Emergency assistance
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance in these situations.
A WARNING
- Please note that the tire mob ility 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.
- If tire sealant gets in your eyes or on your
skin, thoroughly rinse the affected area im-
mediately with clean water.
- Do not inhale the fumes .
- If you swallow any of the tire sealant, thor-
oughly rinse your mouth immediately and
drink a lot of water. Do not induce vomiting .
Seek medical attention immediately.
- Change your clothes immediately if they get
tire sealant on them.
- If an allergic reaction occurs, seek immedi-
ate medical attention .
- Keep the tire sealant away from children .
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- If sealant leaks, allow it to dry in place. You
can then peel it
off like a sticker.
- Note the expiration date on the sealant bot-
tle . Replace the tire sealant at an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
- Radio reception can be interrupted when
operating the compressor.
- Obey all laws.
Repairing tires
Fig. 274 Components of the tire mobility kit
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Fig. 275 Tire mobil ity kit connection
Requirement: the tire mobility kit must be laid
out and ready for use ¢
page 357.
Installing the tire mobility kit
"" Open the cover @ on the compressor
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""Remove the connector © and pressure hose ®
with pressure gauge from the housing.
""Install the compressor pressure hose ® onto
the flange @ on the t ire sealant bottle @ .
""Insert the sealant bottle with the flange at the
bottom into the opening @ on the compressor
cover.
"" Remove the valve cap from the faulty tire.
""Install the filler hose @ on the valve
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¢fig. 275 .
"" Connect the plug © ¢ fig . 2 74 to an outlet in
the vehicle .
""Switch the ignition on.
Inflating a tire
""Move the switch @ ¢ fig . 275 on the compres-
sor into position
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"" Inflate the tire to between 29 psi (200 kPA)
and 36 psi (250 kPA) and read the pressure on
the gauge.
""If this tire pressure is not reached, remove the
filler hose . Drive slowly approximately 33 feet
(10 m) forward or in reverse so that the sealant
can be distributed in the tire. Pump up the tire
aga in ¢ .&,.
A WARNING
- Read and follow the manufacturer's safety
precautions on the compressor and in the
instructions on the bottle of sealant.
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