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
RAZ-0795)
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.
253
Index
A
A/C (climate control system) .............. 70
ACCESSOFIES .. 0... eee 63, 259
Active lame'assistyes « . serie so sucesso emmice 2 0 89
Activating vibration warning............. 91
Adjusting steering time................. 91
Cleaning the camera area.............. 236
Indicator light.......... 2.0.00 ee eee eee 90
M@SSAGES eeews » « sous & 5 see Y & ewe e Bees 90
Switching ON/OFF. « essere so ana + vor ve ow 90
Adaptive light « eis: . sisin as nae a 6 came oo as 96
Adjusting the additional display........... 14
Adjusting the air distribution............. 70
Adjusting the center console lighting....... 39
Adjusting the sound..............-..00- 193
Adjusting the temperature............... 70
Adjusting the vents..............--.000- 71
Airbag system... .. eee eee eee 52
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 24
Alignment pin (tire change) .............. 241
All-weather lights.................00000- 36
ALL:S@aSON TNeS iiss so comers oe veausin & asennes a e ae 228
All Whee lOrive soon so ioe « a asus ¥ & amines 109
Alternative
routes . cscs scan ei cae ee bere 156
AMbISntliGhting!s « = sess = = mews ov sows « 2 ee 39
AMI
refer to Audi music interface........... 176
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 187
Announcements (settings)
refer to Voice guidance. ...........0005 157
Anti-freeze
Windshield washer system............. 211
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)........... 105
Anti-Slip Regulation.................05. 105
Anti-theft alarm system............000008 24
Anti-theft wheel bolts.................. 244
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 187
APIMIROSE. csconere « 0 ccusece 0 © sonsee a 0 anesera «oi miaeern « » 47
Aspect ratio (Video) ...... 6... cece eee eee 181
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............ 105
264
Audi connect
refer toconnect....... 0. eee eee eee eee 142
Audi connect Infotainment
Personal hotspot.............e0ee cece 143
Services overview. ............0000005 145
Audi magnetic ride
refer to Suspension control.............. 96
Audi music interface. .............0000- 176
Audi music stream
refer to Wi-Fi...............00 ee 147,174
Audiosiles, coves «x suncaws x x sane w a ctayave « erenene 178
Audio player
Bluetooth audio player................ 173
Wi-Fi audio players.: ss esses eesse specs 174
Audio track. ...... 0. cece eee eee eee 181
Audi phone box.............-.000 eee 131
Audi smartphone interface.......... 187,191
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.............. 10
AUTO
Automatic climate control system........ 70
Automatic headlights.................. 36
Auto Lock (central locking) ............... 18
Automatic climate control system
refer to Climate control system (automatic) . 70
Automatic post-collision braking system... 105
Automatic transmission............-...5- 79
Driving tips..... 6... 0. cee eee eee eee 81
Emergency mode............-...000005 85
Hilldeseent control spews x 2 cxwn 2 a wows « was 83
KKIGKSG OWN sczssis 0 oncies «a openius « syescem 2 cnerte 84
Malfunction... 0.0... 0... eee e eee 81
Selector lever emergency release......... 86
Selector: lever LOK scazee + x sesinae + 6 sevens a 6 ssn 81
Selector lever positions................. 79
ShIPEING MANUALLY’: asus « ¢ neues a e eee & ex 83
Steering wheel with shift paddles........ 83
tiptronic.. 2... eee eee eee 83
Automatic wiper/washer system........... 41
Automatic zoom (navigation) ............ 160
AUXANPUE « swcsinn o ceswae ¥ eames as eM ao auDe 176
Average fuel consumption..............05 15
Average speed .... cs ec ccc eee cc eens ees 15
B
BACK button ; « exes s news s + Baws =v eee 9 ve 111
Index
Memory capacity
Directory... 2... cece eee eee eee 139
JUKEDOX « seven x ¢ geass meme oy eee e Ree 172
Memory card
SDicard reader’. s samc v siwass av onsen x 2 aso 171
Supported types and formats........... 183
MENU BDutttomi. « sessas © & accans a 6 vamaes oo raise & 114.
Menu language
refer to Setting the language........... 189
Menu paths (Owner's Manual)............ 113
Menus and symbols...........ceeee vee 120
MeSSAQESS: 5 & eaias 5 mews 6 ocr ve eT ve 135
also refer to E-mail...............000- 136
MIRROM COMPASS). » scsace » « cernose w o sxawer » 0 mewweds » 43
Mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors........... 40
DIMMING « = ees < ween + ee 5 roe 8 eee 40
MainityAPror’s, cesses 6 0 cameos ow sximnaree ww camewe © © 41
MMI
refer to Multi Media Interface.......... 111
MMI search
refer to Free text search............... 119
MMI touch.... 2.2.0.0 cece ee eee eee eee 113
Mobile device
refer to Telephone................-00- 129
Mobile device reminder signal............ 189
Mobile hotspot
refer to Personal hotspot.............. 143
MP3
referto Jukebox’. + sivas c cea ce sees ccs 172
Multifunction steering wheel
BUEONS cs « cecwous « x secmeus « 2 secmowe = stones @ 9 12, 14
Operating ........ 6... c cece ee eee eee ee 12
Multi Media Interface...............00. 111
Music collection
refer to Jukebox.......... 0000 e eee eee 172
MUte cee eee eee eee 193
also refer to Muting.............-.++- 193
Muting.......... 0.00.00. e ee eee eee 14
MmyAUdi... 6... ee eee eee 144
N
Natural leather care and cleaning......... 238
NAV/MAP button ...... 0.0.0 149
270
NaVIQatlON « «& socius ¥ & ssceens w 6 cenein 6 ane ee
Control panel (MMI) ..........--00 0 eee
alsorefer to Map: : vswes ss sens 2 2 eves ce
Octane rating (gasoline)................
Odometer. .... 0... cece
RESGttiniG sass + 2 sccas x 6 Geen ce ee; ae 8
Oil
refer to Engine Oil. « s sss ss been es eees
On-board computer .......... 000s ee eee
ON/OM KNOB MMM] cies x s seas 3 cee a ees
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)... 199,
Online destinations
refer to Point of interest search.........
OMliING aps « secs s 5 sacs x = aces ss GER eee
Online media........... 0. eee eee eee
Online services
referto COnNeCts «= seca es rows se pews ee
Opening
Convenience Opening « « «eevee ence es vewas
Fuel filler door. ......... 2.0000 eee eee
Opening and closing
refer to Unlocking and locking........
Operating
Instrument cluster.................00.
Multifunction steering wheel............
Multi Media Interface.................
Voice recognition system..............
Optional equipment number.............
Options menu................
Overviews (COCkpity rec «suns «5 wenn oo aaa « 5
P
Paint damages « «eine ve aaron + 6 wens » ves
Pain numiber’s « 2 sess @ 2 sree 2s rasan 2s eae
Panice BUtON « saws ¢ ¢ area oo eee oe ewe v Be
Paniefunction:s ¢ = sees ss sews ¢ e eee so eee ge
Parental CONtrOl « = wees ¢ = sex « o eee sv Bee
255
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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
271
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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,
Index
Treadwear indicators................0. 222
Unidirectional...............-00- 215, 246
Uniform tire quality grading............ 229
Tires and wheels
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 216
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 226
Tone (sound)
refer to Adjusting the sound............ 193
oo) 241
Top tether anchor (securing the child safety
S@at) 0. eee ee 62
Touch
refer to MMI touch sss <= ees ss ees ss oe 113
TOWinGise < s awe = ease € 8 Saat s 1 Bam & yaa 249
Towing loop............. eee e seas 250, 251
Towing protection monitoring............. 24
TPMS
TNGICatOrlUGHE « seae < s eee s oem = Hae a 234
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 231, 232
Trafficinformation « sas»: = » esas s 2 swe & oo 162
Tratfl@ reports « ses ¢ ¢ eeews ¢ ¢ mews ¢ © nee ee 159
Transmission malfunction (indicator light)... 85
Treble (Sound)... 1... 0. cece cece e eee es 193
Turn signals ........... 5... e cece eee eee 37
U
Uniform tire quality grading............. 229
Unlocking and locking
By remote control..............-.00005 21
Using the lock cylinder................. 23
With the central locking switch.......... 22
With the convenience key..............- 21
Updating stations (radio)................ 165
USB charging port..........0 es ee eee eee 63
USB stick
refer to Audi music interface........... 176
V
Vanity Mirror... ke ee eee 41
Vehicle
Care/cleaning..........-..0 0c eee eee 235
DIMeCNSIONS sce s 2 een o 2 eeow v wees & Be 262
Identification data...............0085 262
Out of service... 2... eee eee eee eee 240
Raising « ¢ cess + 2 mean + 2 ames 5 2 gees ¥ eee 245
274
Vehicle battery
Charge level... .... 0... eee eee eee 110
Vehicle care... eee eee eee 235
Vehicle identification number............ 262
Vehicle jacks. 2 2 cscs ss emene vo soncne ¥ os 241, 247
Lifting points...............0 eee eee 245
Vehicle toolkit... 0.0.0... eee eee eee 241
Version information.................04. 192
VIEW Dutt Misese a 2 cme 2 crcnene a 2 aceon a 2 arenes x 12
Voice quidance:s « « sve <2 meas es een se eee 157
also refer to Multifunction
steering wheel..............--.00-- 12,14
Voicemail... . 6... eee ee eee ee eee 138
Voice recognition system............ 14, 123
Gomitniands: « = eax « «mace se sees cosas: 124
External scion 5% acon & & eam wo come ¥ & maces
Settings............. 0.0.0... . eee eee
NOIUIMG sceas x = suse ¥ a pewe se eee Y Hate
Volume...
Multifunction steering wheel............ 14
Voice recognition system........... 14, 123
WwW
Warning lights
refer to Indicator lights.................. 7
Washing matte finish paint.............. 235
Wave band
refer to Frequency band............... 165
Weights... 0... cece cece ee eee eee 263
Wheel bolts........... 0.00.00. e eee 228
anti-theft........................00. 244
Removing the cover............ esse 244
Tightening specification............... 247
Whieelst. « srcsise 6 a aveveus a 2 neveana © a cownems a 6 ainane 213
Changing............. see eee eee eee 246
Cleaning ws < & ewe + eaews 2 bean ss Hews es 236
Glossary of tire and loading terminology.. 216
Replacing .......... 6.00 cece cece eee 243
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 231, 232
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 226
Wheeliwrench ss ss cess sa ees oe were ae es 241
Wi-Fi
Audi musicistreamis «6 vse ao sess a a wcenivn 174
Audio player.............0 eee eee eee 174
HOtSPOUSEttINOS:s y s caves x 2 cues 2k ROR 147
Onlinetmediats oa scsi wo swans 3 w avers 6 ween 175