Table of contents
About this Owner's Manual......
SUMIMALY: ; « ss6% : osen ss sean cs poe s
QC CCeS Skis: si esis a 6 ores os ewe
Cockpit... 2... ee eee eee eee
Indicator lights overview...........0.
Display and operation............
Instrument cluster...............
Instrument cluster overview...........
Loading a personal profile.............
Operating. ........ 20.00. cece eee eee
Adjusting the display.................
POWORIMELCP ois 6 «. sxwwsne v6 snares « a: sauers « rns
Odometer............ 0. cee eee eee eee
Outside temperature display...........
Vehicle functions « se-0 2. ese ve eee ees
Touch displays....................
General touch display operation........
Multi Media Interface................
Head-up display..................
DESCHIPELOIN:. 6 & averse « a emennne «2 aoetine % » oxemene
Voice recognition system........
General information wo. cee. eco es
Operating..................0..0000.
External voice operation..............
Global functions.................
Additional function buttons...........
Starting and driving.............
Personalization..................
Opening and closing.............
Centrallocking quae « x saws < # ame x Rae 3
KRY S « sscesws wv o swasaus va aecuns w stuns wv esi
Luggage compartment lid.............
Childsatety lock sms ¢ ¢ sees so cen a ees
Power windows ...........--000-e0 00
Panoramic glass roof...............4.
Garage door opener..............00..
NOD
OO
15 15
17
23
23
24 24 24
25
26
26
27 27 27
29)
29
33 35
39 39
40
Al
Lights and Vision................. 44
Exterior lighting. ...............000ee 44
Interior lightinGisws « 2 wove + ¢ wees os ewe 47
ViSIOM iss +o sea « 5 wore oo semen W armen © oi 48
Windshield wipers................45- 50
Digital compass: s : sees s sees sz wees se 53
Sitting correctly and safely...... 55
Correct passenger seating position...... 55
FrOnUSCAUS: « warns s x moves 6 2 KaeER § MEER 3 56
Steering wheel. ........... 00. - ee eee 58
Head restraints...................00. 59
Safety belts:: ¢ excess meas os eee ae ee 60
Memory function..............-.000- 63
Airbag system ..... 2... eee eee ee 64
Child safety seats................004. 69
Stowing and using............... 75
POWEF SOURCES sans « 3 some ao meas sf eo 75
Gup holders. «sass. + «snes sv somwaee + = comers 75
Roof rack... 6.66. eee eee ee eee eee eee 76
Storage and compartments............ 76
Luggage compartment............... 77
Warm and cold................... 81
Climate control system............... 81
Auxiliary climate control.............. 84
DFIVITIG:: © nce c 5 qome 5 s eee go Be ge ws 86
Starting the vehicle ............0eeeee 86
When driving...............02--000- 87
Drive SYSt@M avis ss exes sv wees oe tees cee 90
Brakests « «: axsvsic w seaweas ww suciawe oo swounee wo ewtea 92
Electromechanical parking brake....... 93
Special driving situations.............. 96
Driving dynamic.................. 98
Audi drive'Select, .c.icisieei cance ene 98
SUSPONS(OM ies 5 o see so coe 5 w seem 9 oes 99
Steering... ..... cece eee ee eee ee 100
All wheel drive (quattro).............. 101
Electronic Stabilization Control......... 101
4KE012721BB
Quick access
Cup Holders: « sesccces < ence wo esenene 75
— Audi phone box ............... 171
— Starting the motor when there is
@ MMALRUNCHION: ¢ « sais 9 v nara x 2 ae 87
Socket ........00002 cece ee eee 75
@ Electromechanical parking brake
button ....... 0... 0c eee 93
@0 Selector lever ................. 88
@) [START STOP] button ............ 86
@) Steering wheel adjustment ...... 59
@3) Lever for:
— Cruise control system ......... 134
— Adaptive cruise assist .......... 139
@ Data link connector for On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD) ........ 283
@3) Hood release ................-. 236
@8 Memory function buttons ........ 63
@) Buttons for:
—Lights ...............2..000. 44
—All-weather lights ............ 44
— Rear fog lights ............... 44
Luggage compartment lid button . 35
@9) Exterior mirror adjustment ...... 48
G9 Buttons for:
— Power windows .............. 39
— Child safety lock .............. 39
@ Tips
Some the equipment listed here is only instal-
led in certain models or is available as an op-
tion.
Indicator lights overview
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 may be covered by other
displays. To show them again, select the second
tab for messages with the multifunction steering
wheel © page 12.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.
A\ Central indicator light
If the wA or indicator light turns on, check
the message in the instrument cluster.
Some indicator lights turn on briefly as a function
check when you switch the ignition on. These sys-
tems are marked with a V in the following tables.
If one of these indicator lights does not turn on,
there is a malfunction in that system.
The following indicator lights may be available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:
Red indicator lights
Central indicator light ¥
=> page 7
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 93
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 93
Brake system ¥
=> page 93, > page 95,
=> page 239
Brake system 4
=> page 93,>page 95,
=> page 239
Cooling system
=> page 237
Electrical system
=> page 239
Drive system
=> page 92,
Electrical system
=> page 239,
Charging system
=>page 112
Safety belt
=> page 62
Steering ¥
=> page 100
Quick access
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
= page 102
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ¥
=> page 103
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ¥
=> page 103
Steering lock
=> page 100
Motor start system
=> page 87
Transmission
=> page 90
| Hood
=> page 236 Safety systems ¥
> 65
Adaptive cruise assist page
= page 146 Brake system
=> page 93
Safe start monitor pag
=> page 145,
Driver intervention request
=>page 145
Brake pads
=> page 93
Electromechanical parking brake
Lane departure warning =>page 95
=> page 148 Door lock
Lane departure warning => page 31
=> page 148 Tire pressure
Distance warning => page 260
> page 147 Tire pressure ¥
Audi pre sense => page 260
=> page 151,
Intersection assistant
=>page 157
Loose wheel warning
=> page 258
Drive system
Night vision assist => page 92
=> page 132
Drive system
Night vision assist => page 92
=> page 132
Electrical system
Air suspension => page 239
=> page 100
High-voltage battery range
=> page 112
Washer fluid level
=> page 241
Charging system
=> page 112
Loose wheel warning
=>page 258
Windshield wipers
=> page 52
Yellow indicator lights
Central indicator light
=> page 7
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC) ¥
=>page 101
Keys
=> page 87
Battery in vehicle key
= page 35
Bulb failure indicator
Electronic Stabilization Control > page 47
(ESC) ¥
=> page 101
Quick access
Hold assist
=> page 94
Hill hold assist
=> page 96
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 143
Lane guidance for adaptive cruise
assist
> page 140 Hill descent assist
Lane guidance for adaptive cruise => page 97
assist
=> page 140
Hill descent assist
=> page 97
Efficiency assist
Keys
>page 135
=> page 87
Efficiency assist
>page 135
Efficiency assist
>page 135
Efficiency assist
=>page 135
Air suspension
=> page 100
Speed warning system
=> page 128
Speed warning system
=>page 128
Low beam headlight
=> page 44
Efficiency assist
>page 135
Distance warning
a => page 147
Lane departure warning
=>page 148
Parking light
=> page 44
High beams
=>page 45
Lane departure warning
> page 148 High beam assistant
=>page 45
Lane departure warning
=> page 149 High beam assistant
=>page 45
Audi pre sense ¥
Charging system
=> page 153 ang
=> page 112
Child safety lock
=> page 39
Side assist
=>page 155
Intersection assistant
=>page 157
Emergency assist
=>page 158
Door lock
> page 31
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 95
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 95
10
Efficiency assist A Rear cross-traffic assist
=> page 135 7] => page 166
4KE012721BB
Driving
— Always select the “P” selector lever position
when parking the vehicle; otherwise, the ve-
hicle could roll away.
G) Tips
— Brief noises are normal when starting and
stopping the vehicle and are no cause for
concern.
— The drive power depends on the tempera-
ture and the charge level of the high-volt-
age battery.
— It may not be possible to start the vehicle in
extremely low temperatures.
= Engine start system: malfunction! Please
contact Service
Do not switch the ignition off because you may
not be able to switch it on again. Drive to an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
|—o| Engine start system: malfunction! Please
contact Service
There is a malfunction in the engine start system.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
BE Remote control key: key not detected. Is the
key
still in the vehicle?
This indicator light turns on and this message ap-
pears if the vehicle key was removed from the ve-
hicle when the drive system is active. If the vehi-
cle key is no longer in the vehicle, you can no lon-
ger switch on the ignition or the drive system af-
ter switching off the drive system. You also can-
not lock the vehicle from the outside.
Remote control key: hold back of key
against the designated area. See owner's man-
ual
The battery in the vehicle key may be drained or
there may be a malfunction. To start the vehicle,
you must also hold the vehicle key against the lo-
cation shown ?) > page 86, fig. 84.
If the malfunction remains, drive immediately to
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
When driving
Starting to drive, stopping, and parking
Starting from a stop
>» Press and hold the brake pedal.
> Switch on the drive system.
> Select a gear.
> Release the parking brake.
> Release the brake pedal.
> Press the accelerator pedal to accelerate.
Stopping and parking
> Bring the vehicle to a full stop and press and
hold the brake pedal.
> Set the parking brake.
> Select the “P” selector lever position to secure
the vehicle from rolling away.
> Switch off the ignition before leaving the vehi-
cle.
> Turn the steering wheel when parking on in-
clines so that the wheels will roll into the curb
if the vehicle starts moving.
On hills, activate the parking brake first and then
shift into the "P" selector lever position. This pre-
vents too much stress from being placed on the
locking mechanism.
ZA WARNING
— Always set the parking brake when leaving
your vehicle, even if for a short period of
time. If the parking brake is not set, the ve-
hicle could roll away, increasing the risk of
an accident.
— Do not leave your vehicle unattended while
the drive system is active, because this in-
creases the risk of an accident.
— If the parking brake is set, it can release au-
tomatically when the accelerator pedal is
pressed. To reduce the risk of an accident,
do not inadvertently press the accelerator
pedal and always shift into “P” when the ve-
hicle is stopped.
87
Driving
— If you leave the vehicle, switch the ignition
off and take the key with you. This is espe-
cially important when leaving persons or an-
imals in the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle
could start unintentionally, the parking
brake could release, or electronic equipment
could activate, which increases the risk of an
accident.
— No persons or animals should be left in a
locked vehicle. Locked doors make it more
difficult for emergency workers to enter the
vehicle, which puts lives at risk.
G) Tips
Always make sure that the vehicle does not
“creep” when starting to drive and maneuver-
ing. If you take your foot off the brake pedal,
the vehicle will not be set into motion by the
drive system.
Gears and driving programs
RAZ-0570
Fig. 85 Center console: hand rest with selector lever
The selector lever is located on the side of the
hand rest. You can operate the selector lever us-
ing your thumb and index finder.
The gears are displayed next to the hand rest.
— P (Park)
— R (Reverse)
—N (Neutral)
—D (Drive)
Selecting a gear
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
— Bring the vehicle to a full stop and press the
brake pedal.
838
—To select the nearest gear, move the selector
lever forward or back until you feel the first
pressure point.
—To skip a gear (for example, move from “D” to
“R”), move the selector lever past the pressure
point in the desired direction.
— The label next to the selector lever for the se-
lected gear will light up.
“N” (Neutral) gear
In the “N” gear, power is not transmitted to the
driving wheels. Use the “N” gear in a car wash
(with conveyor belts), for example.
If you unintentionally select “N” while driving
(faster than 1 mph (2 km/h)), you can also shift
back to “D” without pressing the brake pedal.
For safety reasons, the vehicle cannot be locked
when the transmission is in the "N” gear.
“Pp” (Park) gear
The vehicle is secured from rolling away by the
parking lock when in the “P” gear.
— Bring the vehicle to a full stop and press the
brake pedal.
— Press the “P” button @ on the selector lever.
— The “P” next to the selector lever will light up.
“P” engages automatically if you switch the drive
system off while the “D” or “R” gear is selected.
If you switch the drive system off in “N”, “P” will
engage automatically after approximately 30 mi-
nutes.
If you want to switch from “P” to “D” or “R”, the
drive system must be active.
Selecting the driving program
Various driving programs can be selected when in
the “D” gear. The programs influence how the ac-
celerator pedal and drive system respond.
If you select the dynamic or offroad Audi drive
select* mode, the “S” driving program will be ac-
tivated. If you select efficiency, “E” will be acti-
vated. When the ignition is switched off, the driv-
ing program may be reset to “D”.
To switch between the current driving program
and “S”, push the selector lever toward the rear. >
Driving
Messages
i Transmission: malfunction! Safely stop vehi-
cle
Do not continue driving. Stop the vehicle as soon
as possible in a safe location and secure it so it
does not roll. See an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
fs} Selector lever: malfunction! Gear change on-
ly possible if using both shift paddles.
There is a system malfunction in the selector lev-
er. You can continue driving with restricted func-
tion. The selector lever is not working. Gears can
only be selected by tapping both shift paddles at
the same time when the vehicle is stationary. The
“P” gear is automatically engaged when you
switch off the drive system. Drive to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
fs P button: malfunction! Auto P when engine
off. Please contact Service
There is a malfunction in the "P" button on the
selector lever. The “P” gear is automatically en-
gaged when you switch off the drive system.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
fs} Danger of rolling away! P not possible.
Please apply parking brake
The parking lock can no longer be engaged. Drive
to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility immediately to have the malfunc-
tion corrected.
Drive system
The vehicle is able to recover energy by using “re-
cuperation”. The electric drive system operates
like a generator and converts a large portion of
kinetic energy into electrical energy that is stored
in the high-voltage battery. The vehicle is braked
during recuperation, which is similar to the en-
gine braking effect on a vehicle with a combus-
90
tion engine. This will happen automatically when
you press the brake pedal while driving in “D”
gear, or when you remove your foot from the ac-
celerator pedal.
When you press the brake pedal, recuperation is
used to brake the vehicle. The brakes will only be
activated if necessary. When driving normally,
this makes it possible to brake using only recu-
peration just before coming to stop and to lose
little energy and range from braking.
Setting options
You can set how strongly the vehicle should be
braked by recuperation while coasting.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Charging & Efficiency > Efficiency
assist > Recuperation.
Automatic: the recuperation braking effect is ad-
justed proactively* to the route or vehicles driv-
ing ahead, for example. You can temporarily ad-
just the braking effect by selecting a recuperation
level with the shift paddles.
Manual: the recuperation braking effect is con-
trolled manually. You can select a recuperation
level using the shift paddles.
Settings
using the shift paddles:
» Select © for a stronger braking effect.
> Select () for a weaker braking effect.
ZA WARNING
In certain situations, the recuperation may
brake proactively. However, the recuperation
braking effect is limited. Always be ready to
brake to reduce the risk of an accident.
G) Tips
If the ESC is limited or switched off, automat-
ic recuperation is not available and will not
brake.
4KE012721BB
Driving
traffic conditions permit. You must not en-
danger other road users and increase the
risk of an accident.
— Due to the risk of injury, only have an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility work on the brake system.
Incorrect repairs could impair the function.
— Never let the vehicle roll while the drive sys-
tem is switched off because this increases
the risk of an accident.
— During automatic braking maneuvers, the
brake pedal may move downward automati-
cally. To reduce the risk of injury, do not
place your foot under the brake pedal.
@) Note
— Never let the brakes “rub” by pressing the
pedal lightly when braking is not actually
necessary. This can cause the brakes to over-
heat and increases braking distance and
causes wear.
— Before driving downhill a long distance ona
steep hill, decrease your speed and use the
braking effect of recuperation > page 90.
This reduces the load on the brakes.
@ Tips
— If you retrofit your vehicle with a front spoil-
er, wheel covers or similar items, make sure
that the air flow to the brakes is not ob-
structed. Otherwise the brake system can
overheat.
— Also refer to the information about brake
fluid > page 239.
Messages
GG / @ Brakes: malfunction! Safely stop ve-
hicle
There is a malfunction in the brake system. If
ES / Gana B also turn on, there is a malfunc-
tion in the ABS, ESC, and braking distribution.
Do not continue driving. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance. Read and follow the other safety pre-
cautions > A.
EG / Oo} Brake pads: wear limit reached. You
can continue driving. Please contact Service
The brake pads are worn. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility as
soon as possible to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
© Brakes: risk of overheating! Please shift to D
and use recuperation
There was a heavy load on the brakes. Select the
“D” gear and use the recuperation braking effect
to reduce the load on the brakes and protect
them from overheating.
Brake booster: limited functionality. You can
continue driving. Please contact Service
There is a brake booster malfunction. The brake
booster is available, but its effectiveness is re-
duced. The braking performance may be different
compared to the usual performance. Drive to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
ZA WARNING
If a malfunction occurs in the ABS, ESC, and
braking distribution, interventions that stabi-
lize the vehicle will no longer be available.
This could cause the vehicle to swerve, which
increases the risk that the vehicle will slide.
Do not continue driving. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.
Electromechanical
parking brake
Operating the parking brake
The electromechanical parking brake is used to
secure the vehicle from rolling away unintention-
ally.
The ©) switch is located under the selector lever
in the center console. It turns on when the park-
ing brake is set. You can release the parking brake
manually or automatically when you start to
drive.
93