load capacity AUDI RS7 SPORTBACK 2015 User Guide

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and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing
a trailer, load from your trail­
er will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual
to determine how this re­ duces the available cargo
and luggage load capacity of
your vehicle.
.,.Check the tire sidewall
(c::> page 245, fig. 199) to de­
termine the designated load
rating for a specific tire.
Ti re service life
The service life of tires depends
on a lot of different things in ­
cluding proper installation and
balancing , correct tire pressure
and driving style.
Fig. 197 Ti re tread: tread wear indi­
cators (TWI)
Tires and wheels 243
Fig. 198 Rotating tires for more even
wear
Tread Wear Indicator (TWI)
The original tires on your vehi­
cle have
1/16 inch (1.6 mm)
high "wear indicators"
c:::> fig. 197 running across the
tread. Depending on the make,
there will be six to eight of
them evenly placed around the
tire. Marks on the tire sidewall (for example "TWI" or other
symbols) indicate the positions
of the tread wear indicators.
Worn tires must be replaced.
Different figures may apply in
other countries
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Tire pressure
Incorrect tire pressure causes
premature wear and can cause
sudden tire blow-out. For this
reason, tire pressure must be
checked at least once a month
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28 0 Techni cal data
designated s eating position) and luggage
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Gross Axle W eight Rating
The Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum
l oad that can be applied at each axle of the
vehicle ¢Lr!, .
Vehicle cap acit y weight
The vehicle capac ity we ight (max . load) is list­
ed either on the dr iver's side B-pilla r or inside
the fuel filler flap.
_& WARNING
- T he actual Gross Axle Weight Rat ing at
the front and rear axles shou ld not ex­
ceed the permissible weights, and their
combination must not exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating .
Dimensions
Length
Width
Width (across mirror s)
Height (unloaded) al
-
-Exceeding permissible weight ratings can
result in veh icle damage, acc idents and
personal injury.
(D Note
- The vehicle capacity weight figures apply
when the load is distributed evenly in the
vehicle (passengers and luggage). When
transport ing a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, carry the load as near to
the rear axle as poss ible so that the vehi­
cle's handling is not impaired .
- Do not exceed the maximum permissible axle loads or the maximum gross veh icle
we ight. Always remember that the vehi­
cle's handling w il l be affected by the ex­
tra load. Therefo re, adj ust your speed ac­
cordingly.
- Always observe local regulat ions .
in (mm )
197.3 (5012)
i n (mm) 75.2 (1911)
in (mm) 84.2 (2139)
in (mm) 55.9 (1419)
al The he igh t of the veh icle depen ds on the t ire s and th e su spen sion .
When driving up steep ramps, on rough roads,
over curbs, etc . it is important to remember
that som e parts of your veh icle, such as spoil-
Capacities
Fuel tank: total capacity
W indsh ield flu id conta iner
Winds hield and headlight washe r fluid containe ir* ers or exhaust system components, may be
close to
the ground . Be carefu l not to damage
them .
gal (liters) approx. 19 .8 (75.0)
quarts (liters) approx. 3. 7 (3.5)
quarts (liters) approx. 5.2 (4.9)