
CONT
ROLS AND EQUIPMENT---------------------
•
Turn the rotary button to place the selec
tion arrow in front of Date.
If an empty box appears in front of Date,
press the rotary button. Now a check mark
will appear (see illustrati on) --> the most re
cently set date will appear in the setting
menu.
• Turn the selection button to put the arrow
next to the date display and press the but
ton -+ the day will begin to flash.
136 Now set
the date as follows:
- Rotate the button clockwise or counter
clockwise until the correct number for
the day appears. Enter this number by
pressing the button -the setting mode
will then skip to the month -+ the number
of the month will begin to flash.
Now select the month as described
above and enter by pressing the button
..... the num ber of the year will begin to
flash.
Now the final step is to select the year
and to confirm your selection. to
leave the setting menu, place the arrow
Back and press the rotary button ..... the set�
ting menu will move back to the next higher
level.
Note
If you wish, you can use the Clock menu
to set the time in a similar manner.

CONT
ROLS AND EQUIPMENT---------------------
�W ARNING
• The engine compartment of any
motor vehicle is a potentially haz
ardous area. Before you check any
thing in the engine compartment,
stop the engine and let it cool
down. Always exercise extreme
caution when working under the
engine hood. Heed all of the
WA RNINGS on page 232.
• To reduce the risk of being
burned, never open the hood if you
see or hear steam or coolant es
caping from the engine compart
ment. Wait until no steam or cool
ant can be seen or heard before
carefully opening the hood.
• Never touch the radiator fan.
The auxiliary fan is temperature
controlled and can switch on sud
denly.
14 2 �
WARNING continued
• Reduce the risk of scalding from
hot coolant by following these
steps:
If the coolant reservoir cap must
be removed. wait until the en
gine has cooled down.
- Protect face, hands. and arms
from escaping fluid and steam
by cov ering the cap with a large.
thick rag.
Tu rn the cap slowly and very
carefully in a counter-clockwise
direction while applying light.
downward pressure on the top
of the cap.
- To help avoid being burned. do
not spill antifreeze or coolant on
the exhaust system or hot en
gine parts. Under some condi·
tions. the ethylene glycol in en·
gine coolant can catch fire. •
If a visual check shows the coolant level
and the V-belt normal, and the warning light
still does not go out, do not continue
driving. See your authorized Audi Dealer.
• If the coolant level and the V-belt are nor
mal, the malfunc tion may be in the auxiliary
radiator fan. You can continue driving to the
nearest authorized Audi Dealer. The wind
from the moving vehicle and the main radia
tor fan driven by the V-belt will be enough to
keep the angine cool. However, avoid idling
for a long time or driving very slowly.
If the V-belt is torn, the main radiator fan, the
power steering and the gener ator will also
not work.
Obtain expert assistance.
Refer to "Coolant temperature gauge" on
page 118 for detai ls.

Refu
elling the vehicle
Yo ur vehicle fuel tank has an on-board refu
elling vapor recovery system. This feature
helps to prevent fuel vapors from escaping
from the tank and polluting the environment
while you refuel your vehicle.
In order to fill your tank properly while pro
tecting the environment. please follow this
refueling procedure carefully:
• Turn off the engine.
• Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it
slowly counter clockwise allowing fuel
pressure to dissi pate.
• Insert the fuel nozzle from the gasoline
pump into the fuel filler neck as far as it will
go.
Select a medium refuelling rate, when filling
your tank. �W
ARNING
Failure to shut the engine off while
re fueling and I or to insert the
pump nozzle fully into the car's
filler neck could cause fuel over
flow and fuel spray which can
cause fire or serious injury.
• Stop refueling when the fuel pump shuts
off automatical ly - do not add more fuel or
"top off". dih As soon as the correctly oper� ated nozzle switches off auto
matically for the first time, the tank
is full. Do not try to add more fuel,
because fuel may spill out. In addi
tion, the expansion space in the fuel
tank will be filled -causing the fuel
to overflow when it becomes warm
and pollute the environment.
• After filling your tank, turn the fuel filler
cap clockwise until you hear a definite click.
To avoid fuel spilling or evapor ating from the
fue I tank a I ways close fuel filler cap properly
and completely. VE
HICL E CA RE
Notes
• If you cannot fully insert the pump nozzle,
use another fuel pump or change gas sta
tions.
• Do not refuel your vehicle with the igni
tion switched on. The fuel gauge may other
wise not indicate the exact fuel level after
refu elling.
223

VE
HICLE CARE
Adding coolant
� WARNING
The cooling system is under pres
sura and can get very hot. Reduce
the risk of scalding from hot cool
ant by following these steps.
• Turn off the engine and allow it
to cool down.
• Protect face, hands and arms es
caping fluid and steam by covering
the cap with a large, thick rag.
• Turn the cap slowly and very
care fully in a counter--clockwise di
rection while applying light, down
ward pressure on the top of the
cap.
• To help avoid being burned, do
not spill antifreeze or coolant on
the exhaust system or hot engine
parts. Under some conditions, the
ethylene glycol in engine coolant
can catch fire.
240 If,
in an emergency, only water can be add
ed, the correct ratio between water and an
tifreeze (see page 238) must be restored as
soon as possible.
If you have lost a considerable amount of
coolant. then you should add cold antifreeze
and cold water only when the engine is cold.
Do not fill coolant above the "MAX"
mark.
Note
Coolant pollutes the environment
and could cause an engine fire. Ex
cess coolant will be forced out
through the pressure relief valve in
the cap when the engine becomes
hot. Screw cap
on again tightly.
� WARNING
Antifreeze is poisonous. Always
store antifreeze in its original con
tainer and well out of the reach of
children. If you drain the coolant,
it must be caught and safely
stored in a proper container
clearly marked "poison ...
<£> Drained coolant should not be
reused. Always dispose of used
coolant observing all env ironmen
tal regulations.
Always heed all WARNINGS
on page 232.

VEHICLE CA
RE----------------------------------------------------
When disconnecting and
connecting the battery ...
When you disconnect the vehicle battery
please note the following:
- some data stored in the driver informa-
tion system are erased,
- the clock goes out,
- the factory installed radio locks up,
- the Engine management system,
- the one-touch-u p and one-touch-down
functions of the power windows no lon
ger work,
- all stored seat positions in the memory*
are erased.
Af teryou reconnect the battery, you must
reset the clock. � page 118.
You also have to reset the Engine manage
ment system -see "Starter Switch "
�pa ge 113.
You also have to reset the one-touch-up and
one-touch�down feature on power win
dows -see "Power windows "
�p age 71.
248 You
have also reset the seat memory* -see
"Seats"
� page 81.
The radio must be re-coded with the correct
radio code - see your radio Operating In
structions.
Replacement battery
A replacement battery must have the same
specifications and dimensions as the origi
nal equipment battery. Specifications are
listed on the battery housing.
When installing the battery, make sure the
ignition and all electrical consumers are
switched off.
r.Gb. Because of the problem of �proper di
sposal of a battery, we
recommend that you have your au
thorized Audi Dealer change the
battery for you. Batteries contain
sulfuric acid and lead and must al
ways be disp osed of properly ob
serving all environmental regula
tions. Air
cleaner
A dir ty air cleaner element not only reduces
the engine output and increases fuel con
sumption considerably but can also cause
premature engine wear.
Normally, it is not necessary to service the
air cleaner more often than recommended
in the Maintenance booklet. If the vehicle is
driven on very dusty roads, the air cleaner
must be serviced more frequently, even dai
ly.
If your air cleaner element must be
changed mora frequently, we rec
ommend that you have the air clean
er serviced by your authorized Audi
Dealer or a qualified workshop.
The air cleaner element must never
be cleaned or soaked with gasoline,
cleaning solvents or oil.
g Always heed all WARN INGS
t!!3 on page 232.

DO-IT-Y
OURSELF SERVICE----------------------
\
�W ARNING
Yo u or your passengers could be
injured while changing a wheel if
you do not follow safety precau
tions:
• Jacking at any other place may
damage the vehicle or may result
in personal injuries.
• An unstable surface under the
jack may cause the vehicle to slip
off the jack. Always provide a firm
base for the jack on the ground. If
necessa ry. use a sturdy board un
der the jack.
• On hard. slippery surface (such
as tiles) use a rubber mat or similar
to prevent the jack from slipping.
270 Step
5
• Turn the handle on the jack until the jack
arm just fits underneath the vehicle.
• Position the jack arm on the lower sill of
the vehicle so that the rib in the recess is
surrounded by the jack claw (A) and the
movable base plate (8) of the jack lies flat on
the floor.
When you straighten the jack, make sure
claw doesn't slip off the rib. �W
ARNING
o Do not raise the vehicle until
you are sure the jack is securely
engaged.
• Passengers must not rema in in
the vehicle when it is jacked up.
• Make sure that passengers wait
in a safe place away from the ve
hicle and well away from the road
way and traffic.
• To raise the vehicle, turn the handle
clockwise. Only raise the vehicle as much
as is needed to change a wheel.

DO-IT-Y
OURSELF SERVICE----------------------
Step
7
Inflating the deflated full size
spare tire
• Remove the dust cap from the valve (1 l
by unscrewing it.
• Take the pressure compressor hose out
of the case, and screw the coupling nut se
curely onto the valve.
• Insert the compressor· connector in to
the socket located on the side of the lug
gage compartment or inset it ino the ciga
rette lighter socket -see page 181.
272 •
Turn on the compressor. The required tire
pressure wil be reached within a few min
utes. Use a pressure gauge to check the tire
pressure. Never operate the compressor
for longer than 5 minutes.
Note
Yo u'll find adhesive labels on the deflated
full size spare tire containing i nstn .1ctions for
using the tire as well as information on the
specified tire pressure.
Step S
• Un screw the pressure hose from the val
ve and screw the dust cap back on.
• To lower the vehicle, turn the handle
counter-clockwise until the jack is fully re
leased. Remove jack.
• Then go crosswise from one bolt to
another tightening them firmly.
• If necessary, press the hubcap back onto
the hub of the spare wheel. Step
9
• Slip the plastic cover over the wheel con
taining the flat tire. Then stow this wheel in
the luggage comopartment and secure it so
that it does not shift.
• Carefully observe the points on
page 288 when using the deflated
full size spare tire.
Notes
• The hex socket in the screwdriver can be
used to make it easier to handle the wheel
bolts. To do this, pull out the revers ible bla-
de. ·
Never use this plastic tool to loosen
or tighten the wheel bolts.
After you change a tire:
• Deactivating the jack moda -see
page 268.
• Use a torque wrench to check the
wheel bolt tightening torque as
soon as possible. With alloy wheels
and a deflated full size spare tire, the
torque should be 88.5 ft-lb (120
Nm).

c
Capacities ...• ••.•. .......• o o 287
Care of
-e xterior . 212
-i nterior . . 217
Cargo net . .
89
earphone . . •
• . . • • 190
Catalytic converter •
. . . • • o 197
CB radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . 189
CD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Central locking system .. ... . 0 • • 59
- Rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . • . • . 63
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . .. o • • 267
Changing engine oil . . . . . . . . • 236
Checking engine oil level . . . . . . . 235
Child restra int anc horages . . . . . . . 53
Child safety ... ........... .. ... 44
Child safety lock for rear doors . . . 62
Child seat bench . . . . 92
Child seats
- Booster seats . . . . . . • • • • • . . 48
-C onvertible seats .. • .. o •• 47
- Infant seats . . . . .
. .. ... .. . 45
-O lder children . . . • . . . . . . . . 49 Chime
...
Ciga rette lighter
Cleaning 57,
113, 14 9
18 1
- Engine compartment ..... . 219
217
-
Glass ............. ... .. . .
- Inside of vehicle . . . . 217
- Leather upholstery . . . . . . . 217
-O utside of vehicle .... . • .. 212
- Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
-W indows· . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . 215
Cleaning and protection . . . . . . . . 212
Clima te controls . . . . . . . . .... o • 16 2
Clock .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .
117
Coat hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . •
179
Com partment for Service
Literature Wallet ......... .... 18 3 .,)
Convenient entry function . . . . . . 1 01
Convertible locking retractor .... . 51
Convertible seats......... . ... 47
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . 118
Cooling system . . . . . . . .
238
- Expansion tank 0 • • • • • • • • • 239
Cruise control . . . . 15
8
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . • . • . . • . . 182
Curb weight . . . . . . . . _. . . . ... 289 ALP
HABETICAL INDEX
D
Dashboard ...... •••• .••.• .... 8
Data . . . . . . . o • • • • • • • • • • • • • 286
Date display . . . . . .
• .. 0 • 117
Daytime running lights .
148
Deflated full size spare tire ..... 266
Defrosting windows . . . . . . . • . . . 151
Difficult operating conditions . . . . 262
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Doors ....................... 0. 59
Driver information system . . . . . . 130
-C alling up the menu ....... . 131
- Display types . . . . . . . . . • . • 133
- Entering settings . . . . • . • . . . 134
- Menu display . . . . . . . • • • . . . 131
- Navigation display ..... _ . . . . 130
Driving economically . . . . 19
5
Dri ving in foreign countries . . . . . 292
Driving on slopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Driving under difficult conditions
262
Driving with Four-Wheel Drive . . 207
Dupl icate key ....... .... ....... 57
297