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Quick access
Red indicator lights
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=>page 19
Safety systems ¥
>page 18
Brake pads
=>page 16
Electromechanical parking brake
>page 17
Tire pressure
=> page 256 or > page 258
Brake system ¥
=>page 16
Brake system 4
=>page 16
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 17
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 17
Cooling system
=>page 17
Tire pressure
Engine oil pressure => page 256 or © page 258
> page 231
Electrical system
=> page 236
Engine stop while driving
>page 18
Safety belt
>page 18
Electromechanical steering Y
=> page 89
Steering lock
>page 18
Central indicator light
=>page 19
Engine start system
>page 18
Transmission malfunction
=> page 67
Engine control
>page 19
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ¥
=>page 227
Engine speed limitation
=> page 11
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 231
Engine oil sensor
=> page 231
Electrical system
=> page 236
Tank system
>page 19
Washer fluid level
>page 19
Windshield wipers
Rear spoiler = page 19
=> page 90 Remote control key
=> page 58
Yellow indicator lights
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
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=>page 19
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
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=>page 19
Battery in remote control key
=> page 23
Bulb failure indicator
=>page 19
Headlight range control system
=> page 20
Adaptive light
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ¥ > page 20
=>page 19
Light/rain sensor
=> page 20

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Instrument cluster
Vehicle functions
On-board computer
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you may be
able to access the following information in this
order on the on-board computer > page 10, fig. 3
@:
—Time and date > page 171
— Average consumption
— Short-term memory overview
— Long-term memory overview
— Energy consumers > page 15
— Driver assistance
— Traffic sign recognition
The short-term memory collects driving informa-
tion from the time the ignition is switched on un-
til it is switched off. If you continue driving within
two hours after switching the ignition off, the
new values are included when calculating the cur-
rent trip information.
Unlike the short-term memory, the long-term
memory is not erased automatically. You can se-
lect the time period for evaluating trip informa-
tion yourself.
Energy consumers*
The Energy consumers view lists other equip-
ment that is currently affecting fuel consump-
tion. The display shows up to three equipment
items. The equipment using the most power is
listed first. If more than three items using power
are switched on, the equipment that is currently
using the most power is displayed. A chart also
shows you the current total of all other consum-
ers.
Fuel consumption
The current fuel consumption can be shown using
a bar graph. The average consumption stored in
the short-term memory is also displayed. If the
bar is green, your vehicle is saving fuel through
one of the following functions:
— Recuperation: electrical energy can be stored in
the battery when the vehicle is coasting or driv-
ing downhill. The bar will move toward (1.
Engine oil temperature display and boost
atelte- hele
Applies to: vehicles with engine oil temperature display/boost
indicator
The
engine oil temperature display and boost in-
dicator are only shown in the enhanced view or in
the sport view > page 13.
Engine oil temperature indicator =
The engine has reached its operating tempera-
ture when the engine oil temperature is between
176 °F (80 °C) and 248 °F (120 °C) under normal
driving conditions. The engine oil temperature
may be higher if there is heavy engine load and
high temperatures outside. This is not a cause for
concern as long as the = => page 231 or EA
= page 231 indicator lights do not turn on.
Boost indicator
The current engine load (meaning the current
boost pressure) is indicated by a bar.
Shift light indicator
Applies to: vehicles with shift light indicator
The
shift light indicator informs the driver when
the rpm limit is reached.
Accessing the shift light indicator
Requirement: tiptronic mode must be activated
=> page 66.
> Select the sport view > page 13. The shift light
indicator is displayed with green, yellow and
red ranges in the upper areas of the tachome-
ter.
The shift light indicator will blink red when ap-
proaching the engine speed limit. Shift to the
next highest gear at the right time.
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Applies to: vehicles with Sport displays
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the sport
displays may include the G-meter, the engine da-
ta and the tire pressure monitoring system. You
can access the sport displays in the central area
or in the additional display in the driver informa-
tion system. >
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Instrument cluster
BF st aN
The Ba indicator light monitors the safety sys-
tems.
Safety system
If the ka indicator light turns on or blinks, there
is a malfunction in a safety system.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
Z\ WARNING
Have the safety systems inspected immedi-
ately. Otherwise, there is a risk that the sys-
tems may not activate during a collision,
which increases the risk of serious injury or
death.
A Safety belt
The Ba indicator light stays on until the driver's
and front passenger's* safety belts are fastened.
Above a certain speed, there will also be a warn-
ing tone.
@) Tips
For additional information on safety belts,
see > page 182.
@- Steering lock
2 —o| Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock. You cannot turn the ignition on.
Do not tow your vehicle because it cannot be
steered. See an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
@—<| Steering lock: malfunction! Please contact
Service
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
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Z\ WARNING
Do not tow your vehicle when there is a mal-
function in the electronic steering lock - this
increases the risk of an accident.
oe Engine start system
&S Engine start system: malfunction! Please
contact Service
Do not switch the ignition off because you may
not be able to switch it on again.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
& Engine start system: malfunction! Please
contact Service
There is a malfunction in the engine starting sys-
tem.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
*S Engine stop while driving
If the S indicator light turns on, there may bea
malfunction in the engine or fuel supply.
More force is needed to steer and brake the mov-
ing vehicle when the engine is stopped. If the ve-
hicle is rolling, try to bring it to a stop off to the
side from moving traffic. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance.
ZA\ WARNING
If the engine stops while driving, you will
need to use more force to brake the vehicle.
This increases the risk of an accident. There
will still be power steering if the ignition is
switched on while the vehicle is rolling and
there is sufficient battery charge. Otherwise,
you must use greater force when steering.

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Opening and closing
from transmitters near the vehicle working
in the same frequency range (such as a cell
phone or radio equipment). Always check if
your vehicle is locked!
— For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
> page 283.
Removing the mechanical key
BFV-0279
Fig. 12 Remote control master key: removing the mechani-
cal key
> Press the release buttons @) 9 fig. 12 and re-
move the mechanical key from the remote con-
trol key.
Using the mechanical key, you can:
— Lock or unlock the glove compartment.
— Manually lock or unlock the vehicle > page 26.
— Mechanically lock the doors > page 26.
LED and batteries in the remote control key
BFV-0280
Fig. 13 Remote control key: removing the battery holder
BFV-0277
Fig. 14 Remote control key (rear side): removing the bat-
tery holder
LED on the remote control key
The LED @) informs you of the remote control key
operation.
> If you press a button briefly, the LED blinks
once.
> If you press and hold a button (convenience
opening/closing), the LED blinks several times.
> If the LED does not blink, the remote control
key battery is drained. The B indicator light
turns on and the message Remote control key:
replace key battery appears in the driver infor-
mation system. Replace the battery in the re-
mote control key.
Replacing the remote control key battery
> Press the release buttons @) 9 fig. 13 and re-
move the mechanical key.
> Press the release buttons @) > fig. 14 on the
battery holder and pull the battery holder out
of the remote control key in the direction of the
arrow at the same time.
> Insert the new battery with the “+” facing
down.
> Slide the battery holder carefully into the re-
mote control key.
> Insert the mechanical key.
@) For the sake of the environment
Discharged batteries must be disposed of us-
ing
methods that will not harm the environ-
ment. Do not dispose of them in household
trash.
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Opening and closing
@ Tips
Replacement batteries for the remote control
key must meet the same specifications as the
original battery.
Unlocking and locking by remote control
BFV-0240
Fig. 15 Remote control key: button programming
> To unlock the vehicle, press the & button
> fig. 15.
> To lock the vehicle, press the f9 button once.
> To unlock the luggage compartment lid, press
the <3 button.
> To trigger the alarm, press the red [PANIC] but-
ton.
The vehicle horn and emergency flashers
will activate.
> To switch off the alarm, press the red [PANIC
button again.
If you unlock the vehicle and do not open any of
the doors, the hood, or the luggage compart-
ment lid within 45 seconds, the vehicle automati-
cally locks again. This feature prevents the vehi-
cle from being accidentally left unlocked for a
long period of time.
The settings in the Infotainment system deter-
mine if the entire vehicle or only the driver's door
is unlocked when unlocking the vehicle
=> page 26.
ZX WARNING
No one, especially children, should stay in the
vehicle when it is locked from the outside, be-
cause the windows can no longer be opened
from the inside > page 27. Locked doors
make it more difficult for emergency workers
to get into the vehicle, which puts lives at risk.
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G) Tips
— Only use the remote control key when you
are within view of the vehicle.
—The selector lever must be in the P position
on vehicles with a convenience key*; other-
wise the vehicle will not lock.
— Only use the panic function in an emergen-
cy.
Unlocking and locking with the
convenience key
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key
The doors and luggage compartment lid can be
unlocked and locked without using the remote
control key.
BFV-0007
Fig. 16 Door handle: sensor for locking
Unlocking the vehicle
> Grip the door handle. The door unlocks auto-
matically.
> Pull on the door handle to open the door.
Locking the vehicle
> Place the selector lever in the "P" position; oth-
erwise, the vehicle cannot be locked.
> To lock the vehicle, close the door and touch
the sensor in the door handle once > fig. 16. Do
not hold the door handle while doing this.
Deactivating the unlock function
You can deactivate the unlock function with the
convenience key (keyless access) for one locking
and unlocking cycle.
> Place the selector lever in the "P" position; oth-
erwise, the vehicle cannot be locked.
> Close the door.

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Opening and closing
> Press the ff lock button on the convenience key
and touch the sensor on the door handle (driv-
er's door) one time within five seconds of press-
ing the button > fig. 16. Do not grasp the door
handle while locking the vehicle, or else the ve-
hicle will not lock.
> To check if the function has been deactivated,
wait at least 10 seconds and pull the door han-
dle again. The door should not open.
After that, it will only be possible to unlock the
vehicle using the remote control key or by me-
chanically unlocking the lock cylinder. Keyless ac-
cess will be active again after the next time the
vehicle is locked/unlocked.
You can unlock/lock the vehicle at every door. The
convenience key must no be more than approxi-
mately 5 feet (1.5 m) away from the door handle.
The function should not be impaired if the con-
venience key is in your jacket pocket or in your
briefcase, for example.
If you hold the door handle while locking, this
can impair the locking function.
The door cannot be opened for a brief period di-
rectly after locking it. This way you have the op-
portunity to check if the doors locked correctly.
The settings in the Infotainment system deter-
mine if the entire vehicle or only one of the doors
is unlocked when unlocking the vehicle
=> page 26.
ZA\ WARNING
No one, especially children, should stay in the
vehicle when it is locked from the outside, be-
cause the windows can no longer be opened
from the inside > page 27. Locked doors
make it more difficult for emergency workers
to get into the vehicle, which puts lives at risk.
Z\ WARNING
Read and following all WARNINGS. > A in
Key set on page 22
@) Tips
If your vehicle is left standing for a long peri-
od
of time, note the following:
—To prevent the vehicle battery from dis-
charging, the energy management gradual-
ly switches off convenience functions that
are not needed. You then may no longer be
able to unlock your vehicle with the sensors.
— For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
=> page 283.
Central locking switch
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Fig. 17 Driver's door: central locking switch
> To lock the vehicle, press the & button > A\.
> To unlock the vehicle, press the @ button.
When locking the vehicle with the central locking
switch, the following applies:
— The doors and the luggage compartment lid
cannot be opened from the outside for security
reasons, such as to prevent unauthorized open-
ing while stopped at a light.
— The LED in the central locking switch turns on
when all doors are closed and locked.
— You can open the doors individually from the in-
side by pulling the door handle.
— In the event of a crash with airbag deployment,
the doors unlock automatically to allow access
to the vehicle.
Z\ WARNING
—The central locking switch also works when
the ignition is switched off and automatical-
ly locks the entire vehicle when the & button
is pressed.
— The central locking switch is inoperative
when the vehicle is locked from the outside. |>
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Power top
— Visibility to the rear is limited when operat-
ing the power top. Avoid operating the top
while driving in reverse.
@) Note
—To prevent damage to the power top:
— do not store any objects in the power top
storage compartment.
— make sure there is enough space above
the vehicle when opening or closing the
power top.
0} Tips
— To prevent the vehicle battery from draining
unnecessarily, do not open or close the pow-
er top repeatedly when the engine is switch-
ed off.
— A message will appear in the instrument
cluster if there is a malfunction in the power
top > page 34.
— The power top can also be operated manual-
ly temporarily if there is a malfunction
= page 35, Power top emergency opera-
tion. An authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility should diagnose
and correct the cause of the malfunction as
soon as possible.
— If the vehicle is parked with the power top
open, the vehicle interior is not protected
from
damaging weather or unauthorized ac-
cess. Lock any items you leave behind in the
luggage compartment. Close the power top
before leaving the vehicle.
— The side windows automatically lower
slightly when opening or closing the power
top.
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Power top convenience opening and closing
BFV-0271
Fig. 28 Turning the key to open and close
Convenience opening with the driver door
lock
> Press the & button on the remote control key to
unlock the vehicle.
> Turn the key once in the driver door lock to the
unlock position @ © fig. 28.
> Turn the key to the opening position again
within two seconds and hold it there until the
power top opens completely.
Convenience closing with the driver door lock
> Turn the key once in the driver door lock to the
lock position @) © fig. 28.
> Turn the key to the closing position again with-
in two seconds and hold it there until the pow-
er top closes completely.
Releasing the key stops the opening or closing
process immediately. Opening and closing with
the convenience key* is possible from up to ap-
proximately 13 feet (4 meters) away from the ve-
hicle.
ZA WARNING
Read and follow the important safety precau-
tions > A\ in Opening and closing the power
top on page 33.
Messages
Power top: malfunction! Unable to operate
This message appears when there is a malfunc-
tion. The power top can be operated manually
=> page 35.
Power top: operation currently not possible >