Audi 100 Quattro, Руководство пользователя

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VEHICLE CARE
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tires on
eless tire,
stem. Tire
Applies additionally to the Audi
100 quattro
All four wheels on the vehicle must al-
ways have tires of the same size, con-
d tread type, Different struction an
the front or rear wheels may impair
vehicle control and will damage the
Torsen center differential because of the
constantly different wheel speeds.
For this reason, use only a standard size
spare wheel or the compact temporary
spare tire supplied with the vehicle from
the factory. The proper function of the
Torsen center differential is not affected
by unevenly worn tires.
§
Never mount used tires if you are
not sure of their previous history.
§
Whenever replacing a tub
always install a new valve
repair should only be performed by a
specialist.
WARNING
§
Never mix tires of different design
such as steel belted radials with radial
bias belted or bias ply tires etc. Mixing
tire types will adversely affect road
holding and can lead to loss of vehicle
control and personal injury.
§
New tires do not possess maxi-
mum traction. They tend to be slip-
pery. Break new tires in by driving
cautiously at moderate speed for the
first 100 miles or 160 kilometers.
Compact spare wheel
The compact spare wheel is for tempo-
rary use only – see "Spare wheel" page
132.
General notes
The original equipment tires and wheel
rims on your vehicle comply with all
cable Federal Motor Vehicle
appli-
th the pro-
eel rims and
wheel bolts are compatible with the
original factory installations.
Safety
Standards,
If you wish to equip your vehicle with tires
or wheels other than those installed at
the factory, please note the following:
§
If you plan to install other than the
original equipment tires and wheel
rims, ask your Audi dealer.
§
For technical reasons it is not
possible in every case to use wheels
from other vehicles – under certain
conditions not even wheels from the
same vehicle model.
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Wheel rims and wheel bolts are
matched to fit your Audi.
§
When installing different wheels
(for example, wheels with winter tires),
the correct wheel bolts wi
per length and conical shape must be
used. The secure fit of the wheels and
the proper functioning of the brake
system are dependent upon this.
§
Using tires and/or wheels which
have not been approved by the manu-
facturer for your vehicle type can be
detrimental to vehicle safety.
§
If wheel trim discs or a front spoil-
er are installed, make sure the air flow
for cooling the brakes is not
obstructed.
§
Before you plan on exchanging
steel wheels, light alloy wheels, or
snow tires already mounted on wheel
rims, consult your Audi dealer. He has
the technical information necessary to
advise you which wh
WARNING
The use of the wheel rims and wheel
bolts that do not meet specifications
of the original factory installed equip-
ment will affect the safe operation of
your vehicle and may cause an acci-
dent and personal injury.