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Wheels
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver's re-
sponsib ility to ma intain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres-
sure telltale.
Your veh icle has also been equ ipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the sys -
tem is not operating properly. The TPMS mal-
function indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale . When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi-
mately one minute and then remain cont inuously
illum inated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the ma l-
function exists.
When the malfunct ion indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS ma lfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly . Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or alternate t ires and
wheels a llow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
Description
Applies to: vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system
The tire pressure monitoring system monitors
the pressure in the four tires when driving.
The system uses sensors that measure the tem -
perature and pressure in the tires . The data is
sent from these sensors to the contro l module by
radio frequency.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System shows the
current pressures and temperatures
of the t ires
in the Infota inment system
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It also
compares the current t ire pressures with the
stored tire pressu res and gives a warning in the
d river information system if the tire pressure is
different from what is stored
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The system does not detect if the stored tire
pressures match the recommended tire pres-
sures. You must store the tire pressures again
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- every time the tire pressures change, for exam -
ple when the load in the vehicle changes,
- after replacing a tire, or
- if wheels with new whee l sensors are used.
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WARNING
- The tire pressure monitoring system ass ist s
the driver in monitoring tire pressures. The
driver is responsib le for having the tires in-
flated to the correct pressure.
- Do not change the tire pressure when the
temperature
of the tire is high. This could
result in serious damage to the tire and
even cause the tire to burst, increasing the
risk of an accident.
-A tire with low pressure flexes more. This
heats the tire up too much. This could cause
the tread to separate and even cause the
tire to burst, increasing the risk of an acc i-
dent.
- The tire pressure monitoring system does
not warn about damage or defects in the
tire construct ion that could cause the tire to
burst, for examp le. Inspect your t ires reg u-
larly.
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Tips
- If tires are replaced, the sensors/valves
do
not need to be removed or replaced. Just re-
placed the valve stem and, if necessary, the
valve and the wheel electronics. If you have
questions, see your authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility .
- An incorrect display or a malfunction in the
tire pressure monitoring system can occur
after using the tire mobility kit. Have the
sensors rep laced by an authorized Audi
dealer or author ized Audi Service Facility.
Displaying tire pressures/temperatures
Appli es to: vehicles wit h tire pressure mo nitoring system
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on . ...,
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