Get Emergency assistance -> Tire mobility kit Guide for Audi Q8 SUV First Generation (2018-2026)

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

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

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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Repairing tires

Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit

WARNING

– Please note that the tire mobility 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 clothing.

– If tire sealant comes into contact with your

eyes or your skin, thoroughly rinse the af-

fected area immediately 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 clothing immediately if it

comes into contact with tire sealant.

– Seek medical attention immediately if an al-

lergic reaction occurs.

Fig. 175 Components of the tire mobility kit

– Keep the tire sealant away from children.

– In vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring

system*, using tire sealant can result in an

incorrect display or a system malfunction.

Drive carefully to the nearest authorized

Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-

ty.

Fig. 176 Tire mobility kit connection

Requirement: the tire mobility kit must be laid

out and ready for use ðpage 303.

Setting up the tire mobility kit

For the sake of the environment

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If necessary, remove the “max. 50 mph (max.

80 km/h)” sticker from the socket of the com-

pressor.

 Batteries and electrical/electronic devices

must be disposed of in an environmentally

safe manner ðpage 330, Disposal instruc-

tions.

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Take the connector 3 and pressure hose

from the bottom of the housing.

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Install one end of the pressure hose 4 all the

way into the socket 5 of the compressor by

turning it clockwise . Install the other end on

the flange 6 of the tire sealant bottle 1 .

Insert the sealant bottle with the flange at the

bottom into the opening 2 on the compressor.

Remove the valve cap from the faulty tire.

Tips

– 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.

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Connect the filler hose 9 to the valve

ðfig. 176.

– Radio reception can be interrupted when

operating the compressor.

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Connect the plug 3 ðfig. 175 to an outlet in

the vehicle.

Turn on the ignition.

– Follow the legal regulations that are appli-

cable in the country where you are operat-

ing the vehicle.

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The compressor may look different. However, the way it is

operated is generally the same.

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Inflating a tire

– Avoid hard acceleration or braking and driv-

ing fast around curves.

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Move the switch 8 ðfig. 176 on the compres-

– The vehicle may become more difficult to

control.

sor into position I.

Inflate the tire to between 29 psi (200 kPA) and

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– If the tire is too severely damaged, see an

authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi

Service Facility for assistance.

36 psi (250 kPA) and read the pressure on the

gauge.

If this tire pressure is not reached, remove the

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filler hose. Drive slowly approximately 33 feet

(10 m) forward or in reverse so that the sealant

can be distributed in the tire. Inflate the tire

For the sake of the environment

You can give the used tire sealant bottle to an

authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi

Service Facility for disposal.

again ð

WARNING

Tips

– Read and follow the manufacturer's safety

precautions on the compressor and in the

instructions on the bottle of sealant.

– If a tire pressure of 29 psi (200 kPA) cannot

reached after inflating for 10 minutes, then

the tire is too severely damaged. Do not

continue driving.

Remember to obtain a new bottle of sealant

from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized

Audi Service Facility after repairing a tire.

Replacing wheels

Preparation

– If the tire cannot be repaired with the tire

sealant, see an authorized Audi dealer or au-

thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

You must complete the preparation before

changing a tire.

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Read and follow the important safety precau-

Tips

tions ðpage 303.

Set the parking brake.

Select the “P” position.

When towing a trailer: disconnect the trailer

Do not operate the compressor for more than

ten minutes continuously, or it can overheat.

Once the compressor has cooled, you can con-

tinue to use it.

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from your vehicle.

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Lay out the vehicle tool kit ðpage 303 and the

Completing

Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit

spare tire ðpage 309.

Applies to: vehicles with air suspension: Select

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on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings &

Service > Air suspension: wheel change.

Turn off the ignition.

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Affix the sticker that says "max. 50 mph (max.

80 km/h)" that is provided with the tire mobili-

ty kit within your field of vision.

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Stop the vehicle after driving for about 10 mi-

WARNING

nutes and check the tire pressure.

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If the tire pressure is lower than 19 psi (130

kPA), then the tire is too severely damaged. Do

not continue driving.

– The vehicle must also be secured to prevent

it from rolling when using the vehicle jack*.

Use suitable objects to block the front and

back of the wheel that is diagonal from the

wheel with the flat tire.

WARNING

– Applies to: vehicles with active roll stabiliza-

tion: Turn off the ignition because the sus-

pension regulation could change the vehicle

Pay attention to the following after repairing

a tire:

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– Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).

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