wheel AUDI TT ROADSTER 2016 Repair Manual

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of vehicle and cleaning
.&_ WARNING
- Follow the rules and recommendations of
the car wash operator and do not wash the
vehicle with the ignition switched on -risk
of accident!
- To avoid cutting yourself on sharp metal
parts, always wear suitable protection when
cleaning the underside of the car or inside
the wheel arches.
-After the car has been washed, the full brak­
ing effect can be delayed by moisture (or in
winter by ice) on the discs and brake pads -
risk of accident! The brakes should be dried
by pressing the pedal to restore full braking
effect.
CD CAUTION
- Before washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash, please make sure to retract the
exterior mirrors and, if necessary, retract
the automatic rear spoiler* to prevent dam­
age. Always use the electrical power control
to fold the mirrors in/out on vehicles with
electrically retractable exterior mirrors*.-
Notes on cleaning and care
For cleaning and care of individual components
on the vehicle, please refer to the tables below.
These are recommendations only. If you have
Cleaning the exterior
Component I Situation
Wiper blades Dirt/deposits
¢page 51 -
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight -
otherwise the paint can be damaged.
- The soft top must not be washed with a
high-pressure cleaner -risk of damage!
- Do not use insect sponges or abrasive
household sponges, etc. -they can damage
the surfaces.
- Matt-painted vehicle parts:
- Do not use polish or wax -otherwise the
paintwork can be damaged.
- Never use car-wash programmes that in­
clude wax coatings. This could spoil the
matt finish.
- Do not attach any stickers or magnet la­
bels to matt-painted parts as these could
damage the paintwork when they are re­
moved.
@ For
the sake of the environment
The car should only be washed in special wash
bays. This prevents oily water from getting in­
to the public drains.
special questions or certain components are not
listed, please ask your qualified workshop. Please
also refer to the notes ¢,&.
Remedy
Headlights/ Dirt/deposits Soft
sponge with mild detergent a
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rear lights
Sensors/ Dirt/deposits Sensors:
soft cloth with solvent-free cleaning agent
camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth with alcohol-free cleaning agent
Snow/ice Small brush/solvent-free de-icer spray
Wheels Road salt Water
Brake dust Acid-free
cleaning agent
Tailpipes Road salt Water;
suitable stainless steel cleaning product if necessa-
ry
Soft top Dirt/deposits
Wash with a soft brush and clean water (add soft top
cleaner as required); follow the grain of the fabric and al-
low to dry naturally.
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of vehicle and cleaning
Component Situation I
Remedy
Fabrics, Surface
dirt Vacuum
cleaner
leatherette, Water-based stains, e.g. Absorbent cloth and mild detergent a
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Alcantara coffee, tea, blood, etc.
Fat-based stains, e.g. oil,
Apply mild detergent a
>, dab off dissolved grease or
make-up, etc. colour particles
with absorbent cloth; if necessary
treat with water
Special dirt/stains, e.g. ball- Special stain remover (dab off with absorbent fab-
point pen, nail varnish, dis-ric);
if necessary treat with mild detergent a
>
persion paint, shoe cream,
etc.
Natural leather Fresh
dirt/stains Cotton cloth with mild detergent a
>
Water-based stains, e.g. Fresh
stains: absorbent cloth
coffee, tea, blood, etc. Dried
stains: stain remover suitable for leather
Fat-based stains, e.g. oil, Fresh stains: absorbent cloth and suitable stain re-
make-up, etc. mover for leather
Dried stains: grease removal spray
Special dirt/stains, e.g. ball- Stain remover suitable for leather
point pen, nail varnish, dis-
persion paint, shoe cream,
etc.
Care of vehicle Regularly apply leather-care cream with ultra-violet
protection and impregnating compound; if necessa-
ry use special colour leather cream
Carbon parts Dirt/deposits
Same treatment as plastic parts
al Mild detergent: not more than two tablespoons of pH-neutral detergent to one litre of water
.&_ WARNING
Do not use water-repellent coatings on the
windscreen. In bad visibility conditions such
as light rain, low sun or when driving at night
these coatings can cause increased dazzle,
which is a serious safety hazard. Such coat­
ings can also cause the wiper blades to jud­
der.
CD CAUTION
- Headlights/rear lights
- Never clean the headlights/rear lights
with a dry cloth or sponge.
- Do not use cleaning agents containing al­
cohol. This could cause the glass to crack!
-Wheels
- Do not use paint polish or other abrasive
agents.
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If the protective paint coating on the
wheel rim is scratched or damaged by
stone chips etc., the damaged
area
should
be touched up without delay.
- Sensors/camera lenses
- Never remove snow and ice from the cam-
era lens using warm or hot water -danger
of cracks appearing on the lens.
- Never clean the camera lens with cleaning
agents which are abrasive or contain alco­
hol -danger of scratches and cracks ap­
pearing.
- Soft top
- Remove bird droppings without delay.
- Never use petrol, stain remover, benzene,
paint thinners or other solvents to remove
stains.
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Check how the fire extinguisher works before you
need to use it. The instructions for use are shown
on the fire extinguisher.
A WARNING
If the fire extinguisher is not secured properly
it could be catapulted through the vehicle
during driving and braking manoeuvres or in
the event of an accident. This poses a risk of
injury to occupants.
(D Note
- The fire extinguisher must be replaced with
a new one after use or once it has reached
its expiry date.
- The fire extinguisher must comply with le­
gal requirements.
Tool kit/tyre repair kit/compressor
Fig. 226 Luggage compartment: Floor panel (closed)
The tools, tyre repair kit and compressor are stor­
ed under the floor panel in the luggage compart­
ment.
.., Press the plastic handle and lift up the floor
panel.
.., Fold back the floor panel.
Before stowing the jack* again, wind down the
arm of the jack as far as it will go.
ij} Note
The jack* in your vehicle is maintenance-free.
270 Tyre
repair kit
Preparations
Applies to: vehicles with tyre repair kit
.., Please refer to the important safety notes
¢ page 269, General notes.
.., Apply the parking brake.
.., Manual gearbox: Engage first gear.
.., Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to
position P .
.., Check whether a repair is possible using the
tyre repair kit¢ page 270.
Using the tyre repair kit
Applies to: vehicles with tyre repair kit
Fig. 227 Tyres: Irreparable tyre damage
Repaired tyres are only suitable for temporary
use. Replace the damaged tyre as quickly as pos­
sible ¢& .
If the tyre was damaged by an object, such as a
nail, do not remove it from the tyre.
The tyre repair kit can be used at outside temper­
atures down to -20 °(.
The tyre repair kit must NOT be used:
- On cuts and punctures larger than 4 mm (D
¢Fig. 227
- If the wheel rim has been damaged @.
- if you have been driving with very low pressure
or a completely flat tyre@.
In these cases, you should seek professional as­
sistance.
A WARNING
- Please note that the tyre repair kit is not
suitable for use in every situation and-

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- If it was not possible to build up a tyre pres­
sure of 2.0 bar within 6 minutes this means
that the tyre is too badly damaged. Do not
drive on.
- Seek professional assistance if the repair of
a tyre puncture is not possible with the seal­
ing compound.
{D Note
Do not use the compressor for longer than
6 minutes at a time, as it could overheat.
When the compressor has cooled down, you
can use it again.
After repairing a tyre
Applies to: vehicles with tyre repair kit
.,. Affix the sticker "max. 80 km/h", which is inclu­
ded in the tyre repair kit, to the dashboard
where the driver will see it.
.,. After about 10 minutes, stop to check the tyre
pressure .
.,. If
tyre pressure is less than 1.3 bar, the tyre is
too badly damaged. Do not drive on.
A WARNING
After repairing a tyre please note the follow­
ing points:
- Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
-Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and
fast cornering.
- Vehicle handling could be impaired.
- If the tyre is too badly damaged, you should
seek professional assistance.
® For the sake of the environment
A used can of sealing compound can be re­
turned to your qualified workshop for dispos­
al.
@ Note
After repairing a tyre, remember to buy a new
tyre sealant can at a qualified workshop.
272 Changing
a wheel
Preparations
Certain preparations must be made before you
change the wheel.
.,. Please refer to the important safety notes
¢ page 269, General notes.
.,. Apply the
parking brake .
.,. Manual gearbox: Engage first gear.
.,. Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to
position P.
.,. Take out the
tools ¢ page 2 70 and spare wheel
¢page 276.
A WARNING
If you have to use the jack* on a gradient or
off-road track, block the wheel diagonally op­
posite the wheel being changed by placing
suitable objects underneath both the front
and rear of the wheel to prevent the vehicle
from rolling away.
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Insert the hook (provided in the vehicle's tool
kit) in the hole in the hubcap ¢ Fig. 230.
� Pull off the hubcap.
Wheels with wheel bolt caps*
� Slide the plastic clip (provided in the vehicle's
tool kit) onto the wheel bolt cap until it engag­
es ¢Fig. 231.
� Pull off the cap using the plastic clip.
Anti-theft wheel bolts
Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft wheel bolts
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Fig. 232 Anti-theft wheel bolt with wheel bolt cap and
adapter <:t
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To release the anti-theft wheel bolts, you need a
special adapter (provided in the vehicle's tool
kit).
� Pull off the hubcap* or wheel bolt cap*@
¢Fig. 232.
� Slide
the adapter @ all the way onto the anti­
theft wheel bolt@.
� Fit the box spanner (provided in the vehicle's
tool kit) as far as it will go over the adapter @.
� Loosen
the wheel bolt ¢ page 2 73.
(D} Note
Note the code number of the anti-theft wheel
bolt and keep it in a safe place -not in your
vehicle. If you need a replacement adapter,
give the code number to your Audi dealer.
8 l}An adapter is required to unscrew or tighten the anti-theft
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� wheelbolts¢page273. Mobility
Loosening the wheel bolts
Fig. 233 Changing a wheel: Loosening the wheel bolts
� Fit
the box spanner (provided in the vehicle's
tool kit) as far as it will go over the wheel
bolt 1
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� Turn the wheel bolt approx. one turn anti­
clockwise -arrow-. To apply the necessary tor­
que, hold the box spanner near the end. If the
wheel bolt is very tight, you may be able to
Loosen it by pushing down the end of the span­
ner carefully with your foot. Hold on to the car
for support and take care not to slip.
A WARNING
To avoid accidents, the wheel bolts should on­
ly be Loosened slightly (one turn) before rais­
ing the vehicle with the jack*.
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Raising the vehicle
Applies to: vehicles with jack
Sills: markings (example)
Fig. 235 Door sill: Applying the jack under the door sill
.., Always provide a firm base for the jack* on the
ground. (The jack can be found in the vehicle's
tool kit). If necessary use a large, strong board
or similar support. On a hard, slippery surface
(such as tiles) use a rubber mat or similar to
prevent the jack from slipping ¢ A .
.., Locate the marking on the door sill closest to
the wheel being changed ¢ Fig. 234. The jack­
ing point is located behind the marking under
the door sill.
.., Wind up the jack* under the jacking point until
the claw (D
¢ Fig. 235 of the jack is directly be­
low the jacking point .
.., Align the jack* so that the claw (D
grips the
jacking point under the door sill and the base
plate of the jack@
is flat on the ground. The
base plate @
must be positioned vertically un­
derneath the jacking point (D
.
.., Raise the vehicle until the defective wheel is
clear of the ground.
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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.
- 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.

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off/ putting on the wheel
Fig. 236 Wheel: Hexagonal socket for turning wheel bolts
Fig. 237 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. 236.
� Screw in the mounting pin (provided in the ve­
hicle's tool kit) by hand in place of the wheel
bolt ¢Fig. 2371
).
� 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 275.
� 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.
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Applies to vehicles with ceramic brake discs*: Use a sec-
� and
mounting pin* (from the tool kit) for the bottom hole
8 following the same procedure as described for the first
� mounting
pin. Mobility
� 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
not possible to tighten the bolts to the re­
quired torque using the hexagonal socket -
risk of accident!
CD CAUTION
When removing/ fitting the wheel the rim
may hit and damage the brake disc/ceramic*
brake disc. For this reason, 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.
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. ..,.
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...
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 227.
... 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.
Spare wheel
General notes
Applies to: vehicles with compact temporary spare wheel
AUD!
Fig. 238 Luggage compartment: Spare wheel
Fig. 239 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-
276 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 spare wheel
... Turn the centre plastic knob¢ Fig. 238 © 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.
Snow chains
For technical reasons, snow chains must not be
used on the compact temporary spare wheel.
Should you have a puncture on one of the front
wheels when using snow chains, fit the compact
temporary spare wheel in place of one of the rear
wheels. You can then attach the snow chains to
the wheel taken from the rear and use this wheel
to replace the punctured front wheel.
A WARNING
- The tyre pressure must be checked as soon
as possible after fitting the spare wheel -an
incorrectly inflated tyre can increase the risk
of accident. You can find the tyre pressures
here ¢ page 256, Fig. 222.
- Do not drive faster than 80 km/h when the
compact temporary spare wheel is fitted
higher speeds can cause an accident.
- Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and
fast cornering when the compact temporary
spare wheel is fitted -risk of accident!
- Never use two or more compact spare tyres
at the same time -risk of accident!
- No other type of tyre (normal summer or
winter tyres) may be fitted on the compact
temporary spare wheel.

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CX) Notes
on towing vehicles
The vehicle can be towed with a tow-bar or tow­
rope. When the engine is not running, the gear­
box will not be adequately lubricated if the fol­
lowing speed/distance restrictions are not ob­
served:
- The vehicle must not be towed faster than
SO km/h.
- The vehicle must not be towed further than
SO km.
Additional notes on towing by breakdown
truck
If one of the axles has to be raised in order to
tow the vehicle, please refer to the following ta­
ble to determine the appropriate axle for your
gearbox/drive combination:
Front -wheel
Four-wheel
drive drive
Manual Front
or rear Front or rear
gearbox axle
axle
Automatic Front axle Front
axle
gearbox
Four-wheel drive: If the vehicle is to be towed
with one of the axles raised, the ignition must be
switched off; otherwise the drive train can be
damaged.
Additional notes on towing by breakdown
truck
The vehicle must not be towed with the wheels
lifted at either the front or rear.
Notes on tow-starting
Automatic gearbox: For technical reasons, your
vehicle must not be tow-started.
Manual gearbox: As a general rule, tow-starting
is not recommended. If the engine will not start,
it is best to try starting it using the battery of an­
other vehicle ¢ page 2 77 before attempting to
tow start. If this is not possible, you can try to
push-start or tow-start the vehicle ¢ page 280,
Tow-starting. Mobility
& WARNING
There is a high risk of accidents when towing/
tow-starting, as the towed vehicle can easily
be driven into the towing vehicle.
CD CAUTION
- If it is not possible to tow the vehicle as de­
scribed above (e.g. due to a gearbox failure
or if the vehicle has to be towed further
than SO km), it must be transported on a
special car transporter or trailer.
- Towing a vehicle with the wrong axle raised
can cause serious damage to the gearbox.
Note
- Automatic gearbox: It is not possible to
move the selector lever out of position P if
the electrical power supply fails. Before the
vehicle can be recovered/manoeuvred you
must manually release the selector lever
¢page 84.
- Please observe the relevant regulations
when towing or tow-starting.
Towing away
Please observe the important safety warnings on
¢page 278.
Preparat ions
.,. Attach the tow-rope or the tow-bar only to the
towing anchorages provided for this purpose
¢page 280, ¢page 281 .
.,. Please ensure that the tow-rope is not twisted
as it could otherwise unscrew the towline an­
chorage while the vehicle is being towed.
.,. The hazard warning lights of both vehicles
must normally be switched on¢ page 47. How­
ever, observe any regulations to the contrary.
Towing vehicle (front}
.,. Ensure that the tow-rope is taut before you
drive off.
.,. Engage the clutch very gently when starting to
move (manual gearbox) and press the accelera­
tor slowly.
.,. Avoid unnecessary braking and manoeuvres.
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Vehicle being towed (rear)
� Ensure that the ignition is switched on, the
steering wheel is not locked, and that you can
operate the turn signals, horn or windscreen
wipers if necessary ¢ A-
� The brake servo only works when the engine is
running. The power steering only works when
the ignition is on and the vehicle is moving 1
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Otherwise you will need to press the brake ped­
al significantly harder and apply more force to
move the steering wheel.
� Please ensure that the steering wheel is un-
locked and that it moves freely.
� Release the parking brake¢ page 74.
� Manual gearbox: Put the gear lever in neutral.
� Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to
position N.
� Ensure that the tow-rope remains taut at all
times when towing.
A WARNING
If the vehicle has no electrical power, do NOT
use a tow-bar or tow-rope to tow the vehicle
(D Note
You can use the turn signals to indicate a
change of direction (or lane) even when the
hazard warning lights are on. The hazard
warning lights will be interrupted temporari­
ly.
Tow-starting
Please observe the important safety warnings on
¢page 278.
Important: Your vehicle must be fitted with a
manual gearbox. If your vehicle has a petrol en­
gine, it must not be towed further than SO me­
tres ¢(D.
� Attach the tow-rope or the tow-bar only to the
towing anchorages provided for this purpose
¢page 280, ¢page 281.
� Engage second or third gear before moving off.
� Press the clutch and hold the pedal down.
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Important: The vehicle battery must be adequately charg­
ed.
280 �
Switch on the ignition.
� Once both vehicles are moving, release the
clutch.
� As soon as the engine starts, press the clutch
pedal and put the gear lever in neutral.
CD CAUTION
When tow-starting the vehicle, do not tow it
further than 50 metres; otherwise the cata­
lytic converter could be damaged.
Front towline anchorage
Fig. 242 Front bumper: Cover cap
Fig. 243 Front bumper: Fitting the towline anchorage
The screw connection for the towline anchorage
is located behind a cover cap on the right side of
the front bumper.
� Take the towline anchorage out of the vehicle's
tool kit¢ page 2 70.
� Firmly press the cap inwards ¢ Fig. 242. The
cover cap will be released from the bumper.
� Screw the towline anchorage into the screw
connection as far as it will go¢ Fig. 243 and
tighten it with the box spanner.