.. To increase or reduce the brightness, turn the
knob and press it.
The interior lig hting turns on when you switch
the headlights on whi le the ignition is on .
(D Tips
The setting is automat ically stored and as
signed to the remote control key that is in
use.
Instrument illumination
The brightness of the illumination for the instru
ments, display and head-up display* can
be ad
justed .
Fig. 43 Instrument illum ination
.. Press the knob to release it .
.. Turn the knob toward " -" or" +" to reduce or in
crease the brightness .
.. Press the knob aga in to return it to its o riginal
pos it ion.
@ Tips
The instrument illumination for the need les
and d ia ls t urns on when the ignition is turned
on and the lights are turned off. The illumina
tion for the dials reduces automatically and
eventua lly turns off as brightness outside in
creases . This function reminds the driver to
turn the headlights on at the appropriate
time.
Lights and V ision
Vision
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
Fig. 44 Driver 's doo r: knob fo r the exterio r mirrors
Turn the knob to the desired position:
Q/P -adjusting the left/right exterior mirror.
Move the knob in the des ired direct ion .
Qill -Heating the mir ror glass depend ing on the
outside temperature .
8- Folding exte rior mirro rs* . In the Infota in
ment system , you can se lect if t he mirro rs fo ld in
automat ica lly when you lock the vehicle
~ page 33.
Front passenger 's e xterior mirror tilt
function *
To help you see the curb when backing into a parking space, the surface of the mirro r tilts
slight ly . For this to happen, the knob must be in
the position for the front passenger's outside
mirror.
You can adjust the tilted mir ror surface by turn
ing the knob in the desired direction . When you
move out of reverse and into another gear, the
new mirror position is stored and assigned to the
key you are using.
The m irror goes back into its or iginal pos ition
once you drive forward faster than 9 mph (15
km/h) or switch the ignition off.
A WARNING
-Curved (i .e. convex) m irror surfaces increase
your f ield of view. Remember that vehicles or
other objects will appear smaller and farther
away than when seen in a flat m irro r. If yo u
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Sea ts and stor age
Rear head restraints
Applies to: ve hicles w ith adj ustable head restra ints
/
Fig. 54 Re ar seats: Head res train t
Fig . 5 5 Re ar head rest ra in ts: re lease
Adjust ing th e he ad rest raints
• To move the head restraint up, ho ld i t a t the
s ides with both hands and slide it upward unt il
you feel it lock into place
c::> A in Proper adjust
ment of head restraints on page 122.
• To move the head rest raint down, press the
button -arrow -
c::> fig. 54 and slide the head re
strain t downward .
Removing the head restraints
• Fold the backrest forward o page 64 .
• Move the head restrai nt upwa rd as far as it can
go.
• Press the release
c::> fig . 55 with the mechanical
key
c::> page 30 and the button -arrow-c::> fig . 54.
Pull the head restraint out of the backrest at
the same time
o .&_ .
Installing the head rest ra ints
• Slide the posts on t he head restraint down into
the gu ides unti l yo u feel the posts lock in to
place.
• Press the button -a rrow-
c::> fig. 54 and slide the
head restraint all the way down. You should not
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be able to pull the head restraint out o f the
backrest.
So that the dr ive r can have a better view to the
rear, the head rest raints shou ld be pushed down
completely when the rear seats are not occupied .
A WARNING
-On ly remove the rear seat head restraints
when necessary in order to install a ch ild
seat . Install the head restraint again imme
diately once the child seat is removed . Driv
ing without head restraints or with head re
stra ints that are not prope rly adjusted in
creases the risk of serio us or fata l neck in
jury d ramat ica lly .
- Read and heed all WARN INGS
<=> page 121.
Memory function
Description
Applies to : vehicles wi th memo ry function
Using the memory function, you can quick ly and
easily store a personal seat profile for the dr iver
and front passenger and recall the sett ings. The
memory funct io n is co ntrolled using the remote
control key and the memory buttons in the dr iv
er's/front passenger's door* .
-
The driver' s seat prof ile is sto red aga in and as
s igned to the remote control key each time the
vehicle is locked . When you open the door, the
seat profile is automatically recalled .
If two peo
ple use the vehicle , it is recommended that eac h
person always uses "t heir own" remote control
k ey.
Two sea t profiles can be stored using the memo
ry bu ttons in the d rive r's/front passenge r's
doo r*. Once they are stored, these seat profi les
can be selec ted at any time.
The following sett ings are stored :
Remote Memory button control key
Driver D river Front
passen-ger
Seat X X X
Steering wheel* X X
Both
exterior X X
mirrors*
Remote control key
Applies to: vehicles with memory function
The driver's seat profile can be assigned to the
remote control key when the vehicle is locked.
• Select: the ICARI function button > (Car)* Sys
tems
control button > Vehicle settings > Driv
er's seat
> Remote control key > On .
(D Tips
If you do not wish to have the seat profile for
another driver assigned to the remote control
key, switch the memory function off in the In
fotainment system or using the IOFFI button
r:::;,pag e 57.
Memory buttons
Applies to: vehicles with memory function
Fig. S6 Driver 's door: memory function buttons
The memory buttons are located in the driver's/
front passenger's door*.
Switching the memory function on/off
• Press the IOFFI button to switch the memory
function on/off. The
LED in the button turns on
Seats and storage
when the memory function is off . Seat profiles
are neither stored nor recalled.
Storing a seat profile
• Press thelSETI button. When the word SET
lights up, the memory is ready to store set
tings .
• Now press a memory button briefly.
A tone
confirms that the settings were stored.
Accessing a seat profile
• If the driver's door is open and the ignition is
sw itched off, press the memo ry button.
.. If the driver's door is closed or the ignition is
switched on, press and hold the memory but
ton until the seat adjustment is complete .
A WARNING
-For safety reasons, the seat setting can only
be recalled when the vehicle is stationary,
otherwise the re is a risk of an accident.
- If necessary, you can stop the recall process
by press ing the IOFFI button or any memory
button.
Adjusting the front passenger's seat in the
Infotainment system
Applies to: vehicles with memory function
The driver can move the front passenger's seat
into various positions.
Adjusting the front passenger's seat from
the driver's seat
• Select: the I CAR I funct ion button > (Car) * Sys
tems
contro l button > Vehicle settings > Seats
> Front passenger's seat > Adjust seat posi
tion .
• You can now adjust the front passenger's seat
using the driver's seat buttons
r:::;, page 53,
fig.
so.
Align with driver's seat
• To transfer the settings from the driver's seat
to the front passenger's seat, select: the I CAR I
fu nction button
> (Car)* Systems control but
ton >
Vehicle settings> Seats > Front passeng-
er 's seat > Align with driver 's seat. ..,.
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Warm and cold
Basic settings
Applies to: vehicles w ith 4 -zone del uxe automatic climate
co ntrol
The climate control system basic settings ore ac
cessed in the Infotainment system.
.. Select : the ICARI function button > (Car)* Sys-
tems
control button > AC.
Rear seat settings
When this function is selected, all settings for
the rear can be adjusted through the climate con
trol system in the cockpit. The climate control
system settings cannot be adjusted in the rear
seat at the same time. This function switches off
after a certa in period of time or when one of the
controls in the cockpit is pressed .
Recirculation mode
The sensit iv ity level of the automa tic recircula
tion mode can be set at various levels from
Off to
Sensitive. Recirculation mode is controlled auto
matically. If the windows fog up, press the
I @ FRONT I button .
Footwell temperature
You can adjust the footwell temperature so that
it is coo le r or warmer .
Steering wheel heating
Applies to: ve hicles w ith steering wheel heat ing
The steering wheel rim con be heated.
Fig . 79 Steering wheel: steer ing w heel heating b utton
• Press the~ button to switch steering whee l
hea ting on/off. The message
Steering wheel
heating on /Steering wheel heating off
ap
pears in the inst rument cl uste r display.
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The temperature is maintained at a constant lev
el when steering wheel heating is switched on.
The steeri ng wheel heating settings are stored
automat ically and assigned to the remote control
key that is in use .
Audi adapt ive crui se con trol a nd b rakin g guar d
The higher the speed, the greater the distance in
yards (meters)
c::;, .&. . The Distanc e 3 setting is
recommended .
The distances provided are specified values. De
pending on the driving situat ion and the how the
vehicle ahead is driving, the actual distance may
be more or less than these target d istances.
The various symbols for the time increments ap
pear briefly in the information line@q
page 81,
fig. 91
when you change the settings.
c:::, _c:::, __ _ Dist ance 1 : This setting co rresponds
to a distance of 92 feet/28 meters when travel ing at 62 mph (100 km/h), or a time interval of 1
second.
c:::, __ c:::, __ Dista nc e 2 : This setting corresponds
to a distance of 118 feet/36 mete rs when trave l
ing at 62 mph (100 km/h), or a time interval of
1.3 seconds .
c:::, ___ c:::,_ Distance 3: This setting corresponds
to a distance of 164 feet/SO mete rs when trave l
ing at 62 mph (100 km/h), or a time interval of
1.8 seconds .
c:::, __ __ c:::, Distance 4 : This setting corresponds
to a distance of 210 feet/64 mete rs when trave l
ing at 62 mph (100 km/h), or a time interval of
2.3 seconds .
A WARNING
Following other vehicles too closely increases
the risk of collisions and ser ious personal in
jury.
- Setting short distances to the traffic ahead
reduces the time and distance available to
br ing your vehicle to a safe stop and makes
it eve n mo re necessary to pay close atten
tion to traffic .
- Always obey applicable traffic laws, use
good judgme nt, and select a safe following
distance for the traffic, road and weathe r
condit ions.
(0 Tips
- Distanc e 3 is set automatically each time
you switch the ignit ion on .
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- Your standard settings are automatically
stored and assigned to the remote control
key being used.
Selecting the driving mode
App lies to: vehicles with Aud i adapt ive cru ise control
.,. Select the desired driving mode in drive select
c::;,page95.
@ Tips
Your settings are automatically stored and as
signed to the remote contro l key being used.
Prompt for driver intervention
App lies to : vehicles with A udi ada ptive c ruise control
Fig . 95 Ins trume nt cluster: request for d river intervention
In c ertain situations, the system w ill prompt you
to take action. This could happen, for example, if
braking by the adaptive cruise control system is
not enough to maintain enough distance to the
vehicle ahead .
The ind icator light . and the symbol in the dis
play will warn you about the s ituation
c::;, fig . 95 .
You w ill also hear an acoustic signal.
- Press the brake pedal to slow your vehicle
down.
Audi adaptive cruise control and braking guard
detection and range limits that may prevent
the proper detection of other vehicles .
- The radar sensor's function and range can
be reduced by rain, snow and heavy spray.
Moving vehicles up ahead may not be
promptly detected or may not be detected
at all.
- Reflective surfaces including crash barriers
or tunnel entrances may impair the function
of the radar sensor.
@ Tips
- You can cancel the braking with increasing
force that is initiated by the system by brak
ing yourself, by accelerating noticeably or
by swerving .
- Braking guard error messages¢
page 86.
- Keep in mind that braking guard can brake
unexpectedly. Always secure any cargo or
objects that you are transporting to reduce
the risk of damage or injury.
Settings in the Infotainment system
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adapt ive cruise contro l
~ Select: the ICARI function button > (Car)* Sys
tems
control button > Driver assistance > Audi
braking guard.
System -
Switch the braking guard On/Off . When
you switch the ignition on, the message
Braking
guard: Off
appears if the system is switched off.
Early warning -The distance and approach warn
ings in the display can be switched
On/Off .
(D Tips
-Your settings are automatically stored and
assigned to the remote control key being
used.
- If you restrict or switch off the ESC, the braking guard also switches itself off
¢page 181 .
- Switch braking guard off when you are load
ing the vehicle onto a vehicle carrier, train,
ship or other type of transportation. This
can prevent undesired warnings from the
braking guard system.
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Messages
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adapt ive c ru ise control
Braking guard: off
This driver message appears if the system is
turned off via the infotainment . Otherwise, if the
system is turned off, the information appears ev
ery time shortly after the start of the trip.
The driver message also appears if the system is
not available due to a malfunction or if the ESC is
not switched on¢
page 181. If this is the case,
the system will not provide warnings about a
possible collision.
Braking guard: activated
This driver message appears if sharp brake pres
sure was applied due to an acute warning .
ACC: Unavailable!
ACC and Audi braking guard: not available
The system cannot detect moving vehicles up
ahead correctly and is switched off. The sensors
have been displaced or are not working properly.
T he Audi pre sense funct ions may also be affect
e d. Dr ive to your authorized Audi dealer or au
thori zed Audi service facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
ACC: currently unavailable. No sensor vision
ACC and braking guide: currently unavailable.
No sensor vision
This message appears if the sensor view is obstructed, for example by leaves, snow , heavy
spray or dirt. Clean the sensors ¢
page 79,
fig. 86.
ACC: Currently unavailable. Gradient too steep
The road exceeds the maximum possible angle
for proper adaptive cruise control operation .
Adaptive cruise control is switched off .
ACC: Only available in D, S or M
Select the D/S or M selector lever position.
ACC: currently unavailable. Parking brake ap
plied
Audi active lane assist
White line(s) Active lane assist is activated
and ready to provide warnings.
Red line(s) Active lane assist warns you
(left or r ig ht) before leaving a lane¢
fig. 99.
In addition, the steering wheel
v ib rates lightly.
Gray line(s)
Active lane assist is activated,
but not ready to give warning
¢fig. 100.
Messages in the instrument cluster display
If the active lane assist switches off automatical
ly, the indicator light in the display turns off and
one of the following messages appears:
Audi active lane a ssist: Currently unavailable.
No camera view
This message appears if the came ra is unable to
detect the lines. This could happen if:
- The camera field of view ¢
page 89, fig. 98 is
dirty o r covered in ice. Clean this area on the
windshield.
- The camera field of v iew is fogged over . Wait
until the fog has cleared before switching the
active lane assist on again.
- T he system has been unable to detect the lanes
for an extended period of time due to road con
ditions. Switch the active lane assist back on
when the lines are more vis ible.
Audi active lane assist: currently unavailable
There is a temporary active lane assist malfunc
tion . Try sw itching the act ive lane assist on aga in
later.
Audi active lane assist: system fault!
Drive to an authorized Aud i dea ler or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunct ion corrected.
Audi active lane assist: Please take over steering
This message appears if you are not steering by
yourse lf. If th is is the case, active lane assist does
not switch off, but it is "not ready" to provide a
warn ing. The system can he lp you keep the vehi
cle in the lane. However, you are responsib le for
driving the vehicle and must steer it yourself.
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· Adjusting the vibration warning
Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist
.,. Select: the I CARI function button > (Car) * Sys
tems
control button > Driver assistance > Audi
active lane assist .
You can switch the addit ional vibrating warning
i n the steer ing whee l on or off.
(D Tips
Your settings are automatically stored and as
signed to the remote control key being used.
Audi drive select
Adjusting the Individual mode
You can adjust the vehicle settings to your personal preferences.
~ Se lect : the ICARI function button > Set indiv id
ual
control button . Once you select the menu,
you wi ll automatically drive in the
Individual
mode .
After you have closed the sett ings, you are auto
mat ica lly dr iv ing in the
Individua l driving mode.
Systems Comfort
Engine/Transmission
balanced
air suspension * comfortable
Steer ing comfortable The equipment in yo
ur vehicle will determine
which sett ings you can adjust. The fo llow ing ta
ble g ives a n overview of the characteristics.
Auto Dynamic
balanced sporty
b alan ced sporty
ba lanced sporty
Dynamic steering * comfort able/in direc t bala nce d/d irect sporty/dire ct
Damper control * comfortable
Sport differential* balan ced
Adaptive cruise control * comfortable
Engine sound * subtle
a} Sub tle in th e se lector leve r po sitio n D a nd sporty in S.
(D Tips
Your Indiv idual mo de settings are automati
cally store d an d assigned to the remote con
t rol key be ing used.
Raising/lowering the
vehicle
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive air suspension
Raising the vehicle
You can raise yo ur vehicle temporarily, for exam
p le to drive ove r a tall curb .
~ Select the followin g in the Infota inment sys
tem : the
ICARI function button > Raise control
button.
~ Wait for the arrows in the Infotainment system display to stop blinking and the vehicle to reac h
its fi na l posi tion.
Lowe ring the vehicle
~ To lower the vehicle, select the following in the
Infotai nment system: the
!CAR I function button
> Lower control button . ba
lanced sporty
ag ile sporty
ba lanced sporty
subtle/sportyal sporty
~ Wa it for the arrows in the In fot ainme nt system
disp lay to stop b linking and the ve hicl e to lowe r
completely.
(D Note
- Remembe r that your vehicle is not s uita ble
for driving offroad even when it is ra ised.
There is not enough ground clearance.
- If the vehicle is raised, it wi ll lower auto
matically when driving 62 m ph (100 km/h)
or faster.
Driver messages
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive air suspension
Air suspension : Veh icle is too high . Controlling
level. . .
Air su spension : Vehicle is too low. Controlling
level. ..
T he driver message switc hes off w hen the leve l
con trol p rocess is com plete.
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