Driver information display
For example, if the transmission selector lever is not in the P position
when the engine is turned off, the following message appears:
Shift to P, otherwise vehicle can roll away. Doors do not lock if
lever is not in P.
The ignition key can only be removed with the selector in this posi
tion. This and other messages are brought up if a function cannot be
carried out.
Driver messages and red symbols
If a red symbol appears in the display, a driver message is also
displayed automatically.
For example, the symbol for a problem with engine oil pressure
Switch off engine and check oil level
The driver message in the display goes out after about 5 seconds. The
driver message can be displayed again by briefly pressing the
[ SET]
button ;;;:> page 31, fig. 24.
Driver messages and yellow symbols
If a yellow symbol appears in the display, a driver message is also
displayed automatically.
For example, the symbol appears in the display, indicating low
windshield washer fluid level. The following message also appears :
Please top up washer fluid
The driver message disappears after a few seconds. The driver
message can be displayed again by briefly pressing the
[SETj
button. •
Red symbols
A red symbol means DANCER.
Fig. 25 Display:
Danger symbol
- Pull off the road.
- Stop the vehicle.
- Turn off the engine .
- Check the malfunctioning system. Contact your autho-
rized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop for assistance.
Red symbols indicate a priority 1 malfunction -Danger!
With a priority 1 malfunction, a red symbol appears in the upper
center area of the display~ fig. 25. A driver message appears as well
to explain the malfunction in more detail. When this symbol appears,
three warning tones sound in succession. The symbol continues to
flash until the fault has been corrected.
If
several priority 1 malfunctions are present, the symbols appear in
succession and remain for about 2 seconds.
The driver warning goes out after about 5 seconds, but it can be
brought up again at anytime by pressing the
[SET ] button.=> page 31 .,_
-On the road .,.,..___ ______________ _
Ignition Lock and ignition switch
Starting engine with the key
The ignition is switched on and the engine started with
the ignition key.
Fig. 107 Ignition key
-Insert the key into the ignition lock.
-fvtanual transmission: Fully depress the clutch pedal and
move the shift lever to the neutral position.
-Automatic transmission*: Step on the brake pedal and
move the selector lever to the
P or N position.
- Press the key=> fig. 107 -the engine will start .
By pressing the key without stepping on the clutch or the brake, the
ign ition is switched on and off. With the ignition on, the steering
wheel is unlocked.
You can only remove the key with the ignition switched off . To do this,
you have to press on the key again. With an automatic transmiss ion,
the selector lever must be in the
P position.
When starting the engine, major electrical loads are switched off
temporarily . After
starting a cold engine, there may be a brief period of increased
noise because the oil pressure must first build up in the hydraulic
valve adjusters . This is normal and not a cause for concern .
If the engine should not start immediately, the starting process is
automatically stopped after a short time. Repeat starting procedure.
Driver message in the instrument cluster display
Press brake pedal to start engine
This message appears if you do not step on the brake pedal to start
the engine on a vehicle w ith an automatic transmission .
Press clutch pedal to start engine
This message appears if you do not step on the clutch pedal to start
th e engine on a vehicle with a manual transmission.
Engage N or P to start engine
This message appears when attempting to start the engine if the
selector lever for the automatic transmission is not in the
P or N posi
tion . The engine can only be started with the selector in these posi
tions.
Shift to P, otherwise vehicle can roll away. Doors do not lock if lever
is not in P.
Thi s message appears for safety reasons along with a warning signal.
It appears if the selector lever for the automatic transmission is not
in the
P position after the ignition is switched off . Move the selector
lever to the
P position, otherw ise the vehicle is not secured against
rolling away. You also cannot lock the vehicle using the locking
button on the door handle or using the remote key.
& WARNING
• Always take the key with you whenever you leave your vehicle.
Otherwise, the engine could be started or electrical equipment
such as the power windows could be operated. This can lead to
serious injury.
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Starting and stopping the engine
with convenience key
A pplies to veh ic le s: with conven ience ke y
Starting the engine with the
[START ENGINE S TOP] button
This button switches on the ignition and starts the
engine.
Fig. 108 Convenience
key: START ENGINE
STOP button
-Manual transmission: Fully depress the clutch pedal and
move the shift lever to the neutral position.
- Automatic transmission*: Step on the brake pedal and
move the selector lever to
P or N ==> & .
- Press on the [START ENGINE STOP) button==> fig. 108 -
the engine will start.
By pressing the [START ENGINE STOP I button without depressing
the clutch or the brake peal, the ignition is switched on and switched off by pressing it again.
If the engine does not start immediately, stop trying after 10 seconds
and then try to restart the engine about 30 seconds later. After a cold engine is started, there may be a brief period of
increased
noise because oil pressure must first build up in the hydraulic valve
adjusters. This is normal and not a cause for concern.
Driver message in the instrument cluster display
No key identified
This message appears when the !START ENGINE STOP! button is
pressed if there is no master key inside the vehicle or if the system
does not recognize it. For example, the master key cannot be recog
nized if it is covered by an object (e .g. aluminum brief case) which
screens the radio signal. Electronic devices such as cell phones can
also interfere with the radio signal.
Press brake pedal to start engine
This message appears ifyou pressthe!START ENGINE STOP!
button to start the engine and do not depress the brake pedal. The
engine can only be started if the brake pedal is depressed.
Press clutch pedal to start engine
Th is message appears with a manual transmission when you press
the [START
ENGINE STOP ! button to start the engine and do not
depress the clutch pedal. The engine can only be started when the
clutch pedal is depressed.
Engage N or P to start engine
This message appears when attempting to start the engine if the
selector lever for the autom atic transmission is not in the
P or N posi
tion. The engine can only be started with the selector in these posi
tions.
Key not in vehicle
This message appears along with the symbol if the master key is
removed from the vehicle with the engine running. It is intended to
remind you (e.g. when changing drivers) not to continue the journey
without the master key.
If the master key is no longer in the vehicle, you cannot switch on the
ig nition after stopping the engine and you also cannot start the .,_
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& WARNING (continued )
-First, fully apply the parking brake , move selector lever of
automatic transmission to "P" (Park); put manual transmi s
sion in Neutral.
- Alway s use extreme caution to prevent clothing, jewelry , or
long hair from getting caught in the radiator fan , V-belts or
other moving part s, or from contacting hot parts. Tie back hair
before starting , and do not wear clothing that will hang or
droop into the engine .
• Minimize expo sure to em is sion and chemical hazards=>& .
& WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
• Engine exhaust , some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
c omponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cali
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In
addition , certain fluid s contained in vehicle s and certain products
of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproduc
tive harm.
• Battery posts, terminals and related acces sories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms. Wash hand s after
handling .
0 Note
When adding fluids, a lways make sure that they are poured into the
proper container or filler opening, otherwise serious damage to
veh icle systems w ill occur.
<£' For the sake of the environment
T o de tect leaks in time, inspect the veh icle floo r pa n from u nder neat h
regu larly. If you see spots from oil or other vehicle fluids, have your
vehicle inspe cted by an au thor ized Aud i dea le r.•
Engine compartment
Engine compartment
These are the most important i tems that y ou can chec k.
Fig. 205 Typ ical layout f or contain ers and engine o il filler cap
(D Jump start poi nt( +) unde r a cover . .... ..... .. .... 288, 3 29
@ Brak e fluid reservo ir ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
® Engine oil fill er cap(~) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
© Coolant e xpansion tank (- L ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
® Jump start point( -) with hex head screw ........... 288,329.,.
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& WARNING (conti nu ed )
• Tire s age even if they are not being used and can fail suddenly ,
especially at high speeds . Tires that are more than 6 year s old can
only be used in an emergency and then with special care and at low
s peed .
Glossary of tire and loading terminology
Accessory weight
means the combined we ight (in excess of those sta nda rd items which
may be rep lace d) of automatic transmission, power steering, power
bra kes, powe r w indows , power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent
that these items are avai lab le as factory- installed equipment
(w het he r i nsta lled or no t).
Aspect ratio
me ans the ratio of t he he ight to t he w id th of the tir e in percent .
Numbe rs of 55 o r lower indicate a low sidewa ll for improved steer ing
respo nse an d be tter overa ll handling on dry p avemen t.
Bead
means the part o f the tire that is made of stee l w ires , wrap ped o r
re in forced by ply cords and that is shaped to fit the rim.
Bead separation
means a brea kdown of the bon d between components in the bead .
Cord
means the st rands forming the plies in the tire.
& W ARNING (continued )
• Never mount used tire s on your vehicle if you are not sure of
their "previous hi story ." Old used tires may have been damaged
eventhoughthedamagecannotbeseenthatcanleadtosudden
tire failure and lo ss of vehicle control.
• If you notice unu sual vibration or if the vehicle pull s to one side
when driving, alway s stop as soon as it is safe to do so and check
the wheels and tires for damage. •
Cold tire inflation pressure
means the tire pressure recommended by the vehicle ma nufa cturer
for a tire of a des ignated size t hat has not been driven for more than
a couple of m iles ( kilomete rs) a t low speeds in the t hree ho ur period
before the tire pressure is measured or ad justed.
Curb weight
mea ns the weig ht of a motor vehicle wit h standard equ ipment
including the max imum cap aci ty of f ue l, oil, and coo lan t, air condi
tioning and additiona l weight of optional equipment.
Extra load tire
means a tire design to operate at higher loa ds and at higher inflation
pressures than the co rrespo nd ing standard tire. Extra load tires may
be identified as "XL", "xl", "EXTRA LOAD", or "RF" on the sidewal l.
Gross Axle Weight Rating ( "GAWR ")
means the load -ca rry ing capacity of a s ingle ax le system, measured at
t he t ire-grou nd inte rfaces .
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ("GVWR")
means the max imum total loaded we ight of the vehicle .
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in. WARNING
• To reduce the risk of serious injury and vehicle damage.
-Always lift the vehicle only at the special workshop hoist and
floor jack lift points illustrated
=> page 333, fig. 238 and
=> page 333, fig. 239.
- Failure to lift the vehicle at these points could cause the
vehicle to tilt or fall from a lift if there is a change in vehicle
weight distribution and balance. This might happen, for
example, when heavy components such as the engine block or
transmission are removed.
• When removing heavy components like these, anchor vehicle
to hoist or add corresponding weights to maintain the center of
gravity. Otherwise, the vehicle might tilt or slip off the hoist,
causing serious personal injury.
0 Note
• Be aware of the following points before lifting the vehicle :
-The vehicle should never be lifted or jacked up from under
neath the engine oil pan, the transmission housing, the front or
rear axle or the body side members. This could lead to serious
damage.
- To avoid damage to the underbody or chassis frame, a rubber
pad must be inserted between the floor jack and the lift points.
- Before driving over a workshop hoist, check that the vehicle
weight does not exceed the permissible lifting capacity of the hoist.
- Before driving over a workshop hoist, ensure that there is sufficient clearance between the hoist and low parts of the
vehicle. •
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