Audi 100 Quattro, Owner'S Manual

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VEHICLE CARE
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ever, that you do not let the tires wear
down to this extent. Worn tires cannot
grip the road surface properly, and are
even less effective on wet roads.
WARNING
§
Do not drive with worn tires or ti-
res showing cuts, bruises or other da-
mage because they may lead to sud-
den deflation causing loss of vehicle
control and personal injury.
§
Since worn tires do not grip the
road surface property when driving on
wet roads, the vehicle may tend to
aquaplane sooner. We strongly urge
you to replace your tires when the
remaining tread depth is .12 inches (3
mm).
Incorrect wheel alignment
Incorrect wheel alignment causes
excessive and uneven tire wear impairing
Tire care
Inspect your tires at least every 2,000
miles or 3,000 km for wear and damage.
the safety of the vehicle. If you notice
excessive tire wear, contact your
authorized Audi dealer.
WARNING
§
Avoid damaging tires and wheel
rims. If you must drive over a curb or
other obstacle, drive slowly and at an
angle. Frequently check tires for une-
ven wear and damage.
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Remove imbedded material.
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Replace worn or damaged tires
immediately.
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Replace missing valve dust caps.
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Keep oil, fuel, brake fluid, etc,
away from tires.
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Keep tires inflated correctly.
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Mark tires before removing them.
Remount tires on the same vehicle side
because the rotation direction should
stay the same.
§
Store removed tires in a cool, dry
and preferably dark place. Tires which
are not on wheels should be stored
standing up.
Tires age even if they are not being used.
Tires which are older than 6 years should
only be used cautiously in an emergency.
Wheels and tire replacement
Wheels and tires approved by the
manufacturer have been specially
matched to your vehicle and contribute
largely to the road holding and driving
characteristics of the vehicle.
§
Fitting and repairing tires requires
expert knowledge and special tools. This
work should only be performed by a
specialist.
§
For safety reasons, tires should be
replaced in pairs and not individually. The
tires with the deepest tread should al-
ways be mounted on the front wheels.
§
In the interest of maximum safety
and best all-around vehicle handling,
replacement radial tires that always buy
have the same specifications with regard
to tire size, design, load carrying
capacity, tread pattern, tread depth etc.
This also applies to Audi recommended
alternate replacement tires.