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Ashtray
Applies to: veh icles with ashtray
Fig. 46 Center armrest folded up: asht ray
The ashtray is p laced in the center console under
the center armrest. Lift up the cover to open. In
sert the ashtray securely back into t h e ho lder af
ter eve ry removal (emptying).
A WARNING
Never use the ashtray to hold paper, because
this inc reases the risk of a fire.
Cigarette lighter and
socket
Fig. 47 Center armrest folded up: ci9arette li9hter
The cigarette lighter or socket only functions
when the ignition is sw itched on.
Using the cigarette lighter
.,. Fold the center armrest up to reach the ciga
rette lighte r, if necessa ry .
.. Press the cigarette lighter in .
.. Remove the c igarette lighter when it pops out .
Seats and storage
Using the socket
.,. Fold th e center armres t up to rea ch the so cket,
if necessary .
.. Remove the cigarette lighter, if necessary .
.. Insert the plug of the e lectrica l device into the
socket.
T
he cigarette lighter has a standard 12 Volt sock
et that electrica l accessories can be connected to.
The power consumption at the outlet must not
exceed 100 watts.
A WARNING
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Use care when us ing the cigarette lighter. In-
attentive or unsupervised use of the cigarette
lighter can cause burns.
CD Note
-To reduce the risk of damage to the sockets,
only use plugs that fit correctly.
- The
cigarette lighter socket should only be
used as a power source for electrical acces
sories for a short period of time. The sock
ets* in th e veh icle should be used for longer
use
of power supply .
©Tips
-The vehicle battery drains when accessories
are turned on but the engine is off.
- The vehicle
battery must not be charged us
ing a commercially available small charging
device, which is co nnected
to the cigarette
lighter or socket.
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-Switching manua l recirculation mode on and
off: press ld<>I
-A utomatic* recircu lation mode: auto rec ircula
tion needs to be activated in the Infotainment
system. Select in the Infotainment system:
IMENUI button> Vehicle > left control button
>Vehicle settings > Air condit ioning > Auto re
circul ation . The air quality sensor that is de
s i
gned for diesel and gasoline exhaust auto
matically switches the recircu lation mode on or
off depending on the level of pollutant s in the
o utside air.
In recirculation mode, the a ir inside the vehicle is
circulated
and filtered. This prevents the u nfil
tered a ir outside the vehicle from entering the
ve hicl e interio r. We recommend switching recir
cula tion mode on when driv ing thr o ugh a tunnel
or when sitting in traffic<::>.&..
Recirc ulation mode is switched off by pressing
the 1- 1 button o r IAUTOI orlw MAXI.
I@ M AX I Switching defrost on and off
The windshield and side windows are defrosted
or cleared of condensation as quickly as possible.
The
optimum amoun t of a ir flows mainly out of
the vents under the windshield . Rec irculatio n
mode switches off. The temperature is contr olled
automatically.
The IAUTOI button switches the defroster off.
IO!il R EARI Switching the rear window defogger
on and
off
If the rear window defogger is activated when
the ign ition is switched on, the battery manage
ment determ ines based on the ba ttery c harge if
it is possible t o t urn on . Othe rwise, the rear win
dow defogger functions with the engine run ning
and switches off automatically after approxi
mately 10 -20 mi nutes, depending on the out
side temperature.
To preven t
the rear window defogger from
switching off automatically, press and hold the
lliill REARI button for more than 2 seconds. This re
mains stored up to approximately lS minutes af
ter turning off the ignition.
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A WARNING
You should not use the recirc ulation mode for
an extended period since no fresh air i s drawn
in . With the air-conditioning switched off, the
windows can fog up, which inc reases the risk
of an accident.
Adjusting
the air vents
Fig. 57 Cockpit: adj ust ing the air vents
To adjust the direction of air flow , turn the
ridged outer adjustment wheel©<::> fig. 57.
To adjust the amount of air flow, move the lever
@on the air vent. To stop the air flow, move the
lever all the way to the left.
Seat heating
Fig. 58 Air vents: seat heating
The seat heati ng has three levels. The selected
heat level is indicated by the LED.
... To switch the seat heating on, press the~ but
ton once.
... To switch to a lower level, press the~ button
again.
.,. To switch the seat heating off, press the~ but-
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Messages
Turn off ignition before leaving vehicle. Battery
is discharging
This message appears and a warning tone sounds
if you open the driver's door when the ignition is
switched on. Switch
the ignition off so that the
battery will not discharge.
Pressing start/stop b utton again will switch off
engine.
This
message appears when you press the
I START ENGINE STOPI button while driving .
Engine
start system: malfunction! Please con
tact Service
The engine automatic start system has a mal
function. Drive
to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the malfunction corrected. To start the en
gine,
press and hold the I START ENGINE STOPI
button.
II Remote control key : hold back of key
against the designated area. See owner's man
ual
This message appears if there is no convenience
key inside
the vehicle or ifthe system does not
recognize the key. The convenience key may not
be recognized, for example, if it is covered by an
object that disrupts the signal (such as a brief
case), or if
the key battery is weak. Electronic de
vices su ch as cell phones can also interfere with
the signal.
To still be able to start or stop the engine, refer
to "Correct ing a malfunction" Q page 60.
ml Remote control key : key not recognized . Is
the key still in the vehicle?
The
ml indicator light turns on and this message
appears if the convenience key was removed from
the vehicle when the engine was running. If the
convenience key is no longer in the vehicle, you
cannot switch the ignition on or start the engine
once you stop it. In addition, you cannot lock the
vehicle from the outside.
Please press brake pedal
60
This message appears if you do not press the
brake pedal when starting the engine.
Please select N or P
This
message appears when starting or stopping
the engine if the selector lever is not in the N or P
posi tion. The engine will not start/stop.
Shift to P, otherwise vehicle can roll away.
Doors
can be locked only in P
This
message appears for safety reasons along
with a warning
tone. It appears if the selector
lever for the automatic transmission is not in the
P position when switch ing the ignition off w ith
the I START ENGIN E STOPI button. Sh ift these
lector lever to the P pos ition. Otherwise, the vehi
cl e could roll.
You also cannot lock the ve hicl e us
ing
the loc kin g sensor on the door hand le or us
ing
the convenience key.
Starting the engine when there is a
malfunction
It may not be possible to start the engine under
certain circumstances, for example
if the battery
in the vehicle key is drained , if interference is af
fected
the key or if there is a system malfunc
tion .
Fig. 61 Steering column/remote control key: starting the
engine if there is a ma lfunction
As long as the message fi)) Remote control key:
hold back of key against the designated area.
See owner' s manual is displayed, you can emer
gency start your vehicle .
... Press the brake pedal~ A in Starting the en
gine on page
59 .
... Press the~, S~T~A~R~T~E_N _G ~l-N~E-S_T_ O_P~I button. ....

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Selector lever emergency release
If the vehicle's power supply fails, the selector
lever can
be released in an emergency.
Fig. 68 Selector lever: removing the cover
Fig. 69 Selector lever: us ing the emergency release to
move
out of the Park position
This section describes using the selector lever
emergency release in left-hand drive vehicles.
The
emergency release mechanism is located in
the right area under the selector lever shift gate.
Using the emergency release can be complicated.
We recommend contacting your authorized Audi
dealer for assistance, if necessary.
The screwdriver
from the vehicle tool kit located
in the luggage compartment is needed to for the
emergency release c:> page 2 75. Use the flat side
of the reversible screwdriver blade.
Removing the selector lever cover
.. Set the parking brake<®> c:> A to secure your
vehicle
from rolling .
.. Insert the flat side of the screwdriver sideways
i n
the slot near the shift cover and pry the shift
cover up c:> fig. 68 .
.. Carefully pull the shift cover upward by hand
and fold it over the shifter knob c:> fig. 69 .
Automatic transmission
Selector lever emergency release
.. Press and hold the yellow release button with
the screwdriver c:> fig. 69.
.. Press the re lease button in the selector lever @
and move
the lever into the N position .
.. Clip the shift cover back into the shift gate after
using the emergency release.
If the vehicle must be pushed or towed due to a
power failure (for example, the battery is dead),
the selector lever must first be moved to the N
pos ition using
the emergency release mecha
nism.
_&WARNING
Only move the selector lever out of the P posi
tion
when the parking brake is set. If that
does not work, secure the veh icle w ith the
brake pedal. Otherwise,
the vehicle could
start to move unintentionally when the selec
tor lever is moved out of the P position.
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App lies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
The system can be switched on/off in the Info
tainment system.
"'Select in the Infotainment system: IM ENUI but
ton >Vehicle > left control button >Driver as
sistance >Audi side assist
An activated system will signal every time the ig
nition is switched on by turning the displays in
the exterior mirrors on briefly.
Adjusting the display brightness
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
The display brightness can be adjusted in the In
fotainment system.
"'Select in the Infotainment system: IM ENUI but
ton >Vehicle > left control button >Driver as
sistance >Audi side assist
The display brightness adjusts automatically to
the brightness of the surroundings, both in the
information and in the warning stage. In very
dark or very bright surroundings, the display is
already set to the minimum or maximum level by
the automatic adjustment. In such cases, you
may notice no
change when adjusting the bright
ness, or the change may only be noticeable once
the surroundings change.
Adjust
the brightness to a level where the display
in the information stage will not disrupt your
view forward. If you change the brightness, the
display in the exterior mirror will briefly show the
brightness level in the information stage. The
brightness of the warning stage is linked to the
brightness in the information stage and is adjust
ed along with the information stage adjustment.
-Side assist is not active while you are mak
ing the adjustment.
- Your settings are automatically stored and
assigned to the remote control key being
used.
Assist
Driver messages
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
If the side assist switches off automatically, a
message appears in the Infotainment system dis
play.
@i Audi side assist: currently unavailable.
Sensor vision restricted due to surroundings.
See owner's
manual
The radar sensors' vision is affected. Do not cover
the area in front of the sensors with bike wheels,
stickers, dirt or other objects. Clean the area in
front of the sensors, if necessary q page 77,
fig. 77.
@i Audi side assist: currently unavailable.
See owner's
manual
Side assist cannot be switched on temporarily be
cause there is a malfunction (for example, the
battery charge level may be too low).
@i Audi side assist: malfunction! Please
contact
Service
The system cannot guarantee that it will detect
vehicles correctly and it is switched off. The sen
sors have been displaced or are faulty. Have the
system checked by an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility soon.
Audi drive select (drive
settings)
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
Drive select makes it possible to experience dif
ferent types of vehicle settings in one vehicle.
The driver can
select from three modes, Comfort,
Auto and Dynamic, using the~.~;\,~ button in the
center console or by using the Infotainment sys
tem. This allows you to switch between a sporty
and a comfortable driving mode, for example. In
the Individual mode, the settings can be adjust
ed to your personal preferences. This makes it
possible to combine settings such as a sporty en-
gine
tuning with light steering. .,.
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Automatic mode (normal operation)
-Automatic extension: the rear spoiler will auto
matically extend when speeds exceed approxi
mately 75 mph (120 km/h)
-Automatic retraction: the rear spoiler will auto
matically retract when speeds decrease to un
der approximately 50 mph (80 km/h).
Manual mode
-Extending manually: briefly tap the~ fig. 89
button to fully extend the rear spoiler.
- Retracting manually:
when driving at speeds
below approximately 10 mph (20 km/h), press
and hold the button to retract the rear spoiler.
When at speeds between 10 mph (20 km/h)
and 75 mph (120 km/h), the rear spoiler will
completely retract when you tap the button.
Indicator lights
Ii) I. Rear spoiler: malfunction!
The
rear spoiler may not have extended due to a
malfunction.
This could change the veh icle's driv
ing characteristics
at high speeds. Do not drive
faster than 85 mph (140 km/h). Drive to an au
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility
immediately to have the malfunction cor
rected. The color
of the indicator light depends
on the vehicle speed.
..&. WARNING
-
Driving at higher speeds without the rear
spoiler deployed can impair handling charac
teristics, making
the vehicle harder to con
trol.
- Always
make sure that the spoiler is de
ployed when driving at
speeds ove r 85 mph
(140 km/h). If the rear spoiler warning/indi
cator light in the instrument cluster comes
on, the rear spoiler may not have deployed.
- Never drive
at speeds higher than 85 mph
(140 km/h) ifthe spoiler is not deployed.
Have
the spoiler inspected as soon as possi
ble by an
authorized Audi dealer or qualified
workshop.
- Always obey
speed limits and other traffic
laws.
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..&. WARNING
Improper operation of the rear spoiler can
cause crushing injuries.
-Always make sure that nobody, especially
children, is
in the way when the rear spoiler
is deployed or retracted.
«J:) Note
-Never push on the vehicle on the rear spoil
er. This could
cause damage.
- To
prevent damage to the rear spoiler do
not lean or place anything on it.
-
-Only operate the rear spoiler manually when
the luggage compartment lid is close and
the rear spoiler moving parts are not
blocked. Otherwise, damage could occur.
(D Tips
Clean the rear spoiler compartment every 2 to
3 months. To function correctly, the rear
spoiler must be free of ice, snow and leaves.
Energy management
The starting ability is optimized
The energy management system manages the
electrical energy distribution
and optimizes the
availability
of electrical energy for starting the
engine.
When a vehicle with a conventiona l energy sys
tem is not driven for a long time, the battery is
drained by equipment (for example the immobil
izer). In
certain circumstances, there could may
not be enough energy to start the engine.
Your vehicle
is equipped with an intelligent ener
gy
management system for distributing electrici
ty. T his sign ificant
ly improves the starting ability
and increases the battery life.
The
energy management system Is made up of
battery diagnosis, Idling current management
and dynamic energy management.
Battery diagnosis
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charge level. The sensors determine the battery Ill>

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temperature. The current charge level and the
performance of the battery are determined based
on this.
Idling current management
The idling cur
rent management decreases the
energy used w hile parked. With the engine
switched off, it manages the energy distribution
to the different electrical components. Date from
battery diagnosis is taken into account for this.
Depending
on the battery charge level, electrical
equipment is switched off one item after the oth
er, to prevent the battery from draining and to
retain the starting ability.
Dynamic energy manage
ment
While driving, dynamic energy management dis
tributes the appropriate amount of energy to the
electrical equipment. It controls the battery
charge level so that more energy is not used then
is being generated in order to maintain an opti
mal battery charge level.
(!) Tips
-Energy management cannot overcome the
laws of physics. Note that the charge level
and
length of the battery life are limited.
-
When the starting ability is jeopardized, the
r-1 indicator light turns on ~page 13.
What you should know
Maintaining the starting ability is the highest
priority.
A lot of stress is placed on the battery when driv
ing
short distances, in traffic, and at cold times
of the year. A lot of energy is used but little is
generated. It is also critical when the engine is
not running but electrical equipment is switched
on . In this case, energy is used but none is gener
ated.
In situations like this, energy management will
actively regu l
ated the distribution of energy.
Intelligent T echnology
Long periods without use
If you do not drive your vehicle for several days or
weeks, electrical consumers are gradually scaled
back
or switched off. This reduces energy use and
ensures the vehicle will be able to start after long
periods
of time. Some convenience functions
such
as opening with the remote control key may
not be available. These convenience functions
will be available again once you switch
the igni
tion on and start the engine.
With the engine switched off
The battery will drain if you use Infotainment
functions such as listening to the radio while the
engine is switched off.
The vehicle's
ability to start may be impa ired by
the energy use, a message will appear in the In
fotainment system display. The message indi
cates that the system will switch off automatical
ly soon. If you would like to continue using the
functions, you must start the engine.
With the engine running
Although electrical
energy is generated while
driv ing,
the battery can drain. This can happen
when little energy is generated, and much is used
and the charge level of the battery is not optimal.
To
restore the balance of energy, components
that require large amounts of energy are tempo
rarily scaled back or switched off. Heating sys
tems in particular require a great deal of energy.
If you notice, for example, that the seat heating*
or rear window defroster is not working, then it
has been temporarily re d uced or sw itched off.
T
hese systems are availab le again as soon as the
energy balance has been restored.
In addition, you may notice that the idle speed
has slightly increased. That is normal and no
cause for concern. Due to the increased idling
speed, the additional required energy will be
generated and the battery will be charged.
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Traffic safety
information
Audi recommends only performing certain Info
tainment system functions, such as entering a
destination, when the vehicle is stationary. Al
ways be prepared to stop operating the Infotain
ment system in the interest of your safety a nd
the safety o f other road users.
A WARNING
Only use the Infotainment sy ste m whe n traf
fic cond itions pe rmi t an d alw ay s i n a way that
allow s you to m aintain complete control over
your ve hicl e.
Introduction
The Multi Media Interface, or MMI for short,
combines various
systems for communication,
navigation " and entertainment in your Audi. You
can operate the MMI using the MMI control pan
el, the multifunction steering wheel or the voice
recognition
system".
Fig. 90 Control panel with On/Off knob
Switching the MMI on/
off
The MMI can be manually switched on and off.
..
i
-Switching on manu ally: press the On/Off knob
@ briefly
Qpage 95, fig. 90. Or: press the
lMENUI button© or one of the buttons to di
rectly
open the menus@ .
Multi Media Interface
Wh en th e system is switched on, the last menu
that was selected is displayed and the last audio
source that was selected begins play ing.
-Swit ch ing off manually : press and hold the
On/Off knob@until the MMI switches off. If
the MMI has been switched off manually, it
does not switch on again automatically the
next time the ignition is switched on.
Additional On/Off knob functions:
- Adjusting the volum e:
turn the On/Off knob@
¢page 95, fig. 90.
-Muting (mute): br iefly press the On/Off knob.
-Selecting the previous/next function (for ex-
ample, a radio station/track ): br iefly press the
On/Off knob toward th e left l
-Fast forwarding/rewinding (for example,
tracks) :
press th e On/Off kno b longe r toward
the right t>l>I or left l
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Adjust the volume of th e a udio system so that
signals from outside the vehicle, such as po
lice
and fire sirens, can be heard easily at all
t imes.
Tips
The MMI switches off automatically if th e e n
gine
is not running and the battery is low.
Operating the MMI
Opening a menu
Fig . 91 Main menu
Open ing the main menu
•Press the IMENUI button© ~page 95, fig. 90.
The MMI menus (such as Radio ) are displayed
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