bolt pattern AUDI TT COUPE 2014 Owners Manual

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and tyres
& WARNING
- Use only tyre/rim combinations and match­
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 ef­
fective tyre size can differ significantly from
the nominal dimensions, even though the
tyres have the same size designation. Inade­
quate tyre clearance can result in damage to
the tyres or the vehicle, causing 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 pur­
chased, ensure that there is an adequate
flow of air for cooling the brakes -risk of ac­
cident!
Tyre wear / damage
Fig. 219 Tyre tread: Tread wear indicators
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Please observe the applicable regulations in the country in
which you are travelling.
232 Tyre
wear
Inspect the tyres regularly for damage.
- The wear on under or over-inflated tyres is sig­
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 work­
shop.
- Have your tyres rebalanced if steering wheel vi­
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. 219 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 depth 1
) is reached at the lat­
est when the tread is worn down to the tread
wear indicators. Replace the tyres with new ones
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Changing wheels round
Wheels should be changed round regularly to en­
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.
On tyres with a directional tread pattern, note
the direction of rotation indicated on the sidewall
¢page 247.
Concealed damage
Damage to tyres and rims is often not readily visi­
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 imme­
diately. Inspect the tyres for damage. If no exter­
nal damage is visible, drive slowly and carefully
to the nearest qualified workshop and have the
car inspected.

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.&_ WARNING
- Make sure the jack* is stable. If the ground
underneath the jack* is slippery or soft, the
jack can slip or sink in -risk of injury!
- Use only the jack* supplied with your vehicle
to raise the vehicle. If you use a jack from a
different vehicle, your vehicle may slip off
the jack -risk of injury!
- Apply the jack* only at the jacking points Lo­
cated behind the markings on the door sill
and align it properly. Otherwise there is a
risk of injury since the jack* can slip off sud­
denly if it is not properly engaged.
- The height of the parked vehicle can change
as a result of variations in Loading.
- Never start the engine when the vehicle is
on the jack -risk of accident!
- If work has to be done under the vehicle, en­
sure that it is safely supported on suitable
stands -risk of injury!
CD CAUTION
The vehicle must not be lifted up on its sills.
Only apply the jack* at the jacking points Loca­
ted behind the markings on the door sill. Oth­
erwise your vehicle could be damaged.
Taking off/ putting on the wheel
Fig. 233 Wheel: Hexagonal socket for turning wheel bolts
246 Fig.
234 Wheel: Mounting pin in wheel bolt hole nearest
to the top
Taking off the wheel
... Using the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver
handle {provided in the vehicle's tool kit), un­
screw the top wheel bolt and place it on a clean
surface ¢ Fig. 233.
... Screw in the mounting pin (provided in the ve­
hicle's tool kit) by hand in place of the wheel
bolt¢ Fig. 234.
.,. Then unscrew the other wheel bolts .
.,. Take off the wheel ¢(D
. The mounting pin
stays where it is.
Putting on the wheel
When putting on a tyre with directional tread
pattern, refer to ¢ page 247.
.,. Put on the wheel, using the mounting pin to
guide it into place ¢(D
.
.,. Screw in the wheel bolts and tighten them
lightly using the hexagonal socket .
... Then unscrew the mounting pin and tighten the
remaining wheel bolt lightly .
... Carefully lower the car with the jack* .
.,. Tighten the wheel bolts in diagonal sequence
with the box spanner.
The wheel bolts should be clean and turn easily.
Before putting on the wheel, inspect the condi­
tion of the wheel and hub mounting surfaces.
These surfaces must be clean before mounting
the wheel.
.&_ WARNING
Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screw-
driver handle to tighten the wheel bolts. It is ..,.

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CD CAUTION
When removing/fitting the wheel the rim may
hit and damage the brake disc. For this rea­
son, please take care and get a second person
to assist you.
Tyres with directional tread pattern
A directional tread pattern can be identified by
arrows on the sidewall that point in the direction
of rotation. Always note the direction of rotation
indicated when mounting the wheel. This is im­
portant so that these tyres can give maximum
grip and avoid excessive noise, tread wear and
aquaplaning.
If you ever have a puncture and need to fit the
spare wheel* in the wrong direction, please drive
with extra care because the tyre will not give op­
timum performance in this situation. Bear this in
mind particularly when driving on wet roads.
To benefit from the advantages of tyres with this
type of tread pattern, the defective tyre should
be replaced and refitted as soon as possible so
that all tyres again rotate in the correct direction.
After changing a wheel
.,. Fit the hubcap or wheel bolt caps back on, as
required.
.,. Put the tools and jack back in the luggage com­
partment.
.,. If the replaced wheel will not fit into the spare
wheel well, stow it safely in the luggage com­
partment ¢ page 201.
.,. Check
the tyre pressure of the fitted wheel as
soon as possible.
.,. Adjust the tyre pressures and store them via
the infotainment system.
.,. The wheel bolts should be tightened to 120
Nm. Have this checked as soon as possible with
a torque wrench. Until then, drive with caution.
.,. Have
the flat tyre replaced as quickly as possi­
ble. Mobility
Spare wheel
General notes
Applies to vehicles: with compact temporary spare wheel
Fig. 235 Luggage compartment: Spare wheel
Fig. 236 Compact temporary spare wheel (example) ......
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The compact temporary spare wheel is only in­
tended for temporary use over short distances.
Have the damaged wheel checked as soon as pos­
sible by a qualified workshop and, if necessary,
replaced.
Please note the following restrictions when using
the compact temporary spare wheel. The com­
pact temporary spare wheel is designed specifi­
cally for this model. For this reason, do not use a
spare wheel from a different type of vehicle .
Removing the compact temporary spare
wheel
.,. Tur n the centre plastic knob¢ Fig. 235 © anti-
clockwise.
.,. Take out the spare wheel.
Removing the jack
.,. Lift open the trim on the right side of the lug-
gage compartment and take out the jack.
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