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)
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
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Instrument cluster
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8/8 Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
If the B indicator light blinks while driving, the
ESC or ASR (Anti-Slip Regulation) is actively regu-
lating.
If the BB indicator light turns on, the system has
switched the ESC off. In this case, you can switch
the ignition off and then on to switch the ESC on
again. The indicator light turns off when the sys-
tem is fully functional.
If the B indicator light turns on, ESC was
switched off using the |£*| button > page 87.
Stabilization control (ESC/ABS): malfunction!
See owner's manual
If the B indicator lamp and the fs / &) ABS in-
dicator lamp turn on and the driver message ap-
pears, the ABS or electronic differential lock is
malfunctioning. This also causes the ESC to mal-
function. The brakes still function with their nor-
mal power, but ABS is not active.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
@) Tips
For additional information on ESC and ABS,
see > page 86.
<5 Engine control
If the B indicator light turns on if there is a mal-
function in the engine control. Drive slowly to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility to have the engine checked.
ON eae
If the A or indicator light turns on, check
the message in the instrument cluster.
— Tank system
AD} Please refuel
If the indicator light turns on for the first time
and the message appears, there are about 1.9 gal
(7 L) of fuel left in the tank.
la Please refuel immediately
If the indicator light turns on and this message
appears, the fuel tank is almost empty. Refuel
the vehicle immediately.
AN} Tank system: malfunction! Please contact
Service
If the indicator light turns on and this message
appears, there is a malfunction in the tank sys-
tem. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
(@) For the sake of the environment
Fuel should never enter the sewer system or
come into contact with the ground.
G) Tips
For more information on fueling, see
=> page 224.
CCTM CU
If the 3 indicator light turns on, the washer flu-
id is almost out. Fill the washer fluid for the
windshield washer system and the headlight
washer system* when the ignition is switched off
=> page 238.
7! Windshield wipers
If the ke indicator light turns on, then there is a
windshield wiper malfunction. Drive to an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
& Bulb failure indicator
If the ka indicator light turns on, a bulb has
failed. The message indicates the location of the
bulb.
Replace the bulb immediately.
Vehicle lights: malfunction! Please contact
Service
There is a malfunction in the headlights or the
light switch. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or >
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Lights and Vision
Dimming the mirrors
Manual dimming rearview mirror
> Pull the lever on the bottom of the mirror back.
Automatic dimming rearview mirror*
> The interior rearview mirror and exterior mir-
rors* dim automatically when light shines on
them, for example from headlights on a vehicle
behind you.
Z\ WARNING
Electrolyte fluid can leak from automatic dim-
ming mirrors if the glass is broken. Electrolyte
fluid can irritate skin, eyes and airways.
— Repeated or long-term exposure to electro-
lyte fluid can lead to irritation of the air-
ways, especially in people with asthma or
other respiratory conditions. Take deep
breaths immediately after leaving the vehi-
cle or, if this is not possible, open all of the
doors
and windows as wide as possible.
— If electrolyte fluid enters the eyes, flush
them thoroughly with a large amount of
clean water for at least 15 minutes and then
seek medical attention.
— If electrolyte fluid comes into contact with
the skin, flush the affected area with clean
water for at least 15 minutes and then clean
with soap and water and seek medical atten-
tion. Clean affected clothing and shoes thor-
oughly before wearing again.
— If the fluid was swallowed and the person is
conscious, flush the mouth with water for at
least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomiting
unless this is recommended by medical pro-
fessionals. Seek medical attention immedi-
ately.
@) Note
If the glass on an automatic dimming mirror
breaks, electrolyte can leak out. This liquid
damages plastic surfaces. Remove the liquid
as quickly as possible, for example using a
wet sponge.
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G) Tips
— If the light reaching the rearview mirror is
obstructed, the automatic dimming mirror
will not function correctly,
—The automatic dimming mirrors do not dim
when the interior lighting is turned on or
the reverse gear is selected.
BFV-0298
Fig. 43 Sun visor
The vanity mirrors on the sun visors have covers.
Slide
the cover in the direction of the arrow.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on
BFV-0019
Fig. 44 Windshield wiper lever
Move the windshield wiper lever to the corre-
sponding position:
© - Windshield wipers off
@- Interval mode. To increase/decrease the wip-
er intervals, move the switch @ to the left/right.
In vehicles with a rain sensor*, the wipers turn on
in the rain once the vehicle speed exceeds ap-
proximately 2 mph (4 km/h). The higher the sen-
sitivity of the rain sensor* is set (switch @) to the >
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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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Checking and Filling
® Note
When filling fluids, be sure not to add any flu-
ids to the wrong reservoirs. Otherwise severe
malfunctions and engine damage will occur.
@) For the sake of the environment
You should regularly check the ground under
your vehicle in order to detect leaks quickly. If
there are visible spots from oil or other fluids,
bring your vehicle to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility to be
checked.
Opening and closing the hood
The hood is released from inside the vehicle.
fa i i \
Fig. 172 Section from the driver's side footwell: release
lever
Q 3
Ss
2 = a
ao
Fig. 173 Unlocked hood: lever
D) The &> symbol on the lever was still being designed at
the time this manual was printed.
Make sure the wiper arms are not raised up from
the windshield. Otherwise the paint could be
damaged.
Opening the hood
> With the door open, pull the lever <>”) below
the instrument panel in the direction of the ar-
row > fig. 172.
> Raise the hood slightly > /A\.
> Press the lever > fig. 173 in the direction of the
arrow. This releases the hooks.
> Open the hood.
Closing the hood
> Push the hood down until you override the
force of the struts.
> Let the hood fall lightly into the latch. Do not
press it in. > /\.
ZA WARNING
— Never open the hood when there is steam or
coolant escaping from the engine compart-
ment, because there is a risk that you could
be burned. Wait until no steam or coolant is
escaping.
— For safety reasons, the hood must always be
latched securely while driving. Because of
this, always check the hood after closing it
to make sure it is latched correctly. The hood
is latched if the front corners cannot be lift-
ed.
— If you notice that the hood is not latched
while you are driving, stop immediately and
close it, because driving when the hood is
not latched increases the risk of an accident.
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Fuses and bulbs
Left engine compartment fuse assignment
B8V-0173
ment
Fig. 203 Left side of engine compartment: fuse assign-
No. Equipment
Fl ESC control module
F2 ESC control module
F3 Engine control module
F4
Engine components, engine cooling, sec-
ondary air pump
FS Engine components, tank system
Fo Brake light switch
F7 Engine components
F8 Heat oxygen sensor
F9 Engine components, exhaust door
F10 Fuel injectors, fuel control module
F13 Transmission fluid pump
F1l4 Ignition coils (5-cylinder)
Fis Horn
F16 Ignition coils
F17 Suppressor
F18
Diagnostic interface, battery monitoring,
garage door opener antenna
F19 Windshield wipers
F20
Anti-theft alarm system
No. Equipment
F21 Automatic transmission control module
F22
Terminal 50 diagnosis (engine control
module)
F23 Engine start
F31
Engine components (5-cylinder)
Bulbs
Cs
Your vehicle is equipped with maintenance-free
headlights and tail lights. However, if a light bulb
needs to be replaced, please contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.
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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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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