
Checking and Filling 
  
The starting ability may be impaired. 
If this message turns off after a little while, the 
vehicle battery charged enough while driving. 
If this message does not turn off, drive immedi- 
ately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized 
Audi Service Facility. 
  
ZA WARNING 
When there is an electrical system malfunc- 
tion, vehicle functions may not work and driv- 
ing stability may be limited, which increases 
the risk  of an accident.  Stop driving and 
switch the engine off. See an authorized Audi 
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for 
assistance. 
  
    
Battery 
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Because of the complex power supply, all work on 
batteries such as disconnecting, replacing, etc., 
should only be performed by  an authorized Audi 
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility > A. 
Multiple batteries with different technologies 
may be installed in your vehicle: 
— Vehicle battery (for example, for starting the 
engine, basic power supply) > page 213, Lead 
battery or > page 213, Other battery types 
— Auxiliary battery (for example, for recuperation 
or optional equipment) > page 213, Other bat- 
tery types 
Not running the vehicle for long periods of 
time 
The battery will gradually drain if the vehicle 
does not run for long periods of time. To ensure 
that the vehicle can still be started, the electrical 
equipment will be reduced or switched off 
= page 87. Some convenience functions, such as 
interior lighting or power seat adjustment, may 
not be available under certain circumstances. 
These convenience functions will be available 
again once you switch the ignition on and start 
the 
engine. 
Even when electrical equipment is switched off, 
the equipment can still drain the battery if the 
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vehicle is not driven for long periods of time. 
Deep draining results in a chemical reaction that 
destroys the inside of the battery. The battery 
must be charged every month to prevent this 
= page 213. Contact an authorized Audi dealer or 
authorized Audi Service Facility for more infor- 
mation. 
Winter operation 
Cold weather places higher demands on the bat- 
tery. This results in reduced starting ability. Have 
the battery checked by  an authorized Audi dealer 
or authorized Audi Service Facility before cold 
weather begins. 
  
ZA\ WARNING 
All work on the battery or electrical system in 
your vehicle can result in injuries, chemical 
burns, accidents, or burns. Because of this, all 
work must be performed only by  an author- 
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa- 
cility. 
     
ZA WARNING 
California Proposition 65 Warning: 
— Battery posts, terminals and related acces- 
sories contain lead and lead compounds, 
chemicals known to the State of California 
to cause cancer and reproductive harms. 
Wash hands after handling. 
C) Note 
— If the vehicle will be parked for long periods 
of time, protect the battery against the cold 
so that it will not be destroyed by “freezing” 
= page 213, Charging the battery. 
— There are electrical components under the 
cargo floor behind a trim panel that warm 
up during operation. To reduce the risk  of 
the components overheating, do not store 
objects such as blankets under the cargo 
floor. If the components overheat, they will 
switch off temporarily. This will be indicated 
by a message that will be displayed in the 
instrument cluster until the temperature re- 
turns to normal. 
  
     

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 
  
  
  
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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- 
   

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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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