Audi Q5: Inflating inflatable spare tire
Applies to vehicles: with inflatable spare tire
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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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General information and safety precautions
Applies to vehicles: with tire repair kit
The tire repair is only meant for temporary use.
Fig. 214 Tire damage, for which the tire repair kit is not
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Applies to vehicles: with tire repair kit
Fig. 215 Performing the repair
Preparations
Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving
traffic in the event of a flat tire.
Set the parking brake to
Before changing a wheel
Observe the following precautions for your own
and your passenger's safety when changing a
wheel.
After you experience a tire failure, pull the car
well away from moving tra
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Removing
- Press belt height adjuster button and bring height adjuster
slide into lowest position.
- Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel. Refer to
→ Chapter "B-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing, Upper
B-Pillar Trim Panel".
- Move the upper B-pillar trim to the side
The proper front passenger seating position is important for safe, relaxed
driving.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an
accident, we recommend that you adjust the seat for the front passenger to the
following position:
Adjust the angle of the seatback so that