2019 AUDI E-TRON run flat

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Wheels

Wheels Wheels
and Tires
General information
> Check your tires regularly for
damage, such as punctures,
cuts, cracks, and bulges. Remove
foreign objects 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 and
grease.
>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 ina cool, dry location
with as little exposure to light as
possible.

A 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 acci-
dent because it can cause the
tire to burst.


—Always adapt your driving to
the road and traffic condi-
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 tem-
peratures, 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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@) US DOT number (TIN) and
manufacture date
The manufacture date is listed on
the tire sidewall (it may only ap-
pear on the inner side of the tire):
DOT... 2218...
means, for example, that the tire
was produced in the 22nd week of
the year 2018.
Audi Original Tires
Audi Original equipment tires
with the designation “AO” have
been specially matched to your
Audi. When used correctly, these
tires meet the highest standards
for safety and handling. An au-
thorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility will be
able to provide you with more in-
formation.
(Q) Mud and snow capability
“M/S” or “M+S” indicates the tire
is suitable for driving on mud and
snow. /\ indicates a winter tire.
Composition of the tire cord
and materials
The number of plies indicates the
number of rubberized fabric lay-
ers in the tire. In general: the
more layers, the more weight a
tire can carry. Tire manufacturers
must also specify the materials
used in the tire. These include
steel, nylon, polyester and other
materials.
@ Maximum permitted load
This number indicates the maxi-
mum load in kilograms and
pounds that the tire can carry.
@ Uniform tire quality grade
standards for treadwear,
traction and temperature
resistance
Treadwear, traction, and tempera-
ture ranges > page 260.
@ Running direction
The arrows indicate the running
direction of unidirectional tires.
You must always follow the speci-
fied running direction
=> page 274.
Maximum permitted
inflation pressure
This number indicates the maxi-
mum pressure to which a tire can
be inflated under normal operat-
ing conditions.
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differently even if they are the
same size > (\.
>If you would like to equip your
vehicle with a tire and rim com-
bination that is different from
what was installed at the facto-
ry, consult with an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility before making a
purchase > A.
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.
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 is the same
circumference as the regular tires.


Z\ WARNING
—Do not use steel rims that are
17 inches or larger. Otherwise,


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.
—Only use tires that are more
than six years old when abso-
lutely necessary and drive
carefully when doing so.
—Do not use run-flat tires on
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not permitted can lead to ve-
hicle damage or accidents.
—If you install wheel covers on
the vehicle, make sure they al-
low enough air circulation to
cool the brake system. If they
do not, this could increase the
risk of an accident.


Tire wear and damage
B4H-0415

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Fig. 163 Tire profile: treadwear indica-
tor
Tire wear
Check the tires regularly for wear.
—Inflation pressure that is too low
or high can increase tire wear
considerably.
—Driving quickly through curves,
rapid acceleration, and heavy
braking increase tire wear.
—Have an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facili-


) Obey any applicable regulations in the
country where the vehicle is being oper-
ated.
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ty check the wheel alignment if
there is unusual wear.
—Have the wheels rebalanced if an
imbalance is causing noticeable
vibration in the steering wheel.
If you do not, the tires and other
vehicle components could wear
more quickly.
Treadwear indicator
Original equipment tires contain
treadwear indicators in the tread
pattern, which are bars that are
1/16 in (1.6 mm) high and are
spaced evenly around the tire per-
pendicular to the running direc-
tion > fig. 163. The letters “TWI”
or triangles on the tire sidewall
indicate the location of the tread-
wear indicators.
The tires have reached the mini-
mum tread depth !) when they
have worn down to the treadwear
indicators. Replace the tires with
new ones > A.
Tire rotation
Rotating the tires regularly is rec-
ommended to ensure the tires
wear evenly. To rotate the tires, >

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Emergency assistance

> The wheel bolt tightening specification must be
120 ft lbs (160 Nm). Have it checked as soon as
possible with a torque wrench. Drive carefully
until then.
> Have the faulty wheel replaced as quickly as
possible.
Collapsible spare tire
Applies to: vehicles with collapsible spare tire
The collapsible spare tire is intended for short-
term use only. Have the damaged tire checked
and replaced if necessary by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility as soon
as possible.
There are some restrictions on the use of the col-
lapsible spare tire. The collapsible spare tire has
been designed specifically for your type of vehi-
cle. Do not replace it with the collapsible spare
tire from another type of vehicle.
The collapsible spare tire is located in the lug-
gage compartment under the cargo floor cover.
Requirement: the vehicle tool kit > page 269 and
the compressor must be laid out.
Removing
> Lift the cargo floor using the handle.
> Turn the handwheel counter-clockwise and re-
move it.
> Remove the cover.
> Remove the collapsible spare tire.
You must inflate the collapsible spare tire before-
hand in order to use it.
Inflating
> Remove the valve cap from the collapsible
spare tire.
> Tighten the compressor hose on the collapsible
spare tire valve.
> Connect the compressor hose to a vehicle sock-
et and switch it on.
> Let the compressor run until the specified value
on the tire pressure sticker is reached
> page 253, fig. 165>©.
> Screw the valve cap back onto the valve.
Returning to storage
> Remove the valve cap to drain the air.
» Wait several hours before placing the collapsi-
ble spare tire in the spare wheel well. Only then
will it fold down completely so that you can
store it securely.
> Then screw the valve cap back onto the valve.
> Secure the collapsible spare tire with the cover
and the handwheel.
> Fold the cargo floor cover back into place.
Snow chains
Using snow chains on the collapsible spare tire is
not permitted for technical reasons.
If you have to drive with snow chains and a rear
tire fails, mount the collapsible spare tire in place
of a front tire. Install the snow chains on the
front tire that you removed, and install that in
place of the rear tire that failed.

ZA\ WARNING
— Only use the collapsible spare tire in emer-
gencies and drive very carefully, especially if
it is more than six years old.
— The compressor and the hose can become
very hot during operation which increases
the risk of burn injuries.
— After installing a collapsible spare tire, the
tire pressure must be checked as quickly as
possible to reduce the risk of an accident.
— Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h)
with the collapsible spare tire. Driving faster
than that increases the risk of an accident.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, avoid hard
acceleration or braking and driving fast
around curves with the collapsible spare
tire.
— Never drive using more than one collapsible
spare tire, because this increases the risk of
an accident.
— Normal tires or winter tires must not be
mounted on the collapsible spare tire rim.
@) Note
The compressor must be switched off after six
minutes at the most to reduce the risk of

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Index

HOO « cnsvecs 2 v citvace ow eneaene oo somes ve soto ¥ 236
Luggage compartment lid............... 36
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 37
Panoramic glass roofs. «esc se eevee eae 40
Sunshade (roof)... 2.2.0.6. eee eee 40
WINdOWS : soce = ¢ xews 2 y cee xs eee 5 oes 39
Closing aid (power closing doors).......... 29
Cockpit dimming...............002-000 48
Cockpit (overview) ....... 0.000 c cece ee eee 6
Collapsible spare tire
Inflating....... 2... eee eee eee ee eee 275
Collapsible tire
refer to Collapsible spare tire........... 2715
GOlGr MUMBEN: ¢ sees 5 xy ream sy eee 5 e eR « 291
Comfort auxiliary climate control.......... 85
Coming home/Leaving home
refer to Entry/exit lighting.............. 46
Compartments: < s ceau ze ee@s so eRe eb eS 76
Compass inthe mirror................00- 53
Compliance ........ 6.0... cece eee eee ee 289
Configuration wizard.................00. 17
CONME Cie. va nce & mene a moms @ a ee @ sue 184
Data plans... .... 2. ee eee eee eee 189
Data Privatyiee = « news ¢ x eng s eae a 5 eee 285
Emmengeneyseall ssc «a ssi 6 svensewe + syacene 191,
Infotainment...............-.-0 eee eee 185
Infotainment services............00005 185
Online roadside assistance............. 192
Vehicle control services................ 186
Connected devices
Device overvieW.... 0... cece e ee ee eee 232
Connections
referto Media............--.+++- 217,221
Consumer information.................- 286
Consumption
Reducing « svar es senw e waen @ o wee ey wee 91
Consumption (energy) ...............0005 14
Contacts
Add destinations ssw: « x cima © 2 aves @ 2 sone 203
Importing and exporting.............. 181
Memory capacity............000e eae 181
Opening (business card)............... 175
Updatinginthe MMI.................. 181
Convenience key............00 020 e sees 29
Convenience closing. ..........0eeee eee 40
also refer to Vehicle key..............-- 33
Convenience opening and closing
Windows or panoramic glass roof........ 40
Cooling mode..... 0.2... eee eee eee 82
Cooling system
Coolant... ... eee ee eee 237
Coolant l6VEl sence 2 5 seen s cage 2 eevee ga 238
Cornering
light: =» sees ¢ 2 eese 2» ewan ss es 44
Cross traffic assist (intersection assistant)... 157
Cruise control system
refer to Speed control systems.......... 134
Cup Holdets es « « sven ¢ ¢ een se eee x e sees 75
Current consumption.................... 14
D
Data plans... 0... eee eee eee 189
Data Privacy....... 0... cece eee eee 285
Date... eee 14
Daytime running lights.................. 44
Declaration of compliance............... 289
DEF (instrument cluster) ..............004 11
Demo mode
refer to Presentation mode............. 207
Destination on the map..............0.. 198
Detailsts os sscmve o vam 2 2 amore ao ansome oy ave 197
Determining correct load limit........... 256
Digital: cOMpaSs sew: : 2 sees c= reas ve een se 53
Dimensions ...........-..0 0c e eee eee ee 291
Dimming the exterior mirrors............. 49
Dimming the rearview mirror............. 49
Directory
Settings........... 002.2 eee eee eee 181
also refer to ContactS..............00. 175
Display
Gleanings « « exes = > eavane « esecnie ow ears owe 266
Disposalicne is « scsswa se suns « @ mnenes oe mae ow 286
DiStaNCC rss « ¢ eames = o sage s ¥ eeupe & 2 Hee x 14
DIStanGe WARNING, ames 3 « says se gems «eR 147
Doors
Childisatety lock eric. ss cio so ween a ewes « 39
Door contact switch................200. 47
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 32
Power closing/closing aid............... 29
Driver information system................ 12
Drives
refer toMed idles « «wees sv eww 6 owen 217,221
295