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minute and then stays on, there is system mal-
function. Try to store the correct tire pressures
= page 276. Insome cases, you must drive for
several minutes after storing the pressures until
the indicator light turns off. If the indicator light
does turn off or turns on again after a short peri-
od of time, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the malfunction corrected.

ZA\ WARNING
— If the tire pressure indicator appears in the
display, reduce your speed immediately and
avoid any hard steering or braking maneu-
vers. Stop as soon as possible and check the
tires and their pressure.
— The driver is responsible for maintaining the
correct tire pressure. You must check the
tire pressure regularly.
— Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
driving style, winter conditions, or unpaved
roads), the tire pressure monitoring system
indicator may be delayed.

(i) Tips
— The tire pressure monitoring system can al-
so stop working when there is an ESC mal-
function.
— Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
— The tire pressure monitoring system in your
Audi was calibrated with “Audi Original
Tires” > page 263. Audi recommends using
these tires.
Storing tire pressures
Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System in-
dicator
If the tire pressure changes or a tire is replaced,
it must be confirmed in the MMI.
> Before storing the tire pressures, make sure the
tire pressures in all four tires meet the speci-
fied values and are adapted to the load
=> page 266.
> Switch the ignition on.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Tire pressure
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monitoring > Store tire pressure > Yes, store
now.
@) Tips
Do not store the tire pressures if snow chains
are installed.
Tire pressure monitoring
system
(1) General notes
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and inflat-
ed to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la-
bel, you should determine the proper tire infla-
tion pressure for those tires).
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates a Low tire pressure tell-
tale when one or more of your tires is significant-
ly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving ona signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to over-
heat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle's handling and stop-
ping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's re-
sponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres-
sure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the sys-
tem is not operating properly. The TPMS mal-
function indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi-
mately one minute and then remain continuously >

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illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal-
function exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
General information
Applies to: vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system
The tire pressure monitoring system monitors
the pressure in the four tires when driving.
The system uses sensors that measure the tem-
perature and pressure in the tires. The data is
sent from these sensors to the control module by
radio frequency.
The tire pressure monitoring system shows the
current pressures and temperatures of the tires
in the MMI while driving > page 277. It also
compares the current tire pressures with the stor-
ed tire pressures and gives a warning in the driver
information system if the tire pressure is differ-
ent from what is stored > page 278.
The system does not detect if the stored tire
pressures match the recommended tire pres-
sures. You must store the tire pressures again in
each of the following situations > page 278:
— Each time the tire pressures change, for exam-
ple when the load in the vehicle changes
— After replacing a tire
— If wheels with new wheel sensors are used

Z\ WARNING
— The tire pressure monitoring system assists
the driver in monitoring tire pressures. The
driver is responsible for having the tires in-
flated to the correct pressure.

— Do not change the tire pressure when the
temperature of the tire is extremely high.
This could result in serious damage to the
tire and even cause the tire to burst, increas-
ing the risk of an accident.
— A tire with low pressure flexes more. This
heats the tire up too much. This could cause
the tread to separate and even cause the tire
to burst, increasing the risk of an accident.
— The tire pressure monitoring system does
not warn about damage or defects in the
tire construction that could cause the tire to
burst, for example. Inspect your tires regu-
larly.
G) Tips
—If tires are replaced, the sensors and valves
do not need to be removed or replaced. Only
replace the valve stem and, if necessary, the
valve and the wheel electronics. If you have
questions, see an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility.
—An incorrect display or a malfunction in the
tire pressure monitoring system can occur
after using the tire mobility kit*. Have the
sensors replaced by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
— The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
=> page 311.
Displaying tire pressures and temperatures
Applies to: vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system


Requirement: you must be driving the vehicle.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Tire pressure
monitoring > Display tire pressure.
The current tire pressures are shown in green,
yellow, or red numbers:
— Green: the current tire pressure and the speci-
fied tire pressure are approximately the same.
— Yellow: the current tire pressure is lower than
the specified tire pressure.
— Red: the current tire pressure is much lower
than the specified tire pressure.
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The specified tire pressure is the last tire pressure
that was stored > page 278.
Note that the tire pressure also depends on the
temperature of the tire. The tire pressure increas-
es as the engine becomes warmer while driving.

Z\ WARNING
Read and follow the important information
and notes > page 277.
@) Tips
The tire pressure or temperature is not dis-
played while the vehicle is stationary and in
adaptation mode. Dashes --.-- are shown in
place of the pressure and temperature.
OB iw sete ot
Applies to: vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system

If the @ indicator light turns on, the tire pres-
sure is too low compared to the specified pres-
sure. Check and store the tire pressure(s) the
next time it is possible > page 278.
® Flat tire! Safely stop vehicle. Please check all
tires and store pressures in MMI
If the indicator light turns on and the message
appears, the tire pressure has reached a critical
level compared to the specified pressure. Avoid
unnecessary steering and braking maneuvers.
Adapt your driving style to the situation. Stop as
soon as possible and check the tire(s). If it is pos-
sible to continue driving, see an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immedi-
ately and have your tire(s) repaired or replaced.

Z\ WARNING
Read and follow the important information
and notes > page 277.

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Storing new tire pressures
Applies to: vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system
The tire pressure specifications must be stored
correctly for the tire pressure monitoring system
to function reliably.
It is always necessary to store the tire pressures
when the tire pressures are modified, for exam-
ple due to a change in load or when new sensors
are installed.
> Before storing the tire pressures, make sure the
tire pressures of all four tires meet the speci-
fied values and are adapted to the load
=> page 266, fig. 169. Only correct and store
the pressure in tires whose temperature is ap-
proximately the same as the ambient tempera-
ture. If the temperature of the tire is higher
than the ambient air temperature, the tire
pressure must be increased approximately
3 PSI (0,2 bar) above the value on the sticker.
> Switch the ignition on.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Tire pressure
monitoring > Store tire pressure > Yes, store
now.
> If the changed tire pressures are not displayed
on the MMI, drive the vehicle for approximately
10 minutes so that the sensor signal from the
wheels is received again.
During this adaptation phase, --.-- is displayed
for the pressure and temperature and the tire
pressure monitoring system is only partially
available. It only provides a warning if one or
more tire pressures is below the minimum per-
mitted specified pressure.
@ Tire pressure: wheel change detected. Please
check all tires and store pressures in MMI
If the indicator light turns on and the message
appears, the system has detected that the loca-
tion of the sensors has changed due to a wheel
replacement, or new sensors have been installed.
Store the new tire pressures.

ZA WARNING
Read and follow the important information
and notes > page 277.

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Applies to: vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system
ia Tire pressure: malfunction! See owner's
manual
If the iis indicator light appears after switching
the ignition on or while driving and the @ indi-
cator light also blinks for approximately one mi-
nute and then stays on, then there is system mal-
function. The following are examples of situa-
tions that could cause a malfunction:
— If the message appears at the end of the adap-
tation phase, the system may not detect one or
several of the wheel sensors necessary for pres-
sure monitoring. This may result from one or
more wheels without wheel sensors or with in-
compatible wheel sensors being installed.
—Awheel sensor or another component has
failed.
— Using snow chains can affect the function of
the system because of the shielding effect of
the chains.
— The tire pressure monitoring system is not
available due to a malfunction.
— Transmitters with the same frequency, such as
headphones or remote controlled devices, may
cause a temporary system malfunction due to
the strong electromagnetic field.
The ia indicator light and the message turn off
once the tire pressure monitoring system is avail-
able again. If you cannot correct the malfunction
and the iS indicator light stays on, drive imme-
diately to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction
repaired.
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Index

Head restraints
Adjusting ...... 0... 69
Removing and installing................ 69
Heated rear window.............02.000 ee 93
Heated steering wheel...........-.000 eee 94
Heating .... 2.0... 66. cece cece eee ee eee 91
HFP
refer to Hands Free Profile............. 181
High beams
High beam assistant................... 54
Highway lights; «s+ secs 2+ seeues verses 53
Hill descent assist..................00. 110
Hill descent control.............0000 00 109
Hill hold assist... 02... ee eee eee eee 98
Home
refer to Home address................ 206
Home address............- 00 eee eee ee 206
HomeLink
refer to Garage door opener............. 50
Home screen......... 000.0000 cee eee eee 19
HOM... ee eee 6
Hotspot
FEPEPEO WI-ELs s x wave & 2 gees s i oeles & 2 ee 195
I
Ignition
Switching onvand Off’: «sass a & wows so warns 4 96
Imbalance (wheels). = 5 seas ss peas ss sees s 265
Immobilizer
refer to Electronic immobilizer........... 39
Inclinometer:s « « s<0s s ¢ exes ss mews ov eee 109
Indicator lights = saws ss wees = x wees ee wees eee 7
IASPeCtion interval ss cece « x wows sy Des Ze 255
Instrument cluster...............00000 ee 12
Adjusting the layout.................0. 14
CLEAN’. 5s sexes ao ornare os ummens © a enon ee 283
Engine code.......... eee eee eee eee 236
Failut@ws : sees s pee & s quem & ¥ HORE EERE 12
On=board: compute siicss se sees sv cress oo vw 17
Operating............... 0.00.00. e eee 13
Service interval display................ 255
Software information................. 236
Switching tabs............... 20.0. 0005 13
Switching the view...............-000 05 14
Vehicle Functions « sss + exes oe omens ee oer 16
Version information..............0005 236
320
Instrument illumination................. 58
Integrated assistance. ..............000. 20
Integrated Toll Module................. 133
Intelligent search
Navigation cis « cesses x ruses wo cause ao amuse 201
Interior lighting..................00- 57,58
Interior MONItoring:. « s geass ¢ cows oe cows oe 38
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) ..... 60
International travel sc i. ssas ss eeas teens 196
Internet
refer to‘cOnnect, « : sevus s een sy ees ees 192
Internet radio
refer to Online radio.............. 216, 217
Intersection assistant.................. 157
TOMIZEP ie: ¢ 3 sees 2 ees ¢ ¢ eee § 2 ee ce ees 93
iPhone
refer to Audi music interface........... 222
J
JUMPIStArtING ccsssne 5 was es wees eo wou 6 3 oe 293
K
Key's « cows = v gees oy cas = Corea gz ne a 35,39
Convenience opening and closing......... 48
Key replacement......... 0c eee eee eee 39
Mechanical key.............--0-e eee eee 39
NOt reeogmized «i sess + o suinaus a o manasa 6 oneumis 97
PANIC button.............-.....000000 39
Replacing the battery.................. 4l
Unlocking and locking...............005 40
Vehicle code... . 0.2... eee eee eee 39
Key user... 2... eee eee eee 33
RiGKSGOWIE « o sss « cases 6 o caeenie w & etomege wo 0 4 100
L
Lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning......... 149
refer to Lane guidance................ 149
Lane departure warning................. 149
Cleaning the camera area.............. 281
Lane guidance............ eee eee eee eee 141
Lap EIMers « = seas = 2 aes 7 e mee ce eee ta: 130
LASEF LIQHtiNG css asc ¢ ¥ aces ¢ o Ges > F Oe 55
Laser scanner........ 20.00 eee eee eee 123
Gl@aning

Index

Charging the battery (USB)............. 184
Charging the battery (wireless) ......... 184
Connecting a mobile phone............ 181
Dialing asnumbe t's e:csce e cco ee waneve ¥ 0 ene 187
Exterior antenna...............200005 184
Mobile device reminder signal.......... 185
Options during aphonecall............ 187
Playing music........ 0.0... eee ee eee 221
Temperature displays
refer to Sport displays...............00. 16
Temperature display (outside temperature).. 15
Temperature gauge
COOlANt sssan 2 » cqum 3 x aR ot Raw SB Meee Fe 12
Text input... 2... ee eee eee 25
Text MesSageS .....--. cee eee eee eee 189
SGttingS coms + waeu & x seeR ee NORE Ey NESE 189
also refer to Text messages............ 189
Tie2d OWNS: & soso oo sents 2 3 oes oo meme o Bem 88
Tightening specification
Wheel bolttstic si scsues emsie 6 « intaive a 6 amivine 291
Tightening specification (wheel bolts).... . 291
THM: » saees go sae ¢ © Rees oe eH ge eo eB L7
tiptronic
refer to Manual shifting............... 100
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)....... 286
Tit@S e2cses s meses ¢ = waren 2 & weseS 3 & TE sg Re 256
Loose wheel warning.............-.... 272
Low-profile tires..............000 000. 273
RepainSets « awa « « worms s mem 9 be a Be 286
Replacing « srr « susnene x osercm wo sseeone o 5 wees 288
Service life... .......... 0... c eee eee 265
Tine PresSut@wes « news: = s gems & x Home EP ae 266
Tire pressure monitoring sys-
TEM eee 274, 275, 276
Tire pressure table: « sews = ¢ ses + ¢ seeps ¢ 268
Tire pressure (trailer mode)............ 119
Treadwear indicators............-..00- 265
Unidirectional; « » aes « s wees ce ewes 258, 291
Uniform tire quality grading............ 274
Tires and wheels
Glossary of tire and loading terminology.. 259
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 269
Toll Module
refer to Integrated Toll Module......... 133
TOGlSis:s s nace 2 & wea = & Seem FE Hee E x De 286
TooltipS..... 0.0... eee eee eee ee 20
326
Top tether anchor (securing the child safety
SQat) occ ce cee cece teen eee eee 82
Touch display
Adjusting feedback. ..............-.05. 20
OPeratinG)s « 2 vices «2 oem = 2 arene © woo vo 18
TOWI0Gise5 : wee 2 wees & x Here 5 epee 5 2 Bs 295
Towing lOOp< « ss<2 = seen < sae8 ¢ s oes 296, 297
Towing protection monitoring............. 38
TPMS
Indicator light:: « sss ¢ + sees se zeae ss ews 279
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 275,276
Traffic incidents
refer to Online traffic information....... 209
Trafficsin formations. « svesese » s sexe 1 amuse 0 0s 210
Online traffic information.............. 209
Traffic light information................ 129
Traffic sign recognition................. 127
Traffic SignS.. 0.0... eee eee eee eee 130
Trailer mode
Air suspension ..........000 eee e eee 119
Trailer towing..........0.-. eee eee eee ee 119
Tongue weight.............eeeeeeeeee 119
Trailer loads 2 3 sev s wae ae wane ne one 3 2 119
Turtassist): oss = ¢ eee 5 ¢ cee + ¢ sae x ee 153
Turtsignials = sex «> sees ye sees go eee te es 54
U
Uniform tire quality grading............. 274
Unlocking and locking................005 35
By remote control..............--000-- 40
Using the lock cylinder...............05 38
With Audi connect vehicle control........ 41
With the central locking switch.......... 37
With the convenience key............... 40
Update (software) ........ 0. cece eee ee 234
USB
Adapter. ...... 0.0... cee eee eee eee 184
USB
charging Ports. « = sce « wassown & meses s «ave 84
USB drive
Supported types/formats.............. 228
USB stick
refer to Audi music interface........... 222
Users
LOGalUSES 2 se: « 2 emee 2 e eee ts Heme se 32
IMYAUPUSERS ie . sane « vcemene a x esemeen a noo 32
Using residual heat...............2..000. 93

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Valet parking............ 0... cee eee eee 49
Vanity Mirror. ... 02.2... e eee eee eee 60
Vehicle
Angle... 6. 6c eee eee eee eee 109
Care/cleaning saws =. eec5 se eee ce eae 280
DiRMeE MSI ONS ssi. + x ssi oo cevmens oo sommens 0 one 313
Identification data................04. 313
Qutof Services: + secs se ews ev oe eA eee 285
Raising « resins 2 aioe» 6 ceria © v arene © ¥ Hee 290
Starting. ..... 0.2... eee 96
TRANSPO bw + = ean se sews < e oeE x RaREE 113
Unlocking and locking................0. 40
Vehicle: caress. « sca + sean oo etc oo seen 280
Vehicle control services............00005 194
Vehicle data label...........00 sees eens 313
Vehicle identification number............ 313
Vehicle jack... 20... eee eee eee eee 286
Lifting points. ¢ esos: ¢ ¢ ewes 2 5 aes re ews 290
Tirerchange1node sisecs « 6 scene + 6 arson 3 6 exe 288
Vehicleskey', « issu > x sone #2 awus 2 0 arnams « 355.39
Vehicle start system ............-000000. 105
Vehicle toolkit’: seas « » swe =e eee ee Hey t 286
Venitilation’s = 2 ses = 2 aes ¢ z een ¢ y sows gz ne 91
VIEW button........ 0... eee eee eee 13
Voicemail... 2.0... 60. eee eee eee 187
Voice recognition system...........-.0005 28
Extéralec: « « saee 2 e eeay sv See se eeR ees 29
Operating « & sci 2 6 wes 9 6 ome + emis + wes 28
Ww
Warning lights
refer to Indicator lights..............000. 7
Washing matte finish paint.............. 280
Wave band
refer to Frequency band............... 212
Weights ........ 2... cee eee ee eee eee 314
WIHeELDOLES scsi i a sensine ov avenue ww iumsins 8 one 271
anti-theft........................00. 289
Tightening specification............... 291
WHGELS «ssn & nawes 2 2 ReoeS cE Hane sb eS 256
Cleaning « « cia se exer eo eee oo ae oo oe 282
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 259
Loose wheel warning...............05. 272
Replacing « svascs + a saves vo ceaven ¥ even we sue 288
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 275, 276
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 269
WheelWrerichs « « siza s agen es came ¢ ¢ aan 286
Wi-Fi
HotspotsSettingSies << wie s ¢ eww s 9 eure + 195
USingsahOtSPOE « ssevsve © ccamns wo wreriee w © vrscw 193
Wild animal recognition...............- 132
Windows
Child safety lock........ 2.0.00 cece eee 46
Cleaning and removing ice............. 282
Convenience opening and closing......... 48
Defrosting.......... cee cece 93
Opening and closing................4-- 47
POWEr WINGOWS 2»: = 2 ecven 5 ¢ suey o 8 ater bes 47
Windshield
Cleaning’. « = soma oo womans wo semwens 6 2 ceoaie @ x eee 60
also refer to Windshield................ 60
Windshield washer system..........- 60, 254
Reservoir capacity............0......0. 314
Windshield wipers..............-..00005 60
Winter operation
Car washes : wey x i wees ¢ eee ce wee bee 280
Cooling system s « sisi ss ecw se aretes 6 6 ane 249
Defrosting the windows................ 93
Rear window defogger...............0- 93
Removing ice from windows............ 282
Seat heating....... 2... ee eee eee eee eee 93)
Snow chains..................0000008 273
Steering wheel heating................. 94
THOS. & swswene 1 © stranioe we o soars w/w sommes © 6 seston 272
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 252
Windshield washer system............. 254
WIRED EIFES score 5 @ eases ¢ x seers ge eG Ge 272
Wireless Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 231
Wireless charging..........-....+-.05- 184
327