2016 AUDI TT ROADSTER Owners Manual

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of vehicle and
cleaning
General notes
Regular and careful care helps to maintain the
value of the vehicle. This may also be one of the
requirements for upholding any warranty claims
in the event of corrosion or paint defects.
Qualified workshops carry stocks of suitable car
care materials. Please follow the instructions for
use on the packaging.
A WARNING
- Cleaning products and other materials used
for car care can damage health if misused.
- Car care products can contain toxic substan­
ces and must always be kept in a safe place
out of reach of children.
@ For the sake of the environment
- Please choose care products that are not
harmful to the environment.
- Surplus cleaning materials should not be
disposed of together with ordinary house­
hold waste.
Washing the vehicle
The longer residues are allowed to remain on the
vehicle, the more damage they can do to the
paintwork. High temperatures (for instance in di­
rect sunlight) further intensify the damage.
Before washing, soak heavy dirt with plenty of
water.
Stubborn dirt, such as bird droppings or resinous
tree sap, is best removed with plenty of water
and a micro-fibre cloth.
After the period when salt is put on the roads,
have the underside of the vehicle washed thor­
oughly.
High-pressure cleaners
When cleaning the vehicle with a high-pressure
cleaner, always follow the operating instructions
for the equipment. This applies particularly to Care
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the operating pressure and the spraying dis­
tance. Do not point the spray jet directly at the
seals on the windows, doors, bonnet or boot lid,
or at the tyres, rubber hoses, insulating material,
sensors* or camera lenses*. Maintain a distance
of at least 40 cm.
Do not use a high-pressure cleaner to remove
snow and ice.
Never use high-pressure cleaners with a round­
jet nozzle or "dirt blasters".
The water must not be hotter than 60 °C.
Automatic car washes
Spray the vehicle with water before washing.
Ensure that the windows are closed and that the
windscreen wipers are switched off. Follow the
car wash operator's rules and recommendations,
especially if any accessories are attached to your
vehicle.
If possible use a brush less car wash.
Washing by hand
Clean the car with a soft sponge or brush, start­
ing on the roof and working down. Use solvent­
free cleaning agents.
Washing matt-painted vehicles by hand
To avoid damaging the paintwork when washing
the car, first remove any dust, sand and grit. In­
sects, grease stains and fingerprints are best re­
moved using a special cleaning agent for matt­
painted surfaces.
Apply the product with a micro-fibre cloth. Do
not apply too much pressure to avoid damaging
the paintwork.
Rinse the car thoroughly with water. Then clean
the car with a neutral shampoo and a soft micro­
fibre cloth.
Rinse the car with Lots of water again and then
let it dry in the air. Remove any water stains with
a chamois.
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.&_ WARNING
- Follow the rules and recommendations of
the car wash operator and do not wash the
vehicle with the ignition switched on -risk
of accident!
- To avoid cutting yourself on sharp metal
parts, always wear suitable protection when
cleaning the underside of the car or inside
the wheel arches.
-After the car has been washed, the full brak­
ing effect can be delayed by moisture (or in
winter by ice) on the discs and brake pads -
risk of accident! The brakes should be dried
by pressing the pedal to restore full braking
effect.
CD CAUTION
- Before washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash, please make sure to retract the
exterior mirrors and, if necessary, retract
the automatic rear spoiler* to prevent dam­
age. Always use the electrical power control
to fold the mirrors in/out on vehicles with
electrically retractable exterior mirrors*.-
Notes on cleaning and care
For cleaning and care of individual components
on the vehicle, please refer to the tables below.
These are recommendations only. If you have
Cleaning the exterior
Component I Situation
Wiper blades Dirt/deposits
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Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight -
otherwise the paint can be damaged.
- The soft top must not be washed with a
high-pressure cleaner -risk of damage!
- Do not use insect sponges or abrasive
household sponges, etc. -they can damage
the surfaces.
- Matt-painted vehicle parts:
- Do not use polish or wax -otherwise the
paintwork can be damaged.
- Never use car-wash programmes that in­
clude wax coatings. This could spoil the
matt finish.
- Do not attach any stickers or magnet la­
bels to matt-painted parts as these could
damage the paintwork when they are re­
moved.
@ For
the sake of the environment
The car should only be washed in special wash
bays. This prevents oily water from getting in­
to the public drains.
special questions or certain components are not
listed, please ask your qualified workshop. Please
also refer to the notes ¢,&.
Remedy
Headlights/ Dirt/deposits Soft
sponge with mild detergent a
>
rear lights
Sensors/ Dirt/deposits Sensors:
soft cloth with solvent-free cleaning agent
camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth with alcohol-free cleaning agent
Snow/ice Small brush/solvent-free de-icer spray
Wheels Road salt Water
Brake dust Acid-free
cleaning agent
Tailpipes Road salt Water;
suitable stainless steel cleaning product if necessa-
ry
Soft top Dirt/deposits
Wash with a soft brush and clean water (add soft top
cleaner as required); follow the grain of the fabric and al-
low to dry naturally.
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Component Situation Remedy
Windbreak Dirt/deposits Water,
if necessary with mild detergent a
>
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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Component Situation I
Remedy
Fabrics, Surface
dirt Vacuum
cleaner
leatherette, Water-based stains, e.g. Absorbent cloth and mild detergent a
>
Alcantara coffee, tea, blood, etc.
Fat-based stains, e.g. oil,
Apply mild detergent a
>, dab off dissolved grease or
make-up, etc. colour particles
with absorbent cloth; if necessary
treat with water
Special dirt/stains, e.g. ball- Special stain remover (dab off with absorbent fab-
point pen, nail varnish, dis-ric);
if necessary treat with mild detergent a
>
persion paint, shoe cream,
etc.
Natural leather Fresh
dirt/stains Cotton cloth with mild detergent a
>
Water-based stains, e.g. Fresh
stains: absorbent cloth
coffee, tea, blood, etc. Dried
stains: stain remover suitable for leather
Fat-based stains, e.g. oil, Fresh stains: absorbent cloth and suitable stain re-
make-up, etc. mover for leather
Dried stains: grease removal spray
Special dirt/stains, e.g. ball- Stain remover suitable for leather
point pen, nail varnish, dis-
persion paint, shoe cream,
etc.
Care of vehicle Regularly apply leather-care cream with ultra-violet
protection and impregnating compound; if necessa-
ry use special colour leather cream
Carbon parts Dirt/deposits
Same treatment as plastic parts
al Mild detergent: not more than two tablespoons of pH-neutral detergent to one litre of water
.&_ WARNING
Do not use water-repellent coatings on the
windscreen. In bad visibility conditions such
as light rain, low sun or when driving at night
these coatings can cause increased dazzle,
which is a serious safety hazard. Such coat­
ings can also cause the wiper blades to jud­
der.
CD CAUTION
- Headlights/rear lights
- Never clean the headlights/rear lights
with a dry cloth or sponge.
- Do not use cleaning agents containing al­
cohol. This could cause the glass to crack!
-Wheels
- Do not use paint polish or other abrasive
agents.
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If the protective paint coating on the
wheel rim is scratched or damaged by
stone chips etc., the damaged
area
should
be touched up without delay.
- Sensors/camera lenses
- Never remove snow and ice from the cam-
era lens using warm or hot water -danger
of cracks appearing on the lens.
- Never clean the camera lens with cleaning
agents which are abrasive or contain alco­
hol -danger of scratches and cracks ap­
pearing.
- Soft top
- Remove bird droppings without delay.
- Never use petrol, stain remover, benzene,
paint thinners or other solvents to remove
stains.
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Remove snow and ice from windows and
exterior mirrors with a plastic scraper on­
ly. To avoid scratches, the scraper should
only be pushed in one direction and not
moved to and fro.
- Never use warm or hot water to remove
snow and ice from windows and mirrors.
This could cause the glass to crack!
- To avoid damaging the heating element,
do not put stickers on the inner side of the
rear window.
- Ornamental trim/mouldings
- Do not use chrome cleaning agents.
- Paintwork
- The vehicle must be free of dirt and dust
before applying polish/wax -otherwise
the paintwork may be damaged.
- Do not polish/wax the vehicle in direct
sunlight -this can damage the paint!
- Do not attempt to polish out surface rust
deposits -this can damage the paint!
- Remove cosmetics and sun lotion immedi­
ately -otherwise the paintwork may be
damaged.
- Instrument cluster
- Before cleaning, ensure that the instru-
ment cluster is switched off and cool.
- The instrument cluster and the surround­
ing trim must not be cleaned with a dry
cloth -this can scratch the surfaces!
- Do not let any liquid get between the in­
strument cluster and the trim -risk of
damage!
- Control consoles
- Do not let any liquid get inside the control
consoles -risk of damage!
-Seat belts
- Do not remove the seat belts to clean
them.
- Do not use chemical cleaning agents, cor­
rosive liquids, solvents or sharp instru­
ments to clean the seat belts or their com­
ponents -this can damage the belt web­
bing!
- If you find any damage to the belt web­
bing, the belt fittings, the belt retractor or Care
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the buckle, have the belt in question re­
placed by a qualified workshop.
- Fabrics/leatherette/ Alcantara
- Do not use leather care products, sol-
vents, wax polish, shoe cream, stain re­
movers, or any similar products on leath­
erette/ Alcantara fabrics.
- To avoid damage, stubborn stains should
be removed by a qualified workshop.
- Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges or similar utensils.
- Do not use the seat heating* to dry the
seats.
- Sharp-edged objects on clothing, such as
zip fasteners, rivets or belts, can also
damage the surface of the fabric.
- Please make sure you close any velcro fas­
teners, e.g. on your clothing, as these
could otherwise damage the upholstery.
- Natural leather
- Do not use solvents, wax polish, shoe
cream, stain removers, or any similar
products on leather fabrics.
- Sharp-edged objects on clothing, such as
zip fasteners, rivets or belts, can also
damage the surface of the fabric.
- Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges or similar utensils.
- Do not use the seat heating* to dry the
seats.
- Avoid exposing leather to direct sunlight
for long periods, otherwise it may tend to
lose some of its colour. If the car is left for
a prolonged period in the bright sun, it is
best to cover the leather.
@ Note
- It is much easier to remove dead insects if
the car has been waxed recently.
- Regular waxing can help protect against
surface rust.
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Taking the vehicle out of
service
If you wish to take your vehicle out of service for
a Long period of time, contact a qualified work­
shop. Here you will receive advice on necessary
measures, for example regarding corrosion pro­
tection, servicing and storage. In addition, please
observe the general notes on the vehicle battery.
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General notes
.,.. If your vehicle experiences technical problems,
stop the car well away from moving traffic. If
you have a flat tyre, you should park the car on
a level surface. Be particularly careful if you are
on a slope .
.,.. Apply the parking brake .
.,.. Switch
the hazard warning lights on .
.,.. Place the warning triangle in a visible location
¢page 269.
.,.. Instruct all passengers to leave the car when it
is safe to do so. They should wait in a safe place
(for instance behind the roadside crash barrier).
A WARNING
You should note the procedure described
above for your own safety and that of other
road users.
Equipment Warning triangle
Applies to: vehicles with warning triangle
Fig. 223 Luggage compartment: Warning triangle
The factory-supplied warning triangle is stowed
in the luggage compartment.
The Luggage compartment is specifically de­
signed to hold only the warning triangle supplied
as an Audi Genuine Accessory. Mobility
First-aid kit
Applies to: vehicles with first-aid kit
Fig. 224 Storage compartment between the backrests
Fig. 225 First-aid kit
The first-aid kit is located in a compartment be­
tween the backrests .
.,.. To
open the compartment, pull the catch on
the Lid in the direction indicated (arrow)
¢ Fig. 224 and open the lid.
(©) Note
If your vehicle is fitted with bucket seats, the
backrests of the front seats must be folded
down before you can take out the first-aid kit.
Fire extinguisher
Applies to: vehicles with fire extinguisher
The factory-fitted fire extinguisher is located in
the footwell on the passenger's side (secured in a
holder).
.,.. Remove the fire extinguisher by pressing on the
tab marked "PRESS" .
.,.. To secure the fire extinguisher, put it in the
holder and fasten the strap.
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Check how the fire extinguisher works before you
need to use it. The instructions for use are shown
on the fire extinguisher.
A WARNING
If the fire extinguisher is not secured properly
it could be catapulted through the vehicle
during driving and braking manoeuvres or in
the event of an accident. This poses a risk of
injury to occupants.
(D Note
- The fire extinguisher must be replaced with
a new one after use or once it has reached
its expiry date.
- The fire extinguisher must comply with le­
gal requirements.
Tool kit/tyre repair kit/compressor
Fig. 226 Luggage compartment: Floor panel (closed)
The tools, tyre repair kit and compressor are stor­
ed under the floor panel in the luggage compart­
ment.
.., Press the plastic handle and lift up the floor
panel.
.., Fold back the floor panel.
Before stowing the jack* again, wind down the
arm of the jack as far as it will go.
ij} Note
The jack* in your vehicle is maintenance-free.
270 Tyre
repair kit
Preparations
Applies to: vehicles with tyre repair kit
.., Please refer to the important safety notes
¢ page 269, General notes.
.., Apply the parking brake.
.., Manual gearbox: Engage first gear.
.., Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to
position P .
.., Check whether a repair is possible using the
tyre repair kit¢ page 270.
Using the tyre repair kit
Applies to: vehicles with tyre repair kit
Fig. 227 Tyres: Irreparable tyre damage
Repaired tyres are only suitable for temporary
use. Replace the damaged tyre as quickly as pos­
sible ¢& .
If the tyre was damaged by an object, such as a
nail, do not remove it from the tyre.
The tyre repair kit can be used at outside temper­
atures down to -20 °(.
The tyre repair kit must NOT be used:
- On cuts and punctures larger than 4 mm (D
¢Fig. 227
- If the wheel rim has been damaged @.
- if you have been driving with very low pressure
or a completely flat tyre@.
In these cases, you should seek professional as­
sistance.
A WARNING
- Please note that the tyre repair kit is not
suitable for use in every situation and-