2014 AUDI TT COUPE oil temperature

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and warning/indicator lamps
Instruments and warning/indicator lamps
Instruments Instrument cluster overview
The instrument cluster is the driver's information centre.
Fig. 3 Overview of instrument cluster
CD Coolant temperature gauge
@ Driver information system ..... .
@ Fuel gauge .................. .
@ Reset button for trip recorder .. .
Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge ¢page 8, 8
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Fig. 3 CD only works when the ignition is switched
on. In order to avoid possible damage to the en­
gine, please read the following notes for the dif­
ferent temperature ranges.
Engine cold
If the LEDs are still in the left-hand range of the
display, this indicates that the engine has not yet
reached operating temperature. Avoid high en­
gine speeds, full acceleration and heavy engine
loads.
Normal temperature
In normal operation the LEDs will settle some­
where in the centre of the dis play once the en­
gine has reached operating temperature. The
LEDs may also extend further into the right-hand
range of the display when the engine is working
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at high outside temperatures. This is no
cause for concern provided the warning lamp.
does not Light up on the infotainment display. If
the red LEDs reach the right-hand part of the dis­
play and the warning lamp.
appears in the dis­
play, the coolant temperature is too high
¢page 12.
CD CAUTION
- Additional lights and other accessories in
front of the air inlet reduce the cooling ef­
fect of the radiator. At high outside temper­
atures and high engine loads, there is a risk
of the engine overheating.
- The front spoiler also ensures proper distri­
bution of the cooling air when the vehicle is
moving. If the spoiler is damaged this can
reduce the cooling effect, which could cause
the engine to overheat. Obtain professional
assistance.
� Note
Diesel engines are so efficient that they may
not reach their full operating temperature in
very cold weather. This is quite normal and no
cause for concern.

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hold the vehicle. The brakes have overheated. The
vehicle can roll away, even on a gentle slope.
• Press brake pedal to release parking brake
To release the parking brake, press the brake ped­
al and simultaneously press the switch � (alter­
natively, use the auto release function
¢ page 67, Driving away from a standstill).
l'iJ Parking brake: fault. See owner's manual
There is a malfunction in the parking brake. Drive
to a qualified workshop without delay and have
the fault rectified.
l!J Parking brake: fault. Safely stop vehicle.
Please contact workshop
There is a malfunction in the parking brake. Drive
to a qualified workshop soon and have the fault
rectified.
[i] Hold assist: only available when door is
closed and engine is running
If this message appears, make sure that the door
is closed, the seat belt is buckled and the engine
is running.
[i] Hold assist: unavailable
If this message appears, the system require­
ments have not been met.
[§] Please release parking brake
If this message appears, release the parking
brake.
[§] Parking brake auto release: unavailable
If this message appears, press the brake pedal
and then release the parking brake.
[§] Parking brake: caution! Vehicle parked too
steep
If the warning lamp flashes and the message ap­
pears, the brake may not be strong enough to
hold the vehicle. The brakes have overheated. The
vehicle can roll away, even on a gentle slope.
[§] Parking brake is applied
If this message appears, press the brake pedal
and then release the parking brake as necessary .
12 Note
For further information on the parking brake
refer to ¢ page 66.
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• Switch off engine and check coolant level
The coolant level is too low.
Switch off the engine and do not drive on. Check
the coolant level¢ page 224.
- If the coolant level is too low, add more coolant
¢ page 225. Do not drive on until the warning
lamp has gone out.
- If the coolant level is correct, the overheating
may be caused by a malfunction of the radiator
fan. Do not drive on. Obtain professional assis­
tance.
• Coolant temperature: too high. Let engine
run with vehicle stationary
Let the engine cool down by running it at idling
speed for a few minutes.
A WARNING
- Never open the bonnet if you can see or hear
steam or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment; there is a risk of being scal­
ded. Wait until you can no longer see or
hear escaping steam or coolant.
- The engine compartment of any motor vehi­
cle is a dangerous place. Before carrying out
any work in the engine compartment,
switch off the engine and allow it to cool
down. Please observe the important safety
warnings ¢ page 220, Working on compo­
nents in the engine compartment.
CD CAUTION
Do not drive on if the warning lamp. lights
up; other wise there is a risk of engine dam­
age.
� Engine oil pressure
• Switch off engine. Oil pressure too low

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accident -this could result in serious or possi­
bly fatal injury.
rd.::, Engine management
Applies to vehicles: with petrol engine
If the indicator lamp II lights up, there is a fault
in the engine management system.
Drive slowly to a qualified workshop without de­
lay and have the engine checked.
W Engine management (diesel engine)
Applies to vehicles: with diesel engine
If the indicator lamp II lights up when the igni­
tion is switched on, the glow plugs are preheat­
ing.
If the indicator lamp flashes while the vehicle is
moving, there is a fault in the engine manage­
ment system.
Drive slowly to a qualified workshop without de­
lay and have the fault rectified.
o Emission control system
If the indicator lamp II lights up or flashes, a
fault has occurred which can reduce the quality of
the exhaust gas and damage the catalytic con­
verter.
Drive slowly to a qualified workshop without de­
lay and have the fault rectified.
,. Diesel particulate filter
Applies to vehicles: with diesel engine and diesel particulate
filter
C Particulate filter: fault. See owner's manual
The diesel particulate filter requires regenera­
tion. You can assist the self-cleaning function of
the filter by driving as follows:
Drive at a speed of at least 60 km/h for about
15 minutes in 4th or 5th gear, or with the selec­
tor lever in position S on vehicles with automatic
"' gearbox. Keep the engine speed at about
� 2000
rpm. As a result of the increase in tempera-
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lamp will go out once the cleaning proc­
ess has been completed successfully.
If the indicator lamp does not go out, drive to a
qualified workshop without delay and have the
fault rectified.
A WARNING
It is essential that you adjust your speed to
suit the weather, road, terrain and traffic con­
ditions. The recommended driving speed
must never lead to the driver disregarding the
traffic regulations.
For more information about the diesel partic­
ulate filter, refer to¢ page 220.
!?\ Engine speed governing
Applies to vehicles: with engine speed governing
la Max. engine speed XXXX rpm
The engine speed will automatically be governed
to the speed displayed in the driver information
system. This protects the engine from overheat­
ing.
The rev limiter is deactivated as soon as the en­
gine temperature is no longer within the critical
range and you have taken your foot off the accel­
erator.
If the rev limiter has been activated because of a
fault in the engine management system, the indi­
cator lamp� will also light up. Make sure that
the engine speed does not exceed the speed dis­
played in the driver information system, for ex­
ample when shifting down a gear. Drive to a
qualified workshop without delay and have the
fault rectified.
�- Engine oil level (min.)
E!! Please check oil level
You can continue driving for the time being but
you should check the engine oil level as soon as
possible ¢page 223.
- If the engine oil level is too low, add more oil
¢page 224. 1JJJ.
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driving at high speed
Avoid travelling at top speed. Fuel consumption,
exhaust emissions and noise Levels all increase
very rapidly at higher speeds. Driving at moder­
ate speeds will help to save fuel.
Do not let the engine idle for longer than
necessary
Engine idling periods are automatically reduced
on vehicles with start/stop system*. On vehicles
without start/stop system*, it is worthwhile
switching off the engine at Level crossings, for in­
stance, or at traffic lights with a Long red phase.
The fuel saved after only 30 -40 seconds is great­
er than the amount of fuel needed to restart the
engine.
The engine takes a very Long time to warm up
when it is running at idling speed. Mechanical
wear and pollutant emissions are also especially
high during this initial warm-up phase. It is
therefore best to drive off immediately after
starting the engine. Avoid running the engine at
high speed.
Regular ser vicing
Regular servicing can establish a basis for good
fuel economy before you start driving. A well­
serviced engine gives you the benefit of im­
proved fuel efficiency as well as maximum relia­
bility and an enhanced resale value.
A poorly maintained engine can consume up to
ten percent more fuel than necessary.
Check the oil level when filling the tank. Oil con­
su mption depends to a great extent on the en­
gine load and engine speed. It is quite normal
that the oil consumption of a new engine only
reaches its lowest level after a certain mileage.
This means that the oil consumption can only be
properly assessed after about 5,000 km. Depend­
ing on your personal driving style, oil consump­
tion can be up to 0.5 Ltr./1,000 km.
Avoid short trips
The engine and emission control system need to
reach their proper working temperature in order
to minimise fuel consumption and emissions . Driving
A cold engine uses disproportionately more fuel.
The engine only reaches its working temperature
after about four kilometres, when fuel consump­
tion will return to a normal level.
Check tyre pressures
Always make sure the tyres are inflated to the
correct tyre pressures to save fuel. If the tyre
pressures are just 0.5 bar too Low, this can in­
crease the fuel consumption by as much as 5 %.
Due to the greater rolling resistance, under-infla­
tion also increases tyre wear and impairs han­
dling.
The tyre pressures should always be checked
when the tyres are cold.
Do not use winter tyres all through the year; they
will increase fuel consumption by up to 10 %.
Avoid carrying unnecessary loads
Every kilo of extra weight will increase the fuel
consumption, so it is worth checking the Luggage
compartment occasionally to make sure that no
unnecessary Loads are being transported.
Save electrical energy
The engine drives the alternator to generate elec­
tricity. This means that fuel consumption rises
when more power is required for electrical equip­
ment. Switch off electrical equipment when it is
not needed. Electrical equipment which uses a
Lot of electricity includes the blower (at a high
setting), the rear window heating and the seat
heating*.
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WARNING
- Never run the engine in confined spaces.
The exhaust gases are toxic -risk of poison­
ing!
- Never switch off the engine until the vehicle
is stationary.
- The brake servo and the power steering sys­
tem work only when the engine is running.
You need more strength to steer and brake
the vehicle when the engine is switched off.
This would mean a greater risk of accidents
and serious injury, because you cannot steer
and brake in the normal manner.
Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle and ex­
treme load conditions until the engine has
reached its normal operating temperature;
otherwise this can damage the engine.
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- When starting from cold the engine may be
a little noisy for the first few seconds until
oil pressure has built up in the hydraulic
tappets. This is quite normal and no cause
for concern.
- If you leave the vehicle with the ignition
switched on, it will be switched off auto­
matically after a while. Please note that
electrical equipment such as the exterior
lighting will also be switched off.
Switching off the engine
Applies to vehicles: with convenience key
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The steering will be locked if you switch off the
engine with the !STA
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move the selector lever to position P (on vehicles
with automatic gearbox*) and open the driv er's
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The steering will be locked if you switch off the
engine with the !S
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button
and open the driver's door. The steering lock acts
as a theft deterrent.
Emergency Off function
If necessary in an emergency, the engine can be
switched off while the vehicle is still moving.
Press the !STA
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STOP!
button twice in
quick succession or hold it in for longer than two
seconds.
A WARNING
- Never switch off the engine until the vehicle
is stationary . Otherwise you may not have
the full benefit of the brake servo and power
steering. You may need more strength to
steer and brake the vehicle than you nor­
mally would. This would mean a greater risk
of accidents and serious injury, because you
cannot steer and brake in the normal man­
ner.
-Always take the key with you when you leave
the vehicle. Otherwise the engine can be
started or power-operated equipment such
as the electric windows can be used. This
could result in serious injury.
CD CAUTION
If the engine has been working hard for a long
time, there is a risk of heat building up in the
engine compartment after the engine has
been switched off; this could cause engine
damage. For this reason, you should leave the
engine idling for about 2 minutes before
switching it off.
(1'> Note
After the engine is stopped the radiator fan
may run on for up to 10 minutes, even if the
ignition is switched off. The fan may also start
running again after some time if the coolant
temperature rises due to a build-up of heat,
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technology
- Automatic retraction: The rear spoiler is auto­
matically retracted at road speeds below ap­
proximately 80 km/h.
Manual mode
- Manual extension: Briefly press the button
¢ Fig. 112 to extend the rear spoiler all the way
out.
- Manual retraction: At road speeds up to about
20 km/h, press and hold the button to retract
the rear spoiler. At road speeds between
20 km/h and 120 km/h, press the button brief­
ly to retract the rear spoiler all the way back.
& WARNING
- When extending or retracting the rear spoil­
er, please make sure that no persons or ob­
jects are close to the moving spoiler -risk of
injury!
- If the indicator lamp (M appears, the rear
spoiler may have failed to extend due to a
malfunction. In this case, the car's handling
may be different at high speeds. Drive to a
qualified workshop without delay (but do
not exceed 140 km/h) and have the fault
rectified.
CD CAUTION
- If you need to push the vehicle, never put
your weight on the rear spoiler -Risk of
damage!
- To avoid damage to the rear spoiler, you
should not lean on it or apply any other type
of pressure.
- Do not operate the rear spoiler manually
when the boot lid is open or any moving
parts of the automatic rear spoiler are ob­
structed -risk of damage!
Note
Clean the rear spoiler housing every 2 to 3
months. The rear spoiler housing must be free
of ice, snow and leaves in order to operate
correctly.
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management
This system helps to ensure reliable
starting
The power management controls the distribu­
tion of electrical energy and thus helps to ensure
that
there
is always enough power available to
start the engine.
If a vehicle with a conventional electrical system
is left parked for a long time, the battery will
gradually lose its charge because certain electri­
cal equipment (such as the immobiliser) contin­
ues to draw current even when the ignition is off.
In some cases there may not be enough power
available to start the engine.
Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent pow­
er management system to control the distribu­
tion of electrical energy. This significantly im­
proves reliability when starting the engine, and
also prolongs the life of the battery.
The main functions incorporated in the power
management system are battery diagnosis, re­
sidual current management and dynamic power
management.
Battery diagnosis
The battery diagnosis function constantly regis­
ters the condition of the battery. Sensors detect
the battery voltage, battery current and battery
temperature. This enables the system to calcu­
late the current power level and charge condition
of the battery.
Residual current management
The residual current management reduces power
consumption while the vehicle is parked. It con­
trols the supply of power to the various electrical
components while the ignition is switched off.
The system takes the battery diagnosis data into
consideration.
Depending on the power level of the battery, the
individual electrical components are switched off
one after the other to prevent the battery from
losing too much charge and to ensure that the
engine can be started reliably.
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and topping up fluids
Diesel can thicken at very low temperatures,
which can result in problems starting the engine
or prevent the engine from running smoothly. For
this reason, filling stations in some countries of­
fer winter-grade diesel fuel during the cold
months so that you can continue to operate your
vehicle reliably. Ask at your filling station wheth­
er the diesel fuel available there is suitable for
the current conditions and for the temperatures
which could potentially occur.
CD CAUTION
- Never use FAME fuels (biodiesel), petrol,
heating oil, thinners or any other fuels or
additives, as these could cause serious dam­
age to the fuel system and the engine.
- Never start the engine if you fill up with the
wrong type of fuel, as this could damage
the fuel system and the engine. Obtain pro­
fessional assistance.
Filling the tank
Procedure for filling the tank
Fig. 204 Vehicle as seen from the rear right: Opening the
fuel tank flap
Fig. 205 Inserting the filler nozzle
The fuel tank flap is unlocked and locked auto­
mati cally by the central locking system.
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it. Your vehicle has a new self-sealing fuel tank
without a tank cap.
� Insert the filler nozzle into the fuel filler neck
as far as the stop ¢ Fig. 205 and ensure it is
properly engaged.
� Start refuelling. When the automatic filler noz­
zle is operated correctly it will switch itself off
as soon as the tank is "full". Do not try to put in
more fuel after the nozzle cuts out, as this will
fill the expansion chamber in the fuel tank.
� When the fuel filler pump switches itself off,
wait for 5 seconds before pulling out the filler
nozzle so that any remaining fuel can flow into
the tank opening.
� Close the tank flap. Make sure you hear it click
into place.
The correct fuel grade for your vehicle is given on
a sticker on the inside of the tank flap. Further
notes on fuel ¢page 217.
The tank capacity of your vehicle is given in the
Technical data section ¢ page 258.
& WARNING
Fuel is highly inflammable and can cause seri­
ous burns and other injuries.
- For safety reasons we do not recommend
carrying a spare fuel canister in the vehicle.
The canister could become damaged in an
accident and leak.
- Observe all relevant statutory regulations
on using, storing and transporting spare
fuel canisters.
- When filling your tank or a spare fuel canis­
ter with fuel, do not smoke and keep away
from naked flames -risk of explosion!
- If,
in exceptional circumstances, you have to
carry a spare fuel canister, please observe
the following warnings:
- Never fill fuel into the spare fuel canister
with the canister placed in or on top of the
vehicle. An electrostatic charge could
build up during filling, causing the fuel va­
pour to ignite -risk of explosion! Always
place the canister on the ground to fill it.
- Insert the filler nozzle as far as possible
into the spare fuel canister.

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Wheels General notes
... Inspect the tyres regularly for damage (cuts,
cracks or blisters, etc.). Remove any foreign
bodies embedded in the treads.
... If you have to drive over a kerb or similar obsta­
cle, drive very slowly and as near as possible at
a right angle to the kerb.
... Damaged rims or tyres must be replaced imme­
diately.
... Keep grease, oil and fuel off the tyres.
... Mark
the wheels before taking them off so that
they rotate in the same direction when refitted.
... When removed, the wheels should be stored
flat in a cool, dry and preferably dark place.
CD CAUTION
- Please note that summer and winter tyres
are optimised for the prevailing road condi­
tions at different times of year. We recom­
mend that you use winter tyres during the
winter months. At low temperatures, sum­
mer tyres lose their elasticity and grip, and
braking performance also suffers as a re­
sult. Cracks can form in the tread block on
summer tyres if they are used at very cold
temperatures, and this can cause perma­
nent damage to the tyres. An increase in
rolling noise and tyre imbalance may result
from this damage.
- Machined, polished or chrome-plated rims
must not be used in winter conditions. The
process used to manufacture these types of
wheel rim does not provide adequate sur­
face protection against corrosion, and the
rims can be permanently damaged by road
salt or similar.
New wheels or tyres
It is best to have all servicing of wheels and tyres
performed by a qualified workshop, since they
have the necessary special tools and replacement
parts and trained personnel. Wheels
and tyres
... New tyres do not yet give maximum grip. When
driving with new tyres, drive at moderate
speeds and be especially careful during the first
500 km.
... All four wheels must be fitted with tyres of the
same type, size (rolling circumference) and
preferably the same tread pattern.
... Tyres should be replaced in pairs and not indi­
vidually (i.e. both front tyres or both rear tyres
together).
... We recommend the use of Audi Genuine Tyres.
If you wish to use other tyres, please note that
the actual size can differ from the nominal size
marked on the tyre ¢.&_
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... If you wish to purchase a different combination
of rims and tyres than the ones fitted on the ve­
hicle during production, it is advisable to con­
sult a qualified workshop beforehand ¢.&_
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On vehicles with four-wheel drive, all four wheels
must always be fitted with tyres of the same
type, make and tread pattern, as otherwise the
driveline can be damaged by variations in the
wheel speeds. For the same reason, only use a
spare wheel* which has the same rolling circum­
ference as the normal road wheels.
If the spare wheel* is not the same type as the
tyres fitted on the car (for example if the car has
winter tyres or wide-section tyres) you should on­
ly use the spare wheel* if a puncture occurs, and
then only for a short period of time. In this case,
please drive with extra care. Refit a normal road
wheel as soon as possible.
Manufacturing date
The manufacturing date is indicated on the tyre
sidewall (possibly only on the inner side of the
wheel):
DOT ... 2214 ...
means, for example, that the tyre was produced
in the 22nd week of 2014.
Audi Genuine Tyres
Audi Genuine Tyres with the marking "AO" or
"RO" are specially matched to your Audi. When
used properly, these tyres meet the highest
standards in safety and handling. Your specialist
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