2016 AUDI TT COUPE service

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine -To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash­
ing th e underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings.
- After
washing the vehicle, the brak ing effect
may be delayed due to moisture on the
brake rotors or ice in the w inter. The brakes
must be dried first w ith a few careful brake
applications.
CD Note
-If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, yo u must retract the extendable rear
spoiler* if necessary, and fold the exterior
mirrors in to red uce the risk of damage.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must on ly
be fol
ded in and ou t u sing the power folding
function.
-
To p reve nt paint d amage, d o not wash th e
vehicle in dir
ect sunlight.
Care and cleaning
- To red uce the risk of damage to the surface,
do
not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges or s imilar items.
-
Matte finish painted veh icle components:
-To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polishing agents or hard
wax.
- Never u
se protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect.
-
Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle parts painted with matte
finish paint. The paint could be damaged
when the stickers or magnets are re­
moved .
@ For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle in facilities sp ec ia ll y de­
signed for that pu rpose. This will reduce the
risk of dirty water contamina ted with oil from
entering the sewer sys tem.
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and ca ring for individua l vehicle
components, refer to the follow ing tables. The
information contained there is simply recom ­
mendations. For q uestions or for components
that are not listed, consult an authoriz e d Audi
de a
ler or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also
f o ll
ow the informa tion found in~.&..
Ext erior cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper Deposits ~poge42
blades
Headlights /
Deposits Soft sponge with
a mild soap solutiona)
Tail lights
Sensors
Deposits soft cloth with solvent-free clean ing solution
Snow/ice Hand brush/solvent
-free de-icing spray
Wheels Road salt Water
Brake dust Acid-free special cleaning sol u tion
E x haust tail p ipes Road salt Water, clean ing solution suitable for stainless steel, if nee -
essary
Decorative parts/ Deposits Mild soap solution a>, a cleaning solution suitable for stain-
trim less steel, if necessary
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Component Situation Solution
P a int
Paint damage Refer to the paint number on the vehicle data label, repair
with touch up paint¢ page 298
Spilled fuel R inse with water immediately
Surface rust Rust remover, then protect with hard wax; for questions,
consult an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Serv-
ice Facility.
Corrosion Have it removed by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility.
Water no longer Protect with hard wax (at least twice per year)
beads on the surface
of clean paint
No shine even though Treat with suitable polish; then apply paint protectant if
paint has been pro-the polish that was used does not contain any protectant
tected/paint looks
poor
Deposits such as in-Dampen with water immediately and remove with a micro-
sects, bird droppings, fiber cloth
tree sap and road salt
Grease -based con- Remove immediately with a mild soap solution al and a
taminants such as soft cloth
cosmetics or sunblock
Carbo n part s Deposits clean the same way as painted parts ¢page 2 70
a) Mild soap solution: maxim um two tablespoons of neutral soap in 1 quart (1 liter) of water
Int ernal cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Windows Deposits Glass cleaner, then w ipe dry
Decorat iv e parts/ Deposits Mild soap solutional
trim
Plasti c parts Deposits Damp cloth
Heavier
deposits Mild soap solution al, detergent-free plasti c clean-
ing
solution, if necessary
Dis plays/instr u-Deposits Soft cloth with LCD cleaner; dust deposits in the
ment cluste r lower area of the instrument cluster can be re-
moved using a soft brush.
Contro ls Deposits Soft bru sh, then a soft cloth with a mi ld soap solu-
tional
Safety be lts Deposits Mild soap solution al, allow to dry before letting
them retract
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-To red uce the risk of scratches, the vehicle
must be free of dirt and dust before pol­
ishing
or waxing .
- To
prevent pa int damage, do not polish or
wax the vehicle in direct sunlight.
-To red uce the risk of pa int damage, do not
polish away rust spots.
-Remove cosmetics and sunscreen immedi­
ately-these could damage the paint.
-In strument cluster
- Make sure that the instrument cluster is
switched off and has cooled off before
cleaning it.
- The
instrument cluster and the trim sur­
round ing
it must not be cleaned with dry
cleaning
methods because they could get
sc ratched.
- Make
sure no fluids enter the spaces be­
tween the instrument cluster and the
trim, because that could cause damage.
-Controls
- Make sure that no fluids enter the con-
trols, because this could cause damage.
-Safety belts
-Do not remove the safety belts to clean
them.
-Never clean safety belts or their compo­
nents chemically or with corrosive fluids
or
solvents and never allow sharp objects
to come into contact with the safety belts.
This could cause damage to the belt web­
bing.
-
If there i s damage to the webbing, the
connections, the retractors or the buckles,
have
them replaced by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
-Textiles /artificial le ather / Alcantar a
-Never treat artificia l leather/ Alcantara
with
leather care products, solvents, floor
polish,
shoe polish, spot remove or similar
prod ucts.
- Have a specialist remove
stubborn stains
to prevent damage.
- Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges, etc. when cleaning.
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Do not turn on the seat heating* to dry the
seat.
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-Objects w ith sharp edges su ch as zippers,
rivets on clothing
or belts can cause dam­
age to the surface .
-
Open hook and loop fasteners, for exam­
ple on clothing, can damage seat covers.
Make
sure hook and loop fasteners are
closed.
-Natural leather
-Neve r treat leather with solvents, floor
polish,
shoe polish, spot remover or simi ­
lar pr
oducts.
-Objects w ith sharp edges such as zippers,
rivets on clothing
or belts can cause dam­
age to the surface.
- Never use
steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges, etc. when cleaning.
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Do not turn on the seat heating* to dry the
seat.
-To he lp prevent the leather from fading,
do not leave the vehicle in d irect sunlight
for long periods of time. If leaving the ve­
h icl e parked for long periods
of time, you
should cover
the leather to pro te ct it from
direct sunlight.
(D Tips
-Insects are easier to remove from paint that
has been freshly waxed.
- Regular waxing can
prevent rust spots from
forming.
Placing your vehicle out
of service
If you would like to take your vehicle out of serv­
ice for a
longer time, contact your authorized
Audi
dealer or qualified repair facility. They will
advise you
of important measures, such as corro­
s i
on protection, maintenance and storage proce ­
dures. Also follow the in formation about the bat­
tery <=>page 245.

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The tire repair is only meant for temporary use.
Change the spare tire as soon as possible ¢.&..
If the tire is pierced by an object such as a nail ,
do not remove the object from the tire.
The
tire mobility kit is able to be used at temper­
atures as low as - 4 °F (-20 °C).
The tire mobility kit may not be used:
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If the t ire has cuts or punctures that are larger
than 0 .1 6 in (4 mm) CD¢ fig. 197.
-if the rim is damaged@ .
- if you drove
with very Low tire pressure or with-
out air in the tire@.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for
assistance in these situations.
& WARNING
- Please
note that the tire mobility kit cannot
be used i n all situations, and that it may on­
ly be used temporarily.
- The
tire sealant must not come in contact
with skin, eyes, or clothes.
-If tire sealant gets in your eyes or on your
skin, thoroughly rinse the affected area im­
mediately w ith clean water.
-Do not inhale the fumes.
-If you swallow any of the tir e sealant, thor-
oughly rinse your mouth immediately and
drink a lot of water. Do not induce vomiting.
Seek medical attention immediately.
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Change your clothes immediately if they get
tire sealant on them.
-If an allerg ic reaction occurs, seek immedi­
ate medical attention.
-Keep the tire sealant away from children .
@ Tips
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If sealant Leak s, allow it to dry in place. You
can then peel it off like a sticker.
- Note
the expiration date on the sealant bot­
tle. Replace the tire sealant at an author­
ized Audi dealer or authorized Aud i Service
Facility.
- Radio reception
can be interrupted when
operating the compressor*.
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Obey all laws.
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Repairing tires
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
Fig. 198 Compo nents of the tire mobility kit
Fig. 199 Tire mobility ki t connection
Requirement: the tire mobility kit must be laid
out and ready for use ¢page 2 75.
Installing the tire mobility
kit
... Open the cover @ on the compressor
¢fig. 198.
... Remove the connector© and pressure hose®
with
pressure gauge from the housing.
... Install the compressor pressure hose® onto
the flange@ of tire sealant bottle@ .
.,. Insert the sealant bottle with the flange at the
bottom into the opening @ on the compressor
cover .
... Remove the valve cap from the faulty tire.
... Install th e fille r hose@onto the valve (j)
¢ fig. 199.
... Connect the plug ©<=> fig. 198 to a socket in
the vehicle .
.,. Switch on the ignition .
Inflating a tire
... Move the switch @ ¢fig. 199 on the compres-
sor into position I. ..,.

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.,. Inflate the tire to between 29 psi (200 kPA)
and 36 psi (2SO kPA) and read the pressure on
the gauge.
... If this tire pressure is not reached, remove the
filler hose. Drive slowly approximately 33 ft
(!Om) forward or in reverse so that the sealant
can be distributed in the tire. Pump up the tire
again Q ,&..
A WARNING
-Read and follow the manufacturer's safety
precautions on the compressor and in
the
instructions on the bottle of sealant.
-If a tire pressure of 29 psi (200 kPA) cannot
reached
after inflating for 6 minutes, then
the
tire i s too severely damaged . Do not
continue driving.
-If the tire cannot be repaired with the tire
sealant, see an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance .
(D Tips
Do not operate the compressor for more than
6 minutes continuously, or it can overheat.
Once the compressor has cooled, you can con­
tinue
to use it.
Completing
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
.,. Adhere the sticker that says "max. SO mph
(max. 80 km/h)" that is provided with the tire
mobility kit within the driver's field of vision .
.,. Stop the vehicle after driving for about 10 mi­
nutes and check th e tire pressure.
.,. If the ti re pressure is lower than 19 psi (130
kPA), then the tire is too severely damaged. Do
not continue driving.
A WARNING
If the tire pressure is less than 19 psi
(130 kPA) after 10 minutes of driving, then
the tire is too severely damaged. Do not con­
tinue driving.
See an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility for assis­
tance.
Emergency assistance
A WARNING
"" Pay attention to the following after repairing
the tire:
-Do not drive faster than SO mph (80 km/h).
- Avoid hard acceleration, braking sharply,
and
fast cornering.
- The vehicle may become more
difficult to
control.
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If the tire is too severely damaged, see an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility
for assistance.
@ For the sake of the environment
You can give the used tire sealant bottle to an
authorized Audi deale r or authorized Audi
Service
Facility for disposal.
(D Tips
Remember to obtain a new bottle of sealant
from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility
after repairing a tire.
Replacing wheels
Before changing a wheel
Observe the following precautions for your own
and
your passenger 's safety when changing a
wheel.
.,. After you experience a tire failure, pull the car
well away from moving traffic and try to reach
level ground before you stop Q .&_.
.,. All passengers should leave the car and move
to a safe location (for instance, behind the
guardra il)
Q & .
... Engag e the parking brake to prevent your vehi­
cle
from rolling unintentionally Q ,&..
... Move selector lever to position P Q ,&..
.,. Take the jack Q page 2 75 and the spare tire
Q page 283 out of the luggage compartment.
A WARNING
You or your passengers could be injured while
changing a wheel
if you do not follow these
safety precautions:
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-When mounting tires with unidirectional
tread design
make su re the tread pattern is
pointed the r ight way¢ page 282.
- The wheel bolts should be clean and easy to
turn .
Check for dirt and corros ion on th e
mating surfaces of both
the wheel and the
hub. Remove all dirt from these surfaces be­
fore remounting t h e wheel.
Tires with unidirectional tread design
Tires with unidirectional tread design must be
mounted with their tread pattern pointed in the
right direction.
Using a spare tire with a tread pattern
intended for use in a specific direction
When using a spare tire with a tread pattern in­
tended for use in a spec ific direction, please note
the following:
- The direct ion of
rotation is marked by an arrow
o n
the side of the tire.
-If the spare tire has to be installed in the incor­
rect direction, use the spare tire only tempora­
rily since the tire will not be able to achieve its
optimum performance charact
eristics wit h re­
gard to aqu aplaning, noise and wear.
-
We r ecommend that you pay particular atten­
tion to this fact during wet weathe r and that
you ad just your speed to match road condi­
tions.
- Replace
the flat tire with a new one and have it
i ns talle d on
your ve hicl e as soon as possibl e to
resto re the han dling adv antages of a unidire c­
tio nal tire.
Notes on wheel changing
Please read the info rmation ¢ page 257 if you
are goi
ng to use a spare tire which is different
from
the tires on your vehicle.
Afte r you change a tire:
-Check the tire pressure on the spare immedi­
ately after installation.
-
Have the wheel bolt tightening torque
checked with a torque wrench as
soon as pos-
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sible by your authorized Audi dealer or a
qualified service station.
- With
steel and alloy wheel rims, the wheel
bolts are correctly tightened at a torque of
90 ft lb (120 Nm).
- If you notice
that the wheel bolts are corroded
and difficult
to turn while changing a tire,
they should be replaced before you check the
tightening torque.
- Replace
the flat tire with a new one and have
it installed on your vehicle as soon as
possi­
ble. Remount the wheel cover .
Until then, drive with extra care and at reduced
speeds.
8_ WARNING
- I f you are going to equip your vehicle with
tires or rims which differ from those which
were factory insta
lled, then be sure to read
t he informa tion
¢ page 257.
-Always make sure the damaged wheel or
eve n a flat tire and
the jack and tool kit are
pro per ly sec ure d
in the lu ggage compart­
men t and are not loose in the passeng er
com partme nt.
- In an accident or sudde n maneuver they
could fly forw ard, in juri ng anyo ne in the v e ­
hicle.
-
Always s to re damaged whe el, jack and tools
s ecure ly i n t he luggage co m part ment.
Oth­
erwi se, in an accid ent or sudde n m aneu ve r
t hey co
uld fly f orw ard , cau sing inju ry to pa s­
sengers in the vehicle.
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Spare tire
General information
Applies to: vehicles with space-saving spare tire (compact
spare tire)
Fig.
207 Luggage compartment: spare tire
Emergency assistance
Snow chains
For technical reasons, the use of snow chains on
the compact spare tire is not permitted.
If you have to drive with snow chains and a front
tire fails, mount the spare wheel in place of a
rear tire. Install the snow chains on the rear tire
that you removed, and install that in place of the
front tire that failed.
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sure must be checked as soon as possible.
The tire
pressure is available on c> page 260,
fig. 195.
--------~--If the spare tire is more than 6 years old,
:::: use it only in an emergency and with ex-
~ treme caution and careful driving.
Fig. 208 Spare tire (example)
The spare tire is intended for short-term use on­
ly. Have the damaged tire checked and replaced if
necessary by
an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility as soon as possible.
There
are some restrictions on the use of the
compact spare tire. The compact spare tire has
been designed specifically for your type of vehi­
cle.
Do not replace it with the spare tire from an­
other type of vehicle.
Removing the spare tire
•Turn the handle c> fig. 207@ counter-clock­
wise.
•Remove the spare tire.
Removing the vehicle jack
• Lift up the cover on the right side of the lug­
gage compartment and remove the vehicle
jack. -
The
spare tire is intended only for tempora­
ry and short-term use. It should be replaced
as soon as possible with the normal wheel
and tire.
- After
mounting the compact spare tire, the
tire pressure must be checked as soon as
possible. The tire pressure of the compact
spare tire must be 61 psi (420 kPA); other­
wise, you risk having an accident.
-
Do not drive faster than SO mph (80 km/h).
You risk having an accident.
-Avoid full-throttle acceleration, heavy brak­
ing, and
fast cornering . You risk having an
accident.
- Never drive using
more than one spare
wheel and tire. You risk having an accident.
- Normal
summer or winter tires must not be
mounted on the compact spare wheel rim.
- For
technical reasons, the use of tire chains
on
the spare tire is not permitted. If it is
necessary
to drive with tire chains, the spare
wheel must be mounted on the front axle in
the event of a flat in a rear tire. The newly
available
front wheel must then be installed
in place of the rear wheel with the flat tire.
Installing
the tire chain before mounting
the wheel and tire is recommended .
- Loose
items in the passenger compartment
can cause serious personal injury during
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Fuses and bulbs
Electrical fuses
Replacing fuses
A fuse
that has blown will have metal strips that
have burned through.
Fig. 209 Steering column area: cover
Fig.
210 Left side of the engine compartment: fuse cover
The individual circuits are protected by safety
fuses. The fuses are located in the interior and in
the engine compartment.
Fuse s in the interior
... Switch the ign ition and all electrical equipment
off .
... Check the following table to see which fuse be­
longs to the equipment Q page 286.
• Remove the cover Q fig. 209.
• Remove the plastic clip from the fuse panel
cover in the engine compartment Q fig. 210.
• Remove the fuse using the clamp.
• Replace the blown fuse only with an identical
new one.
•Install the cover.
Fuses and bulbs
Fus es i n the engine compartment
... Switch the ignition and all electrical equipment
off .
... Check the following table to see which fuse be­
longs to the equipment Qpage 287.
• Remove the fuse panel cover C)fig . 210.
• Remove the plastic clip from the fuse panel
coverQfig. 210.
• Remove the fuse using the clamp.
• Replace the blown fuse only with an identical
new one.
Fuse colo r identification
Color Current
rati
ng
in amps
Black 1
Purple 3
Light brown 5
Brown
7.5
Red 10
Blue 15
Yellow 20
White or transparent 25
green 30
orange 40
.&. WARNING
1-"="
Do not repair fuses and never replace a blown
fuse with one that has a higher amp rating.
This
can cause damage to the electrical sys­
tem and a fire .
CD Note
If a new fuse burns out again shortly after you
have
installed it, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili­
ty.
@ Tips
-The following table does not list fuse loca­
tions that are not used .
-
Some of the equipment listed in the follow­
ing tables applies only to certain model ver­
sions or certain optional equipment .
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