Instruments and indicator lights
TPMS
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14 USA models
:
Anti-lock brak ing system (ABS) de
fective,/
¢ page 19
Canada mod els :
Anti-lock brak ing system (A BS) de
fective,/
¢ page 19
USA models :
Safety systems ./
¢page 19
Canada models :
Safety systems ./
¢page 19
Worn brake pads
¢page20
Elect romechan ical park ing brake
¢page 16
Tire pressure monitoring
system ,/
¢page 223
Tire pressure monitor ing system
¢page223
Electronic power control ,/
¢page20
Malf unct io n ind icator Lamp (MIL)
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c::> page 20
Engi ne speed limitat ion
c::> page20
Engine oil level
c::> page 17
Engine oil sensor
c::>page20
Battery
c::>page 16
Tank system
c::>page20
Wa rm up eng ine *
¢page 187
Windshield washe r fl uid leve l
¢page 21
Windshield wipers
¢page 21
Remote control key
¢ page 75
Battery in remote control key
¢page 33
Defect ive light bulb wa rning
<=> page 21
Fog lights
¢page 21
Rear fog ligh t(s)*
c> page 21
Headlight range control*
c> page 21
Adaptive light*
c>page 21
Light-/rai n sensor*
c> page 21
Adaptive dampers*
c>page22
Sport different ial*
<=> page22
Ig nition loc k
c>page22
Steering co lumn lock
¢ page 18
Elec tromechanical stee ring, dy
nam ic stee ring *,/
c>page 174
Transmission
- tipt ronic
c> page 87
- S tron ic c::> page 87
Transmission
- S tron ic
¢page 87
Other indicator light s
~--==------------Turn signals
<=>page22
USA mode ls: Cruise cont rol
c> page80
Canada model s: Cruise control
c> page 80
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appears, there is a malfunction in the tank sys
tem.
Drive to your authorized Audi dealer immediately
to have the malfunction corrected.
Ci:> Windshield washer flu id level
ra, Please refill washer fluid
If the symbol illuminates, add windshield washer
fluid to the washer system and also to the head
light washer system*
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~ Windshield wipers
El Windshield wiper defective
There is a malfunction with the windshield wip
ers.
Drive to your authorized Audi dealer immediately
to have the malfunction corrected.
~/ }D 10$ Defective light bulb warning
If the r.:I indicator light turns on, a bulb has
failed. The message indicates the location of the
bulb.
- If the Im indicator light also turns on, then a
fog light has failed. The position of the indica
tor light corresponds with the location on the
vehicle.
- If the II indicator light also turns on, then a
rear fog* light has failed. The position of the in
dicator light corresponds with the location on
the vehicle.
This warning can also occur if the light switch is
in an unengaged position between two symbols.
Vehicle lights: System fault!
If the message appears, there is a malfunction in
the headlights or light switch.
Drive to your authorized Audi dealer immediately
to have the malfunction corrected.
Instruments and indicator lights
A WARNING
-Light bulbs are pressurized and could ex
plode while they are being changed causing
serious personal injury.
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- Work with due care when handling the high
voltage section of gas discharge (xenon)
lights*. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
@ Tips
Have the bulb replaced or the connection re
paired by your authorized Audi Service depart
ment.
i,0 Headlight range control
Applies to vehicles: with headlight range control
B Headlight range control defective !
If the symbol B illuminates, the dynamic head
light range control is no longer working properly .
Have the system checked and repaired at your au
thorized Audi dealer.
§0 Adaptive Light
Applies to vehicles: with adaptive light
r!J Audi adaptive light: defective
If the indicator light turns on and this message
appears, there is a malfunction in the adaptive
light system. The headlights still function.
Go to an authorized dealership to have the head
lights or the control unit for the adaptive light re
paired.
@. o Light/rain sensor
Applies to vehicles: with light/rain sensor
II Automatic headlights/ automatic wipers
defective
If the indicator light turns on and this message
appears, the light/rain sensor is not functioning
correctly.
For safety reasons the low beams are turned on
permanently with the switch in
AUTO. However, .,.
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Light and Vision
Light and Vision
Exterior lighting
Switching the lights on and off
Fig. 36 Instrument panel : headlig ht co ntrol sw itch
Light switch ·'t/;
T u rn the switch c::> fig. 36 to the co rresponding
position . When the lights are switched on, the :
00
:
symbo l turns on.
O -The lights are off or the daytime r unning
lights are on :
-USA mode ls: The daytime running lig hts are
activated when the light switch
c:) fig . 36 is in
the
O pos it ion or the AUTO position (only in
daylight cond it ions) . The daytime runn ing
l igh ts fu nction can be turned on a nd off in the
r ad io or MM I* menu
Exterior lighting
c:) page 45, c::> & .
-Canada mo del s: T he daytime runn ing lights are
activ ated when t he lig ht switch
c:) fig . 36 is in
the
o pos it ion, :oo : position or the AUTO pos i
tion (only in daylight condit ions). The dayt ime
runn ing lights fu nction cannot be tur ned off
c> & .
AUTO * -Automatic headlights switch on and off
depending on brightness, for example in twilight,
du ring ra in or i n tunne ls
c::> & .
;o o: -Side marker lights
fD -Low beam headlights
Fog lights /rear fog light (s)*
Press the appropriate button c::> fig. 36 :
}0 -Fog lights
O* -Rear fog light(s)
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adaptive light*
When switched on , adap tive ligh t ad apts to
curves in the roa d depending on the vehicle
speed and the steering ang le. Th is prov ides bet
ter light ing th rough the curve. The system oper
ates at speeds between approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) and 68 mph (110 km/h).
Static cornering light* (veh icles with adaptive
li ght) -the corne ring light switches on at speeds
up to approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) when a
ce rtain steering wheel angle is reached or when a
turn signal is act ivated . The area to the side of
the veh icle is illuminated better when turning .
T he adaptive light and the cornering light only
funct ion when the switc h is in the AUTO position
(automat ic head lights*) .
A WARNING
- Daytime r unning lights and au toma tic head
lights* are o nly intended to ass ist the d river .
T h ey do not relieve the drive r of his res pon
sibility to check t he headlig hts and to tur n
t hem on m anually acco rdi ng to the curren t
light and visibili ty cond itions. For example,
fog cannot be detected by t he light sen
sors*. So a lways switch on the headlights
io
unde r these weather conditions and when
driving in the dark .
- Crashes can happen when you cannot see
the road ahead and when you cannot be
seen by ot her motorists. Always tur n on the
headlights so that yo u can see ahead a nd so
that others can s ee yo ur ca r from the back .
- Please obey all laws w hen us ing the lighting
sys tems described here.
(D Note
The rear fog lights* shou ld only be turned on
i n accordance with traffic regu lation, as the
lights are bright for following traff ic.
{!) Tips
- The light sensor* for headlight contro l is lo
cated in the rear view m irror mount. You
should the refore not apply any stickers to .,.
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the windshield in this a rea in o rder to
prevent ma lf u nctions or failures .
- Some exterior lighting functions can be ad
ju sted
c:, pa ge 45 .
-When yo u remove yo ur key from the igni
tion wh ile the vehicle's lights are turne d on,
a buzzer sounds as long as the driver's door
is open .
- In coo l or damp weather, the inside of the
headlights, turn s ignals and tai l lights can
fog over d ue to the temperature d ifference
between the inside and outs ide. They will
clear s hort ly after switch ing them on. This
does not affect the serv ice life o f th e light
i ng.
- In the event of a light sensor malfunction,
t h e d river is not ified in the instr ument clus
te r display
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Turn signals and high beam lever
The lever operates the turn signals, the high
beams and the headlight flasher.
Fi g. 37 Turn signal and high beam lever
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The turn s ignals activate when you move the lev
er into a tu rn s ignal position w hen the ignition is
switched on.
@ -righ t tur n signal
@-left tu rn s ignal
The turn s ignal b links three times if you just tap
the lever .
High beams and headlight flasher ~D
Move the lever to the corresponding positio n:
@-hig h b eams o n
Light and V ision
@ -high beams off or he adlig ht flasher
T he in dicator light
II in t he inst rument cl uste r
tu rns o n.
Notes on these features
- The turn signals on ly wor k w ith the ignition
tur ned on. The indicator lig hts . or
II in the
ins trument clus ter also b link.
- After you have t urned a co rner, the t urn signa l
sw itches off automatica lly.
- The
high beam works only when the headlights
are on. The indicator lig ht
II in the ins trument
cl uste r illumina tes whe n the high beams a re
on.
- The
headlight flash er works only as lo ng as yo u
hold t he leve r - even if there a re no lights
sw itche d on . T he ind ic a tor light
II in the in
s tr umen t clu ster ill umin ates when you use t he
he ad ligh t fla sher.
WARNING
Do not use t he high beam or hea dlight flas her
i f you know that these could blind oncoming
tra ffic.
Adjusting exterior lighting
The func tions are selected in the radio or MMI* .
.,. Select: !CAR I function button> Exterior light
ing .
Or
.,. Sele ct: 1-C~A ~ R-.l func tion button > Car systems *
control button > Vehicle settings > Exterior
lighting .
Coming home (light when leaving car)*,
Leaving home (light when unlocking car)*
The coming home fu nction ill uminates the area
around the vehicle whe n the ignition is switched
off and the d river's door is opened. Depending on
vehicle equipment, the function can be switched o n and off or the length of time the lights rema in
on* can be a djusted .
The
leaving home function illuminates th e a rea
around the vehicle whe n unlock ing it. T his func-
t io n can be switched on and off.
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Sea ts and stor age
The coat hooks are designed only for light
weight cloth ing . Never hang any clothing
with hard, pointed or heavy objects in the
pockets on the coat hooks . Dur ing sudden
braking or in an accident - especia lly if the
airbag is dep loyed - these objects could in
jure any passengers inside the vehicle.
- To reduce the risk of pe rsonal inj ury in an
acc ident or sudden stop, always keep the
glove compa rtment closed while d riving .
- Read and follow all WARNINGS
q page 147, Important safety instructions
on the side airbag system.
- Hang clothes in such a way that they do not
impa ir the d rive r's v ision.
- The coat hooks must only be used for light
weight clot hing . Do not leave any heavy or
sharp edged obje cts in the pocke ts which
may in terfere w ith the side c urtain airbag
dep loyment and can cause pe rsonal injury in
a crash.
- Do not use coat hangers for hanging clo th
ing on the coat hooks as this can interfere
with prope r deployment of the side curtain
airbags in an accident.
- Do not hang heavy objects on the coat
hooks, as they could cause personal injury in
a sudden stop.
- Always keep the compartment above the
rearview mirror closed wh ile driving to re
duce the risk of injury in the event of sudden
braking maneuvers or a collision.
(D Note
Objects located on the rear shelf that r ub
against the rear window could damage the
heating wires for the rear window defogger.
(D Tips
- A vent slot is located between the shelf and
the rear w indow . Do not b lock the vent with
any items you may place on the rear window
shelf.
- Do not place bulky items on the rear window shelf as they could restr ict or block the driv
er's vision in t he rear view mirror .
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Roof rack
Description and mounting locations
Additional cargo can be carried with a roof lug
gage rack.
Fig. 65 Roof rack atta chment po in ts
.. Always read and fo llow the instruc tions provid
ed by the roof rack manufact urer when instal
ling the roof rack system .
If luggage or cargo is to be ca rried o n the roof,
you must observe the fo llowing :
- Onl y use roof racks approved for your veh icle .
Th ese approved roof racks are the basis fo r a
c omp le te roo f rack system. Add it iona l attach
ments or carrier systems are needed to trans
port luggage and sports equipment. We recom
mend us ing roof racks from the Audi original
accessories program .
- When installing the roof rack, make sure it is
only mounted on the designated locations on
the roof
q fig . 65.
- We recommend that you ke ep the installation
instructions for your roof rack system together
w ith your Owner 's literature in the vehicle.
When should th e roof rac k be remo ved?
- Before goi ng through an automatic ca r wash (it
i s best to ask the car wash operator for advice).
- When not in use, to reduce f uel consumption,
wind noise and to g uard against theft .
A WARNING
-Use of an unapproved roof rack or incorrect
mounting of an approved roof rack can
cause the roof rack or the items attached to it to fall off the roof onto the road . ...
Warm and cold
Operation
We recommend pressing the !AUTO ! button and setting the temperature to 72 °F (22 °C).
Fig. 73 Automatic climate control system: contro l
Fig. 74 3-zone deluxe automatic climate contro l*: controls
Press the buttons to turn the functions on or off.
Use the dials to adjust the temperature, the
b lower speed and the air distrib ution . The LED in
a button will light up when the function is
switched on. The settings are displayed for a few
seconds in the radio or MM!* display.
In vehicles with a 3-zone deluxe automatic cli
mate control systems*, the driver and front pas
senger side can be adjusted separately. The set
tings are a lso displayed in the climate control
,..., system display.
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I OFFI Switching the climate control system
on/off
T he iOFF i button switches the climate control
system on or off.
It also switches on when you
press the knob. Airflow from outside is blocked
when the cl imate control system is switched off.
IA/C l Switching cooling mode on/off
The air is not coo led and humidity is not removed
when cooling mode is switched off . This can
cause fog on the windows. The cooling mode is
switched off automat ically at low outside tem-
peratures.
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-For reasons of safety, cruise control should
not be used in the city, in stop-and-go traf
fic, on twisting roads and when road condi
t ions are poor (such as ice, fog, gravel,
heavy ra in and hydroplan ing) -risk of acci
dent .
- Turn
off the cruise control temporar ily when
enter ing turn lanes, h ighway exit lanes o r in
construction zones.
- Please note that inadvertently "rest ing"
your foot on the accelerator pedal causes
the cruise control not to brake. This is be
cause the cruise cont rol is overridden by the
dr iver's acceleration.
- If a brake system ma lf u nction such as over
heating occu rs when the c ruise contro l sys
tem is switched on, the braking function in
the system may be switched
off . The other
cruise contro l functions remain active as
long as the indicator light
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els)/ .. (Canadian models) is on .
(D Tips
-Vehicles with manual transmission: You can
attain the set speed only if the gear that is
currently engaged will allow it, or if it does
not tax the engine and allows it to run
smooth ly. Therefore sh ift into a higher or
lower gear in a timely ma nner.
- The brake lights illuminate as soon as the
brakes apply automatically .
Changing speed
.,. To inc rease/decrease the speed in increments,
tap the lever in the
0 10 direction ¢ page 80,
fig. 82.
.,. To inc rease/decrease the speed qu ickly , ho ld
the leve r in the
0 10 direction until the de
si red speed is displayed .
You can a lso press the accelerator pedal down to
increase yo ur speed, e.g. if you want to pass
someone . The speed you saved earlier wi ll re
sume as soon as you let
off of the acce lerator
pedal.
I f, however, you exceed your saved speed by
6 mph
( 1 0 km/h) for longer than 5 minutes, the
D riv ing
cruise contro l wi ll be turned off temporarily. The
green symbol in the display turns white. The
saved speed remains t he same.
Presetting your speed
You can preset your desired speed while the vehi
cle is not moving.
.,. Switch on the ign ition.
.,. Pull lever into position
(D ¢ page 80, fig . 82 .
.,. Press the lever in the 0 or 0 direction to in-
crease or decrease your speed.
.,. Release the lever to save that speed.
This function makes it possible, for example, to save the speed you want before driving on the
highway . Once on the highway, activate the
cruise contro l by pull ing the lever toward
(D .
Switching off
Temporar y de acti vation
.,. Press the brake pedal, or
.,. Manual transmission: Keep the clutch pedal
pressed down
longer, or
.,. Press the lever into position @ (not clicked into
place)
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.,. Dr ive fo r longer than 5 mi nutes a t more than
6 mph (1 0 km/h) above the s to red speed.
Switching off completely
.,. Press lever into pos it ion @ (clicked into p lace),
or
.,. Switch the ignit ion
off .
T he speed you saved will be retained if the cruise
control has been switched off temporarily . To re
s u me the saved speed , let up on the bra ke or
cl utch pedal and pull the lever to position
(D .
Switch ing the ignition off erases the saved speed .
A WARNING
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You should only return to the saved speed if it
i s not too fast for the current t raffic condi
tions -ris k of an accident!
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Some vehicle func tion s (p ower w indow reg ula
tors, for example) are lost i f th e battery termi
na ls are d isconnected. These functions have to be
relearned afte r the battery termina ls are con
nected aga in. To prevent th is, the batte ry shou ld
only be disconnected from the vehicle e lectr ica l
system w hen abso lute ly necessary for repairs.
Vehicles not driven for long periods
If yo u do not drive you r vehicle over a period of
seve ral days or weeks, e lectrical components a re
g radually c ut back or sw itched off. This reduces
e nergy consumption and ma inta ins starting ca
pability over a longer pe riod
c:> page 175 .
Some of the conven ience f unctions may not ope r
ate, s uch as the inte rior lights or the power seat
ad justment. The convenience functions will be
ava ila ble aga in whe n you tu rn o n the ignition and
start the engine .
Winter operation
During the winter months, battery capacity tends
to dec rease as temperatu res dr op. This is be
cause more power is also consumed wh ile start
in g, and the head lights , rear wi ndow defogge r,
etc., are used more of ten .
Avoid un necessa ry power consumption, part icu
l arly in city traffic or when t rave ling on ly short
d ista nces . Let your authorized Audi dealer check
the capaci ty of the vehicle battery be fore w inte r
sets in
r=;, pag e 202. A well cha rged batt ery w ill
n o t onl y preven t st arti ng p roble ms w hen the
wea ther is cold, but will also last l on ger .
(D Tips
If your v ehicle is left stand ing fo r se ve ral
wee ks at extre mely low tem per at ures, the ve
hicle b attery sh ould be re moved and stor ed
w here it will not free ze . Th is will preve nt i t
from being dama ged and hav ing to be re
placed .
Checking and Filling
Working on the battery
Be especially careful when working on or near
the battery.
The battery is located in the luggage compart
ment under the floor. Befo re you check anything
i n the luggage compart ment ,
read and heed all
WARNINGS
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Always heed the safety warnings , when working
o n the veh icle batte ry or t he ve hicle elec trical
system to prevent in jury .
The following WARNINGS are very important
when working on the battery :
Always heed the following WARNING SYM-
BOLS and safety precautions when wo rking on
the battery.
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Always wear eye protection.
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Battery acid contains sulfuric acid. Al-
ways wear gloves and eye protection.
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No
- sparks
- flames
- smoking.
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When a battery is charged , it produces
hydrogen gas which is explosive and
could cause personal injury.
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Always keep the battery well out of reach
of children.
A WARNING .....__ -
Wheneve r working on t he battery or on the
e lectr ica l system, the re is the r isk of injury,
accide nt a nd eve n fire. Read and he ed the fol
l ow ing W AR NIN GS:
- Always wear eye protection. Do not let bat
tery acid or any l ead particles ge t on you r
skin o r clothing. Shield yo ur eyes. E xplosiv e
g ases can ca use b lindne ss or other in jury.
- Ba tte ry acid contai ns sulfur ic acid. Sulfu ric
acid can ca use blindness and s evere burns.
- Always wea r gloves and eye protection . Do
n ot tilt t he batte ry because aci d could lea k
out of the ventilation openings. ""
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