2011 AUDI TT ROADSTER fuel type

10 Instruments and warning /indicator lights
Instruments and warning/indicator Lights
Instruments
Instrument cluster and controls
The instrument cluster is your central source of information.
Fig. 3 Ove rvi ew of the instrument cluster
CD Tachometer with time and date
dis play .. .......... ....... .
@ Warning/indicator lights . ... .
@ Coolant temperature gauge .. .
© Fuel gauge ............ .. .. .
® Speedometer with odometer ..
@ Set/Check button ....... ... .
(i) Driver information display
@ Reset button for
- trip odometer ...... ..... . .
- Serv ice indicator
(D Tips
10,11
13
11
12
12
11,30
19
12
24
-When switching the ignition on, the nee­
dles in the instrument cluster move up­
ward briefly.
- The illumination for the instrument clus­
ter lights up whenever you switch on the
i gnition with the
vehicle headlights off.
As the daylight fades, the instrument
cluster illumination likewise dims auto­
matically and will go out completely
when the outside light is very low. This
feature is meant to remind you to switch
on the headlights w hen outside light
conditions become poor .
Tachometer (engine rev counter)
The tachometer CD q page 10, fig. 3 is the left
of the two large clock-type dis plays.
The engine turns at a speed
1,000 times the
single digit in the display, e.g . if the needle is
pointing at the "2" the engine is turning at
2,000 RPM.
The tachometer indicates the engine RPM
(revolutions per minutes). The red area at the
end of the scale indicates maximum permissi­
ble engine RPM after the break-in period. Be­
fore reaching this area, move the selector lev­
er to position "D (Drive)" or ease your foot off
the accelerator pedal.
(D Note
The tachometer needle should not move into the red range . If it does, then only for
a ve ry short per iod of time. You could
damage your engine by driving at high
RPM.
@) For the sake of the environment
Upshifting early saves fuel and reduces en­
gine noise.

the calculation of the current tr ip in fo rma ­
tion . If the trip is i nterrupted for
more than 2
hours
the memory is reset automatica lly .
Total -trip m emory (Trip computer 2)
Unlike the sing le- trip memory , the tota l- t rip
memory is not reset automatically. This per­
mits you to evaluate your dr iv ing data for the
entire period between manual resets.
Efficiency program*
The eff ic iency p rogram can help you to use
l ess fuel
r=> page 23.
Operation
The trip computer is controlled by two
switches on the windshield wiper lever .
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Fig . 11 W ip er arm /wip er lev er: con tro ls for t he t rip
co mpu te r
Selecting the tr ip computer
" Tap the I Reset I butto n@ unt il the trip com ­
puter (memory level 1 or 2) appears in the
display <=>
page 20, fig. 9.
Selecting the functions
" Push in the upper (lower) protrusion on the
function selector switch@<=>
fig. 11. The
function s for the trip computer are d is­
played in succession on the respective mem­
o ry levels.
Resetting the function to zero
" Pu sh the I Reset I button ® for at leas t two
s econds .
You can reset the fo llow ing values to zero us ­
ing the !Reset l button :
- driv ing time
Dr iver in formation system 21
- distance
- average f uel mi leage
- average speed
The trip computer only operates when the ig­ nit ion is on. Whe n you turn on the ign ition,
the function that was in use when you last
turned the ignition off will be displayed .
(D Tips
- You can also set the va lues for the f unc ­
t ions to zero in the menu disp lay
( Re set )
<=>page 21 .
-All stored values will be lost if the vehi­
cle battery is d isconnected.
- The d riving information in the eff iciency
program is also reset to zero w ith the
single- trip memory.
Menu display
Introduction
Fi g. 1 2 Dis play: Star t me nu
Some f unctions in yo ur vehicle can be set , a c­
tivated, and con tro lled by
Menus (e.g. Acous ­
tic par k assis t*). With these menus yo u can al­
so select the information shown in the driver
information system, which operates only w ith
the ignit ion sw itched on . Operation is control­
led by the
I Re set I b utton and the rocker switch
on the wiper lever
<=> page 22 , fig . 13.
The Start menu shows yo u the different dis ­
play types :
Set
Check
Menu off

22 Driv e r in formation sy stem
Each display type in the Start menu contains a
submenu with additional options.
Set Clock
c;:,page23
Computer
c;:,page23
Acoust ic par k assist*
¢page83
Speed alarm (speed warning)
c;:,page27
Language (6 languages)
c:;>page23
Units (distance, fuel consump-
tion, temperature)
c;:,page23
Tire pressure monitoring
c;:,page 212
Lap timer *
c;:,page 25
Lighting*
c;:,page53
Wiper (service position)
c;:,page62
Window
¢page44
Doors (unlocking and locking
mode, for example Auto-lock)
c;:,page 37, c:;>page 37
Check Service
c;:,page24
Chassis number *
c;:, page 23 7
Engine oil temperature*
Registered keys
c:;>page35
Menu off All of the messages show n in ve-
hides without menu display a p-
pear on the display screen.
Navigating the menu
Use the rocker switch on the windshield wiper
lever and the
I Reset I button to operate the
menu and carry out inquiri es and selections.
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Fig. 1 3 Wiper lever: Controls for the men u display
Fi g. 14 Display: Start menu
I Reset I button @ and rocker switch @
c:;> fig. 13 functions:
To open the menu
.,. Press the I Reset I button @ until the me nu
d isp lay¢
fig. 14 appears
Selections and settings
.,. Press the rocker switch @to reach a menu
disp lay. The switch is operated the same as
the display (up/down) .
Entering and c onfirm ing
.,. Press the I Reset I button @.
Returning to the Start menu
.,. Press the I Reset I butto n longe r tha n 2 sec­
onds to return from any menu level to the
Start men u.
U sing the rocke r swi tch , you can se lec t the
me nus in the display or change set tings. A

-Blend must contain not more than 15%
MTBE.
Seasonally adjusted gasoline
Many gasoline grades are blended to perform
espec ially we ll for winter or summer driving.
During seasonal change-over, we suggest that
you fill up at busy gas stat ions where the sea­
sonal adjustment is more likely to be made in
time .
(D Note
-Methanol fuels which do not meet these
requirements may cause corrosion and
damage to plastic and rubber compo­
nents in the fuel system .
- Do not use fue ls that fail to meet the
specified criter ia in this chapter.
- If you are unable to determine whether
or not a particular fue l blend meets the
specifications, ask your service station or
its fuel supp lier.
- Do not use fuel for which the contents
cannot be identified.
- Fuel system damage and performance
problems resulting from the use of fuels
different from those specified are not
the responsibility of Audi and are not
covered under the New Vehicle or the Emission Control System Warranties.
- If you experience a loss of fuel economy
or driveability and performance prob­ l ems due to the use of one of these fuel
blends, we recommend that you switch
to unblended fuel.
Gasoline additives
A major concern among many auto manufac ­
turers is carbon deposit build- up caused by
the type of gasoline you use.
Although gasoline grades differ from one manufacturer to another , they have certain
things in common. All gasoline grades contain
substances that can cause deposits to collect
on vital engine parts, such as fuel injectors
and intake valves. Although most gasoline brands include additives to keep engine and
Fuel supply and filling your fuel tank 175
fuel systems clean, they are not equally effec ­
tive .
A udi recommends using TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline. For more information on TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, please go to the official
website (www.toptiergas.com).
After an extended period of using inadequate
fuels, built-up carbon deposits can rob yo ur
engine of peak performance.
Q) Note
Damage or malfunction due to poor fue l
quality is not covered by the Aud i New Ve­
hicle Limited Warranty.
Fuel tank
Fuel filler neck
The fuel filler neck is located on the right rear
side panel behind the fuel fille r flap.
If the unlocking system should fail, you can
still open the flap manually -for detailed in ­
structions see ¢
page 177.
You can find the fuel tank capacity of your ve­
hicle in
Technical Data ¢ page 239.
The label on the inside of the fuel fi ller flap
tells you the correct fue l for your vehicle. For
more information about fuel specifications,
see ¢
page 174.
Your vehicle fue l tank has an on -board refue l­
li ng vapor recovery system. This feature helps
to prevent fuel vapors from escaping from the
tank and polluting the environment while you refuel your vehicle . In order to fill the tank
properly while protecting the environment,
please fo llow this refueling procedure careful­
ly.
_&. WARNING
Under normal operating conditions, never
carry additional fue l conta iners in yo ur car.
Gas canisters and other containers used to
transport f uel can be dangero us. Such con­
tainers, full or empty, may leak and could
cause a fire in a collision. If you must
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Winter tires
Winter tires can improve vehicle handling on
snow and ice . At temperatures below 45 °F
(7 °C) we recommend changing to winter
tires.
In some heavy snow areas, local governments may require true winter or "snow " tires, those
with ve ry deeply cut tread. These t ires shou ld
only be used in pa irs and be insta lled on all
fou r wheels. Ma ke sure yo u pu rchase snow
tires that are the same size and construction
type as the other tires on your vehicle .
If your vehicle is equipped with all -wheel
d rive*, this wi ll improve tract ion during w inter
driving, even with the standard tires . Howev­
er, we strong ly recommend t hat you always
eq uip a ll four whe els on your v ehicle with cor ­
rectly fitted winter t ires o r all -season tires,
when winter ro ad conditions are expec ted.
T his also improves the vehicle's braking per­
formance and reduces stopping distances .
Summe r tires provide less grip on ice and
snow.
W inter tires (snow tir es) must a lways be fitted
on all four whee ls .
Ask yo ur autho rized Aud i dea ler o r qualified
wo rkshop fo r permi tted
w inter tire siz es . Use
only radia l wi nter tires.
W inte r tir es lose the ir effectiveness when the
tread is worn down to a depth of 0.15 7 inch
(4 mm) .
Only drive with winter tires under winter con­
d it ions . Summer tires hand le better when
there is no snow or ice on the roads and the
temperature is above 45 °F ( 7 °C).
I f you have a flat tire, see notes on spa re
wheel <=?
page 205.
Please always remember that w inter tires may
h ave a lower speed rating than the t ires origi­
na lly installed on your veh icle at the t ime it
was manufactured. Plea se see <=?
page 206,
Speed rating (letter code)
for a List ing of the
speed rat ing letter codes and the maxim um
speed at whic h the tir es can be driven.
Tire s an d wheel s 209
The speed rating letter code (¢ page 196) is
o n the side wall of the tir e<=?
page 205.
A WARNING
Winter t ires have maximum speed limits
that may be lower than your vehicle 's max­
imum speed. Always know the max imum
speed before driv ing off . Never drive faster
than the speed permitted for you r specific
winter tires . This wi ll cause damage to the
tires leadi ng to an accident and ser ious
personal injury to you and your passen­
gers .
A WARNING ,._.__
Driving faster than the maximum speed
for which the winter tires on your vehicle
were designed can cause tire fail ure in­
cluding a blowout and sudden deflation, loss of contro l, crashes and ser ious per­
sonal injuries. Have worn or damaged tires
replaced immediately .
- Wi nter tires have maximum speed rating
that may be lower than your vehicle's
maximum speed .
- Never drive faster than the speed for
which the w inter or othe r tires installed
on you r vehicle a re rated .
A WARNING
Always ad just yo ur dr iv ing to the road and
traffic condit ions . Never let the good ac­
celeration of the winter t ires and al l-wheel
drive tempt yo u into ta king extra risks. Al­
ways remember:
- When braking, an all-wheel drive veh icle
handles in the same way as a front drive
vehicle .
- Drive ca re fully and reduce your speed on
icy and slippery roads, even w inter t ires
cannot help under black ice conditions .
@ For the sake of the environment
Use summer tires when weather condi­
tions permit. They are qu iete r, do not wear
as quickly and reduce fuel consumpt ion .
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General information Explanation of
technical data
Some of the technical data listed in this man ­
ual require further explanation.
The tecical data for your vehicle are listed in
the charts starting on
c:> page 239 . This chap­
ter p rovides general informa tion, notes and
restr ictions wh ich app ly to these data .
Vehicle identification
The key data are given on the vehicle identifi­
ca tion number
(V IN) pla te and the vehicle da­
ta sticker.
F ig. 1 85 Vehicle Ident ificat io n Num ber {V lN) p la te: lo ­
cation o n dr iver's s ide dash pa nel
Fi g. 18 6 Th e ve hicle ident ificat ion label -inside the
l u ggage co mpartme nt
The Vehicle Identification Number (VlN)
is located on the d river's side so tha t it is v is i­
b le from the outside through the windshield -
see
c!) fig. 185.
The vehicle identification label
i s located in the luggage compartment in t he
sp are wheel well.
General inform ation 23 7
The label c:> fig. 186 shows the fo llow ing vehi ­
cle data :
(D Productio n con trol No .
@ Vehicle identification No.
@ Type code numbe r
@ Type designat ion/en gine o utp ut in K ilo -
watts
® Engine and t ransmission code letter
® Pa in t No./Interior
(J) Optional equipment No.'s
Vehicle da ta 2 to 7 are a lso fo und in your W ar­
ran ty
& Maintenance booklet .
The safety compliance sticker is your assurance that your new vehicle com­
plies wi th a ll applicab le Fede ral Motor Vehicle
S afety S tandards which were in effect at the
time the ve hicl e was manufactured. You can
find this sticke r on the left door jamb. It
shows the month and yea r of prod uction and
the vehicle ident ificat ion number of yo ur vehi­
cle (perforation) as well as the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) .
The high voltage warning label is located on the lock carrier.
The spark ignition system complies with
the Canadian standard ICES-002.
Weights
Gro ss Vehicle Weight Rating
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rat ing (GVWR), and
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for
front and rear are listed on a sticker on the left door jamb.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rat ing includes the
weight of the bas ic vehicle plus fu ll fuel tank,
oi l and coo lant, plus maximum load, which in­
cludes passenger we ight (150 lbs/68 kg per
designated seating position) and luggage
weight .

238 Genera l inform ation
G ro ss Ax le Weight Rating
The Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum
l oad that can be applied at each axle of the
vehicle ~&. .
Vehicle capacity weight
The vehicle capac ity we ight (max. load) is list­
ed eithe r on the dr iver's side B-pillar or inside
the fuel filler flap.
A WARNING
- The actual Gross Axle Weight Rat ing at
the front and rear axles should not ex­
ceed the perm iss ible weights, and their
combination must not exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rat ing .
- Exceeding permissib le we ight ratings can
result in vehicle damage, accidents and
personal injury.
@ Note
- The vehicle capacity weight figures apply
when the load is distributed evenly in the
vehicle (passengers and luggage) . When
transporting a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, carry the load as near to
the rear axle as possible so that the vehi­
cle's handling is not impa ired.
- Do not exceed the maximum permissible
axle loads or the maximum gross vehicle
weight. Always remembe r that the vehi­
cle's handling will be affected by the ex­
tra load. Therefore, adjust your speed ac­
cordingly.
- Always obse rve loca l regu lations.
Dimensions
-
The spec ifications refer to the basic model.
Differences may occ ur depending on the mod­
e l type and options ordered, for examp le, tire
sizes.
(D Note
When driving up steep ramps, on rough
roads, ove r curbs, etc. it is important to re­
member that some parts of your vehicle, such as spoi
le rs or exhaust system compo­
nents, may be close to the ground. Be
careful not to damage them.