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Windows
Clear vision to all sides.
Clean all windows regularly to remove road film and carwash
wax buildup.
- Remove snow from windows using a brush.
- Use a plastic ice scraper to remove ice from windows and
mirrors.
- Remove other residue on the w indows with a spray-on
glass cleaner .
- Wipe the windows dry with a clean piece of cloth or
kitchen paper towel.
T he best way to remove snow from w indows and mirrors is to use a
brush. Use a non-abrasive plastic ice s craper - be tter st ill, a spray
deicer -to remove ice from windows and mirrors.
Th e w indows must not be cleaned with insect remover or wax since
these can interfere with the function of the w indshield wiper blades
(chatte r) .
Oil, grease, or silicone residue can be removed with glass cleaner or
s ili cone remover. Howeve r, wax residue requires the use of a specially
formulated solvent . Please contact your author ized Aud i dealer for
advice on safe products for wax remova l.
W indows shou ld also be cleaned on the inside at regu lar i nte rvals.
Never dry windows w ith the same chamo is that you use to dry painted
surfaces. Wax res idue on the chamois ca n impa ir v is ion t hrough the
windows .
& WARNING
• Alw ays read and h eed all WARNINGS and other information
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Safety first
& WARNING (continu ed)
• The windshield must not b e tre ated with w ater-repellent
m aterial s. They c an increa se g lare und er poor visibilit y condit ions
s uch as w etnes s, dar kne ss, or when the sun i s low on the ho rizon .
In addition, they can cau se the wind shi eld wip ers to chatter.
0 Note
• Never use warm o r hot wate r to remove snow and ice from
windows and mirrors . This could cause the glass to crack.
• To prevent damage to the w ires of the rear defogger, do not place
any adhesive stickers on the inside of the rear window over the wires.
• T o help prevent dirt from scratching the w indow, always scrape in
a forward direction - pushing the scraper away from you - never back
and forth .•
Weatherstrips
Complete car care includes the weatherstrips as well .
-Apply a suitable rubber conditioner to the weatherstrips
from time to t ime .
To be able sea l properly, the weatherstrips around the hood, doors,
rear l id, etc. must remain pliable . Spray the weatherstrips with sili
cone or coat t hem with talc um powder or g lycerine to retain the flex
ibility of the rubber and to p ro tect them agai nst free zing in the
winter .
& WARNING
Alway s read and heed all WARNINGS and other inform ation
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Vehicle care Technical data
-Fuses and bulbs ..._ __________________________________________ _
No.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
1 2
Equipment
Adaptive Cruise Control
N ot used
N ot used
Not used
T erminal
15 (interior)
O il level sensor
D iagnostic connector
Automatic dipping interior mirror H omelink
Control module Gateway
H eadlight range adj ustment
Amps
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Fuse Location, Instrument Panel right
Fig . 260 Fuse pa nel
la yo ut
Some of the equipment i tems listed a re optiona l or only avai lab le on
certain model configu rations .
Note that the following table i s accurate at the time of going to
pre ss and is subject to change . In the ev ent of di screpancie s, the
label on the inside of the co ver always takes preceden ce.
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The power seats are protected by circuit break ers , which automat i
cally reset aft e r a few seconds af ter the overload has been remed ied.
No . Equipment
Fuse holder (black)
1 Heated rear seats
2 Automat ic transm issio n
3 Front seat hating/seat ventilation (right)
4 Elect ronic Stability Program (ESP)
5 Door con trol module (right side of vehicle)
6 Rear electrical outlets
7 Lumbar support passenger's seat
8 C igarette ligh ter front
9 Front e lectrical outlets
Amps
20
2 0
1 5
25
10
20
25 __________ .__
10 A/C contro ls
11 Not used
12 Intelligent power module passenger
Fuse holder (brown )
1
2
Headlig ht ele ctronic s ystem (r ight side of vehi
cle)
Ride height adjustment
3 Telephone package
4 Audi side assist
5 Elect ronic Stabilization Prog ram (ES P)
6 Automatic transmission
7 Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP)
8 Shift gate automatic transmission
9 Pa rk ing system
10
15
1 0
5
5
5
5
5/20
5
5
5
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350 hp, a-cylinder engine, with all wheel drive
Engine data
Maximum output SAE net
Maximum torque SAE net
No. of cylinders
Displacement
Stroke
Bore
Compression ratio
Fuel
Dimensions (approx.)
Length (with license plate bracket)
Width (with outside mirrors folded) He ight (unloaded)
Turning circle diameter (curb to curb)
Capacities (approx.)
Fuel tank
-Total capacity
- Reserve (of total capacity)
Windshield and headlight* washer fluid container
Engine oil
with filter change hp @rpm
lb-ft@
rpm
CID (cm
3 )
in (mm)
in (mm) 350@ 6800
325
@3500
8 cylinder
254 (4163)
3.65 (92.8)
3 .33 (84 .5)
12.5: 1
Premium unleaded (91 AKI) Recommended for maximum engine pe rformance . Fur
ther details~
page 287, "Fuel supply"
in (mm)
in (mm)
in (mm)
ft (m) 200
.3 (5089)
78.1 (1983)
68.4 (1737)
39 .4 (12)
gal (liters)
gal (liters)
quarts ( liters)
quarts (liters) 26.4 (100)
2.6-3.2
(10-12)
4 .8 (4.5)
9.6 (9.1)
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App lies to veh icles : with di esel e ngine
225 hp, 6-cylinder engine, with all wheel drive
Engine data
Max imum outpu t SA E net
Maximum torque SAE net
N o. of cy linders
Displaceme nt
Stroke Bore
Com pression ra tio
Fuel
Dimensions (approx.)
Leng th (with license p late bracke t)
W idth (w ith outs ide mirrors folded)
He igh t (u nloade d)
Turning circle diameter (curb to curb)
Capacities (approx.)
Fuel tank
- Tota l capacity
- R eserve (of total capacity)
Windshield and headlight* washer fluid container
Engine oil
with filter c hange
Safety first
hp@rpm
lb-ft@ rpm
C ID (cm
3
)
in (mm)
in (mm) 22
5@ 3750 - 4000
406@ 1750 - 2250
6 cylinder
181. 1 (2967)
3 .60 (91.4)
3 .27 (83.0)
16 .8: 1
ULSD-Diesel No . 2 Further details=> page 288, "Diese l fuel"
i n (mm)
in (mm)
i n (mm)
ft (m) 200
.3 (5089)
78 .l (1983)
68 .4 (17 37)
39 .4 (12)
gal (liters)
gal ( liters)
qu arts (lite rs)
quarts (liters) 26.4 (100)
2
.6- 3.2 (10 -12)
4.8 (4.5)
8.6 (8.2)
Do-it,yourself service
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Technical data
Alphabetical index -________________ fWI
Alternator Auto-Check Control ..... .. .. .... ...... 27 Replacing the battery .. .... .. .. .. . 312
Malfunction ............. ........ . 29 Automatic belt retractor ............. 203 State of charge
.................. 259
Ambience lighting Lighting profiles ................. . 71
Anti -freeze
See Engine coolant system ......... 304
Anti-glare inside day-night mirror ... 77, 78
Anti -lock brake system
How the ABS system works ......... 256
Warning/indicator lights ... .. .... .. 19
Anti-S lip Regulation System (ASR)
How the system works ... .... .. .. . 254
Anti-theft systems
Anti-theft alarm system ........ .. .. 55
Electronic immobilizer ............. 43
Approach/departure angle ............ 266
Ashtray . ............. .. .. .. .. .... . 103
ASR How the Anti-Slip Regulation System works . ..... ... ... .. .. ......... 254
Asterisk What does it mean when something is
marked with an asterisk? ........... 6
Audi braking guard .................. 149
Error messages ............... ... 151
Settings ................ ..... ... 15 1
Status messages ................. 151
Switching on and off .............. 151
Audi Service Repair Manuals and Literature
366
AU TO mode
AC climate contro ls ...... .... .. .. . 112
Auto Safety Hotline .... ... ... ....... 197
Controls and equip
ment Safety first
Automatic car wash
See Washing
.................... 275
Automatic mode Four-zone automatic comfort air
conditioning ........... ...... .. 117
Automatic Sh ift Lock (ASL) ............ 163
Automatic transmission
6-speed automatic transmiss ion .. .. 161
Automatic Shift Lock (ASL) ......... 163
Driving ......................... 161
Dynamic shift program ............ 164
Emergency release for selector lever . 166
Fail-safe mode ................ ... 166
Ignition key safety lock .... ... .. .. . 125
Kick-down . ...... .. .. .. .. ....... 164
Manual shift program .. .. .. .. .. .. . 165
Selector lever ............ ........ 162
Shift buttons .................... 166
Steering wheel with tiptronic ® .... .. 166
Average speed ....................... 3 7
Avoid damaging the vehicle ........... 263
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Bass box ... .. .. ................. .. 337
Battery . .. .. .. .. .. ........ ......... 308
Battery location .. ... ............. 309
Charging ................ .. ... ... 311
Important warnings when working on the battery . .. .... ....... ..... .. ... 309
Jump start ing ................. ... 352
Low . .. .... .. .. .... ... ...... .... 259 Voltage
............. .... ... ...... 33
Winter operation ............... .. 308
Work ing on the battery ............ 309
Before driving .. .... .. ...... ....... . 189
Blended gasoline . .. .. ...... ....... . 287
Body cavity sealing .................. 280
Booster seats .................... .. 239
Brake ass istant . .. .... .............. 257
Brake booster ..................... . 256
Brake fluid Changing the brake fluid ........... 308
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 307
Reservoir ...................... . 307
What is the correct brake fluid level? . 307
What should I do if the brake fl uid wa rning
light comes on? ... .. .. .. ........ 307
Brake light
Defective .... .................... 24
Brake system ..... .......... ...... .. 307
Anti -lock brake system ............. 19
Brake fluid .. ...... ...... ....... . 307
Brake fluid specificat ions for refill and
replacement ................. .. 308
Brake pads .. .. ................ .. 262
General information ............ .. 255
How does moisture or road salt affect the
brakes? . ...................... 255
Malfunction ........ ...... ...... .. 29
Parking b rake .................... 129
Warning/indicator lights ..... .. .. .. 20
Worn brake pads symbol ........... 34
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data
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Plastic and vinyl .............. ... . 278
Plast ic parts ........... .......... 282
Safety belts ..................... 285
Trim strips ...................... 277
trim strips ... ...... .. ... ........ 278
Cleaning and protection .............. 274
Climate control ........ ........ .. .. . 109
Synchroniz ing ... .. .......... .... 110
Warm and co ld .............. .... 109
Climate controls
Air conditioner on/off .......... .. .
112
Air distr ibution .................. 113
Air outlets ........ ... .. .. .. ..... 114
Air outlets (rear) ........ .... .. .. . 115
Air recirculation .............. ... . 113
AUTO (standard setting) ... ... ..... 112
Basic settings ............. .. ..... 118
Controls ..................... .. . 110
Defrosting/defogging ... .......... 113
Description ............. .. ....... 109
Energy management .............. 109
Fan .. .. ... ....... .. ... .. .. .. .. . 112
Front seat ventilat ion ... .......... 119
Heated seats, front ............ .. . 119
Key coded setting ................ 109
Recirculation mode (automatic) ..... 118
Recommended settings ... ... .. .. . 109
Residual heat ...... ... .. .. .. ..... 111
Setting the temperature ... ... .. .. . 112
Supplementary heater .......... ... 119
Synchronization .................. 118
Turning on and off ................ 111
Using climate control economically .. 115
Clock .................... .......... 11
Controls and equip
ment Safety first
Closing
Panoramic sliding sunroof ..........
60
Coat hooks .. .................... ... 107
Cold tire inflation pressure ... ......... 318
Compass mirror ..................... 81
Compliance ........................ 369
Consumer Information ... .. .. .. . 197, 366
Contacting NH TSA .................. 197
Convenience key ....... ....... .. .. .. . 53
Dr iver messages ................. 129
Locking vehicle .. ............. .... . 54
START button ................. ... 127
Starting engine .. .. . .. ........... 127
STOP button ..................... 128
Switching engine off ... .. ..... .... 128
Switching on ignition ........ .. ... 127
Unlocking vehicle .................. 54
Convertible child safety seats ....... ..
23 7
Convertible locking retractor
Activating .......... .. .. .........
243
Deactivating ..................... 244
Using to secure a chi ld safety seat .. 241,
243
Coolant system .................. ... 304
Cooling box in glove compartment ... .. 106
Cooling System
Expansion tank ..... .. .. .........
305
Cornering light ...................... 68
Cruise control
Changing speed ..... .. .. .. .. .....
132
Presetting your speed ............. 133
Switching off .................... 133
Switching on . ........... ........ 132
Warning/indicator lights ... .. .. .. .. 19
See also Adaptive Cruise Control .... 134
Cruising range ... .... ................ 37
(upholder ............... .. 93, 102, 103
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Damp ing
See Adapt ive A ir Suspens ion ........ 176
Data ........ .... ... ... ... ...... ... 363
Data recorder .. .. .... ............ .. 252
Date display .... .................... 11
Daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . 65, 66
Declaration of compl iance
Adaptive Cru ise Control ............
369
Audi side assist ................ .. 369
Cell phone package ............... 369
Convenience key ................ . 369
Electronic immobilizer .... ........ 369
Homelink ® universal remote control . 369
Remote control key .. .. .. .. .. . ... . 369
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What does this mean when it appears in the trip odometer display? .........
12
Defective light bulb warning ........... 24
Defrosting/defogging the windows .. .. . 113
Defrosting/defogging windows ........ 114
Determining correct load limit ....... .. 323
Diesel fuel ...... ........... ... .. .. . 288
Diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . 35, 263
Digital clock ......... ............... 11
Digital compass ..................... 81
Digital speedometer .................. 24
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data
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Engine oil level .... ........ .. .. .. .. .. 34
Engine oil pressure
Malfunction .............. .. .. ... . 30
Engine oil sensor defective ............. 34
Engine speed limitation ........... .. .. 34
Entry assist
Rear seats ........ .. ..... .. .. .. .. 89
Environment Break-in per iod .. .. .............. 261
Catalytic converter ... .. .... .. ..... 262
Diesel particulate filter ... .. .. .. .. . 263
Disposing of your vehicle battery . .. . 312
Driv ing at high speeds .......... .. . 264
Driving to minimize pollution and noise .
263
Fuel ....... ...... ... .... ... .. .. . 290
Fuel economy .................... 263
Leaks under your vehicle ........ .. . 297
Letting the vehicle stand and warm up ..
264
Proper disposal of drained brake fluid 308
Proper disposal of dra ined engine coo lant
306
Proper disposal of drained engine oil 302,
303
Recycl ing used engine o il .......... 302
Unleaded fuel . ............... ... 287
What should I do with an old battery? ...
312
EPC
See E lectronic power control ........ 16
ESP
See Electronic stabilizat ion program ( ESP)
16
Controls and equip ment Safety first
Event
Data Recorder (EDR) ........ .... 252
Exhaust tail pipes
Cleaning ........................ 281
Expansion tank .................. ... 305
Exp lana tion of some technica l terms ... 266
Exterior lighting in the mirror housing .. . 68
Eyeglasses compartment .. .. .. .. .. ... 107
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Fall line ........... ... .. .. ......... 266
Fan Four-zone automatic comfort air conditioning ........... ...... .. 117
Radiator ................ .. .. .. .. 307
Fastening Booster seats ............... ... .. 239
Convertib le child safety seats ....... 23 7
Infant seats .. ................... 236
Filler flap . .. .. .. .. ................. 294
Flat tire Changing .. .. .. ................. 339
Floor mats .................... ..... 194
Fog lights .................. ... .. .. . 67
Folding chocks .. .... ...... ...... ... 336
Folding master key with remote con trol . . 40
Foot pedals .... .................... 194
For the sake of the environment
Gasoline fumes and the env ironment 290
Letting you r engine warm up .. .. .. . 125
Reducing eng ine noise by early upshifting
10
Refueling .. ... ..... .. .. .. ... .... 290 Saving fuel by early upshifting
....... 10
Us ing the rear window defogger . ... 113
Four-zone automatic comfort air conditioning 116
Automatic mode in rear ........... 117
Heated rear seats ................ 120
Rear air distribution ....... .... .. . 117
Rear controls .......... ... .... .. . 116
R ear fan ............ .... ..... ... 117
Rear operation ........ .... .... ... 119
Rear temperature ................ 117
Synchronization .................. 118
Turning on/off ...... .. .. .. .... .. . 116
Front airbags
Description ........ ............ .. 213
How they work ................ .. . 218
Front fog lights ................ ...... 67
Front seats ......................... 83
Adjusting ....................... 191
Child restraints in the front seat .... 211
Fronta l co llisions and the laws of physics 200
Fuel Add itives ....... ........ ... . ... . 287
Blended gasoline . .. .... ......... . 287
Consumption ..................... 37
Filler neck . .. .................... 289
Fu el gauge ...... .. ............... 12
Gasoline ............ ... .. .... ... 287
Gasoline additives . ............... 288
Low fuel leve l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 33
Octane rating .................... 287
Recommendation .. .............. 287
Refuelling .. ... ... .............. 290
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data
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Reserve ..... .... ........ .... ... . 12
Tank capacity . .. .. .. ...... ... .. .. 363
Unlocking the fuel filler flap by hand 292
Fuse arrangement ... ............... 346
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Garage door opener (Homelink®) ...... 183
Gas d ischarge lamps ........ .. .... .. 350
Gauges Engine coolant temperature . ... .... 10
Fuel gauge . .... .. .... .. .. .. .. .... 12
Speedometer ... .. .. ........ .. . ... 12
T achometer ...................... 11
Tr ip odometer ............. .... .. . 12
General illustration Instruments and controls ............ 9
General rules and driving tips ......... 266
Before driving offroad ........ .... 266
Driving offroad .................. 266
Glossa ry of tire and loading terminology 315
Glove compartment ........ ......... 105
Cooling box ..... ........ .... .. .. 106
Valet key function ......... ... .. .. . 43
Glove compartment -emergency unlocking ..
106
Glow plug system
Indicator light ............. .... .. . 16
Gradient angle .................. ... 266
Gross Vehicle We ight Rating (GVWR) ... 361
Ground clearance .. .. ............ ... 266
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Head restraints ............... .... .. 193
Adjusting .. .. .... .. .... .. .. .. ... 193
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Rear seats .. .. ........... ..... 91, 92
Headlight washer reservoir ........... 312
Headlights ............ ... .. .. ... ... 65
Adaptive Light ............. .... .. . 68
Defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Front fog lights ............ ... .. .. 67
Headlight range control . ........... 34
Switching
off ......... .. .. .. .. .. .. 65
Switching on ......... .... .. ...... 65
Washer system . ..... ... . ... .. .. .. 75
Xenon headlights .... ............. 65
Heated outside mirrors
79
Heated seats Front ................... .. .... . 119
Rear ............... ..... .. .. .. . 120
Rear (four-zone automatic comfort air
conditioning) ..... ...... .. .. .. . 120
Heated steering wheel ... ..... ....... 121
Heated washer jets
Wiper and washer system .... .. .. .. 72
Heating Climate controls ............... .. 109
Heavy clothing and safety belts ....... 202
H igh beam ......... .... .... .. .. . 65 , 69
Warning/indicator lights ..... .. .. .. 19
High voltage warning label .... .... ... 360
Hi ll descent control ..... ............ 252 Hill hold
Starting on hills 131
Homelink ® universal remote control ... 183
Hood Opening ............ .... .... .. .. 296
Release lever ... .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. 296
Horn .................. .... ... ... ... 9
How are child restraint system anchors related to child safety .... ....... ... .. .. 244
How many airbags does my vehicle have? ...
216
How often should I check my tire pressures? . 321
How safety belt pretensioners work .... 207
Hydroplaning ......... ............. 325
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Ignition key ................ ..... .. 124
Ignition lock .. .. ............. .. .. .. 124
Ma lfunct ion .... .. .. .... ....... 31, 35
Ignition lock positions ... .. .. .. .... .. 124
Important things to do before driving .. 189
Improperly worn safety belts ... .. .. .. 207
Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Airbag system ....... .. .. .. .. 220,221
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF .... .... .. 221
Infant seats ................ ... .. .. 236
Inflatable spare tire .. .. .. .. .. .... ... 338
Inflating ........... .. .... .... .. 339
Inside rear view mirror .. ........... 77, 78
Installing child safety seats Safety belts ............... .. .. .. 241