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Lights and Vision
Exterior Lighting
Switching lights on and off
Fig. 30 Instrument panel: l ig ht switc h
Light s witch ·'!;5- ·
Turn the switch to the corresponding position.
When the lights are sw itched on, the
;oo: symbol
turns on.
0 -lights off. On some market-specific vers ions,
the daytime running lights* will switch on when
the ign ition is switched on in this position .
-USA model s: the daytime running lights switch
on automatically when the ignition is switched
on and the light switch is in the
O position or in
the
AUTO position (on ly in daylight) . The Day ­
tim e running lights
can be switched on and off
in the radio or the MMI*
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-Canada models: the dayt ime running lights
switch on automatically when the ignition is
switched on and the light switch is set to the
0
pos ition, ;oo: o r the AUTO position (on ly in day­
li gh t)
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AUTO* -automatic headlights switch o n and off
depending on br ightness, for example in tw ilight,
du ring ra in or in tunne ls .
::oo: -Parking lights
io -Low beam headlights
io -All weather ligh ts. T urn the switch to parking
light
; oo : or low beam head light io . Pull the
sw itch up to the first notch@.
0$-Rear fog lights . Tur n the switch to parking
l ight
000: o r low beam head light gD. P ull the
switch up to the second notch @.
Lights and V ision
All-weather lights
T he front lights are adjusted au toma tic a lly so
t h at there is less g lare for the driver from his or
her own lights, fo r example whe n roads are wet.
Automatic dynamic headlight range control
Yo ur vehicle is equ ipped with a headlight range
contro l system so tha t there is less g la re for on­
com ing traff ic if the vehicle load changes. The
headlig ht range also adjusts automatica lly when
braking and acce lerating.
Static cornering light *
The s tat ic co rnering light may be available de­
pend ing on veh icle equipment and it only works
when the light switc h is in the AUTO pos ition. The
corner ing light switches on automat ica lly at
speeds up to approximately 44 mph (70 km)
when the steering wheel is at a certain angle. The area to the side of the veh icle is illuminated bet­
ter when turning .
A WARNING ,-
- Automatic headlights* are on ly intended to
assist the dr iver . T hey do not relieve the
d river of respo nsibi lity to check the head­
lights and to tu rn them on m anu ally based
on t he current l ight a nd v is ibility condi tions.
F or exam ple, fog cannot be detected by t he
light sensors. So always switch on the low
beams under these weat her con ditions an d
when dr iv ing in the dark
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- The rear fog lights sho uld only be turned on
in accordance w ith traffic regulations, to
prevent glare for traffic behind your vehicle.
- Always observe legal regulations when us­
ing the lighting systems described.
@ Tips
- T he lig ht sensor for the automatic he ad­
lights * is in the rearview mir ror mount. Do
not p lace any stickers in this area on the
windshield.
- Some exter io r lighting functio ns can be ad ­
justed
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Sea ts and stor age
Seats and storage
General information
A WARNING
See c::> page 9 7, Driving safety for important
information, tips, suggestions and warnings
that you should read and follow for your own
safety and the safety of yo ur passengers .
Front seats
Manual seat adjustment
Appl ies to vehicles with manual adiustable seats
Fig. 45 Front seat: manual seat ad justme nt
@ -Moving the seat fo rward/back: pull the lever
and slide the seat.
@ -Lengthening/shortening the upper thigh
support*: lift the handle.
@ -Adjusting the angle of the seat surface*.
Pull/press the lever.
© -Adjusting the lumbar support*: press the
button in the desired direction .
®-Moving the seat up/down: pull/press the lev­
er.
@ -Adjusting the backrest angle : turn the ad­
justing wheel.
WARNING
- To reduce the risk of an accident, on ly adjust
the front seats when the vehicle is station­
ary.
- Exercise caution when adjusting the seat
height. Adjusting the seat care lessly or
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w ithout checking can p inch hands and fin­
gers.
- The front seat backrests must not be re­
clined too far back when driving, because
this impa irs the effectiveness of the safety
belts and airbag system, which increases
the risk of inj ury .
Power seat adjustment
App lies to vehicles w it h power adjustab le seats
Fig . 46 Front seat: power seat adjustment
@ -adjusting the lumbar support : press the but­
ton in the applicable position.
® -moving the seat up/down: press the button
up/down. To adjust the front seat cushion, press
the front button up/down. To adjust the rear seat
cushion, press the rear button up/down.
® -moving the seat forward/back : press the
button forward/back.
© -adjust ing the backrest ang le: press the bu t­
ton forward/back .
@-leng thening/shorten ing the uppe r thigh sup­
port*: li ft the hand le.
A WARNING
- To reduce the r is k of an accident, only adjust
the front seats when t he vehicle is station­
ary .
- The power adj ustment for the front seats al­
so works wi th the ignit ion sw itched off or
with the ignition key removed . To reduce
the risk of injury, children should never be
left unattended in the vehicle for this rea­
son .

Warm and cold
Manual climate control system
Applies to: vehicles with manual climate control system Fig. 65 Manual climate control system controls
The functions can be switched on and off by
pressing the buttons or adjusted using the dial
and thumbwheel. The
LED in a button will light
up when the function is switched on.
Manual climate control system
For a comfortable temperature in cooling mode,
we recommend :
- in warmer times of the year, set the tempera­
ture so that it is only a few degrees below the
outside temperature.
- set the blower at a moderate speed
- don't direct the air flow directly on the passen-
gers
A/C cooling mode
The cooling mode only functions with the blower turned on. You can turn the cooling system on or
off by pressing the A/C button . The air is not
cooled and humidity is not removed when cooling
mode is switched off. This can cause fog on the
windows. The cooling mode switches off auto-
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matically when there are cold outside tempera­
tures.
e / e Temperature
The temperature can be adjusted using the Left
dial.
8/5' Blower
Using the center knob, you can manually adjust
the volume of air generated by the blower to your
preferences. The blower should always run at a
low setting to prevent the windows from fogging
and to ensure a continuous exchange of air inside
the vehicle. When the windows are fogged, using
a higher blower speed and setting the knob to@
is recommended.
®l:.0/•.,g/~ Air distribution and vents
The air distribution can be adjusted with the right
knob. The setting between~ and
o,,,o provides a
comfortable atmosphere in most cases.
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I n the@ setting, the windshield and side win­
dows are defrosted or cleared of condensation as
qu ickly as possible. The rec irculat ion mode
switches off, but can be act ivated again manually
by pressing the~ button.
You can open or close the center and rear vents in
the cockpit and the vents in the rear center con ­
sole us ing the r idged thumbwhee ls. The levers
adjust the direction of the airflow from the vents.
To keep the front side windows from fogging up
in damp weather, we recommend opening the
side air vents and tilting them to the side.
~ R ecirc ulation mo de
In recircu lation mode, the a ir inside the vehicle is
circu lated and fi ltered. This prevents the unfil­
tered air outside the vehicle from entering the
vehicle interior . Switching recircu lation mode on
when dr iving through a tunnel or when sitting in
traffic is recommended
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mode is sw itched on before the eng ine starts, it
will be switched off automatically after approx i­
mate ly 20 minutes.
Recirculation mode is switched off in the defrost
setting®.
QW R ea r win dow defogger
The rear window defogger only operates when
the eng ine is running. It switches off automati-
Warm and c old
ca lly after approximately 10 to 20 minutes, de­
pending on the outside temperature .
J Seat heating*
You can adjust the left and right heated seat
temperature using the left/right thumbwheel.
T he seat heating is switched off when the leve l is
set to 0.
A WARNING .-==-
- You sho uld not use the recircu lation mode
for an extended period since no fresh air is
drawn in. When the A/C system* is sw itched
off, the windows can fog up, which increas­
es the risk of an acc ident.
- Individuals w ith reduced sensit ivity to pa in
or temperature could develop burns when
using the seat heat ing* function . To reduce
the r isk of inju ry, these individua ls sho uld
not use seat heating*.
Q) Note
To avoid damaging the seat heat ing* ele­
ments, do not kneel on the seats o r place
heavy pressure on one area of the seat .
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the climate control system runs continuously at
maximum cooling or heating power. There is no
temperature regulation.
Synchronization : by pressing the AUTO button
for two seconds, the temperature setting for the
driver's side is transferred to the front passeng­
er's side. This applies a temperature change to
the front passenger's side.
Be Blower
Using the regulator 8ft, you can manually adjust
the volume of air generated by the blower to your
preference.
Use the left
8ft butto n to decrease the air speed,
and use the right
8ft button to increase the air
speed .
The blower should always run at a low setting to
prevent the windows from fogging and to ensure
a continuous exchange of a ir inside the vehicle.
To have the airflow regulated automatically,
press the AU TO button.
!,.i /:,0/!,DAir distribution and vents
The air distr ibut ion can adjusted with the but­
tons. To have the air dist rib ut ion regulated a uto­
matica lly, press the AUTO button.
You can open or close the center and rear vents in
the cockpit and the vents in the rear center con ­
sole using the r idged thumbwheels . T he levers
adjust the direction of the airflow from the vents .
To keep the front s ide windows from fogging up
in damp weathe r, we recommend opening the
side air vents and tilting them to the side.
~ MAX Defrosting
The windshield and side windows are defrosted
or cleared of condensation as quickly as possible.
The maximum amount of air flows mainly from
the vents below the windshie ld. Recirculation
mode switches off. The temperature should be
set at +72°F (22°() or highe r.
The AUTO button sw itches the defroster off.
Warm and cold
~A Recirculation mode
To switch on the recircu lation mode, press the
~A button . The lower LED in the button turns
on .
In rec ircu lation mode, the air inside the vehicle is
circulated and filtered. This prevents the unfi l­
tered air outside the vehicle from entering the
vehicle interior. Switching recirculat ion mode on
when driving through a tunnel or when sitting in
traffic is recommended
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The AU TO button or@ button switches recircula­
tion mode off.
T o switc h on the automatic recirculation mode,
press the
~A button again. The upper LED in the
button turns on. The system switches to recircu­
lation mode when driving in reverse when the en­
gine is cold. The air quality sensor that is de­
s igned for diese l and gasoline exhaust automati­
ca lly switches the recirculation mode on or off
depending on the level of pollutants in the out­
s ide air . Automatic rec irculat ion mode is time re­
stricted when cooling mode (A/C) is sw itched off
and frost temperatures are ide ntif ied.
QW REAR Rear window defogger
The rear window defogger on ly operates when
the engine is running and will be automatically
switched off after approximately 10 minutes.
.J Seat heating*
Pressing the button switches the seat heating on
at the highest setting (level 3).
The LEDs indicate the temperature level. To re­
duce the temperature, press the button again. To
switch the seat heating off, press the button re­
peatedly until the LED turns off.
A ft er approximately 10 minutes, the seat heating
automatica lly switches from level 3 to level 2.
Switching the temperature measurement
units
The temperature display can be switched be ­
tween °C and °F. Press and hold the
~A button
¢ fig. 66 and turn the knob on the driver's side to
- for three seconds. ..,
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heat, which could result in overheating or
other damage to the vehicle or other prop­
erty.
- 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 Em ission 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 .
@ Tips
The consumpt ion 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. 67 Lever under the s tee rin g colu mn
~ .,. Tilt the lever downward ¢ .&, . ......
~ .,. Bring the steering wh eel into the d esired posi-N
8 tion. 0 ::, (X)
Driving
.,. Press the lever upward again until it locks in
place .
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 10 inches (25 cm) dis­
tance between your chest and the steering
wheel ¢
page 98, fig. 98 . If you do not
maintain this d istance, the airbag system
will not be able to provide its full protec­
tion .
~ page 98, fig . 98 .
-If your physical characteristics prevent you
from sitting at least 10 inches (25 cm) or
more away from the steering wheel, see if
an 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
n ificantly increases the r isk of injury to the
hands, arms and head if the airbag deploys.
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Driving
Starting and stopping
the engine (vehicles with
an ignition lock)
Starting the engine
A pp lies to: vehicl es w ith igni tion lock
The ignition is switched on and the engine start­
ed with the key in the ignition .
Fig. 68 Ignition lock: position of the ign it ion key
Sw itch ing the ignit ion on /off
• To switch the ignition on, turn the ignition key
to posit ion
(D .
• To switc h the ignition off, turn the ignit io n key
to posit ion @.
Starting the engine
• Press the brake pedal and move the selector
lever to the P or N pos ition.
• Turn the key to posit ion @. The ignition key au­
tomat ica lly returns to position
(D . Do not press
the accelerator pedal when doing this.
Equipment that uses a lot of electricity is switch­
ed off temporari ly when you start the eng ine .
If the engine does not start immediately, stop
the starting procedure by turning the ignition key
to position @and repeat after 30 seconds .
&, WARNING
- To reduce the risk of poisoning, neve r al low
the engine to run in confined spaces.
- Never remove the ign it ion key from the ign i­
t ion loc k while the veh icle is moving. Other­
wise the stee ring lock w ill engage a nd you
will not be able to stee r th e vehicle, whi ch
increased the r isk of an accident .
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(D Note
Avoid high engine speed, full throttle, and
heavy engine load if the engine has not
reached operat ing temperat ure yet. You could
damage the engine.
® For the sake of the environment
Do not let the eng ine run wh ile parked to
warm up. Begin driving immediate ly. This re­
d uces unnecessary emissions .
(D Tips
-If it is d ifficult to turn the key to position
(D , turn the steering wheel back and forth
slightly to release the steering wheel lock.
- Some no ise after starting the engine is nor­
ma l and is no cause for conce rn.
Stopping the engine
Applies to: vehicles with ignition lock
Stop ping the engin e
• Bring the vehicle to a full stop.
• Turn the key to position@co
page 60, fig. 68.
Engag ing the ste ering lock
Requirement: the se lector lever m ust be in P .
• Remove the ignition key in position @
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page 60, fig. 68 co ,& .
• Tur n the steering whee l until yo u hear the
steer ing whee l lock.
The locked steer ing helps p revent vehicle t hef t.
&, WARNING
- Never turn off the engi ne be fore the vehicle
has come to a complete stop. The full func­
tion of the brake booster and the power steer ing is not g uaranteed. You must use
more force to turn or brake. Because you
cannot steer and brake as you usually
wou ld, this could lead to acc idents a nd seri­
ous injuries.
- Never remove the ignition key from the igni­
tion lock while the veh icle is moving . Other­
w ise the steering lock will engage and you
w ill not be ab le to s teer the vehicle.

Driving
Your vehicle is equipped with an electromechani­
cal parking brake @
c> fig. 71. The parking brake
is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling
un intent ionally and replaces the hand brake .
Setting/manuall y releasing the pa rking
brake
... Pull the(®) switch to set the parking brake . The
LED in the sw itch turns on. The -(USA mod­
els) . (Canada models) indicator light also
turns on in the instrument cluster display .
.,. To release the parking brake manually, press
the b rake o r accelerato r pedal whi le the igni­
tion is switched on and p ress t he
C®) switch a t
the same time. The L ED in t he b utton and t he
i ndica tor light in the display turn off .
Releasing the parking brake automatically
Requirement: the dr iver's door must be closed,
the dr iver's safety be lt must be latched and the
pa rking brake must be set.
... To start driving and re lease the park ing brake
automat ica lly, press the accele rato r pedal as
us ua l.
In addi tion to releasing the park ing brake auto­
mat ically, other convenience and safety funct ions
are available whe n you start driving
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Starting from a stop .
Preventing the automatic parking brake
release
The vehicle could begin rolling unintentionally ,
dependi ng on the h ill or if towing a trailer .
... To preve nt the parking brake from releasing au­
tomat ica lly, pull and hold the®) sw itch and
press the accelerator pedal. The park ing b rake
remains set and prevents the veh icle from ro ll­
in g backward.
.,. Yo u can re le ase the(®) switch aga in once you
are sure that you are g iv ing eno ugh dr iv ing
force to the wheels by pressing the accele rator
pedal.
Emergency braking function
You can use the emergency bra king f unct ion in an
emergen cy situ ation , or if the stand ard bra ke op­
era tion mal func tions or is disabled.
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... Pull and ho ld the C®) swi tc h.
... As soon as you re lease the
C®> switch or acceler-
ate, the braking stops.
P ulli ng and ho ld ing t he
C®) switch wh ile driving
the veh icle activates the eme rgency braking func ­
tion . The ve hicle is bra ked at a ll four wheels by
activating the hydraulic b rake system . The bra k­
i ng effect is sim ilar to heavy brak ing
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To reduce the risk of act ivat ing t he emergency
bra kin g by mista ke, a warning tone (buzzer)
sounds when the
C®) sw itch is p ulled . Eme rgency
braking stops as soon as the© switch is released
or the accelerator pedal is pressed.
Park ing
... Press the brake peda l to stop the ve hicle.
... Pull the
C®> switch to set the par king brake .
... Place the selecto r lever in the P position .
... Turn the engine off
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... Turn the steering w heel when parking on in­
clines so that the w heels w ill roll into the curb
if the vehicle starts moving.
8,,. WARNING
- Do not press the a ccele ra to r peda l inadve r­
tently if a ge ar i s selected whe n the vehicle
is st ationary an d th e engine is running . Oth­
erwise, the vehicle will s tart to move imme ­
diate ly and this could result i n an accident.
- Eme rgency brak ing s hou ld only be used i n
an emergency, when the norma l bra ke pe dal
has failed or the bra ke peda l is obstructed .
During eme rgency brak ing, your vehicle will
brake s imilar to heavy braking. ESC and the
associated components (ABS, ASR, EDL)
cannot ove rcome the laws of physics .
Around curves a nd whe n road or wea ther
conditions a re bad, a full brake applicat io n
can ca use the veh icle to skid or the rear end
to swerve, w hich incr eases the ris k of an ac­
cident.
- I f th e power s upply fail s, you cannot set the
parking br ake if it is released. In this case,
pa rk the vehicle on leve l ground and secure
it by p lacing the selector leve r in the P posi­
tion. See an authorized A udi dealer or au -
thorized A udi Service Fac ility for assistance.
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