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)
v
=>page 19
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
Vv
=>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
Instrument cluster
authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the malfunction corrected.
ZX WARNING
— Light bulbs are under pressure and can ex-
plode when bulbs are replaced, which in-
creases the risk of injury.
— With gas-discharge lamps* (xenon head-
lights), the high-voltage component must
be handled appropriately. Otherwise, there
is a risk of fatal injury.
Headlight range control system
Ba Headlight range control: malfunction! See
owner's manual
There is a malfunction in the headlight range
control system, which may cause glare for other
drivers.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
ZO Audi adaptive light
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive light
By Audi adaptive light: malfunction! See own-
er's manual
There is a malfunction in the adaptive lights. The
headlights still function.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
ema eAC eels
Applies to: vehicles with light/rain sensor
aS Automatic headlights: malfunction! See
owner's manual
>} Automatic wipers: malfunction! See owner's
manual
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning.
The low beams remain switched on at all times
for safety reasons when the light switch is in the
AUTO position. You can continue to turn the
lights on and off using the light switch. You can
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still control all wiper functions that are inde-
pendent of the rain sensor.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
HSE eum race
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
If the Hi indicator light turns on, then there is a
malfunction in the suspension control. Drive to
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility immediately to have the malfunc-
tion corrected.
era eal
If the a or By indicator light blinks, a turn sig-
nal is turned on. If both indicator lights are blink-
ing, the emergency flashers are on.
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Opening and closing
Opening and closing
Central locking
You can lock and unlock the vehicle centrally. You
have the following options:
— Remote control key > page 24
— Sensors in the door handles* > page 24
— Lock cylinder on the driver's door > page 26,
or
— Interior central locking switch > page 25
Automatic locking function (Auto Lock)
The Auto Lock function locks all doors and the
luggage compartment lid once the speed has ex-
ceeded approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).
The vehicle can be unlocked if the opening func-
tion in the central locking system switch is used
or one of the door handles is pulled. The Auto
Lock function can be switched on and off in the
Infotainment system => page 26.
In the event of a crash with airbag deployment,
the doors will also automatically unlock to allow
access to the vehicle.
Selective door unlocking
The doors and luggage compartment lid will lock
when they close. You can set in the Infotainment
system whether only the driver's door or the en-
tire vehicle should be unlocked when unlocking
=> page 26.
Turn signals
The turn signals flash twice when you unlock the
vehicle and flash once when you lock the vehicle.
If the blinking continues, one of the doors or the
luggage compartment lid is not closed or the ig-
nition is still switched on.
Unintentionally locking yourself out
Only lock your vehicle when all of the doors and
the luggage compartment lid are closed and the
remote control key is not in the vehicle. This re-
duces the risk of locking yourself out accidental-
ly.
The following conditions prevent you from lock-
ing your remote control key in the vehicle:
— If the driver's door is open, the vehicle cannot
be locked by pressing the & button on the re-
mote control key or by touching the locking
sensor* ona door.
— If the most recently used convenience key* is
inside the luggage compartment, the luggage
compartment lid will automatically open again
after closing it.
— If the last convenience key* that was used is de-
tected inside the vehicle, the vehicle cannot be
locked from the outside for a brief time > ©.
@) Note
Applies to: Vehicles with convenience key
— If the convenience key* that was last used is
detected inside the passenger compart-
ment, then the vehicle cannot be locked
from the outside. The turn signals will flash
several times to indicate this. If you do not
open the vehicle within a short time to re-
move the vehicle key, then the vehicle will
lock automatically. This prevents the vehicle
from being left unlocked for long periods of
time. The key will then be locked inside the
vehicle.
— If the convenience key* that was used last is
detected inside the luggage compartment,
it will not be possible to lock the luggage
compartment and the luggage compart-
ment lid will open. The turn signals will
flash several times to indicate this. The
doors will lock. Always take the convenience
key with you, or unauthorized people may
be able to enter the vehicle.
G) Tips
— Do not leave valuables unattended in the ve-
hicle. A locked vehicle is not a safe!
—The LED in the driver's door rail blinks when
you lock the vehicle. If the LED lights up for
approximately 30 seconds after locking,
there is a malfunction in the central locking
system. Have the problem corrected by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
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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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Opening and closing
— Locked doors make it more difficult for
emergency workers to get into the vehicle,
which puts lives at risk. Do not leave anyone
behind in the vehicle, especially children.
@ Tips
Your vehicle locks automatically when it
reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h) (Auto
Lock) = page 21. You can unlock the vehicle
again using the @ button in the central lock-
ing switch.
Setting the central locking system
You can adjust the central locking system to your
preferences. The settings depend on the vehicle
equipment.
> Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button >Vehicle set-
tings.
Door unlocking - you can decide if All doors or
only the Driver door should unlock. The luggage
compartment lid also unlocks when All is select-
ed. If you select Driver in a vehicle with a conven-
ience key*, only the door whose handle you pull
will unlock.
Long press to open windows - you can select if
all windows should open using the vehicle key
=> page 29, Convenience opening and closing. If
you press and hold the f button on the vehicle
key, all of the windows will close.
If you select Driver, all the doors and luggage
compartment lid will unlock if you press the @
button on the remote control key twice.
Lock when driving”) - if you select On, all doors
and the luggage compartment lid will be locked
automatically when driving (Auto Lock).
Fold mirrors - if you select On, the exterior rear-
view mirrors fold will in automatically when you
press the f button on the remote control key or
touch the sensor* in the handle.
D This function is not available in all countries.
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Mechanically unlocking and locking the
doors
If the central locking fails, you must unlock or
lock the doors separately.
BFV-0257
BFV-0242
Fig. 19 Front passenger's door: emergency release
Unlocking and locking the driver's door with
the mechanical key
>» Remove the mechanical key > page 23.
> To unlock the driver's door, turn the key to the
unlock position in the direction of arrow @)
° fig. 18.
> To lock the driver's door, move the selector lev-
er to the P position (automatic transmission)
and turn the key one time to the lock position
in the direction of arrow @).
Locking the front passenger's door with the
mechanical key
The
mechanical lock is located on the edge of the
front passenger's door. It is only visible when the
door is open.
> Remove the mechanical key > page 23.
> Remove the cap from the opening > fig. 19. >
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Opening and closing
the second level. The operation will stop if the
switch is pressed or pulled again.
> To select a position in between opened and
closed,
press or pull the switch to the first level
until
the desired window position is reached.
Power window switches
@ Left door
@ Right door
ZA WARNING
— Pay careful attention when closing the win-
dows. Pinching could cause serious injuries.
— When locking the vehicle from outside, the
vehicle must be unoccupied since the win-
dows can no longer be opened in an emer-
gency.
G@) Tips
— You can still open and close the windows for
approximately 10 minutes after turning the
ignition off. The power windows do not
switch off until the driver's door or front
passenger's door has been opened.
— When opening the doors and when open-
ing/closing the power top, the windows au-
tomatically lower approximately 0.4 inches
(10 mm).
Convenience opening and closing
All windows can be opened and closed at the
same time.
For power top* convenience opening/closing, re-
fer to the information in > page 34.
Convenience opening feature
> Press and hold the @ button on the remote con-
trol key until all windows reach the desired po-
sition.
Convenience closing feature
> Press and hold the & button on the remote con-
trol key until all windows are closed > /\.
Convenience closing with the convenience
key*
> Touch the sensor* on the door handle long
enough until all windows are closed. Do not
place your hand in the door handle when doing
this.
Setting convenience opening in the
Infotainment system
The function can be switched on/off in the Info-
tainment system > page 26.
ZA WARNING
— Never close the windows carelessly or in an
uncontrolled manner, because this increases
the risk of injury.
— For security reasons, the windows can only
be opened and closed with the remote con-
trol key at a maximum distance of approxi-
mately 6 ft (2 m) away from the vehicle.
When pressing the ff button, always watch
the windows while they are closing so that
no one is pinched in the window. The closing
process will stop immediately when the f&
button is released.
Correcting power window malfunctions
You can reactivate the one-touch up/down func-
tion if it malfunctions.
> Pull the power window switch up until the win-
dow is completely raised.
> Release the switch and pull it up again for at
least one second.
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Lights and Vision
Lights and Vision
Exterior lighting
Sitar MeL Lats eal
B8V-0430
Fig. 37 Instrument panel: light switch
Light switch ©:
Turn the switch to the corresponding position.
When the lights are switched on, the 2»: symbol
turns on.
0 - lights are off (in some markets, the daytime
running lights* are switched on when the ignition
is switched on.)
— USA models: the daytime running lights switch
on automatically when the ignition is switched
on and the light switch is set to the O or the
AUTO position (only in daylight). The Daytime
running lights can be switched on and off in
the MMI > page 39 > A.
— Canada models: the daytime running lights
switch on automatically when the ignition is
switched on and the light switch is set to the O,
300 or the AUTO position (only in daylight) > A\.
AUTO* - automatic headlights switch on and off
depending on brightness, for example in twilight,
during rain or in tunnels.
300: - Parking lights
ZO - Low beam headlights
220 - All-weather lights*
QE - Rear fog light(s)*
All-weather lights*
In vehicles with all-weather lights, the front
lights are adjusted automatically so that you are
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less likely to see glare from your own headlights,
for example when driving on a wet road.
Automatic dynamic headlight range control
system*
Your vehicle is equipped with a headlight range
control system so that there is less glare for on-
coming traffic if the vehicle load changes. The
headlight range also adjusts automatically when
braking and accelerating.
Light functions
The following light functions may be available
depending on vehicle equipment and only func-
tion when the light switch is in the AUTO posi-
tion.
Static cornering light* (vehicles with LED head-
lights) - the cornering light switches on automat-
ically when the steering wheel is turned at a cer-
tain angle at speeds up to approximately 44 mph
(70 km/h) and when the turn signal is activated
at speeds up to approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h). The area to the side of the vehicle is
illuminated better when turning.
Highway light function* (vehicles with LED head-
lights) - this function adapts the lighting for
highway driving based on vehicle speed.
Speed dependent light distribution* (vehicles
with
LED headlights) - the speed dependent light
distribution adapts the light in towns and on
highways or expressways. Intersections can also
be illuminated on vehicles with a navigation sys-
tem*.
ZA\ WARNING
— Automatic headlights* are only intended to
assist the driver. They do not relieve the
driver of responsibility to check the head-
lights and to turn them on manually based
on the current light and visibility conditions.
For example, fog cannot be detected by the
light sensors. So always switch on the low
beams under these weather conditions and
when driving in the dark ZO.
—To reduce glare for traffic behind your vehi-
cle, the rear fog lights* should only be
turned on in accordance with the legal >