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Wheels
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the sys-
tem is not operat ing 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 veh icle start-ups as long as the ma l-
function exists .
When the malfunct io n indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressu re as intended . TPMS ma lfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate ti res 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
t hat the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
Description
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 control module by
radio frequency .
The tire pressure monitoring system shows the
current pressures and temperatures
of the tires
in the Infotainment
system c.> page 236. It also
compares the current t ire pressures with the
stored tire pressures and gives a warning in the
driver information system if the tire pressure is
d ifferent from what is stored ¢ page 237 .
The system does not detect if the stored t i re
pressures match the recommended tire pres-
sures. You must resave the tire pressures
c.> page 23 7:
- every time the t ire pressures change, for exam-
ple when the load in the vehicle changes,
- after replac ing a tire, or
- if wheels with new wheel sensors are used .
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WARNING
, _
- The tire pressure monitoring system ass ists
the dr iver in monitoring tire pressures. The
driver is responsible for hav ing the tires in-
flated to the correct pressure.
- Do not change the t ire 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
ris k 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 acci-
dent .
- The tire pressure monitoring system does
not warn about damage or defects in the
tire construction that could cause the tire to
burst, for example. Inspect your t ires regu-
larly.
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Tips
- If tires are replaced, the sensors/va lves 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 authorized Audi Service Facility.
Display tire pressures/temperatures
Requirement: the ign ition must be switched off.
.,. Select: the
I CARI
funct ion button >
Car systems
>
Service
&
control > Tire pressure monitor >
Display tire pressure.
The current tire pressures are shown in green and
yellow numbers in the Infotainment
system:
- green:
the current tire pressure and the spec i-
fied tire pressure are approx imately the same .
- yellow:
the current tire pressure is too low
compared to the spec ified t ire pressure .
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