2019 AUDI TT ROADSTER towing

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Driving


ZA WARNING
— The parking lock may only be released using
the emergency release if the parking brake
is set. If it is not working, secure the vehicle
from rolling using the brake pedal or other
suitable means, such as blocking a front and
a rear wheel. An unsecured vehicle may roll
away, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.
— Only activate the emergency release while
ona level surface or a slight slope.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, you must
not drive when the emergency release is ac-

tivated.

Trailer towing
General information
Your Audi is not designed to tow a trailer.
Towing a trailer with your Audi is not recom-
mended and can cause damage to the car. Dam-
aged caused by towing a trailer is not covered by
your Audi Warranty.
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Wheels
pounds shown on the sticker Wheel bolts and rims
=> page 250, fig. 183. Wheel bolts
4. The resulting figure equals the Wheel bolts must be clean and loosen/tighten
. ily.
available amount of cargoand =“
luggage load capacity. For ex-
ample if the “XXX” amount Rims with a bolted rim ring* or with bolted wheel
, . covers* consist of multiple pieces. These compo-
equals 1400 lbs and there will nents were bolted together using special bolts
be five 150 lbs passengers in and a special procedure. You must not repair or
. disassemble them > A.
your vehicle, the amount of .
available cargo and luggage ZX WARNING
tee Wheel bolts that are tightened or repaired in-
load capacity is 650 lbs correctly can become loose and result in loss
(1400-750 (5 X 150) = 650 lbs) of vehicle control, which increases the risk of
5. Determine the combined an accident. For the correct tightening specifi-
, cation, see > page 273, Finishing.

Rims

weight of luggage and cargo — Always keep the wheel bolts and the threads
being loaded on the vehicle. in the wheel hub clean and free of grease.
3 — Only use wheel bolts that fit the rim.
That weight may not safely ex: — Always have damaged rims repaired by an
ceed the available cargo and authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
. Service Facility. Never repair or disassemble
luggage load capacity calculat- rims yourself, because this increases the risk
edin Step 4. of an accident.

6. If your vehicle will be towing a
. . Winter ti trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your vehi- Winter tires significantly improve the vehicle's
handling when driving in winter conditions. Be-
cle. Consult this manual to de- cause of their construction (width, compound,
termine how this reduces the tread pattern), summer tires provide less traction
: on ice and snow.
available cargo and luggage
i 5 >» Use winter tires on all four wheels.
load capacity of your vehicle. > Only use winter tires that are approved for your
>Check the tire sidewall vehicle.
. > Please note that the maximum permitted
(> page 241, fig. 181) to deter- speed may be lower with winter tires > A\ in
mine the designated load rating General information on page 240. An author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility can inform you about the maximum per-
mitted speed for your tires.
> Check the tire pressure after installing wheels
=> page 250.
for a specific tire.
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Emergency assistance

> The wheel bolt tightening specification must be
90 ft lbs (120 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.
Spare tire
General information
Applies to: vehicles with space-saving spare tire (compact
spare tire)
—maa
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The spare tire is intended for short-term use only.
Have the damaged tire checked and replaced if
necessary by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility as soon as possible.
There are some restrictions on the use of the
compact spare tire. The compact spare tire has
been designed specifically for your type of vehi-
cle. Do not replace it with the spare tire from an-
other type of vehicle.
Removing the spare tire
> Turn the handle > fig. 197 @ counter-clock-
wise.
>» Remove the spare tire.
Removing the vehicle jack
> Lift up the cover on the right side of the lug-
gage compartment and remove the vehicle
jack.
Snow chains
For technical reasons, the use of snow chains on
the
compact spare tire is not permitted.
If you have to drive with snow chains and a front
tire fails, mount the spare tire in place of a rear
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tire. Install the snow chains on the rear tire that
you removed, and install that in place of the
front tire that failed.

Z\ WARNING
— After installing a spare tire, the tire pressure
must be checked as soon as possible.
— Do not drive faster than SO mph (80 km/h)
with a compact 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 compact spare tire.
— To reduce the risk of an accident, never drive
with more than one compact spare tire.
— Normal summer or winter tires must not be
mounted on the compact spare wheel rim.

Towing
General information
You should only perform the steps that follow if
you have the necessary tools and technical ex-
pertise.
Towing requires a certain amount of practice. Au-
di recommends contacting a towing company to
have the vehicle transported.
You should only have your vehicle towed by an-
other vehicle when disabled in exceptional cir-
cumstances. Inexperienced drivers should not
tow.
Notes on towing
When the engine is stopped, the transmission
will not be sufficiently lubricated if traveling at
high speeds and long distances:
— The maximum permitted towing speed is 30
mph (50 km/h).
— The maximum permitted towing distance is 30
miles (50 km).
Additional information on towing with a tow
truck
The vehicle may only be towed with the front axle
raised. Do not wrap any chains or cables around
the brake lines.

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Emergency assistance

If the vehicle should be towed with the axle
raised, then the ignition must be switched off to
reduce the risk of damage to the drivetrain.
Tow bar and towing cable
The vehicle can be towed with a tow bar or tow-
ing cable. Both drivers should be familiar with
the special considerations when towing, especial-
ly when using a towing cable.
Always make sure the traction force does not ex-
ceed the permitted level and there are no shock
loading conditions. There is always the risk of the
coupling becoming overloaded when driving off-
road.
For the most safety and security, drive with a tow
bar. You should use a towing cable only if a tow
bar is not available. Use a towing cable made of
synthetic elastic cable similar elastic material.

ZA\ WARNING
— Towing highly increases the risk of an acci-
dent, for example from colliding with the
towing vehicle.
— To reduce the risk of an accident, do not al-
low anyone to remain inside the vehicle
when it is being transported by a tow truck
or a special transporter.

@) Note
— If normal towing is not possible, for exam-
ple if the transmission is faulty or if the
towing distance is greater than 30 miles
(50 km), then transport the vehicle on a
special carrier.
— If the vehicle is towed by a tow truck at the
axle that is not permitted, this can cause se-
vere damage to the transmission.
— The vehicle must not be tow started for
technical reasons.
@) Tips
—If there is a power failure, the selector lever
will not move out of the "P" position. The
parking lock must be released using the

D_ Requirement: the vehicle battery must have a sufficient
charge level.
emergency release before towing the vehi-
cle > page 68.
— Follow the local legal regulations for tow-
ing.
Read and follow the important information under
=> page 274.
Preparations
> Only secure the towing cable or tow bar at the
designated towing loops > page 276,
=> page 276.
> Make sure the towing cable is not twisted. Oth-
erwise it could disconnect from the towing loop
while towing.
» Switch the emergency flashers on in both vehi-
cles > page 40. However, do not do this if it
prohibited by law.
Towing vehicle (front)
> Only start to drive when the towing cable is
taut.
> Be especially careful when accelerating.
> Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.
Vehicle being towed (rear)
» Make sure the ignition is switched on so that
the steering wheel is not locked and so that you
can use the turn signals, the horn, and the
windshield wipers if needed > A\.
> The brake booster only works when the engine
is running. Power steering only works when the
ignition is switched on and the vehicle is roll-
ing )). If the brake booster and power steering
are not functioning, you must press the brake
pedal much harder and use more force to steer.
> Release the parking brake > page 59.
> Select the "N" selector lever position.
> Make sure the towing cable is always taut.
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>

Emergency assistance


Z\ WARNING
Never tow a vehicle using a tow bar or towing
cable if the vehicle does not have electrical


power.

Front towing loop

———
Fig. 198 Front bumper: installing the towing loop
The threaded opening for the towing loop is lo-
cated on the right side of the front bumper.
> Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit > page 268.
> Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure
> fig. 198. The cap will loosen from the bump-
er.
> Tighten the towing loop in the threaded open-
ing until it stops and then tighten it with a
wheel wrench.
> After using, place the towing loop back in the
vehicle tool kit.


ZX WARNING
If the towing loop is not tightened until it
stops when installing, the threads may be
pulled out when towing the vehicle and result
in an accident.


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Rear towing loop


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Fig. 199 Rear bumper: installing the towing loop
The threaded opening for the towing loop is lo-
cated on the right rear of the bumper.
> Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit > page 268.
> Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure
> fig. 199. The cap will loosen from the bump-
er.
> Tighten the towing loop in the threaded open-
ing until it stops and then tighten it with a
wheel wrench.
» After using, place the towing loop back in the
vehicle tool kit.

Z\ WARNING
If the towing loop is not tightened until it
stops when installing, the threads may be
pulled out when towing the vehicle and result
in an accident.

Index

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Navigation ..... 0.0... ccc eee eee eee 140
UtathiGwuss + aun x eeu a 2 Wome aE oem Bod ee 145
also refer to Indicator lights.............. 7
System settings (MMI)................. 171
System update (MM) «. s «ces cs cows ss es 174
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Technical data...........00. sce ee eee 285
Technical modifications................. 280
Telephone........... 0... eee ee eee eee 110
Audi phone box...........2 seen eres 113
GONNSCEING « x wow & & womens 9 0 sae ooo oo 110
Dialing anumber............0e eee ane 115
Options during a phone call............ 116
SELtiINGS cus « woes o s sem 4 & ee o 2 eNOS 122
Temperature display
COOLAME wussass a: annwans 4 & amnwans ov soauias 4 u aeaxar & 10
Temperature display (outside temperature) .. 11
Tethering
refer to Personal hotspot.............. 126
Text MeSSAQGES cic se secre 2 x ese vo ees wo 117
also refer to Text messages............ 117
Tie-dOWNS 2... eee eee eee 51
Tightening specification (wheel bolts) ..... 273
THIM GS. 6 cscs = saonare ao mamas ww eee vw tes vo 171
tiptronic (automatic transmission) ......... 66
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)....... 268
TINGS sawssa = mean # e Mee ae HOw a 2 ew Bee 240
Allawheel. drives. «a cows se enim ee eens ws onan 89
Low-profile tires. ......... 0.000. .000 255
R@PaihS@t's ; xcesu « : ous & 5 ewes ¢ 2 eee eg 268
Replacing s ssivs + wei x 6 wens wo warm e+ eon 270
Service life.................00.0.0005 248
Tir€ Preéssré-<.< : seca ss vase s ¢ wees sb Os 250
Tire pressure monitoring sys-
TEM eee ee 256, 257, 258
Tire pressure table.................00. 251
Treadwear indicators...............04. 248
Unidinectional.. . . c.cesse 0 0 ssenare 0 0 aserace 242, 273
Uniform tire quality grading............ 255
Tires and wheels
Glossary of tire and loading terminology.. 242
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 252
298
TMC
refer to Traffic information............. 145
Tone (sound)
refer to Adjusting the sound............ 175
oo) 268
Touch
refertoMMI touch..............+-+4-- 94
TOWINGse. 3 « maces @ & men & = BGR 4 FE BGR 4 Em 274
TPMS
Tire Pressure Monitoring System........ 257
TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system)
TNAIeatOr lights. 5 saw 6 same. @ 6 wavens ae © sonwess 260
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 258
Traffic information............ 143,144,145
Traffie@reports.: « sci © ¢ ewan a 6 sean 2 6 ween « 141
Transmission malfunction (indicator light)... 67
Treéble:(SoUNG) i: « & aces ss wean s & wee so oe 175
Trunk lid
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Turnesignalls « siioi os wea 2 2 wenn 2 eee ¥ 4 os 39
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Unfastening safety belts................ 187
Uniform tire quality grading............. 255
Unlocking and locking
By remote control... 0.6... ese c eee eee 24
Using the lock cylinder................. 26
With the central locking switch.......... 25
With the convenience key............... 24
Updating stations (radio)................ 147
USB Chargitig port's < + ssag 2 yawn x 2 news se me 48
USB stick
refer to Audi music interface....... 158,159
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Vehicle
Gare/cleaning « sco s 2 wv 2 2 owns ov eine o 262
Dimensions ........... cece eee eee 285
Identification dataje:: « « sew = y ewe 2 wey 285
QUBOFISERVICE « sees 6 & seamecs oe ews ¥ 0 een 267
Raising... 12.02... . 0. ec eee eee ee 272
Vehicle battery
Charge level............ 0.0002 e ee eee 91
Vehicle care... 2.2.2... eee 262