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@ 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. Th is 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 ap
pear 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 indicator lights and messages us
ing the multifunction steering wheel
¢ page 17. If there are several malfunct ions,
you can display them one at a time us ing the
thumbw heel.
Some ind icator lights in the d isplay can display in
several colors .
Overview
Some indicator lights turn on briefly as a function
check when you switch the ign ition on. These sys
tems are marked with a
./ in the following tables.
I f one of these indicator lights does not turn on,
there is a ma lfunction in that system.
Red indicator lights
---------------
US A models : brake system ./
¢page 10
Canada models: brake system ./
¢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
¢ page 12
Alternator
¢p age 12
Engine stop while driving
¢page 13
Safety be lt
¢ page 13
Electromechanical steering./
¢page 89
Steering lock
¢page 13
Central indicator light
¢page 13
En gine start system
¢page 13
Transmission ma lfunction
¢ page 68
Rear spoiler
¢page 90
Yellow indicator lights
Electronic Stabil iz ation Control (ESC)
./ ¢p age 13
Electronic Stabilization Contro l (ESC)
./ ¢pag e 13
USA models: anti-lock braking sys
tem
(ABS)./¢ page 13
Canada models: anti-lock braking
system
(ABS)./ ¢ page 13
Safety systems ./
¢page 14
USA models: brake pads ¢page 14
Canada models: bra ke pads
¢ page 14
Electromechanical parking brake
¢page 11
Tire pressure
¢ page 261 or¢ page 262
Tire pressure
¢ page 261 or¢ page 262
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System settings
Setting the date and
time
You can set the clock time manually or using the
CPS .
.. Select : IMENUI button> Settings> left control
button >
MMI settings > Date & time.
.. Or : select: IMENUI button> Vehicle> left con-
trol button >
Vehicle settings > Date & time .
Automatic setting
When this function is switched on~. the time
and date are automatically set.
Time
Requirement: the Automatic setting must be
switched
off .
Press the control knob. You can set the Time
manually by turning and pressing the control
knob.
Date
Requirement: the Automatic setting must be
switched
off.
Press the control knob . You can set the Date
manually by turning and press ing the control
knob.
Time zone
When selecting the appropriate time zone, a
sampling of countries in this zone will be listed .
Automatic time zone*
When this function is switched on~. the time
will automatically adjust to the corresponding
time zone.
Time format
If you select 24h , the clock will display, for ex
ample,
13:00. If you se lect AM/PM, the clock
will disp lay, for examp le,
1:00 PM.
Date format
I f you select DD.MM.YYYY , the date display will
show, for example,
31.08.2017 . If you select
MM/DD/YYYY , the date disp lay wi ll show, for ex-
System settings
ample, 08/31/2017. If you select YYYY-MM
DD ,
the date display will show, for example,
2017-08-31.
MMI settings
.. Select: IMENUI button> Settings > left control
button >
MMI settings .
Language
You can change the display language as well as
t h e la nguage for the voice guidance* and voice
recognition system*.
T he number of languages available depends on
the market .
Measurement units
The following measurement un its can be set de
pend ing on ava ilab ility:
Speed , Distance , Tem
perature , Fuel consumption , Volume , Pressure.
Tool tips
When this funct ion is switched on~. your MMI
shows you tips for input. The frequency of how
often it displays decreases w ith time . You can
switch
off the operating tips at any time .
Speech dialog system
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
Command display: when this function is switch
ed
on~. the MMI will show you the possible
commands for voice input in the respective
menu. You can sw itch the funct ion
off at any
t ime .
Short dialog : when this function is sw itched on
~. a shorter form of the prompts is used . You
can switch the function
off at any time .
Speech dialog system volume: you can adjust
the volume of the prompts by turning the contro l
knob.
Individual speech training (only when the vehi
cle is stationary): you can adapt the voice recog
nition system to your voice or pronunciation in
order to improve the system's ability to recogn ize
your speech. Ind iv idual speech tra ining is com
prised of 20 speech entr ies that consist of com-
mands and sequences of numbers . You can
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Check ing and F illing
be burned. Wait until no steam or coolant is
escaping.
- Keep children away from the engine com
partment.
- Never spill 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 e lectrica l system,
especially to the battery.
- When working in the engine compartment,
remember that the radiator fan can switch
on even if the ign ition is switched off, which
increases the risk of personal in jury.
- Never open the cap on the coolant expan
sion tank when the eng ine is warm. The
cooling 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.
- Do not remove the engine cover under any circumstances. This increases the risk of
burns .
- If tests need to be performed w ith the en
gine ru nning, there is additional danger due
to moving components (such as the ribbed
belt, a lter nator and radiator fa n) and from
the high-voltage ign it io n system.
- Do not press the accelerator pedal inadver
tent ly if a gear is selected when the veh icle
is sta tionary and the eng ine is ru nning. Oth
erwise, the veh icle w ill start to move imme
diately and t his co uld r esult in an a ccid en t.
- Pay attention to the fo llow ing warnings list
ed whe n wo rk on the fuel system or on the
electri cal eq uipment is requ ired.
- Do not smoke.
- Never work near open flames.
- Always have a working fire extinguisher
nearby.
- All work on the battery or e lectrica l system
in yo ur vehicle can res ult in injuries, chemi
ca l burns, accidents or burns. Because of
t h is, all wor k must be performed
only by an
autho rized Aud i dealer or authorized Aud i
Service Facility .
- To reduce the risk of electric shock and in
jury , never touch the following components
234
when t he engine is runni ng or is being start
ed:
- Ig nition cable
- Other compone nts in the electron ic high-
vo ltage ig nition system
- If you must check or perform work on the
eng ine wh ile it is ru nning:
- Set the pa rking brake and p lace the selec
tor lever in the P (par k) position fi rst .
- Alw ays proceed w ith ext reme cau tion so
t h at clothing, jewelry or long hair do not
become ca ught in the radiator fan, fan
belt or other moving components or do
not come into contact with hot compo
nents. Tie back long hair before begin ning
work and do not wear clothing that can
hang dow n into the eng ine .
- Lim it your exposure to exhaust and chemi
cals to as short a time as possible
<=> &. .
A WARNING
Ca lifo rnia Proposition 65 Warning:
- Engine exhaust, some of its const ituents,
a nd certa in veh icle components conta in or
em it chem icals know n to the State of Cal i
fornia to ca use cancer and b irth defects and
reproductive harm. In add ition, certain flu
ids cont ained in vehicles a nd certai n prod
uc ts of component we ar con tain or em it
chemica ls known to the State o f Califo rnia
to cause cancer and birth defects or othe r
reproductive harm.
- Battery posts, terminals and related acces
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms.
Was h ha nds after handling.
@ Note
When filling fluids, be sure not to mix the flu
i ds up. Otherwise severe mal functions and en
g ine damage will occu r.
@ For the sake of the environment
You sho uld regularly check the gro und under
your vehicle in order to detect leaks quick ly. If
there are visible spots from oi l or othe r fluids,
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Checking/correcting ti re
pressure
.,,. Chec k the tire pressure at least
once per month and also check it before every long drive.
.,,. Always check the tire pressure
when the tires are
cold . Do not
reduce the pressure if it inc reas
es when the tires are warm.
.,,. Check the label c:> fig . 190 for
the correct tire pressure based on vehicle load .
.,,.Correct the tire pressure if nec
essary .
.,,.Vehicles with Tire Pressure Mon
itoring System*: store the modi
fied tire pressure in the Infotain ment system
c:> page 262.
.,,. Chec k the pressure in the emer
gency tire*/spare tire* . Always
maintain the maximum temper
ature that is specified for the
ti re .
&_ WA RNIN G
Always adapt the tire pressure
to your driving style and vehicle load.
Tire pressure table
P lease note that the information
contained in the following table
was correct at the time of print-
Wh eel s
-Overloading can lead to loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of an accident. Read
and follow the important safe
ty precautions
inc:> page 256,
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 t ire pressure in
creases tire wear and has a
negative effect on driving and
braking behavior, which in
creases the risk of an acc iden t.
@) Note
Replace lost valve caps to re
duce the ris k of damage to the
tire va lves .
@) For th e sa ke o f th e e nvi ro nm ent
Tire pressure that is too low in
creases fuel consumption .
ing, and the information is sub
ject to change. If there are differ- ences between this information
..
255
Wheels
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
¢ page 254, fig. 189.
Make sure that the tire designa
tion on your tire matches the des-
Model/ Tire designation
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.
Tire pressure
Engine Normal load Maximum load
(up to 2 people)
front
PSI
TT : 245/45 R17 95Y 32
2.0 l
245/40 R18 93H 32
4-cylinder
245/40 R18 93Y 32
245/35 R19 93Y 35
255/30 R20 92Y 35
A WARNING
Please note the important safe
ty precautions regarding tire
pressure ¢ page 254 and load
limits¢ page 256.
Tires and vehicle load limits
There are limits to the amount of
load or weight that any vehicle
and any tire can carry. A vehicle
that is overloaded will not handle
well and is more difficult to stop.
Overloading can not only lead to loss of vehicle control, but can al
so damage important parts of the
vehicle and can lead to sudden
tire failure, including a blowout
256
kPA
220
220
220
240
240
rear front rear
PSI kPA PSI kPA PSI
29 200 33 230 30
29 200 33 230 30
29 200 33 230 30
32 220 35 240 32
32 220 38 260 32
and sudden deflation that can
cause the vehicle to crash.
kPA
210
210
210
220
220
Your safety and that of your pas
sengers also depends on making
sure that load limits are not ex
ceeded. Vehicle load includes ev
erybody and everything in and on
the vehicle. These load limits are
technically referred to as the vehi
cle's
Gross Vehicle Weight Rat
ing
("GVWR").
The "GVWR" includes the weight
of the basic vehicle, all factory in
stalled accessories, a full tank of
fuel, oil, coolant and other fluids
plus maximum load. The maxi
mum load includes the number
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rims yourself, because this increases the risk
of an accident.
Winter tires
Winter tires significantly improve the vehicle 's
handling when driving in winter conditions. Be
cause of their construction (width, compound,
tread pattern), summer tires provide less trac
tion on ice and snow.
.. Use winter tires on all four wheels.
.. Only use winter tires that are approved for your
vehicle .
.. Please note that the maximum permitted
speed may be lower with winter tires
9 .&, in
General information on page 244.
An author
ized Audi dea ler or authorized Audi Service Fa
cility can inform you about the maximum per
mitt ed sp eed for your tires .
.. Check the tire pressure after installing wheels
9page 254.
The effectiveness of winter tires is reduced great
ly when the tread is worn down to a depth of
0 .1S7 in (4 mm) . The chara cteristics of winter
tires also decrease greatly as the tire ages, re
gardless of the remaining tread .
@.l For the sake of the environment
Reinstall summer tires at the appropriate
time, because they provide better handling
when roads are free of snow and ice. Summer
tires cause less road noise, tire wear and fuel
consumption.
(D Tips
You can also use all season tires instead of
w inter tires . Please note that in some coun
tries where w inter tire s are required, only
w int er tires with
the£ symbol may be per
mitted.
Snow chains
Snow chains not only improve the driving in win
ter road conditions, but also the braking.
Wheels
.. Only install snow chains on the front wheels.
This applies a lso to vehicles with all wheel
drive* .
.. Check and correct the seating of the snow
chains after driving a few feet, if necessary. Fol
low the instructions from the manufacturer .
.. Note the maximum speed of 30 mph (SO km/
h) . Note the local regulations .
Use of snow chains is only permitted with certa in
rim/tire comb inat ions due to technical reasons .
Check with an author ized Audi dealer or author
ized Audi Service Facility to see if you may use
snow chains .
You must remove the snow chains on roads with
out snow . Otherwise, you could impair driving
ability and damage the tires .
.8, WARNING
Using incorrect snow chains or install ing snow
chains inc orrectly can resu lt in loss of veh icle
control, which increases the risk of an acci
dent.
(W) Note
- Snow chains can damage the rims/wheel
covers* if the chains come into direct con
tact with them. Remove the wheel covers*
first. Use coated snow chains.
- Using snow chains that add more than O.S3
in (13,S mm) of height can severe ly damage
the whee l housings and other vehicle com
ponents .
(D Tips
When using snow chains, it may be usefu l to
switch on sport mode
~ page 87.
Low-profile tires
App lies to: vehicles wi th low- pro fil e tir es
Compared to other tire/rim combinations, low
profile tires offer a wider tread surface and a
larger rim diameter with shorter tire sidewalls .
This results in an ag ile driving style . However, it
may reduce the level of comfort and increase
r oad noise when driving on roads in poor condi-
tion.
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Tire pressure monitoring system
(J_) General notes
Each tire, incl uding the spare (if provided),
should be checked month ly when co ld and inflat
ed to the inf lation pressure recommended by the
ve hicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or
tire inflat ion pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a d ifferent s ize tha n the s ize indicated on
the veh icle placa rd or t ire inflation pressure la
be l, you s hou ld determine the prope r tir e infla
tion pressure fo r th ose tires).
As an added safety feature, your ve hicle has been
equ ipped w ith a t ire pressu re monito ring system
(TPMS) that ill uminates a low tire p ress ure tell
tale whe n one or more of yo ur t ires is sign ificant
l y unde r-infla ted. Accord ingly, whe n the low tire
p ressure tellta le illuminates, yo u should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper press ure. D riving on a signifi
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to ove r
h eat and can lead to t ire failure. Under-inflation
a lso reduces fuel efficiency and ti re tread life,
and may affect the veh icle's handling and stop
p ing ability .
P lease note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's re
sponsib il ity to ma inta in correct tire pressure,
even if u nder-inflation has not reached t he leve l
to tr igger illum inat io n of t he TPM S low tire p res
sure telltale.
Your veh icle has also been equ ipped w ith a TPMS
malfunct ion ind icator to indicate when the sys
tem is not operat ing properly. The TPMS ma l
f u nction ind icator is combined w ith the low tire
p ressure tellta le. Whe n the system det ects a
mal function, the te lltale wi ll flash fo r approxi
mate ly one mi nute and then remain continuous ly
illum inated. This sequence will continue upon
subseq uent ve hicle start-ups as long as the ma l
function ex ists .
W hen t he malfunctio n indicator is ill uminated,
the system may not be ab le to detect or signa l
low t ire press ure as intended. TPMS ma lfunctions
may occur for a var iety of reasons, including the
Wheels
insta llation o f replacement or alternate tires or
whee ls on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning p roperly . Always check the
TPMS ma lfunction te lltale after replac ing one or
more tires or wheels on you r vehicle to ensure
t h at the rep lacement or a lternate tires a nd
wheels allow t he TPMS to continue to function
prope rly.
If the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
indicator appears
Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System in
dicator
The tire pressure indicator in the instrument
cluster informs you if the tire pressure is too low
or if there is a system malfunction.
U sing the ABS se nsors, the t ire pressure monitor
ing system compares the tire tread c ircumfer
ence and v ibration characterist ics of the ind ividu
al tires. If the pressu re changes in one o r more
t ir es, th is is indica ted in the Info tainment sys tem
display wi th an indica to r li ght
ti] and a message.
If only one ti re is affected, the location of tha t
tire will be indicated.
T he tire press ures mus t be store d in the Infota in
me nt system agai n ea ch t ime t he p ressures
change (switching between partia l and full load
pressure) or after c hanging or replacing a tire on
yo ur vehicle
¢ page 262 . The tire pressure moni
toring system on ly monitors the tire pressure you
have stored. Refer to the t ire pressure label for
the recommended t ire pressure for your vehicle
¢ page 254, fig . 190 .
Tire tread c ircumference and vibration character
istics can change and cause a tire pressu re warn
i ng if:
- the ti re pressure in one or more tires is too low
- the tire has str uctural damage
- t he t ire w as replaced or the t ire pressu re w as
changed and it was no t stored ¢
page 262
- the spare tire* is i nstalled
Indicator lights
ti] -loss of pressure in at least one tire ¢,& .
Check the t ires and replace or repair if necessary.
Check/correct the pressures of all fou r tires and
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Wheels
store the pressure again in the Infotainment sys
tem
i::> page 262 .
mm (Tir e Pr essure Monitoring System) Tire
pressure: malfunction! See owner's manual -
if
mm appears after switching on the ignition or
while driving and then the
[DJ indicator light in
the instrument cluster also starts to blink for
about one minute and then stays on permanen t
ly, there is a system malfunction. Try to store the
correct tire pressures
<=:> page 262 . If the indica
tor light does turn off or turns on again after a
short period of time, drive to an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Aud i Serv ice Facility immedi
ately to have the malfunction corrected .
_& WARNING
-If the tire pressure indicator appears in the
display, reduce your speed immediately and
avoid any hard steering or braking maneu
vers. Stop as soon as possible and check the
tires and their pressure.
- The driver is responsible for maintaining the
correct tire pressures. You must check the
tire pressures regularly.
-Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
driving style, winter conditions or unpaved
roads), the pressure monitor indicator may
be delayed .
- Do not use run-flat tires on your vehicle. Us
ing them when not permitted can lead to
vehicle damage or accidents .
(D Tips
- The tire pressure monitoring system can al
so stop working when there is an ESC mal
function.
- Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
- The tires with the identification
"AO"
¢page 251 have been matched with your
Audi tire pressure monitoring system . Using
these tires is recommended.
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Storing tire pressures
Applies to: vehicles with Tire P ressure Monitoring System in
dicator
If the t ire pr essure chang es or a tire is replaced ,
it must be confirmed in the Infotainment sys
tem.
.,. Make sure before storing that the tire pressures
of all four tires meet the specified values and
a re adapted to the load
<=:>page 253.
.,. Switch the ignition on.
.,. Select in the Infotainment system : the!M ENUI
button > Vehicle > left control button > Service
& checks> Tire pressure monitoring .
(D Tips
Do not store the tire pressures if snow chains
are installed .
Tire pressure monitoring
system
ill General notes
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and inflat
ed to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tir e inflation pr essure la
bel, you should determine the proper tire infla
tion pressure for those tires).
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system
( T PMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure tell
tale when one or more of you r tires is significant
ly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure . Driving on a signifi
cant ly under-inflated t ire causes the tire to over
heat and can lead to tire failur e. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle's handling and stop-
ping ability.
..,.