
Sitting correctly and safely 
  
  
      
— You can press the pedals down completely —To reduce the risk of an accident, never place 
while your legs are slightly bent additional floor mats or other floor covers 
— The distance between your upper body and the over the installed floor mats, because this 
steering wheel or instrument panel is at least reduces the pedal's range of motion and can 
10 inches (25 cm) impair pedal operation. 
— The distance between your knees and the in- —To reduce the risk of injury, never place your 
strument panel is at least 4 inches (10 cm) feet on the instrument panel, out of the 
— Your thighs are lightly supported by the front window, or on the seat surfaces. This also 
surface of the seat applies to passengers in the rear seats. 
— The backrest is in an upright position and your 
back is resting against it () Note 
— You have a sufficient view of the area around To reduce the risk of damage, be very careful 
when adjusting the seat to make sure the 
head restraints do not come into contact with 
and indicator lights cheiheadiinen 
Power seat adjustment 
Applies to: vehicles with power adjustable seats 
the vehicle 
— You have a clear view of the instrument cluster 
  
ZA WARNING 
— If you are too close to the steering wheel or 
instrument panel, the airbag system cannot 
provide the optimal protection, which in- 
creases the risk of injury and death. 
—To reduce the risk of injury in the event of 
sudden braking maneuvers or accidents, 
never drive with the backrest reclined very 
far. The airbag system and seat belts can on- 
ly provide optimal protection when the back- 
rest is in an upright position and the driver 
is wearing the seat belt correctly. If the 
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backrest is angled back too far, the safety Fig. 51 Front seat: power seat adjustment 
belt can shift to soft areas of the body, such / / 
as the stomach, which increases the risk of @- Lumbar support or multifunction button* 
injury. = page 47. To adjust the lumbar support, press 
—To reduce the risk of an accident, only adjust the button in the applicable location. 
the seats when the vehicle is stationary. @- Moving the seat up/down: push the rear part 
— Be careful when adjusting the seat. Lack of of the button upward or downward. To adjust the 
control or attention when adjusting can re- seat surface, press the front part of the button 
sult in injuries due to pinching to vehicle oc- upward or downward. 
cupants both in the front  seats and rear 
ae @- Moving the seat forward/back: press the but- 
: f d/back. 
— Never place objects in the driver's footwell. fon Torwaresbac 
Objects could shift and enter the area @- Adjusting the backrest angle: press the but- 
around the pedals, which could prevent you ton forward/back. 
from using them. You would then be unable 
to use  the pedals if sudden driving or brak- 
ing maneuvers were needed, which increas- 
es the risk of an accident. 
— Make sure that the floor mats are always se- 
curely attached. 
@- Lengthening/shortening the upper thigh sup- 
port*: lift the grip handle. 
       
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Driving 
  
— Utilize the engine braking effect. 
— Avoid driving short distances when possible. 
G) Tips 
The amount of noise produced by the vehicle 
can increase significantly when driving with a 
sporty style. Show respect to others around 
you  and the environment with the way you op- 
erate your vehicle, especially at night. 
Starting and stopping 
the engine 
Starting the engine 
The [START ENGINE STOP] button switches the 
ignition on and starts the engine. 
  
  
    
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Applies to: TT  RS 
Fig. 83 Steering wheel: START ENGINE STOP button 
Switching the ignition on or off 
If you would like to switch the ignition on with- 
out starting the engine, follow these steps: 
  
  > Press the [START ENGINE STOP] button without 
pressing the brake pedal. 
    
Starting the engine 
> Automatic transmission: press the brake pedal 
and move the selector lever into the P or N po- 
sition > A\. 
> Press the [START ENGINE STOP] button. The 
engine will start. 
  
  
    
Equipment that uses a lot of electricity is switch- 
ed off temporarily when you start  the engine. 
If the engine does not start immediately, the 
starting procedure stops automatically after a 
short time. If this is the case, repeat the starting 
procedure after approximately 30 seconds. 
  
ZA WARNING 
—To reduce the risk of asphyxiation, never al- 
low the engine to run in confined spaces. 
— Never turn off the engine before the vehicle 
has come to a complete stop. 
— The brake booster and power steering only 
work when the engine is running. If the en- 
gine is off, you have to use more force when 
steering or braking. The fact that you cannot 
steer and brake as usual may increase the 
risk of accidents and serious injuries. 
() Note 
Avoid high engine speed, full throttle, and 
heavy engine load if the engine has not 
reached operating temperature yet. You could 
damage the engine. 
  
    
@) For the sake of the environment 
Do not let the engine run while parked to 
warm up. Begin driving immediately. This re- 
duces unnecessary emissions. 
(i) Tips 
— Some noise after starting the engine is nor- 
mal and is no cause for concern. 
— If you leave the vehicle with the ignition 
switched on, the ignition will switch off af- 
ter a certain amount of time. Make sure that 
electrical equipment such as the exterior 
lights are switched off. 
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Driving 
  
P - Park 
You can only shift into Park when the vehicle is 
stationary > A. 
To shift in and out of the P selector lever position, 
press the interlock button in the selector lever 
while pressing the brake pedal. 
R - Reverse 
Only shift into reverse gear when the vehicle is 
stationary and the engine is running at idle 
speed >A. 
To select the R selector lever position, press the 
interlock button while pressing the brake pedal. 
The back-up lights switch on in the R position if 
the ignition is switched on. 
N - Neutral 
The transmission is in idle in this position. 
D/S - Normal position for driving forward 
In the D/S selector lever position, the transmis- 
sion can be operated either in the normal D mode 
or in the S sport mode. To select the S sport 
mode, pull the selector lever back briefly. Pulling 
the  lever back again will select the normal D 
mode. The selected driving mode is shown in the 
Infotainment display. 
In the normal mode "D", the transmission auto- 
matically selects the correct gear. It depends on 
engine load, vehicle speed and driving style. 
Select the sport mode "S" for sporty driving. The 
vehicle makes full use of the engine's power. 
Shifting may become noticeable when accelerat- 
ing. 
To move from selector lever position "N" to "D", 
you must press the brake pedal and the vehicle 
must be traveling less than 1 mph (2 km/h) or be 
stationary > A. 
  
  
— Never select "R" or "P" while driving, be- 
cause this increases the risk of an accident. 
— Power is still transmitted to the wheels 
when the engine is running at idle. To pre- 
vent the vehicle from “creeping”, you must 
keep  your foot on the brake in all selector 
lever positions (except “P”) when the engine 
is running. Otherwise, this increases the risk 
of 
an accident. 
— Do not inadvertently press the accelerator 
pedal when the vehicle is stopped if a gear is 
engaged. Otherwise the vehicle will start to 
move immediately, 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 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. 
— To decrease the risk  of an accident, the se- 
lector lever must be in the P position and 
the parking brake must be set before open- 
ing the hood and working ona running en- 
gine. Always read and follow the applicable 
warnings > page 200, General information. 
    
  
Z\ WARNING 
Read and follow all WARNINGS. 
— Before starting to drive, check if the desired 
selector lever position is displayed next to 
the selector lever. 
— The vehicle can roll even if the ignition is 
switched off. 
       
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@) Note 
Never let the vehicle roll downhill with engine 
off and the selector lever in the "N" position, 
because this could damage the automatic 
transmission and catalytic converter. 
G) Tips 
— Drive select: sporty shifting characteristics 
can be selected using the Dynamic driving 
mode. The Infotainment display shows S as 
the selector lever position instead of D. 
— 
If you accidentally select "N" while driving, 
take your foot off the accelerator pedal im- 
mediately and wait for the engine to slow 
down to idle before selecting "D" or "S". 
—If there is a power failure, the selector lever 
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Assist systems 
  
Assist systems 
Speed warning system 
Applies to: vehicles with speed warning system 
The speed warning system helps you to stay be- 
low a specified maximum speed that can be set, 
changed or deleted in the Infotainment system. 
The speed warning system warns you if you are 
exceeding the maximum speed that you have set. 
A warning tone will sound as soon as your speed 
exceeds the stored value slightly. The ow in- 
dicator light and a message will appear in the in- 
strument cluster display at the same time. The 
Ge) indicator light and the message turn off if 
the speed falls back below the stored maximum 
speed. 
Setting a threshold is recommended if you would 
like to be reminded when you reach a certain 
maximum speed. Situations where you may  want 
to do so include driving in a country with a gener- 
al speed limit or if there is a specified maximum 
speed for winter tires. 
Setting the warning threshold 
  
    > Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but- 
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Driver as- 
sistance > Speed warning > Manual. 
G) Tips 
Regardless of the speed warning system, you 
should always monitor your speed using the 
speedometer and make sure you are following 
the legal speed limit. 
Messages 
Applies to: vehicles with speed warning system 
  
Manually set speed limit XX exceeded 
The stored speed was exceeded. 
Cruise control system 
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system 
The cruise control system assists the driver in 
maintaining a constant speed above approxi- 
mately 15 mph (20 km/h). The system maintains 
the desired speed by braking and accelerating. 
  
ZA WARNING 
— Always pay attention to the traffic around 
your vehicle when the cruise control system 
is in operation. As the driver, you are always 
responsible for controlling your vehicle 
speed and the distance between your vehicle 
and 
other vehicles. 
— For safety reasons, cruise control should not 
be used in the city, in stop-and-go traffic, on 
winding roads, and when road conditions are 
poor (such as ice, fog, gravel, heavy rain, 
and conditions that could lead to hydroplan- 
ing), because this increases the risk  of an ac- 
cident. 
— Switch the cruise control off temporarily 
when driving in turning lanes, highway exits, 
or in construction zones. 
—To reduce the risk of an accident, you should 
only resume the stored speed if it is suitable 
for the current traffic conditions. 
@) Note 
Before driving downhill a long distance ona 
steep hill, decrease your speed and select a 
lower gear. This makes use of the engine brak- 
ing effect and reduces the load placed on the 
brakes. 
@) Tips 
The  brake lights turn on when the brakes are 
applied automatically. 
       
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Assist systems 
  
  
— For safety reasons, active lane assist must 
not be used when there are poor road and/or 
weather conditions such as slippery roads, 
fog, gravel, heavy rain, snow and the poten- 
tial for hydroplaning. Using active lane as- 
sist under these conditions may increase the 
risk of a crash. 
Switching on/off 
Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist 
  
    
  
B8V-0692 
  
  
Fig. 93 Turn signal lever: button for active lane assist (ex- 
ample) 
  
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Fig. 94 Windshield: camera window for active lane assist 
> Press the button to switch the system on and 
off > fig. 93. The Bg or WJ indicator light in the 
instrument cluster turns on or off. 
Indicator lights 
B Ready: the indicator light turns on when the 
system is ready for use. The system can now be 
operated. 
Not ready: the indicator light turns on if the 
system is switched on but is inoperable. This may 
be due to the following reasons: 
— There is no lane marker line 
— The relevant lane marker lines are not detected 
(for example, markings in a construction zone 
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or because they are obstructed by snow, dirt, 
water or lighting) 
— The vehicle speed is below the activation speed 
of approximately 40 mph (65 km/h) (the speed 
may vary depending on your country). 
— The lane is too narrow or too wide 
— The curve is too narrow 
— The driver's hands are not on the steering 
wheel 
@) Tips 
— Make sure the camera's field of view 
=> fig. 94 is not obstructed by stickers or 
anything else. For information on cleaning, 
see  > page 235. 
—Incertain markets: if the system is switched 
on, it will switch on automatically each time 
the ignition is switched on. 
  
dicator in Infotainment display 
Applies to: vehicles with  Audi active lane assist 
  
Fig. 95 Instrument cluster: active lane assist is switched 
on and  ready to provide warnings 
You can call up the active lane assist display using 
the buttons in the multifunction steering wheel 
=> page 12. 
  
Active lane assist is activated 
and  ready to provide warnings. 
Green line(s) 
  
Red line(s) 
(left or right) 
Active lane assist warns you 
before leaving a lane > fig. 95. 
The steering wheel will also vi- 
brate lightly. 
Active lane assist is activated, 
but is not ready to provide 
warnings. > 
  
Gray line(s) 
         

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. 
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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.  

Multi Media Interface 
  
> Entering accented characters (for example, a, 
¢, fi, 6)*: Turn the control knob with the charac- 
ter selection (9 to a character. To open the se- 
lected accented characters, press and hold the 
control knob. Turn the control knob with the 
character selection @0) to an accented character. 
Press the control knob to insert the accented 
character. To close the accented characters 
without selecting a character, press and hold 
the control knob again, or select and confirm 
aot]. 
> Deleting characters: Select and confirm &1@. 
To delete all characters in the input field, press 
and hold the control knob on 1 @ until all 
characters in the input field are deleted. 
> Entering special characters: select and con- 
firm 8&2] © or [123]@). Select and confirm the 
desired special character (for example, a hy- 
phen or period) with the number speller. 
> Input assistance: in some cases such as in navi- 
gation*, there is a word suggestion* @) based 
  
      
  
          
on available entries while you are entering da- 
ta. You can select this suggestion by pushing 
the control knob upward. 
> Results list: in some cases, such as in the direc- 
tory, the system switches automatically to the 
results list based on logical deduction (3). Se- 
lect and confirm a suggestion from the list. 
> Results list: in some cases, such as in the direc- 
tory, the system will switch automatically to 
the results list based on logical deduction @). 
Select and confirm a suggestion from the list. 
Requirement: the input field @) must be active. 
> Switching between speller and MMI touch*: 
the handwriting recognition for the MMI touch 
control pad* is activated automatically. Simply 
start writing. 
Overview of symbols in the speller 
The symbols in the letter/number speller are ex- 
plained in the following table: 
  
Symbol/Description Description 
    
  LIST] or [=          Switches to the results list. 
  
Input field Displays the current input. 
  
Results list 
tered. 
Displays a list with suggestions based on the letters already en- 
  
Switches from lower case to upper case letters or from upper case to 
lower case letters. 
  
input field) 
Opens additional speller options (for example Close speller, Clear 
  
     
ods) are shown. 
Punctuation marks and  special characters (such as hyphens or peri- 
    
      aou Displays accented characters (such as 4, ¢, fi, 6). 
  
  
© 
|C} 
© 
| 
@/|O)] 
© 
E|O 
FN 
123\/,ABC              
put. 
Switches from letter to number input or from number to letter in- 
  
— 
Adds a space in the input field. 
  
Character selection Highlights the selected character. 
  
A Inserts the suggested word* when you push the control knob up. 
  
® 
| 
© 
|O| 
© 
      
I 
Deletes the character to the left of the cursor. 
  
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Voice recognition system 
  
Voice recognition system 
General information 
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system 
You can operate many functions in the vehicle 
easily using voice commands. 
Using the voice recognition system optimally 
> Speak clearly and distinctly at a normal volume. 
Speak louder when driving faster. 
» Emphasize the words in the commands evenly 
and do not leave long pauses. 
>» Close the doors, the windows, and the sunroof* 
to reduce background noise. Make sure that 
passengers are not speaking when you are giv- 
ing a voice command. 
> Do not direct the vents toward the hands-free 
microphone, which is in the roof headliner/on 
the driver’s safety belt* near the front interior 
lights.  For additional information on the safety 
belt microphone’, see > page 141. 
> Only the driver should speak to the system, be- 
cause the handsfree microphone is aimed to- 
ward this seating position. 
  
Z\ WARNING 
— Direct your full attention to driving. As the 
driver, you have complete responsibility for 
safety in traffic. Only use  the functions in 
such a way that you always maintain com- 
plete control over your vehicle in all traffic 
situations. 
— Do not use the voice recognition system in 
emergencies because your voice may change 
in stressful situations. The system may take 
longer to dial the number or may not be 
able to dial it at all. Dial the emergency 
number manually. 
      
G) Tips 
There are no voice guidance* prompts when a 
dialog is active. 
Operating 
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system 
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be 
switched on. A system language supported by 
the voice recognition system must be set. There 
must be no phone calls in progress and the park- 
ing  aid must not be active. 
  
    > Switching on: briefly press the [2] button @) 
=> page 14, fig. 10 on the multifunction steer- 
ing wheel and say the desired command after 
the Beep. 
> Switching off: press and hold the |] button, 
or: 
» Say the command Cancel. 
> Pausing: say the command Pause. To resume, 
press the |] button. 
> Correcting: press the [5] button one time ©) 
=> page 12, fig. 6, or: 
> Say the command Correction. 
  
      
  
        
      
Input assistance 
The system guides you through the input with 
visual and audio feedback. 
— Visual input assistance: after switching on 
voice recognition, a display with a selection of 
possible commands appears. This command 
display can be switched on or off. Select: 
MENU] > Settings > left control button > MMI 
settings > Speech dialog system. 
— Audio input assistance: to have the possible 
commands read, press the [2] button on the 
multifunction steering wheel briefly and say 
Help. 
  
      
  
      
Additional settings 
See > page 194, Voice recognition system. 
@) Tips 
— The dialog pauses when there is an incom- 
ing phone call and will continue if you ig- 
nore the call. The dialog ends if you answer 
the call. 
— You can select an item in the list using ei- 
ther the voice recognition system or the 
control knob. 
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