Lights and Vision
© within 10 seconds of the afterwipe. The after-
wipe function is reactivated the next time you
switch the ignition on.
Clean the headlights*. The headlight washer sys-
tem* only functions when the lights are switched
on. The headlights are automatically cleaned the
first time and every fifth time the lever is moved
to position G).
ZA\ WARNING
— The rain sensor* is only intended to assist
the driver. The driver may still be responsi-
ble for manually switching the wipers on
based on visibility conditions.
— The windshield must not be treated with
water-repelling windshield coating agents.
Under unfavorable conditions, such as wet-
ness, darkness, and when the sun is low,
these coatings can cause increased glare,
which increases the risk of an accident. They
can also cause wiper blade chatter.
— Properly functioning windshield wiper
blades
are required for a clear view and safe
driving > page 42, Replacing windshield
wiper blades.
function. Check your windshield wiper
blades regularly.
—The washer fluid nozzles in the windshield
washer system are heated* at low tempera-
tures when the ignition is on.
— When stopping temporarily, such as at a
traffic light, the speed of the windshield
wipers automatically reduces by one level.
Cleaning windshield wiper blades
Clean the wiper blades when you see wiper
streaks. Clean the wiper blades with a soft towel
and glass cleaner.
> Place the windshield wiper arms in the service
position > page 42.
> Fold the windshield wiper arms away from the
windshield.
ZA WARNING
Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair vi-
sion, which increases the risk of an accident.
Replacing windshield wiper blades
@) Note
— If there is frost, make sure the windshield
wiper blades are not frozen to the wind-
shield. Switching on the windshield wipers
when the blades are frozen to the wind-
shield can damage the wiper blades.
— The windshield wiper system must be
switched off (lever in position 0) before us-
ing a car wash. This prevents the wipers
from switching on unintentionally and caus-
ing damage to the windshield wiper system.
@) Tips
— The windshield wipers switch off when the
ignition is switched off. You can activate the
windshield wipers after the ignition is
switched on again by moving the windshield
wiper lever to any position.
— Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result
in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor*
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B8R-0379
Fig. 48 Windshield wipers: removing windshield wiper
blades
Windshield wiper service position/blade
replacement position
> To bring the windshield wipers into the service
position, turn the ignition off and move the
windshield wiper lever into position @)
=> page 41, fig. 47.
> To bring the wipers into the starting position,
turn the ignition on and move the windshield
wiper lever into position @) for at least two sec-
onds & page 41, fig. 47.
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Removing the wiper blade
> Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
> Press the locking knob @ © fig. 48 on the wiper
blade. Hold the wiper blade firmly.
> Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the
arrow.
Installing the wiper blade
> Insert the new wiper blade into the mount on
the wiper arm @) until you hear it latch into
place.
> Place the wiper arm back on the windshield.
> Turn the service position off.
Z\ WARNING
For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice each
year.
@) Note
— The windshield wipers must only be folded
up when in the service position! Otherwise,
you risk damaging the paint on the hood or
the windshield wiper motor.
— You should not drive your vehicle or press
the windshield wiper lever when the wiper
arms are folded away from the windshield.
The windshield wipers would move back in-
to their original position and could damage
the hood and windshield.
G) Tips
— You can also use the service position, for ex-
ample, if you want to protect the windshield
from icing by using a cover.
— You cannot activate the service position
when the hood is open.
Messages
If the & indicator light turns on, then there is a
windshield wiper malfunction. Drive to an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
>} Automatic wipers: malfunction! See owner's
manual
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning.
You can still control all functions that are not
controlled by the rain sensor using the wind-
shield wiper lever.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
Digital compass
Switching the compass on and off
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass
BFV-0288
@
Fig. 49 Rearview mirror: digital compass is switched on
> To turn the compass on or off, press the button
@ until the compass display in the mirror turns
on or off.
The digital compass only works when the ignition
is turned on. The directions are indicated with ab-
breviations: N (north), NE (northeast), E (east),
SE (southeast), S (south), SW (southwest), W
(west), NW (northwest).
@) Tips
To prevent inaccurate compass readings, do
not bring any remote controls, electrical devi-
ces or metallic objects near the mirror.
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Care and cleaning
follow the instructions from the car wash
operator.
—To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash-
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings.
— After washing the vehicle, the braking effect
may be delayed due to moisture on the
brake rotors or ice in the winter. This in-
creases the risk of an accident. The brakes
must be dried with a few careful brake appli-
cations.
@) Note
— If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must retract the extendable rear
spoiler* if necessary, and fold the exterior
mirrors in to reduce the risk of damage.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only
be folded in and out using the power folding
function.
—To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not wash
decorative decals* with a pressure washer.
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not wash
the power top with a pressure washer.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the surface,
do not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges, or similar items.
— When washing matte finish painted vehicle
components:
— To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polishing agents or hard
wax.
— Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect.
— Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle components painted with
matte finish paint. The paint could be
damaged when the stickers or magnets
are removed.
@) For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle in facilities specially de-
signed for that purpose. This will reduce the
risk of dirty water contaminated with oil from
entering the sewer system.
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle
components, refer to the following tables. The
information contained there is simply recommen-
dations. For questions or for components that
Exterior cleaning
are not listed, consult an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also follow
the information found in > A.
Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper | Deposits Soft cloth with glass cleaner > page 42
blades
Headlights/ Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solution®
Tail lights
Sensors/ Deposits Sensors: soft cloth with solvent-free cleaning solution
Camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth with alcohol-free cleaning solu-
tion
Snow/ice Hand brush/solvent-free de-icing spray
Wheels Road salt Water
Brake dust Acid-free special cleaning solution
Exhaust tail pipes | Road salt Water, cleaning solution suitable for stainless steel, if nec-
essary
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Index
Recinculationimode sxcviss 2 x cisco 0 causes 2 axees 70
R@CUPerAtOMieas. & + ines ao anes @ 2 owe ow Hare 15
Refueling « & sso s 2 sews ao es + o sew so oe 196
Remote control
Garage door opener............-.00-055 28
Remote'control-key 0.0522 eee 22 eee ee eee 19
Convenience opening and closing......... 27
Key replacement............. eee eee ee 19
LED « cone a omen 2 2 wens 8 o women = 2 meme oe wens 20
Mechanical key......... 0.00 eee e ee eee 20
Personalization..............00000000. 19
Replacing the battery.................. 20
Unlocking and locking............-...0. 21
Removing the caps (wheel bolts)......... 244
Removing the wheel hub covers.......... 244
Repait'S sews o ¢ eau sy nee 2 2 eee ga ewe ge 257
Replacement key... 0.6... c0e sec enone eee 19
Replacement parts..............-.0 eee ee 259
Replacing windshield wiper blades......... 42
Reporting Safety Defects..............-. 259
Reset
refer'to Restart (MMI) .....cc.0. ceases 194
Restart (MMI)... 0... cece eee 194
Reverse
(automatic transmission) .......... 80
Rewinding (audio/video file)............. 178
RiIMS& « seas 1 + vases © 6 spss © < semen aH emmem oF 228
Cleaning. ....... ccc eee eee eee 236
Ringtone settingS.......... 0c s eee eae 140
Roof load... ... 2... cece eee eee 67, 263
Roof rack... eee eee 67
also refer to Roof rack............000005 67
Route criteria... 1.6... eee eee eee eee 156
Route guidance
refer to Navigation................-.. 149
Running direction (tires)..............-. 246
S
Safety
Telephone ss = s seus = y exws te eee se ees 129
Safety belt microphone................. 141
Safety belts... 0... ... eee cece eee 49
GCLEAMING's + + seis = weer + ¢ ewe = Hae G2 Re 238
LOCKING sie 5 6 svsiie oo eeweee vo ween @ @ seen 9 we 61
Securing child safety seats.............. 60
272
Saving fuel
Energy consumers ...... 0.002 cece cease 15
REGUPECRAELON s + maze a s neue 5s moeE wo See 8 15
Scan (fad O)iewws ¢ s sess a o aeas ss ee oP ES 166
Screwdriver. .... 2... cece cece eee eee 241
SD card reader............0 eee eee eee 171.
SDS
refer to Voice recognition system........ 123
Search
refer to Free text search............... 119
Search area (point of interest)............ 152
Searching for anentry.............-.... 119
Seat heating. ...... 0... cee eee eee eee 71
Seats
ACjUStING aexx sv ose% s ree es eee ep eee 46
Adjusting the rearseats..............0. 48
Cleaning......... cee eee eee eee 238
Easy S@at entry: sens « y sae ¢ 5 sae go ees 47
POlAING isis « = essen ow recon vo eS = HEHE Be Ae 66
Secondary phone.............+..-. 130, 190
Selecting a source (media).............. 178
Selection Menu... .....ceeeaes 112; 116; 117
Selective door unlocking............00005 18
Selective wheel torque control........... 105
Selector lever (automatic transmission)
Emergency operation...............00. 86
POSIEOM es 3 2 cei: yo cere 2 o ore oo ee Yo 79
Service interval display................. 212
Settings
DireGtony’s s ssasw + iawem a 2 manera © araeom @ 2 ae 140
Map... .. 2. cc eee eee ee eee 160
Medidios ¢ 5 seus x cea & game & 3 Heeee § Eee 181
NaVvigatlOnssin s wasn + wasen as eam w ¥ memes 156
Radio... ieee eee eee eee 168
SVSUEIIx ¢ & nevaw » E NATH S E BGR % & SGEUR TS Re 189
Tele PhONe wscea <2 vow ve meee oo sem oo a 140
Wi-Fi hotspot........... 0.00 cece eee 147
Setting the language ..........ceee veces 189
Shiftlightiindicator’s « sss x x wm o v vmnwm 6 2 3 15
Shift paddles (automatic transmission) ..... 83
SHUPPlG cs s = gow = e sees ep Hewes ee pee 181
Sid@aSsiStewe 2 wan: 2 y weme xs seme 5 5 ewer 8 2 93
Adjusting the brightness................ 95
Cleaning the sensors..........-....--- 236
SENSOFTANGE » aeons «2 sem s Yea 4 ese EG 94
Switching on and off................... 95
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Personal-hotspot ween: «occ s weer wv eae 143
Using ahotspot.............0. eee 144
also refer to Wi-Fi...........e005- 147,174
WindGetlectors « a icze sawe ¢ ¢ aovew & & seine 2 33
Windows
Cleaning and removing ice............. 237
Convenience opening and closing......... 27
Defrosting.......... 0.0 cece eee eee ee 71
Opening and closiig wis ss vows ac eaws a x ve 26
Power windows’ « « scams s © srassa 6 a asare a a 00a 26
Windshield
Cleaning....... 0... cece eee eee 4l
D@frOStING « xaccx & s Secs = & eevee 3 ¢ Saree Fs 71
also refer to Windshield................ 41
Windshield washer system........... 41,211
Reservoir capacity’. «sires x cusses © x snes © 263
Windshield wipers
Cleaning wiper blades...............0-. 42
FOlAING {UD : seus = : eenu oe sees x ye eS a ee 42
Replacing windshield wiper blades........ 42
Switching on and off...............0--- 4l
Winter operation
Battery... 0.2... cee eee eee eee 209
Cat WaSNES sews s ¢ news + ¢ seu 2 o eome 2 2 oe 235
Coolingisystemn « wen x x ansne » x castene 6 o ctnee 206
Defrosting the windows................ 71
Removing ice from windows............ 237
Seat heating « « ccs so caer » wees a 6 ween oo o 71
Snow chains................2....00005 228
Tins: « wean = 3 maven & 2 Wome ae coReE Fa ee E 228
Windshield washer system............. 211
Winter titeSicsos <2 avr 2 o aren wo some ¥ 2 sens 228
xX
Xenon headlights ........0.eseeceeeeeaes 36
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ZOOM (MAP) « vee = = wees s ¥ Hews es 13,151,158
275