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Service and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Checking and topping up fluids . 217
Fuel ............................... 217
Filling the tank ...................... 218
Emission control systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .
220
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
220
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
223
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
224
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
226
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
226
Windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Service interval display
229
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Tyre pressure loss indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .
234
Care of vehicle and cleaning . . . . . 236
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Washing the vehicle .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
236
Notes on cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Taking the vehicle out of service . . . . . . . .
240
Self-help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
247
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Tow-starting/ towing away . . . . . . . . . . . .
250
Fuses and bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
254
Fuses.............................. 254
Bulbs......... ..................... 256
Technical data and accessories . . 257
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Explanation of technical data . . . . . . . . . . 258
4 Petrol
engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
259
Diesel engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
259
Accessories and modifications
to the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
260
Accessories, replacement parts and
repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
260
Radio transmitters and business
equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Component protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Index .............. ............... 263
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and warning/indicator lamps
10 Electro-mechanical
parking brake
¢page 11
Tyre pressure loss indicator ./
¢page 234
Tyre pressure loss indicator
¢page 234
Engine management./
¢page 15
Engine management system (diesel
engines)./ ¢page 15
Emission control system
¢page 15
Diesel particulate filter*
¢page 15
Engine speed governing
¢page 15
Engine oil level
¢page 15
Engine oil sensor
¢page 16
Battery charge
¢page 13
Fuel tank system
¢page 16
Washer fluid level
¢page 16
Windscreen wipers
¢page 16
Remote control key
¢page 62
Battery in remote control key
¢page 27
Bulb monitor*
¢page 16
Headlight range control
¢page 17
Adaptive light*
¢page 17
Light sensor/rain sensor*
¢page 17 Active
lane assist*
¢page 85
Gearbox ¢page 77
Steering lock
¢page 13
Engine start system
¢page 13
Central warning/indicator lamp
¢page 13
Electro-mechanical power steering ./
¢page 101
Suspension control*
¢page 17
Rear spoiler ./
¢page 105
Speed warning function*
¢page 80
Electro-mechanical power steering
¢page 101
Further indicator lamps
Turn signals
¢page 17
Cruise control system*
¢page 80
Active lane assist*
¢page 85
Hold assist*
¢page 68
Speed limiter*
¢page 82
Start/stop system*
¢page 63
Start/stop system*
¢page 63
Convenience key
¢page 63
Park assist*
¢page 95
Park assist*
¢page 95
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and warning/indicator lamps
- If the engine oil level is normal but the indica
tor lamp stays on, drive to a qualified workshop
without delay and avoid high engine speeds.
-e:r ..,. Engine oil sensor
l!I Oil level sensor system: fault. Please contact
workshop
The sensor for checking the engine oil level has
failed. Drive to a qualified workshop soon and
have the fau Lt rectified.
Bu Fuel tank system (petrol/diesel)
Applies to vehicles: with petrol or diesel engine, without nat
ural gas engine
GD Please refuel
When the indicator lamp lights up for the first
time and the message appears, there are still
about 7 litres of fuel left in the tank.
GD Please refuel immediately
If the indicator lamp lights up and the message
appears , the fuel tank is almost empty. Drive to a
filling station without delay.
GD Tank system malfunction! Please contact
workshop
If the indicator lamp lights up and the message
appears:
- there is a malfunction in the tank system, or
- on vehicles with a diesel engine, water may
have collected in the fuel filter.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fau Lt rectified.
CD CAUTION
Applies to vehicles with diesel engine: If poor
quality diesel fuel is used, it may be necessary
to have the water separator 1
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ter drained more frequently than is specified
in the Service Schedule. This helps to prevent
potential engine faults.
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This function is not available on all export versions.
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For the sake of the environment
Never pour fuel down drains or into the
ground.
(CD) Note
For more information about filling the tank,
refer to¢ page 218.
• Washer fluid level
C Please add washer fluid
With the ignition switched off, top up the fluid
for the winds creen washer and headlight washer
system* ¢ page 229.
'V! Winds creen wipers
B] Windscreen
wipers: fault. Please contact
workshop
There is a malfunction in the windscreen wipers.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
-:cp:- Bulb monitor
If the indicator lamp II lights up, a bulb has
failed. The message indicates the location of the
bulb.
You should have the bulb replaced without delay.
Vehicle lights: fault. Please contact workshop
There is a fault with the headlights or light
switch. Drive to a qualified workshop soon and
have the fault rectified.
_& WARNING
- Bulbs are sensitive to pressure. The glass
can break when you touch the bulb, causing
injury.
- Incorrect handling of the high-voltage ele
ment of xenon gas-discharge bulbs* can
have potentially fatal consequences.
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i,(D Headlight range control
II Headlight range control: fault. See owner's
manual
There is a malfunction in the headlight range
control which may cause other road users to be
dazzled.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
§§0 Audi adaptive light
Applies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive light
Ill Audi adaptive light: fault. See owner's man
ual
There is a malfunction in the adaptive light. The
dipped beam headlights will still be working nor
mally.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified.
fi. o Light sensor/ rain sensor
Applies to vehicles: with light sensor/ rain sensor
El Automatic headlights: fault. See owner's
manual
El Automatic wipers: fault. See owner's man
ual
The light sensor/rain sensor is out of action.
For safety reasons, the dipped beam headlights
will then be switched on permanently when the
light switch is set to the AUTO position. You can
still switch the lights on and off in the normal
way with the light switch. You can also continue
to use all the other wiper functions that do not
use the rain sensor.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified.
Q Suspension control
Applies to vehicles: with Audi drive select
I) Suspension: fault. You can continue driving
There is a malfunction in the suspension control
system. Drive
to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
¢ ¢ Turn signals and hazard warning
lights
If the indicator lamp.
or.
flashes, the turn
signals are on. If both indicator lamps flash, the
hazard warning lights are on.
If one of the indicator lamps flashes twice as fast
as usual, a turn signal bulb has failed. You should
have the bulb replaced without delay.
Of� Rear seat belt
Applies to vehicles: with seat belt warning system (rear)
The warning lamp 111,tfil lights up briefly when
the ignition is switched on.
If a rear seat belt is buckled/unbuckled, the cor
responding indicator lamp lights up briefly.
H- If the indicator lamp lights up briefly, the
corresponding rear seat is not occupied or the
seat belt is not buckled. If the seat belt is un
buckled while the vehicle is moving, you will also
hear a warning tone.
ill- If the indicator lamp lights up briefly, the
seat belt has been fastened.
@ Note
For further information on the seat belts
c::>page204.
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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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Fuses and bulbs
Fuses Fuses in vehic le interior
Fig. 243 Area near steering column on LHD vehicle: Cover
Fig. 244 Open glove box on RHO vehicle: Cover
Access to the fuses is different on left-hand and
right-hand drive vehicles.
- LHD vehicles: The fuses are located behind a
cover near the steering column ¢Fig. 243.
- RHD vehicles: The fuses are located behind a
cover in the glove box¢ Fig. 244.
Changing fuses
To see whether a fuse has blown, check whether
the metal strip has melted.
Fig. 245 Engine compartment, left-hand side: Fuse cover
254 The
various electrical circuits are protected by
fuses. The fuses are located behind a cover below
the steering wheel and on the left side of the en
gine compartment.
Fuses in vehicle interior
.. Switch
off the ignition and all electrical equip
ment .
.. Refer to the following tables to identify the
fuse for the failed component ¢ page 255 .
.. Remove the cover: LHD vehicles c:> page 254,
Fig. 243 or RHD vehicles ¢ page 254, Fig. 244 .
.. Take the plastic clip from inside the fuse cover
in the engine compartment ¢ Fig. 245 .
.. Use the clip to pull out the fuse.
.. Blown fuses should always be replaced with a
fuse of the same rating .
.. Replace the cover.
Fuses in engine compartment
.. Switch off the ignition and all electrical equip
ment .
.. Refer to the following tables to identify the
fuse for the failed component ¢ page 256 .
.. Release the fuse cover ¢ Fig. 245.
.. Take the plastic clip from inside the fuse cover
¢Fig. 245.
.. Use the clip to pull out the fuse.
.. Blown fuses should always be replaced with a
fuse of the same rating.
Colour coding for fuses
Colour Rating
in amperes
black 1
purple 3
light brown 5
brown 7.5
red 10
blue 15
yellow 20
white or transparent 25
green 30
orange 40
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WARNING
Never attempt to repair a fuse or replace a
blown fuse by fitting a fuse with a higher am
pere rating. This could damage the electrical
system -risk of fire!
CD CAUTION
If a newly replaced fuse blows again after a
short time, the electrical system must be
checked by a qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
@ Note
- Unassigned fuse locations are not shown in
the tables below.
- Some of the items of equipment listed in
the tables below are only fitted on certain
models or are optional extras.
Fuses in vehicle interior
Fig. 246 Interior: Fuse layout
No. Electrical
equipment
F3 ESC
control unit
F4 Central computer (MIB-2)
FS Gateway No.
F6
F7
F8 F9
FlO Fll
F12
F13
F14
FlS
F16
F17
F18
Fl9
F20
F23
F25
F26
F28
F29
F31
F32 F33
F34
F35
F36 F37
F38 F39 Fuses
and bulbs
Electrical equipment
Anti-theft alarm system
Air conditioner console, selector lever (au-
tomatic gearbox), auxiliary heating, relay
coil for rear window heating
Diagnostics, switch for electronic parking
brake, light switch, rain/light sensor, inte-
rior lighting
Steering column switch module
Display
Haldex coupling
MMI system
Control unit for suspension control
Air conditioner blower
Electric steering column lock
MMI system
Instrument cluster
Reversing camera
Control unit for convenience key system
Electric lumbar support adjuster
Exterior lighting (right side), on-board
computer (right side)
Door/s, driver's side (e.g. electric windows)
Seat heating
Media socket for AMI High
On-board computer
On-board computer (left side)
Driver assistance systems
Airbag Electrical socket relay, interior sound, re-
versing light switch, temperature sensor,
oil level sensor
Diagnostics, headlight range control, air
quality sensor, automatic anti-dazzle mir-
rors
Corn ering light (right side)/ LED headlight
(right side)
Cornering light (left side) / LED headlight
(left side)
Engine control unit, ESC control unit
Door(s), passenger's side (e.g. electric win-
dows)
255
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No. Electrical
equipment
F40 Cigarette lighter, electrical sockets
F41 SCR relay and delivery unit
F42 Central locking system
F43 On-board computer
F45 Electrically
adjustable seat (driver's side)
F49 Starter, clutch sensor
FSO ESC
valves
F53 Rear window heating
Th e seats with electric adjustment* are protected
by circuit breakers. These reset automatically af
ter a few seconds when the overload has been
corrected.
Fuses on left side of engine compartment
Fig. 247 Engine compartment: Fuse la
yout
No. Electrical
equipment
F3 Engine control unit (petrol/diesel)
Engine cooling, engine components, sup-M
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F4 plementary heater relay coils (1+2), secon-
dary air pump relay
FS Engine components, tank system
F6 Brake light sensor
F7 Engine components
256 No.
Electrical
equipment
F8 Lambda probe
F9 Engine
components, exhaust flap, control
unit for automatic glow period
FlO Fuel injectors, fuel control unit
Fll Supplementary
heater, heating rod 2
F12 Supplementary heater, heating rod 3
F13 Automatic gearbox control unit
FlS Horn
F16 Ignition coil
F17 ESC control unit, engine control unit
F18 Terminal 30 (reference voltage)
F19 Wipers
F20 Horn
F22 Terminal 50, diagnostics
F23 Starter
F24 Supplementary heater, heating rod 1
F32 LED headlights
Bulbs Note
Your vehicle is fitted with maintenance-free
headlights and rear lights. If a bulb does need to
be changed, however, please contact an Audi
dealer or qualified workshop.