Checking and Filling
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
236
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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Care and cleaning
—To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash-
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings.
— After washing the vehicle, the braking effect
may be delayed due to moisture on the
brake rotors or ice in the winter. This in-
creases the risk of an accident. The brakes
must be dried with a few careful brake appli-
cations.
@) Note
— If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must retract the extendable rear
spoiler* if necessary, and fold the exterior
mirrors in to reduce the risk of damage.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only
be folded in and out using the power folding
function.
—To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not wash —To
reduce the risk of damage, do not wash
the power top with a pressure washer.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the surface,
do not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges, or similar items.
— When washing matte finish painted vehicle
components:
— To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polishing agents or hard
wax.
— Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect.
— Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle components painted with
matte finish paint. The paint could be
damaged when the stickers or magnets
are removed.
@) For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle in facilities specially de-
signed for that purpose. This will reduce the
risk of dirty water contaminated with oil from
decorative decals* with a pressure washer.
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle
components, refer to the following tables. The
information contained there is simply recommen-
dations. For questions or for components that
Exterior cleaning
entering the sewer system.
are not listed, consult an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also follow
the information found in > A.
Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper | Deposits Soft cloth with glass cleaner, > page 43
blades
Headlights/ Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solution®
Tail lights
Sensors/ Deposits Sensors: soft cloth with solvent-free cleaning solution
Camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth with alcohol-free cleaning solu-
tion
Snow/ice Hand brush/solvent-free de-icing spray
Wheels Road salt Water
Brake dust Acid-free special cleaning solution
Exhaust tail pipes | Road salt Water, cleaning solution suitable for stainless steel, if nec-
essary
263
Fuses and bulbs
Interior fuse assignment
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No. | Equipment
F20 | Power lumbar support adjustment
Front passenger's side neck heating (Road-
F22
ster)
Right vehicle electrical system control
F24
module
F25 | Driver side door
F26 | Seat heating
Vehicle electrical system control module
Fae (terminal 30)
F28 | AMI High media port
F29 | Vehicle electrical system control module
F32 | Driver assistance systems
F33 | Airbag
Sockets, interior sound, tail light switch,
F34 | temperature sensor, oil level sensor, neck
heating, garage door opener
Fig. 202 Vehicle interior: fuse assignment
No. Equipment
Diagnosis, headlight range control, air
quality sensor, automatic dimming rear-
view mirror, center instrument panel
switch module
F35
F4 Central computer processor (MIB-2) F36 | Right cornering light / right LED headlight
FS Gateway (diagnostics) F37 | Left cornering light / left LED headlight
Fo Selector lever (automatic transmission)
F7
Climate control system controls, rear win-
dow defogger, tire pressure monitoring
Engine control module, ESC control mod-
F38
ule
F39 | Front passenger side door
F8
Switch for the electromechanical parking
brake, light switch, rain/light sensor, inte-
rior lighting, diagnostic connector, roof
electronics F40
| Cigarette lighter, sockets
F41 | Fuel tank diagnosis
F42 | Central locking area
FQ Steering column switch module
F44 | All wheel drive clutch control module
F10 Vehicle positioning
F45 | Power adjustable driver's side seat
Fll
All wheel drive clutch, left vehicle electri-
cal system control module
F46 | Driver's side neck heating (Roadster)
F49 | Engine start, clutch sensor
F12 Infotainment components
F52 | Control module for suspension control
F1l4 Climate control system blower fan
F53 | Rear window defogger
Fis Electronic steering column lock
F16
Infotainment system components, safety
belt microphone
F17 Instrument cluster
F18 Rearview camera
F19
Convenience access control module
278
The power seats* are protected via circuit break-
ers that automatically switch on after a few sec-
onds after the overload has been reduced.
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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.
279
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
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Remote control key............---0 eee 24
Setting... 2... cece eee 26
Central locking switch..............00-0. 25
Ceramic brakes......... 00020-00002 eae 88
Gertifications: = + ccs 2 waver « cece =o anesees 3 283
Changing light bulbs................... 279
Charging
refer to Power sourceS.........2--0000-- 48
Charging the battery (mobile devices). 113, 159
Child restraint
Danger of using child restraints in the front
Child restraints
Where can I get additional information
about child restraints and their use?..... 222
Child:safety:s + & scvis ss ows 2 2 reson oe vem vo 210
Important safety instructions for using child
SAfetySGats s wacas x x sees go eeeE so eR YY 213
Child safety seats... 0.00... cece eee eee 215
Booster Seats... + «isu ss ews ev paws soe 217
Convertible child seats.............0.0. 216
How do I properly install a child safety seat
in my vehicle? s = sees « ¢ sews so ees so es 213
Tinfantiseatsis i osseous a x cviaina a o canams ao xaos 215
Safety instructions.............-..00. 213
SOCUFING & exis x o ees xe eis xe dew ee oH 219
Cigarette lighter a: < s eens + 8 ees ose 5 oe 48
Classic view
Cleaning......... 02.
Cleaning/removing ice from windows...... 264
Cleaning Alcantara...............00000. 265
Cleaning artificial leather............... 265
Cleaning carbon components........ 264, 265
Cleaning controls ........0..scceeeeeees 265
Cleaning decorative parts andtrim........ 264
Cleaning displays «os i esas si eee ot ve ws 265
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 263
Cleaning plastic parts..............000. 265
Cleaning rims..............0 02.20 e ee eee 263
Cleaning seat covers.............000005 265
Cleaning taillights « ice <2 cece 6 a emacs xe oe 263
Cleaning textiles ove. ss sccan vs evn oe eves 265
Cleaning the Audi virtual cockpit.......... 265
Cleaning the instrument cluster.......... 265
Cleaning the wind deflector............. 264
Climate control system (automatic)........ 53
Drive select... 0... cece eee eee 78
Clock... eee eee eee eee L71
Closing
Convenience closing. ..........ese eres 29
HOG « 2 wey + y seus: 8 5 ees ¢ 9 eee es wR 229
Luggage compartment lid............... 27
Windows ..... 0.0.0.0 c cece eee eee eee 28
Cockpit (overview) ...... 6.0.0 c cece eee ee 6
GolommUMBer a. « siasnse sv cvavane ew ogsuwre + o oxesnse 285
GOMING HOME aici 2 6 sensi av eymree w H arwere a + anave 40
Commands (voice recognition system) ..... 104
Compartments: as ss ssw sv sews sv eaves y 6 eae 49
Compass inthe mirror...............0005 44
Complianicé:: = » eece x x sews 5 s wees 5 v eee os 283
Conference call...................20005 116
CONNECE. 2... eee eee 125
Data Privacy ews < ¢ ces se nes & ¢ pete 5 ¥ eee 130
Infotainmenticn 2 = ciao a 2 cxivaus « eoeseas 6 2 we 125
Infotainment services............00005 127
Connection manager................... 172
Connections
referto Media..............e eee 152, 160
Connection settings .................00. 172
Consumer information................55 280
Consumption (Fuel) . . srerice o ccasese wo yess « 6 ave 15
Contacts
Additional directory.......... 0.0 eevee 173
Importing/exporting.................. 122
Memiory:capacityisicca: asc ss sesese © evans 123
Searching.......... 02. see eee eee eee 121
SHOWiniG UStailS!: « aeas x 2 eames ¢ 5 seem Ee 121
Storing
as destination................. 138
Control BUTCONSio08 x s mews 2 x gow = qamey o 9 we 13
Control buttons (operating the MMI)....... 93
Control knob with joystick function......... 97
Convenience key...... 0.02.00 ee eee eee 22
Indicator light ; sacs se ceca ss pees ee reese 58
Unlocking and locking..............0005 24
Convenience opening and closing
Setting... 0.0... c eee 29
WIRKOWS% = zur: ¢ 2 were x x ces go ee sox 29
Convertible child safety seats............ 216
289
Index
Convertible locking retractor
Activating ..... 0... c cece eee eee 220
DESCtivating « x wsee 2 cee ss meme ee REE ee 221
Using to secure a child safety seat....... 220
Gooling Mod ei: « «acre sa meee se eee oe oe 53
Cooling system
Adding coolants. sssies = « cesses % seevene a # see 234
Coolant.................00000 2c eee 234
Coolant level checking saws ss news « x gee s 234
Coolant temperature indicator........... 10
Indicator light............. 000.0022. 17
Crank (power top emergency operation) ..... 36
Crash data recorder (EDR)................ 91
EnOSSHALRS!: cisions x wecxawe ov ecwoe wo aecnoe a a 134
Cruise control system. ......... 00 eee eae 70
Cup holdersices 5 « casis so qaws + cores & & wees 8 49
Current fuel consumption................ 15
D
Data Privacy’: = sacs ss geass eee y omen se 130
Datarecorder............02020222220005 91
Date... eee cee eee eee 171
Date display.................000 22 e ee 171
Daytime running light................00. 38
Declaration of compliance............... 283
Defrosting (windows) .................005 54
DEF (instrumment:cluster) « was s ¢ sews sv eves 10
Deluxe automatic climate control
refer to Climate control system (automatic) . 53
Determining correct load limit........... 253
Digital’cOMpass saws + ¢ sees ce ce en ve oases 44
Digital Rights Management.............. 152
DIMENSIONS s « = aes st ees ay ee ee eee 285
Dimming the rearview mirror............. 42
Directory
Peer £0 CONLACES wes ss ees ee Sew se ee 120
DiSpOSalens « 2 sews x ¢ eens 4 ¢ eee Ee wee ge 280
Distance driven. ........ 0.0 cece eee eee 15
Doors
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 26
Driver information system................ 12
On-board computer..............--.00. 15
Switching VieWS........ 00... cee eee eee 13
Driver information systems
Energy consumers.............--.--00- 15
290
Drives
refer to Media.............000 eee
Drive select. ..... 0.0... eee cee eee eee
Driving safely........... 2.0... ee eee eee
Driving through water............-....--
DriViNG CIM k ais oo seco 3 sei ws acsene we eoREOM &
Driving tips
Efficient Ariviing s « camecs 5 2 cron 0 x amen a 2 sine
Dust filter
refer to Pollutant filter.............0005
DVD drive (media drives)................
Dynamic volume
refer to System volume............0005
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock.......
Electrical system... .. ccc eee eee eee
Electromechanical parking brake..........
Electronic Differential Lock...............
Electronic immobilizer...................
Electronic stabilization control (ESC).......
Sport mode....... 2... ce eee eee eee eee
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
Indicator light.................-00 0005
Emergency assistance..................
Emergency braking function..............
Emergency flashers.........00.eeeeeeeee
Emergency fueling « sie ss cove se uma a 0 one
Emergency operation
Luggage compartment lid...............
POWEPtOPisis: © crcasee we © stsitei 8 ween oe ree 4
Emergency release
Selector lever... .... cee eee cece eee eee
Emissions control system..............
EMErgy COMSUMMENSIoys + sean ¥ ene e & maven We &
Energy management............. 0000005
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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
Oo
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