2019 AUDI TT ROADSTER Owners Manual

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the parking brake must be set before open-
ing the hood and working ona running en-
gine. Always read and follow the applicable
warnings > page 227, General information.

@) Note
Never let the vehicle roll downhill with engine
off and the selector lever in the "N" position,
because this could damage the automatic
transmission and catalytic converter.
G) Tips
— Drive select: sporty shifting characteristics
can be selected using the Dynamic driving
mode. The Infotainment display shows S as
the selector lever position instead of D.
— If you accidentally select "N" while driving,
take your foot off the accelerator pedal im-
mediately and wait for the engine to slow
down to idle before selecting "D" or "S".
— If there is a power failure, the selector lever
will not move out of the "P" position. The
emergency release can be used if this hap-
pens. Left-hand drive vehicles > page 68.
Selector lever lock
The selector lever lock prevents you from select-
ing a gear accidentally, causing the vehicle to
roll.

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Fig. 68 Selector lever lock
To release the selector lever lock:
> Switch the ignition on.
> Press the brake pedal while pressing the inter-
lock button.
Automatic shift lock (ASL)
The selector Lever is locked in the "P" and "N" po-
sitions when the ignition is switched on. You
must press the brake pedal to select another po-
sition. You must also press the interlock button if
you are moving from the "P" position. The follow-
ing message appears in the display when the se-
lector lever is in the "P" or "N" position to remind
the driver:
To select a gear, please press brake pedal and
press lock button on selector lever
The automatic shift lock only functions when the
vehicle is stationary or at speeds below 1 mph
(2 km/h). At higher speeds, the lock is automati-
cally deactivated in the "N" position.
The selector lever is not locked when shifting
quickly through "N", for example from "R" to "D".
This makes it possible to free the vehicle when it
is stuck by “rocking” it. The selector lever lock en-
gages if the lever stays in the "N" position longer
than approximately two seconds when the brake
pedal is not pressed.
Interlock button
The interlock button in the selector lever handle
prevents you from moving the selector lever in-
advertently while in some selector lever posi-
tions. The positions that require the interlock
button to be pressed are marked in color in the il-
lustration > fig. 68.

Z\ WARNING
Read and follow all WARNINGS. > A\ in Selec-
tor lever positions on page 62.
@) Tips
—If the selector lever does not engage, there
is a malfunction. The engine is disabled to
prevent the vehicle from driving off uninten-
tionally. To allow the selector lever to en-
gage again, proceed as follows:
— Briefly press the brake pedal.
— If the vehicle does not move forward or in
reverse even though a drive position is se-
lected, proceed as follows:

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— If the vehicle does not move in the desired
direction, the system may not have engaged
the drive position correctly. Press the brake
pedal and select the drive position again.
— If the vehicle still does not move in the de-
sired direction, there is a system malfunc-
tion. See an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance
to have the system checked.
The transmission shifts up and down automati-
cally when in the driving gears.

Fig. 69 Section of the center console: selector lever with
interlock button
Starting the engine
> The selector lever must be in the P or the N po-
sition. At low temperatures (below 14 °F
(-10 °C)), the engine can only be started when
the selector lever is in the P position.
Starting from a stop
> Press and hold the brake pedal.
> Press and hold the interlock button in the selec-
tor lever handle, select the desired selector lev-
er position such as "D" > page 62 and release
the lock button.
> Wait a moment until the transmission shifts.
You will notice a slight movement when the
gear engages.
> Release the brake pedal and press the accelera-
tor pedal > A\.
Various convenience functions are available for
starting on hills > page 61.
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Stopping temporarily
> Keep the vehicle stationary using the braking
pedal, for example at traffic lights.
> Do not press the accelerator pedal when doing
this.
> To prevent the vehicle from rolling when you
start driving, set the parking brake when stop-
ping on steep hills > A\ and >@.
> The parking brake will release automatically
and the vehicle will start moving once you press
the accelerator pedal.
Stopping/parking
If the selector lever is not in the "P" position
when you open the driver’s door, the vehicle
could roll. In vehicles with a convenience key*,
the message Shift to P, otherwise vehicle can
roll away. Doors do not lock if gearshift is not in
P appears. A warning tone will also sound.
> Press and hold the brake pedal > A\.
>» Set the parking brake.
> Select the "P" selector lever position.
Under certain circumstances, such as driving in
the mountains, it may be useful to switch tempo-
rarily to the manual shift program in order to
manually adjust the gears to the driving condi-
tions > page 66.
When parking ona level surface, simply place the
selector lever in the "P" position. On inclines, ac-
tivate the parking brake first and then move the
selector lever to the "P" position > page 59. This
prevents the locking mechanism from being load-
ed too heavily and will make it easier to move the
selector lever out of the "P" position.

ZA WARNING
— The vehicle can roll even when the engine is
switched off.
— Unintended vehicle movement can lead to
serious injuries.
— Never leave your vehicle with the engine
running while in gear. If you must leave your
vehicle when the engine is running, set the
parking brake and move the selector lever to
the P position. >

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— Power is still transferred to the wheels when
the engine is running at idle. To prevent the
vehicle from “creeping”, you must keep your
foot on the brake when the engine is run-
ning and the selector lever is in the "D", "S"
or "R" position or “tiptronic” mode is select-
ed.
— Do not inadvertently press the accelerator
pedal when the vehicle is stationary. Other-
wise the vehicle will start to move immedi-
ately, even if the parking brake is set. This
could result in a crash.
— Do not press the accelerator pedal when
changing the selector lever position while
the vehicle is stationary and the engine is
running.
— Never engage the R or P selector level posi-
tions while driving. It could cause a crash.
— Before driving down a steep slope, reduce
your speed and shift into a lower gear with
“tiptronic”.
— Do not ride the brakes or press the brake
pedal
too often or too long when driving
downhill. Constant braking causes the
brakes to overheat and can substantially re-
duce braking performance, increase braking
distance, or cause complete failure of the
brake system.
— If you must stop on an incline, always hold
the vehicle in place with the foot brake or
parking brake to prevent it from rolling
back.
— Never hold the vehicle on an incline with a
slipping clutch. The clutch opens automati-
cally when it becomes too hot from the over-
load. The | indicator light turns on and a
message appears > page 67 when the
clutch is overloaded.
— If the engine must run while you are work-
ing in the engine compartment with the
hood open, make sure a gear is not engaged.
The selector lever must be firmly in the
P position and locked in place and the park-
ing brake must be set > page 227. Other-
wise, the vehicle could begin moving when
increasing the engine speed, even with the
parking brake set.

CG) Note
— When stopping on an incline, do not try to
hold the vehicle in place by pressing the ac-
celerator pedal while a driving gear is se-
lected. This can cause the automatic trans-
mission to overheat and can damage it. Set
the parking brake or press the brake pedal
to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
— Allowing the vehicle to roll when the engine
is stopped and the selector lever is in the N
position will damage the automatic trans-
mission because it is not lubricated under
those circumstances.
— The transmission can overheat and be dam-
aged under certain driving and traffic condi-
tions such as frequent starts, creeping for a
long time, or stop-and-go traffic. When the
fs} or & indicator light turns on, stop the
vehicle at the next opportunity and let the
transmission cool > page 67.
— Allowing the vehicle to roll when the engine
is stopped will damage the S tronic trans-
mission because it is not lubricated
=> page 274, Towing.
@) Tips
For safety reasons, the parking brake is re-
leased automatically only when the driver's
safety belt is fastened.
Hill descent control
The hill descent control system assists the driver
when driving down hills.
Hill descent control is activated when the selec-
tor lever is in the "D" or "S" position and you
press the brake pedal. The transmission automat-
ically selects a gear that is suitable for the hill.
Hill descent control tries to maintain the speed
that was selected at the time of braking, within
physical and technical limitations. If may still be
necessary to adjust the speed with the brakes.
Because hill descent control cannot shift down
farther than 3rd gear, it may be necessary to shift
into tiptronic mode in very steep areas. In this
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case, shift manually into 1st or 2nd gear in tip-
tronic mode to use the engine's braking force to
relieve the brakes.
Hill descent control switches off once the hill lev-
els out or if you press the accelerator pedal.
On vehicles with a cruise control system*
= page 70, hill descent control is also activated
when the speed is set.

Z\ WARNING
Hill descent control may not be able to main-
tain a constant speed under all conditions. Al-
ways be ready to apply the brakes.
Shifting manually (tiptronic mode)
The tiptronic mode allows the driver to shift the
gears manually.

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paddles*
Shifting with the selector lever
You can shift into tiptronic mode while the vehi-
cle is stationary or while driving.
> To shift into tiptronic mode, push the selector
lever from the “D/S” setting to the right in the
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tiptronic shift gate. Once the transmission has
switched modes, the selector lever position M
is shown in the Infotainment system display
=> page 62, fig. 67. For example M4 means the
fourth gear is engaged.
> To shift up a gear, tap the selector lever for-
ward @) © fig. 70.
> To shift down a gear, tap the selector backward
©.
Shifting with the shift paddles*
You can operate the shift paddles in the D/S or M
(tiptronic shift gate) selector lever positions.
> To shift up one gear, tap the shift paddle @)
> fig. 71.
> To shift down one gear, tap the shift paddle ©).
If the shift paddles are tapped while in the D/S
selector lever position, automatic mode switches
off briefly. To switch from manually shifting back
to automatic shifting immediately, tap the shift
paddle @) © fig. 71 for 1 second.
To keep shifting using the shift paddles, move the
selector lever to the right out of the D/S position
into the tiptronic shift gate.
The transmission automatically shifts up or down
before critical engine speed is reached.
The transmission only allows manual shifting
when the engine speed is within the permitted
range.
@) Tips
tiptronic does not work if the transmission is
running in emergency mode.
Kick-down enables maximum acceleration.
When you press the accelerator pedal down be-
yond the resistance point, the automatic trans-
mission downshifts into a lower gear and the en-
gine utilizes its full power, if the vehicle speed
and engine RPM permit. It shifts up into the next
higher gear once the maximum permitted engine
RPM is reached.

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ZA\ WARNING
Please note that the wheels could spin on
slick or slippery roads when kick-down is ac-
tive.

Launch Control
The Launch Control Program enables maximum
acceleration.
Requirement: the engine must be at operating
temperature and the steering wheel must not be
turned.

> With the engine running, press the |[2OFF] but-
ton briefly one time )) .
> Pull the selector lever back out of the "D/S" po-
sition briefly to select the "S" position, or press
it toward the right into the tiptronic position or
select the Dynamic driving mode in drive se-
lect* > page 77.
> Press the brake pedal firmly with your left foot
and hold it all the way down for at least 1 sec-
ond.

> At the same time, press the gas pedal all the
way down with your right foot until the engine
reaches and stays at a high RPM level.
> Remove your left foot from the brake.

Z\ WARNING
— Always adapt your driving to the traffic flow.
— Only use Launch Control when road and traf-
fic conditions allow it and other drivers will
not be endangered or impacted by your driv-
ing and the vehicle's acceleration.
— Please note that the drive wheels can spin
and the vehicle can break away when sport
mode is switched on, especially when the
road is slippery.
— Once the vehicle has started moving, press
the |& OFF] button briefly to turn the sport



mode off.


D_ The ESC light turns on and stays on, and the message Sta-
bilization control (ESC): sport. Warning! Limited stabili-
ty appears temporarily in the Infotainment system to indi-
cate that the system was deactivated.
CG) Note
When accelerating using Launch Control, all
vehicle components are subject to heavy
loads. This can result in increased wear.
G@) Tips
After accelerating using the Launch Control,
the temperature of some vehicle components
may increase greatly. If that happens, the
function will not be available for a few mi-
nutes to reduce the risk of damage. After a
cool-down period, Launch Control will be
available again.
MeRoeumurlu adel)
& Transmission: malfunction! Safely stop vehi-
cle
Do not continue driving. Stop the vehicle as soon
as possible in a safe location and secure it so it
does not roll. See an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
& Transmission: too hot. Please stop vehicle
The transmission is too hot and can become dam-
aged. Stop and let the transmission cool with the
engine running (at idle) in the "P" selector lever
position. Then the indicator light and the mes-
sage turn off, drive to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the malfunction corrected. If the indicator
light and the driver message do not turn off, do
not continue driving. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance.
[&] Transmission: malfunction! You can contin-
ue driving. See owner's manual
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
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[8] Transmission: malfunction! You can contin-
ue driving with limited function. No reverse
gear
There is a system malfunction in the transmis-
sion. The transmission is switching to emergency
mode. This mode only shifts into certain gears or
may no longer shift at all. The engine may stall.
You cannot engage the reverse gear. Drive to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
[8] Transmission: malfunction! You can contin-
ue driving in D until engine is off
Drive the vehicle away from moving traffic and
park. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility for assistance.
[Gj Transmission: too hot. Please adapt driving
style
The transmission temperature has increased sig-
nificantly. Drive very cautiously or take a break
from driving until the temperature returns to the
normal range and the indicator light turns off.
[6] Transmission: please press brake pedal and
select gear again
If the transmission malfunctions because the
temperature is too high, a message appears
when the transmission is cooled.
Selector lever emergency release

Fig. 72 Selector lever: removing the cover
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Fig. 73 Selector lever: using the emergency release to
move out of the Park position
The emergency release mechanism is located in
the right area under the selector lever shift gate.
Using the emergency release can be complicated.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
You will need the screwdriver from the vehicle
tool kit to release it > page 268. Use the flat side
of the reversible screwdriver blade.
Removing the cover
> Set the parking brake to secure your vehicle
from rolling away. If this is not possible, secure
your vehicle from rolling using another meth-
od.
> Switch the ignition off.
> To loosen the shifter boot, carefully insert the
flat side of the screwdriver sideways into the
slit near the shifter boot > fig. 72.
> Carefully pry the shifter boot out with the
screwdriver while gripping the boot at the fold
and pulling it upward and out of the opening
> fig. 73.
> Fold the shifter boot up around the shifter
knob.
Selector lever emergency release
> Press and hold the yellow release button with
the screwdriver.
> At the same time, press the release button on
the selector lever @) and move the selector lev-
er to the “N” position.
Reattaching the cover
> Clip the shift cover back into the shift gate. >

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ZA WARNING
— The parking lock may only be released using
the emergency release if the parking brake
is set. If it is not working, secure the vehicle
from rolling using the brake pedal or other
suitable means, such as blocking a front and
a rear wheel. An unsecured vehicle may roll
away, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.
— Only activate the emergency release while
ona level surface or a slight slope.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, you must
not drive when the emergency release is ac-

tivated.

Trailer towing
General information
Your Audi is not designed to tow a trailer.
Towing a trailer with your Audi is not recom-
mended and can cause damage to the car. Dam-
aged caused by towing a trailer is not covered by
your Audi Warranty.
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Assist systems
Speed warning system
Applies to: vehicles with speed warning system
The speed warning system helps you to stay be-
low a specified maximum speed that can be set,
changed or deleted in the Infotainment system.
The speed warning system warns you if you are
exceeding the maximum speed that you have set.
A warning tone will sound as soon as your speed
exceeds the stored value slightly. The oe) in-
dicator light and a message will appear in the in-
strument cluster display at the same time. The
owe indicator light and the message turn off if
the speed falls back below the stored maximum
speed.
Setting a threshold is recommended if you would
like to be reminded when you reach a certain
maximum speed. Situations where you may want
to do so include driving in a country with a gener-
al speed limit or if there is a specified maximum
speed for winter tires.
Setting the warning threshold
> Select in the Infotainment system: MENU but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Driver as-
sistance > Speed warning > Manual.
G) Tips
Regardless of the speed warning system, you
should always monitor your speed using the
speedometer and make sure you are following
the legal speed limit.
Cruise control system
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
The cruise control system assists the driver in
maintaining a constant speed above approxi-
mately 15 mph (20 km/h). The system maintains
the desired speed by braking and accelerating.
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Z\ WARNING
— Always pay attention to the traffic around
your vehicle when the cruise control system
is in operation. As the driver, you are always
responsible for controlling your vehicle
speed and the distance between your vehicle
and
other vehicles.
— For safety reasons, cruise control should not
be used in the city, in stop-and-go traffic, on
winding roads, and when road conditions are
poor (such as ice, fog, gravel, heavy rain,
and conditions that could lead to hydroplan-
ing), because this increases the risk of an ac-
cident.
— Switch the cruise control off temporarily
when driving in turning lanes, highway exits,
or in construction zones.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, you should
only resume the stored speed if it is suitable
for the current traffic conditions.
() Note
Before driving downhill a long distance on a
steep hill, decrease your speed and select a
lower gear. This makes use of the engine brak-
ing effect and reduces the load placed on the
brakes.
G) Tips
The brake lights turn on when the brakes are
applied automatically.
Switching the system on
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system


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Fig. 74 Lever: switching on the cruise control system

Requirement: switch the ignition on.