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Care and cleaning................ 236
Generalinformation..............00. 236
Carwashes « seis « s wwon 2s ewe eo meee oo 236
Cleaning and care information......... 237
Placing your vehicle out of service...... 241
Do Tt YOurselt ices 6 csccie 6 ceccce es waren 242
Emergency assistance........... 242
General information................. 242
Equipment scarecs « arses « seams we enenams a « sae 242
Changing atire...................000- 242
Spare tir wc = s eeu = ¢ news + ¢ aus 5 eee 245
JUMP StArbING « ciswsos ow cessae oo esusnee o a ewes 246
TOWING «061s 248
Fuses and bulbs.................. 251
Fuses... 0... eee eee eee eee 251
BUlDSiac s « caw & ¥ Rove & & Senne 2 F RaPOR 3 ga 253
Customer information........... 255
Data privacy..................000. 255
Image recording............-..2+-+5- 255
DatasmMemoOries’. . vase + waves m 6 emcees o 6 on 255
Transmitted information.............. 256
Accessories and technical
CHangeS......... eee eee ee eee 258
Waltrant)’: = sess < seen sy emem ce eee ee 258
Audi Literature Shop................. 258
Driving in other countries 258
Maintenance, repairs, and technical
MOCITFICATIONS secre x & meme 6 DEKE we er 258
Accessories and parts................ 260
Reporting Safety Defects.............. 260
Declaration of compliance for
telecommunications equipment and
electronic systems ............--0000- 261
TWeCHnicalidatal. « «cess sec oo essen 263
Identification data................00. 263
Vehiclé datates ss news =v sews vv eee ces 263
Index ...... 0... cece eee 265

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Quick access
Loose wheel warning
> page 231
Bulb failure indicator
>page 45
Adaptive light
=>page45
Light/rain sensor
=> page 45,>page 51
Door lock
=> page 30
Battery in vehicle key
> page 34
Distance warning
>page 118
Side assist
>page 125
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 118
Lane departure warning
=>page 121
Lane departure warning
>page 121
Audi pre sense
=> page 124
Other indicator lights
Rear safety belt ¥
=> page 60
Start/Stop system
=> page 87
Turn signals
=> page 44
Low beam headlight
=> page 43
Parking light
=> page 43
Cruise control system
=>page 110
Cruise control system
=>page
110
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 113 ai
Adaptive cruise assist
= page 113
Adaptive cruise assist
= page 113
Adaptive cruise assist
= page 113
Lane departure warning
= page 120
High beams
=> page 44
High beam assistant
=> page 44
Rear safety belt ¥
=> page 60
Start/Stop system
=> page 88
Transmission/clutch
=> page 85
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 92
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 92
Keys
=> page 81
Hill hold assist
=> page 92
Park
assist
> page 138
High beam assistant
=> page 44
Door lock
=> page 30
Child safety lock
=> page 38
Speed warning system
= page 108
Speed warning system
= page 108
Cruise control system
=>page 110

Lights and Vision
fog over due to the temperature difference
between the inside and outside. They will
clear shortly after switching them on. This
does not affect the service life of the light-
ing.
— When the parking lights are switched on
and the ignition is switched off, the 200: sym-
bol appears in the light switch module.
Turn signal and high beam lever
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Fig. 38 Turn signal and high beam lever
The lever operates the turn signals, the high
beams and the headlight flasher.
Turn signals @ >
The turn signals activate when you move the lev-
er into a turn signal position when the ignition is
switched on. The respective a or B indicator
light flashes.
@- Right turn signal
@- Left turn signal
The turn signal blinks three times if you tap the
lever
(convenience turn signal).
If an indicator light blinks twice as fast as usual,
a turn signal bulb has failed. Carefully drive to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
High beams 2D and headlight flasher
Move the lever to the corresponding position:
@)- High beams on (vehicles with high beam as-
sistant*) > page 44
@ - High beams off or headlight flasher
44
The =0) indicator light in the instrument cluster
will turn on.
ZX WARNING
High beams can cause glare for other drivers,
which increases the risk of an accident. For
this reason, only use the high beams or the
headlight flasher when they will not create
glare for other drivers.
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Applies to: vehicles with high beam assistant
The high beam assistant automatically turns the
high beams on or off depending on the surround-
ing conditions.
A camera on the rearview mirror mount can de-
tect light sources from other road users. The high
beams switch on or off automatically depending
on the position of vehicles driving ahead and on-
coming vehicles, the vehicle speed, and other en-
vironmental and traffic conditions.
Switching on the high beam assistant
Requirement: the automatic headlights must be
set and the high beam assistant must be switch-
edon>
page 45.
> To activate the high beam assistant, tap the
lever forward (@) > page 44, fig. 38. The 5%
dicator light appears in the instrument cluster
display and the high beams are switched on or
off automatically. If the high beams were com-
pletely or partially switched on, the Ea indica-
tor light will turn on.
in-
Switching the high beams on or off manually
If the high beams did not switch on or off auto-
matically as expected, you may switch them on or
off manually instead:
> To switch the high beams on manually, tap the
lever
forward (3) > page 44, fig. 38. The =| in-
dicator light turns on.
> To switch the high beams off manually, pull the
lever
back @) > page 44, fig. 38. The high beam
assistant is deactivated.

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Lights and Vision
Operating the headlight flasher
> To operate the headlight flashers, pull the lever
back @) > page 44, fig. 38. If the high beam as-
sistant is activated, but the high beams were
not turned off, the high beam assistant remains
activated.
Z\ WARNING
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras = page 104.
— 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.
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 based on 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, selecting Entry/exit lighting will
illuminate the area around the vehicle when un-
locking the vehicle and after switching off the ig-
nition 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
turned on and off.
Canada models: this function cannot be switched
off. They activate automatically each time the ig-
nition is switched on.
Emergency flashers
[RAZ.0469
Fig. 39 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
this
— you are the last car in a traffic jam so that
all other vehicles approaching from behind
can see your vehicle
— your vehicle has broken down or you are
having an emergency
— your vehicle is being towed or if you are tow-
ing another vehicle
If the 2} indicator light turns on, a bulb has
failed. The displayed message indicates the cause >
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Fuses and bulbs
Fuses and bulbs
Fuses
Seale mie
Fig. 166 Left side of engine compartment: fuse panel cov-
er (example)
Fig. 167 Left side of cockpit: storage compartment or
glove compartment (right-hand drive vehicles)
A fuse that has blown will have metal strips that
have burned through.
The fuses are located in the left side of the en-
gine compartment @), behind the storage com-
partment in the left side of the cockpit @) or the
glove compartment (@) (right-hand drive vehi-
cles).
> Switch the ignition and all electrical equipment
off.
> Check the following table to see which fuse be-
longs to the equipment.
> Remove the screwdriver from the vehicle tool
kit > page 242.
> Remove the appropriate cover.
> Remove the clamp from the rear side of the
fuse cover ().
> Remove the fuse using the clip.
>» Replace the blown fuse only with an identical
new one.
> Install the cover.
Fuse color identification
Black 1
Gray 2
Purple 3
Pink 4
Light brown 5
Brown AS:
Red 10
Light blue 15
Yellow 20
White or transparent |25
Light green 30
Teal 35
Orange 40
) Do not repair fuses and never replace a blown
fuse with one that has a higher amp rating.
This can cause damage to the electrical sys-
tem anda fire.
@)
If a new fuse burns out again shortly after you
have installed it, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
— The following table does not list fuse loca-
tions that are not used.
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Fuses and bulbs
Some of the equipment listed in the follow-
ing tables applies only to certain model ver-
sions or certain optional equipment.
No. | Equipment
Stability Control (ESC), engine control
17
module
le of e
OVye OVOVO
Fig. 168 Left side of engine compartment: Fuse assign-
RAZ-0502
18 | Battery control module
19 | Windshield wiper control module
Anti-theft alarm system, garage door
opener
20
Automatic transmission
Engine control module
Engine start
Auxiliary heating
Engine components
Left headlight
Parking heater
Right headlight
ment
No. | Equipment
1 | Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
2 | Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
4 |Engine components, engine start
5 |Engine components, ignition coils
6 | Brake light switch
7 |Engine components
8 | Heated oxygen sensors
9 | Engine components
10 | Fuel pump
11 | Auxiliary heating, engine components
Fig. 169 Left side of cockpit: Fuse assignment
bh N Auxiliary heating, engine components No. | Equipment
13
Automatic transmission, transmission flu-
id pump
2 |Front lumbar support
Volume control
14 Engine components, ignition coils S | Gateway control module (diagnosis)
15 Horn
16
Engine components, ignition coils
sion selector lever
25 2
Steering column lock, automatic transmis-

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Fuses and bulbs
No. | Equipment No. | Equipment
7 Radio receiver, parking heater, climate Right rear window regulator motor, front
control system controls 39 | passenger side door control module, right
Headlight range control, interior monitor- rear door control module
ing, ambient lighting, light switch, roof 40 | Sockets
8 | module, emergency call system, parking 41 |Passenger's side safety belt tensioner
brake, diagnostic connector, light/raih'sen- 42 |Vehicle electrical system control module
sor
= - 43 |Amplifier
9 |Steering column electronics
- 44 | All-wheel drive control module (quattro)
10 | Display
- - 4S | Driver's side seat adjustment
11 | Vehicle electrical system control module
: 47 | Rear window wiper
12 |MMI Infotainment system control module
- ; - 52 | Suspension
13 | Driver's side safety belt tensioner
- 53 | Rear window defogger
14 | Heating and A/C system blower
: 54 | Left trailer hitch light
15 | Steering column lock
55 | Trailer hitch
16 | Cell phone booster
56 | Right trailer hitch light
17
|Instrument cluster
- - 57 | Trailer hitch socket
18 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras
19 | Vehicle opening/start (NFC) Bulbs
20 | Instrument cluster
21 | Steering column electronics BETS Ae ha tele
23 | Panoramic glass roof For your safety, we recommend that you have
24 | Vehicle electrical system control module your authorized Audi dealer replace any bulbs for
Driver side door control module, left rear YOU
25 | window regulator motor, left rear door It is becoming increasingly more and more diffi-
control module cult to replace vehicle light bulbs since in many
26 | Vehicle electrical system control module cases, other parts of the car must first be re-
27 | Vehicle electrical system control module meved before youre able to get to the bulb:
HooFmodule,vehieleeleckrical system This applies especially to the light bulbs in the
29 front of your car which you can only reach
control module :
through the engine compartment.
30 | Auxiliary battery control module
: Sheet metal and bulb holders can have sharp
31 | Luggage compartment lid .
: - - - - edges that can cause serious cuts, parts must be
ey) Rarking system, side assist, adaptive cruise correctly taken apart and then properly put back
assist, Cameta together to help prevent breakage of parts and
Passenger occupant detection system, long term damage from water that can enter
33 | front seat ventilation, headliner interior housings that have not been properly resealed.
light
; ingbrak For your safety, we recommend that you have
34 aa io tll Deeg renee your authorized Audi dealer replace any bulbs for
reverseilights you, since your dealer has the proper tools, the
A/C system components, diagnostic con- correct bulbs and the expertise.
35 |nector, instrument panel control, rearview
mirror
LED headlights*
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Fuses and bulbs
LED headlights require no maintenance. Please
contact your authorized Audi dealer if a bulb
needs to be replaced.
—If you still prefer to replace the light bulbs
yourself, be aware that the engine compart-
ment is a hazardous area to work in > A\ in
General information on page 203.
—Itis best to ask your authorized Audi dealer
whenever you want to change a bulb.
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