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Once the front passenger's door has been closed,
you cannot open it again from the outside. The door can be opened from the inside by pulling
the door hand le.
A WARNING
Read and follow all WARNINGS¢&. in Gener
al description on page 31 .
@ Tips
After the ignition is switched on, the power
locking system switch and the unlocking but
ton for the rear lid
c;:; in the door are ena
bled .
Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being
started by unauthorized persons .
Inside the key there is a computer chip. This chip
automatically activates/deactivates the electron ic immobilizer.
Applies to vehicles with ignition lock:
The electronic immobilizer deactivates automati
cally when you insert the remote control key into
the ignition lock . It activates again automatically
when you remove the remote control key from
the ignition lock .
Applies to vehicles with convenience key:
If the remote control key is located inside the ve
hicle and you press the
I START ENGINE STOPI
button, the electronic immobilizer deactivates
automatically. If you switch the ignition off and remove the remote control key from the vehicle,
the electronic immob ilizer act ivates aga in auto
mat ically.
A WARNING
Always take the key with you when you leave
the vehicle. The key can disarm the electron ic
eng ine immobiliz er and permit an unauthor
ized pe rson to start the engine and enable op
eration of the vehicle systems such as power
w indow or power sunroof leading to serious
personal injury.
Open ing and closing
(D Tips
-The vehicle cannot be started if an unau
thorized key is used. The vehicle may not
start if another radio device such as a key
for another veh icle or a transponder is lo
cated on the key ring.
- For Declaration of Compliance to United
States FCC and Industry Canada regulations
¢ page 247.
Luggage compartment
Lid
Opening /closing rear lid
Fig. 26 Driver 's door: remote rear lid release
Fig. 27 Rear lid: handle
Opening the rear lid
.. Press the button c;:; on the remote control
master key for at least one second . The rear lid
unlocks and opens slightly. Or
.. Pull the release button
c;:; in the driver's door
¢fig. 26. Or
.,. Press the hand le on the rear lid ¢
fig. 2 7 .
Closing the rear lid
.. Pull the rear lid down at the grip on the inside
and allow it to drop gently to close it¢,&. . ..,.
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tomatica lly close the window.
A WARNING
- When you leave your vehicle -even if only
br iefly- always remove the ign ition key . This
applies particularly when children rema in in
the vehicle. Otherw ise the children could
sta rt the eng ine or operate electr ical equ ip
ment (e .g . power windows). The power w in
dows are functional unt il the dr iver's door or
p assenger's door has been opened.
- Pay close attention when closing the win
dows to prevent p inching of hands o r limbs .
- When loc king the veh icle from outside, the
vehicle must be unoccupied since t he win
dows can no longer be opened in an emer
gency.
(D Tips
- When yo u open the doo rs, the windows au
tomati cally lower abou t 10 mm.
- After the ignition has been switched off, the
windows can st il l be opened or closed for
abo ut 10 m inutes. The window regula to rs
are not sw itched until the driver 's or pas
senger's door is opened .
Convenience opening/closing
The windows and the panoramic tilting sunroof
can be opened and closed with the mechanical
key or the emergency key.
F ig . 3 0 Key tu rns fo r open ing a nd clos ing
Convenience opening feature
• Use the emergency key or pu ll the mechanical
key out of the master key
q page 33 .
-
Opening and cl osing
• Insert the key into the lock of the driver's door.
• Turn the key to position~
fig. 30@ until all
the windows have reached the desired position
and the panoramic ti lting sunroof is ti lted.
Convenience closing feature
• Use the emergency key or pull the mec hanical
key out o f the maste r key
q page 33.
• Turn the key in the lock of the driver's door to
the lock pos ition @ unti l the windows and the
panoram ic tilting sunroof are closed
q ,& .
When the panoramic tilting sunroof is tilted/
closed, the e lectric sun shade* is also opened/
closed.
A WARNING
-- Never close the w indows and the panoramic
tilt ing sunroof inattent ively and without
checking -the re is risk of injury.
- You must a lways watch when the windows
are being ra ised so that no o ne can be trap
ped. If you release the key, the clos ing ac
tion is immed iate ly canceled.
- Always read and heed WA RN ING
q .&. in
General description on page 31.
Correcting window regulator malfunction
After disconnecting the vehicle battery , the one
touch up and down feature must be activated
again.
• Pull and ho ld the power window switch until
the window is comp letely closed.
• Release the switch and pull the swi tch again for
one seco nd .
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Opening and clo sin g
Panorama roof
Operation
Fig. 3 1 Section of headliner: switch for sunroof
.,. To tilt the sunroof, press the switch briefly.
• To close the sunroof, pu ll the switch briefly .
• To set an intermediate pos it ion, press/pull the
switch unti l the roof reaches the des ired posi
t ion.
After the ign ition is switched off, you can still op·
erate the sunroof for about 10 minutes . As soon
as the d river's or passenge r's door is opened, the
sw itch is inoper ative.
Sun blind
The sun blind can be opened and closed manually in any position .
A WARNING
Pay carefu l attent ion when closing the sun·
roof· otherwise serious injury co uld result!
For this reason, always remove the ign ition
key when leaving the vehicle.
(D Note
Always close your sunroof when leaving yo ur
veh icle. S udden ra in can cause damage to the
interio r equipmen t of your vehicle, particular
ly the elec tronic equipmen t.
- Info rmation on conve nience opening/ clos
i ng
c::>page 39.
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Emergency closing of the panoramic tilting
sunroof
If the sunroof detects an object in i ts path when
it is closing, it will open again automatically. In
this case, you can close the roof with the power
emergency closing function .
• Within five seconds a fter the sunroof opens au
tomatically, pu ll the sw itch until the roof
closes .
Valet parking
Applies to vehicles: with valet parking function
The valet parking feature protects the luggage
compartment from unauthorized access.
-
Fi g. 32 Glove compartment: va let pa rkin g bu tton
You can switch the "valet pa rking func tion " on
whe n someo ne else is parking your veh icle. When
the f unction is switc hed on, the vehicle can be
dr iven, locked and unlocked using the master
key, but access to the luggage compartment is
not permitted.
• Take the mechanical key o ut of the master key
<=:> page 33.
• Open the glove compartment c::> page 61 .
• Activate c::> fig. 32 the "va let parking" feature by
press ing the
IVA LE T ! button. The ind icator light
in the switch illum inates.
• Close the glove compartment and lock it with
the mechan ica l key .
• Lock bot h rear seatbacks with the mechanical
key
c::> page 64.
• Lock the luggage compartmen t pass -through
with the mechanical key
c::> page 65.
• Leave the master key with the service personnel
for parking and keep the mechanical key with
you.
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cause a crash and personal injury.
- Only mount the roof rack on the designated
locations on the roof
c:> fig . 65.
- The roof rack system must be installed ex
act ly according to the instructions provided .
- When driving with a roo f rack system,
changes to the center of gravity and wind
resistance can change the vehicle handling
and lead to a collision. Always adapt your
dr iv ing and your speed to the current condi
t ions .
- Your vehicle warranty does not cover any
damages to the vehicle caused by using roof
racks or mounting structures not approved
by Audi for your vehicle . The same applies to
damage result ing from incorrect roof rack
i nstallation .
-Always check the roof rack mount ings and
hardware before each t rip and dur ing a tr ip
to make sure everyt hing is securely tight
ened.
If necessary, ret igh ten the mo unt ings
and c hec k the en tire system from time to
time.
- After mounting a roof rack system, or when
you transport objects on the roof of your ve
hicle, the height of the vehicle is naturally
increased . Be careful when driving under
l ow bridges or in parking garages for exam
ple. This could cause damage to the load
and even the vehicle itself.
- Make s ure that the open rear lid and the
sunroof do not come into contact with ob
jects on the roof .
Loading the roof rack
Always distribu te loads evenly. Make sure any
thing on the roof rack is securely tied down.
~ Always distribute th e loads on the roof rack
evenly .
~ Always attach items to the roof rack securely
before you drive off .
T he maximum perm iss ible roof weight is
165 lb
( 75 kg ). The roof weight is the total of the
Seat s and sto rage
weight o f the roof rack, the attachments and the
cargo you ar e carrying. You must a lso not exceed
the max imum load weight for the roof rack you
are using.
When using a roo f rack system which has a lower
load carry ing capacity, you must not use up the
total max imum permissible load carry ing capac i
ty specified above. Instead, you should load the
roof rack sys tem only to the maximum capacity
specified by the manufacturer of the roof rack
system .
A WARNING
= -Weak, damaged or imprope r straps used to
secure items to the roof rac k can fail d uring
hard brak ing o r in a co llision and cause seri
ous persona l injury.
- Make sure the roof r ack is installed exactly
as specified above
c:> page 62.
- Always use suitable mounting straps fo r se
cur ing items to the roof rac k to he lp prevent
items from shifting o r flying forward .
- Items on the roof rack mus t always be se
curely mounted.
- The use of a roof rack can negative ly affect
the w ay a vehicle hand les . Cargo tha t is
large, heavy, b ulk y, long or flat wi ll have a
grea ter negat ive infl uence on the vehicle's
aerodynamics, center of gravity and overa ll
handling. Always drive slowly, avoid sudden
braking and maneuvers when transporting
cargo on the roof of your vehicle.
- Never exceed the max imum permissib le
load carrying capacity of the roof of your ve
h icle, the permiss ible axle weights and the
perm iss ible total we ight of your vehicle
c:> page 241, Weights .
@ For the sake of the environment
As a result of the increased wind res istance
created by a roof rack, your vehicle is using
fuel unnecessarily . So remove the roof rack
after using it .
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Driving safety
Storing cargo correctly
Loading the luggage compartment
All Luggage and other objects must be properly
stowed and secured in the Luggage compart
ment.
Fig. 120 Safe load positio ning: place heavy objects as low
and as far forwar d as possible.
Loose items in the luggage compartment can
shift suddenly, changing vehicle handling charac
teristics . Loose items can also increase the risk of
serious personal injury in a sudden vehicle ma
neuver or in a collision.
• Distribute the load evenly in the luggage com
partment.
• Always place and properly secure heavy items in
the luggage compartment as low and as far for
ward as possible
¢ fig. 120.
• Secure the load with the cargo net* or with
non-elastic straps secured to the tie-downs
c>page 65.
• Make sure that the rear seatback is securely
latched in place .
A WARNING
Improperly stored luggage or other items can
fly through the vehicle causing serious per
sonal injury in the event of hard braking or an
accident. To help reduce the risk of serious
personal injury :
- Always put objects, for example, luggage or
other heavy items in the luggage compart
ment.
- Always secure objects in the luggage com
partment using the tie-down eyelets and
suitable straps.
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A WARNING
Heavy loads will influence the way your vehi
cle handles. To help reduce the risk of a loss
of control leading to serious personal injury:
- Always keep in mind when transporting
heavy objects, that a change in the center of
gravity can also cause changes in vehicle
handling:
- Always distribute the load as evenly as
possible.
- Place heavy objects as far forward in the
luggage compartment as possible.
- Never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating or the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating specified
on the safety compliance sticker on the left
door jamb. Exceeding permissible weight
standards can cause the vehicle to slide and
handle differently.
- Please observe information on safe driving
c> page 112.
A WARNING
To help prevent poisonous exhaust gas from
being drawn into the vehicle, always keep the
rear lid closed while driving.
- Never transport objects larger than those
fitting completely into the luggage area be
cause the rear lid cannot be fully closed.
- If you absolutely must drive with the rear lid
open, observe the following notes to reduce
the risk of poisoning:
- Close all windows,
- Close the sunroof,
- Open all air outlets in the instrument pan-
el,
- Switch off the air recirculation,
- Set the fresh air fan to the highest speed.
A WARNING
-
Always make sure that the doors, all win
dows, the sunroof and the rear lid are secure
ly closed and locked to reduce the risk of in
jury when the vehicle is not being used.
- After closing the rear lid, always make sure
that it is properly closed and locked. .,..
Care and cleaning
Care and cleaning
General information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehi
cle's value.
It can also be a requirement when
submitting warranty claims for corrosion damage
and paint defects on the body.
The necessary care products can be obtained
from your authorized Audi dealer . Read and fol
low the instructions for use on the packaging.
A WARNING
-Using cleaning and care products incorrectly
can be dangerous to your health.
-Always store cleaning and care products out of reach of children to reduce the risk of poi
soning .
@ For the sake of the environment
-Preferably use environmentally-friendly
products when buying cleaning agents.
- Do not dispose of leftover cleaning and care
products with household trash.
Car washes
The longer that deposits remain on the vehicle,
the more the surface may be damaged. High
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight
increase the damaging effect.
Before washing, rinse
off heavy deposits with
plenty of water.
Stubborn deposits such as bird droppings or tree
sap are best removed with plenty of water and a
microfiber cloth.
Also , wash the underside of your vehicle once
road sa lt stops being used for the season.
Pressure washers
When washing your vehicles with a pressure
washer, always follow the operating instructions
provided with the pressure washer. This is espe
cially important in regard to the pressure and
spraying distance . Do not aim the spray directly
at seals on side windows, doors, the hood, the
luggage compartment lid or the sunroof* or at
184 tires,
rubber hoses, insulating material, sensors*
or ca mer a lenses*. Keep a distance of at least
40.64 cm (40 cm).
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washer.
Never use rotary nozzles or high pressure noz
zles.
The water temperature must not be above 140 °F
(60
°() .
Automatic car washes
Spray off the vehicle before washing.
Make sure that the windows and roof* are closed
and the windshield wipers are
off . Follow instruc
tions from the car wash operator, especially if
there are accessories attached to your vehicle.
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes.
Washing by hand
Clean the vehicle starting from the top and work
ing down using a soft sponge or cleaning brush.
Use solvent-free cleaning products.
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint by
hand
To avoid damaging the paint when washing, first
remove dust and large particles from your vehi
cle. Insects, grease spots and fingerprints are
best removed with a special cleaner for matte
finish paint .
Apply the product using a microfiber cloth. To
avoid damaging the paint surface, do not use too
much pressure.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with water. Then
clean using a neutral shampoo and a soft micro
fiber cloth .
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly again and let it air
dry. Remove any water residue using a sham my.
A WARNING
-
- Only wash the vehicle when the ignition is
off and follow the instructions from the car
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by remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
with the central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . 35
with the convenience key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Other equipment (efficiency program) . . . . . 27
Outside temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Owner's Literature
5
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Paint No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Panorama roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Panoramic tilting sunroof Convenience opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . 39
E mergency closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Tilting and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Parcel she lf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Valet parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
also refer to Electromechanical
parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Parking System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Parking system (rear)
Adjusting the warning tones . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Parking system (rear, with rear view camera) Parking mode 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Parking mode 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Switching on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Switching rear view ca mer a on/ off . . . . . . 111
Parts replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Pass-through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF l ight . . . . . . . . . . 139
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Physical principles of a frontal collision 122
Pollutant filter (automatic A/C system) . . . . 68
Power seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Windows .. .. .... .... ..... ... ... .. .. 38
Power locking system
Emergency locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Panoramic tilting sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Index
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Selective unlock feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Power steer ing
refertoElectro-mechanicalpowerassist . 174
Power window Convenience open ing/closing . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Powe r windows
Malfunc tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Pregnant women Special considerations when wearing a safe-
ty belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Pressure (tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Proper occupant seating positions . . . . . . . 113
Proper safety be lt position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Proper seating position
Front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Occupants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Rear passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Q
Quartz clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
quattro
refer to all -wheel drive ............... 174
Question What happens to unbelted occupants? 122
R
Radiator fan 199
Rain/light sensor Headl ights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Intermittent (windsh ield wipers) . . . . . . . . 50
Sensor defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Raising the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Reading lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Rear fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Rear lid Escape handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Open ing and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Rear light Defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Rear parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Rear parking system with rearview camera . 106
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