Audi Q3: New tires or wheels
Audi recommends having all work
on tires or wheels performed by
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
These facilities have the proper
knowledge and are equipped with
the required tools and replacement
parts.
Because the spare tire is different
from the regular tires installed
on the vehicle (such as winter
tires or wide tires), only use the
spare tire temporarily in case of
emergency and drive carefully
while it is in use. It should be replaced
with a regular tire as soon
as possible.
Applies to: vehicles with all wheel
drive: All four wheels must be
equipped with tires that are the
same brand and have the same
construction and tread pattern so
that the drive system is not damaged
by different wheel speeds.
For this reason, in case of emergency,
only use a spare tire that
is the same circumference as the
regular tires.
WARNING
- Only use tire/rim combinations
and suitable wheel bolts
that have been approved by
Audi. Otherwise, damage to
the vehicle and an accident
could result.
- For technical reasons, it is not
possible to use tires from other
vehicles. In some cases, you
cannot even use tires from the
same vehicle model.
- Make sure that the tires you
select have enough clearance
to the vehicle. Replacement
tires should not be chosen
simply based on the nominal
size, because tires with a different
construction can differ
greatly even if they are the
same size. If there is not
enough clearance, the tires or
the vehicle can be damaged
and this can reduce driving
safety and increase the risk of
an accident.
- Only use tires that are more than six years old when absolutely
necessary and drive
carefully when doing so.
- Do not use run-flat tires on
your vehicle. Using them when
not permitted can lead to vehicle
damage or accidents.
- If you install wheel covers on
the vehicle, make sure they allow
enough air circulation to
cool the brake system. If they
do not, this could increase the
risk of an accident.
- Mounting a tire on the rim incorrectly
can result in tire
damage or failure. To reduce
the risk of an accident, only
trained personnel may mount
a tire on the rim.
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Fig. 155 Tire profile: treadwear indicator
Tire wear
Check the tires regularly for wear.
Inflation pressure that is too low
or high can increase tire wear
considerably.
Driving quickly through c
Fig. 156 Driver's side B-pillar: tire pressure
label
Fig. 157 Tire pressure label
The correct tire pressure for tires
installed at the factory is listed on
a label. The label is located on the
B-pil
There are limits to the amount of
load or weight that any vehicle
and any tire can carry. A vehicle
that is overloaded will not handle
well and is more difficult to stop.
Overloading can not only lea
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Traffic safety information
Audi recommends only using certain Infotainment
system functions while the vehicle is stationary,
such as entering a destination or pairing
a mobile device. Always be prepared to stop operating
the Infotainment system in the interest of
your safety and the safety of other
Function overview
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense
Within the limits of the system, the Audi pre
sense functions can initiate measures in certain
driving situations to protect the vehicle occupants
and other road users. Depending on the vehicle
equipment, various Audi pre sense systems
may b