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check regularly that the emergency key is still
present in the remote control key casing.
@ Spare key
This key is intended for temporary use only and
should be used only in an emergency. Keep it in a
safe place and do not carry it on the keyring.
Replacing a key
If you should lose a key, please contact an Audi
dealer. Have the remote control coding for that
key deactivated. For this purpose you should
bring all available keys with you. It is also impor
tant to notify your insurance company if a key has
been lost.
Number of keys
You can check how many keys are initialised for
your vehicle using the infotainment system. Se
lect the following on the infotainment system:
I MENU I
button >Car> left control button > Serv
icing & checks > Initialised keys. This feature en
ables used car buyers to make sure they have re
ceived all of the keys.
Electronic immobiliser
The immobiliser is designed to prevent unauthor
ised persons from driving the vehicle.
It may not be possible to start the engine with
the key if there is another ignition key from a dif
ferent make of vehicle on the same key ring.
Data stored on remote control key
Data related to the service and maintenance of
the vehicle are stored continuously on your re
mote control key while you are driving. Your Audi
dealer can read out the data and will then be able
to tell you what service work is required. This also
applies to vehicles with convenience key*.
Personal convenience settings
If two people use the same car regularly, it is a
good idea for each person to have his or her
"own" remote control key. When you switch off
the ignition or lock the vehicle, your personal set
tings for the following convenience features are
stored and assigned to the remote control key:
- Air conditioner
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Central locking system
-Windows
- Background lighting*
- Parking aid*
- Active lane assist*
- Side assist*
- Drive select
The stored settings are then recalled automati
cally the next time the vehicle is unlocked, the
doors are opened or the ignition is switched on.
_& WARNING
Always take the key with you when leaving the
vehicle -even if you only intend to be gone for
a short time. This is especially important if
children are left in the car. They might other
wise be able to start the engine or use power
operated equipment such as the electric win
dows -this could lead to injuries.
The function of the remote control key may be
impaired by interference from other nearby
radio signals (for example from a mobile tele
phone or TV transmitter) if these are in the
same frequency range.
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for instance whether it is in your jacket pock
et or in a briefcase.
The locking function may be affected if you grasp
the door handle while the vehicle is being locked.
Once the doors have been locked, they cannot be
opened again immediately. This will enable you
to check that the doors are properly closed.
The system will unlock either all the doors or only
one of the doors, depending on the settings you
have chosen on the infotainment system
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_& WARNING
On vehicles with an anti-theft alarm system*,
do not leave anyone (especially children) in
the car if it is locked from the outside and the
safelock mechanism* is activated: the doors
and windows cannot then be opened from the
inside ¢ page 31. Locked doors could delay
assistance in an emergency, potentially put
ting lives at risk.
((I)) Note
Please note the following points if the vehicle
is left parked for long periods:
- To save electrical power, the proximity sen
sors are switched off after a few days. You
will then need to pull the door handle once
to unlock the vehicle, and a second time to
open it.
- To prevent the battery from becoming dis
charged and thus maintain the vehicle's
starting ability for as long as possible, the
power management system will gradually
switch off convenience functions that are
not required. In this case you may not be
able to unlock the vehicle with this conven
ience function. Doors
and windows
Central locking switch
Fig. 24 Driver's door: Central locking switch
� To lock the vehicle, press the� button ¢.& -
� To unlock the vehicle, press the @J button.
Please note the following when you use the cen
tral locking switch to lock your vehicle:
- The doors and the boot lid cannot be opened
from the outside (for safety reasons, when
stopped at traffic lights, etc.).
- The LED in the central locking switch lights up
when all of the doors are closed and locked.
- You can open the doors individually from the in
side by pulling the inside door handle.
- In the event of an accident in which the airbags
inflate, doors locked from the inside will be au
tomatically unlocked to facilitate access and as
sistance.
_& WARNING
- The central locking switch is still operative
when the ignition is switched off and will
automatically lock the entire vehicle when
the @l button is pressed.
- The central locking switch inside the vehicle
is not operative if you lock the vehicle from
the outside .
- Locked doors could delay assistance in an
emergency, potentially putting lives at risk.
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in
the vehicle.
The doors and the boot lid are locked auto
matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of
about 15 km/h (Auto Lock) ¢page 25. You 1111>
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The alarm is triggered if you switch off the safe
lock mechanism* and a door handle is then oper
ated. To deactivate the alarm, switch on the igni
tion or press the @J button on the remote control
key.
8_ WARNING
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in
the car if it is locked from the outside and the
safelock mechanism* is activated: the doors
and windows cannot then be opened from the
inside. Locked doors could delay assistance in
an emergency, potentially putting lives at
risk.
CD CAUTION
If you switch off the safe lock mechanism*,
the interior monitor and tow-away protection
are automatically disabled, and vice versa.
This means that your vehicle is no longer
completely protected against theft.
ijj} Note
The interior monitor and tow-away protection
will only function as intended if the windows
are closed.
Boot lid
Opening and closing the boot lid
Fig. 28 Boot lid open
Opening boot lid 0
0
... To open the boot lid, press the� button on the
remote control key for at least one second. Or:
... Pull the boot lid up.
32 Closing
boot lid
... Pull
down the boot lid and let it drop into the
latch �.&, .
8_ WARNING
- Always pay attention to passengers in the
rear seat when closing the boot lid -risk of
injury!
- After closing the boot lid, always check that
the catch has engaged properly. The boot lid
could otherwise open suddenly when the ve
hicle is moving -this could result in an acci
dent.
- The boot lid must always be completely
closed when the vehicle is moving; other
wise toxic exhaust fumes can be drawn into
the interior.
{(D Note
When the vehicle is locked, you can unlock the
boot lid separately by pressing the c::5 button
on the remote control key. The boot lid will
lock automatically when you close it again.
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position of switch @ is), the sooner the wind
screen wipers react to moisture on the wind
screen. You can deactivate the rain sensor mode*
on the infotainment system (this will activate the
intermittent wipe mode). Select the following on
the infotainment system: I MENU! button
> Car >
left control button > Vehicle settings > Rain sen
sor > off.
@ -Slow wipe
@- Fast wipe
©- Single wipe. If you hold the lever in this posi
tion, the wipers will switch from slow continuous
wiping to fast continuous wiping after a while.
® -Wash/wipe. The screen is given an extra wipe
a few seconds later to remove any dribbles of wa
ter (if the vehicle is moving and the temperature
is above approx. 4 °C). You can deactivate this
function by moving the lever to position® again
within 10 seconds after the extra wipe. The extra
wipe function is activated again the next time you
switch on the ignition.
Headlight washers*. The headlight washer sys
tem* only operates when the lights are switched
on. The headlights are automatically washed the
first time and every fifth time you move the lever
to position ®·
.&_ WARNING
- The rain sensor* is only intended to assist
the driver. The driver is still obliged to man
ually operate the windscreen wipers as re
quired depending on visibility.
- 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 coatings can also cause the wiper
blades to judder.
- Poor visibility can cause accidents. Always
ensure that the wiper blades are in good
condition ¢ page 44, Changing the wind
screen wiper blades. Lights
and vision
CD CAUTION
- In icy conditions, check that the wiper
blades are not frozen to the windscreen. If
the wiper blades are frozen to the wind
screen when you switch on the windscreen
wipers, this could damage the wiper blades.
- Make sure you switch off the windscreen
wiper system (lever in position 0) before you
use an automatic car wash. This will avoid
inadvertent triggering of the wipers and
possible damage to the wiper system.
(1)) Note
- The windscreen wipers are deactivated when
the ignition is switched off. You can activate
the windscreen wipers after switching the
ignition on again by moving the windscreen
wiper lever to any position.
- Worn or dirty wiper blades can cause smear
ing on the glass. This can also impair the ef
fectiveness of the rain sensor*. Please check
the wiper blades regularly.
- The windscreen washer jets are heated*
when the ignition is switched on if the out
side temperature is low.
- If you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic lights, the
wiper speed setting will automatically be re
duced by one level.
Cleaning windscreen wiper blades
Clean the wiper blades if the wipers leave smear
ing on the glass. Clean the wiper blades using a
soft cloth and a glass cleaning solution.
..,. Set the wiper arms to the service position
¢page 44.
..,. Lift the wiper arms away from the glass.
.&_ WARNING
Dirty wiper blades can impair the driver's view
- risk of accident!
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Driving
General notes
Running in
A new vehicle should be run in over a distance of
1,500 km. For the first 1,000 km the engine
speed should not exceed 2/3 of the maximum
per missible engine speed -do not use full throt
tle. From 1,000 to 1,500 km you can gradually
increase the engine rpm and road speed.
During its first few hours of running, the internal
friction in the engine is greater than later on
when all the moving parts have bedded down.
How the vehicle is driven for the first 1,500 km
also influences the engine quality. After this peri
od you should continue driving at moderate en
gine speeds, in particular when the engine is
cold. This helps to reduce wear and tear on the
engine and increases the potential mileage which
can be covered by the engine.
You should also avoid driving with the engine
speed too Low. Change down to a lower gear
when the engine no longer runs "smoothly". Ex
cessively high engine speeds are prevented by an
automatic rev limiter.
Driving through water on roads
Please note the following in order to prevent
damage to the vehicle when driving through wa
ter (e.g. on flooded roads):
- The water level must not be higher than the ve
hicle's underbody.
- Do not drive faster than walking pace.
A WARNING
After driving through water, mud, sludge,
etc., the braking effect can be delayed slightly
due to moisture on the discs and brake pads.
Applying the brakes carefully several times
will remove the moisture and restore the full
braking effect.
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CAUTION
Parts of the vehicle (e.g. engine, gearbox, run
ning gear or electrical components) can be
badly damaged when driving through water.
ij} Note
- It is advisable to check the depth at the
deepest point before approaching the wa-
ter.
- Do NOT stop the vehicle, drive in reverse or
switch off the engine before you are out of
the water.
- Bear in mind that waves created by oncom
ing traffic could exceed the permissible
wading depth of your vehicle.
- Avoid driving through salt water (corrosion).
How to improve economy and minimise
pollution
Fuel econom y, environmental impact and wear
on the engine, brakes and tyres depend largely
on the way you drive the vehicle. By adopting an
economical driving style and anticipating the
traffic situation ahead, you can reduce fuel con
sumption by 10-15%. The following section gives
you some tips on lessening the impact on the en
vironment and reducing your operating costs at
the same time.
Anticipate well in advance
A car uses most fuel when accelerating. If you an
ticipate hazards and speed changes well in ad
vance, you will need to brake less and thus accel
erate less. Wherever possible, let the car slow
down gradually with a gear engaged, for in
stance when you can see that the next traffic
lights are red.
Change gear early to save fuel
An effective way of saving fuel is to change up
quickly through the gears. Running the engine at
high rpm in the lower gears uses an unnecessary
amount offuel. Press the accelerator slowly and
avoid using the "kick-down" feature.
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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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Switching off/ starting the engine
Applies to vehicles: with start/stop system
Fig. 71 Instrument cluster: Engine switched off (stop
phase)
Vehicles with manual gearbox
.. When the vehicle stops, put the gear lever in
neutral and take your foot off the clutch pedal.
The engine will switch off. The indicator lamp
• will appear on the infotainment display.
.. The engine will start again automatically when
you press the clutch pedal. The indicator lamp
will go out.
Vehicles with automatic gearbox
.. Stop the vehicle and keep your foot on the
brake pedal. The engine will switch off. The in
dicator lamp. will appear on the displa y.
.. The
engine will start again automatically when
you take your foot off the brake pedal. If the
hold assist* is switched on, the engine will not
start until the accelerator is pressed. The indi
cator lamp. will go out.
Further information for automatic gearboxes
The engine is switched off when the selector lev
er is in position P, D, Nor Sor in manual mode. If
the selector lever is in position P, the engine will
remain off even if you take your foot off the
brake. The engine will not start again until you
press the accelerator or select another gear and
take your foot off the brake.
The engine will start again if you move the selec
tor lever to R during a stop phase.
If you do not want the engine to start, move the
selector lever quickly from D through R to P.
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Note
- You can control whether or not the engine is
switched off by varying the amount of pres
sure on the brake pedal. For instance, if you
brake gently in stop-and-go traffic or before
turning off at a junction, the engine will re
main on while the vehicle is at a standstill.
As soon as you press the brake pedal harder,
the engine will be switched off.
- On vehicles with manual gearbox, you
should keep your foot on the brake during a
stop phase to prevent the vehicle from mov
ing.
- If you press the !START
ENGINE STOP!
but
ton during a stop phase, the ignition will be
switched off.
-If the engine stalls on a vehicle with manual
gearbox, you can start it again directly by
pressing the clutch pedal immediately .
- When you stop and the start/stop system
turns off the engine, the ignition remains
on. Before leaving the vehicle, ensure that
the ignition is switched off; otherwise the
batte ry will be drained .
, General notes
The on-board control system can override the
start/stop function for various reasons.
Fig. 72 Instrument cluster: Engine stop temporarily un
available
Engine does not switch off
Before each stop phase, the system checks that
certain conditions have been met. The engine will
not switch off in the following situations, for ex-
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The selector lever lock only works if the vehicle is
stationary or driving at speeds up to 2 km/h. At
higher speeds the selector lever lock in the N po
sition is disengaged automatically.
The selector lever lock is not engaged if the selec
tor lever is moved quickly through position N
(e.g. when shifting from R to D). This makes it
possible, for instance, to "rock" the vehicle back
wards and forwards if it is stuck in snow or mud.
The selector lever lock engages automatically if
the brake pedal is not depressed and the lever is
in position N for more than about two seconds.
Interlock button
The interlock button on the selector lever handle
prevents the driver from inadvertently engaging
particular gears. The illustration shows the selec
tor lever positions in which the button has to be
pressed, highlighted in colour¢ Fig. 77.
@ Note
- If the selector lever does not lock automati
cally, a malfunction has occurred. In this
case, the power transmission is interrupted
to prevent the vehicle from moving uninten
tionally. Proceed as follows to engage the
selector lever lock again:
- Press the brake pedal briefly.
- If the vehicle does not move forwards or
backwards even though a gear is selected,
proceed as follows:
- If the vehicle does not move in the desired
direction, the system may have failed to en
gage the gear correctly. In this case, press
the brake pedal and select the gear again.
- If the vehicle still does not move in the de
sired direction, a system malfunction has
occurred. Seek professional assistance and
have the system checked.
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notes on driving an automatic
Applies to vehicles: with S tronic gearbox
The gearbox changes the forward gears up and
down automatically.
Fig. 78 Detail of the centre console: Selector Lever with in
terlock button
The engine can only be started when the selector
lever is in P or N. In the case of low outside tem
peratures (below -10 °(), the engine can only be
started when the selector lever is in position P.
Driving away from a standstill
� Press and hold the brake pedal.
� Press and hold the interlock button (the button
in the selector lever handle), set the selector
lever to the desired position (e.g. D) ¢ page 70
and release the interlock button.
� Wait for the gearbox to engage the gear (a
slight movement can be felt).
� Release the brake and press the accelerator
¢ A .
Stopping briefly
� Press the brake pedal to hold the vehicle when
stationary (for instance at traffic lights).
� Do not press the accelerator.
� To prevent the vehicle from rolling away, apply
the parking brake before moving off on steep
gradients ¢ A.
� As soon as you accelerate as normal with your
seat belt fastened, the parking brake will auto
matically be released and the vehicle will start
moving.
Stopping/parking the car
If you open the driver's door while the selector
lever is not in position P, the vehicle can roll
away. The message Shift to P, otherwise vehicle
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