Wheels
Make sure that the tire designa-
tion on your tire matches the des-
ignation on the tire pressure label
and the tire pressure table.
The following table lists recom-
mended tire pressures in cold
tires according to the load and
the size of the tires installed.
Model/ Tire designation Tire pressure
Engine Normal load Maximum load
(up to 3 people)?
Front Rear Front Rear
PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA
Q7: 285/45 R20112Y | 32 | 220 | 32 | 220 | 33 | 230 | 36 | 250
3.0L 255/60R18108H | 32 | 220 | 32 | 220 | 36 | 250 | 39 | 270
6-cylinder 285/45 R20112H | 32 | 220 | 32 | 220 | 36 | 250| 39 | 270
285/40 R21109Y | 32 | 220 | 32 | 220 | 36 | 250 | 39 | 270
255/55R19111H | 32 | 220 | 32 | 220 | 38 | 260 | 41 | 280
285/40 R21109H | 32 | 220 | 32 | 220 | 41 | 280 | 44 | 300
Z\, WARNING
Please note the important safe-
ty precautions regarding tire
pressure > page 256 and load
limits > page 258.
Tires and vehicle load limits
There are limits to the amount of
load or weight that any vehicle
and any tire can carry. A vehicle
that is overloaded will not handle
well and is more difficult to stop.
Overloading can not only lead to
loss of vehicle control, but can al-
so damage important parts of the
vehicle and can lead to sudden
tire failure, including a blowout
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4) Two people in the front, one person in the rear
and sudden deflation that can
cause the vehicle to crash.
Your safety and that of your pas-
sengers also depends on making
sure that load limits are not ex-
ceeded. Vehicle load includes ev-
erybody and everything in and on
the vehicle. These load limits are
technically referred to as the vehi-
cle’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(“GVWR”).
The “GVWR” includes the weight
of the basic vehicle, all factory in-
stalled accessories, a full tank of
fuel, oil, coolant and other fluids
plus maximum load. The maxi-
mum load includes the number of
passengers that the vehicle is >
Wheels
> Check the tire pressure after installing wheels
=> page 256.
The effectiveness of winter tires is reduced great-
ly when the tread is worn down to a depth of
0.16 in (4 mm). The characteristics of winter tires
also decrease greatly as the tire ages, regardless
of the remaining tread.
@) For the sake of the environment
Reinstall summer tires at the appropriate
time, because they provide better handling
when roads are free of snow and ice. Summer
tires cause less road noise, tire wear, and fuel
consumption.
G) Tips
You can also use all season tires instead of
winter tires. Please note that in some coun-
tries where winter tires are required, only win-
ter tires with the - symbol may be permit-
ted.
Snow chains improve both driving and braking in
winter road conditions.
> Only install snow chains on the front wheels.
> Check and correct the seating of the snow
chains after driving a few feet, if necessary. Fol-
low the instructions from the manufacturer.
> Note the maximum speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h). Observe the local regulations.
Use of snow chains is only permitted with certain
rim/tire combinations due to technical reasons.
Check with an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility to see if you may use
snow chains.
Use fine-mesh snow chains. They must not add
more than 0.53 in (13.5 mm) in height, including
the chain lock.
You must remove the snow chains on roads with-
out snow. Otherwise, you could impair driving
ability and damage the tires.
262
Z\ WARNING
Using incorrect snow chains or installing snow
chains incorrectly can result in loss of vehicle
control, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.
() Note
— Snow chains can damage the rims and
wheel covers* if the chains come into direct
contact with them. Remove the wheel cov-
ers* first. Use coated snow chains.
— Do not install and use snow chains if there is
a malfunction in the air suspension*, be-
cause the vehicle height will be very low. If
you drive with snow chains anyway, the
wheel housings and other vehicle compo-
nents can be severely damaged.
G) Tips
When using snow chains, it may be advisable
to limit the ESC > page 113.
Low-profile tires
Applies to: vehicles with low-profile tires
Compared to other tire/rim combinations, low-
profile tires offer a wider tread surface and a
larger rim diameter with shorter tire sidewalls.
This results in an agile driving style. However, it
may reduce the level of comfort and increase
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 256.
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 >
Wheels
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure tell-
tale when one or more of your tires is significant-
ly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving ona signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to over-
heat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle's handling and stop-
ping
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's re-
sponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres-
sure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the sys-
tem is not operating properly. The TPMS mal-
function indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi-
mately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal-
function exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
264
If the tire pressure monito
appears
Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System in-
dicator
g indicator
The tire pressure indicator in the instrument
cluster informs you if the tire pressure is too low
or if there is a system malfunction.
Using the ABS sensors, the tire pressure monitor-
ing system compares the tire tread circumference
and vibration characteristics of the individual
tires. If the pressure changes in one or more
tires, this is indicated in the instrument cluster
display with an indicator light @ and a message.
If only one tire is affected, the location of that
tire will be indicated.
The tire pressures must be stored again each
time you change the pressures (switching be-
tween partial and full load pressure) or after
changing or replacing a tire on your vehicle
= page 265. The tire pressure monitoring system
only monitors the tire pressure you have stored.
Refer to the tire pressure label for the recom-
mended tire pressure for your vehicle
=> page 256, fig. 175.
Tire tread circumference and vibration character-
istics can change and cause a tire pressure warn-
ing if:
— The tire pressure in one or more tires is too low
— The tires have structural damage
— The tire was replaced or the tire pressure was
changed and it was not stored > page 265
— Tires that are only partially used are replaced
with new tires
Indicator lights
If the @ indicator light turns on, there is a loss
of pressure in at least one tire .> A\ Check the
tires and replace or repair if necessary. Check and
correct the pressures of all four tires and store
the pressure again > page 265.
ITPMS| Tire pressure: malfunction! See owner's
manual
fo appears after switching the ignition on or
while driving and the indicator light in the in-
strument cluster blinks for approximately one >
Fuses and bulbs
ZA WARNING
Do not repair fuses and never replace a blown
fuse with one that has a higher amp rating.
This can cause damage to the electrical sys-
tem and increases the risk of fire.
() Note
If a new fuse burns out again shortly after you
have installed it, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.
@) Tips
— The following table does not list fuse loca-
tions that are not used.
— Some of the equipment listed in the follow-
ing tables applies only to certain model ver-
sions or certain optional equipment.
Fuse assiqnment - driver’s/front
panel with plastic clip
284
Fig. 195 Front passenger's footwell (right-hand drive vehi-
cle): fuse panel with plastic clip
(brown) nn <¢ uw o v7 ov Ss ©
Zz ° . | Equipment
Engine components
Engine components
Engine components
Brake light sensor
Engine components
Engine components
Engine components
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Engine components
BR Oo Oil pressure sensor, oil temperature sensor
B B Engine components
Bb N Engine components
BR Ww Engine cooling
Ss
KR Engine control module
BR uw Engine sensors
BR a Fuel pump
Fuse
No. | Equipment
1 | Ignition coils
3 | High-voltage heating
4 |Compressor
Fuses and bulbs
Fuse panel () (black) Fuse panel (2) (black)
8 | Front MMI display Luggage compartment lid central locking,
9 | Instrument cluster 11 | fuel filler door, luggage compartment cov-
10 |MMI/DVD drive er
11 | Light switch, switch panels 12 |Luggage compartment lid control module
12 | Steering column electronics Fuse panel (2) (red)
13 | Volume control No. Equipment
14 | MMI Infotainment system control module 1 | Rear climate control system blower
15 | Steering column adjustment 2 |Sound-amplifier
16 | Steering wheel heating 3 | Exhaust treatment, sound actuator
4 |Rear climate control system control panel
Fuse assignment - Left side of the luggage 5 | Right trailer hitch light
6 |Trailer hitch positioning motor
7 |Trailer hitch release
8 | Left trailer hitch light
9 | Trailer hitch socket
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Fig. 197 Left side of the luggage compartment: fuse panel
with plastic clip
BR oO All wheel drive sport differential
Bh BR
Exhaust treatment, right rear seat adjust-
ment
Fuse panel (@) (black)
No. | Equipment
5 |Air suspension
6 |Automatic transmission
7 Rear seat heating, control panel for rear
climate control
Third row seat adjustment
9 | Left tail light
10 | Front belt tensioner on driver's side
12 | Driver’s side rear safety belt tensioner
Fuse | (3) (
No. | Equipment
Driver assist systems control module
2 |Audi phone box, roof antenna
3 Front seat electronics, right lumbar sup-
port
4 |Side assist
5 | Rear Seat Entertainment preparation
Tire pressure monitoring system
8 Parking heater radio receiver, fuel tank
monitoring
10 TV tuner, data exchange and telematics
control module
11 | Vehicle opening/start (NFC)
12 | Garage door opener
13 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras
14 | Central locking, right tail light
15
|Passenger’s side rear safety belt tensioner
16 Front belt tensioner on front passenger's
side
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Index
Peripheral cameras.............--00005 158
Personal route assistance............... 194
Phone
Answering/ending acall............... 171
Connecting a second mobile device...... 166
Disconnecting a mobile device.......... 167
SEEMS iccais + w nesses o o wien 6 evamwnn © emaxua 3 175
Phonebook
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Playback (media). . ciescoe es ceca ae acme oo ace 215
Podcast
refer to Online radio...............00. 206
POL... eee eee 189
Point of interest
refer to Online Points of Interest........ 189
Polishing. ... 0.0... 0.0 eee eee eee eee ee 269
Power closing (doors) ...............0000e 30
POWEN SOUNCESE. 5 secs «5 snes oo saute © ae 81,213
Power WINGOWS « swoiox © 2 cone v eave ee ren oo 40
Malfunction............0..0eee eee 40, 41
Power windows malfunction.............. 40
Predictive control..............00000005 133
Predictive messagesS...............-+05- 132
pre sense
refer to Audi presense................ 146
Presentation mode..............2--005- 201
Pressure
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 264
THES: = sews: & y weve 3 E Res FY OE cE eee Gg 256
Protecting.................0-00 222s eee 269
Pyrotechnic elements..............0005 292
Q
Quattro... 1. eee eee 111
Selective wheel torque control.......... 112
R
Radio: « sees ¢ seve 2 vets s Howe ss Hea Eee 202
Radio'textics «3 xcs 2 2 mean + owen es een « 205
Station list... 0.0.0.0... 2c eee eee eee 202
Radio communications equipment........ 294
Radioiequipmentice: «= warns x x cose v a amonwens 2 294
Radio Standards Specification (RSS) ....... 295
Raikearrier . osc ss sees y pangs s eee 2 ee 109
Rain/light sensor
Headlights........ 0... eee eee eee eee 45
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) .... 53
R&tGSs = savnu = & eauns 4 & Savon 4 5 GER XS RoR a 14
Reading lights........... cee cece eee eee 50
Rear cross-traffic assist..........0.00005 163
Rear fog lights. ........... cece eee eee eee 45
Rear lid
refer to Luggage compartment lid........ 37
Rear lowering....... 0. eee c eee eee eee 84
RRAPISCAUS. « o snsccay 1 0 aienenm 0 sramese © oxetems oe ease 61
Rearviewscamerals = sess « © ensues © eames > o aes 158
Rear window defogger................00. 91
Rear wiper blades
Changing......... ee eee eee eee 55
Cleaning... ....... 0. cece eee eee eee 55
REAR (climate control system)............ 90
Reception range..................0-00- 202
RecinculationiMOde vcs « » smn « 6 siseee » 6 svees 91
RECUPEFATOM cas 6 i sowsice + vi seme Ww exienee wo antae 1s
Refuelingis « csesmne se veseive xo axaveue x x commas @ Ht one 230
Remote control
Garage door opener...........-...0005- 42
Remote:control-key « csccia e ccece se wesnte e 6 tease 34
Convenience opening and closing......... 4l
Key
replacement......... 00sec cere eee 34
LED swansea & ean 4 6 oma we wanes ae mime x ee 36
Replacing the battery..............0005 36
Unlocking and locking................-- 35
also.refer to Vehicle key’. «cscs 6s owen 6 © ws 34
Removing the caps (wheel bolts)......... 275
ROD@INS «scx & poae s + Qewy © ¥ seme yo See es 292
REPGatis « « eves 5 v some ¢ ees F Meee et ee 217
Replacement key.........-.....--0000005 34
Replacement parts...............00-005 294
Replacing bulbs.................0.2.00. 287
Replacing fuses...........0 0.0 e ee eee 283
Reporting Safety Defects................ 294
Rewinding (media files)................. 215
RIN’: « neee & eae 2 s ems & eS E WEEE SE 260
Cleaning. ......... 0. eee eee eee eee 269
Roadicanrien « ssccave a i svauwa v meus wo amen a 0 aa 109
Road noise compensation............... 225
Roof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 41
Roofiload « sxc s+ scvins ou amavis © wtatoas = Hc 298