Wheels
WheeLs
Tyres and rims
General notes
•
Inspect the tyres regularly for damage (cuts,
cracks or blisters, etc.). Remove any foreign
bodies embedded in the treads.
•
If
you
have to drive over
a
kerb or similar obsta
cle,
drive very slowly and as near as possible at
a right angle to the kerb.
• Damaged rims or tyres must be replaced imme
diately.
•
Keep grease, oil and fuel off the tyres.
•
Mark the wheels before taking them off so that
they rotate in the same direction when refitted.
•
When removed, the wheels should be stored
flat in a
cool,
dry and preferably dark place.
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CAUTION
- Please note that summer and winter tyres
are optimised for the prevailing road condi
tions at different times of
year.
We recom
mend that you use winter tyres during the
winter months. At low temperatures, sum
mer tyres lose their elasticity and grip, and
braking performance also suffers as a re
sult. Cracks can form in the tread block on
summer tyres if they are used at very cold
temperatures, and this can cause perma
nent damage to the tyres. An increase in
rolling noise and tyre imbalance may result
from this damage.
- Machined, polished or chrome-plated rims
must not be used in winter conditions. The
process used to manufacture these types of
wheel rim does not provide adequate sur
face protection against corrosion, and the
rims can be permanently damaged by road
salt or similar.
New wheels or tyres
It is best to have all servicing of wheels and tyres
performed by a qualified workshop, since they
have the necessary special tools and replacement
parts in addition to trained personnel.
•
New tyres do not yet give maximum grip. When
driving with new tyres, drive at moderate
speeds and be especially careful during the first
500 km.
•
All four wheels must be fitted with tyres of the
same type, size (rolling circumference) and
preferably the same tread pattern.
• Tyres should be replaced in pairs and not
indi
vidually (i.e. both front tyres or both rear tyres
together).
•
We recommend the use of Audi Genuine Tyres.
If
you
wish to use other tyres, please note that
the actual size can differ from the nominal size
marked on the tyre
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•
If
you
wish to purchase a different combination
of rims and tyres than the ones fitted on the ve
hicle during production, it is advisable to
con
sult
a
qualified workshop beforehand
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The sizes of the rims and tyres approved
for
your
vehicle are listed in the vehicle's documents (e.g.
EC
Certificate of Conformity or COC
document1)).
The vehicle documents vary depending on the
country in which the vehicle is registered.
If the spare wheel* is
not
the same type as the
tyres fitted on the car (for example if the car has
winter tyres or wide-section tyres) you should on
ly use the spare wheel* if
a
puncture occurs, and
then
only
for
a
short period of time. In this case,
please drive with extra care. Refit
a
normal road
wheel as soon as possible.
Applies to vehicles with four-wheel drive: All four
wheels must always be fitted with tyres of the
same type, make and tread pattern, as the drive-
line could otherwise be damaged by variations in
the wheel speeds. For the same reason, only use
a spare wheel* which has the same rolling cir
cumference as the normal road wheels.
Manufacturing date
The manufacturing date is indicated on the tyre
sidewall (possibly only on the inner side of the
wheel): •
15 COC
= Certificate of conformity
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DOT ...2216...
means, for example, that the tyre was produced
in the 22nd week of 2016.
Audi Genuine Tyres
Audi Genuine Tyres with the marking "AO" are
specially matched to your Audi. When used prop
erly, these tyres meet the highest standards in
safety and handling. Your specialist retailer will
be glad to provide more information.
Tyre wear / damage
A
WARNING
- Use only tyre/rim combinations and match
ing wheel bolts approved by Audi. Otherwise
damage to the vehicLe and an accident could
result.
- For technical reasons, it is not possible to
use wheels from other vehicles. In certain
cases, it is not even possible to use wheels
from another vehicle of the same model.
- It is very important to ensure that the tyres
you have chosen have adequate clearance.
When selecting replacement tyres, do not
rely entirely on the nominal tyre size
marked on the tyre; with some makes of
tyre the effective tyre size can differ signifi
cantly from the nominal dimensions, even
though the tyres have the same size desig
nation.
Inadequate tyre clearance can result
in damage to the tyres or the vehicle, caus
ing a serious safety risk.
- Avoid running the car on tyres that are more
than 6 years old. If
you
have no alternative,
you should drive slowly and with extra care
at all times.
- The use of run-flat tyres on your vehicle is
NOT authorised! Unauthorised use can cause
an accident or damage your vehicLe.
- If wheel trims are fitted after the car is pur
chased,
ensure that there is an adequate
flow of air for cooling the brakes - risk of ac
cident!
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252 Tyre tread: Tread wear indicators
Tyre wear
Inspect the tyres regularly for damage.
- The wear on under or over-inflated tyres is
sig
nificantly higher.
- Fast cornering, heavy acceleration and hard
braking all increase tyre wear.
- If
you
notice excessive tyre wear, have the
wheel alignment checked by a qualified work
shop.
- Have your tyres rebalanced if steering wheel vi
brations indicate an imbalance. Otherwise, the
tyres and other parts of the vehicLe may wear
faster.
Tread wear indicators
The original tyres on your vehicle have 1.6 mm
high tread wear indicators
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252 running
across the tread at regular intervals. The letters
"TWI"
or triangles on the sidewall indicate the
positions of the tread wear indicators.
The minimum tread
depth1)
is reached
at
the lat
est when the tread is worn down to the tread
wear indicators. Replace the tyres with new ones
Changing wheels round
Wheels should be changed round regularly to en
sure that the wear is equal on all tyres. Fit the
wheels from the rear axle on the front axle and
vice-versa. All the tyres will then last for about
the same time.
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Please observe the applicable regulations in the country in
which you are travelling.
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On tyres with a directional tread pattern, note
the direction of rotation indicated on the sidewall
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Concealed damage
Damage to tyres and rims is often not readily
visi
ble.
If you notice unusual vibrations
or
the car
pulling to one side, this may indicate that one of
the tyres is damaged. Reduce your speed imme
diately. Inspect the tyres for damage. If no exter
nal damage is visible, drive slowly and carefully
to the nearest qualified workshop and have the
car inspected.
A WARNING
Insufficient tread depth or different tread
depths on different wheels reduce safety. This
is particularly evident in vehicle handling,
when there is a risk of aquaplaning in deep
puddles of water and when driving through
corners. Braking is also adversely affected -
risk of accident!
Tyre pressure
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253 End face of driver's door: Sticker listing the tyre
pressures
The correct inflation pressures for tyres fitted at
the factory and for the compact temporary spare
wheel*
are specified on a sticker. The sticker
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253 is on the end face of the driver's door.
(A)
Tyre size
(B)
Tyre pressure for the front wheels
©
Tyre pressure for the rear wheels
©
Tyre pressure if vehicLe is partially Loaded
(2)
Tyre pressure (comfort setting)* if vehicle is
partially loaded (not available on all vehicles) If a
maximum speed is given, it must not be excee
ded.
(3) Tyre pressure if vehicle is fully loaded
(4) Tyre pressure for the compact temporary
spare wheel*
If you intend to drive the vehicLe with a partial
load (no more than three people travelling in the
vehicle), select the specified tyre pressure
©.
However, if you prefer an extra-smooth
ride
you
can select the comfort setting* (2). Should you
wish to drive with a full
load,
you must increase
the tyre pressure to the specified maximum (3)
Checking / adjusting the tyre pressures
•
Check the tyre pressures at least once a month
and,
in addition, before starting a long journey.
•
The tyre pressures should only be checked
when the tyres are cold. The slightly raised
pressures of warm tyres must not be reduced.
•
Refer to the sticker
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Fig. 253 for the correct
tyre pressures according to the load the vehicle
is carrying.
•
If necessary, adjust the tyre pressure.
• Applies to vehicles with tyre pressure loss
indi
cator : Store the new tyre pressures
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• Check the pressure of the spare
wheeLVcom-
pact temporary spare wheel*. Keep the spare
tyre inflated to the highest pressure approved
for the tyre.
WARNING
Always adjust the tyre pressures to match
your driving style and the load the vehicle is
carrying.
- Excessive Loads can cause you to Lose control
of the vehicle - risk of accident!
- Under-inflated tyres flex more and can over
heat at high speeds or when the vehicLe is
carrying a heavy Load. This could cause a
tyre blow-out and you could lose control of
the vehicle - risk of accident!
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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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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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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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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
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Index
Folding down rear seats 63, 64
Four-wheel drive
see quattro (four-wheel drive) 148
Frequency band
see Waveband 228
Front seats 58
FueL 289
Consumption 342
Current fuel consumption 19,20
Ethanol 289
Fuel gauge 12, 14
Saving fuel 131
Tank capacity 343
FueL
economy
Coasting mode 91
Driving style 72
Recuperation 19
Fuel range 19, 20
Fuses 332
G
GALA
see Speed-dependent volume control ... 260
Gearbox malfunction 92
Glove box 61
Ground clearance 85
H
Halogen headlights
Changing bulbs 334
Handbrake
see Electro-mechanical parking brake .... 82
Handsfree 172
Hazard warning lights 52
Head-protection airbag 286
Head-up display 25
Adjusting brightness 53
Headlight range control 49
Headlights 49
Headlight range control 49
Washer system 55
Washing 313
Headlights (changing buLbs) 334
Head restraints
Adjusting 58,
59
Removing/installing 59
Head restraints, adjusting 266
Heated
Exterior mirrors 53
Rear window (automatic air conditioner) .. 70
Rear window (heating/ventilation system
and manual air conditioner) 68
Seats (automatic air conditioner) 70
Seats (heating/ventilation system and
man
ual air conditioner) 68
Washer
jets 55
Heater (supplementary heater for diesel en
gine) 66
Heating/ventilation system 66
Adjusting air outlets 71
Controls 67
Default settings 66
Description 66
Key-coded settings 66
Supplementary heater 66
Hill hold assist 83
Hill starting
see Hill hold assist 83
Hold assist 84
Hold assist (hill hold) 83
Home address 210, 215
Horn 10
Hubcaps, removing 321
I
i-Size
(securing child seats) 270
Ignition
Switching on/off (with button) 76
Switching on/off (with the key) 74
Immobiliser
see Electronic immobiliser 38
Importing/exporting contacts 187
Inflation pressure (tyres) 309
Input level (media) 246
Inspection intervals 304
Instrument cluster 12
Cleaning 314
Driver messages 26
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