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Checking and Filling
coolant in the original container and away
from children. There is a risk of poisoning.
@) Note
— Do not add coolant if the expansion tank is
empty. Air could enter the cooling system
and increase the risk of damage. If this is
the case, do not continue driving. See an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
— If coolant must be added multiple times
within two months, drive immediately to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility because there is a risk of
damage.
Brake fluid
BFV-0229|
Fig. 160 Motor compartment: cap on brake fluid reservoir
Follow the safety precautions > page 235, Gener-
al information.
Checking the brake fluid level
> Slide the cover that is located below the wind-
shield wipers on the driver's side toward the
windshield and remove the cover.
> Read the brake fluid level on the brake fluid res-
ervoir > page 237, fig. 158. The brake fluid lev-
el must be between the MIN and MAX markings
of.
The brake fluid level is monitored automatically.
Message
EG f) Brakes: stop vehicle and check brake
fluid level
Stop the vehicle and check the brake fluid level.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
Changing the brake fluid
Brake fluid should be changed at regular inter-
vals. Have the brake fluid changed by an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty. The authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will inform you of the replace-
ment intervals.
Z\ WARNING
— If the brake fluid level is below the MIN
marking, it can impair the braking effect and
driving safety, which increase the risk of an
accident. Do not continue driving. See an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
— If the brake fluid is old, bubbles may form in
the brake system during heavy braking. This
could impair braking performance and driv-
ing safety, which increases the risk of an ac-
cident.
— The brake fluid in your vehicle must meet
the standard VW 501 14 and is available at
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Au-
di Service Facility. If this brake fluid is not
available, another high-grade brake fluid of
equivalent quality may be used, and it must
meet the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Stand-
ard (FMVSS) 116 DOT 4, Class 6.
@) Note
— If the brake fluid level is above the MAX
marking, brake fluid may leak out over the
edge of the reservoir and result in damage
to the vehicle.
— Do not allow any brake fluid to come into
contact with the vehicle paint, because it
will corrode the paint.
Electrical system
If the =] / B or [ml indicator light turns on,
there is a malfunction in the power supply, the
battery, or the vehicle electrical system.
239

Care and cleaning
height and width of the inside of the car
wash.
ZA WARNING
—To reduce the risk of accidents, only wash
the vehicle when the ignition is off and fol-
low the instructions from the car wash oper-
ator.
—To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash-
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings.
— After washing the vehicle, the braking effect
may be delayed due to moisture on the
brake rotors or ice in the winter. This in-
creases the risk of an accident. The brakes
must be dried with a few careful brake appli-
cations.
—To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not wash
decorative decals* with a pressure washer.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the surface,
do not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges, or similar items.
— When washing matte finish painted vehicle
components:
— To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polishing agents or hard
wax.
— Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect.
@) Note — Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle components painted with
matte finish paint. The paint could be
damaged when the stickers or magnets
are removed.
— If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only
be folded in and out using the power folding @) For the sake of the environment
function.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the rims
and tires, compare the width between the
wheels on your vehicle with the distance be-
tween the guide rails in the car wash.
—To reduce the risk of damage, compare the
height and width of your vehicle with the
Only wash the vehicle in facilities specially de-
signed for that purpose. This will reduce the
risk of dirty water contaminated with oil from
entering the sewer system.
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle are not listed, consult an authorized Audi dealer
components, refer to the following tables. The or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also follow
information contained there is simply recommen- __ the information found in > A.
dations. For questions or for components that
Exterior cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper | Deposits Soft cloth with glass cleaner > page 52
blades
Headlights/ Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solution®
tail lights
Sensors/ Deposits Sensors: soft cloth with a solvent-free cleaning solution
camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth with an alcohol-free cleaning sol-
ution
Snow/ice Hand brush/solvent-free de-icing spray >
264

Emergency assistance
overheating. Let the compressor cool down
for several minutes before using it again.
@) Tips
The ESC must not be limited or switched off
when driving with the collapsible spare tire
=> page 102.
Jump starting
The vehicle cannot be operated when the 12 Volt
vehicle battery is drained. Your vehicle must not
be jump started in this case. Contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.
@) Note
The vehicle battery must not be bridged using
conventional jump start methods.
— You may neither give nor receive a jump
start. Otherwise, the electronic systems in
the vehicle may be severely damaged.
—The jump start pins in the motor compart-
ment are designed specifically for qualified
technicians.
Towing
ee eeue lela)
You should only perform the steps that follow if
you have the necessary tools and technical ex-
pertise.
Towing requires a certain amount of practice. Au-
di recommends contacting a towing company to
have the vehicle transported.
You should only have your vehicle towed by an-
other vehicle when disabled in exceptional cir-
cumstances. Inexperienced drivers should not
tow.
Notes on towing
— The maximum permitted towing speed is 30
mph (50 km/h).
— The maximum permitted towing distance is 30
miles (50 km).
276
Additional information on towing with a tow
truck
The vehicle may only be towed with the front axle
raised. Do not wrap any chains or cables around
the brake lines.
Tow bar and towing cable
The vehicle can be towed with a tow bar or tow-
ing cable. Both drivers should be familiar with
the special considerations when towing, especial-
ly when using a towing cable.
Always make sure the traction force does not ex-
ceed the permitted level and there are no shock
loading conditions. There is always the risk of the
coupling becoming overloaded when driving off-
road.
For the most safety and security, drive with a tow
bar. You should use a towing cable only if a tow
bar is not available. Use a towing cable made of
synthetic elastic cable similar elastic material.
ZA WARNING
— Towing highly increases the risk of an acci-
dent, for example from colliding with the
towing vehicle.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, do not al-
low anyone to remain inside the vehicle
when it is being transported by a tow truck
or a special transporter.
@) Note
—Ifthe |_E| indicator light turns on, there is a
fault in the cooling circuit. The vehicle must
not be towed. The drive system can be se-
verely damaged.
— If normal towing is not possible, for exam-
ple if the transmission is faulty or if the
towing distance is greater than 30 miles
(50 km), then transport the vehicle on a
special carrier.
— If the vehicle is towed by a tow truck at the
axle that is not permitted, this can cause se-
vere damage to the transmission.
— Towing must not be used to charge the
high-voltage battery (recuperation), be-
cause this could result in major damages to
the tow vehicle or the vehicle being towed. >

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Fuses and bulbs
Fuse panel (2) (black) Fuse panel @) (brown)
9 |Instrument cluster No. | Equipment
10 | Volume control Right front safety belt tensioner
11 | Light switch, switch panels Left front safety belt tensioner
12 | Steering column electronics Air suspension
15 | Steering column adjustment Right headlight
16 | Steering column electronics Left headlight
Fuse panel (2) (black)
No. | Equipment
Left rear door control module
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Right rear door control module
10 |MMI Infotainment system control module
1 |Front seat heating - -
2 |ehmmareconeral system 11 | Driver assist systems eantte) iene
Z | betvheadlightdlecironias 12 | Gateway control module (diagnosis)
4 |Panoramic glass roof Fuse panel 6) (black)
5 |Left front door control module No. | Equipment
6 | Sockets 1 Front seat ventilation, rearview mirror, di-
8 | Instrument panel agnostic port
9 | Right headlight electronics 2 | Sockets
iG Windshield washer system/headlight 3_| Exterior sound/interior sound
washer system 7 |Active accelerator pedal
12 | Parking lock 8 | Night vision assist
Fuse panel @ (red) 9 |Adaptive cruise assist
7 Intersection assistant, driver assist sys-
No. | Equipment 11
tems
1 {Anti-theft alarm system -
16 | Rear seat entertainment
2 |Drive system control module
3, | Emergency:callsystem Fuse assignment - luggage compartment
4 | Selector lever
5 |Horn 8
le
6 |Parking brake a
7 High-voltage battery, battery monitoring
control module
8 | Interior headliner lights
10 | Airbag control module
11 | Left front lumbar support
12 | Diagnostic connector, light/rain sensor
14 | Right front door control module
15 | Climate control system, body electronics
16 | Climate control system blower
7
ed ey
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Fig. 184 Left side of the luggage compartment: fuse panel
with plastic clip
Fuse panel (4) (black)
No. | Equipment
1 | Trailer hitch
3 | Passenger’s side rear safety belt tensioner
281

Index
Blinds
refer to Sunshade (roof) ............00-5 40
Block
route................ 00 cece eee 202
BLOWER. « sees su comers a enmeane wa nents a = swine = 82
Bluetooth
Audio player........... 0.00 e eee eee 218
Connecting a mobile device............ 170
Deleting
ardevice wii s 2 isnsins ov sucrose « sence 233
Device overVieW...... 6c eee ee eee eee 232
Disconnecting a device................ 233
Displaying profiles.................... 233
Searching fora device...............-. 233
Selecting adevice.............2eeeeee 233
Specifying a favorite.................. 233
BOOStTUNCTION owas x cee 2 sneer 2 eo ces ¢ 89
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 239
Brak Sicnes 2 x sree: vo cmv ow orien ow soe © o ooEKS 92
Brakerassist. scsmrs « acess» oi soz 4 0 omens « 102
Brake fluid. .................0..0000. 239
Emergency braking function............. 95
New brake pads..............---00000- 92
Break-in security feature................. 32
Breaking in
New brake pads............0.20200000- 92
NGW TIRES: « « noms 2 s saros & 9 cate gs eam a 250
Browser
refer to Mediacenter................4. 222
Bulb replacement.............--22+-05- 282
Business: address). «i ijei as jana a scan a va 202
Cc
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 235
Batteryspecific... =. eccs s sive s ween as: 241
GALLLISt « wea ¢ 2 aeee xs meee oe eee s Bee ee 174
Capacities
Fuebtanike, « secs 2 a oasan oo ssamon o wana oo ove 291
Washer fluid reservoir................- 291
Cangowmatc © « conse ws aussins 6 0 secs a a amass We ae 80
Cargoinets: « s soma 2s memew + wauim a 3 mam 6 @ oarae 80
Car key « s eeu oy ews y oeE 6 2 ween 6 Ewes 33
Car phone
Serialinumber(IMED) « wsscsce ao soteane ao sanaia 181
Switching on... ....... eee eee eee 181
Using the car phone function........... 169
Car WASH: = sass 5 x eee 5 feats sb eG EE 263
294
Cell phone
refer to Telephone...........-0e eee eae 169
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............... 171
Central
locking ...... 0. cece eee eee eee 29
AUTO LOCK: » geese + sunems 2 seene & 3 donee & = Be 29
Convenience key « sscsu © cvenesie © erase wo vnscem 34
Convenience opening and closing......... 40
Luggage compartment lid............... 36
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 32
Messages... 1.6... ce eee cece eee eee 31
Remote control keys: ss esas ss eves os ees 34
SettN's 6 e wanes a a saws «wo ones vo meen + 8 o8TH 30
Vehicle key... 6... ccc ee eee eee eee 34
Central locking switch.............000005 31
Centificat onto» a sess + x aneans ao somes o 6 mmm 289
Changing lightibulbs'. « ccs ss sew s 6 sesso 282
Charging
refer to Power sourceS............00 000s 75
Charging clip
refer to Wall mount clip............... 119
Charging display................---0000- 109
Charging the battery (mobile devices). 171, 220
Charging times. « sass. se savin s 2 wees © 2 sree 106
Child safety lock
Climate control system controls in the rear. 39
POWER WINK OWS inc ¢ & cme 5 ores 5 v eee 39
Rear doorsten « swe so mim 2 women n= ame wD 39
Child
safety seats........ 0... ce eee ee eee 69
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 72
Securing with a safety belt.............. 72
Securing with LATCH. ss sses ss eee se eee 71
Gl@aNiNG ¢ sere « s ewes 5 o eee se eee ce ees 263
Cleaning Alcantara.............-..0000. 266
Cleaning artificial leather............... 266
Cleaning carbon components........ 265, 266
Cleaning controls..............00 eee eee 266
Cleaning decorative parts/trim........... 265
Cleaning plastic parts.................. 265
Cleaning textiles: s ws + wees v ween oe eee 266
Climate control system ..............004. 81
Climate control system controls in the rear
Child safetylotk.o icvc os soci © sean © wows 39
Closing
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 36
Convenience closing................045 40

Index
Drive select
refer to Audi drive select.............0.. 98
Drive system. .... 20.2... 90
Audi drive select . cans 4 cicag at eaan ea ies 98
Emergency Off wv 2 x acne ov wews ye eeu 9 86
Switching on and off...............2005 86
Driving: OwntHills: cess» everene sania ee enero a 96
Driving programs « & sews 6 «eee os ees 88, 146
Driving through water...............004. 96
Driving time’: « s cose ¢ « eewy s nares Heme a sg 14
Driving tips
Driving through water...............00. 96
Efficient driving...............0000000. 91
Offrodd GriVinig < ees. yess as emus a wean ae 96
Uphill and downhill.................00. 96
Drivinig:up Hills: ¢ seus se oss ye ree yo ees 96
Dust filter
refer to Pollutant filter................. 84
DVD drive (media drives)................ 218
E
E-mail
MessageiOptionstn:. + « sss « « snemeue © « steceas + 179.
SettingS ... 0.6... cece eee eee 179
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock...... 101
EDR
Event Data Recorder...............0.. 283
Efficiency assist =. « < sce: ss epee ye ees eee 135
Electrical system ..........-- 0s eee eee ee 239
Electricity
PEFer TO ENC cr » o san & 2 ees ¢ epee os 104
Electric motor
COOLANE wwe co aveana wa cana a 6 acenate © a anavar a 237
Electric ranges i « sca so were 6 ewe aw maa 204
Electromechanical parking brake.......... 93
Electronic Differential Lock.............. 102
Electronic immobilizer.............0.002. 33
Electronic Stabilization Control........... 101
Embedded SIM card................0055 185
Emergency assist.................0000- 158
Emergency assistance .......... 000s sees 269
Emergency braking function.............. 95
Emergency calliss so sisi se oesin so een 176,191
Emergency flasherst: « + ass 2 news ¢ wana ess 46
296
Emergency Mode «sce s veve ee ences ee eevee 90
Emergency operation
Doors... 2... ee eee 32
Luggage compartment lid............... 38
Panoramic glass roof...............2.4. 41
Energy
Current COMSUMPTION:. « 6 siesess s 6 eewcee & 6 soem 14
Reducing consumption................. 91
Energy recovery... 22.0.0 cece eee eee eee 90
Engine braking effect
refer to Recuperation................4. 90
Engine start system. ..............0.000. 87
Entry/exit lighting................--000- 46
ENMtry ASSISTANCE. « « senciw » 6 ssorane 0 canner 4 0 esos 58
also refer to Exit assistance............. 58
eSIM
refer to Embedded SIM card............ 185
Evasive steering assist.................- 152
Event Data Recorder (EDR).............. 283
Exit assistance... 0... eee eee eee 58
Exit warning.................0.00.00005 156
Exterior lighting.................022-00. 44
Exterior MIPPO0S ciwie so ccicee oo cere 6 weve oo 48
Folding settings ..............0000 0000s 30
External voice operation................. 25
F
Factory default settings
Multi Media Interface...............4. 232
Fast forwarding and rewinding (media file). 221
Fast forwarding (media files) ............ 221
FaStnOute’s a seca oo mee «2 mmm 9 6 em © eee 194
Favorites
Bluetooth.............. 000.0 e ee eee 233
NaVIGStOl sss « wes & > wee o x seme ¢ 5 ee 196
Telephone wssics so caves oo ssasens oo arenes 9 ¥ eee 174
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 289
File formats (media drives) .............. 227
FOG (WIRdOWS) zx x + sax © s coun ¢ 5 eee x 2 oe 83
Folding the rear seats.............-..00- 79
Footwell temperature............0..000. 84
For the sake of the environment
LOOKS ccs = = some 5 ¢ ene a eee x ee ee 235
Forward gear
FEPErtO Gears « easu ¢ s awe ¢ ¢ wees se wEEN 88

Index
On-board computer’. . 2 ccc oe eee ee eae es 14
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)........ 283
Online destination
refer to Point of interest............... 196
Online map
refer to Satellite map................. 204
Online media........ cee eee eee ee 219
Onlimerradio « sero < + sons 1 samen 6 a comms a 213
also refer to Online radio.............. 213
Online roadside assistance.............. 192
Online services
refer toconnect................. 184,185
Online system update................0. 232
Opening........ 2... cee eee eee eee eee 29
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 36
Convenience opening ............eee eee 40
HOOd .. 0... ee 236
Luggage compartment lid............... 36
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 37
Panoramic glass roof................005 40
Sunshade (roof) .................000005 40
WindOWS's « sees = ¢ aewa ¢ ¢ eee +o owes vo we 39
Opening and closing
refer to Unlocking and locking........ 29, 34
Operating
Head-up display.................00000. 23
Instrument cluster............02-.005- 12
Multifunction steering wheel............ 12
Multi Media Interface............... 15,18
TEXUAINBUE:: + = haw ¥ 5 HESS & BROS Es BORE GE Re 21
Touch display 2 cswss ae ome x 2 avesme 2 2 aries 15
Voice recognition system............... 24
Optional equipment number............. 291.
Options
Media... ... 0... eee eee eee 225
NA@VIGAtIGKias < ¢ eeaie so aemx ¢ seme g 2 Reem 207
RadiO sce so sewwess eo cera « 2 ownecm 2 a oe eo 2 215
Outside
NnOise’s « sews sx ewe x a maw oe wad 91,
Overview (COCKpit)'s « « weeny a s saws » s awa a ve 6
P
Paifitidatiage@is « « seus 2 x weau 2 e eee 5 2 nem 265
Paint number................0.0 eee eee 291
Panic button. .............2...0.00 000 33
PANIC button. ..................000 000 33)
Panic Tumetions. « erences « x seers = x enone «a susan = 0 33
300
Panoramic glass roof................2.0. 40
Convenience opening and closing......... 40
Emergenicy closing =. : ¢ eies ss eee es eee 41
Quickopening sec 2 < wwcne ov werna 2 a wae oe 4l
Parental control
DVD scsnce x 2 vnesnis «i sesteie w wtieuens of ements oni 226
Parkiingiaidinas « + nevus « o swiasen © evenenoye « esate s 160
Cleaning the sensors and camera........ 264
Peripheral cameras........ 000.000 eee 162
Rearview Camera sein so cenas so canes wecees 162
Trailer View... 22... 0. cee eee eee 163
Parking aids
AGjUStING axe ¢ 5 waag + Ken G3 Ades Gs Sees 167
Parking and maneuvering..............- 160
Parking brake
refer to Electromechanical parking brake.. 93
Parking heater
refer to Auxiliary climate control......... 84
Parking lightS ccs « » sus sy oem se eee ee ee 44
Parking lock
PEPE TO GOANS « wines oo ceca + eoaseme sv eeRE 88
Parking systems
Parking system plus...............00. 160
Partition M@E cesses aawsse o x cists a 0 caounes 6 W aeesn 79
Passethnough « sccsie « eases v wenn w 6 wenn o 6 ove 79
PathiSt: « = mews su saw o geeu ao eae & see eB e 16
Pause (media files). «us % 5 ceia ds vee es 221
PédallS sec << naen = s Heme 5 2 See se Se & coe 89
Pedestrian detection................... 131
Perchlorate ..... 0.0... cee eee eee eee 286
Peripheral cameras............---000-5 162
Personal route assistance............... 201
Phone
Answering/ending acall............... 176
Connecting acell phone............... 170
Connecting a second mobile device...... 171
Disconnecting a mobile device.......... 171
SEttilGS saws « = newer x E eee e E eee ee ee 180
Phonebook
refer to: Contacts ees ss wees «2 news ae ee 175
Playback (iie@dia) ws «= seis 5 emg & & tem « 221
Point of interest: . : oce. ss sees se eeea sees 196
Point of interest search...............0. 196
also refer to Point of interest........... 196
POLISHING ies = nase s = peme se Heme + 2 HOGS se 265