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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. 
  
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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 
  
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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 
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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. 
      
    
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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 
  
  
  
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Fig. 168 Left side of engine compartment: Fuse assign- 
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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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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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