Table of contents
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
300 hp, 3.0 liter, 6 -cylinder engine 369
255 hp, 3.2 liter, 6 -cy lind er engine 370
350 hp, 8-cylinder engine . . . . . . . 371
Do-it-yourself service ... 34
1 Consumer Information . . . . . . . . . 372
What do I do now? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Trunk escape handle . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Jack, tools and spare wheel . . . . . . 342
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Fuses and bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Fus es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Bulbs ................... •...... 355
Emergency situations . . . . . . . . . . 357
Genera l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Starting by pushing or towing . . . . 357
Starting with jumper cab les . . . . . . 357
Use of juniper cables . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Em ergency towing with commercia l
tow truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Lifting vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Technical data
General information
Explanation of technical data ... .
Vehicle identification ........... .
Displaying Vehic le Ident ification
Number in the MMI ......... ... . 365
366
366
366
367 Warranty
coverages ........... .
Operating your vehicle outside the
U.S.A. or Canada .............. .
Audi Service Repair Manuals and
Literature ..................... .
Maintenance .............. ... .
Additional accessories, modifications and parts
rep lacement .................. .
Dec laration of Compliance,
Telecommunications and Electron ic
Systems .................. .... . 372
372
372
372
374
375
Alphabetical index
. . . . . . 379
Checkin g and fillin g -
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-Now remove the clamps fo r the charging eq uipment.
- Close t he red cover on the positive pole.
- Close the hood~
page 301.
A discharged battery can freeze at temperatures of only O °C. A llow
a frozen battery to thaw completely before attempting to charge it
~ & .However, we recommend not using a thawed battery again
because the battery casing can be cracked due to ice formation and
can leak battery acid.
Batt ery c harg ing (Ma ximum ch arging rate of 30
a mps /14 .8 Volt )
When charging at /ow voltages (e.g. with a trickle charg er), the
ba ttery cables do not have to be disconnected first. The battery caps
should
not be opened when charging a battery.
I t is not necessary to remove the battery from the luggage compart
ment .
Fa st cha rging the batt ery (chargi ng ra te ab ove 14 .8
Volt s)
For technical reasons do not use a battery charger that uses vo ltage
greater than 14.8 Volts to charge your vehic le's battery.
& WARNING
C harging a battery can be d angerou s.
• Alwa ys follo w the oper ating instruct ions pro vided b y the
battery charger manuf acturer when charging your b attery .
• Neve r charge a frozen battery. It m ay explode be cau se of gas
tr apped in the i ce. Allow a frozen battery to thaw out fir st.
• Do not reuse batteries wh ich were fro zen. The battery housing
m ay hav e crac ked and wea kened when the b atte ry fro ze .
• Charge the battery in a well ventilated area. Keep away from
open fla me or ele ctri cal s par k. Do not smok e. Hydrogen ga s gener
ated by the battery is explo sive.
&_ W ARN ING (c ontinued )
• To redu ce the danger of explo sion, never connect or d isconnect
c h ar ger cable s while the charger is ope rat ing .
• Batte ry acid that may spill durin g charging should be w ashed
off with a sol ution of warm water and b aking soda to neutralize
the acid .
0 Note
Never use a fast charger as a booster to start the engine . This wi ll
seriously damage sensitive electronic components, such as control
units, re lays, radio, etc ., as well as the battery charger. •
Battery replacement
The new battery must have the same specifications and
dimensions as the original equipment battery.
Intelligent energy management in your vehicle is responsib le for
distributing the e lectrica l energy throughout your vehicle
~ page 269 . The intelligent energy management system will keep
the engine battery charged better then vehicles without this system.
To make sure the additional electrical energy is availab le once again
after you have changed the battery, we recommend that you insta ll
batteries of the same type and manufacture only (the same as those
insta lled at the t ime your vehicle was de livered). Specif ications are
listed on the battery housing . Your authorized Audi dealer wi ll then
code the battery management con trol unit.
I f it is not possib le to use a battery of this type, the new battery must
have the same capacity, voltage (12 volts), amperage, construction
and p lug sealing .
When installing the battery, make sure the ignition and all electrical consumers are tur ned off.
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Vehicle care I t •
___ G_ e_n_ e_ r_ a _l _i_n _f _o _ r_ m_ a_ t_ i_ o _ n ________________________________________________ _
0 Note
• The vehicle capacity weight figures apply when the load is
distributed evenly in the vehicle (passengers and luggage). When
transporting a heavy load in the luggage compartment, carry the
load as near to the rear axle as possible so that the vehicle's
handling is not impaired.
• Do not exceed the maximum permissible axle loads or the
maximum gross vehic le weight. Always remember that the vehic le's
handling will be affected by the extra load. Therefore, adjust your
speed accordingly .
• Always observe local regulations. •
Dimensions
The specifications refer to the basic model. Differences may occur
depending on the mode l type and options ordered, for example, tire
sizes.
0 Note
When driving up steep ramps, on rough roads, over curbs, etc. it is
important to remember that some parts of your vehicle, such as
spoilers or exhaust system components, may be close to the
ground. Be careful not to damage them. •
___ D_ a_t _a ________________________________________________________ _
Applies to vehi cles : wit h 3.2 l iter 6-c ylinder e ngine
255 hp , 3 .2 liter, 6-cylinder engine
Engine data
Max imum output SAE net
Maximum torque SAE net
No . of cy lin ders
D isp laceme nt
Stroke
Bo re
Co mpress ion rati o
Fuel
Dimensions (appro x.)
Leng th
Width (wit h ou ts ide mirrors folded)
Height (un loaded)
T urning c ircle diameter (curb to c urb)
Capacities {approx .)
Fuel tank
-Total capacity
- Rese rve (of total capacity)
Windshield and headlight* washer fluid container
Engine oil
with filter cha n ge h
p@ rpm
lb-ft@ rpm
CID (cm
3 )
in (mm)
in (m m) 255 @6500
243@ 3250
6 cyl inde r
191 (3123)
3 .65 (9 2.8)
3 .33 (84 .5)
1 2 .5: 1
Premium unleaded {91 AKll Recommended for maximum engine performance . Fur
t her deta ils =:>
page 295, "Gasoli ne"
i n (m m)
in (m m)
in (mm)
ft (ml 1
9 4.4 (4 938)
73.0 (1855)
57.4 ( 1459)
39 .0 (1 1.9)
gal (l iters)
g al (li ters)
qua rts (l iters)
q ua rts (l ite rs) 2
1. 1 (80.0)
1 .8 -2 .4 { 7-9)
5.1 ( 4.8)
6 .9 (6 .5)
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Data -________________ RPI
App lies to vehicles : wit h 4.2 lite r 8- cy lind er e ng in e
350 hp , a-cylinder engine
Engine data
Maximum ou tpu t SAE net
M aximum torque SAE net
No . of c ylind ers
Displaceme nt
Stroke
Bore
C om press ion ratio
F uel
Dimensions ( approx .)
L eng th
Width (w ith outside mirro rs fo lded)
Height (unloaded)
Tu rning circle d ia m eter (c urb to cu rb)
Capacities (approx .>
Fuel tank
- Tot al capaci ty
- Reserve (of total capacity)
Windshield and headlight* washer fluid container Engine oil wit h filter ch ange
Controls and equip ment Safety first h
p@rpm
l b -ft@ rpm
C ID (cm
3
)
in (mm)
in (m m) 35
0@ 6800
3 25@3500
8 c ylinde r
25 4 (4 163)
3.65 (92 .8)
3 .33 (8 4.5)
1 2 .5 : 1
Premium unleaded 191 AKO Recommended for maximum engine performance . Fur
t her details =>
pa ge 295, "Gasoli ne"
in ( mm)
i n (mm)
in (mm)
ft (m l 1
9 4.4 (4 938)
73. 0 (1855)
5 7 .4 (1459)
39.0 (11 .9)
ga l (liter s)
gal (liters)
qua rts (liters)
qua rts (liters) 2
1.1 (80 .0)
1 .8 -2. 4 (7-9)
5.1 ( 4.8)
9.0 (8.5)
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Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Tec hn ica l da ta
______________________________________________ A_ l_,_ p _h_ a_ b_e _t_i c_ a _ l _in _ d_e _ x __ _
Luggage compartment ... ... . ..... . 91
Ski sack . .... .... .... .... ..... .. .. 92
Storage compartment
Expanding . ... ...... .. ... .. .... ...
88
Sun shade .. .... .... ... .... ... .... .. 70
Sun visors .. .... ... ... ..... ...... ... 69
Suspension
See Adaptive Air Suspension . .... .. 184
Switches
Emergency flashers .. .... .... .... ..
67
Power sunroof .... ... .... .... .... . 58
Rear window defogger ... ... . ... .. 108
Symbols
Red . ...... .. ..... ... ..... .. .....
29
Yellow .. .. ... ... .... .... ... .... .. 33
Synchronizing climate control . ... .... 104
T
Tachometer . .... .... .... ... .... .... . 13
Tank f lap
Unlocking the fuel filler flap by hand
299
Technical modifications ........ .... .. 375
Temperature
Climate controls .. .... .... ... .... .
106
Setting for the driver's and front pass en-
ger's side ... ...... .... ... .... ..
106
Tether strap ...... .... .. ....... ..... 258
Securing the upper te ther strap 259
The first 1,000 miles (1,500 km) and
afterwards .. .... ... .... .... ....
271
Tie -downs .. .... .... .... ... .... .... 203
Tilt sensors ..... .... .... ... .. .. ..... 55
Controls and equip ment Safety first
Tips for the environmen
t
Saving fuel ... ... .... ...... .......
94
Using the air conditioner only when
necessary .. ... ..... .... .... ... .
. . ® t1ptronic ... .... .... .... .... .... .. .
Au tomatic Shift Lock (ASU ... ..... .
109
155
157
Driving .. . ... ... ... .. .. .. ... . ... . 155
Dynamic shift program ...... ...... 158
Fail -safe mode .. ....... .... .... .. 160
Kick -down .... .. . ... .. ...... ..... 158
Manual shift program .. ... .... .... 159
S elector lever .... .... ...... ..... . 156
Tire pressure . ... ... .... ... .... .... . 323
Tire pressure monitoring syst em .. .... 336
Loss of air pressure ... .... ..... 19 ,337
Malfunction . .... .... ...... ...... 337
Resetting tire pressures .. .. .. .... . 338
Tire servic e lif e ........ ... .. .... .... 327
Tires .. .... . ... ... . ... .... .... .... . 317
Service life . .... . ... ..... .... .... 327
speed rating letter code ... .... .... 330
Tire manufacturing date .... . ... ... 330
Tire specificat ions ... ..... ... ... .. 330
Tread depth .. ... ..... ... .... .... 327
Uniform tir e quality grading ..... ... 332
Winter tires ......... ........ .... . 333
Tires and vehicle load limits ... ...... . 325
Tires and wheels
Checking tire pressure . ... .... ....
323
Cold tire inflation pressure .... .... . 321
Dimensions . .... ... .. ...... .. .... 329
General notes ... ...... ..... ..... . 317
Glossary of tire and loading terminology
318
New tires and wheels .... .... .... . 329
Replacing ... .. .. .... .... .... .. . . 329
Snow chains .. ... .... ... . ... ..... 334
Tires and v ehicle load limits . ...... . 325
Wh eel bolts .. ... ........ ... .. .... 335
Winter tires ... .... ... ... .... ... .. 333
Tires/Wheels
Low aspect ratio tires ... .. .... .. . .
335
Tire pressure monitoring sys tem . 19, 336
Tools ...... ... .. .... .... ...... .... . 343
Torn or frayed safety b elts .... ... .. .. . 208
Touch -up paint ... .. .... .... .... .. .. 286
Towing
Front eyelet .. .. .. .... .... .... ....
360
Rear eyelet ... .... ....... .. ...... 361
Tow truck procedures .. ...... .... . 360
TPMS
Tire pressure monitoring system ....
337
Trailer towing .... ... ... .. ....... ... . 276
Operating instructions . ... ... ... .. 277
Technical r equ irem ents ... .... 276 , 277
Trailer towing tips ....... ..... .... 278
Transmission
tiptronic® ... ... .... .... .... .....
155
Transport Canada ...... ........ .... . 204
Tread Wear Indicator (TWll .... ... .... . 327
Trip computer
Fuel consumption . ... ... .... ..... .
38
Mileage . ... .. .... .... .. .... .... .. 38
Single -trip memory .. .... . .... ... .. 39
Total -trip memory ...... .... ... .. .. 39
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data