2021 AUDI Q2 tyre pressure

Wheels
- Incorrect tyre pressures increase tyre wear
and adversely affect vehicle braking and
handling - risk of accident!
(7) CAUTION
Replace any lost valve caps to prevent dam­
age to the tyre valves.

(#) For
the sake of the environment
- Under-inflated tyres will increase the fuel
consumption.
- Driving with the tyre pressures adjusted to
the comfort setting* may also result in in­
creased fuel consumption.
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We recommend always using the tyre pres­
sure setting
(T)
for partial loads and the set­
ting
(?) for
full loads.
Wheel bolts and rims
Wheel bolts
The wheel bolts should be clean and turn easily.
A special adapter is required to turn the
anti-

theft wheel bolts*
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page 321.
Rims
Rims with a bolted rim flange* or bolted trim

parts*
consist of several components. A special
technique is applied to bolt these components
together. Never attempt to repair or dismantle
them
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WARNING
If the wheel bolts have not been tightened or
serviced correctly, they can come loose, and
you could lose control of the vehicLe - risk of
accident! For the correct tightening torque,
refer to
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324, After changing a wheel.
- Make sure that the wheel bolts and threads
in the wheel hubs are always clean and free
from grease.
- Only use wheel bolts that are designed to
match the rims on your car.
- Always have damaged rims repaired by a
qualified workshop. Never attempt to repair
or dismantle rims yourself - risk of accident!
Winter tyres
In winter road conditions winter tyres will consid­
erably improve the car's handling. Due to their
type of construction (width, rubber compound,
tread pattern), summer tyres give less grip on ice
and snow.

•
Winter tyres must be fitted on all four wheels.

•
Only use winter tyres of the correct type ap­
proved for your vehicle.

•
Please note that the maximum permissible
speed for winter tyres may be lower than for
summer tyres
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Your specialist retailer can
advise you of the maximum speed
for
your

tyres.

•
After fitting the wheels you must always check
the tyre pressures
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307.
Winter tyres Lose their effectiveness when the
tread is worn down to a depth of 4 mm. The per­
formance of winter tyres is also severely impaired
by ageing, even if the tread is still much deeper
than 4 mm.
A WARNING
- Never exceed the maximum approved speed
for your tyres. This causes the tyres to over­
heat and can even result in a blow-out - risk
of accident!
- Always adapt your driving style to the pre­
vailing road and traffic conditions. Drive
carefully and reduce your speed on icy or
slippery roads. Even winter tyres lose their
grip on black ice.

(^)
For the sake of the environment
Summer tyres should be fitted again as soon
as possible; they give better handling on
roads which are free of snow and ice. They are
quieter, do not wear so quickly and reduce
fuel consumption. •
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All-weather tyres can also be used instead of
winter tyres. Please note that winter tyres
with the
A
symbol are required by law during
the winter season in some countries.
Snow chains
Snow chains will improve braking ability as well
as traction in winter conditions.
• Snow chains can be used on the front wheels
only. This also applies to vehicles with four-
wheel drive*.

•
Check that the snow chains are correctly seated
after driving for
a
few yards; follow the instruc­
tions given by the manufacturer.

•
Keep your speed below 50 km/h. Please ob­
serve the applicable local regulations.
Only use snow chains with fine-pitch links. The
links must not protrude more than 13.5 mm
from the tyres (including tensioner).
You must remove the snow chains on roads which
are free of snow; otherwise the vehicLe handling
may be impaired and the tyres may be damaged.
For technical reasons snow chains may only be
used on tyres with certain wheel rim/tyre combi­
nations.
Rim size
6.0]xl6 (steel)
Rim offset Tyre size
43 mm 205/60 R16
A WARNING

UnsuitabLe
or incorrectly mounted snow
chains can cause you to lose control of the ve­

hicLe-
risk
of accident!
© CAUTION
Snow chains can damage the rim/hubcap* if
they make direct contact with it. Remove the
hubcaps* beforehand. Use snow chains which
have a protective coating.
© Note
When driving with snow chains, it may help to
switch on off-road mode
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146.
Low-profile tyres
Applies to: vehicles with low-profile tyres
Your vehicLe is fitted with low-profile tyres* as
standard equipment. Low-profile tyres have a
lower sidewall and provide a wider tread surface
and rim diameter than other wheel/tyre combi­
nations. This makes the car's handling more

agile.
However, the ride may be Less comfortable
on poor-quality roads and tracks, and rolling
noise may be louder.
Low-profile tyres can be damaged more quickly
than standard tyres, for example by heavy jolts,
potholes, manhole covers, speed humps and

kerbs.
It is therefore particularly important to
ensure that they are inflated to the correct pres­
sure
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page 307.
Drive with particular care on poor-quality roads
to ensure that you do not damage the rims and

tyres.

Make sure to check your wheels regularly (every
3,000 km) for damage such as blisters/tears on
the tyre sidewalls or deformations/cracks on the

rims.

After a heavy jolt, or if any damage occurs, you
should have the rims and tyres checked and if
necessary replaced by
a
qualified workshop.
Tyre wear occurs more quickly on low-profile
tyres than on standard tyres.
Summer tyres are not suitable for cold condi­

tions,
snow or ice. Use winter or all-season tyres
when driving in these conditions
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308.
Tyre pressure loss
indicator
Tyre pressure loss indicator lamp
Applies to: vehicles with tyre pressure loss indicator

The
tyre pressure loss indicator in the instrument
cluster informs the driver if the tyre pressure is
too low or a system malfunction has occurred.
The tyre pressure loss indicator makes use of the
ABS sensors to compare the rolling circumfer­
ence and the vibration of the tyres. If changes in
the inflation pressure are detected on one or •
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Wheels
more tyres, the driver is alerted by an indicator
lamp
0H ar|d a
message in the instrument cluster
display. If only one tyre is affected, the display
will indicate its position.
Each time you change a tyre, change the wheels
round or change the tyre pressures on your
vehi­

cle (e.g. when switching from partial load to full
load and vice-versa), you must store the new tyre
pressures in the menu display
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311.
Mon­

itoring of the tyre pressures is based on the tyre
pressures you have stored. The inflation pres­
sures recommended for your vehicle are given on
the tyre pressure sticker
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307, Fig. 253.
The rolling circumference and vibration can
change and cause a tyre pressure warning if:
- The inflation pressure in one or more tyres is
too low.
- The tyre has suffered structural damage.
- The wheels were changed or the tyre pressures
were changed and the new tyre pressures were
not stored
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311.
- The vehicLe load is not balanced (more load on
one side).
- There is more load on the wheels of one of the
axles (e.g. when towing a trailer or driving up
or down a gradient).
- You are driving with snow chains.
- You are driving with the temporary spare

wheel*.

- Only one wheel of an axle has been changed.
Indicator lamps
flfl - Loss of pressure on one or more tyres
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Check and change or repair the tyre(s). Check and
adjust the tyre pressures again on all four
wheels. Then store the tyre pressures in the
menu dispLay
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311.

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(Tyre pressure loss indicator) Tyre pressure:
System fault!.
If llil'f>1
appears and the indicator

LampBH in the
instrument cluster dispLay flashes
for approx. one minute and then remains lit after
you have switched on the ignition or while you
are driving, there is a fault in the system. Check
and adjust the tyre pressures for all four tyres
and store the
new
tyre pressures
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311. If
the indicator lamp does not go out or if it comes
on again after
a
short time, drive to a qualified
workshop without delay and have the fault
recti­

fied.

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No
- If
a
malfunction occurs in the ESC/ABS sys­

tem,
the tyre pressure loss indicator may al­
so be out of action.
-When driving with snow chains, a system
malfunction can occur.
-The tyre pressure Loss indicator on your Audi
is specially matched to "Audi Genuine Tyres"

^>page
305. We recommend that you use
these tyres.
- The tyre pressure Loss indicator can only
monitor the pressures of the tyres fitted on
the car. For this reason please regularly
check the tyre pressure of the spare wheel
in the luggage compartment so it can be
used if required.

A
WARNING
- If the tyre pressure loss indicator appears in
the instrument cluster display, slow down
immediately and avoid any severe braking or
steering manoeuvres. As soon as you can do
so safely, stop and check the tyres and the
tyre pressures.
- It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that
the tyre pressures are correct. For this rea­
son you must check the tyre pressures
regu­

larly.
- Under certain conditions (e.g. driving at
high speeds, on ice and snow or on poor
road surfaces) the tyre pressure loss indica­
tor may not appear immediately.
- The use of run-flat tyres on your vehicLe is
NOT authorised! Unauthorised use can cause
an accident or damage your vehicle.
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Storing tyre pressure settings
Applies to: vehicles with tyre pressure loss indicator

When
you change a tyre or the tyre pressure on
your vehicle, you must confirm the change on the
system.
Before storing the new tyre pressures, check that
the current pressures on all four wheels corre­
spond to the specified values and adapt the pres­
sures to the current Load
^>page
306.

•
Select the following on the infotainment sys­

tem:
|MENU|
button > Car
>
left control button
Servicing & checks
>
Tyre pressure loss indica­
tor
>
Store tyre pressures
>
Yes, store now.
Do not store the tyre pressures if
you
are driv­
ing with snow chains.

Care of vehicle and cleaning
Care of vehicLe and
cleaning
General notes
Regular and careful care helps to maintain the
value of the vehicLe. This may also be one of the
requirements for upholding any warranty claims
in the event of corrosion or paint defects.
Qualified workshops carry stocks of suitable car
care products. PLease
foLLow
the instructions for
use on the packaging.
A WARNING
- Cleaning products and other materials used
for car care can damage health if misused.
- Car care products can contain toxic substan­
ces and must always be kept in a safe place
out of reach of children.

+) For
the sake of the environment
- Please choose care products that are not
harmful to the environment.
- Surplus cleaning materials should not be
disposed of together with ordinary house­
hold waste.
Washing the vehicle
The longer residues like insects, bird droppings,
resinous tree sap or road salt are alLowed to re­
main on the vehicle, the more damage they can
do to the paintwork. High temperatures (for in­
stance in direct sunlight) further intensify the
damage.
Before washing, soak heavy dirt with plenty of
water.
Stubborn dirt, such as bird droppings or resinous
tree sap, is best removed with plenty of water
and a micro-fibre cloth.
After the period when salt is put on the roads,
have the underside of the vehicLe washed thor­
oughly.
High-pressure cleaners
When cleaning the vehicle with a high-pressure
cleaner, always follow the operating instructions
for the equipment. This applies particularly to
the operating pressure and the spraying dis­

tance.
Do not point the spray jet directly at the
seals on the windows, doors, boot lid, bonnet or
panorama sun roof*, or at the tyres, rubber ho­

ses,
insulating material, sensors* or camera
len­

ses*.
Maintain a distance of at least 40 cm.
Do not use a high-pressure cleaner to remove
snow and ice.
Never use high-pressure cleaners with a round-
jet nozzle or "dirt blasters".
The water must not be hotter than 60 °C.
Automatic car washes
Spray the vehicle with water before washing.
Ensure that the windows and panorama sun roof*
are closed and that the windscreen wipers are
switched off. Follow the car wash operator's rules
and recommendations, especially if any accesso­
ries are attached to your vehicle.
If possibLe use a brushless car wash.
Washing by hand
Clean the car with a soft sponge or brush, start­
ing on the roof and working down. Use solvent-
free cleaning agents.
Washing matt-painted vehicles by hand
To avoid damaging the paintwork when washing
the car, first remove any dust, sand and grit. In­

sects,
grease stains and fingerprints are best re­
moved using a special cleaning agent for matt-
painted surfaces.
Apply the product with a micro-fibre cloth. Do
not apply too much pressure to avoid damaging
the paintwork.
Rinse the car thoroughly with water. Then clean
the car with a neutral shampoo and a soft micro-
fibre cloth.
Rinse the car with lots of water again and then
let it dry in the air. Remove any water stains with
a chamois. •
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Mobility
Tool kit/tyre repair kit/compressor Using the tyre repair kit
Applies to: vehicles with tool kit/tyre repair kit/compressor Applies to: vehicles with tyre repair kit

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Fig.
256 Luggage compartment (example): Floor panel
folded up
The tools, tyre repair kit* and compressor* are
stored under the floor in the luggage compart­
ment.

•
Lift up the floor panel until it is fixed in position
behind the retaining tabs
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on the two side
sections.

•
Replace the floor panel before closing the boot

lid.

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Note
The jack* in your vehicle is maintenance-free.
Tyre repair kit
Preparations
Applies to: vehicles with tyre repair kit

•
Please refer to the important safety notes on

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page 318.

•
Apply the parking brake.

•
Manual gearbox: Engage first gear.
• Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to
position P.

•
Check whether
a
repair is possible using the
tyre repair kit
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319.

Fig.
257 Tyres: Irreparable tyre damage
Repaired tyres are only suitable for temporary

use.
Replace the damaged tyre as quickly as pos­
sible
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If the tyre was damaged by an object, such as a

nail,
do not remove it from the tyre.
The tyre repair kit can be used at outside temper­
atures down to - 20 °C.
The tyre repair kit must NOT be used:
- On cuts and punctures larger than 4 mm
©

^Fig.
257.
- If the wheel rim has been damaged ©.
- If
you
have been driving with very low pressure

or a
completely flat
tyre(|).

In these cases, you should seek professional as­
sistance.

A
WARNING
- Please note that the tyre repair kit is not
suitable for use in every situation and
should only be used as a temporary meas­

ure.

- Do not allow the sealant to come into
con­

tact with your eyes, skin or clothing.
- If
you
do come into contact with the sealant
immediately rinse the eyes or skin affected
with clean water.
- Make sure you do not breathe in the fumes.
- If
you
accidentally swallow tyre sealant, im­
mediately rinse your mouth thoroughly and
drink
a
large amount of water. Do not in­
duce vomiting. Immediately contact
a
doc­
tor.
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