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Audi Q5: Inflating inflatable spare tire

Audi Q5 Type 8R (2008 - 2017) Owner's Manual / Troubleshooting / Emergency assistance / Inflating inflatable spare tire

Applies to vehicles: with inflatable spare tire

Emergency assistance
Fig. 213 Luggage compartment left side: compressor

  • Remove the left trim panel in the luggage compartment.
  • Open the Velcro strap and remove the compressor > fig. 213.
  • Unscrew the valve stem from the spare tire.
  • Screw the tire filler hose from the compressor firmly onto the valve of the spare tire.
  • Insert the plug from the compressor into a socket of the vehicle.
  • Switch the compressor on.
  • Let the compressor run until the value specified on the tire pressure label is reached > fig. 207. Switch the compressor off after running for 12 minutes at the most - danger of overheating!

WARNING

The compressor and the tire filler hose can become extremely hot while they are running - danger of burns!

Note

Switch the compressor off after running for 12 minutes at the most - danger of overheating! Allow the compressor to cool down for a few minutes before you use it again.

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