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104 Audi drive select
Audi drive select
Driving settings
Introduction
App lies to vehicles: w it h Au di dr ive select
Drive select provides the possibility to experi­
ence diffe rent types of vehicle settings in one
vehicle. For instance, us ing the three
Com­
fort, Auto
and Dynamic modes, the driver can
switch from a sporty to a comfortab le driving
mode with the press of a button.
Addit ionally, in vehicles with MM I*, the vehi­
cle setup for
Individual* mode can be cus­
tomized by you. This makes it possib le to
combine settings such as a sporty engine tun ­
ing with comfortable steering.
A WARNING
Improper use of the Audi drive select can
cause collisions, other acc idents and seri­
ous personal injury.
Description
App lies to vehicles: with Audi drive select
The vehicle setup in each mode depends on
the veh icle's features . However, the engine,
automatic transmission and steering are a l­
ways involved.
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Engine and automatic transmission
Depending on the mode, the engine and the
automatic transmission respond quicker or in
a more ba lanced manner to acce lerator pedal
movements. In the sporty dynamic mode, the
automatic transmission shifts at higher RPMs .
The engine sound is adjusted by opening or
closing the exhaust doors for the respective
mode.
Steering
The steering adapts in terms of steering effort
and steer ing ratios. Indirect steer ing that
moves easi ly, like the steering in comfort
mode, is best suited to long dr ives on a high ­
way. In contrast, dynamic mode provides
sporty, direct steering. The
following applies to vehicles with dynamic
steering*: the steering ratio changes based on
vehicle speed in order to ma inta in optimum
steering effort for the driver at all times. This
sets the steering to be less sensitive at higher
speeds in order to provide improved vehicle
control. At reduced speeds, however, steering
is more d irect in order to keep the steering ef­
fort as minimal as poss ible when the driver is
maneuvering the veh icle. At low and average
speeds, dynamic steering additionally pro­
vides more responsive steering performance.
Sport differential*
As a component of the all wheel dr ive system
(quattro ®)
~ page 181, the sport different ial*
distributes the driving power to the rear axle
depending on the situation . The distribution
of power varies depending on the mode se­
l ected. The goal is a high level of agility and
ability to accelerate on curves. The vehicle is
very responsive to steering.
Audi adaptive cruise control*
The behavior when accelerating can be adjust­
ed from comfortab le to sporty, depending on
the drive select mode . Adaptive cruise control
also responds to the driving behavior of the
vehicle ahead in a more conservative or sporty manner .
(D Tips
- In some models, the maximum vehicle
speed can only be reached in the
Auto
and Dynamic modes.
- Selecting the
Dynamic mode resu lts in
sporty shifting characteristics. The S
gear position engages automatically.
- In vehicles that have dynamic steering*,
operating noise is heard when start ing or
stopping the engine. This does not indi­
cate a problem.

Park assist 109
General Information tance signal to sound again at the normal vol-
Applies to vehicles: with parking system (rear, with rear u me.
view camera)
Fig . 125 Covered area (D and uncove red area @of the
rear view came ra
Fig. 126 Trunk lid : Locatio n of the rear view camera
Sensor s in the bumper
Sensors are located in the rear bumpers. If
these detect an obstacle, audible and visual signals warn you. The range at wh ich the sen­
sors beg in to measure is approximately:
To the side
2 ft (0.60 m)
Center rear 5.2 ft (1.60 m)
Distance warning when reversing starts when
an obstacle is detected in the range of the
parking assist system. As the distance de­
creases, the time interval between the audible
tones becomes shorter.
When the distance is less than 1ft (0.30 m),
the tone becomes continuous. At this point
you should stop backing up.
If the distance to an obstacle stays the same,
the volume of the distance signal chime is
gradually reduced after about 4 seconds (does not affect the continuous s ignal tone). Ap­
proach ing another obstacle w ill cause the dis-
Rear view camera coverage area
The MMI display shows the area covered by
the rear view camera
¢fig. 125 ©-Objects
that are not in the area covered @are not
shown on the MMI display.
We recommend that you pract ice pa rking with
the rear view camera in a traffic-free location
or parking lot to become familiar with the sys­
tem, the orientation lines, and their function.
When doing this, there should be good light
and weather conditions.
In the MMI display, objects or vehicles appear
closer or further away if:
- you are driving in reverse gear from a level
surface onto an inclin e, or a downward
slope,
- you are driving in reverse gear towa rd pro­
truding objects,
- the vehicle is carrying too mu ch load in the
rear.
The accuracy of the orientation lines and blue
surfaces diminishes if:
- the rear view camera does not provide a reli­
able image, for example, in poor visibility
conditions or if the lens is dirty,
- the image on the screen is not visible due to
sun glare and reflection.
Caring for the rear view camera lens
The rear v iew camera is located above the rear
license plate bracket. For the parking assist to
operate, the lens
¢ fig . 126 must be kept
clean:
- Dampen the lens w ith a household a lcohol­
based glass cleaner, and clean the lens with
a dry cloth
¢ (D.
-Remove snow with a hand brush and ice
preferably with a de-icing spray¢()).

112 Park ass is t
Parallel Parking
App lies to vehicles: with park ing system (rear, with rear
view camera)
Use parking mode 2 to help you park on the
edge of a street.
Fig. 129 MMI Display : blue surfa ce in the parking spot
Fig . 130 MMI Display: Blue curve on the curb
The following steps apply only when there is
no obstacle (such as a wall) near the parking
spot. Otherwise, please read the "Tips on
Parking Next to Obstacles".
.. Activate the turn signal.
.. Switch the MMI on and se lect the reverse
gear. The parking aid turns on and parking
mode 1 appears on the display.
.. Position your vehicle parallel to the edge of
the street, approximately 3 ft (1 m) from a
parked vehicle .
"Press the
Mode¢ fig. 129 © control button
on the MMI control console . Parking mode 2
appears .
.. Back up in reverse gear and align your vehi­
cle so that the blue area
@ borders on the
rear end of the vehicle or on the parking
spot line. The blue area represents an exten­
sion of the vehicle's outline by approximate­
ly 16 ft (5 m) to the rear . The long side of the blue area
should be on the curb. The en­
tire blue area must fit into the parking spot.
.. Wh ile the vehicle is stationary, turn the
steering wheel to the right as far as it will
go.
" Back into the parking spot. Stop the vehicle
as soon as the blue curve is nea r the curb
r:::;, fig . 130 ¢0.
" W hile the vehicle is stat ionary, turn the
steer ing whee l to the left as fa r as it will go .
.. Continue to back up into the parking spot
until the vehicle is parked parallel to the
curb .@ marks the rear bumper. You should
stop driving in reverse as soon as and no lat­
er than when the red orientation line@
abuts an object¢_&. ! Keep an eye on the
front of your vehicle while do ing this
¢ 6) .
Parking ne xt to obstacl es
When there is an obstacle (such as a wa ll)
next to the parking spot, choose a spot with
more space on the sides. Position the long
s ide of the blue area so that there is suff ic ient
space from the curb . The area must not be on
the curb . You will a lso need to start turning
the steer ing wheel much ea rlier . There should
be a sufficient amount of space between the
curb and the blue curve, and t he blue curve
¢
fig. 130 m ust n ot touch the c urb.
A WARNING
- The rear view camera does not show the
entire area behind the vehicle
¢
page 109 , fig. 12 5. Watch out espe­
cially for small children and anima ls. The
rear view camera cannot always detect
them, posing risk of an acc ident!
- Please note that objects not touching the
ground can appear to be further away
than th ey really are (for example, the
bumper of a parked vehicl e, a trailer
h itch, o r the rea r of a truck). In this case,
you sho uld not use the help l ines to help
with parking, which poses dange r of an
accident!
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114 Homelin k®
Homelink ®
Universal remote
control
Description
Applies to vehicles: with Homelink
The HomeLink universal remote control can
be programmed with the remote control for
devices that are already present.
W ith Home Link, you can control devices such
as the garage door, security systems, house lights, etc. comfortably from the inside of you
vehicle.
Homelink makes it possible for you to replace
three d iffe rent remote controls from dev ices
in your home with one universal remote. This
feature works for most garage door and exte­
rior door motor signals. Programming the in­
div idual remote control for your remote con ­
trol takes place near the center of the radiator
grille. There is a control module attached at
this location .
A one -time programm ing of the sensor must
be performed before you are able to use sys­
tems with Home link. If the system does not
activate after performing the one-time pro­
gramm ing, check whether the system uses a
rolling code
q page 117 for vehicles without
the MMI*.
& WARNING
-
- Never use the Homelink ® transmitter
with any garage door opener that does
have not the safety stop and reverse fea­
ture as required by federa l safety stand­
ards. This includes any garage door open­
er model manufactured before April 1,
1982.
- A garage door opener which cannot de­
tect an object, signaling the door to stop
and reverse does not meet current feder­
al safety standards. Using a garage door
opener without these features increases
risk of serious injury or death. -
For safety reasons never release the
parking brake or start the engine while
anyone is standing in front of the vehicle.
- A garage door or an estate gate may
sometimes be set in motion when the
Homelink ® remote control is being pro­
grammed. If the device is repeatedly ac­
tivated, this can overstrain motor and
damage its e lectrical components - an
overheated motor is a fire hazard!
- To avo id possib le injuries or property
damage, please always make absolutely
certain that no persons or objects are lo­
cated in the range of motion of any
equipment being operated.
(D Tips
- If you would li ke more information on
Homel ink ®, where to purchase the
Homel ink ® compatib le products, or
would like to purchase the Homelink ®
Home Lighting Package, please call toll­
free: 1-800-355-3515.
- For Declaration of Compliance to United
States FCC and Industry Canada regula­
tions¢
page 267.
- For security reasons, we recommend that
you clear the programmed buttons be­
fore selling the vehicle.
Operation
Applies to vehicles: wit h Ho meli nk
Fig. 131 Headl iner: controls
Requirement : The buttons must be program-
med ¢
page 115 or¢ page 116 . II>

116 Homelink®
Programming the transmitter
(version B)
Applies to vehicles: with Homelink
Fig. 133 Distance between t he rad iator grille and the
hand transm itter
P rogramming: phase 1 on th e control unit
1. Sw itch on the ign it ion (do not start the
engine) .
2. Press and hold both of the outer Home­
Link buttons
¢ page 114, fig. 131 unti l
the LED @turns off completely (about
20
seconds). Th is procedure clears the stand­
ard codes that were set at the factory and
does not need to be repeated again to
p rogram the other buttons .
3 . Briefly press the Homelink button that
you would like to prog ram .
4. Wai t unti l the LED @ beg ins to blin k
q uickly. The Homelink module wi ll now
remain in learning mode for
5 minutes .
5. Now stand in front of your vehicle with
the original hand transmitter for the ga­
rage door opener or for the device that
you would like to allocate to the Home­
Link button .
P rogramming: pha se 2 on the radiator
gr ille
6 . Hold the orig inal hand transmitter some­
what towa rds the center of your vehicle's
r adiato r grille ¢
fig. 133 .
7. Now activate (p ress) the hand transmit­
ter.
8 . Pay attention to the tu rn signals fo r your
vehicle when activating the hand trans­
mitter . If the emergency flashers blink
three times, the programming was suc­
cessful. If the emergency flasher only blinks one time, the S minute time limit for the adaptation has expired or the pro
­
gramming was unsuccessful. Repeat the
programming from step 3 on the controls
or select another distance from the radia­
tor grille.
9 . If the garage door or other devices still
fail to be activated w it h the HomeL ink
control buttons after programming is
comple ted, it is possib le tha t these sys ­
tems mig ht be work ing with a roll ing code
instead of the normal f ixed code .
A Roll­
ing code pro gramming must be per­
formed
¢ page 117 .
Program the remaining two buttons accord ing
to the instructions mentioned above . Begin
similarly with the 3rd step if the program ­
ming connection was successful for the first
button.
Remote contro l units for garage door openers
in Canada are set to stop transmitting radio
frequency signa ls after two seconds. This time
may not be suffic ient for the Homelink sys­
tem to learn the radio frequency signa l. Per­
form all other steps as described above.
E rasing the button s
.,. Switch on the ignition (do not start the en­
gine).
.,. Press and hold both of the outer buttons un­
til the LED @turns off completely (about
20 seconds) to erase all of the buttons si­
multaneously .
.. Programmed buttons cannot be erased ind i­
vidua lly. Reprogram the buttons if necessa­
ry .
Reprogramming the buttons
.. Switch on the ignition (do not start the en­
gine) .
.. To reprogram an individua l button, press
and hold the b utton until the L ED@starts
to f lash quickly (after abo ut ten seconds).
Release the button immedia tely. The Home­
Link module will now remain in learning
mode for 5 minutes.
.,. Continue with step 5.

-Read the requir ed tire pressure from the tire
pressure label. The tire pressure label is lo­
cated on the driver's side B-pillar. The tire
pressure label lists the recommended cold
t ire inf lation pressures for the vehicle at its
maximum capacity weight and the tires that
were on your vehicle at the time it was man­
ufactured . For recommended tire pressures
for normal load conditions, please see chap­
ter ~
page 226.
- Turn the valve stem cap counter-clockwise
to remove it from the tire valve.
- Place the air pressure gauge on the valve .
- The tire pressures should only be checked
and adjusted when the tires are cold . The
slightly raised pressures of warm tires must
not be reduced.
- Adjust the tire pressure to the load you are
carry ing.
- Reinstall the valve stem cap on the valve .
When should I check the tire pressure?
The correct tire pressure is especially impor­
tant at high speeds. The pressure should
therefore be checked at least once a month
and always before starting a journey .
When should I adjust the tire pressures?
Adjust the tire pressure to the load you are
carry ing. After changing a wheel
or replacing
wheels you have to adjust the tire pressures
on all wheels. In addition, you must then initi­
alize the new tire pressures in the tire pres­
sure monitoring system*~
page 240.
A WARNING
Incorrect tire pressures and/or underinfla­
tion can lead sudden tire failure, loss of
control, collision, serious personal injury
or even death.
- When the
[9] warning symbol appears in
the instrument cluster, stop and inspect
the tires.
- Incorrect tire pressure and/or underinfla­
tion can cause increased tire wear and
can affect the handling of the vehicle and
stopping ability.
Tires and wheels 229
- Incorrect tire pressures and/or underin­
flation can also lead to sudden tire fail­
ure, including a blowout and sudden de­
flation, causing loss of vehicle control.
- The driver is responsib le for the correct
tire pressures for all tires on the vehicle.
The applicable pressure values are locat­
ed on a sticker on the driver's side B-pil­ lar.
- Only when all tires on the vehicle are fil­
led to the correct pressure, the tire pres­
sure monitoring system* can work cor­
rectly.
- The use of incorrect tire pressure values
can lead to accidents or other damage.
Therefore it is essential that the driver
observe the specified tire pressure values
for the tires and the correct pressures for
the function of the tire pressure monitor­ ing system*.
- Always inflate tires to the recommended
and correct tire pressure before driving
off.
- Driving with underinflated tires bend
more, letting them get too hot resulting
in tread separation, sudden tire failure
and loss of control.
- Excessive speed and/overloading can
cause heat build-up, sudden tire failure
and loss of control.
- If the tire pressure is too low or too high,
the t ires will wear prematurely and the
vehicle will not handle well.
- If the tire is not flat and you do not have
to change a wheel immediately , drive at
reduced speed to the nearest service sta­
tion to check the tire pressure and add
air as required.
(D Note
Driving without valve stem caps can cause
damage to the tire valves. To prevent this,
always make sure that factory installed
valve stem caps on all wheels are securely
mounted on the valve.
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24 0 T ire s and wheel s
- Drive carefu lly on roads with potholes, deep
gullies or ridges. The impact from driving
through or over such obstacles can damage
your tires. Impact with a curb may also
cause damage to your tires.
- After any impact, immediately inspect your tires or have them inspected by the neares t
authorized Aud i dealer. Replace a damaged
t ire as soon as possible .
- Inspect your t ires every 2 ,000 miles (3,000
km) for damage and wear . Damage is not al­
ways easy to see . Damage can lead to loss of
air and underinflation, wh ich could eventu­
ally cause t ire failu re. If you be lieve that a
t ire may have been damaged, replace the
t ire as soon as poss ible.
- T hese tires may wea r more quick ly than oth­
ers.
- Please also remember that, whi le these t ires
deliver respons ive handling, they may ride
less comfortably and make mo re no ise than
othe r choices.
Reduced perf ormance in winter /cold
sea son condit ion s
All ti res are des igned for certa in pu rposes.
The low aspect ratio, u ltra high performance
tires originally installed on your vehicle are in­
tended for max imum dry and wet road per­
formance and handling . They are not suitable
for cold, snowy or icy weather condit ions. If
you dr ive under those circumstances, you
should equip your vehicle with all-season or
winter tires, which offer better traction under
those cond it ions . We suggest you use the rec­
ommended snow or all-season tires specified
for your vehicle, or their equ ivalent .
Refe r to
<=> page 23 7 for more deta iled infor­
ma tion regarding w inter tires.
Tire pressure
monitoring system
(l) General notes
App lies to vehicles: with tire pressure monitoring system
Each tire shou ld be checked monthly when
cold and inflated to the inflat ion p ressu re rec- ommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the ve hicle p lacard or tire inflation press ure
label. (If yo ur vehicle has tires of a d ifferent
s iz e than the si ze indicated on the veh icle
placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires) .
As an added safety feature, your veh icle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illum inates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more of you r
tires is significantly under-inflated . Acco rding­
ly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi­
nates, yo u shou ld stop and check you r tires as
soon as possib le, and inflate them to the
proper pressure . Driving on a signi ficantly un ­
der-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire fa ilure. Under-inflation al­
so reduces fuel effic iency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle's handling and
stopp ing ability.
P lease note that the TPMS is not a substitute
for proper tire ma intenance, and it is the driv­
er's responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not
r eached the level to tr igger illuminat ion of the
T PMS low tire pressu re tellta le.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS ma lfunction indicator to ind icate when
the system is not operating prope rly. The
T PMS ma lfunction ind icator is comb ined w ith
the low t ire pressure telltale . Whe n the sys­
tem detects a malfunc tion , the telltale will
flash fo r approxima tely one min ute and then
remain continuously i lluminated. This se­
quence wi ll continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunct ion exists .
When the malfunction indicato r is illum inat­
ed , the system may not be ab le to detect or
signal low tire pressure as intended . TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a var iety of rea ­
sons, including the installation of replace­
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehi­
cle that prevent the TPMS from functioning
properly . Always check the TPMS malfunction
te lltale after rep lacing one or more tires o r
whee ls on your vehicle to ens ure that the

Child restraints
Dang er of using chi ld rest raints in th e
front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Where can I get addit ional information
about child restra ints and their use? . . 175
Ch ild restra int system anchors ... .. .. . 172
Ch ild safety .. ................ ... ... 158
Convertible locking retractor .. .. .. .. . 168
I mportant safety instr uctions fo r using
ch ild safety seats ......... .. .. .. .. . 16 1
I mportant things to know when dr iv ing
with chi ld ren .... ..... ... .. .. .. ... 158
Instal ling a chi ld restraint using the
LATCH system ............ .... .. .. . 174
Lower anchorages ........ .. .. .. .. . 173
Mounti ng and releasing the anchorage
hook .. .. ... ............. ...... .. 174
Ch ild safety seats ... .... ... .. .. .. ... 164
Booster seats ............ .... .. ... 166
Convertible c hild seats .... .. .. .. .. . 165
Convertible locking retracto r . . . . . . . . . 168
Danger of us ing ch ild restra ints in the
fro nt seat ............ ...... .... .. 138
H ow do I proper ly install a child safety
se at in my vehicle? ........ .. .. .. .. . 16 1
I nfant sea ts ............. .. .. .. .. . 164
I ns tal ling .. .... .. .... ... .. .. .. ... 168
L A TCH system .. .. ..... ... .. .. .. ... 17 4
Safety inst ructions ..... ... .. .. .... . 16 1
Unused safety belts on the rear seat . . 163
C igare tte lig hte r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 6
C lea ning
A lcantara ® (synth etic suede) .. .. .. .. . 199
E ng ine compartment ...... .. .. .. .. . 200
E xha ust tail p ipes ......... .. .. .. .. . 196
Fab rics and fabr ic coveri ngs .. .. .. .. . 19 7
I ns trumen t panel . ..... ... .. .. .. .. . 19 7
I nterior .... .. .... .... ... .. .. .. ... 196
L eather .... .... .. .... ... .. .. .. ... 199
Matte fin ish pa int ........ .. .. .. .. . 192
MMI disp lay/controls ...... .. .. .. .. . 196
Plastic and v inyl . .......... ... ... .. 194
P lastic pa rts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Safety belts ..... .. ...... .. .. .. .. . 200
Trim str ips . .. ........... .. .. .. ... 194
Cleaning and protection ..... .. .. .. .. . 189
Climate con trols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Inde x 271
Climate control system
Automatic recirc ulation . ..... ... .. .. . 72
synchronizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Clock .... .. .. .. .. .... ........... .. . 12
Clos ing
Power w indows .. .. ... ....... .... .. 39
Closi ng/ope ning
at the lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
by remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
with t he centra l locking sw itch ... .. .. . 35
with the conven ience key ........... .. 35
Cold tire inflation press ure ..... ... .. .. 226
Coming home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Compass in the m irror ............... . 59
C ompliance ... .... .. . .. .. ..... ... .. 267
Consumer Information . . . . . . . . . . 126, 264
Contacting NHTSA . ................. 126
Co nvenience key
Ind icator lights . ... .. .. .... ... .. .. . 78
Starting engine (S TA RT E NGIN E STOP
button) ... .. .. .... . ... ...... ... .. . 77
Stopping the eng ine (START ENGINE
STOP button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Switching on ignit ion ............... .
77
unlocking/locking .. .............. .. 35
Convenience opening/closing
Conve rtib le child safety seats
Convertib le loc king retractor ..
... .. .. . 40
165
Activati ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Deact ivati ng .. ... .. ..... .......... 170
U sing to secu re a child safety seat 1.68, 170
Coolant system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Cooling m ode (automat ic cl im ate control) 70
Cooling System Expansion tank ... .. . .. .... .... .. .. 214
Cornering light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Cr uise cont ro l
Changi ng speed .. ................. . 83
P resett ing your speed ... .... ... .. .. . 83
Switching off . ..... . .. .. ..... ... .. . 83
Switch ing on ... .. .. .. .. .. .... ... .. . 82
C ruisi ng range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
(upholder .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. ..... ... .. . 66
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Data ....... .. .. .. ................. 263
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