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Wheels
—Do not use run-flat tires on —Have an authorized Audi dealer
your vehicle. Using them when or authorized Audi Service Facili-
not permitted can lead to ve- ty check the wheel alignment if
hicle damage or accidents. there is unusual wear.
—If you install wheel covers on —Have the wheels rebalanced if an
the vehicle, make sure they al- imbalance is causing noticeable
low enough air circulation to vibration in the steering wheel.
cool the brake system. If they If you do not, the tires and other
do not, this could increase the vehicle components could wear
risk of an accident. more quickly.
Treadwear indicator
Original equipment tires contain
. 5 treadwear indicators in the tread
3 pattern, which are bars that are
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) high and are
spaced evenly around the tire per-
pendicular to the running direc-
' tion > fig. 176. The letters “TWI”
Fig. 176 Tire profile: treadwear indica- or triangles on the tire sidewall
tor indicate the location of the tread-
Tire wear wear indicators.
The tires have reached the mini-
mum tread depth !) when they
have worn down to the treadwear
indicators. Replace the tires with
new ones > A.
Check the tires regularly for wear.
—Inflation pressure that is too low
or high can increase tire wear
considerably.
—Driving quickly through curves,
rapid acceleration, and heavy
braking increase tire wear.
1) Obey any applicable regulations in the
country where the vehicle is being oper-
ated.
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Emergency assistance
points on the side sill. Otherwise, your vehicle
could be damaged.
moving an unting a wheel
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Fig. 189 Wheel: internal hex socket to turn the wheel
bolts
B8K-1477
Fig. 190 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. 789 and place it ona
clean surface.
> Then install the alignment pin from the vehicle
tool kit by hand in the empty wheel bolt hole
> fig. 190".
> 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 247 when instal-
ling unidirectional tires.
> Slide the wheel on over the alignment pin >@.
1) Applies to: vehicles with ceramic brake rotors*: Use a sec-
ond alignment pin* from the vehicle tool kit for the lowest
hole according to the steps described for the first align-
ment 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.
ZA\ WARNING
— Read and follow the important information
and notes under > page 227.
— Never use the hex socket in the screwdriver
handle to tighten the wheel bolts. Using the
hex
socket will not achieve the required
tightening torque, which increases the risk
of an accident.
CG) 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.
U rectional 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.
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Index
A
A/C cooling mode.........-...--00e ee eee 70
A/C system refrigerant oil............... 264
ACCESSORIES 6 crccei
Adjusting air distribution (automatic climate
control system) .........2.-00 eee eee ee 70
Adjusting the additional display........... 14
Adjusting the blower (automatic climate con-
50) Dc 70
Adjusting the center console lighting....... 39
Adjusting the sound ................0005 193
Adjusting the temperature (automatic climate
control systeM) . 1.6... ce eee eee eee ees 70
Adjusting the vents...............00 eee 71
Airbagisystem « sacs + wemenn + apzeas « ¥ nrauien Wo 6 52
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 24
Alignment pin (tire change).............. 242
All-weather lights: s+ nse ss « soni i agua 5 36
AlUSCAaSOM IFES sxc 5 coscene «armen wo eerie © ¥ os 229
All wheel drive
refer to quattro... 2... eee eee 108
Alternative
routes wiies i 6 ese ss cone oo scene 155
Ambientilighting)s « s iss so sen «6 aesue + wane 39
AMI
refer to Audi music interface....... 175,176
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 187
Anti-freeze
Windshield washer system...........-. 212
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)........... 104
Anti-Slip Regulation...............-.05 104
Anti-theft alarm system................0. 24
Anti-theft wheel bolts.................. 245
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 187
Armrest... 2.0... 0.0 eee eee eee 47
Aspect ratio (video) ............00220008 180
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............ 104
Audi adaptive light.................0005. 36
Audi connect
refer toconnect..............00 eee eee 141
Audi connect Infotainment
Personal hotspot..............00000ee 142
SEMICES OVENVIEW sx = gaeu ss eee ae ROE a 144
Audi drive select
refer to Drive select............--000005 96
Audi magnetic ride
refer to Suspension control.............. 96
Audi music interface..............00005 175
Audi music stream
refer to Wi-Fi..............0000- 146, 173
AUGIOMLESiesius 6s arava 6 w anew «0 weivana wo annem a 177
Audio player
Bluetooth audio player................ 172
Wi-Fi audio player a. « s swas ss sees de vee 173
Audio track. ...... cece eee eee 180
Audi phone box.............-.000 2200s 130
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist..... 0.0.0... eee eae 93
Audi smartphone interface.......... 187,191
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.............. 10
AUTO
Automatic headlights.................. 36
Climate control system .......... cee eee 70
Auto Lock (central locking) .............. 18
Automatic post-collision braking system... 104
Automatic transmission............-...5- 81
Driving tips... 2.0... eee eee ee eee 83
Emergency mode..............002-000- 87
Hilldescenticontrolsses « saws 4 2 aque 9 2 once 85
KICREP OW Miiiacs wo awoswiee w « ceevivae oo amine sw avon © 86
Malfunction ....... 0.00. cece eee eee ee 83
Selector lever emergency release......... 88
Selector lever: lOCK eis s+ esesos we + enon 0 saver 83
Selector lever positions................. 81
Shifting Manually « wees + xaes s 2 new so gee 85
Steering wheel with shift paddles........ 85
tiptronic... 2... ee eee eee 85
Automatic wiper/washer system........... 41
Automatic zoom (navigation) ............ 159
AUX IMPUt wscuses w 6 sseeees vo ssrome ws seems ww sue 176
Average fuel consumption................ 15
Average speed... . cece cece este eee enes 15
B
BACK BUttON ¢ seas so exes 5 e een oe ee see 110