Audi Q3: Removing Tires, Run-Flat Tires
Note
- Be careful not to scratch off the glued- on wheel trim on these rims.
- The surface of the wheel trim is very sensitive.
- The rim will have be replaced if the wheel trim is damaged.
- The wheel trim cannot be replaced.
- Turn wheel on tire mounting device so that tire valve/tire pressure sensor -2- stands in front of mounting head -1-.
Caution
Mounting head -1- must not be located in area -a- of tire valve/tire pressure sensor, otherwise the mounting head will damage the tire pressure sensor.
- Position mounting head -1- in vicinity of tire valve/tire pressure sensor so that tire iron can be put on approximately 30º next to tire valve/tire pressure sensor -2-.
- Install press holders -3- on disc wheel opposite the mounting head -1-.
- Now pry tire bead over mounting finger on mounting head using tire iron and remove tire iron again.
- Let the tire dismounting/mounting machine run clockwise until upper bead lies completely above the rim flange.
This slides the press holders -1- against the mounting head. This allows them to be removed again easily.
- Turn wheel on tire mounting device so that tire valve/tire pressure sensor -2- stands in front of mounting head -1-.
Caution
Mounting head -1- must not be located in area -a- of tire valve/tire pressure sensor, otherwise the mounting head will damage the tire pressure sensor.
- Position mounting head -1- in vicinity of tire valve/tire pressure sensor so that tire iron can be put on approximately 30º next to tire valve/tire pressure sensor -2-.
- Now pry tire bead over mounting finger of mounting head using tire iron -3-.
- In addition, insert a plastic mounting lever -4-.
- Remove tire iron -3- again.
- Using plastic mounting lever -1-, hold bead in place over the rim flange from outside and let tire mounting device run clockwise until tire has been pulled off completely from disc wheel.
Note
- Check tire pressure sensor for loose or damaged parts. If threaded connections are loose, union nut, valve insert, seal, sealing washer and valve cap must be replaced by new parts from repair set Parts Catalog.
- If tire pressure sensor is damaged, then it must be replaced completely.
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Tires, Mounting, Run-Flat Tires
Caution
It is mandatory for run-flat tires to have a tire
pressure monitoring system in the vehicle.
- Coat rim flanges, tire beads and inside of upper tire beads
thoroughly with
Tires, Changing
The valve insert must be replaced with every tire change.
Metal valve and wheel electronics can be reused.
- Let air out of tire by removing the valve insert.
Note
Be careful not
Wheel Electronics, New Design
Assembly Sequence
- Fold the valve -1- downward
-arrow A toward B-.
- Slide the valve with the wheel electronics attached through
the valve opening in the rim.
- Rotate the unio
SEE MORE:
Interior lighting
Front interior lighting
Fig. 40 Headliner: interior lighting
Interior lighting buttons
- Interior lighting on/off
- Door contact switch on/off.
The interior lighting
is controlled automatically.
Touch-sensitive reading lights
To turn a reading light on or off, touch the surface
1 briefly.
To
Special driving situations
Driving uphill and downhill
When driving uphill, downhill, or at high altitudes,
note the following information:
Drive slowly and carefully.
Do not try to turn around if you cannot safely
drive on an incline or hill. Instead, drive in reverse.
When driving down hills, you can activate the
hill
