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Cleaning windshield wiper blades
Clean the wiper blades when you see wiper
streaks.
Clean the wiper blades with a soft towel
and glass cleaner.
"" Place the windshield wiper arms in the service
position
~page 42.
"" Fold the windshield wiper arms away from the
windshield.
& WARNING
Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair vi
sion, which increases
the risk of an accident.
Replacing windshield wiper blades
Fig. 39 Removing windshield wiper blades
Wiper service pos ition /blade repl acement
positi on
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.,.. To bring the wipers into the service position,
turn the ignition off and move the windshield
wiper lever
into position@~ page 41, fig. 38.
.,.. To bring the wipers into the starting position,
turn the ignition on and move the windshield
wiper lever
into position@) for at least two sec
onds
q page 41, fig. 38.
Removing the wiper blade
.,.. Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
"" Press the locking knob@~ fig. 39 on the wiper
blade. Hold
the wiper blade firmly .
.,.. Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the
arrow.
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Installing the wiper blade
.,.. Insert the new wiper blade into the mount on
the wiper arm @until you hear it latch into
place.
.,.. Place the wiper arm back on the windshield.
.,.. Turn the service position off.
& WARNING
For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice each
year.
CD Note
- The windshie ld wiper blades must only be
folded away when in the service position!
Otherwise, you risk damaging the paint on
the hood or the windshield wiper motor.
-
You should not drive your vehicle or press
the windshield wiper lever when the wiper
arms are folded away
from the windshield.
The windshield wipers would move back in
to their original position and could damage
the hood and windshield.
(j) Tips
-You can also use the service position, for ex
ample,
if you want to protect the windshield
from icing by using a cover.
-
You cannot activate the service position
when
the hood is open.
Digital compass
Switching the compass on and off
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass
0 N
!
Fig. 40 Rearview mirror: digital compass is sw itched on

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Easy seat entry
Easy seat entry makes it easier to get into the
back seats.
Fig. 43 Driver's seat: loop on the seat backrest
... To fold the front seat backrests f orward, pull
on the loop and fold the seat backrest .
.&. WARNING
Always make sure the front seats are upright
and securely locked in place when driving.
Front center armrest
Appl ies to: vehicles with ce nter armrest
The center armrest con be adjusted to several
levels.
F ig . 44 Armrest between the driver's/front passenger's
seats .
... To adjust the angle, raise the armrest Qfig. 44
notch by notch .
... To bring the armrest back down, raise it out of
the top notch and fold it back down. Then lift
the armrest to the desired position, if necessa
ry.
Please
note that the driver's ability to move his or
arm may be restricted when the armrest is folded
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down. Because of this, the armrest should not be
fo l
ded down during city driving.
The
armrest can slide forward and back.
There is a
storage compartment under the arm
rest.
Rear bench seat
Rear seat passengers must meet certain criteria.
Fig. 45 Correc t seated positio n on the rear bench seat
.&. WARNING
-The rear bench seat may only carry persons
with a height of up to 4 feet 9 inches (57 in/
1.45 m).
- At the same time, the m inimum distance
between the head and the rear w indow
when s itting upright shoul d not be less than
1 inch (2.5 cm). Talle r people could suffer
severe injur ies when closing the luggage
compartment lid or dur ing a co llision. Al
ways pay attention to the rear passengers
when closing the luggage compartment lid.
- No heavy, hard
objects may be placed on the
luggage compartment cover. They endanger
the vehicle passengers when opening the
luggage compartment lid or when braking
suddenly.

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Storage
Beverage holders
Fig . 48 Cup holder
Fig.
49 Center armrest folded up: cup holder*
Cup holder • under the center arm res t
.. Fold up the center armrest Q page 46.
.. Fold the plastic bracket toward the rear, if nec
essary Q fig. 49.
&_WARNING
-Spilled hot liquid can increase the risk of acci-
dents and injur ies.
-Never drive with containers that contain hot
liquid s uch as coffee or tea. The hot liquid
could spill
and cause burns during a colli
sion, sudden braking or other veh icle move
ment. Spilled hot liquid can also increase
the risk of accidents and injuries.
-
Only use soft containers in the cup holders.
Hard cups
and glasses can increase the risk
of injury during a collision.
- Never
use the cup holder or the adapter as
an ashtray -this is a fire hazard.
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CD Note
Make sure your beverage container has a lid.
If not, your beverage could spill out and cause
damage to the vehicle electronic or stain the
seat covers.
Additional storage compartments
You will find a range of storage compartments
and holders at different locations in the vehicle.
-
Compartments in the doors
-Storage area in the glove compartment. The
glove
compartment can be locked using the
mechanical key¢ page 26.
-Storage compartment under the front center
armrest*
-Storage compartment on the rear side of the
front seat*. The compartment can hold a maxi
mum weight of 2.2 lbs (1 kg) .
-
Coat hooks
I"
&_WARNING
-No heavy or hard objects may be placed on
the storage compartment behind the rear
seat backrest. There is a risk of injuring the
vehicle passengers when braking suddenly .
-Always leave the lid on the glove compart
ment cover closed while driving to reduce
the risk of injury.
-
Only use the s t o rage compartments in the
door trim panels to store small objects, that
will not stick out of the compartment a nd
impair the range of the side airbags.
- Make
sure that the view to the rear is not
impaired by hanging garments.
-Hang only lightweight clothing and be sure
that there are no heavy or sharp-edged ob
jects in the pockets.
-
Do not use coat hangers to hang the cloth
ing
because this could impair the effective
ness of the side air bags*.
Objects
on the rear shelf that rub against the
rear window can damage the rear window
heating wires.

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Luggage compartment cover
The luggage compartment cover blocks the view
into
the luggage compartment.
Fig . 51 Ope ned rear lid wit h luggage compartment cover
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Fig . 52 Unlocked luggage compartment c over
Removing the luggage compartment cover
.. To unlock the luggage compartment cover, turn
the twist lock to the horizontal position
¢fig. 51.
.. Grip the side of the luggage compartment cov
er and pull the cover in the direction of the ar
row¢ fig. 52.
Installing
the l uggage c ompartm ent cove r
.. Place the luggage compa rtment cover with the
retainers on the pins and slide the cover up
ward .
.. Turn the twist lock with gentle pressure to the
vertical position .
..&. WARNING
-To reduce the risk of accidents, never install
the luggage compartment cover without se
curing it.
- The
luggage compartment cover is not a
surface for storing objects. Objects placed
on
the cover c ou ld endanger a ll vehicle oc-
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cupants during sudden braking maneuvers
or in a crash .
CD Note
The defogger and antenna wires in the rear
window can be damaged by objects on the
luggage compartment cover rubbing against
them.
Increasing the size of the luggage
compartment
To expand the luggage compartment, both sec
tions
of the backrest can be separated or can be
folded forward together .
Fig. 53 Backrest release lever (left side)
Fold ing the backrest forward
.. Push the release lever ¢ fig. 53 in the direction
of the a rrow .
.. Fold the backrest forward .
Folding the backrest back into the upright
position
.. Fold the backrest down until it latches securely
~& .
..&. WARNING
-The backrest must be securely latched to
ensure the safety belt is protecting the rear
seat pos itions .
- The
backrest must be securely latched so
objects
cannot slide forward out of the lug
gage compartment during sudden braking .

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Make sure the safety belt is not pinched in the
backrest lock and damaged when the rear
seat backrest if folded back.
Lowering the cargo floor
In exceptional situations, the cargo floor con be
lowered.
Fig. 54 Luggage compartment: cargo floor removed
Fig.
55 Luggage compartment: spare tire removed
"'Remove the cargo floor <>page 275.
"'Remove the plastic floor panel ~fig. 54.
"'Turn the handle counter-clockwise to remove
and remove
the foam piece.
"'Remove the spare tire.
"'Reinsert the foam piece and turn the handle
clockwise to tighten.
"' Now reinsert the cargo floor.
A WARNING
Please note that you are no longer mobile in
the event of a flat tire. Please note the legal
regulations before removing
the spare tire .
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-Do not alter or remove any component of
the Emission Control System unless ap
proved by the manufacturer.
-Do not alter or remove any device, such as
heat shields, switches, ignition wires,
valves, which
are designed to protect your
vehicle's Emission
Control System and other
important vehicle components.
(D Tips
The consumption estimates as published by
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
(EPA) and Transport Canada may not corre
spond to your actual consumption on the
road, which will vary depending upon vehicle
load
and speed, road and weather conditions,
trip length, etc.
Steering
Adjusting the steering wheel position
The steering wheel position is fully adjustable up
and down and forward and back.
Fig. 59 Lever on the steering column
•Tilt the lever~ fig. 59 downward.~&,
• Bring the steering wheel into the desired posi
tion.
•Push the lever against the steering column un
til
it latches.
A WARNING
Incorrect use of the steering wheel adjust
ment and an incorrect seating position can
cause serious injuries.
-
Only adjust the steering column when the
vehicle is stationary so that you do not lose
control of the vehicle.
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-Adjust the driver's seat or steering wheel so
that there is at least a 10 in (25 cm) dis
tance between your chest and the steering
wheel. If you do not maintain this distance,
you will not be properly protected by the air
bag system.
-If your physical characteristics prevent you
from
sitting at least 10 in (25 cm) or more
away from the steering wheel, see if your
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility
can provide adapters that
will help.
-
If your face is level with the steering wheel,
the airbag does not provide as much protec
tion during a collision. Always make sure
that the steering wheel is level with your
chest.
-Always hold the steering wheel with your
hands in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posi
tions to reduce the risk of injury ifthe airbag
deploys.
- Never hold
the steering wheel in the 12
o'clock position or with both hands on the
rim or the center of the steering wheel.
Holding
the steering wheel incorrectly sig
nificantly
increases the risk of injury to the
hands, arms and head if the airbag deploys.
Starting and stopping
the engine
Starting the engine
The I ST ART ENGINE STOP I button switches the
ignition on and starts the engine.
Fig. 60 Center conso le: START ENGINE STOP button

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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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-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.
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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. .,..