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Emergency assistance
Read and follow the important information under
=> page 246.
Preparations
> Only secure the towing cable or tow bar at the
designated towing loops > page 247,
=> page 247.
> Make sure the towing cable is not twisted. Oth-
erwise it could disconnect from the towing loop
while towing.
> Switch the emergency flashers on in both
vehicles > page 46. However, do not do this if it
prohibited by law.
Towing vehicle (front)
> Only start to drive when the towing cable is
taut.
> Press the brake pedal very carefully.
> Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.
Vehicle being towed (rear)
> Make sure the ignition is switched on so that
the steering wheel is not locked and so that you
can use the turn signals, the horn, and the
windshield wipers if needed > A\.
> Switching it off before the vehicle has stopped
may impair the function of the brake booster
and power steering. You would then need to
use more force to steer and brake the vehicle.
> Release the parking brake > page 93.
» Select the “N” selector lever position.
> Make sure the towing cable is always taut.
ZX WARNING
Never tow a vehicle using a tow bar or towing
cable if the vehicle does not have electrical
power.
Front towing loop
Fig. 163 Front bumper: installing the towing loop
The threaded opening for the towing loop is lo-
cated on the right side of the front bumper.
> Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit > page 240.
> Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure
> fig. 163. The cap will loosen from the bump-
er.
> Tighten the towing loop in the threaded open-
ing until it stops and then tighten it with a
wheel wrench.
> After using, place the towing loop back in the
vehicle tool kit.
ZX WARNING
If the towing loop is not tightened until it
stops when installing, the threads may be
pulled out when towing the vehicle and result
in an accident.
@) Tips
Depending on the model, the shape of the
cover can vary.
Rear towing loop
Fig. 164 Rear bumper: installing the towing loop
247
Emergency assistance
The threaded opening for the towing loop is lo-
cated on the right rear of the bumper.
> Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit > page 240.
> Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure
> fig. 164. The cap will loosen from the bump-
er.
> Tighten the towing loop in the threaded open-
ing until it stops and then tighten it with a
wheel wrench.
> After using, place the towing loop back in the
vehicle tool kit.
If the towing loop is not tightened until it
stops when installing, the threads may be
pulled out when towing the vehicle and result
in an accident.
Depending on the model, the shape of the
cover can vary.
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Fuses and bulbs
No. | Equipment No. | Equipment
7 Radio receiver, parking heater, climate Right rear window regulator motor, front
control system controls 39 | passenger side door control module, right
Headlight range control, interior monitor- rear door control module
ing, ambient lighting, light switch, roof 40 | Sockets
8 | module, emergency call system, parking 41 |Passenger's side safety belt tensioner
brake, diagnostic connector, light/raih'sen- 42 |Vehicle electrical system control module
sor
= - 43 |Sound-amplifier
9 |Steering column electronics
- - 44 | All-wheel drive control module (quattro)
Display, MMI Infotainment system control
10 anadtile 4S Driver's side seat adjustment
11 | Vehicle electrical system control module 47 | Rearwindow wiper
12 |MMI Infotainment system control module a6 || Exteriorsound
13 | Driver's side safety belt tensioner 50 | tuggage: compartment lid
14 | Heating and A/C system blower 52. || Suspension
15 | Steering column lock 53 | Rear;window defogger
16 |MMI Infotainment system control module 54 | Left trailer hitch light
17 |Instrument cluster 29 | Ualler hitch
18 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras 56. | Right trailer hitch light
19 | Vehicle opening/start (NFC) 87 [Trailer'hitch'socket
20 | Exhaust treatment, instrument cluster
; Bulbs
21 | Steering column electronics
23 | Panoramic glass roof Replacing bulbs
24 | Vehicle electrical system control module
25
Driver side door control module, left rear
window regulator motor, left rear door
control module
26 Vehicle electrical system control module
27 Vehicle electrical system control module
29
Roof module, vehicle electrical system
control module
30 Auxiliary battery control module
31 Luggage compartment lid
32 Driver assistance systems
33
Passenger occupant detection system,
front seat ventilation, headliner interior
light
34
A/C system components, parking brake,
reverse lights
35
A/C system components, diagnostic con-
nector, instrument panel control, rearview
mirror
Having a bulb replaced by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility in cases
of doubt is recommended. These facilities have
the correct tools and replacement parts as well
as the required technical knowledge.
LED lights*
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.
ZA\ WARNING
If you still would like to try replacing the
bulbs in your vehicle yourself, read the warn-
ings regarding working in the engine compart-
ment > A\ in General information on
page 201. >
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Index
A
A/C cooling mode............. ee eee eee ee 79
Accelerator pedal.............--00000005 87
also refer to Accelerator pedal........... 87
AccessorieS .. 0.00... cece eee eee ee 258
Active lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning......... 120
Adaptive cruise assist................00. 112
Cleaning the sensors...............--- 235
Adaptive dampers...........--000e-0 eee 97
Adaptive speed assist.................. 112
also refer to Adaptive cruise assist....... 112
Adjusting the air distribution. ............ 79
Adjusting the brightness................. 48
Adjusting the sound..............-...-- 193
Adjusting the temperature............... 79
Adjusting the vents............. eee eee 80
Adjusting the volume..............000005 26
Adjusting the volume (announcements) .... 193
Adjusting the welcome sound............ 193
Airbagisystem « s sesuew « wainwn @ + ween eo scams sw 0 62
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 31
Alignment pin (changing the wheel)....... 240
Alleweather lights:esi: « s mss « © seve ov ewes 6 y 44
AL S@aSON IFES a5 6s caenu vs saws oe Hews oo He 230
All wheel drive
He fer Co quattro cies cv cess wv cero « 0 nsw oo 99
Amazon Alexa integration
Media playback.................00000. 182
OPCTATION ¢ cows « y wasps 5 ¥ eves s 7 ew ea ee 25
AMI
refer to Audi music interface........... 182
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 191
Anti-freeze
Windshield washer system............. 212
Anti-lock braking system.............0005 99
AntisSlip: Regulation sso ss sissies 0 seme 6 8 os 100
Anti-theft alarm system..............005. 31
Anti-theft wheel bolts.................. 241
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 191
Aspect ratio (video)................ 186, 187
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation
Audi adaptive light
Audi connect
refer to connect
Audi drive select
Audi music interface
Audio files
Audi phone box
Audi pre sense
Messages
Audi pre sense front
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist
Audi smartphone interface
Legal information
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster
AUTO
Automatic headlights
Climate control system
Auto Lock (central locking)
Automatic luggage compartment lid....
Automatic transmission
Automatic wipe/wash system
Average consumption
Average speed
Bag hooks
Battery
Charging
Winter operation
Block route
Bluetooth
Audio player
Connecting a cell phone
Deleting a device
Device overview
Disconnecting a device
Displaying profiles
Searching for a device
Selecting a device
Specifying a favorite
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Fuel tank capacity
Gasoline... 2... ee eee eee eee
Reducing fuel consumption............. 89
Fueling
Fuebtillerdoor's + = sce so sens o soamsne + aress 198
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 200
Fuel tank capacity.................00-. 262
Fuse assignment..............-.2-.0-- 250
G
Garage door opener... .. 6... ce eee eee eee 40
Garment hooks.......... 000.0000 eee eee 74
Gasoline... 2. eee eee 197
Additives ..... 0... ccc cece 198
GASOLINE MIXtURElea: « » coe ss yee 2 4 eee 197
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 262
GSlSiy « saves a neue 3 e Rew oe EER e eTEEY & BE 85
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 217
Glove Compartment ocx « : cccu es yew 2 g can 74
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 262
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 262
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) iiss «2 sssuos 6 2 wasn 2 w cose 262
H
Handstrees: esis « y ween ¢ pase 2 aaien gs ears 140
Hafids Free.Profile’. «sows + < sas sv emu ges 140
Headlight range control.................. 44
Headlights
Cleaning « « ssw ¢ owas x o owes x o sew so oe 235
Headlight range control................ 44
Washer system... 1... 0... cece eee ee eee 50
Head restraints
AGjUStING ss = = wows : 2 ewes to wees oo eee 2 2 58
Removing and installing................ 58
Heated rear window.............00000008 80
Heated steering wheel................--. 80
Heater
refer to Climate control system.......... 78
HFP
refer to Hands Free Profile............. 139
High beams
High beam assistant................... 45
Highway tights. © asi 2 oscar 2 waver vee 2 44
Hill descent assist ..... 0.0... ce eee eens 95
Hill descent control... 2.0... ..ce eee e eens 94
Hill Hold assist « vies se ees xe ews enews oe 84
Home
refer to Home address................ 166
Homeaddress:: « s sess saya nee ee pee 166
HomeLink
refer to Garage door opener............. 40
HOMEISCrERNs: 5. covi oo sosueee oH seston = 0 ane ov LZ
HIOKN « « sues 2 2 aus oo eee ee ey Fo eee s Bee 6
Hotspot
MO fEritONN eR be: 2 x seawes w = snecawe =o maesne ew anes 155
I
Idle
refer to Gears... . ee eee eee 85
Ignition
Switching on and off..............0000- 82
Imbalance (wheels) ............0 eee eee 223
Immobilizer
refer to Electronic immobilizer........... 32
Indicator lights... 2... 6. . eee eee eee eee 7
Inspection interval..............0000 00 213
Instrument cluster.............0 000 eee 11
Adjusting the layout................... 12
GlEANING’s « & seuss @ & wawe 2 = wow « y ROS ea 236
Engine code........... 2... eee ee eee 195
Failure... ee eee 11
On-board computer...............000-5 14
OPerabing’. « ssersc « vere eo evauens + + anova © & en 12
Service interval display................ 213
Software information................. 195
Switching tabs: « «wasn s & were w & areomwe 6 6 aoe 12
Switching the view.............2--0000- 12
Vehicle TUNCtIONS « isis x estas se ews oe eee 14
Version information.................- 195
Instrument illumination................. 48
Intelligent search
Navigationion + « scare ao casesene
Interior lighting © «ces << were ee ese ve 47,48
Interior MONItOriING’s « s scsi so csuew sees ws 31
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) ..... 50
Internationaltravel..................0. 155
Internet
referto CONNeCts « 2 esws es eews ees wm 152
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MInrOr COMPASS « ses 2s asians 4 0 wsesens oe somes 52
Mirrors
Adjusting exterior mirrors.............-. 48
DINING » scam 9 < noms ss ROR FF Ree 4b aR 49
Nanity(Mit ror cco 2s omen 2s onemn 3 o wean © 6s 50
MMI Navigation plus
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 18
MMI Radio plus
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 18
Mobile device
refer to Telephone...........-..2.-00. 139
Mobile phone network
GONNECtION SELEINGSs 2 caw « & gewa s ¢ aaws 150
Mouihitain Passes « sees sz sews ss wea ke oes 94
Mountain roads......... eee eee eee eee 94
Multifunction steering wheel
Buttons « weer: « x eee 4 s Queen yo ew 2 a 12,26
Operating « « sew +o waues v a nese + eawem 3 + eos 12
Programming buttons...............00 26
Voice recognition system............... 24
Multi Media Interface................... 18
Menus and symbols.............00e-0 08 19
OPeKabiING 4 « cassac o « sesame w 6 peonein 6 ceartene a 16,19
Switching on or off.................... 18
Muting (mute) ............. 000s 26
myAudi...
2.2... eee eee eee 27,153
myAudi navigation................. 157,161
N
Natural leather care andcleaning......... 237
NaVIQation sescans c+ asin ov coieas « ¥ suena © ¥ un 157
Better route............. 00 ee eee eee 169
GAlinGixe: « 5 wom 5 x epee e MemE E YEE ES 161
Changing the scale................005 161
also referto Map..................00. 163
Navigation database
Version information...............565 195
Navigation (instrument cluster) .......... 164
NHTSA... 22.0... c eee eee eee 258
Notificationscemter rcs x svexue 2 0 cumneue © 0) exe 20
Oo
Octane rating (gasoline)................ 197
OdOMELER seems so seein 6H areowe 6% svat Fa ERO a 14
Resetting .......... 0.0 e eee eee eee eee 14
Office address
refer to Business address.............. 166
Offroad
refer to Offroad driving...............-- 95
Offroad driving. ......... 0. eee e eee 95
Oil
referto Engine oil................-.-- 203
On-board computer..............0.-000. 14
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)... 200, 253
Online destination
refer to Online Points of Interest........ 160
Online map
refer to Satellite map................. 167
Online Media xcs « s sees = v gems ep ewe se 181
Online Points of Interest................ 160
Online radio...................0.00005 176
also refer to Online radio.............. 176
Online services
WEFErTOXCONNEEE:: © = scevcix « 5 wees ¥ reevenere © HH 152
Online system update.................. 194
OPGNING a5 & eemes x were « + oem 6 x ReeR 9 tre 28
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 36
Convenience opening............eee eee 39
Engine compartment lid............... 202
Fuel filler door. ... 0.0.0... cece e eee ee 198
Luggage compartment lid............... 35
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 37
Panoramic glass roof.............000005 40
Sunshade (roof) ................00000 ee 40
WiNdOWS!: 2 acum: « ¢ waey 3 o cee § 5 ARO gb ae 38
Opening and closing
refer to Unlocking and locking........ 28, 33
Operating
Tastrumenticluster sisson «0 evans + ¥ cvenee © a oe 12
Multifunction steering wheel............ 12
Multi Media Interface............... 16,19
TOEXTIMPUEEs 3 cunsens so coven as: scams a @ seawo @ it 21.
Touch display............-..0 eee eee ee 16
Optional equipment number............. 261
Options
Media... .... cece eee ee eee eee 187
NavigatiOties « « saws + s ween 5 s meek s Rees 170
Radio... cece 178
Overview! (Cockpit): ox ici a a cosmo a aos vw ae 6
269
Index
P
Paint damage............2.- cee eee eae 236
Paint number............. 00. e ee eee eee 261
PANIC-DUEEOMY: » « seswees «a cameice = x omewene 0 semen & 32
Panic FUMGtiOn & sews « a amwene + a sswone a o ctiteoue oo 32
Panoramic glass roof..............000005 40
Convenience opening and closing......... 39
Emergency closing........-..seeeeeeees 40
Quickopening ie: = svc es wee se ore eo oe 40
Parktassist «ce: ¢ 2 sam « x nese & 2 Roe & ¢ see 136
Parking aid es « » exes ¢ e seen ¢ ees so ees 127
Cleaning the sensors and camera........ 235:
Parking space search...............05. 134
Peripheral cameras. ..............0005 129
Rearview camerabiies os saves oo sere ao aero 129
Trailer view...............0000000 eee 131
Parking
aids
Park assist... 0.2.0.0... eee eee ee eee 136
Parking and maneuvering............... 127
Parking brake
refer to Electromechanical parking brake.. 93
Parking lights. ............ 00 eee e eee ee 44
Parking lock
Manually releasing..............-..00- 87
alsovreferto Gears. « cmes ss van vo ewe ewe 85
Parking system
Adjusting the volume................. 128
Switching rear cross-traffic assist on and
Offs « = noms & 2 sume 4 e Beene x 2 Keo ae a 133
Parking
systems
Parking system plus...............0.. 127
Pass=through sissies 2s seeone 2 eens = sateen ee ae 76
Paths: « auws 2 2 anew 2 8 cagon ¢ Kamps 5 Heme & 3 BY L?
Pause (media files). ss wens oy eeea a been a es 184
P@dalSizaie x samm = seesu ¢ 2 Rass 3 F NaUER 3 t cere 87
Perchlorate. ... 0.2... 0c cee eee eee eee 256
Peripheral cameras...............0000. 129
Personal route assistance............... 165
Phone
Answering/ending acall............... 145
Connecting a second mobile device...... 140
Disconnecting a mobile device.......... 141
Settings ........ 0.0.2. ee eee eee eee 149
Phonebook
refer to ContactSies « s seas sc pees se ewes a 144
Playback (media) ..............2--00005 184
270
Podcast
refer to Online radio........... 2... eee 176
10) 160
Point of interest
refer to Online Points of Interest........ 160
Polishing .... 0.6.00. cece eee eee eens 236
Power sourceS.........000 eee eee 73,182
Power windows ...........--00 eee eee eee 38
Malfunction .......... 0.0 e eee eee 38,39
Power windows malfunction............05 38
pre sense
refer to Audi presense................ 122
Presentation mode............0e eee ane 172
Pressure
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 232
TIPO Sivas & axes 6 w amines 6 a omnes ow earn oH are 224
Progressive StGGringis + ewes s + wees s & wes sé 98
PFOtGCtinGhwes « 2 gama < 2 mama & BOER Fs HOR 8 8 236
Pyrotechnic elements...........--00 00 256
Q
quattro... 2... ee eee eee eee 99
Selective wheel torque control.......... 100
R
Radio’: = s sss = + eeree 5 ¢ eve + & eee 3s ew 173
RAGIOPOKE ics 1 5 senses © x samesne » v aenowms & 7 eaten 177
Station list... 2.0... 2. cee ee eee eee 173
Radio communications equipment........ 258
Radio equipment..................0 0 258
Radio Standards Specification (RSS) ....... 259
Rain/light sensor
Headlights............ 0.0.0 e eee eee 44
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 50
Random
refer to Shuffle... cscseeeveasveeweaes 186
Range (fueLlevel)inu se wswa a wae x 2 mem a 6 we 14
Reading lightSis« < = cess s & ees se ees 3 ves 47
Rear cross-traffic assist............00005 133
Rear lid
refer to Luggage compartment lid........ 35
REanSEStS:: « = suas & Ga & © HGH & E SES 4s ES 56
Rear shelf... ..... ccc cece e ee eee eee eee 75
Rearview camera.......... 0. eee eee ee 129
Rear window defogger...............000 80
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Receptionsranges wecsier + wes as cose a 4 suevem L73
Recirculation: Mode voi. s visi ss eee. 6 ween 80
RecUPElatlOltss « ¢ ewe + + mesg + + cous os cee 15
REfWelinig x cums a x seen & x seems 2B aooee Fe ee 198
Remote control
Garage door opener............-22+000- 40
Remote control key............. ee eee ee 32
Remote control key..............0000005 32
Convenience opening and closing......... 39
Key replacement..............---00 eee 32
LED ssiccns x a ascuaen oo snaneen a a ocanone wrenii ee aeons 34
Replacing the battery................2. 34
SYNCHTONIZACION's « smu: & = seus 4 equ 4 ee 34
Unlocking and locking............-...0. 33
also refer to Vehicle key.............00. 32
Removing the caps (wheel bolts)......... 240
REPailS sovss 2 smemus © anes ow temom @ H aneReN § 2 256
Repeats. « sans « s sane os ames o 2 nee o meee 186
Replacement key.............0 00 eevee 32
Replacement parts............---.2+--- 258
Replacing: BULBS! 2. « sw « ¢ wees se eee ge 251
Replacing fuses ........ 00.0 cc eeee renee 249
Reporting
Safety Defects................ 258
Reverse gear
refer to Gears sees = eee ¢ s seen co wees: 2: 85
Rewinding (media files)................. 184
RIMS 0... eee eee 229
Cleaning « + sess « = sews ¢ e pees ce ewe se 235
Roof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 40
ROOF lOdd « saves 4 & owe 3 2 wom oy pews oe 77,262
Roof tackswe = » aewis = & seme : 5 cee ee Bee SE ae 77
also refer to Roof rack......... ce ee sees 77
Route guidance
Stopping...............0... 22 eee 162
also refer to Navigation............... 157
Running direction (tires).............-.. 243
S
Safety belts. ...... 2... eee eee eee eee 59
GLEAMING « « suns x & mere oe eae & 2 aR w 2 oe 236
LOCKING c= sosesie = ot areueoe =o eeaveue aw coenace a 8 aoe 70
Securing child safety seats.............. 70
Satellite map........ 0... cece eee ee eee 167
Saving fuel
Energy consumers ...... 0.0020 se eee eee 15
REGUPERStION » : anew s x eaves 3 & eae 2 eee 8 15
Screen
refer to Touch display................-. 16
SChewWarivel's « = wees ¢ 2 pwn = ¢ seu + eto 2 240
SD.catd reader (MMI) sus x = gawy x x seme 4 e 180
Searcharea (POD) sca ¢ « gaceu 3 2 seme 3 § aaa 160
Search function
refer to Free text search............... 187
Seat heating -wes z + sen es pean 2 ees ees 80
Seats
ACIUStINGicus x 5 xa @ 3 eum 4 & aos sy ow 55
Adjusting the front seats................ 56
Adjusting the rear seats.............00- 56
ClOANING's = + swap yo ewe yo ees oo ewe oe 237
Folding. ........... cee eee 76
Head restraints ..............00e eee eee 58
Selecting a source (media)............-. 184
Selector lever. ... 0.0... cece eee eee eee 85
Self-learning navigation
refer to Personal route assistance....... 165
Sensors
GOVEFAGE St6aS sxe x s wees 5 2 ween 5s eRES 106
LOCATIONS iis o secnces oo weasane ow inane © @ onavEKe 106
Service interval display................. 213
Setting measurement units.............. 193
Settings = = sews ¢ = wees 5s eed ts em ey oe 193
Announcements and tones............. 195
Bluetooth........................00. 194
Date anid tim@tan » s waiss < ¢ aeeon ¢ § saree x Ss 193
LANGUAGE cssrc 5 o soem: oo cormee & 3 cms WH Heats 193
Measurement units...............005. 193
Media........... 00.00 188
NaVvigatiOnios ¢ « wean 2 » mewn oo meen 2 reeey 170
RAGIO bcs sx sxewsas 2 4 secs a anemone wo a samme © 5 3 178
Sound... . eee eee 193
SYStEMs
« aes + eanem 4 s ews oe eeu 2 2 193
TiIMO2ZOMC isi ao cnereos « w sranie © avai eo Heese 193
Wi-Fi hotspot .......... 0.00 eee eee ee 155
Setting the language.............e eevee 193
Setting thetime.............0...00 eee 193
SHIPE paddlestencu « a meus x svexems w © wnaznos ve ¥ struese 86
Shortcut
refer to Shortcuts...........0.... eee 21
SHOPECUESH. 1 « seesnan so sueseos « & anenne cn w woesene © «au 21
Shuffle... 2... eee cee eee ee 186