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If the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
indicator appears
Applies to vehicles: with t ire p ressure monitoring syste m
The tire pressure indicator in the instrument
cluster informs you if the tire pressure is too low
or if there is a system malfunction.
F ig. 172 Instrument cluster: in dicator light w ith message
Using the ABS sensors, the tire pressure monitor­
ing system compares the tire tread circumference
and v ibration characterist ics of the ind ividual
tires.
If the pressure changes in one or mo re
tires, th is is indicated in the instrument cluster
d isp lay w ith an ind icator light
RE and a message
¢
fig. 172. If only o ne tire is affected, the loca ­
tion of that ti re will be indicated . The message
turns off after a few minutes . You can display the
message again
r::;,page 29.
The tire p ressu res m ust be stored in the menu
disp lay aga in each time the pressures change
(switching between partia l and full load pres­
sure) or after changing or replac ing a tire on your
ve hicle¢
page 234. The tire pressure monitor­
ing system only monitors the tire pressure you
have stored. You can find the recommended tire
pressures for your vehicle on the label on the
driver's door pillar¢
page 224.
Tire tread circumference and vibration character­
istics can change and cause a tire pressure warn­
in g if:
- If the tire pressure in one or more tires is too
low,
- the tire has structural damage,
- The tire was replaced or the tire pressure
changed and it was not stored again
¢ page 234.
-the spare tire is insta lled .
Tires and wheels
Indicator lights
RE -Loss of pressure in a t least one tire ¢ ,&.
Check the tires and replace or repair if necessary.
Check/correct the pressures of all four t ires. Then
store the tire p ressu res in the MMI ¢
page 234.
film (T ire Pressure Mon itor ing Sys tem) Tire pres­
s ure: Sy stem malfunction!. If@m
appears after
switching the ignition on or while driving and the
RE ind icator light in the instr ument cluster
blinks for approximate ly one minute and then
stays on, there is system malfunction. Try to
store the correct tire pressures ¢
page 234. If
the indicator light does turn off or turns on aga in
after a short period of time, dr ive to an author­
i zed Audi dea ler or author ized Audi Serv ice Facili­
ty immed iate ly to have the malfunction corre ct­
ed.
,&. WARNING
- If the tire pressure warning light RE in the
i n str ument cluster turns on, the pressure in
one or more tires is too low . Reduce the ve­
h icle speed immediate ly and avoid any hard
steer ing or braking maneuvers. Stop as soon
as poss ible, check the tire and inf late the
tire to the correct pressure, which is speci­
fied on the t ire p ress ure label on the vehicle
r::;, page 224. Driv ing with a tire with Low
p ressu re causes the tire to overhea t and c an
resul t in fa il ur e of the tire . Low pressure can
a lso have a negative effect on the driving
and b rak ing behavior of t he vehicle .
- T he drive r is respons ib le for main taining the
correct ti re press ures . You must check the
tire pressures regu larly .
- Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
driving style, winter conditions or unpaved
roads), the pressure monitor indicator may
be de layed.
- Do not use run-flat tires on yo ur vehicle . Us­
ing them when not permitted can lead to
veh icle damage or acc idents.
(D Tips
- The tire pressure monitoring system can al­
so stop working when t here is an ESC mal-
function. ..,.
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Care and cleaning
General information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehi ­
cle's value.
It can a lso be a req uirement when
submitting warranty claims for corrosion damage
and paint defects on the body.
The necessary care products can be obtained
from an a uthorized Audi dea ler or authorized
Audi Service Faci lity . Read and fo llow the instruc­
tions for use on the packaging.
A WARNING
- Us ing clean ing and care products incorrectly
can be dangerous to your health.
- Always store cleaning and care products out
of reach of children to reduce the r isk of po i­
soning.
@ For the sake of the environment
- Preferably use environmentally-friendly products when buying cleaning agents.
- Do not d ispose of leftover cleaning and care
p roducts with household trash.
Car washes
The longer that depos its s uch as insects, bird
droppings, tree sap or road sa lt rema in on the ve­
h icle, the more the surface can be damaged. High
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight
in crease the damaging effect.
Before washing, rinse off heavy depos its with
p le nty of water.
Stubborn deposits s uch as bird droppings or tree
sap are best removed w ith p lenty of water and a
m ic rofiber cloth.
Also, wash the underside of your vehi cle once
road salt stops being used for the season.
Pressure washers
W hen washi ng your ve hicles w ith a pressure
washer, always fo llow the oper ating instr uctions
p rov ided wi th the p ress ure washer. This is espe­
cially importan t in rega rd to the p ress ure and
spraying distance . Do not aim the spray direct ly
Care and cleaning
at seals on side w indows, doors, t he hood, the
lu ggage compartment lid or the sunroof* or at
tires, rubber hoses, insulating material, sensors *
or camera lenses*. Keep a distance of at least 16
inches (40 cm).
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washe r.
Neve r use rotary nozzles or high pressure no z­
zles .
T he wate r temperature must not be above 140 °F
(60 °( ).
Automatic car washes
Sp ray off the veh icle before washing.
Make sure that the w indows and roo f* are closed
and the windsh ield wipers are off. Follow instruc­
tions from the car wash operator, especially if
the re are accessor ies attached to you r vehicle .
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes .
Washing by hand
Clean the ve hicl e starting from the top and work ­
ing down using a soft sponge or cleani ng b rush.
U se solvent -free cleaning p rod ucts .
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint by
hand
To avoid damaging the paint when was hing, first
remove dust and large particles from yo ur vehi ­
cle. Insects, g rease spots and fingerprints are
best removed with a spec ia l cleaner for matte
finish pai nt.
Apply the p rod uct us ing a microfiber cloth . To
avo id damaging the paint surface, do not use too
much pressure.
Rinse the vehi cle thoro ughly with water . Then
clean usi ng a neutra l shampoo and a soft micro­
fiber cloth.
Rinse the ve hicl e thoroughly again and le t it air
dry. Remove any wate r residue using a s ham my . .,.
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Care and cleaning
& WARNING
- Only wash the vehicle when the ignition is
off an d follow the i nstructions fr om the car
wash operator to r educe the r isk of acci­
dents.
- To reduce the r isk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash­ ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
hous ings.
- After washing the vehicle, the braking effect
may be delayed due to moisture o n the
brake rotors or i ce in the winte r. T he bra kes
mus t be d ried first w ith a few caref ul bra ke
applications .
@ Note
-If you wash the ve hicle in an au tomatic car
wash, you m ust fold the e xterior m irrors in
to reduce the ris k of damage to the mirrors .
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only
be fo lded i n and out using the power folding
funct ion. -
To prevent paint damage, do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
- T o reduce the r is k of damage to the sur face,
do not use insect remov ing sponges, kitchen
sponges or similar items.
- Mat te finish painted vehicle components:
- To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use po lishi ng agents or hard
wax.
- Never use protective wax.
It can destroy
the matte finish effect.
- Do not place any stickers or magnet ic
signs on vehicle parts painted w ith matte
finish paint. The pa int co uld be damaged
when the sticke rs o r mag nets are re­
moved.
@ For the sake of the environment
Only wash the ve hicle in facilities spec ially de­
s igned fo r that purpose. This w ill reduce the
r isk of dir ty wa ter co ntaminated w ith oil from
entering the sewe r system.
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individua l vehicle
components, refer to the following tables. The
information contained there is simply recommen­
dations. For quest ions or for components that are not listed,
consult an authorized A udi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility . Also follow
the information found in
¢ _6.
Exterio r cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper
Deposits ¢ page 50, Cleaning windshield wiper blades
blades
Headlights /
Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap
solutiona)
Tail lights
Sensors /
Deposits Sensors: soft cloth with solvent-free cleaning so lution
camera len se s Camera le ·nses : soft clot h w ith a lcohol-free clea ning so lu-
tion
Snow/ ice Hand brush/solvent-free de- icing spray
Wheel s Road sa lt Water
Brake dust Acid-free specia l cleaning solution
E xhau st tail pipe s Road salt Water, clean
ing solution su itab le for stain less stee l, if nee -
essary
D ecorative parts / Deposits Mild soap solution al, a clean ing solution suitable for stain-
trim l ess stee l, if necessary
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Component S ituation Solution
Te xtiles
Deposits adhering to Vacuum cleaner
arti ficial leath er, the surface
Alca ntara Wate r-based depos its Absorben
t cloth and mild soap solutional
such as coffee, tea,
blood, etc.
Oil-based deposits Apply a m ild soap solution al, blot away the d issolved oil or
such as oil, make-up, dye, treat afterwa rd with water, if necessary
etc.
Special deposits such Special stain remover, blot w ith absorbent materia l, treat
as ink, na il polish, la- afterward with mild soap so lution, if necessary a)
tex paint, shoe pol-
ish, etc.
Natural leather Fres h stains Wool cloth with a mild soap solutional
Wate r-based depos its fresh stains: absorbent clot h
such as coffee, tea, d ried stains: stain remover suitable for leathe r
blood, etc.
Oil-based deposits Fresh stains: absorbent cloth and stain remover suitab le
such as oil, make- up, for leather
etc. dried stains: oil cleaning spray
Special deposits such Spot remover sui table for leather
as ink, nai l polish, la -
tex paint, shoe pol-
ish, etc.
Care Regularly app ly condi tioning cream that protects from
lig ht and penet rates in to the mate rial. Use specially -col -
ored conditioning cream, if necessary.
Carbon part s Deposits clean the same way as plastic parts
al Mild soap sol ution: maxim um two tablespoons of neutral soap in 1 quar t (1 liter ) of water
_& WARNING
The windshie ld may not be tre ate d wit h wa­
t er- repelling win dsh ield co ating agents. Un­
favorab le conditions such as wetness, dark­
ness, or low s un can resu lt in increased glare.
Wiper blade chatter is also possible.
(D Note
- Headlights/tail light s
-Never clean headlights or ta il lights with a
dry cloth or sponge.
- Do not use any cleaning prod uct that con­
tains alcohol, because they could cause cracks to form.
- Wheels
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- Never use any paint polish or other abra­
sive mate rials.
- Damage to the protective layer on the
rims such as sto ne chips or sc ratches must
be repaired immediately.
- Sensors /camera lenses
- N eve r use warm or ho t w at er to remove
snow or ice from the camera lens . This
could ca use the lens to crack.
- N eve r use abras ive cle an ing m ateria ls or
a lcohol to clea n the camera lens. This
could ca use scratches and cracks .
-Doo r windows
- Remove snow and ice on windows and ex-
terio r mirro rs with a p lastic scraper. To

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avoid scratches, move the scraper only in
one direction and not back and forth.
- Never remove snow or ice from door win­
dows and mirrors using warm or hot water
because this could cause cracks to form.
- To avoid damage to the rear window de­
fogger, do not apply any stickers on the
heating wires on the inside of the window.
- Decorative parts/trim
- Never use chrome care or cleaning prod-
ucts .
- Paint
- To reduce the risk of scratches, the vehicle
must be free of dirt and dust before pol­
ishing or waxing.
- To prevent paint damage, do not polish or
wax the vehicle in direct sunlight.
- To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
polish away rust spots.
- Remove cosmetics and sunscreen immedi­
ately -these could damage the paint.
- Displays
- To avoid scratches, do not use dry cleaning
methods on displays.
- Controls
- Make sure that no fluids enter the con-
trols, because this could cause damage.
- Safety belts
- Do not remove the safety belts to clean
them.
- Never clean safety belts or their compo­
nents chemically or with corrosive fluids
or solvents and never allow sharp objects
to come into contact with the safety belts.
This could cause damage to the belt web­
bing.
- If there is damage to the webbing, the
connections, the retractors or the buckles,
have them replaced by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
- Textiles/artificial leather/Alcantara
- Never treat artificial leather/Alcantara
with leather care products, solvents, floor polish, shoe polish, spot remove or similar
products.
- Have a specialist remove stubborn stains
to prevent damage.
Care and cleaning
- Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges, etc. when cleaning.
- Do not turn on the seat heating* to dry
the seat.
- Objects with sharp edges such as zippers,
rivets on clothing or belts can cause dam­
age to the surface.
- Open hook and loop fasteners, for exam­
ple on clothing, can damage seat covers.
Make sure hook and loop fasteners are
closed .
- Natural leather
- Never treat leather with solvents, floor
polish, shoe polish, spot remover or simi­
lar products .
- Objects with sharp edges such as zippers, rivets on clothing or belts can cause dam­
age to the surface .
- Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges, etc. when cleaning .
- Do not turn on the seat heating* to dry the seat.
- To help prevent the leather from fading,
do not leave the vehicle in direct sunlight
for long periods of time . If leaving the ve­
hicle parked for long periods of time, you
should cover the leather to protect it from
direct sunlight.
(D Tips
- Insects are easier to remove from paint that
has been freshly waxed .
- Regular waxing can prevent rust spots from
forming.
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Equipment
Vehicle tool kit
Applies to vehicles: with vehicle tool kit
Fig. 174 Luggage co mpa rtmen t: ca rgo floo r cover folded
up ward
The vehicle tool kit is located in the luggage com­
partment under the cargo floor cove r
r::!;> fig. 174.
Cargo floor cover
• Hang the plastic hook on the luggage compart­
ment weather strip -arrow- .
Replacing wheels
Before changing a wheel
Observe the following precautions for your own
and your passenger's safety when changing a
wheel.
• After you experience a tire fa ilure, pu ll the car
well away from moving traffic and try to reach
le vel ground before you stop r::!;> _A .
• All passengers should leav e the ca r and move
to a safe location (for instance, beh ind the
guardrail) c:>
_A.
• Engage the parking b ra ke to prevent your vehi ­
cle from rolling unintentionally c:> ,& .
• Move
se le cto r le ver to p osition P c:> ,& .
• If you are tow ing a tra iler, unh itch the tra iler
from your vehicle.
• Take the
jack c:> pag e 241 and the sp ar e tire
c:> page 246 out of the l uggage compartment .
A WARNING
You or your passengers cou ld be injured while
chang ing a wheel if you do not follow these
safety precautions:
Em erg en cy ass is tan ce
-If you have a flat tire, move a safe d istance
off the road. Turn off the eng ine, turn the
emergency flashers on and use other warn­
ing dev ices to alert other motor ists .
- Make sure that passengers wait in a safe
place away from the vehicle and well away
from the road and traffic.
- To help prevent the vehicle from moving
suddenly and possibly slipping
off the jack,
always fully set the parking brake and block
the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel be­ ing changed . When one front wheel is lifted
off the g round, placing the Automatic Trans­
miss ion in P (Pa rk) w ill
not prevent the veh i­
cle from moving .
- B efore you change a wheel, be sure the
ground is level and firm . If necessary, use a
sturdy board under the jack.
- Always s tore the veh icle tool kit, t he jack
a nd the rep laced tire in the luggage com ­
partment
r::!;> page 136.
Changing a wheel
When you change a wheel, follow the sequence
described below step-by -step and in exactly that
order.
1. Remove the dec orative whe el co ve r*. For
more details see also
c:> page 242, Decora­
tive wheel covers
or c:> page 242, Wheels
with wheel bolt caps .
2. Loosen the wheel bolts r::!;>page 243.
3. Locate the proper mounting point for the
jack and align the jack below that point
r::!;> page 243.
4. Rai se the car with the jack~ page 243 .
5. Remove the wheel wit h th e fla t tir e and then
i ns tall
th e s pare c:> page 244.
6. Tighte n all whee l bolts lightly.
7.
L o wer the vehicle with the jack.
8 . Use the wheel bolt wrench and
firml y tighten
all wheel bo lts
c:> page 243.
9. Replace the decorative w hee l co ve r* . ..,.
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After you have loosened all wheel bolts and
raised the vehicle
off the ground, remove and re­
place the whee l as fo llows:
Removing the wheel
.,. Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver
handle
to completely remove the topmost
whee l bolt and set it aside on a
clean surface
¢ fig. 180 .
.,. Screw the threaded end of the alignment pin
from the tool kit hand-tight into the empty bolt
hole¢
fig. 181.
.,. Then remove the other wheel bolts as descr ibed
above .
.,. Take
off the wheel leav ing the alignment pin in
the bolt hole ¢Q).
Putting on the compact spare wheel
.,. Lift the spare wheel and carefully slide it over
the a lignment pin to guide it in place ¢0 .
.,. Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdr iver
handle to screw in and tighten all wheel bolts
slightly.
.,. Remove the alignment pin and insert and tight­
en the remaining whee l bolt slightly like the
rest .
.,. Turn the jack handle counter-clockwise to lower
the vehicle until the jack is fully released.
.,. Use the wheel bolt wrench to t ighten all wheel
bolts firmly¢
page 243. Tighten them cross­
wise,
from one bolt to the (approx imately) op ­
pos ite one, to keep the wheel centered .
0 Note
When removing or installing the wheel, the
r im could hit the brake rotor and damage the
rotor. Work carefully and have a second per­
son help you.
@ Tips
Never use the hexagonal socket in the handle
of the screwdr iver to loosen or tighten the
wheel bolts.
- Pull the reversible blade from the screwdriv­
er before you use the hexagonal socket in
the handle to turn the wheel bolts.
Emergency assistance
-When mounting tires with unidirectional
tread design
make sure the tread pattern is
pointed the right way¢
page 245 .
-The wheel bolts shou ld be clean and easy to
t ur n. Check for dirt and corrosion on the
mating surfaces of both the wheel and the
hub. Remove all dirt from these surfaces be­
fore remounting the wheel.
Tires with unidirectional tread design
Tires with unidirectional tread design must be
mounted with their tread pattern pointed in the
right direction .
U sing a spare tire with a tread pattern
intended for use in a specific direction
When using a spare t ire with a tread pattern in­
tended for use in a specific direction, please note
the following:
- The direct ion of rotation is marked by an arrow
on the side of the tire.
- If the spare tire has to be insta lled in the incor­
rect direction, use the spare tire only tempora­
r ily since the tire w ill not be able to achieve its
optimum performance characteristics with re­
gard to aquaplaning, noise and wear .
- We recommend that you pay part icular atten­
tion to th is fact during wet weather and that
you adjust your speed to match road condi­
tions.
- Replace the flat tire with a new one and have it
installed on your veh icle as soon as possible to
restore the handling advantages of a unidirec­
tional tire.
Notes on wheel changing
Please read the information ¢ page 221 if you
are going to use a spare tire which is different
from the tires on your vehicle.
After yo u change a tire:
-Check the tire pressure on the spare immedi-
ately after installation.
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Fuses and bulbs
Fuses and bulbs
Electrical fuses
Replacing fuses
A fuse that has blown will have metal strips that
have burned through.
Fig. 184 Steering column area: cover
Fig. 1 85 Left side of the engine compartment: fuse cover
Fuses in the interior
The fuses are behind the cover in the steering col­
umn a rea
r::;,fig. 184.
" Switc h the ignition and all e lectr ica l equipment
off .
" Check the following table to see which fuse be­
l o ngs to the equipment
r::;, page 249.
"Remove the cover ("AIRBAG" label) r::;,fig. 184 .
Begin at the bottom right corner -arrow-.
" Remove the plastic clip from the fuse panel
cover in the engine compartment<=>
fig. 185.
"Remove the fuse using the plastic clamp.
" Rep lace the bur ned fuse with an identical new
one .
" Install the cover .
Fuses in the engine compartment
"Turn off the ignit ion and the failed electrical
equipment.
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" Check the following tab le to see wh ich fuse be­
longs to the equipment¢
page 250.
" Remove the fuse panel cover ¢fig . 185.
" Remove the plastic clip from the fuse pane l
cover
r::;, fig. 185 .
.. Remove the fuse using the plastic clamp .
" Replace the burned fuse with an identical new
one .
.. Reins tall the cover.
The ind iv idual circuits are protected by safety
fuses . The fuses a re located under the steering
whee l beh ind a cover and in the left s ide of the
engine compa rtment.
Fuse color identification
Color Current rating
in amps
Bla ck 1
Purple 3
Light brown 5
Brown 7,5
Red 10
Blue 15
Yellow 20
Wh ite or transparent 25
green 30
orange 40
&, WARNING
Do not repa ir fuse s and never replace a blown
f u se w ith one that has a hig her amp rating.
T his c an c ause damage to t he e lectr ica l sys­
tem and a fi re .
(D Note
If a new fuse blows again shortly after you
h ave installed i t, have the ele ct ric al sys tem
checked by an a uth orized Audi deale r o r au ­
thorized Audi Service Facili ty.
{!) Tips
- Th e followi ng table does not l ist fuse loca­
t ions tha t are not u sed.