2014 AUDI TT COUPE ECU

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Securing child seats with seat belt
If you wish to use a child seat in the approval cat­
egory "universal" (u), please ensure that it is ap­
proved for the seats in your vehicle. The follow­
ing table shows the installation options. The nec­
essary information can be found on the orange
label on the child seat.
Weight class Front
pas-
Rear seats
senger's
seat
Category 0 u u
up to 10 kg
Category O+ u u
up to 13 kg
Category 1
u u
9 to 18 kg
Category 2 u u
15 to 25 kg
Category 3
u u
22 to 36 kg
To adjust the front passenger's seat to the child
seat and to achieve the best possible seat belt
positioning, move
- the front passenger's backrest as far forward as
possible and
- the front passenger's seat as far upwards as
possible.
_& WARNING
- Note the important safety notes¢.&. in
Safety notes for using child seats on
page 196, ¢ .&. in Child seat categories on
page 197 and the instructions provided by
the child seat manufacturer.
- Never install a rearward-facing child seat on
the front passenger's seat unless the front
passenger's airbag has been deactivated -
this can result in potentially fatal injuries to
the child.
200 Pedal
area
Pedals
The pedals must always be free to move and
must never be obstructed by floor mats or any
objects in the footwell.
... Make sure that none of the pedals is obstructed
and all of the pedals can be pressed all the way
down to the floor.
... Make sure that all pedals are able to return
freely to their original positions.
Only use floor mats which leave the pedal area
free and can be securely fastened in the footwell.
If one of the brake circuits should fail, increased
brake pedal travel will be required to bring the
vehicle safely to a stop.
_& WARNING
Any obstructions that restrict pedal travel can
cause loss of vehicle control and critical situa­
tions in traffic.
- Never place objects in the driver's footwell.
Such objects could move under the pedals
and interfere with their proper function. In
the event of sudden braking or a change of
direction, you would not be able to use the
pedals. This could result in a loss of control
and possibly cause an accident.
Floor mats on the driver's side
Use only floor mats which can be securely fas­
tened in the footwell and do not obstruct the
pedals.
... Make sure that floor mats are securely fastened
and cannot interfere with the pedals ¢.&_ .
Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area un­
obstructed and are firmly secured to prevent
them from slipping. You can obtain suitable floor
mats from your dealer or a specialist retailer.
_& WARNING
Any obstructions that restrict pedal travel can
cause loss of vehicle control and increase the
risk of serious personal injury.

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make sure that floor mats are prop­
erly secured.
- Never lay or install additional floor mats or
other floor coverings over the existing floor
mats; this would restrict the pedal area and
possibly obstruct the pedals, which could
cause an accident.
Stowing luggage safely
Luggage compartment
Fig. 179 Heavy items should be placed as far forwards as
possible.
All luggage and other objects must be safely se­
cured in the luggage compartment. To maintain
safe handling on the road, please observe the fol­
lowing points:
� Distribute the load evenly in the luggage com­
partment.
� Place heavy items as far forward as possible in
the luggage compartment and secure them
properly ¢Fig. 179.
� Secure the load with the luggage net* or with
non-elastic straps secured to the fastening
rings*¢ page 202.
A WARNING
- Loose items in the luggage compartment
are a safety hazard: they can move suddenly
and impair the handling of the vehicle as a
result of the change in weight distribution.
- In an accident or a sudden manoeuvre, loose
objects in the passenger compartment can
be flung forward -risk of injury! Always
stow objects safely in the luggage compart­
ment and secure them on the fastening Safe
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rings*. Use suitable securing straps, particu­
larly when transporting heavy objects.
- Transporting heavy objects may affect the
vehicle's handling by shifting the centre of
gravity -this could cause an accident. Take
extra care when driving and adjust your
speed accordingly.
- Never exceed the maximum axle loads or
the maximum gross weight for the vehicle
¢ page 257. Exceeding the permitted axle
loads or gross weight limit can affect the ve­
hicle's handling characteristics, and increase
the risk of accidents, personal injuries or
damage to the vehicle.
- Never leave your vehicle unattended when
the boot lid is open. Children could climb in­
to the boot and close the boot lid from the
inside. In this case the child would be un­
able to get out of the vehicle without help.
This could have fatal consequences.
- Never allow children to play in or around the
vehicle. Always close and lock the boot lid
and all the doors when you leave the vehi­
cle.
- Never let passengers ride in the luggage
compartment. All occupants must be prop­
erly restrained by the seat belts at all times
¢page 204.
CD CAUTION
Make sure that no hard objects chafe against
the wires of the heating element in the rear
window and damage them.
(D} Note
- Adjust the tyre pressure to match the vehi­
cle loading -the correct pressures are speci­
fied on the sticker on the end face of the
driver's door.
- Air circulation in the vehicle helps reduce
fogging of the windows. Used air escapes
through ventilation slots in the rear of the
vehicle. Make sure that these ventilation
slots are not obstructed.
- Suitable belts for securing loads to the fas­
tening rings* are commercially available.
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Fastening rings
Unsecured loads are a hazard to all vehicle occu­
pants.
Fig. 180 Location of fastening rings in luggage compart­
ment
.,. Use the fastening rings to secure items safely in
the luggage compartment ¢ A in Luggage
compartment on page 201.
During a collision or an accident, even small and
light objects can possess so much energy that
they can cause very severe injuries. The amount
of this "kinetic energy" depends on the speed of
the vehicle and the weight of the object. The
most significant factor, however, is the speed of
the vehicle.
For example: an object weighing 4.5 kg is lying
unsecured in the vehicle. During a frontal colli­
sion at a speed of SO km/h, this object generates
a force corresponding to 20 times its weight.
That means that the effective weight of the ob­
ject increases to about 90 kg. You can imagine
the severity of the injuries which might be sus­
tained if this "projectile" strikes an occupant as it
flies through the passenger compartment.
A WARNING
If items of luggage or other objects are se­
cured to the fastening rings with inappropri­
ate or damaged tensioning straps, injuries
could result in the event of sudden braking or
a collision.
- To prevent pieces of luggage or other ob­
jects from flying forward, always use appro­
priate tensioning straps which are properly
secured to the fastening rings.
202 -
Never secure a child seat on the fastening
rings.
Pedestrian protection
system
Description
Applies to vehicles: with pedestrian protection system
The pedestrian protection system will automati­
cally be activated when the front of the vehicle
collides with a pedestrian. The bonnet is raised
several centimetres to create an additional crush
zone above the engine.
The sensors of the pedestrian protection system
are located in the front bumper. In rare cases, the
system can be triggered because the possibility
that a pedestrian has been hit cannot be ruled
out by the sensors, for example:
- in a coll ision with a street post,
- in a collision with an animal, or
- if you drive into a pile of snow, or
- in the event of ground contact, e.g. when driv-
ing on extremely poor road surfaces.
If the system has been activated, press the bon­
net back into its original position¢&. in Servic­
ing the pedestrian protection system on
page 203 and have the system serviced by a
qualified workshop.
.&_ WARNING
- Never change or replace the bumper or bon­
net as a part of tuning measures. This can
impair the effectiveness of the pedestrian
protection system and invalidate the operat­
ing permit for your vehicle. The manufactur­
er cannot be held liable for damage which
occurs as a result of failure to comply with
these stipulations, and such damage is not
covered under warranty.
- False activation of the pedestrian protection
system is possible.

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belts
Even at urban speeds of 30 km/h to 50 km/h, the
forces acting on the occupants in a collision can
reach the equivalent of 1 ton (1000 kg) or more.
At greater speed these forces are even higher.
Again: if the speed doubles, the forces increase
by a factor of four.
Passengers who do not wear seat belts are not
"attached" to the vehicle. In a frontal collision
they will continue to move forward at the speed
their car was travelling just before the impact.
What happens to passengers not wearing
seat belts?
Passengers not wearing seat belts risk fatal inju­
ries in the event of an accident.
Fig. 186 A driver not wearing a seat belt can be thrown
forwards
Fig. 187 A rear passenger not wearing a seat belt can be
thrown forwards
In a frontal collision, unbelted passengers will be
thrown forwards and make violent contact with
the steering wheel, dashboard, windscreen, etc
¢ Fig
. 186.
Passengers not wearing their belts
risk being thrown out of the car. This could result
in potentially fatal injuries.
The common belief that occupants can brace
their weight with their hands in a minor collision
206 is
false. Even at low speeds the forces acting on
the body in a collision are so great that it is not
possible to hold yourself in the seat.
It is also important for the rear passengers to
wear seat belts, as they could otherwise be
thrown forwards violently in an accident. Rear
passengers who do not use seat belts endanger
not only themselves but also the other occupants
¢Fig. 187.
How to wear seat belts
properly
Putting on the seat belts
Alwa ys
fasten
your
seat belts before driving o
ff .
Fig. 188 Driver's seat: Seat belt
Fig. 189 Driver's seat: Belt buckle and latch plate
.,. Adjust the front seat correctly before putting
on the seat belt¢ page 46, Seats and storage.
.,. To fasten the belt, take hold of the belt above
the latch plate and pull it evenly across your
chest and lap¢ A.
.,. Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the ap­
propriate seat and push it down until it is se­
curely locked with an audible click¢ Fig. 189 .
.,. Pull the belt to check that it is now securely fas-
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three-point inertia reel belts are tensioned
automatically. The retractor system gives com­
plete freedom of movement, as long as the pull
on the belt is slow. Hard braking locks the belt.
The belt will also lock when you accelerate, drive
up or down a steep hill or in a sharp curve.
A WARNING
- Always make certain that the belt is posi­
tioned properly ¢ Fig. 188 -risk of injury
¢ page 207, Adjusting the seat belts.
- The latch plate of the belt must always be
engaged in the correct buckle for that seat.
Otherwise the belt will not be fully effective
and the danger of injury increases.
Adjusting the seat belts
Always position seat belts properly for maximum
safety.
Fig. 190 Adjusting shoulder/lap belt
The following equipment is available for your ve­
hicle to help you position the seat belt properly
to suit your height:
- Seat height adjustment (front seats)
A WARNING
- The shoulder section of the belt should be
fitted across the centre of the collar bone
close to the body. To fasten the belt, take
hold of the belt above the latch plate and
pull it slowly down across your chest. Wear
the lap portion of the seat belt as low as
possible over the hips so that there is no
pressure on the lower abdomen. The belt
should always be worn tightly¢ Fig. 190 . Seat
belts
Pull the belt tight if necessary to take up
any slack.
- Always make sure that belt is positioned
properly. Incorrectly worn seat belts can
give rise to injuries even in a minor collision.
- Seat belts worn too loose can result in inju­
ries because they allow excessive forward
movement in a crash; the occupant will be
brought to a sudden stop by the belt web­
bing.
Wearing and adjusting the seat belts
during pregnancy
To afford the best protection for the unborn
child it is important for the mother to wear the
seat belt properly at all times.
Fig. 191 Positioning seat belts during pregnancy
Women should always ensure they adjust the
seat belt correctly during pregnancy.
� Adjust the front seat correctly before putting
on the seat belt¢ page 46, Seats and storage.
� To
fasten the belt, take hold of the latch plate
and pull it slowly down across your chest. Wear
the lap portion of the seat belt as low as possi­
ble over the hips so that there is no pressure on
the stomach ¢ Fig. 191, ¢ ,&. .
� Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the ap­
propriate seat and push it down until it is se­
curely locked with an audible click¢ page 206,
Fig. 189.
� Pull the belt to check that it is now securely fas-
tened. IJJJ.
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and topping up fluids
.. Press the release lever ¢Fig. 210 in the direc­
tion indicated (arrow). This will release the ar­
rester hooks.
.. Open the bonnet.
& WARNING
To avoid the risk of being scalded, never open
the bonnet if you see steam or coolant escap­
ing from the engine compartment. Wait until
no steam or coolant can be seen before open­
ing the bonnet.
Closing the bonnet
.. To close the bonnet, pull it down to overcome
the spring pressure.
Engine compartment layout
Main components for checking and refilling ..
Then let it drop into the catches; do not press
down ¢,8. .
& WARNING
- For safety reasons the bonnet must always
be completely closed when the vehicle is
moving. After closing it always check that it
is properly secured. The bonnet must be
flush with the adjacent body panels.
- Should you notice that the bonnet is not
safely secured when the vehicle is moving,
stop the vehicle immediately and close the
bonnet properly, otherwise it could cause an
accident .
Fig. 211 Typical locations of fluid containers and engine oil filler cap
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oil dipstick ............ .
Engine oil filler cap(�)
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Brake fluid reservoir ((0))
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224 ®
226 0 Jump-start
terminals: under a cover
(+); earth point on body(-) ...
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Fuse box ..................... 254
Windscreen washer container (W)
229 ....

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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
Windscreen washer
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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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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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