ESP AUDI Q5 2018 Owners Manual

Checking and Filling
Checking and Filling Fuel
Gasoline grade
A pp lies to: ve hicles w ith gasoline engines
The correct gasoline grade is stated on the inside
of the fuel filler door .
The vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter
and must only be driven with
unleaded gasoline .
Audi recommends using TOP TIER Detergent Gas­
oline. Additional information on TOP TIER Deter­
gent Gasoline can be found on the official web­
site (www .toptiergas.com).
The individual gasoline grades are differentiated
by
octane ratings. This value is given with (R +M)/
2 equating to AKI or in RON.
The following headings match the corresponding
sticker in the fuel filler door .
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY MIN. (R+M)/2 87
Regular/ MIN. RON 91 Regular
Use regular gasoline with minimum 87 AKI/
91 RON
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The max imum eng ine power is only reached if
p rem ium gasol ine 91 AKI/ 95 RON is used.
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY PREMIUM MIN. (R
+M)/2 91 / SUPER MIN. RON 95
Using premium gaso line with minimum 91 AKI/
95 RON is recommended.
If premium gasoline is not available, you can also use regular gasoline 87 AKI/ 91 RON . However
this does reduce th e engine powe r slight ly.
0 Note
- Fillin g the tank just one time with leaded
fuel or other metallic additives will cause
permanent deter iorat ion to the catalytic
converter function.
- When gasoline with an octane rat ing that is
too low is used , h igh speeds or heavy engine
load can lead to engine damage.
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(D Tips
The vehicle may be filled with fuel that has a
h igher octane rating than what is required by
the eng ine.
Blended gasoline
App lies to : vehicles wi th gaso line e ngi ne
Use of gasoline containing alcohol or MTBE
(methyl tertiary butyl ether)
You may use unleaded gasoline blended with al ­
cohol or MTBE (commonly referred to as oxygen­
ates) if the blended mixture meets the following
criteria:
Blend of gasoline methanol (wood alcohol or
methyl alcohol)
- Anti-knock index must be 87 AKI or h igher.
- Blend must contain no more than
3% metha-
nol.
- Blend must contain more than
2% co-solvents.
Blend of gasoline and ethanol (grain alcohol or
ethyl alcohol)
-Anti-knock index must be 87 AK I or h igher.
- Blend must not conta in more than 15% etha-
nol.
Blend of gasoline and MTBE
- Anti -knock index must be 87 AKI or higher.
- Blend must not contain more than 15% MTBE.
Seasonally adjusted gasoline
Many gasoline grades are blended to perform es­
pecially well for winter or summer dr iv ing . Dur­
i ng seasonal change-over, we suggest that you
fill up at busy gas stat ions where the seasonal
adjustment is more lik ely to be made in t ime.
@ Note
- Methanol fuels which do not meet these re­
quirements may cause corrosion and dam­
age to plastic and rubber components in the
fuel system.
- Do not u se fue ls that fail to meet the speci-
fied criteria in this chapter.
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-If you are unable to determine whether or
not a particular fuel blend meets the speci­
fications, ask your service station or its fuel
supplier.
- Do not use fuel for which the contents can­
not be identified.
- Fuel system damage and performance prob­
lems resulting from the use of fuels differ­
ent from those specified are not the respon­
sibility of Audi and are not covered under
the New Vehicle or the Emission Control
System Warranties .
- If you experience a loss of fuel economy or
driveability and performance problems due
to the use of one of these fuel blends, we
recommend that you switch to unblended
fuel.
Gasoline additives
A major concern among many auto manufactur­
ers is carbon deposit build-up caused by the type
of gasoline you use.
Although gasoline grades differ from one manu ­
facturer to another, they have certain things in
common. All gasoline grades contain substances
that can cause deposits to collect on vital engine
parts, such as fuel injectors and intake valves.
Al­
though most gasoline brands include additives to keep engine and fuel systems clean, they are not
equally effective .
Audi recommends using TOP TIER Detergent Gas­
oline. For more information on TOP TIER Deter­
gent Gasoline, please go to the official website
(www.toptiergas .com) .
After an extended period of using inadequate
fuels, carbon deposit build-ups can rob your
en­
gine of peak performance.
(D Note
Damage or malfunction due to poor fuel qual­
ity is not covered by the Audi New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Checking and Filling
Refueling
Fueling procedure
Fig. 253 Right rear s ide o f th e ve hicle : ope ning the fuel
filler door
Fig. 254 Fuel filler door with attached fue l cap
The fuel filler door is unlocked or locked by the
central locking system.
"' Press on the left side of the fuel filler door to
open
r::::>fig. 253.
"' Unscrew the tank cap counterclockwise.
"'Place the cap from above on the open fuel filler
door
r::::> fig. 254.
"'Insert the fuel pump nozzle all the way into the
fuel filler neck.
.,. Begin fueling. Once the fuel pump nozzle turns
off the first time, the fuel tank is full. Do not
continue fueling, or else the expansion space in
the tank will be filled with fuel.
"'After the fuel pump has switched off, wait five
seconds before removing it to allow the rest of
the fuel to finish dripping into the fuel tank.
"'Turn the fuel cap clockwise until you hear it
lock.
"' Close the fuel filler door and then press on the
left side until it latches .
The correct fuel type for your vehicle can be
found on a label located on the inside of the fuel
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Check ing and F illing
fi ller door . For additional information on fuel,
see
r=> poge 310.
For the tank capac ity in yo ur vehicle , refer to the
Technical Data
r:!> pog e 369.
To reduce the r isk of fuel leak ing out or vapors
escap ing , make sure that the fuel tank is closed
correct ly. Otherwise
thP ¢'4 i ndicato r light will
t ur n on.
I f the central lock ing system malfunct ions, the
fue l filler door may emergency release
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_& WARNING
An improper f ueli ng p rocedure and improper
hand ling of fue l can lead to exp losions, fires,
severe b urns and other injuries .
- Do not smoke and keep away from open
flames .
- T he ign it ion m ust be switched off when re ­
f ueling .
- Cell p hones, radio devices and other radio
equipment s hou ld always be switched off
when refueling . Electromagnetic rays cou ld
cause sparks and start a fire .
- If you do not insert the fue l pump nozzle a ll
the way into the filler tube, then fue l can
l eak out . Spi lled fue l can ignite and start a
fire.
- Never get into the vehicle when refueling. If
there is an exceptional situation where the
vehicle must be entered, close the door and
touch a metal surface before touching the
fuel pump nozzle again . This will reduce the
risk of electrostat ic discharge that can cause
flying sparks . Sparks can start a fire when
r efuel ing .
_& WARNING
We recommend that you do not t ransport any
fue l conta iners in t he ve hicle. Fue l cou ld leak
out of the container and ignite, espec ially dur ­
ing an accident. This can cause exp losions,
fires and injuries .
- If you must transport fuel in a fuel contain ­
er, please note the following:
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- Always place a fue l container on the
ground before fill ing . Never fill the fuel
container with fuel while it is in or on the
vehicle . Electrostatic charge can occur
while refueling and the fuel vapors could i gnite .
- For fuel containers made of metal, the fuel pump nozzle must always maintai n
contact with the conta iner to reduce the
r isk of s tat ic charge.
- Insert the fuel pump nozz le as far as pos­
s ible into the fi lle r opening w hile refuel­
ing .
-Fo llow lega l requ irements when using,
stor ing and t ransporti ng f uel con ta iners.
- Make su re that the fuel containe r meets
t h e i nd ust ry standa rds, fo r example ANS I
o r ASTM F852 -86.
@ Note
- Remove fuel that has overflowed onto any
vehicle components immediately to reduce
the risk of damage to the vehicle.
- Never dr ive unt il the fuel tank is completely
empty . T he irregula r supply of fue l that re­
s u lts from that can cause eng ine misfi res.
Uncombus ted fuel will ente r th e exhaus t
system and increase the risk of damage to
the cata lytic converter .
@ For the sake of the environment
Do not overfill the fuel t ank, o therwise f uel
can leak o ut w hen the veh icle is warming up.
(D Tips
The fuel fille r doo r on your veh icle does not
l ock if you lock t he ve hicle from t he i nside us­
i ng the centra l locking switc h.

Checking and Filling
Coolant addit ive
The coolan t additive is made of anti-freezi ng and
corrosion protection agents. Only use the fo llow ­
ing coolant additives . These additives may be
mixed w ith each other.
Coolant additive Specification
G 12e vo
TL 774 L
G12 ++ TL 774 G
G13 TL 774)
The amount of coolant additive that needs to be
mixed with water depends on the climate where
the vehicle will be operated. If the coolant addi­
tive percentage is too low, the coolant can freeze
and damage the engine.
Coolant Freeze protec-
tion
additive
Warm min . 40% m in . -13 °F
reg ions (-25
°C)
max . 45%
Cold min. 50% max.
-40 °F
reg ions (-40 °C)
max. 55%
(D Note
- Before the start of winter, have an author­
i zed Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Fac ility check if the coolant additive in your
vehicle matches the percentage appropriate
fo r the climate. This is especially important
when driving in co lde r climates.
- If the appropriate coolant additive is not
available in an emergency, do no t add any
othe r addi tive. You cou ld d amage the en­
gine. If this happens, only use water and re­
store the correct mixture ra tio with the
specified coolant additive as soon as possi­
ble.
- Only refill with new coo lant.
- Radia tor sealan t must no t be m ixed w it h
the coo lant .
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Adding coolant
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Fig. 262 En g in e compartment: release butto n on coola nt
expansio n tank
Observe the safety precautions ¢ page 314,
Working in the engine compartment.
Checking the engine coolant level
" Park the vehicle on a level surface.
11> Switch the igni tion off.
" Read the coolant level on the coolan t expansion
t ank
¢ fig. 262.
"T he coolant level must be between the MIN and
MAX marki ngs when the engine in cold . When
the engine is warm it can be slightly above the
MAX marking.
Adding coolant
Requireme nt: there m ust be a residual amount of
coolant in the expansion tank
¢ (D.
"Le t the engi ne cool down.
" Place a clot h over the coo lant exp ansion tank
cap.
" Push the release button ¢ fig. 262 and carefu l­
ly unscrew the cap to the left unti l you feel re­
sistance ¢ _A.
"Push the release button aga in and remove the
cap completely.
" Add coo la nt m ixed in the correct rat io
r:=;, page 319 up to the MAX mark ing .
" Ma ke sure that the f luid level remains stab le .
Add mo re coolan t if ne cessa ry .
" Tur n the cap to the r ight to secure it until you
fee l resista nce a second time .
Coo la nt loss us ually ind icates there is a lea k. Im­
med iate ly dr ive you r veh icle to a n author ized
Audi dealer or au thor ized Audi Servi ce Fac ility
and have the cooling system ins pected .
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Charging the vehicle battery
Fig. 264 Engine co mpartment : connec tor s fo r a charg er
and jump s ta rt cab les
Req uirement: on ly use charge rs with a maximum
c harging voltage of 30 amp s/14 .8 Volt s.
T he
vehicle battery cables remain connected .
.,. Read the warnings ¢ & in General warnings
about batteries on page 322
and ¢ ,& .
.,. Switch off the ignition and all e lectrical equip­
ment .
.,. Open the hood ¢ page 315 .
.,. Open the red cover on the positive term inal
¢ fig . 264 .
.,. Clamp the charger term inal clamps to the jump
s tart pins
according to the instruct ions . (pin
under the red cover = "positive", p in with hex­
agonal head= "negative ") .
.,. In se rt the powe r cable for the charging device
in to the socket and swi tch the device on .
.,. At the end of the charging process, switch the
charger off and pull the power cab le out of the
socket.
.,. Remove the charger terminal clamps .
.,. Close the red cover on the positive term inal.
.,. Close the hood ¢ page 315 .
A WARNING
-A highly explosive mixtu re of gases can form
whe n cha rging batter ies. O nly charge the
vehicle ba tte ry in well-ven tilated are as.
- A dra ined vehicle battery can freeze at tem­
peratu res a round 3 2
QF (0 QC). A frozen or
t hawed veh icle bat tery m ust not be charged
and must not be used anymore. If ice forms,
the battery housing can crack and battery electrolyte can leak out, which increases the
risk of an explosion and chemical b urns .
Chec king and Filling
Contact an author ized Audi dealer or au ­
thorized Audi Service Facility for more infor­
mat ion.
- Do not connect or disconnect the charging
cable wh ile charging because this increases
the risk of an explos ion.
(D Tips
- Only charge the veh icle battery through the
connect ions in the engine compartment .
- Read all of the manufacturer's instructions
for the charger before charging the vehicle battery.
Windshield washer system
F ig. 265 Engine compar tmen t: was her fluid reservo ir ca p
T he windshield washer fluid reservoir O contains
the clean ing solut ion for the w indshield and the
headlight washer system*
¢page 316, fig. 260 .
The reservoir capacity can be found in
¢page 369 .
To reduce the risk of lime scale deposits on the
spray no zzles, use clean water with low amounts
of calcium . Always add w indow cleaner to the wa­
ter . When the outside tempe ratures are cold, an
anti-freez ing agent sho uld be added to t he water
so that it does not free ze.
@ Note
- The concentration of ant i-freez ing agent
must be adjusted to the ve hicle operat ing
conditio ns in the respective cl imate . A con­
c en tration that is too high can lead to vehi­
cle d am age .
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-Never add radiator anti-freeze or other addi­
tives to the washer fluid.
-Do not use a glass cleaner that contains
paint solvents, because this could damage
the paint .
Service interval display
The service interval display detects when your ve­
hicle is due for service.
Checking service intervals
You can check the remaining distance or time un­
til the next oil c hange or next inspection in the
Infotainment system .
.,. Select in the Infot ainment system: the I MENU I
button > Vehicle > left contro l button > Service
& checks > Service intervals.
Resetting the indicator
An author ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will reset the service interval dis­
p la y after performing serv ice.
If you have changed the oil yourself, you must re­
set the oil c hange interva l.
.,. Select in the Infotainment system: the lMENUI
button
> Vehicle > left control button > Service
& checks > Service intervals > Reset oil change
interval.
If an oil change or inspection is due, you can ac­
cess it in the Infotainment system . The display
works in two stages:
-Service reminder: after a certain distance is
driven, a message appears in the instrument
cluster display every time the ign ition is switch­
ed on. The remaining distance and t ime is dis­
played br iefly.
-Service due : if your vehicle has reached a serv­
ice interval, a message appears briefly after
switching the ignition on.
0 Note
-Only reset the oil change indicator if the oil
was c hanged.
-Following the service inter vals is critical to
maintain ing the service life and value of
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your vehicle, especially the engine . Even if
the mileage on the ve hicle is low, do not ex ­
ceed t he time for the next service .

Wheel s
Glossary of tire and loading
terminology
Accessory weight
means the combined weight (in
excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of auto­ matic transmission, power steer­
ing , power brakes , power win­
dows , power seats, radio, and
heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in­
stalled equipment (whether in­
stalled or not).
Aspect ratio
means the ratio of the height to
the width of the tire in percent. Numbers of 55 or lower indicate a
low sidewall for improved steer­
ing response and better overall
handling on dry pavement .
Bead
means the part of the tire that is
made of steel wires, wrapped or
reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim.
Bead separation
means a breakdown of the bond
between components in the bead.
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Cord
means the strands forming the
plies in the tire.
Cold tire inflation pressure
means the t ire pressure recom­
mended by the vehicle manufac­
turer for a tire of a designated
size that has not been driven for
more than a couple of miles (kilo ­
meters) at low speeds in the
three hour period before the tire pressure is measured or adjusted.
Curb weight
means the weight of a motor ve­
hicle w ith standard equipment in­
cluding the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil, and coolant, ai r condi­
tioning and additional weight of
optional equipment.
E x tra load ti re
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher in­
flation pressures than the corre­
sponding standard tire. Extra load
tires may be identified as "X L",
"
l" "EXTRA LOAD" or "RF" on X I I
the sidewall. .,.

Wheels
by the tire manufacturer. This in­
formation is used to contact con­ sumers if a tire defect requires a
recall.
Vehicle capacity weight
means the rated cargo and lug­
gage load plus 150 lbs. (68 kilo ­
grams) times the vehicle's desig­ nated seating capacity .
Vehicle maximum load on the
tire
means that load on an individual
tire that is determined by distrib­
uting to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehic le weight
and dividing by two.
Vehicle normal load on the tire
means that load on an individual
tire that is determined by distrib­
uting to each axle its share of the
curb weight, accessory weight,
and normal occupant weight (dis ­
tr ibuted in accordance
with¢ ta­
ble on page 33 7)
and d ividing by
two .
Occupant loading and distri­
bution for vehicle normal load
for various designated seating capacities
Re fer to the tire inflation pres­
sure
label¢ page 335, fig. 269
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for the n umbe r of seating posi­
tions. Refer to the
table ¢ table
on page 337
for the number of
people tha t correspond to the ve­
hicle normal load.
New tires or wheels
Audi recommends having all work
on t ires or wheels performed by
an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility.
These facilities have the proper
know ledge and are eq uipped with
the required too ls and rep lace­
ment parts.
... New t ires do not yet have the
optim um gripping properties.
Drive carefully and at moderate
speeds for the first 35 0 m iles
(500 km) with new tires .
... Only use tires with the same de­
sign, size ( rolling circumfer ­
ence) , and as close to t he same
tread pattern as possible on a ll
four wheels .
...
Do not replace tires individually.
At least replace bo th tires on the
same axle at the same time .
... Audi recommends that you use
Audi O riginal Tires. If you would
like to use di fferent tires, please
note that the tires may perform
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Wheels
The grade C corresponds to a leve l of perform ­
ance which all passenger car tires must meet un­
der the Federa l Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No.
109. Grades Band A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
A WARNING -
The traction grade ass igned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acce le rat ion, cor­
ne ring, hydroplaning or peak traction charac­
teristics.
A WARNING
Th e temperatu re grade for this tire is estab­
lished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla­
tion, or excessive loading, either separate ly or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
A WARNING
-
-
Temperature grades apply to tires that are properly inflated and not over or underinflat­
ed.
Tire pressure monitoring system
(l) General notes
Each t ire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and inflat­
ed to the inflation pressure recommended by the
ve hicl e manufacturer on the vehicle placard or
tire in flatio n press ure label. ( If yo ur vehicle has
t ires of a different siz e than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la­
be l, you should determine the proper tire infla­
tion pressure for those t ires) .
As an added safety feature, your veh icle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure te ll­
tale when one or more of your t ires is significant­
ly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure tellta le illuminates, you should stop and
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check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure . Driving on a signifi ­
cant ly under-inflated t ire causes the t ire to over­
heat and can lead to tire fa ilure . Under-inflation
also reduces fue l eff iciency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle's handling and stop ­
ping ability .
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the dr iver's re­
spons ibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres­
su re te lltale .
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the sys­
tem is not operating prope rly . The TPMS mal­
function indicat or is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi ­
mately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence wi ll continue upon
s ub sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal­
funct ion exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal
l ow tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
i nstallation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the veh icle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS ma lfunction telltale after replac ing one or
more tires or wheels on you r vehicle to ens ure
that the rep lacement or alternate tires and
whee ls allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
If the tire pressure monitoring indicator
appears
App lies to : vehicles wit h Tire Pressure Mo nitor ing System in­
dicator
The tire pressure indicator in the instrument
cluster informs you if the tire pressure is too low
or if there is a system malfunction .
Using the ABS sensors, the tire pressure monitor­
in g system compares the tire tread circumfer­
en ce and vibration characteristics of the

individual tires. If the pressure changes in one or
more tires, this is indicated in the instrument
cluster display with an indicator light
[IJ and a
message . If only one tire is affected, the location
of that tire will be indicated.
The tire pressures must be stored in the Infotain­ ment system again each time the pressures
change (switching between partial and full load
pressure) or after changing or replacing a tire on
your vehicle
¢ page 343 . The tire pressure moni­
toring system only monitors the tire pressure you
have stored. Refer to the tire pressure label for
the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle
¢ page 335, fig. 269.
Tire tread circumference and vibration character­
istics can change and cause a tire pressure warn­
ing if:
- the tire pressure in one or more tires is too low
- the tires have structural damage
- the tire was replaced or the tire pressure was
changed and it was not stored
¢ page 343
- tires that are only partially used are replaced
with new tires
Indicator lights
[IJ-loss of pressure in at least one tire¢,&. .
Check the tires and replace or repair if necessary.
Check/correct the pressures of all four tires and
store the pressure again in the Infotainment sys­
tem
¢ page 343 .
mm (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Tire
pressure: malfunction! See owner's manual.
If
mm appears after switching the ignition on or
while driving and the
[IJ indicator light in the in­
strument cluster blinks for approximately one minute and then stays on, there is system mal­
function . Try to store the correct tire pressures
~ page 343 . In some cases , you must drive for
several minutes after storing the pressures until
the indicator light turns
off. If the indicator light
does turn off or turns on again after a short peri­
od of time, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
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Wheels
A WARNING
--- If the tire pressure indicator appears in the
display, reduce your speed immediately and
avoid any hard steering or braking maneu­
vers. Stop as soon as possible and check the
tires and their pressure.
- The driver is responsible for maintaining the
correct tire pressure. You must check the
tire pressure regularly .
- Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
driving style, winter conditions or unpaved
roads), the tire pressure monitoring system
indicator may be delayed.
@ Tips
- The tire pressure monitoring system can al­
so stop working when there is an ESC mal­
function.
- Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
- The tire pressure monitoring system in your
Audi was calibrated with
"Audi Original
Tires"~ page 332. Using these tires is rec­
ommended.
Storing tire pressures
App lies to: vehicles wi th Tir e Pr essure Mo nito ring Syste m in­
dica tor
If the tire pressure changes or a tire is replaced ,
it must be confirmed in the Infotainment sys­ tem .
.. Before storing the tire pressures, make sure the
tire pressures of all four tires meet the speci ­
fied values and are adapted to the load
¢page 335 .
.. Switch the ignition on .
.. Select in the Infotainment system: I MENU ! but­
ton
> Vehicle > Service & checks > Tire pres­
sure monitoring
> Store tire pressure > Yes,
store now.
(D Tips
Do not store the tire pressures if snow chains
are installed .
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