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Homelink ® 
Universal  remote  control 
Applies  to  veh icles:  with  Hom eli nk® universal  remote control 
General  information 
The Home link ® fe atu re can le arn  th e  up  t o th ree  ra dio 
frequency  codes  for  most  current  transmitters  used  for 
operating  garage  doors,  estate  gates,  home  or outdoor 
lighting  systems,  and  other  devices. 
You  must  fi rst  program  the  Homel ink ® transmitter  before  you  can 
use  the  system=> 
page 172, "Programming  the  Homelink ® trans
mitter". 
I n  order  to  program  the  Homel ink ® transmitter  for  devices  utiliz ing 
rolling  code,  a  second  person  on  a  ladder  who  can  safe ly reach  the 
garage  door opener  motor is recommended. It is also  necessary  to 
locate  the  "learn"  button  on  your  garage  door  opener  motor.  Refer  to 
the  opera ting  inst ructions  for  the  opene r, as  the  loca tion and  color  of 
this  button  may  vary  by  manufacturer. 
You can  sti ll use  the  original  remote  contro l for  the  device  at  any 
time. 
& WARNING 
•  Never  us e the Homelink '"' tr an smitter  with  any gar age door 
op ene r that  doe s have not  the  safet y stop  and  reve rse feature  as 
re quired  by federal  safe ty standard s. This inclu des any  garage 
doo r opener  model  manufactured  before  Aprill , 1982. 
•  A garage  door opener  which  cannot  detect  an obj ect, signaling 
the  door to  stop  and  reve rse doe s not  meet  current  federal  saf ety 
s tandards.  Using  a garage  door op ener without  th ese featur es 
increa ses  risk of  seriou s inju ry or death. 
Controls  and  equip 
ment  Safety  first 
& WARNING 
(continu ed) 
•  For safet y reasons nev er  release the  park ing  brake or start  the 
engine  while  anyone  is  standing  in front  of  the  vehicle . 
•  A ga rage door  o r an estate  gate  m ay sometimes  be set  in 
moti on when  the  Ho melink ® remote  c ontrol  is  being 
programmed.  If  the  dev ice is repeatedly  acti vated,  this  can o ver
s train  motor  and  damage  its  el ectri cal  components  -an  over
heat ed  motor  is  a fire  hazard! 
•  To av oid  po ssible  injurie s or  propert y damage,  plea se always 
make  absolutely  certain  that  no persons or objects  are  located  in 
the  range  of  m otion  of  any  equipment  being  operated . 
rn Tips 
• If  you would  like mo re  in forma tion on Homel ink ®, where to 
purchase  the  Homelink ® compatible  products,  or  would  like  to 
purchase  the  Homelink ® Home  Lighting  Package,  p lease  call  toll 
free:  1-800-355-3515. 
•  For  Declaration  o f Compliance  to  United  Sta tes  FCC and  Industry 
Canada  regulations=> 
page 349.  • 
Vehicle  care  Technical data  

Ill HomeLink® ..__ ______________  _ 
Applies  to veh icles : w ith  Homelin k®  un iversa l remote  control 
Programming  the  Homel ink ® transmitter 
The  transmitter  is programmed  in two  phases . For rolling 
code  transmitters,  a  third  phase  is also  necessary . 
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~-1 II I Ill 
Fig.  163  Over head 
conso le: Homelink ® 
keypad 
Fig.  16 4 Front 
bumper,  passenger 
s ide:  loc ation  of trans 
mitter  unit 
Phase  1:  progr amming  th e  overhead  k eypad 
1.  Make sure  your  vehicle  is within  operating  range  of the 
remote  controlled  garage  door  opener . 
2.  Set  the  parking  brake~ 
& in "General  information " on 
page  171 . 
3. Turn  the  ignition  on . Do not  start  the  engine!  4
. Press  and  hold  the  two  outside  Homelink ® buttons 
(D 
and  (@)for approximately  20  seconds  until  indicator  l ight 
@ ~ fig.  163  begins  to  flash . Then  release  both  buttons . 
Do not  hold  the  buttons  for  longer  than  30  seconds . 
- This procedure  only needs  to  be  performed 
once . It  erases 
the  factory-set  default  codes  and  does  not  have  to  be  repeated  to  program  additional  remote  controls . 
5.  Press  and  hold  the  Homelink ® button 
(D , @ or@  until 
the  indicator  light © starts  flashing 
slowly . Release  the 
button . 
-The system  will now  rema in in programming  mode  for  5 
minutes. 
Co to  the  front  of  the  vehicle  and  proceed  with 
phase 
2 . 
Phase  2: 
programming  the  bumper  mounted  transmit 
ter 
6 .  Hold the original  r emote  control at  a  distance  between 0-
6  in. (0 -15 cm) from  the  bumper  below  the  appropriate 
headlight  for  your  vehicle~ fig . 164  (use  the  shortest 
distance  possible) . 
7 . Aim the  remote  control  just  below  the 
passenger  side 
headlight . 
8.  Press  and  hold  the  activation  button  on  the  remote  control. 
- May be  d ifferent  in Canada . If  so,  press  and  re-press 
(cycle) the  activation  button  on  yo ur remote  control  every 
two  seconds.  .-,,  

Intelligent  technology 
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It  is  in precisely  these situations  that  you  will notice  energy  manage
ment  actively  regulating the  distribution  of  energy. 
Vehicle stands  for  an  extended period 
If you  do  not  drive  your  vehicle over  a period  of several  days  or weeks, 
electrical  components  are  gradually  cut  back  or  switched  off. This 
red uces  energy  consumption  and  maintains  starting  capability  over  a 
longer  period. 
Take  into  consideration  that  when  you  unlock your  vehicle,  some 
convenience  functions, such  as  the  remote  key  or power  seat  adjust
ment,  may  not  be  avai lab le.  The  convenience  functions  wi ll  be  ava il
able  again  when  you  turn  on the  ignition  and  start  the  engine. 
With  the  engine  turned  off 
If you  listen  to  the  radio,  for  example, with the  engine  turned  off  o r 
use  other  MMI functions,  the  battery  is being  discharged. 
If  starting  capability  is jeopard ized  due  to  energy  consumption,  the 
following  warning  appears  in the  MMI  display: 
Please  start engine,  otherwise  system  will  switch  off  in 
3  minutes . 
The  warning  indicates that  the  system  will  be  turned  off  automati
cally after  3  minutes.  If  you  wis h  to  continue  using the  funct ions, you 
have  to  start  the  engine. 
With  the  engine running 
Although  electrica l energy  is generated  when  the  vehicle  is being 
dr iven,  the battery  can  become discharged.  This happens  mostly 
when  little  energy  is being  generated  and  a  great  deal  consumed  and 
the  battery's  state  of charge  is not  optimal. 
To  bring  the  energy  balance  back into equilibrium,  consumers  which 
req uire  especially  large  amounts  of  energy  are  temporarily  cut  back 
or  switched  off . H eating  systems  in  particular require  a  great  deal  of 
energy.  If  you  notice,  for example,  that  the  heated  seats*  or  the 
heated  rear  window  are  not  heating,  they  have  been  temporarily  cut 
back  or  switched  off.  These  systems  will  be ava ilable  again  as  soon  as 
the  energy  ba lance  has  been  restored.  You will  also 
notice that  engine  idle speed  has  been  increased 
slightly.  This  is normal  and  not  a  cause for  concern.  By  increasing 
engine  idle  speed  the  addit ional  energy  required is generated  and  the 
battery  is charged. • 
Driver  notification  in  the  instrument 
cluster  display 
If  battery  powe r drops  into the range  where  it  can limit  the  ability  of 
the  engine  to  start,  this  is shown  in the  instrument  cluster  display 
w ith  the  following  driver  message: 
1 Low battery  charge: battery will  be charged  while  driving 
This  notification  reminds  you  that  the  starting  capability  of  the 
eng ine may  be  limited.  As soon  as you  start  driving again, the  battery 
will  be  recharged  and  the notification  will  go  out. 
Driver  notification  appears and  goes  out  again 
If  this  driver  notification  appears  after  the  ignition  is turned  on  or 
wh ile  driving  and  it goes  out  again  after  a  while,  the  battery  has  been 
adequately  recharged. 
Driver  notification  appears  and does  not  go  out 
again 
If  this  dr iver  not ificat ion  appears  after  the  ign it ion  is turned  on  or 
whi le  driving  and  does  not  go  out  again,  the  battery's state  of  charge 
is  not  in the  optimal  range. Starting  ability  is restricted . Have  the 
battery  checked  as  soon  as  possible  at  a dealership.  

-L~C~ h~ e~c ~k :..!_i ~ n ~g ~ a~n ~d~ f~il ~l~in ~ g[_  ________________________________________  _ 
0 Note 
Brake  fluid  will  damage  the  paint  of  your  vehicle. 
Because  of  the problem  of  proper  disposal  of  brake  fluid  as  well  as 
the  special  tools  required  and  the  necessary  expertise,  we  recom
mend  that you  have  the brake  fluid  changed  by your  authorized  Audi 
dealer. • 
Battery 
General  information 
Under normal operating  condit ions,  the battery  in your  Aud i does  not 
need  any  maintenance.  With 
high outside  temperatures  or  long  daily 
drives  we  recommend  that  you have the  electrolyte  level  checked  by 
a  service  facility.  The electrolyte  level  should  also  be checked  each 
time  the  battery is  charged~ 
page 292. 
Have the  battery  checked  when  you  take  your  vehicle  in  for service. 
You  are well  advised  to replace  a  battery  that  is older than  5 years. 
With  certain  types  of  a irbag  deployment,  the  battery  is disconnected 
from  the  vehicle  electrical  system  for  safety  reasons=> 
& in "Repair, 
care  and  disposal  of  the airbags"  on 
page 211. 
Disconnecting  the  battery  terminals 
Some  vehicle  functions  (power  window  regulators,  for  example)  are 
lost  if the battery terminals  are  disconnected.  These  functions  have 
to  be  relearned  after  the  battery  terminals  are  connected  aga in.  To 
prevent  this,  the  battery  should  only  be disconnected  from  the 
vehicle  electrical  system  when  absolutely  necessary  for  repairs. 
Vehicles  not  driven  for  long  periods 
If you  do  not  drive  your  veh icle  over  a  period  of  severa l days  or weeks, 
electrical  components  are  gradually  cut  back  or  switched  off.  This 
reduces  energy  consumption  and  maintains  starting  capability  over  a 
longer  period~ 
page 249. 
Take  into  consideration  that  when  you  unlock your  vehicle,  some 
convenience  functions,  such  as  the master  key  remote function  or 
power  seat  adjustment,  may  not  be  available.  The  convenience  func
tions  will  be  available  again  when  you  turn  on  the  ign ition  and  start 
the  engine. 
Winter  operation 
During  the  winter  months,  battery  capacity  tends  to  decrease  as 
temperatures  drop. This  is because  more power  is  also consumed 
while  starting,  and  the  headlights,  rear  window  defogger,  etc.,  are  used  more  often . 
Avoid unnecessary  power  consumpt ion,  particu larly  in city  traffic  or 
when  traveling  only  short  distances.  Let your  authorized  Audi  dealer 
check the  capacity  of  the  vehicle  battery  before  w inter  sets  in 
=> page 292.  A well  charged  battery  will  not  only  prevent  starting 
problems  when  the weather  is cold,  but will  also  last  longe r. 
(I] Tips 
If  your  veh icle  is  left  standing  for  several  weeks  at extreme ly  low 
temperatures,  the  vehicle  battery  should  be removed  and  stored 
where  it will  not  freeze. This  will  prevent  it  from  being  damaged  and 
having  to  be  replaced.•  

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0 Note 
• If items  other  than genuine  Aud i spare  parts,  add-on  equipment 
and  accessory  items  are  used  or  if repair  work  is  not  performed 
according  to specified  methods,  this  can  result in  seve re  damage  to 
your  vehicle's  engine  and  body  (such  as  corrosion)  and  adversely 
affect  your  vehicle's  wa rra nty. 
•  If  emergency  repairs  must  be performed  elsewhere,  have  the 
vehicle  exam ined  by  an authorized  Audi  dealership  as  soon  as 
possible. 
•  Th e  manufacturer  cannot  be  held  liable for damage  which  occurs 
due  to  failure  to  comply  with  these  stipulations .• 
Technical  Modifications 
Our  guidelines  must be complied  with  when technical 
modifications  are  made. 
Always  consu lt an  authorized  Audi  dealer before starting  work  on  any 
mod ificat ions. 
Th is w ill help  ensure  that  veh icle  function,  performance  and  safety 
are  not  impai red=> &. 
Attempting  to  work  on  electron ic  components  and  the  software  used 
with  them  can  cause  malfunctions.  Because  of  the  way  electronic 
components  are  interconnected  w ith  each  other,  such  malfunct ions 
can  also  have  an  adverse  affect  on  other  systems  that  are  not  directly 
involved . This  means  that  you r isk  both  a  substantia l reduct io n in  the 
operationa l safety  of  your  vehicle  and  an  increased  wear  of  vehicle 
parts=> &. 
Author ized  Audi  dealers  will  perform  th is work  in  a  professional  and 
competent  manner  or,  in specia l cases,  refer  you  to  a  p rofessional 
company  that specializes  in such  mod ifications. 
Safety  first 
& WARNING 
Improper  repairs  and  modifications  can  change the  way  vehicle 
systems  work  and  cause damage  to  the  vehicle  and  serious 
personal  injury. 
0 Note 
If  emergency  repairs must  be  performed  elsewhere,  have  the  vehicle 
examined  by  an  authorized  Audi  dealership  as  soon  as  possible.• 
Declaration  of  Compliance., 
Telecommunications  and 
Electronic  Systems 
Radio  Frequency  Devices  and Radiocommunication 
Equipment  User Manual  Notice. 
The manufacturer  is not  responsible for  any  radio  or  TV interfe rence 
caused  by unauthorized  modifications  to  this  equipment. 
Devices 
The  follow ing devices  each  comply  with  FCC Part  15.19,  FCC Part 
1 5.21  and  RSS-Gen  Issue 
1: 
•  Adaptive  Cru ise  Control 
•  Convenience  key 
•  Audi  side  assist 
•  Cell  phone  package 
•  Electronic  immobilizer 
•  Homel ink® un iversal  remote  contro l 
•  Remote  control key 
Do-it,yourself  service  Technical data  

Alphabetical  index -________________  fNi'II 
Energy management  ...... .. .. .....  96 
Fan  .................... ... ... .. 100 
Heated  seats,  front  .............. . 103 
Key coded  setting  ........ ...... ...  96 
Recirculation  mode  (automatic)  .. ...  104 
Recommended  sett ings  ............  96 
Residual heat  .....................  99 
Setting  the  temperature  ............ 99 
Switching  air  cooling  on/off  .... ... ..  99 
Synchronization  . ... ..............  lOS 
Turning  on and  off  ....... ...... .. ..  99 
Using climate  control  economically  ..  102 
Clock  ................ .... .. .... .... . 9 
Closing  Power sunroof  ... .. ... ... .. .. . ....  S4 
Coat hooks  ........... ..... .... ... ...  9S 
Cold ti re  inflation  pressure  ..... .. .....  299 
Compass mirror  ........ ...... .. .... ..  73 
Compliance  . ... ................ .... 349 
Consumer  Information  . . . . . . . .  . .  18S, 346 
Contacting  NH TSA  .... ..............  18S 
Continuously  Variable  Transmission  (CVT) 
See multit ronic ® .................  152 
Convenience key  .................... . 47 
Dr iver  messages  ....... ... .. .. ... . 112 
Locking vehicle  ...... ....... .. .... . 49 
START button  ............. .. ... .. 110 
Starting  engine  .. ............. .. . 110 
S TOP  button  ............ .. .. .... . 111 
Switching  eng ine off  ..............  111 
Switching  on  ignition  ......... .. ...  110 
Unlocking  vehicle  ................ ..  48 
Convertible  child  safety  seats  ..... ....  225 
Controls  and  equip
ment  Safety  first 
Convert
ible  lock ing retractor 
Activating  ............... .. ......  231 
Deactivating  .....................  232 
Us ing to  secure a chi ld safety  seat  .. 229, 
231 
Coolant  system  .....................  286 
Cooling  System  Expans ion  tank  ..... .. .. ... .... .. 286 
Cruise control  Changing  speed  ..... ... ..........  117 
Presetting  your  speed  ... ..........  117 
Switching  off  . .. .................  117 
Switching  on  .................. ..  116 
Warning/indicator  lights  ........ .. .  16 
See also Adaptive  Cruise Control  ....  119 
Cruising  range  ... ................ ....  34 
(upholder  .... ............. .. .. .  89,90 
D 
Damp ing 
See Adaptive  A ir Suspens ion  ...... ..  168 
Data  . .... ....................... .. 343 
Data  record er  .. . .... .. ... ..........  242 
Date display  ......................... . 9 
Daytime  running lights . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  58,  59 
Declaration  of  compl ia nee 
Adaptive  Cruise Contro l ... .........  349 
Audi  side  assist .. .. . .. ...... .. ...  349 
Cell  phone  package  . ..............  349 
Convenience key  .... .. .. .. .. .....  349 
E lectronic  immobilizer  ............  349  Homelink
® universal  remote  control  . 349 
Remote  control  key  .. ....... ... ...  349 
def  What  does  this mean  when  it appears  in 
the  trip  odometer  disp lay?  .. .. .....  10 
Defective  light bulb warn ing ......... ..  21 
Defrosting/defogging  the windows  .. .. .  100 
Defrosting/defogging  w indows  ........  101 
Determining  correct  load  limit ....... .. 304 
Digital  clock  . ........ ................  9 
Digital  compass  .....................  73 
Digital  speedometer  ..................  21 
Dimensions  ............ ... .. .. .....  341 
Dipstick  Reading  the dipstick  properly  .......  283 
Distance  control  system 
See Adaptive  Cruise Control  ... .. .. .  119 
Doors  Power ch ild safety  lock .. ....... ....  47 
Driver  information  system  .............  19 
Digital  speedometer  ............... 21 
Driver  information  messages  ........  24 
Open door  or  rear  lid  warning  . .......  21 
Outs ide temperature  display  ........  20 
Sound system  disp lay  ..............  20 
Driver seat 
See Seating  position  .............. 178 
Driver's  seat ... .... .. .... ...........  76 
Driver's  seat  memory  ................. 79 
Activating  remote control key .......  80 
Recalling  a seat  pos it ion  . ... ..... ...  79 
Storing  a seat  position  .. ....... ....  79 
Vehicle  operation  Vehicle  care  Do-it-yourself  service  Technical  data