2019 AUDI E-TRON wheel alignment

Wheels


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
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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, >

Emergency assistance

Removing and installing a wheel
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Fig. 176 Wheel: alignment pin in the top hole
Removing a wheel
>» Remove the top wheel bolt completely using
the hex socket in the screwdriver handle from
the vehicle tool kit > fig. 175 and place it ona
clean surface.
> Then install the alignment pin from the vehicle
tool kit in the empty wheel bolt hole by hand
> fig. 176.
> Remove the rest of the wheel bolts.
>» Remove the wheel >(). The alignment pin re-
mains in the hole while doing this.
Installing a wheel
Read the directions on > page 274 when instal-
ling unidirectional tires.
> Slide the wheel on over the alignment pin >@.
> Install the wheel bolts and tighten them gently
using the hex socket.
» Remove the alignment pin and tighten the re-
maining wheel bolt.
> Carefully lower the vehicle using the vehicle
jack*.
> Tighten the wheel bolts in a diagonal pattern
using the wheel wrench.
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The wheel bolts must be clean and loosen and
tighten easily. Check the contact surfaces for the
wheel and hub. Contaminants on these surfaces
must be removed before installing the wheel.

ZA\ WARNING
— Read and follow the important information
and notes under > page 250.
— Never use the hex socket in the screwdriver
handle to tighten the wheel bolts. Using the
hex socket will not achieve the required
tightening torque, which increases the risk
of an accident.
©) Note
When removing or installing the wheel, the
rim
could hit the brake rotor and damage the
rotor. Work carefully and have a second per-
son help you.
Unidirectional tires
A unidirectional tire profile is identified by arrows
on the tire sidewall that point in the running di-
rection. You must always maintain the specified
running direction. This is necessary to ensure the
tire's optimal performance in regard to adhesion,
running noise, and friction, and to reduce the risk
of
hydroplaning.

To benefit fully from the advantages of the uni-
directional tire design, you should replace faulty
tires as soon as possible and restore the correct
running direction on all of the tires.
> Reinstall the caps on the wheel bolts if necessa-
ry.
> Store the vehicle tool kit in its designated
place.
> If the removed wheel does not fit in the spare
wheel well, store it securely in the luggage
compartment > page 77.
> Check the tire pressure on the installed wheel
as soon as possible.
> Correct the tire pressure and store it in the MMI
=> page 262.

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Index

A
A/C cooling mode............. ee eee eee ee 82
Accelerator pedal.............--00000005 89
also refer to Accelerator pedal........... 89
ACCeSSOFICS . 6... eee 288
Active lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning......... 147
refer to Lane guidance................ 147
Adaptive cruise assist..............-000. 139
Cleaning the sensors...........00 ee eee 264
Predictive control.................... 137
Adaptive cruise control
refer to Adaptive cruise assist........... 139
Adaptive darnipers « wax ss eae 2» seme s oe 99
Adjusting the air distribution............. 82
Adjusting the brightness................. 48
Adjusting the sound..............-...0- 231
Adjusting the temperature............... 82
Adjusting the vents ...........0 cece eens 84
Adjusting the volume..............000005 26
Adjusting the volume (announcements) .... 231
Adjusting the welcome sound............ 231
Airbag SySteM « » ene s ews 4 5 Hemme tee Eee 64
Air quality display...............022-.08. 84
Air suspension...........0..0 000. ee eee 99
Airtransport........... 0.0.00 .00200 eee 104
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 32
Alignment pin (changing the wheel)....... 269
All-weather lights.................00000. 44
ALSeaSOMtineSien. is 5: suse 6 samme «0 imevsnee ow we 258
All wheel drive
refer to quattro... . 2... cece eee eee 101
AMI
refer to Audi music interface........... 220
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 229
Anti-freeze
Windshield washer system............. 241
Anti-lock braking system.............05. 101
Anti-Slip Regulation.................05. 102
Anti-theft alarm system ..........--..00-- 32
Anti-theft wheel bolts.................. 272
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 229
Aspect ratio (video) ..............0. 223,225
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............ 101
Audi adaptive light..................000. 44
Audi connect
refer to connect............ee008 184,185
Audi drive select. .... 0.0... eee e eee eee eee 98
Audi e-tron compact charging system..... 114
Adjusting the charging power level...... 114
Changing or attaching the power cable... 118
SOGUIING*s « & cvsiane wo cranes = wiersie © eireten @ © on 119
Status and malfunction indicators....... 115
Audi music interface...............2.-- 220
AUTOM ESiscns x 5: scaniae 0 0 scones 0 atasene 0 a asouane 221
Audi phone BOX. weiss & scinie ev eerie ve emcene 171
Audi PreISONS@iics 4 + svnns ae maces os oes o 8 150
Messages ...... 00.0.0. cece eee eee eee 153
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist. ........0.. 0000000 154
Audi smartphone interface.............. 229
Legalinformation..........0...eebeee 233
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.............. 11
AUTO
Automatic headlights .................. 44
Climate control system..............0-. 82
Auto Lock (central locking) ............... 29
Automatic climate control
refer to Climate control system.......... 81
Automatic luggage compartment lid.... 36,37
Automatic wipe/wash system............. 50
Auxiliary climate control................. 84
AVErAGe CONSUMPTION 4 6 weieure o weceie ae waco 14
Average’Speed ic. i civ 6 x essen so cranes 6 w sre 14
B
BaqehOOKsts « scan Battery
Charge level display.............0005 ee 11
Charging (12 Volt vehicle battery)....... 241
High-voltage batteryiews « ass ss gouy s x as 104
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 240
Winter operation (12 Volt vehicle battery) . 240
Battery (vehicle)
refer to High-voltage battery........... 104
293