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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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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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.
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Driving
pressed. To reduce the risk of an accident,
do not inadvertently press the accelerator
pedal and always shift into “P” when the ve-
hicle is stopped.
— If the power supply fails, you cannot set the
parking brake once it is released, or release
it if it is set. In this case, park the vehicle on
level ground and secure it by engaging the
"P” gear. Contact an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility for assis-
tance.
ZA WARNING
— If you do not begin driving immediately af-
ter releasing the brake pedal, your vehicle
may begin to roll backward. Press the brake
pedal
or set the parking brake immediately.
— The hill hold assist cannot hold the vehicle
on inclines in every scenario (for example,
on slippery or icy ground).
Sporty driving
Applies to: RS model
When driving in a sporty style, for example ona
driving track, the wear on all vehicle components
is greatly increased, especially on the engine,
transmission, tires, brakes, and suspension. This
can result in increased wear. Also note the fol-
lowing points:
— Make sure the vehicle is in good condition.
Make sure to check the brake pads, tire tread,
and tire pressure (when tires are warm).
— Beforehand, warm up the engine by driving no
higher than two-thirds of the maximum permit-
ted engine RPM. The engine oil temperature
must be brought to a minimum of 140 °F
(60 °C).
— Before stopping the vehicle, allow the engine
and brakes to cool back down to a regular oper-
ating temperature by driving normally.
If necessary, use the following functions:
— Dynamic Audi drive select mode* > page 96
— Launch Control > page 84
— Limit ESC > page 106
@) Tips
Wear caused by load does not constitute a ve-
hicle fault as defined by the terms of the war-
ranty.
Automatic transmission
Introduction
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronically-
controlled DSG transmission called S tronic. Two
independent clutches transfer the power be-
tween the engine and transmission. It allows the
vehicle to accelerate without a noticeable inter-
ruption in traction.
The transmission shifts up or down automatically
depending on which drive program is selected.
When a moderate driving style is used, the
transmission selects the most economical driving
mode. The transmission upshifts at a lower RPM
and downshifts at a higher RPM to improve fuel
efficiency.
The transmission switches to a sporty mode after
a kick-down or when the driver uses a sporty driv-
ing style characterized by quick accelerator pedal
movements, heavy acceleration, frequent
changes in speed, and traveling at the maximum
speed.
If desired, the driver can also select the gears
manually (tiptronic mode) > page 83.
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Fig. 85 Instrument cluster: selector lever positions
The Infotainment system display shows the cur-
rent selector lever position and the engaged
gear.
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Assist systems
The display brightness adjusts automatically to
the brightness of the surroundings, both in the
information and in the warning stage. In very
dark or very bright surroundings, the automatic
adjustment will set the display to the minimum
or maximum level. In such cases, you may notice
no change when adjusting the brightness, or the
change may only be noticeable once the sur-
roundings change.
Adjust the brightness to a level where the display
in the information stage will not disrupt your
view ahead. If you change the brightness, the dis-
play in the exterior mirror will briefly show the
brightness level in the information stage. The
brightness of the warning stage is linked to the
brightness in the information stage and is adjust-
ed along with the information stage.
@) Tips
— Side assist is not active while you are mak-
ing the adjustment.
— Your settings are automatically stored and
assigned to the remote control key being
used.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
If the side assist switches off automatically, a
message appears in the Infotainment system dis-
play.
Audi side assist: currently unavailable.
Sensor vision restricted due to surroundings.
See owner's manual
The radar sensor vision is impaired. Do not cover
the area in front of the sensors with bike wheels,
stickers, dirt or other objects. Clean the area cov-
ering the sensors, if necessary > page 94,
fig. 102.
Audi side assist: currently unavailable.
See owner's manual
Side assist cannot be switched on at this time be-
cause there is a malfunction (for example, the
battery charge level may be too low).
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Audi side assist: malfunction! Please
contact Service
The system cannot guarantee that it will detect
vehicles correctly and it has switched off. The
sensors have been moved or are faulty. Have the
system checked by an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility soon.
Audi drive select (drive
settings)
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
Drive select makes it possible to experience dif-
ferent types of vehicle characteristics in one vehi-
cle. With different driving modes, the driver can
switch the setting, for example from sporty to
comfortable. In the Individual mode, the set-
tings can be adjusted to your personal preferen-
ces. This makes it possible to combine settings
such as a sporty drivetrain setting with comforta-
ble steering.
Z\ WARNING
Using Audi drive select incorrectly can lead to
collisions, other accidents and serious inju-
ries.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
The vehicle setup in each mode depends on the
vehicle's features.
Engine and automatic transmission
Depending on the mode, the engine and auto-
matic transmission respond more quickly or ina
more balanced manner to accelerator pedal
movements.
Suspension control (Audi magnetic ride)*
The suspension control uses sensors to record in-
formation regarding steering movements, brak-
ing and acceleration operations by the driver, as
well as information about the road surface, driv-
ing speed, and load. With drive select, you can
adjust the suspension control to sporty (dynam-
ic), comfortable (comfort) or balanced (auto). >
Assist systems
Adjusting the Individual mode
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
You can adjust the vehicle settings to your personal preferences.
> Press the s@ button > Individual > right con-
trol button, or
> Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button>Audi drive
select
> Individual > right control button
After you have closed the settings, you will auto-
matically drive in the Individual* mode.
The equipment in your vehicle will determine
which settings you can adjust. The following ta-
ble gives an overview of the characteristics.
Systems comfort auto dynamic
Engine/transmission comfortable balanced sporty
Steering comfortable balanced sporty
Suspension control* comfortable balanced sporty
Engine sound* subtle balanced sporty
quattro* balanced balanced sporty
Applies to: TT RS: quattro balanced neutral sporty
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Fuses and bulbs
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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.
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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
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BACK button ; « exes s news s + Baws =v eee 9 ve 111