Emergency Assistance
General Information
- Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving traffic in the event of a breakdown. In the event of a flat tire, park the vehicle on a level surface. Be especially careful on a steep hill.
- Set the parking brake.
- Switch the emergency flashers on.
- Have the passengers exit the vehicle and move to a safe place, for example behind a guard rail.
Warning
Follow the steps given above for your protection and the safety of others on the road.
Equipment
Applies to vehicles with the vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit, and vehicle jack.
- The vehicle tool kit, vehicle jack, tire mobility kit, and compressor are stored in the luggage compartment under the cargo floor.
- Sedan: Lift the cargo floor by the strap to open the front compartment.
- Allroad: Pull the cargo floor by the plastic handle slightly toward the rear and lift it over the front compartment.
- To open the rear compartment, lift the cargo floor by the plastic handle.
- To remove the cargo floor completely, pull it toward the rear using the plastic handle.
- Vehicles with spare tire: Turn the handle counter-clockwise and remove the spare tire.
- The vehicle jack in your vehicle is secured to the tie-downs in the luggage compartment and must be secured again after use.
Warning – Vehicle Jack
A vehicle jack that is unsecured, incorrectly secured, or not secured may slide out when braking, turning, or in an accident, increasing the risk of injuries. Never transport the vehicle jack without securing it.
Tips
- In some vehicles, the rear compartment may not open.
- The vehicle jack is maintenance-free.
Tire Mobility Kit
- Read and follow the important safety precautions.
- Set the parking brake.
- Select the “P” selector lever position.
- Check if repair with the tire mobility kit is possible.
Using the Tire Mobility Kit
- Keep the tire sealant away from children.
- The tire repair is only meant for temporary use. Change the damaged tire as soon as possible.
- If the tire is pierced by an object such as a nail, do not remove the object.
- The kit can be used at temperatures as low as -4 °F (-20 °C).
- Do not use the kit if:
- The tire has cuts or punctures larger than 0.16 inch (4 mm).
- The rim is damaged.
- You have driven with very low tire pressure or without air in the tire.
- See an authorized Audi dealer or Service Facility for assistance if any of the above situations apply.
Warnings – Tire Sealant
- The tire mobility kit cannot be used in all situations and is only for temporary use.
- The tire sealant must not come in contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
- If tire sealant contacts eyes or skin, rinse thoroughly with clean water immediately.
- Do not inhale the fumes.
- If swallowed, rinse mouth thoroughly, drink plenty of water, and seek medical attention immediately. Do not induce vomiting.
- Change clothing immediately if it comes into contact with tire sealant.
