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Drive with reduced engine performance (avoid
high
speeds for extended periods of time and/ or
fast acceleration) and have the malfunction cor
rected. See an authorized Audi dealer or author
ized Audi Service Facility.
The
indicator may turn on if the electronic speed
lim iter is faulty. For additional information, refer
to c:> page 72, Electronic speed limiter.
On-Board Diagnostics
Fig. 4 Locat ion of Data Link Connector (DLC)
On-Board Diagnostics monitors the components
of your emission control system. Each monitored
component in your engine system has been as
signed a code. In case of a malfunction, the com-
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ponent will be identified and the fault stored as a
code in the control module memory.
The MIL light may also illum inate if there is a
l
eak in the on-boar d fuel vapor recovery system.
If the light illuminates after a refuelling, stop
the vehicle and make sure the fuel filler cap is
properly closed c:> page 233.
In order to make an accurate diagnosis, the stor
ed data can only be displayed using special d iag
nostic equipment (generic scan tool for OBD).
In order to connect the special diagnostic equip
ment, push the plug into the Data Link Connector
(DLC). The DLC is located to the right of the hood
release c:> fig. 4.
Your authorized Audi dealer or a qualified service
station can interpret the code and perform the
necessary repair.
11. WARNING
Do not use the diagnostic connector for per
sonal use. Incorrect usage can cause malfunc
tions, which can increase the risk of a colli
sion!
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adequately lit according to the laws. Avoid
using
the parking lights for several hours.
Switch
on the right or left parking light if
possible.
-
Please observe legal regulations when using
the lighting systems described.
Tips
-The light sensor for the automatic head
lights*
is in the rearview mirror mount.
Therefore, do not place any stickers in this
area on the w indshield.
-
Some functions of the exterior lighting can
be
adjusted ~page 3 7.
-
If yo u turn off the ign ition whil e the exterior
lights are on and open the door, you will
hear a warning tone.
- In some markets, the tail lights will switch
on when the daytime running lights switch
on.
- In cool
or damp weather, the inside of the
headlights, turn signals and tail lights can
fog over due to the temperature difference
between the inside and outside. They will
clear shortly after switching them on. This
does not affect the service life of the light
ing.
Turn signal and high beam lever
The lever operates the turn signals, the high
beoms
and the headlight flasher.
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Fig. 31 Turn signal and high beam lever
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Lights and Vision
Turn signals¢ Q
The turn signals activate when you move the lev
er into a turn signal position when the ignition is
switched on.
@-right turn signal
@
-left turn signal
The turn signal blinks three times if you tap the
lever (convenience turn signal).
High beams and headlight flasher §D
Move the lever to the corresponding position:
®-high beams on
@-high beams off or headlight flasher
The . indicator light in the instrument cluster
turns on.
A WARNING
High beams can cause glare for other drivers,
which increases
the risk of an accident. For
this reason, only use the high beams or the
headlight flasher when they will not create
glare for other drivers.
Adjusting the exterior lighting
The functions are adjusted in the Infotainment
system .
... Select in the Infotainment system: IMENUI but
ton> Vehicle > left control button >V ehicle set
tings > Exterior lighting.
Automatic headlights
You can adjust the following settings in the Au
tomatic headlights
menu:
Activation time -you can adjust ifthe headlights
switch on Early, Medium or Late according to the
sensitivity of the light sensor.
Audi adapti ve light* -you can switch adaptive
light On and Off.
Daytime running lights*
USA models : the daytime running lights can be
switched on or off using the MMI. Select On or
Off. ....
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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
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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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.,.. Hold the master key in the location indicated as
shown in the illustration y») ¢fig. 61. The en
gine will
start.
.. If the engine does not automatically start,
press the I START ENGINE STOP! button again.
{!) Tips
You can view the message again by pressing
the I START ENGINE STOPI button.
Electromechanical
parking brake
Operating
The electromechanical parking brake replaces
the hand brake.
Fig. 62 Center console: park ing brake
.,.. Pull the switch ¢ fig. 62 to set the parking
brake. The . (USA models) I. (Canada
model s) indicator lights turn on in the button
and in the Info tainment system display.
.,.. To release the parking brake, press th e b rake or
acce le rator pedal while the ignition is switched
on and p ress the button at the same time. The
• (USA models) I. (Canada models) indi
cator lights turn on in the button and in the dis
play .
Your vehicle is equipped with an electromechani
cal parking brake. T
he parking brake is designed
to prevent the vehicle from rolling unintentional
ly and replaces the hand brake.
In addition to the normal functions of a tradi
tional hand brake, the electromechanical parking
brake provides various convenience
and safety
functions .
Driving
When starting from rest
-The integral hill start assist helps you when
driving by automatically releasing the parking
brake¢ page 62, Starting from a stop.
-When starting on inclines, the hill start assist
prevents the veh icle from un intentionally roll
ing back . The braking force
of the parking brake
is
not re leased unti l sufficient driving force has
been built up at the wheels.
Emergen cy brake function
An emergency braking fu nction ensures that the
vehicle can be slowed down even if the normal
brakes fail¢ page 62, Emergency braking
functi on.
Indicator lights
- If the parking brake is set when th e ignit io n is
switched on , the. indicator lights in the dis
play
and in the button tur n on .
- I f
the parking brak e is set when the ignit io n is
switched off, the. indicator lights in the dis
play
and in the b utton turn on for approximate
ly 20 seconds.
A WARNING
t-==
-Do not press the acce lerator pedal inadver-
tently if the vehicle is stationary but the en
gine is ru nning and a gear is selected. Oth
erwise the vehicle will start to move imme
diately and co uld result in a crash.
-
If the power supply fails, the released park
ing brake
can no longer engage. In this
case, park t he vehicle on level ground and
secure it by plac ing the selector l eve r in the
P position. See an authorized Audi deale r o r
authorized A udi Service Facil ity for assis
tance.
©Tips
-If the park ing brak e is set while the igni tion
is swi tc h
ed off, the((@)) indi cator light in the
button and in the ins trument cluster dis
play .
(USA models) I. (Canada mod
els) will turn off after a certain amount of
time.
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-If driver's door is opened while the ignition
is
switched on, the parking brake sets auto
matically. This prevents unintended rolling
of the vehicle.
- Occasional noises
when the parking brake is
applied
and released are normal and are not
a cause for concern.
-
When the vehicle is parked, the parking
brake goes through a self-test cycle at regu
lar intervals. Any noises associated with this
are normal.
-If the. (USA models) I. (Cana-
da models) indicator lights or llJ indicator
lig ht
turn on, there could be a malfunction
in the park ing brake ~page 11.
-If there is a power failure, the parking brake
will not set if it is released, and it will not
release if it is set~.&.. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa
cility for
assistance.
Parking
.... Press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
.... Pull the switch~ to set the parking brake .
.... Place the selector lever in the P position.
.... Turn the engine off~,&.
.... Turn the steering wheel when parking on in
clines
so that the wheels will roll into the curb
if the vehicle starts moving .
A WARNING
-Always take the vehicle key with you when
leaving the vehicle, even for a short period
of time. This applies particularly when chi l
dren remai n in the vehicle. Otherwise the
children could start the engine, release the
parking brake or operate electrical equip
ment (e.g. power windows). There is the risk
of an accident.
-
When the vehicle is locked, no one -particu
larly
not children should remain in the vehi
cle. Locked
doors make it more difficult for
emergency workers to get into the vehicle,
which
puts lives at risk.
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Starting from a stop
The start assist function ensures that the park
ing brake
is released automatically upon start
mg.
Stopping and applying parking brake
.... Pull the switch~ to set the parking brake.
Starting and automatically releasing the
parking brake
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed
and the driver's safety belt must be fastened.
.... When you press the accelerator pedal, the
parking brake is automatically released and
your vehicle begins to move.
When stopping at a traffic signal or stopping in
city traffic, the park ing brake can be applied. The
vehicle
does not have to be held with the brake
pedal. The parking brake eliminates the tendency
to creep when a selector lever position is engag
ed. As soon as you press the accelerator pedal,
the parking brake releases automatically and the
vehicle starts to move .
Starting on slope s
When starting on inclines, the hill start assist
prevents the vehicle from unintentionally rolling
back. The braking force
of the parking brake is
not released until sufficient driving force has
been built up at the wheels.
(0 Tips
For safety reasons, the parking brake is re
l
eased automatically onl y when the driver's
safety be lt is fastened and the driver's door is
l ocked.
Emergency braking function
In the event that the conventional brake system
fails or locks.
.... To brake your vehicle in an emergency, pull the
~switch and hold it pulled.
.... As soon as you release the button or accelerate,
the braking stops. .,..
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-When accelerating using the launch control
program, all vehicle
parts are subject to
heavy loads . This can lead to increased
wear.
Emergency mode
In the event of a system malfunction, there is on
emergency program.
If all of the selecto r lever positions are highlight
ed wit h a light background
in the Infotainment
display, there is a system malfunction and the S
tronic transmiss ion is running in the emergency
program . The vehicle can still be driven
in emer
gency mode,
but only with reduced speed and
not in a
ll gears. In some cases, the vehicle can
n ot dri
ve in rever se .
@Note
If the transmission runs in emergency mode,
drive
to an author ized Audi dealer or author
ized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
Transmission malfunction
• Transmission : malfunction! Please stop ve
hicle and s
hift to P
There is a malfunction in the t ra nsmission. Park
the vehicle securely and do not continue driving.
See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance .
• Transmis sio n : too hot. Please stop vehicle
The transmission is too hot and can become dam
aged .
Stop and let the transmission cool with the
engine running (at idle) in the P selector lever po
sition. Then
the indicato r light and the message
turn off, drive to an authorized Audi dea le r or a u
thorized Audi Se rvice Facility immediately to have
the ma lfunction cor rected . If the indicator light
and
the driver message do not turn off, do not
continue driving. See an authorized
Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance .
[o] Tran smission : malfunction! You can contin
ue dri
ving. See owner's manual
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Drive to an au thorized Audi dealer or authori zed
Audi Service Facility immediate ly to have the
malfunction corrected.
[o] Transmiss ion : malfunction! You may contin
ue driving. No rever se gear
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immed iately to have the
malfunction corrected .
ml Transmi ss ion: malfunction! You may contin
ue driving in D
until engin e off
Drive the vehicle away from moving traffic and
park . See an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility for assistance.
ml Tran smiss ion: too hot. Please adapt driving
style
Continue driving moderately. When the indicator
light turns off, you can continue driving normal
l
y.
ml Tran smission: please press brake pedal a nd
s elect gear again
If the transmiss ion mal f u nct ions because the
temperatu re is too high, a message appears
when
the transmission is cooled .
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-Only apply the brakes for the purpose of
cleaning the brake system when road and
traffic conditions permit. You must not en
danger other road users. This increases the
risk of an accident.
-
On steep slopes, reduce the speed and se
lect a lower gear or lower selector lever po
sition . Drive
as little as possible while press
ing the brake pedal and avoid putting your
left foot on the brake pedal while driving.
This could
cause the brakes to overheat and
impair the efficiency of the brakes.
-
Do not let the brakes "grind" by always
keeping
your foot on the brake pedal. This
can
cause the brakes to over heat, increase
wear and increase brak ing distance u nneces
sari ly.
-
Certa in weather and operating cond it io ns
such as driving through water, driving in
heavy rain or driving after washing your ve
hicle
can impair the effectiveness of the
brakes. In the winter, ice may build up on
the brake pads, rotors and drums. Check
these components by braking carefully. Ap
plying
the brakes carefully several times
dries the brakes and removes ice build-up.
- The efficiency
of the brakes can also be im
paired by driving
for long stretches on roads
covered with salt without using the brakes.
You can remove salt deposits from the
brake rotors and pads by carefully applying
the brakes several times.
-If the front spoiler is damaged or you install
another spoiler, make sure the front wheel
brakes are ventilated properly. Otherwise,
the brake system could overheat, wh ic h re
duces
thei r effectiveness.
- Failure
of a brake circuit impairs braking
performance, which increases braking dis
tance.
Avoid driving the vehicle and have it
towed it to the nearest authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
- Never
let the vehicle roll while the engine is
stopped because this increases the risk of an
accident.
-
If the brake booster is not working, you will
have
to press much harder on the brake
90
pedal to compensate for the lack of the
booster.
@ Note
-Never let the brakes "rub" by pressing the
pedal lightly when braking is not really nec
essary. This
causes the brakes to overheat
and increases braking distance and causes
wear.
- Before driving a long
distance on a steep
slope, decrease your speed and select a low
er driving gear. This makes use of the en
gine braking effect and relieves the brakes.
If you need to brake additionally, brake in
interva ls and not continuously.
(D Tips
-Ifthe brake booster is not work ing, you
must press the brake pedal w ith much more
force than normal.
-
If you retrofit your vehicle with a front spoil
er wheel covers or similar items, make sure '
that the air flow to the front wheels is not
interrupted. Otherwise the brake system
can become too hot.
Electromechanical
steering
The electromechanical steering supports the
driver's steering movements.
Power steering adapts electronically based on
the vehicle speed.
Indicator lights and messages
• Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle
If this indicator light turns on and stays on and
this message appears, the power steering may
have failed.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as pos
sible.
Do not continue driving. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for
assistance.
i:t-D Steering: malfunction! You may continue
driving
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If the indicator light turns on, the steering wheel
may be more difficult to move or more sensitive
than usual. The steering wheel may also be at an
angle when driving straight.
Drive slow ly to an authorized Audi dealer or au
thorized Audi Service Facility to have the mal
function corrected.
@ Tips
If the. or '~ij indicator light only stays on
for a short time, you may continue driving.
ALL wheel drive (quattro)
In all wheel drive, all four wheels ore powered.
General information
In all wheel drive, the driving power is divided be
tween all four wheels. This happens automatical
ly depending on your driving behavior as well as
the current road conditions. c::> page 87, Electron
ic
stabilization control (ESC).
The all wheel drive concept is designed for high
engine power. Your vehicle is exceptionally pow
erful and has excellent driving characteristics
both under normal driving conditions and on
snow and ice. Always read and follow safety pre
cautions c::> &..
Winter tires
By using all wheel drive, your vehicle has good
forward motion with standard tires in winter con
ditions. However,
in winter we recommend using
winter or all season tires on all four wheels, be
cause this will improve the broking effect.
Snow chains
If there are snow chain laws, snow chains must
also be used on vehicles with all wheel drive
c::> page 265, Snow chains.
Replacing tires
For vehicles with all wheel drive, only wheels with
the same rolling circumference should be used.
Avoid
wheels with different tread depths
c::> page 257, New tires or wheels.
Intelligent Technology
Offroad vehicle?
Your Audi is not an offroad vehicle -there is not
enough ground clearance. For this reason, avoid
difficult
terrain.
&,,!!_ARNING
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-Also, in vehicles with all wheel drive, adapt
your driving style to the current road and
traffic conditions. Do not let the increased
safety provided tempt you into taking risks,
because this increases the risk of an acc i
dent.
- The braking ability
of your vehicle is limited
to the traction of the wheels. In this way, it
is not different from a two wheel drive vehi
cle.
Do not be tempted to accelerate to a
h
igh speed when the road is slippery this in
creases the risk of an accident.
- Note
that on wet streets, the front wheels
can "hydrop lane" if driving at speeds that
are too high. Unlike front wheel drive
veh icl
es, the engine does not rev higher sud
denly when the vehicle begins hydroplaning .
For
this reason, pay attention to the road
conditions
regard less of your speed.
Rear spoiler
The extendoble rear spoiler increases driving sta
bility.
Fig. 89 Center console: button for the rear spoiler
The rear spoiler retracts and extends. It can be
activated in various operating modes (manual
mode or automatic mode) .
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