214 What do I do n o w ?
@ Tips
After a tire repair, have the sealant bottle
rep laced at a dealership. This restores full
functionality to the Tire Mobility System.
What should I be
aware of when
changing a tire?
Tires with unidirectional tread design
Tires with unidirectional tread design must be
mounted with their tread pattern pointed the
right direction .
A unidirectiona l tire can be ident ified by ar-
rows on the sidewa ll,
which point in the direc-
tion of the rotation. You must follow the
specified direction of rotat ion. This is necessa-
ry in order for these t ires to develop the ir op·
timum characteristics regarding grip, road
noise, wear, and hydroplani ng.
Anti-theft wheel bolts
A special adapter is needed to turn the anti·
theft wheel bolts.
Fig. 158 Ant i-theft wheel bolts with adapter
., Install the adapter @ as far as it will go on-
to the ant i-theft wheel bolt (!) .
., Push the wheel wrench over the adapter @
as far as it will go.
., Loosen or t ighten the wheel bo lt
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We recommend always keeping the wheel
bolt adapter with you in the vehicle. It should
be stored in the veh icle tool kit.
The re is a
code number for the wheel bo lt
locking device , stamped on the face of the
adapter . You can use this number to obta in a
replacement adapter at an authorized Audi
dealers hip, if necessary.
(0 Tips
Write down the wheel bolt locking device
code number and store it in a safe place,
away from t he vehicle.
Raising the vehicle
Applies to vehicles: with orig inal Audi jack
The vehicle must be lifted with the jack* first
before the wheel can be removed.
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Fig. 159 Sill panels: ma rkings
Fig. 16 0 Sill: pos it ioning th e vehicle jack
The descr ipti on for using the vehicle jack only
applies to the origina l jack* (not a vehicle
component; contact your author ized Audi
dealer if nee d ed) .
., Apply the
parking brake firmly to prevent
your veh icle from rolling unintentionally.
., Shift to
1st gear (manual transmission). In
veh icles with aut oma t ic tra nsmissions,
make sure t he au tomatic par king lock is se t
as well
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