Emergency assistance
Emergency assistance
General information
Tips
The vehicle jack* does not require any mainte-
nance.
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In the event of a breakdown, park the vehicle as
far as possible from moving traffic. In the event
of a flat tire, park the vehicle on a level surface.
If you are on a steep hill, be especially careful.
Tire mobility kit
Preparation
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Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
Set the parking brake.
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Turn on the emergency flashers.
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Read and follow the important safety precau-
tions ðpage 303.
Set the parking brake.
Select the “P” position.
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Have all passengers exit the vehicle. They
should move to a safe place, for example be-
hind a guard rail.
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Check if a repair with the tire mobility kit is pos-
WARNING
sible ðpage 303.
Follow the steps listed above. This is for your
own protection and for the safety of other
road users.
Using the tire mobility kit
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
Equipment
Vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit, and
vehicle jack
Applies to: vehicles with the vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit,
and vehicle jack
Fig. 174 Tire: tire damage that cannot be repaired
The tire repair is only meant for temporary use.
Change the damaged tire as soon as possible
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If the tire is pierced by an object such as a nail, do
not remove the object from the tire.
Fig. 173 Luggage compartment: cargo area floor
The tire mobility kit can be used at temperatures
as low as -4 °F (-20 °C).
The vehicle tool kit, vehicle jack*, tire mobility
kit*, and compressor* are stored in the luggage
compartment under the cargo floor ðfig. 173.
The tire mobility kit must not be used:
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Lift the cargo floor using the handle ðfig. 173.
Applies to: vehicles with spare tire: Turn the
handle counter-clockwise and remove the spare
tire.
– If the tire has cuts or punctures that are larger
than 0.16 inch (4 mm) 1 ðfig. 174
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– If the rim is damaged
– If you have driven with very low tire pressure or
without air in the tire
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Depending on the equipment, the vehicle tool
kit* may be located under the spare tire*, under
another cover, or in the tool box.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance in these cases.
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