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Instruments and indicator Lights
Instruments
Audi virtual cockpit (instrument cluster)
The instrument cluster is the central information center for the driver.
Fig. 3 Instrument cluster overview
(!) Engine coolant temperature
@ Driver information system ..... .
@ Fuel level .. ................. .
@ Trip odometer reset knob ...... .
Coolant temperature indicator
The coolan t temperature display~ page 8,
8
19
8
23
fig. 3 (!)only functions when the ignition is
switched
on. T o prevent engine damage, please
observe the following notes about the tempera
ture ranges.
Cold range
If o nly the LEDs in the left area of the gauge turn
on, the engine has not reached operating tem
perature yet. Avoid high engine speeds, full ac
celerating and heavy engine loads.
Normal range
The engine has reached its operating tempera
ture once the LEDs up to the center of the gauge
turn on under normal driving conditions . The
LEDs farther to the right may turn on if the en
gine is under heavy load or the outside tempera
ture is high. This is no cause for concern as long
8
as the. indicator light in the Infotainment dis
play does not turn on. If the red LED in the rig ht
s ide of the display and the. indicator light in
the d isplay turn on, the coolant temperature is
too high ~page 12.
CD Note
-Auxi lia ry headlights and other ac cessories in
front of the cooling-air intake impair th e
cooling
effect o f the coolant. T his increases
the risk of the engine overheating during
high
outside temperatures and heavy en
gine load.
- T
he front spoiler also helps to distribute
cooling air correctly while driving. If the
spoiler is damaged, the cooling effect will
be impaired and the risk of the engine over
heating will increase . See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa
c ility
for assist ance.
Fuel level
The indicator@ only funct ions when the ignition
i s sw i
tched on. If the fuel level drops below 1.9
gal (7 L), the left LED will light up red and the~ .,.
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PARK/(®l/~ Electromechanical parking
brake
If the -(USA models) I. (Canada models)
indicator light turns on, the parking brake was
set.
-(USA models) /. (Canad a models) Park
ing brake: caution! Vehicle parked t o o steep
If the indicator light blinks and the message ap
pears, there is not enough braking power to se
cure
the vehicle. The brakes have overheated. The
vehicle could roll away even on a
small incline .
-
(USA mode ls) I. (Canada models)
Please press brake p edal to re lease parking
brake
T o release the park ing brake, press the brake
pedal and press the Iii button at the same time,
or start driving with hill start assist¢ page 62,
Starting from a stop.
llJ Parking brake: malfunction! See owner's
manual
There is a malfunction in the parking brake. Drive
to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility
immediately to have the malfunc
tion corrected.
Im Parking brake: malfunction! Safe ly stop ve
hicle . Please contact Service
There is a malfunction
in the parking brake. Drive
to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Serv ice Facility i
mmediately to have the malfunc
tion corr
ected.
llJ;!:t:)jJJJ~ (USA models) I Im (Canada models)
Please release parking brake.
Release the parking brake if this message ap
pears.
!f1;!:t:l;fJJj (USA mod els) I K@j (Canada models)
Park ing brake auto release unavailable
If this message appears, press the brake pedal
first and then release the parking brake.
llJ;!:t:)j(13~ (USA models) I Im (Can ad a models)
Parking brake: caution! V ehicle parked too
steep
12
If the indicator light blinks and the message ap
pears, there is not enough braking power to se
cure
the vehicle. The brakes have overheated. The
vehicle could roll away even on a
small incline.
11;1;!:t:ljtJ:O ( U SA models) I [@j (C anada models)
Park in g brake: applied
If this message appears, press the brake pedal
first and then release the parking brake if neces
sary.
(D Tips
For additional information on the parking
b rake,
refer to ¢page 61.
- L Cooling syste m
• Turn off engine and check coolant level
T he coo l
ant level is too low.
Do not continue driving and switch the engine
off. Check the coolant level ¢ page 242.
-If the coolant level is too low, add coolant
¢page 242. Only continue driving once the in
dicator light turns off.
• Coolant temperature: too high. Let eng ine
run with vehicle stationary
Let the engine run at idle for a few minutes to
cool off, until the indicator light turns off.
-
If the indicator light does not turn off, do not
conti nue driving the vehicle. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.
A WARNING
[.=-
-Never open the hood if you can see or hear
steam or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment. This increases the risk of
burns. Wait until you no longer see or hear
steam or coolant escaping.
- The
engine compartment in any vehicle can
be a
dangerous area. Stop the engine and
allow it to cool before working in the engine
compartment. Always follow the informa
tion found in ¢page 236, Working in the
engine compartment.
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Switching the ignit ion on/off
""To switch the ignition on/off, press the
I START ENGINE STOPI button. Do not press the
brake pedal while doing this.
Starting the engine
"" Press the brake pedal and move the selector
lever
into the P or N position~.&_.
... Press the I START ENGINE STOPI button
~fig. 60. The engine will start.
If the engine should not start immediately, the
starting process is automatically stopped after a
short time. Repeat
the starting process.
.&. WARNING
-I
-Never allow the engine to run in confined
spaces -danger
of asp hyxia tion.
- Never
turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop.
- The brake booster and power steering only
work when
the engine is running. If the en
gine
is off, you have to use more force when
steering
or braking. Because you cannot
steer and brake
as you usually would, this
could lead to crashes and serious injuries.
CD Note
Avoid high engine speed, full throttle, and
heavy engine load
as long as the engine has
not reached operating temperature yet. You
could damage the engine.
@ For the sake of the environment
Do not let the engine run while parked to
warm up. Begin driving immediately. This re
duces unnecessary emission
s.
Tips
-Some noise after starting the engine is nor
mal and is no cause for concern.
-
If you leave the vehicle with the ignition
switched on,
the ignition will switch off af
ter a certain amount of time. Make sure that
electrical equipment such as the exterior
lights are switched off.
Driving
Stopping the engine
... Bring the vehicle to a full stop.
""Move the selector lever into the P position.
... Press the I START ENGINE STOPI button
~page 58, fig. 60.
Emergency off
If it is necessary in unusual circumstances, the
eng i
ne can be switched off while the vehicle is
moving. Briefly press the I START ENGINE STOPI
button twice in a row or press and hold for longer
than
two seconds.
.&. WARNING
!-='
- Never turn off the eng ine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop.
-
Please note that the brake booster and pow
er steering
only work when the engine is
r unn ing. When
the engine off, you must use
more force
to steer or brake the vehicle. Be
cause the usual steering and braking capa
bility is not available, the risk of accidents or
injuries increases.
- For safety reasons, always park
the vehicle
with the selector lever in the P position.
Otherwise, there
is the risk that the vehicle
could roll.
-
After the engine has been switched off, the
radiator fan can continue to run for up to 10
minutes -even with the ignition switched
off. It can also switch on again after some
time if the coolant temperature rises as the
result of heat buildup or ifthe eng ine com
partment is heated by the sun's rays and the
engine is hot.
CD Note
If the engine has been under heavy load for
an extended period of time, heat builds up in
the engine compartment after the engine is
switched off -there is a risk of damaging the
engine. For this reason, let the engine run for
at idle for approximately two minutes before
shutting it off.
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@) For the sake of the environment
-Before changing your oil, first make sure
you know where you can properly dispose of
the used oil.
- Always
dispose of used engine oil properly.
Do not dump it on garden soil, wooded
areas, into open streams or down sewage
drains.
- Recycle
used engine oil by taking it to a used
engine oil collection facility in your area, or
contact a service station.
Coo Ling system
Coolant
The engine coolant performs two functions: it
keeps
the engine from overheating and it pro
tects the engine from freezing in the winter.
The cooling system is sealed and generally re
q uires
little attention.
The cooling
system has been filled at the factory
with a
permanent coolant which does not need to
be changed. The coolant consists of a mixture of
specially conditioned water and the manufactur
er's glycol-based coolant additive G13 antifreeze
with anticorrosion additives (50% for USA mod
els; 60% for Canadian models). This mixture
both assures the necessary frost protection and
protects metal components in the engine's cool
ing
system from corrosion and scaling. It also
raises
the boiling point of the coolant.
Do not reduce the concentrat ion of the coolant in
the summer by addi ng p la in water. The propor
tion of coolant additive must be at least 50°/o
but not more than 60°/o to maintain antifreeze
protection and cooling efficiency. If the coolant
frost protection is too low, the coolant could
freeze and damage the vehicle heating and en
gine cooling system.
For year-round driving,
antifreeze is added at the
factory for temperatures down to:
- -
31 °F ( -35 °C) USA
- -40 °F ( -40 °C) Canada.
242
If you must add coolant, use a mixture of water
and coolant additive. Mixing the coolant additive
with distilled
water is recommended.
A WARNING
~ h . Before you check anything in t e engine com-
partment, always read and heed all WARN
INGS C)page 236.
CD Note
-Before winter sets in, have the coo lant
checked to see if the coolant additive in you r
vehicle is
sufficient to meet the climate con
d itions. This is especia l
ly important if you
live
in a regio n where the winter is extre m e
ly cold . If necessary, increase the proportion
o f coo la
nt ad ditive to 60o/o.
-When add ing coolant additive to your cool
ing
system, remember:
-We recommend using only coolant addi
tive G12++
or G13 (check the label) for
your vehicle. This coolant additive is avail
able at authorized Audi dealers. Other
types of antifreeze can significantly re
duce corrosion protection. The resulting
corrosion can cause a loss of coolant and
serious engine damage.
-Do not add any type of radiator leak sealant
to your vehicle's engine coolant. Adding ra
dia to r repair fluid may adversely
affect the
func tion and performance of your cooling
system and could result in damage not cov
ered by your New Veh icle Limited W arranty .
Adding coolant
Fig. 187 Engine compartment : coolant expansion tank
cover
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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-
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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.
244
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 .
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out by vehicle owners. Also, safety and
e n viro n
mental concerns place very strict limits
on the nature of repairs and adjustments to en
gine and transmission parts which an owner can
perform.
Maintenance,
adjustments and repairs usually re
quire special tools, testing devices and other
equipment available to specially trained work
shop personnel in order to assure proper per
formance, reliability and safety of the vehicle and
its many systems.
Improper maintenance, adjustments and repairs
can impair the operation and reliability of your
vehicle and even void your vehicle warranty.
Therefore, proof of servicing in accordance w ith
the maintenance schedule may be a condition for
upholding a possible
warranty claim made within
the warranty period.
Above all,
operational safety can be adversely af
fected, creating unnecessary risks for you and
your passengers.
If in doubt about any ser vicing, have it done by
your authorized Audi dealer or any other properly
equipped and qualified workshop. We strongly
urge you to give your authorized Audi dealer the
opportunity to perform all scheduled main te
nance
and necessary repairs. Your dealer has the
facilities, original parts and trained specialists to
keep your vehicle running properly.
Performing limited maintenance yourself
The follow ing pages describe a limited number of
procedures which can be performed on your vehi
cle with ordinary
tools, should the need arise and
trained personnel be unavailable. Before per
forming any of these procedures, always thor
oughly read all of the applicable text and careful
ly follow the instructions given. Always rigorously
observe the WARNINGS provided .
Before you check anything in the e ngine com
partment , always read and heed all WARNINGS
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c;: ment on page 236.
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A WARNING
-Serious personal injury may occur as a result
of improperly performed maintenance, ad
justments or repairs.
-Always be extremely careful when working
on
the vehicle. Always follow commonly ac
cepted safety practices and general com
mon sense. Never risk personal injury.
-
Do not attempt any of the maintenance,
checks or repairs described on the following
pages if you are not fully familiar with these
or other procedures with respect to the ve
hicle,
or are uncertain how to proceed.
-
Do not do any wor k without the proper tools
and equipment. H ave the necessary work
done by your authorized Audi dealer or an
other properly equipped and qualified work
shop.
-The engine compartment of any motor vehi
cle is a
potentially hazardous area. Never
reach into the area around or touch the radi
ator fan. It is temperature controlled and
can switch on suddenly -even when the en
gine is off. The
radiator fan switches on au
tomatically when th e coolant reaches a cer
tain temperature and will continue to run
until the coolant temperature drops.
- Always switch off the ignition before anyone
gets under the vehicle.
- Always
support your vehicle with safety
stands if it is necessary to work underneath
the vehicle. The jack supplied with the vehi
cle is
not adequate for this purpose and
could collapse causing serious personal in
jury.
-
If you must work underneath the vehicle
with
the wheels on the ground, always make
sure the vehicle is on level ground, that the
wheels are always securely blocked and that
the engine cannot be started.
-Always make sure the transmission selector
lever (automatic transmission) is in P (Park
position) and the pa rk brake is applied. .,..
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Climate control system (automatic)
Adjusting air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Adjusting
the air vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Adjusting the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Air
distribution, air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
AUTO (automatic mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Defrosting
the windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Drive select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Recirculation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Climate control system (manual)
Adjusting
the air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Closing
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
W indows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Closing/opening by remote
control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
with the central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . 29
with the convenience key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Closing and opening
With the door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cockpit (overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Coming home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Command (voice recognition system) . . . . . 104
Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Compass in the mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Connection manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Audi MMI connect app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Bluetooth settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Data connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Importing/exporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Navigating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Sending as text message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Contacting NHTSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Control knob with joystick function . . . . . . . . 98
Controls
Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Convenience key
Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Stopping the engine (START ENGINE STOP
button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
unlocking/locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Convenience opening/closing
Convertible child safety seats
Convertib le locking retractor 32
219
Activating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Deactivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Using to secure a child safety seat . . . . . . 225
Cooling mode (climate control system) . . . . 53
Cooling system
Adding coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
242
Coolant level checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Coolant temperature indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cornering light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Crash data recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Cruise control system
Changing speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Preselecting speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Switching
off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
72
C up ho lders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
C urrent consumpt ion 23
Online settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
168 D
SIM PIN settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Connections
refer to Media drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Consumer information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Consumer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Consumption (fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Contact
Deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Displaying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
304
Data connection
Configuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
127
Data usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Data encryption
Data protection 166
Audi connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Media drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Data recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 166
daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166