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Driving
General information
Breaking in
A new vehicle must be broken in for the first
1,000 mi les (1,500 km). For the first 600 miles
(1,000 km), do not drive at speeds that are more
than 2/3 of the maximum permitted RPM, avoid
full acce leration, and do not tow a trailer . 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 p lace 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 initia l
break-in period, particularly when running a cold
engine . This will reduce eng ine wear and improve
the m ileage .
Do not drive at too
low of an engine speed (RPM).
Shift down if the engine stops running "smooth­ ly". Extremely high eng ine speeds are automati­
cally reduced.
Reducing the risk of vehicle damage
([) Note
When driving on poor roads, by curbs and on
steep ramps , make su re that low-hang ing
components such as the spoiler and exhaust
system do not come into contact with these
or they could be damaged. This especially ap­
plies to vehicles with low ground clearance
and vehicles that are heavily loaded.
Driving through water on roads
Note the following to reduce the risk of vehicle
damage when driv ing through water, for example
on flooded roads :
- The water must not be any higher than the bot­
tom of the vehicle body.
D riving
- 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 and restore the full braking ef­
fect .
(D Note
Vehicle components such as the engine,
transmission, suspension or electrical system
can be severely damaged by driving through
water.
(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 oncom ing vehicles may
create waves that raise the water level and
make it too deep for your vehicle to drive
through safely.
- Avoid dr iving through salt water, because
this can cause corrosion .
Economical and environmentally-friendly
driving
T he amount o f fuel consumption, 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 examp le when you notice that the
next t raffic light is red. This produces an engine
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Driving
the vehicle and maintains a constant speed as a
result
r=> page 91 .
However, your Audi i s no t an offroad vehi cle.
Only dri ve in terrain th at i s s uit a ble for th e vehi­
cle and your dri ving abilit y. Ne ver tak e an y un­
ne ce ss ary risks!
After driving offroad
- After dr iving offroad, remove branches and
other debr is from the radiator gr ille, unde r­
body, and whee ls. Look espec ially for foreign
objects (such as stones) that may be stuck in
the tire tread.
- Clean the vehicle body and underbody and in ­
spect the vehicle for possib le damage.
- Clean the windows, headlights, tail lig hts and
the license plate if they are dirty.
- Perfo rm a brake test (especially after dr iv ing
through water).
A WARNING
- Be especia lly aware and attent ive when driv­
ing under difficult conditions. Vehicle dam­
age and injuries may occur when driv ing at
excessively high speeds or with incorrect
dr iv ing maneuvers .
- Always adjust your speed and driving style
to the roads, terra in , traffic and weather
condit ions. Drive espec ially slowly if there is
low v is ibility when offroad .
- Please note that the wheels can spin more
and the vehicle can swerve when i n ESC off ­
road mode, especially when the road is slip­
pery or has loose surface mate rial.
- Driving stability is reduced in the ESC Off­
road mode .
@ For the sake of the environment
Avoid harming the environment and show
consideration for nature.
(D Tips
On ly dr ive where it is a llowed and always stay
on the provided roads and paths.
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Driving information
Applies to: vehicles with offroad mode
T here is only one right way to drive in difficult
conditions: slo wly and with caution!
Observe the following when driving on unpaved
roads :
.,. On ly driv e in terrain that is suitable for the ve­
hicle and your driving ability. Never take any
unnecessary risks!
.,. Dr ive slowly and caut iously!
.,. Pay attent ion to the
g round cl earan ce of your
veh icle . The clearance may va ry depending on
the load, ground compos ition and the environ­
ment. The g round clearance is reduced for spe­
cial suspension systems, such as sport s uspen­
sion. The dr iver is therefore responsible for de ­
ciding whether a vehicle can handle a specif ic
situation .
.,. Activate the
ESC offroad mode as needed
r=>page90 .
.,. Use the hill de sce nt ass ist when driving down
steep hills
r=> page 91 .
Difficult terrain
When driving in unfamiliar areas and offroad,
drive slowly and keep on the watch for unexpect­
ed obstacles (such as potholes, rocks, tree
stumps , etc .) .
T o prevent th e vehicl e from bottoming out and to
reduce the risk of underbody damage, you should
drive across uneven ground on only one side of
the veh icle so that only two of your wheels cross
the uneven area, instead of driving across the cente r of the uneven area with all four wheels .
Drive quickly through sandy or marshy off-ro ad
sections and do not stop, if at all possible.
Driving through wat er on road s
Also read the information found in r=> page 57.
Automatic transmission
Introduction
The automatic transmission is controlled elec­
troni cally. Upshifting a nd downshifting o ccu r au -
tomat ically . ..,.

Index
Current consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9
Fuel tank capacity ................... 210
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Gasoline additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Saving fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 81
Fuel economy messages (efficiency program) .21
Fueling Fuel filler door emergency release . . . . . . 155
F uel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
F uel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Opening the fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
G
Garment hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Gas discharge lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Octane rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Generator (indicator light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Glossary of tire and loading terminology . . 169
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) . . . . . 209
Ground clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
H
Headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Headlights Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
H eadlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Adjusting .. .. ................ 43, 44, 100
Removing and installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Heated Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Rear window (automatic climate control sys-
tem) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Rear window (manual climate control sys -
tem) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Seats (automatic climate control system) . 55
Washer nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Heavy clothing and safety belts . . . . . . . . . . 108
High beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Hill descent assist ... . .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. 91
Hill descent control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
220
Hill hold assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
also refer to Hill hold assist . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Hold ass ist (hill) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
How are child restraint system anchors relat-
ed to child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
How many a irbags does my vehicle have? . . 120
How safety belt pretensioners work 112
I
Ignition
Switching on and off (convenience key) . . . 61
Switching on and off (ignition lock) . . . . . . 60
Imbalance (wheels) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Important things to do before driving . . . . . 97
Improperly worn safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124, 125
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Infant seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Inspection interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Installing child safety seats Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Installing the upper tether strap on the an­
chorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adjusting the lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Interval mode (windshield wipers) . . . . . . . . 38
J
Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Jumper cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
K
Key........ .. .. .. .. .. ... .......... ... 23
Key not recognized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Key recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Key replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23