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>Do not replace tires individually. At least replace both tires on the same axle at the same time.
>Audi recommends using Audi Genuine Tires. If you would like to use different tires, please note that the tires may perform differently even if they are the same size > A.
>If you would like to equip your vehicle with a tire and rim combination that is different from what was installed at the factory, consult with an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility before making a purchase > A.
Because the spare tire* is different from the regular tires installed on the vehicle (such as winter tires or wide tires), only use the spare tire* temporarily in case of emergency and drive carefully while it is in use. It should be replaced with a regular tire as soon as possible.
All four wheels must be equipped with tires 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 reason, in case of emergency, only
use a spare tire* that is the same circumference as the regular tires.
WARNING —Do not use steel rims that are 17 inches or larger. Otherwise, damage to the vehicle and an accident could result.
—Only use tire/rim combinations 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 other 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 different 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
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safety and increase the risk of an accident.
—Only use tires that are more than six years old when absolutely necessary and drive carefully when doing so.
—Run-flat tires* may only be used on vehicles that were equipped with them at the factory > page 283.
—If you install wheel covers on the vehicle, make sure they allow enough air circulation to cool the brake system. If they do not, this could increase the risk of an accident.
—Mounting a tire on the rim incorrectly can result in tire damage or failure. To reduce the risk of an accident, only trained personnel may mount a tire on the rim.
Tire wear and damage
Fig. 171 Tire profile: treadwear indicator
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.
—Have an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility check the wheel alignment if there is unusual wear.
—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 inch (1.6 mm) high and are spaced evenly around the tire perpendicular to the running direction > fig. 177. The letters “TWI” or triangles on the tire sidewall indicate the location of the treadwear indicators.
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The tires have reached the minimum tread depth ") when they have worn down to the treadwear indicators. Replace the tires with new ones > A.
Tire rotation
Rotating the tires regularly is recommended 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 approximately the same length of service life. For unidirectional tires, make sure the tires are installed according to the running direction indicated on the tire sidewall = page 297.
Hidden damage Damage to tires and rims can often 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 out1) Obey any applicable regulations in the country where the vehicle is being operated.
side, drive slowly and carefully to the nearest authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the vehicle inspected.
Tread that has worn too low or uneven tread depths on the tires can reduce driving safety. This can increase the risk of an accident because it has a negative effect on handling, driving through curves, and braking, and because it increases the risk of hydroplaning when driving through deep puddles.
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Tire pressure
Fig. 172 Driver's side B-pillar: tire pressure label
Fig. 173 Tire pressure label
The correct tire pressure for tires installed at the factory is listed on a label. The label is located on the B-pillar > fig. 172, > fig. 173.
Use the tire pressure specified for a normal vehicle load when the vehicle is partially loaded > table on page 272. If driving the vehicle when fully loaded, you must increase the tire pressure to the maximum specified pressure > A.
Checking and correcting tire pressure >Check the tire pressure at least once per month and also check it before every long drive.
>Always check the tire pressure when the tires are cold. Do not reduce the pressure if it increases when the tires are warm.
>Refer to the sticker > fig. 173 for the correct tire pressure.
>Correct the tire pressure if necessary.
>Store the new tire pressure in the MMI > page 280 or => page 282. >Check the pressure in the spare tire*. Always maintain the maximum temperature that is specified for the tire.
WARNING Always adapt the tire pressure to your driving style and the vehicle load. —Overloading can lead to loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of an accident. Read and follow the important safety precautions in > page 273.
—The tire must flex more if the tire pressure is too low or if the vehicle speed or load are
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too high. This heats the tire up too much. This increases the risk of an accident because it can cause the tire to burst and result in loss of vehicle control.
—Incorrect tire pressure increases tire wear and has a negative effect on driving and braking
behavior, which increases the risk of an accident.
Replace lost valve caps to reduce the risk of damage to the tire valves.
Tire pressure that is too low increases fuel consumption.
Tire pressure table
Please note that the information contained in the following table was correct at the time of printing, and the information is subject to change. If there are any differences, you should always follow the tire pressure sticker => page 271, fig. 172.
Make sure that the tire designation on your tire matches the designation on the tire pressure label and the tire pressure table.
The following table lists recommended tire pressures in cold tires according to the load and the size of the tires installed.
Please note the important safety precautions regarding tire pressure > page 277 and load limits > page 273. Tires and vehicle load limits
There are limits to the amount of load or weight that any vehicle and any tire can carry. A vehicle that is overloaded will not handle well and is more difficult to stop. Overloading can not only lead to loss of vehicle control, but can also damage important parts of the vehicle and can lead to sudden tire failure, including a blowout and sudden deflation that can cause the vehicle to crash.
2) Two people in the front, one person in the rear
Your safety and that of your passengers also depends on making sure that load limits are not exceeded. Vehicle load includes everybody and everything in and on the vehicle. These load limits are technically referred to as the vehicle’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (“GVWR”). The “GVWR?” includes the weight of the basic vehicle, all factory installed accessories, a full tank of fuel, oil, coolant and other fluids plus maximum load. The maximum load includes the number of passengers that the vehicle is intended to carry (“seating capacity”) with an assumed weight of 150 lbs. (68 kg) for each
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passenger at a designated seating position and the total weight of any luggage in the vehicle. If you tow a trailer, the weight of the trailer hitch and the tongue weight of the loaded trailer must be included as part of the vehicle load.
The Gross Axle Weight Rating (“GAWR”) is the maximum load that can be applied at each of the vehicle’s two axles.
The fact that there is an upper limit to your vehicle’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating means that the total weight of whatever is being carried in the vehicle (including the weight of a trailer hitch and the tongue weight of the loaded trailer) is limited. The more passengers in the vehicle or passengers who are heavier than the standard weights assumed mean that less weight can be carried as luggage.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and the Gross Axle Weight Rating are listed on the safety compliance sticker label located on the driver’s side B-pillar.
WARNING Overloading a vehicle can cause loss of vehicle control, a crash or other accident, serious personal injury, and even death. —Carrying more weight than your vehicle was designed to carry will prevent the vehicle from handling properly and increase the risk of the loss of vehicle control.
—The brakes on a vehicle that has been overloaded may not be able to stop the vehicle within a safe distance.
—Tires ona vehicle that has been overloaded can fail suddenly, including a blowout and sudden deflation, causing loss of control and a crash.
—Always make sure that the total load being transported -— including the weight of a trailer hitch and the tongue weight of a loaded trailer does not make the vehicle heavier than the vehicle’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
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Determining correct load limit
Use the example below to calculate the total weight of the passengers and luggage or other things that you plan to transport so that you can make sure that your vehicle will not be overloaded.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “THE
COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX LBS” on your vehicle’s placard (tire inflation pressure label) => page 271, fig. 173.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers 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 271, fig. 173.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, 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 exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
>Check the tire sidewall (= page 261, fig. 170) to determine 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 ringor with bolted wheel covers* consist of multiple pieces. These components were bolted together using special bolts
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and a special procedure. You must not repair or disassemble them > A\.
Wheel bolts that are tightened or repaired incorrectly can become loose and result in loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of an accident. For the correct tightening specification, see page 298, 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.
Loose wheel warning Applies to: vehicles with loose wheel warning
Within the limits of the system, the loose wheel warning in the instrument cluster warns you if one or more wheels are loose.
Using the ABS sensors, the loose wheel warning system compares the vibration characteristics of the individual tires. If one or more wheels are loose, it will be indicated in the instrument cluster display with the [jf indicator light and a message. If only one wheel is affected, the location of that wheel will be indicated. Messages Hil Wheel bolts loose. Please safely stop the vehicle and check all wheel bolts! Loose wheel warning for at least one wheel > A\. Check the wheel bolts on all wheels with the wheel wrench (vehicle tool kit). Have the tightening specification checked as soon as possible with a torque wrench. Drive carefully until then. For the correct tightening specification, see page 298, Finishing. Gil Weel assessment active. Please continue driving carefully After this message appears and you have checked the wheel bolts, the assessment phase begins
when the vehicle is in motion. This may take several minutes. [il Loose wheel warning: malfunction! See owner's manual There is a system malfunction. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.
Wheel bolts that are tightened incorrectly can become loose and result in loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of an accident. ~ Ifa message appears, reduce your speed immediately and avoid any hard steering or braking maneuvers. Stop as soon as possible and check the wheel bolts.
~ Check your wheels for damage. Have the damaged wheels checked and/or replaced immediately by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
—Under certain conditions (such as a sporty driving style, winter conditions, or unpaved: roads), the message may be delayed.
= The driver is responsible for ensuring that the wheels are attached correctly.
~The loose wheel warning system can also stop working when there is an ESC malfunction.
— Using snow chains may result in a system malfunction.
Winter tires significantly improve the vehicle's handling when driving in winter conditions. Because of their construction (width, compound, tread pattern), summer tires provide less traction 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 260. An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service >
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Facility can inform you about the maximum. permitted speed for your tires.
» Check the tire pressure after installing wheels page 271.
The effectiveness of winter tires is reduced greatly when the tread is worn down to a depth of 0.16 in (4 mm). The characteristics of winter tires also decrease greatly as the tire ages, regardless of the remaining tread.
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.
You can also use all season tires instead of winter tires. Please note that in some countries where winter tires are required, only winter tires with the 44 symbol may be permitted.
Snow chains
Snow chains improve both driving and braking in winter road conditions.
» Only install snow chains on the front wheels.
» Check and correct the seating of the snow chains after driving a few feet, if necessary. Follow the instructions from the manufacturer.
» Note the maximum speed of 30 mph (50 km/h). Observe the local regulations.
Use of snow chains is only permitted with certain rim/tire combinations due to technical reasons. Check with an authorized Audi dealer or authorized 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, including the chain lock. You must remove the snow chains on roads without snow. Otherwise, you could impair driving ability and damage the tires.
Using incorrect snow chains or installing snow chains incorrectly can result in loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of an acci| dent.
— Snow chains can damage the rims and wheel covers* if the chains come into direct contact with them. Remove the wheel covers* first. Use coated snow chains.
—Do not install and use snow chains if there is a malfunction in the air suspension*, because the vehicle height will be very low. If you drive with snow chains anyway, the wheel housings and other vehicle components can be severely damaged.
When using snow chains, it may be advisable to limit the ESC page 119.
Low-profile tires ‘Applies to: vehicles with low-profile tires
Compared to other tire/rim combinations, lowprofile tires offer a wider tread surface anda larger rim 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 condition. Low-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 271. 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 >
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an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility. Low-profile tires can wear out faster than standard tires.
Uniform tire quality grading — Tread wear —Traction AA ABC Temperature A BC Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire side wall between tread shoulder and maximum section width page 261, fig. 170. For example: Tread wear 200, Traction AA, Temperature 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 conditions on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half (1 1/2) times as well on the government 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 driving 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 under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance oh. 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 material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure > A\. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics.
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Temperature grades apply to tires that are properly inflated and not over or underinflated.
Tire pressure monitoring system
() General notes
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire infla-~ tion pressure for those tires).
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As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS. malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the 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 properly.
If the tire pressure monitoring indicator appears
Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System indicator
The tire pressure indicator in the instrument cluster informs you if the tire pressure is too low orif there is a system malfunction. Using the ABS sensors, the tire pressure monitoring system compares the tire tread circumference and vibration characteristics of the individual tires. If the pressure changes in one or more tires, this is indicated in the instrument cluster display with an indicator light MJ and a message. If only one tire is affected, the location of that tire will be indicated. The tire pressures must be stored again each time you change the pressures (switching between partial and full load pressure) or after changing or replacing a tire on your vehicle <page 280. The tire pressure monitoring system only monitors the tire pressure you have stored. Refer to the tire pressure label for the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle page 271, fig. 173. Tire tread circumference and vibration characteristics can change and cause a tire pressure warning if: —The tire pressure in one or more tires is too low ~The tires have structural damage ~The tire was replaced or the tire pressure was changed and it was not stored > page 280
~Tires that are only partially used are replaced with new tires
Indicator lights If the [MM] indicator light turns on, there is a loss of pressure in at least one tire . A\ Check the tires and replace if necessary. Check and correct the pressures of all four tires and store the pressure again page 280. [iS tire pressure: malfunction! See owner's manual if Pl appears after switching the ignition on or while driving and the [Ml] indicator light in the instrument cluster blinks for approximately one >
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minute and then stays on, there is system malfunction. Try to store the correct tire pressures page 280. In some cases, you must drive for several minutes after storing the pressures until the indicator light turns off. If the indicator light does turn off or turns on again after a short period of time, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.
~ If the tire pressure indicator appears in the display, reduce your speed immediately and avoid any hard steering or braking maneuvers. Stop as soon as possible and check the tires and their pressure.
~The driver is responsible for maintaining the correct tire pressure. You must check the tire pressure regularly.
— Under certain conditions (such as a sporty driving style, winter conditions, or unpaved roads), the tire pressure monitoring system indicator may be delayed.
~The tire pressure monitoring system can also stop working when there is an ESC malfunction.
— Using snow chains may result in a system malfunction.
~The tire pressure monitoring system in your Audi was calibrated with “Audi Original Tires” page 267. Audi recommends using these tires.
Storing tire pressures Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System indicator
If the tire pressure changes or a tire is replaced, it must be confirmed in the MMI.
» Before storing the tire pressures, make sure the
tire pressures in all four tires meet the specified values and are adapted to the load page 271.
» Switch the ignition on.
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Tire pressure
monitoring > Store tire pressure > Yes, store now.
Do not store the tire pressures if snow chains are installed.
Tire pressure monitoring system
General notes
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires). As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously >
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illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the 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 properly.
General information Applies to: vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system The tire pressure monitoring system monitors the pressure in the four tires when driving. The system uses sensors that measure the temperature and pressure in the tires. The data is sent from these sensors to the control module by radio frequency. The tire pressure monitoring system shows the current pressures and temperatures of the tires in the MMI while driving > page 287. It also compares the current tire pressures with the stored tire pressures and gives a warning in the driver information system if the tire pressure is different from what is stored > page 282. The system does not detect if the stored tire pressures match the recommended tire pressures. You must store the tire pressures again in each of the following situations > page 282: ~ Each time the tire pressures change, for example when the load in the vehicle changes — After replacing a tire ~ If wheels with new wheel sensors are used
~The tire pressure monitoring system assists the driver in monitoring tire pressures. The driver is responsible for having the tires inflated to the correct pressure.
= Do not change the tire pressure when the temperature of the tire is extremely high. This could result in serious damage to the tire and even cause the tire to burst, increasing the risk of an accident.
~Atire with low pressure flexes more. This heats the tire up too much. This could cause the tread to separate and even cause the tire
creasing the risk of an accident. ~The tire pressure monitoring system does
not warn about damage or defects in the tire construction that could cause the tire to burst, for example. Inspect your tires regularly.
— If tires are replaced, the sensors and valves do not need to be removed or replaced. Only replace the valve stem and, if necessary, the valve and the wheel electronics. If you have questions, see an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
An incorrect display or a malfunction in the tire pressure monitoring system can occur after using the tire mobility kit*. Have the sensors replaced by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
~The system complies with United States FCC regulations and ISED regulations <> page 320.
Displaying tire pressures and temperatures Applies to: vehicles with tie pressure monitoring system Requirement: you must be driving the vehicle.
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Tire pressure monitoring > Display tire pressure.
The current tire pressures are shown in green, yellow, or red numbers: Green: the current tire pressure and the specified tire pressure are approximately the same. ~ Yellow: the current tire pressure is lower than
the specified tire pressure. ~Red: the current tire pressure is much lower
than the specified tire pressure.
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The specified tire pressure is the last tire pressure that was stored page 282. Note that the tire pressure also depends on the temperature of the tire. The tire pressure i creases as the tires become warmer while driving.
Read and follow the important information and notes > page 287.
The tire pressure or temperature is not displayed while the vehicle is stationary and in adaptation mode. Dashes --.-- are shown in place of the pressure and temperature.
ire pressure loss Applies to: vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system If the [MB] indicator light turns on, the tire pressure is too low compared to the specified pressure. Check and store the tire pressure(s) the next time it is possible > page 282.
GW Fiat tire! Safely stop vehicle. Please check all tires and store pressures in MMI If the indicator light turns on and the message appears, the tire pressure has reached a critical level compared to the specified pressure. Avoid unnecessary steering and braking maneuvers. Adapt your driving style to the situation. Stop as soon as possible and check the tire(s). If it is possible to continue driving, see an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately and have your tire(s) repaired or replaced if necessary.
Read and follow the important information and notes > page 281.
Storing new tire pressures Applies to: vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system The tire pressure specifications must be stored correctly for the tire pressure monitoring system to function reliably.
Itis always necessary to store the tire pressures when the tire pressures are modified, for example due to a change in load or when new sensors are installed.
» Before storing the tire pressures, make sure the
tire pressures of all four tires meet the specified values and are adapted to the load page 271, fig. 173. Only correct and store the pressure in tires whose temperature is approximately the same as the ambient temperature. If the temperature of the tire is higher than the ambient air temperature, the tire pressure must be increased approximately 3 PSI (0,2 bar) above the value on the sticker.
» Switch the ignition on.
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Tire pressure monitoring > Store tire pressure > Yes, store now.
» If the changed tire pressures are not displayed on the MMI, drive the vehicle for approximately 10 minutes so that the sensor signal from the wheels is received again.
During this adaptation phase, --.-- is displayed for the pressure and temperature and the tire Pressure monitoring system is only partially available. It only provides a warning if one or more tire pressures is below the minimum permitted specified pressure.
[tire pressure: wheel change detected. Please check all tires and store pressures in MMI If the indicator light turns on and the message appears, the system has detected that the location of the sensors has changed due to a wheel replacement, or new sensors have been installed. Store the new tire pressures.
Read and follow the important information and notes page 287.
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Malfunctions Applies to: vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system [IS Tire pressure: malfunction! See owner's manual If the [JJM indicator light appears after switching the ignition on or while driving and the J indicator light also blinks for approximately one minute and then stays on, then there is system malfunction. The following are examples of situations that could cause a malfunction: — If the message appears at the end of the adaptation phase, the system may not detect one or several of the wheel sensors necessary for pressure monitoring. This may result from one or more wheels without wheel sensors or with incompatible wheel sensors being installed.
—Awheel sensor or another component has failed.
— Using snow chains can affect the function of the system because of the shielding effect of the chains.
—The tire pressure monitoring system is not available due to a malfunction.
~ Transmitters with the same frequency, such as headphones or remote controlled devices, may cause a temporary system malfunction due to the strong electromagnetic field.
The [MM indicator light and the message turn off once the tire pressure monitoring system is available again. If you cannot correct the malfunction and the [JIM indicator light stays on, drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.
Run-flat tires Applies to: vehicles with run-flat tires Run-flat tires can allow you to remain driving when there is a loss of pressure. Run-flat tires have reinforced sidewalls that protect the tire if there is a loss of pressure. If the tire pressure monitoring system indicates a loss of pressure in one or several tires, you can continue driving on run-flat tires for at least 20 mi (30 km). Drive to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the problem corrected. Continuing to drive on run-flat tires is no longer possible if: — There is visible damage to the tires, such as
cracks in the sidewalls — Strong vibrations are felt while driving, or the
tire begins to smoke due to a strong build-up of heat
~The tire has been heavily damaged, for example in an accident. There is a risk that parts of the tire tread will detach and damage important vehicle components.
— The Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) is not working or is continuously running
~The tire pressure monitoring system is not working
Ifit is no Longer possible to continue driving despite having run-flat tires, see an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as sistance.
Run-flat tires may only be used on vehicles. that were equipped with them at the factory. ~The vehicle must have suspension designed
for run-flat tires and a factory-installed tire pressure monitoring system.
— Incorrect use of run-flat tires can lead to vehicle damage or accidents. Contact an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to learn if run-flat tires may be used on your vehicle and if so, which ones.
— If run-flat tires are used, they must be installed on all four wheels. Mixing tire types is not permitted.
— IF you have to drive when the tire pressure is too low or there is no tire pressure, note the following: ~ Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) because this increases the risk of an accident. Observe any laws specific to the country where you are driving.
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= Avoid full-throttle acceleration, heavy braking, and fast cornering, because this increases the risk of an accident.
~The vehicle may become more difficult to control.
~ See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance if the tire is too heavily damaged.
—Have the faulty tires replaced and the rims checked for damage by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
~The driver is responsible for the vehicle, for correcting the tire pressure, and for replacing faulty parts. Therefore, always adjust your driving to the current situation.
— Audi Original run-flat tires can be identified by the “AOE” labeling on the tire sidewall.
—You can use the tire mobility kit* on run-flat tires > page 292.
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