Audi 100 Quattro, Owner'S Manual

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DO-IT-YOURSELF SERVICE
COMPACT SPARE WHEEL
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The compact spare wheel is stored in the
luggage compartment underneath the
floor covering. It is held in place by a
bracket and a wing bolt.
Check the inflation pressure of the
compact spare (60 psi/4.2 bar) periodi-
cally to keep the tire ready for use.
When using the compact spare wheel,
note the following:
§
After installing the compact spare
wheel, the tire inflation pressure
should be checked and, if necessary,
increased to 60 psi/4.2 bar.
§
The load carrying capacity is
marked on the tire sidewalls and must
not be exceeded.
§
The spare should be returned to
e area as soon as the stan-
tire can be repaired or
§
The compact spare tire must not
be mounted on any other wheels, nor
must standard tires, snow tires, wheel
covers or trim rings be used with the
compact spare wheel. If such use is
attempted, damage to these items or
other vehicle components may occur.
the storag
dard road
replaced.
§
Because the compact spare was
specifically designed for your vehicle,
it must not be used on any other vehi-
cle. Equally, compact spare wheels
from other vehicles must not be used
on your vehicle.
WARNING
§
The compact spare tire is for tem-
porary use only and is so marked on
the sidewalls.
§
Any continuous road use of the
compact spare tire may result in tire
failure, loss of vehicle control and
possible injury to vehicle occupants.
§
Do not put a snow chain on your
compact spare tire. Because of the
smaller tire size, the chain wilt not fit
property and can thus damage your
vehicle. You could also lose the chain,
as well as control of the vehicle.
In the event of a flat front tire when
snow chains are required, remove the
undamaged rear road wheel on the
same side first and mount the
compact spare wheel there. Then
remove the damaged front wheel, take
off the snow chains and attach them
to the rear road wheel prior to
mounting on the front. Check and
adjust the pressure promptly.
§
Do not drive faster than 50
mph/80 km/h with the compact spare
wheel mounted. Also rapid accelerati-
on, hard braking and hard cornering
must be avoided to help prevent loss
of vehicle control.
§
Never use two or more compact
spare tires at the same time.