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Engine oil pressure
i Turn off engine! Oil pressure too low
Stop driving and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level > page 231.
— If the engine oil level is too low, add engine oil
=> page 232. Only continue driving once the in-
dicator light turns off.
— If the engine oil level is correct and the indica-
tor light still turns on, turn the engine off and
do not continue driving. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance.
Engine oil level
Applies to: vehicles with oil level warning
3 Please check oil level
— You may continue driving for the time being.
Check the engine oil level as soon as possible
=> page 231, Checking the engine oil level.
—If the engine oil level is correct and the indica-
tor light still turns on, drive at low engine
speed to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility.
Engine oil sensor
Bs Oil level sensor: oil change necessary. Please
contact Service
Fuel has entered the engine oil. This will cause
the engine oil level to rise slowly and the engine
oil quality to decrease. Do not extract engine oil
to reduce the level, because this will increase the
risk of engine damage. Drive to an authorized Au-
di dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im-
mediately to have engine oil extracted.
3 Oil level system: malfunction! Please con-
tact Service
The sensor that checks the engine oil level has
malfunctioned. Drive to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately
to have the malfunction corrected.
& Oil pressure sensor: malfunction! Please
contact Service
The sensor that checks the engine oil pressure
has malfunctioned. Drive to an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immedi-
ately to have the malfunction corrected.
Engine warm-up request*
i Please drive to warm up engine
Fuel has entered the engine oil, either due to low
outside temperatures or frequent short drives.
Drive until the engine is warm so that the fuel in
the engine oil will evaporate. Avoid high engine
speeds, full accelerating, and heavy engine loads
when doing this.
@ Tips
The oil pressure warning EZ is not an oil level
indicator. Always check the oil level regularly.
Checking the engine oil level
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Fig. 175 Oil dipstick (example): checking the engine oil lev-
el
Observe the safety precautions > A\ in General
information on page 228.
>» Park the vehicle on a level surface.
> Shut the engine off when it is warm.
> Wait approximately two minutes.
> Open the hood > page 229.
> Remove the oil dipstick > page 230, fig. 174,
wipe it off with a clean cloth and insert it all the
way in again.
> Remove the oil dipstick again and then read the
oil level > table on page 232.
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> Add engine oil if necessary > page 232.
Areas on the oil dipstick > fig. 175.
@)] If the engine oil level is just before the
marking (@, then engine oil must be added.
See.
@]|Do not add engine oil.
©) Note
— The engine oil level must not be below the
marking @), because this increases the risk
of engine damage.
— After adding engine oil, the oil level must
not be above the marking @) > fig. 175, be-
cause this increases the risk of catalytic con-
verter and/or engine damage. If the oil level
is above the marking @, drive to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have any engine oil
extracted. Avoid high engine speeds, full ac-
celeration, and heavy engine loads.
@) Tips
The engine oil consumption may be up to
0.5 quart/600 miles (0.5 liter/1,000 km), de-
pending on driving style and operating condi-
tions. Consumption may be higher during the
first 3,000 miles (5,000 km). The engine oil
level must be checked regularly. It is best to
check each time you refuel your vehicle and
before long drives.
— Because of the lubrication and cooling of
the engine, combustion engines consume
oil. The oil consumption varies depending
on the engine and may change during the
service life of the engine. Engines generally
consume more oil at the beginning during
the break-in period. Then oil consumption
stabilizes after the break-in period.
— Under normal conditions, oil consumption
depends on the quality and viscosity of the
oil, the engine RPM, the climate conditions,
and the road conditions. The dilution of oil
from condensation or fuel residue as well as
the age of the oil also play a role. Because
engine wear increases with mileage, oil con-
sumption will increase again over time until
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it may be necessary to replace worn compo-
nents.
— Because all these variables play a role, it is
not possible to define an oil consumption
standard. Therefore, the oil level must be
checked regularly.
— If you believe that your engine has in-
creased its oil consumption, contact an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to determine the cause.
Please note that an exact oil consumption
measurement must be done with the neces-
sary care and accuracy and may take time.
An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Au-
di Service Facility is trained in accurately
measuring the oil consumption.
— You can find information on engine oil and
engine oil capacities for the USA at www.
audiusa.com/help/maintenance, or for Can-
ada at www.audi.ca/ca/web/en/
customer-area/care-and-maintenance/
audi-service-schedules.html, or call
800-822-2834.
Adding engine oil
B8K-2120
Fig. 176 Engine compartment: engine oil filler opening
cover
Observe the safety precautions > A\ in General
information on page 228.
> Turn the engine off.
> Open the hood > page 229.
>» Unscrew the cap %~ for the engine oil filler
opening > fig. 176.
> Carefully add 0.5 quart (0.5 liter) of the correct
oil > page 230.
> Check the oil level again after two minutes
= page 231, Checking the engine oil level. >
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> Add more oil if necessary.
> Close the engine oil filler cap and push the dip-
stick
all the way in.
> Close the hood > page 229.
ZA WARNING
— When adding oil, do not let oil drip onto hot
engine components. This increases the risk
of a fire.
— You must seal the cap on the oil filler open-
ing correctly so that oil does not leak out on-
to the hot engine and exhaust system when
the engine is running, because this is a fire
hazard.
— Always clean skin thoroughly if it comes into
contact with engine oil.
— Engine oil is poisonous and must be kept out
of reach of children.
— Store the engine oil securely in the original
container.
@ Note
— The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not
cover damage or malfunctions if the recom-
mended intended use of the vehicle and
maintenance measures listed in the Audi
Owner's Manual and the Warranty & Main-
tenance Booklet were not followed.
— Only use high-grade engine oil that explicit-
ly meets the Audi oil quality standard for
your vehicle. Using another oil may cause
severe vehicle damage.
— Do not mix any additional lubricants into
the engine oil. Damage caused by such addi-
tives is not covered by the warranty.
@ For the sake of the environment
— Oil should never enter the sewer system or
come into contact with the ground.
— Follow the legal regulations in the country
where you are located when disposing of
empty oil containers.
Changing engine oil
We recommend having the oil changed at an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
Follow the safety precautions > page 227, Gener-
al information.
The engine oil must be changed at the intervals
specified in the Warranty & Maintenance Book-
let. This is very important because the lubrication
function of the oil gradually declines during regu-
lar vehicle operation.
The engine oil should be changed more frequent-
ly under certain circumstances. Have the oil
changed more frequently if you often drive short
distances, your vehicle is predominantly in stop-
and-go traffic situations, is in very dusty environ-
ments, or is operated for long periods of time in
temperatures below zero.
Cleansing additives in the oil make fresh oil ap-
pear darker after the engine has run briefly. This
is normal and no reason to change the engine oil
more frequently than recommended.
Because correctly disposing of engine oil is diffi-
cult and special tools and technical knowledge
are needed for an oil change, having your engine
oil changed by an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility is recommended.
If you change the engine oil yourself, please note
the following important information:
Z\ WARNING
If you change the engine oil on the vehicle
yourself, the following precautions must be
followed:
— Wear protective eyewear.
— Due to the risk of scalding, allow the engine
to cool down sufficiently.
— Maintain enough distance when you are re-
moving the oil drain plug. While doing this,
keep your forearm parallel to the ground to
reduce the risk of hot oil dripping down your
arm.
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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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@ For the sake of the environment
XE Do not dispose of these types of batter-
ies in household trash. They contain harmful
substances
and recyclable raw materials. Con-
tact an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility for more information.
Charging the battery
Fig. 179 Engine compartment: connectors for a charger or
jump start cables
Note the safety precautions > page 227, General
information, > /\ in Battery general informa-
tion on page 237 and > /\.
Requirement: only use chargers with a maximum
charging current of 14.8 volts. The battery ca-
bles remain connected.
> Switch off the ignition and all electrical equip-
ment.
> Open the hood > page 229.
> Open the cover on the positive terminal
> fig. 179.
> Clamp the terminal clamps on the charger cor-
rectly onto the ground point ©) and the positive
terminal @.
> Insert the power cable for the charging device
into the socket and switch the device on.
> At the end of the charging process, switch the
charger off and pull the power cable out of the
socket.
> Remove the charging device terminal clamps.
> Close the cover on the positive terminal.
> Close the hood > page 229.
ZX WARNING
— Never connect the charging cable directly to
your vehicle battery. Only use the connec-
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tions in the engine compartment
> page 238.
— A highly explosive mixture of gases can form
when charging batteries. Only charge the
battery in well-ventilated areas.
— A drained battery can freeze at tempera-
tures around 32 °F (0 °C). Do not charge or
use a frozen or thawed battery. If ice forms,
the battery housing can crack and battery
electrolyte can leak out, which increases the
risk of an explosion and chemical burns.
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility for more informa-
tion.
— Do not connect or disconnect the charging
cable while charging because this increases
the risk of an explosion.
G) Tips
Read all of the manufacturer's instructions
for the charger before charging the battery.
Windshield washer
system
B4M-0135}
Fig. 180 Engine compartment: washer fluid reservoir cap
The windshield washer reservoir © contains the
cleaning solution for the windshield and the
headlight washer system*> page 230, fig. 174.
The reservoir capacity can be found in
=> page 285.
To reduce the risk of lime scale deposits on the
spray nozzles, use clean water with low amounts
of calcium. Always add window cleaner to the wa-
ter. When the outside temperatures are cold, an
anti-freezing agent should be added to the water
so that it does not freeze.
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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
Index
Messages: « « sss 2 0 ssiswes «4 cannes @ o sneies ¥ 8 3 LL7
also refer to E-mail.............-00 eee 119
Mirror compass............0 20.0 2.0200005 44
Mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors........... 4l
DIMMING = s sees + sees 5 eee 5 2 ees x ee 42
ManityMirrOr’s scscine © o sesvene «0 sasese © 0 avezens + © 42
MMI
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 92
MMI search
refer to Free text search............... 100
MMI touch........ 0... cece eee eee ee 94
Mobile device
refer to Telephone...........-.000e00 110
Mobile device reminder signal............ 171
Mobile hotspot
refer to Personal hotspot.............. 126
Monitoring the Advanced Airbag System... 200
MP3
refer to Jukebox: ¢ eee. se evys se eee gee 154
Multifunction steering wheel
BU GEONS wx = esos x = cosseme © 2 vamene © onsaene © = 2 12,14
Operating ......... 2... cee ee eee eee ee 12
Multi Media Interface.............000005 92
Music collection
refer to Jukebox. ............--000 eee 154
Mute... . cece cece eee 175
alsovréfer to. MUTING .« < cae « + same & 2 wo 175
Muting...............0 000.0020 0. eee 14
myAudi... 2... eee eee eee 127
N
Natural leather care and cleaning......... 265
NAV/MAP button ......... 000 eee eee 132
Navigation 5. suis so snags a 6 onus wo arenas aH ani 132
Control panel (MMI)................-. 132
also'réfer tO. Map « sass ss noms x yep sx 08 140
Neck Heating: < « ames = » seme : sees 5 Meme « 55
SY 282
Number of seats............2....2.20005 182
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Occupant seating positions.............. 178
Octane rating (gasoline)................ 223
294
Odometer’. = ssccom x ssenses 6 aes ow aman © stato 11
Resetting... 6... cece eee eee eee 1
Oil
referto Engine oil............0eeeeeee 230
On-board computer.............0 eee eee TS
On/Off knob (MMI)... 0.0.22... 92
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)........ 227
Online destinations
refer to Point of interest search......... 136
Online Map... .... eee eee eee 143
Online media.................02.0000. 157
Online services
refer toconnect.......... eee eee ee eee 125
Opening
Convenience opening..................5 29
Fuel filler:doOr ios ss wsona s x mace @ ewe a 6 224
Hood... .. cee ee 229
Luggage compartment lid............... 2p
WINdOWS§: « = aoscnw 2s mien oo eon 2 ae + 8 28
Opening and closing
refer to Unlocking and locking........ 21,24
Operating
Instrument cluster...............0005- 12
Multifunction steering wheel............ 12
MultiMedia Interface . oii. sci e ewes 93
Voice recognition system.............. 104
Optional equipment number............. 285
OptionSmeny « & esse sc sonar so saves 93,97,98
Overview (Cockpit) sss: ss vases ¥ o aes @ 8 sean a we 6
P
Paint Camag@ees « « ewws ¢ «ewe ov ees s ees 264
Paint number’: « « sees ¢ = eyes 5 e ewes 2 ees 285
Pailie BUtHOM 2 seus = x wean so wee 2s some 2 oe 24
Panic
function. ...............0 cece ee eee 24
Parental control.....................-5 164
Parking aid... .... eee eee eee ee 80
Ma lfitictionis « = saen = : savse sp eeu 2 2 cee 84
Parking brake
Indicator light:: s caws + ens as yew ao ewes 17
also refer to Electromechanical
parking brake.......... eee eee eee 59
Parking light. .......... 00. e cece cece eee 38
Parking system
refer to Parking systems............. 81, 82