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Checking and Filling
Observe the safety precautions > page 227, Gen-
eral information.
Checking the engine coolant level
>» Park the vehicle on a level surface.
> Switch the ignition off.
> Read the coolant level on the coolant expansion
tank > page 230, fig. 174. The coolant level
must be between the markings @) 9 fig. 177
when the engine is cold. When the engine is
warm it can be slightly above the upper mark-
ing.
Adding coolant
Requirement: there must be a residual amount of
coolant in the expansion tank >@.
If you must add coolant, use a mixture of water
and coolant additive. Mixing the coolant additive
with distilled water is recommended.
> Allow the engine to cool.
>» Place a large, thick towel on the coolant expan-
sion tank cover.
> Remove the cover (@) 9 fig. 177 carefully to the
left > AX.
> Add the correct mixture ratio of coolant
> page 234 up to the upper marking @)
> fig. 177.
> Make sure that the fluid level remains stable.
Add more coolant if necessary.
> Close the cap securely.
Coolant loss usually indicates that there is a leak.
Immediately drive your vehicle to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
and have the cooling system inspected. If the
cooling system is not leaking, coolant loss can re-
sult from the coolant boiling due overheating
and then being forced out of the cooling system.
compartment. This increases the risk of
burns. The cooling system is under pressure.
When you no longer see or hear steam or
coolant escaping, you may open the engine
compartment with caution.
— When working in the engine compartment,
remember that the radiator fan can switch
on even if the ignition is switched off, which
increases the risk of injury.
— Coolant additive and coolant can be danger-
ous to your health. For this reason, store the
coolant in the original container and away
from children. There is a risk of poisoning.
@) Note
Do not add coolant if the expansion tank is
empty. Air could enter the cooling system and
damage the engine. If this is the case, do not
continue driving. See an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility for assis-
tance.
Brake fluid
BFV-0229)
Z\ WARNING
— The engine compartment in any vehicle can
be a dangerous area. Stop the engine and al-
low it to cool before working in the engine
compartment. Always follow the informa-
tion found in > page 227, General informa-
tion.
— Never open the hood if you can see or hear
steam or coolant escaping from the engine
Fig. 178 Engine compartment: cap on brake fluid reservoir
Observe the safety precautions > /A\ in General
information on page 228.
Checking the brake fluid level
> Read the brake fluid level on the brake fluid res-
ervoir > page 230, fig. 174. The brake fluid lev-
el must be between the MIN and MAX markings
oA.
The brake fluid level is monitored automatically.
Changing the brake fluid
Brake fluid should be changed at regular inter-
vals. Have the brake fluid changed by an
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authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility. The authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility will inform you of the re-
placement intervals.
ZA\ WARNING
— If the brake fluid level is below the MIN
marking, it can impair the braking effect and
driving safety, which increase the risk of an
accident. Do not continue driving. See an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
— If the brake fluid is old, bubbles may form in
the brake system during heavy braking. This
could impair braking performance and driv-
ing safety, which increases the risk of an ac-
cident.
— The brake fluid in your vehicle must meet
the standard VW 501 14 and is available at
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Au-
di Service Facility. If this brake fluid is not
available, another high-grade brake fluid of
equivalent quality may be used, and it must
meet the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Stand-
ard (FMVSS) 116 DOT 4, Class 6.
@) Note
— If the brake fluid level is above the MAX
marking, brake fluid may leak out over the
edge of the reservoir and result in damage
to the vehicle.
— Do not allow any brake fluid to come into
contact with the vehicle paint, because it
will corrode the paint.
Electrical system
If the = or fm] indicator light turns on, there is a
malfunction in the generator, the battery, or the
vehicle electrical system.
zi Electric system: malfunction! Battery is not
being charged
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately. Turn off all un-
necessary electrical equipment because it will
drain the battery. See an authorized Audi dealer
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or authorized Audi Service Facility if the battery
charge level is too low.
= Electrical system: low battery charge. Bat-
tery
will be charged while driving
The starting ability may be impaired.
If this message turns off after a little while, the
vehicle battery has charged enough while driving.
If this message does not turn off, drive immedi-
ately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
Battery
Battery general information
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 237, Lead
battery or > page 237, Other battery types
— Auxiliary battery (for example, for recuperation
or optional equipment) > page 237, 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 91. 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
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 >
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Fuses and bulbs
Left engine compartment fuse assignment
B8V-0173
ment
Fig. 203 Left side of engine compartment: fuse assign-
No. Equipment
Fl ESC control module
F2 ESC control module
F3 Engine control module
F4
Engine components, engine cooling, sec-
ondary air pump
FS Engine components, tank system
Fo Brake light switch
F7 Engine components
F8 Heat oxygen sensor
F9 Engine components, exhaust door
F10 Fuel injectors, fuel control module
F13 Transmission fluid pump
F1l4 Ignition coils (5-cylinder)
Fis Horn
F16 Ignition coils
F17 Suppressor
F18
Diagnostic interface, battery monitoring,
garage door opener antenna
F19 Windshield wipers
F20
Anti-theft alarm system
No. Equipment
F21 Automatic transmission control module
F22
Terminal 50 diagnosis (engine control
module)
F23 Engine start
F31
Engine components (5-cylinder)
Bulbs
Cs
Your vehicle is equipped with maintenance-free
headlights and tail lights. However, if a light bulb
needs to be replaced, please contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.
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Index
AUTO
Automatic climate control system........ 53
Automatic headlights...............0.. 38
Auto Lock (central locking) ............... 21
Automatic belt retractor..............-. 185
Automatic climate control system
refer to Climate control system (automatic) . 53
Automatic post-collision braking system.... 86
Automatic transmission................5- 61
DYING tPSiss s caus s 2 eee ss deme se ee ae 64
Emergency: Mode: « sieves «eens a emma se ow 67
Hill descent control................000. 65
Kicked OWiirews x 2 sews « & meee © eames « RoE 66
Malfumetionjans = cvs cw waseews a 6 wrawsos ot ancnnus & 63
Selector lever emergency release......... 68
Selector lever lO¢K ow « « sees = 2 capes y yee 63
Selector lever positions.............000- 62
Shifting manually.................000. 66
Steering wheel with shift paddles........ 66
LiptrOnies. « sass ss wows ¥ wane wo eae « + vam 66
Automatic wiper/washer system..........- 42
Automatic zoom (navigation)............ 142
AUX iNPUt sows s 5 epee so veme s pee es ees 159
Average fuel consumption................ 15
Average speed..... 0.2... cee ee eee eee 15
B
BACK button... 2.6.6... cece eee eee eee 92
Balance(SOUNG) wiesvise « crevice so sistas oxenize « 175
Band
refer to Frequency band............... 147
Bass (sound) .............00.00e eee eee 175
Battery. sors » x sows 2 « seme 9 « acomaee oo camsem 4 236
Charging.................0. cece eae 238
Winter operation. ..........0e eee e eee 237
Before rivitig, swiss = x zavex s » aw 2 x saree 4 oe 177
Better route (navigation)................ 145
Blower... 2... eee eee eee 53)
Bluetooth
Audio player « sean se cgay se eee e pawn vee 155
Connecting acell phone............... 110
SettingS
00... 0. cece eee eee ee eee 174
Boost... eee eee 15
Booster'seats:, « cscs + + wvosse a 0 wssnass oo micas + 217
Boost pressure indicator.............-00. 15
288
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 235
Brakes... 2... eee eee 88
Brak@assist:: « sais 2 < meas ss Raa 2 Bee aS 86
Brake assist systeM...........000--008. 86
Brake: booster’, «cscs» 0 scngee sx cncacn 0 « scuenen 88
Brake fluid
Electromechanical parking brake......... 59
Emergency braking function............. 60
Indicator lights. ...............0 eee eee 16
New brake pads............ ee eee eres 88
Break-in security feature..............0-. 27
Breaking in
New brake pads: «cca. ocean as wee es wee 88
Newtires.. 0.0.0... c cee eee eee 247
Browser
refer to Media center...............0.. 161
Bulb failure (indicator light).............. 19
Bulb replacement..............00 ee eee 279
Buttons
Control panel (MMI)...............---. 92
Cc
Cable (USB adapter/AUX connector cable).. 158
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 228
Battery specific.................-.00. 237
Calllist.. 0.0... eee eee eee Ls
Calloptions.......... 0.0.0 cece eee eee 122
Capacities
Fueltank.....................0.0000. 285
Washer fluid reservoir... ......... 00000 285
Cat K6Yisae + paca g = sete ss ome se dows § eRe 22
Car WaShi's = « wows = ¢ mews ¢ teens xo eg cs 262
Catalytic converter.................000. 227
CD drive (media drives) ................. 154
Cell phone
PlSYING IMUSIC ¢ saese « ¢ seme Fo ROR ¢ 5 eR: 155
also refer to Telephone................ 110
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............... 113
Center armrest res: «5 wo vo wmnen ¥ wramen ev oe 47
Central: lockingiecs «= cece oo anaes o seatane vv vee 21
Auto Lock... 2.2... eee eee 21
Convenience key..........-.002- 000 eee 24
Convenience opening and closing......... 29
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 26