Audi A3 2018 - Tire Mobility Kit

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" To open the side panel, turn the lock and re-
move the cover
<D* I @ ¢ fig. 280 .
" Lift the cargo floor using the plastic handle @
unt il the cargo floor engages beh ind the tabs
@ in both side panels¢
fig. 281 (upper im-
age) .
" Fold the cargo floor back befo re closing the
luggage compartment lid.
Veh icle tool kit and cargo floor cover
Applies to: vehicles with vers ion 2
The vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit* and com-
pressor* are stored in the luggage compartment
under the cargo floor cover @ ¢
fig. 280.
" Engage the plastic hook ® in the luggage com-
partment seal ¢
fig. 281.
" Fold the cargo floor back before closing the
luggage compartment lid .
..&, WARNING
Applies to: vehicles w ith jack
Improper use of the vehicle jac k can ca use se -
rious personal injuries.
- Never use the screw drive r hex head to
t ighten whee l bolts, since the bolts cannot
attain the necessary tightening torque if you
use the hex head, potentially causing an ac-
cident.
- The factory -supplied jack is intended only
for your vehicle model. Under no circum-
stances should it be used to lift heavy
vehicles or other loads; you risk injuring
yourself.
- Never start the engine when the vehicle is
ra ised, which could cause a n accident.
- Support the veh icle secure ly with appropri-
ate stands if work is to be performed under-
neath the vehicle; otherwise, there is a po-
tent ial risk for injury.
- Never use the jack supplied with your Audi
on another vehicle, particularly on a heav ier
one . The jack is only suitable for use on the
vehicl e it came with.
@ Tips
The vehicle jack* in your vehicle is mainte-
nance-free.
Em er gen cy as sistanc e
Tire mobility kit
Preparation
Applies to: veh icles wit h tire mob ility kit
" Read and follow the important safety precau-
tions in
¢page 360 .
" Set the park ing brake.
" Move the selector lever into the P position .
" Check if a repair with the tire mobi lity kit is pos -
sible ¢ page 361.
Using the tire mobility kit
Applies to: veh icles wit h tire mob ility kit
Fig. 282 Tire : t ire damage t hat cannot be repaired
The tire repair is only meant for temporary use .
Change the spare tire as soon as possible¢ & .
If t he t ire is pie rced by an object su ch as a nail,
do not remove t he objec t from t he tire.
The tire repair set is able to be used at tempera-
tures as low as - 4 °F (- 20 °C).
The tire mobility kit may not be used:
- if the t ire has cuts or punctures that are larger
than 0.16 in (4 mm)
(D ¢ fig. 282
- if the rim is damaged @
- if you drove with very low tire pressure or with-
out air in the tire @
In t his case, see an authorized Audi dea ler o r au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for ass istance.
.&_ WARNING
- Please note that the tire mobility kit cannot
be used in all situations, and that it may on-
ly be used temporarily .
- The tire sealant must not come in contact
with skin, eyes, or clothes.
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