flat tire AUDI S8 2010 Owner's Manual

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lation 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 .•
App lies to veh icles: with Tire pressure monitoring syste m
Introduction
The tire pressure monitoring system monitors air pres­
sure in all four road wheels and the spare tire* while the
vehicle is moving.
As soon as the tire pressure monitoring system senses a significant
loss of air pressure in one or several tires, text messages and yellow
symbols appear in the instrument cluster display to alert the driver.
The
1warning light in the instrument cluster comes on when the tire
is significantly underinflated
=> page 17.
The warning light
L also illuminates in the case of a system malfunc­
tion.
The system continuously receives radio signals from sensors located
inside each tire.
Be aware that tire pressure is also dependent on the temperature of
the tire. For every 18 °F (10 °C) increase in tire temperature, tire pres­
sure increases by about 1.5 psi (0.1 bar). The tire warms up while the
vehicle is moving and tire pressure rises. So you should adjust tire
pressure only when the tires are
cold, when the temperature of the
tires is roughly the same as the ambient air temperature.
In order to keep the tire pressure monitoring system properly cali­
brated, tire pressure on all four tires and on the spare tire* should be
checked at regular intervals, adjusted if necessary and saved in the
proper setting (recommended pressure)=>
page 330.
The tire pressure is shown on the tire pressure label. On USA vehicles,
the tire pressure label is located on the driver's side B-pillar. On
Canada vehicles, the tire pressure label is located either on the
Safety first
driver's side B-pillar or inside the fuel filler flap. The tire pressure
label lists the recommended cold tire inflation pressures for the
vehicle at its maximum capacity weight and the tires that were on
your vehicle at the time it was manufactured. For recommended tire
pressures for normal load conditions, please see chapter
=> page 310.
The current temperatures and pressure of your tires can be viewed in
the MMI
=> page 329.
& WARNING
• When the tire pressure monitoring system warning light is lit,
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. You
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure as indicated on the vehicle's tire pres­ sure label =>
page 310. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under­
inflation also is likely to impair the vehicle's handling and stop­
ping ability.
• Do not adjust tire pressure when tire temperature is excessive.
This could lead to serious tire damage and even cause the tire to
burst, with the additional danger of an accident.
<£> For the sake of the environment
Driving with under-inflated tires reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread
life.
(I) Tips
• Each tire, including the spare*, should be checked monthly when
cold and set to the recommended inflation pressure as specified on
the tire pressure label=>
page 310.
• The tire pressure monitoring system helps the driver to keep an
eye on tire pressures. But the driver still has the responsibility for
maintaining the correct tire pressure. .,,,
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• Tire pressure must only be adjusted when the temperature of the
tires is about the same as ambient air temperature .
• When tires are replaced, the sensors and valves should not be
detached or exchanged . Only the valve core needs to be replaced and,
if necessary, the valve and the wheel electronics replaced .
• The tire pressure monitoring system on your Audi was calibrated
usiing tires with the "AO" or "RO" identification. We recommend
using these tires.
• If you should put different wheels and tires on your vehicle (e.g.
winter wheels and tires), you must be certain that the wheels and
tires are compatible with the tire pressure monitoring system. Other­
wise the system will register a malfunction and a fault message will be displayed. For more information, contact your authorized Audi
dealer.
• Adjust the tire pressure and store the pressure in the tire pressure
monitoring system to the load you are carrying=:>
page 310.
• For Declaration of Compliance to United States FCC and Industry
Canada regulations =:>
page 364. •
Applies to veh icles: with Tire pressure monitoring system
Significant loss of air p ressure I
The yellow symbol appears in the event of a significant
loss of air pressure.
Fig. 257 Display:
yellow symbol with
message Fig.
258 Display:
yellow symbol without
message
If the warning light in the instrument cluster=> page 17
illuminates and then the symbol appears in the display
=:> fig. 257 or=> fig. 258, this means the tire pressure is too
low in one or several tires (including spare tire* with sensor).
- Stop driving as soon as possible without endangering
yourself or other drivers on the road.
- Inspect the tire or tires.
- Change the tire if necessary=>
page 335.
The"' warning light in the instrument cluster comes on when the tire
is significantly underinflated.
In addition, the tire symbol { appears in the display together with
the message
Please check tire pressure=:> fig. 25 7.
After a few seconds, the message disappears again=:> fig. 258 . If you
would like to show the message again, press the
I CHECK] button.
[ i] Tips
• In the case of an intentional loss of air pressure, for example,
when re-adjusting tire pressure, this has to be stored again after­
wards:::::,
page 330.
• Current information about tire pressures and temperatures can be
scanned in MMI
=:> page 329. .,,.

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• The tire pressure monitoring system helps the driver to keep an
eye on tire pressures. B ut the driver still has the responsibility for
maintaining the correct tire pressure .•
A pplie s to v ehi cle s: w ith Tire pre ssure moni toring syst em
Storing tire pressures
Correct storage of specified pressure is the basic require­
ment for reliable tire pressure monitoring.
In order for the tire pressure monitoring system to operate
appropriately, you have to re-save the specified pressures
whenever you adjust tire pressure, for example when the load
condition of your vehicle changes . Proceed as follows:
Corr ecting tir e pr essure
- Check the pressure in the tires (including the spare t ire*) .
- Adjust air pressure as needed in accordance with t he infor -
mation on the label located e ither on the driver's side B ­
pillar (visible when the door is open), inside the fuel filler
flap and additionally in the manual.
Saving tire p ressures
- Turn on the ignition.
- Press the [
CAR] function button .
- Select
Systems in the CAR menu .
- Select
Tire pressure mon itoring .
-Select Sto re curr. tire pressure s~ page 329, fig . 259 .
All pressure warning indicators in the display will be canceled.
Following each intentional change in specified pressures, tire pres­
sures must be resaved . After the
pressures are saved, the tire pressure monitoring system
measures the c urrent tire pressures and saves them as the new spec­
ified pressures .
(I] Tips
• The tire pressure is shown on the tire pressure label. On USA vehi­
cles, the tire pressure label is located on the driver's side B-pillar. On
Canada veh icles, the tire pressure label is located either on the
driver's side B-pillar or inside the fuel filler flap . The tire pressure
label lists the recommended cold t ire inflation pressures for the
vehicle at its maximum capacity weight and the tires that were on
your vehicle at the time it was manufactured. For recommended tire
pressures for normal load conditions, please see chapter
=> page 310.
• The tire pressure monitoring system helps the driver to keep an
eye on tire p ressures. But the driver still has the responsib ility for
maintaining the correct tire pressure .
• If your veh icle is eq uipped w ith a standard spare ti re*, it must be
inflated to the maximum pressure specified for the vehicle .•
A pp lies to vehicles: with T ire pressu re monitor ing system
Changing a wheel
When you change a wheel, the new tire must be initial ­
ized.
Turn on the ignit ion .
- Press the
I CAR I function but ton .
- Select
Systems in the CAR menu.
- Select
Tire pre ssure mon itoring .
-Select Initialize wheels~ page 329, fig. 259 .
Programming is necessary:

What do I do now? -_______________ __.EWII
(]] Tips
If you no longer have your or iginal warn ing triangle and need to equip
your vehicle with a new one, contact your authorized Aud i dealer for
a rep lacement. •
Jack, tools and spare wheel
Jack
The jack is stored underneath the floor panel in the
luggage compartment.
Fig. 26 5 Luggag e
c ompart ment vehicl e
jack
Be fore stori ng the jack, ma ke sure it is wound back down as far as it
w ill go .
& WARNING
Improper use of the vehicle jack can cause serious personal inju­
ries.
• Never use the jack suppl ied with your Audi on another vehicle ,
particularly on a heavier one . The jack is only suitable for use on
the vehicle it came with .
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& WARNI NG (continued )
• Using a bumper jack to raise the veh icle will dam age the
bumper system . The ja ck may slip, causing injury .
• Never support your vehicle on cinder blocks , bricks or other
objects . These may not be able to support the load and could cause
injury when they fail.
• Never sta rt or run the engine while the vehicle is suppo rted by
the jack.
• If you must work under the vehicle , always use safety stands
specifically designed for this purpo se.
• Never use the he xagonal so cket in the handle of the screw­
driver to loosen or tight en the wheel bolts .
• Always make sure the sp are tire and even a flat tire are secured
in pla ce and not loose, otherwis e they could fly forward, causing
personal injury to passengers in the vehicle in an accident or
sudden maneuver .
(]] Tips
Before you c an raise your vehi cle us ing t he jack, you mus t activate the
jack ing mode~
page 179 . •
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- Disengage and lower the floor panel before you close the
luggage compartment lid again.
Storing the replaced wheel
-Place the replaced wheel inside the spare wheel well in the
luggage compartment.
Tighten the knurled retaining screw clockwise to secure
the wheel in place.
- Disengage and lower the floor panel before you close the luggage compartment lid again.
& WARNING
Loose items in the passenger compartment can cause serious
personal injury during hard braking or in an accident.
• Never store the spare wheel or jack and tools in the passenger
compartment.
• Always store all jacking equipment, tools, and the spare wheel
in the luggage compartment.
• Tighten the knurled retaining screw for the spare wheel
securely.
[I] Tips
Check the inflation pressure of the spare tire periodically to keep the
tire ready for use .•
Safety first
Changing a wheel
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 ~& .
- All passengers should
leave the car and move to a safe
location (for instance, behind the guardrail)~& .
- Engage the
parking brake to prevent your vehicle 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 luggage
compartment~
page 333 .
& 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
warning 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.
• 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 being changed. When
one front wheel is lifted off the ground, placing the Automatic ..,
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& WARNING (conti nued)
Tra nsmissi on i n " P" ( Park) wi ll not preve nt th e vehicle from
m ov ing.
• Befor e you chan ge a wh eel, be s ure th e grou nd i s lev el and
firm . If n ece ssa ry , us e a s turdy board under th e j ack .
• Afte r in stalling the sp are whee l, make su re that you r eplace
the flat tire /wh ee l i n it s storage are a properly and t ight en th e
knu rled ret ain in g sc rew s ecu rely .
[ i J Tips
Before changing the wheel, you must activate the jacking mode, so
that the automatic contro ls for the Adaptive A ir Suspension do not
make it more difficult to
lift the vehicle with the jack=> page 179. •
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 jacking mode==> page 179.
2 . Remove the decorati ve wheel cover* . For more details see
also ==>
page 33 7, "Decorative wheel covers" or
==>
page 337, "Wheels with wheel bolt caps".
3 . Loosen the
wh eel bolts ==> page 338.
4. L ocate the proper mounting point for the jack and align
the jack below that point==>
page 338 .
5. Lift the car with the jack==> page 338.
6. Remove the wheel with the flat tire and then install the
spare ==>
page 340.
7. Tighten all wheel bolts lightly . 8
.
Lower the vehicle with the jack.
9. Use the wheel bolt wrench and
firmly tighten all wheel
bolts==>
page 338.
10. Replace the decorative wheel cov er*.
11. Deactivate the vehicle jacking mode==> page 179.
& WARNING
A lw ays rea d and f ollow all W ARNING S and inf ormation => & in
" Rai sing th e vehicl e" on
page 33 8 and => pag e 341. •
After changing a wheel
A wheel change is not complete without the doing the
following .
-Store and secure the whe el you rep laced in the spare
wheel well.
- Replace the tools and the jack in their proper location.
- Check the
tire pre ssure on the spare wheel immediately
after mounting it .
- As soon as possible, have the
tighten ing torques on all
wheel bolts checked with a torque wrench . The correct
tightening torque is 90 ft lb (120 Nm).
- Have the flat tire
re placed as soon as possible .
[ i J Tips
• If you notice that the wheel bolts are corroded and diff icult to turn
wh ile chang ing a tire, they shou ld be rep laced before you check the
tightening torque. .,_

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Fig. 273 Close-up:
proper positioning of
jack
-Activate the vehicle jacking mode => page 179.
- Engage the parking brake to prevent your vehicle from
rolling unintentionally.
- Move the
selector lever to position P .
- Position the jack below the door sill under the mounting
point
that is closest to the wheel to be changed
~ page 338, fig. 272.
- Extend the
jack under the lifting point on the door sill until
its arm is positioned directly under the lifting point~ &.
- Align the jack so that its arm@=> fig. 273 engages in the
designated lifting point in the door sill and the movable
base ® lies flat on the ground. The base @ must be
vertical under the lifting point@.
- Wind the jack up further until the flat tire comes off the
ground =>& .
The jack must be installed only at the places indicated=::> page 338,
fig. 272. There is exactly
one location fo r each wheel. The jack must
not be positioned at any other location=::>& .
An unstable surface under the jack can cause the vehicle to slip off the
jack . Always provide a firm base for the jack on the ground . If neces-
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sary place a sturdy board or simila r support under the jack. On hard ,
slippery surfaces (such as tiles) use a rubber mat or similar to prevent
the jack from slipping=> &-
& WARNING
• You or your passengers could be injured while changing a
wheel if you do not follow these safety precautions:
-Positioning the jack under the vehicle at any other place than
those indicated above may damage the vehicle or may result in personal injuries.
- A soft or unstable surface under the jack may cause the
vehicle to slip off the jack. Always provide a firm base for the
jack on the ground. If necessary, use a sturdy board under the
jack.
- On hard, slippery surface (such as tiles) use a rubber mat or
similar to prevent the jack from slipping.
• To help prevent injury to yourself and your passengers:
-Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely
engaged.
- Passengers must not remain in the vehicle when it is jacked
up.
- Make sure that passengers wait in a safe place away from the
vehicle and well away from the road and traffic.
- Make sure jack position is correct, adjust as necessary and
then continue to raise the jack. •
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Tires with unidirectional tread design
Tires with unidirectional tread design must be mounted
w ith their tread pattern pointed in the right direction .
Using a spare tire w ith a tread pattern intended for
u se in a specific direction
When using a spare tire w ith a tread pattern intended for use in a
spec ific direction, please note the fo llow ing:
• The d irect ion of rotation is marked by an arrow on the side of the
tire.
• If the spare tire has to be installed in the incorrect direct ion, use
t he spare t ire only temporar ily since the tire w ill no t be ab le to
achieve its optimum pe rformance character istics with rega rd to
aquap lan ing, no ise and wear.
• We recommend that you pay particular attent ion to t his fact
during wet wea ther and that you adjust you r speed to match road
conditions .
• Rep lace the flat tire w it h a new one and have it ins talled on your
vehicle as soon as poss ible to resto re the handling advantages of a
unidirectio na l tire .•
Notes on wheel changing
Please read the in forma tion => page 318, "New t ires and replacing
tires and wheels" if you are going to use a spare t ire which is different
from the tires on yo ur vehi cle.
After you change a t ire:
• Check the tire pressure on the spare immediately after installa­
tion.
• Have the wheel bolt t ightening torque checked with a torque
wren ch as soon a s possible by your authorized Audi dealer or a qua l­
i fied serv ice stat ion.
Safety first • 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 replac ed before you check
the tightening torque.
• R epla ce the flat tire with a new one and have it install ed on your
vehicle as soon as possible. Remount the wheel cover.
Until then, drive with extra care and at reduced speed s.
& WARNING
• If you are going to equip your vehicle with tires or rims which
differ from those which were factory installed, then be sure to
read the information =>
page 318, "New tires and replacing tire s
and whe els ".
• Always make sure the damaged whe el or ev en a flat tire and
the jack and tool kit are prope rly secured in the luggage compart ·
ment and are not loo se in the pa ssenger compartment.
• In an accident or sudden maneu ver they could fly forward ,
injuring anyone in the vehicle .
• Always store dam aged wheel , jack and tools secu rely in the
luggage compartment. Otherwi se, in an accident or sudden
maneuver they could fly fo rward , caus ing inju ry to passengers in
the vehicle .
• Do not u se commercially available tire sealants . Otherwi se, the
electrical component s of the tire pre ssure monitoring system * will
no longer work properly and the sensor for the t ire pressure moni ·
toring sy stem* will have to be replaced b y a qualified work shop .•
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Emergency situations --------------=---:.-----JftFI
Loading the vehicle onto a flat bed truck
Front hook up
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Fig. 288 Vehicle on
flat bed truck
- Align the vehicle with the centerline of the car carrier
ramp.
- Attach the winch hook to the front towline eye previously
installed.
Re ar hoo k up
Align the vehicle with the centerline of the car carrier
ramp .
- Attach the winch hook to the rear towline eye previously installed .
[ i ] Tips
Check carefully to make sure the hook-up is secure before moving the
car up the flatbed truck ramp .•
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Vehicle transport
Whenever you have your vehicle transported, be sure to
note the following:
0 Note
Mount the tie-down chains/cables over the running surface (circum­
ference) of the tires. Never secure the vehicle by the axle , the suspen­
sion struts or the front or rear towline eye . For technical reasons, the
pressure in the suspension struts may change during the transport
and this will adve rsely affect veh icle handling. •
Lifting vehicle
Lifting with workshop hoist and with floor
jack
The vehicle may only be lifted at the lifting points illus­
trated.
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Fig. 289 Fron t li fting
p oint
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A
Accessories ..... ...... ............. 363
Adaptive Air Suspension ............. 176
automatic mode ................. 177
Description .. ................... 176
dynamic mode ............ .... ... 1 77
Jacking mode when changing a flat tire . ..
179
lift mode ....................... 177
Setting the driving modes ......... 179
Sport Chassis Controls . ........ ... 178
standard mode ................ .. 177
Tr ailer towing mode ...... ...... .. 17 9
Warning/ind icator lights . .......... 18
Adaptive Cruise Control ............ .. 128
Changing speed ......... ......... 131
Driver information ............... 135
Dr iving in traff ic .......... ....... 129
Error messages ... .. .. .. .. ... .... 137
Open road ..... .. .... .. ... ...... 129
Override ................ .. .... .. 129
Request for driver to assume control 129
Save speed ... .. .. .. ............. 131
Setting distance . ... .......... ... 133
Sett ing time interval .............. 133
Settings ..................... ... 138
Special driving situations .......... 139
Status messages ................. 137
Switching on and off .............. 130
System limitations ........ ....... 139
Temporarily turning off ........... 132
warning/ind icator lights ........... 135 Adaptive Light .
.. ...... ....... .. .. .. 63
defect ive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Adding Engine coolant ................ .. 298
Engine oil ........... ... ......... 294
W indshield washer flu id ........... 305
Additiona l accessories ............... 363
Additives Engine oil ........ .... .... .. ..... 294
Adjustable steering col1Umn ........... 117
Adjusting Front seats .................... .. 76
Instrument cluster illum ination ..... 13
Steering column ................. 117
Advanced Parking System with rear view cam-
era
Adjusting the ch imes -option 1 ..... 171
Adjusting the ch imes -option 2 ..... 172
front and back with visual disp lay and rear-
view camera ................... 161
General information .............. 161
No tes on distance iniformation ..... 170
Parking next to obstacles .......... 169
Rear-v iew camera -parking mode 1 .. 166
Rear-v iew camera -parking mode 2 .. 167
Rear-v iew camera (Rear View) ...... 164
Rear-v iew camera coverage area .... 165
Rear-v iew camera tips ............ 17 4
Special parking sit ua tions .. .. ..... 169
Switching the rear-view camera on and off
173
switching the visual disp lay on and off
173 System error message
. . . . . . . . . . . . 173
T owing hitch ... .. .. ............. 171
Air conditioning
See Climate controls .............. 103
Airbag system ... .. .......... ... 206, 226
Advanced Airbag System .......... 210
Advanced Airbag System components 213 Care .. .. ................. ...... 220
Child restraints .................. 233
Children ..... ...... .. . .. .. .. .. .. 232
Components (front a irbags) ........ 213
Danger of fitting a child seat on the front passenger seat .... ............. 208
Disposal ................. ... .. .. 220
Front airbags ................ 210,211
How do the front airbags work? ..... 215
How many airbags does my vehicle have? .
213
How the Advanced Airbag System compo -
nents work together ............ 214
Important safety instructions on the knee
airbag system ................ .. 224
Important things to know ....... .. 206
Indicator light ................... 217
Knee airbags ....... ............. 222
Monitoring .. .. ................. 217
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light ..... 218
Repa irs ... ........ .. . .. .. .. .. .. 220
Safety instructions ............... 219
Side airbags .. .. .... ............. 225
Side cu rtain airbags . ............. 228
Wa rning/indicator lights ... ........ 17