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tom LED blinks red when the fuel level is very
low.
The
fuel tank capacity of your vehicle is listed in
the Technical Data section¢ page 299.
0 Note
Never drive until the tank is completely emp
ty.
The irregular suppl y of fuel that results
from that can cause engine misfi res. Uncom
busted fuel will then enter the exhaust sys
tem. Th is can cause overheating and damage
to the catalytic converter.
Indicator Lights
Description
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal
functions.
Wit h some ind icator lights, messages may ap
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica
tor lights and messages in the display can be cov
ered by other displays. To show them again, se
lect the tab for the indicator lights and messages
using the multifunction steering wheel
¢page 19. If there are several malfunctions,
you can display them one at a time using the
thumbwheel.
Some indicators lights in the display can turn on
in several colors.
Overview
Some indicator lights turn on briefly as a function
check when you switch the ignition on. These sys
tems are marked with a./ in the following tables.
I f
one of these indicator lights does not turn on,
there is a malfunction in that system.
Red indicator lights ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-
US A models:
Brake system
¢page 11
Instruments and indicator lights
Canada models:
Brake system
¢page 11
USA models:
Electromechanical parking brake
¢page 12
Canada models:
Electromechanical parking brake
¢page 12
Cooling system
¢page 12
Engine oil pressure
¢ page 13
Alternator
¢page 13
Engine stop while driving
¢page 13
Front safety belt
¢page 13
Electromechanical steering ./
¢ page 90
Steering lock
¢page 13
Central indicator light
¢page 14
Engine start system
¢page 14
USA models:
Speed warning system*
¢page 72
Canada models:
Speed warning system*
¢page 72
Transmission malfunction
¢page 70
Rear spoiler
¢page 91
Yellow indicator lights
USA models: safety systems ./
¢page 15
Canada models: safety systems ./
¢page 15
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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.
232
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
233
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The vehicle capacity weight (max. load) is listed
either on the driver's side B-pillar or inside the
fuel filler flap.
& WARNING
- The
actual Gross Axle Weight Rating at the
front and rear axles should not exceed the
permissible weights, and their combination
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating .
- Exceeding
permissible weight ratings can
result in vehicle damage, accidents and per
sonal injury .
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depending on the model
and equipment.
Length
Width
Width
across the mirrors
Height at curb weight
When driving on poor roads, by curbs and on
steep ramps, make sure that low-lying compo
nents such as the spoiler and exhaust system do
Capacities
Fuel tank
Windshield and headlight washer system*
Technical data
@ Note
- The vehicle capacity
weight figures apply
when the load is distributed evenly in the
vehicle (passengers and luggage). When
transporting a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, carry the load as near to the
rear axle as possible so that the vehicle's
handling is not impaired.
-Do not exceed the maximum permissible
axle loads or the maximum gross vehicle
weight. Always remember that the vehicle's
handling will be affected by the extra load.
Therefore, adjust your speed accordingly.
- Always
observe local regulations.
in (mm) 164.7 (4,184)
in (mm) 72.l (1832)
in (mm) 77.4 (1966)
in (mm) 53.3 (1353)
not come into contact with these or they could be
damaged. This applies especially when the vehi
cle is fully loaded.
gal (l) approx. 14.5 (55)
gal (l) approx. 2.4 (9.0)
299
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Front armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Front seats
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Child restraints in the front seat . . . . . . . . 189
Fue l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Blended
gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Current consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Fuel filler neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Fuel
tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Gasoline additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Saving fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 80
Fueling
Fuel filler
door emergency release . . . . . . 235
Fue l gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Opening the fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
With reserve canister (emergency fueling) 234
Fuses
Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Replac ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
G
Garage door opener (Home Link) . . . . . . . . . . 33
Garment hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Octane rating ....................... 231
Recommendation .................... 231
Gas station message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Genera tor (indicator light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Global commands (voice recognition
system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Glossary of tire and loading terminology . . 252
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
GPS (time) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) . . . . . 298
H
Handsfree
refer to Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Headlight range control system . . . . . . . . . . 36
Index
Headlight range control system (indicator
light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Headlight range control system . . . . . . . . . 36
Washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Heated
exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Rear window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Seats..... .. .. .... ............... .. . 54
Washer nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Heating and ventilation system
Adjust ing air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Help
Audi
connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Emergency call (911) ................. 117
Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Voice recognition system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Hexagonal socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
High voltage wa rning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Hill descent control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Home address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Homelink (garage door opener) . . . . . . . . . . 33
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
How
are child restraint system anchors relat-
ed to child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
How many airbags does my vehicle have? . . 19S
How safety belt p retensioners work 186
I
Ign it ion (indicator light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Imbalance (wheels) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 25
Important things to do before driving . . . . 171
Importing/exporting (contacts) . . . . . . . . . 1 18
Improperly worn safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Ind icator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Individual
speech training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Infant seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Inflation pressure (tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
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