service AUDI TT ROADSTER 2017 Manual PDF

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-Do not use a glass cleaner that contains
paint solvents, because this could damage
the pa int.
Service interval display
The service interval display detects when your ve­
hicle is due for service.
The service interval display works in two stages:
- Inspection or oil change reminder: after a cer-
tain distance driven, a message appears in the
Infotainment system display each time the ig­
nition is switched on or off. The remaining dis­
tance or time is displayed briefly.
- Inspection or oil change due: if your vehicle
has reached an inspection or oil change interval
or both intervals at the same time, the mes­
sage
Inspection due! or Oil change due! or Oil
change and inspection duel
appears briefly af­
ter switching the ignition on/off .
Checking service intervals
You can check the remaining distance or time un­
til the next oil change or next inspection. Select
in the Infotainment system: the !MENU ! button>
Vehicle > left control button > Service & checks >
Service intervals .
(D Note
-Following the service intervals is critical to
maintain ing the service life and value of
your vehicle, especially the engine. Even if
the mileage on the vehicle is low, do not ex­
ceed the time for the next service.
- Calcu lating the time to the next oil change
i s interrupted when the vehicle battery is
disconnected~
page 271.
Checking and Filling
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(D Tires for passenger vehicles
(if applicable)
P indicat es a tir e for a p asse ng er
vehi cle. T indi cates a tire de sig­
nated for tempor ary us e.
@ Nominal width
Nominal width of the tire be­
tween the sidew alls in millime­
ters. In general: the larger the number, the wider the tire.
@ Aspect ratio
Height /width ratio expressed as a
percentage.
@ Tire construction
R indicates a radial tire.
® Rim diameter
Siz e of the rim diameter in inches.
@ Load index and speed rating
The load ind ex indi cates the tire' s
lo ad-ca rry in g ca pacity.
The speed rating indicates the maximum permitted speed¢.&
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W inter tires o n page 261 .
"EXTRA LOAD", "xl" or "RF" indi­
cate s that the tire i s reinfor ced or
is an Extra Load tire.
Speed rat- Maximum permitted speed
ing
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up t o 93 mph ( 150 km/h)
Q up to 99 mph (160 km/ h)
Wheels
Speed rat- Maximum permitted speed
ing
R up to 106 mph (170 km/h)
s u p to 11 0 mph ( 180 km/h)
T up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
u u p to 124 mph ( 200 km/h)
H up to 130 mph (210 km /h)
V u p to 14 9 mph (2 40 km/h) al
z above 149 mph (240 km/h)al
w up to 168 mph (270 km/h)al
y up to 1 86 mph (300 km/h)al
a) For tir es ab ove 149 mph (2 40 km/h),
t ir e man ufact ure rs sometimes use the
co de "Z R".
(j) US DOT number (TIN) and
manufacture date
The m anufac ture date i s listed on
the tire sidewall (it ma y only ap­
pear on the inner side of the tire):
DOT ... 2216 ...
means, for example , that the tire
was produced in the 22nd week of
the year 2016.
@ Audi Original equipment
tires
Audi Original equipment tire s
with th e designation "AO " hav e
b een specially mat ch ed to your
Audi. When u sed correctly, thes e
tires meet the high est stand ards
for safety and handling. An au­
thorized Audi dealer or author­
ized Audi Service Facility will be
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Occupant loading and distri­
but ion for vehicle normal load
for various design ated se ating
c a pa cit ies
Refer to the tire inflation pres­
sure label for the number of seat­
ing positions. Refer to the table
¢ table on page 258 for the
number of people that corre­
spond to the vehicle normal load.
New tires or wheels
Audi recommends having all work on tires or wheels performed by
an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility.
These facilities have the proper knowledge and are equipped with
the required tools and replace­ ment parts.
... New ti res do not yet have the
optimum gripping properties.
Drive carefully and at moderate
speeds for the first 350 miles (500 km) with new tires.
... Use ti res of the same construc ­
tion, size (rolling circumference)
and as close to the same tread
pattern as possible on all four
wheels.
11> D0 not replace tires individually .
At least replace both tires on the
same axle at the same time .
Wheels
11> Audi recommends that you use
Audi Original Tires . If you would
like to use different tires, please
note that the tires may perform
differently even if they are the
same size
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.. If you would like to equip your
vehicle with a tire/rim combina­
tion that is different from what
was installed at the factory, con ­
sult with an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility before making a pur ­
chase
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The spare tire* is different from
the regular tires installed on the
vehicle -for example, if winter
tires or wide tires are installed -
so only use the spare tire* tempo­
rarily in case of emergency and
drive carefully while it is in use . It
should be replaced with a regular
tire as soon as possible.
On
a ll w heel drive vehicles, all
four wheels must be equipped
with t ires that are the same brand
and have the same construction
and tread pattern so that the drive system is not damaged by
different tire speeds. For this rea­
son, in case of emergency, only use a spare tire* that is the same .,.
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circumference as the regular
tires.
A_ WARNING -
-Only use tire/rim combina­
tions and suitable wheel bolts
that have been approved by
Audi. Otherwise, damage to
the vehicle and an accident could result.
-For technical reasons, it is not
possible to use tires from oth­
er vehicles -in some cases,
you cannot even use tires from
the same vehicle model.
-Make sure that the tires you
select have enough clearance
to the vehicle. Replacement
tires should not be chosen simply based on the nominal
size, because tires with a dif­
ferent construction can differ greatly even if they are the
same size. If there is not
enough clearance, the tires or
the vehicle can be damaged and this can reduce driving
safety and increase the risk of
an accident.
- Only use tires that are more
than six years old when abso­
lutely necessary and drive
carefully when doing so.
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-Do not use run-flat tires on
your vehicle. Using them when not permitted can lead to ve­
hicle damage or accidents .
-If you install wheel covers on the vehicle, make sure they al­
low enough air circulation to
cool the brake system. If they
do not, this could increase the risk of an accident.
Tire wear/damage
Fig. 189 Tire profile : treadwear indica­
tor
Tire wear
Check the tires regularly for wear.
-Inflation pressure that is too low
or high can increase tire wear
considerably.
-Driving quickly through curves, rapid acceleration and heavy
braking increase tire wear.
-Hav e an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facili­
ty check the wheel alignment if
there is unusual wear .
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-Have the wheels rebalanced if an
imbalance is causing noticeable
vibration in the steering wheel. If you do not, the tires and other
vehicle components could wear
more quickly.
Treadwear indicator
Original equipment tires contain
treadwear indicators in the tread pattern, which are bars that are
1/16 in (1.6 mm) high and are
spaced evenly around the tire per­
pendicular to the running direc­
tion¢
fig. 189. The letters "TWI"
or triangles on the tire sidewall indicate the location of the tread­
wear indicators.
The tires have reached the mini­ mum tread depth
l) when they
have worn down to the tread wear
indicators. Replace the tires with
new ones ¢.&.
Tire rotation
Rotating the tires regularly is rec­
ommended to ensure the tires
wear evenly. To rotate the tires,
install the tires from the rear axle
on the front axle and vice versa.
This will allow the tires to have
l) Obey any applicable regulations in your
country.
Wheels
approximately the same length of
service life.
For unidirectional tires, make
sure the tires are installed accord­
ing to the running direction indi­
cated on the tire sidewall
¢ page 278.
Hidden damage
Damage to tires and rims can of­
ten occur in locations that are hidden. Unusual vibrations in the
vehicle or pulling to one side may indicate that there is tire damage.
Reduce your speed immediately.
Check the tires for damage. If no
damage is visible from the out­
side, drive slowly and carefully to
the nearest authorized Audi deal­
er or authorized Audi Service Fa­ cility to have the vehicle inspect­
ed.
.&_ WARNING
Tread that has worn too low or
different tread depths on the
tires can reduce driving safety.
This can especially have a nega­
tive effect on handling, on the risk aquaplaning when driving
through water, when driving ..
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NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX
LBS"on your vehicle's placard
(tire inflation pressure label)
¢ page 256, fig. 190.
2. Determine the combined
weight of the driver and pas­
sengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight
of the driver and passengers
from
"XXX" kilograms or "XXX"
pounds shown on the sticker
¢ page 256, fig. 190.
4. The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For ex­
ample, if the "XXX" amount
equals 1400 lbs and there will
be five 150 lbs passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs
(1400-750 (5
X 150) = 650 lbs)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely ex­ ceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculat­
ed in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your ve-
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hicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces
the available cargo and lug­
gage load capacity of your vehi­
cle.
~check the tire sidewall
(¢ page 246, fig. 188) to deter­
mine the designated load rating
for a specific tire.
· Wheel bolts and rims
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must be clean and loosen/tighten
easily.
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
disassemble them
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_8. WARNING
-Wheel bolts that are tightened 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
¢ page 2 78, Finishing.
- 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, ..,.

Wheels
The low aspect ratio of these tires is i ndicated by
a numeral of
55 or less in the tire's si ze designa­
tion. The numera l rep resents the rat io o f the
tire's sidewall he ight in relat ion to its tread width
expressed in percentage . Conventional tires have
a height/w idt h rat io of 60 o r more.
The performance of low -aspect-ratio tire s is par ·
ticularly sensitive to improper inflation pres­
sure.
It i s therefore important that low aspect
ratio tires ar e inflat ed to the specifi ed pr essure
and that the inflation pre ssure is regularly
checked and maintained . Tire pre ssure s should
be checked at le ast once a month and always
before a long trip¢
page 256.
What you can do to avoid tire and rim
damage
Low aspect rat io tires can be damaged more easi­
ly by impact wi th potholes, cu rbs, g ullies or
ridges on the road, pa rt ic ul arly if the tire is un­
derinflated .
I n order to minim ize t he oc currence of impac t
d a mage to the t ires of your ve hicle, we recom ­
mend that you ob5erve the following precau­
tions:
- Always mai nta in recommended inf lation pres ­
s ur es . Che ck your tire p ress ure every 2,000
miles (3, 000 km) and ad d air if necessary .
- Drive caref ully on roads with potho les, deep
gull ies or r idges . The im pact from d riving
th rough or ove r su ch obs tacles can damage
your tires. Impact with a curb may also cause
damage to your tires.
-A fter any impact, immediately inspect your
ti res or have them inspected by the nearest au ­
thori zed Audi dea ler. Replace a damaged tire as
soon as possib le.
- Inspect yo ur tires every 2,000 miles (3,000 km)
for damage and wear. Damage is not always easy to see. Damage can lead to loss of air and
underinflation, which cou ld eventually cause
ti re failure . If you believe that a tire may have
been damaged, re place the t ire as soon as pos­
s ible.
- T hese tires may wear more qu ick ly than othe rs .
- Please a lso remember t hat, w hile these tires
deliver responsive handling, they may r ide less
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comforta bly and make more noise than o ther
choices .
Reduced performance in winter/cold season
condition s
All tires are des igned for certain purposes . The
l ow aspect ratio , ultra h igh performance tires
o rigina lly installed on your vehicle are intended
for maximum d ry and wet road perfo rmance and
handling. They a re not suitable for co ld, snowy or
i cy weather conditions . If you drive under those
c ircumstances, you should equip you r vehicle
with all-season o r winter tires, which offer better
t ra ct ion unde r th ose condi tio ns. We suggest yo u
u se the recommen ded snow or a ll-season tires
spe cified for your vehicle, o r th e ir equiv alent.
Refer to¢
pag e 260 for more detailed informa­
t ion regard ing winter tires.
Uniform tire quality grading
- Tr ea d wea r
- Tr actio n AA ABC
- T empe ratu re ABC
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire side wall between tread shoulder and
max imum section width
¢ page 246, fig . 188.
For example : Tread wear 200 , Traction AA , Tem­
perature
A .
All passenge r ca r tir es must conform to Federal
Safety Req uirements in a ddition to these grades.
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a compa rative rating
based on the wea r ra te o f the tire w hen tested
u nder con trolled cond itions on a specified gov ­
ernment test course .
Fo r example, a tire g raded 150 wou ld wea r one
a n d one half (1 1/2) times as well o n the govern ­
ment cou rse as a t ire graded 100.
The re lative pe rformance of tires depends upon
t h e ac tual cond itions of the ir use, however, and
m ay dep art significan tly from the no rm due to
variations in driv ing habi ts, service pract ices and
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installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
proper ly .
If the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
indicator appears
The tire pressure indicator in the instrument
cluster informs you if the tire pressure is too low
or if there is a system malfunction.
Using the ABS sensors, the tire pressure monitor ­
ing system compares the tire tread circumfer­
ence and vibration characteristics of the individu­
al tires. If the pressure changes in one or more
tires, this is indicated in the Infotainment system
disp lay with an indicator light
RR and a message.
If only one tire is affected , the location of that
tire will be indicated.
The tire pressures must be stored in the Infotain­
ment system again each time the pressures
change (switching between partial and full load pressure) or after changing or replacing a tire on
your vehicle ¢
page 265 . The tire pressure moni­
toring system only monitors the tire pressure you
have stored. Refer to the tire pressure label for
the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle
¢ page 256, fig.191.
Tire tread circumference and vibration character­
istics can change and cause a tire pressure warn­
ing 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 was
changed and it was not stored¢
page 265.
-the spare tire* is installed.
Indicator lights
RR -Loss of pressure in at least one tire ¢ ,& .
Check the tires and replace o r repair if necessary.
Check/correct the p ressures of a ll four tires and
store the pressure again in the Infotainment sys­
tem ¢
page 265.
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mm (T ire Pressure Monitoring System) Tire
pressure: malfunction! See owner's manual -
If
mm appears after switching on the ignit ion or
while driving and then the indicator light
RR in
the instrument cluster also starts to blink for
about one minute and then stays on permanent­ ly, there is a system malfunction. Try to store the
correct tire pressures¢
page 265. If the indica­
tor light does turn off or turns on again after a
short period of time , drive to an authorized A udi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immedi ­
ate ly to have the ma lfunction corrected.
_& WARNING
-If the tire pressure indicator appears in the
disp lay, reduce your speed immediately and
avoid any hard steering or brak ing maneu­
vers. Stop as soon as poss ible and check the
tires and their pressure .
- The driver is responsible for maintain ing the
correct tire pressures . You must check the
tire pressures regularly .
- Under certain cond it ions (such as a sporty
driving style, w inter condit ions or unpaved
roads), the pressure monitor indicator may
be delayed.
- Do not use run-flat tires on your vehicle . Us­
ing them when not perm itted can lead to
vehicle damage or accidents.
(D Tips
- The tire pressure monitoring system can al­
so stop working when there is an ESC mal­
function.
- Us ing snow chains may result in a system
ma lfunction.
- The tires w ith the identification "AO"
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page 253 have been matched w ith your
Audi t ire pressure monitoring system. We
recommend that you use these tires.

Care and cleaning
Care and cleaning
General information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehi­
cle's value.
It can also be a requirement when
submitting warranty claims for corrosion damage
and paint defects on the body.
The necessary care products can be obtained
from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility. Read and follow the instruc­
tions for use on the packaging.
A WARNING
- Using cleaning and care products incorrectly
can be dangerous to your health .
- Always store cleaning and care products out
of reach of children to reduce the risk of poi­
soning .
@ For the sake of the environment
- Preferably purchase environmentally-friend­ ly cleaning products.
- Do not dispose of leftover cleaning and care
products with household trash.
Car washes
The longer that deposits remain on the vehicle,
the more the surface may be damaged. High
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight
increase the damaging effect.
Before washing, rinse
off heavy deposits with
plenty of water.
Stubborn deposits such as bird droppings or tree
sap are best removed with plenty of water and a microfiber cloth.
Also, wash the underside of your vehicle once
road salt stops being used for the season.
Pressure washers
When washing your vehicles with a pressure
washer, always follow the operating instructions
provided with the pressure washer. This is espe­
cially important in regard to the pressure and
spraying distance . Do not direct the stream of
water directly onto seals for the side windows,
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doors, luggage compartment lid or hood or onto
the tires, rubber hoses, insulating material, sen­
sors* or camera lenses*. Keep a distance of at
least 16 in (40 cm).
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washer.
Never use cone nozzles or high pressure nozzles.
The water temperature must not be above 140 °F
(60 °().
Automatic car washes
Spray
off the vehicle before washing.
Make sure that the windows are closed and the
windshield wipers are
off. Follow instructions
from the car wash operator, especially if there
are accessories attached to your vehicle.
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes.
Washing
by hand
Clean the vehicle starting from the top and work­
ing down using a soft sponge or cleaning brush.
Use solvent-free cleaning products.
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint
by
hand
To avoid damaging the paint when washing, first
remove dust and large particles from your vehi­
cle. Insects, grease spots and fingerprints are
best removed with a special cleaner for matte
finish paint .
Apply the product using a microfiber cloth. To
avoid damaging the paint surface, do not use too
much pressure.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with water. Then
clean using a neutral shampoo and a soft micro­
fiber cloth .
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly again and let it air
dry. Remove any water residue using a chamois .
A WARNING
-
- Only wash the vehicle when the ignition is
off and follow the instructions from the car

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wash operator to reduce the risk of acci­dents.
- To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash­
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings .
- After washing the vehicle, the brak ing effect
may be delayed due to mo isture on the
brake rotors or ice in the w inter . This in­
creases the risk of an acc ident. The brakes
must be d ried fi rst w ith a few careful b rake
applications.
(D Note
- If you wash t he vehicle in an automatic car
wash, yo u m ust retract the extendable rear
spo iler* if necessary, and fold the exter ior
mir rors in to red uce the risk of damage.
Power folding e xte rior m irrors * mus t onl y
be fo lded in and ou t using the power folding
f u nct ion .
- To reduce the risk of pai nt d amage, do no t
wash the vehicle in di rect sunlig ht.
Ca re and cleaning
- To re duce the risk of damage, do not wash
the power top with a pressure washer .
- T o red uce the risk of damage to the surface,
do not use insect removing sponges, kitche n
sponges o r similar items .
- Matte finish painted veh icle components:
- To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polishing agents or hard
wax.
- Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect .
- Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle parts painted with matte
finish paint . The paint could be damaged
when the stickers or magnets are re­
moved.
@ For the sake of the environment
Only wash t he veh icle in facili ties s pec ially de­
s igned for that pu rpose . This will reduce the
r isk of dirty wate r contamina ted with o il from
ente ring the sewe r sys tem.
Cleaning and care information
W hen cle aning and ca ring for individua l vehicle
components, refer to the following tables . The
info rmation contained there is simply recom ­
mendations. Fo r questions or for components t
h at are not l isted, cons ult an autho riz e d Aud i
dealer or au thorized A udi Service Fac ility . Also
fo llow the information found in¢& .
Exterior cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper
Deposits c::- page44
blades
Headlights /
Deposit s So
ft sponge wi th a m il d soap solutiona )
Tail light s
Sensors /
Deposits Sensors: soft cloth with solvent-free cleaning solut ion
Camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth w ith alcohol -free cleaning solu -
tion
Snow/ice H
and brus h/solvent-free de-icing spray
Wheels Road salt Water
Brake dust Acid-free special clean ing solution
Exhaust tail pipes Road salt Water, clea ning solution su itab le for stainless stee l, if nee-
essa ry
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