Get Mobility Guide for Audi Rs Q8 SUV First Generation (2020-2026)

Mobility

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To open the cover, turn the catch ðFig. 209

and fold down the cover.

Pull the warning triangle out of the retainer.

Mobility

General information

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If your vehicle experiences technical problems,

The retainer on the boot lid is specifically de-

signed to hold the warning triangle supplied as

an Audi Genuine Accessory.

stop the car well away from moving traffic. If

you have a flat tyre, you should park the car on

a level surface. Be particularly careful if you are

on a slope.

WARNING

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Apply the parking brake.

Switch the hazard warning lights on.

Put on your high-visibility vest.

Place the warning triangle in a visible location.

Instruct all passengers to leave the car when it

is safe to do so. They should wait in a safe place

(for instance behind the roadside crash barrier).

Always stow the warning triangle safely in the

plastic case after use and secure it in the hold-

er. Otherwise it could be catapulted through

the vehicle during driving and braking ma-

noeuvres or in the event of an accident. This

poses a risk of injury to occupants.

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First-aid kit

Applies to: vehicles with first-aid kit

WARNING

You should note the procedure described

above for your own safety and that of other

road users.

The first-aid kit is stowed in the storage compart-

ment in the rear left door.

Fire extinguisher

Applies to: vehicles with fire extinguisher

Equipment

High-visibility vest

Applies to: vehicles with high-visibility vest

The factory-fitted fire extinguisher is accommo-

dated in the front passenger's footwell.

The factory-supplied high-visibility vests are loca-

ted in the storage compartment in the driver's or

front passenger's door.

In some countries, the fire extinguisher may be

stowed elsewhere.

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Open the strap to remove the fire extinguisher.

In some countries, the high-visibility vests may

be stowed elsewhere.

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To secure the fire extinguisher, put it in the

holder and fasten the strap.

Check how the fire extinguisher works before you

need to use it. The instructions for use are shown

on the fire extinguisher.

Warning triangle

Applies to: vehicles with warning triangle

WARNING

If the fire extinguisher is not secured properly

it could be catapulted through the vehicle dur-

ing driving and braking manoeuvres or in the

event of an accident. This poses a risk of injury

to occupants.

Note

Fig. 209 Boot lid: Warning triangle

– The fire extinguisher must be replaced with

a new one after use or once it has reached

its expiry date.

The factory-supplied warning triangle is attached

to the inside of the boot lid.

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– The fire extinguisher must comply with le-

To open cover 2 , carefully prise it out using the

gal requirements.

screwdriver from the vehicle toolkit.

Conventional power unit: Depending on the ver-

sion, the vehicle toolkit and the tyre repair kit*

may be located under the spare wheel*, under a

further cover or in the toolbox.

Toolkit / tyre repair kit / jack

Applies to: vehicles with toolkit, tyre repair kit and jack

Note

– The jack* in your vehicle is maintenance-

free.

– Plug-in hybrid drive: The vehicle must not

be driven if the tyre repair kit is not on-

board.

Applies to: vehicles with conventional power unit

Fig. 210 Luggage compartment: Floor panel

Tyre repair kit

Preparations

Applies to: vehicles with tyre repair kit

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Please refer to the important safety informa-

tion ðpage 352.

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Apply the parking brake.

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Select transmission position P.

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Check whether a repair is possible using the

tyre repair kit ðpage 353.

Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive

Fig. 211 Luggage compartment: Covers

Using the tyre repair kit

Applies to: vehicles with tyre repair kit

Conventional power unit: The vehicle toolkit,

jack*, tyre repair kit* and compressor* are stored

under the floor panel in the luggage compart-

ment ðFig. 210.

Plug-in hybrid drive: The tools, tyre repair kit and

compressor are stored under covers 1 and 2 in

the luggage compartment ðFig. 211.

Conventional power unit

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Take hold of the handle and fold back the floor

Fig. 212 Tyres: Irreparable tyre damage

panel ðFig. 210.

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Applies to vehicles with spare wheel: Turn the

knob anti-clockwise and take out the spare

wheel.

Repaired tyres are only suitable for temporary

use. Replace the damaged tyre as quickly as pos-

sible ð

.

If the tyre was damaged by an object, such as a

nail, do not remove it from the tyre.

Plug-in hybrid drive

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To access cover 1 ðFig. 211, you will need to

fold down the rear seat ðpage 94.

Open the cover.

The tyre repair kit can be used at outside temper-

atures down to – 20 °C.

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The tyre repair kit must NOT be used:

Note

– On cuts and punctures larger than 4 mm

ðFig. 212.

1

– If sealant should leak out, leave it to dry.

When it has dried, you can pull it off like a

piece of foil.

– If the wheel rim has been damaged 2 .

– If you have been driving with very low pressure

or a completely flat tyre 3 .

– Please note the expiry date on the tyre seal-

ant container. If necessary, have the tyre

sealant replaced by a qualified workshop.

– Interference to the radio reception may oc-

cur when using the compressor.

In this case, you should seek professional assis-

tance.

WARNING

– Always adhere to the locally applicable laws

and regulations.

– Please note that the tyre repair kit is not

suitable for use in every situation and

should only be used as a temporary meas-

ure.

Tyre repairs

Applies to: vehicles with tyre repair kit

– Do not allow the sealant to come into con-

tact with your eyes, skin or clothing.

– If you do come into contact with the sealant

immediately rinse the eyes or skin affected

with clean water.

– Make sure you do not breathe in the fumes.

– If you accidentally swallow tyre sealant, im-

mediately rinse your mouth thoroughly and

drink a large amount of water. Do not in-

duce vomiting. Seek medical assistance im-

mediately.

Fig. 213 Components of the tyre repair kit

– Change clothing immediately if it becomes

soiled with the tyre sealant.

– If any allergic reactions should occur, seek

medical assistance immediately.

– Keep the sealant away from children.

– After using the tyre sealant the tyre pres-

sure monitoring system* may malfunction

or display incorrect values. Therefore, please

drive carefully to the next available qualified

workshop.

Fig. 214 Connecting the tyre repair kit

Important: The tyre repair kit must be at hand

and ready for use ðpage 353.

For the sake of the environment

 Batteries and electric/electronic equip-

ment must be disposed of appropriately

ðpage 381, Information on waste disposal.

Setting up the tyre repair kit

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If necessary, remove the “max. 80 km/h” stick-

er from the socket on the compressor.

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Take the connector 3 and the compressor hose

4 out from the bottom of the housing.

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Screw one end of the compressor hose 4 clock-

After repairing a tyre

Applies to: vehicles with tyre repair kit

1)

wise into the socket 5 on the compressor

.

Screw the other end onto the flange 6 of the

tyre sealant container 1 .

Place the tyre sealant container (flange facing

down) into the opening 2 on the compressor.

Unscrew the dust cap from the valve of the

damaged tyre.

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Affix the sticker "max. 80 km/h", which is inclu-

ded in the tyre repair kit, to the dashboard

where the driver will see it.

After about 10 minutes, stop to check the tyre

pressure.

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If tyre pressure is less than 1.3 bar, the tyre is

too badly damaged. Do not drive on.

Screw the filler hose 9 onto the valve

ðFig. 214.

7

Insert the connector 3 ðFig. 213 into a socket

in the vehicle.

Switch on the ignition.

WARNING

After repairing a tyre please note the follow-

ing points:

Inflating the tyre

– Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.

– Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and

fast cornering.

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Move the switch 8 ðFig. 214 on the compres-

sor to position I.

Pump the tyre up to 2.0 to 2.5 bar and monitor

the pressure shown on the pressure gauge.

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– Vehicle handling could be impaired.

– If the tyre is too badly damaged, you should

seek professional assistance.

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If the tyre pressure remains lower than the val-

ue specified above, remove the filler hose and

drive 10 metres forwards or backwards at a low

speed so that the sealant can spread evenly in

For the sake of the environment

A used tyre sealant container can be returned

to your qualified workshop for disposal.

the tyre. Now pump the tyre up again ð

.

WARNING

Note

– Please observe the manufacturer's safety

notes on the compressor and the instruc-

tions supplied with the tyre sealant contain-

er.

After repairing a tyre, remember to buy a new

tyre sealant container at a qualified work-

shop.

– If it was not possible to build up a tyre pres-

sure of 2.0 bar within 10 minutes, this

means that the tyre is too badly damaged.

Do not drive on.

Changing a wheel

Preparations

Certain preparations must be made before you

change the wheel.

– Seek professional assistance if it is not pos-

sible to repair a tyre puncture with the seal-

ant.

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Please refer to the important safety informa-

tion ðpage 352.

Apply the parking brake.

Note

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Select transmission position P.

If you are towing a trailer, unhitch it from your

vehicle.

Do not use the compressor for longer than

10 minutes at a time, as it could overheat.

When the compressor has cooled down, you

can use it again.

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Take out the tools ðpage 353 and spare wheel

ðpage 359.

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1)

Even if the compressor in your vehicle looks slightly differ-

ent, it will be operated in much the same way.

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Applies to vehicles with air suspension: On the

Anti-theft wheel bolts

home screen, select CAR > Settings & service >

Air suspension: wheel change.

Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft wheel bolts

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Switch off the ignition.

WARNING

– When using the jack*, block the wheel diag-

onally opposite the wheel being changed by

placing suitable objects underneath both

the front and rear of the wheel to prevent

the vehicle from rolling away.

– Applies to vehicles with active roll stabilisa-

tion: Switch off the ignition, as an adjust-

ment in the vehicle's suspension could

change the height of the vehicle and lead to

an accident.

Fig. 216 Anti-theft wheel bolt with wheel bolt cap and

adapter

To remove the anti-theft wheel bolts, you need a

special adapter (provided in the vehicle toolkit).

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Remove the cap 2 .

Removing the wheel bolt caps

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Slide the adapter 3 all the way onto the anti-

theft wheel bolt 1 .

Fit the box spanner* (provided in the vehicle

toolkit) as far as it will go over the adapter 3 .

Loosen the wheel bolt ðpage 356.

Note

Note the code number of the anti-theft wheel

bolt and keep it in a safe place – not in your

vehicle. If you need a replacement adapter,

give the code number to your Audi dealer.

Fig. 215 Wheel: Wheel bolts with caps

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Slide the plastic clip (provided in the vehicle

Loosening wheel bolts

toolkit) onto the wheel bolt cap until it engages

ðFig. 215.

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Pull off the cap using the plastic clip.

Fig. 217 Wheel: Loosening the wheel bolts

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Fit the box spanner* (provided in the vehicle

1)

toolkit) as far as it will go over the wheel bolt . 

1)

An adapter is required to unscrew or tighten the anti-theft

wheel bolts* ðpage 356.

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Turn the wheel bolt approx. one turn anti-clock-

wise. To apply the necessary torque, hold the

box spanner* near the end. If the wheel bolt is

very tight, you may be able to loosen it by push-

ing down the end of the spanner* carefully with

your foot. Hold on to the car for support and

take care not to slip.

Wind up the jack under the jacking point on the

underside of the door sill using the hexagon

socket 3 (from the vehicle toolkit) until the cy-

lindrical part of the arm 1 ðFig. 219 of the

jack is below the plastic mount.

Align the jack so that the cylindrical part of the

arm 1 fits in the plastic mount under the door

sill and the base plate 2 of the jack is flat on

the ground. The base plate 2 must be posi-

tioned vertically underneath the jacking

point 1 .

To raise the vehicle, insert the correct side of

the ratchet handle 4 (from the vehicle toolkit)

onto the hexagon socket 3 .

Move the ratchet handle 4 back and forth in a

clockwise direction until the wheel is clear of

the ground.

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WARNING

To avoid accidents, the wheel bolts should on-

ly be loosened slightly (one turn) before rais-

ing the vehicle with the jack*.

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Raising the vehicle

Applies to: vehicles with jack

WARNING

– Ensure that no one is in the vehicle before

you lift it – risk of injury!

– Make sure the jack is stable. If the ground

underneath the jack is slippery or soft, the

jack can slip or sink in – risk of injury!

– Use only the jack supplied with your vehicle

to raise the vehicle. If you use a jack from a

different vehicle, your vehicle may slip off

the jack – risk of injury!

Fig. 218 Sills: markings

– Apply the jack only at the jacking points lo-

cated behind the markings on the door sill

and align it properly. Otherwise there is a

risk of injury since the jack can slip off sud-

denly if it is not properly engaged.

– Do not use the jack provided with the vehicle

to lift any other vehicles or loads – risk of in-

jury!

Fig. 219 Door sill: Applying the jack under the door sill

– Applies to vehicles with air suspension: The

height of the parked vehicle can change as a

result of variations in temperature and load-

ing.

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Always provide a firm base for the jack on the

ground (the jack can be found in the vehicle

toolkit). If necessary use a large, strong board

or similar support. On a hard, slippery surface

(such as tiles) use a rubber mat or similar to

– Never start the engine when the vehicle is

on the jack – risk of accident!

prevent the jack from slipping ð

.

– Do not work under the vehicle when it is on

the jack – risk of injury!

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Locate the marking on the door sill closest to

the wheel being changed ðFig. 218. The jack-

ing point is located behind the marking on the

door sill.

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Putting on the wheel

CAUTION

When putting on a tyre with directional tread

pattern, refer to ðpage 358.

The vehicle must not be lifted up on its sills.

Only apply the jack at the jacking points loca-

ted behind the markings on the door sill. Oth-

erwise your vehicle could be damaged.

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Ensure that the wheel bolts and threads on the

wheel hubs are clean, turn easily and are free of

oil and grease.

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Put on the wheel, using the mounting pin to

Taking off / putting on a wheel

guide it into place ð

.

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Screw in the wheel bolts and tighten them

lightly using the hexagonal socket.

Then unscrew the mounting pin and tighten the

remaining wheel bolt lightly.

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Carefully lower the car with the jack*.

Tighten the wheel bolts in diagonal sequence

with the box spanner*.

WARNING

Fig. 220 Wheel: Hexagonal socket for turning wheel bolts

– Please observe the important safety infor-

mation and notes on ðpage 336.

– Do not use the hexagonal socket in the

screwdriver handle to tighten the wheel

bolts. It is not possible to tighten the bolts

to the required torque using the hexagonal

socket – risk of accident!

CAUTION

When removing/fitting the wheel the rim

may hit and damage the brake disc. For this

reason, please take care and get a second per-

son to assist you.

Fig. 221 Wheel: Mounting pin in wheel bolt hole nearest

to the top

Taking off the wheel

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Using the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver

Tyres with directional tread pattern

handle (provided in the vehicle toolkit), un-

screw the top wheel bolt and place it on a clean

surface ðFig. 220.

A directional tread pattern can be identified by

arrows on the sidewall that point in the direction

of rotation. Always note the direction of rotation

indicated when mounting the wheel. This is im-

portant so that these tyres can give maximum

grip and avoid excessive noise, tread wear and

aquaplaning.

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Screw in the mounting pin (provided in the ve-

hicle toolkit) by hand in place of the wheel bolt

1)

ðFig. 221

.

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Then unscrew the other wheel bolts.

Take off the wheel ð . The mounting pin

stays where it is.

To benefit from the advantages of tyres with this

type of tread pattern, the defective tyre should

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1)

Applies to vehicles with ceramic brake discs*: Use a second

mounting pin* (from the vehicle toolkit) for the bottom

hole following the same procedure as described for the

first mounting pin.

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Inflating

be replaced and refitted as soon as possible so

that all tyres again rotate in the correct direction.

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Unscrew the valve cap from the collapsible

spare wheel.

After changing a wheel

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Screw the compressor hose onto the tyre valve

of the collapsible spare wheel.

Plug the connector of the compressor into an

electrical socket on the vehicle and switch it on.

Run the compressor until the tyre pressure rea-

ches the value listed on the tyre pressure stick-

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Fit the wheel bolt caps back on, as required.

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Put the tools and jack back in their correct stor-

age location.

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If the replaced wheel will not fit into the spare

wheel well, stow it safely in the luggage com-

partment ðpage 92.

er ðpage 338, Fig. 208 ð

.

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Screw the valve cap back onto the valve.

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Check the tyre pressure of the fitted wheel as

soon as possible.

Stowing

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Adjust the tyre pressure and store it in the MMI

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Unscrew the valve completely to release the air

from the tyre. If necessary, seek assistance

from a qualified workshop.

Screw the valve back in once the air has esca-

ped.

ðpage 343 or ðpage 344.

The wheel bolts should be tightened to

160 Nm. Have this checked as soon as possible

with a torque wrench. Until then, drive with

caution.

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Wait a few hours before placing the collapsible

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Have the flat tyre replaced as quickly as possi-

ble.

spare wheel back in the spare wheel well. Only

then can it be folded back completely and stow-

ed safely.

Then screw the valve cap back onto the valve.

Secure the collapsible spare wheel with the

Collapsible spare wheel

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Applies to: vehicles with collapsible spare wheel

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plastic knob.

Fold the floor panel back down.

The collapsible spare wheel is only intended for

temporary use over short distances. After use,

have it checked as soon as possible by a qualified

workshop and, if necessary, replaced.

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Snow chains

For technical reasons, snow chains must not be

used on the collapsible spare wheel.

Please note the following restrictions when using

the collapsible spare wheel. The collapsible spare

wheel is designed specifically for this model. For

this reason, do not use a collapsible spare wheel

from a different type of vehicle.

Should you have a puncture on one of the rear

wheels when using snow chains, fit the collapsi-

ble spare wheel in place of one of the front

wheels. You can then attach the snow chains to

the wheel taken from the front and use this

wheel to replace the punctured rear wheel.

The collapsible spare wheel is stowed under the

floor panel in the luggage compartment.

Important: The tools ðpage 353 and compressor

must be unpacked and ready for use.

WARNING

– Use the collapsible spare wheel in an emer-

gency only and take extra care when driving

if it is more than 6 years old.

Removing

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Take hold of the handle and fold back the floor

panel.

– The compressor and the hose can become

very hot during operation (risk of burns).

– The tyre pressure must be checked as soon

as possible after fitting the collapsible spare

wheel – an incorrectly inflated tyre can in-

crease the risk of accident.

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Turn the plastic knob anti-clockwise.

Take out the collapsible spare wheel.

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Pump up the collapsible spare wheel prior to use.

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– Do not drive faster than 80 km/h when the

collapsible spare wheel is fitted – higher

speeds can cause an accident.

WARNING

– When it is discharged the vehicle battery

can freeze at temperatures around 0 °C. A

frozen vehicle battery must first be thawed

out before connecting the jump leads – risk

of explosion and chemical burns! After

jump-starting the vehicle, drive to a quali-

fied workshop without delay and have the

vehicle battery checked.

– Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and

fast cornering when the collapsible spare

wheel is fitted – risk of accident!

– Never use more than one collapsible spare

wheel on the vehicle at the same time – risk

of accident!

– No other type of tyre (normal summer or

winter tyres) may be fitted on the rim of the

collapsible spare wheel.

– Note the safety warnings referring to work-

ing in the engine compartment ðpage 320.

– Incorrect handling of the jump leads may re-

sult in the vehicle battery exploding (risk of

serious injury).

CAUTION

Turn the compressor off after 10 minutes at

the latest (risk of overheating). Allow the

compressor to cool down for a few minutes

before using it again.

CAUTION

– If the jump leads are not connected correct-

ly this can result in serious damage to the

vehicle's electrical system.

Jump-starting

– Plug-in hybrid drive: Do not use your vehicle

to jump-start another vehicle. This would

cause serious damage to your vehicle's elec-

trical system.

Preparations

You should not attempt the following steps un-

less you are in possession of the necessary equip-

ment and have the skills required.

Note

– There must be no contact between the two

vehicles as otherwise current could flow as

soon as the positive terminals are connec-

ted. This would discharge the boosting bat-

tery.

If the engine fails to start because of a dis-

charged battery, you can use another vehicle to

start the engine. Suitable jump leads are re-

quired.

Both vehicle batteries must be rated at 12 volts.

The capacity (Ah) of the booster battery should

not be significantly lower than that of the dis-

charged battery.

– The discharged vehicle battery must be

properly connected to the vehicle's electri-

cal system.

– Switch off any electrical equipment you do

not need.

Jump leads

The jump leads must be heavy enough to carry

the starter current. Refer to the details given by

the manufacturer.

Only use jump leads with insulated battery

clamps.

Positive cable – usually red.

Negative cable – usually black.

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4. Connect the other end of the negative lead

Jump-starting the vehicle

(black) to the jump-start connection 4 on

your vehicle.

The two jump leads must be connected in the

correct sequence.

Starting the engine

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Start the engine of the vehicle providing the

electricity and let it run at idling speed.

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Now start the engine of your vehicle with the

discharged battery.

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If the engine fails to start: do not operate the

starter for longer than 10 seconds. Wait for

about 30 seconds and try again.

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Switch on the rear window heating on your ve-

hicle (this will dissipate any voltage peaks

which may occur when you disconnect the jump

leads). The headlights must be switched off.

Fig. 222 Engine compartment: Terminals for jump leads

or battery charger

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With the engines running, disconnect the leads

in the opposite sequence to how they were con-

nected.

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Refit the red cap onto the positive terminal.

WARNING

– Jump leads must never be connected direct-

ly to the battery on your vehicle. Always use

the terminals in the engine compartment.

– The non-insulated parts of the battery

clamps must not be allowed to touch. The

jump lead attached to the positive battery

terminal must not touch metal parts of the

vehicle: this can cause short circuits.

– The sealing caps on the battery cells must

not be opened.

Fig. 223 Connecting jump leads

The terminals for the jump leads are located in

the engine compartment.

Please observe the general information on the

vehicle battery ðpage 330.

Connecting the positive terminals with the

positive lead (red)

– Keep sparks, flames and lit cigarettes away

from vehicle batteries: the gases given off

can cause an explosion.

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Open the red cap on the positive terminal

ðFig. 222.

– Position the jump leads in such a way that

they cannot come into contact with any

moving parts in the engine compartment of

the other vehicle.

1. Connect one end of the positive lead (red) to

the jump-start connection 1 ðFig. 223 on

your vehicle.

2. Connect the other end of the positive lead

(red) to the positive terminal 2 on the pow-

er source.

CAUTION

Please note that the above method of con-

necting the leads is intended for jump-start-

ing your vehicle.

Connecting the negative terminals with the

negative lead (black)

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3. Connect one end of the negative lead (black)

to the negative terminal 3 on the power

source.

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not have a tow-bar. It is advisable to use a tow-

rope made of elastic synthetic fibre or similarly

elastic material.

Note

Connect the jump leads so they have good

metal-to-metal contact with the battery ter-

minals.

WARNING

– There is a high risk of accidents when tow-

ing, as the towed vehicle can easily be driven

into the towing vehicle.

Towing away

General information

– There must not be anyone in the vehicle if it

vehicle is taken away by a breakdown truck

or a special car transporter – risk of acci-

dent!

You should not attempt the following steps un-

less you are in possession of the necessary equip-

ment and have the skills required.

– Never secure the tow-bar or tow-rope to any

part of the vehicle’s axles or suspension as

these could be damaged and lead to acci-

dents and severe injuries.

Towing requires some experience. Audi recom-

mends contacting a towing service to have the

vehicle taken away.

You should only have your broken-down vehicle

towed away by another vehicle in exceptional cir-

cumstances. Inexperienced drivers should not at-

tempt to tow another vehicle.

CAUTION

– If it is not possible to tow the vehicle as de-

scribed above (e.g. due to a gearbox failure

or if the vehicle has to be towed further

than 50 km), it must be transported on a

special car transporter or trailer.

Information on towing vehicles

When the engine is not running, the gearbox will

not be adequately lubricated if the following

speed/distance restrictions are not observed:

– Towing a vehicle with the wrong axle raised

can cause serious damage to the gearbox.

– For technical reasons, the vehicle must not

be tow-started.

– The vehicle must not be towed faster than

50 km/h.

– The vehicle must not be towed further than

Note

50 km.

– It is not possible to move the selector lever

out of transmission position P if the electri-

cal power supply fails. Before the vehicle

can be recovered/manoeuvred you must

manually release the parking lock

Additional note on towing by breakdown

truck

The vehicle may only be towed with the front axle

raised. Do not wrap any kind of chain or rope

around the brake lines.

ðpage 116.

– Switch Audi pre sense* off ðpage 211 if the

vehicle is being loaded onto a car transport-

er, train or ferry, etc. or being towed away.

This prevents the pre sense* system from

taking action in an inappropriate situation.

– Please observe the relevant local regula-

tions when towing away.

Tow-bar / tow-rope

The vehicle can be towed with a tow-bar or tow-

rope. Both drivers should be familiar with the

technique required for towing, particularly if a

tow-rope is used.

Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle and

take care to avoid jerking the tow-rope. When

towing off-road, there is always a risk that the

anchorage points may be overloaded.

Towing away

Please observe the important safety warnings on

ðpage 362.

It is easier and safer to tow the vehicle with a

tow-bar. You should only use a tow-rope if you do

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Preparations

Front towline anchorage

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Attach the tow-rope or the tow-bar only to the

towing anchorages provided for this purpose

ðpage 363, ðpage 364.

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Please ensure that the tow-rope is not twisted

as it could otherwise unscrew the towline an-

chorage while the vehicle is being towed.

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The hazard warning lights of both vehicles

must normally be switched on ðpage 62. How-

ever, observe any regulations to the contrary.

Fig. 224 Front bumper: Fitting the towline anchorage

Towing vehicle (front)

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Ensure that the tow-rope is taut before you

The screw connection for the towline anchorage

is located on the right side of the front bumper.

drive off.

Accelerate with particular care.

Avoid unnecessary braking and manoeuvres.

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Take the towline anchorage out of the vehicle

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toolkit ðpage 353.

Firmly press the cap inwards briefly ðFig. 224.

Vehicle being towed (rear)

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The cap will be released from the bumper.

Screw the towline anchorage as tightly as pos-

sible into the mounting. To do so, use a suitable

tool that enables the towline anchorage to be

screwed tightly all the way into the mounting.

Ensure that the ignition is switched on, the

steering wheel is not locked, and that you can

operate the turn signals, horn or windscreen

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wipers if necessary ð

.

Otherwise you may not have the full benefit of

the brake servo and power steering. You may

need more strength to steer and brake the vehi-

cle than you normally would.

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Put the towline anchorage back in the vehicle

toolkit after use.

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Release the parking brake ðpage 125.

Select transmission position N.

Ensure that the tow-rope remains taut at all

times when towing.

WARNING

If the towline anchorage is not screwed in as

far as the stop, there is a risk of the screw

connection shearing off during towing – risk

of accident!

WARNING

Note

– If the vehicle has no electrical power, do

NOT use a tow-bar or tow-rope to tow the

vehicle.

On some models, the shape of the cap can

vary.

– If the power supply should fail while the ve-

hicle is being towed, stop towing immedi-

ately and seek professional assistance.

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Vehicles which have a factory-fitted towing

bracket* do not have a screw connection at the

rear for the towline anchorage.

Rear towline anchorage

WARNING

If the towline anchorage is not screwed in as

far as the stop, there is a risk of the screw

connection shearing off during towing – risk

of accident!

CAUTION

Fig. 225 Rear bumper: Fitting the towline anchorage (ver-

To avoid damaging the towing bracket*, only

use tow-bars with suitable attachments. If a

tow-bar is not available, a tow-rope may be

used.

sion 1)

Note

On some models, the shape of the cap can

vary.

Fig. 226 Rear bumper: Fitting the towline anchorage (ver-

sion 2)

Vehicles with towline anchorage

Vehicles which do not have a factory-fitted tow-

ing bracket* have a connection for a towline an-

chorage on the right side of the rear bumper.

►

Take the towline anchorage out of the vehicle

toolkit ðpage 353.

►

Firmly press the cap inwards

ðFig. 225/ðFig. 226. The cap will be released

from the bumper.

►

Screw the towline anchorage as tightly as pos-

sible into the mounting. To do so, use a suitable

tool that enables the towline anchorage to be

screwed tightly all the way into the mounting.

►

Put the towline anchorage back in the vehicle

toolkit after use.

Vehicles with towing bracket*

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Swivel out the towing bracket ðpage 161.

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Attach the tow-bar or the tow-rope to the tow-

ing bracket.

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