2014 AUDI TT COUPE warning light

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the battery. To avoid this, the battery
should be recharged at least once a month
¢ page 228. Do not disconnect the battery; oth­
erwise the anti-theft alarm system* will be out of
operation.
Winter conditions The battery is drained more in cold weather,
which means that the starting power is reduced.
For this reason, have the battery checked and
charged if necessary before the start of winter.
A WARNING
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-All work on batteries requires specialist
knowledge. For queries regarding the vehi­
cle battery please seek the assistance of a
qualified workshop -risk of chemical
burns / risk of explosion!
- The battery must not be opened. Do not at­
tempt to make any changes to the electro­
lyte level of the battery. Otherwise, there is
a risk that a mixture of oxygen and hydrog en
gas can accumulate and cause an explosion.
Important safety warnings for handling a
car battery
All work on batteries requires specialist knowl­
edge.
The vehicle battery is located under the floor
panel in the luggage compartment.
® Wear
safety glasses!
A Battery
acid is extremely corrosive. Wear
protective gloves and safety glasses.
@ Keep
open flames, sparks, uncovered
lights and lit cigarettes away from the
battery!
� A
highly explosive mixture of gases is giv-
en off when the battery is under charge!
® Keep
children away from the battery and
battery acid.
A WARNING
Always be aware of the danger of injury and
chemical burns as well as the risk of accident Checking
and topping up fluids
or fire when working on the battery and the
electrical system.
- Wear safety glasses. Do not allow acid or
lead particles to come into contact with
eyes, skin or clothing.
- Battery acid is extremely corrosive. Wear
protective gloves and safety glasses. Do not
tilt the battery -acid can leak out of the va­
pour vent. If electrolyte should splash into
the eyes rinse at once for several minutes
using clear water. Then seek medical care
immediately. Neutralize any acid splashes
on the skin or clothing with soap solution,
and rinse off with plenty of water. If acid is
swallowed by mistake, consult a doctor im­
mediately.
- Keep open flames, sparks, uncovered lights
and lit cigarettes away from battery. Avoid
sparks (including those from static charges)
when handling cables and electrical equip­
ment. Never cross the battery poles. The re­
sulting high-energy sparks can cause injury.
-A highly explosive mixture of gases is given
off when the battery is under charge. Only
charge battery in a well ventilated area.
- Keep children away from the battery and
battery acid.
- Switch off all electrical equipment and the
ignition before starting any work on the ve­
hicle's electrical system. The minus cable of
the battery must be disconnected. When
changing a light bulb, it is sufficient to only
turn off the light.
- Before disconnecting the battery, turn off
the anti-theft alarm system*! Otherwise the
alarm will be triggered.
- When disconnecting the battery from the
vehicle's electrical system, first disconnect
the minus cable and then the plus cable.
- Before reconnecting the battery, turn off all
electrical equipment. First connect the plus
cable, then the minus cable. The battery ca­
bles must NOT be connected to the wrong
battery poles -this can cause an electrical
fire.
- Never charge a frozen or thawed out battery
- risk of explosion and chemical burns! A
battery must be replaced once it has frozen.
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and topping up fluids
When it is discharged the battery can freeze
at temperatures around 0°
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- Make sure that the vapour hose is always at­
tached to the battery.
- Never use a damaged battery -risk of explo­
sion! Replace a damaged battery immedi­
ately.
- Never disconnect the car's battery with the
engine running or with the ignition turned
on, otherwise the electrical system or elec­
trical components will be damaged.
- Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight
over a Long period of time, as the intense ul­
traviolet radiation can affect the battery
housing.
- If the car is Left standing for Long periods,
protect the battery from frost. The battery
will be destroyed if it is allowed to freeze
¢page 228.
- When the doors are opened the windows
are automatically lowered by approximately
10 mm. This function is not available if the
battery is disconnected, and the door seal
and window may be damaged as a result.
Charging the battery
Terminals for charging the battery are fitted in
the engine compartment.
Fig. 216 Engine compartment: Terminals for jump leads
and battery charger
... Note the warnings ¢.&. in Important safety
warnings for handling a car battery on
page 227 and r=;, ,&..
... Switch off all electrical equipment and the igni­
tion.
228 ...
Open the bonnet ¢page 221.
... Open the red cap on the positive terminal
¢Fig. 216.
... Connect the charger cables as specified to the
jump-start terminals (terminal with red cap=
"positive", terminal with hexagon = "nega­
tive").
... Now connect the battery charger to the mains
and switch on .
... After
charging the battery: switch off the bat-
tery charger and disconnect the mains cable.
... Now disconnect the charger cables.
... Refit the red cap onto the positive terminal.
... Close the bonnet r=;,page 222.
When it is discharged the battery can freeze at
temperatures around 0°
C. You must not use a
battery which has frozen, even after it has
thawed, because the ice may have cracked the
battery casing and allowed the battery acid to es­
cape r=;,.&..
Charging the battery
Only use battery chargers with a maximum
charge voltage of 14.8 V (the battery cables do
not have to be disconnected). The battery must
not be opened while you are charging it.
Important: Before you charge the battery make
sure you read the manufacturer's instructions for
using the battery charger.
.&_ WARNING
Always replace a frozen battery. Never re­
charge it -risk of explosion!
{D Note
Use only the terminals in the engine compart­
ment to charge the battery.
Replacing the battery
Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent pow-
er management system to control the distribu-
tion of electrical energy r=;, page 106. The power
management function ensures that the battery is
charged much more efficiently than on vehicles
without a power management system. For this
additional power to be available after replacing
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battery, we recommend that the replacement
battery used is of the same make and type as the
original-equipment battery. After changing the
battery, the power management system must be
initialised by a qualified workshop to ensure that
the replacement battery is charged to an opti­
mum level.
A replacement battery must have the same ca­
pacity, voltage (12 V) and current rating. It must
also have the same dimensions as the original,
factory-fitted battery and have sealed caps. The
battery must comply with the standards
TL 825 06 (dated April 2008 or later) and
VW 7 50 73 (April 2010 or later).
Since the battery is difficult to access, we recom­
mend having it replaced by an Audi dealer or
qualified workshop.
CD CAUTION
- Your vehicle is equipped with a special deep
cycle battery (e.g. AGM type). The on-board
electronic systems may develop problems if
you fit a different type of battery. For this
reason, if you need to replace the vehicle
battery, make sure that the specifications of
the new battery match the original exactly.
- Make sure that the vent hose is always at­
tached to the original opening on the side of
the battery. Gases or battery acid can other­
wise escape and possibly cause damage.
- The battery holder and clamps must always
be correctly secured.
- Before starting any work on the battery, al­
ways observe the warnings listed under
¢ page 227, Important safety warnings for
handling a car battery.
@ For the sake of the environment
"S Batteries contain toxic substances including
sulphuric acid and lead. They must be dis­
posed of appropriately and must not be put
together with ordinary household waste.
Make sure the battery removed from the vehi­
cle cannot tip over. Otherwise, sulphuric acid
could escape. Checking
and topping up fluids
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Fig. 217 Engine compartment: Cap of windscreen washer
container
The container for the windscreen washer Q con­
tains the cleaning fluid for the windscreen and
the headlight washer system* ¢ Fig. 217,
¢page 222, Fig. 211. Container capacity
¢page 258.
Clean water should be used when topping up. If
possible, use soft water to prevent scaling on the
washer jets. Always add washer fluid to the water
(with anti-freeze additive in winter).
CD CAUTION
- Never put in radiator anti-freeze or other
additives.
- Never use washer fluid which contains paint
thinners or solvents as it can damage the
paintwork.
Service interval display
The service interval display detects when the
next service is due for your vehicle.
Fig. 218 Instrument cluster display: Service interval dis­
play (example)
There are two service interval display levels:
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WARNING
Insufficient tread depth or different tread
depths on different wheels reduce safety. This
is particularly evident in vehicle handling,
when there is a risk of aquaplaning in deep
puddles of water and when driving through
corners. Braking is also adversely affected -
risk of accident!
Tyre pressure
Audi V V
Fig. 220 End face of driver's door: Sticker listing the tyre
pressures
The correct inflation pressures for tyres fitted at
the factory and for the compact temporary spare
wheel* are specified on a sticker. The sticker
¢ Fig. 220 is on the end face of the driver's door.
@ Tyre size
@ Tyre pressure for the front wheels
© Tyre pressure for the rear wheels
(D Tyre pressure if vehicle is partially loaded
@ Tyre pressure if vehicle is fully loaded
@ Tyre pressure for the compact temporary
spare wheel*
If you intend to drive the vehicle with a partial
load, adjust the tyre pressures to the specified
setting (D. Should you wish to drive with a full
load, you must increase the tyre pressure to the
specified maximum @
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Checking / adjusting the tyre pressures
.. Check
the tyre pressures at least once a month
and, in addition, before starting a long journey. Wheels
and tyres
.. The tyre pressures should only be checked when
the tyres are cold. The slightly raised pressures
of warm tyres must not be reduced.
.. Refer to the sticker ¢ Fig. 220 for the correct
tyre pressures according to the load the vehicle
is carrying.
.. If necessary , adjust the tyre pressure.
.. Vehicles with tyre pressure loss indicator*:
Store the new tyre pressures on the infotain­
ment system ¢ page 235 .
.. Check the pressure of the spare wheel* /com­
pact temporary spare wheel*. Keep the spare
tyre inflated to the highest pressure approved
for the tyre.
A WARNING
Always adjust the tyre pressures to match
your driving style and the load the vehicle is
carrying.
- Excessive loads can cause you to lose control
of the vehicle -risk of accident!
- Under-inflated tyres flex more and can over­
heat at high speeds or when the vehicle is
carrying a heavy load. This could cause a
tyre blow-out and you could lose control of
the vehicle -risk of accident!
- Incorrect tyre pressures increase tyre wear
and adversely affect vehicle braking and
handling -risk of accident!
CD CAUTION
Replace any lost valve caps to prevent dam­
age to the tyre valves.
@ For the sake of the environment
Under-inflated tyres will increase the fuel con­
sumption.
@ Note
We recommend using the tyre pressure set­
ting (Dor@ for partial loads.
Winter tyres
In winter road conditions winter tyres will consid­
erably improve the car's handling. Due to their
type of construction (width, rubber compound,
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of vehicle and cleaning
Care of vehicle and
cleaning
General notes
Regular and careful care helps to maintain the
value of the vehicle. This may also be one of the
requirements for upholding any warranty claims
in the event of corrosion or paint defects.
The required car care products are available from
Audi dealers or specialist retailers. Please follow
the instructions for use on the packaging.
A WARNING
- Cleaning products and other materials used
for car care can damage health if misused.
- Car care products can contain toxic substan­
ces and must always be kept in a safe place
out of reach of children.
®, For the sake of the environment
- Please choose care products that are not
harmful to the environment.
- Surplus cleaning materials should not be
disposed of together with ordinary house­
hold waste.
Washing the vehicle
The longer residues are allowed to remain on the
vehicle, the more damage they can do to the
paintwork. High temperatures (for instance in di­
rect sunlight) further intensify the damage.
Before washing, soak heavy dirt with plenty of
water.
Stubborn dirt, such as bird droppings or resinous
tree sap, is best removed with plenty of water
and a micro-fibre cloth.
After the period when salt is put on the roads,
have the underside of the vehicle washed thor­
oughly.
High-pressure cleaners
When cleaning the vehicle with a high-pressure
cleaner, always follow the operating instructions
for the equipment. This applies particularly to
236 the
operating pressure and the spraying distance.
Do not point the spray jet directly at the seals on
the windows, doors, bonnet or boot lid, or at the
tyres, rubber hoses, insulating material or sen­
sors*. Maintain a distance of at least 40 cm.
Do not use a high-pressure cleaner to remove
snow and ice.
Never use high-pressure cleaners with a round-jet
nozzle or "dirt blasters".
The water must not be hotter than 60 °C.
Automatic car washes
Spray the vehicle with water before washing.
Ensure that the windows are closed and that the
windscreen wipers are switched off. Follow the
car wash operator's rules and recommendations,
especially if any accessories are attached to your
vehicle.
If possible use a brush less car wash.
Washing by hand
Clean the car with a soft sponge or brush, start­
ing on the roof and working down. Use solvent­
free cleaning agents.
Washing matt-painted vehicles by hand
To avoid damaging the paintwork when washing
the car, first remove any dust, sand and grit. In­
sects, grease stains and fingerprints are best re­
moved using a special cleaning agent for matt­
painted surfaces.
Apply the product with a micro-fibre cloth. Do
not apply too much pressure to avoid damaging
the paintwork.
Rinse the car thoroughly with water. Then clean
the car with a neutral shampoo and a soft micro­
fibre cloth.
Rinse the car with lots of water again and then
let it dry in the air. Remove any water stains with
a chamois.
A WARNING
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- Follow the rules and recommendations of
the car wash operator and do not wash the
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Component Situation
Remedy
Fabrics, Surface
dirt
Vacuum cleaner
leatherette, Water-based stains, e.g. cof- Absorbent cloth and mild detergent a
)
Alcantara fee, tea, blood, etc.
Fat-based stains, e.g. oil,
Apply mild detergent a
), dab off dissolved grease or
make-up, etc. colour
particles with absorbent cloth; if necessary
treat with water
Special dirt/stains, e.g. ball- Special stain remover (dab off with absorbent fab-
point pen, nail varnish, dis-ric);
if necessary treat with mild detergent a
)
persion paint, shoe cream,
etc.
Natural leather Fresh
dirt/stains Cotton cloth with mild detergent a
)
Water-based stains, e.g. cof- Fresh stains: absorbent cloth
fee, tea, blood, etc.
Dried stains: stain remover suitable for leather
Fat-based stains, e.g. oil, Fresh stains: absorbent cloth and suitable stain re-
make-up, etc. mover for leather
Dried stains: grease removal spray
Special dirt/stains, e.g. ball-
Stain remover suitable for leather
point pen, nail varnish, dis-
persion paint, shoe cream,
etc.
Care of vehicle Regularly apply leather-care cream with ultra-violet
protection and impregnating compound; if necessa-
ry use special colour leather cream
Carbon parts Dirt/deposits
Same treatment as plastic parts
a) Mild detergent: not more than two tablespoons of pH-neutral detergent to one litre of water
A WARNING
Do not use water-repellent coatings on the
windscreen. In bad visibility conditions such
as light rain, low sun or when driving at night
these coatings can cause increased dazzle,
which is a serious safety hazard. Such coat­
ings can also cause the wiper blades to jud­
der.
CD CAUTION
- Headlights/rear lights
- Never clean the headlights/rear lights
with a dry cloth or sponge.
- Do not use cleaning agents containing al­
cohol. This could cause the glass to crack!
-Wheels
- Do not use paint polish or other abrasive
agents. -
If the protective paint coating on the
wheel rim is scratched or damaged by
stone chips etc., the damaged area should
be touched up without delay.
-Windows
- Remove snow and ice from windows and
exterior mirrors with a
plastic
scraper on­
ly. To avoid scratches, the scraper should
only be pushed in one direction and not
moved to and fro.
- Never use warm or hot water to remove
snow and ice from windows and mirrors.
Th is could cause the glass to crack!
- To avoid damaging the heating element,
do not put stickers on the inner side of the
rear window.
- Ornamental trim/mouldings
- Do not use chrome cleaning agents .
- Paintwork
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General notes
... If your vehicle experiences technical problems,
stop the car well away from moving traffic. If
you have a flat tyre, you should park the car on
a level surface. Be particularly careful if you are
on a slope .
... Apply the parking brake .
... Switch the hazard warning lights on .
... Place the warning triangle in a visible location
¢page 241.
... Instruct all passengers to leave the car when it
is safe to do so. They should wait in a safe place
(for instance behind the roadside crash barrier).
A WARNING
You should note the procedure described
above for your own safety and that of other
road users.
Equipment Warning triangle
Applies to vehicles: with warning triangle
Fig. 221 Luggage compartment: Warning triangle
The factory-supplied warning triangle is stowed
in the luggage compartment.
The luggage compartment is specifically de­
signed to hold only the warning triangle supplied
as an Audi Genuine Accessory. Mobility
First-aid kit
Applies to vehicles: with first-aid kit
Fig. 222 Rear seats: Compartment for first-aid kit
The first-aid kit is located in a compartment next
to the right side rear seat.
Fire extinguisher
Applies to vehicles: with fire extinguisher
The factory-fitted fire extinguisher is located in
the footwell on the front passenger's side (se­
cured in a holder).
... Remove the fire extinguisher by pressing on the
tab marked "PRESS".
... To secure the fire extinguisher, put it in the
holder and fasten the securing belt.
Check how the fire extinguisher works before you
need to use it. The instructions for use are shown
on the fire extinguisher.
A WARNING
If the fire extinguisher is not secured properly
it could be catapulted through the vehicle
during driving and braking manoeuvres or in
the event of an accident. This poses a risk of
injur y to occupants.
� Note
The fire extinguisher must comply with legal
requirements. Observe the expiry date of the
fire extinguisher.
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Note
Note the code number of the anti-theft wheel
bolt and keep it in a safe place -not in your
vehicle. If you need a replacement adapter,
give the code number to your Audi dealer.
Loosening the wheel bolts
Fig. 230 Changing a wheel: Loosening the wheel bolts
.,. Fit the box spanner (provided in the vehicle's
tool kit) as far as it will go over the wheel
bolt 1
>.
.,. Turn the wheel bolt approx. one turn anti-clock­
wise -arrow-. To apply the necessary torque,
hold the box spanner near the end. If the wheel
bolt is very tight, you may be able to loosen it
by pushing down the end of the spanner care­
fully with your foot. Hold on to the car for sup­
port and take care not to slip.
.&_ WARNING
To avoid accidents, the wheel bolts should on­
ly be loosened slightly (one turn) before rais­
ing the vehicle with the jack*.
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An adapter is required to unscrew or tighten the anti-theft
wheel bolts � page 244. Mobility
Raising the vehicle
Fig. 231 Sills: markings (example)
Fig. 232 Door sill: Applying the jack under the door sill
.,. Always
provide a firm base for the jack* on the
ground. (The jack can be found in the vehicle's
tool kit). If necessary use a large, strong board
or similar support. On a hard, slippery surface
(such as tiles) use a rubber mat or similar to
prevent the jack from slipping ¢ ,,&.
.,. Locate the marking on the door sill closest to
the wheel being changed ¢ Fig. 231. The jack­
ing point is located behind the marking under
the door sill.
.,. Wind up the jack* under the jacking point until
the claw @¢ Fig. 232 of the jack is directly be­
low the jacking point .
.,. Align the jack* so that the claw @ grips the
jacking point under the door sill and the mova­
ble base plate of the jack @ is flat on the
ground. The base plate @ must be positioned
vertically underneath the jacking point@ .
.,. Raise the vehicle until the defective wheel is
clear of the ground.
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