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Checking and Filling
The correct fuel type for your vehicle can be
found ona label located on the inside of the fuel
filler door. For additional information on fuel, see
=>page 195.
For the tank capacity in your vehicle, refer to the
Technical Data > page 263.
If the central locking system malfunctions, there
is a fuel filler door emergency release
=> page 199.
Messages
[i Tank system: malfunction! Please contact
Service
If the indicator light turns on and this message
appears, there is a malfunction in the tank sys-
tem. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
ZA WARNING
Improper fueling procedures and improper
handling of fuel can lead to explosions, fires,
severe burns, and other injuries.
— Do not smoke. Keep away from open flames.
— The ignition must be switched off when re-
fueling.
— Mobile devices, radio devices, and other ra-
dio equipment should always be switched
off when refueling. Electromagnetic rays
could cause sparks and start a fire.
— If you do not insert the fuel pump nozzle all
the way into the filler tube, then fuel can
leak out. Spilled fuel can ignite and start a
fire.
— Never get into the vehicle when refueling. If
there is an exceptional situation where you
must enter the vehicle, close the door and
touch a metal surface before touching the
fuel pump nozzle again. This will reduce the
risk of electrostatic discharge that can cause
flying sparks. Sparks can start a fire when
refueling.
the container and ignite, especially during an
accident. This can cause explosions, fires, and
injuries.
— If you must transport fuel in a fuel contain-
er, note the following:
— Always place the fuel container on the
ground before filling. Never fill the fuel
container with fuel while it is inside or on
the vehicle. Electrostatic discharge can oc-
cur while refueling and the fuel vapors
could ignite.
— When using fuel containers made of met-
al, the fuel pump nozzle must always re-
main in contact with the container to re-
duce the risk of static charge.
— Insert the fuel pump nozzle as far as pos-
sible into the filler opening while refuel-
ing.
— Follow the applicable legal regulations in
the country where you are driving when
using, storing and transporting fuel con-
tainers.
— Make sure that the fuel container meets
the industry standards, for example ANSI
or ASTM F852-86.
ZA WARNING
Transporting fuel containers inside the vehicle
is not recommended. Fuel could leak out of
C) Note
— Remove fuel that has overflowed onto any
vehicle
components immediately to reduce
the risk of damage to the vehicle.
— Never drive until the fuel tank is completely
empty. The irregular supply of fuel that re-
sults from that can cause engine misfires.
Uncombusted fuel may enter the exhaust
system and increase the risk of damage to
the catalytic converter.
(@) For the sake of the environment
— Do not overfill the fuel tank, or fuel could
leak out when the vehicle is warming up.
— Fuel should never enter the sewer system or
come into contact with the ground.
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Wheels
Glossary of tire and loading
terminology
Accessory weight
means the combined weight (in
excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steer-
ing, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio, and
heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in-
stalled equipment (whether in-
stalled or not).
Aspect ratio
means the ratio of the height to
the width of the tire in percent.
Numbers of 55 or lower indicate a
low sidewall for improved steer-
ing response and better overall
handling on dry pavement.
Bead
means the part of the tire that is
made of steel wires, wrapped or
reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim.
Bead separation
means a breakdown of the bond
between components in the bead.
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Cord
means the strands forming the
plies in the tire.
Cold tire inflation pressure
means the tire pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufac-
turer for a tire of a designated
size that has not been driven for
more than a couple of miles (kilo-
meters) at low speeds in the three
hour period before the tire pres-
sure is measured or adjusted.
Curb weight
means the weight of a motor ve-
hicle with standard equipment in-
cluding the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil, and coolant, air condi-
tioning and additional weight of
optional equipment.
Extra load tire
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher in-
flation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire. Extra load
tires may be identified as “XL”,
“xl”, “EXTRA LOAD”, or “RF” on
the sidewall.
Wheels
> Select in the Infotainment system: the [MENU
button > Vehicle > left control button > Service
& checks > Tire pressure monitoring.
@) Tips
Do not store the tire pressures if snow chains
are installed.
Tire pressure monitoring
system
(1) General notes
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and inflat-
ed to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or
tire
inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la-
bel, you should determine the proper tire infla-
tion pressure for those tires).
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure tell-
tale when one or more of your tires is significant-
ly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving ona signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to over-
heat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle's handling and stop-
ping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's re-
sponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres-
sure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the sys-
tem is not operating properly. The TPMS mal-
function indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi-
232
mately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal-
function exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal
low
tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may
occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
Applies to: vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system
The tire pressure monitoring system monitors
the pressure in the four tires when driving.
The system uses sensors that measure the tem-
perature and pressure in the tires. The data is
sent from these sensors to the control module by
radio frequency.
The tire pressure monitoring system shows the
current pressures and temperatures of the tires
in the Infotainment system while driving
= page 233. It also compares the current tire
pressures with the stored tire pressures and gives
a warning if the tire pressure is different from
what is stored > page 233.
The system does not detect if the stored tire
pressures match the recommended tire pres-
sures. You must store the tire pressures again in
each of the following situations > page 234:
— Each time the tire pressures change, for exam-
ple when the load in the vehicle changes
— After replacing a tire
— If wheels with new wheel sensors are used
ZX WARNING
— The tire pressure monitoring system assists
the driver in monitoring tire pressures. The | >
Emergency assistance
— The tire sealant must not come in contact
with skin, eyes, or clothing.
— If tire sealant comes into contact with your
eyes or your skin, thoroughly rinse the af-
fected area immediately with clean water.
— Do not inhale the fumes.
— If you swallow any of the tire sealant, thor-
oughly rinse your mouth immediately and
drink a lot of water. Do not induce vomiting.
Seek medical attention immediately.
— Change your clothing immediately if it
comes into contact with tire sealant.
— If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
— Keep the tire sealant away from children.
— In vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring
system*, using tire sealant can result in an
incorrect display or a system malfunction.
Drive carefully to the nearest authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty
@ Tips
— If sealant leaks, allow it to dry in place. You
can then peel it off like a sticker.
— Note the expiration date on the sealant bot-
tle. Replace the tire sealant at an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility.
— Radio reception can be interrupted when
operating the compressor.
— Follow the legal regulations that are appli-
cable in the country where you are operating
the vehicle.
D_ The compressor may look different. However, the way it is
operated is generally the same.
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Repairing tires
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
RAZ-0213|
Fig. 184 Tire mobility kit connection
Requirement: the tire mobility kit must be laid
out and ready for use > page 241.
Setting up the tire mobility kit
> Remove the connector (3) and pressure hose (4)
from the bottom of the housing.
> Connect the compressor pressure hose @ D to
the flange © on the tire sealant bottle ©.
> Insert the sealant bottle with the flange at the
bottom into the opening @) on the top of the
compressor housing.
> Remove the valve cap from the faulty tire.
>» Connect the filler hose (8) to the valve ©)
> fig. 184.
> Connect the plug @) © fig. 183 to an outlet in
the vehicle.
> Switch the ignition on.
Inflating a tire
> Move the switch (7) > fig. 184 on the compres-
sor into position I.
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Accessories and technical changes
Service Facility, who will perform the work ac-
cording to Audi factory specifications. Only
Audi Genuine Parts are used when Audi ex-
perts perform repair or service procedures.
Failure to use Audi Genuine Parts or Audi Gen-
uine Accessories or performing repairs incor-
rectly may result in severe vehicle damage,
such as corrosion.
Accessories and parts
Consult with an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility before purchasing ac-
cessories or replacement parts. We recommend
that you have your vehicle serviced by an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty and that Audi Genuine Parts and Audi Genuine
Accessories are used.
Audi does not endorse the use of products and
accessories that it has not evaluated, even if the
product is approved by a certified testing agency
or government agency.
ZA WARNING
— Installing unapproved accessories or incor-
rect replacement parts can cause vehicle
damage and can increase the risk of an acci-
dent.
— Never attach accessories, such as telephone
holders or cup holders, to the airbag covers
or within the airbag deployment zone, be-
cause this increases the risk of injury if the
airbag deploys.
— Do not use a license plate bracket different
from the one installed by the factory in the
front of the vehicle, because it may impair
the function of some systems.
() Note
A correctly-installed exterior antenna is re-
quired for operating radio equipment in the
vehicle. Otherwise, the increased electromag-
netic waves can cause malfunctions in the ve-
hicle. Observe the regulations in the country
where the vehicle is being operated and the
instructions from the radio equipment manu-
facturer.
Reporting Safety Defects
Applicable to U.S.A.
If you believe that your vehicle
has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately in-
form the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying
Audi of America, Inc.
2200 Ferdinand Porsche Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investiga-
tion, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you,
your dealer, or Audi of America,
Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call
the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-
free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-
800-424-9153); go to http://
www.safercar.gov;
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Accessories and technical changes
or write to:
Administrator NHTSA
1200 New Jersey Ave.,
S.E. West Building
Washington, DC
20590.
You can also obtain other infor-
mation about motor vehicle safe-
ty from http://www.safercar.gov.
Applicable to Canada
If you live in Canada and you be-
lieve that your vehicle has a de-
fect that could cause a crash, in-
jury or death, you should immedi-
ately inform Transport Canada,
Defect Investigations and Recalls.
You should also notify Audi Cana-
da.
Canadian customers who wish to
report a safety-related defect to
Transport Canada, Defect Investi-
gations and Recalls, may either
call Transport Canada toll-free at:
Tel.: 1-800-333-0510 or
Tel.: 1-819-994-3328 (Ottawa re-
gion and from other countries)
TTY for hearing impaired:
1-888-675-6863
or contact Transport Canada by
mail at:
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Transport Canada
Motor Vehicle Safety Investiga-
tions Laboratory
80 Noel Street
Gatineau, QC
J8Z OA1
For additional road safety infor-
mation, please visit the Road
Safety website at:
English:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/
motorvehiclesafety/menu.htm
French:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/fra/
securiteautomobile/menu.htm
Declaration of
compliance for telecom-
munications equipment
and electronic systems
The manufacturer is not liable for radio malfunc-
tions that are caused by unauthorized changes to
the equipment.
Equipment
The following equipment complies with FCC sec-
tion 15 and RSS-Gen:
— Audi side assist*
— Remote control key
— Cell phone package*
— Garage door opener (HomeLink)*
— Tire pressure monitoring system*
— WLAN hotspot*
FCC Part 15.19
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any >
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EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock...... 105
EDR
Event Data Recorder.... 2.0.0. ccceua es 255
Electrical systeM .. 6... cee eee 208
Electromechanical parking brake.......... 77
Electronic Differential Lock.............. 105
Electronic immobilizer................... 19
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) ...... 105
Indicator light... 2... eee ee eee eee 17
Sporttnode sexx ss wees cv een y s oR os Be 106
Emergency assistance.................. 241
Emergency braking function.............. 77
Emergency flashers..............--00 eee 38
Emergency fueling...............000005 198
Emergency operation
DOOrs .. 0... eee eee 23
Fuel fillerdoOr's = s sees =e aeme + naewe 3 oe 199
Luggage compartment lid........... 25,26
Power top... ... ee eee eee eee eee 33
Emergency release
SGlECtOr leVEluis ¢ < seme 7c Hees 3D Ree YB 86
Emissions control system ...........000- 199
Energy consumers.........---0-s eee eeee 15
Energy management.............-..05- 110
Engine
Breaking in.......... 0c cece cece eee 74
CoOlafitiwcy: sy wows s ¥ sews Gy new ee Ree FE 206
JUMP SEALING « cise + cence so wave ve meren s 247
Starting
Starting and stopping.................. 76
Engine compartment
Opening and closing the hood.......... 201
Overview... .. cece eee ee eee
Safety precautions...
Engine control (indicator light)............ 17
Engine data
refer to Sport displays.................. 15
Engine oil
AQGING coon ¢ cows s news 2 y ews be ews 97 203
Changing......... cee eee eee eee 205
Checking oillevel...............00002. 203
Consumption s ¢ sce s + eeme s+ eee 5 ones 203
Indicator light..............00-.000 ee 203
Replacement interval...............0. 212
Temperature display.............-...0- 15
Enhanced VieW sae < » seme 2 2 gee = yaees < Be 13
Entering characters/numbers (speller) ..... 117
Entering
letters (speller)................ 117
Environment
Unleaded gasoline.................00. 195
ESC
refer to Electronic Stabilization
Control: (ESC)’s s » cas ¢ s yom « uses x ree 105
ESP
refer to Electronic Stabilization
ComtroOCES Qs. « «enzo 0 ssemane « 0 muagons « oxen 105
Event Data Recorder (EDR).............. 255
Exteriomlighting’s os cssai se enum s wenn © ¥ isan 36
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting... 0.0... . cece eee eee eee 40
Dimming ......... 00 cece cece eee 40
Folding:settingS cis + ¢ sea ss sees ee eee e ee 23
FCAT & census 2 © ceanesn 2 om renme © uncon wo eee 40
External voice operation................ 128
FE
Factory default settings (MMI)........... 190
Fader (SOUND) cw + aaron o 2 yoo & & meee 8c eo 193
Fast forwarding and rewinding (audio/video
FIO) sciooe 2 x seevae wo exeavce os eunnens vv eonuene ve sete 178
Fast forwarding (audio/video file)......... 178
FaStHOUtE + sees x = cere x 2 see 4 2 awa 9 8 eS 156
Favorites
Medias: « 3 scien « o nae 2 & aonene so omar 2 2 aves 180
Navigation... ..... 0... cece e eee eee 151
Telephone es < = sees ¢ = wen ee ees eg eee 135
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 260
File formats (media drives) .............. 183
Fog lights/rear fog light(s)............... 36
Folding the rearseats........ 0.00. e eee 66
Footwell lightingjess + sass © snare is w sense a x a 39
For the sake of the environment
Disposing of engine oil................ 205
FUCLINGl: = = wavs: ¢ ¢ same xv cee os eee sx 196
ES) eee ee 201
Free text'search casi se cas + were « + emo x 119
Media... 2... eee 180
Navigation ..... 0.00... 0c eee eee eee 150
RadiO:wsss = ¢ pews = ¢ eee + © ees pc eee zee 166
TELE PROM ccesie cosaves wo eneuwue © comes © @ cose 139
Freeze protection
Coolant... 0.6... cee eee eee eee 206
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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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