Audi A4: Tire mobility kit
Preparation
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
- Read and follow the important safety precautions.
- Set the parking brake.
- Select the "P" selector lever position.
- Check if a repair with the tire mobility kit is possible.
Using tire mobility kit
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
Fig. 169 Tire: tire damage that cannot be repaired
The tire repair is only meant for temporary use.
Change the damaged tire as soon as possible.
If the tire is pierced by an object such as a nail, do
not remove the object from the tire.
The tire mobility kit can be used at temperatures
as low as -4 ºF (-20 ºC).
The tire mobility kit must not be used:
- If the tire has cuts or punctures that are larger
than 0.16 inch (4 mm) (1) > fig. 169
- If the rim is damaged (2)
- If you have driven with very low tire pressure or
without air in the tire (3)
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance in these situations.
WARNING
For the sake of the environment
Batteries and
electrical/electronic devices
must be disposed of in an environmentally
safe manner.
Tips
Repairing tires
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
Fig. 170 Components of the tire mobility kit
Fig. 171 Tire mobility kit connection
Requirement: the tire mobility kit must be laid
out and ready for use.
Setting up the tire mobility kit
- Open the cover (2) on the compressor
=> fig. 170.
- Remove the connect (4) and pressure hose (5)
from the housing.
- Connect the compressor pressure hose (5) to
the flange (6) on the tire sealant bottle (1).
- Insert the sealant bottle with the flange at the
bottom into the opening (3) on the compressor.
- Remove the valve cap from the faulty tire.
- Connect the filler hose (9) to the valve (7)
> fig. 171.
- Connect the plug (4) > fig. 170 to an outlet in
the vehicle.
- Switch the ignition on.
Inflating a tire
- Move the switch (8) > fig. 177 on the compressor
into position .
- Inflate the tire to between 29 psi (200 kPA) and
36 psi (250 kPA) and read the pressure on the
gauge.
- If this tire pressure is not reached, remove the
filler hose. Drive slowly approximately 33 feet
(10 m) forward or in reverse so that the sealant
can be distributed in the tire. Inflate the tire
again .
WARNING
- Read and follow the manufacturer's safety
precautions on the compressor and in the
instructions on the bottle of sealant.
- If a tire pressure of 29 psi (200 kPA) cannot
reached after inflating for 6 minutes, then
the tire is too severely damaged. Do not
continue driving.
- If the tire cannot be repaired with the tire
sealant, see an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility for assistance.
Tips
Do not operate the compressor for more than
six minutes continuously, or it can overheat.
Once the compressor has cooled, you can continue
to use it.
Completing
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
- Affix the sticker that says "max. 50 mph (max.80 km/h)" that is provided with the tire mobility
kit within the driver's field of vision.
- Stop the vehicle after driving for about 10 minutes
and check the tire pressure.
- If the tire pressure is lower than 19 psi (130
kPA), then the tire is too severely damaged. Do
not continue driving.
WARNING
Pay attention to the following after repairing
the tire:
- Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
- Avoid hard acceleration or braking and driving
fast around curves.
- The vehicle may become more difficult to
control.
- If the tire is too severely damaged, see an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
For the sake of the environment
You can give the used tire sealant bottle to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for disposal.
Tips
Remember to obtain a new bottle of sealant
from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility after repairing a tire.
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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
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
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Configuration
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
Some Audi connect Infotainment services must
be configured through your personal myAudi account
at my.audi.com before using them for the
first time.
Tips
A myAudi user must be logged in for some
Audi connect Infotainment services.
The child safety lock prevents the rear doors
from being opened from the inside and the rear
power windows from being operated.
Fig. 37 Drivers door: controls
Applies to: vehicles with manual child safety locks
Fig. 38 Rear door: manual child safety lock
Vehicles with button
Applies to: vehicles