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complete ly empty . The engine cou ld mis
fire. Unburned fuel could also get into the
exhaust system and this cou ld cause the
catalytic converter to overheat.
- Do not switch off the ignition while the vehi
cle is moving.
- Do not continue to operate your vehicle un
der these conditions, as otherwise fuel can
reach the catalytic converter. This could re
sult in overheating of the converter, requ ir
i ng its replacement.
- To assure efficient operation of the Emis
sion Control System:
- Have your vehicle maintained properly and
in accordance with the service recommen
dations in your Warranty
& Maintenance
book let.
- Lack of proper maintenance as we ll as im
proper use of the vehicle will impair the
function of the emission control system and could lead to damage.
® For the sake of the environment
Even when the Emission Control System is op
erating properly, the exhaust gas can have a
sulfur-like exhaust gas smell under some op
erat ing states. This depends on the su lfur
content of the fuel being used. Using a differ
ent brand of fue l may help, or filling the tank
w ith lead-free super grade gasoline .
Diesel particulate filter
Applies to: veh icles with diesel engine
The diesel particulate filter filters nearly all of
the soot particles out of the exhaust. The filter
cleans itself automatically under normal driving
conditions . If the filter cannot clean itself (for ex
ample , because you are only driving short distan
ces), the fi lter becomes clogged with soot and
the
II symbo l for the diesel particulate filter il
luminates
¢ page 17.
A WARNING
-Do not park your vehicle over flammable
materials such as grass or leaves because
-
Checking and Filling
the high temperature of the diesel particu
late filter could start a fire.
- Do not apply an underbody protectant in the
exhaust system area or a fire could start.
Engine compartment
Working in the engine compartment
Special care is required if you are working in the
engine compartment
For work in the engine compartment, such as
checking and filling fluids, there is a risk of in
jury, scalding, accidents, and burns. For this
reason, follow all the warnings and general
safety precaution s provided in the following in·
formation . The engine compartment is a dan
gerous area on the vehicle.
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A WARNING
= =--
- Turn the engine off.
- Switch the ignition off.
- Set the parking brake.
-Select the P selector lever position.
- Let the engine cool down.
- Never open the hood when there is steam or
coolant escaping from the engine compart
ment, because there is a risk that you could
be burned. Wait until no steam or coolant is
escaping .
- Keep children away from the engine com
partment .
- Never sp ill fluids on a hot engine. These flu
ids (such as the freeze protection contained
in the coolant) can catch fire.
- Avoid short circuits in the electrical system.
- When working in the engine compartment,
remember that the radiator fan can switch
on even if the ignition is switched off, which
increases the risk of personal injury.
- Never open the cap on the coolant expan
sion tank when the engine is warm . The
coo ling system is under pressure.
- To protect your face, hands, and arms from
hot steam or coolant, cover the cap with a
large cloth when opening.
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Wheel s
Bead separation
means a breakdown of the bond
between components in the bead .
Cord
means the strands forming the
plies in the tire.
Cold tire inflation pressure
means the tire pressure recom
mended by the vehicle manufac
turer for a tire of a designated
size that has not been driven for more than a couple of miles (kilo
meters) at low speeds in the
three hour period before the tire
pressure is measured or adjusted.
Curb weight
means the weight of a motor ve
hicle with standard equipment in
cluding the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil, and coolant, air condi
tioning and additional weight of
optional equipment.
E x tra load tire
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher in
flation pressures than the corre sponding standard tire . Extra load
tires may be identified as "XL",
"xl", "EXTRA LOAD", or "RF" on
the sidewal l.
214
Gross Axle Weight Rating
("GAWR ")
means the load-carrying capacity
of a single axle system, measured
at the tire -ground interfaces .
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(" GVWR ")
means the maximum total loaded
weight of the vehicle .
Groove
means the space between two ad
jacent tread ribs .
Load rating (code )
means the maximum load that a
tire is rated to carry for a given in
flation pressure. You may not find
this information on all tires be
cause it is not required by law.
Ma ximum load rating
means the load rating for a tire at
the maximum permissible infla tion pressure for that tire.
Ma ximum loaded vehicle
weight
means the sum of :
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight, and
(d) Production options we ight

Wheels
and follow the important safe
ty precautions in
q page 224,
Tires and vehicle load limits.
-The tire must flex more if the
tire pressure is too low or if
the vehicle speed or load are
too high. This heats the tire up
too much. This increases the
risk of an accident because it
can cause the tire to burst and
result in loss of vehicle con
trol.
-Incorrect tire pressure in
creases tire wear and has a
negative effect on driving and
Tire pressure table
Please note that the information
contained in the following table
was correct at the time of print ing, and the information is sub
ject to change. If there are differ
ences between this information
and the tire pressures specified
on the label on the driver's side B
pillar, always follow the specifica
tion on the B-pillar label
q page 221, fig. 192.
222
braking behavior, which in
creases the risk of an accident.
(D Note
Replace lost valve caps to re
duce the risk of damage to the
tire valves.
@ For the sake of the environment
Tire pressure that is too low in
creases fuel consumption.
(D Tips
Audi recommends using the
tire pressure specified for a
normal load
q table on
page 223
or for a full load
when the vehicle is partially
loaded.
Make sure that the tire designa
tion on your tire matches the des
ignation on the tire pressure label
and the tire pressure table.
The following table lists recom
mended tire pressures in cold
tires according to the load and
the size of the tires installed.

Weights
Gross Vehi cle We ight Rating
The G ross Veh icle Weight Rating (GVWR), and
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for front
and rear are listed on a sticker on the door jamb
on the driver's side.
The G ross Veh icle Weight Rating includes the
weight of the basic vehicle p lus full fuel tank, oi l
and coolant, p lus maximum load, which includes
passenger weight (150 lbs/68 kg per designated
seating position) and luggage we ight
c:> A .
Gross Axle Weight Rating
The Gross Axle We ight Rating is the max imum
l oad that can be applied at each axle of the vehi
cle
c:> &, .
Vehicle capacity weight
The vehicle capac ity we ight (max . load) is listed
e ithe r o n the dr iver's side 8-pilla r or inside the
fuel filler f lap .
A WARNING
-
-The actual Gross Ax le Weight Rating at the
front and rear axles sho uld not exceed the
permissible weights, and their comb inat ion
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle We ight
Rating.
- Exceeding perm iss ible weight ratings can
result in vehicle damage, acc idents and per
sonal inj ury .
Dimensions
Techn ical data
(D Note
- The vehicle capacity weig ht figures apply
when the load is d istributed evenly in the
vehicle (passengers and luggage). When
transport ing a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, carry the load as near to the
rear axle as possible so that the vehicle's
hand ling is no t impa ired .
- Do not exceed the maximum perm iss ible
ax le loads or the maximum gross vehicle
we igh t. A lways remember that the vehi cle's
hand ling will be affected by the extra load.
T he refore, adjust your speed acco rd ingly.
- Always observe lo cal regulations.
Length (in (mm)) Width (in (mm ))
Width across the Height at curb
A7 Sportback 196.2 (4,984)
RS 7 Sportback 197
.3 (5,012)
S7 Spo rtback 196.3 (4,985)
W hen driving on poor roads, by curbs and on
steep ramps, make sure that low-hang ing com
ponents such as the spo ile r and exhaust system
mirrors (in (mm)) weight (in (mm))
75 .2 ( 1,911) 84.2 (2,139) 55 .9 ( 1,420)
75 .2 (1,911) 84 .2 ( 2,139) 55 .9 ( 1,419)
75 .2 ( 1,911) 84.2 (2,139) 55.0 ( 1,398)
be damaged . This especially applies to vehicles
that are eq uipped w ith adapt ive a ir suspension*
and when the vehicle is at full load .
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Tech nical data
Capacities
Appro ximate capaci -
ties
Gasoline engine fuel tank 19.8 gal (75.0 L)
Diesel engine fuel tank 19.3 gal (73
.0 L)
Windshield washer system 3.7 qt (3.5
L)
Windshield and headlight washe r system* 5.2 qt (4.9 L)
Gasoline engines
A7 3.0, 6 cylinder
Maximum output SAE net
hp@rpm 333 @ 5300 - 6500
Maximum torque SAE net lb-ft@ rpm 325@ 2900 - 5300
Displacement CID (cm
3
) 182 (2995)
Engine oil with filter change
1l
Fuel
Premium unl eaded (91 AKI) , ¢page 191, Fuel supply
This vehicle is available with different specifica
tions in some markets (see car documentation).
57 4.0 , 8 cylinder
Maximum output SA E net hp@ rpm
Max imum torque SAE net lb-ft@ rpm
Displacement C
ID (cm
3
)
Engine o il w ith filter change1l 450 @ 5800 - 6400
406@ 1400
-5700
243.7 (3993)
Fuel
Premium unleaded (91 AKI) , ¢page 191, Fuel supply
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RS 7 Sportback 4.0, 8 cylinder
Maximum output SAE net hp@rpnn 560@ 5700 -6600
Maximum torque SAE net lb
-ft@ rpm
516@ 1750 -5500
Displacement CID (cm
3
) 243 .7 (3993)
Engine oil with f ilter change
1>
Fuel Pr emium un lead ed (91 A KI), c> page 191, Fuel supply
RS 7 Sportback performance 4.0 , 8 cylinder
Maximum output SAE net hp@ rpnn 605@ 6100 -6800
Maximum torque SAE net lb
-ft@ rpm 517@ 1750 -6000
Maximum torque SAE net with over lb-ft@ rpm 553 @ 2500 -5500
boost
Displacement CID (cm
3
) 243.7 (3993)
Engine oil with filter change
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Fuel
P remium unle aded (91 A KI) , c> page 191, Fuel supply
Diesel engines
A7 3.0 TOI, 6 cylinder
Maximum output SAE net hp@ rpnn
Ma ximum torq ue SAE net lb-ft@ rpm
Displacement CID (cm
3
)
Engine oil with f ilter change1>
Fuel ULSD No . 2 , c> page 192, Diesel fuel
ll For specific engine oil capacities, please see
the most current information for the USA at
http ://www.aud iusa.com/help/maintenance or
for Canada at http://www.audi.ca/ca/brand/ en/
your _aud i/ aud i_services_a nd/Care_and_M a i nte
na nce/ schedu le.html or call 800-822-2834. 239@ 3500
-3750
428@ 1750 -2250
181 (2967)
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Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
ASR
refer to Anti-S lip Regu lation . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Aud i braking guard
refer to Braking guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Aud i d rive select
refer to Dr ive selec t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Aud i Service Repair Manuals and Literature 264
AUTO 4-zone deluxe automatic climate control . . 62
Automatic headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 0
De luxe a utomatic climate control . . . . . . . . 60
Auto Lock (centra l loc king) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Automatic auxiliary heater (climate control
system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Automatic belt retractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Autom atic clima te con trol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
K ey recogn ition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Automatic key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Automatic post-co llision brak ing system . . 120
Automatic t ransm iss ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
E me rgency mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Hill descent contro l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Kick-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Overboost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Selector leve r emergency re lease . . . . . . . . 81
Selecto r lever pos it ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Shifti ng manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
S teer ing whee l w ith shift paddles . . . . . . . . 79
tiptro nic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Automatic wipe/wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Auto Safety Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Ave rage consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Ave rage speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Avoid damaging the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
B
Batte ry
Ju mp starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
also refer to Ve hicl e battery . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Belt tensione r
Drive select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
B el t tensione rs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Index
Blended gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
B lower (4-zone de luxe a utomat ic clima te con-
t ro l) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
B lower (deluxe automatic climate control) . . 60
Boos t disp lay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Boos ter sea ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Boost p ressure indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Br akes
Br ake fl uid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 7
El ectromechanical parking brake . . . . . . . . 7 4
Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Br aking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 22
B rake ass ist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 20
Br ake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 22
Ceramic br ake ro to rs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Emergency braking function . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
New brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Worn brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Braking guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Br eak-in per iod
T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Breaking in
New brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
New engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
New t ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
C
Cali for nia Propos ition 65 Wa rning . . . . . . . 200
Battery spec ific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Capacities AdBlue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Washer flu id reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Cargo area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Catalytic co nverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Center armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Cen tra l locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
C en tra l locking sw itch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Convenience key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Emergency locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Ch ild restraints in the front seat . . . . . . . . 149
also refer to Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Fu el
Additives ... .. ................ ..... . 191
Blended gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Current consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Fuel filler neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10
Fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Gasoline additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Octane rat ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Saving fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66, 105
Fue ling
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Opening the fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Fuses Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Replac ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
G
Garage door opener (Home Link) . . . . . . . . . . 38
Garment hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Glasses holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 213
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
cooled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Gross Vehicle Weight Rat ing (GVWR) . . . . . 261
H
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Headlight range control
Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Headlight range control system . . . . . . . . . . 40
H eadlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Headlight range contro l system . . . . . . . . . 40
Washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
He ad restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Adjusting ................ .... 49, 50, 132
Removing and installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Index
Heated
Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Rear w indow (4-zone deluxe automat ic cli
mate control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Rear window (deluxe automatic climate con-
trol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Seats (4-zone deluxe automatic climate con-
trol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Seats (deluxe automatic climate control) . . 61
Washer nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Heavy clothing and safety be lts . . . . . . . . . . 142
High beams
Ass istant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
High voltage warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Hill descent control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Hill hold assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7S
also refer to Hill hold assist . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Hold assist (hill) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Homelink (garage door opener) . . . . . . . . . . 38
Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
How are child restraint system anchors relat-
ed to child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
How many airbags does my vehicle have? . . lSS
How safety belt pretensioners work . . . . . . 146
I
Ignition
Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lS
Switching on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Imbalance (wheels) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 28
Important things to do before driving . . . . 129
Improperly worn safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Infant seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Inflation pressure (tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Inspection interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Installing child safety seats
Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Installing the upper tether strap on the an
chorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
273