upon
s ub sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal­
funct ion exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal
l ow tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
i nstallation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the veh icle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS ma lfunction telltale after replac ing one or
more tires or wheels on you r vehicle to ens ure
that the rep lacement or alternate tires and
whee ls allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
If the tire pressure monitoring indicator
appears
App lies to : vehicles wit h Tire Pressure Mo nitor ing System in­
dicator
The tire pressure indicator in the instrument
cluster informs you if the tire pressure is too low
or if there is a system malfunction .
Using the ABS sensors, the tire pressure monitor­
in g system compares the tire tread circumfer­
en ce and vibration characteristics of the

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
Applies to: vehicles with the vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit
and veh icle jack
Fig. 270 Luggage co mpartment: ve hicle too l kit, veh icle
j ack, tir e m ob ility k it and comp ressor
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. Lift the
cargo floor using the handle .
.&, WARNING
Improper use of the vehicle jack can cause se­
rious persona l injuries.
-Never use the screw driver hex head to
tighten wheel bolts, since the bolts cannot
attain the necessary tightening torque if you
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use the hex head, potentially causing an ac­
cident.
-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 appropri·
ate stands if work is to be performed under·
neath the vehicle; otherwise, there is a
po ·
tential risk for injury .
-Never use the jack supplied with your Audi
on another vehicle, particularly on a heavier
one . The jack is only su itable for use on the
vehicle it came with.
(i) Tips
The vehicle jack in your vehicle is mainte· nance-free .
Tire mobility kit
Preparation
Applies to: vehicles with tire mob ility kit
.,. Read and follow the important safety precau-
tions
c::> page 350 .
.,. Set the parking brake .
.,. Select the "P" selector lever position .
.,. Check if a repair with the tire mob ility kit is pos ·
sible
c::> page 350 .
Using the tire mobility kit
Applies to: vehicles with tire mob ility kit
Fig. 271 Tir e : 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
possib le ¢ Li:\. .
If the tire is pierced by an object such as a nail,
do not remove the object from the tire.
The tire mobility kit can be used at temperatures
as low as -4 ° F (- 20 °C).
The tire mobility kit m ay not be u sed:
- if the tire has cuts or punctures that are larger
than 0.16 in (4
mm) @¢ fig. 271
-if the rim is damaged @
- if you drove with very low tire pressure or with-
out air in the tire @
See an authorized Aud i dealer or authorized Aud i
Service Facility for assistance in these situations.
A WARNING
- Please note that the tire mobility kit cannot
be used in all situations, and that it may on­
ly be used temporari ly.
- The tire sealant must not come in contact
with sk in, eyes, or clothes.
- If tire sealant gets in your eyes or on your
sk in, thoroughly rinse the affected area im­
med iately w ith clean water.
- Do not inhale the fumes .
- If you swallow any of the tire sealant, thor-
oughly rinse yo ur mouth immediately and
drink a lot of water. Do not induce vomiting.
Seek medical attention immediately.
- Change your clothes immediate ly if they get
t ire sealant on them.
- If an allergic reaction occurs, seek immedi­
ate medical attention.
- Keep the tire sea lant away from children .
(D Tips
-If se alant lea ks, allow it to dry i n place. Yo u
can then pee l it off like a sticker.
- Note the expiration date on the sealant bot ­
tle . Replace the tire sea lant at a n author­
i zed Audi dealer or author ized Audi Se rvice
Facility .
- Radio reception can be i nterrupted when
operating the compressor.
- Obey all laws.
Em ergen cy as sis tanc e
Repairing tires
Applies to : veh icles w it h tire mo bility k it
F ig. 2 72 Co mponents of t he tire mob ility k it
Fig . 273 Tire mobil ity kit connect ion
Requirement: the tire mobility kit must be laid
out and ready for
use ¢ page 350 .
Installing the tire mobil ity k it
.,. Open the cover @on the compressor
¢fig. 272 .
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.,. Remove the connector © and pressure hose ®
w ith pressure gauge from the housing .
.,. Install the compressor pressure hose ® onto
the flange @ on the t ire sealant bottle
(J) .
.,. Insert the sea lant bott le with the flange at the
bottom into the opening @ on the compressor
cover .
.,. Remove the valve cap from the faulty tire .
.,. Install the filler hose @) on the valve 0
¢fig. 273.
.,. Connect the plug ©¢ fig. 2 72 to an outlet in
the vehicle.
.,. Switch the ignit ion on .
Inflating a tire
.,. Move the switch ®¢ fig. 2 73 on the compres-
sor into position
I. .,..
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Emerg enc y assis tance
~ Inflate the tire to between 29 psi (200 kPA)
and 36 psi (250 kPA) and read the pressure on
the gauge.
~ If this tire pressure is not reached, remove the
filler hose. Drive s lowly approximately 33 feet
(10 m) forward or in reverse so that the sealant
can be d istr ibuted in the tire . Pump up the t ire
again ~,&. .
_& WARNING
-Read and follow the manufacture r's safety
precautions on the compresso r and in the
instructions on the bottle of sealant.
- If a t ire pressu re of 29 ps i (200 kPA) cannot
reached after inflating for 6 minutes, then
the tire is 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 mo re than
six minutes continuously, or it can overheat .
Once the compressor has cooled, you can con­
tinue to use it .
Completing
App lies to: ve hicles w ith t ire mobility kit
~ Adhere the sticker that says "max . 50 mph
(max. 80 km/h)" that is provided w ith the t ire
mobility kit within the driver 's field of vision .
~ Stop the vehicle after driving for about 10 m i­
nutes and check the tire pressure.
~ If the t ire pressure is lower tha n 19 ps i (1 30
kPA), then the t ire is too severely damaged. Do
not continue driving .
_& WARNING
Pay attention to the following after repairing
the tire:
- Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) .
- Avoid hard acceleration, bra king sharply,
and fast cornering .
- The veh icle m ay become mo re diff icul t to
contro l.
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If the tire is too severe ly damaged, see an
author ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Serv ice Facility for ass istance.
@) For the sake of the environment
You can give the used tire sealant bottle to an
a uthorized Audi dea ler or authorized Audi
Service Fac ility for disposal.
(D Tips
Remember to obtain a new bott le of sealant
from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Fac ility after repairing a tire.
Replacing a wheel
Preparation
You must complete the preparation before
changing a tire .
~ Read and follow the important safety precau-
tions ~ page 350 .
~ Set the park ing brake .
~ Select the "P" se lector lever position.
~ When tow ing a tra ile r: d isconnect the trailer
from yo ur vehicle.
~ Switch on wheel c hange mode* in the In fotain ­
ment system:
! MENUI button> Vehicle > left
control button >
Ser vic e & check s > Air suspen ·
sion : wheel change .
~ Switch the ignit ion off.
The vehicle jack mode* switches off automatica l­
l y at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).
_& WARNING
When us ing the veh icle jack* on a road with a
steep hill or offroad, you must take extra pre­
cautions to prevent the vehicle from rolling .
Use suitable objects to block the front and
bac k of the wheel that is d iagonal from the
wheel with the flat t ire.
_& WARNING
You o r you r passengers could be injured while
ch anging a whee l if you do not follow these
safety pre caut ions:

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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 front and back of the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being 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 vehicle tool kit, the jack*
and the replaced tire in the luggage com­
partment ¢ page 2 5 7.
(D Tips
-Obey all laws.
-Before changing the wheel, you must acti-
vate the jacking mode*, so that the auto­
matic controls for the air suspension* do
not make it more difficult to lift the vehicle
with the jack*
c::> page 354.
Removing the caps
Fig . 274 Wheel: wheel bolts with caps
.. Slide the plastic clip (from the vehicle tool kit)
onto the cap until it engages
¢ fig. 274.
.. Remove the cap with the plastic clip.
Emergency assistance
Loosening the wheel bolts
Fig. 275 W hee l: l oosen ing t he wheel bolt
.. Slide the wheel wrench (from the vehicle tool
kit) all the way onto the wheel bolt .
.. Turn the wheel bolt approximately one turn to
the left -arrow-. To reach the required torque,
hold the end of the wheel wrench. If the wheel
bolt will not loosen, press carefully on the
wheel wrench with your foot. Hold onto the ve­
hicle securely while during this and make sure
your stance is stable.
A WARNING
--To reduce the risk of an accident, only loosen
the wheel bolts gently (one turn) before rais­
ing the vehicle with the vehicle jack* .
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Emergency assistance
Raising the vehicle
Fig. 276 Sill p ane ls : mar kin gs
Fig. 277 Sill: pos itio nin g th e ve hicle jack
"' Place the vehicle jack* (vehicle tool kit) on a
firm surface . Use a flat , stable support if neces ­
sary . On a slippery surface such as tile, you
shou ld use a non-slip pad (such as a rubber
mat) ¢,&. .
"'Find the mark ing on the sill that is closest to
the tire that will be changed
¢ fig. 2 76 . Behind
the marking, there is a lifting point on the side
sill for the vehicle jack*.
"'Turn the handwheel to raise the vehicle jack*
under the lifting point on the side sill until the
bracket on the jack @completely covers the
notch on your vehicle .
"' Align the vehicle jack* so the bracket @covers
the notch and the base @ is flat on the ground .
T he base @ mus t be direct ly unde r the lifting
po int @ .
"'Mount the crank on the vehicle jack*: insert the
crank into the opening on the handwheel. Turn
the crank to the left or right to secure it.
"'Continue raising the vehicle jack* with the
crank until the wheel lifts off the ground slight­
ly .
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A WARNING
,-
- Make sure the vehicle jack* is stable . There
is a risk of injury when the ground is slick or
soft, because the vehicle jack* could slide or
sink .
- Only raise your vehicle with the vehicle jack*
provided by the factory. If you use a veh icle
jack designed for another vehicle, your vehi­
cle can slide and cause injury.
- Position the vehicle jack* only at the desig­
nated mounting points on the side sill and
align the jack. Otherwise, the vehicle jack*
could slip and cause an injury if it does not
have sufficient hold on the vehicle.
- Vehicles with air suspension*: changes in
temperature or load can affect the height of
the stopped vehicle .
- To reduce the risk of an accident,
neve r start
the engine when the vehicle is raised.
- To reduce the risk of injury, support the
ve­
hicle securely with suitable stands if work is
to be performed underneath the vehicle .
- To help prevent injury to yourself and your
passengers:
- Do not raise the veh icle 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 ra ise
the jack*.
- If work has to be done under the vehicle,
ensure that it is safely supported on suita­
ble stands -risk of injury!
- Never start the engine when the vehicle is
on the jack* - risk of accident!
(D Note
Do not lift the vehicle by the sill. Position the
vehicle jack* only at the designated mounting
po ints on the side sill. Otherw ise, your vehicle
will be damaged .
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Emergency assistance
Finishing
.,. Reinstall the caps on the whee l bolts if neces ­
s ar y.
.,. Store the vehicle tool kit i n its design ate d
p lace .
.,. If the removed whee l does not fit in the spare
whee l we ll, store it sec ure ly in t he luggage
compartment
c::> page 257.
.,. Check the tire press ure on the installed whee l
as soon as possible .
.,. Correct the tire pressure a nd s to re i t in the I n­
fota inment system
c::> page 343 .
.,. The w heel bo lt tig hte ning spe cifica tion mus t be
1 00 f t lbs ( 140 N m). C heck it as soon as p ossi­
ble wi th a t orq ue w rench . Drive care fully unti l
then .
.,. Have the faulty wheel rep laced as quick ly as
poss ib le .
(D Tips
- If you notice t hat the w hee l bo lts are cor­
r oded and diffic ult to t urn wh ile chan ging a
tire, they sh ould be replaced before you
chec k the tig htening torque.
- D rive at reduced speed until you have the
tig htening torques c hec ke d .
Notes on wheel changing
Please read the info rmation c::> page 332 if you
are go ing to use a replaceme nt tir e w hich is dif­
f er ent fro m the tires on your v ehicle.
Afte r you change a t ire:
- Check the tire pressure on the replacement
tire immediately after installation.
- Have the wheel bolt tightening torque
checked with a torque wrench as soon as pos­
sible by your authorized Audi dealer or quali­
fied workshop.
- With steel and alloy wheel rims , the wheel
bolts are correctly tightened at a torque of
100 ft lbs (140 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.
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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.
_&. WARNING
- If you are going to equip yo ur vehicle with
tires or r ims which diffe r from those which
were facto ry installed, then be sure to read
the information
c::> page 332 .
- Always make sure the damage d w heel or
even a flat tire and the jack* and too l kit are
properly secured in the luggage compart­
m en t and a re not loos e in the pass eng er
compa rtm ent .
- In a n accide nt or sudden maneuv er they
could fly forward, i njuring anyo ne in the ve­
hicle .
- Always s to re damaged wh eel, jack* an d
t oo ls sec urely in th e luggage com partm ent .
O the rwise, in an a ccide nt or sud den ma neu ­
v er they co u ld fl y forw ard, c ausi ng injur y to
pa ssengers in the ve hicl e.
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Collapsible spare tire
App lies to: vehicles wit h co llapsible spare t ire
The co llaps ib le spa re tir e is i nte nded fo r sho rt­
t e rm use o nly. H ave the d amage d tire checked
a nd rep lac ed , if necess ary, by an autho riz ed Audi
d ealer or au thor ized A udi Se rvi ce Fac ility as soo n
as possible.
T here a re so me restr ictions o n the use of the co l­
lap sib le spar e tir e. The coll apsible spar e tir e h as
b een desig ned s pecif ic a lly for your type o f vehi ­
cl e. Do not rep lace it wit h the co llaps ible spa re
ti re from a nother type of vehicle .
T he collapsibl e spar e tir e is l oc at e d i n the l ug­
g age co mpa rtmen t under the ca rgo floo r cover .
Requireme nt: t he v ehicl e too l ki t
c::> pag e 350 and
th e co mpr ess or m ust b e laid out.
Removing
.,. Fold th e cargo floor cove r back c::> page 350 ,
fig. 270 .