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Read and follow the WARNINGS before check
ing anything
in the engine compartment
Qpage236.
Checking the engine coolant level
""Park your vehicle on a level surface.
"" switch the ignition off.
.. Read the coolant level on the coolant expansion
tank
Q page 238, fig. 184. The coolant level
must be between the markings when the en
gine
in cold. When the engine is warm it can be
slightly above
the upper marking.
Adding coolant
Requirement: there must be a res idual amount of
coo l
ant in the expans io n tank c:?(i) .
""Let the engine cool down.
.. Place a cloth over the coolant expansion tank
cap and unscrew
the cap counterclockwise
c:?,8..
""Add coolant mixed in the correct ratio
i:?page 242 up to the upper marking.
""Make sure that the fluid level remains stable.
Add more coolant if necessary.
"" Close the cap securely .
A coolant loss suggests a leak. Immediately drive
your vehicle
to an authorized Audi dealer or au
thorized
Audi Service Facility and have the cool
ing system inspected.
If the cooling system is not
leaking, a loss can come from
the coolant boiling
through overheating and being pushed
out of the
cooling system.
.&. WARNING
-The cooling system is pressurized and can be-
come very hot.
To reduce the risk of burns
from hot coolant:
-
Do not open the coolant expansion tank cap
w ith
the engine hot. There is a risk of burns .
- Stop
the engine and allow it to cool.
-
Protect your face, hands and arms from es-
caping coolant and
steam by covering the
coolant tank cap with a large, thick cloth.
- Turn
the coolant tank cap counterclockwise
slowly and keep light pressure on
the cap.
-
To reduce the risk of burns, do not allow any
antifreeze or coolant to dr
ip onto the ex-
Checking and Filling
ha ust system or hot engine components.
The ethylene glycol in engine coolant can
catch fire under certain circumstances.
- The coolant additive and the coolant can be
dangerous to your health.
For this reason,
keep
the coolant in the original container
away from children. There is a
risk of poi
soning.
-When working in the engine compartment,
remember
that the radiator fan can switch
on even if
the ignition is switched off, which
increases
the risk of personal injury.
CD Note
Do not add coolant if the expans ion tank is
empty . Air could enter the cooling system and
damage
the eng ine. If this is the case, do not
continu e driving. See an authorized
Audi dea l
er or authorized
Audi Service Facility for assis
tance.
Radiator fan
The radiator fan switches on automatically by it
self.
An auxiliary electric radiator fan switches on and
off depending on coolant temperature and other
vehicle operating conditions.
After you switch
the engine off, the auxiliary fan
can continue running for
up to 10 minutes -even
with
the ignit ion off. It can even switch on again
later by itself c:? & . if
- the temperature of
the engine coolant rises due
to
the heat build-up from the engine in the en
gine compartment, or
-
the engi ne compartment heats up because the
vehicle is parked in intense sunlight.
.&. WARNING
-To reduce the risk of personal injury never
touch
the radiator fan.
- The auxiliary electric fan
is temperature
controlled and can switch on suddenly even
when
the engine is not running.
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-The auxiliary radiator fan switches on auto
matically when the engine coolant reaches a
certain temperature and will continue to run
until the coolant temperature drops.
Brake fluid
Checking brake fluid level
Fig. 188 Engine compartment: cover on the brake fluid
reservoir
Before you check anything in the engine compart
ment, always read and heed all WARNINGS
¢page 236.
~ Read the brake fluid level from the brake fluid
reservo ir ¢ fig. 188, ¢page 238, fig. 184. The
brake fluid level must be between the "MIN"
and "MAX" markings.
The location
of the brake fluid reservoir can be
seen in the engine compartment illustration
¢page238.
The fluid level may drop slightly after some time
due to the automatic adjustment of the brake
pads. This is not cause for alarm.
If the brake fluid level falls considerably below
the "MIN" mark, the brake warning/indicator
light .. (U.S. models) I. (Canadian models)
will come on ¢ page 11. Do not continue to oper
ate the vehicle. The complete brake system
should be thoroughly checked by an authorized
Audi dealer or other qualified facility and the
cause corrected. Ifthe brake fluid level is too
low, the brake warning/indicator light will illumi
nate. Contact an authorized Audi dealer immedi
ately.
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Changing brake fluid
Have the brake fluid changed by an experienced
technician .
Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air. If the
water content in the brake fluid is too high, cor
rosion in
the brake system may result after ape
riod of time. The boiling point of the brake fluid
will
also decrease considerably and decrease
braking performance.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be changed every
two years. Always use new brake fluid which con
forms to Federal Motor Vehicle Standard "FMVSS
116 DOT 4".
The brake fluid reservoir can be difficult to reach,
therefore, we recommend that you have the
brake fluid changed by your authorized Audi
dealer. Your dealer has the correct tools, the
right brake fluid and the know-how to do this for
you.
8._ WARNING
- Brake fluid is poisonous. It must be stored
only in the closed original container out of
the reach of children!
-Brake failure can result from old or inappro
priate brake fluid. Observe these precau
tions:
-Use only brake fluid that meets SAE speci
fication
J 1703 and conforms to Federal
Motor Vehicle Standard 116. Always check
with
your authorized Audi dealer to make
sure you are using the correct brake fluid.
The
correct type of brake f lui d is also ind i
cated on the brake fluid reservoir .
- The
brake fluid must be new. Heavy use of
the brakes can cause a vapor lock if the
brake fluid is left in the system too long.
This
can seriously affect the efficiency of
the brakes as well as your safety. This
could
result in an accident.
CD Note
Brake flu id will damage the paint of your veh i-
cle .
JIJ.
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Wheels
Wheels and Tires
General information
.,.Check your tires regularly for
damage (punctures, cuts, cracks
and bulges). Remove foreign ob
jects from the tire tread.
.,. If driving over curbs or similar
obstacles, drive slowly and ap
proach the curb at an angle.
.,.Have faulty tires or rims re
placed
immediately.
.,.Protect your tires from oil,
grease and fuel.
.,.Mark tires before removing
them so that the same running
direction can
be maintained if
they are reinstalled .
... Lay tires flat when storing and
store them in a cool, dry location
with
as little exposure to light as
possible.
CD Note
-Please note that summer and
winter tires are designed for
the conditions that are typical
in those seasons. Audi recom
mends using winter tires dur
ing the winter months. Low
temperatures significantly de
crease the elasticity of summ
er tires, which affects traction
250
and braking ability. If summer
tires are used in very cold
temperatures, cracks can form
on the tread bars, resulting in
permanent tire damage that
can cause loud driving noise
and unbalanced tires.
-Burnished, polished or
chromed rims must not be
used in winter driving condi
tions. The surface of the rims
does not have sufficient corro
sion
protection for this and
could be permanently dam
aged by road salt or similar
substances.
Tire designations
Fig. 192 Tire designation on the side
wall
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Interior fuse assignment
Fig. 211 Vehicle interior: fuse assignment
No. Equipment
Fl Powe r top control module (Roadster)
F2
Power top control module (Roadster)
F3 ESC control module
F4 Central computer processor (MIB-2)
FS Gateway
F6
Anti-theft alarm system
Climate control system, selector lever (au-
F7 tomatic transmission), parking heater,
rear window heater relay coil
Diagnosis,
electr ical parking brake switch,
F8
light switch, rain/light sensor, inter ior
lighting
F9
Steering column switch module
FlO Display
Fll Haldex clutch
F12 MMI area
Fl3 Adaptive dampers control module
F14 Climate control system blower
FlS Electronic steering column l ock
Fl6
MMI components, safety belt microphone
(Roadster)
286
No . Equipment
Fl7 Instrument cluster
Fl8 Rearview camera
F19 Convenience key system control module
F20 Power lumbar support adjustment
F22
Front passenger's side upper cabin heating
(Roadster)
F23 Right
exterior lighting, on-board computer
(right)
F25 Door/driver's
side doors (for example pow-
er windows)
F26 Seat heating
F28 AMI High media port
F29 On-board computer
F31 Left on-board computer
F32
Driver assistance systems
F33
Airbag
Socket relay, interior sound, back-up light
F34 switch, temperature sensor, oil level sen-
sor
Diagnosis, headlight range control system,
F35 air quality sensor, automatic dimming
rearview mirror
F36 Right cornering light I right LED-headlight
F37 Left
cornering light I left LED-headlight
F38
Engine control module, ESC control mod-
ule
F39
Door/front passenger's side doors (for ex-
ample, power windows)
F40 Cigarette lighter, sockets
F41 SCR relay and delivery unit
F42 Central locking area
F43 On-board computer
F45 Power adjustable driver's side seat
F46
Driver's side upper cabin heating (Road-
ster)
F49 Starter, clutch sensor
FSO ESC valves
FS3 Rear window defogger
The
power seats* are protected via circuit break
ers that automatically switch on after a few sec
onds after the overload has been reduced.
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Consumer information
Warranty coverages
Your Audi is co vered by the following warran
ties:
- New Vehicle Limited Warranty
-Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perfora-
tion
-Emissions Control System Warranty
-Emissions Performance Warranty
-California Emissions Control Warranty (USA
vehicles only)
-
California Emissions Performance Warranty
(USA vehicles only)
Detailed information regarding your warranties
can be found in your Warranty & Maintenance
booklet.
Operating your vehicle
outside the U.S.A. or
Canada
Government regulations in the United States and
Canada require that automobiles meet specific
emission regulations and safety standards.
Therefore, vehicles built for the U.S.A. and Cana
da differ from vehicles sold in other countries.
If you plan to take your vehicle outside the conti
nental limits of the United States or Canada,
there is the possi bility that:
- unleaded fuels for vehicles with catalytic con
verter may not be available;
- f
uel may have a considerably lower octane rat
ing. Improper fuel may cause engine damage;
-ser vice may be inadequate due to lack of proper
service facilities, tools or testing equipment;
-replacement parts may not be readily available.
-Navigation systems for vehicles built for the
U.S.A. and Canada will not necessarily work in
Europe , and may not work in other countries
outside North America.
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Audi cannot be responsible for mechanical
damage that could result from inadequate
fuel, service or parts availability.
Audi Service Repair
Manuals and Literature
Audi Official Factory Service Manuals and Litera
ture are published as soon as possible after mod
el introduction. Service manuals and literature
are available to order from the Audi Technical Lit
erature Ordering Center at:
www.audi.techliterature.com
Maintenance
General
Your vehicle has been designed to help keep
maintenance requirements to a minimum. How
ever, a
certain amount of regular maintenance is
still necessary to assure your vehicle's safety,
economy and reliability. For detailed vehicle
maintenance consult your Warranty & Mainte
nance booklet.
Under difficult operating conditions, for exam
ple
at extremely low outside temperatures, in
very dusty regions, etc., some service work
should be performed between the intervals speci
fied. This
applies particularly to:
- oil
changes, and
- cleaning or replac ing the a ir filte r.
~ For the sake of the environment
By reg ularly maintaining your vehicle, you
help
make sure that emission standards are
maintained, thus minimizing adverse effects
on the environment.
Important considerations for you and your
vehicle
The increasing use of electronics, sophisticated
fuel injec tion and emission control systems, and
the generally increasing technical complexity of
today's automobiles, have steadily reduced the ~
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Emergency release
Selector
Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
288
E nergy management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Engine
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 60
Starting with jumper cables . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Engine compartment
Closing the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Opening the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Engine control (indicator light) . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Radiator fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
E ngine
oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Checking
the oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Oil consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Specification and viscos ity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Engine speed limitation (indicator light) . . . 15
Entering a destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Geocoordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
135
Last destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Stopover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Voice recognition system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Entering destination
Point
of interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Entering letters (speller) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Entering numbers/symbols (speller) . . . . . . . 99
Entertainment volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Environment
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
235
Disposing of your vehicle battery . . . . . . . 248
Proper disposal of drained brake fluid . . . 244
Proper disposal of drained engine oil . . . . 241
Unleaded gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
What should I do with an old battery? . . . 248
Exporting/importing (contacts)..... .. .. . 118
Exterior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
306
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
39
Dimming ........ .. .................. 40
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Exterior temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
External speech dialog system . . . . . . . . . . 109
F
Facebook (Audi connect) 124
Factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Fader (sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Fastening
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Convertible child safety seats . . . . . . . . . .
219
Infant seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Fast forwarding/rewinding (audio/video
file) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Fast forwarding (audio/video file) . . . . . . . . 159
Fast route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Favorite
Editing
Storing
Favorites
137
137
Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Telephone......... ................. 114
File formats (med ia drives) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Flight information (Audi connect) . . . . . . . . 123
Floormats ........ .. ................. 175
Fog lights/rear fog light(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Folding
the rear seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SO
Foot pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Footwell lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
For
the sake of the environment
Environmentally-friendly driving . . . . . . . . 57
Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Leaks......... .. .. .. .. ............. 237
Roof rack ....... .. .. ................ 49
Free text search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Directory...... .. .. ................. 117
Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132
Frequency band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145, 146
Front airbags
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
192
How they work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197