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that are seated in a child safety seat that is 
appropriate for their weight and age and 
that is secured with a safety belt. 
In the event of a collision, vehicle occupants 
that are not wearing safety belts could be 
propelled through the vehicle interior and 
collide with vehicle components, such as the 
steering wheel, instrument panel, wind- 
shield, or doors. In some situations, vehicle 
occupants could also be ejected from the ve- 
hicle. Vehicle occupants in the rear seats 
who do not wear safety belts not only en- 
danger themselves, but also other people in 
the vehicle. 
Only one person may be fastened with a 
safety belt at a time. Never secure more 
than one person, including children, with a 
single safety belt. 
Never allow children or infants to ride on an- 
other person's lap and be belted into the 
safety belt with them. 
Insert the belt buckle only in the belt latch 
belonging to the corresponding seat, so that 
the protective function is not impaired. 
To ensure the maximum protective function 
of the safety belts, all vehicle passengers 
must sit in the correct seating position 
=> page 56. 
Check the condition of your vehicle’s safety 
belts regularly. If you find damage to the 
belt webbing, the belt connections, the re- 
tractor, or the buckle, have the damaged 
safety belt replaced by an authorized Audi 
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility. 
The safety belts must not be removed or 
modified in any way. Do not attempt to re- 
pair the safety belts yourself. 
Safety belts that are strained during an  acci- 
dent, and thus stretched, must be replaced 
by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized 
Audi Service Facility. 
    
    
Correct safety belt positioning 
  
B4H-0751 
  
  
  
  
Fig. 58 Safety belt positioning for pregnant women 
: 
B4L-1296 
Fastened safety belts only offer optimal protec- 
tion during an accident and reduce the risk  of se- 
rious injury or death when they are positioned 
correctly. Furthermore, the correct safety belt 
position holds the vehicle occupant in place so 
that a deployed airbag can provide maximum 
protection. Therefore, always fasten the safety 
belt and make sure it is positioned correctly 
> fig. 57. 
To position the safety belt correctly, make sure 
that: 
— The lap portion of the safety belt lies across the 
lap 
—The shoulder portion of the safety belt lies over 
the center of the shoulder 
— The safety belt always rests flat and securely on 
the body 
For pregnant women, the safety belt must rest 
evenly across the chest  and as low and flat as 
possible on the lap, so that no pressure is applied 
to the lower abdomen. This should be done 
throughout the entire pregnancy > fig. 58. 
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Depending on the equipment, it may be possible 
to store the following settings: 
— Driver's seat: seat, steering wheel*, exterior 
mirrors 
— Front passenger's seat: seat 
Storing and recalling a seat profile 
Applies to: vehicles with memory function 
  
Fig. 62 Door trim panel: memory function buttons 
Storing a seat profile 
  
    > Press the [SET] button. If the LED in the button 
turns on, a seat profile  can be stored. 
> Push one of the numbered memory buttons. A 
tone confirms that the settings were stored. 
  
Recalling a seat profile 
> While the driver’s or front passenger's door is 
open and the ignition is switched off, press the 
memory button once briefly. The seat will be 
fully adjusted to the settings in the seat profile. 
> If the driver's/front passenger's door is closed 
or the ignition is switched on, press and hold 
the memory button until the seat profile is 
completely set. 
  
ZA\ WARNING 
—To reduce the risk of an accident, the seat 
setting can only be recalled when the vehicle 
is stationary. 
—Inan emergency, the recall process can be 
canceled by pressing the seat adjustment 
button on that seat. 
@ Tips 
Specific settings are stored automatically in 
the active personal profile. 
       
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Airbag system 
General information 
  
  
ZX WARNING 
— If you have not fastened your safety belt, 
you are in an incorrect seating position, or 
you are too close to the airbag system, the 
airbag system will not be able to protect 
you. This increases the risk of serious or  fa- 
tal injuries. Make sure that all passengers 
have their safety belts correctly fastened 
and are sitting in a correct position 
= page 55. This is necessary regardless of 
whether the seat is equipped with an airbag 
or not. 
— Never place your feet on the instrument 
panel, out of the window, or on the seat sur- 
faces. Never bend forward or lean on the 
door or the side window. Keep as far as pos- 
sible from the airbags so that they will not 
be obstructed in the event that the airbags 
deploy. Otherwise, serious  and possibly fatal 
injuries can occur if the airbags deploy. 
— People, animals, or objects between the 
passengers and the airbag system can inter- 
fere with the correct deployment of the air- 
bag or can be thrown  through the vehicle in- 
terior, increasing the risk of serious or fatal 
injuries. Make sure that nothing is located 
between the vehicle occupants and the air- 
bag system. Do not secure or transport any 
objects within the deployment zone of the 
airbag systems, especially on the steering 
wheel, on the instrument panel, on the 
doors, on the windows, or in the footwell. 
— Never put stickers on the airbag system cov- 
ers or cover them with any objects. 
— Only lightweight clothing should be hung 
from the garment hooks in the vehicle. Do 
not use clothes hangers to hang clothing. 
The pockets of the clothing must not con- 
tain any heavy, breakable, or sharp-edged 
objects. This could impair the effectiveness 
of the side curtain airbags. 
— You must not use seat or protective covers 
that are not specifically approved for use on 
Audi seats with side airbags. Since the side 
     

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The airbag is filled by a gas generator when it de- 
ploys. When this occurs, the airbag covers open 
and the airbags unfold with great force into the 
deployment zone within milliseconds. 
Airbags lessen the movement of passengers in 
the direction of the impact and thus help to re- 
duce the risk of injury. They can help to protect 
the head, upper body, and lap, for example.  How- 
ever, there is the possibility that airbag deploy- 
ment can cause injuries. 
The airbag system only works when the ignition 
is turned on. 
If you or other vehicle passengers have physical 
limitations that prevent sitting in a correct posi- 
tion, modifications to the vehicle may be neces- 
sary. For more information, contact an author- 
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili- 
ty, or call Audi customer support at 
1-800-822-2834. 
G@) Tips 
The side curtain airbags in your vehicle have 
ejection mitigation functions. This reduces 
the risk of being ejected from the vehicle inte- 
rior during an accident, especially in the event 
of a vehicle rollover. 
Advanced airbag system 
(Ri A Gasca cae) Ones \, e 
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Fig. 64 Headliner: indicator light to display the status of 
the front passenger's airbag 
  
The Advanced Airbag System in your vehicle has 
been certified to comply with the requirements 
of the United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety 
Standard (FMVSS) 208, as well as Canada Motor 
Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 as applica- 
ble at the time your vehicle was manufactured. 
According to these requirements, the front  Ad- 
vanced Airbag System on the passenger’s side 
has been certified for “suppression” for infants 
approximately 12 months old and younger, and 
for “low risk deployment” for children aged 3 to 
6 years old (as defined in the standard). 
The advanced airbag system will activate or deac- 
tivate the front passenger's airbag based on the 
occupancy of the seat. If a front airbag deploys 
during an accident, the deployment force will 
adapt to the passenger. 
Components 
The advanced airbag system consists of the fol- 
lowing components: 
— Front airbags in the steering wheel and in the 
instrument panel on the front passenger's side: 
these can protect the front passengers during 
an accident 
— Passenger occupant detection sensor in the 
front passenger's seat: this detects if the front 
passenger's seat is occupied (for example, by a 
person or a small child in a child safety seat) 
— Seat position sensors on the front seats: these 
determine the distance between the seat and 
the steering wheel or instrument panel 
— Sensors in the front seat belt latch: these de- 
tect if the safety belts are fastened 
—The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF %; ON @ 
indicator light in the headliner:this indicates if 
the front passenger's airbag is activated or de- 
activated 
- Ea indicator light in the instrument cluster: 
this monitors the function of the Advanced Air- 
bag System components to ensure they are 
functioning correctly 
How the components function together 
The passenger occupant detection sensor in the 
front passenger's seat detects if the front pas- 
senger's seat is occupied. The passenger occu- 
pant detection sensor measures the electrical ca- 
pacity on the front passenger’s seat. The pas- 
senger's airbag is activated or deactivated de- 
pending on the electrical capacity that is meas- 
ured. 
The passenger's airbag is activated if: 
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® Defrosting 
The windshield and side windows are defrosted 
or cleared of condensation as quickly as possible. 
Align the outer air vents with the side windows. 
The maximum amount of air flows mainly from 
the vents below the windshield. Recirculation 
mode switches off. The temperature should be 
set at +72°F (22°C) or higher. Depending on the 
outside temperature, the A/C cooling mode may 
automatically switch on. 
& Rear window defogger 
The rear window defogger only operates when 
the drive system running. It switches off auto- 
matically after 10 to 20 minutes, depending on 
the outside temperature. 
To prevent the rear window defogger from 
switching off automatically, press and hold & for 
more than three seconds. This is stored until the 
ignition is switched off. 
AUTO 
/& Recirculation mode 
In recirculation mode, the air inside the vehicle is 
circulated and filtered. This prevents the unfil- 
tered air outside the vehicle from entering the 
vehicle interior. 
If you activate 3S, the air quality sensor will auto- 
matically switch recirculation mode on or off de- 
pending on the outside temperature. 
If you activate &, recirculation mode will switch 
on manually > A\. 
«@ Seat heating 
Applies 
to: vehicles with heated seats 
The seat heating temperature can be set at mul- 
tiple levels. Press w once to switch on the highest 
level. Press ) again to decrease the temperature 
one level at a time. The seat heating is switched 
off if the button is not illuminated. 
2) Seat ventilation 
Applies to: vehicles with seat ventilation 
The seat ventilation intensity can be set to multi- 
ple levels. Press ©) once to switch on the highest 
level. Press 2) again to decrease the intensity one 
level at a time. The seat ventilation is switched 
off if the button is not illuminated. 
@ Steering wheel heating 
Applies to: vehicles with steering wheel heating 
The steering wheel rim is heated electrically. You 
can also operate the steering wheel heating us- 
ing 
the multifunction steering wheel > page 26. 
& Child safety lock* 
If 8 turns on in the control panel in the rear*, the 
child safety lock is active and operation is blocked 
> page 39. 
»(% Ionizer 
Applies to: vehicles with ionizer 
Hazardous particles and germs in the air may be 
reduced through ionization. This will produce 
better air quality inside the vehicle. 
&* Fragrance 
Applies to: vehicles with fragrance function 
The fragrance function will dispense a scent in 
the vehicle interior. It is dispensed through the 
front outer vents. This will produce a pleasant 
scent. The fragrance is time-delayed, especially 
at low or high temperatures. You can adjust the 
fragrance function > page 84. 
  
ZA WARNING 
— You should not use the recirculation mode 
for an extended period of time, because no 
fresh air is drawn in and the windows can 
fog when cooling mode is switched off. This 
increases the risk of an accident. 
— Individuals with reduced sensitivity to pain 
or temperature could develop burns when 
using the seat heating* function. To reduce 
the risk  of injury, these individuals should 
not use seat heating*. 
() Note 
To reduce the risk of damage to the seat heat- 
ing* elements, do not kneel on the seats or 
place heavy pressure on one area of the seat. 
@ Tips 
— If the front passenger's seat heating” is 
turned on, it will not turn on again automat- 
ically if more than 10 minutes have passed 
       
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The auxiliary climate control will run for a maxi- 
mum of 30 minutes after the immediate start. 
Timer programming 
You can set  up to two  timers for the departure 
time. Each one of the timers can be activated. 
> Select one timer. 
> Set  the date and select Next. 
>» Set  the time (departure time) and select OK. 
> Activate the timer with CD. 
By setting the departure time, you determine 
when your vehicle should reach the desired tem- 
perature. The departure time can be a maximum 
of six days in the future. The auxiliary climate 
control will continue to run approximately ten 
minutes after the departure time is reached. 
After switching off the ignition 
Information about the active timer(s) will appear 
on the upper display after switching off the igni- 
tion. You can start the set climate control set- 
tings immediately with the § button, or go to the 
auxiliary climate control menu with the > button. 
@ Tips 
— Make sure the time and date match in the 
system settings so that the timer can func- 
tion correctly > page 231. 
— The auxiliary climate control can also be 
switched on and off immediately when a 
timer is set. 
— The auxiliary climate control can continue to 
run after  the departure time is reached. 
— You can operate the climate control in the 
vehicle interior using the charging timer 
while the high-voltage battery is charging. 
The climate control output depends on the 
power socket capacity. 
Additional settings 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
VEHICLE > Air conditioning > Auxiliary air con- 
ditioning > ©. 
Start air conditioning after unlocking* 
If this function is activated, the climate control 
will continue to run for five minutes after the ve- 
hicle has been unlocked. 
Comfort auxiliary air conditioning* 
Applies to: vehicles with comfort auxiliary climate control 
You can set if the steering wheel heating* and 
seat heating or seat ventilation should also be 
automatically activated with auxiliary climate 
control. You can select the respective zones. 
Automatic glass surface defogging* 
Applies to: vehicles with comfort auxiliary climate control 
You can set if the rear window and mirrors should 
also be heated during auxiliary climate control. 
2 There is  a malfunction in the auxiliary air 
conditioning. 
If this message appears, there is a system mal- 
function. Drive immediately to an authorized Au- 
di dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to 
have the malfunction repaired. 
8s  

Driving 
  
Driving 
Starting the vehicle 
  Description 
  
  
Fig. 84 Center console: switching on the  drive system 
Your vehicle is powered by electricity. Similar to a 
vehicle with a combustion engine, the ignition 
and drive system can be switched on separately. 
When only the ignition is switched on, electronic 
systems such as the MMI are available. However, 
the vehicle is not ready to drive. Electric power is 
able to move the vehicle once the  drive system is 
switched on and becomes active. 
Requirement: the key must be in the vehicle. 
Switching the drive system on 
> Press and hold the brake pedal. 
> Press the [START STOP] button. The drive sys- 
tem switches on. 
  
      
It is indicated in the power meter whether the 
drive system is switched on > page 13. 
Switching the drive system off 
> Bring the vehicle to a full stop. 
> Press the [START STOP] button. The drive sys- 
tem switches off. 
  
      
The steering is locked when you switch off the 
drive 
system and open the driver's door. The 
steering lock helps prevent vehicle theft. 
Switching the drive system off in an 
emergency 
If necessary in an emergency, the  drive system 
can also be switched off while driving using the 
emergency off function”. 
86 
  
     > Press the [START STOP] button twice in a row or 
press and hold it one time. 
  
Switching on and off 
If you would like to switch the ignition on or off 
without switching on the drive system, follow 
these steps: 
  
    > Press the [START STOP] button without pressing 
the brake pedal. 
  
Switching the ignition off automatically 
To prevent the vehicle battery from draining, the 
ignition and possibly the exterior lighting may 
switch off automatically. 
Requirements: 
— You must have driven the vehicle. 
— You must have left the vehicle for longer than 
30 seconds. 
— The ignition must be switched on. 
Among other indicators, the system detects that 
you have left the vehicle based on the following 
factors: 
— The driver's door has been opened. 
— The driver's safety belt has been unbuckled. 
— The brake pedal is not being pressed. 
— The driver's seat is not occupied. 
The ignition will also be switched off after 30 mi- 
nutes or if you lock the vehicle from the outside. 
  
ZA WARNING 
— Never switch off the drive system before the 
vehicle has come to a complete stop. 
Switching it off before the vehicle has stop- 
ped may impair the function of the brake 
booster and power steering. You would then 
need to use more force to steer and  brake 
the vehicle. The fact that you cannot steer 
and brake as usual may increase the risk of 
accidents and  serious injuries. 
— If you leave the vehicle, switch the ignition 
off and take the  key with you. This applies 
particularly when children remain in the ve- 
hicle. Otherwise, children could start the ve- 
hicle or operate electrical equipment (such 
as power windows), which increases the risk 
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— 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. 
  
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Driving 
  
  
ZA WARNING 
— If you do not begin driving immediately af- 
ter releasing the brake pedal, your vehicle 
may begin to roll backward. Press the brake 
pedal or set the parking brake immediately. 
— The hill hold assist cannot hold the vehicle 
on inclines in every scenario (for example, 
on slippery or icy ground). 
Messages 
Take over! 
      
If this message appears, press the brake pedal. 
Special driving situations 
Driving uphill and downhill 
Please note the following when driving on in- 
clines and hills: 
— Drive slowly and carefully. 
— Do not try to turn around if you cannot safely 
drive on an incline or hill. Instead, drive in re- 
verse. 
— When driving down hills, use  the recuperation 
braking effect > page 90. This reduces the load 
on the brakes. 
— Use the hold assist if necessary > page 94 
— Use the hill descent assist if necessary 
=> page 97 
  
ZA WARNING 
— Only drive on inclines that your vehicle is de- 
signed to handle. Do not exceed the hill 
climbing ability of your vehicle. Your vehicle 
could tip or slide. 
— Do not drive at an angle on steep inclines 
and hills. If your vehicle is about to tip, you 
must immediately start steering in the di- 
rection of the downward slope to reduce the 
risk of an accident. 
— Always be ready to brake when using the hill 
descent control function. 
       
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Offroad driving 
Your vehicle is not an offroad vehicle. Note the 
following points when driving offroad: 
— Drive slowly and carefully. 
—To reduce the risk  of underbody damage, pay 
attention to the vehicle's ground clearance 
= page 99 and drive across raised areas of the 
ground with the wheels on one side of the  vehi- 
cle, instead of allowing the center of the  vehi- 
cle  to pass over the raised areas. 
—To reduce the risk  of becoming stuck, drive 
through sandy or swampy areas at a steady 
speed and without stopping, if possible. 
If necessary, use  the following functions: 
— Audi drive select* offroad mode > page 98 
— Hill descent assist* > page 97 
— Raising the vehicle > page 99 
— Limit ESC > page 102 
  
ZA\ WARNING 
Only drive in terrain that is suitable for the ve- 
    
hicle and your driving ability. 
  
@) For the sake of the environment 
Avoid actions that are damaging to the envi- 
ronment. Show respect for the natural envi- 
ronment and remain on marked routes. 
(Gi) Tips 
Clean your vehicle after driving offroad. Dirt 
and stones falling off your vehicle can affect 
other road users. 
PUN Mele mules 
If you must drive through water, follow these in- 
structions: 
— Check the stability of the ground, the current, 
and the water depth. If the ground is unstable, 
there is a strong current, or there are waves, 
the water must only reach up to the lower edge 
of the body at the most. 
— Drive carefully and no faster than at walking 
speeds to prevent the front of the vehicle from 
creating waves, because they could splash >