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Fuses and bulbs
Electrical fuses
Replacing fuses
Fuses that have blown will have metal strips
that have burned through.
Fig. 190 Steering column area: cover
Fig. 191 Left side of the engine compartment: fuse
cover
Fuses in the interior
The fuses are behind the cover in the steering
column area¢
fig. 190.
•Turnoff the ignition and the fai led e lectrical
equipment.
• Check the following table to see which fuse
belongs to the eq uipment
¢page 270.
• Remove the cover(" AIRBAG" label)
¢ fig . 190. Begin at the bottom right corner
-arrow-.
• Remove the plastic clip from the fuse panel
cover in the eng ine compartment ¢
fig. 191.
• Remove the blown fuse using the plastic
clamp and replace the f use with an ident ica l
new one .
• Install the cover .
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Fuses in the engine compartment
•Tu rnoff the ignition and the failed electrical
equipment.
• Check the fo llowing tab le to see which fuse
be longs to the equipment¢
page 271.
• Remove the fuse panel cover¢ fig. 191.
• Remove the plastic clip from the fuse pane l
cover
¢ fig. 191.
• Remove the blown fuse using the plastic
clamp and replace the fuse with an identical
new one.
The indiv idual circuits are protected by safety
fuses. The fuses are located under the steer­
ing wheel beh ind a cover and in the left side of
the engine compartment .
_&. WARNING
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Do not repair fuses and never replace a
blown fuse with one that has a higher amp
rat ing. This can ca use damage to the elec­
trica l system and a fire .
(D Note
-If there are multip le fuse values in a cell
in the follo w tables, for example
5/10/20, it is because of equipment-re­
lated differences. Replace the burned
fuse with an identical new one.
- If a new fuse should burn out again
shortly after you have insta lled it, have
the electrical system checked by your au­
thorized Audi dealer or qualified repair
facility as soon as possible.
(D Tips
- The following table does not list fuse lo­
cat ions that are not used.
- Some of the following tables only apply
to in certain models or options.

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Note that the following table was accurate
at the time of print ing and is subject to
change.
Bulbs
Replacing light bulbs
For your safety, we recommend that you have
your authorized Audi dealer replace burned out bulbs for you.
It is becoming increas ingly more and more
d iff icu lt to replace vehicle light bulbs s ince in
many cases, other parts of the car must first
be removed before you are able to get to the
bu lb . Thi s appl ies especia lly to the light bu lbs
in the front of your car which you can on ly
reach through the engine compartment .
Sheet metal and bulb ho lders can have sha rp
edges that can cause ser ious cuts, and parts
must be co rrectly taken apart and then prop­
erly put back together to help prevent break­
age of parts and long term damage from wa­
ter that can enter housings that have not been
properly resealed.
For your safety, we recommend that you have
your authorized Audi dealer replace any bulbs
for you, since your dealer has the proper tools, the correct bulbs and the expertise.
Gas discharge lamps (Xenon lights):
Due to the high electrical vo ltage, have the
bu lbs rep laced by a qualified technician.
Headlights with Xenon light can be identified
by the high voltage sticker.
LE D headlights* require no ma intenance .
Please contact your authorized Aud i dealer if a
bu lb needs to be replaced.
A WARNING
Contact with high-voltage components of
the electrical system and improper re­
placement of gas discharge (Xenon) head­
light bulbs can cause serious personal in­
jury and death . -
Xenon bulbs are pressurized and can ex­
plode when being changed.
- Changing Xenon lamps requires the spe­
cial training, instructions and equip­
ment.
- Only an authorized Audi dealer or other
qualified workshop should change the
bulbs in gas discharge lamps.
A WARNING
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There are parts with sharp edges on the
openings and on the bulb holders that can
cause ser ious cuts .
- If you are uncertain about what to do,
have the work performed by an author­
ized Audi dealer or other qualified work­
shop. Serious personal injury may result
from improperly performed work.
(D Tips
- If you st ill prefer to replace the light
bulbs yourself, be aware that the engine
compartment is a hazardous area to
work in
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-It is best to ask your authorized Audi
dealer whenever you need to change a
bulb.

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Emergency situations
General
This chapter is intended for trained emer­
gency crews and working personnel who have the necessary tools and equipment to
perform these operations.
Starting by pushing or
towing
(D Note
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
cannot be started by pushing or towing.
Starting with jumper
cables
If necessary, the engine can be started by
connecting it to the battery of another vehi­
cle.
If the engine should fail to start because of a
discharged or weak battery, the battery can be
connected to the battery of
another vehicle,
using a
pair of jumper cables to start the en­
gine.
Jumper cables
Use only jumper cables of sufficiently large
cross section to carry the starter current safe­
ly. Refer to the manufacturer's specifications.
Use only jumper cables with
insulated termi­
nal clamps which are distinctly marked :
plus(+) cable in most cases colored red
minus(-) cable
in most cases colored black.
A WARNING
Batteries contain electricity, acid, and gas.
Any of these can cause very serious or fatal
injury. Follow the instructions below for
safe handling of your vehicle's battery.
- Always shield your eyes and avoid lean­
ing over the battery whenever possible.
- A discharged battery can freeze at tem­
peratures just below 32 °F (0 °C). Before
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connecting a jumper cable, you must
thaw the frozen battery completely, oth­
erwise it could explode.
- Do not allow battery acid to contact eyes
or skin. Flush any contacted area with
water immediately .
- Improper use of a booster battery to start a vehicle may cause an explosion.
- Vehicle batteries generate explosive gas­
es. Keep sparks, flame and lighted ciga­
rettes away from batteries.
- Do not try to jump start any vehicle with a low acid level in the battery.
- The voltage of the booster battery must
also have a 12-volt rating. The capacity
(Ah) of the booster battery should not be
lower than that of the discharged bat­
tery . Use of batteries of different voltage
or substantially different "Ah" rating
may cause an explosion and personal in­
JU ry.
- Never charge a frozen battery. Gas trap­
ped in the ice may cause an explosion.
-Never charge or use a battery that has
been frozen. The battery case may have
be weakened.
- Use of batteries of different voltage or
substantially different capacity (Ah) rat­
ing may cause an explosion and injury.
The capacity (Ah) of the booster battery
should not be lower than that of the dis­
charged battery.
- Before you check anything in the engine
compartment, always read and heed all
WARNINGS ¢
page 214.
(D Note
-Applying a higher voltage booster bat­
tery will cause expensive damage to sen­
sitive electronic components, such as
control units, relays, radio, etc.
- There must be no electrical contact be­
tween the vehicles as otherwise current
could already start to flow as soon as the
positive(+) terminals are connected. ..,. •
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installed. Make sure the cables do not get
caught in moving engine components .
11. Sw itch the heater fan and rear window de-
froster off.
12. Close the battery cover.
The battery is vented to the outside so that not gases enter the passenger compartment.
Make sure that the connected positive termi­
nal clamps on the jump start cable have suff i­
cient contact with metal.
A WARNING
Follow the warn ings and instructions from
the jump start cable manufacturer to re­ duce the risk of serious injuries and vehicle
damage .
If you are uns ure abo ut anything,
call roadside assistance.
- T he jump start cables must be long
enough so that the vehicles do not
touch.
- Route the jump sta rt cab les so they can­
not get ca ught in the moving parts in the
engine compartment .
- Always read and follow the warnings be­
fore checking anything in the engine
compartment <=>
page 214.
(D Note
Correctly jump start cables incorre ctly can
destroy the a lternator .
- Always connect the positive term inal(+)
to the positive terminal( +) and the neg ­
ative termina l (-) to the negative termi ­
nal(-) on the body ground point, but not
the negative termina l on the battery.
- Make sure the screw plugs on the batte ry
ce lls are insta lled securely. If not, tight­
en the plugs before connecting the
clamps to the negat ive termina l on the
battery.
- P lease note that the connecting process
described be low for the jump start ca­
bles is intended for when your vehicle is
being jump started. If you are jump
starting another vehicle, do not connect
the negat ive cab le to the negative termi­
nal(·) on the drained battery, but rathe r
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connect it to a large metal component
that is bolted securely to the engine
bloc k, or to the engine block itsel f. If the
battery in the vehicle being jump started
is not vented to the outside, there is a
r isk of explosion due to hydrogen gas.
- Make sure that the connected positive
terminal clamps have sufficient contact
with metal.
- Do not use the battery negat ive terminal
for jump start ing or a malfunct ion could
occur in the vehicle electrical system.
Emergency towing
with commercial tow
truck
General hints
Your Audi requires special handling for tow ­
ing .
The following information is to be used by
commerc ial tow truck operators who know
how to operat e th eir equipment safely.
- Never to w you r Aud i. Towing will cause
damage to the engine and tran smission.
- Nev er wra p the s afety ch ains or wi nch ca­
bles a round the brake li nes.
- To p revent unnece ssary dam age , your Aud i
must be t ranspo rted with a flat bed truck.
- To load the vehicle on to the fl at bed , us e
the towing loop fo und in the vehicle tool s
and attach to the front o r rear anchorage
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A WARNING
A vehicle being towed is not safe for pas­
sengers. Neve r allow anyone to ride in a
vehicle be ing towed, fo r any reason.
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Front towing loop
Fig. 196 Right front bumper: removing the cove r
Fig. 197 Right front bumper: towing loop installed
The threaded opening for the towing loop is
located behind a cover on the right side of the
front bumper.
• Remov e the towing loop from the vehicle
tool kit¢
page 261 .
• Press inward on the upper le~ side of the
cap to remove it from the bumper
¢fig . 196.
• Insert the towing loop in the threaded open­
ing until it stops¢
fig. 197 and tighten it
with a whee l wrench.
• After using, place the towing loop back in
the vehicle tool kit.
A WARNING
If the towing loop is not installed securely,
it could loosen from the threads while
towing and cause damage to the vehicle or
injury to people.
Rear towing loop
Fig. 198 Righ t rea r towing loop: cover
Fig. 199 Right rea r towing loop: towing loop installed
The towing loop threaded opening is located
in the right of the rear bumper cover under a
cover.
• Remove the towing loop from the vehicle
tool kit¢
page 261 .
• Press inward on the upper area -arrow-and
lift it upward from the
lower area¢ fig. 198.
• Insert the towing loop in the threaded open ­
ing until it stops ¢
fig. 199 and tighten it
w ith a wheel wrench .
• After using, p lace the towing loop back in
the vehicle tool kit.
Depending on the model, the shape of the
cover can vary .
.&_ WARNING
If the towing loop is not installed securely,
it could loosen from the threads while
towing and cause damage to the vehicle or
injury to people .

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Loading the vehicle onto a flat bed truck
Fig. 200 Veh icle on flat bed truck
Front hook up
.. Align the vehicle with the centerline of the
car carr ier ramp.
.. Attach the winch hook to the front towline
eye previously installed .
Rear hook up
.. Align the vehicle with the centerline of the
car carrier ramp.
.. Attach the winch hook to the rear towline
eye previously installed.
(D} Tips
Check carefully to make sure the hook-up
is secure before moving the car up the flat­
bed truck ramp.
Lifting vehicle
Lifting with workshop hoist and with
floor jack
The vehicle may only be lifted at the lifting
points illustrated .
Fig. 201 Front l ifting point
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Fig. 202 Rea r liftin g po int
.,. Read and heed WARNING c::> .&, .
.,. Locate lifting points c::> fig. 201 and
¢ fig. 202 .
.,. Adju st lifting arms of workshop hoist or
floor jack to match veh icle lifting points.
.. Insert a rubber pad between the floor jack/
workshop hoist and the lift ing points.
If you must lift your vehicle with a floor jack
to work underneath, be sure the vehicle is
safely supported on stands intended for this
purpose .
Front lifting point
T he lifti ng point is loca ted on the floo r pan re­
info rcemen t about at the same level as the
jack mounting point
c::>fig. 201. Do not lift
the vehicle at the vertical sill reinforcement.
Rear lifting point
The lifting point is located o n the vert ica l rein­
forcement of the lower sill for the on-board
jack
c::> fig. 202 .
Lifting with vehicle jack
Refer to c:;, page 266.
A WARNING
-To reduce the risk of ser ious injury and
vehicle damage .
- Always lift the vehicle only at the spe­
cia l workshop hoist and floor jack lift
points illustrated
c:;, fig. 201 and
c:;, fig. 202.
- Failure to lift the veh icle at these
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Technical data
Vehicle identification
F ig. 203 Veh icle Identificat ion Numbe r (VlN) pla te: lo ·
cat ion on driver's side dash pane l
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Fig. 2 04 Th e ve hicle identificat ion label- inside the
luggage compartment
Vehicle Identification Number (VlN)
The Ve hicle Iden tifica tion Number is loc ated
i n diffe rent p laces :
- under the w indshield on the driver's side
¢fig.
203.
- i n the MMI: Select: the I MENU I button> Car
> Syst ems * control button > Service & con­
trol > VIN number .
-on the vehicle identification label.
Techni cal data 2 79
Vehicle ident ification label
T he vehicle identification la bel is lo cate d in
the luggage compartment in the spare wheel
well.
T he label¢ fig.
204 shows the fol low ing vehi­
cle dat a:
(D Vehicle Ident ificat ion Number (VIN)
@ Vehicle type, engine o utp ut, transmission
® Engine and transm ission code
© Paint number a nd in te rior
® Optional equipment numbers
T he info rmation of the veh icle identific ation
l ab el can also be foun d in your Warranty
&
Maintenance booklet .
Safety compliance sticker
The safety compliance st icker is your assur­
ance th at yo ur new veh icle com plies with all
applicable Fede ral Motor Vehi cle Safety
Standards which we re in effect at the time the
vehicle was manufacture d. You can find this
sticker on the door jamb on the drive r's side.
It shows the month and year of production
and t he vehicle ident ificat ion number of your
vehicle (perforation) as well as the Gross Veh i­
cle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Ax le
Weight Rating (GAWR) .
High voltage warning label
The high voltage warning label is located in
the e ngine compartment next to the engine
hood re lease. The spark ign ition system com­
plies with the Ca nadian standard IC ES-002 .
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rat ing (GVWR), and
the Gross Axle Weight Rati ng (GAWR) for
front and rear are listed on a sticker on the
door jamb on the driver's side.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rat ing includes the
weight of the basic vehicle plus full fuel tank,
o il and coo lant, plus maximum load, which in ­
clu des passe nger we igh t (150 lbs/68 kg per
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designated s eating position) and luggage
w eight ¢.&, .
Gross Axle W eight Rating
The Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum l oad that can be applied at each axle of the
vehicle ¢Lr!, .
Vehicle cap acit y weight
The vehicle capac ity we ight (max . load) is list­
ed either on the dr iver's side B-pilla r or inside
the fuel filler flap.
_& WARNING
- T he actual Gross Axle Weight Rat ing at
the front and rear axles shou ld not ex­
ceed the permissible weights, and their
combination must not exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating .
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depend ing on the
model and eq uipment.
Length
Width
W idth (ac ross m irrors)
He ight (unloaded) a)
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-Exceeding permissible weight ratings can
result in veh icle damage, acc idents and
personal injury.
(D Note
- The vehicle capacity weight figures apply
when the load is distributed evenly in the
vehicle (passengers and luggage). When
transport ing a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, carry the load as near to
the rear axle as poss ible so that the vehi­
cle's handling is not impaired .
- Do not exceed the maximum permissible axle loads or the maximum gross veh icle
we ight. Always remember that the vehi­
cle's handling w il l be affected by the ex­
tra load. Therefo re, adj ust your speed ac­
cordingly.
- Always observe local regulat ions .
in (mm)
175 .3 (4456)
in (mm) 70 .5 (1793)
in (mm) 77 .l (1960)
in (mm) 55 .4 (1409)
a) The h eigh t of the vehicle depen ds on the ti re s and suspension .
When driv ing on poor roads, by curbs and on
steep ramps, make s ure that low-lying compo­
nents such as the spoiler and exhaust system
Capacities
F uel ta nk
F ront wheel Drive
All wheel drive
W indsh ield washe r system do not come
into contact with these or they
cou ld be damaged . This applies espec ia lly
when the vehicle is fu lly loaded.
gal (liters) approx.
13.2 (50 .0)
gal (liters) approx. 14.5 (55.0)
quarts (liters) approx. 3.2 (3.1)