spare wheel AUDI A7 2017 Owner´s Manual

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\.J - Ene rgy management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Notice about data recorded by the Event
Data Recorde r and vehicle control
modules
127
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Driving safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Cor rect passenger seating positions . . . . . 130
Driver's and front passenger 's footwell . . 134
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Sto ring cargo co rrect ly .............. .
Repo rting Safe ty Defe cts ............. . 135
136
Audi pre sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 8
Pr eventative passenge r prote ction 138
Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 0
Gene ral information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 0
Why use safety belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 1
Safety bel ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Belt tens ione rs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
F ront airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Mon itoring the Advanced Airbag System . 160
Knee airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Side curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Ch ild safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
C hi ld seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Secur ing c hild seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
LATCH system ( lowe r anchorages a nd
tethers for chi ldren) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
186
Addit io n al i nfo rm ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . 19 1
Checking and Filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 1
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Diese l fue l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Selective catalytic reduction (Ad Blue/
DEF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
195
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
D iese l part iculate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Table of contents
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Engine oi l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Brake fl uid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Windsh ield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Service interval display 209
Wheels .... .. .. .... .. .......... ... 211
Wheels and Tires ... .... ...... ... .. .. 211
T ire pressure monitoring system
T ire p ressure monitoring system 2 29
231
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
General info rmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Car washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 35
Cleaning and care info rmat ion . . . . . . . . . 2 36
Plac ing you r vehicle out of serv ice . . . . . . 2 39
Do It Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Emergency assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 24 0
Genera l information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 0
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Tire mobility kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Replacing wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Spare tire 248
Fuses ............................. 250
Replacing fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
D river side cockpit fuse assignment
Front passenger side cockpit fuse 251
ass ignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Luggage compartment f use assignme nt . 252
Emergency situations . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 54
Start ing by p ushi ng o r tow ing . . . . . . . . . . 2 54
Sta rt ing wi th ju mpe r cabl es . . . . . . . . . . . 2 54
U se of j umpe r cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
T owing with a tow truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Raising the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Accessories and Technical Data . 260
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Vehicle spec ificat ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Notes about technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Weig hts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
D . . 1mens
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Wheels
for the number of seating posi­tions. Refer to the table¢
table
on page 223
for the number of
people that correspond to the ve­
hicle normal load.
New tires or wheels
Audi recommends having all work on tires or wheels performed by
an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility.
These facilities have the proper
knowledge and are equipped with
the required tools and replace­ ment parts.
... New tires do not yet have the
optimum gripping properties.
Drive carefully and at moderate
speeds for the first 350 miles
(500 km) with new tires .
... use tires of the same construc­
tion, size (rolling circumference)
and as close to the same tread pattern as possible on all four
wheels.
... use tires of the same construc­
tion, size (rolling circumference)
and the same tread pattern on
all four wheels.
... Do not replace tires individually.
At least replace both tires on the
same axle at the same time .
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.,.Audi recommends that you use
Audi Original Tires. If you would like to use different tires, please
note that the tires may perform
differently even if they are the
same size
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... If you would like to equip your
vehicle with a tire/rim combina ­
tion that is different from what
was installed at the factory, con­
sult with an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility before making a pur­
chase¢
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The spare tire* is different from
the regular tires installed on the
vehicle - for example, if winter
tires or wide tires are installed - so only use the spare tire* tempo ­
rarily in case of emergency and
drive carefully while it is in use . It
should be replaced with a regular
tire as soon as possible.
Applies to: vehicles with all wheel drive
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 ...

through curves and when brak­ing, which increases the risk of
an accident.
Tire pressure
Fig. 192 Driver's side B-pillar : tire pres­
sure label
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Fig. 193 Tire pressure label
The correct tire pressure for tires
mounted in the factory and for
the spare tire* is indicated on a la­
bel. The label is located on the B­
pillar ¢
fig. 192, ¢ fig. 193.
Use the tire pressure specified for
a normal vehicle load when the
vehicle is partially loaded¢
table
on page 223.
If driving the vehi-
; cle when fully loaded, you must
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increase the tire pressure to the
maximum specified pressure¢&.-
Checking/correcting tire
pressure
.,,.Check the tire pressure at least
once per month and also check it before every long drive .
.,,.Always check the tire pressure
when the tires are
cold. Do not
reduce the pressure if it increas­
es when the tires are warm .
... check the label ¢
fig. 193 for
the correct tire pressure based on vehicle load.
.,,.Correct the tire pressure if nec­
essary.
... Store the new tire pressure in
the Infotainment system
¢page 231, ¢page 233 .
.,,.Check the pressure in the emer­
gency tire* /spare tire*. Always maintain the maximum temper­
ature that is specified for the
tire.
A WARNING
Always adapt the tire pressure to your driving style and vehicle load.
-Overloading can lead to loss of vehicle control and increase
the risk of an accident. Read
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specified for your vehicle, or their equivalent.
Refer to
~ page 22 7 for more deta iled i nfo rma­
tion rega rding win ter tires.
Uniform t ire quality grading
- Tread wear
- T raction AA A B C
- T emperatu re ABC
Quality grades ca n be found where applicable on
the ti re side wall between tread shoulder and
maximum sect ion w idth
¢ page 211, fig. 190.
For example: Tread wear 200, Traction AA, Tem­
perature A.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal
Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.
Tread wea r
The
tr ead w ear grade is a comparat ive rating
based on the wear rate of the t ire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov­
ernment test course.
F or examp le, a t ire graded 150 would wear one
and one ha lf
( 1 1/2) times as well on the govern ­
ment course as a tire graded
100 .
The relative perfo rmance of tires depends u po n
the actua l conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significant ly from the norm due to
va riations i n driving habits, service practices and
d ifferences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The
traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, Band
C. T hose grades represent the tire's
ab ility to stop on wet pavement as measured un­
de r contro lled conditions on specified gove rn­
ment test surfaces of asphalt and concrete . A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance
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Temperatur e
The
temperature grades are A (the highest), B ,
and C, representing the tire's resistanc e to the
generation of heat and its ability to diss ipate
Wh eel s
heat when tested under cont rolled conditions on
a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperat ure can cause the mate­
r ia l of the tire to degenerate and reduce t ire life ,
and excessive tempera ture can lead to s udden
tire failure ¢,& .
T he grade
C corresponds to a level of perfo rm­
ance which all passenger car tires must meet un­
der the Federal Motor Vehicle Sa fety Standa rd
No.
109. Grades Band A represent higher levels
of pe rformance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minim um req uired by law.
A WARNING
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The tract ion grade assigned to this t ire is
based o n straight -ahead braking traction
tests, and does no t include acceleration, co r­
n ering, hyd roplaning or pea k traction cha rac­
t erist ic s .
A WARNING
The temperature grade fo r this tire is estab­
lished for a tire that is properly infl,;1ted and
not overloaded . Excessive speed, underinfl a­
tion, o r excessive loading, either separately or
i n comb inat ion, can cause heat bu ildup and
possib le tire fai lure .
A WARNING
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-Temperature grades apply to tires that are
p roperly inf lated and not ove r or under inflat­
ed.
Tire pressure monitoring system
(l) General notes
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
shou ld be checked monthly when cold and inflat­
ed to the inflat io n pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacture r on the veh icle placard or
t ir e infla tion p ressure labe l. (If your ve hicle has
t ir es of a diffe re nt si ze t han t he si ze ind icated on
t h e ve hicl e p lacard or tire inflat io n pres sure la­
bel, you sho uld dete rm ine the proper tire in fla-
t ion press ure for those tires) . ..,.
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Wheels
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure mon itor ing system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure tell­
tale when one or more of your tires is significant­
ly under-inflated . Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure . Driving on a signifi­
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to over­
heat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and ti re tread life,
and may affect the vehicle's handling and stop­
ping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's re­
sponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under- inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres­
sure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the sys­
tem is not operating properly. The TPMS mal­
function indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale . When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi ­
mately one m inute and then remain cont inuously
illuminated . This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal­
function exists .
When the malfunct ion indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
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Tire pressure monitoring system
Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System in­
dicator
The tire pressure indicator in the instrument
cluster informs you if the tire pressure is too low
or if there is a system malfunction.
Fig. 194 Instrumen t cl uster : indicator l ig ht with me ssage
Using the ABS sensors, the tire pressure monitor­
ing system compares the tire tread circumfer­
ence and vibration characteristics of the individu­
al tires. If the pressure changes in one or more
tires, this is indicated in the instrument cluster
display with an indicator light
Rt] and a message.
If only one tire is affected, the location of that
tire will be indicated.
The tire pressures must be stored in the Infotain­
ment system again each time the pressures
change (switching between partial and full load
pressure) or after changing or replacing a tire on
your vehicle
¢ page 231. The tire pressure mon i­
toring system only monitors the tire pressure you have stored . Refer to the tire pressure label for
the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle
¢page 221, fig. 193.
Tire tread circumference and vibrat ion character­
istics can change and cause a tire pressure warn­
ing if :
- the tire pressure in one or more tires is too low.
- the tire has structural damage.
- the tire was replaced or the tire pressure was
changed and it was not stored¢
page 231 .
-the spare tire* is installed.
Indicator lights
RI]-Loss of pressure in at least one tire¢.&_ .
Check the tires and replace or repair if necessary . .,..

Emerg ency assis ta nce
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 on a level surface .
It you are on a steep hill, be especially careful.
.,. Set the parking brake .
.,. Switch the emergency flashers on .
... Set up the warning triangle
r=;,page 240 .
... Have the passengers exit the vehicle . They
should move to a safe place, for example be­
hind a guard rail.
A WARNING
Follow the steps given above. This is for your
protection and the for the safety of other driv­
ers.
Equipment
Warning triangle
A ppl ies to: ve hicles w ith warning triangle
Fig. 196 Luggage compartment lid : wa rnin g triangle
The warning triangle placed in the vehicle at the
factory is located in the luggage compartment.
... Turn the twist lock
r::;, fig. 196 and pull the cover
downward to open the cover .
.,. Remove the warning triangle from its holder.
The luggage compartment lid is only designed to
hold the warning triangle offered by the Audi
Genuine Accessories program.
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Vehicle tool kit
Fig. 197 Luggage compartment: vehicle tool kit, tire mob i­
lity kit and comp ressor
The vehicle tool kit, vehicle jack*, tire mobility
kit* and compressor are stored in the luggage
compartment under the cargo floor cover.
.,. Lift the cargo floor by the plastic handle .
.,. Tu rn the handle counter-clockwise and remove
the cover or the spare ti re*.
A WARNING
Improper use of the vehicle jack can cause se­
rious personal injuries.
- Never use the screw driver hex head to
tighten wheel bolts, since the bolts cannot
attain the necessary tightening torque if you
use the hex head, potentially causing an ac­
cident.
- The factory-supplied jack is intended only
for your vehicle model. Under no circum­ stances should it be used to lift heavy
veh icles or other loads; you risk injuring
yourself.
- Never start the engine when the veh icle is
raised, which could cause an accident.
- Support the vehicle securely with a ppropri­
ate stands if work is to be performed under­
neath the vehicle; otherwise, there is a po­
tential risk for injury .
- Never use the jack supplied with your Aud i
on another vehicle, particularly on a heavier
one. The jack is only suitable for use on the
veh icle i t came with.
¢j) Tips
The vehicle jack* in your vehicle is mainte­
nance-free.

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\.J ' -If the tire is too severely damaged, see an
authorized Aud i 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 A udi
Service Facility for disposal.
@ Tips
Remember to obtain a new bottle of sea lant
from an authorized Audi dea ler or authorized
Audi Service Facility after repairing a tire.
Replacing wheels
Before changing a wheel
Observe the following precautions for your own
and your passenger's safety when changing a
wheel.
.. After you experience a tire failure, pull the car
well away from moving traffic and try to reach
level ground before you stop c::> &.,.
.. All passengers should leave the car and move
to a safe location (for instance, beh ind the
guardrai l) ¢ ,&. .
.. Engage the
parking brake to prevent your vehi­
cle from rolling unintentionally ¢,&. .
.. Move
selector lever to position P ¢ ,&. .
.. If you are towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer
from your vehicle .
.. Take the
jack and the spare tire* out of the lug­
gage compartment ¢
page 240.
.8, WARNING
You or your passengers could be injured while
changing a wheel if you do not follow these
safety precautions:
- If you have a flat tire, move a safe distance
off the road. Turn off the engine, turn the
emergency flashers on and use other warn­
ing devices to alert other motorists.
- Make sure that passengers wait in a safe
place away from the vehicle and well away
from the road and traffic.
Emergency assistance
- To help prevent the vehicle from moving
suddenly and possibly slipping off the jack,
always fully set the parking brake and block
the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel be­
ing changed . When one front wheel is lifted
off the ground, placing the Automatic
Transmission in P (Park) wi ll
not prevent the
veh icle from moving.
- Before you change a wheel, be sure the
ground is leve l and firm. If necessary, use a
sturdy board under the jack.
- Always store the vehicle tool kit, the jack
and the replaced tire in the luggage com­
pa rtment
¢page 135.
(D Tips
Before changing the wheel, you must activate
the jacking mode, so that the automatic con­
trols for the Adaptive Air Suspension* do not
make it more difficult to lift the vehicle with
the jack ¢
page 245 .
Changing a wheel
When you change a wheel, follow the sequence
described below step-by-step and in exactly that
order.
1. Activate the vehicle jack mode*¢ page 245.
2. Remove the decorative wheel cover* or the
wheel bolt caps*. For more details see also
¢ page 244, Decorative wheel covers or
¢ page 244, Wheels with wheel bolt caps .
3. Loosen the wheel bolts ¢page 245.
4. Locate the proper mounting point for the
jack and align the jack below that point
¢page 245.
5. Raise the car with the jack¢ page 245 .
6. Remove the wheel with the flat tire and then
install
the spare ¢ page 247.
7. Tighten all whee l bolts lightly.
8.
Lower the vehicle with the jack.
9. Use the wheel bolt wrench and
firmly tighten
all wheel bolts
c::>page 245.
10. Replace the decorative wheel cover* or the
wheel bolt caps*.
11. Deactivate the vehicle jack mode* in the
MMI:
I CARI funct ion button> (C ar )* systems .,.
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Emergency assistance
control button > Servicing & checks > Air
susp.: jack mode> Off .
The vehicle jack mode* switches off automatical­
ly at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).
&_ WARNING
Always read and fo llow all WARNINGS and in­
formation ¢
.&. in Raising the vehicle on
page 246
and¢ page 248.
After changing a wheel
A wheel change is not complete without the do­
ing the following.
.. Always store the vehicle tool kit, the jack* and
the replaced tire in the luggage compartment
¢page 135.
.. Check the tire pressure on the spare wheel im­
med iately after mounting it.
.. As soon as possible, have the
tightening tor­
ques
on all wheel bolts checked with a torque
wrench. The correct tightening torque is
90 ft
lb (120 Nm).
.. Have the flat tire
replaced as soon as possible.
(D Tips
-If you notice that the wheel bolts are cor­
roded and difficu lt to t urn wh ile changing a
tire, they should be replaced before you
check the tightening torque.
- Drive at reduced speed until you have the
tightening torques checked.
- After changing a wheel, the tire pressure in
a ll four tires must be checked/corrected and
the tire pressure mon itor ing indicato r must
be stored in the MMI
¢page 231,
¢pa ge 233 .
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Decorative wheel covers
Applies to: vehicles with decorative wheel covers
The decorative wheel covers must be removed
first to access the wheel bolts.
Fig. 201 Changing a whee l: Removing the whee l cover
Removing
.. Insert the hook (provided w ith the vehicle tool
kit) in the hole in the wheel hub cover.
.. Pull off the
decorative wheel cover ¢ fig. 201 .
Wheels with wheel bolt caps
Applies to: vehicles with wheel bolts with caps
The caps must be removed first from the wheel
bolts before the bolts can be unscrewed.
Fig. 202 Chang ing a wheel: remov ing the wheel bolt caps
Removing
.. Push the plastic clip (provided with the vehicle
tool kit) over the wheel bolt cap until the inne r
reta iners on the clip align with the edge of the
cover .
.. Remove the cap with the
plastic clip (vehicle
tool kit)
<:!> fig. 202.
Refitting
.. Place the caps over the wheel bolts and push
them back on.

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Taking the wheel off/installing the spare
Follow these instructions step-by-step for chang­
ing the wheel.
Fig. 207 Changing a wheel: using the screwdriver hahd le
(with the blade removed} to turn the bolts
F ig. 208 Changing a wheel: alignment pin ins ide the top
hole
After you have loosened all wheel bo lts and
raised the vehicle
off the ground, remove and re­
p lace the whee l as follows:
Removing th e wheel
" Use the hexagon al so cket in the screwdri ver
handle to completely remove the topmost
wheel bolt and set it aside on a
clean surface
¢fig. 207.
.. Screw the threaded end of the alignment pi n
from the tool kit hand-tight into the empty bolt
hole
¢ fig. 2oa1>.
" Then remove the other wheel bolts as described
above .
" Take
off the wheel leaving the a lignment pin in
the bolt ho le
¢ 0 .
l) Applies to vehicles with ceram ic brake rotors•: Use a sec­
ond alignme nt pin• (stored in t he spa re wheel well mold ­
ing} for the lower hole , fo llow ing the descript ion for the
first alignment pin.
Em ergen cy a ssis tanc e
Putting on th e spar e wheel
" Lift the spare whee l and caref ully slide it over
the alignment pin to guide it in place¢(!).
.. Use the hexagona l socket in the screwdriver
handle to screw in and tighten all wheel bolts
slightly .
"Remove the alignment pin and insert and tight­
en the remaining wheel bo lt slightly like the
rest .
.. Turn the jack hand le counter-clockw ise to lower
the vehicle unt il the ja ck is fully released.
" Use the wheel bo lt wrench to t ighten a ll wheel
bolts firmly¢
page 245. Tighten them cross­
wise,
from one bo lt to the (approx imately) op­
posite one, to keep the wheel centered.
(D Note
When removing or installing the wheel, the
rim could hit the brake rotor/ceramic brake
rotor* and damage the rotor . Work carefully
and have a second person he lp you.
(D Tips
Never use the hexagonal socket in the hand le
of the screwdriver to loosen or tighten the
whee l bolts.
- Pull the reversible blade from the screwdr iv ­
er before you use the hexagona l socket in
the handle to turn the wheel bolts.
- When mounting tires with unidirectional
t read de sign make sure the tread pattern is
pointed the right way
¢ page 248.
- The wheel bolts sho uld be clean and easy to
turn. Check for dirt and corrosion on the
mating surfaces of both the wheel and the
hub. Remove all dirt from these surfaces be­
fore remounting the wheel.
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Emergency assistance
Tires with unidirectional tread design
Tires with unidirectional tread design must be
mounted with their tread pattern pointed in the
right direction .
Using a spare tire with a tread pattern
intended for use in a specific direction
When using a spare t ire with a tread pattern in­
tended for use in a specific direction, please note
the following:
- The direction of rotation is marked by an arrow
on the side of the tire.
- If the spare tire has to be installed in the incor­
rect direction, use the spare tire only tempora­
rily since the tire will not be able to achieve its
optimum performance characteristics with re­
gard to aquaplaning, noise and wear.
- We recommend that you pay particular atten­
tion to this fact during wet weather and that
you adjust your speed to match road condi­
tions.
- Replace the flat tire with a new one and have it
installed on your vehicle as soon as possible to
restore the handling advantages of a unidirec­
tional tire.
Notes on wheel changing
Please read the information q page 218, New
tires or wheels
if you are going to use a spare tire
which is different from the tires on your vehicle.
After you change a tire:
- Check the tire pressure on the spare tire im­
mediately after installation.
- Have the wheel bolt tightening torque
checked with a torque wrench as soon as pos­
sible by your authorized Audi dealer or a
qualified service station.
- With steel and alloy wheel rims, the wheel
bolts are correctly tightened at a torque of 90
ft lb
(120 Nm).
- If you notice that the wheel bolts are corroded
and difficult to turn while changing a tire ,
they should be replaced before you check the
tightening torque.
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- Replace the flat tire with a new one and have
it installed on your vehicle as soon as possi­
ble. Remount the wheel cover.
Until then , drive with extra care and at reduced
speeds.
~ WARNING
- If you are going to equip yo ur vehicle with
tires or rims which differ from those which
were factory installed, then be sure to read
the information
q page 218, New tires or
wheels.
- Always make sure the damaged wheel or
even a flat tire and the jack and tool kit are
properly secured in the luggage compart­
ment and are not loose in the passenger
compartment.
- In an accident or sudden maneuver they
could fly forward, injuring anyone in the ve­
hicle.
- Always stor e damaged wheel, jack and tools
secure ly in the luggage compartment. Oth­
erwise, in an accident or sudden maneuver
they could fly forward, causing injury to pas­
sengers in the vehicle.
Spare tire
Space-saving spare tire
App lies to: vehicles wit h spare tire
Fig. 209 Luggage compartment: space -saving spare t ire
The spare tire is intended for short-term use on-
-
ly. Have the damaged tire checked and, if neces­
sary, replaced by an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility as soon as possible . .,..