Wh en it is not possible t o continu e
driving, even wit h run-fl at ti res?
- If the Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
is not working or keeps coming on.
- If the Tire Pressure Monitoring System does
not work .
- If the tire has been severely damaged, in a
crash, for example. The tread can separate
from a damaged tire as the whee l turns, and
hit parts of the vehicle, such as the fuel tank
filler neck, fuel lines or brake lines.
- Do not continue dr iving if severe vibration
occurs or if the tire starts to smoke because
the tire is runn ing hot .
- Do not continue driving if damage to the
tire, such as cracks in the sidewall, appears.
A WARNING
Improper use of run-flat t ires can cause
vehicle damage that can lead to loss of ve-
hicle control, a crash and serious personal
injury.
- Run-flat tires can only be used with spe-
cial rims.
- Run-flat tires must always be mon itored
with a properly programmed Tire Pre-
ssure Mon itor ing System.
- Always inspect a tire that has lost air to
make sure it is safe to drive w ith the t ire
in the run-flat mode.
- Never drive with run-flat tires that have
been damaged in a collision.
- Never drive with run-flat tires if heat
build-up causes the t ire to give off
smoke.
- Never drive with run-flat tires if the vehi-
cle shakes or vibrates severely.
- Never drive with a run-flat tire that de-
velops sidewall cracks or other damage
wh ile in use.
- If you switch between standard and run-
flat tires, an author ized Audi dealer or
qualified workshop must reprogram the
control module.
Tire s an d wheel s 209
@ Note
Run-f lat ti res have special characteristics
and requirements, that are very different
from convent ional tires. Run-flat tires re-
quire special rims for run-flat use and can-
not be used on conventional whee l rims.
(D Tips
- If you are not able to cont inue driving
w ith run-flat tires, please seek professio-
nal assistance.
- Please contact your authorized Audi
dealer or Audi of America, Inc . if you
have questions about t ires and rims.
Driving with run-flat tires
Applies to vehicles: with Run-flat t ires
Handling characteristics change when tire
pressure is low.
Driving on tires with low tire pressure changes
the way a veh icle handles, particularly when
corner ing and braking. The handling charac-
teristics of run-flat tires do not seem to
change a lot even when driving on low pres-
sure or in the run-flat mode . Nevertheless you
must still take special precautions whe n oper-
at ing a vehicle on run-flat tires when t ire pres-
sure is low or the tire(s) is flat:
" The Electronic Stabilization Contro l (ESC)
must be switched on.
" Never drive fas t er t han 50 mph (80 km/h)
q .&_.
" Plan ahead when driving and anticipate
what you will have to do considering traffic
and road conditions up ahead.
" Accelerate carefully.
" Avoid unnecessary and sudden steering and
braking maneuvers.
" Reduce your speed in plenty of t ime before
intersections, curves and other places where
you may have to react quickly .
Please see:
q page 209, When it is not possi-
ble to continue driving, even with run-flat
tires?
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