TABLE OF CO
NTENTS----------------------------------------------
Cigar ette lighter I Socket ....... 181
Storage compartments
Steering wheel with
Audio controls .......••.... 0
Steering wheel with
radio and telephone equipment
in the steering wheel .
Mobile telephones and
CB radios ..
earphone ..•
Roof rack ... ..
I VEHICLE
OPERATION
The first 1,000 miles (1 500 km)-182
18 5
186
189 19 0
191
and afterwa rds ....... ....... .. 193
Operate your vehicle safely . . . . . 194
Operate your vehicle economically
and minimize pollution . . 195
Driving on rough roads or
rugged terrain . . . . . . . . . . 199
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Ele ctronic differential lock
(EDL) 204
6 Electronic
Stability Program
(ESP) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 205
Driving with your quattro® . . . . . . 207
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . _ ... _ . . 208
I VEHICLE
CARE
Cleaning and protection 212
Fuel tank . . . . . . . .
222
Fuel supply . _ .... .. _ . . . . . . . . . . 225
Maintenance ..• •. .
Engine hood .
. . .
Engine compartment
Engine oil ..... ..... .
Engine cooling system
o •• •••
Power steering
Brake fluid ..
Battery ...
Air cleaner
Spark plugs
Belts . . . . .
. __ ..• .. ...
Windshield I
headlight washer container ..... 228
231
232
234
238
241
242
244 248
249
249
250 Wiper
blades
lires I Wheels
Difficult operating
conditions ...... . .
Additional accessories, Modifications and
Parts replacement ...... . .
I DO-IT-YOURSELF
SERVICE
First aid kit ....•.
Emergency
warning triangle . . . . . . . . .
Jack and tools ... .• . _ .. ..• .. ..
Spare wheel .. .. . .. ... . ..
Changing a wheel . . . • . . . . .
Fuses ........ .. . . . .. .. _ .. ..
Replacing bulbs
Installing I
replacing a radio
Emergency starting
Emergency towing with
commercial tow truck
Lifting vehicle .... . 251
252
262
262
263
263
264
266
267 274
277
277
278
281
283
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Symbol
�
0 rp
w
iU
�N
�ENSOR
8 18
�[) =i•
�D 0$ Headlights
I tail lights
malfunction
Brake pads worn
Washer fluid level low
Fuel level low
Engine oil level low
Engine oil sensor defective
Speed warning
Dynamic headlight dimmer control
not functioning
Front fog lights
Rear fog light Page
14 3
143 143
143
144
144
144
14 4
149
149 Note
If one of the lights marked with 0 comes on suddenly while you
are driving, move a safe distance off the road. Turn off the engine,
turn the emergency flasher on and use other warning devices to
alert other motorists. Go to listed page in your Owner's Manual for
explanations.
11
---------------------CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Engine oil pressure
If this warning light comes on, 1t Indi cates
that the engine oil pressure is too low.
• Stop the engine immediately,
check the engine oil level and
add oil if necessary.
If engine oil level is normal but the
light comes on again, do not con
tinua to operate the vehicle. This
could damage the engine.
Tu rn the engine off and contact the nearest
Audi Dealer for assistance.
The oil pressure warning light is not
an indicator for low engine oil level.
To check the oil level, always use
dipstick (sea page 235).
Make it a habit to have the engine oil
level checked with every fuel filling.
A Always heed all WA RNINGS
� on page 232. Brake
pads worn
0
See your Audi Dealer promptly to have front
and rear brake pads checked and replaced
as necessary.
Headlights I tail lights
�
Check, repair or replace:
• Light bulbs
• Fuses
• Electrical connections.
Washer fluid
Replenish the windshield washer
fluid in the container (see page 250).
Fuel Pull into the next filling station and
fill up. Battery
voltage too high
t::::1
or too low
See your Audi Dealer promptly to locate and
correct the problem. The battery may be run
down, the generator may be overcharging,
or the V-belt tension may need adjustment.
The voltage in the electrical system is dis
played on the voltmeter. See page 120 for
additional details.
143
When
adding fluids, always make
sure that they are poured into the
proper container or filler opening,
otherwise serious damage to ve
hicle systems will occur. r:Gb To detect leaks in time, inspect
� the vehicle floor pen from under
neath regular ly. If you see spots
from oil or other vehicle fluids, have
your vehicle inspected by an autho
ri zed Audi Dealer .
D Always heed all WA RNINGS
� on page 232.
Always exercise extreme caution
when working under the engine
hood. -
VE HICLE CARE
Pos.
1 - Battery ............. . _ .. .. .
2- Brake fluid reservoir . . . 242
3 - Engine oil dipstick ... . _ 235
4- Engine oil filler cap . . . 235
5- Coolant expansion tank . . . 239
6 - Power steering reservoir .
241
7 - Windshield /headlight
washer container ......•• _ .... . 250
233
Radiator
fan
The radiator fan is driven by the engine via
the V-belt. The viscous clutch regulates the
speed of the fan according to the tempera
ture of the coolant.
An auxiliary electric radiator fan switches on
and off depending on coolant temperature
and other vehicle operation conditions.
� WARNING
• Always use extreme caution to
prevent clothing. jewelry, or long
hair from getting caught in the en
gine driven radiator fan, V-belt or
other moving parts.
• Never touch the auxiliary elec
tric radiator fan. The fan can
switch on suddenly and injure you.
Always heed all WA RNINGS
on page 232. Power
steering
Yo ur vehicle is equipped with a Servotro
nic power steering. The degree of
power assistance is regulated electronically
according to road speed.
The fluid reservoir is in the engine compart
ment near the windshield washer container.
The correct fluid level in the reserv oir is im
portant for the proper functioning of power
steer ing.
The power steering fluid level is checked
during the scheduled Maintenance ser
vices.
If the electronic regulating system is not
working properly, this is most noticeable
when turning the steering wheel at low
speeds (for example when parking) -more
effort will be required than usual. The fault
should be rectified by an Audi Dealer as
soon as possible. VEH
ICLE CARE
Note
• When the engine is running, never hold
the steering wheel turned all the way to the
right or to the left for longer than 15 sec
onds. The power steering pump will over
heat the hydraulic fluid if you hold the steer
ing wheel all the way turned.
This will damage the power steering
system.
Each time the steering wheel is turned all
the way to the right or left when stopped,
you will hear noises caused by the severe
stress placed on the power steering pump.
At the same time, engine idle speed drops.
• If the power steering system
should fail, or if the engine is not
running (for example, while being
towed). you will still be able to steer
the vehicle, however. more effort
will be required.
• If the power steering system should
have a leak, or is not functioning properly,
contact your authorized Audi Dealer imme
diately.
241
VEHI
CLE CA
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Windshield I headlight washer container
The windshield and headlight washer con
tainer is located on the left side of the en
gine compartment.
The fluid container for the windshield wash
ers and the headlight washer system holds
about 4.9 quarts (4.7 liters).
A Always heed all WAR NINGS
� on page 232.
250 Filling
the container
To add washer fluid, just lift the filler cap by
the tongue. The container can be filled to
the top.
Since clear water is usually not adequate for
cleaning the glass, add a cleaning solution
to the water.
Use winterized windshield washer solvent
during the cold season even though the ve
hicle is equipped with heated washer
jets. It helps to keep your windshield clean
and prevents the fluid from freezing in the
winter.
Do not use engine coolant anti·
freeze or any other solution that can
damage the vehicle paint.
Follow the directions on the can for the cor
rect amount to be used.
After filling the container, press the cap onto
the filler neck. Adjusting
washer jets
You need special equipment to adjust the
jets for the windshield and the headlight
washer system. See your authorized Audi
Dealer.
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HABEnCAL INDEX----------------------------------------------
A
Acoustic park assist
Adding - Brake fluid ...
- Engine coolant
. . . . . • • •
- Engine oil . . . . .
... •.• .. __ 11
2
242
240
236
Additional accessories ..
262
Adjusta ble steering column . . . . . 98
Adjusting
- Climate controls . . . . . . . . . . 163
- Head restraints . • . . . . . 75, 79
-M irrors . . . . . . . . . • • . . . . . . . 72
-S eats .... ... ............ ... 76
- Washer jets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Air circulation -luggage compart-
ment ........ .. ... .... .. . 89
Air cleaner ...... .. ... . _ .... . .. 248
Air conditioning . . . . . . . , . .
162
Air outlets . . . . . 165
Air recirculation
... ••• , • • . .
164
Air suspension .
153
Air vents . . . . . . • . . . . . . 165
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25
- System components
25
?00 Airbag
system . • . . . . • • • . . . . 25
-C are....... .. .. .. .. 41
- Disposal . . . . . . . . . • • . • . . .
41
- Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . .
25
- How it works (front airbag) . . . 27
-S eating position . .
29
-S ervice .. .. .. .. ... _ ... 41
Alarm system . .
• . . . . • • • • . . . . 67
All Wheel Drive
. . . . 207
Alternator . . . . . 120, 127
Ambient lighting . . . . . . . _ . . . . . 172
Anti-Lock Brake System ..•.... 202
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . ...
67
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85, 263
Armrest with telephone ..... _ . . 19 0
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
180
Auto-Check System . . .
1 38
Automatic air recirculation . . . . . . 164
Automatic headlight adjustment . 14 8
Automatic shift lock . . . . . . . . .
106
Automatic transmission . . . . . . 1 04
- Back-up lights . . . . . . . . . . .
1 08
- Ign ition key safety interlock 1
04
- Reverse 1
08
- Tiptronic
105 B
Back-up lights- Automatic
transmission .
1 08
Battery . . . . . . .
. . . . . • • • 244
-C harging . .
. . • . . • .... . 246
- Replacing . . . . . 248
- Winter operation .
. . . . . . . . . 245
Belt tensioner . . . . . . • • • . • . .
. 24
Body cavity sealing .
220
Bolt-on hubcap . . . . . . . . . • . . 269
Booster seats ....... .. .. ... .. _ . 48
Boo t.............. .
184
Brake booster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . . • . . 242
Brake fluid reservoir . . . 242
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Break-in period . . • . . . . . 193
Bulb replacing . • . . . • • • • . . • 277
Buzzer 113
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INDEX
-T echnical requiremen ts . . . 208
-li ps ........ ....... ... •.. .21 1
-T railer brakes .. .". . . . . . • . . 209
Tra nsporting heavy objects . . . . . . 88
fr ip computer . . . . . . . . .
. 146
Tr ip odometer . • . . . . • • .
. . 12 0
Tu rn signals .. .. .. .. . . ..
125, 156
u
Under coating ......... .
Unfast ening-Safety belt ..
Uni versal Transmi tter .. .
Unleaded fuel ...
Unp aved roads .
v
V- belt .. 19
8, 220
. . . . . 24
17 3
225 19 9
.. .. 249
Va let key .
Ve hicle battery .
Ve hicle care .
... ... ... ..... 56
245
- Exterior . . . . • • • • . . . • • . . . . • 212
- Interior · .. ..• .. ... ... ... .. . 217
-W indows . • • . . . . . . • . . . . 215 Vehicle
identification . . . . 290
Ve hicle identi fication label . .
291
Vehicle identification number . .
290
Vehicle jack . . . . . . . . . . . . .
265
Vehicle literature . . . • . . • • • • . . . . 2
Ventilati on . . . . . . . . . . . . • • • . . . 16
2
Vo ltage warning label ..• .. .... 291
Vo ltmeter 120
w
Warning and indicator lights . . . . . 1 0
Warn ing lights . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0, 122
Warning I in dicator lights
- Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . 125
- Anti-lock brake system . . . . . 125
- Battery voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
-B rake.. ........ • • . . . . .
126
- Brake light . . . . . 141
- Brake pads worn
. . . . . • . 14
3
- Coolant level . . . . . .
. . .
141
- Coolant temperature 141
- Electronic power control . . . . 123
- Engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
- Engine oil pressure . . . . . . . . . 143 -F
uel . . . . . . • • •• • . . • 143
- Gener ator 127
- Headlights I tail lights . . . . . . . 143
- High beam . . . . . . . . .
125
-M alfunction Indicator Lamp . 125
- Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
- Speed warning . . . . • • • • 14
4
- Turn signals . . . . . •
125
-W asher fluid . . . • . . • • • • . . . 14
3
Warranty booklet . . . .. . . • . . . . . . 4
Was her reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Washer system . . . . • . . . • . • . .. . . 16 0
Wheels ........... .... .. .. 252
Wheels replacement . . . . . . 255, 259
Window s.......... . • ... .. 69
- Cleaning . . . . . . . . . • . • • . . . . . 215
- Defrosting . . . . . . .
163
Wi ndshield washer container . . . 250
- Capacity . . . . . .
287
Wi oter operation
- Battery . . . . . . .
245
- Cooling system . . . .
238
- Snow chains 261
-T ires ...... .
- Ve hicle care 260
213
303