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The speed rating letter code
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on the side wall of the tire c::> page
254.
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WARNING
Winter tires have maximum speed limits
that may be lower than your vehicle's max-
imum speed . Always know the maximum
speed before driving off. Never drive faster
than the speed permitted for your specific
winter tires . This will cause damage to the
tires leading to an accident and serious
personal injury to you and your passen-
gers.
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WARNING
Driving faster than the maximum speed
for which the winter tires on your vehicle
were designed can cause tire failure in-
cluding a blowout and sudden deflation,
loss of control, crashes and serious per-
sonal injuries . Have worn or damaged tires
replaced immediately.
- Winter tires have maximum speed rating
that may be lower than your vehicle's
maximum speed .
- Never drive faster than the speed for
which the winter or other tires installed
on your vehicle are rated .
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WARNING
Always adjust your driving to the road and
traffic conditions. Never let the good ac-
celeration of the winter tires and all-wheel
drive tempt you into taking extra risks . Al-
ways remember :
- When braking, an all-wheel drive vehicle
handles in the same way as a front drive
vehicle.
- Drive carefully and reduce your speed on
icy and slippery roads, even winter tires
cannot help under black ice conditions.
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For the sake of the environment
Use summer tires when weather condi-
tions permit. They are quieter, do not wear
as quickly and reduce fuel consumption.
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Tires and wheels
Snow chains
Snow chains may be fitted only to the front
wheels , and only to certain tire sizes. Ask your
authorized Audi dealer on which tire sizes
snow chains can be used.
If you are going to use snow chains, then you
must install them on the front wheels at
least.
The snow chains must have low-profile links
and must not be thicker than 0.4 inch
(10,S mm) , including the lock.
Remove wheel center covers and trim discs
before putting snow chains on your vehicle
c::> (]). For safety reasons cover caps must then
be fitted over the wheel bolts. These are avail-
able from authorized Audi dealers.
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WARNING
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Using the wrong snow chains for your vehi-
cle or installing them incorrectly can in-
crease the risk of loss of control leading to
serious personal injury.
- Snow chains are available in different
sizes. Always make sure to follow the in-
structions provided by the snow chain
manufacturer .
- When driving with snow chains never
drive faster than the speed permitted for
your specific snow chains.
- Always observe local regulations.
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Note
- Remove snow chains before driving on
roads not covered with snow to avoid
damaging tires and wearing the snow
chains down unnecessarily.
- Snow chains, which come into direct con-
tact with the wheel rim, can scratch or
damage it. Therefore, make sure that the
snow chains are suitably covered. Check
the position of the snow chains after
driving a few yards and correct if neces-
sary. Follow the instructions from the
snow chain manufacturer when doing so.
- If the Adaptive Air Suspension* should
malfunction, do not mount or use snow
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