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in. WARNING
Improperly stored luggage or other items can fly through the
vehicle causing serious personal injury in the event of hard braking
or an accident. To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury:
• Always put objects, for example, luggage or other heavy items
in the luggage compartment .
• Always secure objects in the luggage compartment using the
tie-down eyelets and suitable straps.
& WARNING
Heavy loads will influence the way your vehicle handles. To help
reduce the risk of a loss of control leading to serious personal
injury:
• Always keep in mind when transporting heavy objects, that a
change in the center of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle
handling:
-Always distribute the load as evenly as possible.
- Place heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compart-
ment as possible.
• Never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating or the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating specified on the safety compliance sticker on the
left door jamb . Exceeding permissible weight standards can cause
the vehicle to slide and handle differently.
• Please observe information on safe driving=>
page 170.
in. WARNING
To help prevent poisonous exhaust gas from being drawn into the
vehicle, always keep the rear lid closed while driving.
• Never transport objects larger than those fitting completely
into the luggage area because the rear lid cannot be fully closed.
& WARNING (continued)
• If you absolutely must drive with the rear lid open , observe the
following notes to reduce the risk of poisoning:
-Close all windows,
- Close the panoramic tilting sunroof*,
- Open all air outlets in the instrument panel,
- Switch off the air recirculation,
- Set the fresh air fan to the highest speed.
in. WARNING
Always make sure that the doors, all windows, the panoramic
tilting sunroof* and the rear lid are securely closed and locked to
reduce the risk of injury when the vehicle is not being used.
• After closing the rear lid, always make sure that it is properly
closed and locked.
• Never leave your vehicle unattended especially with the rear lid
left open. A child could crawl into the vehicle through the luggage
compartment and close the rear lid becoming trapped and unable
to get out. Being trapped in a vehicle can lead to serious personal
injury.
• Never let children play in or around the vehicle.
• Never let passengers ride in the luggage compartment. Vehicle
occupants must always be properly restrained in one of the
vehicle's seating positions .
(I) Tips
• Air circulation helps to re du ce win dow fogging. Stale air escap es
to the outside th rough vents in the trim panel. Be sure to keep t hese
slots free and open.
• Th e tire pressure must correspond to the load . The tire pressure is
shown on the tire pressure label. On USA vehicles, the tire pressure .,_

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Fuses and bulbs
Fuses
Replacing a fuse
Fuses that have blown will have metal strips that have
burned through .
Fig. 228 Left cockpit:
fuse panel cover
The fuses are located at the front left and right of the cockpit
and behind the trim on the right side of the luggage compart
ment .
- Turn off the ignition and the affected electrical
consumers.
- Check the following table to see which fuse belongs to the
consumer.
- Remove the appropriate cover => fig. 228 or =>
page 2 73,
fig. 201.
Vehicle OP-eration
- To remove the purple plastic clip if necessary 4
), hold onto
it at the small side and pull it out of the fuse panel
~ page 324, fig. 229 .
- Remove the clamp from the rear side of the fuse cover
~ fig. 228.
- Remove the fuse using the clamp and replace the blown
fuse with an identical new one.
& WARNING
Do not repair fuses and never replace a blown fuse with one that
has a higher amp rating. This can cause damage to the electrical
system and a fire.
0 Note
If a new fuse burns out again after shortly have you have installed it,
have the electrical system checked by your authori zed Audi dealer.
[I] Tips
• The following table does not list fuse locations that are not used .
• Some of the equipment items listed are optional or only available
on certain model configurations.
• The crank in the cover is used for emergency operation of the
sunroof* .•
4
> You ca n dis p ose of the plastic cl ip after removi ng it.
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service iTechnical data

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No. Consumer Amps
8 Vehicle electrical system control module 1
30
--
9 sunroof 20
10 Vehicle electrical system control module 1 30
11 sunroof shade (Avant)
20
12 Convenience electronics 5
•
Fuse Location, Instrument Panel right
Fig. 230 Right cockpit:
f use panel with plastic
clip
Vehicle OP-eration
No. Consumer Amps
Fuse panel @ (black)
5 Steering column switch module
5
6 Electronic Stabilization Program
5
7 Terminal 15 diagnostic connector 5
8 Gateway (Databus diagnostic interface)
5
Fuse panel @ (brown)
1 CD-/DVD player
5
2 Audi drive select switch module 5
3 MMI/Radio 5/20
4 Instrument cluster 5
5 Gateway (instrument cluster control module)
5
6 Ignition lock 5
7 Rotary light switch 5
8 Climate control system blower 40
9 Steering column lock
5
10 Climate control 10
11 Terminal 30 d
iagnostic connector
10
12 Steering column switch module 5
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Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service iTechnical data

Alphabetical index -________________ fWI
Loading the luggage compartment .. .. . 177
Locking Luggage compartment lid ...... ... .. 51
Power locking switch ............... SO
Remote control key ................ 47
Using the mechanical key ........... 49
Low beams .. .. ................. .. .. 58
Low-beam headlight Defective .......... ... ... ... . .. .. 3 9
Lower anchorage locator button ....... 230
Lower universal anchorage bars (Canada) ... 229
Lower unive rsal anchorages (Canada) .. . 229
Luggage Stowing .. ............. .. .... ... 177
L uggage compartment ...... .. .... .. .. 83
Cargo net . .. .. ............... ... . 84
Enlarging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84, 85
Escape handle ..... ............... 52
Lid ........ ............. .... .... . 51
Loading .. .. .. ... .... ... .. .. ..... 83
Opening and closing .. .. .. .. ....... 51
Sk i sack .......................... 87
T ie-down rings ... .. .. .. ........... 83
Tru nk pass-through .. .. .. .. .. ..... . 88
See also Loading the luggage
compartment .............. .... 177
See also Luggage compartment .... .. 83
M
Maintenance ..... .... ...... .... ... . 340
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ... 17, 29
Controls and equip
ment Safety first
Manual transmission
... .......... ... 150 0
Mast er key
Battery rep lac eme nt ............ .. . 43 Occupant seating positions
........... 172
Check light ... .. .................. 43 Octane rating .................... .. 269
Master key with remote control . .. ...... 42 Odometer .................. .. .. .. .. 13
Mechanical emergency closing function
Oil
Panoramic tilting sunroof ........... 56 See Engine oil ........... ... 277,279
Mechanica l key .. ................ .... 44 Oil consumption ............. ....... 279
Memory for driver's seat ............... 78 On-Board Diagnostic System (OBD)
Recalling settings ................ . 79 Data Link Connector (DLC) .......... 29
Storing sett ings ... .. .. .. ... ....... 79 Electronic speed limiter .......... .. 29
Mileage Ma
lfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) .... 29
Average ............. ........ .... 24 Open door or rear lid warning ......... . 23
Instantaneous ............ .... ... . 24
Operate your vehicle economically and mini-
Mirrors mize pollution
.................. 248
Activating the digita l compass ....... 71 Optional equipment
Adjusting the anti-glare ..... .. .. .. . 68 Marked with an asterisk ............. 6
Automatic dimming for the outside
Other equipment (effic iency program) ... 28
mirrors ................ .. ... .... 70
Outside mirrors ....... ........ ....... 69
Automatically dimming inside mirror . 68
Ins ide rear view mirror ... .......... 68
Inte rior mirror .... ....... ...... .. . 68
Manual glare dimming . .. .. ........ 68 Outside
temperat ure display ........ ... 21
Owner's manual How the Owner's Manual is organized . . 6
Outside mirrors ... ............. ... 69
Monitor ing the Advanced A irbag System 201
p
N
Paint
Touch-up . .. .. .. .. ..... ........ . 260
Natural leather .................. ... 264
New tires and wheels .... ...... .. .. .. 303
NHTSA Paint No .
............ ........ ... ... 336
Panoramic sunroof Convenience opening/closing ........ 54
Contacting . .. .. ........ ......... 1 79
Number of seats .............. .... .. 181
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

___ A_ l_. p_ h _ a_b_ e_ t_ic _a_ l_ in_ d_e _ x ____________________________________________ _
Panoramic tilting sunroof .... . .. .. .. .. 55
Mechanical emergency closing function ..
56
Til ting and closing ............ ... . 55
Park assist ....... ...... .... .. .. .. .. 158
Rear .. .. .. .. .. ........ ......... 158
Rear, w ith rear view camera ........ 160
Parking . ... .. .. .. .. .. ... ..... ..... 117
Automatic transm ission ........... 151
Valet parking ............. ... .. .. . 55
Parking brake .... ... ..... .......... 116
See also E lectromechanical parking brake
116
Parking system .. ................. .. 158
Rear . ... .. .. .. .. .. ... ..... ..... 158
Rear , w ith rear view camera ........ 160
Parking System (rear)
Adjusting the warning tones ....... 159
Park ing system (rear) ........ ...... .. 158
Parking system (rear, with rear view camera) Parking mode 1 ..... ............. 162
Park ing mode 2 ..... .......... ... 163
Safety precautions ...... ..... .. .. 160
Switching on/off .. .. .. .. .... .... . 162
Switching rear v iew camera on/off .. 165
Parts replacement .. ... .. .. .. .. .. ... 342
PASSENGER AIR BAG OF F light ... .. .. . 202
Passive safety system ...... ........ .. 170
Pedals . .. .... .. ................... 176
Physical p rinciples of a frontal coll ision . 182
Polishing .......... ......... ....... 259
Pollen filter Deluxe automatic climate control ... . 95 Pollutant filter
Deluxe automatic climate control 95
Power locking switch ................. 50
Power locking system ............ .. .. 45
Emergency locking ........ .. .. .. .. 51
Locking and unlock ing the veh icle from
inside ............. .... .. .... .. 50
Luggage compartment lid .... ... ... 51
Selective unlock feature . ........... 47
Settings ........ ... .. .. .......... 47
Unlocking and lock ing vehicle ....... 47
Power locks
Windows open and closed .... .... .. 54
Power steering .............. 15, 37,242
Power window regulators Conven ience open ing/closing ....... 54
Ma lfunctions ......... .... .. .. .. .. 54
Power window switches ....... .. .. .... 53
Pregnant women Special considerations when wearing a safety belt ............... ...... 187
Programming the Homelink ® universal re-
mote control . ... ... ... .. .. .. ... 166
Proper occupant seating positions ..... 172
Proper safety belt position 186
Proper seating position Front passenger ............... .. 173
Occupants .. .. .. ... ...... .. ... .. 172
Rear passengers 174
Q
Quartz clock ............ .... .. .. .. .. 12 Question
What happens to unbelted occupants? . ..
183
Why safety belts? ............... . 181
R
Radiator fan ............ ... .. .... .. 284
Rain sensor . ................. ...... . 65
Rain sensor defective . .. .... .......... 38
Reading lights
Front ... ........................ 63
Rear ... ......................... 64
Rear fog lights .. .. .. .. .. .. .......... 59
Rear lid
See Luggage compartment ........ . 51
Rear light Defective ........... ...... .... .. . 39
Rear view camera Parking mode 2 ............ .. .. .. 163
Parking mode 1 ...... .. .... .. .. .. 162
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ... .. ... ... .. 68
See also Mirrors .................. 68
Rear window defogger ........ ... 100, 106
Rear window sun shade . ......... .... . 65
Recirculation mode Deluxe automatic climate control . . . . 99
Deluxe automatic climate control plus ...
105
Red symbols ...... .. .. ... .. .... .. .. . 32
Refill engine oil . .... .. .... .......... 35
Refuelling .. .. .. ....... .. .... .. .. .. 271