2000 AUDI ALLROAD service

CONTROLS AND
EQUIPMEN T--------------------
Odometer
The odometer indicates the distance driven.
USA models:
Miles
Canada models: Kilometres
On the trip odometer, the last digit indicates
1 /,0 of a mile or 1 00 meters.
Reset knob for trip odometer
To record a distance, reset the trip odome­
ter by pressing the knob until the display re­
turns to zero -see illustrat ion.
12 0 When
the ignition is off, the display can be
ill umin ated by pressing the test knob for the
Auto-Check System. See page 116, posi­
tion 8. The display switches off automati­
cally after about 15 seconds.
Also the display will remain illuminated for
abo �t 30 seconds after you open the driv­
er's door.
Defect message
If there is a defect in the instrument cluster,
"dEF" will be displayed continuously in the
trip odometer display area. Have this prob­
lem corrected as soon as possible by an au­
thorized Audi Dealer.
7 - Vo ltmeter
The voltmeter indicates the voltage for the
vehicle's total electrical system, which
should normally be between 12 and
14 volts. If the display drops below 12 volts
when the engine is running, have the power
supply (battery and alternator) checked by
an authorized Audi Dealer. See also
pages 127 and 143.
The voltage may fall below 8 volts while the
engine is being started. 8
- Set I Check knob
Setting the clock ...• ... .
Auto-ch eck system
Odometer lighting .
Service indicator .. 118
14 0
12 0
121
9 - Driver information system
Auto-C heck System display . . . . . ... 138
Outside air temperature display .... 137
Tr ip computer display . . . . . . . . 146
Selector lever position display ....... 1 07
Radio frequency display . . . . . . 138
Service interval display . . . . . . . . . . .
121
10 -Reset knob
Reset knob for trip odometer . .... .. 12 0
Service indicator . . . . . .. . . . . . . 121

Service
Interval Display
When your vehicle requires a Service, this
will be shown in the instrument cluster dis­
play (see illustration).
Display remaining distance
With the ignition on, briefly push button (1)
to display the distance remaining (miles I ki­
lometres) until the next Service is due. You
can perform a function test with the engine
in idle or when the vehicle has reached a
speed of 3 mph (5 km/h). If
there is a priority 1 malfunction (red sym­
bol), you will not be able to display the dis­
tance remaining.
If service is needed soon, "SERVICE IN
1, 200 MLS" (2,000 KM) will appear, or
if service is now due, "SERVICE! " will ap­
pear. The display will switch back to the nor­
mal display after about 5 seconds.
Resetting the interval! display
The Service Department at your authorized
Audi Dealer will reset the display after per­
forming the required service.
If the service is not performed by your au­
thorized Audi Dealer, the display must be re­
set as follows:
• Turn off the ignition.
• Then, turn on the ignition again while
holding the button (2) down. "SER­
VICE!"will appear in the display.
• Press the button (1) until the "SER­
VICE !" text is cleared. This display should
now show the next service event. CONT
ROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Notes
• Do not reset the display betwee n service
interv als, otherwise this will result in an in­
correct display.
• The service display information will re­
main intact even if the battery is discon­
nected. 121

CONTROLS AND
EQUIPMENT--------------------
Driver information system
Display
The driver information system consists of
the following components:
Service interval display . . . . . . _. _ ... 121
Menu s................... _ . ... 131
Rear lid I door open indicator _ _ .... 137
Outside air temperature __ . . . _ _ ... 137
Radio frequency display . . . . • .• ___ 138
Auto-Check System ____ .... ____ _ . _ 138
Speed warning
.. 144
Trip computer . .
146
13 0 Navigation
data* -see illustration.
Operation of the Audi Navigation System is
described in a separate manual.
Selector lever position
(Auto matic transmission) ........... 1 07
When the selector lever of the automatic
transmission is in "P" or "N" position the
display will remind you to apply the foot­
brake while the vehicle is stationary. Keep
pressing the "reset" button (see ar­
row in illus tration) to switch between the
following functions:
- Outside temperature 1 trip computer/
Auto Check Control
- Display Navigation*
- Display off
Any malfunc tions occurring will still be
shown, even when the display is switc hed
off.
The Navigation System cannot be operated
unless the display is turned on.

--------------------CONTROLS
AND EQUIPMENT
Display types
The following functions are assigned to the
display types in the starting menu:
Menu off
- Trip computer
- Auto Check System I radio data
- Outside temperature
- Speed warning
- Door and rear lid waming
- Message display I display of selector le-
ver's positions (Automatic transmission)
- Navigation display*
The Navigation System* can be operated
using the switches in the center console -
see separate operator manual for the Navi­
gation System* Check
- Service -see page 121 .
Set
- Comput er-see page 146.
Cl ock- see page 117 and 135.
Radio info. -see page 138.
- Speed warn. -see page 144.
Help
The help function will assist you in selecting
the correct entry.
Getting help
You can access the help menu from the
starting menu by moving the selection ar­
row to Help and then pushing the button
(enter).
Key:
.., . - Selector arrow
,/- Selected
0 - Not selected
'f' -Next page
.&. -.Previous page
To leave the help menu, move the select ar­
row to Back and press the button to enter.
133

VE
HICLE OPERATION------------------------
The external conditions
in which you drive also affect your fuel con­
sumption.
The following conditions increase fuel con­
sumption:
• Heavy traffic, especially in large cities
with many traffic lights.
• Stop-and-go driving, especially short dis­
tances so that the engine never warms up
as it should.
• Driving in heavy, slow moving traffic in
low gear so that the engine speed is rela­
tively high when compared to the distance
driven.
� Plan your trips ahaad of time. Or­
� ganizs your trips to include sev­
sral errands and to avoid heavy traf­
fi c.
Of course, there are some conditions that
will affect fuel consumption that you can't
control.
For example, fuel consumption increases in
the winter or under difficult conditions (bad
roads, towing a trailer, etc.).
19 6 The
technical requirements
for optimum fuel consumption and eco­
nomy were ''built" intoyourvehicle. Special
attention was paid to the environment. To
reta in and make use of these characteris­
tics, please note the following points:
riJ Use only unleaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline causes damage to the cat­
alytic converter and other components of
the emission system.
t:Gh Have your vehicle serviced by an
� Audi Dealar at the specified in­
tervals -see page 228 and your
Main tenance booklet.
Having your vehicle regularly serviced by an
Audi Dealer helps ensure that it runs prop­
erly and economical ly, that it does not dis­
turb the environment, and that it has a long
service life. t:Gh
Check
your tire pressure once a
W month.
Low tire pressure increases fuel consump­
tion and tire wear, and impair s vehicle han­
dling.
�W ARNING
Underinflation and overloading of
tires can lead to tire failure. Sud­
den failur e on the road could cause
a serious or fata l accident. See
page 253 for inflation informa­
tion.
� Do not carry unnecessary items
in the luggage compartment.
Particularly in city traffic where you must
often accelerate, weight influences fuel
consumption.

VE
HICL E OPER ATION ------------------------
• Tu rning off the ignition while the
vehicle is movin g-sea page 115 -or
• Other unusual operating condi­
tions.
Do not continue to operate your ve­
hicle under these conditions, as
otherwise fuel can reach the catalyt­
ic converter. This could result in
overheating of the converter, requir­
ing its replacement.
To assure eHiciant operation of the
Emission Control System:
• Have your vehicle maintained
properly and in accordance with the
service recommendations in your
Maintenance booklet.
Lack of proper maintenance as well
as improper usa of the vehicle will
impair the function of the emission
control system and could lead to
damage.
19 8 Cl
Do not alter or remove any com­
ponent of the Emission Control Sys­
ta.m unless approved by the
manufacturer.
• Do not alter or remove any device,
such as heat shields, switches, igni­
tion wires, valves, which are de­
signed to protect your vehicle 's
Emission Control System and other
important vehicle components.
Nota
Do not leave engine idling unat­
tended after starting. If warning
lights should come on to indicate
improper operation, they would go
unheeded. Extended idling also pro­
duces heat, which could result in
overheat ing or other damage to the
vehicle or other property. �W
ARNING
• Parking
Do not park or operate the vehicle
in areas where the hot exhaust sys­
tem may coma in contact with dry
grass, brush, fuel spill or other ma­
terial which can causa a fire.
• Undercoating
Do not apply additional undercoat­
ing or rustproofing on or near the
exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes,
cata lytic converter or heat shields.
During driving, the substance
used for undercoating could over­
heat and causa a fire.

VEHICL E
CA RE-------------------------
If the engine compartment is cleaned at any
time with grease removing solutions 1 ), or if
you have the engine washed, the antK:orr sion treatment is almost always removed
as well. It is therefore essential to ask: for a
long-lasting corrosion protection of all sur­
faces, seams, joints and components in the
engine compartment.
c£> If you must rinse off gasoline, oil
residue or grease while you are
washing your engine, then tha dirty
water should be run through an oil
separator filter. We recommend that
you have your engine washed at a
qualified workshop or service sta­
ti on.
11 Use only
the correct cleaning solutions.
Never use gasoline or Diesel.
220 Chassis
The lower body shell of your Audi is also
thoroughly protected against corrosion.
Any damage to the undercoat ing caused by
road hazards should be repaired promptly.
g WARNING
Do not apply additional undercoat­
ing or rustproofing on or near the
exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes.
catalytic converter or heat shields.
During driving, the substance
used for undercoating could over­
heat and cause a fire. Body
cavity sealing
All body cavities which could be affected by
corro sion have been given thorough protec­
tion at the factory.
This sealing does not require any inspection
or additional treatments. If any wax should
seep out of the cavity when the ambient
temperature is high, it can be removed with
a plastic scraper and a suitable solvent.
c£> If you use benzine for removing
the wax, keep sparks, flame and
ligh ted cigara ttas away. Nsver
dump benzine on the ground, into
open streams or down sewage
dr ains.
Be sure to observe all safety and en­
vi ronmental regulations.

VEHICLE
CARE-------------------------
Use of gasoline containing alcohol
or MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl
ether)
You may use unleaded gasoline blended
with alcohol or MTBE (commonly referred
to as oxygenates) if the blended mixture
meets the following criteria:
Blend of gasoline methanol (wood
alcohol or methyl alcohol)
Anti-knock index must be 87 AKI or
hig her.
Blend must contain no more than 3%
methanol.
- Blend must contain more than 2% CO­
solvents.
226 Note
Methanol
fuels which do not meet
these requirements may cause cor­
rosion and damage to plastic and
rubber components in the fuel sys-
tem. ·
Blend of gasoline and ethanol (grain
alcohol or ethyl alcohol)
Ant i-knock , index must be 87 AKI or
high er.
Blend must not contain more than 1 0%
ethanol.
Blend of gasoline and MTBE
- Anti-knock index must be 87 AKI or
hig her.
Blend must contain not more than 15%
MTBE. Notes
• Do not use fuels that fail to meet
the specified criteria in this chapter.
• If you are unable to dete rmine
whether or not a particular fuel
blend meets the specifications, ask
your service station or its fuel sup­
plier.
• Do not use fuel for which the con­
tents cannot be identified.
• Fuel system damage and perfor­
mance problems resulting from the
use of fuels different from those
specified are not the responsibility
of Audi and are not covered under
the New Vehicle or the Emission
Control System Warranties.
• If you experience a loss of fuel
economy or drivea bility and perfor­
mance problems due to the use of
one of these fuel blends, we recom­
mend that you switch to unblended
fuel.