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Intelligent technology
Notice about data recorded by
vehicle control modules
Your vehicle is not equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR),
installed by some manufacturers for the express purpose of
capturing data for retrieval after an accident or crash event . EDR's
are sometimes called "crash recorders".
Some state laws restrict the retrieval or downloading of data stored
by EDR's that were installed in a vehicle for the express purpose of
retrieving data after an accident or crash event w ithout the owner's
consent.
Although your vehicle is not equipped with an EDR, it is equipped
with a number of electronic control modules for various vehicle systems such as, for example, engine function, emission control, as
well as for the airbags and safety belts.
These electronic control modules also record vehic le-related data
during norma l vehicle opera tion for diagnostic and repair purposes .
The recording capacity of the electronic control modules is limited
to data (no sound is recorded) and only a small amount of data is
actually recorded over a very limited period of time and stored when
a system fault or other condition is sensed by a control unit. Some
of the data then stored may relate to vehic le speed, direction,
braking as well as restraint system use and performance in the
even t of a crash or other condition . Stored data can only be read and
downloaded with special equipment.
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP)
Genel'61
The Electronic Stability Program increases driving
sta bility.
Fig . 13 0 Cente r
cons ole with ESP
sw itch
With ESP, control over the veh icle is increased in situations when
the vehicle is close to the limits of grip, such as during acce leration
and in curves. ESP reduces the risk of skidding a nd improves vehicle
stability under all road conditions . It operates at all speeds .
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), E lec tronic Differentia l Lock (EDS)
and Anti-Slip Regulation System (ASR) are integrated in the Elec
tronic Stability Program .
H ow ESP work s
The ESP control unit processes the following data from high-sensi
tive sensors: the rotational speed of the vehicle about its vertica l
axis, fore -and -aft and lateral acceleration forces, brake pressure and
steering angle.
Using steering ang le and vehicle speed, the direction the driver
wishes to travel is determined and continuously compared with
actual vehicle behavior . If the two do not match, for example when
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tance to wear and soiling in daily use. On the other hand, the typical
characteristics of natural leather are barely or not apparent.
However, this does not mean that the leather itself is of inferior
quality.
Care and handling
Because of the exclusive nature of the types of leather that Audi
uses and their unique properties (such as sensitivity to oils, grease,
soiling, etc.I, you will need to be somewhat careful with these
leathers , and a certain type of care is required. For example, dark
clothing materials can discolor leather seats (especially if such
clothing is damp and was not dyed correctly). Dust and dirt particles
in pores, folds, and seams can have an abrasive effect and can
damage the leather surface as well as weaken seams.
The leather should be cleaned regularly as needed . After having
been used for a relatively long time, your leather seats will acquire
a rich aged finish. This is a characteris tic of natural leather and a
sign of true quality.
In order to maintain the value of this natural product over the life of
your vehicle, you should follow the recommendations below :
0 Note
• To keep your leather from bleaching out, do not allow it to be
exposed to bright sunlight for long periods of time. If you have to
leave the vehicle parked outside for long periods, cover the leather
to protect it from direct exposure to sunlight.
• Sharp objects on clothing, such as zippers, rivets or sharp pieces
on belts can leave permanent scratches or scrape marks on the
surface of the leather.
[ i] Tips
• After each time you clean the leather and at regular intervals, use
a leather preservative creme that contains UV -blockers and that
works into the leather . This creme will nourish and moisturize the leather, helping it to breathe and stay supple
. It also helps to build
up a protective coating on the surface.
• Clean the leather every 2 -3 months, and clean any areas that get
soiled.
• Remove fresh marks made by ballpoint pens, ink, lipstick, shoe
polish, etc. as soon as possible.
• Preserve the color of the leather as needed by using a special
colored leather care creme to touch up areas of uneven color. •
Applies to ve hic les : w ith natu ra l lea ther
Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery
and trim
Natural leather requires special care and attention.
Normal cleaning
Clean soiled areas with a slightly moistened cotton or
woolen cloth.
More stubborn dirt
- More stubborn dirt can be removed using a cloth satu
rated with a mild soap solution (2 tablespoons mild
liquid soap).
Never allow the soap solution to saturate the leather, and
make certain that no water soaks into the seams.
- Wipe off the soap solution with a soft, dry cloth.
Cleaning spots
- Remove fresh water-based spots (such as coffee, tea,
juices, blood) with an absorbent cloth or paper towel.
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0 Note
• Never use chemical solvents (e.g. lighter fluid, turpentine),
waxes, shoe polish or similar products on Alcantara® surfaces.
• To avoid damage, have stubborn stains removed by a commer
cial cleaning specialist.
• Do not use brushes, stiff sponges or similarly abrasive cleaning
aids. •
Safety belts
Only well-maintained safety belts work reliably when
needed.
Heavily soiled safety belts may not retract properly.
- Keep belts clean.
-For cleaning, use a mild soap and water solution. Let
belts dry thoroughly and away from direct sunlight.
- Do not allow inertia reel safety belts to retract before
they are completely dry.
- Check the condition of your safety belts
regularly.
& WARNING
Damaged safety belts can break in a crash .
• Anything that might damage your safety belts could mean that
you and your passengers would not be adequately protected in an
accident.
• Safety belt performance depends on correct installation. Never
remove belts from the vehicle to clean them .
• Do not use chemical cleaning agents, bleach or dyes. They have
corrosive properties which weaken the webbing.
& WARNING (continued)
• When cleaning your safety belts, inspect them for damage. If
you discover damage, see your Audi dealer .
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS and the information
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Engine compartment
Be especially careful when cleaning the engine compart
ment.
Always switch off the ignition before cleaning the engine ~ &
Plenum panel
Remove leaves from the plenum panel in front of the windshield
under the engine hood. This prevents the water drain holes from
becoming blocked, and it prevents debris from entering the vehicle
interior through the heating and ventilation ducts.
Corrosion protection
The engine compartment and transmission have been corrosion protected at the factory.
Good anti-corrosion treatment is very important, particularly in the
winter. If the vehicle is frequently driven on salt treated roads, the
entire engine compartment and plenum panel should be thor
oughly cleaned at the end of winter and retreated to prevent salt
damage. At the same time, the underside of the vehicle should be
washed as well.
I f the engine compartment is cleaned at any time with grease
removing solutions
21 , or if you have the engine washed, the anti
corrosion treatment is almost always removed as well. It is therefore
essential to have a long-lasting corrosion protection reapplied to all
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21 Use only the correct cleaning solutions. Never use gasoline or diesel fuel.
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& WARNING (continued )
-First, fully apply the park ing brake, move selector lever of
automatic transmission to "P " (Park ); put manual transmission
in Neutral.
- Alway s use extreme c aution to prevent clothing , jewel ry , or
long hair from gettin g caught in the radiator fan , V-belts or
other moving parts , or from contacting hot parts. Tie back hair
before starting , and wear no clothing that will hang or droop
into the engine.
• Minimize exposure to emission and chemi cal hazard s
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& WARNING
Californ ia Proposition 65 Warning :
• Engine exhaust , some of its constituents , and certa in vehicle
component s contain or emit chemical s known to the State of Cali
fornia to cause cancer and birth defe cts and reproductive h arm . In
addition, certain fluid s contained in vehicles and certain products
of component wear contain or emit chem icals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproduc
tive harm.
• Battery po sts , terminal s and related ac cessories contain lead
and lead compounds , chem icals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms. Wash hand s after
handling .
0 Note
When adding fluids, always make sure that the y are poured into the
proper container or filler opening, otherwise serious damage to
vehicle systems will occur .
<£' For the sake of the environment
To detect leaks in t ime, inspect the veh icle floor pan from unde r
neath regularly. If you see spots from oil or other vehic le fluids, have
you r ve hicle i nsp ected by a n authori zed Audi dealer .•
Engine compartment
Ap plies to veh ic les: with 1. 8I180-h p eng ine
2 .01 200-hp engine
Th ese a re th e mo st imp ortan t items that you can check.
F ig . 137 Engine comp artment : 2 .01 200 -hp engine
G) Coolan t expansion tank (J _) ... ........ ..• ..•. ....
0 Engine oil f iller cap ("t:::r.) . .. ... .• .. .... .... ... ...
© En gine oil d ipstick ( orange) .. ...... ... .. .. .. .... .
© B ra ke fluid reservoir ( ) . ... ...... .... .... ... .. .
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& WARNING (continued)
• The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially
hazardous area. Never reach into the area around or touch the
radiator fan. It is temperature controlled and can switch on
suddenly -even when the engine is off and the ignition key has
been removed. The radiator fan switches on automatically when
the coolant reaches a certain temperature and will continue to run
until the coolant temperature drops .
• Always remove the ignition key before anyone gets under the
vehicle.
• Always support your vehicle with safety stands if it is neces
sary to work underneath the vehicle. The jack supplied with the
vehicle is not adequate for this purpose and could collapse
causing serious personal injury.
• If you must work underneath the vehicle with the wheels on
the ground, always make sure the vehicle is on level ground, that
the wheels are always securely blocked and that the engine
cannot be started .
• Always make sure the transmission selector lever (automatic
transmission) is in "P" (Park position) (automatic transmission) or
Neutral (manual transmission) and the hand brake is firmly
applied.
<£> For the sake of the environment
• Changing the engine settings will adversely affect emission
levels. This is detrimental to the environment and increases fuel
consumption .
• Always observe environmental regulations when disposing of
old engine oil, used brake fluid, dirty engine coolant, spent batteries
or worn out tires.
• Undeployed airbag modules and pretensioners might be classi
fied as Perchlorate Material -special handling may apply, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate . When the vehicle or
parts of the restraint system including airbag modules safety belts
Controls and equip ment Safety first Vehicle operation with pretensioners are scrapped, all applicable laws and regula
tions must be observed. Your authorized Audi dealer is familiar with
these requirements and we recommend that you have your dealer
perform this service for you. •
Additional accessories,
modifications and parts replacement
Additional accessories and parts
replacement
Always consult an authorized Audi dealer before
purchasing accessories.
Your vehicle incorporates the latest safety design features ensuring
a high standard of active and passive safety.
This safety could be compromised by non -approved changes to the
vehicle. For this reason, if parts have to be replaced, please observe
the following points when installing additional accessories:
Approved Audi accessories and genuine Audi parts are available
from authorized Audi dealers .
These dealers also have the necessary facilities, tools and trained specialists to install the parts and accessories properly .
& WARNING
Using the wrong spare parts or using non-approved accessories
can cause serious personal injury.
• Use only accessories expressly approved by Audi and genuine
Audi spare parts
• These parts and accessories have been specially designed to
be used on your vehicle.
• Never install accessories such as telephone cradles or
beverage holders on airbag covers or within the airbag deploy-
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Tec hn ica l da ta
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A/C operation
Climate control ............ ....... 89
ABS See Anti -Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . 187
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Acoustic park assist rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Acoustic parking system .. .... ... .... . 95
Adaptive Light defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Adaptive light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Adding Engine coolant .. ... .... .... .... . 225
Engine oil ....................... 222
Windshield washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . 233
Additiona l accessories .. ........ .... . 295
Additives Engine oil ... ..... .... ... ... ... .. 222
Adjustable steering column .... .... ... 91
Adjusting front seats . ...... .... .... .. 69
Adjusting steering column ...... .. ... . 91
Adjusting the seats .... .... .... .... .. 71
Advanced Airbag System
Children ........................ 158
Components .. .... .... ......... . 142 Air distribution
Climate control ..... .. .... .... .... 87
Air recirculation mode Climate control ...... .... ... .. .... 88
Airbag Warning/indicator lights ......... .. 18
Airbag system .................. 135, 155
Care ............................ 149
Child restraints .... .... .... .... .. 159
Components (front airbags) .. ...... 142
Danger of fitting a chi ld safety seat on the
front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Disposa I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
How do the front airbags work? . . . . 144
How many airbags does my vehicle have?
142
Important safety instructions on the knee
airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Important things to know . ... .. ... 135
Indicator light ....... .... ... .. ... 146
Knee airbags .... .... .... ... .... . 151
Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light ... .. 147
Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Side airbags ... ...... ....... ..... 154
When must the system be inspected? ...
146 Anti-free
ze
See Engine coolant system ...... .. 224
Anti -glare inside day-night mirror .... .. 64
Anti-Lock Brake System .............. 187
Anti- lock brake system
Warning/indicator lights ............ 20
Anti -Slip Regulation System (ASR)
How the system works . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Anti-theft systems Anti-Theft A larm System ...... ..... 47
Electronic immobilizer . .... .... .... 40
Ashtray ................... .......... 81
ASR How the Anti -S lip Regu lation System
works ... .... .... .... ... .... ... 184
Asterisk What does it mean when something is
marked with an asterisk? . .... ...... 6
Audi magnetic ride ......... .... ... 16, 98
Description ....................... 98
Indicator light ...... ..... ..... ... . 16
Audi Service Repair Manuals and Literature . 293
Auto Safety Hotline ... ..... .. ... ..... 123
Automatic belt retractor 129
Automatic car wash
See Washing .. ........ .... ...... 199
Front airbags ....... .... .... .... .
140 All Wheel Drive
......... ....... ..... 189 Automatic headlight control ........... 52
How the components work together 143 Alloy wheels ... .. ...... .... ... .. ... 204 Automatic headlights
Monitoring .. .... .... .... ... .... . 146 All-whee l drive defective .
.... ... .... .... .... ..... 37
Weight -sensing mat . ... .. .... .... 158 Winter tires ..................... 250 Automatic Transmission
air conditioning Alternator Automatic Transmission
.......... 103
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 See Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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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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Head restraints .. ..... ... ... .... ... . 119
Adjusting . .. .. .. ...... .... ..... . 119
Headlight defective . .... .... ....... ...... ... 36
Headlight range control defective . ... ... .... .. ... ..... .... 36
Headlights . ...... .. .... .... ..... .. .. 51
adaptive light .... .... .... ... .... .. 54
Front fog l ights .... ..... ... ..... .. 55 How many a
irbags does my vehicle have? ..
142
How often should I check my tire pressures? 242
How safety belt pretensioners work .... 133
Hydroplaning .... .. .... ......... .... 245 Instruments and controls
General illustra tion . ... .... ...... .. 11
Interior lights ... ... .. .... .. . .... .. .. . 59
Luggage compartment .. ...... ..... 59
J
I Jump start location ...... ... .... .... . 280
Jump starting ..... .... ... .... .... ... 280
Ignit ion key ... ... .. .... .... ..... ... · 92 Jumper cables .. .. ... ..... .. .... .... 280
Ignition lock .. .... .... .... ...... ..... 92 Jump -starting . ... .. ... ... .... .. .. . . 279
Switching off .. ........ .... .... ... 51 Ignition lock positions .. ... .... .... ... 92
Switching on . ... .... .... .. . .... .. 51
Washer system ..... .... .... ..... .. 61
Heated front seats (c limate control) ...... ... 90
rear window .. .... .... ... .... .... . 89
Heat ed outs ide mirrors . .... .... .... .. 65
Hea ted seats .... ..... ........ .... ... 90
Seats . ..... .... .... .. ... .. .. ... .. 90
Heated washer jets Wiper and washer system . .... .... . 60
Heating . .... .... .... .... ... .... .... . 85
High beam . ... .... .... . ... ... . ... 51, 58
Warning/indicator lights . ... .. .... .. 18
High vo ltage warning label ...... .... . 288
Hi ll Descent Ass ist . .... .. ... .. .. .... 103
Home link® ..... ...... .... ....... .. 107
Homelink® universal remo te control .. . 107
Hood Opening ... .. ...... .... ... .... .. 216
Release lever . ... .... .... .. . ..... 216
Horn ......... ... .. .... .... ....... .. 11
Controls and equip
ment Safety first
Immobilizer
.... ....... ..... ... ... .. . 14 K
Important things to do before driving .. 114
Improp erly worn safety belts . ....... .. 132
Indicator light
Airbag system .. . .. .. .... .... 146, 147
Audi magnetic ride . .... ..... ...... 16
PASSENGER AIR BAG OF F ..... ... .. 147
Ind icator lights .... .... .... .... ..... . 15
Red symbols in the center display .. .. 32
Yel low symbols in the center display . 32
Infant seats .... .... ...... .... ... .. . 162
How do I properly insta ll an infant seat in
my vehicle? ... .... .. ...... ... .. 162
Saf ety instructions . .... ....... .... 162
Inside rearview mirror .... ..... .... ... 64
Installing child safety seats Safe ty bel ts ... ...... ......... ... . 168 Key
..... .. .. .... ...... .... .... ... . .. 38
Battery replacement ...... .... ..... 40
Convenience opening and closing of windows . .... .... ... ..... ... .... 49
Emergency key .. ..... ... .... ...... 38
Key replacement .... .... ... .. .. . .. 38
Master key . ...... .... .. . .... ... .. 38
Valet key ... .. .... .... .. .... .... .. 38
Key less en try remote control .. .... ..... 39
Kick -down
Automat ic transm iss ion .... ... .... 105
Knee airbags ... .. .. ...... ........ .. 151
Description . .... .... .... .... ..... 151
How they work ... ..... .. . .... .. .. 152
Important safety instructions .. ..... 153
Instrument cluster and controls . .... ... 12
Instrument pane l
I ll umination ... .. .. . ... ... .. .... .. 56
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