change wheel AUDI A3 2011 Owner´s Manual

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& WARNIN G (con tinued )
• Always make sure the spare tire and e ven a flat tire are secured
in place and not loo se , otherwi se they could fly forward , causing
personal injury to pa ssengers in the veh icle in an accident or
s udden maneu ver .
• 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 .•
A pp lies to vehicles: with compact s pare wheel
Compact spare wheel
The compact spore wheel is only intended to be used for
a short time.
Fig . 184 Compact
sp are w hee l In t he
wh eel well
You w ill find the compa ct spa re wheel unde r the floo r in the luggage
compartment . It is secured with a large nut.
Using the compact spare wheel
The compact spare wheel is on ly intended for emergencies until you
c an rea ch a repair shop . Rep lace it as quick ly as poss ible w ith a normal
wheel.
T here are some restrictions on the use of the compact spare wheel
=> & -The compact spare w heel has been developed especially for
Vehicle OP-eration your type of vehicle.
It must not be exc
hanged for the compact spare
w heel from ano ther type of ve hicle.
No rma l summer or winter tires m ust no t be insta lled on the compact
spare wheel rim.
Snow chains
F or technical reasons, the use of snow chains on t he compact spare
wheel is
not permitted .
If
you do have to drive wit h snow chains and have a tire fail ure on a
front wheel, in stall the spa re whee l in pla ce of a rear wheel. In stall
the snow chains on the rear whee l and use it to replace the defective
front wheel.
Using the spare wheel
Th e spar e whee l is o nly inte nded fo r eme rge ncies unti l you ca n rea ch
a repair shop. Replace it as quick ly as possible with a norma l wheel.
Th ere are some restr ictions on the use of a spare wheel~
&-The
spare whee l has bee n developed especially for your type of vehicle .
It
must not be exchanged for the spare whee l from another type of
vehicle.
Norma l summer or winter tires must not be installed on the spare
wheel r im .
Snow tires
For technical reasons, the use of snow chains on the spare wheel is
not permitted .
If
you do have to drive w it h snow chain s and have a tire fa ilure on a
front wheel, insta ll the spare wheel in place of a rear wheel. Install
the snow chai ns o n the rear whee l and use i t to replace the defec tive
front wheel.
& WARNING
Always store jacking equipment, spare wheel in the luggage compa rtment. Tighten screw for the spare wheel securely. Under ._
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& WARNING (continued)
no circumstances should you store the spare wheel or jack and
tools uns ecured in the passenger compartment. Thi s could cause
serious personal injury to passengers in the vehicle in case of a
c ollision.
• The compact spare ti re is for temporary use only and is so
marked on the sidewalls .
• Do not d riv e at speeds e xceeding 50 mph (80 km/h ) with the
compact spare wheel mounted . Also rapid acceleration, hard
braking and hard corne ring must be avoided to help prevent loss
of vehicle control.
• Any continuous road use of the compact spare tire may result
in tire failure, los s of vehicle control and injury to vehicle occu ­
pants.
• Do not put a snow chain on your compact spare tire. Due to the
smaller tire size, the chain will not fit properly and can thus
damage your vehicle. You could also lose th e chain, as well as
control of the vehicle .
• If you have a flat front tire in road cond itions which require
snow chains , first remove the undamaged rea r wheel and mount
the compact spare wheel in its place . Then remove the damag ed
front wheel, take the snow chains off it and attach them to the
wheel taken from the rear. Thi s wheel can now be mounted on the
front with its snow chains. Check and adjust tire pressure
promptly.
• Never use two or more compact spare tires at the same time .
0 Note
When using the compact spare wheel, note the following:
• After i nstalling the compact spare w heel, the t ire inflation pres­
sure should be checked and, if necessary, increased to 60 ps i
(4.2
bar). •
The load carry ing capac ity is marked on t he tire sidewalls and
mus t not be excee ded.
• After installing the compact spare wheel, make sure that yo u
remoun t the fla t ti re in its sto rage are a properly.
• The compact spare tire should be properly remo unted in its
st ora ge area as soo n as th e s tand ard road ti re c an be repla ced.
• Beca use the compact spare tire was specif ically des igned for your
veh icle, it must not be use d on any other veh icle . Likew ise, compact
spare wheels from other vehicles m ust not be used on your vehicle.
• Th e compac t spare tire must not be mounted on any other w heels,
nor m ust standard t ires, snow tires, wheel covers or tr im rings be
used w ith the compact spa re wheel.
If suc h use is a ttempted, damage
to these items or othe r vehicle components may occur.
[ i ] Tips
Check the inflation p ress ure o f the compact spare tire (60 psi/4.2
bar) pe riodic ally to kee p t he ti re read y for use. •
Wheel change
Before changing a wheel
Observe the f oll owing pre cautions for your own and your
passenger's safety when changing a whee l.
- After you exper ience a t ire fa ilure, pu ll t he ca r well away
from movin g traf fic and try to reach
level grou nd before
you stop => & .
- All p asse ngers s hou ld
leave the car a nd move to a safe
locat ion (for instance, beh ind th e guardrai l) => & .
- Apply the
parking brake fi rmly=> &.

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- Move selector lever to position Pon an automatic trans­
mission; put manual transmission in
first gear=> &.
-If you are towing a trailer: unhitch the trailer from your
vehicle.
- Take the
tool and the spare tire=> page 270 out of the
luggage compartment.
& 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 flasher 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 roadway 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
transmission in "P" (Park), or engaging a gear in a manual trans­
mission will
not prevent the vehicle from moving.
• Before you change a wheel, be sure the ground is level and
firm. If necessary, use a sturdy board under the jack .
• After installing the spare wheel, make sure that you remount
the flat tire/wheel in its storage area properly and tighten the
knurled retaining screw securely. •
Safety first
Changing a wheel
When you change a wheel, follow the sequence described
below step-by-step and exactly in that order.
1. Remove the decorative wheel cover*. For more details see
also =>
page 274, "Decorative wheel covers" or
=> page 275, "Wheels with cap-covered wheel bolts".
2. Loosen the
wheel bolts=> page 276.
3. Locate the proper mounting point for the jack and align the jack below that point=>
page 276.
4.
Lift the car with the jack=> page 2 76.
5. Take the
flat wheel off and then put the spare on
=> page 278.
6. Tighten all wheel bolts lightly.
7.
Lower the vehicle with the jack.
8. Use the wheel bolt wrench and
firmly tighten all wheel
bolts=>
page 276.
9. Put the decorative
wheel cover* back on.
& WARNING
Always read and head all WARNINGS and information~ & in
"Raising the vehicle" on
page 276 and~ page 279. •
After changing a wheel
A wheel change is not complete without the following
actions.
- Store and secure the replaced wheel in the spare wheel
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Applies to veh icles : w ith ca p-covered wheel bolts
Wheels w ith cap -covered wheel bolts
The cops must be removed first from the wheel bolts
before the bolts con be unscrewed .
Removing
Fig. 186 Wheel
change: removing the
wheel bolt caps
-Push the plastic clip provided with the on board tool kit
down over the wheel bolt cap until it engages.
- Pull on the properly engaged
plastic clip to extract the cap
=> fig . 186.
Refitting
- Place the caps over the wheel bolts and push them back in.
The caps are there to protect and keep the wheel bolts clean. •
Vehicle OP-eration
Applies to veh icles : w ith ant i-theft wheel bolts
Anti-theft wheel bolts
To tighten or untighten the anti-the~ wheel bolts you
must use a special adopter .
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V" Fig. 187 Anti-theft
wheel bolt with cap
and adapter
-Remove the cap* => fig . 187 @using the plastic clip
found in the vehicle tool kit .
- Insert the adapter ® as far as it will go into the anti-theft
wheel
(D bolt .
- Push the socket wrench over the adapter ®·
- Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt=> page 276.
To remove the cap* @, make sure the plastic cl ip is pushed in as far
in as possible until it lines up with the edge of the cap.
We recommend you keep the whee l bolt adapter in the tool kit.
The
code number o f the wheel bolt lock is stamped on the fron t side
of the adapter. You will need this number in order to get a replace­
ment from your authorized Audi dealer .
[I] Tips
Write down the code number and keep it in safe place . Do not keep it
i n the vehicle. •
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Loosening and tightening the wheel bolts
The wheel bolts must be loosened before raising the
vehicle .
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Loosening
Fig . 1 88 Whe el
c hang e: loo sening t he
whe el b olt s
- Fit the wheel bolt wrench over the wheel bolt and push it
down as far as it will go.
- Close your grip around the
end of the wrench handle for
maximum torque and turn the wheel bo lts
counter-clock­
wise
about one single tur n in the direction of arrow
~ fig. 188.
Tightening
- Fit the wheel bolt wrench over the wheel bolt and push it
down as far as it will go .
- Close your grip arou nd th e
end of the wre nch handle for
max imum torque and turn eac h wheel bo lt
clockwise until
i t sit s tight .
& WARNING
• Using force without control to speed the wheel change up can
c ause the vehicle to slip off the jack and cau se seriou s personal
injuries.
• Do not loo sen the wheel bolt s more than one turn before you
raise the v ehicle with the jack. -Risk of in jury!
[I] Tips
• Never try and use the hexagonal socket in the handle of the screw­
driver to loosen or tighten the whee l bolts .
• If a wheel bolt sits
very tight, you may fi nd it easier to loosen by
caref ully pushi ng down on the end of the wheel bolt wrenc h with
one
foot only .
As you do, ho ld on to the car to keep yourself stab le and
take care not to slip. •
Raising the vehicle
The vehicle must be lifted with the jack first before the
wheel can be removed.
Fi g. 18 9 Whe el
c hang e: mount ing
point s for th e liftin g
j ack ..

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Taking the wheel off/putting the spare on
Follow these instructions step-by-step for changing the
wheel
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Fig . 191 Wheel
change: using the
screwdriver handle
(with the blade
removed) to turn the
bolts
Fig. 192 Wheel
change: alignment pin
inside the top hole
After you have loosened all wheel bolts and jacked the vehicle
off the ground, perform the following steps to remove and
replace the wheel:
Removing the wheel
- Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to
completely turn out the topmost wheel bolt and set it
aside on a
clean surface=> fig. 191. -
Screw the threaded end of the
alignment pin from the
tool kit hand-tight into the now vacant bolt hole
=> fig. 192.
- Then completely unscrew the other wheel bolts as
described above.
- Take off the wheel leaving the alignment pin in the bolt
hole=> &.
Putting on the spare
- Lift the spare wheel up and carefully slide it over the align­
ment pin to guide it in place.
- Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to
screw in and tighten all wheel bolts
slightly.
Unscrew the alignment pin and insert and tighten the
remaining wheel bolt slightly like the rest.
- Turn the handle on the jack counter-clockwise to lower the vehicle until the jack is fully released.
- Use the wheel bolt wrench to tighten all wheel bolts firmly
=>
page 276. Tighten them crosswise, from one bolt to
the (approximately) opposite one, to keep the wheel
centered.
& WARNING
When removing or installing the wheel, the rim could hit the
brake rotor and damage the rotor. Work carefully and have a
second person help you.
(I) Tips
Never try and use the hexagonal socket in the handle of the screw-
driver to loosen or tighten the wheel bolts.
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• Pull the reve rsible b lade from the screwdriver before you use the
hexagon al so cke t in the handle to turn t he whee l bolts .
• When mounting tires with
unidirectional tread design make sure
t he t read pa ttern is po inte d the r ig ht way =:>
page 2 79.
• The wheel bo lts shou ld be clean and easy to turn. Check for dirt
and corrosion on the mat ing surfa ces of both the whee l and the hu b.
Remove all d irt from these s urfaces before remounting the whee l.•
Tires with unidirectional tread design
Tires with unidirectional tread design must be mounted
with their t read 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 t he fo llow ing:
• The direct 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 direction in the
event of a flat ti re, use the spare tire only temporari ly since the tire
wi ll not be able to achieve its optimum pe rformance characterist ics
with regard to aq uaplaning, noise and wear .
• We recommend that particular attention be paid to this fact
during wet wea ther and that you adj ust you r speed to match road
conditions .
• Rep lace t he flat tire w ith a new one and have it ins talled on your
vehicle as soon as poss ible to restore the handling advantages of a
properly pointed direction -dependent tire .•
Safety first
Notes on wheel change
Please read the information =:> page 257, "New tires and rep lacing
ti res and wheels" if yo u are go ing to use a sp are t ire wh ich is diffe rent
from the tires on your vehicle.
After you change a tire:
• Che ck the tire pres sure on the spare immediately after
mounting .
• Have the wh eel bolt tight ening t orque ch ecked with a torque
wrench a s soon as poss ible by your authorized Audi de aler or a qual ­
ified servi ce station.
• On steel and allo y wheel rim s, the wheel bolts are co rrectl y
tightened with a torque of 90 ft lb (1 20 Nm ).
• If you not ice while ch anging a tire that the wheel bolt s are
corroded and difficult to turn, then they should be r eplaced before
yo u che ck the tightening torque.
• Repla ce the flat tire with a new one and have it installed on your
vehicle a s soon a s po ssible . Remount the wheel c over.
Until then, drive with e xtra care and at reduced speed s.
& WARNING
• If you ar e going to equip your vehicle w ith tire s or rims which
differ from tho se which were factor y installed, then be sure t o
read the information =:>
page 257, "New tires and replacing ti re s
and wheels ".
• Alway s make sure the damaged wh eel or even a flat t ire and
the jack and tool kit a re properly secured in the lugg age compart­
ment and ar e not loo se in the pa ssenger compartm ent .
• In an accident or sudden maneuver th ey could fly forward ,
injur ing anyone in the vehicle .
• Alway s store damaged whee l, jack and t ools se cure ly in
luggage compartment. Otherwise, in an accident or sudde n
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(I) Tips
• Whenever replacing a fuse, always consult the sticker on the
i ns ide of the fuse panel cover. It contains the most up-to-date infor ­
mation regarding the fuse arrangement . If in doubt , ask your autho ­
rized Audi Service advisor.
• Some of the equipment items listed are optiona l or only available
on certain model configurations. •
Fuse location, left side of engine
compartment
Fig. 196 Engine
compart ment: fuse
assignment
Please check your car's fuse layout, there are two different layouts.
Check the fuse layout with the fuse panel cover removed~
page 281,
"Fuse cover in engine compartment ".
Some of the equipment items listed are optional or only available on
certain model configurations .
Please note that the preceding table was accurate at the time of
printing and is subject to change . In the event of discrepancies, the
label on the inside of the cover always takes precedence .
No. Equipment
Fl Terminal 30
F2 Engine components
F3 Batteryvoltage
F4 ESP valves, Anti-lock brake system (ABS) valves
FS Transmission control module
F6 Steering wheel electronics
FlO Engine control module, main relay
Fl2 Control module for CAN data transfer (gateway)
Fl3
FlS
Fl6 Engine
control module
Ignition coils, engine components (diesel engine)
Preheating control module/engine component,
tank diagnosis, oxygen sensor
Body control module (right)
F l7 Ho rn
Fl8 Audio amplifier
Fl9 Front
windshield wiper system
F20 Water pump, volume regulator valve
F21 Oxygen sensor, vacuum pump
F22 Clutch pedal switch, brake light switch F23 engine components, water pump
F24 Engine components, water pump
F25 Pump (ESP/ABS), ABS va
lve
F26 Body control module (left)
Amps
40
20
s
20/30 15
5
5/10
5
15/25/30
20
5/10 30 15
30
30
10/20
10/15
5
5/10/15 10
40 30

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been remo ved. The radiator fan switches on automatically when
the coolant reache s a certain temperature and will continue to run
until the coolant temperatu re drops.
• Always remove the ign ition key before anyone gets under the
vehicle.
• Alway s support your v ehicle w ith safety stands if it i s nece ssary
to work underneath the vehicle. The jack supplied with the vehicle
is not adequate for th is purpose and could collapse causing
serious personal injury.
• If you must work underneath the vehicle with the wheels on
the ground, always make sure the vehicle is on level ground , that
the wheels are always securely blocked and that the engine cannot be started.
• Always make sure the transmi ssion selector lever (automatic
transmission) is in "P" (Park position ) (automatic transmission)
or Neutral (manual transmission) and the hand brake is firmly
applied.
'i> For the sake of the environment
• Chang ing the engine settings will adversely affect emiss ion levels.
Thi s is detr imenta l to the environme nt and increases fue l co nsump ­
tion .
• Alw ays obse rve enviro nmen tal regula tion s when dis pos ing of o ld
eng ine oil, used brake fl uid, d irty engine coo lant, spent batter ies or
wo rn out t ires .
• Undeployed a irbag modules and pretensione rs m ight be classi fied
a s Pe rchlo ra te Ma ter ia l -s pec ia l han dlin g m ay apply , see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. When the vehicle or
part s of th e re st ra int system i ncludi ng air bag modu les s afe ty belts
with pretens ioners are scrapped, all applicable laws and regulat ions
must be observe d. Yo ur a uthor ized Au di dealer is f amiliar wi th these
requirements and we recommend that you have your dealer perform
this service for yo u.•
Safety first
Additional accessories,
modifications and parts
replacement
Additional accessories and parts
replacement
Always co nsult an autho riz ed Audi d ealer bef ore
p urchasing acces sories.
Yo ur vehicle incorporates the latest safety design feat ures ens uring a
high standard of active and pass ive safety .
Th is safety could be compromised by non-approved changes to the
veh icle . F o r th is reaso n, if p arts have to be rep la ce d , ple ase obse rve
the following points when installing addit ional accessories:
Approved Audi accessories an d genuine A udi parts are avai lable from
au thori zed Aud i dea le rs .
These dea lers a lso have the necessary facilities, tools and tra ined
specialists to i nstall t he pa rts and ac cesso ries properly.
& WARNING
Using the wrong spare parts non-approved accessories can cause
damage to the vehicle and serious per sonal injury.
• Use only accessories expressly approved by Audi and genuine
Audi spare parts
• These parts and accessories have been specially designed to be
used on your vehicle.
• Never install accessories such as telephone cradles or beverage
holder s on airbag covers or within the airbag deployment zones .
Doing so will increase the risk of injury if airbags are triggered in
an accident!
• Before you check anything
in the engine compartment, always
read and heed all WARNINGS~
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General information ............ .. 206 When should I check the tire pressures? 253
with a power washer ....... .... ... 208
Waxing .... .. .. ................... 209
Wear indicator .. ................... 256
Weatherstrips .. .... ............. .. 211
We ights . ............. .... ...... .. 295
What happens if you wear your safety belt too
loose? ........................
140
What happens to unbelted occupants? . 137
What impairs driving safety? ........ .. 125
What should I do after changing a wheel? . ..
253
What should I do after replacing wheels?
253
Wheel bolts
Anti-theft wheel bolts . .. .... .....
275
Torque ................. ...... .. 263
Wheel change . ...... .. .... .........
272
Wheels .. ... ... ............ ....... 245
Checking tire pressure ............ 252
Cold tire inflation pressure ......... 249
General notes ........... ...... .. 245
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .
246
New tires and wheels .... ......... 257
Tires and vehicle load limits ........ 253
Wheels/Tires
Cast alloy .. .....................
212
Steel wheels .............. .... .. 212
When must a safety belt be replaced? .. 138
When must the airbag system be inspected? .
156
When should I adjust the tire pressures? 253
Where are lower anchorages located? .. 182
Where can I find the tir e pressures for my car?
252
Why safety belts? ........ .. .. .. .. ... 135
Windows
Cleaning ............. .... ......
211
Convenience close/open feature . .. .. 50
Defogging .. .. .. ..... ..... ..... .. 98
Defrost ing ............... .. .. .. .. 98
Rapid defrosting/defogg ing . .. .. .. . 101
Windshield washer container ...... .. . 243
W ind shield washer fl uid . .. ........... 35
W indshield wipers
Changing the rear w iper blade .......
70
Insta lling new wiper b lades . .. .. .. .. 69
Service position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Winter operation Battery ...... .. .. .. ..... ........
239
Coolant system ... .. .... .. ... ... . 234
Tires ... .. .. .. .. ... ...... .. ... .. 194
W indows .............. .... .. ... 211
Winter tires ...... .. .. .. ...... ..... 261
All-wheel drive ....... .... .. .. .. . 261
Wiper and washer system .......... ... 65
Intermittent wiping ............... 65
One-tap wiping ........... .. .. .. .. 65
Rear window wiper .............. .. 67
Wiper blades
Installing new wiper b lades . .. .. .. ..
69
See also Windshield wipers .... ... .. 70
X
Xenon- Lights ... .. ... .............. 285