Wheels
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
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 in-
tended to carry (“seating capaci-
ty”) with an assumed weight of
150 lbs. (68 kg) for each passen-
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ger at a designated seating posi-
tion and the total weight of any
luggage in the vehicle.
The Gross Axle Weight Rating
(“GAWR”) is the maximum load
that can be applied at each of the
vehicle’s two axles.
The fact that there is an upper
limit to your vehicle’s Gross Vehi-
cle Weight Rating means that the
total weight of whatever is being
carried in the vehicle is limited.
The more passengers in the vehi-
cle or passengers who are heavier
than the standard weights as-
sumed mean that less weight can
be carried as luggage.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
and the Gross Axle Weight Rating
are listed on the safety compli-
ance sticker label located on the
driver’s side B-pillar.
Z\ WARNING
Overloading a vehicle can cause
loss of vehicle control, a crash
or other accident, serious per-
sonal injury, and even death.
—Carrying more weight than
your vehicle was designed to
carry will prevent the vehicle
from handling properly and
Wheels
vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces
the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity of your vehi-
cle.
>Check the tire sidewall
(=> page 214, fig. 177) to deter-
mine the designated load rating
for a specific tire.
Wheel bolts and rims
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must be clean and loosen/tighten
easily. You will need a special adapter to loosen
the anti-theft wheel bolts* > page 244.
Rims
Rims with a bolted rim ring* or with bolted wheel
covers* consist of multiple pieces. These compo-
nents were bolted together using special bolts
and a special procedure. You must not repair or
disassemble them > A.
ZA WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tightened or repaired in-
correctly can become loose and result in loss
of vehicle control, which increases the risk of
an accident. For the correct tightening specifi-
cation, see > page 247, Finishing.
— Always keep the wheel bolts and the threads
in the wheel hub clean and free of grease.
— Only use wheel bolts that fit the rim.
— Always have damaged rims repaired by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility. Never repair or disassemble
rims yourself, because this increases the risk
of an accident.
Winter tires significantly improve the vehicle's
handling when driving in winter conditions. Be-
cause of their construction (width, compound,
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tread pattern), summer tires provide less traction
on ice and snow.
> Use winter tires on all four wheels.
> Only use winter tires that are approved for your
vehicle.
> Please note that the maximum permitted
speed may be lower with winter tires > A\ in
General information on page 213. An author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility can inform you about the maximum per-
mitted speed for your tires.
> Check the tire pressure after installing wheels
=> page 223.
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 4 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
Index
ColOmmumber's « o esisne xe cunccis w o sccweme x a sesame 262
COMING NOME sic: e esivs x 6 mies ao see a» Hers 38
Commands (voice recognition system) ..... 123
COMPArtiMenitSies « x eews 5 e caw 5 o ewe ov eR 63
Compass inthe Mitr: ¢ cess se cams st ews § 43
Compliance........ 6.0... c cece eee ee eee 260
Conference call...................2000. 134
CONNECE. ee eee ee 142
Data Privacy ss ¢ ¢ #2eu ss wenn so eae 5 3 res 256
TiifotainmentQex. 6 2 sesso so semis so sons oo on 142
Infotainment services............00005 144
Connection MaMager’s wise a © swiss x 6 cima as 190
Connections
refer to Media..............0000- 170, 178
Connection settingS............... 0. ee 190
Consumer information.................. 257
Consumption
Reducing........-. cece eee ee eee eee 74
Consumption (U!D) . aiccas seo ssaeie ao winzaoe e « aie 15)
COMPACTS seisse sc a aac aw esauius a x auoRTNE © a AnaKiK® 138
Additional directory.............-..00. 191
Importing/exporting.............ee eee 139
Memoryicapacityscis «+ sssss 6 & cavsves v 6 socewss 140
Searching........... 26 eee eee eee 139
Showing détails: s css sv sees vv heen seve 139
Storingias:destinationien « wivsuis « wevem ao ow 155
Gontrol bUttONS wie 2 wee 2 wes oe ewe 2 oon 13
Control buttons (operating the MMI)...... 112
Control knob with joystick function........ 116
Convenience key..........0--0 eee eee eee 19
Indicatorlight » meu < » mews 2 ewooy 5 won a 5 76
Unlocking and locking...............005 21
Convenience opening and closing
Setting. ........ 0.00... 27
WINGOWS's « cmos § 5 aaeae aE aROw § mee 4 YES 27.
EGOlING MOE: « x sass 5 & mens Fa ee xe 70
Cooling system
Adding coolants ese. = enve se seen ye oes 207
Checking the coolant level............. 207
Coolant........ 20... c ee eee eee eee eee 206
Coolant
temperature indicator........... 10
Crank (power top emergency operation)..... 34
Crosshairs... 0.2.0... 00. c cece eee eee ee 151
Cruise control system .............22-008- 87
Cup holders. ... 2... cc cece eee eee ee eee 63
Current fuel consumption................ 15
266
D
Data Privacy............... 0.00.0 0.00. 256
Date... . cece eee cee 189
Date display.............. 0... e eee eee 189
Daytime running light................00. 36
Declaration of compliance............... 260
Defrosting (Windows) ........0 000s seen uues ZL
DEF (instrument cluster) . « cen. se eee cs eas 10
Deluxe automatic climate control
refer to Climate control system (automatic) . 70
Determining correct load limit........... 227
Digital COMPASS « xa se esau 2 eases a Rew as 43
Digital Rights Management.............. 170
Dimensions ............ 000 cece eee eee 262
Dimming the rearview mirror............. 40
Directory
referto Contacts cs ss cees sb ews sf eee 138
Display
Cl@aNiNG es = « sewe s eee se eee ss ewe ees 238
DispOSdlees ¢ = sees » meen < ¥ eee s Fee ee 257
DISTANCE CHIVEN « sav ¢ @ secon oF RaeR 4B aa 8 15
Doors
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 23
Driver information system................ 12
Energy CONSUMENS wai so wes oo eer oe EW 1S
On-board computer...............00--- 15
SWItCHING VIEWS: « sawe ¢ x mecns 2 3 Sees gb 13
Drives
referto Media.......0..eceeeeeee 170,178
DrivGiSGlects « « wear 2 x eews 4 s Queen ao eee ea: 96
Driving through water.............ee eee 74
Driving time... 1.6... cece eee is
Driving tips
Driving through water..............0005 74
Efficient. Giving « «cosa 2 a sais vw anne a 6 wos 74
Driving tracks. sxcos 2 ¢ awn 2 2 seen ooo eis © 2 oe 79
Dust filter
refer to Pollutant filter..............00. 69
DVD drive (media drives)................ 171
Dynamic volume
refer to System volume............00-5 193
E
EP railisas ss x vocasne a a cantons w senstene © © veowene a ot eas 136
Economicalroute ss snus ¢ seasons a ¢ ween eo sree 156
Index
Frequency bande. «2 sews 6s eomeos vo eee 165, 167
also refer to Frequency band........... 165
Fuel... eee eee eee 195
ACGITIVES= 5 sas 3 ogan & & Gaiee G o He aE 196
Current fuel consumption............... 15
Fueldisplay......... ccc cece eee ee eens 10
Fuel gauge............. eee eee eee eee 12
Fuel tank capacity’. « csc0. s cees ss roses 263
GaSOLIMe. « esowwse « smemns = 9 soswer ¢ onemeeere «ser 195
Reducing fuel consumption............. 74
Saving fuel saws x ¢ ewe + o eew + oe cae > yee 96
Fueling
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 199
Fuel gauge......... eee cece ee eee eee 12
Fuel tank capacity................00-5 263
Opening the fuel filler door............ 196
With reserve canister (emergency fueling) . 198
Fuses
Assignment... ..... 0.0 e cece neces 253
Replacing « cass < sews « < een 6 x eee 8 t mew 252
G
GALA
refer to Speed dependent volume control. 193
Garage door opener... 1.2... see e eee eee 28
Garment hooks swears « ¢ saws a 2 eee 2 o new ¥ ea 64
GaSOliNGeu: + ¢ sews & e eee Fo Rw Ee OS ee 195
TACGIRIVES eo ceive = caves oe wastes 8 ermeoon wae 196
Gasoline mixture. ..............000005 195
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 263
Global commands (voice recognition sys-
TON) s ewe & 5 eee ¢ Homen Boe Heme gy dem go oe 124
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 216
Glove compartment..............-00000- 64
G meter
referito Sport displaySius « s news « » eeu ges 15
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 263
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 263
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) « essise << assess wo astm ¥ a ave 263
H
Hand streets s snscn « + sassems xo amueces ov omen + 8 ose 130
Hands'Free Profiles. s «swe «case as news oe 130
268
Headlight range control system........... 36
Headlights ss swes ¢ saves 2 0 rene 2 arenes owe 37
Cleaning.......... 02. c eee eee eee 236
Headlight range control system.......... 36
Washer system...........-.00 02 eee 41
Heated
Exterior MiMnOnsis » essa 2 5 sicawus sx osnaee 5 exe 40
Rear window............ 0c eee eee ee 71
SOatSiex x x ners x ¥ poueE +e SRUOS FE EF 71
Washer nozZles « csisrs s ocsuri s waniee a 6 sassere 41
Hexisockets wsiia ce neve a mie ao eawen © oa 241
HFP
refer to Hands Free Profile............. 129
Hill.descent control... = cscs ss comers ve econ ve 83
Hill:hold:assists. scciia s weea as row a meee ae 78
also refer to Hill hold assist............. 78
Home address...........0.0000005 151,155
HomeLink
refer to Garage door opener............. 28
HOM... eee 6
Hotspot
refer to Wi-Fi.............-.000- 147,174
I
Ignition (indicator light)................- 16
Imbalance (wheels) ..........-.000 eee ae 222
Immobilizer
refer to Electronic immobilizer........... 19
Importing and exporting (contacts)....... 139
Tndicator liGhts:. . .raceca a soesnae o 4 oxonese 6 6 ounce 0 a 7
Input
Using the MMI touch.................. 113
Using the:spellet cows + 5 yewig sy seme & 3 ee 117
Input
level. (media) wis « ¢ wees ss opus 5 2 ee 181
Inspection interval..............022-00- 212
Instrument cluster...............-.000-5 10
GleaniG ies + + same x x wees x HEEE EE ROR GES 238
Failure isc se sonics ao accnena ae asuies 2 a ctewera wa one 10
MessageS... 0.6... cece eee ee eee eee 16
OPGhAtiniGis « s wows se wows se wows ge eee ae 12
Service interval display................ 212
Switching tabs.......... 0... e eee eee 12
Instruments
Adjusting the lighting.................. 39
Interior lighting.................000 eee 39
Interior monitoring.............-.0-005- 24
Index
Memory capacity
Directory... 2... cece eee eee eee 139
JUKEDOX « seven x ¢ geass meme oy eee e Ree 172
Memory card
SDicard reader’. s samc v siwass av onsen x 2 aso 171
Supported types and formats........... 183
MENU BDutttomi. « sessas © & accans a 6 vamaes oo raise & 114.
Menu language
refer to Setting the language........... 189
Menu paths (Owner's Manual)............ 113
Menus and symbols...........ceeee vee 120
MeSSAQESS: 5 & eaias 5 mews 6 ocr ve eT ve 135
also refer to E-mail...............000- 136
MIRROM COMPASS). » scsace » « cernose w o sxawer » 0 mewweds » 43
Mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors........... 40
DIMMING « = ees < ween + ee 5 roe 8 eee 40
MainityAPror’s, cesses 6 0 cameos ow sximnaree ww camewe © © 41
MMI
refer to Multi Media Interface.......... 111
MMI search
refer to Free text search............... 119
MMI touch.... 2.2.0.0 cece ee eee eee eee 113
Mobile device
refer to Telephone................-00- 129
Mobile device reminder signal............ 189
Mobile hotspot
refer to Personal hotspot.............. 143
MP3
referto Jukebox’. + sivas c cea ce sees ccs 172
Multifunction steering wheel
BUEONS cs « cecwous « x secmeus « 2 secmowe = stones @ 9 12, 14
Operating ........ 6... c cece ee eee eee ee 12
Multi Media Interface...............00. 111
Music collection
refer to Jukebox.......... 0000 e eee eee 172
MUte cee eee eee eee 193
also refer to Muting.............-.++- 193
Muting.......... 0.00.00. e ee eee eee 14
MmyAUdi... 6... ee eee eee 144
N
Natural leather care and cleaning......... 238
NAV/MAP button ...... 0.0.0 149
270
NaVIQatlON « «& socius ¥ & ssceens w 6 cenein 6 ane ee
Control panel (MMI) ..........--00 0 eee
alsorefer to Map: : vswes ss sens 2 2 eves ce
Octane rating (gasoline)................
Odometer. .... 0... cece
RESGttiniG sass + 2 sccas x 6 Geen ce ee; ae 8
Oil
refer to Engine Oil. « s sss ss been es eees
On-board computer .......... 000s ee eee
ON/OM KNOB MMM] cies x s seas 3 cee a ees
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)... 199,
Online destinations
refer to Point of interest search.........
OMliING aps « secs s 5 sacs x = aces ss GER eee
Online media........... 0. eee eee eee
Online services
referto COnNeCts «= seca es rows se pews ee
Opening
Convenience Opening « « «eevee ence es vewas
Fuel filler door. ......... 2.0000 eee eee
Opening and closing
refer to Unlocking and locking........
Operating
Instrument cluster.................00.
Multifunction steering wheel............
Multi Media Interface.................
Voice recognition system..............
Optional equipment number.............
Options menu................
Overviews (COCkpity rec «suns «5 wenn oo aaa « 5
P
Paint damages « «eine ve aaron + 6 wens » ves
Pain numiber’s « 2 sess @ 2 sree 2s rasan 2s eae
Panice BUtON « saws ¢ ¢ area oo eee oe ewe v Be
Paniefunction:s ¢ = sees ss sews ¢ e eee so eee ge
Parental CONtrOl « = wees ¢ = sex « o eee sv Bee
255
Index
Recinculationimode sxcviss 2 x cisco 0 causes 2 axees 70
R@CUPerAtOMieas. & + ines ao anes @ 2 owe ow Hare 15
Refueling « & sso s 2 sews ao es + o sew so oe 196
Remote control
Garage door opener............-.00-055 28
Remote'control-key 0.0522 eee 22 eee ee eee 19
Convenience opening and closing......... 27
Key replacement............. eee eee ee 19
LED « cone a omen 2 2 wens 8 o women = 2 meme oe wens 20
Mechanical key......... 0.00 eee e ee eee 20
Personalization..............00000000. 19
Replacing the battery.................. 20
Unlocking and locking............-...0. 21
Removing the caps (wheel bolts)......... 244
Removing the wheel hub covers.......... 244
Repait'S sews o ¢ eau sy nee 2 2 eee ga ewe ge 257
Replacement key... 0.6... c0e sec enone eee 19
Replacement parts..............-.0 eee ee 259
Replacing windshield wiper blades......... 42
Reporting Safety Defects..............-. 259
Reset
refer'to Restart (MMI) .....cc.0. ceases 194
Restart (MMI)... 0... cece eee 194
Reverse
(automatic transmission) .......... 80
Rewinding (audio/video file)............. 178
RiIMS& « seas 1 + vases © 6 spss © < semen aH emmem oF 228
Cleaning. ....... ccc eee eee eee 236
Ringtone settingS.......... 0c s eee eae 140
Roof load... ... 2... cece eee eee 67, 263
Roof rack... eee eee 67
also refer to Roof rack............000005 67
Route criteria... 1.6... eee eee eee eee 156
Route guidance
refer to Navigation................-.. 149
Running direction (tires)..............-. 246
S
Safety
Telephone ss = s seus = y exws te eee se ees 129
Safety belt microphone................. 141
Safety belts... 0... ... eee cece eee 49
GCLEAMING's + + seis = weer + ¢ ewe = Hae G2 Re 238
LOCKING sie 5 6 svsiie oo eeweee vo ween @ @ seen 9 we 61
Securing child safety seats.............. 60
272
Saving fuel
Energy consumers ...... 0.002 cece cease 15
REGUPECRAELON s + maze a s neue 5s moeE wo See 8 15
Scan (fad O)iewws ¢ s sess a o aeas ss ee oP ES 166
Screwdriver. .... 2... cece cece eee eee 241
SD card reader............0 eee eee eee 171.
SDS
refer to Voice recognition system........ 123
Search
refer to Free text search............... 119
Search area (point of interest)............ 152
Searching for anentry.............-.... 119
Seat heating. ...... 0... cee eee eee eee 71
Seats
ACjUStING aexx sv ose% s ree es eee ep eee 46
Adjusting the rearseats..............0. 48
Cleaning......... cee eee eee eee 238
Easy S@at entry: sens « y sae ¢ 5 sae go ees 47
POlAING isis « = essen ow recon vo eS = HEHE Be Ae 66
Secondary phone.............+..-. 130, 190
Selecting a source (media).............. 178
Selection Menu... .....ceeeaes 112; 116; 117
Selective door unlocking............00005 18
Selective wheel torque control........... 105
Selector lever (automatic transmission)
Emergency operation...............00. 86
POSIEOM es 3 2 cei: yo cere 2 o ore oo ee Yo 79
Service interval display................. 212
Settings
DireGtony’s s ssasw + iawem a 2 manera © araeom @ 2 ae 140
Map... .. 2. cc eee eee ee eee 160
Medidios ¢ 5 seus x cea & game & 3 Heeee § Eee 181
NaVvigatlOnssin s wasn + wasen as eam w ¥ memes 156
Radio... ieee eee eee eee 168
SVSUEIIx ¢ & nevaw » E NATH S E BGR % & SGEUR TS Re 189
Tele PhONe wscea <2 vow ve meee oo sem oo a 140
Wi-Fi hotspot........... 0.00 cece eee 147
Setting the language ..........ceee veces 189
Shiftlightiindicator’s « sss x x wm o v vmnwm 6 2 3 15
Shift paddles (automatic transmission) ..... 83
SHUPPlG cs s = gow = e sees ep Hewes ee pee 181
Sid@aSsiStewe 2 wan: 2 y weme xs seme 5 5 ewer 8 2 93
Adjusting the brightness................ 95
Cleaning the sensors..........-....--- 236
SENSOFTANGE » aeons «2 sem s Yea 4 ese EG 94
Switching on and off................... 95