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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
235
Wheels
limits > page 252.
Tires and vehicle load limits
There
are limits to the amount of
load or weight that any vehicle
and any tire can carry. A vehicle
that is overloaded will not handle
well and is more difficult to stop.
Overloading can not only lead to
loss of vehicle control, but can al-
so damage important parts of the
vehicle and can lead to sudden
tire failure, including a blowout
and sudden deflation that can
cause the vehicle to crash.
Your safety and that of your pas-
sengers also depends on making
sure that load limits are not ex-
ceeded. Vehicle load includes ev-
erybody and everything in and on
252
Model/ Tire designation Tire pressure
Engine Normal load Maximum load
(up to 2 people)
Front Rear Front Rear
PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA
TT: 245/45 R17 95Y 32. | 220 | 29 | 200 | 33 | 230] 30 | 210
2.01 245/40 R18 93H 32 220 | 29 | 200 | 33 | 230 | 30 | 210
4-cylinder — [>45/aorig93y | 32 | 220 | 29 | 200 | 33 | 230 | 30 | 210
245/35 R19 93Y 35 | 240 | 32 | 220 | 35 | 240 | 32 | 220
255/30 R20 92Y 35 | 240 | 32 | 220 | 38 | 260/] 32 | 220
/\ WARNING the vehicle. These load limits are
7 7 ; technically referred to as the vehi-
ease note the important safe- , 7 3 :
rt cle’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
ty precautions regarding tire ii ‘i
¥P garang (“GVWR”).
pressure > page 250 and load
The “GVWR” includes the weight
of the basic vehicle, all factory in-
stalled accessories, a full tank of
fuel, oil, coolant and other fluids
plus maximum load. The maxi-
mum load includes the number of
passengers that the vehicle is in-
tended to carry (“seating capaci-
ty”) with an assumed weight of
150 lbs. (68 kg) for each passen-
ger at a designated seating posi-
tion and the total weight of any
luggage in the vehicle.
The Gross Axle Weight Rating
(“GAWR’”) is the maximum load
that can be applied at each of the
vehicle’s two axles.
The fact that there is an upper
limit to your vehicle’s Gross Vehi-
cle Weight Rating means that the >
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Index
Engine
Breakingin..... 2... cece cece 56
GOolaiitevwes: « 2 waem « 2 wees gz eeNeE Ee EE EE 234
StAGEING ia = canes co memes oo memes vo ereees © 57,58
Starting and stopping................05 58
Engine compartment
Opening and closing the hood.......... 229
OVEN OWias « + wang sy wane 5 ¥ een x e eR 230
Safety precautions.................-0. 227
Engine control (indicator light)............ 19
Engine data
refer to Sport displays.................. 15
Engine oil
Adding... 06... cece eee eens 230
Changing’: = = aesu = 2 mews ce eps s sawn 233
Checkingioiblevelss scssss x 6 cminis « sevusse oo 230
Consumption...................-000- 230
Indicator Wight swe. » = sews + » eewe « o ewes 231
Replacement interval................. 239
Temperature display.............-...-. 15
Enhanced view...............0e0 eee e eee 13)
Entering characters/numbers (speller)...... 98
Entering letters (speller) ................4 98
Environment
Unleaded gasoline.................... 223
ESC
refer to Electronic Stabilization
Control(ESE) « « sear: 2 says oo sete Fx Rees 2 86
ESP
refer to Electronic Stabilization
Control (ESC) ..... 6.6... cece eee eee eee 86
Exterior lighting. ...............0e eee eee 38
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting. ......... 0... cee ee eee eee 41
DIMMING « sacs s & saves & & aes + ¥ Hee < Hee 42
Folding settingSte:: + «comes + 2 sews ve mes ow 26
Heating... 0.6... cece eee Al
External voice operation...............5 109
F
Factory default settings (MMI) ........... 172
Fader Gourd) bss: 2 o swsine = a1 asoweins w wecuses 6 weir 175
Fastening
Booster seats .......... 0.0 eee ee eee 217
Convertible child safety seats........... 216
Infantis@ats:. «2 onnsne xo seine © 2 secsnin 2 2 seaman 215
Fast forwarding and rewinding (audio/video
File) eee 160
Fast forwarding (audio/video file)......... 160
FASEMOULC « ccc x x commer 5 2 meee 9 x orate 6 o Hens 139
Favorites
Media... ... cece eee eee eee eee 163
NaVidatioticc: s = saw 3s geen se meee s pee E 134
Telephone rsisxi + aaa « + aise «eames sv eee 117
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 283
File formats (media drives) .............. 166
FlOOr Mats = esas ¢ ews g ewes go wee ee oe 181
Fog lights/rear fog light(s)............... 38
Foot pedals.......... 0. cece eee ee eee 180
Footwell lighting...............0.-.0 eee 40
For the sake of the environment
Disposing of engine oil................ 233
FUCLING!s s & sree 2 ¢ nemne & 2 coos & s eauae @ oe 224
Leaks... 2... eee eee eee ee 229
Free: textsSe@arely ces < werersin ¥ esemene we esenene © 100
Media... ... cece eee 162
NAVIGStIOl in: « + anew 2 = cea 4 x eoee 2 Rae 133
RAG iis < aru wv cette a a cmnemes a a amo Wo 148
Telephone ........... eee eee eee eee 121
Freeze protection
Coolant...... 2... eee eee eee eee 234
Frequency band................... 147,149
also refer to Frequency band........... 147
Front airbags
Deseriptioniins = wisn 4 6 ween 6 + waa © + wae 193
How they work. ...........00000 eee eee 198
Frontal collisions and the laws of physics... 183
Front seats
Adjusting .......... 6.6 c cee eee eee eee 179
Child restraints in the front seat......... 190
alsocreferto. Seats oscaa sx woe se ewan se ees 46
Fd@bs 2 cena oo swam oo wens 0 enews 2 maceme © i 223
TAGGIGIVESr « succens «0 snerein oo seamen © stcenoae co 6 wae 224
Current fuel consumption............... 15
Fuel gauge sis ss esos si shies x aeons vee 10, 12
Fuel tank capacity................00-. 285
Gasoline... 1... 2... eee eee eee 223
Indicator light « aes ¢ = ceca se news se pees « 19
Sawing Fitel ccs a x wos 2 ence a ene oc 78
Saving fuel consumption................ 56
Fueling
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 226
Fueligaugeieiin « + acne so mam 6 + comme ve waves 12