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Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
v
=>page 18
Red indicator lights





Brake system ¥
=>page 16


Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ¥
>page 18
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ¥
>page 18
Safety systems ¥
Brake system 4
=>page 16
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 17


Electromechanical parking brake




=> page 17 =>page 17
Cooling system Brake pads
=>page 17 = page 16
Engine oil pressure
=> page 233
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 233
Electrical system
=> page 240
Engine stop while driving
>page 18
Engine control
>page 19
Safety belt
>page 18
Electromechanical parking brake
>page 17
Tire pressure
> page 261
Tire pressure
> page 261
Engine control
>page 19


Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ¥
=> page 229
Engine speed limitation
> page 11
ra Electromechanical steering V Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 89 => page 233
eS Steering lock Engine oil level (MAX)
=>page 18 => page 233
Central indicator light Engine oil sensor
=>page 19 => page 233
Engine start system Electrical system
=>page 18 => page 240
Transmission malfunction Tank system
=> page 72 =>page 19
Rear spoiler Washer fluid level
=> page 90 =>page 19


Windshield wipers
Yellow indicator lights
>page 19
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
v
=>page 18
Remote control key
=> page 61

Battery in remote control key
=> page 23

4S1012721BA
Checking and Filling


the high temperature of the emissions sys- or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
tem could start a fire. malfunction corrected.

— Do not apply underbody protectant in the
exhaust system area, because this increases AN WARNING
the risk of fire. Incorrect use of the connection port for the
On Board Diagnostic System can cause mal-
eo functions, which can then result in accidents
and serious injuries.

Follow the safety precautions > page 228, Gener- — Only allow an authorized Audi dealer or au-
al information. thorized Audi Service Facility to read out the
engine data.

The vehicle may only be driven with unleaded
gasoline, or the catalytic converter will be de- .
stroyed. Engine compartment
Never drive until the tank is completely empty. General information
The irregular supply of fuel that results from that
can cause engine misfires. Uncombusted fuel
could enter the exhaust system, which could

Special care is required if you are working in the
engine compartment
cause overheating and damage to the catalytic For work in the engine compartment, such as
converter. checking and filling fluids, there is a risk of in-
jury, scalding, accidents, and burns. For this
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD) reason, follow all the warnings and general
safety precautions provided in the following in-
formation. The engine compartment is a dan-
gerous area. > /\.
The On Board Diagnostic System monitors the
engine and transmission components that influ-
ence emissions.
ZA\ WARNING
— Turn the engine off.
— Switch the ignition off.
— Set the parking brake.
— Select the “P” (Park) selector lever position.
— Allow the engine to cool.
— Keep children away from the engine com-
partment.
— Never spill fluids on a hot engine. These flu-
ids (such as the freeze protection contained
in the coolant) can catch fire.
— Avoid short circuits in the electrical system.
— Never reach into the radiator fan. The fan is
Engine data can be read out at the On Board Di- temperature-controlled and can turn on
agnostic System connection port using a special suddenly, even when the ignition is switched
testing device > fig. 175. off.
S S$
z a

port for the On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)
On Board Diagnostic System
Indicator light — Never open the engine compartment lid
when there is steam or coolant escaping
from the engine compartment, because
there is a risk that you could be burned.
Wait until no steam or coolant is escaping.
If the S indicator light blinks or turns on, there
is a malfunction that is causing poor emissions
quality and that could damage the catalytic con-
verter. Drive slowly to an authorized Audi dealer
229

Index

Automatic belt retractor................ 183
Automatic climate control system
refer to Climate control system (automatic) . 57
Automatic post-collision braking system.... 86
Automatic transmission.................- 67
Launch Control Program..............-- 70
Parking lock emergency release.......... 73
Automatic transmission (S tronic)
Emergency program..............+000- 72
KIGKSAOW Mires v0 ences a 0 manors w ananite « oxenens «6 71
Manual shifting................2-.000- 71
Selector lever positions................- 67
Automatic wiper/washer system........... 47
Automatic zoom (navigation) ............ 141
AUX input... 2... eee eee eee 156
Average fuel consumption................ 14
Average speed..... 2.2... cee eee 14
B
BACKIBUEEON 5 wssens so snsnente « oxenen oo ateeean «sma 93
Balancei(SOUnd) eswisue so seasive «areca wv avons 171
Band
refer to Frequency band............... 146
Bassx(SOUnG) « sence uo ssesnes a a anexene a acagene a 6 ane 171
Batteny, sesciss ov axeuius 6 a axveins wo anveana © 6 eaves a 6 240
Charging.............. eee eee eee eee 242
WINtEPOPEration 5 « wea se came ge ween see 240
Befor@drivitiG sscs 2 2 came s 2 wate sb eee a is 173
Better route (navigation)................ 144
Blower... cece eee eee 57
Bluetooth
Audio player < s..s ss ices ci resa ct eeneee 153
Connecting acell phone............... 110
SettingS
0... cece eee ee eee eee 169
BoosterSeats’, « cscs + + wvosse a 0 vssness © o micas + 218
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 239
BRAK CS: ansse sx ccvmans 6 1 acixaue 9 0 anmeee ow emeete a 0) orate 88
Brake assist... 2.0.0... eee eee eee 86
Brake assist systeM..........: cee een eee 86
Brake:bOO@ster’. senso « « swine a 0 sania © anotane © 6 88
Brake fllid.. 2... eee eee ee 239
Electromechanical parking brake......... 65
Emergency braking function............. 65
Indicator lights................0000005 16
New brake pads ...... 0... cee ee eee eee 88
292
Break-in security feature................. 26
Breaking in
New brake pads. ..............-0000005 88
NEW TiRGStas « ¢ scion x s caum @ x aes 2 2 Heme 4G 251
Browser
refer to Media center...............-.. 158
Bulb failure (indicator light).............. 19
Bulb replacement.............-0ee eee ee 282
Buttons
Control: pariel (MMD) «se » & seam « x ogee oe 93
Cc
Cable (USB adapter/AUX connector cable).. 155
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 230
Battery speeificees:: «cies «x wasn ay wees 2 5 241
Galllist: » wersn so soee ¢ gees & sere gos were 114
Call Options sca < sae ¢ + neem « e eee & goes 122
Capacities
PUCETANG: 5s osscu oo scams v anna a 2 eee 2 8 290
Washer fluid reservoir... . cewee ees 290
Car REY sarees weauens wo wrecies a ame oo renee» 6 are 22
Carwash 2 ase so wens © 0 mene oo mene © 2 sae 265
Catalytic ConVerter’s « sens as caves xs eases a 2: 229
Cell phone
Playing:Music « wii so ensens o & cowie « 0 como 153
also refer to Telephone................ 110
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............005 112
Center armrest............ 00.002 e eee 52
Central locking.............. cece eee ee 21
AUTO LOCK: » weave 2 namin 2 yen 3 2 ee a 2 Bas 21
Gonvenienee:key cscsese x ssw o syiens oo wswene 24
Convenience opening and closing......... 29
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 26
Remote control key.........eseeeeeeeee 23
Setting......... 0.0.02 eee eee eee eee 25
Central locking switch..............20--. 25
Ceramic Drake Sisccis + + assens si ssetue ow cvaeere ow 88
Certifications « i ssuve s 6 amas «a saesne a 0 smvve 287
Changing light bulbs................... 282
Charging
refer to Power sourceS...........--.+--5 53,
Charging the battery (mobile devices). 112, 156
Child restraint
Danger of using child restraints in the front