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Emergency assistance

The vehicle tool kit, vehicle jack, tire mobility kit,

and compressor are stored in the luggage com-

partment under the cargo floor.

Emergency assistance

General information

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Lift the cargo floor using the handle ðfig. 179.

In the event of a breakdown, park the vehicle as

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Applies to: vehicles with spare tire: Turn the

handle counter-clockwise and remove the spare

tire.

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.

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Set the parking brake.

Turn on the emergency flashers.

Have all passengers exit the vehicle. They

should move to a safe place, for example be-

hind a guard rail.

Plug-in hybrid drive: The vehicle tool kit, the tire

mobility kit, and the compressor are located in

the side trim panel 1 and 2 and in the compart-

ment 3 under the cargo floor ðfig. 180.

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Tips

WARNING

– The vehicle jack in your vehicle is mainte-

nance-free.

Follow the steps listed above. This is for your

own protection and for the safety of other

road users.

– Plug-in hybrid drive: The vehicle must not

be operated without a tire mobility kit.

Equipment

Tire mobility kit

Vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit, and

vehicle jack

Applies to: vehicles with the vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit,

and vehicle jack

Preparation

Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit

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Read and follow the important safety precau-

tions ðpage 297.

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Set the parking brake.

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Select the “P” position.

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Check if a repair with the tire mobility kit is pos-

sible ðpage 297.

Using the tire mobility kit

Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit

Fig. 179 Luggage compartment: cargo area floor

Fig. 181 Tire: tire damage that cannot be repaired

The tire repair is only meant for temporary use.

Change the damaged tire as soon as possible

Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive

Fig. 180 Luggage compartment: side trim panel and com-

partment

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If the tire is pierced by an object such as a nail, do

not remove the object from the tire.

ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service

Facility.

– Radio reception can be interrupted when

operating the compressor.

The tire mobility kit can be used at temperatures

as low as -4 °F (-20 °C).

– Follow the legal regulations that are appli-

cable in the country where you are operat-

ing the vehicle.

The tire mobility kit must not be used:

– If the tire has cuts or punctures that are larger

than 0.16 inch (4 mm) 1 ðfig. 181

Repairing tires

Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit

– If the rim is damaged

– If you have driven with very low tire pressure or

without air in the tire

See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi

Service Facility for assistance in these cases.

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.

Fig. 182 Components of the tire mobility kit

– 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. 183 Tire mobility kit connection

Requirement: the tire mobility kit must be laid

out and ready for use ðpage 297.

– Keep the tire sealant away from children.

Setting up the tire mobility kit

For the sake of the environment

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Remove the “max. 50 mph (max. 80 km/h)”

 Batteries and electrical/electronic devices

must be disposed of in an environmentally

safe manner ðpage 322, Disposal instruc-

tions.

sticker from the socket of the compressor, if

necessary.

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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

Tips

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– 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-

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turning it clockwise . Install the other end on

Completing

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.

Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit

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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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Connect the filler hose 9 to the valve

ðfig. 183.

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Stop the vehicle after driving for about 10 mi-

nutes and check the tire pressure.

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Connect the plug 3 ðfig. 182 to an outlet in

the vehicle.

Turn on the ignition.

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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.

Inflating a tire

WARNING

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Move the switch 8 ðfig. 183 on the compres-

sor into position I.

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

Pay attention to the following after repairing

a tire:

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

gauge.

If this tire pressure is not reached, remove the

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

– Avoid hard acceleration or braking and driv-

ing fast around curves.

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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

– The vehicle may become more difficult to

control.

– If the tire is too severely damaged, see an

authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi

Service Facility for assistance.

again ð

WARNING

For the sake of the environment

– 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.

You can give the used tire sealant bottle to an

authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi

Service Facility for disposal.

Tips

Remember to obtain a new bottle of sealant

from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized

Audi Service Facility after repairing a tire.

– If the tire cannot be repaired with the tire

sealant, see an authorized Audi dealer or au-

thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

Changing a tire

Tips

Preparation

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.

You must complete the preparation before

changing a tire.

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Read and follow the important safety precau-

tions ðpage 297.

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Set the parking brake.

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Select the “P” position.

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

operated is generally the same.

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When towing a trailer: disconnect the trailer

from your vehicle.

Lay out the vehicle tool kit ðpage 297 and the

spare tire ðpage 302.

Applies to: vehicles with air suspension: Select

on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings &

Service > Air suspension: wheel change.

Turn the wheel bolt approximately one turn to

the left. To achieve the required torque, hold

the end of the wheel wrench*. If the wheel bolt

will not loosen, press carefully on the wheel

wrench* with your foot. Hold onto the vehicle

securely while doing this and make sure your

footing is stable.

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Turn off the ignition.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of an accident, only loosen

the wheel bolts gently one turn before raising

the vehicle with the vehicle jack*.

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.

Raising the vehicle

Applies to: vehicles with vehicle jack

Removing the caps

Fig. 186 Sill panels: markings

Fig. 184 Wheel: wheel bolts with caps

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Slide the plastic clip from the vehicle tool kit

onto the cap until it engages ðfig. 184.

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Remove the cap using the plastic clip.

Loosening the wheel bolts

Fig. 187 Sill: positioning the vehicle jack

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Place the vehicle jack from the vehicle tool kit

on a firm surface. Use a flat, stable support if

necessary. On a slippery surface such as tile,

you should use a non-slip pad such as a rubber

mat ð

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Find the marking on the sill that is closest to

the tire that will be changed ðfig. 186. Behind

the marking, there is a lifting point on the side

sill for the vehicle jack.

Turn the handwheel to raise the vehicle jack un-

der the lifting point on the side sill until the

Fig. 185 Wheel: loosening the wheel bolts

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Slide the wheel wrench* from the vehicle tool

kit all the way onto the wheel bolt.

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