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Wheels
road noise when driving on roads in poor condi-
tion.
Low-profile tires can become damaged more
quickly than standard tires when driving over
large bumps, potholes, manhole covers, and
curbs. Therefore, it is particularly important to
maintain the correct tire pressure > page 224.
To reduce the risk of damage to the tires and
rims, drive very carefully on poor roads.
Check your wheels regularly every 2,000 mi
(3,000 km) for damage. For example, check for
bulges/cracks on the tires or deformations/cracks
on the rims.
After a heavy impact or damage, have the tires
and rims inspected or replaced immediately by
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
Low-profile tires can wear out faster than stand-
ard tires.
Uniform tire quality grading
— Tread wear
— Traction AAABC
— Temperature ABC
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire side wall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width > page 215, fig. 148.
For example: Tread wear 200, Traction AA, Tem-
perature A.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal
Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one half (1 1/2) times as well on the govern-
ment course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon
the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, Band C. Those grades represent the tire's
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured un-
der controlled conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance
SA.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on
a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the mate-
rial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure > A\.
The grade C corresponds to a Level of perform-
ance which all passenger car tires must meet un-
der the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
ZA\ WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cor-
nering, hydroplaning or peak traction charac-
teristics.
Z\ WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is estab-
lished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
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Care and cleaning
—To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself — To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
from sharp metal components when wash- wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel ~— To reduce the risk of damage, do not wash
housings. decorative decals* with a pressure washer.
— After washing the vehicle, the braking effect — To reduce the risk of damage to the surface,
may be delayed due to moisture on the do not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
brake
rotors or ice in the winter. This in- sponges, or similar items.
creases the risk of an accident. The brakes — When washing matte finish painted vehicle
must be dried with a few careful brake appli- components:
cations. —To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polishing agents or hard
@) Note wax.
— If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car — Never use protective wax. It can destroy
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in the matte finish effect.
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors. — Do not place any stickers or magnetic
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only signs on vehicle components painted with
be folded in and out using the power folding matte finish paint. The paint could be
function. damaged when the stickers or magnets
—To reduce the risk of damage to the rims are removed.
and tires, compare the width between the
wheels on your vehicle with the distance be- @) For the sake of the environment
tween the guide rails in the car wash. Only wash the vehicle in facilities specially de-
—To reduce the risk of damage, compare the signed for that purpose. This will reduce the
height and width of your vehicle with the risk of dirty water contaminated with oil from
height and width of the inside of the car entering the sewer system.
wash.
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle are not listed, consult an authorized Audi dealer
components, refer to the following tables. The or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also follow
information contained there is simply recommen- __ the information found in > A.
dations. For questions or for components that
Exterior cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper | Deposits Soft cloth with glass cleaner > page 51
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 >
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Care and cleaning
Water-based deposits
such as coffee, tea,
blood, etc.
Component Situation Solution
Textiles
Deposits adhering to | Vacuum cleaner
artificial leather, | the surface
Alcantara Absorbent cloth and mild soap solution®
Oil-based deposits
such as oil, make-up,
etc.
Apply a mild soap solution ®), blot away the dissolved oil or
dye, treat afterward with water, if necessary
Specific types of de-
posits such as ink,
nail polish, latex
paint, shoe polish,
etc.
Special stain remover, blot with absorbent material, treat
afterward with mild soap solution, if necessary ®
Natural leather Fresh stains Cotton cloth with a mild soap solution®
Water-based deposits
such as coffee, tea,
blood, etc.
Fresh stains: absorbent cloth
Dried stains: stain remover suitable for leather
Oil-based deposits
such as oil, make-up,
etc.
Fresh stains: absorbent cloth and stain remover suitable
for leather
Dried stains: grease dissolving spray
Specific types of de-
posits such as ink,
nail polish, latex
paint, shoe polish,
etc.
Spot remover suitable for leather
nents
Care Regularly apply conditioning cream that protects from
light and penetrates into the material. Use special colored
conditioning cream, if necessary.
Carbon compo- Deposits Clean the same way as plastic components
a) Mild soap solution: maximum two tablespoons of neutral soap in 1 quart (1 liter) of water
ZX WARNING
The windshield must not be treated with wa-
ter-repelling windshield coating agents. Un-
der unfavorable conditions, such as wetness,
darkness, and when the sun is low, these coat-
ings can cause increased glare, which increas-
es the risk of an accident. They can also cause
wiper blade chatter.
— Never clean headlights or tail lights with a
dry cloth or sponge.
— Do not use any cleaning products that con-
tain alcohol, because they could cause
cracks to form.
— Wheels
— Never use any paint polish or other abra-
sive materials.
— Damage to the protective layer on the
@) Note
— Headlights and tail lights
rims, such as stone chips or scratches,
must be repaired immediately.
— Camera lenses
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Index
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