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and topping up fluids
... Now connect the battery charger to the mains
and switch on.
... After charging the battery: switch off the bat-
tery charger and disconnect the mains cable .
... Detach the charger cables from the terminals.
... Refit
the red cap onto the positive terminal.
... Close the bonnet ¢page 245.
A WARNING
- A highly explosive mixture of gases may be
given off when the battery is under charge.
Only charge the vehicle battery in a well
ventilated area.
- When it is discharged the vehicle battery
can freeze at temperatures around 0°
(. You
must not use a vehicle battery which has
frozen, even after it has thawed, because
the ice may have cracked the battery casing
and allowed the battery acid to escape -risk
of explosion and chemical burns! Please
contact a qualified workshop if you have any
questions.
- Do not connect or disconnect the charging
cables during the charging process -risk of
explosion!
1 Note
- Use only the terminals in the engine com
partment to charge the vehicle battery.
- Before you charge the vehicle battery, al
ways read and follow the manufacturer's in
structions for using the battery charger.
Windscreen washer
Fig. 220 Engine compartment: Cap of windscreen washer
container
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container for the windscreen washer@ con
tains the cleaning fluid for the windscreen and
the headlight washer system* ¢ page 246,
Fig. 214. For the container capacity, please refer
to¢ page 288 .
Clean water should be used when topping up. If
possible, use soft water to prevent scaling on the
washer jets. Always add washer fluid to the wa
ter. In cold weather you should add anti-freeze to
the water to prevent it from freezing.
CD CAUTION
- The anti-freeze concentration must be
matched to the climate of the country in
which you are driving. If the concentration
is too high, damage to the car may result.
- Never put in radiator anti-freeze or other
additives.
- Never use washer fluid which contains paint
thinners or solvents as it can damage the
paintwork.
Service interval display
The service interval display detects when the
next service is due for your vehicle .
There are two service interval display levels:
- Inspection or oil change reminder: After a cer
tain mileage, a service reminder will appear on
the infotainment display each time the ignition
is switched on/off. The distance or time re
maining will be shown briefly.
- Inspection or oil change due: When your vehi
cle is due for an inspection, oil change or both,
the corresponding reminder Inspection due!,
Oil change due! or Oil change and inspection
due! will appear briefly after you switch the ig
nition on/off.
Checking the service intervals
You can look up the distance and time remaining
until the next oil change and next service inspec
tion. Select the following on the infotainment
system: IM EN u I button > Car > left control but
ton > Servicing & checks > Service intervals.
Applies to: vehicles with flexible oil change serv
ice
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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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Wheels
Tyres and rims
General notes
� Inspect the tyres regularly for damage (cuts,
cracks or blisters, etc.). Remove any foreign
bodies embedded in the treads.
� If you have to drive over a kerb or similar obsta
cle, drive very slowly and as near as possible at
a right angle to the kerb.
� Damaged rims or tyres must be replaced imme
diately.
� Keep grease, oil and fuel off the tyres.
� Mark
the wheels before taking them off so that
they rotate in the same direction when refitted.
� When removed, the wheels should be stored
flat in a cool, dry and preferably dark place.
CD CAUTION
- Please note that summer and winter tyres
are optimised for the prevailing road condi
tions at different times of year. We recom
mend that you use winter tyres during the
winter months. At low temperatures, sum
mer tyres lose their elasticity and grip, and
braking performance also suffers as a re
sult. Cracks can form in the tread block on
summer tyres if they are used at very cold
temperatures, and this can cause perma
nent damage to the tyres. An increase in
rolling noise and tyre imbalance may result
from this damage.
- Machined, polished or chrome-plated rims
must not be used in winter conditions. The
process used to manufacture these types of
wheel rim does not provide adequate sur
face protection against corrosion, and the
rims can be permanently damaged by road
salt or similar.
New wheels or tyres
It is best to have all servicing of wheels and tyres
performed by a qualified workshop, since they
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COC = Certificate of conformity
254 have
the necessary special tools and replacement
parts in addition to trained personnel.
� New tyres do not yet give maximum grip. When
driving with new tyres, drive at moderate
speeds and be especially careful during the first
500 km.
� All four wheels must be fitted with tyres of the
same type, size (rolling circumference) and
preferably the same tread pattern.
� Tyres should be replaced in pairs and not indi
vidually (i.e. both front tyres or both rear tyres
together).
� We recommend the use of Audi Genuine Tyres.
If you wish to use other tyres, please note that
the actual size can differ from the nominal size
marked on the tyre ¢ A .
� If you wish to purchase a different combination
of rims and tyres than the ones fitted on the ve
hicle during production, it is advisable to con
sult a qualified workshop beforehand ¢ A.
The sizes of the rims and tyres approved for your
vehicle are listed in the vehicle's documents (e.g.
EC Certificate of Conformity or COC document l)).
The vehicle documents vary depending on the
country in which the vehicle is registered.
If the spare wheel* is not the same type as the
tyres fitted on the car (for example if the car has
winter tyres or wide-section tyres) you should on
ly use the spare wheel* if a puncture occurs, and
then only for a short period of time. In this case,
please drive with extra care. Refit a normal road
wheel as soon as possible.
On vehicles with four-wheel drive, all four wheels
must always be fitted with tyres of the same
type, make and tread pattern, as the driveline
could otherwise be damaged by variations in the
wheel speeds. For the same reason, only use a
spare wheel* which has the same rolling circum
ference as the normal road wheels.
Manufacturing date
The manufacturing date is indicated on the tyre
sidewall (possibly only on the inner side of the
wheel): ..,.
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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
¢page 51 -
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
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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 I
Remedy
Fabrics, Surface
dirt Vacuum
cleaner
leatherette, Water-based stains, e.g. Absorbent cloth and mild detergent a
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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
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persion paint, shoe cream,
etc.
Natural leather Fresh
dirt/stains Cotton cloth with mild detergent a
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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.
266 -
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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only be used as a temporary meas
ure.
- Do not allow the sealant to come into con
tact with your eyes, skin or clothing.
- If you do come into contact with the sealant
immediately rinse the eyes or skin affected
with clean water.
- Make sure you do not breathe in the fumes.
- If you accidentally swallow tyre sealant, im-
mediately rinse your mouth thoroughly and
drink a large amount of water. Do not in
duce vomiting. Immediately contact a doc
tor.
- Change clothing immediately if it becomes
soiled with the tyre sealant.
- If any allergic reactions should occur get
medical help immediately.
- Keep the sealant away from children.
(©) Note
- If sealant should leak out, leave it to dry.
When it has dried, you can pull it off like a
piece of foil.
- Observe the expiry date stated on the seal
ing compound can. Have the sealing com
pound exchanged by a qualified workshop.
- Interference to the radio reception may oc
cur when using the compressor*.
- Please observe the relevant regulations.
Tyre repairs
Applies to: vehicles with tyre repair kit
Fig. 228 Components of the tyre repair kit <.O
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Fig. 229 Connecting the tyre repair kit
Important: The tyre repair kit must be at hand
and ready for use ¢ page 2 70.
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the flap @on the compressor ¢ Fig. 228.
� Pull the connector © and the compressor hose
® including the pressure gauge out of the
housing.
� Screw the compressor hose® onto the flange
@ of the tyre sealant can@.
� Place
the tyre sealant can (flange facing down)
into the opening @ on the flap of the compres
sor.
� Unscrew the dust cap from the valve of the
damaged tyre.
� Screw the filler hose@ onto the valve 0
c:::>Fig. 229.
� Insert the connector ©¢ Fig. 228 into a socket
in the vehicle.
� Switch on the ignition.
Inflating the tyre
� Move the switch@ ¢ Fig. 229 on the compres
sor to position I.
� Pump the tyre up to 2.0 to 2.5 bar and monitor
the pressure shown on the pressure gauge.
� If the tyre pressure remains lower than the val
ue specified above, remove the filler hose and
drive 10 metres forwards or backwards at a low
speed so that the sealant can spread evenly in
the tyre. Now pump the tyre up again ¢ _A .
.&_ WARNING
- Please observe the manufacturers' safety
notes on the compressor and the instruc
tions supplied with the tyre sealant can.
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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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and bulbs
No. Electrical
equipment
F37 Cornering
light (left side) / LED headlight
(left side)
F38 Engine control unit, ESC control unit
F39 Door,
passenger's side (e.g. electric win-
dows)
F40 Cigarette lighter, electrical sockets
F41 SCR relay and delivery unit
F42 Central locking system
F43 On-board computer
F45 Electrically adjustable seat (driver's side)
F46 Neck heating, driver's side (Roadster)
F49 Starter, clutch sensor
F53 Rear window heating
The seats with electric adjustment* are protected
by circuit breakers. These reset automatically af
ter a few seconds when the overload has been
corrected.
Fuses on left side of engine compartment
Fig. 250 Engine compartment: Fuse layout
No. Electrical
equipment
Fl ESC control unit
F2 ESC control unit
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Electrical
equipment
F3 Engine control unit
Engine components, engine cooling, sup-
F4 plementary
heater relay coils (1+2), secon-
dary air pump relay
FS Engine components, tank system
F6 Brake light sensor
F7 Engine components
F8 Lambda probe
F9 Engine components,
exhaust flap, control
unit for automatic glow period
FlO Fuel injectors, fuel control unit
Fll Supplementary heater heating rod 2
F12 Supplementary heater heating rod 3
F13 Automatic gearbox control unit
F14 Ignition coils (5-cyl.)
FlS Horn
F16 Ignition coil
F17 ESC control unit, engine control unit
F18 Terminal 30 (reference voltage)
F19 Windscreen wipers
F20 Horn
F22 Terminal 50, diagnostics
F23 Starter
F24 Supplementary heater heating rod 1
F31 Engine components (5-cyl.)
F32 LED headlights
F33 Gearbox oil pump
Bulbs Note
Your vehicle is fitted with maintenance-free
headlights and rear lights. If a bulb does need to
be changed, however, please contact an Audi
dealer or qualified workshop.