warning AUDI Q2 2021 Owner´s Manual
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Preparations
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction
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241 Vehicle as seen from the rear right: Unscrewing
the AdBlue cap
The AdBlue filler neck is located immediately beÂ
side the diesel filler neck. Add at least the
amount of AdBlue displayed in the instrument
cluster. If
you
do not refill this amount of
fluid,
the system may not detect that the tank has
been refilled and it may not be possible to restart
the engine. You can refill with a maximum of 12
litres.
Important: A message in the instrument cluster
display informs you if
you
need to refill AdBlue.
•
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
•
Switch off the ignition.
• Open the tank flap
<^>page
290.
•
Unscrew the cap on the filler neck
anti-clockÂ
wise
^>Fig.
241.
*•
Refill AdBlue from a filler nozzle
^>page
293,
canister
^>page
294 or bottle
^>page
294.
A WARNING
AdBlue can cause irritation to the
skin,
eyes,
and respiratory organs. Wash thoroughly with
clean water should you come into contact
with this
fluid.
Seek medical assistance if neeÂ
ded.
© CAUTION
- Use only
AdBLue
that complies with the ISO
22241-1 standard. Do not mix AdBlue with
additives and do not dilute it with water.
- AdBlue must not be added to the diesel
tank, and diesel must not be added to the
AdBlue tank. Never start the engine if you
fill up with the wrong type of
fuel,
as this
could damage the tank system and the enÂ
gine.
Obtain professional assistance.
-AdBlue attacks surfaces such as paintwork,
plastic veneer and carpets. Remove spilt
fluÂ
id as soon as possible with a damp cloth and
plenty of water. If the AdBlue has already
solidified,
use warm water and a sponge.
Residues of AdBlue solidify after
a
while if
they are not removed and can damage the
affected surface.
- Do not keep refill bottles or canisters in the
vehicle, as AdBlue can leak and damage the
vehicle interior.
- Keep AdBlue away from clothing. Wash
thoroughly with clean water should you
come into contact with this
fluid.
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Note
Please follow the AdBlue manufacturer's inÂ
structions for storage and use.
Refilling AdBlue from a filler nozzle
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction
•
Open the tank flap
^>page
290.
*•
Unscrew the cap on the filler neck
anti-clockÂ
wise
^>page
293, Fig. 241.
*•
Fill up with AdBlue until the first time the filler
nozzle cuts off the supply
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•
Put the tank cap back on
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294, After reÂ
filling.
CAUTION
- The handle of the filler nozzle must point
downwards when filling the tank. Otherwise
the filler nozzle will not cut off the supply
automatically
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in Preparations on
page 293.
- You should stop refilling the first time the
filler nozzle automatically cuts off the supÂ
ply. Otherwise the level of AdBlue in the
tank may be too high and AdBlue could
overflow
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in Preparations on page 293.
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Emission controL
systems
Catalytic converter
Applies to: vehicles with petrol engine
The vehicle must only be used with unleaded petÂ
rol,
otherwise the catalytic converter will be irÂ
reparably damaged.
Never allow the fuel tank to run completely dry,
as the irregular supply of fuel can cause misfirÂ
ing.
This allows unburnt fuel to enter the exhaust
system,
which can cause overheating and damÂ
age to the catalytic converter.
Diesel particulate filter
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine
The diesel particulate filter can filter out almost
all soot particles contained in the exhaust gas. In
normal driving conditions the filter is self-cleanÂ
ing.
Should the self-cleaning function of the filter
not be able to operate, e.g. when the vehicle is
continuously used only for short trips, the filter
becomes obstructed with soot and the indicator
lampnf°r
the
diesel particulate filter Lights up
cépage
34.
A WARNING
The exhaust system is very hot when the
vehiÂ
cle is being driven and after the engine has
been switched off.
- Never touch the tailpipes when they are hot
- risk of burns!
- Because of the high temperatures which can
occur in the emission controL system, do not
park the vehicle where the exhaust can
come into contact with flammable materials
under the car (e.g. on grass or at the forest
edge) - risk of fire!
- Do not apply any underseal agents in the
area around the exhaust system - risk of
fire!
Engine compartment
Working on components in the engine
compartment
Extra caution is necessary when working on comÂ
ponents in the engine compartment.
Always be aware of the danger of injury and
scalding as well as the risk of accident or fire
when working in the engine compartment (e.g.
when checking and refilling fluids). Always obÂ
serve the warnings listed below and follow all
normal safety precautions. The engine compartÂ
ment of any motor vehicle is a potentially hazÂ
ardous area
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A WARNING
- Switch off the engine.
-Switch off the ignition.
-Applythe
parking brake.
- On vehicles with manual gearbox place the
gear lever in neutral, on vehicles with autoÂ
matic gearbox move the selector lever to
position P.
- To avoid the risk of being scalded, never
open the bonnet if
you
see steam or coolant
escaping from the engine compartment.
Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen
before opening the bonnet.
- Wait for the engine to cool down.
- Keep children away from engine compartÂ
ment.
- Never spill fluids on a hot engine. These
fluÂ
ids can cause a fire (e.g. radiator
antiÂ
freeze).
- Take care not to cause short circuits in the
electrical system.
- When working in the engine compartment
be aware that the radiator fan may start
running suddenly, even if the ignition is
switched off - risk of injury!
- Do not unscrew the cap on the expansion
tank when the engine is hot. The cooling
system is under pressure.
- Protect face, hands and arms by covering
the cap with a large, thick rag to protect
against escaping coolant and steam.
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- Never remove the engine cover panel - risk
of burns!
- If any tests have to be performed with the
engine running, there is an extra safety risk
from the rotating parts, such as the drive
belts,
alternator and radiator
fan,
etc., and
from the high-voltage ignition system.
- Never touch the radiator fan. The electric
additional fan is controlled by temperature
and can start running without warning.
- Applies to vehicles with automatic gearbox:
Never open the throttle inadvertently (for
instance by hand from the engine compartÂ
ment) if
a
gear is engaged while the vehicle
is stationary with the engine running. The
vehicle will otherwise start moving immediÂ
ately and could cause an accident.
- Observe the following additional warnings if
work on the fuel system or the electrical
system is necessary:
- Do not smoke.
- Never work near naked flames.
- Always keep an approved fire extinguisher
immediately available.
- Any work on the batteries and electrical sysÂ
tem in your vehicle entails a risk of injury
and chemical burns in addition to danger of
accident or fire.
For
this reason, you must
have the work carried out by
a
qualified
workshop.
© CAUTION
When topping up fluids make sure the correct
fluid is put into the correct filler opening. This
can otherwise cause serious malfunctions or
engine damage.
® For the sake of the environment
Inspect the ground underneath your vehicle
regularly so that any Leaks are detected at an
early stage. If
you
find spots of oil or other
fluids,
have your vehicle inspected in the
workshop.
© Note
located on the other side of the engine comÂ
partment.
Opening/closing the bonnet
The
bonnet is released from inside the vehicle.
Fig.
243 Detail of footwell on driver's side: Release lever
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On right-hand drive vehicles* some of the
containers / reservoirs mentioned below are
Fig.
244 Unlocked bonnet: Lever
The wiper arms should be resting on the
windÂ
screen:
make sure they are not in a raised
posiÂ
tion.
Otherwise the paint may get damaged.
Opening the bonnet
•
With the driver's door open, pull the lever unÂ
der the dashboard in the direction indicated
(arrow)
^>Fig.
243.
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Lift the bonnet slightly
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Press the Lever under the bonnet in the direcÂ
tion indicated by the arrow
^>Fig.
244. This will
release the arrester hooks.
•
Open the bonnet.
Closing the bonnet
• To close the bonnet, pull it down to overcome
the spring pressure.
•
Then let it drop into the catches; do not press
down
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A WARNING
- To avoid the risk of being scalded, never
open the bonnet if
you
see steam or coolant
escaping from the engine compartment.
Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen
before opening the bonnet.
- For safety reasons the bonnet must always
be completely closed when the vehicle is
moving.
After closing it always check that it
is properly secured. It should not be possiÂ
ble to
lift
the front edges of the bonnet.
Should you notice that the bonnet is not
safely secured when the vehicle is moving,
stop the vehicle immediately and close the
bonnet properly, otherwise it could cause an
accident.
Engine compartment layout
Main components for checking and refilling
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245 Typical locations of fluid containers, engine oil dipstick and engine
oilfiller
cap
(T)
Coolant expansion tank
C=t)
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300
(2) Engine oil dipstick
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298
(3) Engine
oilfiller
cap
(*&*)
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298
(4) Brake fluid reservoir (CO))
^>page
301
(5) Vehicle battery (+) beneath a cover
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303,
^page
326
(?) Earth
point
on
body
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303,
^>page
326
(7) Windscreen
washer
container
(<3?)
^>page
303
(§)
Fuse box
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332
The positions of the oil
dipstick
(2) and the enÂ
gine
oilfiller
cap(D^F/'g.
245 may be different
on some engine versions.
Engine oil
Choosing the correct engine oil grade
The service interval display in the instrument
cluster of your vehicle will inform you when it is
time for an oil change. We recommend having
the oil changed by
a
qualified workshop. •
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Markings on oil dipstick
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246
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When the oil level is near the marking
(ÃŽ)
you must top up the engine oil. Please refer
to-=>®.
Do NOT add engine oil.
Do NOT add engine oil.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay
and have the engine oil changed
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Topping up the engine oil
- Unscrew the cap
"fc^
^>Fig.
247 from the
oilfillÂ
er opening
^>page
297, Fig. 245.
-Carefully add 0.5 Litres of suitable engine oil
^>
page 297.
- After two minutes check the oil level once
again.
- If the oil level is too low, add a smaller quantity
of engine oil. The level must always be below
the marking (5)
<^Fig.
246
<=>©.
- Screw the oil filler cap
*£/;
back on and push
the dipstick all the way in.
A WARNING
- Ensure that no engine oil comes into contact
with hot engine components when topping
up:
this could cause a fire.
- The oil filler cap must be properly closed to
prevent oil from squirting onto the hot enÂ
gine or exhaust system while the engine is
running - risk of fire!
- Wash your skin thoroughly if it comes into
contact with engine oil.
- The engine oil must never drop below the
marking®
^>Fig.
246- risk of engine damÂ
age!
- When topping up the engine oil, make sure
that the oil level is not above the marking
@
^Fig.
246, as this may result in damage
to the catalytic converter or to the engine.
Do NOT start the engine. Contact a qualified
workshop to extract the engine oil if necesÂ
sary.
- Applies to vehicles which have an oil
dipÂ
stick with area
(3)^
Fig. 246: If you run your
vehicle on diesel fuel of poorer quality than
EN 590 standard
fuel,
the fuel can get into
the engine oil. In this case, the oil level
gradually rises and the quality of the engine
oil decreases. Once the oil level has reached
the marking
@
or the indicator lamp
E
has come on, the engine oil level must not
be corrected by extracting the surplus oil -
risk
of engine damage! The engine oil must
be changed
^>page
34.
- No additives should be used with engine oil.
Any damage caused by the use of such
addiÂ
tives would not be covered by the factory
warranty.
© For the sake of the environmen
- Never pour engine oil down drains or into
the ground.
-Always observe statutory requirements
when disposing of empty oil canisters.
© Note
Depending on
how
you drive and the condiÂ
tions in which the car is used, oil consumption
can be up to 0.5
Itr./lOOO
km. Oil consumpÂ
tion is likely to be higher for the first 5,000
km.
The engine oil Level must be checked at
regular intervals, preferably when refuelling
and before setting off on a long trip.
Cooling system
Coolant
The engine cooling system is filled at the factory
with a mixture of conditioned water and coolant
additive. This coolant must not be changed.
The coolant level is monitored by a warning lamp
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30. However, we recommend that it
should be checked occasionally.
If you do need to top up the coolant, use a mixÂ
ture of water and coolant additive. We recomÂ
mend mixing coolant additive with distilled waÂ
ter.
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- The cooling system is under pressure. Do
not unscrew the cap on the expansion tank
when the engine is hot: you could be
scalÂ
ded by escaping steam.
- The coolant and coolant additive can be a
health hazard. Store the coolant additive in
the original container in a safe place out of
reach of children - risk of poisoning.
- When working in the engine compartment
be aware that the radiator fan may start
running suddenly, even if the ignition is
switched off- risk of injury!
Brake fluid
© CAUTION
Do not add coolant if the expansion tank is
empty. Air could have got into the cooling
system - risk of engine damage! In this case,
do NOT drive on. Obtain professional assisÂ
tance.
- Have your qualified workshop check the
cooling system before the winter season to
make sure that the anti-freeze concentraÂ
tion is adequate for the conditions to be exÂ
pected.
This applies particularly if
you
drive
into a colder climate zone.
-To prevent damage to the engine, do not
use a different type of anti-freeze additive if
the approved type of additive is not availaÂ
ble.
In this case use only water and bring
the coolant concentration back up to the
correct level as soon as possible by putting
in the specified additive.
- Always top up with fresh, unused coolant.
- Radiator sealants must not be added to the
coolant.
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Fig.
249 Engine compartment: Cap of brake fluid reservoir
Please refer to the safety notes
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295,
Working on components in the engine compartÂ
ment.
Checking brake fluid level
Read off the brake fluid level on the brake fluid
reservoir
^>page
297, Fig. 245. The brake fluid
level must be between the MIN and MAX marks
<=>A.
The brake fluid
level
is also automatically moniÂ
tored.
In right-hand drive vehicles the brake fluid reserÂ
voir is on the other side of the engine compartÂ
ment.
Changing brake fluid
Have the brake fluid changed regularly by a qualiÂ
fied workshop.
WARNING
-If the brake fluid Level is under the MIN
mark, the effectiveness of the brakes and
therefore the safety of the vehicle may be
impaired - risk of accident! Do not drive on.
Obtain professional assistance.
- Heavy use of the brakes may cause a vapour
lock if old brake fluid is left in the system.
This would seriously impair the effectiveÂ
ness of the brakes and the safety of the car
- risk of accident!
© CAUTION
- If the brake fluid level is above the MAX
mark, brake fluid may escape via the cap on •
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the reservoir in certain circumstances and
cause damage to the vehicle.
- Brake fluid must not be allowed to come inÂ
to contact with the vehicle's body, otherÂ
wise it will attack the paintwork.
©
For the sake of the environment
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Batteries contain toxic substances including
sulphuric acid and
lead.
PLease contact a
qualified workshop if
you
have any questions.
Battery
General warnings for batteries
Because of the complexity of the power supply,
any battery work, such as disconnection, replaceÂ
ment, etc. must be carried out by
a
qualified
workshop
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The term "vehicle battery" refers to the 12 Volt
battery in your vehicle.
Explanation of warnings on vehicle battery:
m
Wear safety glasses!
Battery acid is extremely corrosive. Wear
protective gloves and safety glasses.
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Keep open flames, sparks, uncovered
Lights and lit cigarettes away from the
battery!
A highly explosive mixture of gases may
~\
be given off when the battery is under
charge!
Keep children away from batteries and
battery
acid.
A WARNING
Any work on the batteries and electrical sysÂ
tem in your vehicLe entails a risk of injury and
chemical burns in addition to danger of
acciÂ
dent or fire. For this reason, you must have
the work carried out by a qualified workshop.
©
CA UTION
If the car is left standing for long periods,
protect the battery from frost. The battery
will be damaged irreparably if it is allowed to
freeze
^>page
303, Charging the vehicle
batÂ
tery.
Vehicle battery
The
term "vehicle battery" refers to the 12 Volt
battery in your vehicle.
If the vehicle is not used for long periods
If
you
do not drive your vehicle for a period of
several days or weeks, the power management
will gradually shut off the on-board systems one
by one, or reduce the amount of current they are
using.
This limits the amount of power consumed
and helps to ensure reliable starting even after a
long period
^>page
149. Certain convenience feaÂ
tures,
such as interior lighting or electric seat adÂ
justment, may not be available. These functions
will be restored when you switch on the ignition
and start the engine.
Even though some systems are deactivated autoÂ
matically, certain electrical equipment continues
to draw current even when the ignition is off. If
the vehicLe is left standing for long periods, this
can result in total battery discharge. If the
vehiÂ
cle battery is allowed to discharge completely, an
internal
chemicaL
reaction damages the battery
irreparably. To avoid this, the vehicle battery
should be recharged at Least once a month
^>page
303. PLease contact a qualified workshop
if
you
have any questions.
Winter conditions
Cold weather is very hard on the vehicle battery.
The starting capacity may be reduced as a result.
For this reason, you should have the vehicle batÂ
tery checked by
a
qualified workshop before the
start of winter.
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Charging the vehicle battery
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250 Engine compartment: Terminals for jump leads
and battery charger
Please refer to the safety notes
^>page
295,
Working on components in the engine compartÂ
ment.
Important: Only use chargers with a maximum
charge voltage of 14.8 V (the battery cables do
not have to be disconnected).
The battery is Located in the engine compartÂ
ment. The earth
point 0
is always on the
vehiÂ
cle's body.
•
Note the warnings
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in General warnings
for batteries on page 302 and
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•
Switch off all electrical equipment and the
igniÂ
tion.
•
Open the bonnet
^>page
296.
•
Open the battery cover
^Fig.
250.
•
Connect the charger cables to the positive terÂ
minal (+) and the earth point on the body (-)
(not the negative terminal on the battery) as
specified.
•
Connect the battery charger to the mains and
switch it on.
•
After charging the battery: switch off the batÂ
tery charger and disconnect the mains cable.
•
Detach the charger cables from the terminals.
•
Fold the cover back onto the battery in its corÂ
rect position.
•
Close the bonnet
^>page
296.
A WARNING
- A highly explosive mixture of gases may be
given off when the battery is under charge.
Only charge the vehicle battery in a well
ventilated area.
- When it is discharged the vehicle battery
can freeze at temperatures around 0°C. You
must not use a vehicle battery which has
frozen,
even after it has thawed, because
the ice may have cracked the battery casing
and allowed the battery acid to escape - risk
of explosion and chemical burns! Please
contact
a
qualified workshop if
you
have any
questions.
- Do not connect or disconnect the charging
cables during the charging process - risk of
explosion!
© Note
- Use only the terminals in the engine comÂ
partment to charge the vehicle battery.
- Before you charge the vehicle battery, alÂ
ways read and follow the manufacturer's inÂ
structions for using the battery charger.
Wind
screen washer
Fig.
251 Engine compartment: Cap of windscreen washer
container
Please refer to the safety notes
^>page
295,
Working on components in the engine compartÂ
ment.
The container for the windscreen washer
&
conÂ
tains the cleaning fluid for the windscreen, the
rear window* and the headlight washer system*
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297, Fig. 245.
For
the container capacity,
please refer to
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343.
Clean water should be used when topping up. If
possible, use soft water to prevent scaling on the
washer
jets.
Always add washer fluid to the waÂ
ter. In cold weather you should add anti-freeze to
the water to prevent it from freezing. •
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Wheels
DOT ...2216...
means, for example, that the tyre was produced
in the 22nd week of 2016.
Audi Genuine Tyres
Audi Genuine Tyres with the marking "AO" are
specially matched to your Audi. When used propÂ
erly, these tyres meet the highest standards in
safety and handling. Your specialist retailer will
be glad to provide more information.
Tyre wear / damage
A
WARNING
- Use only tyre/rim combinations and matchÂ
ing wheel bolts approved by Audi. Otherwise
damage to the vehicLe and an accident could
result.
- For technical reasons, it is not possible to
use wheels from other vehicles. In certain
cases, it is not even possible to use wheels
from another vehicle of the same model.
- It is very important to ensure that the tyres
you have chosen have adequate clearance.
When selecting replacement tyres, do not
rely entirely on the nominal tyre size
marked on the tyre; with some makes of
tyre the effective tyre size can differ signifiÂ
cantly from the nominal dimensions, even
though the tyres have the same size desigÂ
nation.
Inadequate tyre clearance can result
in damage to the tyres or the vehicle, causÂ
ing a serious safety risk.
- Avoid running the car on tyres that are more
than 6 years old. If
you
have no alternative,
you should drive slowly and with extra care
at all times.
- The use of run-flat tyres on your vehicle is
NOT authorised! Unauthorised use can cause
an accident or damage your vehicLe.
- If wheel trims are fitted after the car is purÂ
chased,
ensure that there is an adequate
flow of air for cooling the brakes - risk of acÂ
cident!
Fig.
252 Tyre tread: Tread wear indicators
Tyre wear
Inspect the tyres regularly for damage.
- The wear on under or over-inflated tyres is
sigÂ
nificantly higher.
- Fast cornering, heavy acceleration and hard
braking all increase tyre wear.
- If
you
notice excessive tyre wear, have the
wheel alignment checked by a qualified workÂ
shop.
- Have your tyres rebalanced if steering wheel viÂ
brations indicate an imbalance. Otherwise, the
tyres and other parts of the vehicLe may wear
faster.
Tread wear indicators
The original tyres on your vehicle have 1.6 mm
high tread wear indicators
^>Fig.
252 running
across the tread at regular intervals. The letters
"TWI"
or triangles on the sidewall indicate the
positions of the tread wear indicators.
The minimum tread
depth1)
is reached
at
the latÂ
est when the tread is worn down to the tread
wear indicators. Replace the tyres with new ones
Changing wheels round
Wheels should be changed round regularly to enÂ
sure that the wear is equal on all tyres. Fit the
wheels from the rear axle on the front axle and
vice-versa. All the tyres will then last for about
the same time.
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Please observe the applicable regulations in the country in
which you are travelling.
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the direction of rotation indicated on the sidewall
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324.
Concealed damage
Damage to tyres and rims is often not readily
visiÂ
ble.
If you notice unusual vibrations
or
the car
pulling to one side, this may indicate that one of
the tyres is damaged. Reduce your speed immeÂ
diately. Inspect the tyres for damage. If no exterÂ
nal damage is visible, drive slowly and carefully
to the nearest qualified workshop and have the
car inspected.
A WARNING
Insufficient tread depth or different tread
depths on different wheels reduce safety. This
is particularly evident in vehicle handling,
when there is a risk of aquaplaning in deep
puddles of water and when driving through
corners. Braking is also adversely affected -
risk of accident!
Tyre pressure
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253 End face of driver's door: Sticker listing the tyre
pressures
The correct inflation pressures for tyres fitted at
the factory and for the compact temporary spare
wheel*
are specified on a sticker. The sticker
<=>Fig.
253 is on the end face of the driver's door.
(A)
Tyre size
(B)
Tyre pressure for the front wheels
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Tyre pressure for the rear wheels
©
Tyre pressure if vehicLe is partially Loaded
(2)
Tyre pressure (comfort setting)* if vehicle is
partially loaded (not available on all vehicles) If a
maximum speed is given, it must not be exceeÂ
ded.
(3) Tyre pressure if vehicle is fully loaded
(4) Tyre pressure for the compact temporary
spare wheel*
If you intend to drive the vehicLe with a partial
load (no more than three people travelling in the
vehicle), select the specified tyre pressure
©.
However, if you prefer an extra-smooth
ride
you
can select the comfort setting* (2). Should you
wish to drive with a full
load,
you must increase
the tyre pressure to the specified maximum (3)
Checking / adjusting the tyre pressures
•
Check the tyre pressures at least once a month
and,
in addition, before starting a long journey.
•
The tyre pressures should only be checked
when the tyres are cold. The slightly raised
pressures of warm tyres must not be reduced.
•
Refer to the sticker
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Fig. 253 for the correct
tyre pressures according to the load the vehicle
is carrying.
•
If necessary, adjust the tyre pressure.
• Applies to vehicles with tyre pressure loss
indiÂ
cator : Store the new tyre pressures
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311.
• Check the pressure of the spare
wheeLVcom-
pact temporary spare wheel*. Keep the spare
tyre inflated to the highest pressure approved
for the tyre.
WARNING
Always adjust the tyre pressures to match
your driving style and the load the vehicle is
carrying.
- Excessive Loads can cause you to Lose control
of the vehicle - risk of accident!
- Under-inflated tyres flex more and can overÂ
heat at high speeds or when the vehicLe is
carrying a heavy Load. This could cause a
tyre blow-out and you could lose control of
the vehicle - risk of accident!
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