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& WARNING
Not using a child safety seat, using the wrong child safety seat or
improperly installing a child restraint increases the risk of serious
personal injury and death in a crash.
• Never install rear-facing child safety seats or infant carriers on
the front passenger seat -even with an Advanced Airbag System.
A child will be seriously injured and can be killed when the
inflating airbag hits the child safety seat or infant carrier with
great force and smashes the child safety seat and child against the
backrest, center arm rest, or door=>
page 214, "Child restraints on
the front seat -some important things to know".
• Always install rear-facing child safety seats or infant carriers on
the rear seat.
• Never install a rear-facing child restraint
in the forward-facing
direction. Such restraints are designed for the special needs of
infants and very small children and cannot protect them properly
if the seat is forward-facing.
• If you must install a rearward facing child safety seat on the
front passenger seat because of exceptional circumstances and
the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light does not come on and stay on,
immediately install the rear-facing child safety seat in a rear
seating position and have the airbag system inspected by your
Audi dealer.
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS whenever using a child
restrained in a vehicle is being used =>
page 202, "Safety belts",
=> page 212, "Airbag system" and=> page 234, "Important things
to know". •
Convertible chi ld safety seats
Properly used convertible child safety seats can help
protect toddlers and children over age one who weigh between 20 and 40 lbs. (10 and 20 kg) in a crash.
Fig . 212 Rear seat:
smaller child
in a prop
erly installed forward
facing convertible chi Id
safety seat
- When using the vehicle safety belt to install a child safety
seat, you must first activate the convertible locking
feature on the safety belt to prevent the child safety seat
from moving =>
page 244 or insta ll the seat using the
LATC H attachment.
- Push the child safety seat down with your full weight to
get the safety belt really tight so that the seat cannot
move forward or sideways more than one inch (2.5 cm)
=> page 244.
-If the child safety seat is equipped with a tether strap,
attach it to the tether anchors =>
page 253.
A toddler or chi ld is usually too large for an infant restraint if it is
more than one year old and weighs more than 22 lbs. (10 kg).
Toddlers and children who are older than one year up to about 4
years old and weigh more than 22 lbs (10 kg) up to 40 lbs . (18 kg)
should be properly restrained in a child safety seat certified for their
size and weight=> fig. 212. ..,_
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& WARNING
Rearward-facing child restraints:
• A child in a rearward-facing child safety seat installed on the
front passenger seat will be seriously injured and can be killed if
the front airbag inflates -even with an Advanced Airbag System.
• The inflating airbag will hit the child safety seat or infant
carrier with great force and will smash the child safety seat and
child against the backrest, center arm rest, door or roof.
• Always be especially careful if you must install a rearward
facing child safety seat on the front passenger seat in exceptional
circumstances.
• A tight tether strap on a rearward-facing child restraint
attached to the front passenger seat can put too much pressure
on the weight-mat in the seat and register a heavier weight in the
Advanced Airbag System. The heavier weight registered can make
the system work as though an adult were on the seat and deploy
the Advanced Airbag when it must be suppressed causing serious or even fatal injury to the child.
• Make sure that the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light comes on
and stays on all the time whenever the ignition is switched on.
• If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light does not come on and stay
on, immediately install the rear-facing child safety seat in a rear
seating position and have the airbag system inspected by your
Audi dealer. •
Activating the convertible locking retractor
Use the convertible locking retractor to secure a child
restraint.
Always heed the child safety seat manufacturer's instruc
tions when installing a ch ild restraint in your vehicle. To
activate the convertible locking retractor: -
Place the child restraint on a seat, preferably on the rear
seat.
- Slowly pull the belt
all the way out.
-Route it around or through the child restraint belt path
=>& .
- Push the child safety seat down with your full weight to
get the safety belt really tight.
- Insert the belt tongue into the buckle for that seating
position.
- Guide the safety belt back into the retractor until the belt
lies flat and snug on the child safety seat.
- You should hear a "clicking" noise as the belt winds back
into the inertia reel. Test the convertible locking retractor
by pulling on the belt. You should no longer be able to
pull the belt out of the retractor. The convertible locking
retractor is now activated.
- Make sure that the red release button is facing away from
the child restraint so that it can be unbuckled quickly.
- Pull on the belt to make sure the safety belt is properly
tight and fastened so that the seat cannot move forward
or sideways more than one inch (2.5 cm).
& WARNING
Using the wrong child restraint or an improperly installed child
restraint can cause serious personal injury or death in a crash.
• Always make sure that the safety belt retractor is locked when
installing a child safety seat. An unlocked safety belt retractor
cannot hold the child safety seat in place during normal driving or
in a crash.
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0 Note
• Never try to remove d irt, mud or dust if the surface of the vehicle
is dry . Never use a dry cloth or sponge, since this cou ld scratch your
vehic le's paint or w indows.
• Never wash your car in bright sunlight. Drops of water act as
magnify ing lenses and may damage your paint.
• When you wash your car in the winter : if you rinse your vehicle
with a hose, be careful not to aim the stream of water directly at
locks, or at door or hatch openings -they can freeze shut.
• Never use sponges designed to remove insects, or any kitchen
scouring sponges or similar products. They can damage your paint
finish .
• Never use a dry cloth or sponge to c lean the head ligh ts. Only use
wet cloths or sponges to prevent scratches . It is best to use soapy
water.
For the sake of the environment
In the interest of the environment, the vehicle should on ly be
washed in specia l wash bays. •
Washing your vehicle with a power washer
Cleaning the exterior of your car with a high -p ressure
power washer is safe as l ong as y ou observe a few simple
rules .
-Before using the power washer, make s ure you have read
and understood the WAR NINGS=::;,
& in "General infor
mati on" o n
page 278.
-Always follow the operating instructions for the power
washer. - Make sure that the jet o
n the spray hose pro duces a "fan
sha ped sp ray".
D o
not hold the spray nozzle too close to soft materials.
When cleaning the vehicle with a power washer always follow the
operating instructions. This applies particula rly to the
operating
pre ssure
and the spraying di stance . Maintain a sufficient distance
to soft materia ls such as rubber hoses and sound/vibration dead
ening materia ls (part icularly on the underside of the engine hood).
Do not use a jet which sprays water in a
direct stream or one that
has a
rotating jet.
Water temperature should not exceed 140 °F (60 °Cl.
& WARNING
Never wash tire s with a jet that sp ra ys water in a dir e ct stream .
Thi s could cau se invisible damage to the tire s and we ake n them ,
eve n if th e spra y is from a re lativel y lo ng dis tanc e an d f or a sh o rt
time . Damaged and weakened tire s can f ail and cau se ac cident s
a nd per sona l injur y.
0 Note
To avoid damaging your vehicle, always make sure that there is
suffic ient distance between the spray head and soft materia ls like
rubber hoses, plastic parts and sound -deadening materials . Never
aim the spray head at the same p oint for a long time . This also
applies to cleaning headlights and painted bumpers . Remember :
the c loser the nozzle is to the surface of the material, the greater the
stress on the mater ial. •
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Care of interior
MMI display
-Clean th e MMI display with a soft c lean cloth and an LCD
cl eane r.
The MM I disp lay can be cleaned with a professional ly available "LCD
cleaner". The cloth should be s lightly dampened with the c leaning
fluid to clean the display.
0 Note
T o avoid scra tching the MMI display, you should never c lean it dry .•
MMI terminal
- First clean the MMI terminal with a brush to remove dust
from the housing.
- T hen wipe the MMI terminal wit h a clea n, soft, s lig htly
damp cloth .
The MMI terminal shou ld be c leaned with a brush first so that no
dirt is trapped between the buttons and the housing. We recom
mend giving the MM I terminal a final wipe with a c loth moistened
with water and dish washing dete rgent.
0 Note
To prevent damage, make sure that no flu id ever gets into the M MI
terminal. •
Aluminum trim
Use only neutral-pH products to remove spots and deposits from
a lum inum surfaces . C hro me care products an d alka line cleaners
wi ll attack aluminum surfaces and can damage them over time.
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
~ page 278 .•
Fabrics and fabric coverings
Fabrics and fabric coverings (e.g . seats, door trim panels, etc.l
shou ld be c leaned at regular intervals with a vacuum cleaner . This
re moves surface dirt partic les which could become embedded in
the fabric through use. Steam cleaners shou ld not be used, because
t he steam tends to push the d irt deeper into the fabric and lock it
there.
Normal cl eaning
Genera lly, we recommend using a soft sponge or a lint -free
microf iber c loth to the clean fabric . Brushes should on ly be used for
carpets and floor mats, since other fabric surfaces could be harmed
by brushes.
Norma l surface stains can be cleaned using a commercially avail
able foam cleaner. Spread the foam on the surface of the fabric with
a soft sponge and work it in gent ly. Do not saturate the fabric . Then
pat the foam dry using absorbent, d ry cloths (e.g. microfiber cloth)
and vacuum it a fter it has dried completely .
Cleaning stains
Stains caused by beverages (e.g. coffee, fruit juice, etc.) can be
treated with a mild detergent so lution . Apply the detergent so lution
with a sponge. In the case of stubborn stains, a detergent paste can be applied direct ly to the stain and worked into the fabric. After -.,.
Vehicle care I t •
The labe l on the inside of the fuel filler flap tel ls you the correct fuel
fo r your vehicle . For mo re information about fuel specifications, see
=> page 291.
Your vehicle fuel tank has an on -board refuelling vapor recovery
sys tem. Th is feature helps to prevent fue l vapors from escapin g
from the tank and polluting the environment wh ile you refue l your
veh ic le . I n order to fill the tank properly while protecti ng the envi
ronment, please follow this refuel ing procedure carefully .
& WARNING
Under normal operating conditions , never carry additional fuel
c ontainers in your car . Ga s canister s and other containers used to
transport fuel can be dangerous . Such conta iners , full or empty,
may leak and could cause a fire in a collision . If you mu st transport
fuel to use for your lawn mower , snow blower , etc. , be very c areful
and always ob serve local and state laws regarding the u se , tran s
port ation and storage of su ch fuel containers . Make certain the
c ontainer meets industry standard s (ANSI/ASTM F852 · 86 1.
0 Note
Neve r d rive your vehicle until the fuel tank is completely emp ty . The
irregular supp ly of fuel can cause misfiring . Gasoline could enter
t he e xhaus t system and damage the cataly tic converter. •
Fuel supply and filling your fuel tank
Refuelling
The fuel filler fl ap is unl ocked f rom a but ton i n the driver' s
door.
F ig . 2 26 Driver 's do or:
Unlo cking fuel filler
flap
F ig . 2 27 Fue l cap
ho oked on th e op ened
fuel fi ller flap
W hen a dding f uel, the ig nitio n and a ny c ellu lar phones in
th e ve hicl e m ust b e sw it c hed
off.
Taking the fuel cap off
To open t he fue l fille r flap, press the button ~ fig. 226 .
Unsc rew f ue l filler cap co unter-c lockwise and hang it on
the fue l fi ller flap ~ fig. 227 . ..,
Vehicle care I I irechnical data
Fuel supply and filling your fuel tank Refuelling procedure
- Insert the fuel nozzle from the gasoline pump into the
fuel filler neck as far as it will go.
- Select a medium refuelling rate so that the nozzle switches off automatically when the tank is full.
Putting the fuel cap back on
- After filling your tank, twist the fuel filler cap clockwise
until you hear a definite click.
Close the fuel filler flap.
To avoid fuel spilling or evaporating from the fuel tank always close
fuel filler cap properly and completely. An improperly closed fuel
filler cap may also cause the MIL lamp=>
page 29 to come on.
& WARNING
Improper refueling or handling of fuel can cause fire, explosion
and severe burns.
• Fuel is highly flammable and can cause severe burns and other
injuries.
• Failure to shut the engine off while refueling and/or to insert
the pump nozzle fully into the fuel filler neck could cause fuel to spray out of filler neck or to overflow. Fuel spray and overflowing
fuel can cause a fire.
• Never use a cellular telephone while refueling . The electromag
netic radiation can cause sparks that can ignite fuel vapors and
cause a fire.
• Never get back into your vehicle while refueling. If in excep
tional circumstances you must get back in your vehicle while refu
eling, make certain that you close the door and touch metal to
discharge static electricity before touching the filler nozzle again.
Static electricity can cause sparks that can ignite fuel vapors
released during refueling .
& WARNING (continued)
• Never smoke or have an open flame anywhere in or near your
vehicle when refueling or filling a portable fuel container.
• For your safety, we strongly recommend that you do not travel
with a portable fuel container in your vehicle. The container, full or
empty may leak and could cause a fire, especially in a crash.
• If, under exceptional circumstances, you must transport a
portable fuel container, please observe the following:
-Never fill a portable fuel container while it is anywhere in or
on the vehicle (for example, in the luggage compartment, or on
the trunk). Static electricity can build up while filling and can
ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.
- Always place a portable fuel container on the ground before
filling.
- Always keep the filler nozzle completely inside the portable
container before and during filling.
- If filling a portable container made of metal, the filler nozzle
must always be in contact with the container. This will help
prevent static electricity from discharging and cause a fire.
- Never spill fuel inside the vehicle or luggage compartment. Fuel vapors are highly flammable .
- Always observe local and state/provincial laws regarding the
use, storage and transportation of fuel containers.
- Make certain the fuel container meets industry standards
(ANSI / ASTM F852-86l.
0 Note
If any fuel has spilled onto the car, it should be removed immedi -
ately to prevent damage to the paint. _.,
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No . Equipm ent
29 Not used
30 Not used
31 Back-up light swi
tch, transmission , engine
components
Intelligent power mo dule driver (footwell l ight
32 and front headlights , horn, wiper system, elec
tr ically adjusta ble steering wheel)
33 I
ntelligent power modu le driver
(lights left -side)
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34
35
36
37
38
39 I
nte lligent power modu le driver
(lights right -side)
Not used
Headlight washer system
E lectronic Stabilization Program (ESP)
Wip er system
Door control module left -side
Horn
41 Heater fan
42 Control module electronic ignition lock/electri
cally adjustable steering wheel
43 Rear windsh iel d wiper (Avant)
4 4 Power window opener (left-side)
Amps
15
30
25
25
30 25
30
15
25
40
30
15
35
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•
Fuse Location , Instrument Panel right
Fig . 2 59 F use p an el
la yo ut
Some of the equipm ent items lis ted are op tional or on ly available on
certain m ode l configu rations.
Note that the following table is ac curate at the time of g oing to
press and is subject t o change . In the ev ent of d iscrepan cies , th e
l a b el on t he in side of the cover alw ay s take s prec eden ce.
Th e power seats are pr otected by circuit breaker s, which automa ti
ca lly reset after a few seconds a fter the ove rload has been reme
died .
No. Equipment Amps
Fu se holder (bla ck )
1 Control module Advanced Key 15
2 Cigarette
lighter front
20
3 Tire pressure moni tor ing system
5
4 E lectrica l outlet front (center conso le) 20
5 Intellige
nt power module passenger
15
(glove box lock)
6 Door control module right -side 15
Sunroof 20
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service irechnical data
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Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Brake fluid specifications for refill and replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Electromechanical parking brake ... 129
General information .............. 261
How does moisture or road salt affect the brakes? ....................... 261
Malfunction ........ ... ...... .... . 32
Warning/indicator lights ........... 23
Worn brake pads symbol . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Break -in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Tires .... ... .. .... .... .......... 267
Bu lbs ... .... .. ... ...... ....... .... 349
Bumper cover Caution when parking near a parking bar -
rier or curb ...... ... .... .... ... 130
C
Ca lifornia Proposition 65 Warning 298
Battery specific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Capacities ......................... 363
Car care ................. .... .... .. 278
Interior .......... .... .... ...... . 285
Plastic and vinyl .. .... ........... 282
Weatherstrips ....... ........ .... 283
Care of exterior .... ....... .......... 278
Cargo area
See Loading the luggage compartment ..
199 Cargo net
.... .... ... ........ ...... .. 98
Catalytic converter . ........ .... .... . 268
CD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Central locking Emergency locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Changing a flat tire ........ .... ... ... 338
Changing a wheel .... .. ..... .. .. .... 338
Changing engine oi l ....... .... ... ... 302
Chassis Undercoating ... .. .... .... .... ... 284
See also Adaptive Aar Suspension . . . 182
CHECK button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Checking Engine coolant level .............. 304
Checking tire pressure .. ........... .. 319
Child restraints Danger of using child restraints in the front seat ......... ... .... ...... 214
What types of chi ld restraint anchors are
available? . .... ..... ...... .... .. 247
Where can I get additional information
about child restraints? ...... ... .. 248
Child safety ...... ...... .... ... . 234, 239
Additional information ............ 253
Booster seats ................. ... 242
Convertible chi ld safety seats .. .... 240
Convertible locking retractor ....... 244
Guidance fixtures for lower anchorages
250
Important safety instructions for using
child safety seats .... ...... ... .. 237
Important things to know when driving with children ................... 234 Infant
seats ... .... .... ....... .. . 239
Install ing a child restraint using the
LATCH system .. ...... ..... .. ... 252
Lower anchorages ... .. .... .... ... 249
Mounting and releasing the anchorage
hook . ............ ....... .... .. 253
Older children and safety belts ..... 243
Safety belts and older children ..... 243
Tether anchors .. ...... .... ...... 253
Tether strap ... .... .... ...... .... 254
Which restraint system should my older
chi ld wear? ....... ........... .. 243
Child safety lock
rear doors {power) . .... ........ .... 59
Child safety seats .. .... ...... .... ... 239
Convertible locking retractor .. ..... 244
Danger of using child restraints in the
front seat ...................... 214
How do I properly install a child safety
seat in my vehicle? .... ... .... ... 237
Installing .. .. .. .... .... ... .... ... 244
LATCH system ....... ........ .... 252
Safety instructions ............... 237
Cigarette I ig hter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Cleaning Alcantara {synthetic suede) . ....... 288
Engine compartment ...... .... ... 289
Fabrics and fabric coverings . ...... 285
Instrument panel ....... ........ .. 286
Interior ........... .... .......... 285
Leather ... .... .................. 287
MMI display .............. .... ... 285
MMI terminal .. .... .... ... .... ... 285
Plastic and vinyl ... .... .... .... ... 282