Wheels
– Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
– The tire has been heavily damaged, for example
in an accident. There is a risk that parts of the
tire tread will detach and damage important
vehicle components.
– The tire pressure monitoring system in your
Audi was calibrated with “Audi Original
Tires” ðpage 275. Audi recommends using
these tires.
– The Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) is not
working or is continuously running
– The tire pressure monitoring system is not
working
Storing tire pressures
Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System in-
dicator
If it is no longer possible to continue driving de-
spite having run-flat tires, see an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance.
If the tire pressure changes or a tire is replaced,
it must be confirmed in the system.
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Before storing the tire pressures, make sure the
WARNING
tire pressures of all four tires meet the speci-
fied values and are adapted to the load
ðpage 279.
Turn on the ignition.
Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Tire pressure
monitoring > Store tire pressure > Yes, store
now.
Run-flat tires may only be used on vehicles
that were equipped with them at the factory.
– The vehicle must have suspension designed
for run-flat tires and a factory-installed tire
pressure monitoring system.
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– Incorrect use of run-flat tires can result in
vehicle damage or accidents. Contact an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to learn if run-flat tires may
be used on your vehicle and if so, which
ones.
Tips
Do not store the tire pressures if snow chains
are installed.
– If run-flat tires are used, they must be in-
stalled on all four wheels. Mixing tire types
is not permitted.
Run-flat tires
Applies to: vehicles with run-flat tires
– If you have to drive when the tire pressure is
too low or there is no tire pressure, note the
following:
Run-flat tires can allow you to remain driving
when there is a loss of pressure.
– Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80
km/h) because this increases the risk of an
accident. Observe any laws specific to the
country where you are driving.
Run-flat tires have reinforced sidewalls that pro-
tect the tire if there is a loss of pressure.
If the tire pressure monitoring system indicates a
loss of pressure in one or several tires, you can
continue driving on run-flat tires for at least 20
miles (30 km). Drive to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the problem corrected.
– Avoid full-throttle acceleration, heavy
braking, and fast cornering, because this
increases the risk of an accident.
– The vehicle may become more difficult to
control.
– See an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility for assistance if
the tire is too heavily damaged.
Continuing to drive on run-flat tires is no
longer possible if:
– There is visible damage to the tires, such as
cracks in the sidewalls
– Have the faulty tires replaced and the rims
checked for damage by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
– Strong vibrations are felt while driving, or the
tire begins to smoke due to a strong build-up of
heat
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