2018 AUDI TT ROADSTER warning

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availab le . It only provides a warning if one o r
more tire pressures is be low the minimum per ­
mitted specif ied pressure .
If the
[I] indica to r lig ht turns on and the mes­
sage
Tire pressure: wheel change detected .
Please check all tires and store pressures in
MMI also appears, the system has detected that
the posit ion of the sensors has changed because
of a tire rotation, or that new sensors were in­
stalled . Store the new tire pressures.
A WARNING -
Read and follow the important informa tion
and notes<=;>
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Malfunctions
App lies to: ve hicles with tire press ure m onitoring system
If t he tire pressure monitoring system is not
available, the
m;i ind icat or light appears in the
in str ument cluster display along with th e mes­
sage
Tire pressure: malfunction! See owner's
manual.
I f the @m in dica tor light appears after switch­
ing the ignition on or while dr iv in g and the
[I] in­
d icator light also blinks for approximate ly one
minute and t hen stays on, there is system ma l­
function. The following are examples of sit ua­
tions that cou ld cause a malfunction:
-If the message appears at the end o f the adap ­
tation phase, the system may not detect one or
severa l of the wheel senso rs necessa ry for pres ­
s ur e monitoring. This may result from one or
more wheels being installed without wheel sen­
sors or with incompatible wheel sensors .
- A wheel sensor o r another component has
failed.
- Using snow cha ins can affect the f unction of
the system because of the shie lding effect of
the cha ins.
- The tire pressure monitor ing system is not
available due to a malfunction.
- Transmitters with the same frequency, such as
headphones or remote-controlled dev ices, may
cause a temporary system malfunction due to
the strong electromagnetic field .
Wheels
The m;i indicator lig ht and the message turn off
once the tire pressure monitoring system is avail ­
able again. If you cannot co rrect the malfunction
and
the m indicator light stays on, drive imme­
diately to an authorized Audi dea ler or author­
ized Audi Se rvice Facility to have the malfunct ion
repaired.
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Care and cleaning
Care and cleaning
General information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehi­
cle's value. It can also be a requirement when
submitting warranty claims for corrosion damage
and paint defects on the body.
The necessary care products can be obtained
from an authorized Audi dea ler or authorized
Audi Service Facility. Read and follow the instruc ­
tions for use on the packaging.
A WARNING
-Using cleaning and care products incorrectly
can be dangerous to your health.
- Always store clean ing and care products out
of reach of children to reduce the r isk of poi­
sonin g.
@ For the sake of the environment
- Preferab ly purchase environmenta lly-friend­
l y cleaning products.
- Do not dispose of leftover cleaning and care
products with household trash.
Car washes
The longer that deposits remain on the vehicle,
the more the surface may be damaged. High
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight increase the damaging effect .
Before washing, rinse
off heavy deposits with
p lenty of water.
Stubborn deposits such as bird droppings or tree
sap are best removed with plenty of water and a
microfiber cloth.
A lso, wash the underside of yo ur vehicle once
road sa lt stops being used for the season.
Pressure washers
When washing your veh icle w ith a pressure wash­
er, always follow the operating instructions pro­
vided with the press ure washer. This is espec ially
impor tant in r egard to the pressure and spraying
distance. Do not direct th e stream of water di­
rect ly onto seals for the side windows, doors,
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lug gage compartment lid or hood, or onto the
tires, rubber hoses, insulating material, sensors*
or camera lenses* . Keep a distance of at least 16
i n
(40 cm).
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washer.
Never use cone nozz les or high pressure nozzles.
The water temperature must not be above
140 °F
(60 °() .
Automatic car washes
Spray off the vehicle before washing.
Make sure that the windows are closed and the
winds hield wipers are
off. Follow instructions
from the car wash operator, espec ia lly if there
are accessories attached to your veh icle.
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes.
Washing by hand
Clean the vehicl e starting from the top and work­
in g down using a soft sponge or cl eaning br ush.
Use solvent-free cleaning products.
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint by
hand
To avoid damaging the paint when washing, first
remove dust and large part icles from you r vehi ­
cle. Insects, grease spots and fingerprints are
best removed with a special cleaner for matte
finish paint.
Apply t he product using a microfiber cloth. To
avoid damaging th e paint surface, do not use too
much pressure.
R inse the vehicl e thoroughly with wate r. Then
clean using a neutra l shampoo and a soft micro­
f iber cloth .
Rinse the vehicl e thoroughly again and let it air
dry. Remove any water residue using a chamois.
A WARNING
-Only wash the vehicle when the ignition is
off and follow the instructions from the car
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Care and cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Displays /instru·
Deposits Soft cloth with LCD cleaner; dust deposits in the
ment cluster lower area of the instrument cluster can be re-
moved using a soft brush.
Controls Deposits Soft
brush, then a soft cloth with a mild soap solu-
tiona)
Safety belts Deposits Mild soap solution a), allow to dry before letting
them retract
Textiles Deposits adhering to the
Vacuum cleaner
artificial leather, surface
Alcantara Water-based deposits such Absorbent clot
h and mild soap solutiona)
as coffee, tea, blood, etc.
O il-based deposits such as Apply a mild soap solut ion
a ), blot away the dis-
oil, make -up, etc. solved oil or dye, treat afterward with water, if nee-
essary
Specia l deposits such as ink, Special stain remover, blot wit h absorbent materi -
nail polish, latex paint, shoe al, treat afterward with mi ld soap solution, if neces -
polish, etc. sary
a)
Natural leather Fr
esh stains Cotton cloth
with a mild soap solutiona)
Water-based deposits such Fresh stains: absorbent cloth
as coffee, tea, blood, etc . dried sta ins: sta in remover suitable for leather
Oi l-based deposits such as
Fresh stains: absorbent cloth and stain remover
oil, make-up, etc. suitable for leather
dried stains: oil cleaning spray
Special deposits such as ink , Spot remover suitable for leather
nail polish, latex paint, shoe
polish, etc.
Care Regularly apply conditioning cream that protects
from light and penetrates into the mater ial. Use
specially-colored conditioning cream, if necessary .
Carbon parts Deposits clean
the same way as p lastic parts
a) Mild soap so lution: maximum two tablespoons of ne utra l soap in l quart (1 lite r) of wate r
A WARNING
The windsh ield may not be treated with 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.
0 Note
-Headlights/tail lights
-Never clean headlights or tail lights wi th a
dry cloth or sponge .
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-Do not use any cleaning product that con­
tains alcoho l, because they could ca use
cracks to form.
- Wheels
-Never use any paint polish or other abra-
sive materials.
-Damage to the protective layer o n the
rims such as stone chips or scratches must
be repaired immediately.
-Camera lenses
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Emergency assistance
Emergency assistance
Trunk escape latch
In case of an emergency , the rear lid can be
opened from the inside using the trunk escape
latch.
Fig. 191 L uggage compartment: Trunk escape latch
• Pu sh the latch in the direction of the arrow un­
til the lock releases .
The trunk escape latch inside the rear lid is made
of fluorescent material to g low in the dark.
.&_ WARNING
The trunk escape latch is to be used only in an
emergency.
General information
• Park the vehicle as far as poss ible 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.
• 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.
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Follow the steps given above . This is for your
protection and the for the safety of other driv­
ers.
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Equipment
Vehicle tool kit/tire mobility kit/
compressor
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Fig. 192 Lu ggage compartmen t: cargo floor closed
The vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit and com·
pressor are stored in the luggage compartment
u nder the cargo 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* .
.&_ 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-supplied jack is intended only
for your vehicle mode l. 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 cou ld 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 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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The vehicle jack* in your vehicle is mainte­na nee-free.
Ti re mobility kit
Preparation
A ppl ies to: ve hicles with tire mobility kit
~ Read and follow the important safety precau-
t ions ¢
page 2 72, General information.
~ Set the parking b rake.
~ Select the "P" selector lever position .
~ Check if a repair with the tire mobility kit is pos­
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Using the tire mobility kit
Appl ies to: ve hicles w ith tire mob ility kit
Fig . 193 Tire : tire da mage that canno t be repa ired
The tire repair is only meant for temporary use .
Change the spare tire as soon as
possib le ¢ .& .
If the tire is pierced by a n object such as a nail,
do not remove the object from the tire .
The tire repa ir set is able to be used at tempe ra­
tures as low as
-4 °F (- 20 °C).
The tire mobility kit ma y not be u sed:
- If the t i re has cuts or punctures that are larger
than 0 .16 in (4
mm) (!)¢ fig. 193.
-if the rim is damaged @
- if you drove with very low tire pressure or with-
out air in the tire @
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Aud i
Service Facility for assistance in these situations.
Em ergen cy as sis tanc e
A 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 swa llow any of the tire sealant, thor-
ough ly rinse your mouth immediately and
drink a lot of water . Do not induce vomiting .
Seek med ica l attent ion immed iate ly.
-Change your clothes immediately if they get
tire sealant on them.
-If an allergic reaction occurs, seek immedi­
ate med ical attention.
-Keep the tire sealant away from children.
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- If sea lant leaks, allow it to dry in place . You
can then peel it off like a st icker .
- Note the expi ra tion date on the sea lant bot ­
tle . Rep lace the tire sealant at an autho r­
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
- Radio reception can be interr upted when
operating the compressor*.
- Obey all laws .
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Emergency assistance
Repairing tires
Applies to: ve hicles w ith tire mobility kit
Fig. 194 Compo nents of the tire mobility kit
Fig. 195 Tire mo bility kit co nnection
Requirement: the tire mobility kit must be laid
out and ready for use
¢ page 2 72.
Installing the tire mobility kit
• Open the cover @on the compressor
¢fig . 194.
• Remove the connector @) and pressure hose ®
with pressure gauge from the housing.
• Install the compressor pressure hose ® onto
the f lange ® on the tire sealant bottle
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• Inse rt the sealant bottle 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 (j)
¢fig. 195 .
• Connect the plug @¢ fig. 194 to an outlet in
the vehicle.
• Switch the ignition on .
Inflating a tire
• Move the switch@¢ fig. 195 on the compres­
sor into position
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• 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 slowly approximately 33 feet (10 m) forward or in reverse so that the sealant
can be distributed in the tire. Pump up the tire
aga in ¢ ,&. .
A WARNING
-Read and follow the manufacturer's safety
precautions on the compressor and in the
instructions on the bottle of sea lant.
- If a tire pressure of 29 psi (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.
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Do not operate the compressor for more than
six minutes continuously, or it can overheat.
Once the compressor has cooled, you can con­
tinue to use it.
Completing
App lies to: vehicles wit h tire mo bility 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 the tir e pressure .
• If the tire pressure is lower than 19 psi (130
kPA), then the tire is too severely damaged. Do
not continue driving.
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
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-If the tire 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
Service 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 repairing a tire.
Replacing wheels
Preparation
You must complete the preparation before
changing a tire .
"' Read and follow the important safety precau-
t ions
Q page 2 72, General information .
"' Set the parking brake .
"'Se lect the "P" selec to r l ever position.
"'Lay out the vehicle tool kit Q page 2 72 and the
spare tire
Q page 279 .
A WARNING ,-
You or your passenger could be injured while
changing a wheel if you do not follow these
safety precautions:
- 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 f rom 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 w heel be ing changed. Whe n
one front whee l is lifted off the ground,
pla cing the A utoma tic Transm ission in P
(Park) will
not prevent the ve hicle from
moving .
Emergen cy as sis tanc e
-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 too l kit, the jack
and the replaced tire in the luggage com­
partment
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(D Tips
Obey all laws .
Removing the cover
Fig. 196 W heel: wh eel hu b cov er
F ig. 1 97 Wheel: wh eel bol ts with cap s
Wheel hub covers*
"'Insert the hook (from the vehicle tool kit) into
the hole on the whee l hub cover
Q fig. 196 .
"'Remove the wheel h ub cover .
Wheel bolts with caps *
"'Slide the p lastic clip (from the veh icle too l kit)
onto the cap unt il it engages
Q fig . 197.
"' Remove the cap with the p lastic clip.
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Emerg enc y assis ta nce
Loosening the wheel bolts
Fig. 198 Chan gin g a tire : loosen t he wheel bolts
.,. Slide the wheel wrench (from the vehicle tool
k it) 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
whee l 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 veh icle jack*.
Raising the vehicle
A ppl ies to: ve hicles w ith vehicle jack
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Fig. 199 Sill: markings (examp le)
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Fig. 200 S ill : pos ition ing the vehicle jack
.,. Place the veh icle jack* (vehicle tool kit) on a
firm s urface. Use a f lat, stab le support if neces­
sary. On a slippery surface such as ti le, you
should use a non-slip pad (such as a rubber
mat) <=>& .
.,. Find the marking on the sill that is closest to
the tire that will be changed
c> fig. 199. Behind
the marking, there is a lifting point on the side
sill for the vehicle jack* .
.,. Turn the vehicle jack* located u nder the mount ­
ing point on the sill to raise the jack until its
arm
(D c> fig. 200 i s located under the desig­
nated mou nting point .
.,. Align the vehicle jack* so the a rm (!) engages in
the designated mounting point in the side sill
and the base @lies flat on the ground. The
base @ must be directly under the mounting
point @.
.,. Continue raising the vehicle jack* until the
wheel lifts off the ground slightly.
A WARNING
- Make sure the vehicle jack* is stable . There
is a risk of injury when the ground is s lick or
soft, because the vehicle jac k* could sl ide or
sink.
- On ly raise your vehicle w ith the vehicle jac k*
provided by the factory. If you use a ve hicle
j a ck designed for anothe r vehicle, your veh i­
cle can slide and cause injury .
- Posi tion the veh icle jack* only at the des ig­
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.
- To reduce the risk of an accident, never start
the engine when the vehicle is ra ised.