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(D Tires for passenger vehicles
(if applicable)
P indicates a tire for a passenger
vehicle. T indicates a tire desig
nated for temporary use.
@ Nominal width
Nominal width of the tire be
tween the sidewalls in millime
ters. In general: the larger the
number, the wider the tire.
@ Aspect ratio
Height/width ratio expressed as a
percentage.
@ Tire construction
R indicates a radial tire.
® Rim diameter
Size of the rim diameter in inches.
@ Load index and speed rating
The load index indicates the tire's
load-carrying capacity.
The speed rating indicates the
maximum permitted speed¢.&
in
Winter tires on page 249.
"EXTRA LOAD", "xl" or "RF" indi
cates that the tire is reinforced or
is an Extra Load tire.
Speed rat-
Maximum permitted speed
ing
p
up to 93 mph (150 km/h)
Q up to 99 mph (160 km/h)
Wheels
Speed rat- Maximum permitted speed
ing
R up to 106 mph (170 km/h)
s up to 110 mph (180 km/h)
T up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
u up to 124 mph (200 km/h)
H up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
V up to 149 mph (240 km/h) al
z above 149 mph (240 km/h)al
w up to 168 mph (270 km/h)al
y up to 186 mph (300 km/h)al
a) For tires above 149 mph (240 km/h),
tire manufacturers sometimes use the
code "ZR".
(j) US DOT number (TIN) and
manufacture date
The manufacture date is listed on
the tire sidewall (it may only ap
pear on the inner side of the tire):
DOT ... 2215 ...
means, for example, that the tire
was produced in the 22nd week of
the year 2015.
@ Audi Original equipment
tires
Audi Original equipment tires
with the designation "AO" or "RO" have been specially matched to
your Audi. When used correctly,
these tires meet the highest
standards of safety and handling.
An authorized Audi dealer or au
thorized Audi Service Facility will ""
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Wheels
be happy to provide more infor
mation.
® Mud and snow capability
"M/S" or "M+S" indicates the tire
has characteristics that make it
suitab le for driving on mud and
snow.
& indicates a winter t ire.
@ Compos ition of the tire cord
and materials
The number of plies indicates the
number of rubberized fabric lay
ers in the tire . In general: the
more layers, the more weight a
tire can carry. Tire manufacturers must also specify the materia ls
used in the tire. These include
steel, nylon, polyester and other
materials .
@ Maximum permitted load
This number indicates the maxi
mum load in k ilograms and
pounds that the tire can carry.
@ Uniform tire quality grade
standards for treadwear,
traction and temperature
resistance
Tread wear, t raction and temper
ature ranges
¢ page 251 .
@ Running direction
The arrows indicate the running
direction of unidirec tiona l tires.
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You must a lways follow the speci
fied runn ing direction
¢ page 263.
@ Maximum permitted
inflation pressure
This number indicates the maxi
mum pressure to which a tire can be inflated unde r normal operat
ing condit ions .
Glossary of tire and loading
terminology
Accessory weight
means the comb ined we ight (in
excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) o f auto
matic tra nsmission , power steer
ing , power brakes , power wi n
dows, power seats , radio , and
heater, to the extent that these
items a re available as facto ry-in
stalled equipment (whet her in
stalled or not).
Aspect ratio
means the rat io of the height to
the width o f the tire in pe rcent.
Numbe rs of 55 or lower indicate a
low sidewa ll for imp roved steer
ing response and better overa ll
handling on dry pavement .
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Wheels
damage the ti res, and the chains w ill quickly be
destroyed .
A WARNING
Using incorrect snow chains or insta lling snow
chains incorrectly can result in loss of vehicle
control, which increases the risk of an acc i
dent .
(D Note
Snow chains can damage the rims/wheel cov
ers * if the chains come into d irect contact
w ith them. Remove the wheel covers* first .
Use coated snow chains.
(D Tips
When using snow cha ins, it may be useful to
sw itch the off road mode on
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Low aspect ratio tires
Your Aud i is factory -equipped with low aspect ra
tio tires. These t ires have been tho roughly tested
a nd been se lected specifically fo r yo ur model fo r
thei r supe rb per fo rman ce , road feel and handling
un der a va riety of d riving conditions . As k yo ur au
thor ized Audi dealer for mo re details .
T he low aspect ratio of these t ires is in dicated by
a nume ral of
55 or less in the tire's size desig na
tion . The numera l rep resents the rat io o f th e
tire's sidewall he ight in relat ion to its tread width
expressed in pe rcentage. Conventional tires have
a height/w idt h rat io o f 60 o r more .
The performance of low-aspect -ra tio tires i s par
ticularly sensitive to improper inflation pres
sure . It is therefore important that low aspect
ratio tires are inflated to the specified pressure
and that the inflation pressure is regularly
checked and maintained . Tire pressures should
be checked at least once a month and always
before a long trip <=>
page 244.
What you can do to avoid tire and rim
damage
Low aspect rat io tires can be damaged more easi
ly by impact with potholes, cu rbs, gullies or
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ridges on the road, particularly if the tire is un
derinflated.
I n orde r to mi nimize the occur rence o f imp act
dam age to the tires o f yo ur vehicle, we recom
mend that you observe the following preca u
tions:
- Always m aintain reco mmende d in fla tion pres
sures. Check yo ur tir e pressure eve ry 2,0 00
m iles (3,00 0 km) and add air if necessary .
- Dr ive c arefully on ro ads w ith potholes, deep
gu llies o r ridges . The impact from dr iving
through or over such obstacles can damage
your tires. Impact with a curb may a lso ca use
damage to your t ires.
- After any impact, immediate ly inspect you r
tires or have them inspected by the nearest au
thorized Aud i dealer. Replace a damaged tire as
soon as possible.
- Inspect your tires every 2,000 m iles (3,000 km)
for damage and wear . Damage is not always
easy to see . Damage can lead to loss of a ir and
unde rinflation, w hich could event ua lly cause
tire fa ilure . If you believe that a tire may have
be en damaged, replace the tire as soon as pos
sible .
- These tires may wear mo re quickly than o thers .
- Please also remember that, while these tires delive r responsive hand ling, they may ride less
comfortab ly and make mo re noise than o ther
choi ces.
Reduced performance in winter/cold season
conditions
A ll tires are des igned for certain purposes. The
l ow aspect ratio, ultra h igh performance tires
o rigin ally ins talle d on your veh icle are inten ded
for m aximum dry and wet road per forma nce and
handling . They a re not suitable for co ld, snowy or
i cy weather conditions . If you drive under those
c ir cumstances, you should equip yo ur vehicle
with all-season o r winter tires, which offer better
tract ion under t hose conditions. We suggest you
u se the recommended s now or all-season tires
spec ified for your vehicle, o r the ir equiva lent .
Refer to<=>
page 249 for more detailed informa
tion regard ing winter tires.
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Remote control key Unlocking and lock ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40
Remote rear lid release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Repair manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Repairs
Airbag system
164
Replacing
Light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
268
Replacing wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . 141, 142
Reset button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Retractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Right hand drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Rims ...... ... ................ .... .. 248
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Attachment points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Installing the attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Installing the roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Roof load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4
Rule of behavior offroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
201
s
Safe driving hab its
Safety 134
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Correct seating position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 5
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
138
Safety belt position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Safety belt height adjustment . . . . . . . . . 148
Safety belts worn by pregnant women . . . 148
Safety belt pretensioner
Service and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
150
Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143, 146
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Danger to passengers who do not wear a
safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
144
Fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Improperly worn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Not worn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Safety belt position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Securing child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Index
Special considerations for pregnant wom-
en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
148
Unfastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Warning/indicator light ........... 17,143
Worn properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Safety compliance sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Safety equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Safety features for occupant restraint and
protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
134
Safety guidelines
Seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
63
Safety instructions
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
220
for side curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
for using child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 4
for using safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
145
Monitoring the Advanced Airbag System . 163
Safety systems
Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16
Seat
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
82
Number of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Ventilat ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Driver's seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
63
Front passenger's seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 7
Safety gu idelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
63
Seat belts
refer to Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Seating capacity
Seating position 143
Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
How to adjust the front seats . . . . . . . . . . 136
Incorrect seat position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Occupants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Rear passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Sea transport
Seats 105
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Correct seating position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Selective cata lytic reduction
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217
Se lective unlock feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Selective wheel torque control (all-wheel
drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
190
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