tires AUDI A4 2020 Owner's Guide

Emergency assistance

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.

ZA WARNING
— Read and follow the important information
and notes under > page 234.
— 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.
@) 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.
> 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 79.
> Check the tire pressure on the installed wheel
as soon as possible.
> Correct the tire pressure and store it in the MMI
=> page 246.
258
> 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 253.
The tire pressure must be adjusted to a specified
value listed on the tire pressure sticker
=> page 237, fig. 171.
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
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. >

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Emergency assistance


— Normal summer or winter tires must not be
mounted on the compact spare wheel rim.

Collapsible spare tire
Applies to: vehicles with collapsible spare tire
The collapsible spare tire is intended for short-
term use only. Have the damaged tire checked
and replaced if necessary by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility as soon
as possible.
There are some restrictions on the use of the col-
lapsible spare tire. The collapsible spare tire has
been designed specifically for your type of vehi-
cle. Do not replace it with the collapsible spare
tire from another type of vehicle.
The collapsible spare tire is located in the lug-
gage compartment under the cargo floor cover.
Requirement: the vehicle tool kit > page 253 and
the compressor must be laid out.
Removing
> Lift the cargo floor using the handle.
> Turn the handwheel counter-clockwise and re-
move it.
> Remove the collapsible spare tire.
You must inflate the collapsible spare tire before-
hand in order to use it.
Inflating
> Remove the valve cap from the collapsible
spare tire.
> Tighten the compressor hose on the collapsible
spare tire valve.
> Connect the compressor hose to a vehicle sock-
et and switch it on.
> Let the compressor run until the specified value
on the tire pressure sticker is reached
> page 237, fig. 171 > ©.
> Screw the valve cap back onto the valve.
Returning to storage
> To release air, turn the valve insert. See an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
> Turn the valve insert back once the air has been
released.
> Wait several hours before placing the collapsi-
ble spare tire in the spare wheel well. Only then
will it fold down completely so that you can
store it securely.
> Then screw the valve cap back onto the valve.
> Secure the collapsible spare tire with the hand-
wheel.
> Fold the cargo floor cover back into place.
Snow chains
Using snow chains on the collapsible spare tire is
not permitted for technical reasons.
If you have to drive with snow chains and a front
tire fails, mount the collapsible spare tire in place
of a rear tire. Install the snow chains on the rear
tire that you removed, and install that in place of
the front tire that failed.

ZA\ WARNING
— Only use the collapsible spare tire in emer-
gencies and drive very carefully, especially if
it is more than six years old.
— The compressor and the hose can become
very hot during operation which increases
the risk of burn injuries.
— After installing a collapsible spare tire, the
tire pressure must be checked as quickly as
possible to reduce the risk of an accident.
— Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h)
with the collapsible 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 collapsible spare
tire.
— Never drive using more than one collapsible
spare tire, because this increases the risk of
an accident.
— Normal tires or winter tires must not be
mounted on the collapsible spare tire rim.
@) Note
The compressor must be switched off after six
minutes at the most to reduce the risk of
overheating. Let the compressor cool down
for several minutes before using it again.

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Index

Numbers and
Symbols
3-zone deluxe automatic climate control.... 88
A
ALC cooling MOde ss « « vesiev «sass w © wernin eon 88
Accelerator pedals sais se cai sv aac oe ews 96
also refer to Accelerator pedal........... 96
AGCOSSONIES «vce. «0 cesses « wesese ao nreree © 5 78,274
Active lane assist
refer to Audi active lane assist.......... 137
Adaptive cruise control................. 127
Adaptive dampers............-.0000005 106
Adjusting air distribution (automatic climate
control system) ......... 0.0.00. e eee ee 89
Adjusting the brightness................. 52
Adjusting the sound..............-...0- 206
Adjusting the temperature (automatic climate
control system) ...... 0.0 e cee eee eee 89
Adjusting the volume..............000005 26
Aitbagsystemn « «: swersve « sxaneus + cuneons wx anecome o 67
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 33
Alignment pin (changing the wheel)....... 253
Alleweatherlightscses ws ances © sonasie » i axssane a 48
All Season tireSiens ss emans e e emie eo enews oo 242
All wheel drive
refer to quattro... . 2... eee eee ee eae 108
AMI
refer to Audi music interface........... 196
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 204
Anti-freeze
Windshield washer system............. 225
Anti-lock braking system............00-5 109
Anti-Slip Regulation.................05. 109
Anti-theft alarm system..............000 33
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 204
Aspect ratio (video) ................ 199, 201
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............ 109
Audi active lane assist..............0005 137
Cleaning the camera area.............. 248
Audi adaptive cruise control
Cleaning the sensors..............
Predictive control.............05.
Traffic jam assist.............00-.
Audi adaptive light.................
Audi connect
refer to connect...........eee eee
Audi connect Remote & Control
refer to Vehicle control services.....
Audi drive select...............0005
Audi music interface............00.
AudiosFileSviccs «x eon 2 wwe « o emcee 9 8 5
Safety measures..............005
Audi pre sense front..............0-
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist................
Audi smartphone interface..........
Legalinformation................
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.........
AUTO
Automatic climate control system...
Automatic headlights.............
Auto Lock (central locking) ..........
Automatic climate control system... .
Automatic luggage compartment lid....
Automatic transmission............
Automatic wipe/wash system........
Average consumption..............
AVETAGE SPEEd ss 5s aean sy ows Bee
B
Band
279

Index


Reporting Safety Defects................ 274
Reverse gear
refer to Gears... . eee eee eee 94
Reversible cargo floor.............-.0005 85
Rewinding (media files)................. 197
RUMS%: = sms 2 o snuse © = ceume = a mur 2 oe cose eo 242
Cleaning ...... 2... cece eee eee eee ee 248
Roof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 44
Roof load.... 2... cece eee eee ee eee 86, 278
Roof rack... eee eee eee 86
also refer to Roof rack..............0--- 86
Route guidance
StOPPING sews « 2 sees « = Sows oe eee te ee 180
also refer to Navigation............... 176
Running direction (tires)................ 258
S
SatetybeltsSrec 2s meow os memos v wemes a 2 nme 64
Cleaning... 0.2... cee cece 249
Locking
Securing child safety seats.............. 75
Satellite Map « cies ss gees se eee es HEE ses 183
Saving fuel
ENergy CONSUMES sess 6% wssoe oo cwsim 3% covcu 15
Recuperation... 0.00... cee cece eee eee 15
Screen
refer to Touch display...............-0. 16
Screwdriver... 2.2... e eee 253:
Search function
refer to Free text search............... 200
Seat heating. ........ 00. e eee eee eee eee 89
Seats
AGjUStING 0x < = aewe 2 v peme serene sec e 60
Cleaning :s « « sien 2 6 asain © 6 ame © seme w © Bie 250
Head restraints....................005 63
MEMOry FUNCTION : sic ss yore 3 x wae 6 x oes 67
Resetting the position.................. 62
Storing a seat profile...............00.. 67
Seat ventilation................0022000. 89
Selecting a source (media).............. 197
Selector levers « « svc «a swovee xs smsnens wo awauane & 94
Selector lever position
refer to Gears... . eee eee ee 94
288
Sensors
Coverage areaS..... 2... eee eee eee 115
LOGStIONS sex s 2 wom « & wear sew go RRS 116
Service interval display................. 226
SET REAR (button) ........... 0000 ee eee 89
Setting measurement units.............. 206
SOCEM
GS ioe ow cnnsaue xo exexeize © wtntene © stesiate oe 206
BIUGEGOCH:: « 2 macez a 5 same st RaueR 2s eR 206
Daterand timer: « « sancu <2 vemeoue 2 a mem oo 206
Language... ...... cee eee ee eee eee 206
Measurement units................0-. 206
Medidion + 2 meow 2 4 uae x somm a 5 Reo oe eo 201
Navigationccec « sscser «0 mveeas we enews =o ewan 186
Radio... eee eee eee 193
SOUNG sem 5 eewe vo qewe zd EE Soe ee 206
SYSECIIE 3 = crease «a cusaene © # aretias ¥ o onevane a o oie 206
TIME ZONE... eee 206
WIE HOESPOE + ees + = cams « + ewe so teen 172
Setting the language................... 206
Setting the time................0000005 206
Shift paddles................. eee eee 96
SS) 0)» 171
SHUG Osaiane 6 « cece om ovens a sone wn, sere 197,199
also refer to Shuffle.................. 199
Side assist. ...............0.000 0c eee 143
Cleaning the sensors.........0eeeeeeee 248
SIM afd » « nea ¢ 5 eee Hawa Fe HeeS a s FeaR 170
Sliding/tilting sunroof................... 43
Emergency closing............-eeeeeeee 43
SuMSMAME « ener ou sori © auames oe = wueneme wo soe 43
also refer to Panoramic glass roof........ 44
Smartphone
refer to Telephone...........-..-+005- 158
Smart presets............0...0.0000005 191
Snow chains............0. 000 e eee eee 243
Socket
refer to Power sourceS.........---000-05 78
Software information
Legal information’ « » mes vs saws ae caw + 208
Software version (MMI)
Version informationices © «vw 0 wave « v0 208
Sound
refer to Adjusting the sound............ 206
Space-saving spare tire (compact spare tire) . 258
SParesth thes + asec + cess 2 + wine @ o oma «vo 258

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Speed limit information
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 118
Speed limits
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 118
Speedometer......... cece eee ee eee 1d,
Speed warning system..............0005 118
Sport differential..............00220008 108
Start/Stop system. .......-...0-.00 ee eee 99
Switching offandon..............000- 100
Starting to drive... ... eee eee eee 93.
Starting (EMGIME)'. . scssese a» wecnse sw apecmae 9 & exe 100
SECOTING . cassene x susows @ eneass a @ stetaie w & ne 107
Audi drive select. ............0 eee e eee 106
also refer to Steering...............55 107
Steering lock: « s saeg ss eae sv pees se eeR ees 92
Steering wheel
AGJUStING!a: « 9 seovos x 3 waxsu a ¢ Hawes 3 2 Bem 4 62
Adjusting manually..................0- 62
Shift
paddles.......... 00... cece sees 96
Steering wheel heating................. 90
also refer to Multifunction steering wheel. . 12
Steps for determining correct load limit... 241
Stopover (navigation) .................. 180
Stopping (ENGIN) ax « = was = 2 eevee 3 « swe s & 100
StOrage areas: = case « = ems sy ewe FE RE Be 78
Stored stations
refer to Presets. « 2 oxo oe aww oo coe vo 190
Sunshade
ReardOorst. « avers s 1 ana w a aumvens 0 0 amine © 6 54
ROOF... eee ee 44
SUN VISOFS 2... eee ee eee 54
SUSPEASION) csr 6 6 ccesere & 6 esennire & presen a 6 stenonts 106
Audi drive select.......... 0.0 eee eee 106
Swapping calls.............-.00022000e 164
Swerve assist... 2.0... e eee eee eee 142
Symbols
Navigation... 0.0.0... 0... e cece ee eee 180
UratfiGws = s wows ss wewe : eens t see cs ee 185
also refer to Indicator lights.............. 7
SYNG (Button) « 0 seen oo snen on onan wo cmon x 89
SYSECMTSELLINGS senses oo cases oo sees o wee» 206
T
Tachometer es s ¢ oases se mewn 2 x qawe 2 nae 11,13
Tail lights
Cleaning « x ccsiese i a scene x = suenens 4 x semcwre wo ome 248
Techriicalidatais © « swivis w sswersse « wees 2 e coe 277
Technical modifications................. 272
Telephone’: « ¢ saws = + sews os eee oe ews ee 158
Accepting/ending acall................ 164
Audi phone box........ 0... e ee eee eee 160
Charging the battery (USB)............. 160
Charging the battery (wireless)......... 160
Connecting a mobile phone............ 158
Diglinig ANUMBEr: « caus « gaan ss pews ae ee 164
Exterior'antennass «+ sccscs ae anne a i atiome a a 160
Mobile device reminder signal.......... 161
Options during aphonecall............ 164
Playing Musi¢ sven «0 ven oe ence omen ve 195
Temperature display (outside temperature) .. 14
Temperature gauge
COOLAME cassie» 5 cxcowms 5 0 esemns 4 0 omnis a 8 ee & 11
TeXtINPUt sss 3 6 cw oo wee oo een oo oe 21
Text messages
SettingS 0.0... 0. cece eee eee eee eee 166
Text messaging settings............... 166
also refer to Text messages............ 166
TiesdOWiS's = saves 5 « ees 3 2 cess ce eae «Fae 84
Tightening specification
Wheel Doltstin so icnasi s 2 aasn <0 mason © svann 258
Tightening specification (wheel bolts) .... . 258
Ti@s: = worms < 5 eeu 2 ¢ ews ge eee Fo ee zs 15
tiptronic
refer to Manual shifting................ 96
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)....... 253
Tin@S « wee ¢ & wea & Goes x eR ge ROR a 2 227
GRANGIAG' ie = soci 2 eranenss e mweeee a meee 2 255
Low-profile tires. .............00 0-0 ee 243
Repainisets ; swe : seen os een ¢ 5 em vb 253
Senvice liferces < viva + wean @ + sae wo eave 236
Tire pressure... 2... eee eee eee 237
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 244,245
Tire pressure table..................-. 239
Tire pressure (trailer mode)............ 112
Treadwear indicators.................. 236
Uinidireetioniale: « = exces 22 ween 2 ¢ eeem 229, 258
Uniform tire quality grading............ 243
Tires and wheels
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 230
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 240
TOO Sissi: ¢ 2 czas ¢ aes 2 Gee EX Ream FE eee 253
Top tether anchor (securing the child safety
S@at)'s « v saws y # ows ¥ 0 eww ey coo Se ED a YY 76
289

Index

Touch display
Adjusting the brightness..............-. 18
TPMS
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 245
Traffic information...............00000- 186
Online traffic information.............. 185
also refer to Online traffic information... 185
Trafficjamiassist's sss 2 sss vo even oo soe 134
Traffic light information................ 120
Traffic sign recognition................. 118
Traffic’ SigtS ses: < = seee ss mem tv eee soe 121
Trailer towing.......... 0... cee eee eee 112
TONGUE WEIGKts « & sess « » sever x 2 wawe a exe L12
Trailerload «5 ccc so sesmee « oramess ao coenees wo 112
TUPMASSISE secs oo csecers oo weaaee oe comin ao eee 142
Turnsignal srsics a = cies «2 meee «2 wawen 6 ee 49
U
Uniform tire quality grading............. 243
Unlocking and locking. ..............0005 30
Bysremiote:control.. « scsi sv nmin 6 o eames vee 35
Using the lock cylinder................. 32
With the central locking switch.......... 32
With the convenience key............... 35
Update (Software) ices cs sssseu oo savin oo swe 207
USB
IAGAPEOR « ss mec = suances 1 « wane a + swewon & 5 at 160
USBicharging ports. . wens «x swauue ¥ x sons © arene 78
USB drive
Supported types/formats.............. 201
USB stick
refer to Audi music interface........... 196
Users
LO¢al USERS wane: x x seme 5 2 meee 2 eee 2 5 oe 27
MMYAUGEUSCDS is oo cess 2 6 wanes + sete a = ea 27
Using residual heat. .... 0.0... 0c cece e nee 90
V
Valet parking sews «= sees = s eee es cee ee bes 44
Vanity OP icx « = cacy & 2 seus © 2 wows 5 y wee & 54
290

Vehicle
Care/cleaning........ 2. cece eee eee ee 247
DIMERSIONS « easy s x wee s wenn se Wee a 277
Identification data................0.. 277,
Out of service... 6... ee eee eee ee 252
RaiSinG’: 5 = sees & x ween 5 3 wees ¢ y eee ¢ eos 256
StartinGbsvis & + wwe 2 6 eww 2 6 ase 2 eww we 92
Vehicl@eare snow s eam ss wives a ¢ wens + & ess 247
Vehicle control services..............0.. L71,
Vehicle data label...............--0000- 277
Vehicle identification number............ 277
Vehicle jack. .... 2... ee eee eee eee 253
LifEiNG POINtS an « « aees s waas ao pews se row 256
Vehicle key os ¢ s seed co eee ss ease es pees 30, 34
Vehicle starting system. ............200- 100
Vehicle tool kit............. 00.22 eee eee 253
Ventilation... 2.0... . cee eee eee eee 87
VIEW button. ........ 0.00. f eee eee eee ee 12
Woicermaibecns ico ccnceie va comers vw asecone woo axes © « 164
Voice recognition system.............0-0. 24
External... 2... 2... eee eee eee 25
Operating s < = esos x s ewe < 4 eee ye GF Sanas Go 24
Ww
Warning lights
refer to Indicator lights...........--0000- 7
Washing matte finish paint.............. 247
Wave band
refer to Frequency band............... 188
Weightsies <= cess ss news se tees e aan se He 278
WHEEL bOltSs » snau se aeay sx meme 2 neem 2 a 242
Changingia tines 2 sxe x 2 snes «x ananan @ ona 255
Whee lst. & scent oo ome so emu oo vere 2s me 227
Cleaning... .. cece cece ee eee eee 248
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 230
Replacing « waa a s sone s ¢ wane 2 2 means ¢ 2 ve 255
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 245
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 240
Wheelwrench.............--000ee eee 253
Wi-Fi
Hotspot settingS............ceeeeveee 172
Using:a hotspots seicne so cvs 2 2 eae 2 & ewe 170
Windows
Child safety lock... 2... ee eee eee eee ee 4l
Cleaning and removing ice............. 249
Convenience opening and closing......... 42

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De frosting « cscs x x aevece 2 v emacs 2 0 exes a 2 oe 89
Opening and closing.................0. 42
POWErWINdOWS's « + was 3 x was & a ews so we 42
Windshield
GleaNiNG « « wees vo sae ao eee oo ernie eo oe 55
Defrosting.. 0.0... cece eee eee ees 89
also refer to Windshield................ 55
Windshield washer system........... 55,225
Windshield wipers............0..000e eee 55
Winter operation
Battery. ........ 0. eee eee 223,
Gap WaSNES sayes x x news & 2 canoe x 2 ewe x 2 oe 247
Cooling systeM............ 0... eee eee 220
Defrosting the windows................ 89
Rear window defogger...............+-- 90
Removing ice from windows............ 249
Seat heating............ 0... eee eee eee 89
SNOW ChainSiecs s & seas s x ee go Haws st He 243
Steering wheel heating ............-.005 90
TireS
2 eee eee 242
Windshield washer system............. 225
WIRtEICIRES cc s : cerns 5 2 eeu & § aetas £ # HeRE 242
Wireless CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 204
Wireless charging we. s «mes ss cee se cee 160
291