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Indicator lights overview...........0.
Display and operation............
Instrument cluster...............
Instrument cluster overview...........
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Outside temperature display...........
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Garage door opener...............0..
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Automatic power top.................
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Power top emergency operation........
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Steering.........6.
Starting and stopping
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Starting to drive.....
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king brake.......
Automatic transmission..............
Trailer towing.......
Driver assistance.
Assist systems...
Speed warning system...............-
Cruise control system
Audi active lane assist
Audi side assist
Audi drive select (drive settings) ........
Parking aid.......
Introduction........
Rear parking system .
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Rearview camera
Intelligent Technology...........
Electronic stabilization control (ESC) ....
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All wheel drive (quattro) ..............
Rear spoiler........
Energy management .
Information about data recorded by
vehicle control modules...............
Infotainment system............
Multi Media Interface............
Traffic safety information.............
Introduction........
MMI On/Off knob with joystick function . .
MMI operation......
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Side assist display ..............
Door handle
Central locking switch ...........
Air vent with seat heating controls
Lever for:
—Turn signals and high beams ....
— Active lane assist .............
Multifunction steering wheel with:
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— Driver's airbag ...............
— Buttons for the virtual instrument
cluster, including the driver infor-
mation system, audio/video, tele-
phone, navigation and voice rec-
ognition system
—Shift paddles ................
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cluster) 22... 0... eee eee eee
Windshield washer system lever . .
Starting the engine if there is a
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Adjustable steering column ......
Cruise control lever .............
Instrument illumination .........
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Headlight control switch ........
Power exterior mirror adjustment .
Power windows ............005-
Air vent including climate control
system controls ................
Lockable glove compartment
Drives for CD, DVD, SIM/SD cards .
Front passenger's airbag ........
Rear window defogger button
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—Emergency flashers ...........
— Retractable rear spoiler ........
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@) Infotainment system on/off button . 92
@5) Infotainment system unit ....... 92
@8 Wind deflector button .......... 35
@) Depending on equipment:
— Storage compartment
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Power top button .............. 33
@ Parking’ brake: « + cs ss wows so sors 59
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—[START ENGINE STOP] button ... 57
— Sound button for exhaust door
control
@) Selector lever (S tronic).......... 62
@) 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.
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:
Quick access
Red indicator lights
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=>page 19
Safety systems ¥
>page 18
Brake pads
=>page 16
Electromechanical parking brake
>page 17
Tire pressure
=> page 256 or > page 258
Brake system ¥
=>page 16
Brake system 4
=>page 16
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 17
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 17
Cooling system
=>page 17
Tire pressure
Engine oil pressure => page 256 or © page 258
> page 231
Electrical system
=> page 236
Engine stop while driving
>page 18
Safety belt
>page 18
Electromechanical steering Y
=> page 89
Steering lock
>page 18
Central indicator light
=>page 19
Engine start system
>page 18
Transmission malfunction
=> page 67
Engine control
>page 19
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ¥
=>page 227
Engine speed limitation
=> page 11
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 231
Engine oil sensor
=> page 231
Electrical system
=> page 236
Tank system
>page 19
Washer fluid level
>page 19
Windshield wipers
Rear spoiler = page 19
=> page 90 Remote control key
=> page 58
Yellow indicator lights
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
v
=>page 19
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
Vv
=>page 19
Battery in remote control key
=> page 23
Bulb failure indicator
=>page 19
Headlight range control system
=> page 20
Adaptive light
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ¥ > page 20
=>page 19
Light/rain sensor
=> page 20
Instrument cluster
Accessing the sport displays in the central
area
> Open the first Vehicle tab (trip computer) using
the [<>] button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
> Select on the multifunction steering wheel: left
control button > Sport displays.
> Turn the left thumbwheel on the multifunction
steering wheel until the desired sport display
appears in the instrument cluster.
Accessing the sport displays in the additional
display
> Select on the multifunction steering wheel:
right control button > Additional display.
> Select the desired additional display.
G meter*
The G meter displays the longitudinal and lateral
acceleration. The maximum values that are
reached are stored and displayed when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
> To reset the stored values, select on the multi-
function steering wheel: right control button >
Reset values.
Engine data*
The engine data displays the current power and
torque.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System*
The tire pressure monitoring system displays the
current tire pressures and temperature. Also see
=> page 258, Tire pressure monitoring system.
Messages
BRAKE/@)/‘C} Brake system
If this indicator light turns on, there is a malfunc-
tion in the brake system.
GG © Brakes: stop vehicle and check brake
fluid level
Stop the vehicle and check the brake fluid level.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
Ga / © Warning! No brake booster function
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If the brake booster is not working, you have to
use much more force when braking the vehicle.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
EG / @ Brakes: malfunction! Safely stop ve-
hicle
If the indicator light turns on and this message
appears, there is a malfunction in the brake sys-
tem
1f 9 / Gana B also turn on, there is a mal-
function in the ABS, ESC, and braking distribu-
tion.
Do not continue driving. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance > A\.
EG / o Parking brake: malfunction! Safely
stop vehicle. See owner's manual
— If the indicator light and the message appear
when the vehicle is stationary or after switch-
ing the ignition on, check if you can release the
parking brake. If you cannot release the parking
brake, see an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility. If you can release the
parking brake and the message still appears,
see an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Au-
di Service Facility immediately to have the mal-
function corrected.
— If the indicator light and message appear while
driving, the hill start assist or emergency brak-
ing function may be malfunctioning. It may not
be possible to set the parking brake or release
it once it has been set. Do not park your vehicle
on hills. See an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
The KO] indicator light turns on when the brake
pads are worn. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the brake pads checked.
Applies to: USA models: The fa] indicator light
turns on together with the EG indicator light.
ZX WARNING
— Read and follow the warnings in
= page 227, General information before >
Instrument cluster
BF st aN
The Ba indicator light monitors the safety sys-
tems.
Safety system
If the ka indicator light turns on or blinks, there
is a malfunction in a safety system.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
Z\ WARNING
Have the safety systems inspected immedi-
ately. Otherwise, there is a risk that the sys-
tems may not activate during a collision,
which increases the risk of serious injury or
death.
A Safety belt
The Ba indicator light stays on until the driver's
and front passenger's* safety belts are fastened.
Above a certain speed, there will also be a warn-
ing tone.
@) Tips
For additional information on safety belts,
see > page 182.
@- Steering lock
2 —o| Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock. You cannot turn the ignition on.
Do not tow your vehicle because it cannot be
steered. See an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
@—<| Steering lock: malfunction! Please contact
Service
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
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Z\ WARNING
Do not tow your vehicle when there is a mal-
function in the electronic steering lock - this
increases the risk of an accident.
oe Engine start system
&S Engine start system: malfunction! Please
contact Service
Do not switch the ignition off because you may
not be able to switch it on again.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
& Engine start system: malfunction! Please
contact Service
There is a malfunction in the engine starting sys-
tem.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
*S Engine stop while driving
If the S indicator light turns on, there may bea
malfunction in the engine or fuel supply.
More force is needed to steer and brake the mov-
ing vehicle when the engine is stopped. If the ve-
hicle is rolling, try to bring it to a stop off to the
side from moving traffic. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance.
ZA\ WARNING
If the engine stops while driving, you will
need to use more force to brake the vehicle.
This increases the risk of an accident. There
will still be power steering if the ignition is
switched on while the vehicle is rolling and
there is sufficient battery charge. Otherwise,
you must use greater force when steering.
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sporty style. Show respect to others around
you and the environment with the way you op-
erate your vehicle, especially at night.
Steering
Adjusting the steering wheel position
The steering wheel position is fully adjustable up
and down and forward and back.
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Fig. 64 Lever on the steering column
> Tilt the lever = fig. 64 downward > A\.
> Bring the steering wheel into the desired posi-
tion.
> Push the lever against the steering column un-
tilit is secure.
tion during a collision. Always make sure
that the steering wheel is level with your
chest.
— Always hold the steering wheel with your
hands in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posi-
tions to reduce the risk of injury if the airbag
deploys.
— Never hold the steering wheel in the 12
o'clock position or with both hands on the
rim or the center of the steering wheel.
Holding the steering wheel incorrectly sig-
nificantly increases the risk of injury to the
hands, arms and head if the airbag deploys.
ZA WARNING
Incorrect use of the steering wheel adjust-
ment and an incorrect seating position can
cause serious injuries.
— Only adjust the steering column when the
vehicle is stationary so that you do not lose
control of the vehicle.
— Adjust the driver's seat or steering wheel so
that there is at least a 10 in (25 cm) dis-
tance between your chest and the steering
wheel. If you do not maintain this distance,
you will not be properly protected by the air-
bag system.
— If your physical characteristics prevent you
from sitting at least 10 in (25 cm) or more
away from the steering wheel, see if an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility can provide adapters that
will help.
— If your face is level with the steering wheel,
the airbag does not provide as much protec-
Starting and stopping
the engine
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The [START ENGINE STOP] button switches the
ignition on and starts the engine.
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Fig. 65 Center console: START ENGINE STOP button
Switching the ignition on or off
If you would like to switch the ignition on with-
out starting the engine, follow these steps:
> Press the [START ENGINE STOP] button without
pressing the brake pedal.
Starting the engine
> Automatic transmission: press the brake pedal
and move the selector lever into the P or N po-
sition > A\.
> Press the [START ENGINE STOP] button. The
engine will start.
If the engine does not start immediately, the
starting procedure stops automatically after a
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short time. If this is the case, repeat the starting
procedure after approximately 30 seconds.
ZA\ WARNING
— To reduce the risk of asphyxiation, never al-
low the engine to run in confined spaces.
— Never turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop.
— The brake booster and power steering only
work when the engine is running. If the en-
gine is off, you have to use more force when
steering or braking. The fact that you cannot
steer and brake as usual may increase the
risk of accidents and serious injuries.
© Note
Avoid high engine speed, full throttle, and
heavy engine load if the engine has not
reached operating temperature yet. You could
damage the engine.
@ For the sake of the environment
Do not let the engine run while parked to
warm up. Begin driving immediately. This re-
duces unnecessary emissions.
@ Tips
— Some noise after starting the engine is nor-
mal and is no cause for concern.
— If you leave the vehicle with the ignition
switched on, the ignition will switch off af-
ter a certain amount of time. Make sure that
electrical equipment such as the exterior
lights are switched off.
Stopping the engine
> Bring the vehicle to a full stop.
> Press the [START ENGINE STOP
button.
Emergency off function*
If it is absolutely necessary, the engine can also
be turned off while driving at speeds starting at
4 mph (7 km/h). To stop the engine, press the
START ENGINE STOP] button twice in a row or
press and hold it one time.
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Z\ WARNING
— Never turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop. Switching it
off before the vehicle has stopped may im-
pair the function of the brake booster and
power steering. You may need to use more
force when braking or steering. Because you
cannot brake and steer as you usually would,
this could lead to accidents and serious inju-
ries.
— If you leave the vehicle, switch the ignition
off and take the vehicle key with you. If you
do not do this, the engine could be started
and electrical equipment such as the power
windows could be activated. This can lead to
serious injuries.
— For safety reasons, always park the vehicle
with the selector lever in the P position.
Otherwise, there is the risk that the vehicle
could roll unintentionally.
@) Note
If the engine has been under heavy load for
an extended period of time, heat builds up in
the engine compartment after the engine is
switched off and there is a risk of damaging
the engine. For this reason, let the engine run
at idle for approximately two minutes before
shutting it off.
(i) Tips
For up to 10 minutes after stopping the en-
gine, the radiator fan may turn on again auto-
matically or it may continue to run, even if the
ignition is switched off.
Messages
Pressing the start/stop button again will switch
off the engine
This message appears when you press the
START ENGINE STOP] button while driving.
Engine start system: malfunction! Please con-
tact Service
The engine automatic start system has a mal-
function. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or >
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authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the malfunction corrected. To start the en-
gine, press and hold the [START ENGINE STOP
button.
Remote control key: hold back of key
against the designated area. See owner's man-
ual
This message appears if there is no convenience
key inside the vehicle or if the system does not
recognize the key. The convenience key may not
be recognized, for example, if it is covered by an
object that disrupts the signal (such as a brief-
case), or if the key battery is weak. Electronic de-
vices such as cell phones can also interfere with
the signal.
To still be able to start or stop the engine, see
= page 59, Starting the engine when there is a
malfunction.
B Remote control key: key not detected. Is the
key still in the vehicle?
The BSB indicator light turns on and this message
appears if the convenience key was removed from
the vehicle when the engine was running. If the
convenience key is no longer in the vehicle, you
cannot switch the ignition on or start the engine
once you stop it. You also cannot lock the vehicle
from the outside.
Please press the brake pedal
This message appears if you do not press the
brake pedal when starting the engine.
Please select N or P
This message appears when starting or stopping
the engine if the selector lever is not in the "N" or
"P" position. The engine will not start/stop.
Starting the engine when there is a
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It may not be possible to start the engine under
certain circumstances, for example, if the bat-
tery
in the vehicle key is drained, if interference is
affecting the key or if there is a system malfunc-
tion.
Fig. 66 Steering column/remote control key: starting the
engine if there is a malfunction
As long as the message ?) Remote control key:
hold back of key against the designated area.
See owner's manual is displayed, you can emer-
gency start your vehicle.
> Press the brake pedal.
> Press the [START ENGINE STOP] button.
> Hold the master key in the location indicated in
the illustration ?) © fig. 66. The engine will
start.
> If the engine does not automatically start,
press the [START ENGINE STOP] button again.
(i) Tips
You can view the message again by pressing
the [START ENGINE STOP] button.
Electromechanical
parking brake
The ©) switch is located under the selector lever
in the center console.
Your vehicle is equipped with an electromechani-
cal parking brake. The parking brake is designed
to prevent the vehicle from rolling unintentional-
ly and replaces the hand brake.
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