2019 AUDI TT ROADSTER manual transmission

Table of contents

About this Owner's Manual......
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Cockpit overview.............-000005
Indicator lights overview...........0.
Display and operation............
Instrument cluster...............
Instrument cluster overview...........
Coolant temperature indicator.........
Tachometer.......... 0.0 eee eee eee
Odometer as = s eee = seen ge zee a tows e
Outside temperature display...........
Fuellevel.......... 0. cece eee eee eee
Multifunction steering wheel..........
Vehicle functions « se-0 2. ese ve eee ees
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Starting and driving.............
Opening and closing.............
Central locking 2.2% ieee seven a eevee
Luggage compartment lid.............
Power windows.............0.00 0005
Garage door opener...............0..
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Automatic power top.................
Wind deflector ecax « x came + 5 yom 2 4 ews
Power top emergency operation........
Lights and Vision.................
Exterior lighting ssivses + « ssa 3s inane 9 & sou
Interior lighting. ................000.
VISION s « s saas ss sees Fo Hees Eo ee ee
Windshield wipers..............00005
Digital compass................0000.
Storage... eee eee eee
Luggage compartment...............
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Warm and cold...
Climate control system............00.
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General information .
Steering.........6.
Starting and stopping
Electromechanical par
Starting to drive.....
theengine.......
king brake.......
Automatic transmission..............
Trailer towing.......
Driver assistance.
Assist systems...
Speed warning system...............-
Cruise control system
Audi active lane assist
Audi side assist

Audi drive select (drive settings) ........
Parking aid.......
Introduction........
Rear parking system .
Parking system plus.............-.00.
Rearview camera

Intelligent Technology...........
Electronic stabilization control (ESC) ....
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All wheel drive (quattro) ..............
Rear spoiler........
Energy management .
Information about data recorded by
vehicle control modules...............
Infotainment system............
Multi Media Interface............
Traffic safety information.............
Introduction........
MMI On/Off knob with joystick function . .
MMI operation......
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Control knob with joys
Letter/number speller
tick function. ....
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Driving

@) Tips
When stopping at a traffic signal or stopping
in city traffic, you can set the parking brake
manually. The vehicle does not have to be
held with the brake pedal. The parking brake
eliminates the tendency to creep when a se-
lector lever position is engaged. As soon as
you press the accelerator pedal, the parking
brake releases automatically and the vehicle
starts to move > page 61.
G) Tips
— Occasional noises when the parking brake is
set and released are normal and are not a
cause for concern.
— The parking brake goes through a self-test
cycle at regular intervals when the vehicle is
stopped. Any noises associated with this are
normal.
— If there is a power failure, the parking brake
will not set if it is released, and it will not
release if it is set > A\. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility for assistance.
Starting to drive
Various convenience and safety functions may be
available when the vehicle begins driving, de-
pending on vehicle equipment.
Starting on hills with the parking brake set
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed.
> To start driving comfortably when on a hill, set
the parking brake and begin driving as usual.
The braking force of the parking brake does not
release automatically until the wheels build up
enough driving force.
Starting on hills with hill hold assist
Hill hold assist makes it easier to start on hills.
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed
and the engine must be running.
> To activate hill hold assist, press and hold the
brake pedal for several seconds. The vehicle
must be facing uphill.
After releasing the brake pedal, the braking pow-
er is maintained briefly > A\ to prevent the vehi-
cle from rolling back when starting. This allows
you to begin driving more easily.

ZX WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with hill hold assist
— If you do not begin driving immediately or
the engine stalls after releasing the brake
pedal, your vehicle may begin to roll back-
ward. Press the brake pedal or set the park-
ing brake immediately.
— The intelligent technology of hill hold assist
cannot overcome the limitations imposed by
natural physical laws. The increased comfort
offered by hill hold assist should not cause
you to take safety risks.
— Hill hold assist cannot hold the vehicle in
place on all hills (for example, if the ground
is slippery or icy).
—To reduce the risk of an accident, always
make sure the vehicle is situated safely
while stationary.

Automatic transmission
Introduction
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronically-
controlled DSG transmission called S tronic. Two
independent clutches transfer the power be-
tween the engine and transmission. It allows the
vehicle to accelerate without a noticeable inter-
ruption in traction.
The transmission upshifts or downshifts auto-
matically. The driving style continuously influen-
ces the selection of the driving program.
When a moderate driving style is used, the
transmission selects the most economical driving
mode. The transmission upshifts at a lower RPM
and downshifts at a higher RPM to improve fuel
efficiency.
The transmission switches to a sporty mode after
a kick-down or when the driver uses a sporty driv-
ing style characterized by quick accelerator pedal
movements, heavy acceleration, frequent
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Driving

changes in speed, and traveling at the maximum
speed.
If desired, the driver can also select the gears
manually (tiptronic mode).
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Fig. 67 Instrument cluster: selector lever positions
The Infotainment system display shows the cur-
rent selector lever position and the engaged
gear.
P - Park
You can only shift into Park when the vehicle is
stationary > A.
To shift in and out of the P selector lever position,
press the interlock button in the selector lever
while pressing the brake pedal.
R - Reverse
Only shift into reverse gear when the vehicle is
stationary and the engine is running at idle
speed > A\.
To select the R selector lever position, press the
interlock button while pressing the brake pedal.
The back-up lights switch on in the R position if
the ignition is switched on.
N - Neutral
The transmission is in idle in this position.
D/S - Normal position for driving forward
In the D/S selector lever position, the transmis-
sion can be operated either in the normal D mode
or in the S sport mode. To select the S sport
mode, pull the selector lever back briefly. Pulling
the lever back again will select the normal D
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mode. The selected driving mode is shown in the
Infotainment display.
In the normal mode "D", the transmission auto-
matically selects the correct gear. It depends on
engine load, vehicle speed and driving style.
Select the sport mode "S" for sporty driving. The
vehicle makes full use of the engine's power.
Shifting may become noticeable when accelerat-
ing.
To move from selector lever position "N" to "D",
you must press the brake pedal and the vehicle
must be traveling less than 1 mph (2 km/h) or be
stationary > A.

Z\ WARNING
Read and follow all WARNINGS.
— Before starting to drive, check if the desired
selector lever position is displayed next to
the selector lever.
— The vehicle can roll even if the ignition is
switched off.
— Never select "R" or "P" while driving, be-
cause this increases the risk of an accident.
— Power is still transmitted to the wheels
when the engine is running at idle. To pre-
vent the vehicle from “creeping”, you must
keep your foot on the brake in all selector
lever positions (except “P”) when the engine
is running. Otherwise, this increases the risk
of an accident.
— Do not inadvertently press the accelerator
pedal when the vehicle is stopped if a gear is
engaged. Otherwise the vehicle will start to
move immediately, 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 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.
—To decrease the risk of an accident, the se-
lector lever must be in the P position and

Driving

— 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. >

Driving

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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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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Jukeborxiis. 2 cavers as sucess oo avsesos ao canes & o oea 154
K
ROY, cevonns 6 o avec oo soesans ov soveens 3 8 TERM & HOO 22
Convenience opening and closing......... 29
Key'not recognized ss < : g.c8 ss eens sees 59
Key replacement...............-.0e eee 22
Mechanical key................0005 22, 23
MESSAGES ccss » & aaron 4 E Sate & § SES TS BEES 58
Replacing the battery.................. 23
Unlocking and locking..............0005 24
Vehicle code... ...... eee eee ee 22
Key recognition (climate control system) .... 52
Kick-down
Automatic transmission................ 66
Knee airbags............. 0.0 cece eee eee 204
Descriptions « s sw + gnee » yew as eeu e 204
How they work. ........-.00 0-00 e ee eee 205
Important safety instructions.......... 206
L
Lane assist
refer to Active lane assist............... 72
Lauinch:Control: » 2 mews ¢ + sams 5 x eaeae ae eee 67
Leather care and cleaning............... 265
Leaving home... ...... eee e eee eee eee 40
License agreement (MMI)............... 176
License plate bracket................0.. 282
Lifting points (vehicle jack).............. 272
Light/rain sensor
FHC AGLIQMES ac. « « osznne «onsen 4 o: ayers 1 smanese 38
IMGicator light xc:ss <= seme te eee x oes ee 20
Intermittent (windshield wipers)......... 42
Lighting
EXGORIOR » accwess a sweere ao asmiws & a) seanome & arantawe 4 38
Interior... 6... eee ee eee 40
Lights
Coming/Leaving home...............-. 40
Daytime running lights................. 38
Entry/exit lighting...............00000e 40
Fog lights/rear fog light(s).............. 38
Headlight flashers « «seis oo owes so vem es 39
Headlight range control system.......... 38
Headlights...............00 eee eee eee 39
Interior/reading lights.............00005 40
Low beam headlights.................. 38
Parking lights « = sss vo serene 3 o emt oo owe 38
Switching daytime running lights on and off .40
Listening to music
referto Media............eeeeeee 152, 160
Loe 286
Locking and unlocking
By remote control..............-00e eee 24
With the convenience key............... 24
Low beam headlighte:. 2 csi 2 vim. es anoww es 38
Luggage compartment
Bag eicsice < o cuavane 2 o arene 2 o auenane ¥ & aerene Fo nate 50
Tie-downs ...... 0.0.0.0 cece cece 51
also refer to Luggage compartment...... 50
Luggage compartment lid
Emergency releasing..............e500 28
Opening and closing.............00000- 27
Lumbar support...............000--000 46
M
Maintenances: a sia « 6 onnane wo arcane « a ssacine @ 8 280
Maintenance intervals... oc... cis ao eaves 239
Making an emergency call............... 120
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)........ 227
Map
FUMGCIONS acorn 5 2 casos 6 2 eco so wo wo cee 141
Map contents ......... 0.00 ee eee eee 140
OPGIATING'’s « = sca,s os008 8 & Bee a a Hee 2 140
SOTUINGS
sess os wanes a wie oo mean 2 ome 142
Update... .... cece eee eee eee 132
Mechanical key)... + ccc. es cee ree ees 22,23
Media cise: 2 2 cmsemme 5 v venwm & wenn 2 sees 152, 160
Drives... 2... cece 153
Supported formats............-00 eee 166
Media center....................0.00005 161
Memory capacity
DIreCtOry = ess ¢ & gees 2s wes 2 o deme 2 os 122
Jukebox... eee 154
Memory card
SD card reader...........0 0c cece eee 153
Supported types and formats........... 166
MENU button........ 0... eee eee eee 92
Menu language
refer to Setting the language........... 171
Menu paths (Owner's Manual)............- 94
Menus/symbols.........--0002-0e ee eee 101
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