2014 AUDI TT COUPE tow

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sure that children do not lean out of the
child seat towards the door trim. If the side air­
bag were to inflate in an accident, it could strike
the child on the head and cause serious injury.
A WARNING
- To avoid injury, the child's head must always
be well away from the opening for the side
airbag.
- Do not leave or place any objects in the area
of inflation for the side airbag -risk of in­
jury!
Child seat categories
Only use child restraint systems that are official­
ly approved and suitable for the child.
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Fig. 174 Child seat categories
Child restraint systems are covered by the Euro­
pean standard ECE-R 44. An orange label is usu­
ally attached to child seats which have been tes­
ted in accordance with this standard. Informa­
tion on weight categories, ISOFIX size class and
the approval category of the child seat can be
found on this label.
Child seats are divided into five weight catego­
ries:
Child seats: categories O and O+
Rearward-facing carry cots are most appropriate
for these categories (up to 13 kg). Our recom­
mendation: Audi carry cot with optional ISOFIX
base.
Child seats: category 1
In this category (9 to 18 kg), rearward or for­
ward-facing child seats with an integrated seat Safe
driving
belt system are most appropriate. Rearward-fac­
ing child seats should be used for as long as safe­
ly possible. Our recommendation: Audi child seat
with ISOFIX base.
Child seats: categories 2 and 3
Child seats with backrests used in conjunction
with seat belts are most appropriate for these
categories (15 to 36 kg). Our recommendation:
Audi child seat "youngster plus".
A WARNING
- Categories 0, O+ and 1 (rearward-facing):
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. If you have no alternative but to
let a child travel on the front passenger's
seat, the front passenger's airbag must be
deactivated* beforehand c:> page 211.
- Categories 1 (forward-facing), 2 and 3: The
back of the child seat should be flush with
the backrest of the vehicle seat.
- Categories 2 and 3: The shoulder section of
the belt must be fitted across the centre of
the child's collar bone close to the torso. It
must never run against or across the neck.
The lap belt must be worn tightly across the
hips, and not over the stomach or abdomen.
Pull the belt tight if necessary to take up
any slack.
1 Note
We recommend child seats from the range of
Audi Genuine Accessories: www.audi.com/
childseats.
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.... -Always
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
driving
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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belts
Seat belts
Why is it so important to
use seat belts?
Seat belts provide effective protection
The common belief that passengers can brace
their weight with their hands in a minor collision
is false.
Fig. 183 Driver with properly positioned seat belt -good
protection if the brakes are applied suddenly
It is an established fact that seat belts provide
good protection in accidents. Therefore wearing a
seat belt is required by law in most countries.
Properly worn seat belts hold the occupants in
the best position for maximum protection
¢ Fig. 183. The seat belts are capable of absorb­
ing much of the kinetic energy arising in a colli­
sion. Also they help to prevent uncontrolled
movements which could lead to severe injuries
¢ page 204, Important safety notes when using
seat belts.
If they wear the seat belts correctly, the passen­
gers benefit greatly from the ability of the belts
to reduce the kinetic energy gradually. The front
crumple zones and other passive safety features
(such as the airbag system) are also designed to
absorb the kinetic energy generated in a collision.
Taken together, all these features reduce the
forces acting on the occupants and consequently
the risk of injury.
Although these examples are based on a frontal
collision, the physical principles involved are the
same in other types of accidents. This is why it is
so import ant to put on the seat belts before ev­
ery trip -even when "just driving around the cor-
204 ner".
Ensure that your passengers wear their seat
belts as well ¢ ,&.
Properly worn seat belts have been shown to be
an effective means of reducing the potential for
injury and improving the chances of survival in a
serious accident ¢ page 205, Forces acting in a
collision.
For information on how children can travel safely
in the car refer to¢ page 195, Child seats .
.lD.. WARNING
- Seat belts must be put on before every trip -
even when driving in town. This also applies
to the rear passengers -risk of injury!
- During pregnancy, women should always en­
sure they wear a seat belt. The best way to
protect the unborn child is to protect the
mother ¢ page 207, Wearing and adjust­
ing the seat belts during pregnancy.
Important safety notes when using seat
belts
There are a number of safety points concerning
the seat belts which you should remember. This
will help to reduce the risk of injury in an acci­
dent.
.lD.. WARNING
- The seat belts can only provide maximum
protection if the seats are adjusted properly
¢page 46, Seats and storage.
- To ensure proper protection, it is important
to wear the seat belts in the correct position
¢ page 206, How to wear seat belts prop­
erly. Ensure that the seat belts are worn ex­
actly as recommended in this chapter. Belts
which are not worn properly can increase
the risk of injury in accidents considerably.
- Do not allow the seat belt to become twis­
ted or jammed, or to rub on any sharp
edges.
- Never allow two passengers (even children)
to share the same seat belt. It is especially
dangerous to place a seat belt over a child
sitting on your lap.
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If the spare fuel canister is made of metal,
the filler nozzle must be in contact with
the canister during filling. This helps pre­
vent an electrostatic charge building up.
- Make sure you never spill fuel in the vehi­
cle or in the Luggage compartment. Fuel
vapour is explosive -danger to Life!
CD CAUTION
- Remove any fuel spills from the paintwork
immediately.
- Never run the tank completely dry. If there
is an irregular fuel supply, misfiring can oc­
cur. As a result unburnt fuel can enter the
exhaust system and cause damage to the
cata Lytic converter(s).
- When filling the fuel tank after having run it
completely dry on a vehicle with a diesel en­
gine the ignition must be switched on for at
Least 30 seconds without starting the en­
gine. When you then start the engine it may
take Longer than normal (up to one minute)
for the engine to start firing. This is because
air needs to be bled from the fuel system
while starting.
(® For the sake of the environment
Do not overfill the fuel tank -this may cause
the fuel to overflow if it becomes warm.
(1j) Note
Should the fuel tank flap become frozen stuck
during inclement weather, press the middle
of the flap with the palm of the hand and try
again.
@ Note
To prevent the tank from being filled with the
incorrect type of fuel (petrol or diesel), only
suitable filler nozzles can be inserted in the
fuel filler on your vehicle.
- If the filler nozzle is old, damaged or too
small, it may not be able to open the pro­
tection mechanism on the fuel tank. In this
case, try turning the filler nozzle before in­
serting it in the fuel filler neck, use a differ- Checking
and topping up fluids
ent filling pump or seek professional assis­
tance.
- The protection mechanism will not open if
you try to add fuel from a spare fuel canis­
ter. If you need to fill the tank from a spare
fuel canister, you must use the special fun­
nel stowed in the Luggage compartment
¢page 219, Fig. 206.
Filling the tank using a spare fuel canister
Fig. 206 Luggage compartment: Funnel
Fig. 207 Funnel inserted in tank opening
Please refer to the important safety notes¢ A
in Procedure for filling the tank on page 218.
... Press the tank flap -arrow- ¢page 218,
Fig. 204 to open it. .....
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... Take the funnel out from underneath the floor
panel in the Luggage compartment.
... Insert the funnel into the fuel filler neck as far
as the stop ¢ Fig. 207. The funnel should be in­
serted so far into the fuel filler neck that the
ring on the funnel is not visible.
... Insert the filler of the spare fuel canister into
the funnel and start fuelling.
... After fuelling, remove the funnel and close the
fuel tank flap so that it Locks in place.
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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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Tool kit/tyre repair kit/compressor
Fig. 223 Luggage compartment: Floor panel (closed)
The tools, tyre repair kit and compressor are stor­
ed under the floor panel in the luggage compart­
ment.
"' Press the plastic handle and Lift up the floor
panel.
"' Fold back the floor panel.
Before stowing the jack* again, wind down the
arm of the jack as far as it will go.
Tyre repair kit
Preparations
Applies to vehicles: with tyre repair kit
"' Please refer to the important safety notes
¢page 241.
"'Apply the parking brake.
"' Manual gearbox: Engage first gear.
"' Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to
position P.
"' Check whether a repair is possible using the
tyre repair kit¢ page 242.
Using the tyre repair kit
Applies to vehicles: with tyre repair kit
Fig. 224 Tyres: Irreparable tyre damage
242 Repaired
tyres are only suitable for temporary
use. Replace the damaged tyre as quickly as pos­
sible ¢,&..
If the tyre was damaged by an object, such as a
nail, do not remove it from the tyre.
The tyre repair kit can be used at outside temper­
atures down to - 20 °(.
The tyre repair kit must NOT be used:
- On cuts and punctures larger than 4 mm (D
¢Fig. 224
- If the wheel rim has been damaged @.
- if you have been driving with very low pressure
or a completely flat tyre@
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In these cases, you should seek professional as­
sistance.
A WARNING
- Pl ease note that the tyre repair kit is not
suitable for use in every situation and
should only be used as a temporary meas­
ure.
- Do not allow the sealant to come into con­
tact with your eyes, skin or clothing.
- If you do come into contact with the sealant
immediately rinse the eyes or skin affected
with clean water.
- Make sure you do not breathe in the fumes.
- If you accidentally swallow tyre sealant, im-
mediately rinse your mouth thoroughly and
drink a large amount of water. Do not in­
duce vomiting. Immediately contact a doc­
tor.
- Change clothing immediately if it becomes
soiled with the tyre sealant.
- If
any allergic reactions should occur get
medical help immediately.
- Keep the sealant away from children.
(©) Note
- If sealant should leak out, leave it to dry.
When it has dried, you can pull it off Like a
piece of foil.
- Observe the expiry date stated on the seal­
ing compound can. Have the sealing com­
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possible to tighten the bolts to the re­
quired torque using the hexagonal socket -
risk of accident!
CD CAUTION
When removing/fitting the wheel the rim may
hit and damage the brake disc. For this rea­
son, please take care and get a second person
to assist you.
Tyres with directional tread pattern
A directional tread pattern can be identified by
arrows on the sidewall that point in the direction
of rotation. Always note the direction of rotation
indicated when mounting the wheel. This is im­
portant so that these tyres can give maximum
grip and avoid excessive noise, tread wear and
aquaplaning.
If you ever have a puncture and need to fit the
spare wheel* in the wrong direction, please drive
with extra care because the tyre will not give op­
timum performance in this situation. Bear this in
mind particularly when driving on wet roads.
To benefit from the advantages of tyres with this
type of tread pattern, the defective tyre should
be replaced and refitted as soon as possible so
that all tyres again rotate in the correct direction.
After changing a wheel
.,. Fit the hubcap or wheel bolt caps back on, as
required.
.,. Put the tools and jack back in the luggage com­
partment.
.,. If the replaced wheel will not fit into the spare
wheel well, stow it safely in the luggage com­
partment ¢ page 201.
.,. Check
the tyre pressure of the fitted wheel as
soon as possible.
.,. Adjust the tyre pressures and store them via
the infotainment system.
.,. The wheel bolts should be tightened to 120
Nm. Have this checked as soon as possible with
a torque wrench. Until then, drive with caution.
.,. Have
the flat tyre replaced as quickly as possi­
ble. Mobility
Spare wheel
General notes
Applies to vehicles: with compact temporary spare wheel
Fig. 235 Luggage compartment: Spare wheel
Fig. 236 Compact temporary spare wheel (example) ......
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The compact temporary spare wheel is only in­
tended for temporary use over short distances.
Have the damaged wheel checked as soon as pos­
sible by a qualified workshop and, if necessary,
replaced.
Please note the following restrictions when using
the compact temporary spare wheel. The com­
pact temporary spare wheel is designed specifi­
cally for this model. For this reason, do not use a
spare wheel from a different type of vehicle .
Removing the compact temporary spare
wheel
.,. Tur n the centre plastic knob¢ Fig. 235 © anti-
clockwise.
.,. Take out the spare wheel.
Removing the jack
.,. Lift open the trim on the right side of the lug-
gage compartment and take out the jack.
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- Keep sparks, flame and lighted cigarettes
away from batteries: the gases given off can
cause an explosion.
- If jump-starting another vehicle, position
the jump Leads in such a way that they can­
not come into contact with any moving
parts in the engine compartment of the oth­
er vehicle.
CD CAUTION
Please note that the above method of con­
necting the Leads is intended for jump-start­
ing your vehicle. If jump-starting another ve­
hicle, you should not connect the negative
lead (-) to the negative terminal of the dis­
charged battery, but directly to the engine
block or a solid metal part bolted to the en­
gin e block. If the battery of the other vehicle
does not have a gas vent, there is a risk that a
mixture of oxygen and hydrogen gas can accu­
mulate and cause an explosion.
@ Note
- The battery is vented to the outside to pre­
vent gases entering the vehicle's interior.
- Connect the battery clamps so they have
good metal-to-metal contact with the bat­
tery terminals.
Tow-starting / towing
away
General notes
Some experience is required to tow or tow-start a
vehicle, especially when using a tow-rope. Both
drivers should be familiar with the technique re­
quired for towing. Inexperienced drivers should
not attempt to tow-start or tow away another ve­
hicle.
Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle and
take care to avoid jerking the tow-rope. When
towing off-road, there is always a risk that the
anchorage points may be overloaded.
Tow-bar / tow-rope
It is easier and safer to tow the vehicle with a
tow-bar. You should only use a tow-rope if you do
250 not
have a tow-bar. It is advisable to use a tow­
rope made of elastic synthetic fibre or similarly
elastic material.
Notes on towing vehicles
The vehicle can be towed with a tow-bar or tow­
rope. When the engine is not running, the gear­
box will not be adequately Lubricated if the fol­
lowing speed/distance restrictions are not ob­
served:
- The vehicle must not be towed faster than
SO km/h.
- The vehicle must not be towed further than
50km.
Additi onal notes on towing by breakdown
truck
If one of the axles has to be raised in order to tow
the vehicle, please refer to the following table to
determine the appropriate axle for your gearbox/
drive combination:
Front-wheel IFour-wheel
drive drive
Manual Front
or rear Front or rear
gearbox axle
axle
Automatic gearbox Front
axle Front axle
Four-wheel drive: If the vehicle is to be towed
with one of the axles raised, the ignition must be
switched off; otherwise the drive train can be
damaged.
Notes on tow-starting
Automatic gearbox: For technical reasons, your
vehicle must not be tow-started.
Manual gearbox: As a general rule, tow-starting
is not recommended. If the engine will not start,
it is best to try starting it using the battery of an­
other vehicle ¢ page 248 before attempting to
tow start. If this is not possible, you can try to
push-star t or tow-start the vehicle ¢ page 251,
Tow-starting. ...,