Audi Q3: Component Overview - Run-Flat Tire (PAX)
Caution
It is mandatory for run-flat tires to have a tire
pressure monitoring system in the vehicle.
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.


1 - PAX Tires
2 - Support Ring
3 - Wheel for PAX Tires
- Note assembly instructions. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel, Changing and Mounting"
4 - Wheel Electronics
- Batteries must be completely replaced.
- Remaining battery life, temperature and pressure can be read via
diagnosis with Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Beru wheel electronics system. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Electronics System (Tire Pressure Monitoring System),
Beru ".
Siemens wheel electronics system. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Electronics System (Tire Pressure Monitoring System),
Siemens ".
5 - Metal Valve Body
- Only install valve according to Parts Catalog
- Delivered complete
6 - Wheel Bolt
Note
Make sure the correct wheel bolts are installed. Refer to the Parts
Catalog.
- Note assembly instructions. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel, Changing and Mounting"
- Anti-theft wheel bolts. Refer to
→ Fig. "Anti-Theft Wheel Bolts"
- Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bolt Tightening Specifications"
7 - Wheel Bolt Adapter
- Place on wheel bolt designed for it. Refer to
→ Fig. "Anti-Theft Wheel Bolts"
8 - Cap
9 - Wheel Bolt, Two-Part
- Note assembly instructions. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel, Changing and Mounting"
- Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bolt Tightening Specifications"
10 - Cap
11 - Wheel Bolt Cover Cap
12 - Adhesive Balancing Weights
- Maximum 60 grams per rim permitted
- Clean wheel where it will be adhered so it is free of dirt and
grease
- Remove protective film
- Attach balance weights to intended surfaces
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Wheel Lock Set -T10101-
Wheel Lock Set -T10101A-
Wheel Lock Set -T40004-
Wheel Lock Set -T40073-
Wax
Warm up cold tires to the minimum mounting temperature
Note
This applies also to ultra high performance tires
(height-/width ration smaller/same 45% and speed rating symbol
larger than/
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 damage
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Fig. 15 Center display: frequently used symbols in the status
bar
The symbols in the status bar show you information at a glance, such as if a
mobile device is connected or if there is a data connection. The most
common symbols are listed in the table.
There is a data connection. The bar indicat
All doors must be unlocked or locked separately
if the central locking system fails.
Fig. 22 Driver's door: door lock cylinder
Fig. 23 Door: mechanically locking
Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft alarm system:
After unlocking using the lock cylinder and opening
the driver's door, you must press