CONTROLS AND
EQUIPMENT---------------------
C... -Air recirculation
In the air recirculation mode, the supply of
outside air is blocked and the air in the pas
senger compartment is recirculated. This
helps to prevent pollutant-conta ining out
side air from entering the passenger
compartment. It is best not to use this set
ting for exte nded periods of time.
If the windows begin to fog or ice
up, select the ® program setting as
soon as possible.
�W ARNING
• You will not receive any fresh
outside air when air recirculation
is on. Do not use this setting over
long periods of time because stale
air contributes to fatigue and re
duced driver alertness.
• If the windows fog up, press the
air recirculation button again im
mediately to switch off the air re
circulation function or select de
frost.
16 4 ECON -
Economy
The air conditioner compressor can be
turned off to save fuel. However, the com
fort level that the system can achieve in this
mode limited.
If the interior of the vehicle gets too hot, or
if the windows begin to fog or ice up, press
the ECON button again to tum the compres
sor on again and switch back to AUTO .
OFF -Switching air conditioner oft
The air conditioner can be switched off by
pressing the button briefly. This cuts off the
supply of air from the outside.
To reactivate the air conditioner,
press the AUTO button or one of the blower,
temperature or air distribution selector but
tons, or press OFF again.
It is not normally necessary to switch off the
air condition er.
- + Fan speed
The automatically selected fan speed (vol
ume of air delivery) can be reduced or in
creased manually by operati ng these but
tons. The selected fan speed is shown by a
segment display above the buttons. 4iiJ
-Rear window defogger
See page 151.
Air distribution selector
buttons
The automatically programmed air distribu
tion can be altered manually with the but
tons {},� . and {).. The buttons can be op
erated singly or in combination.
To return to the automatically programmed
air distribution, switch off the selected
manual functions separately or by pressing
the "AUTO" or ® butto ns.
iJ -Air directed to windows
Unlike setting ®, this setting directs all
the air to outlets 1 and 2.
1 :s::
1 -
Air
from dashboard outlets
-
and rear of center console
All the air comes from outlets 3 and 4.
0 -Air to footwall&
All the air comes from outlets 5 and from
the outlets under the front seats.
CONT
ROLS AND
EQUIPMENT--------------------
Steering wheel with radio and
telephone equipment in the steering wheel*
If your radio or mobile telephone are factory
ins talled, switches for the radio and tele
phone functions are provided in the steering
wheel to help you give your fullest attention
to your driving responsibilities while operat
ing the radio or telephone system. Of
course, all the operating features of your ra
dio, cassette/CO player, or telephone can
still be accessed on this equipment itself.
Detailed description of the radio and Audi
telephone are provided in separate operat
ing manuals.
18 6 The following
functions can be operated by
pressing the button:
A -S eek I Advance
- Radio: seek in forward direction
- Cassette: fast forward
- CD: CD track forward
Autodial numbers (telephone memory):
scroll down (names in alphabetical order
Z --+ A). Holding this button down will
cause the display to scroll quickly
through the autodial numbers. B
-Seek I Rewind
- Radio: seek in reverse direction
- Cassette: fast rewind
- CD: CD track back
- Autodial numbers (telephone memory):
scroll down (names in alphab etical order
A --+ Z}. Holding this button down will
cause the display to scroll quickly
through the autodial numbers.
C -Radio I telephone button
Pressing this button allows you to switch
between the radio function (R) and the tele
phone function m.
Depending on which mode is selected, the
Driver Information System (DIS) will either
display the radio data or the telephone data.
The telephone data will suppress the radio
data in the DIS display whenever the tele
phone is in use.
D
-Increase volume
- Radio
- Cassette
- CD
- Hands-free operation (telephone)
depending on which unit is currently operat
ing.
E -Reduce volume
Radio
- Cassette
- CD
- Hands-free operation (telephone)
depending on which unit is currently operat
ing.
F - Te lephone
Press this button to:
- answer telephone calls using the spea
ker phone system,
- "send" a call, or
- finish a call that is already in progress. How
the telephone works
Operation of the Audi telephone is de
scribed in the operating manual, however
please note the following information:
Defaults must be set once on the tele
phone. The "Name Preference" must
be to ON -refer to the Audi Cellular Phone
Operating manual.
If the telephone is replaced, the telephone
book entries must be copied once from the
telephone into the system.
This operation can be performed in the "Ra
dio" operating mode. It takes a few min
utes. If the "T elephone" mode is active,
press the C button.
Once you have done this, any change in the
telephone book made as a result of data en
tered at the telephone will automatically be
updated in the syste m.
To begin copying telephone book data into
the system, press buttons B and E simul ta
neously for at least 5 seconds.
During the transfer of data, the data set that
is currently being transferred will appear in
the DIS disp lay. CONT
ROLS AND EQUIPMENT
The following status messages may appear
in the DIS display:
- INCOMING CALL-
an outside call is being received.
- PHONE IN USE -
the telephone is currently connected to
the cellular phone sytem.
- MEMORY EMPTY-
memory is empty.
- SYSTEM BUSY-
the cellular phone system is busy.
- PHONE OFF-
the telephone is turned off.
NO SERV ICE-
no connection to the cellular phone net
work.
187
CONT
ROLS AND
EQUIPMENT-------------------------------------------
Changing the language setting
The default setting for displaying messages
is ENGLISH. If you want to use a different
language, proceed as follows:
• Langugage changes can only be made in
the "Radio" mode. If you are in the "Tele
phone" mode, press the C button.
18 8 •
Now, simult aneously press the C and F
buttons for at least 5 seconds. The current
language setting will appear in the DIS dis
play (for example: ENGLISH).
• Use the A and B butt ons to select the lan
guage you wish to use.
• Confirm the selection by pressing the F
button.
VE
HICLE CARE---------------------------------------------------
Engine oil
Specification and viscosity
Yo ur engine was factory filled with an all
season high quality engine oil. If you need to
add oil between oil changes, use any high
quality petroleum- or synthetic-based oil
with correct specifications.
The following terms must appear on the oil
conta iner singly or in combination with oth
er designations:
- API Service SJ
- ACEA A2 or ACEA A3
Engine oils are graded according to their vis
cosity. The proper grade to be used in your
engine depends on existing climatic or sea
sonal conditions.
The engine oil which was first put into your
engine has a viscosity grade of SAE OW--30.
You can use this oil over all temperature
ranges for normal driving. If engine oil vis
costy grade SAE OW--30 is not available, you
can also use SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40.
See your authorized Audi Dealer tor more in
formation regarding oil for your vehicle.
234 I
B31-113C I
Engine oil identification symbol
Oils of the proper qualityforyour vehicle will
be identified with a new "starburst" sym
bol A. The starburst symbol indicates that
the oil has been certified by the American
Petr oleum Institute (API). Another
oil identi fication symbol B could be
added to the oil container to help you select
the correct oil.
1 - The top portion indicates the oil quality
by API designations.
2 - The center portion shows the SAE oil
viscosity grade.
3- The lower portion indicates that the oil
has fuel saving capabilities.
Note
Look for one of these symbols on the
front of the oil container. and use
only oils that display these symbols.
Engine oil additives
Audi does not recommend the use of
oil additives. They may adversely af
fect your New Vehicle Warranty.
DO-IT-Y
OURSELF SERVICE----------------------
Step 1 ·"7
r.-&
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' . .. . ...
.. - - . .
J
To avoid damaging parts of the air
suspension system. you must have
the ride level adjustment system in
the jack mode whenever a jack or lift
is used to raise the vehicle:
Activati ng the jack mode
• Before using the jack or lift to raise the ve
hicle, you must press buttons (1) and (3) at
the same time for at least 5 seconds with
the ignition switched on.
268 In
the jack mode. the LED's on the control
buttons (1) and (3), the yellow LED in the
manual mode on the ride level display (2) as
well as the ride level control indicator light
on the instrument cluster must all be on
(see page 123).
• Now switch off the ignition and change
the tire.
Shutting off the jack mode once
you've finished changing the tire
Yo u can shut off the jack mode again by si
mu ltaneously pessing buttons (1) and (3) for
at least 5 seconds. The indicator light in the
instrument cluster, the LED for the manual
mode, and the LED's in the control buttons
will go out.
The original state of the system and full
functionality of the ride height control sys
tem will be restored.
In addition, the jack mode is automatically
deactivated when the vehicle speed of
about 3 mph (5 km/h) is exceeded. Step
2
Ta ke jack, tools and spare wheel out of the
luggage compartment.
The hub caps can be removed with the hook
which is provided in the vehicl e's tool kit.
Insert the hook into a hole and pull the hub
cap off.
Fuse
arrangement
No. 1 - Heated washer jets !
B45-087C I
A 11
- .. 5
2 - Turn signals . . . . . . . . .
. 10
3 - Headlight washer (relay)
illum ination for glove compartment,
climate control, Automatic
Tr ansmission, instrument cluster ... 5
4 - License plate light . . . 5
l) Amps No.
A1l
5 - Ins trument cluster, seat heating,
test connection for cruise control,
bulb monitor, Automatic
Tr ansmis sion display, switch lighting,
mirror switches and actuators,
airbag warning light, outside
temperature indicator, climate
control, solar roof, acoustic parking
assistance system, navigation
system, car telephone, 4 Level Air
Suspension ............ .. ...... 1 0
6 - Power locking system . . . . . . . . . 5
7 - Anti-lock brake system (ABS),
brake light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0
8 - Car telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 5
9 - Heated mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0
1 0- Automatic headlight adjustment
. 5
11 -Cruise control
(Automatic Transmission) . . .
1 0
12- On Board Diagnostic system .... _ 10
13 -Brake lights . . . . . . 1 0 DO-IT-YOURSELF
SERVICE
No. 14 -Interior lights, reading lights,
anti-theft alarm system,
vanity mirror, seat memory ....... 10
15 -Instrument cluster, climate control,
mirror and seat mem ory, .
navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0
16- Electronic Stability Programm ..... 5
17 -Navigation system, 4 Level Air
Suspension, automatic headlight
adjustment .............. ...... 10
18-Hig h-beam, right ......... ....... 10
19 -H igh-beam, left . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 0
20 � Low beam, right, headlight
adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . .
15
21 -Low beam, left, headlight
adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
22 -Side marker and tail light, right . 5
23 -Side marker and tail light, left . . . . . 5
24 -Wiper and washer system . . 25
25 -Blower for heating (climate
control), solar roof 30
275
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