Audi A4 B8 owners manual page 277

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document_0900452a81b1b9de.book Seite 275 Donnerstag, 26. Juli 2007 9:16 09 Wheels and tyres 275 WARNING (continued) Please refer to ⇒ page 274, “When is it no longer possible to continue driving with the help of the run flat tyres?” Furthermore, this could cause damage to your vehicle and possibly also result in an accident. Effects on handling when driving with defective tyres If one of the front tyres is defective, your vehicle will tend to pull Note slightly towards that side and braking performance will be • If you cannot continue driving even with run flat tyres please impaired. obtain professional assistance. A defective rear tyre will also make the vehicle pull slightly to one • You should obtain professional assistance if you are in any doubt side, and the braking response will again be slightly impaired. These effects will be most noticeable when driving in a corner. regarding the rims and tyres for your vehicle. WARNING Applies to vehicles: with run flat tyres • When using the run flat system the changes in vehicle handling Driving with run flat tyres will be noticeable when braking, in corners and during fast accel- Please remember that the vehicle's handling will be eration. impaired. • The maximum permitted speed of 80 km/h is subject to road Driving a vehicle with a deflated tyre, or with insufficient and weather conditions. Always observe the relevant rules and tyre pressure, is an abnormal situation. However, since the regulations. Run flat tyres allow you to continue your journey in the event of a loss of tyre pressure. However, the driver remains handling of a vehicle equipped with run flat tyres is only responsible for the safety of the vehicle and for restoring the slightly impaired, it is important to remember that you are correct tyre pressure and having defective parts replaced driving with a deflated tyre. If you have to make use of the ⇒page276. For these reasons you should always adjust your run flat system please remember the following points: driving to suit the circumstances. – The Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) must be switched on. Caution –Do not exceed 80km/h⇒ . We recommend that you drive with great care when making use of the run flat system. Avoid abrupt manoeuvres. – Anticipate the traffic situation well in advance. – Be careful when accelerating. – Avoid unnecessary braking and steering manoeuvres. – Reduce speed in good time before corners and potential hazards. Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data

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