2 Table of content s
Vehicle lite ratu re .. .. .. .. .. ... .
About thi s Owner' s Manual ...
C ontr ols and equi pm ent .. ... .
Instruments and controls .. . .
General illustration ...... ... .. ... .
Instruments and warning/
indicator lights ............... .
Instruments ............ ... .. ... .
Warning/indicator lights .. ... ... .. .
Driver information display ... ... ... .
Lap timer .. ................ ... . .
On-Board Diagnostic system (OBD) .. .
Opening and closing ......... .
Keys .. .. .................. ... . .
Power locking system .......... .. .
Rear lid .... .................. .. .
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6
8
8
8
10
10
11
23
29
30
32
32
34
38
Child safety lock for the rear doors . . . 40
Power windows ................. .
Valet park ing ................... .
Sliding/ tilting sunroof ............ .
Clear vision ................... .
Lights ... .. ................ ... . .
I nterior lights .... ......... ... ... .
V1s1on ..... ... ............. .... .
Wiper and washer system ...... .. . .
Mirrors .. ............... ....... . 4
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44
44
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48
48
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Seats and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
General recommendations ........ .
Front seats .................. ... .
Head restraints ................. .
Seat memory .. .... ...... .. .. .. . .
Ashtray .. .. ................ ... . .
C igarette lighter ................. .
12-vo lt sockets .................. .
Storage .. ............... ...... . .
Roof rack .. ... ............. .... .
Luggage compartment ..... ... ... .
Pass-through with ski sack ....... . . 53
54
56
57
59
59
60
60
62
64
67
Warm and cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
F our-zone automatic climate control . 69
Steering wheel heating . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
On the road ... .......... ... .. .
Steering .. .... .. .. ............. .
Starting and stopping the engine ... .
E lectromechanical parking brake ... .
Speed warning system ............ .
Cruise contro l .. .. ............... .
Audi adaptive cruise control
and braking guard .......... . .
Introduction ... .. ... .... ........ .
General information ............. .
Audi adaptive cruise control ....... .
Audi braking gua rd ............ .. .
Messages . .... .. ............. .. .
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74
77
79
79
81 81
81
83
87
88
Audi active lane assist . . . . . . . . 90
Active lane assist .............. .. .
Audi side assist .............. .
Lane Change Assistant ............ .
90
93
93
Audi drive select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Driving settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Raising/lower ing the veh icle . . . . . . . . 98
Driver messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Night vision assistant . . . . . . . . . 100
Night vision assistant with detected
pedestrian marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 104
tiptronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Parking systems ........... .. .
General information ............. .
Parking system plus ......... ... .. .
Rear view camera ................ .
Peripheral cameras .............. .
Adjusting the display and the warning
tones ........ .... .............. .
Error messages
Homelink .................... .
Universal remote control .......... . 110
110
111
112
115
120
120
121
121
-Do not leave children inside the vehicle
unsupervised. In an emergency it would
be impossible to open the doors from
the outside without the key.
- Applies to vehicles with power side door
closer*:
- When closing a door, make sure noth
ing can interfere w ith the door. This
could cause serious personal injury.
- You can stop the door from clos ing at
any time by pulling on the inside or
outside door handle.
(D Tips
- In the event of a crash with airbag de
ployment all locked doors will be auto
ma tically unlocked to give access to the
vehicle occupants from the outside.
- If the power locking system should mal
function, you can lock the driver's door
using the mechanical key¢
page 38.
-If the power locking system should fail,
you can still open the fuel tank flap in an
emergency¢
page 211.
-You are we ll advised not to keep valua
bles inside an unattended vehicle, visib le
or not . Even a properly locked vehicle
cannot provide the security of a safe.
- If the LED in the upper edge of the driv
er's door pane l comes on for abo ut 30
seconds after the vehicle is locked, there i s a malfunction in the power locking or
the anti-theft warning system. Have the malfunction corrected by an author ized
Audi dealership or qua lified repair facili
ty.
Setting power locking
The driver can determine the functions for
power locking in the MMI.
.,. Select: ICARI funct ion button > (Car)* sys
tems
control button > Vehicle settings >
(Central locking)* .
Lock when driving -
If you selec t On , the vehi
cle locks automatically when driving. All of
the doors and rear lid lock .
Opening and closing 35
Central locking
Unlock doors -
You can decide if All doors or
on ly the
Driver shou ld unlock. The rear lid al
so unlocks when
All is selected . If you select
Driver in a vehicle with a convenience key*,
only the door whose hand le you pull will un
lock.
If you se lect
Driver , all the doors and rear lid
will unlock if you press the
CD button on the re
mote control master key twice .
Lock exterior trunk handle -If you select On ,
the rear lid handle is lock ed. In this case the
rear lid can be opened with the b utton
c:s on
the master key or with the
c:s button in the
driver's door. In vehicles with a convenience
key*, you can still open the rear lid using the
handle if an authorized master key is near the
proxim ity sensor .
Fold mirrors * -If you select On , the exterior
rearview mirrors fold in automat ically when
you press the
cfJ button on the remote control
master key or touch the sensor* in the handle.
Tone when locking -When you select On , a
confirmation tone sounds when you lock the
vehicle .
Locking and unlocking the vehicle with
the remote control
Fig. 23 Remote cont rol: fun ction butto ns
Eithe r the driver's door only or the entire vehi
cle w ill unlock when the unlock button
0 (@ )
is pressed once, depending on the sett ings in
the MMI
¢ page 35 .
.,. Press button ffi (@ ) to un lock the vehicle
¢fig. 23.
visibility conditions. For example, fog cannot be detected by the light sensors.
So always switch on the headlights 1§.D under these weather conditions and
when driving in the dark.
- Crashes can happen when you cannot see
the road ahead and when you cannot be
seen by other motorists . Always turn on
the headlights so that you can see ahead
and so that others can see your car from
the back.
- Please observe legal regulations when
using the light ing systems descr ibed .
(D Note
The rear fog lights should only be turned
on in accordance with traffic regulation, as
the lights are bright for following traffic.
@ Tips
- The light sensor* for automatic head light range control* is located in the rear
view mirror mount. You should therefore not apply any stickers to the windshield
in this area in order to prevent malfunc
tions or failures.
- In the event of a light sensor malfunc
tion, the driver is notified in the instru
ment cluster display
¢ page 22 .
-You will hear a warning tone if you open
the driver door when the exterior lights
are switched on .
- In cool or damp weather, the inside of
the headlights, turn signals and tail
lights can fog over due to the tempera
ture difference between the inside and
outside. They will clear shortly after
switching them on. This does not affect
the service life of the lighting .
Clear vision 45
Emergency flasher
The emergency flasher makes other motorists
aware that you or your vehicle are in an emer
gency situation .
Fig. 38 Ce nt er co nsol e: em erge ncy flash er sw itc h
.,. Press the switch & ¢ fig. 38 to turn the
emergency flashers on or off.
When the emergency flasher is on, all four
turn signals blink at the same time . The turn
signal indicator lights
II Nin the instrument
cluster, as well as the light in the emergency
flasher switch
& blink likewise. The emergen
cy flashers also work when the ignition is
turned off.
The emergency flashers will turn on automati
cally if you are in an accident where the airbag has deployed.
@ Tips
You should turn on the emergency flashers
when:
- you a re the last vehicle standing in a traf
fic jam so that any other vehicles coming
can see you, or when
- your vehicle has broken down or you are
in an emergency situation, or when
- your vehicle is being towed by a tow
truck or if you are towing another vehicle
behind you.
Adjusting the exterior lighting
The settings are adjusted in the MMI .
.,. Select: !CAR ! function button> (Car)* sys
tem s
control button > Vehicle settings > Ex-
terior lighting. ..,.
8 - The exterior mirrors fold in. In the MMI,
you can select if the mirrors fold in automati
cally when you lock the vehicle ~
page 35.
Tilt function for the passenger's mirror
To help you see the curb when backing into a
parking space, the surface of the mirror tilts
slightly. The knob must be in the P position
for this to happen.
You can adjust the tilted mirror surface by
turning the knob in the desired direction.
When you move out of reverse and into anoth
er gear, the new mirror position is stored and
assigned to the key you are using.
The mirror goes back into its original position
once you drive forward faster than 9 mph (15
km/h) or switch the ignition off.
.&_ WARNING
- Curved (i.e. convex) mirror surfaces in
crease your field of view. Remember that
vehicles or other objects will appear
smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror.
If you use this mirror to
estimate distances of following vehicles
when changing lanes, you could estimate
incorrectly and cause an accident.
(D Note
-If the mirror housing is moved uninten
tionally (for example, while parking your
vehicle), then you must first fold the mi r
ror electrically. Do not readjust the mir
ror housing manually. You could damage
the motor which controls the mirror.
- If you wash the vehicle in an automatic
car wash, you must fold the exterior mir
rors in to reduce the risk of damage to
the mirrors. Never fold power folding ex
terior mirrors* by hand. Only fold them in and out using the power controls.
@ Tips
-The exterior mirror settings are stored
with the memory function*
~ page S 7.
- If there is a malfunction in the electrical
system, you can still adjust the exterior
Clear vision S 1
mirrors by pressing the edge of the mir
ror.
Dimming the mirrors
Fig. 48 Automatic dimming rea rview mirro r•
Manual anti-glare adjustment
"' Move the small lever (located on the bottom
edge of the mirror) to the rear.
Automatically dimming mirrors*
"'To dim the rearview mirror and both exterior
mirrors, press the@button. The diode @
turns on. The rearview and exterior mirrors
dim automatically when light shines on
them, for example from headlights on ave
hicle to the rear.
&_ WARNING
= Electrolyte fluid can leak from automatic
dimming mirrors if the glass is broken.
Electrolyte fluid can irritate skin, eyes and
respiratory system.
~
- Repeated or prolonged exposure to elec
trolyte can cause irritation to the respira
tory system, especially among people
with asthma or other respiratory condi
tions. Get fresh air immediately by leav
ing the vehicle or, if that is not possible,
open windows and doors all the way.
- If electrolyte gets into the eyes, flush
them thoroughly with large amounts of
clean water for at least 15 minutes·
'
medical attention is recommended.
- If electrolyte contacts skin, flush affect
ed area with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then wash affected area
with soap and water; medical attention
.___ ______ _:_ ____ _:_.::..:..:..._J ....
52 Clear vis ion
is recommended. Thoroughly wash af
fected clothing and shoes before reuse .
- If swallowed and person is conscious,
rinse mouth with water for at least 15
minutes . Do not induce vom iting unless
instructed to do so by medical professio
nal. Get medical attention immediately .
(D Note
Liquid electro lyte leaking from broken mir
ror glass will damage any plastic surfaces
it comes in contact with. Clean up spilled
electrolyte immediately with clean water
and a sponge .
{i) Tips
-Switching off the dimming function of
the inside rear view mirror also deact i
vates the automatic dimming f unction of
the exte rior m irrors .
- The automatic d imm ing mirrors do not
dim when the interio r lighting is turned
on or the reverse gear is se lected .
- Automat ic dimmi ng for the m irror only
ope rates p roperly if the light st riking the
i nside mirror is not hinde red in any way.
Audi side assist Lane Change Assistant
Description
App lies to vehicles: with side assist
Fig. 101 Sensor detection range
Fig. 102 Display on the exterior mirror
Side assist he lps you monitor your blind spot
and traffic behind your veh icle. With in the
limits of the system, it warns you about
vehicles that are coming closer or that are
traveling w ith you within sensor range
(D
c::, fig . 101: if a lane change is class ified as crit
ical, the display@ in the exterior mirror
c::> fig. 102 turns on.
The display in the left exterior mirror provides
assistance when making a lane change to the
le ft, while the display in the right exterior mir
ror provides assistance when making a lane
change to the right.
Information stage
As long as you do not activate the turn signal,
side assist
informs you about vehicles that are
detected and classified as crit ical. The display
in the respective mirror turns on, but is d im.
Audi side assist 93
The display remains dim intentionally in the
information stage so that your view toward
the front is not disturbed .
Warning stage
If you activate the turn signal, side assist
warns you about veh icles that are detected
and classified as critical. The display in the re
spective mirror blinks brightly . If this hap
pens, check traff ic by glancing in the rearview
mirror and over your shoulder
c::> A in General
information on page 94.
@ Tips
- Yo u can adjust the brightness of the dis
play @
c::> page 95.
General information
Applies to vehicles: with side assist
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Fig. 103 Driving situations
Fig. 104 Rear of the vehicle: position of the senso rs
94 Audi side assist
Side assist functions at speeds above approxi
mately 19 mph (30 km/h).
(D Vehicles that are approaching
I n certain cases, a vehicle will be classified as
cr itica l for a lane change even if it is still
somewhat far away . The faster a vehicle ap
proaches, the sooner the display in the exteri
or mirror will turn on.
@ Vehicles traveling with you
Vehicles traveling with you are indicated in the
exterior m irror if they are classified as critica l
for a lane change. All vehicles detected by
side assist are indicated by the time they en
ter your "blind spot", at the latest.
@ Vehicles left behind
If you slowly pass a vehicle that side assist has
detected (the difference in speed between the
vehicle and your vehicle is less than 9 mph or
15 km/h), the disp lay in the exterior mirror
turns on as soon as the vehicle enters your blind spot.
The display will not turn on if you quickly pass
a vehicle that side assist has detected (the dif
ference in speed between the vehicle and your
vehicle is greater than 9 mph or 15 km/h).
Functional limitations
The radar sensors are designed to detect the
left and right adjacent lanes when the road
lanes are the normal width. In certain situa
tions, the display in the exterior mirror may
turn on even though there is no vehicle locat
ed in the area that is critical for a lane change.
For example:
- if the lanes are narrow or if your are driving
on the edge of your lane. If this is the case,
the system may have detected the vehicle in
another lane that is
not adjacent to your
current lane.
- if you are driving through a curve. Side assist
may react to a veh icle that is one lane over
from the adjacent lane.
- if side assist reacts to other objects (such as
high or displaced guard ra ils). -
In poor weather conditions . The side assist
functions are limited.
Do not cover the rada r senso rs
~ fig. 104 with
stickers, deposits, bicycle wheels or other ob
jects, because this will affect the funct ion . For
information on cleaning, refer to
~ page 203.
A WARNING
-
- Always pay attention to traffic and to the
area around your vehicle. Side assist can
not replace a driver's attention. The driv
er alone is always responsible for lane
changes and similar dr iving maneuvers .
- Improper reliance on the side assist sys
tem can cause coll is ions and serious per
sonal injury:
- Never rely on ly on side assist when
changing lanes.
- Always check rear view mirrors to make
sure that it is safe to change lanes.
- Side assist cannot detect all vehicles un
der all conditions -danger of accident!
- Please note that side assist indicates
there are approaching vehicles, or
vehicles in your blind spot, only after
your vehicle has reached a driving speed
of at least 19 mph (30 km/h).
- In certain sit uations, the system may not
function or its function may be limited.
For example:
- if vehicles are approaching or being left
behind very quickly. The disp lay may
not turn on in time.
- in poor weather conditions such as
heavy rain, snow o r heavy mist.
- on very wide lanes, in tight curves or if
there is a rise in the road surface.
Vehicles in the adjacent lane may not
be detected because they are outside
of the sensor range .
([) Note
The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the bumper, wheel housing and
u nderbody. This can affect the system. .,..
r::> & in General information on page 112,
r::>(D in General information on page 113 .
The blue area represents an extens ion of the
vehicle's outline by approximately 16 ft
(5 m) to the rear . The long side of the blue
area should be on the curb . The entire blue
area must fit into the parking space.
• With the veh icle stopped, turn the steering
wheel to the right as far as it w ill go.
• Back in to the park ing space u ntil the b lue
curve
r::> fig . 131 touches the curb r::> & in
General information on page 112,
r::> (D in
General information on page 113 .
Stop the
vehicle.
• With the veh icle stopped , turn the steer ing
whee l to the left as far as it will go .
• Continue to back into the parking space un
t il the vehicle is parked pa rallel to the cu rb
r::> & in General information on page 112,
r::> (D in General information on page 113 .
@ marks the rear bumper. Stop the veh icle,
at the latest, when the red orientation line
@ borders an object. Keep an eye on the
front of your vehicle whi le do ing th is .
Pa rking next to obstacles
If there is an obstacle (s uc h a s a wall) next to
the par king space, position the veh icle so
there is more space o n that s ide. Position the
l ong side of the blue s urface so that there is
sufficient space from the obstacle . The sur
face must not be to uch ing . You will also need
to star t turning the steer ing wheel much ear
lier . The blue curve
r::>fig .131 must not touch
the obstacle and should have sufficient room.
(D Note
Remember to maintain sufficient clear
ance from the curb to avoid damag ing the
wheel rims .
(D Tips
The left or right orientation lines and sur
faces will be displayed, depend ing on the
turn sig na l being used.
P arking systems 115
Peripheral cameras
Introduction
Applies to vehicles: with parking system plus with periph
eral cameras
In add ition to parking system plus
¢
page 111, this parking system conta ins pe
ripheral cameras . Depending on the vehicle
equipment , you are ass isted by vario us views
su ch a s p eriphera l view, corne r views a t the
fron t and rear of the veh icle, and views di rect
ly in front of or behind t he vehicle .
General information
Applies to vehicles: with parking system plus with periph
eral cameras
F ig . 1 32 Locat io n of per ip hera l ca meras
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the pe
ripheral cameras are found in the radiator
grille, in the luggage compartment lid and on
both exterior mirrors* ¢
fig. 132. Make su re
that the lenses a re not covered by depos its o r
any other obstr uctions as it may impa ir t he
system. For info rmat io n on clean ing, refe r to
¢ page 203.
In the peripheral mode , b lack corners are
shown in the ve hicle silhouette . Objects in
these a reas a re outside of the came ra's field
of view and are not detec ted .
The accuracy of the orientation lines and the
bl ue surfaces is reduced if the adaptive a ir
suspension* is faulty, if the vehicle is l ifted or
if t he
D ynamic mode is activa ted ¢ page 96. ..,.