Audi A5 owners manual page 266

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document_0900452a8179700c.book Seite 264 Donnerstag, 22. März 2007 10:19 10 264 Self-help – Screw in the mounting pin (provided in the vehicle's tool Tyres with directional tread pattern kit) by hand in place of the wheel bolt ⇒ page 263, Tyres with directional tread pattern must be mounted so fig. 246. that they rotate in the correct direction. – Then unscrew the other wheel bolts as described above. A directional tread pattern is identified by arrows on the sidewall – Take off the wheel. The mounting pin stays where it is. pointing in the forward running direction. Always note the direction of rotation indicated when mounting the wheel. This is important so Putting on the spare wheel that these tyres can give maximum grip and avoid excessive noise, – Put on the spare wheel, using the mounting pin to guide tread wear and aquaplaning. it into place. Drive carefully should you ever have a puncture and have to mount – Screw in the wheel bolts and tighten them lightly using the spare wheel so it rotates in the wrong direction. This is because the tyre will not give optimum performance. Bear this in mind the hexagonal opening in the screwdriver handle. particularly when driving on wet roads. – Then unscrew the mounting pin and tighten the To benefit from the advantages of tyres with this type of tread remaining wheel bolt lightly. pattern, the defective tyre should be replaced and refitted as soon as possible so that all tyres again rotate in the correct direction. – Carry out the steps required after you have changed the wheel ⇒page261, “After changing a wheel”. Applies to vehicles: with anti-theft wheel bolts The wheel bolts should be clean and turn easily. Before putting on Anti-theft wheel bolts the spare wheel, inspect the condition of the wheel and hub A special adapter is required to turn the anti-theft wheel mounting surfaces. These surfaces must be clean before mounting bolts. the wheel. The wheel bolts are easier to remove from the wheel rim if you use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle. The reversible screwdriver blade should be removed as a precautionary measure when the tool is used for this purpose. Note the direction of rotation when putting on a tyre with direc- tional tread pattern ⇒ page 264. Note Fig. 247 Anti-theft wheel bolt with Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to loosen adapter or tighten the wheel bolts.

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