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Checking and Filling

Checking and Filling
Fuel
Types of gasoline
The correct gasoline grade is stated on the inside
of the fuel filler door.
The vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter
and must only be driven with unleaded gasoline.
Audi recommends using TOP TIER Detergent Gas-
oline. For additional information on TOP TIER De-
tergent Gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com.
The individual gasoline grades are differentiated
by octane ratings. This value is given with (R
+M)/2 equating to AKI or in RON.
The headings below match the sticker in the fuel
filler door.
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY MIN. (R+M)/2 87
Regular / MIN. RON 91 Regular
Use regular gasoline with minimum 87 AKI /
91 RON > ©.
Audi recommends using premium gasoline with
minimum 91 AKI / 95 RON to achieve the rated
horsepower and torque.
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY PREMIUM MIN. (R
+M)/2 91 / SUPER MIN. RON 95
Using premium gasoline with minimum 91 AKI /
95 RON is recommended.
If premium gasoline is not available, you can also
use regular gasoline 87 AKI / 91 RON. However
this does reduce the engine power slightly.
() Note
— Filling the tank just one time with leaded
fuel or other metallic additives will cause
permanent deterioration to the catalytic
converter function.
— When gasoline with an octane rating that is
too low is used, high speeds or heavy engine
load can lead to engine damage.
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The vehicle may be filled with fuel that has a
higher octane rating than what is required by
the engine.
Gasoline mixture
Gasoline with alcohol or MTBE (Methyl-Tert-
Butyl-Ether)
You can use unleaded gasoline mixed with alco-
hol or MTBE (generally labeled as oxygenated
compounds) as long as the fuel meets the follow-
ing conditions:
Gasoline with methanol content (methyl alco-
hol
or methanol)
— Anti-Knock Index is at least 87 AKI
—No more than 3% methanol
— More than 2% solvent
Gasoline with ethanol content (ethyl alcohol or
ethanol)
— Anti-Knock Index is at least 87 AKI
—No more than 15% ethanol
Gasoline with MTBE content
— Anti-Knock Index is at least 87 AKI
—No more than 15% MTBE
Gasoline adapted to the season
Many gasoline fuels are adapted to the seasons.
When the season changes, we recommend refu-
eling at high-traffic gas stations. It is more likely
that the gasoline will be suitable for the season
there.
() Note
— Gasoline with methanol content that does
not meet the specified conditions may cause
corrosion damage and damage to plastic or
rubber components in the fuel system.
— Do not use gasoline that does not meet the
specifications.
— If you are unable to find out if a specific gas-
oline mixture meets the specifications, ask
the gas station operator or their fuel suppli-
er.

Accessories and technical changes

Accessories and
technical changes
Warranty
Your vehicle is covered by various warranties:
— New Vehicle Limited Warranty
— Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation
— Emissions Control System Warranties: Federal
Emissions Control System Defect Warranty,
Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
— Applies to: USA models: Kansas Safety Belt
Limited Warranty
— Applies to: USA models: California Emissions
Control Warranties: Short-term Emissions De-
fects Warranty, Long-term Emissions Defects
Warranty, TZEV models Emissions Defects
Warranty, California Emissions Performance
Warranty
You can find detailed information in your Warran-
ty & Maintenance Booklet and in the California
Emissions Booklet*.
Audi Literature Shop
Service information is available as soon as possi-
ble after a model is introduced and can be or-
dered in the Audi Literature Shop: http://
literature.audiusa.com
Driving in other
countries
Government regulations in the United States and
Canada require motor vehicles to comply with
emissions regulations and safety standards.
Therefore, vehicles that were produced for the
U.S. and Canadian markets are different from ve-
hicles produced for other countries.
If you plan to use your vehicle outside of the
United States or Canada, it is possible that:
— Fuel may have a significantly lower octane rat-
ing. Unsuitable fuels can cause engine damage.
— Proper maintenance and repair work may not
be possible because special service equipment,
tools, or measuring devices needed for your ve-
hicle may not be available.
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— Replacement parts may not always be availa-
ble.
— Navigation systems for vehicles built for the
U.S.A. and Canada will not necessarily work in
Europe, and may not work in other countries.
() Note
Audi is not liable for damage to the vehicle re-
sulting from these country-specific differen-
ces.
Maintenance, repairs,
and technical modifi-
cations
Note the safety precautions > page 229, General
information and > page 275, Raising the vehicle.
General information
Due to the increasing complexity of technology in
these vehicles, as well as the safety and environ-
mental standards that apply, you can only per-
form a very limited amount of repairs and modifi-
cations to the vehicle yourself.
Proof of maintenance work may be required to
submit a claim within the warranty period.
We recommend that you have your vehicle serv-
iced by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility and that Audi Genuine Parts
and Audi Genuine Accessories are used. This
helps to ensure that your vehicle's functionality,
performance, and safety are not impaired.
Maintenance and repairs
Your vehicle was designed to help keep mainte-
nance requirements to a minimum. Some regular
maintenance is required to help ensure that your
vehicle runs in a safe, economical, and reliable
manner. Please refer to your Warranty & Mainte-
nance Booklet for more detailed information
about vehicle maintenance.
When operating the vehicle under more extreme
operating conditions, for example when outside
temperatures are very low or in very dusty envi-
ronments, certain maintenance should be per-
formed between the specified intervals.

Index

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Mirrors
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MMI
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MMI search
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Mobile device
refer to Telephone................-00. 110
Mobile device reminder signal............ 167
Mobile hotspot
refer to Personal hotspot.............. 125
Monitoring the Advanced Airbag System... 198
MP3
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Multifunction steering wheel
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Multi Media Interface................0.. 93
Music collection
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also refer to Muting...............0-5 171
Muting.... 0... eee eee ee 14
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Natural leather care and cleaning......... 268
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Navigation « sows » 0 samen 2 2 comes oo eer ooo oe 131
Control panel (MMI)..............0005 131
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NHTSA .... 0.00... ee cece eee eee 286
Number of seats.......... 00... c eee eee 180
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Occupant seating positions.............. 174
Octane rating (gasoline)................ 226
Odometer. caso as eniece vv eres xv seers oe een 11
Resetting .......... 0.0000 eee eee eee 11
OFF (climate control system) .............. 58
298
Oil
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On-board computer...............--000. 14
ON/OFF RMODAMMD)wecce oe a scone so snenen ao omoeann « 93
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)........ 229
Online destinations
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Onlimewmedia ersccra ov coarse wa aves 2 anawess wv vw 154
Online services
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Opening
Convenience opening.................05 29
Engine compartment lid............... 231
Fuel tiller doors s « ssc a i saci © 0 arevia ses 227
Luggage compartment lid............... 27
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Opening and closing
refer to Unlocking and locking..... 21, 23, 24
Operating
TASERUMENECLUSEER 6 acorese + steisoue 0 o evosens im + se 12
Multifunction steering wheel............ 12
Multi Media Interface.................. 94
Voice recognition system.............. 104
Optional equipment number............. 289
Options MENU « = wea « nees se mws 5 94,97,98
Overview (COCKpID) 35 ¢ = ewes xe aes s # ews soe 6
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Paint damages: = = seen ss ewe se exe es oe 267
Paint number..............0.0 000 eee ee 289
Panic button. ............... 2c eee ee 23
Panic function... 2.2... 000s cece ee eee eee 23
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Parking
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Malfunction.......... 00.0000 85
Parking brake
Thdicator light: » awe + sam « : neum & 2 ome 17
also refer to Electromechanical
parking brake............ 0.0... eee eee 65
Parking light............ 0.0.0 cece ee eee 40
Parking lock emergency release........... 73
Parking system
Cleaning sensors and cameras.......... 266
also refer to Parking systems......... 81, 83