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hub . Remove all dirt from these surfaces before remounting
the
wheel. •
Tires with
unidirectional
tread
design
Tires with unidirectional tread design must be mounted
with their tread pattern pointed in the right direction.
Using a spare tire with
a tread
pattern
intended
for use
in a specific
direction
When using a spare tire with a tread pattern intended for use in a
specific direction , please note the following:
•
The direction of rotation is marked by an arrow on the side of the
tire .
•
If the spare tire has to be installed in the incorrect direction, use
the spare tire only temporarily
since the tire will not be able to
achieve its optimum performance characteristics
with regard to
aquaplaning, noise and wear.
•
We recommend that you pay particular attention to this fact
during wet weather and that you adjust your speed to match road
conditions.
•
Replace the flat tire with a new one and have it installed on your
vehicle as soon as possible to restore the handling advantages of a
unidirectional
tire. •
Notes
on wheel
changing
Please read the information
=:> page
336,
"New tires and replacing
tires and wheels" if you are going to use a spare tire which is
different from the tires on your vehicle.
After you change a tire :
•
Check the tire pressure on the spare immediately after installa-
tion.
•
Have the wheel bolt tightening torque checked with a torque
wrench as soon as possible by your authorized Audi dealer or a
qualified service station .
•
With steel and alloy wheel rims, the wheel bolts are correctly
tightened at a torque of 90 ft lb (120 Nm}.
•
If you notice that the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to
turn while changing a tire, they should be replaced before you check
the tightening torque.
•
Replace the flat tire with a new one and have it installed on your
vehicle as soon as possible. Remount the wheel cover.
Until then, drive with extra care and at reduced speeds .
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WARNING
•
If you are going to equip your vehicle with tires or rims which
differ from those which were factory installed, then be sure to read
the information
=:> page
336,
"New tires and replacing tires and
wheels".
•
Always make sure the damaged wheel or even a flat tire and
the jack and tool kit are properly secured in the luggage compart-
ment and are not loose in the passenger compartment.
•
In an accident or sudden maneuver they could fly forward,
injuring anyone in the vehicle .
•
Always store damaged wheel, jack and tools securely in the
luggage compartment . Otherwise, in an accident or sudden
maneuver they could fly forward, causing injury to passengers in
the vehicle .
•
Do not use commercially
available tire sealants. Otherwise, the
electrical components of the tire pressure monitoring
system will
no longer work properly and the sensor for the tire pressure moni -
toring system will have to be replaced by a qualified workshop . •
Do-it -yourself service
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