
Table of contents 
  
About this Owner's Manual...... 
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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.......... 
Vehicle functions « se-0 2. ese ve eee ees 
MessageS ... 0... eee eee eee 
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.. 
POWER EOPE: « «cece 0 csv « o semiens 6  0 eens 
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. 
VISION s « s saas ss sees Fo Hees Eo ee ee 
Windshield wipers..............00005 
Digital compass................0000. 
Sitting correctly and safely...... 
Correct passenger seating position...... 
Front seats .......... 00sec eee eee 
R@ar S@atS sces s  = sees ¢  ¢ cee oo ete gg oes 
Steerimg' wheelies «+ eau a x conse 0 sessvas 
Safety belts. ....... 0... eee eee eee 
Airbag SYStEMise. x + ones +  © amie 2s eee 
Child safety seats... 00.2... cece eens 
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31  31  33  33 
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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 
PD EIING:  escssay « & wnsunets ©  8 sommes 5  ¢ see Oo 74 
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 
LAPRIMIOG enesnin «  © csansiza « oxensms 9  © ecesere oe tee 91 
Audi side assist 93 
Audi drive select (drive settings)........ 96 
Parking aid....................... 99 
IMEROGUCtION ax =  x eae x 2 ney 5s goes &  & Hees 99 
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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Opening and closing 
  
Garage door opener 
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener 
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Fig. 27 Garage door opener: examples of usage for differ- 
ent systems 
With the garage door opener, you can activate 
systems such as the garage doors, security sys- 
tems or house lights from inside your vehicle. Up 
to three remote control functions can be pro- 
grammed to the three buttons that are integrat- 
ed in the control unit above the rearview mirror. 
To  be able to operate systems using the garage 
door opener, the buttons in the control unit must 
first be programmed. 
   
  
ZX WARNING 
When operating or programming the garage 
door opener, make sure that no people or ob- 
jects are in the area immediately surrounding 
the equipment. People can be injured or prop- 
erty can be damaged if struck when closing. 
      
  
— For security reasons, we recommend that 
you clear  the programmed buttons before 
selling the vehicle. 
— For additional information about HomeLink, 
visit www.homelink.com. 
— For the Declaration of Conformity with the 
provisions from the FCC in the United States 
and Industry Canada, see > page 260. 
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Operating 
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener 
  
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Fig. 28 Control panel above the interior rearview mirror 
Requirement: the button in the control panel 
must be programmed > page 28 and the  vehi- 
cle must be located within range of the system, 
such as the garage door. 
> Press the button to open the garage door. The 
green LED (@ blinks or turns on. 
» Press the button again to close the garage 
door. 
@ Tips 
To open or close the garage door, do not press 
the button longer than 20 seconds or the ga- 
rage door opener will switch to programming 
mode. 
Programming the transmitter 
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener 
  
BFV-0204 
  
Fig. 29 Distance between the radiator grille and the re- 
mote control transmitter 
Programming the button: step 1 on the 
control panel 
1. Switch the ignition on.  

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Lights and Vision 
  
By Headlight range control: malfunction! See 
owner's manual 
There is a malfunction in the headlight range 
control system, which may cause glare for other 
drivers. 
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized 
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the 
malfunction corrected. 
High beam assistant: malfunction! See owner's 
manual 
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer 
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the 
malfunction repaired. You can still switch the 
high beams on or off manually. 
High beam assistant: currently unavailable. 
Camera view limited due to surroundings. See 
owner's manual 
The camera view is blocked, for example by a 
sticker or debris. 
The sensor is located between the interior rear- 
view mirror and the windshield. Do not place any 
stickers in this area on the windshield. 
  
  
— Light bulbs are pressurized and can explode 
when they are replaced, which increases the 
risk of injury. 
— With HID headlights (xenon headlights), the 
high-voltage component must be handled 
correctly. Otherwise, there is a risk of fatal 
injury. 
    
  
Interior  lighting 
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BFV-0181 
  
  
Fig. 43 Headliner: interior lighting 
J - Door contact switch. The interior lighting is 
controlled automatically. 
A switch is no longer needed to switch the read- 
ing lights on. A swiping movement or a brief tap 
on the light is all that is needed to switch the 
light  on or off. If you hold your finger on the 
reading light when switching it on, this can dim 
the light down to a certain level. 
Interior lighting 
There are other optional interior lighting func- 
tions that are available. Several functions can be 
set in the Infotainment system. Select in the In- 
fotainment system: |MENU] button > Vehicle > 
left control button > Vehicle settings > Interior 
lighting. 
Instrument illumination 
  
      
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Fig. 44 Light switch: instrument illumination 
The brightness of the instrument cluster  and the 
center console can be adjusted. 
> Press the knob to release it. 
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Lights and Vision 
  
> Turn the knob toward "-" or "+" to reduce or in- 
crease the brightness. 
> Press the knob again to return it to its original 
position. 
Vision 
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Fig. 45 Driver's door: knob for the exterior mirrors 
Turn the knob to the desired position: 
Q)/® - Adjusts the left/right exterior mirror. 
Move the knob in the desired direction. 
GA - Heats the mirror glass depending on the out- 
side temperature. 
  
  
A WARNING 
Curved mirror surfaces (convex) enlarge the 
field of vision. However, they make objects in 
the mirror appear smaller and farther away. 
When using these mirrors to estimate your 
distance to vehicles behind you when chang- 
ing lanes, you could estimate incorrectly, 
which increases the risk of an accident. 
    
  
C) Note 
If the mirror housing was moved by force (for 
example, by running into  an object when ma- 
neuvering the vehicle), the mirror must be 
folded all the way in using the power folding 
function. The mirror housing must not be 
moved back into place by hand because this 
could impair the function of the mirror mech- 
anism. 
@ Tips 
If the power adjusting  function malfunctions, 
the glass in both mirrors can be adjusted by 
pressing on the edge of it by hand. 
Dimming the mirrors 
Manual dimming rearview mirror 
&) - Folds the exterior mirrors*. In the Infotain- 
ment system, you can select if the mirrors fold in 
automatically when you lock the vehicle 
> page 23. > Pull the lever on the bottom of the mirror back. 
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Front passenger's exterior mirror tilt Automatic dimming rearview mirror 
function* > The interior and exterior mirrors* dim auto- 
Requirement: the knob must be in the position 
for the front passenger’s exterior mirror. 
To help you see  the curb when backing into a 
parking space, the surface of the mirror will tilt 
slightly when reverse gear is selected. 
You can adjust the tilted mirror surface by turn- 
ing the knob in the desired direction. When you 
move out of reverse  and into another gear,  the 
new mirror position is stored and assigned to the 
key 
you are using. 
The mirror goes back into its original position 
once you drive forward faster than 9 mph 
(15 km/h) or turn the ignition off. 
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matically when light shines on them, for exam- 
ple from headlights on a vehicle behind you. 
  
  
ZA WARNING 
Electrolyte fluid can leak from automatic dim- 
ming mirrors if the glass is broken. Electrolyte 
fluid can irritate skin, eyes and airways. 
— Repeated or long-term exposure to electro- 
lyte fluid can lead to irritation of the air- 
ways, especially in people with asthma or 
other respiratory  conditions. Take deep 
breaths immediately after leaving the vehi- 
cle or, if this is not possible, open all of the 
doors and windows as wide as possible. > 
     

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Lights and Vision 
  
  
— If electrolyte fluid comes into contact with 
the eyes, flush them thoroughly with plenty 
of clean water for at least  15 minutes and 
then  seek medical attention. 
— If electrolyte fluid comes into contact with 
the skin, flush the affected area with clean 
water for at least  15 minutes, and then 
clean with soap and water and seek medical 
attention. Clean  affected clothing and shoes 
thoroughly before wearing again. 
— If the fluid was swallowed and the person is 
conscious, flush the mouth with water for at 
least  15 minutes. Do not induce vomiting 
unless this is recommended by medical pro- 
fessionals. Seek medical attention immedi- 
ately. 
Q Note 
If the glass on an automatic dimming mirror 
breaks, electrolyte can leak out. This liquid 
damages plastic surfaces. Clean this liquid as 
quickly as possible, for example with a wet 
sponge. 
@ Tips 
— If the light reaching the rearview mirror is 
obstructed, the automatic dimming mirror 
will not function correctly, 
— The automatic dimming mirrors do not dim 
when the interior lighting is turned on or 
the reverse gear is selected. 
Sun visors 
  
    
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Fig. 46 Front headliner: sun visor 
Applies to: vehicles with pivoting sun visors: The 
sun visors can be pulled out of their brackets and 
turned toward the doors (@). 
The vanity mirrors on the sun visors have covers. 
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow @). 
Applies to: vehicles with mirror lighting: The mir- 
ror lighting switches on when the cover opens. 
Windshield wipers 
Switching the windshield wipers on 
  
  
BFV-0019 
  
  
    
Fig. 47 Lever: windshield wipers. 
Move the windshield wiper lever S7 to the corre- 
sponding position: 
@- Windshield wipers off 
@- Interval mode. To increase/decrease the wip- 
er intervals, move the switch @) to the left/right. 
In vehicles with a rain sensor*, the wipers turn on 
in the rain once the vehicle speed exceeds ap- 
proximately 2 mph (4 km/h). The higher the sen- 
sitivity of the rain sensor* is set (switch @) to the 
right), the earlier the windshield wipers react to 
moisture on the windshield. You can deactivate 
the rain sensor mode* in the Infotainment sys- 
tem, which switches the intermittent mode on. 
Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but- 
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Driver assis- 
tance > Rain sensor > Off. 
  
       
@- Slow wiping 
@®- Fast wiping 
@®- Single wipe. If you hold the lever in this posi- 
tion longer, the wipers switch from slow wiping 
to fast wiping. 
©- Clean the windshield @. To eliminate water 
droplets, the windshield wipers perform one af- 
terwipe after several seconds while driving in 
temperatures above 39 °F (4 °C). You can switch 
this function off by moving the lever to position > 
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Lights and Vision 
  
Adjusting the magnetic zone 
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass 
  
BFV-0293 
  
  
Fig. 50 North America: magnetic zone map 
> Press and hold the button @ > page 43, fig. 49 
until the number of the magnetic zone appears 
in the interior rearview mirror. 
> Press the button (@ repeatedly to select the 
correct magnetic zone. The selection mode 
turns off after a few seconds. 
Calibrating the compass 
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass 
If the display is incorrect or inaccurate, the com- 
pass must be recalibrated. 
> Press and hold the button @ until a C appears 
in the interior rearview mirror. 
> Drive in a circle at about 5 mph (10 km/h) until 
a direction is displayed in the rearview mirror. 
  
—To reduce the risk to yourself and other driv- 
ers, calibrate the compass in an area where 
there is no traffic. 
— Always pay attention to the traffic and the 
area around your vehicle if you are reading 
the compass while driving. 
  
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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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Index 
  
Frequency bande. «2 sews 6s eomeos vo eee 165, 167 
also refer to Frequency band........... 165 
Fuel... eee eee eee 195 
ACGITIVES= 5 sas 3 ogan &  & Gaiee G  o He aE 196 
Current fuel consumption............... 15 
Fueldisplay......... ccc cece eee ee eens 10 
Fuel gauge............. eee eee eee eee 12 
Fuel tank capacity’. « csc0. s cees ss roses 263 
GaSOLIMe. « esowwse «  smemns =  9 soswer ¢ onemeeere «ser 195 
Reducing fuel consumption............. 74 
Saving fuel saws x ¢ ewe +  o eew + oe cae > yee 96 
Fueling 
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 199 
Fuel gauge......... eee cece ee eee eee 12 
Fuel tank capacity................00-5 263 
Opening the fuel filler door............ 196 
With reserve canister (emergency fueling) . 198 
Fuses 
Assignment... ..... 0.0 e cece neces 253 
Replacing « cass < sews «  < een 6  x eee 8  t mew 252 
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GALA 
refer to Speed dependent volume control. 193 
Garage door opener... 1.2... see e eee eee 28 
Garment hooks swears « ¢ saws a  2 eee 2  o new ¥ ea 64 
GaSOliNGeu: + ¢ sews & e eee Fo  Rw  Ee OS ee 195 
TACGIRIVES eo ceive = caves oe wastes 8 ermeoon wae 196 
Gasoline mixture. ..............000005 195 
GAWR 
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 263 
Global commands (voice recognition sys- 
TON) s ewe &  5 eee ¢ Homen Boe Heme gy dem go oe 124 
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 216 
Glove compartment..............-00000- 64 
G meter 
referito Sport displaySius « s news «  » eeu ges 15 
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 263 
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 263 
GVWR 
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight 
Rating (GVWR) « essise << assess wo astm ¥ a ave 263 
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Hand streets s snscn «  + sassems xo amueces ov omen + 8 ose 130 
Hands'Free Profiles. s «swe «case as news oe  130 
268 
Headlight range control system........... 36 
Headlights ss swes ¢ saves 2  0 rene 2 arenes owe 37 
Cleaning.......... 02. c eee eee eee 236 
Headlight range control system.......... 36 
Washer system...........-.00 02 eee 41 
Heated 
Exterior MiMnOnsis » essa 2  5 sicawus sx osnaee 5 exe 40 
Rear window............ 0c eee eee ee 71 
SOatSiex x x ners x  ¥ poueE +e SRUOS FE EF 71 
Washer nozZles « csisrs s ocsuri s waniee a  6 sassere 41 
Hexisockets wsiia ce neve a mie ao eawen © oa 241 
HFP 
refer to Hands Free Profile............. 129 
Hill.descent control... = cscs ss comers ve econ ve 83 
Hill:hold:assists. scciia s weea as row a meee ae 78 
also refer to Hill hold assist............. 78 
Home address...........0.0000005 151,155 
HomeLink 
refer to Garage door opener............. 28 
HOM... eee 6 
Hotspot 
refer to Wi-Fi.............-.000- 147,174 
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Ignition (indicator light)................- 16 
Imbalance (wheels) ..........-.000 eee ae 222 
Immobilizer 
refer to Electronic immobilizer........... 19 
Importing and exporting (contacts)....... 139 
Tndicator liGhts:. . .raceca a  soesnae o  4 oxonese 6  6 ounce 0  a 7 
Input 
Using the MMI touch.................. 113 
Using the:spellet cows +  5 yewig sy seme &  3 ee 117 
Input 
level. (media) wis «  ¢ wees ss opus 5  2 ee 181 
Inspection interval..............022-00- 212 
Instrument cluster...............-.000-5 10 
GleaniG ies +  + same x  x wees x HEEE EE ROR GES 238 
Failure isc se sonics ao accnena ae asuies 2  a ctewera wa one 10 
MessageS... 0.6... cece eee ee eee eee 16 
OPGhAtiniGis « s wows se wows se wows ge eee ae 12 
Service interval display................ 212 
Switching tabs.......... 0... e eee eee 12 
Instruments 
Adjusting the lighting.................. 39 
Interior lighting.................000 eee 39 
Interior monitoring.............-.0-005- 24