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(!) Side assist display ..... ... .. .. .
@ Door handle
®
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®
Cent ral locking switch
Air vent with seat heating controls
Lever for:
- T urn s ignals and h igh beams .. .
- Active lane assis t ......... .. .
® Multifunction steering wheel with :
- Horn
- Driver's ai rbag .. ......... .. .
- Controls for the virtual instru-
ment cluster includ ing the driver
information system, aud io/video,
telephone, navigation and voice
recogn ition system
- Shift paddles . .... ..... ... . .
0 Aud i v ir tu al co ckpit (instrument
cluster) ... .... .. .... ... .. .. .
@ W indshield washer system lever
® S tarting the engi ne if the re is a
mal func tion .. ........... .. .. .
@ Adjustab le st eering column . ... .
@ Cruise co ntrol lever .. ..... ... . .
@ Ins trument i llum ination ... .. .. .
@ Hood release . .... ......... .. .
0 H eadlight cont rol sw itch .... .. .
@ Power exterior mirror adjustment
@ Power windows . .... ..... ... . .
@ A ir ven t incl uding climate con trol
system controls ... .... ... .. .. .
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3 7
72
201
66
8
41
59
57
70
39
244
36
39
32
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Coc kpit o ve rv iew
@ Lockable glove compartment
@) Drives for CD, DVD, SIM/SD cards
@ Front passenge r's airbag ...... .
@ Rear window defogg er button
@ Depend ing o n equ ipment, buttons
for :
- drive select .. ... .. .. ..... .. .
- Elect ronic S tabilization Control
( E SC) ... .. .. .. .... . ..... .. .
- E me rgency flashe rs ...... ... .
- Retractab le rear spoiler ...... .
@) Depending on eq uipment, center
console with :
- Multimedia compartment for cell phone ...... .. ............ .
@ Infotainment system on/off
button ... .. .. ... .. .. ..... .. .
@ Infotai nment system unit
@) Depend ing o n eq uipment:
- Storage compartment
- Ashtray ... .. ... .. .. ..... .. .
- Cup holder .. ... .. .. ..... .. .
@ Parking brake . .. ............ .
@ I START E NGINE STOP I button ...
@) Selector lever (S tronic)
(D Tips
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2 01
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88
38
92
161 96
96
46
4 7
60
5 7
62
Some the equipment listed he re is only ins tal
l e d in certa in models or is available as an op
tion.
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Instrumen ts and ind icator ligh ts
Instruments and indicator Lights
Instruments
Audi virtual cockpit (instrument cluster)
The instrument cluster is the central information center for the driver.
Fig. 3 Instrume nt cluster overv iew
(D Eng ine coolant temperature 8
@ Driver information system . . . . . . 19
® Fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
@ Trip odometer reset knob . . . . . . . 23
Coolant temperature indicator
The coolan t temperature display c:> page 8,
fig. 3
(D only functions when the ignition is
switched on. To prevent engine damage, p lease
observe the following notes about the tempera
ture ranges.
Cold rang e
If o nly the L EDs in the left area of the gauge turn
on, the engine has not reached operating tem
perature yet. Avoid high engine speeds, full ac
celerating and heavy engine loads .
Normal range
The engine has reached its operating tempera
ture once the LEDs up to the center of the gauge
turn on . If the . indicator light in the Infotain
ment system display turns on, the coolant tem
perature is too high
c:> page 12.
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(D Note
-Aux iliary head lights and other accessories in
front of the coo ling-a ir intake impa ir the
cooling effect o f the coolant. This increases
the risk of the engine overheating during high outside temperatures and heavy en
gine load.
- T he front spoiler a lso helps to distribute
cooling air correctly while driving . If the
spoiler is damaged, the cooling effect will
be impaired and the risk of the eng ine over
heating w ill increase. See an authorized
Audi dealer or author ized Audi Service Fa
cility for assistance .
Fuel level
The indicator @ only func tions when the ignition
i s sw itched on. If the fuel level drops below 1.9
gal (7
L), a red LED wi ll light up and the rD indi
cator light will turn on
c:> page 16 . The LED
blinks red when the fuel level is very low.
The fuel tank capacity of your veh icle is listed in
the
Techni cal Dat a sectio n c:> page 299. ..,_

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(D Note
Never drive until the tank is completely emp
ty. The irregular supply of fuel that results
from that can cause engine misfires . Uncom
busted fuel will then enter the exhaust sys
tem. This can cause overheating and damage
to the catalytic converter .
Indicator lights
Description
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal
functions.
With some indicator lights, messages may appear and warning signals may sound. The indica
tor lights and messages in the display can be cov
ered by other displays. To show them again, se lect the tab for the indicator lights and messages
using the multifunction steering wheel
c;, page 19. If there are several malfunct ions,
you can display them one at a time using the
thumbwheel.
Some ind icator lights in the display can display in
several colors .
Overview
Some indicator lights turn on briefly as a function
check whe n you switch the ign ition on . These sys
tems are marked with a
,I in the following tables.
If one of these indicator lights does not turn on,
there is a ma lfunction in that system.
Red indicator lights
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US A models :
Brake system ./ c;, page 10
Canada models:
Brake system ./ c;, page 10
USA models : electromechanical
parking brake¢
page 11
Canada models: electromechanical
parking brake¢
page 11
Cooling system
<=>page 12
Instruments and indicator lights
Engine oil pressure
c;,page 12
Alternator
¢ page 13
Engine stop while driving
¢page 13
Safety be lt
c;, page 13 c;, page 13
Electromechanical steering./
c;,page 91
Steering lock
¢page 13
Central indicator light
c;,page 14
Engine start system
c;,page 14
Transmission malfunction
c;, page 68
Rear spoiler
c;,page 92
Yellow indicator lights
Electronic Stabilization Contro l (ESC)
,I c;, page 14
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
./ c;, page 14
USA models: anti-lock braking sys
tem (ABS)./
c;, page 14
Canada models: anti-lock braking
system (ABS) ./
c;, page 14
Safety systems ,I
c;,page 15
USA models:
Brake pads c;, page 15
Canada models:
Brake pads c;, page 15
Electromechanical parking brake
c;,page 11
Tire pressure monitoring system../
<=>page 273
Tire pressure monitoring system
<=>page 273
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nearest authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility and have the malfunction
corrected.
@ Tips
For additional information on ESC and ABS,
see
~ page 88.
(0) Brake pads
EiJ Brake pads: wear limit reached. You can con
tinue driving. Please contact Service
The brake pads are worn.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
brake pads checked.
Applies to: USA models
The EiJ indicator light turns on together with the
11111 indicator light
.!f Safety systems
The El indicator light monitors the safety sys
tems.
Safety system
If them indicator light turns on or blinks, there
is a malfunction in a safety system .
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
_& WARNING
Have the safety systems inspected immedi
ately. Otherwise, there is a risk that the sys
tems may not activate during a collision,
which increases the risk of serious injury or death.
c±:, Engine control
-
If the II indicator light turns on if there is a mal
function in the engine control.
Drive slowly to an authorized Audi dealer or au
thorized Audi Service Facility to have the engine
checked.
Instruments and indicator lights
o Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is part of
the On Board Diagnostic system (OBD II). The
¢'4 c;ymbol turns on when the ignition is switched
on and turns off again once the engine is started
and running at a steady idle speed. This indicates
that the MIL is functioning correctly.
The indicator light turns on if there is a malfunc
tion in the engine electronics. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction corrected .
For additional information, see
c::> page 17.
!?i Engine speed lim itation
Applies to: vehicles with engine speed limitation
(II maximum engine speed: XXXX rpm
The engine speed is automatically limited to the
speed displayed in the driver information system.
This protects the engine from overheating .
The engine speed limitation deactivates once the
engine is no longer in the critical temperature
range and you have released the accelerator ped
al once.
If the engine speed limitation was activated by
an engine control malfunction, the
II indicator
light also turns on. Make sure the engine speed
does not go above the speed displayed, for exam
ple when downshifting. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im
mediately to have the malfunction corrected.
~ .. Engine oil level (min. )
II Please check oil level
You may continue driving for the time being.
Check the engine oil level as soon as possible
c::> page246.
-If the engine oil level is too low, add engine oil
~page 248.
- If the engine oil level is correct and the indica
tor light still turns on, drive at low engine
speed to an authorized Audi dealer or author
ized Audi Service Facility .
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Instrument illumination
Fig. 34 Instrument illum inatio n
The brightness of the instrument cluster and the
center console can be adjusted.
~ Press the knob to release it .
~ Turn the knob toward"·" or"+" to reduce or in
crease the b rightness .
~ Press the knob aga in to return it to its original
pos it ion.
Vision
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
F ig. 35 Driver 's door: knob for the exter ior mirrors
Turn the knob to the desired pos ition:
Q/P -Adjusting the left/ right exter io r mir ror.
Move the knob in the desired direction .
4lil-Heating the mirror glass depending on the
outside temperat ure.
8 • Folding exterior mirrors* . In the Infotain
ment system, you can select if the mirrors fold in
automatically when you lock the vehicle
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Lights and V ision
Front passenger 's e xterior mirror tilt
function*
T o help you see the curb when backing into a
parking space, the surface of the mirror ti lts
slight ly. For this to happen, the knob must be in
the position for the front passenger's outside
mirror .
You can adjust the tilted mirror s urface by turn
ing the knob in the desired d irection. When you
move out of reverse and into another gear, the
new mirror position is stored and assigned to the
key you are using .
The m irror goes back into its or iginal position
once you drive forward faster than 9 mph
(15 km/h) or turn the ignition off .
A WARNING
Curved m irror surfaces (convex) enlarge the
field of vision. However, they make objects in
the m irror appear smalle r and farthe r away.
Your may estimate incorrec tly when you use
these m irrors to gauge your distance from the
vehicles behind yo u when changing lanes,
which increases the risk of an accident.
(D Note
If t he mir ror housing was moved by outs ide
fo rces (such as an impact when maneuver
i ng), you must use the power fo ld ing funct ion
to fold the mirror a ll the way out . The mirror
housing must not be moved back into place
by hand because th is would impair the func
tion of the mirror mechanism.
(D Tips
If the power ad justing function ma lfunctions,
the glass in both m irrors can be adjusted by
pressing on the edge of it by hand .
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Warm and cold Climate control system
Description
The climate control system warms, cools and re
moves humidity from the air in the vehicle interi
or. It functions most effectively when the w in
dows are closed. If there is a build-up of heat in
side the vehicle, ventilation can help to speed up
the cooling process.
Pollutant filter
The pollutant filter removes pollutants such as
dust and pollen from the air.
Key recognition
Certain settings are automatically stored and as
signed to the remote contro l key being used .
A WARNING
Poor visibility can lead to accidents.
- For safer driving, keep all windows free of
ice, snow and fog.
- Become familiar as quickly as possible with
the correct use and function of the climate
control system, especially with the defrost
ing and defogging function.
- When the temperature is below freezing,
only use the windshield washer system after
the windsh ield has been warmed by the cli
mate control system. The washer fluid could
freeze on the windshield and impair visibili
ty .
(D Note
-If you suspect that the climate control sys
tem is damaged, switch the system off to
Warm and cold
prevent further damage and have it checked
by an authorized Audi dea ler or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
- Repairs to the Audi climate control system
require special technical know ledge and
special tools. See an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility.
(® For the sake of the environment
Reducing the amount of fuel used also re
duces the amount of pollutants that enter the
air.
(D Tips
- To prevent interference with the heating
and cooling output and to prevent the win
dows from fogging over, the air intake in
front of the windshield must be free of ice,
snow or leaves.
- Condensation from the cooling system can
drip and form a puddle of water under the
vehicle. This is normal and does not mean
there is a leak .
- The energy management system may switch
the seat heating* or rear window defroster
off temporarily . These systems are availab le
aga in as soon as the energy supp ly has been
restored.
- The flows through the vents under the rear
w indow . Make s ure the openings are not
covered when plac ing clothing on the lug
gage compartment cover .
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1- 1 Switching recirculation mode on and off
The recirculation mode can be turned on manual
l y or automatica lly* .
- Swi tchi ng manual recirculat ion mode on and
off: press
l '-"'> I
- Automa tic* recirculation mode: auto rec ircula
t ion needs to be activa ted in the Infotainmen t
system. Selec t in the Infota inment system :
I MENU I button >Vehicle > left control button
>Vehicle settings> Air conditioning > Auto re
circulation .
The air quality sensor that is de
signed for diese l and gasoline exhaust auto
matically switches the recirculation mode on or
off depend ing on the level of pollutants in the
outside air .
In recircu lation mode, the air inside the vehicle is
circu lated and filtered . This prevents the unfil
tered air outside the vehicle from entering the
vehicle interio r. We recommend switching recir
culation mode on when dr iv ing through a tunnel
or when sitting in traffic
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Recirculation mode is switched off by pressing
the ~ button or
I AU TO I orl w MAX !.
I@ MAXI Switching defrost on and off
The winds hield and side windows are defrosted
or cleared of condensation as quickly as possible.
The optimum amount of a ir flows main ly out of
the vents under the windshield . Recirculation
mode switches off . The temperature is controlled
automatically .
The
IAUTOI button switches the defroster off.
I @ REAR I Switching the rear window defogger
on and off
If the rear w indow defogger is activated when
the ignition is switched on, the battery manage
ment determines based on the battery charge if
it is possib le to turn on. Otherwise, the rear win
dow defogger functions with the engine running
and switches off automatically after approxi
mately 10 -20 min utes, depending on the out
side temperature.
To prevent t he rear w indow defogger from
switching off automatically, press and hold the
I@ REARI button for more than two seconds. This
Warm and cold
remains stored up to approximately 15 minutes
after t urning off the ignition.
.&_ WARNING
-
You should not use the recirculation mode for
an extended period since no fresh a ir is drawn
in. With the air-conditioning switched off, the
windows can fog up, which increases the risk
of an acc ident .
Adjusting the air vents
Fig. 57 Cock pit: adjust ing the a ir vents
To adjust the direction of air flow, turn the
ridged outer ad justment wheel
(D e::> fig . 57.
To adjust the amount of air flow , move the lever
@ on the a ir vent. To stop the air flow, move the
lever all the way to the left.
Seat heating
Fig. 58 Air vents: seat heat ing
The seat heating has three levels . The se lected
heat leve l is indicated by the LED.
.,. To switch the seat heating on, press the~ but
ton once.
.,. To switch to a lower level, press the~ button
aga in.
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Warm and cold
"'T o switch the seat heating off, press the~ but-
ton repeatedly unti l the LED turns off.
The seat heating sw itches automatically from
setting 3 to setting 2 after 10 minutes.
When seat h eat ing sh ould not be switched
on
Do n ot turn the seat heating on under the follow
ing circumstances:
- T he seat is unoccupied .
- The seat is covered with a seat cover .
- The seat is covered with a child seat.
- The seat is damp or wet.
A WARNING
Individuals with reduced sensitivity 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 heat ing .
(D Note
To avoid damage to the heat ing elements in
the seats, do not kneel on the seats or place
heavy loads on a small area of the seat .
(D Tips
-The setting for the seat heating on the driv
er's side is ass igned to the key that is in use .
- If the front passenger's seat heating is
turned on, it will not turn on again automat
i cally if more than 10 m inutes have passed
between sw itching the ignition off and
switching i t on again.
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