2021 AUDI A7 change wheel

Wheels

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Please note that the information Make sure that the tire designa-
contained in the following table
was correct at the time of print-
ing, and the information is sub-
ject to change. If there are any
differences, you should always
follow the tire pressure sticker
=> page 284, fig. 172.
tion on your tire matches the des-
ignation on the tire pressure label
and the tire pressure table.
The following table lists recom-
mended tire pressures in cold
tires according to the load and
the size of the tires installed.


















Model/ Tire designation Tire pressure
Engine Normal load Maximum load
(up to 3 people)
Front Rear Front Rear
PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA
AT: 245/45 R19 102H 32 | 220 | 32 | 220) 35 | 240 | 38 | 260
3.0L
255/40 R20 101Y 32 | 220 | 32 | 220) 35 | 240 | 38 | 260
6-cylinder [555/40 R20 101H 33 | 230 | 32 | 220| 36 | 250 | 39 | 270
255/35 R21 98Y 33 | 230 | 32 | 220 | 36 | 250 | 39 | 270
A7TFSle: |245/45R19 102H 32 | 220 | 35 | 240 | 35 | 240 | 42 | 290
2.0L 255/40 R20 101H 33. | 230 | 36 | 250 | 36 | 250 | 44 | 300
4-cylinder
S7: 255/40 R20 101Y 36 | 250 | 33 | 230 | 39 | 270 | 42 | 290
2.9L 255/35 R21 98Y 41 | 280 | 38 | 260 | 44 | 300 | 46 | 320
6-cylinder
RS 7: 275/35 ZR21 103Y 36 | 250 | 33 | 230 | 39 | 270 | 39 | 270
4.0L 155 mph (250 km/h)
8-cylinder®) [575/35zR21103Y | 42 | 290 | 39 | 270 | 45 | 310 | 45 | 310
174 mph (280 km/h)
275/35 ZR21 103Y 46 | 320 | 41 | 280 | 48 | 330 | 48 | 330
190 mph (305 km/h)
285/30 ZR22 101Y 39 | 270 | 36 | 250) 41 | 280 | 41 | 280
155 mph (250 km/h)
285/30 ZR22 101Y 45 | 310] 42 | 290] 48 | 330] 48 | 330
174 mph (280 km/h)
285/30 ZR22 101Y 49 | 340 | 44 | 300 | 49 | 340 | 49 | 340
190 mph (305 km/h)

a) Two people in the front, one person in the rear
>) The tire pressure depends on the maximum permitted speed for your vehicle.
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Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System in-
dicator

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The tire pressure indicator in the instrument
cluster informs you if the tire pressure is too low
or if there is a system malfunction.
Using the ABS sensors, the tire pressure monitor-
ing system compares the tire tread circumference
and vibration characteristics of the individual
tires. If the pressure changes in one or more
tires, this is indicated in the instrument cluster
display with an indicator light (J and a message.
If only one tire is affected, the location of that
tire will be indicated.
The tire pressures must be stored again each
time you change the pressures (switching be-
tween partial and full load pressure) or after
changing or replacing a tire on your vehicle
= page 293. The tire pressure monitoring system
only monitors the tire pressure you have stored.
Refer to the tire pressure label for the recom-
mended tire pressure for your vehicle
=> page 284, fig. 173.
Tire tread circumference and vibration character-
istics can change and cause a tire pressure warn-
ing if:
— The tire pressure in one or more tires is too low
— The tires have structural damage
— The tire was replaced or the tire pressure was
changed and it was not stored > page 293
— Tires that are only partially used are replaced
with new tires
Indicator lights
If the @ indicator light turns on, there is a loss
of pressure in at least one tire .> A\ Check the
tires and replace or repair if necessary. Check and
correct
the pressures of all four tires and store
the pressure again > page 293.
ia Tire pressure: malfunction! See owner's
manual
fo appears after switching the ignition on or
while driving and the @) indicator light in the in-
strument cluster blinks for approximately one
minute and then stays on, there is system mal-
function. Try to store the correct tire pressures
=> page 293. In some cases, you must drive for
several minutes after storing the pressures until
the indicator light turns off. If the indicator light
does turn off or turns on again after a short peri-
od of time, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the malfunction corrected.

Z\ WARNING
—If the tire pressure indicator appears in the
display, reduce your speed immediately and
avoid any hard steering or braking maneu-
vers. Stop as soon as possible and check the
tires and their pressure.
— The driver is responsible for maintaining the
correct tire pressure. You must check the
tire pressure regularly.
— Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
driving style, winter conditions, or unpaved
roads), the tire pressure monitoring system
indicator may be delayed.
Gi) Tips
— The tire pressure monitoring system can al-
so stop working when there is an ESC mal-
function.
— Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
—The tire pressure monitoring system in your
Audi was calibrated with “Audi Original
Tires” > page 281. Audi recommends using
these tires.
Storing tire pressures
Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System in-
dicator

If the tire pressure changes or a tire is replaced,
it must be confirmed in the MMI.
> Before storing the tire pressures, make sure the
tire pressures in all four tires meet the speci-
fied values and are adapted to the load
> page 284.
> Switch the ignition on.
>» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Tire pressure
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monitoring > Store tire pressure > Yes, store
now.
@ Tips
Do not store the tire pressures if snow chains
are installed.
Tire pressure monitoring
system
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and inflat-
ed to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or
tire
inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la-
bel, you should determine the proper tire infla-
tion pressure for those tires).
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure tell-
tale when one or more of your tires is significant-
ly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving ona signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to over-
heat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle's handling and stop-
ping
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's re-
sponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres-
sure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the sys-
tem is not operating properly. The TPMS mal-
function indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi-
mately one minute and then remain continuously
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illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal-
function exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal
low
tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
General information
Applies to: vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system
The tire pressure monitoring system monitors
the pressure in the four tires when driving.
The system uses sensors that measure the tem-
perature and pressure in the tires. The data is
sent from these sensors to the control module by
radio frequency.
The tire pressure monitoring system shows the
current pressures and temperatures of the tires
in the MMI while driving > page 295. It also
compares the current tire pressures with the stor-
ed tire pressures and gives a warning in the driver
information system if the tire pressure is differ-
ent from what is stored > page 295.
The system does not detect if the stored tire
pressures match the recommended tire pres-
sures. You must store the tire pressures again in
each of the following situations > page 296:
— Each time the tire pressures change, for exam-
ple when the load in the vehicle changes
— After replacing a tire
— If wheels with new wheel sensors are used

ZA WARNING
— The tire pressure monitoring system assists
the driver in monitoring tire pressures. The
driver is responsible for having the tires in-
flated to the correct pressure. >

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— Do not change the tire pressure when the
temperature of the tire is extremely high.
This could result in serious damage to the
tire and even cause the tire to burst, increas-
ing the risk of an accident.
— A tire with low pressure flexes more. This
heats the tire up too much. This could cause
the tread to separate and even cause the tire
to burst, increasing the risk of an accident.
— The tire pressure monitoring system does
not warn about damage or defects in the
tire construction that could cause the tire to
burst, for example. Inspect your tires regu-
larly.

@ Tips
—If tires are replaced, the sensors and valves
do not need to be removed or replaced. Only
replace the valve stem and, if necessary, the
valve and the wheel electronics. If you have
questions, see an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility.
— An incorrect display or a malfunction in the
tire pressure monitoring system can occur
after using the tire mobility kit*. Have the
sensors replaced by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
— The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
=> page 329.
Displaying tire pressures and temperatures
Applies to: vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system
Requirement: you must be driving the vehicle.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Tire pressure
monitoring > Display tire pressure.
The current tire pressures are shown in green,
yellow, or red numbers:
— Green: the current tire pressure and the speci-
fied tire pressure are approximately the same.
— Yellow: the current tire pressure is lower than
the specified tire pressure.
— Red: the current tire pressure is much lower
than the specified tire pressure.
The specified tire pressure is the last tire pressure
that was stored > page 296.
Note
that the tire pressure also depends on the
temperature of the tire. The tire pressure increas-
es as the engine becomes warmer while driving.

Z\ WARNING
Read and follow the important information
and notes > page 294.
@ Tips
The tire pressure or temperature is not dis-
played while the vehicle is stationary and in
adaptation mode. Dashes --.-- are shown in
place of the pressure and temperature.
Tire pressure loss
Applies to: vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system

If the @ indicator light turns on, the tire pres-
sure is too low compared to the specified pres-
sure. Check and store the tire pressure(s) the
next time it is possible > page 296.
@ Flat tire! Safely stop vehicle. Please check all
tires and store pressures in MMI
If the indicator light turns on and the message
appears, the tire pressure has reached a critical
level compared to the specified pressure. Avoid
unnecessary steering and braking maneuvers.
Adapt your driving style to the situation. Stop as
soon as possible and check the tire(s). If it is pos-
sible to continue driving, see an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immedi-
ately and have your tire(s) repaired or replaced.

Z\ WARNING
Read and follow the important information
and notes > page 294.

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Storing new tire pressures
Applies to: vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system
The tire pressure specifications must be stored
correctly for the tire pressure monitoring system
to function reliably.
It is always necessary to store the tire pressures
when the tire pressures are modified, for exam-
ple due to a change in load or when new sensors
are installed.
> Before storing the tire pressures, make sure the
tire pressures of all four tires meet the speci-
fied values and are adapted to the load
=> page 284, fig. 173. Only correct and store
the pressure in tires whose temperature is ap-
proximately the same as the ambient tempera-
ture. If the temperature of the tire is higher
than the ambient air temperature, the tire
pressure must be increased approximately
3 PSI (0,2 bar) above the value on the sticker.
> Switch the ignition on.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Tire pressure
monitoring > Store tire pressure > Yes, store
now.
> If the changed tire pressures are not displayed
on the MMI, drive the vehicle for approximately
10 minutes so that the sensor signal from the
wheels is received again.
During this adaptation phase, --.-- is displayed
for the pressure and temperature and the tire
pressure monitoring system is only partially
available. It only provides a warning if one or
more tire pressures is below the minimum per-
mitted specified pressure.
Wire pressure: wheel change detected. Please
check all tires and store pressures in MMI
If the indicator light turns on and the message
appears, the system has detected that the loca-
tion of the sensors has changed due to a wheel
replacement, or new sensors have been installed.
Store the new tire pressures.

ZA\ WARNING
Read and follow the important information
and notes > page 294.

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Malfunctions
Applies to: vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system
a Tire pressure: malfunction! See owner's
manual
If the iis indicator light appears after switching
the ignition on or while driving and the @ indi-
cator light also blinks for approximately one mi-
nute and then stays on, then there is system mal-
function. The following are examples of situa-
tions that could cause a malfunction:
— If the message appears at the end of the adap-
tation phase, the system may not detect one or
several of the wheel sensors necessary for pres-
sure monitoring. This may result from one or
more wheels without wheel sensors or with in-
compatible wheel sensors being installed.
—Awheel sensor or another component has
failed.
— Using snow chains can affect the function of
the system because of the shielding effect of
the chains.
— The tire pressure monitoring system is not
available due to a malfunction.
— Transmitters with the same frequency, such as
headphones or remote controlled devices, may
cause a temporary system malfunction due to
the strong electromagnetic field.
The ia indicator light and the message turn off
once the tire pressure monitoring system is avail-
able again. If you cannot correct the malfunction
and the iis indicator light stays on, drive imme-
diately to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction
repaired.
Run-flat tires
Applies to: vehicles with run-flat tires
Run-flat tires can allow you to remain driving
when there is a loss of pressure.
Run-flat tires have reinforced sidewalls that pro-
tect the tire if there is a loss of pressure.
If the tire pressure monitoring system indicates a
loss of pressure in one or several tires, you can
continue driving on run-flat tires for at least
20 mi (30 km). Drive to an authorized Audi dealer >

Emergency assistance

Replacing wheels
You must complete the preparation before
changing a tire.
> Read and follow the important safety precau-
tions > page 305.
> Set the parking brake.
> Select the “P” position.
> When towing a trailer: disconnect the trailer
from your vehicle.
> Lay out the vehicle tool kit > page 305 and the
spare tire > page 311.
> Applies to: vehicles with air suspension: Select
on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings &
Service > Air suspension: wheel change.
> Switch the ignition off.

ZA\ 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.


Removing the caps
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Fig. 179 Wheel: wheel bolts with caps
> Slide the plastic clip from the vehicle tool kit
onto the cap until it engages > fig. 179.
> Remove the cap with the plastic clip.
308

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Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft wheel bolts
> al) —2
Fig. 180 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 cap @).
> 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 308.
@ 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

B4S-0221

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Emergency assistance

> 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
securely while doing this and make sure your
footing 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







Fig. 183 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 > /\.

D_ You need the matching adapter in order to loosen and
tighten anti-theft wheel bolts* > page 308.
> Find the marking on the sill that is closest to
the tire that will be changed © fig. 182. Behind
the marking, there is a lifting point on the side
sill for the vehicle jack.
> Raise the vehicle jack under the lifting point on
the side sill until the bracket on the jack @)
completely covers the notch on the vehicle.
> Align the vehicle jack so the bracket (@) covers
the notch and the base (2) is flat on the ground.
The base @) must be directly under the mount-
ing point @.
> Mount the crank on the vehicle jack: insert the
crank into the opening on the handwheel. Turn
the crank to the left or right to secure it.
> Continue raising the vehicle jack with the crank
until the wheel lifts off the ground slightly.


ZX 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.
— Applies to: vehicles with air suspension:
Changes in temperature or load can affect
the height of the stopped vehicle.
— 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.

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Index

Toll Module
refer to Integrated Toll Module......... 149
Tools... eee 305
Tooltips. .... 0.0... eee eee eee eee 21
Top tether anchor (securing the child safety
S@at) 0. cc ee eee eee eee 80
Touch display
Adjusting feedback................0005 21
Operating « « wes 2 owe 2 omen veo eo oes 19
TOWING’: « ¢ saws 5 ¢ ewe § 5 ewig & 8 ew ee ee 313
TOWING LOOP ewes = 2 ewes ge tees de eee ee 315
Towing protection monitoring............. 39
TPMS
indicator Wight 2x. » 2 wows 9 © ewe « ¢ ewe = 296
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 293, 294
Traffic incidents
refer to Online traffic information....... 225
Traffic information » sxc. . 5 sessee + sramess a « sven 226
Online traffic information.............. 225
Traffic light information..............0. 145
Traffic sign recognition................. 143
Traffic SignS.. 6... eee eee eee 146
Trailer mode
Airsuspension..............00e eevee 135
Trailer towing ...... 2.0.0. e eee T35.
Tongue weight ..............ee ee ee eee 135
Trailer
load « aiceso: so saws ¢ o semen oa coon oo 135
TUM aSSISt wcus = 4 ewe se eee ee vee as pees 169
Turinsigtials sus < » acme 2 » wees x 8 eee 2 eeR 53
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Uniform tire quality grading............. 291
Unlocking and locking. .......... esse eee 36
By remote’control.. «nc ss eves ee eres sees 41
Using the lock cylinder................. 39
With Audi connect vehicle control........ 42
With the central locking switch.......... 38
With the convenience key.............0. 41
Update (software) isiscca sa scence seine as wine 250
USB
Adapter... . 0... cece eee eee eee 200
USBi charging: ports cscs +s omens ¥ = esenens xo coors 82
USB drive
Supported types/formats.............. 244
USB stick
refer to Audi music interface........... 238
Users
Localusers...... cece eee eee eee 33
MYAUGi USErSins ¢ ¢ semu se cewy s e em ee oes 33
Using residual heat............00e cece uae 89
V
Vanity Mirror... .... cee cece eee 59
Vehicle
Care/cleaning « wes sv wnee + eereee s Been gs 298
DIMONSIONS xcs x suswans « 0 seers vow samen © wg 33:1,
Identification data................00. 331
Out GFSOrVICE een: « s ees 2 2s ee Bw 304
Raising ls & coses a sens ow inmne + @ suasewe @ & ste 309
Starting. ........... 0. eee eee 93
ThanspOrt vce ¢ s eee so ove ss Hewes s HeeR 112
Unlocking and locking...............004 41
Vehicle-care scx + ¢ sews ¢ o ews oo cee se oes 298
Vehicle control services ..........0ee eee 210
Vehicle data label..................00005 331
Vehicle identification number............ 331
Vehicle jack. ................0.00000005 305
Lifting POINTS: + « sees ss anew se ave se oes 309
Tire change mode.............2--.00- 308
Vehicle key's «= coms ¢ svee & ¢ sense @ o asa 36, 40
Vehiclessound 23 eeva 2 s weep sy ees se eee 103
Vehicle start system ...........-.02-005- 105
Wehicle:toolkit®. + esas < ¢ acre @ s cams 3 x eee 305
Ventilation. . 0.0... eee ce eee eee 87
VIEW button... ... eee eee 13
Voicemail... 2... eee eee eee eee 203
Voice recognition system..........-..0 00s 29
External... 0.0... eee eee eee eee 30
Operating’: = « sees « seee so yews gs geen ee ae 29
Ww
Wall mount Clip sec ss eens ss een ce ewes 133
Warning lights
refer to Indicator lights...............-.. 7
Washing matte finish paint.............. 298
Wave band
refer to Frequency band............... 228
WEIQNESS « « caves se caw ys ews ¢ & wows & ¥ we 332
Wheel bolts 2 some « » news x mean x x ayes 9 es 289
AMEENETE essics 3 & ciceiors 6 o cnauere & weenewe me & wvexao 308
Tightening specification............... 311
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