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Lights and Vision
right), the earlier the windshield wipers react to
moisture on the windshield. You can deactivate
the rain sensor mode* in the Infotainment sys-
tem, which switches the intermittent mode on.
Select in the Infotainment system: MENU button
> Vehicle > left control button > Driver assis-
tance > Rain sensor > Off.
@- Slow wiping
@- Fast wiping
@- Single wipe. If you hold the lever in this posi-
tion longer, the wipers switch from slow wiping
to fast wiping.
©)- Clean the windshield. To eliminate water
droplets, the windshield wipers perform one af-
terwipe after several seconds while driving in
temperatures above 39 °F (4 °C). You can switch
this function off by moving the lever to position
©) within 10 seconds of the afterwipe. The after-
wipe function is reactivated the next time you
switch the ignition on.
Clean the headlights*. The headlight washer sys-
tem* only functions when the lights are switched
on. The headlights are automatically cleaned the
first time and every fifth time the lever is moved
to position @).
Z\ WARNING
— The rain sensor* is only intended to assist
the driver. The driver may still be responsi-
ble for manually switching the wipers on
based on visibility conditions.
— The windshield must not be treated with
water-repelling windshield coating agents.
Unfavorable conditions, such as wetness,
darkness, and when the sun is low, can
cause increased glare, which increases the
risk of an accident. Wiper blade chatter is al-
so possible.
— Properly functioning windshield wiper
blades are required for a clear view and safe
driving > page 44, Replacing windshield
wiper blades.
() Note
— If there is frost, make sure the windshield
wiper blades are not frozen to the wind-
shield. Switching on the windshield wipers
when the blades are frozen to the wind-
shield can damage the wiper blades.
— The windshield wiper system must be
switched off (lever in position 0) before us-
ing
a car wash. This prevents the wipers
from switching on unintentionally and caus-
ing damage to the windshield wiper system.
Gi) Tips
— The windshield wipers switch off when the
ignition is switched off. You can activate the
windshield wipers after the ignition is
switched on again by moving the windshield
wiper lever to any position.
— Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result
in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor*
function. Check your windshield wiper
blades regularly.
—The washer fluid nozzles in the windshield
washer system are heated* at low tempera-
tures when the ignition is on.
—When stopping temporarily, such as ata
traffic light, the speed of the windshield
wipers automatically reduces by one level.
Cleaning windshield wiper blades
Clean the wiper blades when you see wiper
streaks. Clean the wiper blades with a soft towel
and glass cleaner.
> Place the windshield wiper arms in the service
position > page 44.
> Fold the windshield wiper arms away from the
windshield.
ZA WARNING
Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair vi-
sion, which increases the risk of an accident.
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Replacing windshield wiper blades
he
B8R-0379
Fig. 45 Removing windshield wiper blades
Windshield wiper service position/blade
replacement position
> To bring the windshield wipers into the service
position, turn the ignition off and move the
windshield wiper lever into position @)
> page 42, fig. 44.
> To bring the wipers into the starting position,
turn the ignition on and move the windshield
wiper lever into position (@) for at least two sec-
onds > page 42, fig. 44.
Removing the wiper blade
> Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
> Press the locking knob (@) > fig. 45 on the wiper
blade. Hold the wiper blade firmly.
> Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the
arrow.
Installing the wiper blade
> Insert the new wiper blade into the mount on
the wiper arm (2) until you hear it latch into
place.
» Place the wiper arm back on the windshield.
> Turn the service position off.
Z\ WARNING
For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice each
year.
@) Note
— The windshield wipers must only be folded
up when in the service position! Otherwise,
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you risk damaging the paint on the hood or
the windshield wiper motor.
— You should not drive your vehicle or press
the windshield wiper lever when the wiper
arms are folded away from the windshield.
The windshield wipers would move back in-
to their original position and could damage
the hood and windshield.
G) Tips
— You can also use the service position, for ex-
ample, if you want to protect the windshield
from icing by using a cover.
— You cannot activate the service position
when the hood is open.
Digital compass
Scale ma meel eR meme a
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass
BFV-0288
NW
@
Fig. 46 Rearview mirror: digital compass is switched on
> To turn the compass on or off, press the button
@ until the compass display in the mirror turns
on or off.
The digital compass only works when the ignition
is turned on. The directions are indicated with ab-
breviations: N (north), NE (northeast), E (east),
SE (southeast), S (south), SW (southwest), W
(west), NW (northwest).
(i) Tips
To prevent inaccurate compass readings, do
not bring any remote controls, electrical devi-
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Care and cleaning
—To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash-
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings.
— After washing the vehicle, the braking effect
may be delayed due to moisture on the
brake rotors or ice in the winter. This in-
creases the risk of an accident. The brakes
must be dried with a few careful brake appli-
cations.
@) Note
— If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must retract the extendable rear
spoiler* if necessary, and fold the exterior
mirrors in to reduce the risk of damage.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only
be folded in and out using the power folding
function.
—To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not wash —To
reduce the risk of damage, do not wash
the power top with a pressure washer.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the surface,
do not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges, or similar items.
— When washing matte finish painted vehicle
components:
— To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polishing agents or hard
wax.
— Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect.
— Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle components painted with
matte finish paint. The paint could be
damaged when the stickers or magnets
are removed.
@) For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle in facilities specially de-
signed for that purpose. This will reduce the
risk of dirty water contaminated with oil from
decorative decals* with a pressure washer.
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle
components, refer to the following tables. The
information contained there is simply recommen-
dations. For questions or for components that
Exterior cleaning
entering the sewer system.
are not listed, consult an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also follow
the information found in > A.
Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper | Deposits Soft cloth with glass cleaner, > page 43
blades
Headlights/ Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solution®
Tail lights
Sensors/ Deposits Sensors: soft cloth with solvent-free cleaning solution
Camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth with alcohol-free cleaning solu-
tion
Snow/ice Hand brush/solvent-free de-icing spray
Wheels Road salt Water
Brake dust Acid-free special cleaning solution
Exhaust tail pipes | Road salt Water, cleaning solution suitable for stainless steel, if nec-
essary
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Index
Rearspoile tics + 2 sesame» © ssemte ow aucun 2 v eae © 90
Cleaning....... 06... cece eee eee eee 264
Rearview camera
refer to Parking systems............. 81, 82
Rearview mirror dimming.............04 42
Rear window defogger...........--...55+ 54
Recirculation mode..............e eee eee 53
RECUPe rations « « cece 0 x avers © o sanene @ = ener 15
Refueling « = ssa «2 sews vo enews ¥ x ere #2 owe 224
Remote control
Garage door opener..........-..000000- 30
Remote:control-key, cesses co cise © @ came» 9 ore 22
Convenience opening and closing......... 29
Keyreplacements: x sav 5 = apse + o awe & os 22
LED. o suse « seeseon 4 i ivewoe & oar a 8 one 0 Wares 23
Mechanical key..............-.00000 000 23
Persorializationiay: s 2 wes 9 s awene ay enow 2 aE 22
Replacing the battery.................. 23
Unlocking and locking.............eeeee 24
Removing the caps (wheel bolts)......... 270
Removing the wheel hub covers.......... 270
Repalt’s wecas os wows vo aimee 6 1 oeee a a ee oo 280
Airbag system... 1.2... 2c eee eee eee 203
Replacement key........... cece cece eee 22
Replacement parts...............00 000s 282
Replacing windshield wiper blades......... 44
Reporting Safety Defects................ 282
Reset
refer to Restart (MMI) .......... 000 eee 176
Restart (MMI) « csssoss « 2 cvs x & cameos & & ramon © 3 176
REEACtOE sass s x neve & e Rae ye HOR 8 E ROG 3 185
Reverse (automatic transmission).......... 62
Rewinding (audio/video file)............. 160
RIMS 2... eee ee 254
Ringtone settings...................00. 122
Route criteria. ..... 2.2... eee ee eee 139
Route guidance
refer to Navigation................-.. 132
Running direction (tires)..............-. 273
S
Safe driving. ........ 0... c eee cece eee 177
Safe driving habits................0.00. 177
296
Safety
Airbag system..... 2.2... 00. e eee eee ee 189
Belts « wri 2 y omy © Ramen 3 2 BRR ao Bee EE 182
Correct seating position............... 178
Telephone ...... 0... 0. cece cece eee 110
Safety belt microphone...............45 123
Safety belt position...............0000 186
Safety belts worn by pregnant women.... 186
Safety belt pretensioner
Service and disposal.................. 188
Safety belts.............0022.000- 182,185
Cleaning =< = s ses + 4 game + yews as ews ee 265
Danger to passengers who do not wear a
safety belt... 0.0.2... eee eee eee 183
FaStening » = seen s woerg se eps patee ae He 185
Timproperly: worMiscsss «2 css © o execu ©» eevee 187
Indicator light.................-00000- 18
NOE WOT: « ¢ caees + « wewie = & emg ¥ wees 5 183
Safety belt position .......... 000s ee ee 186
Safety belt tensioner.................. 187
Safety instructions... ..........0e.0 eee 184
Securing child safety seats............. 219
Special considerations for pregnant wom-
ON = seme ¢ sews so HES Gv FES Ge eR et oe 186
Unfasteniy ccc oc ees x s mami oo mane 2 we 187
Warning/indicator light............... 182
Wort properly: zc ss cers = & eee 5 ¢ ews 184
Safety belt warning light................ 182
Safety instructions
for using child safety seats............. 213
For using safety belts................. 184
Monitoring the Advanced Airbag System... 202
Safety systems (indicator light)............ 18
Saving fuel
Energy consumers..........-.0-.0-0005 is
ReCUperation): < sues s xeay © s dome = x wee = 15
SGafi (FA(O) eee: + « wees 5 = eee 4s een 2» eee 148
Screwdriver............00000 cece eee eee 268
SDcardreader.............--2----00-5 153.
Search
refer to Free text search............... 100
Search area (point of interest)............ 135
Searching for anentry.............-.... 100
Seat heating............. 0. e eee eee eee 54
Seating Capacity ior . « cscavor es asor « puiereme o 6 sae 182

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Index
Vehicle identification number............ 285
Vehicle jack’: saws = cain « 2 awa s 2 wees 268, 274
Lifting points. ..............0 2.000008 272
Vehicle tool kit.............0...00 0000 268
Version information.................+-5 174
VIEW buttons « # cccen eo ccean oo meoen 2 eeu vo 12
Voice QUuIdance « eis ae eee ss eee 2 oes 139
also refer to Multifunction
steering wheel..............--0000- 12,14
Voicemail... 6... eee cece eee 120
Voice recognition system............ 14, 104
Commands............... eee eee eee ee 105
External
Settings
Volume
Volume... . eee eee eee
Multifunction steering wheel............ 14
Voice recognition system........... 14, 104
Ww
Warning/Indicator lights
Airbag system. .......... 0... eee ee eee 200
Warning lights
refer to Indicator lights.................. 7
Washer fluid level (indicator light)......... 19
Washing matte finish paint.............. 262
Wave band
refer to Frequency band............... 147
Weights... .... cece cece eee eee eee 286
What happens if you wear your safety belt too
loose? .. eee eee eee eee eee 186
What happens to unbelted occupants?.... 183
What impairs driving safety?............ 177
Wee LDOLES: sisson ov sonsane eo exsneoe eo sgmnnce a & woe 254
anti-theft.......................0005 271,
LOOSENING ws ¢ & neu 4 2 news ¢ 2 nee 3 ween 4 271
Removing the cover................005 270
Tightening specification............... 273
Wheels.............0. 020 c ee eee eee 240
Chatiging’s zs seay ¢ e eee se weew x eee gee 273
Gleaning « « eerie a x sewn oo onesies vw eee +o awe 263
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 242
Replacing sce « ¢ seen < o meme x e eee x bee 270
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 258
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 252
Wheelwirenel « . ssn
Why'safety belts? ici 5 6 wwe sv nase « warewe 3 183
Wi-Fi
Audi musicstream. . cscs. se cence ee auser ee 156
Audio player... .. 0 sce eee eee eens 156
HOtspOtis« ¢ exces s seme = = memes 5 ¢ eee go 130
Online Medial. « sss © © sans a 6 vamaus a # mewcen LS?
Personal hotspot................0.055 126
alsovreferto Wi-Fliccs « ¢ asen < aaam a 3 pee 156
Wihid deflectors « = sccm = 2 scum » 2 wom ¢ 2 eae 35
Windows
Cleaning/removing ice................ 264
Convenience opening and closing......... 29
Defrosting........... 000s eee e eens 54
Opening and closing.................-- 28
Powerwittd OWS. cscs a » accom o © anesans « 0 6 28
Windshield
Cleaning... .... 2... eee eee 42
Defrosting s < ses: +: eens ss eeec ye wees see 54
also refer to Windshield.............64. 42
Windshield washer system..........- 42, 238
Reservoir capacitys. « « ssevus s+ sues 0 « sumece 285
Windshield wipers
Cleaning wiper blades..............00.. 43
FOlditig:Up's ¢ seve s » wees ye eeem gd ee eee 44
Tndicatorlight « sess x wav vx swan ox iene a 19
Replacing windshield wiper blades........ 44
Switching onand off................-.. 42
Winter operation
Batteny's « 2 sass x = eas o ¢ sews ¢ 4 Rees oo OS 237
Car washes « cases 6 « meee x samen = x ooiane oa 262
Cooling system. .......... 0.0 e eee eee 234
Defrosting the windows................ 54
Removing ice from windows............ 264
Seat heating........... 0. cece eee eee 54
SHOW CHAINS owe « wanes g 2 memes gs deme 5 x ae 255
THMOSi iw secusus a a aussie 6 6 axonice 6 w vances ww annem 254
Windshield washer system............. 238
Winter tires ..... 2.0.0... cee eee ee eee 254
xX
Xenon headlights ..............0 eee eee 38
Zz
Zoom (mMap)......--..00- eee 12, 134, 140
299