wheel bolts AUDI A5 2021 Owners Manual

Wheels

> Audi recommends using Audi
Genuine Tires. If you would like
to use different tires, please
note that the tires may perform
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.
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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

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does not make the vehicle
heavier than the vehicle’s
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
Determining correct load
Talis
Use the example below to calcu-
late the total weight of the pas-
sengers and luggage or other
things that you plan to transport
so that you can make sure that
your vehicle will not be overload-
ed.

Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “THE
COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCU-
PANTS AND CARGO SHOULD
NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX
LBS” on your vehicle’s placard
(tire inflation pressure label)
=> page 254, fig. 176.
2. Determine the combined
weight of the driver and pas-
sengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight
of the driver and passengers
from “XXX” kilograms or “XXX”
pounds shown on the sticker
=> page 254, fig. 176.
4. The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For ex-
ample, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will
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 245, fig. 173) 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.
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Wheels

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\.

Z\ 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 280, 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 244. 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 254.
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.
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@) 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.
Gi) Tips
You can also use all season tires instead of
winter tires. Please note that in some coun-
tries where winter tires are required, only win-
ter tires with the 4&4 symbol may be permit-
ted.
Snow chains improve both driving and braking in
winter road conditions.
> Only install snow chains on the front wheels.
> Check and correct the seating of the snow
chains after driving a few feet, if necessary. Fol-
low the instructions from the manufacturer.
> Note the maximum speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h). Observe the local regulations.
Use of snow chains is only permitted with certain
rim/tire combinations due to technical reasons.
Check with an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility to see if you may use
snow chains.
Use fine-mesh snow chains. They must not add
more than 0.53 in (13.5 mm) in height, including
the chain lock.
You must remove the snow chains on roads with-
out snow. Otherwise, you could impair driving
ability and damage the tires.

ZA\ WARNING
Using incorrect snow chains or installing snow
chains incorrectly can result in loss of vehicle
control, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.
() Note
Snow chains can damage the rims and wheel
covers* if the chains come into direct contact

>

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Emergency assistance


ZA WARNING
Pay attention to the following after repairing
the tire:
— Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
— Avoid hard acceleration or braking and driv-
ing fast around curves.
— The vehicle may become more difficult to
control.
— If the tire is too severely damaged, see an
authorized Audi 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 Audi
Service Facility for disposal.
@ Tips
Remember to obtain a new bottle of sealant
from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility after repairing a tire.
Changing a tire
You must complete the preparation before
changing a tire.
> Read and follow the important safety precau-
tions > page 274.
>» Set the parking brake.
> Select the “P” position.
>» When towing a trailer: disconnect the trailer
from your vehicle.
> Lay out the vehicle tool kit > page 274 and the
spare tire > page 280.
> Switch the ignition off.

Z\ WARNING
The vehicle must also be secured to prevent it
from rolling when using the vehicle jack”. Use
suitable objects to block the front and back of
the wheel that is diagonal from the wheel
with the flat tire.




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Fig. 181 Wheel: wheel bolts with caps
B4L-1337
> Slide the plastic clip from the vehicle tool kit
onto the cap until it engages > fig. 181.
>» Remove the cap with the plastic clip.
Loosening the wheel bolts
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Fig. 182 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.

Z\ WARNING
To reduce the risk of an accident, only loosen
the wheel bolts gently one turn before raising

the vehicle with the vehicle jack*.

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Removing and installing a wheel
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Removing a wheel
> Remove the top wheel bolt completely using
the hex socket in the screwdriver handle from
the vehicle tool kit > fig. 185 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. 186”.
> 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 279 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.

D 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.
> 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.

ZX WARNING
— Read and follow the important information
and notes under > page 251.
— 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, be-
cause you will not be able to achieve the cor-
rect tightening specification.
o 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.
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Emergency assistance

> 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 92.
> Check the tire pressure on the installed wheel
as soon as possible.
> Correct the tire pressure and store it in the MMI
=> page 263 or > page 265.
> The wheel bolt tightening specification must be
90 ft lbs (120 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.
Space-saving spare tire
Applies to: vehicles with space-saving spare tire (compact
spare tire)
The spare tire is intended for short-term use only.
Have the damaged tire checked and replaced if
necessary by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility as soon as possible.
There are some restrictions on the use of the
compact spare tire. The compact spare tire has
been designed specifically for your type of vehi-
cle. Do not replace it with the spare tire from an-
other type of vehicle.
The compact spare tire is located in the luggage
compartment under the cargo floor cover
=> page 274.
The tire pressure must be adjusted to a specified
value listed on the tire pressure sticker
= page 254, fig. 176.
Snow chains
For technical reasons, the use of snow chains on
the compact spare tire is not permitted.
If you have to drive with snow chains and a front
tire fails, mount the spare tire in place of a rear
tire. Install the snow chains on the rear tire that
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you removed, and install that in place of the
front tire that failed.

ZA\ WARNING
— After installing a spare tire, the tire pressure
must be checked as soon as possible.
—Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h)
with a compact spare tire. Driving faster
than that increases the risk of an accident.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, avoid hard
acceleration or braking and driving fast
around curves with the compact spare tire.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, never drive
with more than one compact spare tire.
— Normal summer or winter tires must not be
mounted on the compact spare wheel rim.
@) Note
Secure the spare tire in the spare tire well us-
ing
the handwheel in order to reduce the risk
of damage to other components.

Jump starting
You should only perform the steps that follow if
you have the necessary tools and technical ex-
pertise.
If the engine does not start because the vehicle
battery is drained, you can jump start your vehi-
cle using another vehicle. Jump start cables are
needed to do this.
Both vehicle batteries must have 12 V nominal
voltage. The voltage capacity (Ah) of the vehicle
battery that is giving power must not be less
than the capacity of the drained vehicle battery.
Jump start cable
Only use a jump start cable with a large enough
diameter. Note the manufacturer's specifica-
tions.
Only use a jump start cable with insulated termi-
nal clamps.
Positive cable - usually red.
Negative cable - usually black.

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Index

Parking lock
Manually releasing.............000005 108
also refer to Gears... 00... cece cece e eee 105
PaSs*throuGl scx = = casas ¢ s eatem 3 ¢ Hae ¢ coe 95
Pedals... 0... cc eee e cece eee eee eens 107
Perchlorate. ... 0.2.0... eee eee eee ee eee 294
Performance/torque display
refer to Sport displays.................. 16
Peripheral cameras............---0000 0s 161
Phone
Connecting a second mobile device...... 172
Disconnecting a mobile device.......... 173
Settings........... 00.02 eee eee eee 178
Phonebook
refer to Directory....... 0.0.00 cece eae 176
PIN
4-digit myAudi PIN..............-..0005 31
Protection esc os was < v owiie + ¥ wou 2 ¥ ecoxmn 32
Playbacki(media) si cscs 2s sos so secu s 2 acs 212
Podcast
refer to Online radio.............. 206, 207
Polishing ices o csenwes xo onesies vv vein ¥ w anewwn oe 269
Pollen filter
refer to Pollutant filter.............0005 98
Pollutamtfilter’. cxscsns + somes 2 0 onesies + 6 ncooee © 98
Power SOUPCES&#39;s + wx a 8 inne oo creme @ 8 91,211
POWEPtOP sien oo cen 3 2 enna oo ee vo ee 51
Cleaning. .... 2... cece eee eee eee 269
POWePWINGOWS « scsvine i o ssvirs & arene & wanes ee a 45
Malfunction
Power windows malfunction.............. 45
Predictivercomtrols.. wise ss aves 0 aceon 0 0 some 142
Predictive messageS..........00eeeeeeee 138
pre sense
refer to Audi presense................ 152
Presentation modes. . « some « «smc = awamene = 201
Presets
Radio... eee eee eee ee 205
Presets list
Feferto Presets’. « «ccc. i aes de nas ses 205
Pressure
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 262, 263
AROS = vonsnas we wince 2 3 Hones 8 x cements oH ee 254
Profile:picture « seca < s samo 2 wane 6% oem @ a oes 31
Protecting’: =o cos vo ee oo een oo een oo 269
Pyrotechnic elements............--..-- 294

Q
quattro... 2... eee eee 120
Selective wheel torque control.......... 121
R
Radio’: < » seme s sams : Rome « ¢ ome & seme ee 202
RagiOteXtecsas «sina x wana 6 2 imeem «2 emwew 205
Station list........ 0... 202
Radio communications equipment........ 296
Radioequipment wai. <2 cee ee cee eee es 296
Radio Standards Specification (RSS)....... 297
Rain/light sensor
Automatic headlights .................- 58
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 65
Random
réfer to Shutfle:: < s sess = 2 mee %s seen ee xe 214
Range (fuel level) ................000000- 17
Reading lights.............. 0.0.00 eae 62
Rear cross-traffic assist.............00.. 165
Rear lid
refer to Luggage compartment lid........ 42
Rear seatS......... cee eee 94,95
Rear shelf
refer to Storage area behind the rear head
RESEPAINES sisi > rome os weve a 6 ase 6 ZNO & 92
Rearview camerals «wea ss evens ¢ wom a yo 161
Rear window defogger............--+0. 101
Recirculation mode..............+..05- 100
Recuperation.......... 000 cece eee eee ee 17
Refrigerant oil... 2.2.2.2... eee eee 300
Refueling. ........ 0... cee eee eee eee 227
Remote access authorization (key user)..... 32
Remote control
Garage door opener...........-0e ee eee 48
Remote control key..............-.00005 38
Convenience opening and closing......... 46
Key replacement..............--0000-- 38
1 40
PANIC function..............00 00 ee eee 38
Replacing the battery.................. 40
Unlocking and locking................-- 39
also refer to Vehicle key............00.. 38
Removing the caps (wheel bolts)......... 277
Repairs. ... 0.0.0.0... eee 294
Replacement key.........-..0--00000005 38

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Software information
Legalinformation.................005 224
Software version (MMI)
Version information.................. 224
Sound
refer to Adjusting the sound............ 221
Space-saving spare tire (compact spare tire) . 280
Spare tits: : caus 4 5 eeu io OSS FB eS oa 280
Speed limit information
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 130
Speed limits
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 130
Speedometer « secs s voce ss wees ss ewes s ee 12
Speed warning system..........-..2-05. 130
Sport differentiales: ¢ sees ss wees se ees = 121
Sport displays.............-. 0c eee eee eee 16
Sporty driving..........-.. ee eee eee eee 116
Start/Stop system. ...........0--00 eee 111
Switching: Off and Of : wows sz wees xo owes ¢ 111
Starting to drive.......... 2... eee ee eee 104
Starting (engine)...................... 111
Steering............ 0.02 eee eee eee eee 119
Audi drivé Sel@ct occ: s & nes 5 ¢ news so cas 119
also refer to Steering...............-. 119
Steering locks « « sees ss eeee + yeast eens 103
Steering wheel
AdjUStIN Gera 2 2 wae 2 5 stereo enews vv ener 73
Adjusting manually.............0ee eee 73
Shift:paddleés secs ¢ s eee ¢ x ween = y eee es 107
Steering
wheel heating « sis is oases 6 a sone 102
also refer to Multifunction steering wheel. . 13
Steps for determining correct load limit... 259
Stopover (navigation) «wesc os cen 6 x cer » 194
Stopping’ + & sees vs ovens ¥ o sees oo ores = we 104
Stopping thevehicle:s; <5 ses s ences s een 104
Stopping (Engine): < «esas ss sews + ¢ Hess 11,1.
StOrage:s + ¢ eas ¢ oes & eee be ees Fe es 92
Storage area behind the rear head restraints. 92
Storage areaS..... 2... eee 92
Stored stations
FEE EO PIOSCtS:s « s sews ss ween x eee aos 205
Straps... eee eee eee 92
Sunshade
ROOT: scves « ¢ yeews 5 o qa § camer gy GE eee 47
also refer to Sunshade............-.... 47
SUIT&#39;VISOMS coves. 2 5 cova os eesan 2 3 wenn 2 3 eee 65
SUSPENSION « sous sw eaves ¥ seam @ Se oS EET LL
Audi drive select. ...........00000 eee 119
Swapping calls.............-.00 0-2 -a ee 177
SWERVElASSISE 5 sccce «x menor oo mimes ow anes os 154
Symbols
Navigation ........... 0.0 cece ee ee eens 194
TrattiCewss < «mops s seen & = Baume ox ce et Ne 199
also refer to Indicator lights.............. 7
SYNG (BUERON) is so comin: oo cine oo cto oo seen 100
SYStEINISELEINGS « wees ¢ x een s names ¢ Hew § 22:1,
T
TACHGH@ter cia « x sscue 2 wepeew s woe x ¥ He 12,14
Tail lights
GlOANING’s =o same 2 o owe oe eee 2s ee Yo 268
Technical-data:: « « seoe : same 2 nae a 2 cee 299
Technical modifications................. 294
Telephone: ¢ « scaa cs ieee ts dees te eae ea: 171
Accepting/ending acall................ 177
Audi phone box............0. 0.0 eee ee 173
Charging the battery (USB)............. 174
Charging the battery (wireless) ......... 174
Connecting a mobile phone............ 171
Dialing anumber.................200- 177
Exterior antenna): . «ses s+ sees sv oes s 174
Mobile device reminder signal.......... 175
Options during aphonecall............ 177
Playing CHUSIC sues 2 ¢ veure = ¢ omeee x e eee 210
Temperature displays
refer to Sport displays...............66. 16
Temperature display (outside temperature)... 15
Temperature gauge
COOLANE sscsus x + cmuncs a ancenes vw oomione i m asoeome wo 12
TORII PUL, scones 3 & sowwans & & sommes & @ seameN TH saTRER 24
TOXUMESSAGES wen o « woes os nome oe eerEe a ee L739
SOEUINGS: secu <a meses @ wae © eenens mo Wenem 3 179
also refer to Text messages............ 179
Tie-downs ... 2... 0. eee eee 96
Tightening specification
Wheel DOltSiss « 5 sas 2s nea «2 eee 3 ae 280
Tightening specification (wheel bolts) .... . 280
TIMG eet eee 17
tiptronic
refer to Manual shifting............... 107
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)....... 274
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Warning lights

refer to Indicator lights................5. 7
Washing matte finish paint.............. 267
Wave band
refer to Frequency band............... 202
Weights 300
Wheel bolts . . 259
Changing atire swsrc ss eews se meee = a ere 277
Wheels accu : scxee ¢ 2 sem « x ues g 2 meee eo 244
GLEAMING » 5. sesssas so awioans a 0 oneuaes we o aumians me nee 269
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 247
REPLACING cows v « qa & x qewa so aaa s Hoam 277
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 262, 263
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 257
Wheelwrench....................000. 274
Wi-Fi
Hotspot settings .............-.00000. 185
Using a hotspot «2.5: . eee s sees eens 183
Winid&#39;deflectors +» msex + wan a meme oy mom g 54
Cleaning « « cesses 5 = sso 2 v some wo amvane @ o see 269
Windows
Child safety lock........ 2.0.00 eee eee 45
Cleaning and removing ice............. 270
Convenience opening and closing......... 46
Defrosting........ 2.0.0. e eee eee eee 101
Opening and closing.................-. 45
PoWer WIndOWS:: « = sss: = y sees 5 ¢ Rew & oo 45
Windshield
Cleaning « « seve: a ix cmos a amas vo anew ov 2 wc 65
Defrosting........ 0... eee eee eee eee 101
also refer to Windshield................ 65
Windshield washer system........... 65, 242
Windshield wipers...............-.00-0- 65
Winter operation
Gar WaSHeS saws: 2 x wenn ¢ ¢ aeme x eee gs 267
Gooling&#39;systeM « ace «+ ease oem 6 ome 236
Defrosting the windows..............- 101
Neck heating ............seeeeeeeneee 101
Rear window defogger................ 101
Removing ice from windows............ 270
Seat heating...............-.05. 100, 101
SNOWICNAINS ese ss news ae woes 3 pee os HO 260
Steering wheel heating................ 102
Tir€S cee 260
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 240
Windshield washer system............. 242
Winter tite cress so ccwsso vo comune ¥ 0 oxocons + & aoe 260
Wireless Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 219
Wireless charging...............--.05. 174
313