Table of contents
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Cockpit overview.............-000005
Indicator lights overview...........0.
Display and operation............
Instrument cluster...............
Instrument cluster overview...........
Coolant temperature indicator.........
Tachometer.......... 0.0 eee eee eee
Odometer as = s eee = seen ge zee a tows e
Outside temperature display...........
Fuellevel.......... 0. cece eee eee eee
Multifunction steering wheel..........
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Starting and driving.............
Opening and closing.............
Central locking 2.2% ieee seven a eevee
Luggage compartment lid.............
Power windows.............0.00 0005
Garage door opener...............0..
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Automatic power top.................
Wind deflector ecax « x came + 5 yom 2 4 ews
Power top emergency operation........
Lights and Vision.................
Exterior lighting ssivses + « ssa 3s inane 9 & sou
Interior lighting. ................000.
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Windshield wipers..............00005
Digital compass................0000.
Sitting correctly and safely......
Correct passenger seating position......
Front seats .......... 00sec eee eee
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Safety belts. ....... 0... eee eee eee
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Child safety seats... 00.2... cece eens
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Stowing and using............... 63
Power SourceS...... 00... c eee eee 63
StOraGe « coun s 2 ween s 2 MEWS 4 a REE 5p eS 63
Luggage compartment............... 64
Roof rack... 6.66. e ee eee eee eee eee 67
Warrriiandicoleiis « 6 sis os wiwia sos 69
Climate control system............... 69
Fluids in the A/C system. ............. 72
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Generalinformation................. 74
Starting and stopping the engine....... 75
Electromechanical parking brake....... 77
Starting to drive..... 02... eee eee 78
Sporty Criving'ss < « exes xe een xe pews x ee 79
Automatic transmission.............. 79
Driver assistance................. 87
Assist systems................00. 87
Speed warning system...............- 87
Cruise control system.............0-5 87
Audi active lane assist................ 89
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Audi side assist 93
Audi drive select (drive settings)........ 96
Parking aid....................... 99
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Rear parking system ........0...-00 0% 100
Parking system plus.............-.04. 100
RearvieW Camera cw + x cya so nema « gas 101
Adjusting the display and the warning
TONES 2. eee 103
ErtOr MeSSAGCSix. « = sown « = sem ee eee s 103
Intelligent Technology........... 105
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC).... 105
Brakes’: so isemwe o eames av omceme 2 2 mess 6 ase 107
Steering... ..... cece eee ee eee ee 108
All wheel drive (quattro).............. 109
Rearspoiler's « css i essa s ¢ oes se sores 109
Energy management................. 110
Infotainment system............ 111
Multi Media Interface............ Lid
Traffic safety information............. VT
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Side assist display ..............
Door handle
Central locking switch ...........
Air vent with seat heating controls
Lever for:
—Turn signals and high beams ....
— Active lane assist .............
Multifunction steering wheel with:
— Horn Pe
— Driver's airbag ...............
— Buttons for the virtual instrument
cluster, including the driver infor-
mation system, audio/video, tele-
phone, navigation and voice rec-
ognition system
—[START ENGINE STOP] button ...
— Audi drive select ..............
—Shift paddles ................
Audi virtual cockpit (instrument
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Windshield washer system lever ..
Starting the engine if there is a
malfunction ..............00 eee
Adjustable steering column ......
Cruise controllever .............
Instrument illumination .........
Hood
release « . sees vs eee ss oes
Headlight control switch ........
Power exterior mirror adjustment .
Power windows ................
Air vent including climate control
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Lockable glove compartment
Drives for CD, DVD, SIM/SD cards .
Front passenger's airbag ........
Rear window defogger button
Depending on equipment, buttons
for:
—drive select ..............0004
— Electronic Stabilization Control
(ES@) s ¢ ¢ sete ss qewe to wees 2 nae
—Emergency flashers ...........
— Retractable rear spoiler ........
Depending on equipment, center
console with:
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105
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109
— Audi musicinterface .......... 176
— Audi phone box ............... 131
@) Infotainment system on/off button . LLL
@) Infotainment system unit ....... 111
@8 Wind deflector button .......... 33
@) Depending on equipment:
— Storage compartment
— CUP HOLMER ses x eens x eee cee 63
Power top button .............. 31
@ Parking’ brake: « + cs ss wows so sors 77
G0 Depending on equipment:
—[START ENGINE STOP] button ... 7s
— Sound button for exhaust door
control
@) Selector lever (S tronic).......... 79
@) Tips
Some the equipment listed here is only instal-
led in certain models or is available as an op-
tion.
Indicator lights overview
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal-
functions.
With some indicator lights, messages may ap-
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica-
tor lights and messages may be covered by other
displays. To show them again, select the second
tab for messages with the multifunction steering
wheel © page 12.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.
A\ Central indicator light
If the A or indicator light turns on, check
the message in the instrument cluster.
Some indicator lights turn on briefly as a function
check when you switch the ignition on. These sys-
tems are marked with a V in the following tables. >
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Quick access
If one of these indicator lights does not turn on,
there is a malfunction in that system.
The following indicator lights may be available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:
Red indicator lights
Central indicator light
> page 7,
Instrument cluster
=>page 10
Safety belt
=> page 51
Engine stop while driving
=>page 17
Engine start system
=>page 16
Transmission malfunction
=> page 85
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 16
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 16
Electromechanical steering Y
=> page 108
Steering lock
=>page 16
Rear spoiler
=> page 109
Brake system 4
=> page 108, > page 208
Brake system ¥
=> page 108, > page 208
Electrical system
=> page 208
Engine oil pressure
=> page 203
Cooling system
=> page 206
Yellow indicator lights
Central indicator light
>page 7
Safety systems ¥
=> page 53
Engine control
>page 17
Engine start system
=>page 16
Remote control key
=> page 76
Transmission
=> page 85
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 16
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
v
>page 17
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
v
>page 17
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ¥
>page 17
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ¥
>page 17
Electromechanical steering ¥
=> page 108
Steering lock
=>page 16
Rear spoiler
=> page 109
Suspension control
>page 17
Engine speed limitation
=> page 11
Tank system
=>page 197
Electrical system
=> page 208
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 203
Engine oil sensor
=> page 203
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Y Cruise control system
=> page 199 => page 88
Engine warm-up request
=> page 203
Washer fluid level
=> page 211
Cruise control system
=> page 88
Speed warning system
=> page 87
Speed warning system
=> page 87
Windshield wipers
=> page 43
Audi side assist
>page 95
Tire pressure
=> page 230, or > page 232
Active lane assist
=> page 90
Tire pressure
=> page 230, or > page 232
Bulb failure indicator
> page 38
Headlight range control system
=> page 38
Adaptive light
> page 38
Light/rain sensor
=> page 38, > page 43
Battery in remote control key
=> page 20
Other indicator lights
Turn signals
=> page 37, > page 38
Cruise control system
=> page 88
Cruise control system
> page 88
Active lane assist
=> page 90
Transmission
=> page 85
Electromechanical parking brake
>page 16
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 16
Convenience key
=> page 77
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 16
Instrument cluster
Accessing the sport displays in the central
area
> Open the first Vehicle tab (trip computer) using
the [<>] button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
> Select on the multifunction steering wheel: left
control button > Sport displays.
> Turn the left thumbwheel on the multifunction
steering wheel until the desired sport display
appears in the instrument cluster.
Accessing the sport displays in the additional
display
> Select on the multifunction steering wheel:
right control button > Additional display.
> Select the desired additional display.
G meter*
The G meter displays the longitudinal and lateral
acceleration. The maximum values that are
reached are stored and displayed when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
> To reset the stored values, select on the multi-
function steering wheel: right control button >
Reset values.
Engine data*
The engine data displays the current power and
torque.
Tire pressure monitoring system*
The tire pressure monitoring system displays the
current tire pressures and temperature. Also see
=> page 232, Tire pressure monitoring system.
Messages
@)Electromechanical parking brake
If the Zi Hh © indicator light turns on, the
parking brake has been set.
Zin / © Parking brake: warning! Vehicle
parked too steep
If the indicator light blinks and the message ap-
pears, there is not enough braking power to se-
cure the vehicle. The brakes have overheated. The
vehicle could roll away, even on a small incline.
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gw Parking brake: malfunction! Please contact
Service
There is a malfunction in the parking brake. Drive
to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility immediately to have the malfunc-
tion corrected. Do not park the vehicle on hills,
because it could roll.
[email protected] / {@) Parking brake: warning! Vehicle
parked too steep
The braking force may not be enough to secure
the vehicle from rolling away. Park the vehicle in
a place with less of an incline.
WN / {@) Parking brake: applied
The parking brake is set. Press and hold the brake
pedal
to release the parking brake.
@~- Steering lock
|e —e| Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock. You cannot turn the ignition on.
Do not tow your vehicle because it cannot be
steered. See an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
|e—e| Steering lock: malfunction! Please contact
Service
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
Z\ WARNING
Do not tow your vehicle when there is a mal-
function in the electronic steering lock - this
increases the risk of an accident.
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BS Engine start system: malfunction! Please
contact Service
Do not switch the ignition off because you may
not be able to switch it on again.
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Instrument cluster
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
S&S Engine start system: malfunction! Please
contact Service
There is a malfunction in the engine start system.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
\ Engine stop while driving
If the S indicator light turns on, there may bea
malfunction in the engine or fuel supply.
More force is needed to steer and brake the mov-
ing vehicle when the engine is stopped. If the ve-
hicle is rolling, try to bring it to a stop off to the
side from moving traffic. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance.
ZA WARNING
If the engine stops while driving, you will
need to use more force to brake the vehicle.
This increases the risk of an accident. There
will still be power steering if the ignition is
switched on while the vehicle is rolling and
there
is sufficient battery charge. Otherwise,
you must use greater force when steering.
53/2 Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
If the B indicator light blinks while driving, the
ESC or ASR (Anti-Slip Regulation) is actively regu-
lating.
If the BB indicator light turns on, the system has
switched the ESC off. In this case, you can switch
the ignition off and then on to switch the ESC on
again. The indicator light turns off when the sys-
tem is fully functional.
If the B indicator light turns on, ESC was
switched off using the |2] button > page 106.
Stabilization control (ESC/ABS): malfunction!
See owner's manual
If the I indicator lamp and the fs / &) ABS in-
dicator lamp turn on and the driver message ap-
pears, the ABS or electronic differential lock is
malfunctioning. This also causes the ESC to mal-
function. The brakes still function with their nor-
mal power, but ABS is not active.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
@ Tips
For additional information on ESC and ABS,
see > page 105.
<5 Engine control
If the BS indicator light turns on if there is a mal-
function in the engine control. Drive slowly to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility to have the engine checked.
9 Suspension control
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
If the | ¢ | indicator light turns on, then there is a
malfunction in the suspension control. Drive im-
mediately to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction
repaired.
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Power top
Power top: operation currently not possible
If the power top is operated continually for a
long period of time, the overload protection acti-
vates for approximately 15 to 30 minutes. You
can open or close the power top again after that.
Power top: malfunction! You may continue driv-
ing (limited functionality). See owner's manual
This message appears if there is a malfunction in
the system. Try to open or close the power top
again.
If the message still appears, then have an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility correct the malfunction. Do not drive
more than 30 mph (50 km/h) until it is corrected.
aN WARNING
Never drive when the power top is not locked
correctly. The wind from driving could cause
the power top to open. This can result in inju-
ries and damage to the vehicle.
Wind deflector
Applies to: vehicles with wind deflector
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Fig. 32 Center console: switch for operating the wind de-
flector
The wind deflector reduces air movement in the
Passenger compartment in order to increase driv-
ing comfort. A power mechanism extends and re-
tracts the wind deflector.
> To extend the wind deflector, pull the wind de-
flector
switch until the wind deflector is com-
pletely extended.
> To retract the wind deflector, press the wind de-
flector switch until the retracting process is
complete.
ZX WARNING
— Do not use the wind deflector to secure car-
go.
— Always pay careful attention when closing
the wind deflector. Pinching could cause se-
rious injuries.
— If the wind deflector switch is released
while it is extending, the process will stop
immediately.
— The wind deflector works best when all of
the windows are rolled up while driving.
Power top emergency
operation
General information
Applies to: vehicles with power top
The power top can be closed manually if there is
a malfunction.
» Set the parking brake.
> Open all windows.
> Switch the ignition off.
Only close the power top manually in an emer-
gency. Have a second person assist. Drive imme-
diately to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction
repaired.
Z\ WARNING
— There is a risk of pinching the hands or other
people during all of the power top emergen-
cy operation steps.
— Make sure all windows are lowered during
emergency operation.
— Do not reach into the power top supports
or other moving components.
— Never drive when the power top is not
locked correctly. The wind from driving
could cause the power top to open. This can
result in injuries and damage to the vehicle.
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Driving
Driving
General information
A new vehicle must be broken in within the first
1,000 miles (1,500 km) so that all moving parts
work smoothly together, which helps to increase
the service life of the engine and other drive com-
ponents.
Do not drive higher than two-thirds of the maxi-
mum permitted engine RPM during the first 600
miles (1,000 km) and do not use full accelera-
tion. The engine can be increased RPM gradually
during the next 300 miles (S00 km).
® Note
Your Audi is not designed for towing a trailer.
Damage caused by towing a trailer is not cov-
ered by the warranty.
Reducing the risk of vehicle damage
@) Note
When driving on poor roads, over curbs, and
on steep ramps, make sure that components
that hang below the vehicle, such as the spoil-
er and exhaust system, are not struck because
they could be damaged. This especially ap-
plies
to vehicles with low ground clearance
and vehicles that are heavily loaded.
Driving through water
If you must drive through water, follow these in-
structions:
— Check the stability of the ground, the current,
and the water depth. If the ground is unstable,
there is a strong current, or there are waves,
the water must only reach up to the lower edge
of the body at the most.
— Drive carefully and no faster than at walking
speeds to prevent the front of the vehicle from
creating waves, because they could splash
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above the lower edge of the body. Oncoming
vehicles could also create waves.
— Do not stop the vehicle while in the water.
— Drive in reverse.
— Do not turn the engine off.
ZA\ WARNING
After driving through water, press the brake
pedal carefully to dry the brakes so that the
full braking effect will be restored.
C) Note
Vehicle components such as the engine, drive
system, suspension, or electrical system can
be severely damaged by driving through wa-
wel
G@) Tips
If possible, avoid driving through salt water
because it increases the risk of corrosion. Use
fresh water to clean any vehicle components
that come into contact with salt water.
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driving
The amount of fuel consumption, the environ-
mental impact, and the wear to the engine,
brakes, and tires depends mostly on your driving
style. Note the following information for efficient
and environmentally-conscious driving:
— Turn off electrical equipment that is not need-
ed, for example seat heating*.
— Anticipate upcoming traffic situations while
driving to avoid unnecessary acceleration and
braking.
— Avoid driving at high speeds.
— Avoid adding extra weight to the vehicle if pos-
sible, for example by not leaving roof racks or
bike racks installed when they are not needed.
— Make sure the tire pressure is correct.
— Have maintenance performed regularly on the
vehicle.
— Do not let the engine run while the vehicle
parked.
— Do not drive with winter tires during the summ-
er.