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About this Owner's Manual......
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Cockpit. ...... 0... eee eee eee eee
Indicator lights overview...........4..
Display and operation...........
Instrument cluster...............
Instrument cluster overview...........
Operating. ecccuse w+ were oo wens oo ayes 9 ¥
Adjusting the display.................
Coolant temperature display...........
Tachometer’ series i ewe so snes ¥ & ome
Odometer.............. cee eee eee ee
Outside temperature display...........
Engine oil temperature indicator.......
Boost indicator...............0--000.
Shift light indicator..................
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Vehicle functions ..............00000.
TOUCH AISPLAY ' sevece: 3 seisas 6 sessen 6 6 ws
General touch display operation........
Multi Media Interface................
Head-up display..................
Description............0.. ee cee eee
Voice recognition system........
General information..............00.
DESGriptiOns « = seen ¢ = seme xs eee st eee
External voice operation..............
Global functions.................
Additional function buttons...........
Starting and driving.............
Personalization..................
Opening and closing.............
Central locking) sani x x swasien © x sponae 2 aaaonor
Keys... eee
Luggage compartment lid.............
Childisafety lock seis 2 « sere ¥ © were 3 ¢ overs
Power windows............000eeeeee
Panorartiic glass roof 0... ieee s ieee es
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Valetiparking = s ssse «x cscs ov crue a ¥ oe 47
Garage door opener..........--.00 eee 48
POWOEPRtOP lies. 5 6 sisi. ae sic ao oie & wae 51
Automatic power top................. 51
Wind deflect6r « cccs ss pees sv eeea sv ees 54
Power top emergency operation........ 55
Lights and Vision................. 58
Exteriorlighting « css < «sees < ¢ caew soars 58
Interior lightinGpenis « « sen 0 mew © 2 amore 62
VISION. 2... eee ee eee eee 63
Windshield wipers..................- 65
Digital. compass’. « . ceria ss caw s cei es 67
Sitting correctly and safely...... 69
Correct passenger seating position...... 69
Front seats ....... 0c eee 69
Steering Wheel sows » s wou sg wane x x see 73
Head restraintsti:. «ose a a nase ao oan ae 73
Safety belts. .............0...00000. 75
Memory function..............ee sees 78
‘Airbag SYSteM eviscie co soaae es werae oo eee 79
Child
safety seats... ...... 00... eee eee 84
Storage and convenience........ 91
POWEPISQUIGES vases + arouse « 6 eomaime « + eects 91
Cup holders............. eee eee eee 91
Storage and compartments............ 92
Luggage compartment............... 92
Roof rack... 2.0.2... 2c eee eee eee 96
Warmandicoled ioc. es isco & 6 anes 9 5 ae 98
Climate control system............... 98
3-zone deluxe automatic climate control. 99
Steering wheel heating............... 102
Fluids in the A/C system.............. 102
DYPIVITVE: « eens ¢ & cars ¢ & seme 4 2 HasEE Ee 103
Starting the vehicle.................. 103
When driving.............00eeee eens 104
Drive SYStE Misses ¢ = sawe + « mee se eee sb 110
Start/Stopisystei « sso so aceon 4 @ suena a 111
Brakes... . 2.2.2.0... 2c eee ee eee eee 112
Electromechanical parking brake....... 114
Special driving situations.............. 116
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Brivirigy cy mieirles. cies i 6 scious 6 6 esses 6 118
Audi drive select............00 eee eee 118
SUSPENSION: + yews a x mem a e Bees se CeRRE L19
StOOKIING cms a v ves 8 ceawem ¥ sen ¥ erzaees LIS.
All wheel drive (quattro) .............. 120
Electronic Stabilization Control......... 121
Trailer towing.................0-. 124
Driving with atrailer................. 124
Assist systems................... 126
Assist systems................00. 126
General information................. 126
Surrounding area detection............ 127
Driving information.............. 130
Speed warning system..............-. 130
Camera-based traffic sign recognition... 130
Traffic light information.............. 132
Lap etime ris « & esuass « 6 mesns « o uve & & meee 133
Acceleration measurement............ 134
Integrated Toll Module............... 135
Driver assistance................. 136
Cruise control system................ 136
Efficiency assist .«
Audi adaptive cruise control........... 139
Traffic jam assist............00.-000- 147
Distance Warning « « sais + s ewe 2 o eee & s 149
Audi active lane assist/lane departure
warning............ 20. ce eee eee 150
AUGi PrESGNSe « esis sx cows < e cams & eaew 152
Sidevassist vccssv: «x ceavous ov aseuase ao cerns © 8 ane 156
Exit warning ...............-e eee eee 157
Parking and maneuvering....... 59:
Introduction. ............ 2. eee eee ee 159
Parkitig:aid plUS = ssa < 2 esos ¢ ¥ Sana 4 x 159
Rearview camera and peripheral cameras. 161
Rear cross-traffic assist............... 165
Assisted parking.........-...0--- eee 166
ParkeaSsiSt’s cass a = sane s x pany s & eens 3 5 168
Infotainment system............ 171
Telephone.............. cece eee U7.
TMEROGUCTION « & cess wo wcinase we a oraeni ow awenaie 171
Setup... 2.2... cee eee eee eee 171
Using the Audi phone box............. 173
Using the telephone.................. 175
SettingS 00... . cece cee eee eee eee 178
MOSSAGES cours « s eauu § 2 eueeS Fo EGE FE BS 179
Troubleshooting sic ss wes oe ween es owe 181
Audi CONNECE : «6: = i e665 st ees so 182
General information................. 182
Audi connect Infotainment............ 182
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot 183
Audi connect Infotainment services..... 183
Functions on demand................ 184
Audi connect vehicle control services.... 184
SOttingS sews + 9 cae ¥ eee ¥ perms we pee 185
Troubleshooting..............--.0005 186
Emergency call................... 187
OVERVIEW. secs. 6 x sxcvers 6 emutes @ a eavaens vw ame
Emergency call
Online roadside assistance............ 188
Navigation.....................05. 190
Opening navigation.................. 190
myAudi navigation................00. 190
Entering adestination..............0- 191
Stopping route guidance.............. 194
Mapes & 5 saves © 2 saws yo sme @ & Hew 2 2 Be 194
Alternative routes................04. 196
Additional functions...............0-- 196
Satellite Map’s + 6 gare = cama a e weep os oe 197
Mapreipdates » cmos + x sre: «2 anes aw onnens 198
Traffic incidents.............. 000 eee 199
SOtuiNGS
wows ¢ « eeen ¢ nae 2 Bees doe 200
Radio....... cece eee 202
Generalinformation................. 202
Radio functions sss < eins 2 + wen 3 6 eacern 203
Online radio... .... eee eee eee 206
Options and settings................. 207
Troubleshooting wisi « s wen» 6 eae o + wae 208
Media................. 0c cece eee 210
General information................. 210
Bluetooth audio player............... 210
Amazon Alexa ..........0.00 eee eee 211
Multimedia connections.............. 211
Playing medias... crocs s 0 samen 4 o snmeie «0 one 212
Options and settings................- 216
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Quick access
@) Center armrest with storage com-
partment. Depending on vehicle
equipment, it may have:
— Audi music interface .......... 211
—Audi phone box ............... 173
— Starting the engine if there is a
MALFUMERION since oo sxosoue x 2 seems ss 103
@) Electromechanical parking brake
BUGGOT sieves so cman « 2 ewes 2s men 2 114
@) Selector lever (automatic transmis-
SIOM) seo so neon & v Howe & eRe Fa 105
@4 Storage compartment .......... 92
@) [START ENGINE STOP]button .... 103
@6 Audi music interface ............ 211
@) Steering wheel adjustment ...... 73
Lever for:
— Cruise control system ......... 136
— Audi adaptive cruise control .... 139
@9) Button for switching the head-up
display on and off, adjusting the
height ........ 2... cee eee eee 26
60 Instrument illumination ......... 63
@) Connection port for the On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD) ........ 290
@2 Headlight control switch ........ 58
@3) Hood release .............-.0-% 231
@4 All-weather lights button ........ 58
@5) Luggage compartment lid button . 41
G8 Exterior mirror adjustment ...... 63
6 Buttons for:
— Power windows ...........00. 45
— Central power window switch ... 45
—Child safety lock .............. 45
G@) 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. Some warning and indicator lights
turn on when you switch the ignition on and must
turn off when the drive system is switched on or
while driving.
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 13.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.
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If the wA or AN] indicator light turns on, check
the message in the instrument cluster.
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The following indicator lights may be available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:
Red indicator lights
Central indicator light
=> page 7,
Instrument cluster
=>page 12
Cooling system
=> page 14,
=> page 236,
=> page 236
Safety belt
=> page 77
Transmission
=> page 109
Drive system
> page 111,
Electrical system
=> page 239
Brake system
= page 113,
> page 238,
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 115 >
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Quick access
Brake system
> page 113,
> page 238,
Electromechanical parking brake
>page 115
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 114
Electromechanical parking brake
>page 114
Steering
=>page 119
Steering lock
>page 119
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 140,
Safe start monitor
=>page 145,
Driver intervention request
=>page 146
Traffic jam assist
=>page 147
Steering intervention request
=>page 148
Distance warning
=>page 149
Active lane assist
=> page 150
Pre sense
> page 153
Hood
> page 231
Engine oil pressure
=> page 233
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 233
Electrical system
> page 239
Yellow indicator lights
Central indicator light
=> page 7
Engine speed limitation
=>page 14
Engine speed limitation
> page 14,
Drive system
>page 111
Central
locking
=> page 36
Power top
=> page 53
Bulb failure indicator
=> page 62
Adaptive light
=> page 62
Headlight range control system
=> page 62
Light/rain sensor
=> page 62,
=> page 67
Windshield wipers
=> page 67
Safety systems
=> page 80
Engine start system
=> page 104
Convenience key
=> page 104
Transmission
=> page 109
Brake system
=> page 113
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 115
Suspension control
=>page 119
Steering
>page 119
Steering lock
>page 119
All wheel drive
> page 121,
Sport differential
=> page 121
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Quick access
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 122
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 122
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 122
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
=>page 122
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
=> page 122
Adaptive cruise control
> page 147,
Traffic jam assist
=> page 148
Steering intervention request
=> page 148,
=>page 151
Distance warning
=> page 149
Active lane assist
=> page 150,
=> page 152
Pre sense
> page 152
Side assist, exit warning
>page 157
Parking systems
=>page 161
Rear cross-traffic assist
>page 165
Park assist
=>page 170
Emergency call function
> page 188
Tank system
=> page 227
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
=> page 227,
> page 229
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 233
Engine oil level (MAX)
=> page 233
Engine oil sensor
=> page 233
Engine warm-up request
=> page 233
Electrical system
> page 239
Washer fluid level
=> page 242
Tire pressure
=> page 262,
=> page 263,
=> page 265,
=> page 265,
=> page 266
Tire pressure
=> page 263,
=> page 266
Other indicator lights
Low beam headlights
=> page 58
Parking lights
=>page 58
Turn signals
=> page 59,
=> page 61
Turn signals
=>page 59,
=> page 61
Start/Stop system
=> page 111
Cruise control system
=> page 136
Cruise control system
=> page 136
Efficiency assist
=> page 138,
> page 138
Efficiency assist
=> page 138
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Quick access
Efficiency assist
=> page 138
Efficiency assist
=> page 138
Efficiency assist
=> page 138
Efficiency assist
=> page 138
Efficiency assist
> page 138
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 140
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 140
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 140
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 140
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 145
Traffic jam assist
=> page 147
Traffic jam assist
=> page 147
Active lane assist
=> page 150
High beam headlights
=> page 59,
=>page 59
High beam assistant
=> page 59,
=> page 60
Laser lights
=> page 60
Child safety lock
=>page 45
Child safety lock
=> page 45
Child safety lock
=>page 45
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Power top
=> page 53
High beam assistant
=> page 59,
=> page 60,
=> page 62
Convenience key
=> page 104
Transmission
=> page 109
Start/Stop system
> page 112
Electromechanical parking brake
>page 115
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 115
Hold assist
=>page 115
Steering
=>page 119
Speed warning system
=> page 130
Speed warning system
= page 130
Camera-based traffic sign recog-
nition
> page 131
Cruise control system
=> page 136,
=> page 137,
=> page 137
CRUISE
Cruise control system
=> page 136,
=> page 137,
=> page 137
Efficiency assist
=> page 138,
Predictive control
> page 143,
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 147,
Traffic jam assist
=>page 148
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 143
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Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster overview
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Fig. 3 Instrument cluster overview (analog)
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow- @) Right additional display with speed-
ing items may appear in the instrument cluster: ometer
Left dial @® Left additional display with:
—Tachometer .........00.. 000s 14 SIG OOM wice es eosenes 2 a were 2 8 wate @ oe 105
Tab af@a « < sees se oes x eee gee 13 — Audi drive select mode ......... 118
Centralarea .............0.000. 13 Display
Status line (one or two lines) — Engine coolant temperature ~E .. 14
Right dial i
— Convenience display ZX WARNING
— Speedometer Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit
Display If there is a severe ECD in the instru-
—FuellevelfD .....-..e0eeec ee. 227 ment cluster, the display may turn off. The
indicator
light may also turn on. Stop the >
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vehicle safely. See an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility for assis-
tance.
G) Tips
— The following pages primarily show illustra-
tions of the Audi virtual cockpit*. The dis-
play or location of the items that are shown
may vary on the different versions of the in-
strument cluster.
— You can select the units used for tempera-
ture, speed, and other measurements
=> page 221.
— Speeds are displayed in mph (miles per
hour) or km/h (kilometers per hour).
— Certain instrument cluster content can also
be displayed in the head-up display*
=> page 26.
Operating
Fig. 5 Left side of multifunction steering wheel
Information is organized within various tabs @)
in the instrument cluster. The tab contents are
displayed in the central area (2).
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
RAZ-0377
Selecting a tab
> Press the
desired tab is selected.
Returning to functions at higher levels
> Press the D button ©).
Opening and closing the menu
» Press the [=] button ©).
Selecting and confirming a function
Requirement: a menu or list must be displayed.
> To select a function, turn the left thumbwheel
@ to the desired function.
> To confirm a selection, press the left thumb-
wheel (7).
Switching the view
> Press the VIEW button @) > page 13.
The following tabs may be available, depending
on vehicle equipment:
First tab Vehicle functions > page 16
Second tab | Driver messages (this is only dis-
played if at least one indicator
light/message is being displayed)
Third tab Radio > page 202
Media > page 212
Fourth tab | Telephone > page 175
Fifth tab Navigation > page 190
Adjusting the display
RAZ-0673
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
Fig. 6 Center display: adjusting the display
Switching the view
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
> Press the VIEW button to switch between the
default view @ and the enhanced view (2).
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