2020 AUDI A3 Owner´s Manual

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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.

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@) Tips
— If you notice that the wheel bolts are cor-
roded and difficult to turn while changing a
tire, they should be replaced before you
check the tightening torque.
— Drive at reduced speed until you have the
tightening torques checked.
— After changing a wheel, the tire pressure in
all four tires must be checked/corrected and
the tire pressure monitoring indicator must
be stored in the MMI & page 338.
Decorative wheel covers
Applies to: vehicles with decorative wheel covers

The decorative wheel covers must be removed
first to access the wheel bolts.
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Fig. 268 Changing a wheel: Removing the wheel cover
Removing
> Insert the hook (provided with the vehicle tool
kit) in the hole in the wheel hub cover.
> Pull off the decorative wheel cover > fig. 268.


Wheels with wheel bolt caps
Applies to: vehicles with wheel bolts with caps

The caps must be removed first from the wheel
bolts before the bolts can be unscrewed.

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Fig. 269 Changing a wheel: removing the wheel bolt caps
Removing
> Push the plastic clip (provided with the vehicle
tool kit) over the wheel bolt cap until the inner
retainers on the clip align with the edge of the
cover.
» Remove the cap with the plastic clip (vehicle
tool kit) > fig. 269.
Refitting
> Place the caps over the wheel bolts and push
them back on.
The caps are to protect and keep the wheel bolts
clean.
Loosening and tightening the wheel bolts
The wheel bolts must be loosened before raising
the vehicle.

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Fig. 270 Changing a wheel: loosening the wheel bolts
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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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Removing the wheel
>» Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver
handle to completely remove the topmost
wheel bolt and set it aside on a clean surface
> fig. 273.
> Screw the threaded end of the alignment pin
from the tool kit hand-tight into the empty bolt
hole > fig. 274.
> Then remove the other wheel bolts as described
above.
> Take off the wheel leaving the alignment pin in
the bolt hole >@).
Putting on the compact spare wheel
> Lift the spare wheel and carefully slide it over
the alignment pin to guide it in place >@.
> Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver
handle to screw in and tighten all wheel bolts
slightly.
> Remove the alignment pin and insert and tight-
en the remaining wheel bolt slightly like the
rest.
> Turn the jack handle counter-clockwise to lower
the vehicle until the jack* is fully released.
> Use the wheel bolt wrench to tighten all wheel
bolts firmly > page 353. Tighten them cross-
wise, from one bolt to the (approximately) op-
posite one, to keep the wheel centered.
@) 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.
G) Tips
Never use the hexagonal socket in the handle
of the screwdriver to loosen or tighten the
wheel bolts.
— Pull the reversible blade from the screwdriv:
er before you use the hexagonal socket in
the handle to turn the wheel bolts.
— When mounting tires with unidirectional
tread design make sure the tread pattern is
pointed the right way > page 356.
— The wheel bolts should be clean and easy to
turn. Check for dirt and corrosion on the
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mating surfaces of both the wheel and the
hub. Remove all dirt from these surfaces be-
fore remounting the wheel.
Tires with unidirectional tread design
Tires with unidirectional tread design must be
mounted with their tread pattern pointed in the
right direction.
Using a spare tire with a tread pattern
intended for use in a specific direction
When using a spare tire with a tread pattern in-
tended for use in a specific direction, please note
the following:
— The direction of rotation is marked by an arrow
on the side of the tire.
— If the spare tire has to be installed in the incor-
rect direction, use the spare tire only tempora-
rily since the tire will not be able to achieve its
optimum performance characteristics with re-
gard to aquaplaning, noise and wear.
— We recommend that you pay particular atten-
tion to this fact during wet weather and that
you
adjust your speed to match road condi-
tions.
— Replace the flat tire with a new one and have it
installed on your vehicle as soon as possible to
restore the handling advantages of a unidirec-
tional tire.
Notes on wheel changing
Please read the information > page 326 if you
are going to use a spare tire which is different
from the tires on your vehicle.
After you change a tire:
— Check the tire pressure on the spare immedi-
ately after installation.
— Have the wheel bolt tightening torque
checked with a torque wrench as soon as pos-
sible by your authorized Audi dealer ora
qualified service station.
— With steel and alloy wheel rims, the wheel
bolts are correctly tightened at a torque of
90 ft lbs (120 Nm).

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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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Removing the spare tire
Applies to: vehicles with version 1
> Lift up the cargo floor with the plastic handle
until the cargo floor is clamped behind the tabs
on both side panels @) > fig. 275.
> Applies to: vehicles with subwoofer in the spare
wheel well: Remove the subwoofer*. Check
which subwoofer is installed based on the con-
nector: > page 358.
> Turn the handwheel counter-clockwise and re-
move it.
> Remove the spare tire.
Removing the spare tire
Applies to: vehicles with version 2
>
Lift the cargo floor up using the plastic handle.
> Hang the plastic hook on the luggage compart-
ment weather strip @) 9 fig. 275.
> Turn the handwheel counter-clockwise and re-
move it.
> Remove the spare tire.
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
tire. Install the snow chains on the rear tire that
you removed, and install that in place of the
front tire that failed.

ZX WARNING
— After installing a spare tire, the tire pressure
must be checked as soon as possible. The
tire pressure is available on > page 330,
fig. 260
— Do not drive faster than 50 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.

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Removing the subwoofer
Applies to: vehicles with subwoofer in the spare wheel well

The subwoofer must be removed before the
spare wheel* can be removed.
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Fig. 278 Spare tire well: subwoofer (version 2)
Removing the subwoofer (version 1)
> Lift up the cargo floor > page 357, fig. 275.
> Press the connector tabs @) © fig. 277 togeth-
ef.
> Remove the connector (2) and set the discon-
nected cable aside.
> Remove the bolt (3).
> Carefully remove the subwoofer.
Removing the subwoofer (version 2)
> Lift up the cargo floor > page 357, fig. 275.
> Pull the lock @) 9 fig. 278 toward the cable.
> Press the locking tab (2) down.
> Remove the connector (3) and set the removed
cable aside.
> Remove the bolt @).
> Carefully remove the subwoofer.
Installing the subwoofer
> Carefully place the subwoofer in the rim well.
The word “FRONT” on the subwoofer must face
forward.