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-If you a re unable to determine whether or
not a particular fuel blend
meets the speci
fications, ask your service station or its fuel
supplier.
-
Do not use fuel for which the contents can
not be identified.
- Fuel system damage and performance prob
lems resulting from
the use of fuels differ
ent from those specified are not the respon
sibility of
Audi and are not covered under
the New Vehicle or the Emission Control
System Warranties.
- If you experience a loss of fuel economy or
driveability and performance problems due
to
the use of one of these fuel blends, we
recommend
that you switch to unblended
fuel.
Gasoline additives
A major concern among many auto manufactur
ers
is carbon deposit build-up caused by the type
of gasoline
you use .
Although gasoline grades differ from one manu
facturer
to another, they have certain things in
common. All gasoline grades contain substances
that can cause deposits to collect on vital engine
parts, such as fuel injectors and intake valves.
Al
though most gasoline brands include additives to
keep engine and fuel systems clean, they are not
equally effective .
Audi recommends using TOP TIER Detergent Gas
oline.
For more information on TOP TIER Deter
gent Gasoline, please go to the official website
(www.toptiergas .com).
After an extended period
of using inadequate
fuels, carbon deposit build-ups can rob your en
gine of peak performance.
CD Note
Damage or malfunction due to poor fuel qual
ity
is not covered by the Audi New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
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Refueling
Fuel filler neck
The fuel filler neck is located on the right rear
side panel behind
the fuel filler flap.
If the power locking system should fail, you can
still open
the flap manually -for detailed instruc
tions see
~page 235.
You can find the fuel tank capacity of your vehicle
in ~page 299.
The label on the inside of the fuel filler flap tells
you
the correct fuel for your vehicle. For more in
formation about fuel specifications, see
~page 231.
Your vehicle fuel tank has an on board refuelling
vapor recovery system. This feature helps to pre
vent fuel vapors from escaping from
the tank and
polluting
the environment while you refuel your
vehicle .
In order to fill the tank properly while
protecting
the environment, please follow this
refueling procedure carefully.
.&. WARNING
Under normal operating conditions, never car
ry additional fuel containers in your car. Gas
canisters and other containers used to trans
port fuel can be dangerous. Such containers,
full or empty, may leak and could cause a fire
in a collision. If you must transport fuel to
use for your lawn mower, snow blower, etc.,
be very careful and always observe local and
state laws regarding the use, transportation
and storage of such fuel containers.
Make cer
tain the container
meets industry standards
(ANSI/ASTM F8S2 -86).
{[) Note
Never drive your vehicle until the fuel tank is
completely empty. The irregular supply
of
fuel can cause misfiring. Gasoline could enter
the exhaust system and damage the catalytic
converter.
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Fueling procedure
Fig. 177 Right re ar vehicle side: opening the fuel filler
door
Fig. 178 Engaged fuel pump nozzle
The fuel filler door is unlocked or locked by the
central locking system.
.. Press on the fuel filler door to open -arrow-
Q fig. 177. Your vehicle comes with a new tank
system without a cap.
.. Insert the fuel pump nozzle all the way into the
tankfiller neck ~fig. 178. Make sure it is cor
rectly locked
in place.
.. Begin fueling. Once the pump nozzle switches
off, the fuel tank is "full" . Do not fill the tank
more. Otherwise the expansion space in the
tank will be filled .
.. Pull the pump nozzle out of the tank filler neck
five
seconds after i t has switched off, so that
the rest of the fuel can flow out of the pump
nozzle into the filler neck.
.. Close fuel filler door until it latches.
The correct fuel type for your vehicle can be
found on a label located on the inside of the fuel
filler door. For additional information on fuel re-'
fer to ¢page231.
The fuel tank capacity of your vehicle is listed in
the Technical Data section Qpage 299.
Checking and Filling
.&. WARNING
Not paying attention when fueling or han
dling fuel incorrectly can lead to fires, explo
sions or serious injuries.
- Fuel igni
tes easily and can cause serious
burns and other injuries .
-
-If you do not switch the engine off when fu
eling and/or do not insert the fuel nozzle
completely into the tank opening, fuel can
leak
out or run over . Leaked fuel can ignite
and start a fire.
-
Do not use the telephone while fueling . The
electromagnetic rays can cause sparks,
which can ignite fuel vapors and start a fire.
-
Do not sit in your vehicle while fueling. If
you must make an exception and enter your
vehicl e again while fueling, close the door
and touch metal to discharge static electric
ity
before touching the fuel nozzle . Static
electricity can create sparks, which can ig
nite vapors when fueling.
-
Do not smoke or have an open f lame in the
area when fueling your vehicle or filling a
fuel container because this increases the
risk of an explosion .
- For
your safety, carrying fuel containers in
your vehicle is not recommended. Whether
full or empty, the container can leak and
cause a fire in the event of an accident .
-
If you must make an exception and trans
port a fuel container, note the following :
- Never fill
the fuel container with fuel
while it is in or on the vehicle . Static elec
tricity is discharged when filling which can
cause the fuel vapors to ignite and in
creases the risk of an exp losion .
-Always place a fuel container on the
ground before filling .
- Always hold
the fuel nozzle completely in
the fuel container when filling .
-
If the fuel container is made of metal, the
fuel nozzle must always be in contact with
the container when filling it with fuel. This
prevents static electricity from discharg
ing.
- Never
spill fuel in the vehicle or the lug
gage compartment. Evaporated fuel is
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Battery replacement
The new battery must have the same specifica
tions and dimensions as the original equipment
battery .
Intelligent energy management in your vehicle is
responsible for distributing the electrical energy
throughout your vehicle Q page 92. The intelli
gent energy management system will keep the
engine battery charged better than vehicles with
out this system. To make sure the additional
electrical energy is available once again after you
have
changed the battery, we recommend that
you install batteries of the same type and manu
facture only (the same as those insta lled at the
time your vehicle was delivered). Specificat ions
are listed on the battery housing. Your author
ized dealer must code the battery in the energy
management system to enable you to use the en
ergy management functions correctly after re
placing the battery.
The new
battery must have the same capacity,
voltage (12-volts) , amperage, construction and
plug sealing.
When installing the battery, make sure the igni
tion and all electrical consumers are switched
off.
CD Note
Make
sure the ventilation hose on the side of
the battery is connected, otherwise fumes or
battery acid can leak out.
@ For the sake of the environment
Because
of the problem of proper disposal of
a battery, we recommend your authorized
Audi dealer change the battery for you. Bat
teries contain sulfuric acid and lead and must
always be disposed of properly in compliance
with all
environmental regulations. Disposing
of vehicle batteries improperly is very danger
ous to the environment.
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Windshield washer
system
Fig. 190 Eng ine compartment: washer flu id reservo ir cap
The windshield washer reservoir W contains the
cleaning solution for the windsh ield and the
headlight washer system* Q page 238, fig. 184.
The reservoir capacity is found in Q page 299.
To reduce the risk of lime scale deposits on the
spray nozzles, use clean water with low amounts
of calcium. Always add window cleaner to the wa
ter. When the outside temperatures are cold, an
anti-freezing
agent should be added to the water
so that it does not freeze .
CD Note
- The
concentration of anti-freezing agent
must be adjusted to the vehicle operating
conditions in the respective climate. A con
centration that is too high can lead to vehi
cle damage.
-Never add radiator anti-freeze or other addi
tives to the washer fluid.
-
Do not use a glass cleaner that contains
paint solvents, because this can damage the
paint.
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shaped to fit the rim.
Bead separation
means a breakdown of the bond
between components in the bead.
Cord
means the strands forming the
plies in the tire.
Cold tire inflation pressure
means the tire pressure recom
mended by the vehicle manufac
turer for a tire of a designated
size that has not been driven for
more than a couple of miles (kilo
meters) at low speeds in the
three hour period before the tire
pressure is measured or adjusted.
Curb weight
means the weight of a motor ve
hic le
with standard equipment in
c l
uding the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil, and coolant, air condi
tioning and additional weight of
optional equipment.
Extra load ti re
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher in
flation pressures than the corre
sponding standard tire. Extra load
tires may be identified as "XL ",
Wheels
"xl" "EXTRA LOAD" or "RF" on , ,
the sidewall.
Gross Axle Weight Rating
("GAWR")
means the load-carrying capacity
of a single axle system, measured
at the tire-ground interfaces.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(" GVWR ")
means the maximum total loaded
weight of the vehic le.
Groove
means the space between two ad
jacent tread ribs.
Load rating (code)
means the maxim um load that a
tire is rated to carry for a g iven in
flation pressure. You may not find
this information on all tires be
ca use it is not required by law.
Maximum load rating
means the load rating for a tire at
the maximum permissible infla
tion pressure for that tire.
Ma ximum loaded vehicle
weight
means the sum of:
(a)
Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
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(c) Vehicle capacity weight, and
(d) Production options weig ht
Maximum (permissible)
inflation pressure
means the maximum cold infla
tion pressure to which a tire may
be inflated. Also called "maxi
mum inflation pressure."
Normal occupant weight
means 150 lbs (68 kg) times the
number of occupants seated in
the vehicle up to the total seating
capacity of your vehicle .
Occupant distribution
means distribution of occupants
in a vehicle.
Outer diameter
means the overall diameter of an
inflated new tire.
Overall width
means the linear distance be
tween the exteriors of the side
walls of an inflated tire, including
elevations due to labeling, deco
rations, or protective bands or
ribs .
Ply
means a layer of rubber-coated
parallel cords.
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Production options weight
means the combined weight of
those installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lbs (2.3
kg) in excess of those standard
items which they replace, not pre
viously
considered in curb weight
or accessory weight, including
heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack, heavy duty battery, and
special trim.
Radial ply tire
means a pneumatic tire in which
the ply cords that extend to the
beads are la id at substantially 90
degrees to the centerline of the
tread.
Recommended inflation
pressure
see¢ page 253, Cold tire infla
tion pressure.
Reinforced tire
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher in
flation pressures than the corre
sponding standard tire. Rein
forced tires may be identified as
"XL", "xl", "EXTRA LOAD", or "RF"
on the sidewall. ...
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comparisons among tires. The
UTQG is not a safety rating and
not a guarantee that a tire will
last for a prescribed number of
miles (kilometers) or perform in a
certain way. It simply gives tire
buyers additional information to
combine with other considera
tions, such as price, brand loyalty
and dealer recommendations. Un
der UTQG, tires are graded by the
tire manufacturers in three areas:
treadwear, traction, and tempera
ture resistance. The UTQG in for
mation on the tires, molded into
the sidewalls.
U.S. DOT Tire Identification
Number (TIN)
T his is the t ire's "serial number".
It begins w ith the letters "DOT"
and indicates that the tire meets
all federal standards. The nex t
two numbers or letters indicate
the plant where it was manufac
tured, and the last four numbers
represent the week and year of
manufacture. For example,
DOT ... 2214 ...
means that the tire was produced
in the 22nd week of 2014. The
other numbers are marketing co
des that may or may not be used
2 5 6
by the tire manufacturer. T his in
formation is used to contact con
sumers if a tire defect requires a
recall.
Vehicle capacity weight
means the rated cargo and lug
gage load plus 150 lbs (68 kg)
times the veh icle's designated
seating capacity.
Vehicle maximum load on the
tire
means that load on an individual
tire that is determined by distrib
uting to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehic le weight
and dividing by two.
Vehicle normal load on the tire
means that load on an individual
tire that is determined by distrib
uting to each axle its share of the
curb weight, accessory weight,
and normal occupant weight (dis
tributed in accordance with¢ ta
ble on page 262) and dividing by
two. ~
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2. Determine the combined
weight
of the driver and pas
sengers
that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3. Subtract
the combined weight
of the driver and passengers
from
"XXX" kilograms or "XXX"
pounds shown on the sticker
¢page 260, fig. 194.
4. The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity.
For ex
ample, if
the "XXX" amount
equals 1400 lbs and there will
be five 1
SO lbs passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs)
5. Determine
the combined
weight
of luggage and cargo
being loaded on
the vehicle.
That weight may
not safely ex
ceed
the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculat
ed
in Step 4.
6.
If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred
to your ve
hicle.
Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces
the available cargo and lug-
264
gage load capacity of your vehi
cle.
~check the tire sidewall
(c:>page 250, fig. 192) to deter
mine
the designated load rating
for a specific tire.
Wheel bolts and rims
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must be clean and loosen/tighten
easily.
Rims
Rims with a bolted rim ring* or with bolted wheel
covers* consist of multiple pieces. These compo
nents were bolted together using special bolts
and a special procedure. You must not repair or
disassemble them c::> .&..
&. WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tightened or repaired in
correctly can become loose and result in loss
of vehicle control, which increases the risk of
an accident. For the correct tightening specifi
cation, refer to c::> page 2 78, After changing a
wheel .
-Always keep the wheel bolts and the
threads in the wheel hub clean and free of
grease.
-
Only use wheel bolts that fit the rim.
- Always have
damaged rims repaired by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility. Never
repair or disassemble
rims yourself, because this increases the risk
of an accident.
· Winter tires
Winter tires significantly improve the vehicle's
handling
when driving in winter conditions. Be
cause of their construction (width, compound,
tread pattern), summer tires provide less trac
tion on ice and snow .
.,. Use winter tires on all four wheels.
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Emergency situations
General
This chapter is intended for trained emergency
crews and working personnel who have the nec
essary tools and equipment to perform these
operations.
Starting by pushing or
towing
CD Note
Vehicles with an automatic transmission can
not be started by pushing or towi ng.
Starting with jumper
cables
If necessary, the engine con be started by con
necting it to the battery of another vehicle.
If the engine should fail to start because of a dis
charged or weak battery, the battery can be con
nected to the battery of another vehicle, using a
pair of jumper cables to start the engine.
Jumper cables
Use only jumper cables of sufficiently large cross
section to carry the starter current safely. Refer
to the manufacturer's specifications.
Use only jumper cables with insulated terminal
clamps which are distinctly marked:
plus(+) cable in most cases co lored red
minus(-) cable in most cases colored black.
A WARNING _,
Batteries contain electricity, acid, and gas.
Any of these can cause very serious or fatal in·
jury. Follow the instructions below for safe
handling of your vehicle's battery.
-Always shield your eyes and avoid leaning
over
the battery whenever possible.
- A discharged
battery can freeze at tempera
tures just below 32 °F (0 °C). Before con
necting a jumper cable, you must thaw the
288
frozen battery completely, otherwise it
could explode.
-
Do not allow battery acid to contact eyes or
skin. Flush any contacted area with water
immediately.
-
Improper use of a booster battery to start a
vehicle may
cause an explosion.
- Vehicle
batteries generate explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flame and lighted cigarettes
away from batteries.
-Do not try to jump start any vehicle with a
low acid level
in the battery.
-The voltage of th e booster battery must also
have a 12-volt rating. The capacity (Ah) of
the booster battery should not be lower
than that of the discharged battery. Use of
batteries of different voltage or substantial
ly different "Ah" rating may cause an exp lo
sion and personal injury.
- Never
charge a frozen battery. Gas trapped
in the ice may cause an explosion.
- Never
charge or use a battery that has been
frozen. The battery case may have be weak
ened.
-Use of batteries of different voltage or sub
stantially different capacity (Ah) rating may
cause an explosion and injury. The capacity
(Ah)
of the booster battery should not be
lower than that of the discharged battery.
- Before you check anything in the engine
compartment, always read and heed all
WARNINGS
~page 236.
CD Note
- Applying a higher voltage booster battery
will cause expensive damage to sensitive
electronic
components, such as control
units, relays, radio, etc.
-There must be no electrical contact between
the vehicles as otherwise current could al
ready start to flow as soon as the positive
( +
)terminals are connected.
Tips
T he discharged battery must be properly con-
nected to the vehicle's electrical system. ~