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Driving
— If the engine must run while you are work-
ing in the engine compartment with the
hood open, make sure a gear is not engaged.
The selector lever must be firmly in the
P position and locked in place and the park-
ing brake must be set > page 200. Other-
wise, the vehicle could begin moving when
increasing the engine speed, even with the
parking brake set.
() Note
— If you have to stop on an incline, always
press the brake pedal to hold the vehicle in
place to reduce the risk of the vehicle rolling
backward. Do not try to hold the vehicle in
place by pressing and holding the accelera-
tor pedal. The transmission can overheat,
which increases the risk of damage.
— Allowing the vehicle to roll when the engine
is stopped and the selector lever is in the N
position will damage the automatic trans-
mission because it is not lubricated under
those circumstances.
— The transmission can overheat and be dam-
aged under certain driving and traffic condi-
tions such as frequent starts, creeping for a
long time, or stop-and-go traffic. When the
i or ij indicator light turns on, stop the
vehicle at the next opportunity and let the
transmission cool > page 85.
— Allowing the vehicle to roll when the engine
is stopped will damage the S tronic trans-
mission because it is not lubricated
=> page 249, Towing.
@® Tips
For safety reasons, the parking brake is re-
leased automatically only when the driver's
safety belt is fastened.
Hill descent control
The hill descent control system assists the driver
when driving down hills.
Hill descent control is activated when the selec-
tor lever is in the "D" or "S" position and you
press the brake pedal. The transmission automat-
ically selects a gear that is suitable for the hill.
Hill descent control tries to maintain the speed
that was selected at the time of braking, within
physical and technical limitations. If may still be
necessary to adjust the speed with the brakes.
Because hill descent control cannot shift down
farther than 3rd gear, it may be necessary to shift
into tiptronic mode in very steep areas. In this
case, shift manually into 1st or 2nd gear in tip-
tronic mode to use the engine's braking force to
relieve the brakes.
Hill descent control switches off once the hill lev-
els
out or if you press the accelerator pedal.
On vehicles with a cruise control system*
= page 87, hill descent control is also activated
when the speed is set.
ZX WARNING
Hill descent control may not be able to main-
tain a constant speed under all conditions. Al-
ways be ready to apply the brakes.
Shifting manually (tiptronic mode)
The tiptronic mode allows the driver to shift the
gears manually.
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Fig. 88 Center console: shifting manually with the selector
lever
Fig. 89 Steering wheel: shift paddles*
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Assist systems
Steering
The power steering adapts. Indirect steering that
moves easily as in comfort mode is especially
suited to long drives on a highway. The dynamic
mode provides sporty, direct steering.
Engine sound*
The engine sound adapts to the current mode
and can be subtle to sporty.
— Certain vehicle settings will be reset when
the ignition is switched off.
— In some models, the maximum vehicle
speed can only be reached in the auto and
dynamic modes.
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
You can choose between comfort, auto, dynamic
and individual.
BFV-0307
drive
select
Fig. 103 Center console: drive select button
BFV-0308
Applies to: TT RS
Fig. 104 Steering wheel: drive select button
> Press the sist button repeatedly until the de-
sired drive mode is displayed in the instrument
cluster/Infotainment system display. Or
> Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Audi drive
select.
» Select and confirm the desired setting.
You can change the driving mode when the vehi-
cle is stationary or while driving. If traffic per-
mits, briefly remove your foot from the accelera-
tor pedal after changing modes so that the mode
you have selected will be activated for the en-
gine.
Comfort - results in a comfort-oriented vehicle
calibration
Auto - Provides an overall comfortable yet dy-
namic driving feel and is suited for everyday use.
Dynamic - Gives the driver a sporty driving feel
and is suited to a sporty driving style.
Individual - > page 98.
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Parking aid
Switching on and off
Applies to: vehicles with parking system plus
BFV-0209
Fig. 106 Center console: parking aid button
Fig. 107 Optical distance display
Switching on
> Shift into reverse, or
> Press the P1 button in the center console
=> fig. 106. A short confirmation tone sounds
and the LED in the button turns on.
Switching off
> Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h), or
> Press the P button, or
> Switch the ignition off.
Activating automatically
The parking aid is activated automatically at
speeds less than 6 mph (10 km/h) and when ap-
proaching an obstacle from approximately
3.1 feet (95 cm) away. There are audible signals
when approximately 1.6 ft (SO cm) away from the
obstacle. If you press the Pa button to switch the
parking aid off, it can only be reactivated auto-
matically when one of the following conditions is
met:
— The vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h)
— The ignition is switched off and back on again
— The parking brake is set and then released
— The selector lever must be in the "P" position.
Segments in the visual display
The segments in front of and behind the vehicle
(vehicles with parking system plus”) > fig. 107
help you to determine the distance between your
vehicle and an obstacle. The red lines mark the
expected direction of travel according to the
steering angle. A white segment indicates an
identified obstacle that is outside of the vehicle's
path. Red segments show identified obstacles
that are in your vehicle's path. As your vehicle
comes closer to the obstacle, the segments move
closer to the vehicle. The collision area has been
reached when the next to last segment is dis-
played. Obstacles in the collision area, including
those outside of the vehicle's path, are shown in
red. Do not continue driving forward or in reverse
= A in Introduction on page 99, >@ in Intro-
duction on page 99!
Rearview camera
roduction
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera
B8V-0629
Fig. 108 Diagram: lines to aid in parking
The rearview camera helps you to park or maneu-
ver using the orientation lines.
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Parking aid
General information
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera
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Fig. 109 Diagram: area covered @) and area not covered (2)
by the rearview camera.
BFV-0087
Fig. 110 Luggage compartment lid: location of the rear-
view camera
The rearview camera is located above the rear li-
cense plate bracket. Make sure that the lens for
the parking system > fig. 110 is not covered by
deposits or any other obstructions because this
can impair the function of the parking system.
For information on cleaning, see > page 235.
The rearview camera coverage area includes (4)
=> fig. 109. Only this area is shown in the Info-
tainment display. Objects that are in area Q),
which is not covered, are not displayed.
ZA\ WARNING
— Always read and follow the applicable warn-
ings > A in Introduction on page 99.
— If the position and the installation angle of
the rearview camera was changed, for exam-
ple after a collision, do not continue to use
the system for safety reasons. Have it
checked by an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility.
— Only use the rearview camera to assist you if
it
shows a good, clear picture. For example,
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the image may be affected by the sun shin-
ing into the lens, dirt on the lens, or if there
is a malfunction.
— Use the rearview camera only if the luggage
compartment lid is completely closed. Make
sure any objects you may have mounted on
the luggage compartment lid do not block
the rearview camera.
— The camera lens enlarges and distorts the
field of vision. The object appears both al-
tered and inaccurate on the screen.
—Incertain situations, people or objects in
the display appear closer or farther away:
— For objects that do not touch the ground,
such as the bumper of a parked vehicle, a
trailer hitch or the rear of a truck. Do not
use the orientation lines in this case.
—If driven from a level surface onto an in-
cline, or a downward slope.
— If driven toward protruding objects.
— If the vehicle is carrying too much load in
the rear.
@) Note
— Always read and follow the applicable warn-
ings >@ in Introduction on page 99.
— The orange-colored orientation lines in the
Infotainment display show the vehicle path
based on the steering wheel angle. The
front
of the vehicle swings out more than
the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty of
distance so that an exterior mirror or a cor-
ner of the vehicle does not collide with any
obstacles.
Sct Rolal
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera
Switching on
> Shift into reverse, or
> Press the Pz button in the center console
=> page 101, fig. 106. A short confirmation
tone sounds and the LED in the button turns
on.
Switching off
> Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h), or
> Press the Pa button, or
Intelligent Technology
can affect driving stability and increase the
risk of a collision.
@) Tips
— The ABS and ASR only function correctly
when all four wheels have a similar wear
condition. Different tire sizes can lead toa
reduction in engine power.
— You may hear noises when the systems de-
scribed are working.
Scale Rema
The ESC is automatically switched on when the ignition is switched on.
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Fig. 113 Upper center console, & OFF button
The ESC is designed to function in levels. Depend-
ing on the level selected, the ESC stabilization
function is limited or switched off. The amount of
stabilization control will differ depending on the
level.
The following examples are unusual situations
where it may make sense to switch sport mode
on in order to allow the wheels to spin:
— Rocking the vehicle to free it when it is stuck
— Driving in deep snow or on loose ground
— Driving with snow chains
switch ESC/ASR off if your driving abilities and
road conditions permit.
— The stabilization function is limited when
sport mode is switched on. The driving
wheels could spin and the vehicle could
swerve, especially on slick or slippery road
surfaces.
Sport mode on ESC/ASR off Sport mode off or ESC/ASR
on
Behavior The ESC and ASR stabiliza- | The stabilization function is | The full stabilization func-
tion functions are limited not available > A\. ESC and _ |tion of the ESC and ASR is
oA. ASR are switched off. available again.
Operating Press the [2 OFF] button Press and hold the |& OFF Press the [2 OFF] button
briefly. button longer than 3 sec- | again.
onds.
Indicator Biturns on. Egan aa turn on. Baiturns off or [J and
lights aa turn off.
Messages Stabilization control (ESC): | Stabilization control (ESC): | Stabilization control
sport. Warning! Limited off. Warning! Restricted (ESC): on
stability stability
AN WARNING — There is no vehicle stabilization when
. ESC/ASR are switched off.
You should only switch sport mode on or
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@ Tips
— If the ESC is limited, switched off, or mal-
functioning, systems with an automatic
braking intervention function may not be
fully available.
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Intelligent Technology
by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility. Please note that the red indicator
light may turn on after restarting the engine. Do
not continue driving if it does.
@) Tips
If the & or e indicator light only stays on
for a short time, you may continue driving.
ALL wheel drive (quattro)
Applies to: vehicles with all wheel drive
In all wheel drive, all four wheels are powered.
General information
In all wheel drive, the driving power is divided be-
tween all four wheels. This happens automatical-
ly depending on your driving behavior as well as
the current road conditions. Also see > page 105,
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC).
The all wheel drive concept is designed for high
engine power. Your vehicle is exceptionally pow-
erful and has excellent driving characteristics
both under normal driving conditions and on
snow and ice. Always read and follow safety pre-
cautions > A\.
Winter tires
By using all wheel drive, your vehicle has good
forward motion with standard tires in winter con-
ditions. However, in winter we recommend using
winter or all season tires on all four wheels, be-
cause this will improve the braking effect.
Snow chains
If there are snow chain laws, snow chains must
also be used on vehicles with all wheel drive
=> page 228, Snow chains.
Replacing tires
For vehicles with all wheel drive, only wheels with
the same rolling circumference should be used.
Avoid using tires with different tread depths
= page 220, New tires or wheels.
Is this an offroad vehicle?
Your Audi is not an offroad vehicle - there is not
enough ground clearance. For this reason, avoid
difficult terrain.
ZA\ WARNING
— Also, in vehicles with all wheel drive, adapt
your driving style to the current road and
traffic conditions. Do not let the increased
safety provided tempt you into taking risks,
because this increases the risk of an acci-
dent.
— The braking ability of your vehicle is limited
to the traction of the wheels. In this way, it
is not different from a two wheel drive vehi-
cle. Do not be tempted to accelerate to a
high speed when the road is slippery, be-
cause this increases the risk of an accident.
— Note that on wet streets, the front wheels
can “hydroplane’” if driving at speeds that
are too high. Unlike front wheel drive
vehicles, the engine RPM does not increase
suddenly when the vehicle begins hydro-
planing. For this reason, adapt your speed to
the road conditions to reduce the risk of an
accident.
Rear spoiler
Applies to: vehicles with retractable rear spoiler
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Fig. 114 Center console: button for the rear spoiler
The rear spoiler increases driving stability. The
rear spoiler extends automatically at speeds
above approximately 75 mph (120 km/h). It will
retract automatically when the speed drops be-
low approximately 50 mph (80 km/h).
You can also extend and retract the rear spoiler
manually.
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Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 142.
@ Tips
— Depending on the Internet connection and
network traffic, the connection may discon-
nected when online media sources are play-
ing.
— Online media and Internet radio usage de-
pends on the service availability of the third
party provider.
— Audi AG simply makes the access to online
media services possible through the MMI
and does not take any responsibility for the
contents of the online media services.
— Always read the chapter > page 142, Audi
connect.
— Depending on the mobile device being used,
there may be interruptions during media
playback and when using the myAudi app.
To prevent interruptions when using a mo-
bile device, do not lock the screen on your
mobile device and keep the myAudi app in
the foreground.
— Contact an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for additional
information about online media.
Multimedia connections
USB adapter for Audi music interface or
USB charging port
Fig. 153 Audi Genuine Accessories: USB adapter
{RAH-9203}
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
connect your mobile devices (such as a smart-
phone or MP3 player) to the Audi music interface
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or a USB charging port using a special USB adapt-
er.
@ USB adapter for devices with a micro USB con-
nection
@ USB adapter for devices with an Apple Light-
ning connection
@ USB adapter for devices with USB type C con-
nection
@ USB adapter for devices with an Apple Dock
connector
You can purchase the USB adapter from an au-
thorized Audi dealer or at specialty stores.
@) Note
Handle the USB adapter carefully. Do not al-
low it to be pinched.
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Applies to: vehicles with Audi music interface
Copan >
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Fig. 154 Storage compartment in the center console: con-
necting mobile devices
Connect your mobile devices to the Audi music in-
terface in order to operate them through the
MMI and charge the battery.
USB Input
— Connecting mobile devices using a USB adapt-
er: connect the applicable USB adapter @) to
the port on the Audi music interface @) and
then connect the adapter to the mobile device
@ (such as an iPod).
— Charging a mobile device using a USB adapter:
when you connect a mobile device to the Audi
music interface @) using the applicable USB
adapter (2), the battery will automatically
charge.
Index
A
A/C (climate control system) .............. 70
ACCESSOFIES .. 0... eee 63, 259
Active lame'assistyes « . serie so sucesso emmice 2 0 89
Activating vibration warning............. 91
Adjusting steering time................. 91
Cleaning the camera area.............. 236
Indicator light.......... 2.0.00 ee eee eee 90
M@SSAGES eeews » « sous & 5 see Y & ewe e Bees 90
Switching ON/OFF. « essere so ana + vor ve ow 90
Adaptive light « eis: . sisin as nae a 6 came oo as 96
Adjusting the additional display........... 14
Adjusting the air distribution............. 70
Adjusting the center console lighting....... 39
Adjusting the sound..............-..00- 193
Adjusting the temperature............... 70
Adjusting the vents..............--.000- 71
Airbag system... .. eee eee eee 52
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 24
Alignment pin (tire change) .............. 241
All-weather lights.................00000- 36
ALL:S@aSON TNeS iiss so comers oe veausin & asennes a e ae 228
All Whee lOrive soon so ioe « a asus ¥ & amines 109
Alternative
routes . cscs scan ei cae ee bere 156
AMbISntliGhting!s « = sess = = mews ov sows « 2 ee 39
AMI
refer to Audi music interface........... 176
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 187
Announcements (settings)
refer to Voice guidance. ...........0005 157
Anti-freeze
Windshield washer system............. 211
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)........... 105
Anti-Slip Regulation.................05. 105
Anti-theft alarm system............000008 24
Anti-theft wheel bolts.................. 244
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 187
APIMIROSE. csconere « 0 ccusece 0 © sonsee a 0 anesera «oi miaeern « » 47
Aspect ratio (Video) ...... 6... cece eee eee 181
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............ 105
264
Audi connect
refer toconnect....... 0. eee eee eee eee 142
Audi connect Infotainment
Personal hotspot.............e0ee cece 143
Services overview. ............0000005 145
Audi magnetic ride
refer to Suspension control.............. 96
Audi music interface. .............0000- 176
Audi music stream
refer to Wi-Fi...............00 ee 147,174
Audiosiles, coves «x suncaws x x sane w a ctayave « erenene 178
Audio player
Bluetooth audio player................ 173
Wi-Fi audio players.: ss esses eesse specs 174
Audio track. ...... 0. cece eee eee eee 181
Audi phone box.............-.000 eee 131
Audi smartphone interface.......... 187,191
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.............. 10
AUTO
Automatic climate control system........ 70
Automatic headlights.................. 36
Auto Lock (central locking) ............... 18
Automatic climate control system
refer to Climate control system (automatic) . 70
Automatic post-collision braking system... 105
Automatic transmission............-...5- 79
Driving tips..... 6... 0. cee eee eee eee 81
Emergency mode............-...000005 85
Hilldeseent control spews x 2 cxwn 2 a wows « was 83
KKIGKSG OWN sczssis 0 oncies «a openius « syescem 2 cnerte 84
Malfunction... 0.0... 0... eee e eee 81
Selector lever emergency release......... 86
Selector: lever LOK scazee + x sesinae + 6 sevens a 6 ssn 81
Selector lever positions................. 79
ShIPEING MANUALLY’: asus « ¢ neues a e eee & ex 83
Steering wheel with shift paddles........ 83
tiptronic.. 2... eee eee eee 83
Automatic wiper/washer system........... 41
Automatic zoom (navigation) ............ 160
AUXANPUE « swcsinn o ceswae ¥ eames as eM ao auDe 176
Average fuel consumption..............05 15
Average speed .... cs ec ccc eee cc eens ees 15
B
BACK button ; « exes s news s + Baws =v eee 9 ve 111