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drive
faster than SO mph (80 km/h)=:> page
244, "Driving with run-
flat tires".
The Tire Pressure Mon itoring System constantly checks the air pres-
sure in the tires. If the run-flat system is active (shown in the center
display), you must inspect the affected tire or tires and then de cide
whether to continue driving. Be sure to fo llow these tips => page 244,
"Driving w ith run-flat tires".
When
it is not possible
to continue
dr ivi ng, even
with
run-flat
tires?
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If the Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) is not working or
keeps coming on.
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If the Tire Pressure Monitoring System does not work.
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If the tire has been severely damaged, in a crash, for example . The
tread can separate from a damaged tire as the wheel tu rns, and hit
parts of the veh icle, such as the fuel tank filler neck, fuel lines or
brake lines.
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Do not continue driving if severe vibration occurs or if the tire
starts to smoke because the t ire is running hot .
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Do not continue driving if damage to the tire, such as cracks in the
sidewall, appea rs.
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WARNING
Improper use of run-flat tires can cause vehicle damage that can
lead to loss of vehicle control , a crash and serious personal injury .
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Run-flat tires can only be used with special rims .
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Run-flat tires must always be monitored with a properly
programmed Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
•
Always inspect a tire that has lost air to make sure it is safe to
drive with the tire in the run-flat mode .
•
Never drive with run-flat tire s that have been damaged in a
collision.
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WARNING (conti nued)
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Never drive with run-flat tires if heat build-up causes the tire to
give off smoke.
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Never drive with run-flat tire s if the vehicle shakes or vibrates
severely.
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Never drive with a run-flat tire that develops sidewall cracks or
other damage while in use.
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Note
Run-flat tires have special character istics and requirements, that are
very different from conventional tires . Run-flat tires require special
rims for run-flat use and cannot be used on conventional wheel rims .
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Tips
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If you are not able to conti nue driving with run-flat tires, please
seek professiona l assistance.
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Please contact your authorized Audi dealer or Audi of America,
Inc . if you have questions about tires and rims . •
Appli es to vehicles: wit h Run-flat t ires
Driving
with
run-flat
tires
Handling characteristics change when tire pressure is
low.
Driving on tires with low tire pressure changes the way a
vehicle handles, particularly when cornering and braking.
The handling characteristics of run-flat tires do not seem to
change a lot even when driving on low pressure or in the run-
flat mode. Nevertheless you must still take special precau-
tions when operating a vehicle on run-flat tires when tire
pressure is low or the tire(s) is flat :
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