Audi Q5: Notes on wheel changing
Audi Q5 Type 8R (2008 - 2017) Owner's Manual / Troubleshooting / Emergency assistance / Notes on wheel changing
Please read the information if you are going to use a spare tire which is different from the tires on your vehicle.
After you change a tire:
- Check the tire pressure on the spare immediately after installation.
- Have the wheel bolt tightening torque checked with a torque wrench as soon as possible by your authorized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop.
- With steel and alloy wheel rims, the wheel bolts are correctly tightened at a torque of 105 ft lb (140 Nm).
- If you notice that the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to turn while changing a tire, they should be replaced before you check the tightening torque.
- Replace the flat tire with a new one and have
it installed on your vehicle as soon as possible.
Remount the wheel cover.
Until then, drive with extra care and at reduced speeds.
WARNING
- If you are going to equip your vehicle with tires or rims which differ from those which were factory installed, then be sure to read the information.
- Always make sure the damaged wheel or even a flat tire and the jack and tool kit are properly secured in the luggage compartment and are not loose in the passenger compartment.
- In an accident or sudden maneuver they could fly forward, injuring anyone in the vehicle.
- Always store damaged wheel, jack and tools securely in the luggage compartment Otherwise, in an accident or sudden maneuver they could fly forward, causing injury to passengers in the vehicle.
