page 51 AUDI Q2 2021 Owner´s Manual

Wheels

CO

< o rN
iv
rN
i—i
o < 00
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
^page
146.
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
o
page 307.
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
^>page
308.
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
the inflation pressure are detected on one or •
309

Wheels
more tyres, the driver is alerted by an indicator
lamp
0H ar|d a
message in the instrument cluster
display. If only one tyre is affected, the display
will indicate its position.
Each time you change a tyre, change the wheels
round or change the tyre pressures on your
vehi­

cle (e.g. when switching from partial load to full
load and vice-versa), you must store the new tyre
pressures in the menu display
<=>page
311.
Mon­

itoring of the tyre pressures is based on the tyre
pressures you have stored. The inflation pres­
sures recommended for your vehicle are given on
the tyre pressure sticker
opage
307, Fig. 253.
The rolling circumference and vibration can
change and cause a tyre pressure warning if:
- The inflation pressure in one or more tyres is
too low.
- The tyre has suffered structural damage.
- The wheels were changed or the tyre pressures
were changed and the new tyre pressures were
not stored
<>page
311.
- The vehicLe load is not balanced (more load on
one side).
- There is more load on the wheels of one of the
axles (e.g. when towing a trailer or driving up
or down a gradient).
- You are driving with snow chains.
- You are driving with the temporary spare

wheel*.

- Only one wheel of an axle has been changed.
Indicator lamps
flfl - Loss of pressure on one or more tyres
o
A-
Check and change or repair the tyre(s). Check and
adjust the tyre pressures again on all four
wheels. Then store the tyre pressures in the
menu dispLay
opage
311.

IIJ'f.1
(Tyre pressure loss indicator) Tyre pressure:
System fault!.
If llil'f>1
appears and the indicator

LampBH in the
instrument cluster dispLay flashes
for approx. one minute and then remains lit after
you have switched on the ignition or while you
are driving, there is a fault in the system. Check
and adjust the tyre pressures for all four tyres
and store the
new
tyre pressures
•=>page
311. If
the indicator lamp does not go out or if it comes
on again after
a
short time, drive to a qualified
workshop without delay and have the fault
recti­

fied.

®
No
- If
a
malfunction occurs in the ESC/ABS sys­

tem,
the tyre pressure loss indicator may al­
so be out of action.
-When driving with snow chains, a system
malfunction can occur.
-The tyre pressure Loss indicator on your Audi
is specially matched to "Audi Genuine Tyres"

^>page
305. We recommend that you use
these tyres.
- The tyre pressure Loss indicator can only
monitor the pressures of the tyres fitted on
the car. For this reason please regularly
check the tyre pressure of the spare wheel
in the luggage compartment so it can be
used if required.

A
WARNING
- If the tyre pressure loss indicator appears in
the instrument cluster display, slow down
immediately and avoid any severe braking or
steering manoeuvres. As soon as you can do
so safely, stop and check the tyres and the
tyre pressures.
- It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that
the tyre pressures are correct. For this rea­
son you must check the tyre pressures
regu­

larly.
- Under certain conditions (e.g. driving at
high speeds, on ice and snow or on poor
road surfaces) the tyre pressure loss indica­
tor may not appear immediately.
- The use of run-flat tyres on your vehicLe is
NOT authorised! Unauthorised use can cause
an accident or damage your vehicle.
310

Storing tyre pressure settings
Applies to: vehicles with tyre pressure loss indicator

When
you change a tyre or the tyre pressure on
your vehicle, you must confirm the change on the
system.
Before storing the new tyre pressures, check that
the current pressures on all four wheels corre­
spond to the specified values and adapt the pres­
sures to the current Load
^>page
306.

•
Select the following on the infotainment sys­

tem:
|MENU|
button > Car
>
left control button
Servicing & checks
>
Tyre pressure loss indica­
tor
>
Store tyre pressures
>
Yes, store now.
Do not store the tyre pressures if
you
are driv­
ing with snow chains.

Care of vehicle and cleaning

A.
WARNING
- Follow the rules and recommendations of
the car wash operator and do not wash the
vehicLe with the ignition switched on - risk
of accident!
- To avoid cutting yourself on sharp metal

parts,
always wear suitable protection when
cleaning the underside of the car or inside
the wheel arches.
- After the car has been washed, the full brak­
ing effect can be delayed by moisture (or in
winter by ice) on the discs and brake pads -
risk of accident! The brakes should be dried
by pressing the pedal to restore full braking
effect.
© CAUTION
- Before washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash, please make sure to retract the
exterior mirrors to prevent damage. Always
use the electrical power controL to fold the
mirrors in/out on vehicles with electrically
retractable exterior mirrors*.
- Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight -
otherwise the paint can be damaged.
- Do not use insect sponges or abrasive
household sponges, etc. - they can damage
the surfaces.
- Matt-painted vehicle parts:
- Do not use polish or wax - otherwise the
paintwork can be damaged.
- Never use car-wash programmes that in­
clude wax coatings. This could spoil the
matt finish.
- Do not attach any stickers or magnet la­
bels to matt-painted parts as these could
damage the paintwork when they are re­

moved.

® For the sake of the environment
The car should only be washed in special wash

bays.
This prevents oily water from getting in­
to the public drains.

CO
<
O
rN
iv
rN
•-i

00
Notes on cleaning and care
For cleaning and care of individual components
on the vehicle, please refer to the tables below.
These are recommendations only. If
you
have
Cleaning the exterior
special questions or certain components are not

listed,
please ask your qualified workshop. Please
also refer to the notes
•=> A-

Component(s) Situation
Wiper blades
Headlights/
rear lights
Sensors/
camera lenses
Wheels
Tailpipes
Ornamental trim/
mouldings
Dirt/deposits
Dirt/deposits
Dirt/deposits
Snow/ice
Road salt
Brake dust
Road salt
Dirt/deposits
Remedy

^>page
56, Cleaning the wiper blades
Soft sponge with mild
detergenta)

Sensors: soft cloth with solvent-free cleaning agent
Camera lenses: soft cloth with alcohol-free cleaning agent
Small brush/solvent-free de-icer spray
Water
Acid-free cleaning agent
Water; suitable stainless steel cleaning product if necessa­
ry
Mild
detergenta);
suitable stainless steel cleaning product
if necessary
313

Care of vehicle and cleaning
Component(s)
Paintwork
Carbon parts
Decals
Situation
Paint damage
Fuel overflow
Surface rust
Corrosion
Water no longer
pearls off clean paint­
work
Paint has Lost its

shine,
gloss cannot
be restored by waxing
Residues, e.g. in­

sects,
bird droppings,
resinous tree sap,
road salt
Fat-based stains, e.g.
cosmetics
or
sun lo­
tion
Dirt/deposits
Dirt/deposits
Remedy
Refer to the vehicle data sticker for the paint no. and touch
up using a paint pen
^>page
342
Rinse with water without delay
Surface rust remover, apply wax afterwards; contact your
qualified workshop with any questions
Have it removed by your qualified workshop
Apply wax (at least twice a year)
Treat with a suitable polish; finish with wax coating if
pol­

ish does not contain wax compounds
Remove immediately using water and a micro-fibre cloth
Remove immediately using
miLd
detergent3'
and a soft
cloth
Same treatment as painted parts
^page
312
Soft sponge with mild
detergent3'

a)
Mild detergent: not more than two tablespoons of
pH-neutral
detergent to one litre of water
Cleaning the interior
Component(s)
Windows
Ornamental trim/
mouldings
Plastic parts
Displays/instru­
ment cluster
Controls and dis­
plays
Seat belts
Situation
Dirt/deposits
Dirt/deposits
Dirt/deposits
Heavier dirt/deposits
Dirt/deposits
Dirt/deposits
Dirt/deposits
Remedy
Glass cleaning agent, then wipe dry
Mild
detergent3'

Damp cloth
Mild
detergent3';
solvent-free plastic cleaning agent if nec­
essary
Soft cloth with LCD cleaner
Soft brush, then soft sponge with mild detergent3'
Mild detergent3' (allow to dry before retracting)
314

Care of vehicle and cleaning

CO

rN
IV
rN
•-i

00
- It is much easier to remove dead insects if
the car has been waxed recently.
- Regular waxing can help protect against
surface rust.
Taking the vehicle out of
service
If
you
wish to
take
your vehicle
out
of service for
a long period of time, contact
a
qualified work­

shop.
Here you will receive advice on necessary
measures, for example regarding corrosion pro­

tection,
servicing and storage. In addition, please
observe the general notes on the vehicle battery

^>page
302.
317

Mobility
Mobility
General notes

•
If your vehicle experiences technical problems,
stop the car well away from moving traffic. If
you have a flat tyre, you should park the car on
a level surface. Be particularly careful if you are
on a slope.

•
Apply the parking brake.

•
Switch the hazard warning lights on.

•
Put on a high-visibility vest if one is available.

•
Place the warning triangle in a visible location

tapage
318.

•
Instruct all passengers to leave the car when it
is safe to do so. They should wait in a safe place
(for instance behind the roadside crash barrier).

A
WARNING
You should note the procedure described
above for your own safety and that of other
road users.
Equipment
Warning triangle
Applies to: vehicles with warning triangle

w®

Fig.
254 Open boot lid: Warning triangle
The factory-supplied warning triangle is attached
to the inside of the boot lid.
• To open the cover, turn the catch
©
and swivel
the cover downwards (5).

• Pull
the warning triangle out of the retainer.
The retainer on the boot lid is specifically de­
signed to hold the warning triangle supplied as
an Audi Genuine Accessory.
First-aid kit
Applies to: vehicles with first-aid kit

V

Fig.
255 Right rear door: Stowing the first-aid kit (exam
Make sure that you know where the first-aid kit is
stowed before beginning your journey.
Fire extinguisher
Applies to: vehicles with fire extinguisher
The factory-fitted fire extinguisher is located in
the footwell on the driver's or front passenger's
side (secured in a holder).

•
Open the straps to remove the fire extinguish­
er.

•
To secure the fire extinguisher, put it in the
holder and fasten the straps.
Check how the fire extinguisher works before you
need to use it. The instructions for use are shown
on the fire extinguisher.
A WARNING
If the fire extinguisher is not secured properly
it could be catapulted through the vehicle
during driving and braking manoeuvres or in
the event of an accident. This poses a risk of
injury to occupants.
© Note
- The fire extinguisher must be replaced with
a new one after use or once it has reached
its expiry date.
- The fire extinguisher must comply with le­
gal requirements.
318

Mobility
Tool kit/tyre repair kit/compressor Using the tyre repair kit
Applies to: vehicles with tool kit/tyre repair kit/compressor Applies to: vehicles with tyre repair kit

CO

rN
IV
rN
•-i

00

Fig.
256 Luggage compartment (example): Floor panel
folded up
The tools, tyre repair kit* and compressor* are
stored under the floor in the luggage compart­
ment.

•
Lift up the floor panel until it is fixed in position
behind the retaining tabs
©
on the two side
sections.

•
Replace the floor panel before closing the boot

lid.

(T)
Note
The jack* in your vehicle is maintenance-free.
Tyre repair kit
Preparations
Applies to: vehicles with tyre repair kit

•
Please refer to the important safety notes on

•=>
page 318.

•
Apply the parking brake.

•
Manual gearbox: Engage first gear.
• Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to
position P.

•
Check whether
a
repair is possible using the
tyre repair kit
^page
319.

Fig.
257 Tyres: Irreparable tyre damage
Repaired tyres are only suitable for temporary

use.
Replace the damaged tyre as quickly as pos­
sible
°=>A-

If the tyre was damaged by an object, such as a

nail,
do not remove it from the tyre.
The tyre repair kit can be used at outside temper­
atures down to - 20 °C.
The tyre repair kit must NOT be used:
- On cuts and punctures larger than 4 mm
©

^Fig.
257.
- If the wheel rim has been damaged ©.
- If
you
have been driving with very low pressure

or a
completely flat
tyre(|).

In these cases, you should seek professional as­
sistance.

A
WARNING
- Please note that the tyre repair kit is not
suitable for use in every situation and
should only be used as a temporary meas­

ure.

- Do not allow the sealant to come into
con­

tact with your eyes, skin or clothing.
- If
you
do come into contact with the sealant
immediately rinse the eyes or skin affected
with clean water.
- Make sure you do not breathe in the fumes.
- If
you
accidentally swallow tyre sealant, im­
mediately rinse your mouth thoroughly and
drink
a
large amount of water. Do not in­
duce vomiting. Immediately contact
a
doc­
tor.
319

Mobility
- Change clothing immediately if it becomes
soiled with the tyre sealant.
- If any allergic reactions should occur get
medical help immediately.
- Keep the sealant away from children.

©
Note
- If sealant should leak out, leave it to dry.
When it has dried, you can pull it off like a
piece of
foil.

- Observe the expiry date stated on the
seal­

ing compound can. Have the sealing com­
pound exchanged by
a
qualified workshop.
- Interference to the radio reception may oc­
cur when using the compressor*.
- Please observe the relevant regulations.
Tyre repairs
Applies to: vehicles with tyre repair kit

*
a

Fig.
258 Tyres: Filling the tyre
Important: The tyre repair kit must be at hand
and ready for use
•=>page
319.
Filling the tyre

•
Shake the tyre sealant can
well.

•
Screw the enclosed filling hose onto the sealant
can as far as it will go. This will automatically
pierce the foil sealing the can.
• Take the valve cap off the tyre valve and use the
enclosed valve insert tool to unscrew the valve

insert
^F/'g.
258.
• Place the valve insert onto a clean surface.
• Remove the sealing plug from the filling hose
and insert the hose into the tyre valve.
• Hold the tyre sealant can upside down and fill
the complete contents into the tyre.
• Then disconnect the filling hose and screw the
valve insert firmly back into the tyre valve.
Inflating the tyre
• Screw the compressor hose (from the tyre re­
pair kit) onto the tyre valve and plug the
con­

nector into an electrical socket in the vehicle.
• Pump the tyre up to 2.0 to 2.5 bar and monitor
the pressure shown on the pressure gauge.
• If the tyre pressure remains lower than the
val­

ue specified above, remove the hose and drive
10 metres forwards or backwards at
a
low
speed so that the sealant can spread evenly in
the tyre. Now pump the tyre up again
o
A.
A WARNING
- Please observe the manufacturers' safety
notes on the compressor and the instruc­
tions supplied with the tyre sealant can.
- If it was not possible to build up a tyre pres­
sure of 2.0 bar within six minutes this
means that the tyre is too badly damaged.
Do not drive on.
- Seek professional assistance if the repair of
a tyre puncture is not possible with the
seal­

ing compound.
© Note
Do not use the compressor for longer than
6 minutes at
a
time, as it could overheat.
When the compressor has cooled down, you
can use it again.
After repairing a tyre
Applies to: vehicles with tyre repair kit
• Affix the sticker "max. 80
km/h",
which is
inclu­

ded in the tyre repair kit, to the dashboard
where the driver will see it.
• After about 10 minutes, stop to check the tyre
pressure.
• If tyre pressure is less than 1.3 bar, the tyre is
too badly damaged. Do not drive on.
A WARNING
After repairing a tyre please note the follow-
ng points:
320

Mobility

CO

rN
IV
rN
•-i

00
- Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
- Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and
fast cornering.
-Vehicle handling could be impaired.
- If the tyre is too badly damaged, you should
seek professional assistance.
Removing the hubcap/wheel bolt caps

(#) For
the sake of the environment
A used can of sealing compound can be re­
turned to your qualified workshop for dispos

al.

Note ©
After repairing a tyre, remember to buy
a
new
tyre sealant can at
a
qualified workshop.
Changing a wheel
Preparations
Certain preparations must be made before you
change the wheel.
• Please refer to the important safety notes on

^page
318.
• Apply the parking brake.
• Manual gearbox: Engage first gear.
• Automatic gearbox: Move the selector Lever to
position P.
• If
you
are towing a trailer, unhitch
it
from your
vehicle.
• Take out the tools
^>page
319 and spare

wheel*
^>page
324.
A WARNING
If
you
have to use the jack* on a gradient or
off-road track, block the wheel diagonally op­
posite the wheel being changed by placing
suitable objects underneath both the front
and rear of the wheel to prevent the vehicle
from rolling away.
0

Fig.
259 Wheel: Wheel bolts with caps
Applies to: vehicles with wheel bolt caps
• Slide the plastic clip (provided in the vehicle's
tool kit) onto the wheel bolt cap until it engag­

es
^F/'g.
259.
• Pull off the cap using the plastic clip.
Applies to: vehicles with wheel covers
• Pull off the wheel cover by hand.
Anti-theft wheel bolts
T

0)

®

Fig.
260 Anti-theft wheel bolt with wheel bolt cap and
adapter
To release the anti-theft wheel bolts, you need a
special adapter (provided in the vehicle's tool

kit).

• Pull off the hubcap* or wheel bolt
cap*
@
^>
Fig.
260.
• Slide the adapter
©
all the way onto the
anti-

theft wheel bolt®.
• Fit the box spanner (provided in the vehicle's
tool kit) as far as it will go over the adapter ©.
• Loosen the wheel bolt
^>page
322.
321