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light tu rns on to indicate the location on the vehi
cle.
Vehicle light s: System fault!
If the message appears, there is a ma lfunction in
the head lights or light switch.
Drive to your authorized Aud i dealer immediately
to have the malfunct ion corrected .
A WARNING
-Light bu lbs are pressur ized and could ex
plode while they are being changed caus ing
ser ious persona l injury.
-
- Work with due care when handling the high
voltage section of gas dis charge (xenon)
ligh ts*. Failure to do so co uld result in death
or serious injury .
@ Tips
Have the bulb replaced or the connect ion re
pa ired by yo ur autho rized Aud i Serv ice depart
men t.
<:;::> Windshield washer flu id level too low
llt Plea se refill washer fluid
If the symbol illumi nates, add w indshield was her
fluid to the washer system and also to the head
light washer system
c::> page 233 .
Bil Fuel supply too low
When the liD symbol i llum inates, this means
there are about 2.6 ga llons ( 10 liters) of fue l left
in the fuel tank. Time to refuel!
c::> page 214.
If the symbol lights up, even when there is amp le
fuel in the tank, and the text
Fuel tank sy stem
malfun ction! Contact deale r
appears in the dis
p lay, there is a fault in the system. Contact an au
thor ized Audi dealer to have the fault rect ified.
D Battery voltage
If battery power drops into the range where it
can limit the ab il ity of the engine to start, th is
the symbol (•) ;ippears in the instrument cluster
Dri ver informa tion system
display with the following driver message Lo w
batter y: Batte ry will be char ged while dri ving.
While t his driver notification is disp layed , you
have to be prepared for limited start ing capabili
ty .
Driver message appears and goes out again
If this d rive r message appea rs after the ignition
is turned on or while d riving a nd it goes ou t again
after a whi le, the battery has been adequately re
charged .
Driver message appears and does not go out
again
If this drive r notificat ion appea rs after the igni
tion is tu rned on or while driv ing and does not go
out again, the battery's state of charge is not in
the optimal range. Start ing capability is restrict
ed . Have the battery checked at an authorized
Audi dealer or other qualified workshop as soon as possible.
~ Check engine oil
II Add oil, ma x x qt (l). You may cont. driv.
When the Ill symbol and dr iver message appear,
add the amount of oil appear ing in the disp lay at
the next opportunity
c::> page 224 .
'l:7;,.. Engine oil sensor defective
• Oil le vel! Sen sor defecti ve
If the symbol illuminates, contact your author
ized Audi dea ler and have the oil sensor inspect
ed . Until you have this done, check the oil level
each time you refuel just to be on the safe side
c::> page 224.
! ? Engine speed limitation
Applies to vehicles: with engine speed limitation
II! Do not exceed max. engine spe ed of XXXX
rpm
T he II! symbol illuminates when there is an en
gine co ntrol malf unct ion. The indi cator light ~
in t he i nstr ument cluster also illum ina tes. The
engine speed is limited to the speed displayed in ..,.
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Driver information s ystem
the dr iver information system . Keep in m ind that
the engine speed will not exceed the value dis
p layed in the dr iver information system, for ex
ample when downshifting.
Please go to an autho rized Aud i dea le r or other
qualified workshop to have the ma lfunction re
pa ired .
,m.. Diesel particulate filter clogged
Applies to veh icles: w ith diesel e ngi ne and d iesel pa rt icu late
f ilte r
II Particulate filter See owner's manual
When the II symbol illum inates, you can a lter
your driving sty le to assis t the fi lter self-cleaning
p rocess . Drive for approx ima tely 15 minutes with
the selector lever in the S position a t a min imum
speed of 37 mph (60 km/ h) a nd an engine speed
of approximate ly 2,000 RPM . The tempe rature
increase that w ill result from this can burn off
the soot in the fi lter. The symbol will sw itch off
when the clean ing is successful. After a success
fu l cleaning, there is no need to br ing the car to
an author ized deal er or qualified workshop b e
cause this is part of no rm al veh icle oper ation.
If t he symbo l
II does not switch off, see you r
author ized dealer or other qualif ied workshop to
have the prob lem cor rected.
For more information on the diesel particulate
fi lter, refer to
c> page 198.
A WARNING
Always ada pt your speed to the c urrent
w eather, road and traffic conditions . Y ou
should never dis obey traffi c la ws in orde r to
follow driving re co m mend ation s.
~()) Headlight range control defective
II Headlight range control defective!
If th e symbol II ill um ina tes, the dynamic head
lig ht ra nge co ntrol is no longer wo rking prope rly.
H ave t he sys tem checked and repa ired at you r au
t hor ized Audi dealer .
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~O Adaptive light defective
Applies to vehicles: with adaptive light
mil Audi adaptive light : defe ctive
When this symbol mil ill uminates, it means that
adaptive ligh t is defective. Go to a n author ized
Audi dealer to have the head lights or the contro l
u nit for the adapt ive light repa ired.
@ -Steering malfunction
El! Steering lock: Contact dealer!
If the El! symbo l in t he d isp lay comes on, there
i s a n elect ronic stee ring column lock malfu nc
tion.
D rive to your author ized A udi dealer immed iate ly
to have the malfunc tion cor rected .
A WARNING
Your ve hicl e m ust not be towed in the event
of a m alfunction in the elec tronic s teering
column lo ck bec ause it c an no t b e stee red due
to the lo cked steering. If i t i s towed w ith the
steering locked, there is the risk of an acc i
dent .
~ Ignition lock malfunction
m Ignition lock defective
If the l3 symbo l in the d isplay comes on, the re is
a malfunction i n the elect ronic ignition lock .
Please go to an authorized A udi dealer or other
qualified workshop to have the malfunct ion re
paired.
; Adaptive dampers
App lies to vehicles: with Aud i drive se lect
R Suspension : System fault!
If the R symbol in the d isp lay comes on, the re is
a mal function in the adaptive dampers. Please go
to an authorized Aud i dea le r or other qualified
workshop to have the ma lfunction repaired.
· ~ Windshield wipers faulty
El Windshield wipers defective
Opening and closing
Opening and closing
Keys
Key set
Fig. 25 Key set
@ Master key with remote control and
integrated mechanical key
You can centrally lock and unlock your veh icle
and start the engine w ith the master key with re
mote control. A mechanical key is i ntegrated in
the master key
c> page 3 7 .
@ Emergency key
The emergency key is not intended for constant
use . It should only be used in a n emergency.
Keep it in a safe place and do not carry it on your
key ring.
Key replacement
If you lose a key, contact your authori zed Audi
dealer immediately to have the
lost key disabled.
Be su re to bring all your keys with you .
Number of keys
You can inquire about the number of assigned
keys to your vehicle
c> page 11. This allows you to
make sure you have received all of the keys when
you purchase a used vehicle . Depending on the
veh icle equ ipment level, this function may also
be performed in the MMI*. To do this, select:
ICARI function button > Car systems* control but
ton
> Servicing & checks> Programmed keys .
Data in the master key
Dur ing dr iv ing, service and ma intenance -relevant
data is continuously stored on your master key .
Your Aud i service adviser can read out this data
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and te ll you about the work your vehicle needs.
This applies also to vehicles with Convenience key* .
Personal comfort settings
If two people use one vehicle, it is recommended
that each person always uses "the ir own" master
key. When the ignition is turned off or whe n the
vehicle is locked, personal convenience settings
for the following systems are stored and as
signed to the remote master key.
- Climate control
- Central loc king system
- Seat memory*
- Park ing system*
- Adaptive cru ise cont rol*
- Audi side assist*
- Audi drive se lect *
The stored settings are automatically recalled
when you unlock the vehicle, when you open the
doors or when yo u turn on the ignition.
A WARNING
-
-Do not leave your vehicle unattended with
the key in the ignition lock. Entry by unau
thorized persons could endanger you or re
sult in theft or damage the vehicle . Always
lock all doors and take the key.
- Do not leave children unattended in the ve
hicle, especially with access to vehicle keys.
Unguarded access to the keys provides chil
dren the opportunity to start the engine
and/or activate vehicle systems s uch as the
power windows etc. Unsupervised operation
of any vehicle system by children can result
in serious injury.
- Do not remove the key from the ignition
loc k until the veh icle has come to a com
plete stop. Otherwise the steering co lumn
lock co uld suddenly e ngage -causing the
risk of an accident.
(D Tips
-Th e operation of the remote control key can
be temporarily disrupted by interference ..,.
Opening and clo sin g
The rear doors are equipped wit h child safety
locks. The lock is only visib le when the door is
open . Take the mechanica l key out of the master
key
9 page 3 7 .
Swi tch ing th e child saf ety locks on
" Turn the key in the d irect ion of the arrow
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Switching the child safety locks off
"Turn the key in the opposite direction of the ar·
row .
When the child safety locks are activated, the in·
side door handles do not work and the doors can
only be opened from the outs ide.
Power windows
Controls
The driver can control all power windows .
Fig. 40 Sect ion of the driver 's doo r: Contro ls
All power window switches are provided with a
two-position funct ion :
Open ing the windo ws
... Press the switch to the first stop and ho ld it un·
ti l the window reaches the desired position .
... Press the switch briefly to the
second stop to
automat ically open the window .
Closing the window s
... Pull the switch to the first s top and hold it until
the window reaches the desired posit ion .
... Pull the switch briefly to the
sec ond stop to au·
tomatically close the window.
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Power window swit ches
(D Driver 's doo r
@ Passenger's door
@ Left rear door
@ Right rear door
® Safety button
Child safety l ocks
When the safety button ® is pressed, the @
symbol in the butto n lights up. The power win·
dow switches in the rear doors are switched off.
A WARNING
-When you leave your vehicle· even if only
briefly· always remove the ignition key. This
appl ies particularly whe n children rema in in
the vehicle . Otherwise the children could
start the engine or operate electrical eq uip·
ment (e.g. powe r windows). The power win·
dows are f unctio nal until the driver's door or
passenger's door has been opened.
- P ay close a ttent ion when closing the w in·
dows to prevent pinching of hands or limbs.
- W hen locking the vehi cle from o utside, the
veh icle must be unoccupied si nce the win·
dows can no longer be opened in an emer ·
gency .
{i) Tips
After the ignit ion has been swi tched off, the
windows can st ill be opened or closed for
abo ut 10 minutes . The power w indows are
not switched off unt il the dr iver's door or pas·
senger's door has been opened.
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.. Remove the cigarette lighter when it pops out.
The c igarette lighter sho uld only be used as a
power so urce for the compressor from the inflat
ab le spare tire/tire repai r kit* when absolute ly
necessary.
A WARNING
T he ciga rette lighter on ly works when the ig
nition is sw itched on. Incorrect usage can lead
to ser ious injuries or burns. For this reason,
children shou ld never be left unattended i n
the vehicle beca use this increases the risk of
injury.
12 -volt sockets
Electrical accessories can be connected to every
12-volt socket.
Fig. 91 Section of the trim pa nel of the luggage compart
ment: 12-volt socket
Fig . 9 2 Cen ter console: 12-volt socket
.. Open the socket cover c:> fig. 91 or ¢ fig. 92.
.. Inse rt the plug of the electrical device into the
socket .
The 12-volt sockets can be used for electrical ac
cessories. The power input must not exceed 120
watts .
Seats and storag e
There is an add itio na l 1 2-volt socket in the center
console.
B efore yo u pur chase any accessor ies, always read
and follow the information inc::>
page 282, Addi
tional accessories and parts replacement.
A WARNING
The power outlets and therefore the electrical
accessories connected to them operate only
with the ign ition on. Improper use of the out
l ets or of electrical accessor ies can lead to se
rio us inj uries or cause a fire. Fo r th is reason,
ch ildren should never be left unattended in
the veh icle -they could be injured!
(D Note
To avoid damaging the socket, o nly use plugs
that fit properly.
(D Tips
When the engine is off and accessories are
still plugged in and are on, the ve hicle battery
ca n still be drained .
Storing
General overview
There are numerous places to store items in your
vehicle .
Glove compartment c::>page 78
Cooling box in glove com pa rt-¢ page 78
men t
Storage compartment in the roof
¢page 78
Coat hooks ¢page 79
Storage in the door panels
Sto rage net in the front seat-
backs
Sto rage net in luggage compart-
ment
A WARNING
- A lways remove objects from the instr ument
panel. Any items not p ut away could slide
aro und inside the vehicle while driving or
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Warm and cold
Warm and cold
Climate control system
Description
The climate control system warms, cools and
adds humidity to the air in the veh icle inter ior. It
is the most effective when the windows and pan
oramic sliding sunroof* are closed. If there is a
bui ld-up of heat inside the vehicle, ventilation
can help to speed up the cooling process.
I n all heating mode functions except
defrost, the
b lower only switches to a higher speed once the
engine coolant has reached a certain tempera
ture .
Condensat ion from the cooling system can drip
and form a puddle of water under the veh icle.
This is normal and does not mean there is a leak.
P ollutant filt er
The pol lutant filte r removes pollutants such as
dust and pollen from the a ir.
The air pollutants filter must be changed at the intervals specif ied in your Warranty
& Mainte
nance booklet, so that the a ir cond it ioner can
properly work.
If you drive your vehicle in an area with high air pollut ion, the filter may need to be changed
more frequently than specified i n your Aud i War
ranty
& Maintenance booklet. If in doubt, ask
your author ized Audi Service Advisor for advice.
Ke y cod ed setting s
The climate control settings are automatically
stored and assigned to the remote control key
that is in use .
.8, WARNING
Reduced visib ility is dangerous and can ca use
accidents.
- For safe dr iv ing it is very impo rtant that all
windows be free of ice, snow and condensa
tion .
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-Complete ly familiarize yourself with the
proper use and function of the heating and
ventilation system and espec ially how to de
fog and defrost the windows .
- Never use the windshield wiper/washer sys
tem in freezing weather until you have
warmed the windshield first, using the heat ing and vent ilation system. The washer solu
tion may freeze on the windshield and re
duce visibi lity.
(D Note
- If you suspect that the air conditioner has
been damaged, sw itch the system off to
avoid further damage and have it inspected
by a qualified dealership.
- Repa irs to the Aud i air cond itioner requ ire
special techn ica l know ledge and spec ial
tools. Contact an authorized Audi dealer fo r
assistance.
@ For the sake of the environment
By reduc ing the amo unt of fuel you use, you
also reduce the amount of pollutants emitted
into the a ir.
(D Tips
- Keep the a ir intake slots (in front of the
windshield) free from ice, snow and debr is
in orde r to maintain the prope r funct ion of
the climate control system .
- The energy management system may sw itch
the seat heating* o r rear window defroster
off temporarily. These systems are available
again as soon as the energy balance has
been restored.
- The air flowing out of the vents and
throughout the ve hicle's ent ire interior is
discharged at the rear of the vehicle. Make
sure that the out let slots are not covered by
clothing, etc.
Warm and cold
[ii Adjusting seat heating*
P ressing the button switches the seat heating on
at the highest setting (level 3). The LEDs indicate
the temperature level. To reduce the tempera
ture, press the button again. To switch the seat heating
off, press the button repeatedly until the
LED turns
off.
After 10 minutes, the seat heating automatically
switches from level 3 to level 2.
lil Adjusting seat ventilation*
Pressing the button switches the seat vent ilation
on at the highest sett ing (level 3). The LEDs indi
cate the venti lation level. To reduce the ventila
tion level, press the button again. To sw itch the
seat ventilation
off, press the button repeatedly
until the LED turns
off.
l qo, FRONT I Switch the defroster on/off
The windshield and side windows are defrosted
or cleared of condensation as quickly as possible.
The maximum amount of air flows main ly from
the vents below the windshield. Recirculation
mode switches off. The temperature should be
set to 72 °F (22 °() or higher. The temperature is
controlled automat ically .
The
IAUTOI button switches the defroster off.
IQiil REARI Switching rear window heater on/
off
The rear window heater on ly operates when the
engine is running. It switches off automatica lly
after a few minutes, depending on the outside
temperature.
To prevent the rear window heater from switch ing
off automatically, press and ho ld the l(jji) REARI
button for more than 2 seconds. This remains
stored until the ign it ion is switched off.
Air vents
You can open and close the center and rear air
vents using the thumbw heels . The levers adjust
the direction of the airflow from the vents.
You can adjust the air temperature in the rear by
turning the thumbwheel toward the red side to
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make it warmer or toward the blue side to make
it coo ler.
A WARNING
- Do not use the recirculation for extended
periods of time. The windows could fog up
since no fresh air can enter the vehicle. If
the windows fog up, press the air rec ircula
tion button again immed iately to switch
off
the air rec irculat ion function or select de
frost.
- Individuals with reduced sensit iv it y to pain
or temperature could develop burns when
using the seat heating* function . To reduce
the risk of injury, these individuals should
not use seat heating.
(D Note
To avoid damage to the heating elements* in
the seats, do not kneel on the seats or place heavy loads on a small area of the seat.
Setup
-
The basic climate control settings can be adjust
ed in the radio or MM!".
"'Select : !CAR I function button> A/C control but
ton. Or
"' Select:
I CAR I function button > Car systems*
control button >
A/C.
Automatic recirculation
When switched on, automat ic rec irculation con
tro ls the recirculation mode automatically. If the
windows fog up, press the
I® FRO NT ! button.
Synchronization
When synchron izat ion is switched on, the same
settings are applied to both the dr iver and front
passenger , except for the seat heating/ventila
tion* . Synchronization switches
off when you ad
just the settings on the front passenger's side.
You can also switch synchronizat ion on by press -
i ng and holding the knob on the driver's side .
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The supplement ary heat er w arms the interior of
ve hicl es w ith flexible fuel engines*, diese l en
g ines * or hybrid drive* more quickly . The s upple
mentary heater is cont ro ll ed automatically in the
Auto sett ing .
Warm and cold
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