
Opening and closing 
  
Locking the front passenger's door with the 
mechanical key 
The mechanical lock is located on the edge of the 
front passenger's door. It is only visible when the 
door is open. 
>» Remove the mechanical key > page 20. 
> Remove the cap from the opening > fig. 19. 
> Insert the key into the slot inside and turn it all 
the way to the right (right door) or to the left 
(left door*). 
Once the front passenger's door is closed, it is no 
longer possible to open it from the outside. The 
door can be opened from the inside by pulling 
the door handle. 
Pa aee CL) 
Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft alarm system 
If the anti-theft alarm system detects a vehicle 
break-in, audio and visual warning signals are 
triggered. The anti-theft alarm system is switch- 
ed on or off when locking or unlocking your vehi- 
cle. If the alarm is triggered, it will shut off auto- 
matically after a certain amount of time. 
Switching the alarm off manually 
> To switch the alarm off, press the @ button on 
the remote control key or switch the ignition 
on. 
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the anti- 
theft alarm system may have the following fea- 
tures: 
Break-in security feature 
The alarm will sound if there is a break-in at the 
doors, hood, and/or luggage compartment lid. 
Interior/towing protection monitor 
The alarm will be triggered if there are move- 
ments detected in the vehicle interior or if there 
is a change in the vehicle angle. 
If you leave persons/animals in the vehicle or 
have the vehicle transported, switch off the inte- 
rior/towing protection monitoring alarm to pre- 
vent the alarm from being triggered: 
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> Press the f button on the remote control key a 
second time within 2 seconds. Or 
> Applies to: vehicles with convenience key: 
Touch the sensor on the door handle a second 
time within two seconds. Or 
> Turn the mechanical key in the door lock to the 
close position a second time within 2 seconds. 
> If you lock the vehicle, then the interior/towing 
protection monitor will stay off until the next 
time the vehicle is unlocked. 
(i) Tips 
The interior/towing protection monitoring on- 
ly functions correctly when the windows and 
the power top* are closed. 
Luggage compartment 
lid 
Opening and closing the luggage 
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Fig. 20 -Applies to: vehicles with rear seats:- Opened lug- 
gage compartment lid 
Opening the luggage compartment lid 
> To unlock the luggage compartment lid, press 
the <3 button on the remote control key. Or 
> Lift the luggage compartment lid. 
Closing the luggage compartment lid 
> Use the inside grip to pull the luggage com- 
partment lid down and allow it to close using a 
gentle push > A\. 
  
Z\ WARNING 
— Applies to: vehicles with rear seats: Due to 
    
the risk of injury, always be careful of the > 
   

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rear passengers when closing the luggage 
compartment lid. 
— 
After closing the luggage compartment lid, 
make sure that it  is latched. Otherwise the 
luggage compartment lid could open sud- 
denly when driving, which increases the risk 
of an accident. 
— Never drive with the luggage compartment 
lid ajar or open, because poisonous gases 
from the surrounding area can enter the ve- 
hicle interior and increase the risk of asphyx- 
iation. 
— Applies to: vehicles with rear seats: Never 
leave your vehicle unattended when the lug- 
gage compartment lid is open. A child could 
climb into the vehicle through the luggage 
compartment. If the luggage compartment 
lid was then closed, the child would be trap- 
ped in the vehicle and unable to escape. To 
reduce the risk of injury, do not allow chil- 
dren to play in or around the vehicle. Always 
keep the luggage compartment lid and the 
doors closed when the vehicle is not in use. 
— Applies to: vehicles without rear seats: Nev- 
er leave your vehicle unattended when the 
luggage compartment lid is open. A child 
could crawl into the luggage compartment. 
If the luggage compartment lid was then 
closed, the child would be trapped in the ve- 
hicle and unable to escape. To reduce the 
risk  of injury, do not allow children to play in 
or around the vehicle. Always keep the lug- 
gage compartment lid and the doors closed 
when the vehicle is not in use. 
— Always make sure no one is in the luggage 
compartment lid's range of motion when it 
is 
closing, especially near the hinges. Fin- 
gers or hands could be pinched. 
    
    
G) Tips 
— When the vehicle is locked, the luggage 
compartment lid can be unlocked separately 
by pressing the << button on the remote 
control key. The luggage compartment lid 
locks automatically when it is closed again. 
— Incase of an emergency or a faulty handle, 
the luggage compartment lid can be opened 
manually from the inside > page 25, 
=> page 26. 
Mechanically unlocking the luggage 
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Applies to: vehicles with rear seats 
  
The luggage compartment lid can be released 
from the inside in an emergency. 
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Fig. 21 The emergency release is accessed on the left side 
of the luggage compartment underneath the rear window. 
BFV-0071 
  
Fig. 22  Section: inside of luggage compartment: emergen- 
cy release 
> Tilt the left rear seat backrest forward. 
> Pry out  the cover > fig. 21 using the mechani- 
cal key > page 20. 
> Pull the plastic cord in the direction of the ar- 
row > fig. 22. 
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Opening and closing 
  
Power window switches 
@ Left door 
@ Right door 
  
ZA WARNING 
— Pay careful attention when closing the win- 
dows. Pinching could cause serious injuries. 
— When locking the vehicle from outside, the 
vehicle must be unoccupied since the win- 
dows can no longer be opened in an emer- 
    
gency. 
Convenience closing with the convenience 
key* 
> Touch the sensor* on the door handle long 
enough until all windows are closed. Do not 
place your hand in the door handle when doing 
this. 
Setting convenience opening in the 
Infotainment system 
The function can be switched on/off in the Info- 
tainment system > page 23. 
  
@) Tips 
— You can still open and close the windows for 
several minutes after turning the ignition 
off. The power window switch is not disa- 
bled until the driver's door or front passeng- 
er's door is opened. 
— The power windows are equipped with pinch 
protection. The automatic window may stop 
closing and will open all the way again even 
if no obstacle is detected. Pull the power 
window switch up until the window is com- 
pletely raised. 
— When opening the doors and when opening 
or closing the power top*, the windows will 
automatically lower approximately 0.4 in- 
ches (10 mm). 
Convenience opening and closing 
All windows can be opened and closed at the 
same time. 
For power top* convenience opening/closing, re- 
fer to the information in > page 32. 
Convenience opening feature 
> Press and hold the & button on the remote con- 
trol key until all windows reach the desired po- 
sition. 
Convenience closing feature 
> Press and hold the & button on the remote con- 
trol key until all windows are closed > A\. 
ZA WARNING 
— Never close the windows carelessly or in an 
uncontrolled manner, because this increases 
the risk  of injury. 
— For security reasons, the windows can only 
be opened and closed with the remote con- 
trol key at a maximum distance of approxi- 
mately 6 ft (2 m) away from the vehicle. 
When pressing the ff button, always watch 
the windows while they are closing so that 
no one is pinched in the window. The closing 
process will stop immediately when the f& 
button is released. 
Correcting power window malfunctions 
You  can reactivate the one-touch up/down func- 
tion if it malfunctions. 
       
> Pull the power window switch up until the win- 
dow is completely raised. 
> Release the switch and pull it up again for at 
least one second. 
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Power top 
  
  
— Visibility to the rear is limited when operat- 
ing the power top. Avoid operating the  top 
while driving in reverse. 
      
@) Note 
—To prevent damage to the power top: 
— do not store any objects in the power top 
storage compartment. 
— make sure there is enough space above 
the vehicle when opening or closing the 
power top. 
0} Tips 
— To prevent the vehicle battery from draining 
unnecessarily, do not open or close the pow- 
er top repeatedly when the engine is switch- 
ed off. 
— A message will appear in the instrument 
cluster if there is a malfunction in the power 
top > page 32. 
— The power top can also be operated manual- 
ly temporarily if there is a malfunction 
= page 33, Power top emergency opera- 
tion. An authorized Audi dealer or author- 
ized Audi Service Facility should diagnose 
and correct the cause of the malfunction as 
soon as possible. 
— If the vehicle is parked with the power top 
open, the vehicle interior is not protected 
from 
damaging weather or unauthorized ac- 
cess. Lock any items you leave behind in the 
luggage compartment. Close the power top 
before leaving the vehicle. 
— The side windows automatically lower 
slightly when opening or closing the power 
top. 
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Power top convenience opening and closing 
Applies to: vehicles with power top 
  
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Fig. 31 Turning the key to open and close 
Convenience opening with the driver door 
lock 
> Press the &@ button on the remote control key to 
unlock the vehicle. 
> Turn the key once in the driver door lock to the 
unlock position @. 
> Turn the key to the opening position again 
within two seconds and hold it there until the 
power top opens completely. 
Convenience closing with the driver door lock 
> Turn the key once in the driver door lock to the 
lock position @). 
> Turn the key to the closing position again with- 
in two seconds and hold it there until the pow- 
er top closes completely. 
Releasing the key stops the opening or closing 
process immediately. Opening and  closing with 
the convenience key* is possible from up to ap- 
proximately 13 feet (4 meters) away from the ve- 
hicle. 
  
ZA WARNING 
Read and follow the important safety precau- 
tions > A\ in Opening and closing the power 
top on page 31. 
Messages 
Applies to: vehicles with power top 
       
Power top: malfunction! Unable to operate 
This message appears when there is a malfunc- 
tion. The power top can be operated manually 
> page 33.  

Lights and Vision 
  
> Turn the knob toward "-" or "+" to reduce or in- 
crease the brightness. 
> Press the knob again to return it to its original 
position. 
Vision 
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Fig. 45 Driver's door: knob for the exterior mirrors 
Turn the knob to the desired position: 
Q)/® - Adjusts the left/right exterior mirror. 
Move the knob in the desired direction. 
GA - Heats the mirror glass depending on the out- 
side temperature. 
  
  
A WARNING 
Curved mirror surfaces (convex) enlarge the 
field of vision. However, they make objects in 
the mirror appear smaller and farther away. 
When using these mirrors to estimate your 
distance to vehicles behind you when chang- 
ing lanes, you could estimate incorrectly, 
which increases the risk of an accident. 
    
  
C) Note 
If the mirror housing was moved by force (for 
example, by running into  an object when ma- 
neuvering the vehicle), the mirror must be 
folded all the way in using the power folding 
function. The mirror housing must not be 
moved back into place by hand because this 
could impair the function of the mirror mech- 
anism. 
@ Tips 
If the power adjusting  function malfunctions, 
the glass in both mirrors can be adjusted by 
pressing on the edge of it by hand. 
Dimming the mirrors 
Manual dimming rearview mirror 
&) - Folds the exterior mirrors*. In the Infotain- 
ment system, you can select if the mirrors fold in 
automatically when you lock the vehicle 
> page 23. > Pull the lever on the bottom of the mirror back. 
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Front passenger's exterior mirror tilt Automatic dimming rearview mirror 
function* > The interior and exterior mirrors* dim auto- 
Requirement: the knob must be in the position 
for the front passenger’s exterior mirror. 
To help you see  the curb when backing into a 
parking space, the surface of the mirror will tilt 
slightly when reverse gear is selected. 
You can adjust the tilted mirror surface by turn- 
ing the knob in the desired direction. When you 
move out of reverse  and into another gear,  the 
new mirror position is stored and assigned to the 
key 
you are using. 
The mirror goes back into its original position 
once you drive forward faster than 9 mph 
(15 km/h) or turn the ignition off. 
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matically when light shines on them, for exam- 
ple from headlights on a vehicle behind you. 
  
  
ZA WARNING 
Electrolyte fluid can leak from automatic dim- 
ming mirrors if the glass is broken. Electrolyte 
fluid can irritate skin, eyes and airways. 
— Repeated or long-term exposure to electro- 
lyte fluid can lead to irritation of the air- 
ways, especially in people with asthma or 
other respiratory  conditions. Take deep 
breaths immediately after leaving the vehi- 
cle or, if this is not possible, open all of the 
doors and windows as wide as possible. > 
     

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Stowing and using 
Power sources 
When the ignition is switched on, you may be 
able to use multiple power sources for external 
devices, depending on the vehicle equipment. 
12 volt sockets 
You can connect electrical accessories to the 12 
volt sockets. The power usage must not exceed 
120 watts. 
The 12 volt sockets are labeled with the 12V 
symbol. They are located in the front center con- 
sole and on the side trim panel in the luggage 
compartment”. 
USB ports 
Applies to: vehicles with USB port 
You can charge mobile devices using the USB 
ports. The USB ports are labeled with the «<> or 
(4 symbol or CHARGE ONLY. 
  
  
ZA WARNING 
—To reduce the risk of fatal injury, store all 
connected devices securely when driving so 
that they do not move around inside the ve- 
hicle when braking or in the event of an  acci- 
dent. 
— Incorrect usage can lead to serious injuries 
or burns. To reduce the risk of injuries, never 
leave children unattended in the vehicle 
with the vehicle key. 
      
@) Note 
— Read the operating manuals for the con- 
nected devices. 
—To reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle 
electrical system, never attempt to charge 
the vehicle battery by connecting accesso- 
ries that provide power to the power sour- 
ces. 
— Do not connect any device whose network 
class (voltage) does not match the network 
class designed for the socket. 
— Disconnect the connectors from the power 
sources carefully to reduce the risk  of dam- 
aging them. 
Storage 
Cup holders 
Applies to: vehicles with cup holders 
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Fig. 67 Center armrest folded up: cup holder 
> To use  the cup holder under the center armrest, 
fold it upward > page 47. 
> Fold the plastic bracket toward the rear, if nec- 
essary > fig. 67. 
  
Z\ WARNING 
Spilled hot liquid can increase the risk of acci- 
dents and injuries. 
— Never drive with containers that contain hot 
liquid such as coffee or tea. The hot liquid 
could spill and cause burns during a colli- 
sion, sudden braking or other vehicle move- 
ment. Spilled hot liquid can also increase 
the risk  of accidents and injuries. 
— Only use soft containers in the cup holders. 
Hard cups and glasses can increase the risk 
of injury during a collision. 
— Never use  the cup holder or the adapter as 
an ashtray because this is a fire hazard. 
  
    
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Stowing and using 
  
@) Note 
Beverage containers in the cup holders should 
always 
have a lid. Otherwise, the liquid inside 
could spill and cause damage to vehicle 
equipment. 
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nal storage compartments 
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there may 
be a variety of storage areas, compartments, and 
retainers at various locations in the vehicle. 
— Compartments in the doors 
— Storage area in the glove compartment. The 
glove compartment can be locked using the 
mechanical key > page 20. 
— Storage compartment under the center armrest 
— Key compartment in the center console 
— Storage compartment on the rear side of the 
driver’s or front passenger's seat. The compart- 
ment can hold a maximum weight of 2.2 lbs (1 
kg). 
— Coat hooks 
  
ZA\ WARNING 
—To reduce the risk of injury, make sure all 
storage compartments are always closed 
while driving. 
— Loose objects can be thrown around the ve- 
hicle interior during sudden driving or brak- 
ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of 
an accident. Store objects securely while 
driving. 
— Only use  the storage compartments in the 
door trim panels to store small objects that 
will not stick out of the compartment and 
impair the function of the side airbags. 
— Make sure your  view toward the rear is not 
blocked, for example by hanging clothing or 
objects in the vehicle. 
— Applies to: Coupe: No heavy or hard objects 
may be placed on the storage compartment 
behind the rear seat backrest. There is a risk 
of injuring the vehicle passengers when 
braking suddenly. 
— Applies to: Coupe: Only lightweight clothing 
should be hung from the garment hooks in 
     
the vehicle. Do not use clothes hangers to 
  
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hang clothing. The pockets of the clothing 
must not contain any heavy, breakable, or 
sharp-edged objects. This could impair the 
effectiveness of the side curtain airbags. 
@) Note 
Applies to: Coupe 
      
Make sure that the heating grid strips for the 
rear window defogger are not damaged by 
abrasive objects. 
Luggage compartment 
General information 
All pieces of luggage or objects must be securely 
fastened in the luggage compartment. Note the 
following to maintain good vehicle handling: 
> Distribute the load evenly in the luggage com- 
partment. 
> Stow heavy luggage as far forward in the lug- 
gage compartment as possible. 
> Use non-elastic cords attached to the tie-downs 
to secure objects. 
  
ZA WARNING 
— Loose objects can be thrown around the ve- 
hicle interior during sudden driving or brak- 
ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of 
an accident. Always stow objects securely in 
the luggage compartment and secure them 
at the tie-downs. Use straps suitable for 
heavy objects. 
— If pieces of luggage or objects are secured 
to the tie-downs with unsuitable or dam- 
aged straps, this can increase the risk of in- 
jury during braking maneuvers or accidents. 
— When transporting heavy objects, the vehi- 
cle characteristics will change due to the 
shift in the center of gravity, which increases 
the risk of an accident. You may need to 
adapt your driving style and speed to the 
current conditions. 
— The cargo net is only strong enough to se- 
cure light objects. Heavy objects are not ade- 
quately secured. Attempting to secure heavy 
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Warm and cold 
Climate control system 
The climate control system warms, cools and re- 
moves humidity from the air in the vehicle interi- 
or. It functions most effectively when the win- 
dows are closed. If there is  a build-up of heat in- 
side the vehicle, ventilation can help to speed up 
the cooling process. 
Pollutant filter 
The pollutant filter removes pollutants such as 
dust and pollen from the air. 
  
ZA\ WARNING 
Poor visibility can lead to accidents. 
— For safer driving, keep all windows free of 
ice, snow and fog. 
— Become familiar as quickly as possible with 
the correct use and function of the climate 
control system, especially with the defrost- 
ing and defogging function. 
— When the temperature is below freezing, 
only use  the windshield washer system after 
the 
windshield has been warmed by the cli- 
mate control system. The washer fluid could 
freeze on the windshield and impair visibili- 
ty 
  
    
@) Note 
— If you suspect that the climate control sys- 
tem is damaged, switch the system off to 
prevent further damage and have it checked 
by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized 
Audi Service Facility. 
— Repairs to the Audi climate control system 
require  special technical knowledge and 
special tools. Have it inspected by  an au- 
thorized Audi dealership or a qualified elec- 
tronics store. 
@) For the sake of the environment 
Reducing the amount of fuel used also re- 
duces the amount of pollutants that enter the 
air. 
iG) Tips 
—To prevent interference with the heating 
and cooling output and to prevent the win- 
dows from fogging over, the air intake in 
front of the windshield must be free of ice, 
snow, or leaves. 
— Condensation from the cooling system can 
drip and form a puddle of water  under the 
vehicle. This is normal and does not mean 
there is a leak. 
— The energy management system may tem- 
porarily switch off certain functions, such as 
the seat heating* or rear window defogger. 
These systems are available again as soon as 
the energy supply has been restored. 
— Certain climate control settings are auto- 
matically stored and assigned to the vehicle 
key that is in use. 
— The flows through the vents under the rear 
window. Make sure the openings are not 
covered when placing clothing on the lug- 
gage compartment cover. 
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