Emergency a ssistance
- When mounting tires with unidirectional
tread design
make sure the t read pattern is
pointed the right way ¢
page 284 .
- The wheel bolts should be clean and easy to
turn . Check for dirt and corrosion on t he
mating surfaces of both the wheel and the
hub. Remove all dirt from these surfaces be-
fore remo unt ing the wheel.
Tires with unidirectional tread design
Tires with unidirectional tread design must be
mounted with their tread pattern pointed in the
right direction.
Using a spare tire with a tread pattern
intended for use in a specific direction
When using a spare tire with a tread pattern in-
tended for use in a spec ific direction, please note
the following:
- The direct ion of rotat ion is marked by an arrow
on the side of the tire.
- If the spare tire has to be installed in the incor-
rect direction, use the spare tire only tempora-
rily since the tire will not be ab le to achieve its
optimum performance charac teristics with re-
gard to aquaplaning, noise and wear.
- We recommend t hat you pay particular atten-
tion to this fact during wet weathe r and t hat
you adjust your speed to match road condi-
tio ns.
- Replace t he flat t ire with a new one and have it
installed on your vehicle as soon as possibl e to
resto re th e handling advantages of a unidirec-
tio nal tire.
Notes on wheel changing
Please read the information ¢ page 259 if you
are going to use a spare tire which is different
from the tires on your vehicle.
After you change a t ire:
- Check the tire pressure on the spare immedi-
ately after installation.
- Have the wheel bolt tightening torque
checked with a torque wrench as soon as pos -
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sible by your authorized Audi dealer or a
qualified service station.
- With steel and alloy wheel rims, the wheel
bolts are correctly tightened at a torque of
90 ft lb (120 Nm) .
- If you notice that the wheel bolts are corroded
and difficult to turn while changing a tire,
they should be replaced before you check the
t ightening torque.
- Replace the flat tire with a new one and have
it installed on your vehicle as soon as possi -
ble. Remount the wheel cover.
Until then , drive with extra care and at reduced
speeds.
& WARNING
- If you are going to equip your vehicle with
tires or rims which differ from those which
were facto ry insta lled, then be sure to read
the informa t ion
¢ page 259.
- Always make sure the damaged wheel or
even a flat tire and the jack and tool kit are
properly secur ed in the luggage compart-
ment and are not loose in the passeng er
compart ment .
- In an accident or sudde n maneuver they
could fly forward, injuring anyone in the ve-
hicle.
- Always store damaged wheel, jack and tools
secure ly in the luggage compartment. Oth-
erwise, in an accident or sudde n maneuver
t hey could fly forward, causing injury to pas-
sengers in the vehicle.
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