Audi Q3: Tires with Emergency Running Characteristics, Seal Inside-Technology
Caution
It is mandatory for run-flat tires to have a tire pressure monitoring system in the vehicle.
Examining and replacing the seal inside tires should only be performed by trained personnel.
Note
- The seal inside technology makes it possible to continue driving without losing pressure, even when the tire is damaged due to external effects.
- When installing seal inside tires no special rims are required. You can install them on the same rims as standard tires or other tires with emergency running characteristics, except for on the rims for PAX tires.
- It is not recommended that seal inside tires are mixed with standard tires or other tires with emergency running characteristics.
- Seal inside tires are stored in the same conditions as standard tires or tires with emergency running characteristics.
Installing a Seal Inside Tire
Caution
It is mandatory for run-flat tires to have a tire pressure monitoring system in the vehicle.
1 - Shell
2 - Band Edge
3 - Run-Flat Tires
Coat of sealing material only on the inside of the tread
4 - Nylon Coat
5 - Top Layer
Seal Inside Tire Function
Caution
It is mandatory for run-flat tires to have a tire pressure monitoring system in the vehicle.
Inside the tread of the tire is a coat of sealing material. This prevents a loss of pressure when the shell is damaged. Not depending on if the object which damaged the tire is still in the tire.
Step 1:
An object is driven into the tread. The sealant adheres to the object.
The sealant reacts to the damage and closes the hole.
Step 2:
The object is removed from the tread.
The sealant is pulled via the object into the hole, when the object is removed from the tread.
This way the hole is closed by the sealant.
Caution
The seal inside technology does not guarantee a repair of the tire after damage.
Unlike run flat tires seal inside tires cannot be driven with low air pressure or flat.
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Tires with Emergency Running Characteristics, Repairing
General Information
Caution
Examining damaged tires should only be performed by
trained personnel.
WARNING
Run-flat tires must be replaced after they have gone
flat.
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Air Quality Sensor -G238-, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the plenum chamber cover. Refer to
→ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.50; Bulkhead; Plenum Chamber Cover,
Removing and Installing.
- Release the securing tab -4-
and turn the housing -1- for the
Air Quality Sensor -G238- counter-clockwise
-arrow-.
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Opening business cards
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
The business card shows you details about a contact.
To open a business card, press on a contact in
the directory, or
Press in the call list 5
fig. 125.
Possible options in the business card:
Call: press on a phone number.
Storing a favorite: press .
