Audi Q7: Repairing tires

Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit

Fig. 176 Components of the tire mobility kit

Fig. 177 Tire mobility kit connection

Requirement: the tire mobility kit must be laid out and ready for use.

Setting up the tire mobility kit

• Open the cover (2) on the compressor => fig. 176.
• Remove the connect (4) and pressure hose (5) from the housing.
• Connect the compressor pressure hose (5) to the flange (6) on the tire sealant bottle (1).
• Insert the sealant bottle with the flange at the bottom into the opening (3) on the compressor.
• Remove the valve cap from the faulty tire.
• Connect the filler hose (9) to the valve (7) > fig. 177.
• Connect the plug (4) > fig. 176 to an outlet in the vehicle.
• Switch the ignition on.

Inflating a tire

• Move the switch (8) > fig. 177 on the compressor into position .
• Inflate the tire to between 29 psi (200 kPA) and 36 psi (250 kPA) and read the pressure on the gauge.
• If this tire pressure is not reached, remove the filler hose. Drive slowly approximately 33 feet (10 m) forward or in reverse so that the sealant can be distributed in the tire. Inflate the tire again .

WARNING

• Read and follow the manufacturer's safety precautions on the compressor and in the instructions on the bottle of sealant.
• If a tire pressure of 29 psi (200 kPA) cannot reached after inflating for 6 minutes, then the tire is too severely damaged. Do not continue driving.
• If the tire cannot be repaired with the tire sealant, see an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

Tips

Do not operate the compressor for more than six minutes continuously, or it can overheat.

Once the compressor has cooled, you can continue to use it.

Completing

Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit

• Affix the sticker that says "max. 50 mph (max.80 km/h)" that is provided with the tire mobility kit within the driver's field of vision.
• Stop the vehicle after driving for about 10 minutes and check the tire pressure.
• If the tire pressure is lower than 19 psi (130 kPA), then the tire is too severely damaged. Do not continue driving.

WARNING

Pay attention to the following after repairing the tire:

• Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
• Avoid hard acceleration or braking and driving fast around curves.
• The vehicle may become more difficult to control.
• If the tire is too severely damaged, see an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

For the sake of the environment

You can give the used tire sealant bottle to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for disposal.

Tips

Remember to obtain a new bottle of sealant from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility after repairing a tire.

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