2021 AUDI A7 flat tire

Wheels

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 >

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or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the problem corrected.
Continuing to drive on run-flat tires is no
longer possible if:
— There is visible damage to the tires, such as
cracks in the sidewalls
— Strong vibrations are felt while driving, or the
tire begins to smoke due to a strong build-up of
heat
—The tire has been heavily damaged, for example
in an accident. There is a risk that parts of the
tire tread will detach and damage important
vehicle components.
—The Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) is not
working or is continuously running
— The tire pressure monitoring system is not
working
If it is no longer possible to continue driving de-
spite having run-flat tires, see an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance.


— Avoid full-throttle acceleration, heavy
braking, and fast cornering, because this
increases the risk of an accident.
— The vehicle may become more difficult to
control.
— See an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility for assistance if
the tire is too heavily damaged.
— Have the faulty tires replaced and the rims
checked for damage by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
— The driver is responsible for the vehicle, for
correcting the tire pressure, and for replac-
ing faulty parts. Therefore, always adjust
your driving to the current situation.


ZA WARNING
Run-flat tires may only be used on vehicles
that were equipped with them at the factory.
— The vehicle must have suspension designed
for run-flat tires and a factory-installed tire
pressure monitoring system.
— Incorrect use of run-flat tires can lead to ve-
hicle damage or accidents. Contact an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to learn if run-flat tires may
be used on your vehicle and if so, which
ones.
—If run-flat tires are used, they must be in-
stalled on all four wheels. Mixing tire types
is not permitted.
— If you have to drive when the tire pressure is
too low or there is no tire pressure, note the
following:
— Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h)
because this increases the risk of an acci-
dent. Observe any laws specific to the
country where you are driving.

@) Tips
— Audi Original run-flat tires can be identified
by the “AOE” labeling on the tire sidewall.
— You can use the tire mobility kit* on run-flat
tires > page 305.
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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.


Follow the steps given above. This is for your
protection and the for the safety of others on
the road.


Equipment
Vehicle tool
vehicle jack
Applies to: vehicles with the vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit,
and vehicle jack


Applies to: vehicles with conventional drive system
Fig. 174 Luggage compartment: cargo floor cover


Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
Fig. 175 Luggage compartment: right side trim panel
Conventional drive system: The vehicle tool kit,
vehicle jack*, tire mobility kit*, and compressor*
are stored in the luggage compartment under
the cargo floor cover > fig. 174.
Plug-in hybrid drive: The vehicle tool kit, tire mo-
bility kit, and the compressor are located behind
the side panel in the luggage compartment
> fig. 175.
Conventional drive system
> Lift the cargo floor using the handle > fig. 174.
> Applies to: vehicles with spare tire: Turn the
handle counter-clockwise and remove the spare
tire.
Plug-in hybrid drive
> Open the cover (@ in the side panel > fig. 175.
> Open the twist lock @).
Conventional drive system: Depending on the
equipment, the vehicle tool kit and the tire mobi-
lity kit* may be located under the spare tire*, un-
der another cover, or in the tool box.

— The vehicle jack* does not require any main-
tenance.
— Plug-in hybrid drive: The vehicle must not
be operated without a tire mobility kit.
Tire mobility kit
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
> Read and follow the important safety precau-
tions > page 305.
> Set the parking brake.
> Select the “P” position.
> Check if a repair with the tire mobility kit is pos-
sible > page 306.
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Requirement: the tire mobility kit must be laid
out and ready for use > page 305.
Setting up the tire mobility kit
> Open the cover @) on the compressor!)
fig. 177.
> Remove the connector (@) and pressure hose (5)
from the housing.
> Connect the compressor pressure hose © to
the flange © on the tire sealant bottle @.
> Insert the sealant bottle with the flange at the
bottom into the opening @) on the compressor.
> Remove the valve cap from the faulty tire.
> Connect the filler hose () to the valve 7)
> fig. 178.
> Connect the plug @) > fig. 177 to an outlet in
the vehicle.
> Switch the ignition on.
Inflating a tire
> Move the switch (8) > fig. 178 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 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.


2) The compressor may look different. However, the way it is
operated is generally the same.
@) 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.
feta cata)
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.

Z\ 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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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.

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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.
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Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft wheel bolts
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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

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Fig. 181 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
securely while doing this and make sure your
footing is stable.

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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

Starting toidrives. 2. esc = 2 sevice 2 v eave vv ome 94
Starting (engine). «i ssc. 6s sovcane ao ssamene oo 105
Ste@ring wc + = sacs « ¢ ews yo eww +e Gan ¥ 113
(Audi Crive:se@lect:s sews x « scree x 5 suenes a ane 112
also refer to Steering...........0eeee 113
Steering lock.............00 eee eee 93,114
Steering wheel
AGjUStING ccs = 5 sane ¢ 5 eames ROSS e BeBe 66
Shiftpaddles » sccwose e = smn ov sawwee a rea eo 97
Steering wheel heating................. 90
also refer to Multifunction steering wheel. . 13
Steps for determining correct load limit... 288
Stopover (navigation) .................. 220
STOPPING beer « u wsszeice « excenene 0 6 esonene « 6 ecmonnea « & arene 94
Stopping the vehicle... ........ 0.0. ee eens 94
SCOPPING (ENGINE) weiss s sews vo swenios Fo wives 105
StOlaGelss 4 « aay ov mewn ¢ & Rew 2 v Hews 6 oe 83
Storage’ compartinents « sews se sens se pass 83
Stored stations
referto: Presets sas «owes os weve o weve vv 231
Subtitles
DN Doscrise 2 commons © 5 suena 6 3 secs oo atone a om 243
Sunshade
ROOF... eee eee eee eee 48
also refer to Panoramic glass roof........ 48
SUITVISONS = aie + AtS8 5 Gave GS Hate ge RRR a 59
Suspension. ........0.. cee cece ee eee 112
Auidi drive’select + seas x 2 cae 4 e yews 3 5 oe 112
Swapping Calls: + snes ¢ v sees se een ce ees 203
Swerve assist... 2.2... . cee ee eee eee 169
Symbols
Charging equipment’: sas « s ome s x wom o 126
NAVIGATION iis sss: cess ao sexo & susaes wo vHeEMED w 220
Traffic... 2... eee 225
also refer to Indicator lights.............. 7
SYNC (climate control system) ............ 88
System settings .................e esau 249
T
Tachometer...........000 cece eeeaee 12,15
Tail lights
CLEANING: + = semen 3 y mews ¢ cee Ree Fe 299
Technical data... ...... eee eee eee eee 331
Technical modifications................. 326
344
Telephonetic: = cscs » seven eo eee =o wien 2 as 197
Accepting/ending acall................ 203
Audi phOne: bOxwsy + «sana s eowa se ewe as 199
Charging the battery (USB)............. 200
Charging the battery (wireless) ......... 200
Connecting a mobile phone............ 197
Dialing anumber...........0 eee ee eee 203
Exterior antenna..............--.000- 200
Mobile device reminder signal.......... 201
Options during aphonecall............ 203
PLAYIMGSTMUSIE «, ccssece so sanseite + © eneseie « 0) oseseie 9 237
Temperature displays
refer to Sport displays.................. 16
Temperature display (outside temperature).. 16
Temperature gauge
Coolant.................020 2c eee 12
Text input......... 0.0.00... 000002 26
Text MesSageS .... 22-2... eee eee eee 205
SOCtinGS sccm = = saws ¢ eeu 2 § eee 2g ee 205
also refer to Text messages............ 205
Tig=dOwnS': « » mews 2 s pees 2 2 new ¢ woe oo eas 85
Tightening specification
Wheel, boltsterisc 2 vecaee « 3 csaue 2 0 oso 2 oniae 311
Tightening specification (wheel bolts)... .. 311
Titt@s « ¢ saws 5 ¢ ews ¢ 2 ews + 8 eee x eas 17
Timer (high-voltage battery) ............. 124
tiptronic
refer to Manual shifting................ 97
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)....... 305
TGS » seem a o mange & ¢ wou EE aor a a ee gee 274
Loose wheel warning.............-.4.. 289
Low-profile tires. .............000-00- 291
Répaitt S@ts « = wwe » ¢ ems : ¢ oem & Eee ee 305
Replacing « icasai a © savas «0 smawins & 7 omen © 9 oe 308
Run-flat.. 0... eee eee ee 296
SOFVICE life ccs & & eawe 5 & cate 5 ews § eae 283
TPG PROSSUNC isis. 6 & vissees 6% rere vo eevee 8 eo 284
Tire pressure monitoring sys-
POWs 5 & news 5 ¢ cews a tea 292, 293, 294
Tire pressure table.................00. 286
Tire pressure (trailer mode)............ 135
Treadwear indicators.................. 283
Unidirectionalis: « 2 saz x « waves ae vee 276, 310
Uniform tire quality grading............ 291
Tires and wheels
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 277
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 287