Audi A4: Changing a tire
Preparation
You must complete the preparation before
changing a tire.
- Read and follow the important safety precautions.
- Set the parking brake.
- Select the "P" selector lever position.
- When towing a trailer: disconnect the trailer
from your vehicle.
- Lay out the vehicle tool kit and the
spare tire.
- Switch the ignition off.
WARNING
The vehicle must also be secured to prevent it
from rolling when using the vehicle jack". Use
suitable objects to block the front and back of
the wheel that is diagonal from the wheel
with the flat tire.
Removing the caps
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Fig. 172 Wheel: wheel bolts with caps
- Slide the plastic clip from the vehicle tool kit
onto the cap until it engages > fig. 172.
- Remove the cap with the plastic clip.
Loosening the wheel bolts
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Fig. 173 Wheel: loosening the wheel bolts
- Slide the wheel wrench* from the vehicle tool
kit all the way onto the wheel bolt.
- Turn the wheel bolt approximately one turn to
the left. To achieve the required torque, hold
the end of the wheel wrench". If the wheel bolt
will not Loosen, press carefully on the wheel
wrench* with your foot. Hold onto the vehicle
securely while doing this and make sure your
footing is stable.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of an accident, only loosen
the wheel bolts gently one turn before raising the vehicle with the vehicle
jack*.
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Applies to: vehicles with vehicle jack
Fig. 174 Sill panels: markings
Fig. 175 Sill: positioning the vehicle jack
Place the vehicle jack from the vehicle tool kit
on a firm surface. Use a flat, s
Reinstall any covers on the wheel bolts that
were removed.
Store the vehicle tool kit in its designated
place.
If the removed wheel does not fit in the spare
wheel well, store it securely in th
Preparation
You should only perform the steps that follow if
you have the necessary tools and technical expertise.
If the engine does not start because the vehicle
battery is drained, you can jump sta
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Audi recommends having all work
on tires or wheels performed by
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
These facilities have the proper
knowledge and are equipped with
the required tools and replacement
parts.
New tires do not yet have the
optimal gripping properties.
Dr
Description
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
The cruise control system assists the driver in
maintaining a constant speed above approximately
15 mph (20 km/h). The system maintains
the desired speed by braking and accelerating.
WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the