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Checking and Filling
Checking and Filling
Fuel
Types of gasoline
The correct gasoline grade is stated on the inside
of the fuel filler door.
The vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter
and must only be driven with unleaded gasoline.
Audi recommends using TOP TIER Detergent Gas-
oline. For additional information on TOP TIER De-
tergent Gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com.
The individual gasoline grades are differentiated
by octane ratings. This value is given with (R
+M)/2 equating to AKI or in RON.
The headings below match the sticker in the fuel
filler door.
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY MIN. (R+M)/2 87
Regular / MIN. RON 91 Regular
Use regular gasoline with minimum 87 AKI /
91 RON > ©.
The maximum engine power is only reached if
premium gasoline 91 AKI / 95 RON is used.
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY PREMIUM MIN. (R
+M)/2 91 / SUPER MIN. RON 95
Using premium gasoline with minimum 91 AKI /
95 RON is recommended.
If premium gasoline is not available, you can also
use regular gasoline 87 AKI / 91 RON. However
this does reduce the engine power slightly.
@) Note
— Filling the tank just one time with leaded
fuel or other metallic additives will cause
permanent deterioration to the catalytic
converter function.
— When gasoline with an octane rating that is
too low is used, high speeds or heavy engine
load can lead to engine damage.
@) Tips
The vehicle may be filled with fuel that has a
higher octane rating than what is required by
the engine.
Gasoline mixture
Gasoline with alcohol or MTBE (Methyl-Tert-
Butyl-Ether)
You can use unleaded gasoline mixed with alco-
hol or MTBE (generally labeled as oxygenated
compounds) as long as the fuel meets the follow-
ing conditions:
Gasoline with methanol content (methyl alco-
hol
or methanol)
— Anti-Knock Index is at least 87 AKI
—No more than 3% methanol
— More than 2% solvent
Gasoline with ethanol content (ethyl alcohol or
ethanol)
— Anti-Knock Index is at least 87 AKI
—No more than 15% ethanol
Gasoline with MTBE content
— Anti-Knock Index is at least 87 AKI
—No more than 15% MTBE
Gasoline adapted to the season
Many gasoline fuels are adapted to the seasons.
When the season changes, we recommend refu-
eling at high-traffic gas stations. It is more likely
that the gasoline will be suitable for the season
there.
() Note
— Gasoline with methanol content that does
not meet the specified conditions may cause
corrosion damage and damage to plastic or
rubber components in the fuel system.
— Do not use gasoline that does not meet the
specifications.
— If you are unable to find out if a specific gas-
oline mixture meets the specifications, ask
the gas station operator or their fuel suppli-
er.
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— Do not use any gasoline mixture whose
composition cannot be identified.
— Audi does not assume any responsibility for
damage to the fuel system or for perform-
ance problems caused by using gasoline
mixtures different from those specified.
This type of damage also does not fall under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or under
the emissions control system warranty.
— If you notice a higher fuel consumption or
poor handling or performance problems due
to such gasoline mixtures, we recommend
fueling with unblended gasoline.
Gasoline additives
An important issue for many automobile manu-
facturers is combustion residue in the engine
that results from the use of certain fuels.
Although types of gasoline differ depending on
the manufacturer, there are similarities. Certain
substances in the gasoline may cause deposits in
the engine. Additives in the gasoline that should
keep the engine and fuel system clean do not all
function equally.
Audi recommends using TOP TIER Detergent Gas-
oline. For additional information on TOP TIER De-
tergent Gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com.
If you use incorrect fuels over a long period of
time, the maximum engine performance may be
impaired by combustion residue.
@) Note
Damage or malfunctions caused by the use of
incorrect types of gasoline are not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Refueling
Fueling procedure
Your vehicle is equipped with a capless fuel filler
system.
BFV-0225
Fig. 166 Right rear side of the vehicle: opening the fuel
filler door
BFV-0226
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Fig. 167 Right rear side of the vehicle: fuel pump nozzle
inserted
The fuel filler door is unlocked or locked by the
central locking system.
> Press on the left side of the fuel filler door to
open it > fig. 166.
> Insert the fuel pump nozzle all the way into the
fuel tank filler neck > fig. 167. Make sure it is
seated correctly.
> Begin fueling. Once the fuel pump nozzle turns
off the first time, the fuel tank is full. Do not
continue fueling, or else the expansion space in
the tank will be filled with fuel.
> After the fuel pump has switched off, wait five
seconds before removing the nozzle to allow
the rest of the fuel to finish dripping into the
fuel tank.
> Close the fuel filler door and then press on the
left side until it latches.

Index
Fueltank:capacity’. « csccex 2 mewn ee cme 285
Opening the fuel filler door............ 224
With reserve canister (emergency fueling) . 226
Fuses
ASSIQNIMENE. & cori: so comme 9 w soem © a sere 9 278
Replacing. ....... cece eee eee eee eee 277
G
GALA
refer to Speed dependent volume control. 175
Garage door opener... ...... cee eee ee eee 30
Gasoline... 2... eee eee 223
Additives... 2.0.0.2... 00. c cece eee 224
Gasoline: mixture wees s eiceas s wees os Howe 223
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 286
Global commands (voice recognition sys-
teM) 2. eee 105
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 242
Glove compartment............ ee eee eee 49
G meter
refer to Sport displays.................. 15
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 286
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 286
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) « scene < = eases 4 e Hams a eee 286
H
Handsfree... 1... eee eee eee
Headlight range control system
Headlight range control system (indicator
WGN) s sean ¢ s sews xs Hem ao Soe 2 2 Bae 2 a 20
Headlights .......... 00. cece 39
Cleaning’s < « ese =» gews ts ees e Sawn a ewe 263
Headlight range control system.......... 38
Washer system.......... 0.00 eee eee eee 42
Heated
EXteriGrMitrors: scm s : cum = + nome & : neues 41
Rear Wind OW 2s wes 5 wes 2 wenn ee omen 54
Seats... eee 54
Washer nozzles ......:ccseesecteeeeeee 42
Hex socket... 2.20... e eee eee eee 268
Hill descent control.................000. 65
Hill hold assist... 2.2.0.0... eee eee eee 61
also refer to Hill hold assist............. 61
292
Home address.............0000005 134, 138
HomeLink
refer to Garage door opener............. 30
FORM ac & csonene 2 6 sramne © wares oo cyaseas we © sirewere © 0 ae 6
THOESPOL 5 cxcwens w eeawens av rasenwe i & eeeoes © v anmueE 130
How many airbags does my vehicle have?.. 196
How safety belt pretensioners work....... 187
I
Ignition (indicator light)................- 18
Imbalance (wheels) ............000 eee ee 248
Immobilizer
refer to Electronic immobilizer........... 22
Important things to do before driving..... 177
Importing and exporting (contacts)....... 122
Improperly worn safety belts............ 187
Indicator lights............0.00020 22 eeee 7
‘Airbag SYSteM sau 2s eas so eee ae ween 200
PASSENGER AIR BAG ccc a x ces a x ewes » 200
INTANESEAatS s « cxcnscs ss asa oo come o wacioon oo 215
Input
Using the MME tOuUCR cies « « sos « 2 eon 3 os 94
Using the speller.......... 0.000.000 ee 98
Input level (media)................200- 163
Inspection interval..............0e eee ee 239
Installing child safety seats
Safety belts..................000000- 219
Instrument cluster.................0005- 10
M@SSAQES « sees is eee8 bv ose ey Pe es Hee 16
Operating’ « = esses 2 mason «2 en 6 eae a Os 12
Service interval display................ 239
Switching
tabs»... e008. cees sewn e cee 12
Instruments
Adjusting the lighting.................. 41
Interior lighting’: < 2 exe « = sees © s ness ¢ x seem 40
Intermittent (windshield wipers).......... 42
Internet
refer to CONhect. <2 zes5 ss wows = v Sewn a ee 125
Intertiet radio + seme: x s ween: 2 oem es eee ge 157
iPod
refer to Audi music interface....... 158,159
ITUNES tagGiNg « «ces ss peas ss pews vo ews 147
J
Joystick function (MMI) « » sms zs meen 2 yee 97