2020 AUDI A3 warning

Emergency assistance

sistance Equipment

Trunk escape latch
Applies to: vehicles with trunk escape latch (Sedan and Cab-
riolet)
In case of an emergency, the rear lid can be
opened from the inside using the trunk escape
latch.
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Fig. 262 Luggage compartment: vehicle tool kit, tire mobi-
lity kit and vehicle jack* placement


Fig. 261 Luggage compartment: Trunk escape latch
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> Push 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 glow in the dark.

Z\ WARNING
The trunk escape latch is to be used only in an
emergency.
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.
If you are ona steep hill, be especially careful.

» Set the parking brake. Fig. 263 Luggage compartment: cargo floor folded up
> Place the selector lever in the “P” position. (versions 1 and 2)
> 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.
Vehicle tool kit, cargo floor cover and side
panel
Applies to: vehicles with version 1
_ The vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit* and the
A WARNING compressor® are located in the luggage compart-
ment, separated in the side panels @)
) > fig. 262.

Pay attention to the steps above. They are for
your protection and the for the safety of other
drivers. > To open the side panel, turn the lock and re-
move the cover @)* / (

der the cargo floor cover (


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> Lift the cargo floor using the plastic handle @)
until the cargo floor engages behind the tabs
@ in both side panels > fig. 263 (upper image).
> Fold the cargo floor back before closing the
luggage compartment lid.
Vehicle tool kit and cargo floor cover
Applies to: vehicles with version 2
The vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit* and com-
pressor* are stored in the luggage compartment
under the cargo floor cover @) > fig. 262.
> Engage the plastic hook () in the luggage com-
partment seal > fig. 263.
> Fold the cargo floor back before closing the
luggage compartment lid.


Z\ WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with jack
Improper use of the vehicle jack can cause se-
rious personal injuries.
— Never use the screw driver hex head to tight-
en wheel bolts, since the bolts cannot attain
the necessary tightening torque if you use
the
hex head, potentially causing an acci-
dent.
— 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 suitable for use on the
vehicle it came with.

G) Tips
The vehicle jack* does not require any mainte-
nance.
Vehicle tool kit/tire mobility kit/
eyes
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
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Fig. 264 Luggage compartment: side trim panel
The vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit and the com-
pressor are located in the side trim panel @) and
in the luggage compartment.
G) Tips
The vehicle must not be operated without the
tire repair set.
Tire mobility kit
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
> Read and follow the important safety precau-
tions in > page 348.
> Set the parking brake.
> Move the selector lever into the "P" position.
> Check if a repair with the tire mobility kit is pos-
sible > page 349.
Using the tire mobility kit
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit

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Fig. 265 Tire: tire damage that cannot be repaired
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The tire repair is only meant for temporary use.
Change the damaged tire as soon as possible
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If the tire is pierced by an object such as a nail,
do not remove the object from the tire.
The tire repair set is able to be used at tempera-
tures as low as - 4 °F (- 20 °C).
The tire mobility kit must not be used:
— if the tire has cuts or punctures that are larger
than 0.16 in (4 mm) @ © fig. 265
— if the rim is damaged 2)
— if you drove with very low tire pressure or with-
out air in the tire @)
In this case, see an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

ZA\ 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 clothing.
— If tire sealant comes into contact with your
eyes or your skin, thoroughly rinse the af-
fected area immediately with clean water.
— Do not inhale the fumes.
— If you swallow any of the tire sealant, thor-
oughly rinse your mouth immediately and
drink a lot of water. Do not induce vomiting.
Seek medical attention immediately.
— Change your clothing immediately if it
comes into contact with tire sealant.
— If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
— Keep the tire sealant away from children.
— In vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring
system*, using tire sealant can result in an
incorrect display or a system malfunction.
Drive carefully to the nearest authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.

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G) Tips
— If sealant leaks, allow it to dry in place. You
can then peel it off like a sticker.
— Note the expiration date on the sealant bot-
tle. Replace the tire sealant at an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility.
— Radio reception can be interrupted when
operating the compressor*.
— Follow the legal regulations that are appli-
cable in the country where you are operating
the vehicle.
Repairing tires
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit






Fig. 267 Tire mobility kit connection
Requirement: the tire mobility kit must be laid
out and ready for use > page 348, Vehicle tool
kit/tire mobility kit/compressor.
Plug-in hybrid drive*: the placement of the vehi-
cle tool kit varies > page 349.

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Setting up the tire mobility kit
> Open the cover @ on the compressor)
> fig. 266.
» Remove the connector (4) and pressure hose (5)
with pressure gauge from the housing.
> Install the compressor pressure hose (5) onto
the flange © of tire sealant bottle ().
> Insert 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 @)
> fig. 267.
> Connect the plug @) > fig. 266 to a socket in
the vehicle.
>» Switch the ignition on.
Inflating a tire
> Move the switch (8) > fig. 267 on the compres-
sor into position I.
> Inflate the tire to between 29 psi (200 kPA)
and 36 psi (250 kPA) and read the pressure on
the gauge.
> If that tire pressure is not reached, drive your
vehicle approximately 33 ft (10 m) forward or
backward so that the sealant can be redistribut-
ed inside the tire.

AX WARNING
— Read and follow the manufacturer's safety
precautions on the compressor and in the in-
structions on the bottle of sealant.
— Ifa tire pressure of 29 psi (200 kPA) cannot
reached after inflating for 6 minutes, then
the tire is too severely damaged. Do not con-
tinue driving.
— If the tire cannot be repaired with the tire
sealant, see an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

@ Tips
Do not operate the compressor for more than
six minutes continuously, or it can overheat.

D_ The compressor may look different. However, the way it is
operated is generally the same.
Once the compressor has cooled, you can con-
tinue to use it.
Completing
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
> Affix the sticker that says “max. 50 mph (max.
80 km/h)” that is provided with the tire mobili-
ty kit within the driver's field of vision.
> Stop the vehicle after driving for about 10 mi-
nutes and check the tire pressure.
> If the tire pressure is lower than 19 psi (130
kPA), then the tire is too severely damaged. Do
not continue driving.

ZA WARNING
Pay attention to the following after repairing
the tire:
— Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
— Avoid hard acceleration or braking and driv-
ing fast around curves.
— The vehicle may become more difficult to
control.
—If the tire is too severely damaged, see an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.


©) For the sake of the environment
You can give the used tire sealant bottle to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for disposal.
@® Tips
Remember to obtain a new bottle of sealant
from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility after repairing a tire.
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Replacing wheels
Before changing a wheel
Observe the following precautions for your own
and your passenger's safety when changing a
wheel.
>» After you experience a tire failure, pull the car
well away from moving traffic and try to reach
level ground before you stop > A\.
> All passengers should leave the car and move
toa safe location (for instance, behind the
guardrail) > A\.
> Engage the parking brake to prevent your vehi-
cle from rolling unintentionally > A\.
> Move selector lever to position P > /\.
> If you are towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer
from your vehicle.
> Take the jack* > page 348 and the spare tire*
=> page 357 out of the luggage compartment.

ZA\ WARNING
You or your passengers 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 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 mov-
ing.
— 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 60.

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G) Tips
Obey all laws.
Changing a wheel
When you change a wheel, follow the sequence
described below step-by-step and in exactly that
order.
1. Remove the decorative wheel cover*. For
more details see also > page 353, Decorative
wheel covers or > page 353, Wheels with
wheel bolt caps.
2. Loosen the wheel bolts > page 353.
3. Locate the proper mounting point for the
jack* and align the jack* below that point
=> page 354.
4. Raise the car with the jack* > page 354.
Remove the wheel with the flat tire and then
install the spare > page 355.
6. Tighten all wheel bolts lightly.
Lower the vehicle with the jack*.
8. Use the wheel bolt wrench and firmly tighten
all wheel bolts > page 353.
9. Replace the decorative wheel cover*.
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ZA WARNING
Always read and follow all WARNINGS and in-
formation > A\ in Raising the vehicle on
page 355 and > page 356.
After changing a wheel
A wheel change is not complete without the do-
ing the following.


> Always store the vehicle tool kit, the jack* and
the replaced tire in the luggage compartment
=> page 60.
> Check the tire pressure on the spare wheel im-
mediately after mounting it.
> As soon as possible, have the tightening tor-
ques on all wheel bolts checked with a torque
wrench. The correct tightening torque is
90 ft lb (120 Nm).
> Have the flat tire replaced as soon as possible.

Emergency assistance

Loosening
> Slide the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt as
far as it will go.
> Take tight hold of the end of the wrench handle
and turn the wheel bolts counter-clockwise
about one single turn in the direction of arrow
> fig. 270.
Tightening
> Slide the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt as
far as it will go.
> Take tight hold of the end of the wrench handle
and turn each wheel bolt clockwise until it is
seated.

Z\ WARNING
— Do not use force or hurry when changing a
wheel - you can cause the vehicle to slip off
the jack* and cause serious personal injuries.
— Do not loosen the wheel bolts more than
one turn before you raise the vehicle with
the jack*. - You risk an injury.

@® Tips
— Never use the hexagonal socket in the han-
dle of the screwdriver to loosen or tighten
the wheel bolts.
— If a wheel bolt is very tight, you may find it
easier to loosen by carefully pushing down
on the end of the wheel bolt wrench with
one foot only. As you do so, hold on to the
car to keep your balance and take care not
to slip.
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Raising the vehicle
Applies to: vehicles with jack
The vehicle must be lifted with the jack first be-
fore the wheel can be removed.
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Fig. 272 Sill: positioning the vehicle jack
> Engage the parking brake to prevent your vehi-
cle from rolling unintentionally.
> Move the selector lever to position P.
>» Find the marking (imprint) on the sill that is
nearest the wheel that will be changed
=> fig. 271. Behind the marking, there is a lift-
ing point on the sill for the vehicle jack.
> Vehicles with a sill: Note the position of the sill
when positioning the vehicle jack > fig. 272.
>» Place the vehicle jack (vehicle tool kit) on a firm
surface. Use a flat, stable support if necessary.
On a slippery surface such as tile, you should
use a non-slip pad (such as a rubber mat) > A\.
> Turn the vehicle jack located under the lifting
point on the sill to raise the jack until its arm @)
> fig. 272 is located under the designated plas-
tic mount > A\, >@.
> Align the jack so that its arm @) ® fig. 272 en-
gages in the designated lifting point in the door
sill and the movable base (8) lies flat on the
ground. The base (8) must be vertical under the
lifting point @).

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» Wind the jack up further until the flat tire — Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure
comes off the ground > A\. 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.
Position the vehicle jack only under the designat-
ed lifting points on the sill > fig. 271. There is ex-
actly one location for each wheel. The jack must
not be positioned at any other location > AS ©.


An unstable surface under the jack can cause the — Make sure jack position is correct, adjust
vehicle to slip off the jack. Always provide a firm as necessary and then continue to raise
base for the jack on the ground. If necessary the jack.
place a sturdy board or similar support under the
jack. On hard, slippery surfaces (such as tiles) @) Note
use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the jack
from slipping owl, Do not Lift the vehicle by the sill. Position the
vehicle jack only at the designated lifting
A WARNING points on the sill. Otherwise, your vehicle will
be damaged.

— You or your passengers could be injured
while changing a wheel if you do not follow
Peon es imteen ene: Taking the wheel off/installing the spare
— Position the vehicle jack only at the desig- Follow these instructions step-by-step for chang-
nated lifting points and align the jack. ing the wheel.
Otherwise, the vehicle jack could slip and
cause an injury if it does not have suffi-
cient hold on the vehicle.
— A soft or unstable surface under the jack
may cause the vehicle to slip off the jack.
Always provide a firm base for the jack on
the ground. If necessary, use a sturdy
board under the jack.
— On hard, slippery surface (such as tiles)
use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the
jack from slipping.
— Only raise your vehicle with the vehicle
jack provided by the factory. If you use a
vehicle jack for another vehicle, your vehi-
cle can slide and cause injury.
— Changes in load can affect the height of
the vehicle.
— Never start the engine when the vehicle is
raised, which could cause an accident.
— Support the vehicle securely with appro-
priate stands if work is to be performed
underneath the vehicle; otherwise, there is
a potential risk for injury.
—To help prevent injury to yourself and your
passengers:
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Fig. 273 Changing a wheel: using the screwdriver handle
(with the blade removed) to turn the bolts
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Fig. 274 Changing a wheel: alignment pin inside the top
hole

After you have loosened all wheel bolts and
raised the vehicle off the ground, remove and re-
place the wheel as follows:


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— 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.
— 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.

ZA WARNING
— If you are going to equip your vehicle with
tires or rims which differ from those which
were factory installed, then be sure to read
the information > page 326.
— Always make sure the damaged wheel or
even a flat tire and the jack* and tool kit are
properly secured in the luggage compart-
ment and are not loose in the passenger
compartment.
—Inan accident or sudden maneuver they
could fly forward, injuring anyone in the ve-
hicle.
— Always store damaged wheel, jack* and
tools securely in the luggage compartment.
Otherwise, in an accident or sudden maneu-
ver they could fly forward, causing injury to
passengers in the vehicle.



Spare tire
General information
Applies to: vehicles with space-saving spare tire (Compact
spare tire)
Fig. 275 Luggage compartment: cargo floor folded up
(versions 1 and 2)

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Fig. 276 Compact spare tire
The spare tire > fig. 276 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
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. >
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