Audi Q5: Tire repair set

General information and safety precautions

Applies to vehicles: with tire repair kit

The tire repair is only meant for temporary use.

Fig. 214 Tire damage, for which the tire repair kit is not suitable

Your vehicle is equipped with a tire repair kit (Tire Mobility System).

In the event of a flat tire, the tire repair kit is found in the luggage compartment behind the right side trim panel, and is made up of tire sealant and a compressor > fig. 115.

Only tire damage caused by foreign objects up to approximately 0.16 in (4 mm) in diameter can be safely sealed with the tire repair kit.

The foreign object can stay in the tire.

The tire sealant may not be used:

• If the tire has cuts or punctures that are larger than 0.16 in (4 mm) > fig. 214 1.
• If the rim is damaged 2.
• If you drove with very low tire pressure or without air in the tire 3.

Tire repair kit usage is described in Performing the repair and in the instructions with the sealant bottle.

The tire repair kit is able to be used at temperatures as low as - 4 ºF f- 20 ºС).

WARNING

Pay attention to the following after repairing the tire:

• Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
• Avoid hard acceleration, braking sharply, and fast cornering.
• The vehicle may become more difficult to control.
• Tires sealed with the tire repair kit are only meant to be used temporarily. Damaged tires must be replaced.
• The tire repair kit may NOT be used
  • If the tire has cuts or punctures that are larger than 0.16 in (4 mm).
  • If the rim is damaged.
  • If you drove with very low tire pressure or without air in the tire.
• Obtain qualified help if it is not possible to perform the repair with the tire sealant.
• The tire sealant must not come in contact with skin, eyes, or clothes.
• If tire sealant gets in your eyes or on your skin, thoroughly rinse the affected area immediately with clean water.
• Change your clothes immediately if they get tire sealant on them.
• Do not inhale the fumes.
• If the tire sealant is swallowed, thoroughly rinse out your mouth and drink lots of water.
• Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
• If an allergic reaction occurs, seek immediate medical attention.
• Keep the tire sealant away from children.

For the sake of the environment

Used sealant bottles may be returned to your authorized Audi dealer for disposal.

Tips

• If sealant has spilled out, let it dry and then you can remove it by peeling it away like a foil.
• Note the expiration date on the sealant bottle.

  Replace the tire sealant at an authorized Audi dealership.

READ NEXT: