rim AUDI S3 SEDAN 2018 Owner's Guide

Wheels
Wheel bolts and rims
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must be clean and loosen/tighten
easi ly.
Rims
Rims with a bolted rim ring* or with bolted wheel
covers* consist of multiple pieces . These compo­
nents were bolted together using special bolts
and a special procedure . You must not repair or
d isassemble
them ¢_&. .
_& WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tig htened or repaired in­
correctly can become loose and result in loss
of vehicle control, which increases the risk of
an accident. For the correct tightening specifi­
cation, see
q page 364, After changing a
wheel.
- Always keep the wheel bolts and the
threads in the wheel hub clean and free of
grease.
- Only use wheel bolts that fit the rim.
- Always have damaged rims repaired by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility. Never repair or disassemble
rims yourself, because this increases the risk
of an accident.
Winter tires
Winter tires significantly improve the vehicle 's
handling when driving in winter conditions . Be­
cause of their construction (width, compound,
tread pattern), summer tires provide less trac­
tion on ice and snow.
.,. Use winter tires on all four wheels .
.,. Only use winter tires that are approved for your
vehicle.
.,. Please note that the maximum permitted
speed may be lower with winter tires
¢ A in
General information on page 330.
An author­
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa­
cility can inform you about the maximum per­
mitted speed for your tires .
.. Check the tire pressure after installing wheels
¢page 341 .
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The effectiveness of winter tires is reduced great­
ly when the tread is worn down to a depth of
0.157 inch (4 mm). The characteristics of winter
tires also decrease greatly as the tire ages, re­
gardless of the remaining tread.
@) For the sake of the environment
Reinstall summer tires at the appropriate
time, because they provide better handling
when roads are free of snow and ice. Summer
tires cause less road noise, tire wear and fuel
consumption .
(D Tips
You can also use all season tires instead of
winter tires. Please note that in some coun­
tries where winter tires are required, only
winter tires with the
& symbol may be per­
mitted.
Snow chains
Snow cha ins not only improve the driving in win­
ter road conditions, but also the braking.
.,. Only install snow chains on the front wheels.
This applies also to vehicles with all wheel
drive*.
.. Check and correct the seating of the snow
chains after driving a few feet, if necessary. Fol­
low the instructions from the manufacturer .
.. Note the maximum speed of 30 mph (SO km/
h). Note the local regulations.
Use of snow chains is only permitted with certain
rim/tire combinations due to technical reasons.
Check with an authori zed Audi dealer or author­
ized Audi Service Facility to see if you may use
snow chains .
Use
fine-mesh snow chains. They must not add
more than 0.53 inch (13.5 mm) in height, includ­
ing the chain lock .
You must remove the snow chains on roads with­
out snow . Otherwise, you cou ld impair driving
ability and damage the tires .

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A WARNING
Using incorrect snow chains or installing snow
chains incorrectly can result in loss of vehicle
control, which increases the risk of an acci­
dent.
@ Note
Snow chains can damage the rims/wheel cov­
ers* if the chains come into direct contact
with them. Remove the wheel covers* first .
Use coated snow chains.
(D Tips
When using snow chains, it may be useful to
switch on sport mode
¢page 149.
Low-profile tires
App lies to: ve hicles with low -profi le tires
Compared to other tire/rim combinations, low­
profile tires offer a wider tread surface and a
la rger r im diameter with shorter tire sidewalls.
This results in an agile driving style. However, it
may reduce the level of comfort and increase
road noise when driving on roads in poor condi­
tion.
L ow -profile tires can become damaged more
quickly than standard tires when driving over
large bumps, potholes, manhole
covers, and
curbs. Therefore, it is particularly important to
maintain the correct tire
pressure¢ page 341.
To reduce the risk of damage to the tires and rims, drive very carefully on poor roads.
Check your wheels regularly
every 2,000 mi
(3,000 km) for damage. For example, check for
bulges/cracks on the tires or deformations/
cracks on the rims.
After a heavy impact or damage, have the tires
and rims inspected or replaced immediately by
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility .
L ow -profile tires can wear out faster than stand­
ard tires.
Wheels
Uniform tire quality grading
- Tread wear
- Traction AA ABC
- Temperature ABC
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire side wall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width
¢ page 331, fig. 275.
For example: Tread wear 200 , Traction AA, Tem­
perature
A.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal
Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled cond it ion s on a specified
gov­
ernment test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one half (1 1/2) times as well on the govern­
ment course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon
the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driv ing habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA , A, Band
C. Those grades represent the tire's
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured un­
der controlled conditions on specified govern­
ment test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance
¢,& .
Temperature
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on
a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the mate­
rial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can lead to sudden
tire
failure ¢,& .
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Care and cl eaning
Component Situation Solution
W hee ls
Road salt Water
Brake dust Acid-free special cleaning solution
Ex haust t ail p ipe s Road salt Water, cleaning solution suitab le for stainless steel, if nee-
essary
P ow er t op Deposits Clea n water, power top clean ing prod uct, if necessa ry.
C lean with the grain of the fabric using a soft brush and al -
l ow to air dry .
Wind deflect o r Deposits Water, mild soap solut ion, if necessaryal
Dec orat ive part s/ Deposits Mild soap so
lution al, a cleaning so lution suitable for stain-
trim less stee l, if necessary
Paint Paint damage Refer to the paint numbe r on the veh icle data label, repair
with touch up pa int¢
page 381
Spilled fuel Rinse with water immediately
S urface r ust Rust remover, then protect w ith hard wax; for questions,
consult an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Serv -
ice Facility .
Corros ion Have it removed by an authorized Aud i dealer or author-
i zed Audi Service Fac ility.
Water no longer Protect with hard wax (at least twice per year)
beads on the surface
of clean paint
No sh ine even though Treat with s uitable polish; then apply paint protectant if
paint has been pro- the polish that was used does not contain any protectant
tected/paint looks poor
Deposits such as in- Dampen w ith wate r immediately and remove w it h a m icro-
sects, bird dropp ings, fiber cloth
tree sap and road salt
Grease-based con-Remove immediately with a mild soap solution al and a
tam inants such as soft cloth
cosmetics or sunblock
Ca rbon part s Deposits clean the
same way as painted parts ¢ page 354
Decorat ive decal s Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap so lutional
a ) Mild soap so lution: maxim um two tablespoo ns of neut ra l soap i n 1 quart (1 liter) of water
Int erior cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Wind ows
Deposits Glass cleaner, then
wipe dry
Deco ra tive part s/ Deposits Mild soap solutional
trim
Pla stic part s
Deposits Damp cloth
Heavier deposits M ild soap so lution al, detergent-free p lastic clean ing solu-
tion, if necessa ry
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Care and cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Di spl ays/ins tru·
Deposits Soft cloth with LCD cleaner
men t clus ter
C o ntro ls
Deposits Soft brush, then a soft cloth with a mild soap solution3>
S af ety be lt s Deposits Mild soap solution al, allow to dry before letting them re-
tract
T ex tile s Deposits adhering to Vacuum cleaner
a
rtificial leather , the surface
Alcanta ra Water-based deposits Absorbent cloth and mild soap solutional
such as coffee, tea,
b lood , etc.
Oil-based deposits Apply a mild soap solution
al, blot away the dissolved oil or
such as oil, make-up, dye, treat afterward with water, if necessary
etc.
Special deposits such
Specia l stain remove r, blot with absorbent material, treat
as ink, nai l polish, la- afterward with mild soap solution, if necessary
a)
tex paint, shoe pol-
ish, etc.
Na tural l eather F resh sta ins Cotton clot h with a m ild soap so lution3l
Water-based deposits Fresh stains: absorbent cloth
such as coffee, tea, Dried stains: stain remover suitable for leather
blood, etc .
Oi l-based deposits Fresh stains : absorbent cloth and stain remover suitable
such as oil, make-up ,
for leather
etc. Dried stains: grease dissolving spray
Special deposits such Spot remove r su itab le for leather
as ink, na il polish, la -
tex paint, shoe po l-
ish, etc .
Care Regularly apply condit ion ing cream that protects from
light and penetrates into the material. Use specia l co lored
cond itioni ng cream, if necessary.
Car bon part s Deposits clean the same way as plast ic parts
a) M ild soap solut ion : max imu m two tablespoons of neutral soa p in 1 quar t (1 liter) of water
A WARNING
The windsh ie ld may not be treated with wa­
ter-repell ing wi ndsh ield coating agents. Un­
favorable cond it ions su ch as wet ness, dar k­
ness, o r low sun can resul t in increased glare.
Wiper blade chatter is also possib le.
(QJ) Note
- Headlights /tail light s
-
-Never clean headlights or tail lights w ith a
dry cloth or sponge.
- Do not use any cleaning product that con ­
tains alcoho l, because they could cause
cracks to form.
-Wheels
- Neve r use any pa int polish or other abra-
sive mate rials.
- Damage to the protect ive layer o n the
rims such as stone ch ips or sc ratches must
be repai red immediately.
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Care and cl eaning
- Camera len se s
- Never use warm or hot water to remove
snow or ice from the camera lens. Th is
could cause the lens to crack .
- Never use abras ive clean ing mater ia ls or
alcohol to clean the camera lens . This
cou ld cause scratches and cracks.
- Pow er top
- Remove bi rd dropp ings immedia tely.
- Never use gasoline, spot remover, ben-
zene, pa int thinne r or other solvents to re­
move.
- Door windows
- Remove snow and ice on windows and ex-
terior mirrors with a p lastic scraper. To
avoid scratches, move the scraper on ly in
one direction and not back and forth.
- Never remove snow or ice from door win­
dows and m irrors using warm or hot water
because this could cause cracks to form .
- To avoid damage to the rear w indow de­
fogger, do not apply any stickers on the
heating w ires on the inside of the window.
- Decorative parts /trim
- Never use chrome care or cleaning p rod-
ucts.
- Paint
-To red uce the risk of scratches, the vehicle
must be free of dirt and dust before pol­
ishing or waxing.
- To prevent paint damage, do not polish or
wax the veh icle in direct sunlight.
- To red uce the risk of paint damage, do not
polish away rust spots.
- Remove cosmetics and sunscreen immedi ­
ately - these could damage the paint.
- Di spla ys/ instrument cluster
- The d isplays/instrument cluster and the
trim surrounding them must not be
cleaned with dry cleaning methods be­
cause they could be scratched .
- Make sure that the instrument cluster is
switched off and has cooled off before
cleaning it .
- Make sure no fluids enter the spaces be­ tween the instrument cluster and the
trim, because that could ca use damage.
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-Controls
- Make sure that no flu ids enter the con-
trols, because this could cause damage .
-Safety belts
- Do not remove the safety belts to clean
them.
- Never clean safety belts or their compo­
nents chem ica lly or with co rrosive fluids
or solven ts and never allow sharp objec ts
to come into contact with the safety belts .
This could ca use damage to the belt web ­
bing.
- If there is damage to the webbing, the
connections, the retractors or the buckles, have them replaced by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Aud i Serv ice Facility .
-Te xtile s/artificial leather / Alcantara
- Never treat art ificial leather/Alcantara
with leathe r ca re products, solvents, floor
polish, shoe polish, spot remove o r similar
p rodu cts.
- H ave a spec ial ist remove stubborn stains
to prevent damage .
-Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges, etc. when cleaning.
- Do not turn on the seat heating* to dry the seat .
- Objects w ith sharp edges, such as zippers
or rivets on clothing or belts, can cause
damage to the surface .
- Open hook and loop fasteners, for exam ­
ple on clothing, can damage seat covers .
Make sure hook and loop fastene rs a re
closed.
- Na tural leather
- Never treat leather with solvents, floor
polish, shoe polish, spot remover or simi­
lar products.
- Objects with sharp edges, such as zippers
or rivets on clothing or belts, can cause
damage to the surface.
- Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges, etc. when cleaning.
- Do not turn on the seat heating* to dry the
seat.
- To he lp prevent the leather from fading,
do not leave the vehicle in direct sunlight

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"To open the side panel, turn the lock and re ­
move the cover
"Lift the cargo floor using the plastic handle @
unt il the cargo floor engages beh ind the tabs
@ in both s ide panels¢ fig. 281 (upper im­
age) .
" Fold the cargo floor back befo re closing the
luggage compartment lid .
Veh icle tool kit and cargo floor co ve r
App lies to: ve hicles with vers ion 2
The vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit* and com­
pressor* are stored in the luggage compartment
u nder the cargo floor
cover @¢ fig. 280.
"Engage the plastic hook ® in the luggage com-
partment
seal ¢ fig. 281.
" Fold the cargo floor back before closing the
luggage compartment lid .
..&, WARNING
Applies to: vehicles w ith jack
Improper use of the vehicle jac k can ca use se ­
rious personal injuries.
- Never use the screw drive r hex head to
t ighten whee l bolts, since the bolts cannot
attain the necessary tightening torque if you
use the hex head, potentially causing an ac­
cident.
-The factory -supplied jack is intended only
for your vehicle model. Under no circum­
stances should it be used to lift heavy
vehicles or other loads; you r isk injuring
yourself.
-Never start the engine when the vehicle is
ra ised, which could cause a n accident.
-Support the veh icle secure ly with appropri­
ate stands if work is to be performed under­
neath the vehicle; otherwise, there is a po­
tent ial risk for injury .
-Never use the jack supplied with your Audi
on another vehicle, particularly on a heav ier
one . The jack is only suitable for use on the
vehicl e it came w ith.
@ Tips
The vehicle jack* in your vehicle is mainte­
nance-free.
Em ergen cy as sis tanc e
Tire mobility kit
Preparation
Applies to: veh icles w it h tire mob ility kit
" Read and follow the important safety precau-
tions i n
¢page 360.
"Se t the park ing brake.
" Move the selector lever into the P position .
"Check if a repair with the tire mobi lity kit is pos -
sible
¢ page 361.
Using the tire mobility kit
Applies to: veh icles w it h tire mob ility kit
Fig. 282 Tire : tire damage t hat cannot be repaired
The tire repair is only meant for temporary use .
Change the spare tire as soon as
possible¢ &.
If the t ire is p ie rced by an object su ch as a nail,
do not remove the objec t from t he tire.
The tire repair set is able to be used at tempera­
tures as low as -4 °F ( -20 °C) .
The tire mobility kit may not be us ed :
-if the t ire has cuts or punctures that are larger
than 0.16 in (4 mm)
(D ¢ fig. 282
-if the rim is damaged @
-if you drove with very low tire pressure or with-
out air in the tire @
In this case, see an authorized Aud i dea ler o r au­
thorized Audi Serv ice Facility for ass istance.
.&_ WARNING
-Please note that the tire mobility kit cannot
be used in all situations, and that it may on­
ly be used temporarily .
-The tire sealant must not come in contact
with skin, eyes, or clothes.
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Emergency assistance
-Pull th e revers ible blade from the sc rew driv ­
e r before you use the he xag onal socket in
the handle t o turn the w heel bo lts .
- W hen mounting ti res w ith
unidirectional
tread design
make sure the t read pattern is
po inted the r igh t way
c> page 36 8.
-The wheel bolts should be clea n and easy to
turn . C heck for di rt and c orros io n on t he
mating surfaces o f both the wheel an d the
hu b. Remove all dirt from t hese surfaces be­
fo re r emo untin g the wheel.
Tires with unidirectional tread design
Tires with unidirectional tread design must be
mount ed with th eir tread pattern pointed in the
right direction .
Using a spare tire with a tread pattern
intended for use in a specific direction
W hen using a spare ti re with a tread patte rn in­
tended fo r use in a spec ific d ir e ction, please note
t he following:
- The direct ion of rotat io n is marked by an a rrow
o n the side of the tire.
- If the spare tire has to be installed in the incor­
r ect d irection, use the spare tire only tempora­
r ily s ince the t ire w ill not be ab le to achieve its
o pti mum p erf ormance c harac ter istics wi th re­
gard to a quaplaning, noise and wea r.
- We recommen d that you pay particular atten ­
t ion to this fac t during wet weathe r and that
yo u adju st yo ur spe ed to match roa d condi­
tio ns.
- Replace t he flat t ire with a new one and have i t
in stall ed on yo ur vehicle as soon as possible to
r e stor e th e han dling adv antage s of a un id ir e c­
ti on al ti re.
Notes on wheel changing
Please read the info rmation c> page 33 7 if you
are going to use a spare tire which is different
from the tires on yo ur vehicle .
Afte r you change a tire:
-Check the tire pressure on the spare immedi­
ately after installation.
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- 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 lbs (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 with a new one and have
it installed on your vehicle as soon as possi­
ble. Remount the wheel cover.
Until then, drive with extra care and at reduced
speeds.
A WARNING
- If you are goi ng t o equip yo ur vehicle with
t ires or r ims which diffe r from those which
wer e fac to ry install ed, th en be su re to read
t he infor matio n
c> pag e 33 7.
- Always mak e sure th e damag ed wheel or
e ve n a fl at tire and th e jack and to ol kit ar e
pr op erl y se cure d in t he l uggage com part­
me nt a nd are no t loos e in the pass eng er
c omp artment.
- In a n ac cide nt or sudde n maneuver they
co uld fly forw ard, i njuring a nyon e in the ve­
h icle.
- Alway s store damage d wheel, j ack a nd too ls
secure ly in the lu g gage compa rt ment. O th­
erwise, in an a cci den t or sudden maneuve r
they cou ld fly forwar d, cau sing injury to pas­
sen gers in the veh icle.
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Spare tire
General information
Applies to: vehicles with space-saving spare tire (compact
spare tire)
Fig. 292 Luggage co mpa rtment: cargo floo r fo lded up
(versio ns 1 and 2 )
F ig. 293 Spare tire (exa mple)
The spare tire ~ fig. 293 is intended for short­
term use only . Have the damaged tire checked
and replaced if necessary by an authorized Audi
dealer or authori zed 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.
Emergency assistance
" Lift the cargo floor by the p lastic handle.
" Hang the p lastic hook on the luggage compart ­
ment sea l
(D ~ fig. 292 .
"Turn the handwheel counter-clockwise and re-
move it .
"Remove the spare tire .
Snow chains
For technical reasons, the use of snow chains on
the compact spare tire is not permitted.
If you have to drive wi th 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 t ire th at failed.
A WARNING
--
- After installing a spare tire, the t ire pres­
sure must be checked as soon as possible.
The tire pressure is available on
~ page 341,
fig . 278
- Do not drive faste r than SO mph (80 km/h)
with a compact spare t ire. Driving faster
than that increases the risk of an accident.
- To reduce the r isk of an accident, avoid full­
throttle accelerat ion, heavy braking, and
fast cornering with the compact spare tire.
- To reduce the r isk of an accident, neve r drive
with more than one compact spare tire.
- Normal summer or winter t ires must not be
mounted on the compact spare wheel rim .
Removing the subwoofer (version 1)
Applies to: vehicles with subwoofer in the spare wheel well
The subwoofer mus t be removed before the
spare wheel* can be removed .
Fig. 294 Spare tire well: subwoofe r
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Emergency assistance
Removing the subwoofer
• Lift up the cargo floor ¢ page 369, fig. 292 .
• Press the connector tabs @¢ fig. 294 togeth ­
er.
• Remove the connector @and set the discon-
nected cab le aside.
• Remove the bo lt @ .
• Carefu lly remove t he subwoofer .
Installing the subwoofe r
• Carefully place the subwoofer in the rim we ll.
The word
"FRONT" on the subwoofer must face
f orward.
• Inse rt the connector that was removed .
• Secure the subwoofer with the bolt .
• Fold the cargo floo r cover bac k into p lace.
(D Tips
The subwoofer can also be mounted w hen t he
spare tire is not in the spare wheel well.
Removing the subwoofer (version 2)
Applies to: vehicles w ith s ubwoofer in the spare wheel well
The subwoofer must be removed before the
spare wheel* can be removed .
Fig . 295 Spare t ire well : su bwoofer
Remov ing the subwoofer
• Lift up the cargo floor ¢ page 369 , fig . 292 .
• Pull the lock (D ¢ fig. 295 toward the cab le.
• Press t he lock ing tab @down.
• Remove the connector @and set the removed
cable aside .
• Remove the bolt @.
• Caref ull y remove t he subwoofer.
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Installing the subwoofer
• C arefully p lace the s ubwoofer i n the r im well.
The word "F RONT" on the s ubwoofer m ust face
forward .
• Insert the connecto r that was removed .
• Slide the lock (D back in the direction of the
subwoofe r.
• Secure the subwoo fer wit h the bolt.
• Fold the cargo floor cover back into place .
(D Tips
The subwoofer can also be mounted when the
spare t ire is not in the spa re whee l wel l.

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@ For the sake of the environment
-Changing the engine settings wi ll adversely
affect emission leve ls. Th is is detrimental to
the env ironment and increases fuel con ­
sumption.
- A lways observe environmenta l regu lations
when disposing of old engine o il, used brake
flu id, d irty engine coolant, spent batteries
or worn out tires.
- Undeployed airbag modules and pretension­
ers might be classified as Perchlorate Mate­
rial -spec ial handl ing may apply, see
www .dtsc.ca .gov/hazardouswaste/perch lo­
r ate. When the vehicle or pa rts of t he re­
stra int system includi ng a irbag mod ules
s af ety be lts with pretens ioners a re scrap ­
ped, a ll applicab le laws and regulations
must be observed. Your a uthorized Audi
dealer is fam iliar with these requirements
and we recommend that you have your dea l­
er perform this service for you.
Accessories and
technical changes
Additional accessories and parts
replacement
Always consult on authorized Audi dealer before
purchasing accessories.
Audi ve hicles that are constructed with advanced
materials like Steel/Aluminum (Hybrid construc­
tion), Aluminum (Aud i Space Frame), and/or Alu­
minum/Carbon Fiber (Ultra Advanced Light
We ight Materials) are as unique as the ir dr ivers .
Therefo re, the ava ilability of certain parts needed
for repa ir , restorat ion, or reconstruction w ill be
rest ricted , or pa rts will be unava ilable, if the ve ­
hicl e is not repa ired at an a uthorized Aud i co lli­
sion repair facility . This includes but is not limi t­
ed to structura l parts which require specia lized
training and equipment to restore their crash ­
worthiness back to the original NHTSA and IIHS performance.
Your vehicle incorporates the latest safety design
features ensuring a high standard of active and passive safety.
Con sum er In form ation
This safety could be compromised by non -ap ­
proved changes to the vehicle. For t his reason, if
parts have to be rep laced, p lease observe the fol ­
lowing points when install ing additional accesso­
ries:
Approved Audi accessories and genuine Audi parts are avai lab le from authorized Aud i dea lers.
T hese dea le rs a lso have t he necessa ry fa cilit ies,
tools and trained specialists to install the pa rts
and accessories proper ly .
A WARNING
--
Using the wrong spare parts or using non -ap­
proved accessories can cause damage to the
vehicle and serious personal injury.
- Use on ly accessories expressly approved by
Aud i and genuine Audi spare parts
- These parts and accessor ies have been spe­
cially designed to be used on your vehicle.
- Do not use license p late brac kets in the
front area that are d ifferent from the one
installed at the factory, or add additional
li­
cense plate brackets.
- Never install accessor ies such as telephone
cradles or beverage holders on airbag covers
or w ith in the airbag deployment zones. Do­
ing so will increase the risk of injury if a ir­
bags a re tr iggered in an accident!
- Before you check anyth ing in the eng ine
compa rtment, always read and heed all
WARN INGS
~page 318.
@ Note
- If items other than genu ine Audi spare
parts, add-on equipment and accessory
items are used or if repa ir work is not per­
form ed according to specified methods, th is
c an result in seve re damage to you r vehi­
cle's eng ine and body (s uch as cor rosion)
and adve rsely affec t your ve hicle's warranty.
- If emergency repa irs m ust be pe rformed
elsew here, have the vehicle ex am ined by an
authorized A udi dealer as soon as possib le .
- Th e manufac ture r ca nnot be he ld liable fo r
damage wh ic h occur s d ue to fail ure to com ­
ply with these stipulations.
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