Driving
You can shift the gears manually when in “D”
mode. The transmission must be in tiptronic
mode.
Shifting with the selector lever
You can shift into manual shifting mode while the
vehicle is stationary or while driving.
> To switch to manual shifting mode, tilt the se-
lector lever toward the front passenger's side
=> fig. 88. “M” will be displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
> Upshifting: push the selector lever forward ().
> Downshifting: push the selector lever toward
the rear ().
> To switch back to automatic mode, tilt the se-
lector lever toward the driver's side.
Shifting with the shift paddles
Applies to: vehicles with shift paddles
> Upshifting: press the @) shift paddle > fig. 89.
> Downshifting: press the ©) shift paddle.
> Applies to: RS models: To select the lowest/
highest possible gear, press and hold down the
shift paddle @)/@).
If the shift paddles are tapped while in the D/S
selector lever position, automatic mode switches
off briefly. To switch from manually shifting back
to automatic shifting immediately, tap the shift
paddle @) © fig. 89 for 1 second.
To keep shifting manually, tilt the selector lever
toward the front passenger's side.
@ Tips
— The transmission only allows manual shift-
ing when the engine speed is within the per-
mitted range.
— The transmission automatically shifts up or
down before critical engine speed is
reached.
— Applies to: RS models: When accelerating,
the transmission will not automatically shift
to the next gear shortly before the maxi-
mum permitted engine RPM is reached.
Shift to the next highest gear at the right
time.
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Kick-down enables maximum acceleration.
When you press the accelerator pedal down be-
yond the resistance point, the automatic trans-
mission downshifts into a lower gear and the en-
gine utilizes its full power, if the vehicle speed
and engine RPM permit. It shifts up into the next
higher gear once the maximum permitted engine
RPM is reached.
ZX WARNING
Please note that the wheels could spin on
slick or slippery roads when kick-down is ac-
tive.
Launch Control
Launch Control provides the best possible accel-
eration when starting from a stop.
Requirements
— The engine must be at operating temperature.
— The steering wheel must not be turned.
— ESC must be limited > page 106.
— Driving program “S” > page 80 or the Audi
drive select* Dynamic mode must be selected
=> page 96.
Using Launch Control
— Press the brake pedal with your left foot and
hold it all the way down for at least one second.
— With the brake pedal pressed, press the accel-
erator pedal all the way down with your right
foot at the same time.
— Once the engine reaches a constant speed, re-
move your foot from the brake pedal.
Once the vehicle has started moving, reactivate
the ESC so that it is fully functional.
Z\ WARNING
Only use Launch Control when road and traffic
conditions allow it and other road users will
not be endangered or impacted by your driv-
ing and the vehicle's acceleration. The driving
wheels could spin and the vehicle could
swerve, especially on slick or slippery road
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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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Intelligent Technology
Intelligent Technology
Electronic Stabilization
Control (ESC)
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) supports
driver safety. It reduces the risk of slipping and
improves driving stability. ESC detects critical sit-
uations such as the vehicle oversteering and un-
dersteering or the wheels are spinning. The
brakes are applied or the engine torque is re-
duced in order to stabilize the vehicle. When the
ESC engages, the B indicator light blinks in the
instrument cluster.
The following systems are integrated in the ESC:
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
ABS prevents the wheels from locking when brak-
ing. The vehicle can still be steered even during
hard braking. Apply steady pressure to the brake
pedal. Do not pump the pedal. A pulsing in the
brake pedal indicates that the system is acting to
stabilize the vehicle.
Brake assist system
The brake assist system can decrease braking dis-
tance. It increases braking power when the driver
presses the brake pedal quickly in emergency sit-
uations. You must press and hold the brake pedal
until the dangerous situation is over.
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
ASR reduces drive power when the wheels begin
spinning and adapts the power to the road condi-
tions. This will increase the driving stability.
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
The EDL applies the brakes to wheels that are
slipping and transfers the drive power to the oth-
er wheels. This function is not available at higher
speeds.
In extreme cases, EDL automatically switches off
to keep the brake on the braked wheel from over-
heating. The vehicle is still functioning correctly.
EDL will switch on again automatically when con-
ditions have returned to normal.
Power steering
The ESC can also support vehicle stability
through steering.
Selective wheel torque control
Selective wheel torque control is used when driv-
ing on curves. Braking is targeted toward the
wheels on the inside of the curve as needed. This
allows more precise driving in curves.
Automatic post-collision braking system
The automatic post-collision braking system can
help to reduce the risk of sliding and of addition-
al collisions after an accident. If the airbag con-
trol module detects a collision above a certain ve-
hicle speed, the vehicle is braked by the ESC.
The vehicle does not brake automatically if one of
the following occurs:
— The driver presses the accelerator pedal
— The braking force generated by the pressed
brake pedal is greater than the braking force
that would be initiated by the system
— The ESC, the brake system, or the vehicle elec-
trical system is not functioning
ZA\ WARNING
—The ESC and its integrated systems cannot
overcome the limits imposed by natural
physical laws. This is especially important on
slippery or wet roads. If the systems begin
acting to stabilize your vehicle, you should
immediately alter your speed to match the
road and traffic conditions. Do not let the in-
creased safety provided tempt you into tak-
ing risks. This could increase your risk of a
collision.
— Please note the risk of a collision increases
when driving fast, especially through curves
and on slippery or wet roads, and when driv-
ing too close to objects ahead. There is still
a risk of accidents because the ESC and its
integrated systems cannot always prevent
collisions.
— Accelerate carefully when driving on
smooth, slippery surfaces such as ice and
snow. The drive wheels can spin even when
these control systems are installed and this
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Intelligent Technology
— Utilize the engine braking effect when driv-
ing downhill by selecting the “S” driving
program > page 80. This reduces the load
on the brakes. If you need to brake addition-
ally, brake in intervals and not continuously.
G) Tips
— If you retrofit your vehicle with a front spoil-
er, wheel covers or similar items, make sure
that the air flow to the brakes is not ob-
structed. Otherwise the brake system can
overheat.
— Also refer to the information about brake
fluid > page 208.
Messages
EG / @ Brakes: malfunction! Safely stop ve-
hicle
There is a malfunction in the brake system. If
s/w and BAlalso turn on, there is a malfunc-
tion in the ABS, ESC, and braking distribution.
Do not continue driving. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance. Read and follow the other safety pre-
cautions > A\.
GG / © Warning! No brake booster function
If the brake booster is not working, you have to
use much more force when braking the vehicle.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
GG / @ Brake pads: wear limit reached. You
can continue driving. Please contact Service
The brake pads are worn. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility as
soon as possible to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
Ga Jo Parking brake: malfunction! Safely
stop vehicle. See owner's manual
— If the indicator light and the message appear
when the vehicle is stationary or after switch-
ing the ignition on, check if you can release the
parking brake. If you cannot release the parking
brake, see an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility. If you can release the
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parking brake and the message still appears,
see an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
— If the indicator light and message appear while
driving, the hill start assist or emergency brak-
ing function may be malfunctioning. It may not
be possible to set the parking brake or release
it once it has been set. Do not park your vehicle
on hills. See an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
Z\ WARNING
If a malfunction occurs in the ABS, ESC, and
braking distribution, interventions that stabi-
lize the vehicle will no longer be available.
This could cause the vehicle to swerve, which
increases the risk that the vehicle will slide.
Do not continue driving. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.
Steering
Electromechanical steering supports the driver's
steering movements by electronically adapting
the power steering depending on the vehicle
speed. The settings depend on the selected Audi
drive select* mode.
Messages
a Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle
The power steering may have failed. Adapt your
driving style immediately to compensate for the
fact that it may be more difficult to turn the
steering wheel, and stop your vehicle in a safe lo-
cation as soon as possible. Do not continue driv-
ing. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility for assistance.
a Steering: malfunction! You can continue
driving
There is a malfunction. Steering may be more dif-
ficult or more sensitive. Adapt your driving style.
Have the steering system checked immediately >
Emergency assistance
coupling becoming overloaded when driving off-
road.
For the most safety and security, drive with a tow
bar. You should use a towing cable only if a tow
bar is not available. Use a towing cable made of
synthetic elastic cable similar elastic material.
ZX WARNING
— Towing highly increases the risk of an acci-
dent, for example from colliding with the
towing vehicle.
— To reduce the risk of an accident, do not al-
low anyone to remain inside the vehicle
when it is being transported by a tow truck
or a special transporter.
@) Note
— If normal towing is not possible, for exam-
ple if the transmission is faulty or if the
towing distance is greater than 30 miles
(50 km), then transport the vehicle on a
special carrier.
— If the vehicle is towed by a tow truck at the
axle that is not permitted, this can cause se-
vere damage to the transmission.
— The vehicle must not be tow started for
technical reasons.
@) Tips
— If there is a power failure, the selector lever
will not move out of the "P" position. The
parking lock must be released using the
emergency release before towing the vehi-
cle > page 86.
— Follow the local legal regulations for tow-
ing.
Read and follow the important information under
=> page 249.
Preparations
> Only secure the towing cable or tow bar at the
designated towing loops > page 250,
=>page 251.
250
>» Make sure the towing cable is not twisted. Oth-
erwise it could disconnect from the towing loop
while towing.
> Switch the emergency flashers on in both
vehicles > page 38. However, do not do this if it
prohibited by law.
Towing vehicle (front)
> Only start to drive when the towing cable is
taut.
> Be especially careful when accelerating.
» Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.
Vehicle being towed (rear)
> Make sure the ignition is switched on so that
the steering wheel is not locked and so that you
can use the turn signals, the horn, and the
windshield wipers if needed > /A\.
> Switching it off before the vehicle has stopped
may impair the function of the brake booster
and power steering. You would then need to
use more force to steer and brake the vehicle.
> Release the parking brake > page 77.
> Select the “N” selector lever position.
> Make sure the towing cable is always taut.
ZA WARNING
Never tow a vehicle using a tow bar or towing
cable if the vehicle does not have electrical
power.
Front towing loop
BFV-0309
Fig. 196 Front bumper: installing the towing loop
The threaded opening for the towing loop is lo-
cated on the right side of the front bumper.
> Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit > page 241.
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Fuses and bulbs
fuse assignme
No. | Equipment
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PO ee
15°16°17-18 19 20 21
Pr ily ip y ips :}
3839 |4142
32°33:34 35:36 37
40 49
74
F20 | Power lumbar support adjustment
Front passenger's side neck heating (Road-
F22
ster)
Right vehicle electrical system control
F24
module
F25 | Driver side door
F26 | Seat heating
Vehicle electrical system control module
bad (terminal 30)
F28 | AMI High media port
F29 | Vehicle electrical system control module
F32 | Driver assistance systems
F33 | Airbag
Sockets, interior sound, tail light switch,
F34 | temperature sensor, oil level sensor, neck
heating, garage door opener
Fig. 200 Vehicle interior: fuse assignment
No. Equipment
Diagnosis, headlight range control, air
quality sensor, automatic dimming rear-
view mirror, center instrument panel
switch module
F35
F4 Central computer processor (MIB-2) F36 | Right cornering light / right LED headlight
FS: Gateway (diagnostics) F37 | Left cornering light / left LED headlight
Fo Selector lever (automatic transmission)
F7
Climate control system controls, rear win-
dow defogger, tire pressure monitoring
Engine control module, ESC control mod-
F38
ule
F39 | Front passenger side door
F8
Switch for the electromechanical parking
brake, light switch, rain/light sensor, inte-
rior lighting, diagnostic connector, roof
electronics F40
| Cigarette lighter, sockets
F41 | Fuel tank diagnosis
F42 | Central locking area
FQ Steering column switch module
F44 | All wheel drive clutch control module
F10 Vehicle positioning
F45 | Power adjustable driver's side seat
Fil
All wheel drive clutch, left vehicle electri-
cal system control module
F46 | Driver's side neck heating (Roadster)
F49 | Engine start, clutch sensor
FI2 Infotainment components
F52 | Control module for suspension control
F1l4 Climate control system blower fan
F53 | Rear window defogger
Fis Electronic steering column lock
F16
Infotainment system components, safety
belt microphone
PL? Instrument cluster
F18 Rearview camera
F19
Convenience access control module
The power seats* are protected via circuit break-
ers that automatically switch on after a few sec-
onds after the overload has been reduced.
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Parking aid. + cise v0 esncsce oo esmuara vw anecone ¥ © 3 99
Malfunction... ... 2.0... e eee eee eee 103
Parking brake
Indicator light sci + = sens ge hoes x Rees ee 16
also refer to Electromechanical
parking brake... ... eee eee eee 77
Parkitag WE aeons & nsassan ie w cmazeue © s axaaen 5 tees 36
Parking system
Adjusting the display/warning tone...... 103
Cleaning sensors/the camera........... 236
Cleaning the rearview camera........... 102
Parking system plus.............-.00. 100
Rear parking system............-.0005 100
Rearview Gameraicn 5 «soc so memes oo semen « 101
also refer to Parking system....... 100, 101
Parking systems
Peripheral display.................04. 100
Parking (automatic transmission) ....... 81, 82
Pass-through. ....... 0... c eee eee ees 66
Pause (audio/video file).............. 14,178
Perchlorate « seceics 2 somes «a imams 2 x were 2 ate 257
Performance/torque display
refer to Sport displays...............00. 15
Peripheral. display... 6 cece se secre ee emis as 100
Personal:hotspot.. « & cone sv wie oo eaoen oo 143
Phonebook
refer to Contacts..............2.-000- 138
Playbacki(media)®. « svsius ss seauwee a aussie a a one 178
Playlistics <5 tice « + ace wo eamem w eee 8 ¥ a 180
Pointof interest’. cesu ss esas vx ous 2 x ewe 152
Point of interest search..............0.. 153
POLISHING ws ¢ & sees 5 = sees se ees ce eR Eee 237
Pollen filter
refer to Pollutant filter..........-00000- 69
PolltaneTilter’s wars 2 aqvas 4 4 mau a 2 mea a 69
Power
Seat adjustment..............0..0008- 46
POWeEr SOUPCES: 2 sews 2 ¢ sees 2 s eee 63, 131, 176
POWERtOD wows = ¢ cours + 4 wees go ees £2 eG 31
Gleaning « « sire a x sewn oo ones ¥ eee +o owe 237
Closing 31
Convenience closing..............-.05. 32
Convenience opening ...........ceeeeves 32
Emergency operation.................. 33
Generalinformation...............000- 31
Malfunctions « 5 sis 2 3 wwe oo avon 2 wees 2 32
Message essscus a save v 6 comune ¥ © sooo w+ sues 32
Opening ........ ee eee eee eee eee 31
Wind Geqlecton sav « ¢ gaa & ¢ sees 4 ¢ prem 2 e 33
POWErWINKOWS'< « sae + agen ss mau s a ae sg 26
MalfOnetiontcs: «3 seco 2s wom o same oy ween a 27
Presets (radio)scx ¢ : sume « x weer ¢ 2 oem 3 oo 167
Pressure
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 231, 232
THOS oe cee eee 223
Program guide
Radio... 2.2.0.2... cee eee 166
Programming (steering wheel button)...... 14
Prompt
refer to Commands (voice recognition sys-
TOM & wacess os maven oe amie & a OH ao seat 123
PrOteCtinGtes 5 = scmes 9 2 ewe 5 2 ows 5 een oe 237
Pyrotechnic elements..........0.-0eeee 257
Q
quattro (all wheel drive)................ 109
R
Radio... 2... ee eee eee eee 165
Additional station information.......... 167
PROSGESS. 5 oi sees 0 ces wn maser «cae 8 eons 167
Radio text.....................00005 166
Radio communications equipment........ 259
Radio equipment................-.008- 259
Radio Standards Specification (RSS)....... 260
Rain/light sensor
Headlights................0.00200000. 36
Intermittent (windshield wipers) ......... 41
Random
refer to/Shutfless « s ssw = secon = wisn 2 ewe 181
RaniG®'s = wwe ¢ eevee go owe 4 © cou 9 ees 15
Readitig lightSiox < = sess + 9 sen + ween es ree 39
Rear lid
refer to Luggage compartment lid........ 24
Rear Seats’: « = saws + = sews y 4 eee ke + eee ae ge 48
Rear 'Spoil@fics< = s ees ¢ ¢ ewes se eee cv eee 109
Cleanings os ssi vo seine so amas @ 6 inane © 8 6 237
Rearview camera
refer to Parking system........... 100, 101
Rearview mirror dimming................ 40
Rear window defogger..............0e0ee 71
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SIM icatd reader ia: « + seis ¥ vena w © romeo @ o ame 143
SKI Dag sic = & mesa oo mess «vem ¥ woe we RHE 66
Smartphone
refer to Telephone................-00. 129
Snowboard. bag « esses vs scone se mene © mene © 66
Snow chains! « sev oo sews oe site oo aes vo 228
Socket
refer to Power sourcesS.............0000. 63
Software update
refer to System update (MMI).......... 192
Software (MMI)
License... 22... eee ee 194
Update « cares so naw so pees oe news 2 Rees @ 192
MERSIOM Eo sncesexes » esonane 0 6 eccenees «© & oveaum 9 4 asus 192
Sane Eek: & wien v @ snzens wo mwenere wo seswaws w @ ve8 247
Speed dependent volume control......... 193
SPeedOMeter « mses + wow so weres s x wees + 6 oe 10
Speed warning syst€Mias < « asws se ees so eae 87
Speller « saw s 2 wows 2 2 cee x yee oe 117
Sport displays............ 0.000220 eee ee 15
Sport mode...........02-- cee eee eee eee 106
Sport view.... 0.2.0... 2c 13
Sporty driving. .......... 0. eee ee eee eee ee 79
Stabilization program
refer to Electronic Stabilization
Gontrol.(ESG) « + awe ¢ » maeu 2 ¢ ame 2 2 eee 105
START ENGINE STOP button.............. 75
START ENGINE STOP (button)............. 76
Starting todrive......... 6. ce eee eee eee 78
Starting (engine)...............00220 00 75
SEONG)’. « « seexes 5 « amen 5 2 ommes wo nme © 6 me 108
Indicator light.............. eee eee eee 16
also refer to Steering..............--5 108
Steering wheel
AGJUSEIN Gia: & & svssews oo suvsacs 6 a sonore & & amas © 8 48
Shift paddles (automatic transmission).... 83
also refer to Multifunction
steering wheel. .........0c eee e eee 12,14
Steps for determining correct load limit... 227
Stopover (navigation) ............0.000. 154
Storage compartments...............--. 63
Streaming
refer to Online media................. 175
S tronic (automatic transmission) .......... 79
Subtitles (DVD) ssc ¢ s eas =o ees = bee ee 181
SUN VISOFS. 1... ee eee 41
Suspension Comtrolie. es cc ee ences oe eevee ox 96
Swapping 'calls:. « ssies v6 sees oo ewes & os oweers 134
Switching daytime running lights on and off. 38
Switching the ignitionon............00eee 75
SYMDOIS ss ss peas so e995 = i RG EE eG Fes 120
Navigationivs « 3 sno s 3 wwwsu so ames > wae 158
also refer to Indicator lights.............- ?
System settings (MMI)................. 189
System update (MMD) ws s «cnc «a wwe x x 192
System VOLUME sven ss wvaie os eee ee wee es 193
T
Tachometer cas + » aawe 2 names x wean a 2 ae LO, 11.
Technical data’: « « aie « aqews 7 neue 3 x eee 262
Technical modifications................. 257
Telephone... .. cece eee eee eee eee 129
Audi phone Dox es + « sacs sc eres se een ve 131
Connecting acellphone............... 129
Dialinganumber................0000- 133
Options during a phone call............ 134
SOEEINGS: cccvan © o waves o wreens ¥en we enbawie 140
Temperature display (outside temperature)... 11
Temperature gauge
Coolant... 0... eee eee ee 10
Tethering
refer to Personal hotspot.............. 143
Text messageS...........0.00 2002. e eee 135
also refer to Text messages............ 135
Tie-downs .... 0... eee eee eee 67
Tightening specification
Wheel boltsisn « « aces s x eee su oeww s eee 247
Tightening specification (wheel bolts) .... . 247
TIMG eee eee teens 189
tiptronic (automatic transmission)......... 83
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)....... 241
THIRGS & cron 5 emcee © scenes @ tere © 8 Oe & = oa 213
All wheel drive............. eee e eee eee 109
Low-profile tires.............0...000. 229
Repaitisetis + o seas + ween « 6 wnemn 4 2 cower 8 a 6 241
Replacing.......... 0... cee cece eee eee 243
SCiVICE lifGicms = nave = meme & ¥ ROE ee Sew 222
Tite PKOSSUNC iu ow seawese 3 scsmes @ ose wo ae 223
Tire pressure monitoring sys-
LOM: « v ews s pewey « een 9 cow 230, 231,232
Tire pressure table.............. 0000 225
273,