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(D Note
Never use a fast charger as a booster to start
the engine . This w ill seriously damage sensi
tive electron ic components, such as control
units, relays, radio, etc., as well as the battery
charger.
Battery replacement
The new battery must have the same specifica
tions and dimensions as the original equipment
battery .
Intelligent energy management in your vehicle is
responsible for distributing the electrica l energy
throughout your vehicle
c:> page 194. The intell i
gent energy management system will keep the
engine battery charged better than vehicles w ith
out this system . To make sure the additional elec
tr ical energy is available once again after you
have changed the battery, we recommend that
you install batteries of the same type and manu facture only (the same as those installed at the
time your veh icle was delivered). Specif ications
are listed on the battery housing. Your author
ized dealer must code the battery in the energy
management system to enable you to use the en
e rgy management functions correctly after re
p lacing the battery.
The new battery must have the same capacity ,
voltage (12-volts), amperage, construction and plug sealing .
When installing the battery, make sure the igni
tion and all electrical consumers are switched off.
Make sure the ventilation hose on the s ide of
the battery is connected, otherwise fumes or
battery acid can leak out.
- Vehicles with the Start-Stop-System* are equipped with a special cycle-proof AGM battery. Installing a different type of bat
tery can cause problems in the vehicle elec
trical system. When replacing the vehicle
battery, always install one with the same
specifications as the original battery.
Checking and Filling
{® For the sake of the environment
Because of the prob lem of proper disposal of
a battery, we recommend your authorized
Audi dealer change the battery for you. Bat
teries contain sulfur ic acid and lead and must
always be disposed of properly in compliance
with all environmental regulations. Disposing
of vehicle batteries improperly is very danger
ous to the environment.
Windshield/headlight
washer container
Fig. 194 Engine compa rtment: cover on the winds hie ld
and head lig ht* washer fluid reservoir
The washer fluid container is marked with the
symbol
ip on its cap c:>fig. 194, c:>page 220,
fig. 188.
.. Before you check anything in the engine com
partment,
always read and heed all WARN
INGS c:> .&. in Working in the engine compart
ment on page 218.
.. Lift the filler cap tongue to add washer fluid.
You can fill the container to the top .
.. Press the cap back onto the filler neck after fill-
ing the container .
You can find the reservoir
capacity in the table in
c:>page272.
Clean water should be used when filling up. If
possible, use soft water to prevent scaling on
washer jets. Always add a g lass cleaner solution
(with frost protection in the winter) . ..,.
231
Technical data
Gross Axle Weight Rating
The Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum
load that can be applied at each axle of the vehi
cle ¢& .
Vehicle capacity weight
The vehicle capacity we ight (max. load) is listed
eithe r on the driver's side B-pillar or inside the
fue l filler f lap.
A WARNING
- The actual Gross Axle Weight Rating at the
front and rear axles should not exceed the
permissible weights, and their combination
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating .
Dimensions
Length i
n (mm)
Width in
(mm)
Width (across mirrors) in (mm)
Height (unloaded)al in
(mm) -
Exceeding permissible weight ratings can
result in veh icle damage, acc idents and per
sonal injury.
(D Note
-The vehicle capacity weight figures apply
when the load is distributed evenly in the
vehicle (passengers and luggage). When
transporting a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, carry the load as near to the
rear axle as possible so that the vehicle's
hand ling is not impaired.
- Do not exceed the maximum permissible
axle loads or the maximum gross veh icle
we ight. Always remember that the vehicle's
hand ling will be affected by the extra load.
T herefore, adjust your speed accordingly.
- Always observe local regulations.
A7 S7
196.2 (4984) 196 .3 (4985)
75.2 (1911) 75 .2 (1911)
84.2 (2139) 84.2 (2139)
55.9 (1420) 55 .0 (1398)
al Th e he igh t of th e vehicl e de pe nd s on th e tires a nd the su sp ension .
When driving up steep ramps, on rough roads,
over curbs, etc. it is important to remember that
some parts of your vehicle, such as spo ilers or ex-
Capacities
Fuel tank: tota l capacity
- gasoline engine
- diesel engine
Windsh ield f lu id container
Windshield and headlight washer fluid container*
272
haust system components, may be close to the
ground. Be careful not to damage them.
gal (liters) approx. 19.8 (75.0)
gal (liters) approx. 19.3 (73.0)
quarts (liters) approx. 3.7 (3.5)
quarts (liters) approx. 5.2 (4.9)
Date display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Declaration of compliance Adaptive cruise control .... .. .. .. .. .. .
277
A d' .d . u I s1 e assist . .. .... .... . .... .. .. . 277
Cell phone package ........ ... ... ... . 277
Convenience key ............. .. .... . . 277
Electronic immobilize r ..... .. .. .. .. .. . 277
Garage door opener (HomeLink) . .. .. .. . 277
Remote control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Defective light bulb warning
Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
Defrosting (windows)
Four- zone automatic climate control . . . . .
72
Three-zone climate control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
DEF (instrument cluster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Determining correct load limit . . . . . . . . . .
247
Diesel
Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
Prewarming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Diesel fuel... .. .............. ... .... .
211
Diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Dimming the rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Door/rear lid warning
23
Doors Ch ild safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Driver information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
CD/radio display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Door/rear lid warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Efficiency program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Exterior temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . 23
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24
Service interval disp lay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Driver seating position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
127
drive select
adaptive air suspension/spor t . . . . . . . . . .
101
Adaptive dampers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Curve light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Engine sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Safety belt tensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Sport different ial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
M N Drive select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 <(
~ Driving economically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 ,....,
~ Driving safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
~ Driving through water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Index
Driving time
Duplicate key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
30
Dust filter
refer to Pollutant filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Dynamic steering
Indicator light
E
192
Easy seat entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Economy tips (efficiency program) . . . . . . . . 25
Efficiency program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Electromechanical parking brake
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
78
Releasing and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Electromechanical steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Electronic differential lock
Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18
Electronic Differential Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Electronic differential lock (EDL)
Warning/ind icator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19
Electronic immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Electronic power control (EPC)
warning/indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
Electronic speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Electronic stabilization control
Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18
Electronic Stabilization Control . . . . . . . . . . 188
Sport mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Emergency actuation
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Emergency flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Emergency operation Emergency braking function (parking brake) .7.9
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
214
Luggage compartment lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
113
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Energy management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
194
Engine
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
220
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Prewarming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
281