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Assembling Tire Mobility System
Fig . 160 Connector for
the Tire Mobility System
Open the lid 0 of the electric air pump:::;, page 266,
fig. 159.
- Pull the plug © and the pressure hose G)with the gauge
out of the housing.
- Screw the pressure hose© of the electric air pump onto
the flange © of the sealant bottle
G).
-Push the sealant bottle with the flange down into the
recess
0 on the lid of the electric air pump.
- Remove the dust cap from the valve of the defective tire.
- Screw the hose@) onto the valve
0:::;, fig. 160.
- Insert the plug©:::;,
page 266, fig. 159 into the socket for
the cigarette lighter.
Inflating tire
- Move the switch®:::;, fig. 160 on the electric air pump
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to position I. After 5 minutes, tire pressure must have
reached at least 1.8 bar.
41 The electric a ir pump should never run for longer than 8 minutes .
-Switch the electric air pump off -switch in position 0. If
the required tire pressure of at least 1.8 bar has not been
reached, follow the instructions in the section
Re-
inflating tire.
Re-inflating tire
- Remove the hose from the valve and pull the plug out of
the socket.
- Drive the vehicle slowly 10 meters backward or forward.
This helps to distribute the sealant better.
- Remove the empty inflation bottle and screw the hose©
:::;, page 266, fig. 159 from the electric pump directly onto
the valve.
- Insert the plug ©:::;,
page 266, fig. 159 into the socket for
the cigarette lighter.
- Move the switch®:::;, fig. 160 on the electric air pump
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to position I. After 5 minutes, tire pressure must have
reached at least 1.8 bar.
- Switch the electric air pump off -switch in position
0. If
the required tire pressure of at least 1.8 bar has not been
reached, it is not possible to make a repair with the tire
sealant. Seek professional assistance.
Disassembling Tire Mobility System
- Remove the hose from the valve and pull the plug out of
the socket.
- Screw the dust cap onto the valve.
- Place the empty sealant bottle back in the original pack-
aging and clip it in place under the floor so that no tire
sealant can run out into the vehicle. .,
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-Place the electric air pump in the luggage compartment
for the time being.
- Start driving right away so that the sealant is dist ributed
in the tire.
& WARNING
• Follow the manufacturer's safety instructions on the decal for
the air pump and the sealant bottle.
• If a tire pressure of 1.8 bar cannot be achieved after pumping
for 5 minutes, the tire is too severely damaged. Do not continue to
drive.
• Seek professional assistance if it is not possible to repair the
tire with the tire sealant.
[ i] Tips
• Do not operate the electric air pump for more than 8 minutes
without stopping, otherwise it can overheat. When the air pump has
cooled down, you can continue to use it.
• If sealant has escaped, allow it to dry, then you can peel it off. •
Applies to veh icles: with Tire Mob ili ty Sys tem
Final check
After driving for a short distance, tire pressure
must be checked
- After driving for about 10 minutes, stop and check the
tire pressure.
- If tire pressure is still at least 1.3 bar, inflate the tire to
specified pressure (see driveas side B-pillarl, drive to the
next repair shop and have the tire and the sealant bottle
replaced. -
If tire pressure is less than 1.3 bar, the tire is too severely
damaged. Do not continue to drive. Seek professional
assistance.
& WARNING
If tire pressure is less than 1.3 bar after driving for 10 minutes, the
tire is too severely damaged. Do not continue to drive. Seek profes
sional assistance.
[ i] Tips
After a tire repair, have the sealant bottle replaced at a dealership.
This restores full functionality to the Tire Mobility System. •
What should I be aware of when
changing a tire?
General information
The following sections will provide you with important information
on how to change a tire using the vehicle tool kit.
However, we recommend that you have a qualified service center
change the tire and perform all work associated with changing it. •

What do I do now? -
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Fig. 165 Close-up:
proper positioning of
lifting jack
- Find the mounting point on the rocker panel which is
closest to the flat tire =>
page 270, fig. 164 -arrows-.
- Crank the jack up until it can be positioned under the lift
point on the vehicle.
- Align the jack so the claw=> fig. 165@ grips the
mounting point on the rocker panel and the flexible base
plate ® is flat on the ground.
- Continue to crank the jack until the wheel is lifted just
clear of the ground.
Recesses at the front and rear of the underbody rib mark the proper
mounting locations for the jack=>
page 270 , fig. 164. There is only
one
designated jack mounting point for each wheel. Do not apply
the jack anywhere else=>&.
The jack should be positioned approximately 6 in. (15 cm) behind
the front wheel or 10 in. (25 cm) in front of the rear wheel.
An
unstable surface under the jack can cause the vehicle to slip off
the jack. Always provide a firm base for the jack on the ground. If
necessary place a sturdy board or similar support under the jack. On
hard, slippery surfaces (such as tiles) use a rubber mat or similar to
prevent the jack from slipping=> &.
& WARNING
• You or your passengers could be injured while changing a
wheel if you do not follow safety precautions:
-Mounting the jack under the vehicle at any other place than
indicated above may damage the vehicle or may result in
personal injuries.
- A soft or unstable surface under the jack may cause the
vehicle to slip off the jack. Always provide a firm base for the
jack on the ground. If necessary, use a sturdy board under the
jack.
- On hard, slippery surface (such as tiles) use a rubber mat or
similar to prevent the jack from slipping.
• To help prevent injury to yourself and your passengers:
-Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely
engaged.
- Passengers must not remain in the vehicle when it is jacked
up.
- Make sure that passengers wait
in a safe place away from
the vehicle and well away from the roadway and traffic.
- Make sure jack position is correct, adjust as necessary and
then continue to raise the jack.
0 Note
A floor jack or the pads on the hoist arms must not be positioned at
the points shown
=> page 270 , fig. 164 -arrows -. •
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service irechnical data

What do I do now? -
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• The whe el bo lts should be cl ean and easy to turn . C heck for dirt
an d corro sion on the mati ng s urfaces o f both th e wheel a nd the
hub. Remove a ll dirt fro m these surfaces before remountin g the
whee l.•
Notes on wheel change
Ple as e rea d th e informati on => pag e 246 , "New tir es an d r ep laci ng
tir es and whee ls", if you ar e goin g to us e a spar e tire which is
d ifferent from th e tir es on y our v ehic le .
After you ch ange a tire :
• Check the tire pressure on the spare immediately after
mounting.
• Have the wheel bolt tightening torque checked with a torque
wrench as soon as possible by your authorized Audi dealer or a qualified service station .
• With steel and alloy wheel rims, the wheel bolts are correctly
tightened at a torque of 90 ft lb (120 Nm l.
• If you notice while changing a tire that the wheel bolts are
corroded and difficult to turn , then they should be replaced before
you check the tightening torque.
• Replace the flat tire with a new one and have it installed on your
vehicle as soon as possible . Remount the wheel cover.
Until then , drive with extra care and at reduced speeds .
& WARNING
• If you are going to equip your vehicle with tires or rims which
differ from those which were factory installed , then be sure to read
the information
=> page 246, "New tires and replacing tires and
wheels ".
• Always store the tools securely in luggage compartment .
Otherwise, in an accident or sudden maneuver they could fly
forward, causing injury to passengers in the vehicle.
0 Note
D o not us e comme rc ia lly av ai labl e tire sea lants. Otherw ise, t he elec
trical components of the ti re pressure monitor ing system* will no
l o nger wor k properly a nd the se ns or fo r the tire pr essure moni
to ring system will have to be rep laced b y a qualified workshop. •
Tires with unidirectional tread design
T ires w ith unid ire ction al tread design must be m ounted
w ith their tread patte rn po inted t he r ight dire ction.
A un id irectiona l tir e ca n be iden tified by arrows on the sidewall ,
w hi ch point in th e dir ec tion of the r otation. You mus t follow th e
specified direction of rotati on. T his is necessa ry in o rder fo r these
t ire s to de ve lop their optimum ch arac ter ist ics rega rdin g grip, r oad
noise, wear, and h ydroplaning .•
Do-it -yourself service

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Automatic transmission ..... ... .. .... . 99
Driving Notes ... .. .... ... .... .... 102
Emergency program .. .... ... .... . 105
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Ignition key safety lock ....... .... .. 92
Kick-down .. ... .. .... .... ...... .. 105
Launch Control Program ........... 105
Selector lever lock .. ...... ...... .. 101
Selector lever positions ........... 100
Tiptronic ... .. .... .... ........... 103
Tiptronic controls on the steering wheel
104
Average fuel mileage ... .... .... .... .. 26
Average speed . ... .. .... .... .... .... . 26
Avoid damaging the vehicle ......... . 192
B
Battery . ...... ..... ... .... .... . 228, 231
Battery location inside the engine compartment ... .... .... .... 218,219
Charging . .... .... .... ... .... .... 232
Checking battery acid level .... 231, 232
Connecting ... ... ..... ... .... ... . 228
Disconnecting ....... ....... .... . 228
Important warnings when working on the
battery ..... .... ....... ...... .. 229
Replacing the battery . ....... .... . 228
Winter operation . .... .... ... .... . 228
Working on the battery ... .... .... . 229
Battery voltage ......... .... ......... 36
Before driving .. ...... .. ....... ..... 114
Bi -Xenon headlights ........... .. .... . 57
Blended gasoline ... .... .... ... .... . 211
Controls and equip
ment Safety first
Body
cavity sealing .... .. ..... ... ... . 204
Booster seats .... .... .... .... .... ... 165
How do I properly install a booster seat in
my vehicle? . ... ... ....... .. .... 165
Safety instructions ..... .... ... .... 165
Brake fluid Changing the brake fluid .. .... .... 227
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 227
What is the correct brake f luid level? 227
What should I do if the brake fluid warning
light comes on? . ........ ... ..... 227
Brake fluid reservoir ..... .... .... .... 227
Brake system . ... ...... ......... .... 227
Anti-lock brake system ... .... ... .. . 20
Brake Assistan t .... . .. .. .. . ... ... 187
Brake fluid .... ... .... ...... ...... 227
Brake fluid specifications for refi ll and
replacement . ... ..... ... .... .... 227
Brake light defective . .... .... .... .. 37
Brake pads ... ... ..... ... .... ... . 191
General information . .... .. .. .. ... 186
How does the moisture or road salt affect
the brakes? ............... ...... 1 86
Malfunction .... ........... ...... . 33
Warning/indicator lights .. ..... .... . 19
Worn brake pads symbo l .... ...... . 36
Break -in period ........ ............. 190
Brake pads ...... ..... ....... .... 191
Tires .... . ... ... ... ... .... .... ... 190
Bulbs ..... .. .... ..... .. ... ... ...... 278 C
California Proposition 65 Warning . .... 218
Battery specific .... ... .... .... .... 231
Capacities ... .... .... .... ... .... .... 291
Car care ... ..... .. .. .... .... .... .. . . 198
Interior .... ... .. .. .... ........ ... 205
Plastic and vinyl .. ............... . 202
Weatherstrips ... .. .... .. . .... ... . 203
Care of exterior . ..... ....... ....... . 198
Cargo area
See Luggage compartment . ... .... . 121
Cargo net .. .... .. .. .... .... .... .... . 78
Catalytic converter .. .... .... .... ... . 191
CD changer .... ... .. .... .... .... .. .. . 84
Certification .. ....... ....... ..... ... 296
Changing a flat tire ......... .... ... .. 268
Changing engine oi l .. .... ... .... .. .. 223
Chassis Undercoating . ... .... .... .... ... . 205
See also Audi magnetic ride .... .... . 98
Checking Battery acid level .. ....... .... 231, 232
Engine coolant level ...... .... .... 225
Checking tire pressure ..... .... ...... 241
Child restraint Danger of using ch ild restraints in the
front seat ... .... .... .... ... ... . 137
Child restraints What types of child restraint anchors are
avai lable? ... .... .... .... ...... . 171
Where can I get additional information
about child restraints? ........... 171
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

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Child safety ...... ... .... ...... . 157,162
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Convertible child safety seats . . . . . . 163
Convertible locking retractor . . . . . . . 168
Guidance fixtures for lower anchorages
173
Important safety instructions for using child safety seats .... ....... .... 160
Important things to know when driving
with children ................... 157
Infant seats ..................... 162
Insta lling a child restraint using the
LATCH system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Lower anchorages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Mounting and releasing the anchorage hook .. ...... .... ....... ....... 176
Older children and safety belts . . . . . 167
Safety belts and older children . . . . . 167
Tether strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Which restraint system should my older child wear? ................. ... 167
Child safety seat .. ........... ....... 162
Convertible locking retractor . . . . . . . 168
Installing . .... ... ..... ..... .. ... 168
child safety seat LATCH system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Child safety seats How do I properly insta ll a chi ld safety
seat in my vehicle? ... .... ....... 160
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Cigarette lighter ..................... 82
Cleaning Alcantara (synthetic suede) . . . . . . . . 208
Engine compartment ... .. .... .... 209 Fabrics and fabric c
,overings ....... 205
Instrument panel ... .... .... .... .. 206
Interior ......................... 205
Leather ......................... 207
Plast ic and vinyl ....... .... ...... 202
P lastic parts ............... ... ... 206
Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Trim strips ... .... ... .. .... .. 201,202
Cleaning and protection .. ........ ... 198
Climate control A/C operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Air distribution .... ........ ....... 87
Automatic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Defrost ............. ...... ....... 88
Economical use ... ...... ..... ... .. 89
Fan ............................. 87
Heated seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Switching on and o ff ...... .... .... 87
Climate controls ........ ........... .. 85
Air recirculation mode . ...... ...... 88
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Dust filter ..... ....... ............ 85
Heating .. .... .... ... .. .... .... ... 85
Pollen fi lter ... ....... ...... .... ... 85
Venti lation ... ... .. .... .... ....... 85
Clock ....... ....... ... .............. 13
Coat hooks ............... .... ... .... 84
Co ld tire inflation pressure ........... 238
Coming -home -function ... .... ....... . 55
Compass mirror ............... ...... 67
Compliance .. .... ... .... ... ... .. ... 296
Consumer Information .... ....... 123, 293 Contacting NHTSA
... .. .. .... .... ... 123
Controls and disp lays ...... ...... .... . 11
Convenience close/open feature Windows ... ... .... .... ... .... .... 49
Convertible child seats How do I properly install a convertible chi ld seat in my vehicle? ......... 163
Safety instructions .... .... .... ... 163
Convertible locking retractor Activating ............. .... ...... 170
Deactivating ... .... ....... .... ... 170
Using to secure a child safety seat .. 168,
170
Coolant System Expansion tank ... .... .... .... ... 225
Coolant system .. .... .... .... ....... 224
Cornering light ...................... 54
Cruise contro l ........ ... .... .... .... 96
Changing speed . ...... .... .... ... 97
Presetting your speed .......... .... 97
Switching off ... .. .... .... .... .... 97
Switching on ...... .... ... .... .... 96
Warning/indicator lights .... ....... . 18
Cup holder ... .... .... ....... .... .... 81
Current fuel mileage .................. 26
D
Damping
See Audi magnetic ride .... ... .. .... 98
Data .............................. 291
Data recorder ...................... 182
Datedisplay . ......... .... ... .... .... 13

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Daytime running lights .. ..... .. .... ... 53
Daytime running lights (Canada) . .... .. 53
Declaration of compliance Cell phone package ............... 296
Electronic immob ilizer . .... ... .... 296
Homelink® universal remote control 296
Remote control key . ... .. .... .... . 296
Tire pressure monitoring sys tem ... 296
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What does this mean when it appears in
the trip odometer display? .. ....... 14
Defect ive light bulb warning ...... .... . 36
Defrosting the windows .. .......... ... 88
Determining correct load lim it ... ... .. 243
Digital clock .... .... .... .... ... .... .. 13
Setting the time ................... 13
D igital compass . ...... ... ...... .... .. 67
Dimensions ... .. .... .... ... .... .... 290
Dipstick Reading the dipstick properly
Di rect Shift Gearbox 221
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Distance .. ...... .... .... ... .... .... . 26
Driver information ..... ... .. .... ..... . 33
Driver information system
Gearshift indicator ... .... .... .... .. 23
Menu button ..................... 28
Menu display . ... .... ...... .... ... 27
Open door or front lid warning ...... 22
Outside temperature display ....... . 22
Red symbols .. .... .... ... ... ... .. . 32
Service interval disp lay .... .... ..... 23
Setting .......................... 29
Controls and equip
ment Safety first
Sound system display
.... .. ..... .. . 22 Emergency starting . ... .. .... .... .... 279
Trip computer ............ ..... .. . 25
Emerge ncy towing ...... .... .... ... . 282
yellow symbo ls ................... 32
Engine
Driver seat Cecking and fil ling locations .. .... . 219
See Seating position .. ..... .... ... 116
Checking and fi lling locations .. ... . 218
Dr iving Coolant ...... .... ... .... .... .... 224
Run-flat tires ..... ... .. ...... .... . 259 Hood .. ...... .... .... ... .... .. .. 216
Dr iving safely .......... ............ . 114 Start
ing ...... .... .... ... .... .. 92, 93
Duplicate key .... ...... ... .. .... .... . 38 Start
ing with jumper cables .... .... 279
Dust filter ........................... 86 Stopping
...... .... ... .... .... .... 93
Engine compart ment .. ...... .... .... 218
E Safety instruc tions .. ...... .... ... . 217
Working in the engine compa rtment . 217
Elapsed time .... .... ........ ....... . 26
Engine coolant system ......... ...... 224
Electro -mecha n ica I power assist .. .. 20, 188 Adding coo
lant ..... ........ ...... 225
Electron ic different ial lock (EDU Check
ing the eng ine coolant level ... 225
How the sys te m works .. ...... .... 184 Radiator fan ..
.... ....... .... .... 226
Warning/indicator lights ...... ...... 20 Te
mpe rature gauge ...... .... .... .. 13
Electronic immobilizer .... ..... .. .. 14, 40 Engine cooling system
Electronic power cont ro l Malfunction
............ ... .. ..... 34
EPC warning/indicator light ......... 17 Engine data
... .. .... .... .... .... ... 29 1
E lectron ic speed limiter . ...... .... .... 25 E
ngine hood
Electronic Stability Program .. .... .... 182 Closing
... .... .... ... .... ...... . 217
Electronic stabilization program (ESP) How to release
the hood . ...... .... 216
Warning/indicator lights .. .... .... .. 17 Engine oil
..... .. .......... ... .. .... 219
Emergency flasher Warning/indicator lights ...... .... .. 18
Emergency flashers .................. 57
Emergency locking .. .... ........ ... .. 45
Emergency operation Adding
......... .... ........ ..... 222
Additives .. .... .... ......... ..... 222
Changing . ..... ... .... .... ... ... . 223
Checking the eng ine oi l leve l ....... 221
Indica tions and condit ions requiring ext ra
checking ....................... 221
Rear lid ...... ... .... .... .... .... . 46
Oil consumption ... ... ...... ...... 221
Emergency release for selector lever ... 106
Oil grades .... .... .... ..... .. .... 2 19
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Recommended oil check intervals .. 221
Specification and viscosity .. .. .. .. 219
Engine oil leve l .... .... ... ...... .... . 35
Engine oil pressure (malfunction) ... ... 35
Engine oil sensor defective ... .... .... . 35
Environment Break -in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Disposing of your vehicle battery . .. 228
Driving at high speeds ............ 192
Driving to minimize pollution and noise . 192
Fuel .... .... ... .. .... .... ...... . 213
Fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Leakage from your vehicle . . . . . . . . . 217
Letting the vehicle stand and warm up . .
193
Proper disposal of drained brake fluid ... 227
Proper disposal of drained engine coolant ... .... .... .... .... .... . 225
Proper disposal of drained engine oil 222,223
Recycling used engine oil . .... .... 222
Un leaded fuel ... ... ..... .... .... 211
What should I do with an old battery? 228
EPC
See E lectronic power control . . . . . . . . 17
ESP
See Electronic Stability Program . ... 182
Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Expansion tank .... .... .... .... ... .. 225
F
Fan .. ... .... .... ...... .... ... .. .... 87
Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Fastening eyelets . .... .... .... .... ... 77
Flat t ire
Changing .... ....... .. ...... .... 268
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Fog lights, front ... .. ...... .... ... .. . 55
Fold ing master key with remote control . 38
Foot pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
For the sake of the e nv ironment
Gasoline fumes and l the environment 213
Letting your engine warm up . .... .. 93
Reducing engine noise by early upshif ting ... ... ..... ... .... .... 12
Refue ling ... .. ...... ........ .... 213
Saving fuel by early upshifting .... .. 12
Front airbags Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
How they work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Ad ' .
Justing ...... .... ... .... .... .. 117
Adjusting the manual seats .. .... ... 71
Child restraints in the front seat .. .. 137
Fronta l collisions and the laws of physics .. .
126
Fuel Additives ...... ....... .... .... .. 211
Blended gasoline ........... .... .. 211
Current fuel mileage .. ... .... ..... . 26
Fi ller neck . .... ..... .. .... .... ... 212
Fuel gauge .............. .... ..... 14 Fuel supply too
low ..... .. . ... ... . . 35
Gaso line ... .... .... ... .... .... .. 211
Gasoline additives ................ 212
Octane rating .. .... .... .... .... .. 211
Recommendation .. ....... .... ... 211
Refue lling ... .. .... .... .... .... .. 213
Reserve ... ..... ... .... ... .... .... 14
Tank capacity ... .. .... .... .... ... 291
Un locking the fuel fi ller flap by hand 215
Fuel range ... ...... ... .. .... .... .... 26
Fuse arrangement ... .... ........ .... 275
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Garage door opener . ...... ...... .... 107
Gas discharge lamps .... .. ... ... ... . 278
Gauges
Engine coolant temperature .... .. .. 13
Fuel gauge ............. ...... .... 14
Tachometer .... ....... ....... .... 12
Gear recommendation ........ ....... . 23
Gearshift indicator ... ...... ...... ... . 23
Gearshift lever
6 -speed manual transmission ... ... . 99
Generator Warning/indicator lights ........... . 18
G lossary of tire and loading terminology .. .
235
G love compartment ...... .... .... .... 8 4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ... 289