2021 AUDI Q5 wheel bolts

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differently even if they are the
same size > A.
>If you would like to equip your
vehicle with a tire and rim com-
bination that is different from
what was installed at the facto-
ry, consult with an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility before making a
purchase > A.
Because the spare tire® is differ-
ent from the regular tires instal-
led on the vehicle (such as winter
tires or wide tires), only use the
spare tire* temporarily in case of
emergency and drive carefully
while it is in use. It should be re-
placed with a regular tire as soon
as possible.
All four wheels must be equipped
with tires that are the same brand
and have the same construction
and tread pattern so that the
drive system is not damaged by
different tire speeds. For this rea-
son, in case of emergency, only
use a Spare tire* that is the same
circumference as the regular tires.


Z\ WARNING
—Do not use steel rims that are
17 inches or larger. Otherwise,


damage to the vehicle and an
accident could result.
—Only use tire/rim combina-
tions and suitable wheel bolts
that have been approved by
Audi. Otherwise, damage to
the vehicle and an accident
could result.
—For technical reasons, it is not
possible to use tires from oth-
er vehicles. In some cases, you
cannot even use tires from the
same vehicle model.
—Make sure that the tires you
select have enough clearance
to the vehicle. Replacement
tires should not be chosen
simply based on the nominal
size, because tires with a dif-
ferent construction can differ
greatly even if they are the
same size. If there is not
enough clearance, the tires or
the vehicle can be damaged
and this can reduce driving
safety and increase the risk of
an accident.
—Only use tires that are more
than six years old when abso-
lutely necessary and drive
carefully when doing so.
—Run-flat tires* may only be
used on vehicles that were

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Wheels

be five 150 lbs. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650
lbs.)
5. Determine the combined
weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely ex-
ceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculat-
ed in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your vehi-
cle. Consult this manual to de-
termine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
>Check the tire sidewall
(=> page 262, fig. 177) to deter-
mine the designated load rating
for a specific tire.
Wheel bolts and rims
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must be clean and loosen/tighten
easily.
Rims
Rims with a bolted rim ring* or with bolted wheel
covers* consist of multiple pieces. These compo-
nents were bolted together using special bolts
and a special procedure. You must not repair or
disassemble them > A\.
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ZA WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tightened or repaired in-
correctly can become loose and result in loss
of vehicle control, which increases the risk of
an accident. For the correct tightening specifi-
cation, see > page 293, Finishing.
— Always keep the wheel bolts and the threads
in the wheel hub clean and free of grease.
— Only use wheel bolts that fit the rim.
— Always have damaged rims repaired by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility. Never repair or disassemble
rims yourself, because this increases the risk
of an accident.
Winter tires significantly improve the vehicle's
handling when driving in winter conditions. Be-
cause of their construction (width, compound,
tread pattern), summer tires provide less traction
on ice and snow.

> Use winter tires on all four wheels.
> Only use winter tires that are approved for your
vehicle.
> Please note that the maximum permitted
speed may be lower with winter tires > A\ in
General information on page 261. An author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility can inform you about the maximum per-
mitted speed for your tires.
> Check the tire pressure after installing wheels
=> page 271.
The effectiveness of winter tires is reduced great-
ly when the tread is worn down to a depth of
0.16 in (4 mm). The characteristics of winter tires
also decrease greatly as the tire ages, regardless
of the remaining tread.
@) For the sake of the environment
Reinstall summer tires at the appropriate
time, because they provide better handling
when roads are free of snow and ice. Summer
tires cause less road noise, tire wear, and fuel
consumption.

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Removing the caps

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Fig. 186 Wheel: 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.
Loosening the wheel bolts

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Fig. 187 Wheel: loosening the wheel bolts
> 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


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Fig. 189 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 > /\.
> Find the marking on the sill that is closest to
the tire that will be changed > fig. 188. Behind
the marking, there is a lifting point on the side
sill for the vehicle jack.
> Turn the handwheel to raise the vehicle jack un-
der 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 @) is flat on the ground.
The base (2) 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.
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Emergency assistance


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.
— 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.
@) Note
Do not lift the vehicle by the sill. Position the
vehicle jack only at the designated mounting
points on the side sill. Otherwise, your vehicle
could be damaged.



moving and installing a wheel
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Fig. 190 Wheel: internal hex socket to turn the wheel bolts
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Fig. 191 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. 190 and place it ona
clean surface.
> Then install the alignment pin from the vehicle
tool kit in the empty wheel bolt hole by hand
> fig. 191.
> 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 293 when instal-
ling unidirectional tires.
> Slide the wheel on over the alignment pin >@.
> 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 268.
— Never use the hex socket in the screwdriver
handle or the hex socket wrench with the
ratchet to loosen or tighten the wheel bolts.
This increases the risk of an accident, >

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because you will not be able to achieve the
correct tightening specification.
() 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.
> Reinstall the caps on the wheel bolts if necessa-
ry.
> Store the vehicle tool kit in its designated
place.
> If the removed wheel does not fit in the spare
wheel well, store it securely in the luggage
compartment > page 84.
> Check the tire pressure on the installed wheel
as soon as possible.
> Correct the tire pressure and store it in the MMI
=> page 280.
> The wheel bolt tightening specification must be
100 ft lbs (140 Nm). Have it checked as soon as
possible with a torque wrench. Drive carefully
until then.
> Have the faulty wheel replaced as quickly as
possible.
Collapsible spare tire
Applies to: vehicles with collapsible spare tire
The collapsible spare tire is intended for short-
term use only. Have the damaged tire checked
and replaced if necessary by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility as soon
as possible.
There are some restrictions on the use of the col-
lapsible spare tire. The collapsible spare tire has
been designed specifically for your type of vehi-
cle. Do not replace it with the collapsible spare
tire from another type of vehicle.
The collapsible spare tire is located in the lug-
gage compartment under the cargo floor cover.
Requirement: the vehicle tool kit > page 288 and
the compressor must be laid out.
Removing
> Lift the cargo floor using the handle.
> Turn the handwheel counter-clockwise and re-
move it.
> Remove the collapsible spare tire.
You must inflate the collapsible spare tire before-
hand in order to use it.
Inflating
> Remove the valve cap from the collapsible
spare tire.
> Tighten the compressor hose on the collapsible
spare tire valve.
> Connect the compressor hose to a vehicle sock-
et and switch it on.
» Let the compressor run until the specified value
on the tire pressure sticker is reached
> page 271, fig. 180 >©.
> Screw the valve cap back onto the valve.
Returning to storage
> To release air, turn the valve insert. See an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
> Turn the valve insert back once the air has been
released.
> Wait several hours before placing the collapsi-
ble spare tire in the spare wheel well. Only then
will it fold down completely so that you can
store it securely.
> Then screw the valve cap back onto the valve.
> Secure the collapsible spare tire with the hand-
wheel.
> Fold the cargo floor cover back into place.
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Index

Q
quattro... 2... eee 118
Selective wheel torque control.......... 119
QUICK CHANGING « seas sy sews & 2 weaG § yD 9 123
R
Radio... eee eee eee 217
Radiostexthss « s ase ¢ s caus a 2 meme a 9 eee 220
SEATON St rcvias » o cccmeme 2 = seman as simtene wo sen 217
Radio communications equipment........ 310
Radio equipment .............0 ee eee eee 310
Radio Standards Specification (RSS) ....... 311
Raibearrien: auwn xs warm 2 2 mown 8 2 meee + 8 ae 116
Rain/light sensor
Automatic headlights .................. 50
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) .... 57
Random
refer to Shuffle...............0000005 229
Range monitor............ 0. cece ee eee 106
Range potential. ........ 2... eee eee eee 106
Range: (fuel-level)s. « « ccsseus « a esense © sveruene © wna 17
Reading lightst.s < csus as wean 2 2 ween o si 53:
Rear cross-traffic assist .............004. 180
Rear fog lights ss: = : sexs sy wees ev eee gs 50
Rear lid
refer to Luggage compartment lid........ 42
Rear lOWEriNGtes « = wos « ¢ waren & s rene & § Haun 85
Rear seatS..........-.-0-0 20 ee ee 65, 86, 87
Rearview Camera « = sss < : sees sy ean se os 176
Rear window defogger............-+-.05- 94
Rear wiper blades
ChanginGins « asm 5 s news 3 x deme s a ame a ae 59
Cleanings + « serve v 2 swawes + a evewere ¥ ot seevene ¥ eee 59
Recirculation Mode sass ss sissies soese 6 6 wee 93
Recuperation ses ¢ sway a 2 ose a 2 ewes = 17, 104
REfriGEFatit Olli x = wave xo eas @ x ewe Eas 314
RETUGLING « < cews sa wows se ees Fe ema a ee 242
Remote access authorization (key user)..... 32
Remote control
Garage door opener. .......se.ceee veces 47
Remote control key.........:eeeeee eres 38
Convenience opening and closing......... 46
Key replacement.............02-.00 eee 38
LED... ees 40
Replacing’ the battery sie. ss css vs sees aes 40
324
Unlocking and locking................-. 39
also refer to Vehicle key...........00005 38
Removing the caps (wheel bolts)......... 291
REPaitS « sincus » « uence mo ommens 5 # omnes Fa meENE 308
Repeatins + suse oo wee oo amuses 3 v ne oo ame 229
Replacement key..............--00 ee eee 38
Replacement parts.............eee eee 310
Replacing BULBS ssw s + sea « & eee ee weed 303
Reporting Safety Defects................ 310
Reverse gear
referto Gears : secs ss ween ss ees 2 v Hewes 99
RIMS’
& < wmeye & F Wem oP Gee & 2 Se oe ee 276
Cle AMIM irs « swawne vx smonsrs ¥ cvameme 2 a seamen eo 284
Road Canriel’. wcrc « 2 cmos s 2 osm oa avon es 116
RONG :cz = + sey = & oeoes 5 & Hews 5 Eee FE ee 98
Rolling ability
Electromechanical parking brake........ Lit
Transmission idle..................005 100
Roof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 46
Roof load... 2.22... ... 0.222 eee eee eee 314
Roof rack... 22.0... e eee eee eee ee 88
also refer to Roof rack..........-0000005 88
Route guidance
StOPPlng s sw x & wares ¢ & ees xo wR ee 209
also refer to Navigation............... 205
Runneflate (tires) 2 a sos < wanes ws voaniss 6% aman 280
Running direction (tires)..............-. 293
S
Safety belts cso < ccs s + gene & ¥ een x Hew a 67
Cleaning......... 00... cece eee eee 285
LOCKING... occ eee eee ee eee 79
Securing child safety seats.............. 79
Satellite: map « cess s » sens s ees ev BeeR es 212
Saving fuel
Energy: COnSuMe!S sieves oo crea se eee ao oes LZ:
RECUPERATION). . wicca © scceneas @ : primase «6 sno Ll?
Screen
refer to Touch display................-. 18
Screwdriver... 2.2.0... .. 000 e cece eee eee 288
Search function
refer to Free text search............... 230
Seat heating............. 0... c eee eee 93

ROOF. = asec x avenue wo oewees o a awavi wo ame 46
also refer to Sunshade............-.04. 46
SUN VISOFS 2... eee eee 56
SUSPENSION s:csics x 0 exenem o> wm © 8 eR © «eee 116
Audi drive select. ..........ceeeee eee 115
Swapping calls...........0. 2. cee eee eee 193
Swerve assist... 0.00.00... cee eee eee 169
Symbols
Charging equipment.................. 129
NaVidatiOtie: « s sew 2 s eee + wees ee neem 5 209
TREE css x cman 4 x metas a x Kone we MRR 8 214
also refer to Indicator lights.............. 7
SYNC (button) ....................0.00005 93
SYSECIMMSEEEINGS siereroce » sswneze w 6 sswzers « & snowene 236
T
Tachometer........... 000 eee eee eae 12,14
Tail lights
Cleaning... .... eee eee eee eee 283
Techmicaldattar. . scausus x sexes « snanene oo sinses 313
Technical modifications ..........0..0005 308
Telephones ss sin <2 wimen 3 wm o orem a 3 a 186
Accepting/ending acall................ 192
Audi phone boxes « sssas cs esses ease eee 188
Charging the battery (USB)............. 188
Charging the battery (wireless) ......... 189
Connecting a mobile phone............ 186
Dialing anumber...............--.0.- 192
Exteriomamtenmas. . . cscs» 0 scene 6 a anni 0 6 188
Mobile device reminder signal.......... 190
Options during aphonecall............ 193
Playing music............ 0 0c 225
Temperature display (outside temperature) .. 16
Temperature gauge
Coolant...... 0.00.00... eee eee eee 12
TXCMPUIE cones 5 2 cmmccs # © oomeees 5 a mmeorane © mame 24
Text messages
SettingS .. 0.0... cece eee 194
Text messaging settings............6... 194
alsocreferto Text messages wo... 0% 0s vs 194
Tie=dOWiSis « seen + ¢ eeme ¢ 2 ews 2 2 wows 9 won 88
Tightening specification
Wheel Doltsiin oo sess w svavane to ivosiie a oniusne 293
Tightening specification (wheel bolts) .... . 293
TiM@s & cases x & sous & ears oo mews +o REIS eH 17
Timer (high-voltage battery)............. 127
326
tiptronic
refer to Manual shifting............... 101
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)....... 288
THOS © crsscas we 6 worsen © wipcous © a seers oH cman © 261
Changing........ cece eee eee eee ee eee 290
Low-profile tires..............2--004- 277
Re pail S@t:. © = cnecsis © « senses» o ssssene © ¥ sesvenw © 288
Run-flat.. 0... eee ee 280
SERVICE lifsies = = acme 5 = seme se HOS 3c RE 270
THRE PFOSSUNC xis 6 & sissese s & sree @ & oto 6 5 271,
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 278,279
Tire pressure table..........00..2e0 ee 272
Tire pressure (trailer mode)............ 138
Treadwear indicators...............00. 270
Unidirectional; = 2 sae. ¢ e sees zs es 263, 293
Uniform tire quality grading............ 277
Tires and wheels
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 264
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 274
Toll Module
refer to Integrated Toll Module......... 149
TOOIS css s & ease = & a0 5b cet & 2 Set Fd eS 288
Top tether anchor (securing the child safety
Sab) ioc : 2 woes s Rees gs meee Gof Hane o ZR 80
Touch display
Adjusting the brightness................ 20
Operating. ........ 0. cece eee eee eee 18
TOWING... eee ce ee eee 296
TowinglOop’s i ima + svenewive + nraueas 1 6 aves 297, 298
Towing protection monitoring............. 37
TPMS
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 279
Trafficinformations. « snes «sess « ¥ anvee vos 215
Online traffic information.............. 214
also refer to Online traffic information... 214
Traffic janmassist’s + ensue = : sows 2 meee 8 ew 162
Traffic light information................ 147
Traffic sign recognition................. 145
Traffic SignS.. 66... eee eee eee 148
Trailer load... 2... eee eee eee 314
Trailer mode
Air suspension...........00.00e ee eee 138
Trailer towing.................000 ee eee 138
Tongue weight.............eeeeeeeeee 138
Trailer load « = = sews s wean a 2 wena a 5 wees oo 138
TrailerView « ess = + mews 2s eee ge feee ee pes 178
TUPMaSSiSts sous x ¢ em sy eee & EE & 2 170

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TUPMESIQMALS seco eo ssenecs + = waves ¥ ot reeves w sevens 51,
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Uniform tire quality grading............. 277
Unlockingjand locking iis ss gees seas ces 34
By remote control...............00 eee 39
Using the lock cylinder...............0. 37
with Audi connect vehicle control......... 40
With the central locking switch.......... 36
With the convenience key.............-. 39
Update (software) ........ 6. cece eee eee 237
USB
Adapter ..... 0.0... eee eee 188
USB charging port...............00 eee 82
USB drive
Supported types/formats.............. 231
USB stick
refer to Audi music interface........... 226
Users
LoGal US@rSrixces ss scans oe samme a a anauine oo ateiens 311,
myAudi users... ...........000 0c eee 31
Using residual heat..............2..0000. 94
V
Vaniby ROP an 4 o wewcce wo vesmene x arenenente «ones 57!
Vehicle
Angle... .. 2... eee eee eee eee 113
Gare/cleaning eee se eves so eews ce ewe 282
Dimensions cic ics cceee co omens vo enone ow oe 313
Identification data............... 000. 313
OUTOT SERVICE: = = sews xs ewe sa eee a 287
Raising « waer so issn & aaeies vv mene +H aa 291
Starting. ........ 0.2... eee eee eee 97
Trans POtt ccs + « eaes + ¢ wees so eens Bees 116
Unlocking and locking...............005 39
Vehiclecareics « 2 mews + ¢ saws x 2 meme ¥ 2 ees 282
Vehicle control Services sites is sees scans 199
Vehicle data label. : = secs ss eeed se tees sve 313
Vehicle identification number............ 313
Vehicle jack.................0..0.000005 288
Lifting, POintS:: ¢ wees ss ees 2 o ews 7s eee 291
Tire-change:Mode sxe x 2 wesc «6 ernie 8 woe 290
Vehicle:key’s « ssws sv even oo sna oe ween « 34, 38
Vehicle sotitidws «wags s aawe 2s seme 2 2 mee 107
Vehicle starting system.............000. 109
VehiCl@tooL Kitts sassy s « savas 9 u aera sg seems 288
Wentilationt. 2 succu: we cron a awsenos ov aommmue ao 91
VIEW DUttOM is. 4 & ssvens & o onavee x arene © 8 ameeei 3 13
Voicetiiails
« x acan a x same « 2 weene 4 2 neue a as 192
Voice recognition system.............000. 27
Extetimall swivios 0 « swanes w snewenise © wecwes oo caniaun a 28
Operating................ 0c eee eee eee 27
WwW
Wall mount clip...............0 cee eee 136
Warning lights
refer to Indicator lights.................. 7
Washing matte finish paint.............. 282
Wave band
refer to Frequency band............... 217
Weights... 0... cece eee eee eee eee 314
Wheel bolts. ........... 0c e cee eee eee 276
Changing a tire : sees <2 ese: yee ee oes 290
WhGelS « sass ¢ 2 maces 2 < pate 3 Fae 5 E Sa 261
GLEAMING): oo seine: 2 2 samen 7 o soem oon oem YB 284
Glossary of tire and loading terminology.. 264
Replacing.......... 0... eee eee eee eee 290
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 279
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 274
Wheebwreneltic « o sssess 0 suswens 1 2 secxaue @ © enon 288
Wi-Fi
Hotspot settings................00004 200
USING a HOtSpot ; sa. . s h eens eee ee vows 198
Window and mirror heating............... 95
Windows
Child safety lock eve: zs eee ts pees as wees 44
Cleaning and removing ice............. 284
Convenience opening and closing......... 46
Defrosting « ¢ cows ees sk ews ba wea a 94
Opening and closing...............000- 45
Power windows...........00000e sees AS
Windshield
Cleaning... .. cece eee eee eee eee 57
Defrosting « «exc < + neue eres ee Hews gee 94
also refer to Windshield................ 57
Windshield washer system...........- 57259.
Windshield 'wipersivs. « «sews os seme 6 e een o 57
Winter operation
Auxiliary climate control................ 94
Car washes ............ 00000 e cece eee 282
COOLING 'SYStEM « < sess < e eeers ee eee gee 253
Defrosting the windows................ 94
327