
Wheels 
(D Tires for  passenger  vehicles 
(if  applicable) 
P indicates  a tire  for  a passenger 
vehicle.  T indicates  a tire  desig
nated  for  temporary  use. 
@ Nominal  width 
Nominal  width  of  the  tire  be
tween  the  sidewalls in millime
ters.  In  general:  the  larger  the  number,  the  wider the  tire. 
@ Aspect  ratio 
Height/width  ratio  expressed  as a 
percentage. 
@ Tire  construction 
R indicates  a radial  tire. 
® Rim  diameter 
Size of  the  rim  diameter  in  inches. 
@ Load index  and  speed  rating 
The load  index  indicates  the  tire's 
load-carrying  capacity. 
The  speed  rating  indicates  the 
maximum  permitted  speed 
¢ & in 
Winter  tires  on page  248. 
"EXTRA  LOAD", "xl"  or "RF"  indi
cates  that  the  tire is reinforced  or 
is an Extra  Load tire. 
Speed rat- Maximum  permitted  speed 
ing 
p 
up to 93  mph  (150  km/h) 
Q up to 99  mph  (160  km/h) 
234 
Speed rat- Maximum  permitted  speed 
Ing 
R up t o 106  mph  (170  km/h) 
s up to 110  mph  (180  km/h) 
T up to 118  mph  (190  km/h) 
u up to 124  mph  (200  km/h) 
H up to 130  mph  (210  km/h) 
V up to 149  mph  (240  km/h)a> 
z above 149  mph  (240  km/h)a) 
w up to 168  mph  (270  km/h)a) 
y up to 186  mph  (300  km/h)a) 
a) For  tires  above  149  mph  (240  km/h), 
tire  manufacturers  sometimes  use the 
code  "ZR". 
(J) US DOT number  (TIN)  and 
manufacture  date 
The manufacture  date is listed  on 
the  tire  sidewall  (it  may only  ap
pear on the  inner  side of  the  tire): 
DOT  ... 2214  ... 
means,  for  example,  that  the  tire 
was  produced  in  the 22nd  week  of 
the  year  2014. 
@ Audi  Original  equipment 
tires 
Audi  Original  equipment tires 
with  the  designation  "AO" or "RO" 
have been  specially matched  to 
your  Audi.  When  used  correctly, 
these  tires  meet  the  highest  standards  of  safety  and  handling. 
Your authorized  Audi  dealer  will 
be happy  to  provide  more  infor
mation.  

® Mud  and  snow capability 
"M/S"  or "M+S" indicates  the  tire 
has characte ris tics that  make  it 
suitable  for  driving  on  mud  and  snow . 
& indica tes a winter  tire. 
@ Composition  of the  tire  cord 
and  materials 
T he number  of  plies  indicates  the 
number  of  rubber ized fabric  lay
ers in the  tire . In  general:  the 
more  layers,  the  more  weight  a 
tire  can carry.  Tire  manufacturers 
must  also  specify  the  mater ials 
used  in the  ti re. These include 
stee l,  nylon,  polyester  and  other 
materials. 
@ Maximum  permitted  load 
This  number  indicates  the  maxi
mum  load  in  kilograms  and 
pounds  that  the  tire  can carry . 
@ Uniform  tire  quality  grade 
standards  for  treadwear, 
traction  and temperature  resistance 
Treadwear , traction  and tempera
ture  ranges 
c::::> page 250 . 
@Running  direction 
The arrows  ind icate  the  running 
direction  of  unidirect ional  tires. 
You must  always  follow  the  speci- fied  running  direction 
c::::> page 259. 
€3) Ma
ximum  permitted 
inflation  pressure 
Whe els 
This  number  indicates  the  maxi
mum  pressure  to  which  a tire  can 
be inflated  unde r normal  operat
ing  conditions . 
Glossary of tire and  loading 
terminology 
Accessory weight 
means  the  combined  weight  (in 
excess of  those  standard  items 
which  may  be replaced)  of  auto matic  transmission,  power  steer
ing,  power  brakes,  power  win
dows,  power  seats,  radio,  and 
heater,  to  the  extent  that  these 
items  are available  as factory-in 
stalled  equipment  (whether  in
stalled  or  not). 
Aspect ratio 
means  the  ratio  of  the  height  to 
the  width  of  the  tire  in  percent.  Numbers  of  55  or  lower  indicate  a 
low  s idewall  for  improved  steer
ing  response  and  better  overall 
handling  on  dry  pavement . .,. 
235  

M N <( (.J 
'SI: ,...., \!) 1.1'1 
N \!) ,...., 
~ Check and correct  the  seating  of the snow 
chains  if necessary after  driving  a few  feet.  Fol
low  the  instructions  from  the  manufacturer. 
~ Note  the  maximum  permitted  speed when  driv
ing  with  snow  chains.  Do not  exceed 30  mph 
(SO km/h) . 
Snow chains not  only  improve  the  driving in win
ter  road conditions,  but  also the  braking. 
Use of  snow  chains is only  permitted  with  certain 
rim/tire  combinations  due to  technical  reasons. 
Check with  an authorized  Audi  dealer or  author
i z ed  repair  facility  to  see  if you  may use snow 
chains . 
You must  remove the  chains when  driving  on  roads that  are  free of  snow. When  roads are free 
of  snow,  snow  chains can  impair  handling and 
damage  the  tires,  and the  chains will  quickly  be 
destroyed. 
A WARNING 
Using  incorrect  snow  chains or  installing  snow 
chains  incorrectly  can result  in loss  of vehicle 
control,  which increases the  risk of  an acci
dent. 
- Snow chains can damage  the  rims/wheel 
covers*  if the  chains come  into  direct  con
tact  with  them.  Remove the  wheel  covers* 
first.  Use coated  snow  chains. 
- Using snow  chains that add more  than  0 .4 
inch  (10.5  mm)  of  height can severely dam
age the  wheel  housings  and other  vehicle 
components. 
- Do not  install and  use  snow  chains if  there is 
a malfunction  in  the adaptive  air suspen
sion*,  because  the  vehicle  height  will  be 
very  low.  If  you  drive  with  snow  chains any
way, the  wheel  housings  and other  vehicle 
components  can be severely damaged. 
Low aspect  ratio  tires 
Your Audi  is factory-equipped  with  low aspect  ra
tio  tires . These tires  have been thoroughly  tested 
and  been selected  specifically  for  your  model  for 
Wheels 
their  superb  performance,  road feel and handling 
under  a variety  of  driving  conditions.  Ask your  au
thorized  Audi  dealer  for  more  details. 
The  low  aspect  ratio  of  these  tires  is indicated  by 
a numeral  of 
55  or less in  the  tire's  size designa
tion.  The numeral  represents  the  ratio  of  the 
tire's  sidewall  height  in  relation to its  tread  width 
expressed  in percentage.  Conventional  tires  have 
a  heigh t/width  ratio of  60  or  more. 
The performance  of  low-aspect-ratio  tires  is par
ticularly  sensitive  to  improper  inflation  pres
sure.  It  is therefore  important  that  low  aspect 
ratio tires  are  inflated  to  the  specified  pressure 
and  that  the  inflation  pressure  is regularly 
checked  and  maintained.  Tire pressures  should  be  checked  at  least  once  a  month  and  always 
before  a  long  trip 
~ page  2 43. 
What  you  can  do  to  avoid  tire  and  rim 
damage 
Low aspect  ratio tires  can  be damaged  more  easi
ly  by impact  with  potholes,  curbs , gullies  or 
ridges  on the  road,  particularly  if  the  tire  is  un
deri nflated. 
In  order  to  minimize  the  occurrence  of  impact 
damage  to  the  tires  of  your  vehicle,  we  recom
mend  that  you  observe the following  precau
tions: 
- Always maintain  recommended inflation pres
sures.  Check your tire pressure  every  2,000 
miles  (3 ,000  km)  and add air  if  necessary. 
- Drive carefully  on  roads with  potholes , deep 
gullies  or  ridges. The impact  from  driving 
through  or over  such  obstacles  can damage 
your  tires.  Impact  with  a curb  may also  cause 
damage  to  your  tires. 
- After  any impact,  immediately  inspect  your 
tires  or  have them  inspected  by the  nearest  au
thorized  Audi  dealer.  Replace  a damaged  tire  as 
soon as possible. 
- Inspect  your  tires  every 2,000  miles  (3,000  km) 
for  damage  and wear.  Damage  is not  always 
easy to  see . Damage can lead to  loss of  air  and 
underinflation,  which  could  eventu ally  cause 
tire  failure . If  you  believe that  a tire  may have 
been damaged,  replace the  tire  as soon as pos -
sible .  .,. 
249  

Emergency assistance 
.,. Wind  the  jack up further  until  the  flat  tire 
comes off  the  ground 
c> ,&. . 
Posit ion the  veh icle jack only under  the designat
ed lifting  points  on the  sill 
r::!;> fig. 206. There is ex
actly 
one location  for  each wheel.  The jack  must 
not  be positioned  at  any other  location 
c> &, c>(!). 
An unstable  surface under  the jack  can  cause the 
vehicle  to slip  off  the  jack.  Always  provide  a firm 
base for  the jack  on the  ground . If  necessary 
p lace a sturdy  board  or  similar  support  under the 
jack . On 
hard, slippery  surfaces (such as tiles) 
use a rubber  mat  or  similar  to  prevent  the  jack 
from  slipp ing 
c> & . 
A WARNING 
- You or your  passengers could  be injured 
wh ile chang ing a wheel  if you  do not  follow 
these  safety  precautions: 
- Position  the  vehicle jack  only  at  the  desig
nated  lifting  po ints  and align  the jack . 
Otherwise,  the  vehicle jack  could  slip  and 
cause an injury  if  it does not  have suff i
cient  hold  on  the vehicle. 
- A soft  or  unstable  surface  under  the  jack 
may cause the  vehicle to  slip  off  the jack. 
Always provide  a firm  base for  the  jack on 
the  ground. 
If necessary,  use a sturdy 
board under  the  jack. 
- On hard,  slippery  surface  (such as tiles) 
use a  rubber  mat  or  similar  to prevent  the 
jack  from  slipping. 
- To  help  prevent  injury  to  yourself  and your 
passengers: 
- Do  not  raise the  vehicle  until  yo u are sure 
the jack  is securely engaged . 
- Passengers must  not  remain in the  vehicle 
when  it  is jacked  up. 
- Make sure that  passengers wait  in a safe 
place away from  the  vehicle  and well  away 
from  the  road  and traffic. 
- Make sure jack  position  is  correct,  adjust 
as necessary and then  continue  to  raise 
the jack. 
- Changes in temperature  or  load can affect 
the  height  of  the  vehicle. 
258 
(D Note 
Do not  lift  the  vehicle  by the  sill.  Position  the 
vehicle jack  only  at  the  des ignated  lifting 
points  on the  sill.  Otherwise,  your  vehicle  will 
be damaged. 
@ Tips 
The vehicle  jack mode * switches  off  automati
cally  at  speeds above 6  mph  (10  km/h). 
Removing  and  installing  the  sill  extension 
cover 
App lies  to  vehicles:  with  sill extension 
Fig. 208 S ill: r emoving  the  cove r 
.. Pull the  cover down  to  remove  it. c> fig. 208 
.,. To  install  the  cover, insert  it  in  the  mount  and 
press it  upward  until  it clicks  into place. The 
cover must  be flush  with  the  surface  of  the sill 
extens ion. 
@ Tips 
Some models  may also  have a cover for  the 
rear vehicle  lift point.  

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)  

Index 
Pregnant  women 
Specia l consid erations  when  wearing  a safe-
ty  belt  . . .  . .  . .  . .  . . .  . . .  . . . . . . . . . .  . . . .  140 
Pre sense  . .  . .  . .  . .  . . . . . .  . . . . . . .  . .  . .  . .  .  185 
Pressure (t ires)  .  . .  . . .  .  . . . .  . . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  .  251 
Pretensioners  Pre sense  .  . . . . .  . . .  .  . . . . . .  . . .  . . .  . . . .  185 
Preven tat ive passenger protect ion  . .  . .  . . .  185 
Prewarming  .  . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  . . . .  75 
Prope r occupant  seating  posit ions  .  . . . . .  .  12 7 
Prope r safety  belt  pos ition  . . . . . . .  . .  . .  . .  .  139 
Proper seat ing  pos ition 
Front  passenger  .  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  . .  . .  .  128 
Occupa nts . .  . .  . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  . .  . . .  127 
Rear passengers  .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  .  129 
Protect ing  . . . . .  . .  . . .  . .  . . . . .  . . .  . .  . .  . . .  207 
Q 
quattro  (all  wheel  drive)  . . . .  . . .  . .  . .  . .  . . .  192 
Question  What  happens to  unbelted  occupants?  136 
R 
Rad iator  fan  226 
Rain/light  sensor  Headlights  .  . .  . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  43 
Indicator  light  . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  . .  . . . .  22 
Intermittent  (winds hield  wipers)  . .  . .  . .  . .  49 
Raising the  vehicle  .  . .  . . . . .  . . .  . .  . .  . .  . . .  269 
Range (fuel  leve l)  .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . .  . .  . .  24 
Reading lights  . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  . . . .  46 
Rear fog  lights  .  . . . .  . . . . . . . . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  43 
Rear light  Indicator  l ight  . .  . . .  . .  . .  . . .  . . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  21 
Rear she lf  .  . .  . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  . .  . . . .  63 
Rear spoiler  . .  . .  . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  . .  . .  .  193 
Rearview camera 
refer to Pa rking  systems  ..........  115,116 
Rear view  mir ror  .  . . . .  .  . . . .  . . .  . .  . .  . .  . . . .  48 
Rear w indow  defogger  (four- zone a utomat ic 
clim ate  cont ro l)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  . .  . . . .  7 2 
Rear window  defogger  (three -zone climate 
control)  .  . .  . .  . . . .  . . .  . . . . . . .  . . . . . .  . . .  . .  70 
Recirculation  mode  (fo ur-zone automatic  cli
mate  control)  . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  . . . .  71 
286 
Recircu lation  mode  (th ree-zone climate  con -
trol)  . . . .  . . .  . .  . . . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  . . . .  . . .  . .  .  69 
Recupe rat io n  . . . . . .  . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  .  24 
Ref illing  Ad B lue 
With  bottle .. .. .. .. .... .. .... ... .. ..  216 
With  can ister  .. .. ..... ........... ...  216 
Ref uel ling  .  . . .  . . . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  . . . .  . . .  . .  212 
Remote  cont ro l 
Ga rage door  opener  ( HomeLink)  . .  . .  . .  . .  .  41 
Unl ocking  and  locking  . . . .  .  . . . .  . . .  . .  . .  .  33 
Remote  cont rol  key 
L E D  . . . . . . . . .  . . .  . .  . .  . . . . .  . . . . . . . .  . . .  31 
Rep lac ing the  battery  . . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  . .  .  31 
Repair manuals  .... .. ............... ..  274 
Repairs  Airbag  system  . . . . .  . .  . . .  . . . . .  . . .  . .  . .  158 
Rep laci ng windsh ie ld w iper  b lades  .  . . . .  . .  .  50 
Reporting  Safety  Defects  . . . . . . . . . . .  133,  134 
Reset bu tton  (trip  odome ter)  . .  . . .  . .  . .  . .  .  26 
Resetting  the  trip  odometer  .  . . . . .  . . .  . . .  .  26 
Residua l heat  (four-zone  a utomatic  climate 
control)  . . . . . .  . .  . .  . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . 72 
Retractor  . . .  . . . . . .  . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  138 
Reversible mat  . .  . .  . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  65 
Rims  ... ... .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .... ... ..  248 
Roof rac k . . .  . . . .  . .  . .  . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  .  61 
Lo ad ing  . . . . .  . . . .  . .  . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  .  62 
Roof weight  . . .  . .  . .  . . . .  .  . . . . .  . . .  . .  . .  .  62 
s 
Safe d rivi ng  habits 
Safety  1
26 
Airbag  system  . . .  . .  . .  . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . .  143 
Belts  . . . . . . . .  . . .  . .  . .  . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . .  135 
Cargo  . . . . . . . .  . .  . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  132 
Correc t seating  posi tion  . . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  12 7 
Pedal  area . .. .... .. .. .. ......... .. ..  131 
Safety  be lt  position  . .  . . .  . .  . .  . . . .  . . .  . . .  139 
Safety  belt  height  adjustment  . . . . . .  . . .  140 
Safety  be lts  wo rn by preg nant  women  140 
Safety  be lt  pretensioner 
Serv ice and disposal  . .  . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  . .  142 
Safety  be lts  . . .  . . . .  . .  . . .  . .  . . . . .  . . .  13 5,  138 
Cleaning  .  . . .  . . . .  . .  . .  . . .  .  . . . .  . . .  . .  . .  207 
Danger to  passengers who  do  not  wear  a 
safety  be lt  . .  . . . .  . .  . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  136