warning AUDI S3 SEDAN 2015 Owners Manual

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If the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
indicator appears
Applies to vehicles: with t ire p ressure monitoring syste m
The tire pressure indicator in the instrument
cluster informs you if the tire pressure is too low
or if there is a system malfunction.
F ig. 172 Instrument cluster: in dicator light w ith message
Using the ABS sensors, the tire pressure monitor­
ing system compares the tire tread circumference
and v ibration characterist ics of the ind ividual
tires.
If the pressure changes in one or mo re
tires, th is is indicated in the instrument cluster
d isp lay w ith an ind icator light
RE and a message
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fig. 172. If only o ne tire is affected, the loca ­
tion of that ti re will be indicated . The message
turns off after a few minutes . You can display the
message again
r::;,page 29.
The tire p ressu res m ust be stored in the menu
disp lay aga in each time the pressures change
(switching between partia l and full load pres­
sure) or after changing or replac ing a tire on your
ve hicle¢
page 234. The tire pressure monitor­
ing system only monitors the tire pressure you
have stored. You can find the recommended tire
pressures for your vehicle on the label on the
driver's door pillar¢
page 224.
Tire tread circumference and vibration character­
istics can change and cause a tire pressure warn­
in g if:
- If the tire pressure in one or more tires is too
low,
- the tire has structural damage,
- The tire was replaced or the tire pressure
changed and it was not stored again
¢ page 234.
-the spare tire is insta lled .
Tires and wheels
Indicator lights
RE -Loss of pressure in a t least one tire ¢ ,&.
Check the tires and replace or repair if necessary.
Check/correct the pressures of all four t ires. Then
store the tire p ressu res in the MMI ¢
page 234.
film (T ire Pressure Mon itor ing Sys tem) Tire pres­
s ure: Sy stem malfunction!. If@m
appears after
switching the ignition on or while driving and the
RE ind icator light in the instr ument cluster
blinks for approximate ly one minute and then
stays on, there is system malfunction. Try to
store the correct tire pressures ¢
page 234. If
the indicator light does turn off or turns on aga in
after a short period of time, dr ive to an author­
i zed Audi dea ler or author ized Audi Serv ice Facili­
ty immed iate ly to have the malfunction corre ct­
ed.
,&. WARNING
- If the tire pressure warning light RE in the
i n str ument cluster turns on, the pressure in
one or more tires is too low . Reduce the ve­
h icle speed immediate ly and avoid any hard
steer ing or braking maneuvers. Stop as soon
as poss ible, check the tire and inf late the
tire to the correct pressure, which is speci­
fied on the t ire p ress ure label on the vehicle
r::;, page 224. Driv ing with a tire with Low
p ressu re causes the tire to overhea t and c an
resul t in fa il ur e of the tire . Low pressure can
a lso have a negative effect on the driving
and b rak ing behavior of t he vehicle .
- T he drive r is respons ib le for main taining the
correct ti re press ures . You must check the
tire pressures regu larly .
- Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
driving style, winter conditions or unpaved
roads), the pressure monitor indicator may
be de layed.
- Do not use run-flat tires on yo ur vehicle . Us­
ing them when not permitted can lead to
veh icle damage or acc idents.
(D Tips
- The tire pressure monitoring system can al­
so stop working when t here is an ESC mal-
function. ..,.
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Care and cleaning
General information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehi ­
cle's value.
It can a lso be a req uirement when
submitting warranty claims for corrosion damage
and paint defects on the body.
The necessary care products can be obtained
from an a uthorized Audi dea ler or authorized
Audi Service Faci lity . Read and fo llow the instruc­
tions for use on the packaging.
A WARNING
- Us ing clean ing and care products incorrectly
can be dangerous to your health.
- Always store cleaning and care products out
of reach of children to reduce the r isk of po i­
soning.
@ For the sake of the environment
- Preferably use environmentally-friendly products when buying cleaning agents.
- Do not d ispose of leftover cleaning and care
p roducts with household trash.
Car washes
The longer that depos its s uch as insects, bird
droppings, tree sap or road sa lt rema in on the ve­
h icle, the more the surface can be damaged. High
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight
in crease the damaging effect.
Before washing, rinse off heavy depos its with
p le nty of water.
Stubborn deposits s uch as bird droppings or tree
sap are best removed w ith p lenty of water and a
m ic rofiber cloth.
Also, wash the underside of your vehi cle once
road salt stops being used for the season.
Pressure washers
W hen washi ng your ve hicles w ith a pressure
washer, always fo llow the oper ating instr uctions
p rov ided wi th the p ress ure washer. This is espe­
cially importan t in rega rd to the p ress ure and
spraying distance . Do not aim the spray direct ly
Care and cleaning
at seals on side w indows, doors, t he hood, the
lu ggage compartment lid or the sunroof* or at
tires, rubber hoses, insulating material, sensors *
or camera lenses*. Keep a distance of at least 16
inches (40 cm).
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washe r.
Neve r use rotary nozzles or high pressure no z­
zles .
T he wate r temperature must not be above 140 °F
(60 °( ).
Automatic car washes
Sp ray off the veh icle before washing.
Make sure that the w indows and roo f* are closed
and the windsh ield wipers are off. Follow instruc­
tions from the car wash operator, especially if
the re are accessor ies attached to you r vehicle .
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes .
Washing by hand
Clean the ve hicl e starting from the top and work ­
ing down using a soft sponge or cleani ng b rush.
U se solvent -free cleaning p rod ucts .
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint by
hand
To avoid damaging the paint when was hing, first
remove dust and large particles from yo ur vehi ­
cle. Insects, g rease spots and fingerprints are
best removed with a spec ia l cleaner for matte
finish pai nt.
Apply the p rod uct us ing a microfiber cloth . To
avo id damaging the paint surface, do not use too
much pressure.
Rinse the vehi cle thoro ughly with water . Then
clean usi ng a neutra l shampoo and a soft micro­
fiber cloth.
Rinse the ve hicl e thoroughly again and le t it air
dry. Remove any wate r residue using a s ham my . .,.
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Care and cleaning
& WARNING
- Only wash the vehicle when the ignition is
off an d follow the i nstructions fr om the car
wash operator to r educe the r isk of acci­
dents.
- To reduce the r isk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash­ ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
hous ings.
- After washing the vehicle, the braking effect
may be delayed due to moisture o n the
brake rotors or i ce in the winte r. T he bra kes
mus t be d ried first w ith a few caref ul bra ke
applications .
@ Note
-If you wash the ve hicle in an au tomatic car
wash, you m ust fold the e xterior m irrors in
to reduce the ris k of damage to the mirrors .
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only
be fo lded i n and out using the power folding
funct ion. -
To prevent paint damage, do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
- T o reduce the r is k of damage to the sur face,
do not use insect remov ing sponges, kitchen
sponges or similar items.
- Mat te finish painted vehicle components:
- To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use po lishi ng agents or hard
wax.
- Never use protective wax.
It can destroy
the matte finish effect.
- Do not place any stickers or magnet ic
signs on vehicle parts painted w ith matte
finish paint. The pa int co uld be damaged
when the sticke rs o r mag nets are re­
moved.
@ For the sake of the environment
Only wash the ve hicle in facilities spec ially de­
s igned fo r that purpose. This w ill reduce the
r isk of dir ty wa ter co ntaminated w ith oil from
entering the sewe r system.
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individua l vehicle
components, refer to the following tables. The
information contained there is simply recommen­
dations. For quest ions or for components that are not listed,
consult an authorized A udi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility . Also follow
the information found in
¢ _6.
Exterio r cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper
Deposits ¢ page 50, Cleaning windshield wiper blades
blades
Headlights /
Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap
solutiona)
Tail lights
Sensors /
Deposits Sensors: soft cloth with solvent-free cleaning so lution
camera len se s Camera le ·nses : soft clot h w ith a lcohol-free clea ning so lu-
tion
Snow/ ice Hand brush/solvent-free de- icing spray
Wheel s Road sa lt Water
Brake dust Acid-free specia l cleaning solution
E xhau st tail pipe s Road salt Water, clean
ing solution su itab le for stain less stee l, if nee -
essary
D ecorative parts / Deposits Mild soap solution al, a clean ing solution suitable for stain-
trim l ess stee l, if necessary
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Component S ituation Solution
Te xtiles
Deposits adhering to Vacuum cleaner
arti ficial leath er, the surface
Alca ntara Wate r-based depos its Absorben
t cloth and mild soap solutional
such as coffee, tea,
blood, etc.
Oil-based deposits Apply a m ild soap solution al, blot away the d issolved oil or
such as oil, make-up, dye, treat afterwa rd with water, if necessary
etc.
Special deposits such Special stain remover, blot w ith absorbent materia l, treat
as ink, na il polish, la- afterward with mild soap so lution, if necessary a)
tex paint, shoe pol-
ish, etc.
Natural leather Fres h stains Wool cloth with a mild soap solutional
Wate r-based depos its fresh stains: absorbent clot h
such as coffee, tea, d ried stains: stain remover suitable for leathe r
blood, etc.
Oil-based deposits Fresh stains: absorbent cloth and stain remover suitab le
such as oil, make- up, for leather
etc. dried stains: oil cleaning spray
Special deposits such Spot remover sui table for leather
as ink, nai l polish, la -
tex paint, shoe pol-
ish, etc.
Care Regularly app ly condi tioning cream that protects from
lig ht and penet rates in to the mate rial. Use specially -col -
ored conditioning cream, if necessary.
Carbon part s Deposits clean the same way as plastic parts
al Mild soap sol ution: maxim um two tablespoons of neutral soap in 1 quar t (1 liter ) of water
_& WARNING
The windshie ld may not be tre ate d wit h wa­
t er- repelling win dsh ield co ating agents. Un­
favorab le conditions such as wetness, dark­
ness, or low s un can resu lt in increased glare.
Wiper blade chatter is also possible.
(D Note
- Headlights/tail light s
-Never clean headlights or ta il lights with a
dry cloth or sponge.
- Do not use any cleaning prod uct that con­
tains alcohol, because they could cause cracks to form.
- Wheels
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- Never use any paint polish or other abra­
sive mate rials.
- Damage to the protective layer on the
rims such as sto ne chips or sc ratches must
be repaired immediately.
- Sensors /camera lenses
- N eve r use warm or ho t w at er to remove
snow or ice from the camera lens . This
could ca use the lens to crack.
- N eve r use abras ive cle an ing m ateria ls or
a lcohol to clea n the camera lens. This
could ca use scratches and cracks .
-Doo r windows
- Remove snow and ice on windows and ex-
terio r mirro rs with a p lastic scraper. To

Emergency assistance
Emergency assistance
Luggage compartment
lid emergency release
The luggage compartment can be opened from
the inside in an emergency.
F ig. 1 73 Sect ion of t he luggage compartment: access to
t h e emergency release
To reach the emergency release mechanism, the
rear bench seat backrest must be folded down
~page 60
.,. Push the latch upward in the direct ion of the ar­
row unt il the lock releases.
The trunk escape handle inside th e rear lid is
made of fluorescent material to glow in the dark.
A WARNING
The trunk escape handle is to be used only in
an eme rgency .
(D Tips
The emergency re lease lever should never be
used as a handle for closing the rear lid.
General information
.,. Park the veh icle as far as possib le from moving
traffic in the event of a flat tire. In the event of
a flat tire, park the vehicle on a leve l surface . It
you are on a steep incline, be especially careful.
.,. Set the parking brake .
.,. Place the selector lever in the P pos ition .
.,. Swi tc h the eme rgency flashers on .
.,. Put on a reflective vest, if ava ila b le .
.,. Set up the war ning triang le, if available.
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.,. Have the passengers exit the vehicle. They
should move to a safe p lace, for example be­
hind a guard ra il.
A WARNING
Pay attention to the steps above. They are for
your p rotection and the for the safety of other
drivers.
A WARNING
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Imp roper use of the vehicle jack can cause se-
rious pe rsonal injuries.
- Never use the screw driver hex head to
tighten wheel bolts, since the bolts cannot
attain the necessa ry tight ening torque if yo u
use the hex head, p oten tially cau sing an ac­
cide nt.
- The factory-s upplied jack is intended only
for your veh icle mode l. Unde r no c ircum­
s tances shou ld i t b e used t o lift heavy
veh icles or othe r loads; you risk inj uring
yourse lf.
- Never start the engi ne when t he vehicle is
raised, which could ca use a n accident .
- Suppor t the vehicle secu rely w it h a ppropri­
ate stands if work is to be performed under ­
neath the vehicle; otherw ise, there is a po ­
tential risk for injury .
- Never use the jac k supplied with your Aud i
on another vehicle, part icu lar ly on a heavier
one. The jack is on ly suitable for use on the
veh icle it came with.
(D Tips
-Some of the onboard it ems listed above are
provided on certai n models only or are op­
t ional extras.
- Before stor ing the jack*, make sure it is
wound back down as far as it wi ll go.

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Equipment
Vehicle tool kit
Applies to vehicles: with vehicle tool kit
Fig. 174 Luggage co mpa rtmen t: ca rgo floo r cover folded
up ward
The vehicle tool kit is located in the luggage com­
partment under the cargo floor cove r
r::!;> fig. 174.
Cargo floor cover
• Hang the plastic hook on the luggage compart­
ment weather strip -arrow- .
Replacing wheels
Before changing a wheel
Observe the following precautions for your own
and your passenger's safety when changing a
wheel.
• After you experience a tire fa ilure, pu ll the car
well away from moving traffic and try to reach
le vel ground before you stop r::!;> _A .
• All passengers should leav e the ca r and move
to a safe location (for instance, beh ind the
guardrail) c:>
_A.
• Engage the parking b ra ke to prevent your vehi ­
cle from rolling unintentionally c:> ,& .
• Move
se le cto r le ver to p osition P c:> ,& .
• If you are tow ing a tra iler, unh itch the tra iler
from your vehicle.
• Take the
jack c:> pag e 241 and the sp ar e tire
c:> page 246 out of the l uggage compartment .
A WARNING
You or your passengers cou ld be injured while
chang ing a wheel if you do not follow these
safety precautions:
Em erg en cy ass is tan ce
-If you have a flat tire, move a safe d istance
off the road. Turn off the eng ine, turn the
emergency flashers on and use other warn­
ing dev ices to alert other motor ists .
- Make sure that passengers wait in a safe
place away from the vehicle and well away
from the road 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 be­ ing changed . When one front wheel is lifted
off the g round, placing the Automatic Trans­
miss ion in P (Pa rk) w ill
not prevent the veh i­
cle from moving .
- B efore you change a wheel, be sure the
ground is level and firm . If necessary, use a
sturdy board under the jack.
- Always s tore the veh icle tool kit, t he jack
a nd the rep laced tire in the luggage com ­
partment
r::!;> page 136.
Changing a wheel
When you change a wheel, follow the sequence
described below step-by -step and in exactly that
order.
1. Remove the dec orative whe el co ve r*. For
more details see also
c:> page 242, Decora­
tive wheel covers
or c:> page 242, Wheels
with wheel bolt caps .
2. Loosen the wheel bolts r::!;>page 243.
3. Locate the proper mounting point for the
jack and align the jack below that point
r::!;> page 243.
4. Rai se the car with the jack~ page 243 .
5. Remove the wheel wit h th e fla t tir e and then
i ns tall
th e s pare c:> page 244.
6. Tighte n all whee l bolts lightly.
7.
L o wer the vehicle with the jack.
8 . Use the wheel bolt wrench and
firml y tighten
all wheel bo lts
c:> page 243.
9. Replace the decorative w hee l co ve r* . ..,.
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_& WARNING
Always read and follow all WARNINGS and in­
formation
c:> & in Raising the vehicle on
page 244
and c:> page 245.
After changing a wheel
A wheel change is not complete without the do­
ing the following .
.. Always store the vehicle tool kit, the jack* and
the replaced tire in the luggage compartment
c:> page 136 .
.. Check the tire pressure on the spare wheel im­
med iate ly after mounting it .
.. As soon as possible, have the
tightening tor­
ques
on all wheel bolts checked with a torque
wrench. The correct tightening torque is 90 ft
lb
(120 Nm) .
.. Have the flat tire
replaced as soon as possible.
@ Tips
-If you notice that the wheel bolts are cor­
roded and difficult to turn while changing a
tire, they should be replaced before you
check the tightening torque.
- Drive at reduced speed until you have the
tightening torques checked.
- After changing a wheel, the tire pressure in
all four tires must be checked/corrected and
the tire pressure mon itoring indicator must
be stored in the MMI
c:> page 234.
Decorative wheel covers
Applies to vehicles: with decorative wheel covers
The decorative wheel covers must be removed
first to access the wheel bolts .
Fig. 175 Chan gin g a w hee l: Removing the wheel cover
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Removing
.. Insert the hook (provided with the vehicle tool
kit) in the hole in the wheel hub cover.
.. Pull off the
decorative wheel cover c:> fig. 175.
Wheels with wheel bolt caps
Applies to vehicles: with wheel bolts with caps
The cops must be removed first from the wheel
bolts before the bolts con be unscrewed .
Fig. 176 Changing a wheel: removing th e whee l b olt caps
Removing
.. Push the plastic clip (provided with the veh icle
tool kit) over the wheel bolt cap until the inner
retaine rs on the clip align with the edge of the
cover .
.. Remove the cap with the
plastic clip (vehicle
tool k it)
c:> fig. 176.
Refitting
.. Place the caps over the wheel bolts and push
them back on.
The caps are to protect and keep the wheel bolts
clean.

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Loosening and tightening the wheel bolts
The wheel bolts must be loosened before raising
the vehicle.
Fig . 177 Changing a wheel: loosening the whee l bo lts
Loosening
... Slid e the wheel wren ch onto the wheel bolt as
far as it will go .
... Take tight hold of the
end of the wrench handle
and turn the wheel bolts
counter-clockwise
about one single turn in the direction of arrow
r:=>fig. 177.
Tightening
... Slide the wheel wrench onto the whee l bolt as
far as it will go .
... Take tight hold of the
end of the wrench handle
and turn each whee l bolt
clockwise until it is
seated.
A WARNING
- Do not use force or hurry when changing a
wheel -you can ca use the vehicle to sl ip off
the jack and cause serious personal injuries.
-Do not loose n the wheel bolts more than
one turn
before you raise the vehicle with
the jack. -You risk an injury.
(D Tips
-Never use the hexagonal socket in the han­
dle of the screwdriver to loosen or tighten
the wheel bolts.
- If a whee l bolt is very tight, you may find it
easier to loosen by carefully pushing down
on the end of the wheel bolt wrench with
one foot only . As you do so, hold on to the
Emergen cy assistance
car to keep your balance and take ca re not
to slip .
Raising the vehicle
The vehicle must be lifted with the jack first be­
fore the wheel can be removed .
Fig. 178 Sill panels: marking s
Fig. 179 Sill: pos itio ning the vehicle jack
... Engage the parking brake to prevent your vehi­
cle from rolling unintent ionally .
... Move the
selector lever to position P .
... Find the marking (imprint) on the sill that is
nea rest the wheel that will be changed
q fig. 178. Behind the marking, there is a lift­
ing point on the sill for the vehicle jack.
... Vehicles with a si ll: Note the position of the sill
when position ing the vehicle jack
q fig. 179.
... Place the vehicle jack (vehicle tool k it) on a firm
surface. Use a flat, stable support if necessary.
On a slippery surface such as tile, you should
use a non-slip pad (such as a rubber mat) .
... Turn the
vehicle jack located under the lifting
point on the sill to ra is e the jack u ntil its arm@
Q fig. 179 is located under the designated plas­
tic mount
q .&., q(j) _
... Align the jack so that its arm @ c:::> fig. 179 en­
gages in the designated lifting point in the door
sill and the movable base @ lies flat on the ..,.
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Eme rge ncy ass ista nce
ground. The base @ must be vertical under the
lifting point @.
.. Wind the jack up further until the flat tire
comes off the ground
c> .&_.
Position the vehicle jack onl y under the designat­
ed lifting points on the sill
c> fig. 178. There is ex­
actly
one location for each wheel. The jack must
not be positioned at any other location
c> &c>Q) .
An uns table s urfac e under the jack can cause the
vehicle to slip off the jack. Always provide a firm
base for the jack on the ground . If necessary
place a sturdy board or similar support under the
jack. On
har d, sli ppery su rfaces (such as tiles)
use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the jack
from slipping
c> & .
A WARNING
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-You or your passengers could be injured
wh ile chang ing a wheel if you do not follow
these safety precautions:
- Position the vehicle jack only at the desig­
nated lifting points and align the jack.
Otherwise, the vehicle jack could slip and
cause an injury if it does not have suff i­
cient hold on the vehicle.
-A soft or unstable surface under the jack may cause the vehicle to slip off the jack.
Always provide a firm base for the jack on
the ground. If necessa ry, use a sturdy
board under the jack.
- On ha rd, slippery surface (such as tiles)
use a rubber mat o r similar to prevent the
jack from slipping .
- On ly raise your vehicle with the vehicle
jack provided by the factory . If you use a
vehicle jack for another vehicle, your vehi­
cle can slide and cause injury.
- Changes in temperature or load can affec t
the height o f the vehicle .
- Never start the engine when the vehicle is
raised, which could cause an accident.
- Support the vehicle securely with appro­
priate stands if work is to be performed
underneath the vehicle; otherwise, there
is a potentia l risk for injury .
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-To help prevent injury to yourself and your
passengers :
- Do not ra ise the vehicle until you are su re
the jack is securely engaged.
- Passengers must not remain in the veh icle
when it is jacked up.
- Make sure that passengers wait in a safe place away from the veh icle and we ll away
from the road and traffic.
- Make sure jack position is correct, adjust
as necessary and then continue to raise
the jack.
- Changes in temperature or load can affect
the height of the vehicle.
(D Note
Do not lift the vehicle by the sill. Position the
vehicle jack only at the des ignated lifting
po ints on the sill. Otherwise, your vehicle will
be damaged.
Taking the wheel off /installing the spare
Follow these instructions step-by-step for chang­
ing the wheel.
Fig. 180 Chang ing a whee l: us ing the screwdriver hand le
(w ith the blade removed) to turn the bolts
Fig. 181 Changing a w heel: alignment pin inside the top
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Emergency assistance
-Have the wheel bolt tightening torque
checked with a torque wrench as soon as pos­
sible by your authorized Audi dealer or a
qualified service station .
- With steel and alloy wheel rims , the wheel
bolts are correctly tightened at a torque of
90
ft lb (120 Nm).
- If you notice that the wheel bolts are corroded
and difficult to turn while changing a tire ,
they should be replaced before you check the
tightening torque.
- Replace the flat tire w ith a new one and have
it installed on your vehicle as soon as possi­
ble . Remount the wheel cover.
Until then, dri ve with extra care and at reduced
speeds .
A WARNING
-If y ou ar e go ing to equip y our vehicle with
t ir es or rims wh ic h differ from t hose w hich
were factory install ed , th en be s ure to read
t h e info rmat io n
~ pag e 22 1.
- Always make su re the damaged w heel or
ev en a flat tir e and t he ja ck and too l kit are
p ro perly secured i n the luggage compar t­
m ent an d are no t lo ose in the p assenge r
comp artment.
- In an accide nt o r su dden mane uver they
c ou ld fly forw ard, injuring anyo ne in t he ve­
hicle .
- Always store d amaged w heel, ja ck and tool s
se cur ely in the L uggage comp artment. Oth­
erwise , in an acciden t or sudden maneuve r
t h ey could fly forward, ca using injury to pas­
sengers in the vehicle.
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Spare tire
General information
Applies to vehicles: with space -saving spare tire {compac t
spare tire)
Fig. 1 82 Lu ggage compartme nt: cargo floor cove r fo lded
upward
Fi g. 183 Compact spare t ire
The spare t ire ~ fig . 183 is intended for short­
te rm us e onl y. H ave the damaged tire c hec ked
and replaced if ne cessary by an authori zed Audi
de aler or au thori zed A udi Se rvice Facility as soon
as possible.
There are some restr ictions o n the use of the
compa ct spare tire . T he compa ct spare tire has
been desig ned spec ifi cal ly for your type o f ve hi­
cl e. Do no t r eplace it w ith the s pare t ire from an ­
other type of vehicle.
Removing the spare tire
... lift th e cargo flo or by the p lastic handl e .
... Hang the p lastic hook on the luggage compart-
ment weather strip -arrow-~
fig. 182 .
... Tur n the lar ge screw coun ter -cl ockwise .
... Remove the spa re t ire .
Snow chains
Fo r tec hnical reasons, the use of s now cha ins on
the compact spare t ire is no t permitte d. .,.