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Quick access
Electromechanical parking brake
button ......... cece eee eee 90
Selector lever (automatic transmis-
SION) 26... eee ee eee eee 82
Audi phone Dox esessie so seas & 6 cere 141
START ENGINE STOP] button .... 80
Depending on equipment: ®®®
— Starting the engine when there is
amalfunction ............0005 81
—Ignition lock ................. 80
@3) Steering wheel adjustment ...... 56
@4 Lever for:
— Cruise control system ......... 110
— Adaptive cruise assist .......... 111
@) Data link connector for On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD) ........ 255
@8 Hood release .............0.0.. 204
@) Buttons for:
—~ CIGKES! mu: ¢ ¢ sem x ¢ etme Fo cee 43
—All-weather lights ............ 43
Luggage compartment lid button . 34
@3 Exterior mirror adjustment ...... 47
G0 Buttons for:
— Power windows .............. 38
—Child safety lock .............. 38
@ Tips
Some the equipment listed here is only instal-
led in certain models or is available as an op-
tion.
Indicator lights overview
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal-
functions.
With some indicator lights, messages may ap-
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica-
tor lights and messages may be covered by other
displays. To show them again, select the second
tab for messages with the multifunction steering
wheel > page 12.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.
A\ Central indicator light
If the wa or A indicator light turns on, check
the message in the instrument cluster.
Some indicator lights turn on briefly as a function
check
when you switch the ignition on. These sys-
tems are marked with a V in the following tables.
If one of these indicator lights does not turn on,
there is a malfunction in that system.
The following indicator lights may be available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:
Red indicator lights
Central indicator light ¥
=>page 7
Safety belt
=> page 60
Transmission
=> page 85
Drive system
=> page 85
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 92
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 92
Steering ¥
=> page 97
Steering lock
=> page 97
Brake system ¥
=> page 90, > page 92,
=> page 211
Brake system 4
=> page 90, > page 92,
=> page 211
Electrical system
=> page 211
Engine oil pressure
=> page 206
Cooling system
=> page 209

Quick access
Hood
=> page 204
Loose wheel warning
=> page 231
Distance warning
=> page 118
Safe start monitor
= page 117,
Driver intervention request
=>page 117
Lane departure warning
=> page 120
Lane departure warning
=> page 120
Audi pre sense
=> page 122
Yellow indicator lights
Central indicator light
=> page 7
Safety systems ¥
=> page 62
Engine start system
=> page 81
Drive system
=> page 85
Transmission/clutch
=>page 85
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 92
Keys
=> page 81
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC) ¥
=> page 98
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC) ¥
=> page 98
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 99
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ¥
=> page 100 > page 90
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) /
= page 100 > page 90
Steering lock
=> page 97
Steering
=> page 97
Suspension control
=> page 97
All wheel drive
=> page 98
Engine speed limitation
=> page 13
Tank system
=> page 201
Brake pads
=> page 90
Electrical system
=> page 211
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 206
Engine oil sensor
=> page 206
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL)Y
=> page 202,
Washer fluid level
=>page 214
Engine warm-up request
=> page 206
Windshield wipers
=> page 51
Parking system plus
=> page 128
Park assist
=> page 138
Rear cross-traffic assist
=> page 133
Tire pressure ¥
=> page 233
Tire pressure
=> page 233

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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

Voice operation
Voice operation
General information
You can operate many functions in the vehicle
easily using voice commands.
Using the voice operation system effectively
> Speak clearly and distinctly at a normal volume.
Speak louder when driving faster.
> Emphasize the words in the commands evenly
and do not leave long pauses.
> Close the doors, the windows, and the sunroof*
to reduce background noise. Make sure that
passengers are not speaking when you are giv-
ing a voice command.
> Do not direct the vents toward the hands-free
microphone, which is in the roof headliner near
the front interior lights.
> Only the driver should speak to the system, be-
cause the handsfree microphone is aimed to-
ward this seating position.
ZA\ WARNING
— Direct your full attention to driving. As the
driver, you have complete responsibility for
safety in traffic. Only use the functions in
such a way that you always maintain com-
plete control over your vehicle in all traffic
situations.
— Do not use voice operation in emergencies
because your voice may change in stressful
situations. The system may take longer to
dial the number or may not be able to dial it
at all. Dial the emergency number manually.
@ Tips
There are no voice guidance* prompts when a
dialog is active.
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Voice recognition system
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
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Fig. 18 Center display: Voice recognition system diagram
Switching the voice recognition system on or
off
Requirement: The ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A system language supported by
the voice recognition system must be set. There
must be no phone calls in progress and the park-
ing aid must not be active.
> To switch the voice recognition system on,
briefly press the «€ button on the multifunction
steering wheel, or depending on the context,
press w£ in the center display.
> To switch the voice recognition system off,
press and hold the « button on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel, or say or press Cancel (a).
Using the voice recognition system
In the voice recognition system menu, possible
commands or help settings are displayed for the
current dialog @).
> Say the desired command after the signal tone.
> To receive additional help for the current dia-
log, say or press Help (2).
> To pause voice recognition, say or press Pause
@. To reactivate voice recognition, press (@)
again or briefly press the «€ button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Speech dialog system >
Allow commands during voice output. If the
function is switched on, you can simply say a
new command during a prompt.
Activating the online recognizer
Applies to: vehicles with online recognizer
You can activate the online recognizer for addi-
tional functions and to improve the results of >

Opening and closing
Operating the roof sunshade
Requirement: the roof must be closed.
> Opening and closing the sunshade: push the
switch in the headliner @) briefly toward the
rear or forward to the second level.
> Partially opening the sunshade: press the -&&
switch to the first level until the sunshade
reaches the desired position.
Operating the roof
> Tilting the roof: press the 4S switch in the
headliner briefly upward to the second level @).
> Closing the tilted roof: pull the A> switch
downward briefly to the second level.
> Opening the roof: slide the 2> switch back
briefly twice in a row to the second level @).
> Closing the roof: push the &> switch forward
briefly to the second level.
> Opening or closing partially: slide the A>
switch to the first level and hold it there until
the roof reaches the desired position.
Quick opening
You can also open the roof and roof sunshade in
one movement.
> Push the 4S switch back briefly to the second
level @).
Roof emergency closing
If an object is detected when closing, the roof
will open again automatically. In this case, you
can then close it with the power emergency clos-
ing function.
> Within five seconds after the sunroof opens au-
tomatically, pull the applicable button until the
roof is closed.
ZA WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always pay atten-
tion when closing the roof. Always switch the
ignition off and take the key with you when
leaving the vehicle.
D_ The possible number of hand-held transmitters depends
on the equipment.
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Q®) Note
Always close the roof when you leave the vehi-
cle and when there is precipitation to reduce
the risk of damage to the interior equipment,
particularly the electronic equipment.
Gi) Tips
— After switching off the ignition, the roof and
sunshades can still be operated for several
minutes as long as neither of the front
doors are opened.
— It is not possible to open the roof when
temperatures are too low.
Garage door opener
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
i) + 3
2 4
go a
Fig. 36 Garage door opener: examples of usage for differ-
ent systems
With the garage door opener, you can activate
systems such as the garage doors, security sys-
tems or house lights from inside your vehicle.
These functions are operated in the MMI. Multi-
ple receivers can be programmed, which can con-
trol the functions of up to eight!) hand-held
transmitters.
ZA\ WARNING
— When operating or programming the garage
door opener, make sure that no people or >

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Lights and Vision
Lights and Vision
Exterior lighting
Stare MUL Las eal
Fig. 37 Instrument panel: light switch module
@ Light switch
Press and hold @ until the desired light function
is selected. The selected function is displayed
briefly in the instrument cluster. When switching
on the ignition, the AUTO light function is auto-
matically selected.
— AUTO - The automatic headlights adapt to the
surrounding brightness automatically. The day-
time running lights will automatically turn on.
In vehicles for certain markets, you can switch
the automatic daytime running lights on and
off in the MMI.
— 20 - Low beam headlights. As soon as the igni-
tion is switched on, you can switch on the low
beam headlights manually.
— 30a - Parking lights. You can switch on the park-
ing lights at speeds under 20 mph (32 km/h).
— USA models: OFF - You can switch off all light
functions at speeds under 6 mph (10 km/h).
— Canada models: OFF - You can only switch off
all light functions when the vehicle is parked
and the ignition is switched off.
When the low beam headlights or parking lights
are switched on, the respective Ba or Ea indica-
tor light appears in the instrument cluster.
@ All weather light 2
The headlights automatically adjust so that there
will be less glare, for example when the road sur-
face is wet.
Automatic headlight range control
Your vehicle is equipped with automatic head-
light range control. It reduces glare for oncoming
traffic if the vehicle load changes. The headlight
range adjusts automatically.
Audi adaptive light
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive light
Audi adaptive light provides better visibility when
driving in the dark. The lights are adapted to the
road conditions based on speed, such as when
driving on expressways, rural roads, at intersec-
tions, and around curves. The adaptive light only
functions when the automatic headlights are ac-
tivated.
Z\ WARNING
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 104.
— Automatic headlights are only intended to
assist the driver. They do not relieve the
driver of responsibility to check the head-
lights and to turn them on manually based
on the current light and visibility conditions.
For example, fog cannot be detected by the
light sensors. So always switch on the low
beams ZO under these weather conditions
and when driving in the dark.
@) Tips
— If the vehicle battery has been discharging
for a while, the parking light may switch off
automatically. Avoid using the parking
lights for several hours.
— Follow the regulations applicable to the
country where you are operating the vehicle
when stopping the vehicle and when using
the lighting systems.
—Awarning tone will sound if you open the
door when the exterior lights are switched
on.
— Only the front headlights turn on when the
daytime running lights are switched on*. In
vehicles in certain markets, the tail lights
will also turn on.
—In cool or damp weather, the inside of the
headlights, turn signals, and tail lights can
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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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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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