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Checking and Filling 
  
Service interval display 
The service interval display detects when your ve- 
hicle is due for service. 
The service interval display works in two stages: 
— Inspection or oil change reminder: After a cer- 
tain distance driven, a message appears in the 
instrument cluster display each time the igni- 
tion is switched on or off. The remaining dis- 
tance or time is displayed briefly. 
— Inspection or oil change due: If your vehicle is 
due for an inspection or oil change or both, a 
message appears briefly in the instrument clus- 
ter display when switching the ignition on or 
off: Inspection due! or Oil change due! or Oil 
change and inspection due!. 
Checking service intervals 
You can check the remaining distance or time un- 
til the next oil change or next inspection in the 
Infotainment system. 
Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings 
& Service > Service intervals. 
Resetting the indicator 
An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi 
Service Facility will reset the service interval dis- 
play after performing service. 
If you have changed the oil yourself, you must re- 
set the oil change interval. 
Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings 
& Service > Service intervals > Reset oil change 
interval. 
@) Note 
— Only reset the oil change indicator if the oil 
was changed. 
— Following the service intervals is critical to 
maintaining the service life and value of 
your vehicle, especially the engine. Even if 
the mileage on the vehicle is low, do not ex- 
ceed the time for the next service. 
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Wheels 
  
Make sure that the tire designa- 
tion on your tire matches the des- 
ignation on the tire pressure label 
and the tire pressure table. 
The following table lists recom- 
mended tire pressures in cold 
tires according to the load and 
the size of the tires installed. 
  
     
  
  
     
  
      
      
Model/ Tire designation Tire pressure 
Engine Normal load Maximum load 
(up to 3 people)? 
Front Rear Front Rear 
PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA 
Q3: 215/65 R17 99H 38 | 260 | 38 | 260 | 38 | 260 | 38 | 260 
2.0L 235/55R18100H | 33 230 | 33 | 230 | 38 | 260 | 38 | 260 
4cylinders  /535755R18100V| 33 | 230 | 33 | 230 | 38 | 260 | 38 | 260 
235/50 R19 99H 33 230 | 33 | 230 | 38 | 260 | 38 | 260 
235/50 R19 99V 33 230 | 33 | 230 | 38 | 260 | 38 | 260 
255/45 R19104Y | 33 230 | 33 | 230 | 38 | 260 | 38 | 260 
255/40 R20101Y | 33 230 | 33 | 230 | 38 | 260 | 38 | 260 
                
  
AN WARNING 
Please note the important safe- 
ty precautions regarding tire 
pressure > page 226 and load 
limits > page 228. 
Tires and vehicle load limits 
There are limits to the amount of 
load or weight that any vehicle 
and any tire can carry. A vehicle 
that is overloaded will not handle 
well and is more difficult to stop. 
Overloading can  not only lead to 
loss of vehicle control, but can al- 
so damage important parts of the 
vehicle and can lead to sudden 
tire failure, including a blowout 
      
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@) Two people in the front, one person in the rear 
and sudden deflation that can 
cause the vehicle to crash. 
Your safety and that of your pas- 
sengers also depends on making 
sure that load limits are not ex- 
ceeded. Vehicle load includes ev- 
erybody and everything in and on 
the vehicle. These load limits are 
technically referred to as the vehi- 
cle’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 
(“GVWR”). 
The “GVWR” includes the weight 
of the  basic vehicle, all factory in- 
stalled accessories, a full tank of 
fuel, oil, coolant and other fluids 
plus maximum load. The maxi- 
mum load includes the number of >  

Emergency assistance 
  
> Find the marking on the sill that is closest to 
the tire that will be changed > fig. 157. Behind 
the marking, there is a lifting point on the side 
sill for the vehicle jack. 
> Raise the vehicle jack under the lifting point on 
the side sill until the bracket on the jack @) 
completely covers the notch on the vehicle. 
> Align the vehicle jack so the bracket @ covers 
the notch and the base (2) is flat on the ground. 
The base @) must be directly under the mount- 
ing point @. 
> Install  the rod  on the vehicle jack: Insert the 
rod  into the opening on the handwheel. Turn 
the crank to the left or right to secure it. 
> Continue raising the vehicle jack with the crank 
until the wheel lifts off the ground slightly. 
    
  
ZX WARNING 
— To reduce the risk of injury, make sure no 
one is in the vehicle before raising it. 
— Make sure the vehicle jack is stable. The risk 
of 
injury is increased when the ground is 
slippery or soft, because the vehicle jack 
could slide or sink. 
— Only raise your vehicle with the vehicle jack 
provided by the factory. If you use a vehicle 
jack designed for another vehicle, your vehi- 
cle could slip and cause injury. 
— Position the vehicle jack only at the desig- 
nated mounting points on the side sill and 
align  the jack. Otherwise, the vehicle jack 
could slip and cause an injury if it does not 
have sufficient hold on the vehicle. 
—To reduce the risk of injury, do not raise any 
other vehicles or other loads  using the  vehi- 
cle jack provided by the factory. 
— To reduce the risk of an accident, never start 
the engine when the vehicle is raised. 
—To reduce the risk of injury, support the  vehi- 
cle securely with suitable stands if work is to 
be performed underneath the vehicle. 
  
  
    
@) Note 
Do not lift the vehicle by the sill. Position the 
vehicle jack  only at the designated mounting 
points on the side sill. Otherwise, your vehicle 
could be damaged. 
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Removing and installing a wheel 
Fig. 159 Wheel: internal hex socket to turn the wheel bolts 
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B8k-1477 
  
Fig. 160 Wheel: alignment pin in the top  hole 
Removing a wheel 
> Remove the  top wheel bolt completely using 
the hex socket in the screwdriver handle from 
the vehicle tool kit > fig. 159 and place it ona 
clean surface. 
> Then install the alignment pin from the vehicle 
tool kit in the empty wheel bolt hole by hand 
> fig. 160. 
> Remove the rest of the wheel bolts. 
> Remove the wheel >(). The alignment pin re- 
mains in the hole while doing this. 
Installing a wheel 
Read the directions on > page 245 when instal- 
ling unidirectional tires. 
> Slide  the wheel on over the alignment pin >@. 
> Install the wheel bolts and tighten them gently 
using the hex socket. 
> Remove the alignment pin and tighten the re- 
maining wheel bolt. 
> Carefully lower the vehicle using the vehicle 
jack*. 
> Tighten the wheel bolts in a diagonal pattern 
using the wheel wrench.  

Emergency assistance 
  
There are some restrictions on the use of the 
compact spare tire. The compact spare tire has 
been designed specifically for your type of vehi- 
cle. Do not replace it with the spare tire from an- 
other type of vehicle. 
The compact spare tire is located in the luggage 
compartment under the cargo floor cover 
=> page 242. 
The tire pressure must be 61 PSI (420 kPA). 
Snow chains 
For technical reasons, the  use of snow chains on 
the compact spare tire is not permitted. 
If you have to drive with snow chains and a front 
tire fails, mount the spare tire in place of a rear 
tire. Install  the snow chains on the rear tire that 
you removed, and install that in place of the 
front tire that failed. 
  
ZA WARNING 
— After  installing a spare tire, the tire pressure 
must be checked as soon as possible. 
— Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) 
with a compact spare tire. Driving faster 
than that increases the risk of an accident. 
— To reduce the risk of an accident, avoid hard 
acceleration or braking and driving fast 
around curves with the compact spare tire. 
— To reduce the risk of an accident, never drive 
with more than one compact spare tire. 
— Normal summer or winter tires must not be 
mounted on the compact spare wheel rim. 
  
battery that is giving power  must not be less 
than the capacity of the drained vehicle battery. 
Jump start cable 
Only use a jump start cable with a large enough 
diameter. Note the manufacturer's specifica- 
tions. 
Only use a jump start cable with insulated termi- 
nal clamps. 
Positive cable - usually red. 
Negative cable - usually black. 
  
ZA WARNING 
— A drained battery can freeze at tempera- 
tures around 32 °F (0 °C). If the vehicle bat- 
tery is frozen, it must be thawed before con- 
necting the jump start cables. If it is not, 
the risk of an explosion and chemical burns 
increases. After jump starting the vehicle, 
drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author- 
ized Audi Service Facility immediately to 
have the vehicle battery checked. 
— Read the warnings when working in the en- 
gine compartment > page 203. 
— Handling the jump start cables incorrectly 
may cause the vehicle battery to explode 
and lead to serious injuries. 
—To reduce the risk of chemical burns, do not 
  
bend over the vehicle battery. 
  
    
Jump starting 
You should only perform the steps that follow if 
you  have the necessary tools and technical ex- 
pertise. 
If the engine does not start because the vehicle 
battery is drained, you can jump start your vehi- 
cle using another vehicle. Jump start cables are 
needed to do this. 
Both vehicle batteries must have 12 V nominal 
voltage. The voltage capacity (Ah) of the vehicle 
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() Note 
Jump start cables can cause considerable 
damage to the vehicle electrical system if 
they are connected incorrectly. 
G) Tips 
— There must be  no contact between the  vehi- 
cles, or else voltage could flow when con- 
necting the positive terminal and drain the 
vehicle battery of the vehicle providing the 
jump start. 
— The drained vehicle battery must be con- 
nected correctly to the electrical system. 
— Switch off electrical equipment that is not 
needed. 
   

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Emergency assistance 
  
Starting the engine 
Both jump start cables must be connected in the 
correct order. 
S 
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Fig. 162 Engine compartment: connectors for jump start 
cables or a charger 
RAZ-0128 
  
Fig. 163 Connecting the jump start cables 
The jump start cable connections are located in 
the engine compartment. 
Follow the information about the vehicle battery 
=> page 212. 
Connecting the positive cable (red) to the 
positive terminal 
> Open the cover on the positive terminal 
> fig. 162. 
1. Attach one end of the positive cable (red) to 
the positive terminal on the vehicle battery 
@ ° fig. 163. 
2. Attach the other end of the positive cable 
(red) to the positive terminal @ on the pow- 
er source. 
Connecting the negative cable (black) to the 
negative terminal 
3. Attach one end of the negative cable (black) 
to the negative terminal @) on the power 
source. 
4. Attach the other end of the negative cable 
(black) to the jump-start pin @ on the vehi- 
cle. 
Starting the engine 
> Start the engine in the vehicle giving the charge 
and let it run at idle. 
> Now start the engine in your vehicle, which has 
the 
drained battery. 
> If the engine does not start: Stop the starting 
procedure after  10 seconds and then repeat it 
after approximately 30 seconds. 
> Turn on the rear window defogger in your vehi- 
cle in order to reduce any voltage peaks that 
may occur when disconnecting the jump start 
cables. The headlights must be switched off. 
> With the engines running, remove the cables in 
reverse  order of the way they were installed. 
> Close the cover on the positive terminal. 
  
ZA WARNING 
— Do not touch the non-insulated parts of the 
terminal clamps. The cable must also not 
come into contact with vehicle components 
that conduct electricity when it is connected 
to the positive vehicle battery terminal. This 
can cause a short circuit. 
— The plugs on the battery cells must not be 
opened. 
— Keep ignition sources (such as open flames, 
burning cigarettes, etc.) away from the  vehi- 
cle batteries to reduce the risk of an explo- 
sion. 
— Route the jump start cables so they cannot 
get caught in the moving parts in the other 
     
vehicle's engine compartment. 
  
q@ Note 
— Do not use  the negative terminal on the ve- 
hicle battery for jump starting. A malfunc- 
tion could occur in the vehicle electrical sys- 
tem. 
— Please note that the connecting process 
previously described for the jump start ca- 
bles is intended for when your vehicle is be- 
ing jump started. If you are jump starting 
another vehicle, connect the negative cable 
(-) to a large metal component that is 
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Emergency assistance 
  
bolted securely to the engine block, or  to 
the engine block itself. If the vehicle battery 
in the vehicle being jump started is not 
vented to the outside, there is a risk of ex- 
plosion  due to hydrogen gas. 
Gi) Tips 
Make sure that the connected jump start ca- 
bles have sufficient contact with metal. 
Towing 
erasure) 
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 
When the engine is stopped, the transmission 
will not be sufficiently lubricated if traveling at 
high speeds and long distances: 
— The maximum permitted towing speed is 30 
mph (50 km/h). 
— The maximum permitted towing distance is 30 
miles (50 km). 
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. 
If the vehicle should be towed with the axle 
raised, then the ignition must be switched off to 
reduce the risk  of damage to the drivetrain. 
Tow bar and towing cable 
The vehicle can be towed with a tow bar or tow- 
ing cable. Both drivers should be familiar with 
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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 
— 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. 
— The vehicle must not be tow started for 
technical reasons. 
(i) Tips 
— If the power supply is interrupted, then it 
will not be possible to move the selector 
lever out of the "P" position. The parking 
lock must be released using the emergency 
release before towing the vehicle 
> page 85. 
— Switch Audi pre sense* off > page 123 when 
loading the vehicle onto a vehicle carrier, 
train,  ship, or other type of transportation, 
or when towing the vehicle. This can prevent 
an undesired intervention from the pre 
sense* system. 
       

83A012721BA 
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 
  
  
      
    
      
          
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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-