Warm and cold
of injury, these individuals should not use seat
heating.
@) Note
To reduce the risk of damage to the seat heat-
ing elements, do not kneel on the seats or
place heavy pressure on one area of the seat.
@) Tips
— The setting for the seat heating on the driv-
er's side is assigned to the key that is in use.
— If the front passenger's seat heating is
turned on, it will not turn on again automat-
ically if more than 10 minutes have passed
between switching the ignition off and
switching it on again.
re aati}
Applies to: vehicles with neck heating
BFV-0177
BFV-0178
Fig. 81 Cockpit: neck heating
The neck heating has three levels. If you turn the
knob to the right, the neck heating switches on
=> fig. 81. The LEDs above the seat symbol indi-
cate the ventilation level. Turn the knob to the
left to reduce ventilation. To switch off the neck
heating, keep turning the knob to the left until
no LEDs are turned on.
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When the power top is closed, the neck heating
will switch automatically from setting 3 to set-
ting 2 after approximately six minutes.
ZA WARNING
— Individuals with reduced sensitivity to pain
or temperature could develop burns when
using the neck heating. To reduce the risk of
injury, these individuals should not use neck
heating.
— The output from the neck heating may be-
come very hot temporarily if the air vents in
the seats > fig. 80 are covered by clothing or
similar objects when the system is switched
on. This can cause burns on unprotected
skin exposed directly to the vents.
@ Tips
— The fan speed is always lower when the
power top is closed than when it is open.
— Energy management > page 110 may re-
duce the heat output if the battery voltage
is too low.
Fluids in the A/C system
Refrigerant in the A/C system
The sticker in the engine compartment provides
information about the type and amount of refrig-
erant used in the vehicle’s A/C system. The stick-
er is located in the front section of the engine
compartment or at the front or back of the hood.
Symbol
A
ss
ott
Meaning
Warning: The A/C system must only
be serviced by qualified technicians.
Refrigerant type
Lubricant type
Refer to the service information
(only available for authorized Audi
dealers or authorized Audi Service
Facilities)
e The A/C system must only be serv-
iced by qualified technicians. >
Driving
Stopping the engine
> Bring the vehicle to a full stop.
> Press the [START ENGINE STOP] button.
Emergency off function*
If it is absolutely necessary, the engine can also
be turned off while driving at speeds starting at
4 mph (7 km/h). To stop the engine, press the
START ENGINE STOP] button twice in a row or
press and hold it one time.
Z\ WARNING
— Never turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop. Switching it
off before the vehicle has stopped may im-
pair the function of the brake booster and
power steering. You may need to use more
force when braking or steering. Because you
cannot brake and steer as you usually would,
this could lead to accidents and serious inju-
ries.
— If you leave the vehicle, switch the ignition
off and take the vehicle key with you. If you
do not do this, the engine could be started
and electrical equipment such as the power
windows could be activated. This can lead to
serious injuries.
— For safety reasons, always park the vehicle
with the selector lever in the P position.
Otherwise, there is the risk that the vehicle
could roll unintentionally.
@) Note
If the engine has been under heavy load for
an extended period of time, heat builds up in
the engine compartment after the engine is
switched off and there is a risk of damaging
the engine. For this reason, let the engine run
at idle for approximately two minutes before
shutting it off.
@) Tips
For up to 10 minutes after stopping the en-
gine, the radiator fan may turn on again auto-
matically or it may continue to run, even if the
ignition is switched off.
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Messages
Pressing the start/stop button again will switch
off the engine
This message appears when you press the
START ENGINE STOP] button while driving.
Engine start system: malfunction! Please con-
tact Service
The engine automatic start system has a mal-
function. Drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired. To start the en-
gine, press and hold the |START ENGINE STOP
button.
Remote control key: hold back of key
against the designated area. See owner's man-
ual
This message appears if there is no convenience
key inside the vehicle or if the system does not
recognize the key. The convenience key may not
be recognized, for example, if it is covered by an
object that disrupts the signal (such as a brief-
case), or if the key battery is weak. Electronic de-
vices such as cell phones can also interfere with
the signal.
To still be able to start or stop the engine, see
= page 77, Starting the engine when there is a
malfunction.
B Remote control key: key not detected. Is the
key
still in the vehicle?
The B indicator light turns on and this message
appears if the convenience key was removed from
the vehicle when the engine was running. If the
convenience key is no longer in the vehicle, you
cannot switch the ignition on or start the engine
once you stop it. You also cannot lock the vehicle
from the outside.
Please press the brake pedal
This message appears if you do not press the
brake pedal when starting the engine.
Please select N or P
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Driving
This message appears when starting or stopping
the engine if the selector lever is not in the "N" or
"P" position. The engine will not start/stop.
Starting the engine when there is a
Telia (ela)
It may not be possible to start the engine under
certain circumstances, for example, if the bat-
tery in the vehicle key is drained, if interference is
affecting the key or if there is a system malfunc-
tion.
Fig. 84 Steering column/remote control key: starting the
engine if there is a malfunction
As long as the message ?) Remote control key:
hold back of key against the designated area.
See owner's manual is displayed, you can emer-
gency
start your vehicle.
» Press the brake pedal.
> Press the [START ENGINE STOP] button.
> Hold the master key in the location indicated in
the illustration ?) = fig. 84. The engine will
start.
> If the engine does not automatically start,
press the [START ENGINE STOP] button again.
@ Tips
You can view the message again by pressing
the [START ENGINE STOP] button.
Electromechanical
parking brake
The ©) switch is located under the selector lever
in the center console.
Your vehicle is equipped with an electromechani-
cal parking brake. The parking brake is designed
to prevent the vehicle from rolling unintentional-
ly and replaces the hand brake.
Setting/manually releasing the parking
brake
> Pull the ©) switch to set the parking brake. The
LED in the switch turns on. The iw (USA mod-
els)/[@) (Canada models) indicator light also
turns on in the instrument cluster display.
> To release the parking brake manually, press
the brake or accelerator pedal while the igni-
tion is switched on and press the ©) switch at
the same time. The LED in the button and the
indicator light in the display turn off.
Releasing the parking brake automatically
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed.
> To start driving and release the parking brake
automatically, press the accelerator pedal as
usual.
In addition to releasing the parking brake auto-
matically, other convenience and safety functions
are available when you start driving > page 78,
Starting to drive.
Emergency braking function
You can use the emergency braking function in an
emergency situation, or if the standard brakes
are malfunctioning or the pedal is obstructed.
> Pull and hold the ©) switch.
>» As soon as you release the (©) switch or acceler-
ate, the braking stops.
Pulling and holding the ©) switch while driving
the vehicle activates the emergency braking func-
tion. The hydraulic brake system will brake all
four wheels. The braking effect is similar to heavy
braking > A\.
To reduce the risk of activating the emergency
braking by mistake, a warning tone (buzzer)
sounds when the ©) switch is pulled. Emergency
braking stops as soon as the ©) switch is released
or the accelerator pedal is pressed.
Parking
> Press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
> Pull the ©) switch to set the parking brake.
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>
Driving
> Place the selector lever in the “P” position.
> Turn the engine off > A\.
> Turn the steering wheel when parking on in-
clines so that the wheels will roll into the curb
if the vehicle starts moving.
ZA WARNING
— If the parking brake is set, it can release au-
tomatically when the accelerator pedal is
pressed. To reduce the risk of an accident,
do not inadvertently press the accelerator
pedal and always shift into “P” when the ve-
hicle is stopped.
— Emergency braking should only be used in
an emergency, when the when the standard
brake pedal is malfunctioning or obstructed.
During emergency braking, your vehicle will
brake similar to heavy braking. ESC and the
associated components (ABS, ASR, EDL) can-
not overcome the laws of physics. In corners
and when road or weather conditions are
bad, a full brake application can cause the
vehicle to skid or the rear end to swerve,
which increases the risk of an accident.
— If the power supply fails, you cannot set the
parking brake once it is released. In this
case, park the vehicle on level ground and
secure it by placing the selector lever in the
P position. See an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for assis-
tance.
— If you leave the vehicle, switch the ignition
off and take the vehicle key with you. This
applies particularly when children remain in
the vehicle. Otherwise children could start
the
engine, release the parking brake or op-
erate electrical equipment such as power
windows, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.
— No one should remain in the vehicle when it
is locked - especially children. Locked doors
make it more difficult for emergency work-
ers to get into the vehicle, which puts lives
at risk.
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@) Note
Do not leave your vehicle unattended while
the engine is running, because this increases
the risk of an accident.
@) Tips
— Noises when the parking brake is set and re-
leased are normal and are not a cause for
concern.
— The parking brake goes through a self-test
cycle at regular intervals when the vehicle is
stopped. Any noises associated with this are
normal.
Starting to drive
Various convenience and safety functions may be
available when the vehicle begins driving, de-
pending on vehicle equipment.
Starting on hills with the parking brake set
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed.
> To start driving comfortably when on a hill, set
the parking brake and begin driving as usual.
The braking force of the parking brake does not
release automatically until the wheels build up
enough driving force.
Starting on hills with hill hold assist
If you take your foot off of the brake pedal when
driving on hills, the braking force will be held for
several seconds. At that time, you can start driv-
ing without the vehicle rolling backward.
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed,
the engine must be on, and the vehicle must be
traveling uphill.
> To activate hill hold assist, press and hold the
brake pedal for several seconds while the vehi-
cle is stationary.
ZX WARNING
—To reduce the risk of an accident, always
make sure the vehicle is situated safely
while stationary.
— If the parking brake is set, it can release au-
tomatically when the accelerator pedal is >
Driving
Starting the engine
> The selector lever must be in the P or the N po-
sition.
At low temperatures (below 14 °F (-10 °C)), the
engine can only be started when the selector lev-
er is in the P position.
Starting from a stop
> Press and hold the brake pedal.
> Start the engine > page 75.
> Press and hold the interlock button in the selec-
tor lever handle, select the desired selector lev-
er position such as "D" > page 79 and release
the lock button.
> Wait a moment until the transmission shifts.
You will notice a slight movement when the
gear engages.
> Release the brake pedal and press the accelera-
tor pedal > A\.
Various convenience functions are available for
starting on hills > page 78.
Stopping temporarily
> Press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, for
example at a traffic light. Do not press the ac-
celerator pedal when doing this.
> To prevent the vehicle from rolling when you
start driving, set the parking brake when stop-
ping on steep hills > A\ and >@).
> The parking brake will release automatically
and the vehicle will start moving once you press
the accelerator pedal.
Stopping/parking
If the selector lever is not in the "P" position
when you open the driver’s door, the vehicle
could roll.
In vehicles with a convenience key*, the following
message appears: Shift to P, otherwise vehicle
can roll away. Doors do not lock if gearshift is
not in P A warning tone will also sound.
> Press and hold the brake pedal > /\.
> Set the parking brake.
> Select the "P" selector lever position.
Under certain circumstances, such as driving in
the mountains, it may be useful to switch tempo-
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rarily to tiptronic mode in order to manually ad-
just the gears to the driving conditions
=> page 83.
On
hills, activate the parking brake first and then
shift into the "P" selector lever position. This pre-
vents too much stress from being placed on the
locking mechanism.
ZA WARNING
— The vehicle can roll even when the engine is
switched off.
— Unintended vehicle movement can lead to
serious injuries.
— Never leave your vehicle with the engine
running while in gear. If you must leave your
vehicle when the engine is running, set the
parking brake and move the selector lever to
the P position.
— Power is still transferred to the wheels when
the engine is running at idle. To prevent the
vehicle from “creeping”, you must keep your
foot on the brake when the engine is run-
ning and the selector lever is in the "D", "S"
or "R" position or “tiptronic” mode is select-
ed.
— Do not inadvertently press the accelerator
pedal when the vehicle is stationary. Other-
wise the vehicle will start to move immedi-
ately, even if the parking brake is set. This
could result in a crash.
— Do not press the accelerator pedal when
changing the selector lever position while
the vehicle is stationary and the engine is
running.
— Never engage the R or P selector level posi-
tions while driving. It could cause a crash.
— Before driving down a steep slope, reduce
your speed and shift into a lower gear with
“tiptronic”.
— Do not ride the brakes or press the brake
pedal
too often or too long when driving
downhill. Constant braking causes the
brakes to overheat and can substantially re-
duce braking performance, increase braking
distance, or cause complete failure of the
brake system.
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Assist systems
Messages in Infotainment display
If the active lane assist switches off automatical-
ly, the indicator light in the display turns off and
one
of the following messages appears:
Audi active lane assist: currently unavailable.
Camera view restricted due to surroundings.
See owner's manual
This message appears if the camera is unable to
detect the lines. This could happen if:
—The camera field of view > page 90, fig. 94 is
dirty or covered in ice. Clean this area on the
windshield.
— The camera field of view is fogged over. Wait
until the fog has cleared before switching the
active lane assist on again.
— The system has been unable to detect the lanes
for an extended period of time due to road con-
ditions. Switch active lane assist back on when
the lines are more visible.
Audi active lane assist: currently unavailable.
See owner's manual
There is a temporary malfunction that may pre-
vent the active lane assist from switching on. Try
switching the active lane assist on again later.
Audi active lane assist: malfunction! See own-
er's manual
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
Audi active lane assist: Please take over steer-
ing!
This message appears if you are not steering by
yourself. If this is the case, active lane assist does
not switch off, but it is “not ready” to provide a
warning. The system can help you keep the vehi-
cle in the lane. However, you are responsible for
driving the vehicle and must steer it yourself.
ZA\ WARNING
Note that messages may be delayed or not
displayed on vehicles with accessories mount-
D_ The corrective steering function is not available in all mar-
kets.
ed on the steering wheel, such as a steering
wheel spinner knob. Always keep your hands
on the steering wheel.
Adjusting the steering time and vibration
warning
Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist
You can adjust individual active lane assist set-
tings in the Infotainment system.
Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Driver assis-
tance > Audi active lane assist
Steering time!)
Early: in this setting, the corrective steering hap-
pens continuously to help keep the vehicle in the
center of the lane.
Late: in this setting, the system provides correc-
tive steering just before a vehicle wheel touches a
detected lane marker line.
Vibration warning
You can switch the additional vibration warning
in the steering wheel on or off.
G) Tips
In certain markets: your settings are stored
automatically and assigned to the remote
control key in use.
Lap timer
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with lap timer
Lap timer
You can measure and analyze lap times with the
lap timer in the display. The time is measured in
minutes, seconds and 1/10 seconds. With lap
times longer than 60 minutes, the hour is also
shown and the display of 1/10 seconds is re-
moved.
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Assist systems
The display brightness adjusts automatically to
the brightness of the surroundings, both in the
information and in the warning stage. In very
dark or very bright surroundings, the automatic
adjustment will set the display to the minimum
or maximum level. In such cases, you may notice
no change when adjusting the brightness, or the
change may only be noticeable once the sur-
roundings change.
Adjust the brightness to a level where the display
in the information stage will not disrupt your
view ahead. If you change the brightness, the dis-
play in the exterior mirror will briefly show the
brightness level in the information stage. The
brightness of the warning stage is linked to the
brightness in the information stage and is adjust-
ed along with the information stage.
@) Tips
— Side assist is not active while you are mak-
ing the adjustment.
— Your settings are automatically stored and
assigned to the remote control key being
used.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
If the side assist switches off automatically, a
message appears in the Infotainment system dis-
play.
Audi side assist: currently unavailable.
Sensor vision restricted due to surroundings.
See owner's manual
The radar sensor vision is impaired. Do not cover
the area in front of the sensors with bike wheels,
stickers, dirt or other objects. Clean the area cov-
ering the sensors, if necessary > page 94,
fig. 102.
Audi side assist: currently unavailable.
See owner's manual
Side assist cannot be switched on at this time be-
cause there is a malfunction (for example, the
battery charge level may be too low).
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Audi side assist: malfunction! Please
contact Service
The system cannot guarantee that it will detect
vehicles correctly and it has switched off. The
sensors have been moved or are faulty. Have the
system checked by an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility soon.
Audi drive select (drive
settings)
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
Drive select makes it possible to experience dif-
ferent types of vehicle characteristics in one vehi-
cle. With different driving modes, the driver can
switch the setting, for example from sporty to
comfortable. In the Individual mode, the set-
tings can be adjusted to your personal preferen-
ces. This makes it possible to combine settings
such as a sporty drivetrain setting with comforta-
ble steering.
Z\ WARNING
Using Audi drive select incorrectly can lead to
collisions, other accidents and serious inju-
ries.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
The vehicle setup in each mode depends on the
vehicle's features.
Engine and automatic transmission
Depending on the mode, the engine and auto-
matic transmission respond more quickly or ina
more balanced manner to accelerator pedal
movements.
Suspension control (Audi magnetic ride)*
The suspension control uses sensors to record in-
formation regarding steering movements, brak-
ing and acceleration operations by the driver, as
well as information about the road surface, driv-
ing speed, and load. With drive select, you can
adjust the suspension control to sporty (dynam-
ic), comfortable (comfort) or balanced (auto). >
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Parking aid
> Switch the ignition off.
@ Tips
— The visual display in the left part of the dis-
play should help you detect the critical vehi-
cle areas.
— You can change the volume of the signals
and the display > page 103.
leet hms L are)
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera
This view may be used when parking in a garage
or ina parking space.
cS ale
ds. Look! Safe to move?
Fig. 112 Infotainment system: aligning the vehicle
> Turn the Infotainment system on and shift into
reverse gear.
> The orange orientation lines @ show the vehi-
cle's direction of travel. Turn the steering wheel
until the orange orientation lines align with the
parking space fig. 111. Use the markings @
to help you estimate the distance to an obsta-
cle. Each marking represents approximately 3
feet (1 meter). The blue area represents an ex-
tension of the vehicle's outline by approximate-
ly 16 feet (S meters) to the rear.
> While driving in reverse gear, adjust the steer-
ing wheel angle to fit the parking space using
the orange orientation lines for assistance > /\.
in General information on page 102, >@) in
General information on page 102. Area @) rep-
resents the rear bumper. At the very latest,
stop the vehicle when the red orientation line
@ borders an object.
Adjusting the display
and the warning tones
Applies to: vehicles with parking system plus
The display and warning tones can be adjusted in
the Infotainment.
> Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Driver as-
sistance > Parking aid.
Signal tones
Front volume - Volume for the front area
Rear volume - Volume for the rear area
Entertainment fader - The volume of the audio/
video source is lowered when the parking system
is turned on
1@) Tips
—The settings are automatically stored and
assigned to the remote control key that is in
use.
— The new level is demonstrated briefly* when
the volume is adjusted.
Error messages
Applies to: vehicles with rear parking system/parking system
plus
Rear parking aid: malfunction! Obstacles cannot
be detected
Parking aid: malfunction! Obstacles cannot be
detected
There is a system malfunction if the LED in the
Pya button blinks when switching on the system.
If the error is not corrected before you switch off
the ignition, the LED in the P button will blink
the
next time you switch on the parking system
by shifting into reverse. As long as the error is
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