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— Wheels 
— Never use any paint  polish or other abra- 
sive materials. 
— Damage to the protective layer on the 
rims, such as stone chips or scratches, 
must be repaired immediately. 
— Camera lenses 
— Never use warm or hot water to remove 
snow or ice from the camera lens. This 
could cause the lens to crack. 
— Never use abrasive cleaning materials or 
alcohol to clean the camera lens. This 
could cause scratches and cracks. 
— Power top 
— Remove bird droppings immediately. 
— Never use gasoline, spot remover, ben- 
zene,  paint thinner or other solvents to re- 
move. 
— Door windows 
— Remove snow and ice on windows and ex- 
terior mirrors with a plastic scraper. To re- 
duce the risk  of scratches, move the scra- 
per only in one direction and not back and 
forth. 
— Never remove snow or ice from door win- 
dows and mirrors using warm or hot water 
because this could cause cracks to form. 
—To reduce the risk  of damage to the rear 
window defogger, do not apply any stick- 
ers on the heating wires on the inside of 
the window. 
— Decorative parts and trim 
— Never use chrome care or cleaning prod- 
ucts. 
— Paint 
—To reduce the risk of scratches, the vehicle 
must be free of dirt and dust before pol- 
ishing or waxing. 
—To prevent paint damage, do not polish or 
wax the vehicle in direct sunlight. 
—To reduce the risk  of paint damage, do not 
polish away rust spots. 
— Remove cosmetics and sunscreen immedi- 
ately because they could damage the 
paint. 
— Decorative decals 
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not use 
any rough powder or abrasive cleaning 
products. 
— To reduce the risk of damage, do not pol- 
ish decorative decals that have a matte or 
printed finish. 
— Due to the risk of damage, do not  use an 
ice scraper to remove snow and ice on win- 
dows with decorative decals on them. 
— Instrument cluster 
— Make sure that the instrument cluster is 
switched off and has cooled off before 
cleaning it. 
— The instrument cluster and the trim sur- 
rounding it must not be cleaned with dry 
cleaning methods because they could get 
scratched. 
— Make sure no fluids enter the spaces be- 
tween the instrument cluster and the 
trim, because that could cause damage. 
— Controls 
— Make sure that no fluids enter the con- 
trols, because this could cause damage. 
— Safety belts 
— Do not remove the safety belts to clean 
them. 
— Never clean safety belts or their compo- 
nents with chemicals or with corrosive flu- 
ids or solvents and never allow sharp ob- 
jects to come into contact with the safety 
belts. This could cause damage to the belt 
webbing. 
— If there is damage to the webbing, the 
connections, the retractors, or the buck- 
les, have them replaced by an authorized 
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa- 
cility. 
— Textiles, artificial leather, and Alcantara 
— Never treat artificial leather or Alcantara 
with leather care products, solvents, floor 
polish, shoe polish, spot remover, or simi- 
lar products. 
— Have a cleaning specialist remove stub- 
born stains to reduce the risk  of damage. 
— Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard 
sponges, etc. when cleaning. 
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— Do not turn on the seat heating* to dry 
the seat. 
— Objects with sharp edges, such as zippers 
or rivets on clothing or belts, can cause 
damage to the surface. 
— Open hook and loop fasteners, for exam- 
ple on clothing, can damage seat covers. 
Make sure hook and loop fasteners are 
closed. 
— Natural leather 
— Never treat leather with solvents, floor 
polish, shoe polish, spot remover or simi- 
lar products. 
— Objects with sharp edges, such as zippers 
or rivets on clothing or belts, can cause 
damage to the surface. 
— Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard 
sponges, etc. when cleaning. 
— Do not turn on the seat heating” to dry 
the seat. 
—To help prevent the leather from fading, 
do not leave the vehicle in direct sunlight 
for long periods of time. If leaving the ve- 
hicle parked for long periods of time, you 
should cover the leather to protect it from 
direct sunlight. 
@ Tips 
— Insects are easier to remove from paint that 
has been freshly waxed. 
— Regular waxing can prevent rust spots from 
forming. 
— Decorative decals can age due to environ- 
mental conditions, which can result in dam- 
age such as brittleness. The color may fade 
if exposed to excessive sunlight. 
Taking your vehicle out 
of service 
If you would like to take your vehicle out of serv- 
ice for a long period of time, contact an author- 
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili- 
ty. They will advise you of important measures, 
such as corrosion protection, service, and storage 
procedures. Also follow the information about 
the vehicle battery > page 209. 
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Emergency assistance 
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 ona level surface. 
If you are ona steep hill, be especially careful. 
> Set  the parking brake. 
> 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. 
  
ZX WARNING 
Follow the steps given above. This is for your 
protection and the for the safety of others on 
the road. 
  
    
Equipment 
Vehicle tool kit/tire mobility kit/ 
compressor 
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Fig. 181 Luggage compartment: cargo floor closed 
The vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit and compres- 
sor are stored in the luggage compartment under 
the cargo floor cover. 
> Push on the plastic handle and lift up the cargo 
floor. 
> Open the cargo floor. 
Completely retract the vehicle jack arm before 
storing the vehicle jack*. 
@) Tips 
The vehicle jack* does not require any mainte- 
nance. 
Tire mobility kit 
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit 
> Read and follow the important safety precau- 
tions > page 241, General information. 
>» Set  the parking brake. 
> Select the “P” position. 
> Check if a repair with the tire mobility kit is pos- 
sible > page 241. 
  
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Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit 
  
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Fig. 182 Tire: tire damage that cannot be repaired 
The tire repair is only meant for temporary use. 
Change the damaged tire  as soon as possible 
SA. 
If the tire is pierced by an object such as a nail, 
do not remove the object from the tire. 
The tire mobility kit can be used at temperatures 
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. 182 
— If the rim is damaged (2) 
— If you have driven with very low tire pressure or 
without air in the tire @) 
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi 
Service Facility for assistance in these situations. 
  
ZA\ WARNING 
— Please note that the tire mobility kit cannot 
be used in all situations, and that it may on- 
ly be used temporarily. > 
  
    
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— 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 
  
   
    
@ 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. 
  
D_ The compressor may look different. However, the way it  is 
operated is generally the same. 
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  Repairing tires 
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit 
  
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Fig. 184 Tire mobility kit connection 
Requirement: the tire mobility kit must be laid 
out and  ready for use > page 241. 
Setting up the tire mobility kit 
> Remove the connector (3) and pressure hose (4) 
from the bottom of the housing. 
> Connect the compressor pressure hose @ D to 
the flange © on the tire sealant bottle ©. 
> Insert the sealant bottle with the flange at the 
bottom into the opening @) on the top of the 
compressor housing. 
> Remove the valve cap from the faulty tire. 
>» Connect the filler hose (8) to the valve ©) 
> fig. 184. 
> Connect the plug @) © fig. 183 to an outlet in 
the vehicle. 
> Switch the ignition on. 
Inflating a  tire 
> Move the switch (7) > fig. 184 on the compres- 
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> Inflate the tire  to between 29 psi (200 kPA) 
and 36 psi (250 kPA) and read the pressure on 
the gauge. 
> If this tire pressure is not reached, remove the 
filler hose. Drive slowly approximately 33 feet 
(10 m) forward or in reverse so that the sealant 
can be distributed in the tire. Inflate the tire 
again > A\. 
  
ZA\ 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. 
Once the compressor has cooled, you can con- 
tinue to use it. 
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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. 
  
Nv 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. 
G) Tips 
Remember to obtain a new bottle of sealant 
from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized 
Audi Service Facility after repairing a tire. 
Replacing wheels 
You must complete the preparation before 
changing a tire. 
> Read and follow the important safety precau- 
tions > page 241, General information. 
> Set  the parking brake. 
> Select the “P” position. 
> Lay out  the vehicle tool kit > page 241 and the 
spare tire > page 247. 
  
Z\ WARNING 
The vehicle must also be secured to prevent it 
from rolling when using the vehicle jack*. Use 
suitable objects to block the front and back of 
the wheel that is diagonal from the wheel 
with the flat tire. 
       
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Removing the cover 
  
Fig. 185 Wheel: wheel hub cover 
  
  
  
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Fig. 186 Wheel: wheel bolts with  caps 
  
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Wheel hub covers* 
> Insert the hook (from the vehicle tool kit) into 
the hole on the wheel hub cover > fig. 185. 
> Remove the wheel hub cover. 
Wheel bolts with caps* 
» Slide  the plastic clip from the vehicle tool kit 
onto the cap until it engages > fig. 186. 
> Remove the cap with the  plastic clip. 
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Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft wheel bolts 
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Fig. 187 Anti-theft wheel bolt with cap and adapter 
  
  
B4H-0470 
  
      
You need a special adapter in the vehicle tool kit 
to remove the anti-theft wheel bolts. 
>» Remove the wheel hub cover* or cap* @) 
> fig. 187. 
> Slide  the adapter @) all the way onto the anti- 
theft wheel bolt @. 
> Slide  the wheel wrench from the vehicle tool kit 
all the way onto the adapter @). 
> Loosen the wheel bolt > page 244. 
(i) Tips 
Note the code number for the wheel bolt 
adapter and store it in a safe place separate 
from the vehicle. If you need a replacement 
adapter, contact an authorized Audi dealer or 
authorized Audi Service Facility and give them 
the code number. 
Loosening the wheel bolts 
  
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Fig. 188 Wheel: Loosening the wheel bolts 
   
         
        
        
     
        
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> Slide  the wheel wrench from the vehicle tool kit 
all the way onto the wheel bolt). 
> Turn the wheel bolt approximately one turn to 
the left. To achieve the required torque, hold 
the end of the wheel wrench. If the wheel bolt 
will not loosen, press carefully on the wheel 
wrench with your foot. Hold onto the vehicle se- 
curely while doing this and make sure your foot- 
ing is stable. 
  
ZA WARNING 
To reduce the risk  of an accident, only loosen 
the wheel bolts gently one turn before raising 
the vehicle with the vehicle jack*. 
Raising the vehicle 
Applies to: vehicles with vehicle jack 
  
   
   
  
  
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BFv-0094 
  
BFV-0265 
  
  
  
Fig. 190 Sill: positioning the vehicle jack 
> Place the vehicle jack from the vehicle tool kit 
ona 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\. 
  
D_ You need the matching adapter in order to loosen and 
tighten anti-theft wheel bolts* > page 244. 
> Find the marking on the sill that is closest to 
the tire that will be changed > fig. 189. Behind 
the marking, there is a lifting point on the side 
sill for the vehicle jack. 
> Turn the vehicle jack located under the mount- 
ing point on the sill to raise the jack until its 
arm @) ° fig. 190 is located under the desig- 
nated mounting point. 
> Align the vehicle jack so the arm (@) engages in 
the designated mounting point in the side sill 
and the base (2) lies flat on the ground. The 
base (2) must be directly under the mounting 
point @. 
> Continue raising the vehicle jack until the wheel 
lifts off the ground slightly. 
  
ZA WARNING 
—To reduce the risk of injury, make sure no 
one is in the vehicle before raising it. 
— Make sure the vehicle jack is stable. The risk 
of injury is increased when the ground is 
slippery or soft, because the vehicle jack 
could slide or sink. 
— Only raise your vehicle with the vehicle jack 
provided by the factory. If you use a vehicle 
jack designed for another vehicle, your vehi- 
cle could slip and cause injury. 
— Position the vehicle jack only at the desig- 
nated mounting points on the side sill and 
align  the jack. Otherwise, the vehicle jack 
could slip and cause an injury if it does not 
have sufficient hold on the vehicle. 
—To reduce the risk of injury, do not raise any 
other vehicles or other loads using the vehi- 
cle jack provided by the factory. 
—To reduce the risk of an accident, never start 
the engine when the vehicle is raised. 
—To reduce the risk of injury, no work should 
be performed under the vehicle while it is 
    
raised. 
  
@) Note 
Do not lift the vehicle by the sill. Position the 
vehicle jack only at the designated mounting 
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points on the side sill. Otherwise, your vehicle 
could be damaged. 
Removing and mounting a wheel 
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Fig. 192 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. 191 and place it ona 
clean surface. 
> Then install the alignment pin from the vehicle 
tool kit by hand in the empty wheel bolt hole 
> fig. 192”. 
> 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 246 when instal- 
ling unidirectional tires. 
> Slide the wheel on over the alignment pin >@®. 
  
D Applies to: vehicles with ceramic brake rotors*: Use a sec- 
ond alignment pin* from the vehicle tool kit for the lowest 
hole according to the steps described for the first align- 
ment pin. 
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> 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. 
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. 
  
Z\ WARNING 
— Read and follow the important information 
and notes under > page 220. 
— 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.