2016 AUDI TT ROADSTER towing

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of Contents
Audi smartphone interface . . . . . . 210
Setting up.......................... 210
How to use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Troubleshooting..................... 211
System settings .................. 212
Setting the time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . .
212
MMI settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
212
Connection manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
213
System update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
216
On-board Handbook.................. 216
Sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
217
Volume settings ..................... 217
Restarting the MMI system (Reset) . . . . . 218
Notes on software licences 218
Safety ............................ 220
Safe driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
220
Correct sitting positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
223
Securing a child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
225
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Stowing luggage safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
227
Pedestrian protection system . . . . . . . . . . 228
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
230
Why is it so important to use seat belts? . 230
Forces acting in a collision . . . . . . . . . . . . .
231
How to wear seat belts properly . . . . . . . .
232
Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
234
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Description of airbag system . . . . . . . . . . .
235
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
236
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
239
Service and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Checking and topping up fluids . 241
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Emission control systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
247
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
249
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
250
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
250
4 Windscreen
washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
252
Service interval display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
252
Wheels ........................... 254
Tyres and rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
254
Tyre pressure loss indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Tyre pressure monitoring system . . . . . . .
260
Care of vehicle and cleaning . . . . .
263
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
263
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
263
Notes on cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Taking the vehicle out of service . . . . . . . . 268
Self-help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
269
Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
269
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
269
Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
270
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
272
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
276
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
277
Tow-starting / towing away. . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Fuses and bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
282
Fuses.............................. 282
Bulbs.............................. 284
Accessories and technical data . . 285
Accessories and modifications
to the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Accessories, replacement parts and
repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Radio transmitters and business
equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Vehicle identification
data . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Explanation of technical data . . . . . . . . . . 287
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
288
Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
289
Index ............................. 290

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and storage
Luggage compartment
General notes
A WARNING
Please refer to the important safety notes on
¢page 227, Stowing Luggage safely.
Load-through hatch with bag
Applies to: vehicles with load-through hatch and removable
ski bag
The bag can be used to transport Long items
(such as skis).
Fig. 61 Luggage compartment: Cover
AUD!
Fig. 62 Luggage compartment: Securing the bag
Loading
� Open the flap for the storage compartment be­
tween the backrests ¢page 57.
� Open the boot lid.
� Press the release catch and fold down the cover
for the load-through hatch towards the lug­
gage compartment ¢ Fig. 61.
� Push the bag (with the zip pointing towards the
rear of the vehicle) from the luggage compart­
ment into the passenger compartment ¢.&_.
� Load up the ski bag.
58 Securing
the bag
� Hook each of the attachments on the two fas­
tening belts into the corresponding rear fasten­
ing ring ¢Fig. 62.
A WARNING
The bag must be strapped in place with the
two fastening belts after it has been loaded.
(D) Note
- Fold up the bag only when it is dry.
- Place skis in the bag with their tips facing
forwards and ski poles with their tips facing
backwards.
Lowering the luggage compartment floor
panel
The Luggage compartment floor panel can be
Lowered in certain special cases.
Fig. 64 Luggage compartment: Spare wheel removed
� Take out the floor panel ¢ page 270.
� Remove the plastic base panels ¢ Fig. 63.
� Turn the knob anti-clockwise and take out the
foam insert.
� Take out the spare wheel.

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fully interrupted even when the engine is
idling.
- The accelerator pedal must on no account
be pressed inadvertently when the vehicle is
stationary. The vehicle could otherwise start
moving immediately (in some cases even if
the parking brake is engaged) and possibly
cause an accident.
- Do not press the accelerator while selecting
a gear with the vehicle stationary and the
engine running, as this could cause an acci­
dent.
- Never move the selector lever to R or P
when driving at normal speeds, as this could
cause an accident.
- Before you drive down a steep gradient, re­
duce the speed and use "tiptronic" to select
a low gear.
- Never allow the brake to drag when driving
downhill and do not use the brake pedal too
often or for long periods. Constant braking
will cause the brakes to overheat and will
considerably reduce the effectiveness of the
brakes. It will increase the braking distance
and could cause the brake system to fail.
- To avoid rolling back on gradients always
hold the vehicle with the footbrake or park­
ing brake if you have to stop.
- Never attempt to hold the vehicle with the
clutch when stopping on a gradient. The
clutch is disengaged automatically if it is
overloaded and becomes too hot -accident
risk! If the clutch is overloaded, the indica­
tor lamp 51 will light up and a message will
appear ¢page 83.
CD CAUTION
- When you have stopped on a gradient, do
not try to stop the vehicle rolling back by ac­
celerating when a gear is engaged. This
could cause the automatic gearbox to over­
heat and become damaged. Apply the park­
ing brake or press the brake pedal in order
to prevent the vehicle from rolling back.
- If you allow the car to roll with the selector
lever in position N with the engine switched
off, the automatic gearbox will be damaged
as it will not be lubricated.
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In certain driving and traffic conditions, for
instance in stop-and-go traffic, if you have
to pull away frequently or if the vehicle
creeps forwards over a long distance, the
gearbox can overheat and become dam­
aged. If the indicator lamp 51 or the warn­
ing lamp . lights up, stop the vehicle at
the first opportunity and let the gearbox
cool down ¢page 83.
- If you allow the car to roll with the engine
switched off, the S tronic gearbox will be
damaged as it will not be lubricated
¢ page 2 78, Tow-starting I towing away.
ijJ) Note
For safety reasons the parking brake will only
release automatically if the driver's seat belt
is engaged in its buckle.
Downhill speed control
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
The downhill speed control function helps the
driver when driving down steep gradients.
Downhill speed control is activated on a downhill
gradient when the selector lever is in D/S and the
driver presses the brake pedal. The gearbox auto­
matically selects a suitable gear for the gradient.
The downhill speed control function attempts to
maintain the speed at which the vehicle was trav­
elling when the foot brake was applied (subject
to the laws of physics and technical limitations of
the power train). It may be necessary to adjust
the speed again using the foot brake. The down­
hill speed control can change down to 3rd gear
but no further, so it may be necessary to change
to tiptronic mode on very steep gradients. In this
case, change down manually to 2nd or 1st gear in
tiptronic mode to use the engine braking effect
and reduce the load on the brakes.
Downhill speed control is deactivated as soon as
the road levels out again or you press the acceler­
ator pedal.
On vehicles with cruise control system*
¢ page 86, downhill speed control is activated
when you set a cruising speed.
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Never place objects in the driver's footwell.
Such objects could move under the pedals
and interfere with their proper function. In
the event of sudden braking or a change of
direction, you would not be able to use the
pedals. This could result in a loss of control
and possibly cause an accident.
Floor mats on the driver's side
Use only floor mats which can be securely fas­
tened in the footwell and do not obstruct the
pedals.
... Make sure that floor mats are securely fastened
and cannot interfere with the pedals ¢,&. .
Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area un­
obstructed and are firmly secured to prevent
them from slipping. You can obtain suitable floor
mats from your dealer or a specialist retailer.
A WARNING
Any obstructions that restrict pedal travel can
cause loss of vehicle control and increase the
risk of serious personal injury.
- Always make sure that floor mats are prop­
erly secured.
- Never lay or install additional floor mats or
other floor coverings over the existing floor
mats; this would restrict the pedal area and
possibly obstruct the pedals, which could
cause an accident.
Stowing luggage safely
Luggage compartment
All luggage and other objects must be safely se­
cured in the luggage compartment. To maintain
safe handling on the road, please observe the fol­
lowing points:
.,.. Distribute the load evenly in the luggage com­
partment.
.,.. Place heavy items as far forward as possible in
the Luggage compartment and secure them
properly. Safe
driving
... Secure the load with the luggage net* or with
non-elastic straps secured to the fastening
rings* ¢ page 228.
A WARNING
- Loose items in the luggage compartment
are a safety hazard: they can move suddenly
and impair the handling of the vehicle as a
result of the change in weight distribution.
- In an accident or a sudden manoeuvre, loose
objects in the passenger compartment can
be flung forward -risk of injury! Always
stow objects safely in the luggage compart­
ment and secure them on the fastening
rings*. Use suitable securing straps, particu­
larly when transporting heavy objects.
- Always stow objects in the luggage com­
partment.
- Transporting heavy objects may affect the
vehicle's handling by shifting the centre of
gravity -this could cause an accident. Take
extra care when driving and adjust your
speed accordingly.
- Never exceed the maximum axle loads or
the maximum gross weight for the vehicle
¢ page 287. Exceeding the permitted axle
loads or gross weight limit can affect the ve­
hicle's handling characteristics, and increase
the risk of accidents, personal injuries or
damage to the vehicle.
- Never leave your vehicle unattended when
the boot lid is open. Children could climb in­
to the boot and close the boot lid from the
inside. In this case the child would be un­
able to get out of the
vehicle
without help.
This could have fatal consequences.
- Never allow children to play in or around the
vehicle. Always close and lock the boot lid
and all the doors when you leave the vehi­
cle.
- Never let passengers ride in the luggage
compartment. All occupants must be prop­
erly restrained by the seat belts at all times
¢page 230. .,._
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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-

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...
Connect one end of the black lead to the nega­
tive terminal @of the boosting battery@.
... Connect the other end of the black jump lead to
the negative terminal© of the jump-start con­
nection @ in your vehicle.
... Position
the jump leads in such a way that they
cannot come into contact with any moving
parts in the engine compartment.
Starting the engine
... Start
the engine of the vehicle with the boost­
ing battery and let it run at idling speed.
... Now start the engine of the vehicle with the
discharged battery.
... If the engine fails to start: do not operate the
starter for longer than 10 seconds. Wait for
about 30 seconds and try again .
... Switch on the blower and the rear window heat­
ing on the vehicle which has been jump-started
in order to offset excessive voltage which may
occur when disconnecting the leads. The head­
lights must be switched off!
... When
the engines are running, disconnect the
leads in exactly the opposite sequence to that
described on ¢page 277, Connecting and dis­
connecting the jump Leads. Make sure that the
leads cannot come into contact with any mov­
ing parts in the engine compartment.
... Close the cap on the positive terminal.
... Switch off the blower and the rear window
heating again.
A WARNING
- The non-insulated parts of the battery
clamps must not be allowed to touch. The
jump lead attached to the positive battery
terminal must not touch metal parts of the
vehicle: this can cause short circuits.
- Do not lean over batteries -risk of chemical
burns!
- The screw plugs on the battery cells must be
screwed in firmly.
- Keep sparks, flame and lit cigarettes away
from vehicle batteries: the gases given off
can cause an explosion.
- If jump-starting another vehicle, position
the jump leads in such a way that they can­
not come into contact with any moving
278 parts
in the engine compartment of the oth­
er vehicle .
CD CAUTION
Please note that the above method of con­
necting the leads is intended for jump-start­
ing your vehicle. If jump-starting another ve­
hicle, you should not connect the negative
Lead(-) to the negative terminal of the dis­
charged vehicle battery, but directly to the
engine block or a solid metal part bolted to
the engine block. If the battery of the other
vehicle does not have a gas vent, there is a
risk that a mixture of oxygen and hydrogen
gas can accumulate and cause an explosion.
@ Note
- The vehicle battery is vented to the outside
to prevent gases entering the vehicle's inte­
rior.
- Connect the battery clamps so they have
good metal-to-metal contact with the bat­
tery terminals.
Tow-starting / towing
away
General notes
Some experience is required to tow or tow-start a
vehicle, especially when using a tow-rope. Both
drivers should be familiar with the technique re­
quired for towing. Inexperienced drivers should
not attempt to tow-start or tow away another ve­
hicle.
Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle and
take care to avoid jerking the tow-rope. When
towing off-road, there is always a risk that the
anchorage points may be overloaded.
Tow-bar I tow-rope
It is easier and safer to tow the vehicle with a
tow-bar. You should only use a tow-rope if you do
not have a tow-bar. It is advisable to use a tow­
rope made of elastic synthetic fibre or similarly
elastic material.
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on towing vehicles
The vehicle can be towed with a tow-bar or tow­
rope. When the engine is not running, the gear­
box will not be adequately lubricated if the fol­
lowing speed/distance restrictions are not ob­
served:
- The vehicle must not be towed faster than
SO km/h.
- The vehicle must not be towed further than
SO km.
Additional notes on towing by breakdown
truck
If one of the axles has to be raised in order to
tow the vehicle, please refer to the following ta­
ble to determine the appropriate axle for your
gearbox/drive combination:
Front -wheel
Four-wheel
drive drive
Manual Front
or rear Front or rear
gearbox axle
axle
Automatic Front axle Front
axle
gearbox
Four-wheel drive: If the vehicle is to be towed
with one of the axles raised, the ignition must be
switched off; otherwise the drive train can be
damaged.
Additional notes on towing by breakdown
truck
The vehicle must not be towed with the wheels
lifted at either the front or rear.
Notes on tow-starting
Automatic gearbox: For technical reasons, your
vehicle must not be tow-started.
Manual gearbox: As a general rule, tow-starting
is not recommended. If the engine will not start,
it is best to try starting it using the battery of an­
other vehicle ¢ page 2 77 before attempting to
tow start. If this is not possible, you can try to
push-start or tow-start the vehicle ¢ page 280,
Tow-starting. Mobility
& WARNING
There is a high risk of accidents when towing/
tow-starting, as the towed vehicle can easily
be driven into the towing vehicle.
CD CAUTION
- If it is not possible to tow the vehicle as de­
scribed above (e.g. due to a gearbox failure
or if the vehicle has to be towed further
than SO km), it must be transported on a
special car transporter or trailer.
- Towing a vehicle with the wrong axle raised
can cause serious damage to the gearbox.
Note
- Automatic gearbox: It is not possible to
move the selector lever out of position P if
the electrical power supply fails. Before the
vehicle can be recovered/manoeuvred you
must manually release the selector lever
¢page 84.
- Please observe the relevant regulations
when towing or tow-starting.
Towing away
Please observe the important safety warnings on
¢page 278.
Preparat ions
.,. Attach the tow-rope or the tow-bar only to the
towing anchorages provided for this purpose
¢page 280, ¢page 281 .
.,. Please ensure that the tow-rope is not twisted
as it could otherwise unscrew the towline an­
chorage while the vehicle is being towed.
.,. The hazard warning lights of both vehicles
must normally be switched on¢ page 47. How­
ever, observe any regulations to the contrary.
Towing vehicle (front}
.,. Ensure that the tow-rope is taut before you
drive off.
.,. Engage the clutch very gently when starting to
move (manual gearbox) and press the accelera­
tor slowly.
.,. Avoid unnecessary braking and manoeuvres.
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Vehicle being towed (rear)
� Ensure that the ignition is switched on, the
steering wheel is not locked, and that you can
operate the turn signals, horn or windscreen
wipers if necessary ¢ A-
� The brake servo only works when the engine is
running. The power steering only works when
the ignition is on and the vehicle is moving 1
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Otherwise you will need to press the brake ped­
al significantly harder and apply more force to
move the steering wheel.
� Please ensure that the steering wheel is un-
locked and that it moves freely.
� Release the parking brake¢ page 74.
� Manual gearbox: Put the gear lever in neutral.
� Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to
position N.
� Ensure that the tow-rope remains taut at all
times when towing.
A WARNING
If the vehicle has no electrical power, do NOT
use a tow-bar or tow-rope to tow the vehicle
(D Note
You can use the turn signals to indicate a
change of direction (or lane) even when the
hazard warning lights are on. The hazard
warning lights will be interrupted temporari­
ly.
Tow-starting
Please observe the important safety warnings on
¢page 278.
Important: Your vehicle must be fitted with a
manual gearbox. If your vehicle has a petrol en­
gine, it must not be towed further than SO me­
tres ¢(D.
� Attach the tow-rope or the tow-bar only to the
towing anchorages provided for this purpose
¢page 280, ¢page 281.
� Engage second or third gear before moving off.
� Press the clutch and hold the pedal down.
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Important: The vehicle battery must be adequately charg­
ed.
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Switch on the ignition.
� Once both vehicles are moving, release the
clutch.
� As soon as the engine starts, press the clutch
pedal and put the gear lever in neutral.
CD CAUTION
When tow-starting the vehicle, do not tow it
further than 50 metres; otherwise the cata­
lytic converter could be damaged.
Front towline anchorage
Fig. 242 Front bumper: Cover cap
Fig. 243 Front bumper: Fitting the towline anchorage
The screw connection for the towline anchorage
is located behind a cover cap on the right side of
the front bumper.
� Take the towline anchorage out of the vehicle's
tool kit¢ page 2 70.
� Firmly press the cap inwards ¢ Fig. 242. The
cover cap will be released from the bumper.
� Screw the towline anchorage into the screw
connection as far as it will go¢ Fig. 243 and
tighten it with the box spanner.