
Opening and closing 
  
> Release the switch and pull it up again for at 
least one second. 
  
Z\ WARNING 
— Follow the safety precautions > page 29. 
— Never close the windows carelessly or in an 
uncontrolled manner, because this increases 
    
the risk of injury. 
  
@) Tips 
You can still open and close the windows for 
several minutes after turning the ignition off. 
The power window switch is not disabled until 
the driver's door or front passenger's door is 
opened. 
Convenience opening and closing 
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key 
Convenience opening or closing the windows 
or panoramic glass roof* 
You can set in the MMI if all windows or the roof* 
should open or close all at once > page 30, Set- 
ting the central locking system. 
> Press and hold the f or fj button on the vehicle 
key until all windows and the roof* have 
reached the desired position > /\. 
> Applies to: vehicles with convenience key: 
Touch the sensor* on one of the door handles 
and continue touching it until all of the win- 
dows and the roof* are closed. Do not place 
your hand in the door handle when doing this. 
When all of the windows and the roof* are 
closed, the turn signals will flash once. 
  
Z\ WARNING 
— Never close the windows or panoramic glass 
roof* carelessly or in an uncontrolled man- 
ner, because this increases the risk of injury. 
— For security reasons, the windows and the 
Panoramic glass roof* can only be opened 
and closed with the vehicle key at a maxi- 
mum distance of approximately 6.5 feet 
(2 m) from the vehicle. Always pay attention 
when using the ff button to close the win- 
dows and the panoramic glass roof* so that 
       
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no one is pinched. The closing process will 
stop immediately when the ff button is re- 
leased. 
      
Panoramic glass roof 
Operating the panoramic glass roof and 
roof sunshade 
Applies to: vehicles with panoramic glass roof and roof sun- 
shade 
  
  
Fig. 34 Headliner: panoramic glass roof and sunshade* 
buttons 
The control buttons are equipped with a two- 
stage function. 
When tilting or opening the roof, the roof sun- 
shade will open partially or completely if the sun- 
shade is closed. 
Operating the roof sunshade 
> Opening and closing the sunshade: push the 
switch in the headliner (3) forward or toward 
the rear to the second level. 
> Partially opening the sunshade: press the -&& 
switch to the first level  until the sunshade 
reaches the desired position. 
Operating the roof 
> Tilting the roof: press the <> switch in the 
headliner briefly upward to the second level  (). 
> Closing the tilted  roof: pull the <> switch 
downward briefly to the second level. 
> Opening the roof: slide the <> switch back 
briefly twice in a row to the second level (2). 
> Closing the roof: push the <> switch forward 
briefly to the second level. 
> Opening or closing partially: slide the <> switch 
to the first level and hold it there until the roof 
reaches the desired position.  

Lights and Vision 
  
Lights and Vision 
Exterior lighting 
Sitar MeL Lats eal 
  
  
Fig. 36 Instrument panel: light button module 
@ Light switch & 
Press and hold @ until the desired light function 
is selected. The selected function is displayed 
briefly in the instrument cluster. When switching 
on the ignition, the AUTO light function is auto- 
matically selected. 
— AUTO - The automatic headlights adapt to the 
surrounding brightness automatically. The day- 
time running lights will automatically turn on. 
In vehicles for certain markets, you can switch 
the automatic daytime running lights on and 
off in the MMI. 
— 20 - Low beam headlights. As soon as the igni- 
tion is switched on, you can switch on the low 
beam headlights manually. 
— 30a - Parking lights. You can switch on the park- 
ing lights at speeds under 20 mph (32 km/h). 
— USA models: OFF - You can switch off all light 
functions at speeds under 6 mph (10 km/h). 
— Canada models: OFF - You can only switch off 
all light functions when the vehicle is parked 
and the ignition is switched off. 
When the low beam headlights or parking lights 
are switched on, the respective Ba or Ea indica- 
tor light appears in the instrument cluster. 
@ All weather light 2 
The headlights automatically adjust so that there 
will be less glare, for example when the road sur- 
face is wet. 
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Automatic headlight range control 
Your vehicle is equipped with automatic head- 
light range control. It reduces glare for oncoming 
traffic if the vehicle load changes. The headlight 
range adjusts automatically. 
Audi adaptive light 
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive light 
Audi adaptive light provides better visibility when 
driving in the dark. The lights are adapted to the 
road conditions based on speed, such as when 
driving on expressways, rural roads, at intersec- 
tions, and around curves. The adaptive light only 
functions when the automatic headlights are ac- 
tivated. 
  
A WARNING 
— Follow the safety precautions and note the 
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and 
cameras > page 123. 
— Automatic headlights are only intended to 
assist the driver. They do not relieve  the 
driver of responsibility to check the head- 
lights and to turn them on manually based 
on the current light and visibility conditions. 
For example, fog cannot be detected by the 
light sensors. So always switch on the low 
beams ZO under these weather conditions 
and when driving in the dark. 
      
@ Tips 
— If the vehicle battery has been discharging 
for a while, the parking light may switch off 
automatically. Avoid using the parking 
lights for several hours. 
— Follow the regulations applicable to the 
country where you are operating the vehicle 
when stopping the vehicle and when using 
the lighting systems. 
—Awarning tone will sound if you open the 
door when the exterior lights are switched 
on. 
— Only the front headlights turn on when the 
daytime running lights are switched on*. In 
vehicles in certain markets, the tail lights 
will also turn on. 
—Incool or damp weather, the inside of the 
headlights, turn  signals, and tail lights can >  

Lights and Vision 
  
Operating the headlight flasher 
> To operate the headlight flashers, pull the  lever 
back @) > page 45, fig. 37. If the high beam as- 
sistant is activated, but the high beams were 
not turned off, the high beam assistant remains 
activated. 
  
ZA\ WARNING 
— Follow the safety precautions and note the 
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and 
cameras > page 123. 
— High beam assistant is only intended to as- 
sist the driver. The driver is still responsible 
for controlling the headlights and may need 
to switch them on and off manually depend- 
ing on light and visibility conditions. 
— High beams can cause glare for other driv- 
ers, which increases the risk of an accident. 
For this reason, only use  the high beams or 
the headlight flasher when they will not cre- 
    
ate glare for other drivers. 
@) Tips 
Specific settings are stored automatically in 
the active personal profile. 
Adjusting the exterior  lighting 
You can adjust the exterior lighting separately. 
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment. 
  
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
VEHICLE > Light & Visibility > Exterior light- 
ing. 
Automatic headlights 
You can adjust the following settings in the Auto- 
matic 
headlights menu: 
Activation time - You can adjust if the headlights 
switch on Early, Medium, or Late according to 
the sensitivity of the light sensor. 
High beam assistant - You can switch the high 
beam assistant on and off. 
Entry/exit lighting 
When it is dark, the Entry/exit lighting illumi- 
nates the area around the vehicle when unlocking 
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the vehicle  and after switching off the ignition 
and opening the driver's door. The entry/exit 
lighting  only works when it is dark and the light 
switch is in the AUTO light function. 
Daytime running lights 
USA  models: the daytime running lights can be 
switched on and off. 
Canada models: the daytime running lights can- 
not be switched off. The lights activate automati- 
cally each time the ignition is switched on. 
@ Tips 
Specific settings are stored automatically in 
the active personal profile. 
Emergency flashers 
  
  
Fig. 38 Center console: emergency flashers 
The emergency flashers help to make other driv- 
ers aware of your vehicle in dangerous situations. 
> Press the A @ button to switch the emergency 
flashers on or off. 
You can indicate a lane change or a turn when the 
emergency flashers are switched on by using the 
turn signal lever. The emergency flashers stop 
temporarily. 
The emergency flashers also work when the igni- 
tion is turned off. 
@ Tips 
You should switch the emergency flashers on 
if: 
— you are the last car in a traffic jam so that 
all other vehicles approaching from behind 
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— your vehicle has broken down or you are 
having an emergency 
— your vehicle is being towed or if you are tow- 
ing another vehicle 
Messages 
If the | indicator light turns on, a bulb has 
failed. The displayed message indicates the cause 
and possible solutions. If one of the messages 
does not turn off, drive immediately to an author- 
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili- 
ty to have the malfunction repaired. 
BB) Audi adaptive light: malfunction! See own- 
er's manual 
Adaptive light is not working. The headlights still 
function. Drive immediately to an authorized Au- 
di dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to 
have the malfunction repaired. 
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer 
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the 
malfunction repaired. 
High beam assistant: malfunction! See own- 
er's manual 
You can still switch the high beams on or off 
manually. Drive immediately to an authorized Au- 
di dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to 
have the malfunction repaired. 
High beam assistant: currently unavailable. 
Camera view limited due to surroundings. See 
owner's manual 
This message appears if the camera's visual field 
is blocked. The system will switch itself off. Try 
switching the systems on again later. 
automatic headlights: malfunction! See 
owner's manual 
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning. The low 
beams remain switched on at all times for safety 
reasons with the AUTO light function. Drive im- 
mediately to an authorized Audi dealer or author- 
ized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction 
repaired. 
Interior  lighting 
Front interior lighting 
  
    
Fig. 39 Headliner: interior lighting (example) 
Press the corresponding button in the headliner 
to activate the following: 
axs* - Interior lighting on/off 
4 - Door contact switch on/off. The interior light- 
ing is controlled automatically. 
Touch-sensitive reading lights* 
> To turn a reading light  on or off, touch the sur- 
face @ briefly. 
> To activate the manual dimming function, 
touch the surface @) when the light is switched 
off and keep touching it until the desired 
brightness is reached. 
Tam Ue LST   
  
Fig. 40 Headliner: reading lights 
Reading lights 
> To switch the reading lamp on or off, press the 
“8 button @. 
> To activate the manual dimming function’, 
touch the surface when the light is switched off  > 
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Lights and Vision 
  
  
— If the light reaching the rearview mirror is 
obstructed, the automatic dimming mirror 
will not function correctly, 
—The automatic dimming mirrors do not dim 
when the interior lighting is turned on or 
the reverse gear is selected. 
Sun visors 
  
  
Fig. 42 Sun visor 
Sun visor 
The 
sun visors for the driver and front passenger 
can be released from their mounts and turned to- 
ward the doors (4). 
They can also be moved back and forth length- 
wise in this position. 
Vanity mirror 
The mirror light switches on when the cover over 
the 
vanity mirror 2) opens. 
Applies to: vehicles with sunshade 
  
    
  
Fig. 43 Rear door: sunshade 
sO 
Rear door sunshade 
> Pull the sunshade out and attach it to the re- 
tainer on the upper door frame. 
Windshield wipers 
Switching the windshield wipers on 
  
RAZ-0252 
     
RAZ-0253 
  
      
Fig. 45 Lever: rear window wiper 
Move the windshield wiper lever S7 to the corre- 
sponding position: 
@- Windshield wipers off 
@- Rain sensor/interval mode. The windshield 
wipers switch on once the vehicle speed exceeds 
approximately 2 mph (4 km/h) and it  is raining. 
The higher the sensitivity of the rain sensor that 
is set (switch © to the right), the earlier the 
windshield wipers react to moisture on the wind- 
shield. You can deactivate the rain sensor mode, 
which  switches the interval mode on. In intermit- 
tent mode, you can adjust the interval time using 
the switch ©. Select on the home screen: VEHI- 
CLE > Light & Visibility > Rain sensor. 
@- Slow wiping 
@- Fast wiping  

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@- Single wipe. If you hold the  lever in this posi- 
tion longer, the wipers switch from slow wiping 
to fast wiping. 
© - Clean the windshield ©. The wipers wipe one 
time after several seconds of driving to remove 
water droplets. You can switch this function off 
by moving the  lever to position ©) within 10 sec- 
onds of the afterwipe. The afterwipe function is 
reactivated the next time you switch the ignition 
on. 
Clean the headlights*. The headlight washer sys- 
tem* operates only when the low beam head- 
lights are  on. If you move the lever to position 
©, the headlights and the night vision  assist 
camera* are cleaned at intervals. 
@ - Wipe the rear window \. The number of 
wipes depends on the windshield wiper move- 
ment. 
The rear wiper automatically switches on when 
the reverse gear is selected and the front wind- 
shield wipers are on and running. 
- Clean the rear window @. The number of 
wipes depends on how long the  lever is held in 
position (8). This may also clean the rearview 
camera, depending on the vehicle equipment. 
  
Z\ WARNING 
— The rain sensor is only intended to assist the 
driver. The driver may still be responsible for 
manually switching the wipers on based on 
visibility 
conditions. 
— The windshield must not be treated with 
water-repelling windshield coating agents. 
Under unfavorable conditions, such as wet- 
ness, darkness, and when the sun is low, 
these coatings can cause  increased glare, 
which increases the risk  of an accident. They 
can also cause wiper blade chatter. 
— Properly functioning windshield wiper 
blades are required for a clear view and safe 
driving > page 51, Cleaning or replacing 
the wiper blades. 
       
() Note 
— If there is frost, make sure the windshield 
wiper  blades are not frozen to the wind- 
shield. Switching on the windshield wipers 
when the blades are frozen to the wind- 
shield can damage the wiper blades. 
— Prior to using a car wash, the windshield 
wiper system must be switched off (lever in 
position @). This prevents the wipers from 
switching on unintentionally and causing 
damage to the windshield wiper system. 
Gi) Tips 
— The windshield wipers switch off when the 
ignition is switched off. You can activate the 
windshield wipers after the ignition is 
switched on again by moving the windshield 
wiper lever to any position. 
— Worn or dirty windshield wiper  blades result 
in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor 
function. Check your windshield wiper 
blades regularly. 
—The washer fluid nozzles for the windshield 
washer system are heated when the ignition 
is on if the outside temperature is low. 
—When stopping temporarily, such as ata 
traffic light, the speed of the windshield 
wipers automatically reduces by one level. 
GG ceca hack ce ee or replacing the wiper blades 
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Fig. 46 Windshield wipers: removing the wiper blades 
Windshield wiper service position/blade 
replacement position 
> Switch off the ignition and hold the windshield 
wiper lever in position @) > page 50, fig. 44 un- 
til the windshield wiper moves into the service 
Position. 
> To bring the windshield wipers back to the nor- 
mal position, switch the ignition on and hold 
the windshield wiper lever in position @) until 
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message indicates the cause and possible solu- 
tions. If one of the messages does not turn off, 
drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or 
authorized Audi Service Facility to have the mal- 
function repaired. 
Automatic wipers: malfunction! See owner's 
manual 
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning. You can 
still control all functions that are independent of 
the rain sensor through the windshield wiper lev- 
er. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi deal- 
er or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the 
malfunction repaired. 
Digital compass 
Switching the compass on and off 
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass 
  
BFV-0288 
    
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Fig. 48 Rearview mirror: digital compass is switched on 
      
> To turn the compass on or off, press the button 
@ until the compass display in the mirror turns 
on or off. 
The digital compass only works when the ignition 
is turned on. The directions are indicated with ab- 
breviations: N (north), NE (northeast), E (east), 
SE (southeast), S (south), SW (southwest), W 
(west), NW (northwest). 
G@) Tips 
To prevent inaccurate compass readings, do 
not bring  any remote controls, electrical devi- 
ces or metallic objects near the mirror. 
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Sitting correctly and safely 
  
  
  
airbags deploy from the seat backrest, such 
covers could impair the protective function 
of the side airbags. 
Damage to the original seat covers in the 
side airbag deployment area must always be 
repaired by  an authorized Audi dealer or au- 
thorized Audi Service Facility. 
Airbag system components are installed at 
various locations in your vehicle. Incorrect 
work or repairs on the vehicle could damage 
the airbag system components or impair 
their functionality. This may prevent the air- 
bags from deploying or cause them to de- 
ploy incorrectly in the event of an accident, 
which increases the risk  of serious or fatal 
injuries. Only have an authorized Audi dealer 
or authorized Audi Service Facility make re- 
pairs or modifications to a vehicle. 
The airbag system can only provide protec- 
tion during one collision. If there is another 
collision, the airbag system will not deploy 
again. If the airbag system has deployed, 
have it replaced immediately by an author- 
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service 
Facility. 
Fine dust may appear if the airbags deploy. 
This is completely normal and does not indi- 
cate a fire in the vehicle. The fine dust can ir- 
ritate the skin and mucous membranes in 
the eyes and can cause difficulty breathing, 
particularly for individuals who have or have 
had asthma or other health issues  that af- 
    
fect breathing. Exit the vehicle or open the 
windows or doors to get access to fresh air. 
(i) Tips 
If you are transporting children in the vehicle, 
read 
the information and follow the safety 
precautions > page 69. 
Safety systems monitoring 
The 2] indicator light in the instrument cluster 
monitors the safety systems such as the airbags 
(including the control modules, sensors, and wir- 
ing) and the belt tensioners. It turns on when you 
switch the ignition on and  turns off after several 
seconds. 
       
If the ka indicator light does not turn on when 
the ignition is switched on, does not turn off af- 
ter several seconds, or turns on or flashes while 
driving, there may be a malfunction in one of the 
safety systems. Drive to an authorized Audi deal- 
er or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately 
to have the malfunction corrected. 
  
ZA\ WARNING 
Have the malfunction in the safety systems in- 
spected immediately. Otherwise, there is a 
risk that the systems may not activate during 
an accident, which increases the risk  of seri- 
ous or fatal injury. 
       
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