2009 AUDI TT COUPE engine oil

Child Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Important things to know . . . . . . . 157
Child safe ty seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Instal ling a ch ild safety sea t . . . . . 168
Addi tional Inform ation . . . . . . . . . . 171
Lower anchorages and tether for
chi ldren (LATCH) ............... .
172
t
Vehicle operation . . . . . . . . 181
Intelligent technology . . . . . . . . . . 182
Notice about data recorded by
vehicle control modules . . . . . . . . 182
Electronic Stabilization Program
(ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Rear spoiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
B raking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
186
Electro-mechanical power assist . 188
Driving with your quattro® . . . . . . 189
Driving and environment . . . . . . 190
The first 1,000 miles (1,500 km) and
afterwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
190
Ca tal ytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Avoid damaging the veh icle . . . . .
192
Operate your vehicle economically
and minimize pollution ........ .
Trailer towing ...........•......
192
194
Table of contents
Vehicle care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Do-it-yourself service ... 253
C leaning and protection . . . . . . . 198 What do I do now? . ............ 264
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Care of exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Care of interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Fue l supply and filling your fuel
tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Gasoline .................. •....
Fuel tank ..................... .
Checking and filling ... ..... ... .
Eng ine hood ........ .......... .
Engine compartment .......... .
Engine oil ........ ... ...... ... . .
E ngine cooling system ......... .
Brake fluid ... ... ...... .... •....
Battery ............ ......... .. .
W indshield /headlight washer
conta iner .. .... ... .... ... ..... .
Tires and whee ls .............. .
Tires ................... · · · · · · ·
T ire pressure monitoring system .
Run-flat tire s ....... ...... ..... .
2 11
2 12
2 16
216
218
219
224
22 7
228
233
234
234
253
258
Vehic le tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Tire r epair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
What should I be aware of when
changing a tire ?
268
Fuses and bulbs ....... ......... 274
Fuses ... .............. ... ... ... 274
Bulbs ...... ...... ..... ......... 278
Emergency situations . . . . . . . . . . 279
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Starting by pus hing or towing . . . . 279
Starting with jumper cables . . . . . . 279
Use of jumpe r cables . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Emergency towing with commercial
tow t ruck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
282
Lifting vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Technical data
General information 287
288
Explanation
of technical data . . . . 288
Veh ic le ident ification . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Vehicle care I I irechnical data

Instruments and warning/indicator lights
& WARNING
• Always observe the warning in =;, page 209 , "Engine compart ­
ment" before opening the engine hood and checking the engine
coolant level.
• Never open the engine hood if you see or hear steam , or if you
see engine coolant dripping from the engine compartment . You
c ould burn your self. Let the engine cool off first so that you cannot
hear or see any steam or engine coolant .
0 Note
• Mounting additiona l lights or accessories in front of the a ir inlets
reduces the co oling effect of the radiat or. At high outside tempera ­
tures or h igh engi ne load , the eng ine could overheat.
• The fron t spoile r has been designed t o properly dist rib ute the
coo ling air when the veh icle is mov ing . If the spo iler is damaged,
this could red uce the coo ling effect and the engine cou ld then ove r­
heat. Ask your authorized Audi deale r for assistance. •
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge wor ks only when the ignition is on .
When the needle reaches the red area, the warning light in the instrument cluster w ill illu m ina te =;,
page 35 . Thi s means yo u
have approx imate ly 1.9 gallons (7 litres) of fuel left in the tank.
Time
to refuel!
The tota l tank capacity of your vehicle is listed in=;, page 297. Be
awa re of the diffe rent ta nk capaci ties of front -wheel a nd q uat tro®
a ll- w hee l d ri ve models .
0 Note
Never run the tank comple tely dry! An irre gular suppl y of fuel can
cause engine m isf iring and fuel could enter into the exhaust system.
The catalytic converter could then overheat and be
damag ed. •
Speedometer with odometer
The speedometer shows y ou t he vehicle speed, and the
o dome ter sho ws you ho w ma ny m iles (kilo meters) yo u
hove dri ven.
Fig . 4 Speedomete r
close -up : odomet er
displ ay
T he od ometer an d trip odo mete r are locate d insid e th e spe edom­
eter .
• USA model s - Miles
• Canada mode ls - Kilometers
Lower odometer
The lower odometer shows the total number of miles (kilometers)
d riven.
Upper odometer (trip odometer )
The upper o dometer shows the tota l number o f mi les ( kilom eters)
driven since you last reset the odometer bac k to ze ro . You can use
thi s odomete r w hen you want to keep track of how ma ny m iles ( kilo­
meters) you have driven for a single trip or errand. The last digit indi ­
cates 1/10 of a m ile (10 0 meters). You ca n set th e tr ip od o meter back
to zero by pressing the reset button
=;, fig. 4 . ..,,

Inst rum ents and w arnin g/indi cat or li ghts
For more information => page 24. •
High beam ~D
The ~D warning/indicator light illuminates when the high beams are
on or when you use the head light flasher . For more information
about using the high beams, see=>
page 58. •
Rear spoiler
The warning/indicator light monitors the electrically
retractable rear spoiler .
The warning/indicator light~ has the following functions:
• It comes on for about
3 seconds as a function check when the
ignition is switched on.
• It comes on if there is a malfunction in the electrically retractable
rear spoiler.
Additiona l information about the e lectrica lly retractable rear spoiler
=>
page 185. •
Turn signals ¢i Q
The indica tor light blinks when you use either turn signal.
Whenever you use the left¢ or the right¢ turn signal, the ind icator
light blinks. When you use the emergency flasher, both indicator
lights flash.
If one of the turn signal light bulbs burn out, the turn signal will
b link twice as fast as normal.
Additional information on the turn signals=>
page 58. •
Cruise control
CRUISE (USA models) / 0 (Canada models)
The CRUISE warning/indicator light illuminates when the cruise
control is activated. •
Airbag system
~ (USA models) / !_~-{Canada models)
This warning/i ndicator light monitors the airbag and the
tensioner systems .
The ~ (USA mode ls) / !l (Canada mode ls) warning light i lluminates
f or a few seconds each t ime you switch on the ignition .
If the
ffl (USA models) t ! !r (Canada models) warning light does not
go out, or if it i lluminates whi le you are driving, or if it sta rts to b link,
then there is a malfunction somewhere in the system. If the light
does not il luminate when you switch on the ignition, this a lso
means there is a malfunction.
& WARNING
If you ha ve a ma lfun ction in th e air bag sys tem, c ontact y our auth o­
ri zed Audi d ealer imm ed ia te ly. Other wise the airb ag or the belt
te nsi oner may not wor k pr op erly in an ac cident . •
Generator 0
This warning/indi cato r light detects a mal function in the
generator or in the vehicle's electrical system.
T he D warning/indicator light i lluminates when you switch on the
ignition and must go out after the engine has started.
I f the
D warning/ind icator light illuminates while you are driving,
you shou ld contact your authorized Audi dealer . Since the vehicle .,_

Driver information system
The service interval display determines when a service procedure is
needed for your vehicle . It operates in two stages:
• Service reminder : Before reaching a service event, this message
appears briefly when you switch on the ignition:
OIL CHANGE IN
1230 Ml (2000 KM) 150 DAYS.
• Service event: When the date for service is reached, the message
OIL CHANGE! appears. It is accompanied by an audible signal.
Display remaining distance
By briefly pulling the knob,@) ~ page 12 , fig. 2, the dis tance/time
remaining to the next service date is displayed with the ignition on.
The distance/ time remaining is updated every 300 miles (500 kml.
If the distance/time remaining is cal led up on new vehicles or after
service has been performed, the due date is always shown in the
display with
OIL CHANGE IN····· Ml (KMl··· DAYS within the first 300
miles (500 km).
To reset the displa y
The dealership performing the service resets the display when the
service has been completed . The display is resets as follows:
• Switch the ignition on.
• Pull the knob @)~
page 12 , fig. 2, this message appears : OIL
CHANGE!
• Pull the knob unti l the display OIL CHANGE IN····· Ml (KM)···
DAYS
appears in the display. If the reset button is not pulled within
5 seconds, the disp lay reset mode closes.
[ i J Tips
• If a malfunction is present (red symbol), the distance remaining
cannot be called up.
• Do not reset the display between service intervals. Doing so will
result in an incorrect display.
• If the battery is disconnected, the Service Interval Display values
are reta ined. •
On vehicles with the Driver Information System, you can also call
up the service interval display~
page 27.
• If service was not performed at the correct time or the service
interval display was not reset after service was performed, the addi ­
tional mileage driven or the elapsed days will be shown as negative
numbers. •
On-Board Diagnostic system (OBD)
On-Board Diagnostics
Fig. 10 Locat ion of
Data Link Connector
( DLC )
On-Board Diagnostics monitors the components of your emission
control system . Each monitored component in your engine system
has been assigned a code. In case of a malfunction, the component
wi ll be identified and the fault stored as a code in the control
module memory.
The MIL light may also illuminate if there is a leak in the on -board
fuel vapor recovery system. If the light ill uminates after a refuelling,
stop the vehicle and make sure the fuel fi ller cap is properly closed
~ page 213.
In order to make an accurate diagnosis, the stored data can only be
displayed using special diagnostic equipment (generic scan tool for
OBD) . ...

Driver inf ormation sy ste m
The Sta rt m enu shows you the different disp lay types:
Se t
Check
M enu off
Each display type in the Start menu contains a submenu with addi ­
tional options.
S et
Ch eck
Clock ~ page29
Lighting* ~ page 53~ page 55
Computer ~ page29
Acoustic park assist* ~ page95
Speed alarm (speed ~ page 37
warning)
Language (6 languages)
~ page29
Units (distance, fuel con -~ page29
sumption, temperature)
Wiper (service position)
~ page 62
Window ~ page 49
Doors (Auto-lock) ~ page 41
Service
Chassis number* ~ page23
~ page288
Navigating the menu
Use the rocker switch on the windshield wiper lever and
the[Reset) button to operate the menu and carry out
inquiries and selec tions.
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Fig . 15 Wiper leve r:
Con trols fo r th e m enu
d is pla y
Fig . 16 Disp lay: Start
menu
Engine oil temperature* ___ __, [Reset] button ® an d rock er swit ch @ => fig. 15 functions:
Menu off
Registered keys ~ page 38
All of the messages shown in vehicles without
menu display appear on the display screen. To open the menu
• -Press the [Reset ) button ® unt il the menu display
=> fig. 16 appears

Driver inf orm atio n syst em
Warnings and symbols
Red symbols
A red symbol means DANGER
- Pull of the road a nd stop t he vehicle .
- Turn off the engine.
- Check the malfunctioning system. Contact your autho -
rized Audi dea ler or a qua lified workshop for assistance .
BRAKE

-
USA models:
Malfunction in the brake system => page 33
Ca
nada m odels : => page 33
Malfunction in the brake system
Engine coolant level too low/
=> page 34
engine coolant temperature too
high
Engine oil pressure too low
=> page 35
When a red symbol appears, a warning tone will sound three times
in succession. The symbol continues to flash until the malfunction
has been repaired . If there is
more than one malfunction, the
symbols appear one after the other for about two seconds.
[ i ) Tip s
• The message for a malfunction can be shown by pressing on the
left knob.
• During route guidance on vehicles with a navigation system, the
warning symbo l is shown in the field above .•
Yellow symbols
A yellow symbol means WARNING .
Low fuel level => page 35
l!check engine oi l level => page35
-
Engine oil sensor malfunction => page 35
-
IIWorn brake pads => page36
USA model s: => page 36 Speed warning 1
IIC an ada model s:
Speed warning 1 => page36
--
USA mod els: => page 36 Speed warning 2
C anad a m od els: => page 36 Speed warning 2
Dynamic headlight range con -
=> page 36 trol* defective
Winds hield washer fluid level low
=> page36
Battery voltage too high or too => page 36 low
Defective light bulb
=> page 36
U SA mod els: => page 36
Defective brake light
C an ada m od els: => page36
Defective brake light

Light/rain sensor defective (auto-~ page 37
matic headlights)* defective
Ad aptiv e Li ght* def ective
~ page37
Tire pressure monitoring system*
~ page 37
When a yel low symbol appears, a warning tone wil l sound once.
Check the displayed function as soon as possible . If more than one
malfunction is detected, all symbols wil l appear one after the other
for about two seconds .•
Driver info rmation
In addition to the warning/indicator lights and the
symbols in the instrument cluster display, driver informa­ tion is displayed.
F ig . 21 S ectio n of
instrum en t c luster :
Set/C hec k butt on
Driver information appears in the display when a defective light
bulb is reported by the defective light bulb warning ~ page 36,
when the brake pads are worn and before you engage a gear on
vehicles with S tronic .
In addition, driver information may appear when a red symbol
flashes in the driver disp lay .
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
Dri ver in form ati on syst em
To d is pl ay Driver inf orm ati on
As an example, the press the button~ fig. 21 , the following driver message appears in
t he display :
Switch off engine and che ck oil level
The driver message in the display goes out after about 5 seconds.
You can display the driver message again by br iefly pressing the
button. •
Brake system malfunction
BRAKE (USA models) /((D) (Canada models )
The indicator light flashes if the brake fluid level is t oo
low, if there is a malfunction in the ABS system or when the parking brake is engaged .
If the BRAKE / parking brake released, there is a ma lfunction in the brake
s y stem. In addition to the symbol , one of two messages
appears in the display:
STOP Vehicle and check brake fluid
ABS FAULT! SEE OWNER'S MANUAL
- Pull off the ro ad an d stop the vehicle.
- Obtain professional assistance.
USA models: if there is a malfunction in the ABS system, the
warning/indicator light i llumina tes along with the BRAKE system
malfunction warning/indicator light~&.
Canada models: if there is a malfunction in the ABS system, the
warning/indicator light i llumina tes together with the CCD> brake
system malfunction warning/indicator light~& .
Vehicle care I I irechnical data

Engine oil pressure malfunction 9=;r;
The red engine oil pressure warning symbol requires
immediate service or repair.
If the ~ symbol appears in the display and flashes, the oil
pressure is too low. In addition to the symbol, the following
message also appears in the display:
Switch off engine and check oil level
- Pull off the road and stop the vehicle .
- Shut the engine down.
- Check the engine oil level~
page 221.
-Contact your authorized Audi dealer for assistance if
necessary .
Engine oil level too low
If the engine oil level is too low, top off oil to the proper level
=>
page 222.
Engine oil level OK
If the ~ symbol starts flashing again ev en though the engine oil
level checks OK on the dipstick,
do not start driving again and do not
let the engine run at idle .
Instead, contact your authorized Audi
dealer for assistance .
[ i J Tips
• The engine oil pressure symbol ~ is not an indicator for a low
engine oil level. Do not rely on it. Instead, check the oil level in your
engine at regular intervals, preferably each time you refuel, and
always before going on a long trip.
• The yellow oil level warning indication _ requires oil refill or
workshop service without delay. Do not wait until the red oil pres­ sure warning symbol
~ starts to flash before you respond to the
Controls and equip ­
ment
Driver information system
low oil level warning = . By then, your engine may already have
suffered serious damage. •
Fuel supply too low Jl
When the L symbol illuminates, this means there are about 2.6
gallons
(10 liters) of fuel left in the fuel tank . Time to refuel!
=>
page 212.
If the symbol lights up , even when there is ample fuel in the tank,
and the text
Tank system malfunction! Please contact workshop
appears in the display, there is a fault in the system. Contact a qual­
ified workshop to have the fault rectified. •
Checking the engine oil level .d'" ..
Please add max. 1 qt of engine oil!
If the symbol comes on, add 1 quart (1 liter) of oil at the next
opportunity=>
page 222. •
Checking the engine oil level -1.
When the _ symbol illuminates, check the engine oil level as soon
as possible =>
page 221. Top off the oil at your earliest opportunity
=>
page 222. •
Engine oil sensor defective • ...
If the symbol illuminates, contact your authorized Audi dealer
and have the oil sensor inspected. •
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