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cannot check the service interval on a new
vehicle until it has been driven for about 500 km.
Qualified workshops reset the service interval af
ter the oil is changed. The distance to the next oil
change is initially displayed based on the driving
profile prior to the oil change. Your own personal
driving profile is used subsequently to calculate
the remaining distance. Frequent cold starts or
short trips place extra demands on the engine oil
with the result that the oil has to be changed
more often.
Resetting the display
Your qualified workshop resets the service inter
val display after each service.
It is very important that you reset the oil change
display if you change the oil yourself. The next oil
change will be due after a fixed service interval.
To reset the display, select the following on the
infotainment system: !MENU! button> Car > left
control button > Servicing & checks > Service in
tervals > Reset oil change interval.
CD CAUTION
- Do not reset the oil change interval display
unless you have changed the oil.
- Keeping to the correct service intervals is
most important for the service life and re
sidual value of the vehicle (and especially
for the life of the engine). Services must al
ways be carried out promptly, even if the
mileage is low. Checking
and topping up fluids
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... Check that the snow chains are correctly seated
after driving for a few yards; follow the instruc
tions given by the manufacturer.
... Keep your speed below 50 km/h. Please ob-
serve the applicable local regulations.
For technical reasons snow chains may only be
used on tyres with certain wheel rim/tyre combi
nations.
Rim size Rim offset Tyre size
7Jx17 47 mm 225/50
8Jx19 52
mm
225/40
You must remove the snow chains on roads which
are free of snow; otherwise the vehicle handling
may be impaired and the tyres may be damaged.
A WARNING
Unsuitable or incorrectly mounted snow
chains can cause you to lose control of the ve
hicle -risk of accident!
CD CAUTION
- Snow chains can damage the rim/hubcap* if
they make direct contact with it. Remove
the hubcaps* beforehand. Use snow chains
which have a protective coating.
- If you use snow chains with links that pro
trude more than 13.5 mm, this could cause
severe damage to the wheel housings and
other parts of the vehicle.
({D Note
When driving with snow chains, it may help to
switch on sport mode ¢ page 114.
Low-profile tyres
Applies to: vehicles with low-profile tyres
Your vehicle is fitted with low-profile tyres* as
standard equipment. Low-profile tyres have a
lower sidewall and provide a wider tread surface
and rim diameter than other wheel/tyre combi
nations. This makes the car's handling more
agile. However, the ride may be less comfortable
on poor-quality roads and tracks, and rolling
noise may be louder.
258 Low-profile
tyres can be damaged more quickly
than standard tyres, for example by heavy jolts,
potholes, manhole covers, speed humps and
kerbs. It is therefore particularly important to
ensure that they are inflated to the correct pres
sure c:>page 256.
Drive with particular care on poor-quality roads
to ensure that you do not damage the rims and
tyres.
Make sure to check your wheels regularly (every
3,000 km) for damage such as blisters/tears on
the tyre sidewalls or deformations/cracks on the
rims.
After a heavy jolt, or if any damage occurs, you
should have the rims and tyres checked and if
necessary replaced by a qualified workshop.
Tyre wear occurs more quickly on low-profile
tyres than on standard tyres.
Summer tyres are not suitable for cold condi
tions, snow or ice. Use winter or all-season tyres
when driving in these conditions c:::> page 257.
Tyre pressure Loss
indicator
Tyre pressure loss indicator in instrument
cluster
Applies to: vehicles with tyre pressure loss indicator
The tyre pressure Loss indicator in the instrument
cluster informs the driver if the tyre pressure is
too Low or a system malfunction has occurred.
The tyre pressure loss indicator makes use of the
ABS sensors to compare the rolling circumfer
ence and the vibration of the tyres. If changes in
the inflation pressure are detected on one or
more tyres, the driver is alerted by an indicator
lamp [tE and a message on the infotainment dis
play. If only one tyre is affected, the display will
indicate its position.
Each time you change a tyre, change the wheels
round or change the tyre pressures on your vehi
cle (e.g. when switching from partial load to full
load and vice-versa), you must store the new tyre
pressures on the infotainment system
c:::> page 259. Monitoring of the tyre pressures is
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on the tyre pressures you have stored. The
inflation pressures recommended for your vehicle
are given on the tyre pressure sticker
¢page 256, Fig. 222.
The rolling circumference and vibration can
change and cause a tyre pressure warning if:
- The inflation pressure in one or more tyres is
too low.
- The tyre has suffered structural damage.
- The wheels were changed or the tyre pressures
were changed and the new tyre pressures were
not stored ¢ page 259.
- You are driving with the temporary spare
wheel*.
Indicator lamps
RE- Loss of pressure on one or more tyres¢.&,.
Check and change or repair the tyre(s). Check and
adjust the inflation pressures of all four tyres
again and store the new tyre pressures on the in
fotainment system¢ page 259.
@m (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) Tyre
pressure: fault. See owner's manual -If @m
ap
pears and the indicator lamp RE in the instru
ment cluster display flashes for approx. one mi
nute and then remains lit after you have switched
on the ignition or while you are driving, there is a
fault in the system. Try to store the correct tyre
pressures ¢ page 259. If the indicator lamp
does not go out or if it comes on again after a
short time, drive to a qualified workshop without
delay and have the fault rectified.
& WARNING
- If the tyre pressure loss indicator appears
on the display, slow down immediately and
avoid any severe braking or steering ma
noeuvres. As soon as you can do so safely,
stop and check the tyres and the tyre pres
sures.
- It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that
the tyre pressures are correct. For this rea
son you must check the tyre pressures regu
larly.
- Under certain conditions (e.g. driving at
high speeds, on ice and snow or on poor Wheels
road surfaces) the tyre pressure loss indica
tor may not appear immediately.
- The use of run-flat tyres on your vehicle is
NOT authorised! Unauthorised use can cause
an accident or damage your vehicle.
((D) Note
- If a malfunction occurs in the ESC system,
the tyre pressure loss indicator may also be
out of action.
- When driving with snow chains, a system
malfunction can occur.
- The tyre pressure loss indicator on your Audi
is specially matched to tyres with the mark
ing "AO"¢ page 254. We recommend that
you use these tyres.
Storing tyre pressure settings
Applies to: vehicles with tyre pressure loss indicator
When you change a tyre or the tyre pressure on
your vehicle, you must confirm the change on the
infotainment system.
.., Before storing the new tyre pressures, check
that the current pressures on all four wheels
correspond to the specified values and adapt
the pressures to the current load ¢ page 255.
.., Switch on the ignition.
.., Select the following on the infotainment sys
tem: I MENU I button >Car> left control button
> Servicing & checks > Tyre pressure loss indi
cator.
(D} Note
Do not store the tyre pressures if you are driv
ing with snow chains.
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Tyre pressure
monitoring system
General notes
Applies to: vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring system
The tyre pressure monitoring system keeps a
check on the tyre pressures of the four road
wheels while you are driving.
The system uses sensors to measure tempera
tures and pressures in the tyres. The sensors
transmit the data to the control unit by radio.
The tyre pressure monitoring system displays the
current pressures and temperatures of the tyres
on the infotainment system while the vehicle is
moving ¢ page 260. In addition, it compares the
current tyre pressures with the stored tyre pres
sures and warns you if it detects a discrepancy
¢page 261.
The system cannot check if the stored tyre pres
sures correspond to the recommended tyre pres
sures for your vehicle. You must store the new
tyre pressures ¢ page 261:
- after every adjustment to the tyre pressures,
e.g. after changing the laden weight of your ve
hicle,
- after changing a wheel, or
- when using wheels with new wheel sensors.
.&_ WARNING
- The tyre pressure monitoring system helps
the driver to monitor the tyre pressures.
However, it is always the driver's responsi
bility to ensure that the tyres are at the cor
rect pressure.
- Never re-adjust the tyre inflation pressure
when the tyre is hot. This can cause serious
damage to the tyre or even a blow-out,
which could result in an accident.
- Under-inflated tyres flex more than they
should. This causes them to overheat. This
can cause tread separation and tyre blow
out, which could result in an accident.
- The tyre pressure monitoring system cannot
warn you of tyre damage or defects that
could lead, for example, to a tyre blow-out.
Perform a regular visual check of your tyres.
260 (I))
Note
- The sensors and valves do not have to be de
tached or changed round when fitting new
tyres. Only the valve core needs to be re
placed, and if necessary the valve and the
electronic components in the wheel. Please
contact a qualified workshop if you have any
questions.
-After using the tyre repair kit, the tyre pres
sure monitoring system may malfunction.
Have the sensors renewed by a qualified
workshop.
Displaying tyre pressures and temperatures
Applies to: vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring system
Important: The vehicle must be moving.
.. Select the following on the infotainment sys
tem: !MENU! button> Servicing & checks >
Tyre pressure loss indicator > Display tyre
pressures.
The current tyre pressures are displayed in green,
yellow or red on the infotainment system:
- Green: The tyre pressure is roughly the same as
the reference value.
- Yellow: The tyre pressure is too low compared
with the reference value.
- Red: The tyre pressure is much too low com-
pared with the reference value.
The reference value is the last stored tyre pres
sure value ¢ page 261.
Bear in mind that the tyre inflation pressure is al
so influenced by the temperature of the tyre. The
tyre heats up while the vehicle is being driven
and the tyre pressure will rise accordingly.
.&_ WARNING
Please observe the important safety informa-
tion and notes ¢ page 260.
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Note
The tyre pressures and temperatures are not
shown in the display when the vehicle is sta
tionary or during the initialisation phase. Hor
izontal dashes--.--will appear instead of the
pressure and temperature figures.
(1) Loss of tyre pressure
Applies to: vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring system
If the indicator lamp RE appears, the tyre pres
sure on at least one of the wheels is too low or
new sensors have not yet been initialised.
Indicator lamp [Bl lights up after switching
on the ignition
The tyre pressure is too low compared with the
reference value.
... Adjust the pressure of the relevant tyre(s) at
the next opportunity and store the pressures
¢page 261.
Indicator lamp [Bl lights up during a journey
Wheels with new sensors have not yet been ini
tialised or the tyre pressure has reached a critical
level compared with the reference value.
... Avoid unnecessary braking and steering ma
noeuvres.
... Adapt your driving style to the prevailing condi
tions.
... As soon as you can do so safely, stop and check
the tyre(s).
... If it is possible to continue driving, you should
take the vehicle to a qualified workshop and
have the defective tyre(s) repaired or replaced
immediately.
A WARNING
Please observe the important safety informa
tion and notes ¢page 260. Wheels
Storing new tyre pressures
Applies to: vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring system
To enable the tyre pressure monitoring system
to work reliably, it is important to store the cor
rect pressure settings.
You should always store the tyre pressures if new
sensors are fitted or after changing the pressures
when carrying a different amount of passengers
or luggage.
... Before storing the new tyre pressures, check
that the current pressures on all four wheels
correspond to the specified values and adapt
the pressures to the current load ¢ page 256,
Fig. 222. Only adjust and store the inflation
pressure of the tyres when they are at approxi
mately ambient temperature. If the tyre tem
peratures are higher than the ambient temper
ature, the inflation pressures should be in
creased by approx. 0.2 bar above the pressures
specified on the tyre pressure sticker.
... Switch on the ignition.
... Select the following on the infotainment sys
tem: I MENU I button > Servicing & checks >
Tyre pressure loss indicator > Store tyre pres
sures > Yes, store now. The tyre pressure moni
toring system will then measure the current
tyre pressures when you drive the vehicle and
store them as the new reference values .
... If the new tyre pressures do not appear on the
infotainment display, you will need to drive for
about 10 minutes so that the sensor signal
from the wheels can be received again .
During this initialisation phase,--.--will be
shown on the pressure and temperature display
and some functions of the tyre pressure monitor
ing system will not be available. The system will
warn you only if the pressure of one or more tyres
is below the minimum reference pressure.
If the indicator lamp RE lights up and the mes
sage Tyre pressure: wheel change detected.
Please check all tyres and store pressures in
MMI appears, the system has detected that the
sensor positions have changed because of a
wheel change or that new sensors have been fit-
ted. Store the new tyre pressures.
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A WARNING
Please observe the important safety informa
tion and notes <=> page 260.
Possible malfunctions
Applies to: vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring system
If the tyre pressure monitoring system is inoper
ative, the indicator lamp mm will appear in the
instrument cluster display together with the
message Tyre pressure: fault. See owner's man
ual.
If the indicator lamp mm appears after you have
switched on the ignition or while you are driving
and the indicator lamp[I] flashes for approxi
mately one minute and then remains lit, there is
a fault in the system. This fault can have the fol
lowing causes:
- If the display appears at the end of the initiali
sation process, this means that the system can
not detect the wheel sensors required to moni
tor the pressures. This can happen if one or
more of the tyres fitted does not have a sensor
or the sensors are incompatible.
- One of the wheel sensors or another compo
nent may not be working.
- Snow chains interfere with the signals trans
mitted by the sensors and can prevent the sys
tem from functioning properly.
- The tyre pressure monitoring system may be in
operative due to radio interference.
- Radio systems operating on the same frequen
cy, such as radio headphones or two-way radios
inside the vehicle, produce strong electromag
netic fields which cause temporary interfer
ence.
The indicator lamp mm and the message will
disappear as soon as the tyre pressure monitor
ing system is available again. If the fault persists
and the indicator lamp mm stays on, you should
drive to a qualified workshop and have the fault
rectified.
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of vehicle and cleaning
Component Situation Remedy
Windbreak Dirt/deposits Water,
if necessary with mild detergent a
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Ornamental trim/ Dirt/deposits
Mild detergent a
>; suitable stainless steel cleaning product
mouldings if necessary
Paintwork Paint damage Refer to
the vehicle data sticker for the paint no. and touch
up using a paint pen � page 287
Fuel overflow
Rinse with water without delay
Surface rust
Surface rust remover, apply wax afterwards; contact your
qualified workshop with any questions
Corrosion Have it removed by your qualified workshop
Water no longer
Apply wax (at least twice a year)
pearls off clean
paintwork
Paint has lost its Treat
with a suitable polish; finish with wax coating if pol-
shine, gloss cannot ish does not contain wax compounds
be restored by wax-
ing
Residues, e.g. in- Remove immediately using water and a micro-fibre cloth
sects, bird droppings,
resinous tree sap,
road salt
Fat-based stains, e.g.
Remove immediately using mild detergent a
> and a soft
cosmetics or sun lo-
cloth
tion
Carbon parts Dirt/deposits
Same treatment as painted parts �page 263
Decals Dirt/deposits Soft
sponge with mild detergent a
>
al Mild detergent: not more than two tablespoons of pH-neutral detergent to one litre of water
Cleaning the interior
Component Situation Remedy
Windows Dirt/deposits Glass
cleaning agent, then wipe dry
Ornamental trim/ Dirt/deposits
Mild detergent a
>
mouldings
Plastic parts Dirt/deposits Damp
cloth
Heavier dirt/deposits
Mild detergent a
>
; solvent-free plastic cleaning
agent if necessary
Displays/instru- Dirt/deposits
Soft cloth with LCD cleaner; dust deposits in the
ment cluster lower
area of the instrument cluster can be re-
moved with a soft brush.
Controls and dis- Dirt/deposits
Soft brush, then soft sponge with mild detergent a
>
plays
Seat belts Dirt/deposits
Mild
detergent a
>
(allow to dry before retracting)
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WARNING
Never attempt to repair a fuse or replace a
blown fuse by fitting a fuse with a higher am
pere rating. This could damage the electrical
system -risk of fire!
CD CAUTION
If a newly replaced fuse blows again after a
short time, the electrical system must be
checked by a qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
@ Note
- Unassigned fuse locations are not shown in
the tables below.
- Some of the items of equipment listed in
the tables below are only fitted on certain
models or are optional extras.
Fuses in vehicle interior
Fig. 249 Interior: Fuse layout
No. 1
Electrical equipment
Fl Control unit for soft top (Roadster)
F2 Control unit for soft top (Roadster)
F4 Central computer (MIB-2) No.
FS
F6
F7
F8 F9
FlO
Fll
F12
F13
F14
FlS
F16
F17
F18
F19
F20
F22
F23
F25
F26
F28
F29
F31
F32
F33
F34
F35
F36 Fuses
and bulbs
Electrical equipment
Gateway
Selector lever (for automatic gearbox)
Air conditioner console, relay coil for rear
window heating, tyre pressure monitoring
Switch for electro-mechanical parking
brake, light switch, rain/light sensor, inte-
rior lighting, anti-theft alarm system, di-
agnostic connector
Steering column switch module
Display
Haldex coupling
Infotainment components
Control unit for suspension control
Air conditioner blower
Electric steering column lock
Infotainment components, belt micro-
phone (Roadster)
Instrument cluster
Reversing camera
Control unit for convenience access
Electric lumbar support adjuster
Neck heating, passenger's side (Roadster)
Control unit for vehicle electrical system
(right side)
Door, driver's side (e.g. electric windows)
Seat heating
Media socket for AMI High
Control unit for vehicle electrical system
Control unit for vehicle electrical system
(left side)
Driver assistance systems
Airbag
Electrical socket relay, interior sound, re-
versing light switch, temperature sensor,
oil level sensor
Diagnostics, headlight range control, air
quality sensor, automatic anti-dazzle mir-
rors
Cornering light (right side)/ LED headlight
(right side)
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