2017 AUDI A4 warning

Sea ts and stor age
_&. WARNING
- The backrest must be securely latched to
ensure th e safety belt is protect ing the rear
seat positions .
- The backrest must be latched secu re ly so
objects cannot slide forward out of the lug ­
gag e compartment dur ing sudden braki ng .
(D Note
- Make sure the seat belt is not pinched or
damaged when folding the backrest .
- If you move the front seat back when the
rear seat backrest is folded forward, you
could damage the head restraints on the
rear seat .
- To reduce the risk of damage, move the rear
head restra ints down before folding the
rear backrests forward
c:, page 62 .
-If the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) * is in­
stalled, move the rear head restraints down
before folding the seat backrests forward
c:> page 62 to reduce the risk of damage .
Tie-downs
Fig . 70 Luggage co mpartme nt: fa stene d tie -dow ns
Secure objects using elastic cords attached to the
tie-downs .
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Pass-through
Applies to: vehicles with pass -through
Fig. 71 Backr est : p ass-thro ugh release
.,. To release the pass-through, turn the lock on
the backrest
c:> fig . 71.
.,. Fold the pass-through cover down .
_&. WARNING
Make sure th at all objects that yo u are trans­
por ting in the pass- through are secure. They
could s lide around dur ing su dden br aking ma ­
ne uvers and cause injuries .
(D Tips
You can lock or un lock the pass-through
thro ugh the luggage comp artmen t. This p re ­
ven ts any ac cess to the l uggage compa rtment
from the vehicle interior .
Roof rack
Fig . 72 Roof : mo untin g poin ts fo r the roof rack
If luggage or cargo is to be carr ied on the roof,
you must observe the fo llowing :
- Onl y a spe cially designed roof rack may be used
on yo ur vehicle. These roo f racks are the bas is
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for a complete roof rack system. Additional at­
tachments/carrier systems are necessary to
transport luggage and sports equipment. We recommend roof racks and attachments from
the Audi Genu ine Accessories program.
- When installing the roof rack, make sure that it is mounted only at the designated points on
the roof¢
fig. 72.
- The permissible roof load for your vehicle is 200 lbs (90 kg). The roof load is the total of the
weight of the roof rack, the attachments and
the cargo you are carrying. However, you must also note the permitted load of the carr ier sys­
tem being used. For the permitted axle load
and the permitted tota l veh icle we ight, refer to
¢page 361 .
A WARNING
-
- Follow the installation instructions provided
with the roof rack system. If you do not se­
cure the roof rack system and objects on the
roof correctly, they cou ld come loose from
the vehicle and cause an acc ident.
- Using a roof rack system increases the risk of an accident, because it changes the dr iv­
ing characteristics by shifting the center of
grav ity and/or the increasing the surface
area exposed to wind. Adapt your driving
and speed to the cu rrent conditions .
(D Note
-If you use other roof luggage rack systems
or do not install the racks as intended, any
damage to the veh icle is not covered by the
war ranty . Carefully follow the assembly and
i nstallation instruct ions included with the
roof rack carrier system.
- Make su re that the open luggage compart­
ment l id and the tilt ing/slid ing sun roof* do
not come into contact with objects on the
roof.
@) For the sake of the environment
Your veh icle will requ ire more fuel due to the
increased wind resistance . So remove the roof
rack after using it.
Seat s and sto rage
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To keep the rear window defogger on continuous­ly, press the
Qi!) REAR button longer than 3 sec­
onds. Th is is stored until the ignition is sw itched
off.
SYNC
Synchronizat ion
Use the rocker switch ® to select the fu nct ion .
When synchronization is switched on, the set­
tings for the driver's side are applied to the front
passenger's side and the rear (except for seat
heating/ventilation*). When the settings on the
front passenger's s ide or in the rear are changed,
the synchronization is automatically sw itched off
and
3-zone appears in the display .
SET REAR
function
Use the rocker switch ® to select the funct ion.
When the function is switched on, you can adjust
all settings for the rear using the climate control
system controls in the cockpit . The rear climate
control system controls can not be operated at
the same time. This function switches off a uto­
matically after a certain period of time or after
l eav ing the menu.
Air vents
You can open or close the center and rear vents in
the cockpit and the vents in the rear center con­
sole using the ridged thumbwheels. The levers
adjust the direction of the airflow from the vents.
The wide ve nt is opened and closed using the
rocker switch ®·
Residual heat
You can activate the residual heat funct ion when
the ignition is switched off by pressing the knob
(D. The res idual heat from the coolant is used to
h eat the vehicle inte rior. The residual heat fu nc­
tion switches off automatically after about 15
minutes .
A WARNING
-You should not use the recirculation mode
for an extended period of time since no
fresh a ir is drawn in. With the air-condition­
ing switched off, the windows can fog up,
wh ic h increases the r isk of an accident.
Warm and cold
-Individuals with reduced sensit ivity to pain
or temperature could develop burns when
using the seat heating function. To reduce
the risk of injury, these individuals should
not use seat heating.
(D Note
To avoid damage to the heating elements in
the seats, do not knee l on the seats or place
heavy loads on a small area of the seat.
Basic settings
The climate control system basic settings are ac­
cessed in the Infotainment system.
.,. Select in the Infotainment system: I MENU ! but­
ton
> Vehicle > left control button > Air condi­
tioning
Automatic recirculation
When switched on, automatic rec irculat ion con­
trols the recircu lation mode automatically . You
must press the@
MAX button if fog forms on
the windows.
Automatic auxiliary heater*
T he auxi liary heater he lps to warm the vehicle in­
terior more quickly.
Steering wheel heating
Applies to: veh icles w ith stee ring w hee l heat ing
The steering wheel rim can be heated.
Fi g. 75 Steering whee l: steer ing whee l heating button
.,. Press the button to sw itch the steering wheel
heating on and off~-The message
Steering
wheel heating: on /Steering wheel heating: off
appears in the instrument cluster displa y. IJ,,
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Driving
General information
Breaking in
A new vehicle must be broken in, and the break­
in distance should be 1,000 mi les ( 1,500 km). Do
not drive at speeds that w ill exceed
2/3 of the
maximum permitted engine speed (RPM) for the
first 600 miles (1,000 km) , and avoid full accel­
eration during this period . You may gradually
start increasing the RPM and the speed between
600 miles (1,000 km) and 1,000 miles (1,500 km).
During the first hours of use, the engine has a
higher internal friction than later on when all
moving parts have settled into place with each
other.
How the vehicle is driven during the first 1,000
miles (1,500 km) also affects the engine quality.
Drive at moderate engine speeds after the initial
break-in per iod, part icularly when running a cold
engine . This will reduce engine wear and improve
the mileage .
Do not drive at too
low of an engine speed (RPM).
Shift down when the engine no longer runs
"smoothly" . Extremely high engine speeds are
automatically reduced.
Avoid damaging the vehicle
When you are driving on poor roads, or over
curbs, steep ramps, etc., make certain that low­
lying parts such as spoilers and exhaust system
parts do not bottom out and get damaged.
This is especially true for vehicles with low-slung
chassis (sports chassis)* and fully loaded
vehicles.
Driving through water on roads
Note the following to reduce the risk of vehicle
damage when driving through water, for examp le
<( on flooded roads : a, .... N
~ -The wate r must not be any higher than the bot-....
g tom of the vehicle body .
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Driving
- Do not drive faster than walking speed.
A WARNING
After driv ing through water or mud, the effec­
tiveness of the brakes may be reduced due to moisture on the brake rotors and brake pads.
A few careful brake applications should dry
off the brakes .
(D Note
-Vehicle components such as the engine,
transmission, suspens ion or electrical sys­
tem can be severely damaged by driving
through water .
- Always switch the Start/Stop system* off
when driving through water
r:';>page 78.
(D Tips
- Determine the depth before driving through
water.
- Do not stop the vehicle, drive in reverse or
switch the engine off when driving through
water.
- Keep in mind that oncoming vehicles may create waves that raise the water level and
make it too deep for your vehicle to drive
through safely.
- Avoid driving through salt water, because
this can cause corrosion .
Economical and environmentally-friendly
dr iving
T he amount of fuel consumpt ion, the environ ­
mental impact and the wear to the engine,
brakes and tires depends mostly on your driving
style. With an anticipatory and economic driving
style, fuel consumption can be reduced by ap­
proximately 10-15%. The following tips will help
you conserve the environment and your money at
the same time .
Anticipatory driving
A vehicle uses the most fuel when accelerating.
When you drive with anticipation, you do not
need to brake as often and so you accelerate less .
When possible, let your vehicle coast with a
gear
engaged,
for example, when you notice that the ..,.
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Driving
next traffic light is red . This produces an engine
braking effect, which helps to protect the brakes
and tires and reduces the emissions and fue l con ­
sumpt ion to zero (fuel shut-off during decelera­
t ion).
Shift effici ently
An effective way to save fuel is to upshift earlier.
Staying in a gear too long uses fue l unnecessari ­
ly .
P ress down o n the acce lerator peda l slowly and
avoid "kick -down".
Avoid full acceleration
You shou ld rare ly t rave l at the maximum vehicle
speed. High speeds cause a disp roportiona tely
h igh inc rease in fuel consump tion, emissions and
traffic no ise . Slower driving saves fuel.
Reduce idling time
The Start/Stop system* he lps to reduce the idling
time automatically. In vehicles witho ut the Start/
S top system* , it is efficient to swit ch the eng ine
off when stopped at r,;1ilro,;1d crossi ngs and long
red lights . Stopping the engine for 30 -40 sec ­
onds already saves more fuel than the amount of
extra fuel needed to restart the engine.
It t akes a very long time in idle to war m the en ­
g ine up to opera ting tempera ture . Wea r and
emissions are especially high in the warm -up
p hase . Therefore, yo u should begin driving im ­
mediately after starting the engine. Avoid high
RPMs while do ing th is.
Have maintenance performed regularly
By having ma intenance performed regularly on
your vehicle, you can help to reduce f uel con­
sumpt ion befo re yo u even start to dr ive. The
maintenance condition of your vehicle not only
affects t raffic safety and long-term value but a l­
so impacts
fuel consumpt ion . A poorly main ­
tained engine can lead to f uel consumption that
is 10% higher than normal.
Avoid short trips
The engine and exhaust cleaning system m ust
reach the ir opt imal
operating temperature to ef­
fectively reduce consumption and em iss ions.
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A cold engine uses a d isproportionately high
amount of fue l. The engine reaches operating
temperat ure and cons umption norma lizes on ly
after approximate ly
four ki lometers.
Check the tire pres sure
To save fue l, make sure the t ires are always in­
flated to the correct press ure
¢ page 32 7. The
fuel consumpt ion can increase by S% if the pres ­
s u re is only 0.5 bar too low. Due to the increased
roll ing resistance, low tire pressures w ill also
l ead to greater tire
wear and will affect dr iving
behavior.
Do not drive on
winter tires year-round, as this
will consume up to 10% more f uel.
Eliminate unnecessary we ight
Since eve ry kil og ram o f extra weight in creases
fuel consumption, a quick inspection of the lug­
gage compartment may be worth it to avoid un­
necessary we ight.
When no t be ing used, a roof rack sho uld be re ­
moved to decrease the wind resistance of the ve­
hicle . You will save approx imately
12% of your
fuel when at speeds from 62-75 mph (100-120 km/h).
Save energy
The eng ine drives the generator, which generates
electricity; the fuel consumption also inc reases
with the demand for e lectricity. Therefore, switch
e lectrical equ ipment off when you no longer
need it. Examples of eq uipment that uses a lot of
energy are air blowers at a high setting, the rear
window defogger and seat heating* .
(D Note
Do not leave engine idling unattended after
starting . If warning lights shou ld come on to
i ndica te improper operation, they would go
unheeded . Extended idling also prod uces
h eat, w hic h could result i n overheating o r
o ther damage to the veh icle o r othe r prope r­
ty .

(D Note
-Have your vehicle maintained properly and
in accordance with the service recommenda­
tions in your Warranty
& Maintenance book­
let. lack of proper maintenance as well as
improper use of the vehicle will impair the
function of the emission control system and
could lead to damage .
- Do not alter or
remove any component of
the Emission Control System unless ap­ proved by the manufacturer.
- Do not alter or
remove any device, such as
heat shields, switches, ignition wires,
valves, which are designed to protect your
vehicle's Emission Control System and other important vehicle components.
{t) Tips
The consumption estimates as published by
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
(EPA) and Transport Canada may not corre­
spond to your actual consumption on the
road, which will vary depending upon vehicle
load and speed, road and weather conditions,
trip length, etc.
Steering
Adjusting the steering wheel position
The steering wheel position is adjustable up and
down and forward and back .
Fig. 76 Lever on the steeri ng col umn
.. Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow
¢,&. .
"'Bring the steering wheel into the desired posi­
tion.
Driving
.. Push the lever against the steering column un­
til it is secure.
A WARNING
Incorrect use of the steering wheel adjust­ ment and an incorrect seating position can
cause serious injuries.
-
- Only adjust the steering column when the
vehicle is stationary so that you do not lose
control of the vehicle.
- Adjust the driver's seat or steering wheel so
that there is at least a 10 in (25 cm) dis­
tance between your chest and the steering
wheel. If you do not maintain this distance
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you will not be properly protected by the air­
bag system.
- If your physical characteristics prevent you
from sitting at least 10 in (25 cm) or more
away from the steering wheel, see if your
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility can provide adapters that
will help.
- If your face is level with the steering wheel,
the airbag does not provide as much protec­
tion during a collision. Always make sure that the steering wheel is level with your
chest.
- Always hold the steering wheel with your
hands in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posi­
tions to reduce the risk of injury if the airbag
deploys.
- Never hold the steering wheel in the 12
o'clock position or with both hands on the
rim or the center of the steering wheel.
Holding the steering wheel incorrectly sig­
nificantly increases the risk of injury to the
hands, arms and head if the airbag deploys.
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Driving
Starting and stopping
the engine
Starting the engine
The I S TAR T ENGIN E ST OP I button switches the
ignition on and starts the engine.
F ig . 77 Cockp it : S TAR T ENGI NE S TOP button
Starting the engine
.. Press the brake pedal¢.&, .
.. Press the
I S TAR T ENGINE STOPI button
c> fig . 77. The engine will star t .
.. It is possible that there will be a slight de lay
when starting the eng ine in d iesel veh icles in
colder temperatu res. Therefore, you must hold
the b rake peda l down until the eng ine starts.
T he
Iii in di cato r lig ht tu rns on while the en ­
gine is p reheat ing.
Sw itching the ignition on/off
If you would like to switch the ign ition on with­
ou t start ing the eng ine, fo llow these steps :
.. Press t he
I S TAR T ENGIN E STOPI button with ­
out
press ing the brake pedal. Ve hicles w ithout
the Start/Stop system* : the needle in the tach­
ometer moves into th e
READY position .
.. To swi tch the ign ition off, press t he b utton
ag ain. The needle in the ta ch ometer moves into
the
OFF pos it io n.
The prewarming r uns automatically in diese l
ve hicl es w hen the ig nitio n is swi tched on.
Equipment that uses a lot of electricity is switch ­
ed off temporarily when you sta rt the engine .
If the e ngine does not start immed iate ly, the
starting procedure stops automatically after a
short t ime . Repeat the starting procedure .
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Start/Stop system*
Note the info rmation in ¢ page 78, Start/Stop
sys tem.
A WARNING
- To reduce the ris k of po ison ing, never allow
the engine to run in conf ined spaces .
- T he brake booster and power s teer ing no
longer f unction w hen you stop the engi ne.
You must use more force when braking or
steering . Because yo u cannot brake and
steer as you usually would, this cou ld lead
to accidents and serious injuries. These
fu nctions are st ill active if the Sta rt/Stop
system * has s topped the engine.
('Q) Note
Avo id h igh engine speed, full t hrottle, and
h eavy engine load if the eng ine has not
r eache d operat ing tempera tu re ye t. You could
d am age the eng ine.
@ For the sake of the environment
Do not let the eng ine run wh ile pa rked to
warm up . Beg in d riving immed iate ly . T his re­
du ces unne cess ary emissions .
(0 Tips
- Some noise afte r starting the eng ine is nor­
ma l and is no cause for co nce rn .
- If you leave the ve hicle w ith the ignition
switched on, the ign itio n w ill switch off af ­
te r a ce rtain amount of ti me. Make sure that
elect rical eq uip m ent such as the exterio r
ligh ts a re swi tched off .
Stopping the engine
.. Bri ng the vehicle to a full s top .
.. Press the
I S TAR T ENGINE ST OP I button
c> page 76, fig. 77 .
Emergency off function*
If i t is absolutely necessa ry, the eng ine ca n also
b e tu rned o ff whi le driving a t speeds starting at
4 mph ( 7 km/h) . To sw itch the engine o ff, press
the
I S T ART ENGI NE ST OPI button twice in a row .,.

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briefly or press and hold for longer than two sec ­
onds.
A WARNING
- Never t urn off the engine before the veh icle
has come to a comp lete stop.
- Please note that the brake booster and pow­
er steering on ly work when the engine is
running. When the engine off, you must use
more force to steer or b rake the ve hicle. Be­
cause the usual steering and brak ing capa ­
b ili ty is not ava ila ble, the risk of accid ents o r
injuries i ncre ases .
- For safety reasons, always park the vehicle
with the se lector lever in the P position .
Ot herwise, the re is the r is k t hat the vehicle
c o ul d roll uninten tion ally.
- After the engine h as bee n sw itched off, the
r adi ator fan c an con tinue to run for up to
1 0
m inu tes -even wi th the ig nition switche d
o ff . I t can a lso switch on again after some
t ime if the coolant temperature rises as the
result of heat buildup or if t he engine is a l­
ready warm and the engine compartment is
also heated by the sun's rays.
(D Note
I f the en gine has been under heavy load for
an e xtended per io d of t ime, heat builds up in
the engine compartment after the engine is
sw itched off and there is a risk of damagi ng
the engine . For this reason, let the eng ine run
at idle fo r approximately two minu tes before
shut ting it off .
Messages
Engine running. Warning! Turn off ignition be­
fore leaving car
This message appea rs and a warn ing tone sounds
i f you open t he d river's doo r when the engi ne is
ru nning.
Please press brake pedal
This message appea rs if you do not press the
brake pedal when starting the eng ine.
D riving
Ill Remote control key: key not recognized. Is
the key still in the vehicle?
T h is ind icator l igh t tu rns on and this message ap­
pears if the ignition key was remove d from the
vehicle when the engi ne was running . If the ig ni­
tion key is no lo nger in the vehicle, you cannot
switch on the ignition or start the engine once
you stop it . You also cannot lock the ve hicle from
the outside .
Shift to P, otherwise vehicle can roll away.
Doors can be locked in P only
T h is mess age appears for safety re asons if the
selector lever is in the N pos it ion when yo u
switch the ignition off. Move the se lector lever to
t h e P position . Othe rw ise the vehicle is not pro­
tected from roll ing and it cannot be locked.
II Remote control key: hold back of key
against the de signated area. See owner' s man­
ual
If t he indica to r ligh t turns on and this message
appea rs, there is a malfunction ~
page 78.
Shift to P before leaving car, otherwise vehicle
can roll away
Th is message appears if the drive r's door is
opened wh ile the ign ition is switched on an d the
t ran sm issio n has not been s hifte d to t he
P posi­
t ion. Shift t he tr ansmission in to the
P p o sition
and t urn o ff the igni tion if you are leaving the ve­
hicle . Otherwise the vehicle could roll. A lso refe r
to
~ page 80.
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