
Sitting correctly and safely 
  
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You can adjust additional settings and switch 
functions on or off in the MMI. 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
VEHICLE > Seats > Additional seat settings. 
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow- 
ing options may be available. 
Reset seat position 
You can adjust the position of the front passeng- 
er’s seat to match the driver's seat. 
Driver's seat entry assistance 
Entry assistance makes it easier to enter or exit 
the vehicle. The steering column will automati- 
cally move upward > page 59. 
Requirement: the ignition must be switched off. 
The driver's seat moves back when the driver’ 
door is opened. Some of the air in the side bol- 
sters may be released. 
Front passenger's seat entry assistance 
Entry assistance makes it easier to enter or exit 
the vehicle. 
Requirement: the ignition must be switched off. 
The front passenger's seat moves back when the 
front passenger’ door is opened. Some of the air 
in the side bolsters may be released. 
Adjusting the front passenger's seat from 
the driver's seat 
Applies to: vehicles with  front passenger seat adjustment 
You can adjust the front passenger's side with the 
driver's seat buttons. 
Applies to: MMI: 
> Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Seats. 
> To display the various seats, press ) or <. 
> To switch on the function, press the 2/ button. 
The lower edge of the button will turn red. 
After you have switched on the function, you can 
adjust the front passenger's seat using the driv- 
er's seat buttons > page 56, fig. 50. 
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G) Tips 
The function switches off automatically when 
you exit the menu. 
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Applies to: vehicles with a front center armrest 
  
  
Opening the storage compartment 
> Move the armrest  upward. 
Adjusting the center armrest 
Applies to: vehicles with adjustable center armrest 
The armrest can slide forward and back. 
> To adjust the angle, raise the armrest from the 
starting position in stages. 
> To bring the armrest back into the starting po- 
sition, raise it out of the  top level and fold it 
back down. 
  
ZA WARNING 
In certain positions, the front center armrest 
can interfere with the driver’s arm movement, 
which increases the risk of injury. 
      
Steering wheel 
General information 
Make sure that: 
— The distance between your upper body and the 
steering wheel is at least 10 in (25 cm) 
— Your arms are bent slightly at the elbows 
— You have a sufficient view of the area around 
the vehicle and can always keep the instrument 
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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 
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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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— The electrical capacity is higher than the 
threshold stored in the control module 
— The electrical capacity is the same as  or greater 
than the electrical capacity of a typical adult 
The passenger's airbag is deactivated if: 
— The electrical capacity is lower than the thresh- 
old stored in the control module 
— The electrical capacity is the same as  or less 
than the electrical capacity of a typical one- 
year-old child in a child safety seat that has 
been used for certification in accordance with 
FMVSS 208 
If the front passenger's airbag is activated, the 
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON @ indicator light 
will turn on. If the front passenger's airbag is de- 
activated, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF #; 
indicator light will turn on. 
The deployment force of the front airbags adapts 
based on whether or not  the safety belt is used 
and the distance between the seat and the steer- 
ing wheel/instrument panel. For example, if a 
person is too close to the front airbag, the front 
airbag will deploy with less force to help reduce 
the risk of injury. 
Meaning of PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF #4, ON 
® indicator light 
When the ignition is switched on, the system de- 
tects whether the front passenger's seat is occu- 
pied. PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF #; ON ® 
will turn on for several seconds during this proc- 
ess. Then it will indicate whether the front pas- 
senger's airbag is activated or deactivated. 
— PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF 8%; the front 
passenger's airbag is deactivated and will not 
deploy in the event of an accident. 
— PASSENGER AIR BAG ON @®: the front pas- 
senger's airbag is activated and could deploy in 
the event of an accident. 
If a change to the occupancy status of the front 
passenger's seat is detected 
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF #; ON @ will 
flash for several seconds and will then display the 
status of the front passenger's airbag. 
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Always make sure the indicator light corresponds 
to the occupancy of the front passenger's seat. 
— An  adult or individual of similar size in the 
front passenger's seat:  the front passenger's 
airbag must be activated, so 
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON @ must remain 
on. 
— 
An individual of smaller size (for example, an 
adolescent or small adult) in the front pas- 
senger's seat:  the front passenger's airbag 
must be activated, so 
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON ® must remain 
on. Move the front passenger's seat as far back 
as possible. 
— Child in a child safety seat on the front pas- 
senger's seat:  the front passenger's airbag 
must be deactivated, so 
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF #; must remain 
on. 
— Front passenger's seat  not occupied: the front 
passenger's airbag must be deactivated, so 
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF #; must remain 
on. 
  
Z\ WARNING 
— An adult or a person with a small stature 
(such as a young person or small adult) seat- 
ed on the front passenger's seat will not be 
protected by the passenger's airbag in the 
event of a collision if the passenger's airbag 
is deactivated. This increases the risk of in- 
jury and death. Always make sure that 
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON @ remains on 
while driving. If 
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON @ does not 
turn on, make sure the front passenger is 
sitting correctly in the seat > page 55 and 
that there are  no objects covering the front 
passenger's seat (such as blankets or pil- 
lows). If PASSENGER AIR BAG ON ® 
still does not turn on, the front passenger's 
seat must not be used. Drive to an author- 
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service 
Facility and have the airbag system inspect- 
ed. 
—Achild in a child safety seat on the front 
passenger's seat - especially in a rear-facing 
       

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Climate control system 
Depending on vehicle equipment, your vehicle 
may have an automatic climate control system 
with: 
— Two zones to individually adjust the tempera- 
ture and air distribution for the left and right 
front sides, or 
— Four zones to individually adjust the tempera- 
ture, air distribution,  and amount of ventilation 
at all of the seats. 
The climate control system warms, cools, dehu- 
midifies, and filters the air in the vehicle interior. 
It is the most effective when the windows and 
panoramic glass roof* are closed. If there is  a 
build-up of heat inside the vehicle, ventilation 
can help to speed up the cooling process. 
The climate control system automatically main- 
tains a temperature once it has been set. In all 
heating mode functions except defrost, the blow- 
er only switches to a higher speed once the mo- 
tor coolant has reached a certain temperature. 
@ For the sake of the environment 
Energy can be saved by switching off the A/C 
mode. 
@) Tips 
—To prevent interference with the heating 
and cooling output and to prevent the win- 
dows from fogging over, the air intake in 
front of the windshield must be free of ice, 
snow, and leaves. 
— Condensation from the cooling system can 
drip and form a puddle of water under the 
vehicle. This is normal and does not mean 
there is a leak. 
— The energy management system  may tem- 
porarily switch off certain functions, such as 
the seat heating” or rear window defogger. 
These systems are available again as soon as 
the energy supply has been restored. 
  
— Specific settings are stored automatically in 
the active personal profile. 
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Fig. 83 Lower display and switch panel (example) 
The settings are adjusted using both displays and 
the switch panel in the center console along with 
the control panel in the rear*. For operation in 
the front, see > page 15, Touch displays. 
You can adjust all climate control system settings 
in the front; only certain functions are available 
in the rear. 
Lower display 
The lower display has two sections with controls: 
You can regulate the blower and the air distribu- 
tion automatically using AUTO in area (@). You can 
also apply individual settings here. 
In area @, you can switch individual climate con- 
trol system functions on and off. 
Switch panel 
Both & and & buttons to defog windows as 
quickly as possible are located in section @). 
Upper display 
In the upper display, you can switch additional 
functions on and off, display them, and adjust 
settings. 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
VEHICLE > Air conditioning, or 
> Select -*- on the Lower display. 
Control panel in rear* 
You can operate certain climate control functions 
in the rear using the control panel. 
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Customizing 
A climate control function from the upper display 
can be assigned to each button on the left and 
right of +++ in section @). 
> Press and hold the symbol for the desired func- 
tion on the upper display for at least three sec- 
onds. One menu appears. The menu consists of 
two sections. 
> If you pull the symbol toward the left section, 
the button to the left  of «++ will be assigned. 
> If you pull the symbol toward the right section, 
the button to the  right of «++ will be assigned. 
Press the buttons to turn the functions on or off. 
One bar in the button lights up when the function 
is switched on. Some buttons can have several 
functions assigned to them. The various func- 
tions can be activated by pressing the button 
multiple times. 
AUTO Automatic mode 
The automatic mode regulates the amount of air 
and air distribution automatically, so that the set 
temperature is reached is quickly as possible. 
REAR Rear climate control system 
Applies to: vehicles with rear climate control system 
To enable operation of the climate control sys- 
tem from the rear of the vehicle, press REAR. 
To exit  this mode again, press REAR or 
REAR MODE EXIT. 
SYNC Synchronization 
When synchronization is switched on, the tem- 
perature, air distribution,  and blower strength on 
the 
driver's side is applied to all seat positions. 
You can also control the synchronization directly 
using a gesture. Pull two fingers together on the 
lower display > page 15. 
OFF Switching off 
The climate control system is switched off. Air 
supply from the outside is blocked. If you press 
OFF in the front, the front and rear climate con- 
trol system will switch off. If you press OFF in the 
rear, the rear climate control system will switch 
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off. To switch the climate control system back on, 
press on any button in the respective display. 
A/C / ME 7 XE Cooling mode 
The cooling mode only functions with the blower 
turned on. The air is cooled and dehumidified in 
cooling mode.  Otherwise the windows can  fog 
up. Cooling mode switches off automatically 
when the outside temperatures are below zero. 
If you activate the A/C, the cooling mode will be 
automatically regulated. 
If you activate 4, the cooling mode will run with 
maximum cooling output and maximum blower 
speed. To reduce unnecessary energy usage, only 
use this function briefly. 
If you activate “/°, the climate control system will 
operate in energy-saving mode. This will conserve 
energy. 
+ /-Temperature 
Temperatures between 60 °F (+16 °C) and 84 °F 
(+28 °C) can be set. If outside of this range, 
LOW / LO or HIGH / HI will appear in the display. 
In both settings, the climate control runs con- 
stantly at the maximum cooling or heating level. 
The temperature is not regulated. 
$$ Blower 
With    / A, you can manually adjust the vol- 
ume of air generated by the blower to your pref- 
erences. The blower should always run at a low 
setting 
to prevent the windows from fogging and 
to ensure a continuous exchange of air inside the 
vehicle. To have the blower regulated automati- 
cally, press AUTO. 
2 Air distribution 
With ° /<>/%, you can select the vents where 
the air will flow from. To have the vents automat- 
ically controlled, deactivate all three arrows or 
press AUTO. With “@, the air will be directed to- 
ward the windshield. 
Applies to: vehicles with 4-zone automatic cli- 
mate control: In the rear control panel, you can 
press J multiple  times to adjust the air distribu- 
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between switching the ignition off and on 
again. 
— Only use  the fragrance function* in modera- 
tion and take any other passengers and ani- 
mals into consideration when using the 
function. 
— An overlap of different scents or odors could 
cause discomfort. 
— If there is discomfort, reduce the intensity 
or switch the fragrance function* off. 
— Only use fragrances that are approved by 
Audi. 
Adjusting the vents 
You can open and close the vents using the 
thumbwheels. The levers adjust the direction of 
the airflow from the vents. 
Additional settings 
You can adjust additional settings. 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
VEHICLE > Air conditioning > ©. 
Fragrance 
Applies to: vehicles with fragrance function 
Using Fragrance selection, you can select the fra- 
grance and see the fill level of the fragrance. 
You can select the strength of the scent with Fra- 
grance level. 
Footwell temperature* 
You can adjust the footwell temperature for the 
driver and front passenger. 
NIM ia alee 
Applies to: vehicles with air quality display 
You can display information about the air quality. 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
VEHICLE > Air conditioning > Air quality. 
Pollutant filter 
A pollutant filter cleans the air in the vehicle inte- 
rior when the blower is switched on. 
A schematic display represents the effectiveness 
of the filter. The display visualizes the amount of 
pollutant particles in the vehicle interior in com- 
parison to the surroundings. 
G) Tips 
For optimal air quality in the vehicle interior, 
close all windows and doors and activate A/C 
cooling mode, the AUTO function, and recircu- 
lation mode. 
Auxiliary climate control 
Applies to: vehicles with auxiliary climate control 
The auxiliary climate control switches on depend- 
ing on the outside temperature and the tempera- 
ture set in the climate control system. You can 
switch the climate control on or off immediately 
as well as set a timer in the MMI. 
Requirement: the charge level of the high-volt- 
age battery must be sufficient. 
G) Tips 
— The temperature that the auxiliary climate 
control  adjusts to depends on the last tem- 
perature that was set. 
— Using the auxiliary climate control while 
charging can also reduce the charge level of 
the high-voltage battery. 
— Starting or stopping the vehicle will not 
switch off the auxiliary climate control auto- 
matically. 
Applies to: vehicles with auxiliary climate control 
Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Air condi- 
tioning > F 
Immediate start 
You can immediately switch the auxiliary climate 
control on and off using the F button. When this 
function is switched on, a colored bar lights up 
over the button and the remaining time is dis- 
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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. 
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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 
  
  
  
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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. 
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—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. >