
Warm and cold
3 zone deluxe automatic climate control
Operation
Fig. 94 3-zone de luxe automatic cl imate co ntrol : co ckp it co ntr ol s
Fig. 95 3-zo ne deluxe automatic cl imate co ntrol system : rear con trols
Press the knobs, buttons or rocker switches to
turn the functions on or off . When the funct ion is
sw itched on, the LED in the respective button or
knob turns
on¢ fig. 94. The rocker switches are
sensitive to touch. The driver and front passenger
settings can be adjusted separately.
You can adjust the settings for the rear of the ve
hicle using the controls in the rear
¢fig . 95.
On right-hand drive vehicles*, the functions of
the rocker switched ®
and® are switched .
OFF
climate control system
The OFF button switches the cl imate control sys
tem on or off. It also switches on when you press
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another button or a knob. Airflow from outside is
blocked when the climate control system is
switched off .
A/C
Cooling mode
You can switch the cooling mode on or off using
the rocker switch ®· The air is not cooled and hu
midity is not removed when cooling mode is
switched off . This can cause fog on the windows.
Cooling mode switches off automatically when
the outside temperature is below zero.
A/Ceco
Cooling mode*
You can switch the eco cooling mode on or o ff us-
ing the rocker switch @. T he climate control
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system operates most efficiently in eco cooling
mode.
A/C MAX Cooling mode*
You can switch the maximum cooling mode on or
off using the rocker switch@. Th e air is not
cooled and humidity is not removed when coo ling
mode is switched off. This can cause fog on the
windows. Cooling mode switches off automati
cally when the outside temperature is below
zero. When the cooling mode is switched on, the
vehicle interior is cooled as quickly as possible and dehumidified.
c:E) Recirculation mode
In recirculation mode, the air inside the vehicle is
circulated and fi ltered. This prevents the unfil
tered air outside the vehicle from entering the
vehicle interior. Switching recirculation mode on
when dr iving through a tunnel or when sitting in
traffic is recommended
~ ,&. .
You can switch the recirculation mode on or off
using
the~ button. You can also switch the re
circulation mode off by pressing the knob (Dor
the~ button.
AUTO
automatic mode
Automatic mode maintains a constant tempera
ture inside the veh icle. Air temperature, airflow
and a ir distribution are controlled automatically .
You can switch automatic mode on or off by pressing the
knob @.
Temperature
You can adjust the temperature between 60°F
(+16°()
and 84°F (+28°() by turning the knob
(D . Outside of this range, LO or HI will appear in
the cl imate control system display. In both set
tings, the climate cont rol runs constantly at the
maximum cooling or heating leve l. The tempera
ture is not regulated.
The temperature can be adjusted in the rear
us
ing the rear contro ls~ fig. 95.
86'~ Blower
You can adjust the vo lume of air generated by the
blower to your preference using the rocker sw itch
@ . The blower should always run at a low setting
Warm and cold
to prevent the windows from fogging and to en
sure a continuous exchange of air inside the vehi
cle. To have the blower regulated automatically,
press one of the knobs
(D .
Air distribution
You can use the rocker sw itches @to adjust the
vents where the air wi ll flow out of. Press the
rocker switches @repeatedly until the desired
air distribution sett ing is disp layed in the climate
control system controls. To have the air distribu
t ion regulated automat ically, press one of the
knobs
(D .
"'11\2' OPEN/CLOSE the wide vent
You can open and close the wide vent in the cock
pit using the rocker switch ®·
JI j Seat/neck heating*
If you press the JI j button when the engine is
running, the seat o r neck heating will switch on
at the highest level (3). The LEDs indicate the
temperature level. To reduce the temperature, press the button again. To switch the seat or
neck heat ing
off, press the respective button re
peatedly until the LED turns off.
~ Seat ventilation*
Pressing the~ button switches the seat ventila
tion on at the highest level (3). The LEDs indicate
the temperature level. To reduce the ventilation
level, press the button again. To sw itch the seat
ventilat ion off, press the button repeatedly until
the LED turns off.
I Seat heating/ventilation*
If you press the lo button, you can turn either the
seat ventilation or the seat heating on or off.
- If you turn the knob clockwise, you wi ll turn the
seat heating down to the lowest level (1). The
red LED in the button turns on. To increase the
temperature, keep turn ing clockwise to the
highest level (3).
- If you turn the knob counterclockwise, you will
turn the seat ventilation down to the lowest
level (1). The b lue LED in the button turns on .
To increase the ventilation, keep turning coun-
terclockwise to the highest level (3).
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unheeded. Extended idling also produces
heat, which could result in overheating or
other damage to the vehicle or other proper
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 approved 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.
(D 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. 96 S tee rin g col umn : le ver to adjus t the stee ring w heel
posit ion
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.,. Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow
c::, A -
... Bring the steering wheel into the desired posi
tion .
.,. Push the lever against the steering column un
til it is secure .
_&. 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 (2S cm) dis
tance between your chest and the steering
wheel. If you do not maintain this distance,
the airbag system will not be able to provide
its full protection.
-If your physical characteristics prevent you
from sitting at least 10 in (2S cm) or more
away from the steering
wheel, see if an au
thorized 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 driver airbag
deploys .

Driving
St ee ring lock1
)
The stee ring locks when you t urn the engine off
using the
! S T A RT ENGINE ST OP I button and
open the driver 's door. The locked steering helps
prevent v ehicle theft .
Emergency off function*
If it is abso lutely necessary, the engine can also
be turned off while dr iv ing at speeds star ting at
4 mph (7 km/h). To switch the eng ine off, press
the
! S TAR T ENGINE ST OP I button tw ice in a row
briefly or press and hold for longer than two sec
onds.
A WARNING
- Never turn off the engine before the veh icle
has come to a comp lete stop . The full func
t ion of the brake booster and the power
stee ring is not guaranteed. Yo u must use
more force to turn or b rake . Because you
cannot s teer an d brake as you usu ally
would, t his co uld lead to accidents and ser i
ous in juries.
- Alw ays t ake the key wi th you w henever you
leave you r vehicle . Othe rw ise, the engi ne
cou ld be started o r electrical equipment
s uch as the power windows cou ld be operat
ed . This can lead to se rious injury.
- For safety reasons, always park the vehicle
with the se lector lever in the P position
(a u
tomat ic transmission) or with 1st gear en
gaged (manual transmission). Otherwise
the vehicle could roll away u nintent ionally .
(D Note
If the eng ine has been under heavy load for
an extended per iod of t ime, heat builds up in
the engine compartment after the engine is
sw itched off and there is a risk of damaging
the engi ne . For this reason, let the engi ne run
for at idle for approximately two minutes
be
fore shutting it off.
l) Th is fun ction is not avai la bl e in al l co un tries.
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(D Tips
Fo r u p to 10 minutes after stopping the en
g ine, the radiator fan may turn on again auto
matically or it may continue to r un (even if
the ig nition is switched off) for the following
r easons:
- The coolant temperature is increas ing due
to trapped heat.
- If the eng ine is wa rm and the eng ine com
partment a lso heats up from strong sun
light .
- Applies to: vehicles with diesel particulate
filter: The emissions control system is heat
ed through the regeneration process, even if
the engine has not reached its operat ing
tempe rature yet.
Messages
Engin e running . Warning! Turn off ignition be
fore leavin g vehicle
This message appears and a warning tone sounds
i f you open the drive r's door w hen the eng ine is
r un ning .
Applies to: vehicles with manual transmission
Please pres s clutch pedal
This message appears if you do not press the
clutch pedal to start the eng ine. The engine can
o nly be started w hen the clutch pedal is pressed.
Applies to: vehicles with automatic transmissions
Plea se pres s brake pedal
This message appears if you do not press the
bra ke peda l when sta rting t he eng ine .
Ill Remote control key : key not recognized. Is
the key still in the vehicle ?
This indicator light turns on and this message ap
pears if the ignition key was removed from the
vehicle when the engine was running . If the igni
tion key is no longer in the vehicle, you cannot
switch on the ignition or start the engine once

you stop it. You also cannot lock the vehicle from
the outside .
Applies to: vehicles with au tomatic transm issions
Shift to P , otherwise vehicle can roll away.
Doors do not lock if gearshift is not in P
This message appears for safety reasons if the
selector lever is in the N position when you
sw itch the ignition off. Move the selector leve r to
the P position. Otherwise the vehicle is not pro
tected from ro lling and it cannot be locked .
DJ Remote control key: hold back of key
against the designated area . See owner 's man
ual
If the indicator light turns on and th is message
appears, there is a malfunction
c> page 91 .
Applies to: vehicles with automatic transmissions
Shift to P before leaving car, otherwise vehicle
can roll away
This message appears if the driver's door is
opened while the ignition is switched on and the
transmission has not been shifted to the P posi
tion . Sh ift the transmiss ion into the P position
and turn off the ignition if you are leaving the ve
hicle . Otherwise the vehicle could roll. Also see
c::> page93 .
Starting the engine when there is a
malfunction
It may not be possible to start the engine under
certain circumstances, for example if the battery
in the vehicle key is drained, if interference is af
fected the key or if there is a system malfunc
tion .
Fig. 98 Cente r console/ remote contro l key: starting t he
eng ine if there is a malfunc tion
Driving
Requirement: the message Remote control key:
hold back of key against the designated area .
See owner's manual
must display and the DJ i n
dicator light must turn on.
.,. Place the remote control key on the location
shown in the illustration
y >l) c::> fig . 98.
Applies to: vehicles with manual transmission
.,. Press the clutch pedal.
Applies to: vehicles with automatic transmissions
• Press the brake pedal.
.. Press the !START ENGINE STOP ! button. The
engine will start.
.,. Drive to an authorized Audi dea ler or author
ized Aud i Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
@ Tips
You can view the message again by pressing
the
I S TART ENGINE STOP I button.
Start/Stop system
Description
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system
The Start/Stop system can help increase fue l
economy and reduce CO2 emissions.
In Sta rt/Stop mode, the engine shuts off auto
matically when the vehicle is stopped, such as at
a traffic light. The ignition remains switched on
during this stop phase . The engine wi ll restart
automatica lly when needed .
Th e Start/Stop system is a utomaticall y activated
as soon as the ignition is switched on.
Basic requirements for Start/Stop mode
-The driver's door must be closed .
-The driver's seat belt much be fastened.
- The hood must be closed.
- The vehicle must have driven faster than
2 mph
(3 km/h) since the last time it stopped .
- A trailer must not be hitched to the vehicle.
If you leave the vehicle during a stop phase, the
engine can be restarted within approximately 30
seconds if the following requi rements are met:
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@j indicator light appears in the instrument clus
ter disp lay, the engine will not be stopped, for
examp le in the following situations:
- T he eng ine has not reached the minimum re
quired temperature for Start/Stop mode.
- T he interior temperature selected by the cli-
mate contro l system has not been reached .
- T he outs ide temperature is ext remely h igh/low.
- The windshield is being defrosted.
- The neck heating* is turned on .
- The vehicle battery charge level is too low.
- The steering wheel is turned at a sharp angle or is moving .
- After engaging the reverse gear.
- On sharp inclines.
- At high altitudes .
Engine automatically restarts
The standard Start/Stop mode will be canceled
during a stop phase in the follow ing s ituations .
The engine resta rts without any action by the
driver.
- The vehicle rolls , for example while on a slope.
- The interior temperature differs from the tem-
perature selected in the A/C system .
- The windshield is being defrosted.
- The brake pedal is pressed several times in a
row.
- The vehicle battery charge level is too low .
- Power consumption is high.
The engine can turn off again when the condi
tions for Start/Stop mode are met.
Ignition is switched off automatically
To prevent the vehicle battery from draining, the
ignition will switch off automat ically under the
following conditions :
- The Start/Stop system has stopped the engine .
- The vehicle is stationary.
- You left the ve hicle and the engine was not re-
started within approximate ly 30 seconds .
If th is happens, you w ill see the message
Igni
<( ~ tion turns off automatically in the instrument
~ cluster and the activated low beams are replaced N
8 by the parking light. The parking lights will \0
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switch off after approximately 30 minutes or
when you lock the vehicle .
T he ign ition also switches off when you lock the
vehicle from the outside during a stop phase.
If the Start/Stop system has not turned off the
engine or if you have switched the Start/Stop sys
tem off manually, the ignition w ill no t be auto
matically sw itched off and the eng ine will contin
ue to
run ¢& .
A WARNING
To reduce the risk of poisoning, never allow
the engine to run in confined spaces.
(D Tips
Applies to: vehicles with automatic transmissions
- If you leave the vehicle with the 0/5 or R se
lector lever position engaged, the parking
brake is automatically set.
- If you select the D or N selector lever posi
tion after shifting into reverse, the vehicle
must be driven faster than 6 mph (10 km/h)
in order for the engine to switch off again .
Manually switching the Start/Stop system
off/on
Applies to: veh icles w ith Start/Stop system
If you do not wish to use the system, you can
switch it off manually.
Fig. 100 Center co nsole: Start/Stop system butto n
-
.,. To switch the Start/Stop system off/on man
ually, press the
l (A) ml button. The LED in the but
ton turns on when the system is switched off.
Ill-
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N .... 0 \0
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sounds when the C®> switch is pulled . Emergency
braking stops as soon as
the(®) switch is released
or the accelerator peda l is pressed.
Parking
.,. Press t he b rake peda l to stop the vehicle .
.,. Pull the(®) switc h to set the parking brake .
.,. Applies to: automatic transmission: Select the
P selector lever position .
.,. Turn the eng ine off c> & .
.,. Applies to: manual transmission: Engage 1st
gear .
.,. Turn the steer ing wheel when parking on in
clines so that the wheels will roll into the curb
i f the veh icle starts moving.
_& WARNING
- Never ac celer ate o r release the clutch pedal
carelessly when a gear or a selector lever
posit ion (automatic transm ission) is engag
ed wh ile the vehicle is stationary and the
en
gine is runn ing. Otherwise, the vehicle will
start to move immediately and this cou ld
re
sult in an accident.
- Emergency braking should only be used in an emergency, when the normal brake peda l
has failed or the brake pedal is obstructed.
During emergency braking, your veh icle will
bra ke sim ila r to heavy brak ing . ESC and the
associated components (ABS, ASR, EDL)
c annot overcome the laws of physics.
Around curves and when road or weather conditions are bad, a fu ll brake application
can cause the vehicle to skid or the rear end
to swerve, which increases the risk of an
ac
c ident.
- If the power supply fails, you cannot set the
park ing brake if it is released. If th is is the
case, stop the veh icle on leve l ground and
secure it by engaging 1st gear (manual
transmiss ion) or select ing the P selector lev
er position (automatic t ransm iss ion). See an
authorized Aud i dealer o r autho rized Aud i
Service Facility for assistance.
- Always take the vehicle key with you when
leaving your vehicle, even if for a short pe ri
od of time. Th is app lies p articu larly when
children rema in in the vehicle. Otherwise,
D riv ing
children could start the engine, release the
parking brake or operate e lectrical equip
ment such as power w indows, which
in
creases the risk of an accident.
- No one, especially children, should remain
in the vehicle when it is locked. Locked
doors make it more difficu lt for emergency
wo rkers to get into the vehicle, which puts
lives at risk .
(D Tips
Applies to: vehicles with automatic transmissions
When stopp ing at a t raff ic signa l or stopp ing
i n city traffic, yo u can set the park ing bra ke
manually. The vehicle does not have to be
held with the brake pedal. The park ing brake
eliminates the tendency to creep when a
se
l ector lever position is engaged. As soon as
you press the accelerator peda l, the parking
brake re leases automatically and your vehicle
starts to move
c>page 95.
(D Tips
- Occasional noises when the parking brake is
set and released are normal and are not a
cause for concern.
- The parking brake goes through a self-test cycle at regu lar intervals when the vehicle is
stopped. Any no ises assoc iated with th is are
normal.
- If there is a power failure, the parking brake
w ill not set if it is released, and it will not
release if it is set
c> A . See an a uthorized
Audi dealer or author ized Audi Service
Fa
cility for assis tance.
Starting to drive
Various convenience and safety funct ions may be
available when the vehicle begins driving,
de
pend ing on vehicle equipment.
Starting on hills w ith the pa rking brake set
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed .
.,. To start driving comfortably when on a hi ll, set
the parking brake and begin driving as usual.
The braking force of the parking brake does not
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Driving
release automatically until the wheels build up
enough driving force .
Starting on hills with hill hold assist
Hill hold ass ist makes it eas ier to start on hills.
Requirement: the driver 's door must be closed
and the eng ine must be running .
.,. To activate hill hold assist, press and hold the
brake pedal for several seconds. The vehicle
must be in an uph ill direction of travel.
After releasing the brake pedal, the braking pow
er is maintained for a brief moment
c;, .&. to pre
vent the vehicle from rolling back when starting. During this time, you can eas ily begin to move
your veh icle .
.&_ WARNING
-If you do not begin driving immediately or
the engine stalls after releas ing the b rake
pedal, your vehicle may begin to roll back
ward. Press the brake pedal or set the park
ing brake immediate ly.
- The intelligent technology of hill hold assist
cannot overcome the limitations imposed by
natural physical laws. The increased comfort
offered by hill hold assist should not cause
you to take safety risks.
-Hill hold assist cannot hold the vehicle in
place on all h ills (for example, if the ground
is slippery or icy).
-To reduce the risk of an accident, always make sure the vehicle is situated safely
wh ile stat ionary.
Automatic transmission
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with automatic transmissions
.
The aut omat ic transmission is controlled elec
tronica lly. The transmission shifts up or down au
tomatically depending on which drive prog ram is
selected.
When a
moderate driving style is used, the
transmission se lects the most economical driving
mode. The transmission upshifts at a lower RPM
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and downshifts at a higher RPM to improve fue l
effic iency.
The transmission switches to a sporty mode after
a kick-down or when the driver uses a
sporty
driving style
characterized by quick accelerator
pedal movements, heavy acceleration, frequent
changes in speed and traveling at the maximum
speed .
If desired, the driver can also select the gears
manually (tiptronic mode) c:;, page 99.
S tronic transmission
The S tron ic is a dual-clutch transmission. Power
i s transferred using two clutches that work inde
pendently from one another. They replace the
torque converter used in conventional automatic
transmissions and allow the vehicle to accelerate
without a noticeable interruption in traction .
tiptronic transmission
In the tiptronic transmission, power is transfer
red by a torque converter.
Selecting a selector lever position
Applies to: vehicles with auto matic transmissions
Fig. 102 Cente r console: se lector lever
The current se lecto r lever position is shown next
to the selector lever
c:;, fig. 102 . The current se
l ector lever position is also shown in the instru
ment cluster display .
.,. You may need to release the selector lever lock
depending on wh ich selector lever position is
selected and which one you would like to se
lect .
.,. To do this, press the locking button (!) on the
selector
l ever ¢fig .102. ..,_