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stickers on the heating wires on the inside
of the window.
— Decorative parts and trim
— Never use chrome care or cleaning prod-
ucts.
— Paint
—To reduce the risk of scratches, the vehicle
must be free of dirt and dust before pol-
ishing or waxing.
—To prevent paint damage, do not polish or
wax the vehicle in direct sunlight.
—To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
polish away rust spots.
— Remove cosmetics and sunscreen immedi-
ately because they could damage the
paint.
— Decorative decals
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not use
any rough powder or abrasive cleaning
products.
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not pol-
ish decorative decals that have a matte or
printed finish.
— Due to the risk of damage, do not use an
ice scraper to remove snow and ice on win-
dows with decorative decals on them.
— Displays and instrument cluster
— Make sure that the display and instrument
cluster are switched off and have cooled
down before cleaning. To switch off the
upper and lower display, select on the
MMI home screen: SETTINGS > Display &
brightness > MMI > Screen cleaning.
— Displays, the instrument cluster, and the
trim surrounding it must not be cleaned
with dry cleaning methods because they
could become scratched.
— Make sure no fluids enter the spaces be-
tween the instrument cluster and the
trim, because that could cause damage.
— Controls
— Make sure that no fluids enter the con-
trols, because this could cause damage.
— Safety belts
— Do not remove the safety belts to clean
them.
— Never clean safety belts or their compo-
nents with chemicals or with corrosive flu-
ids or solvents and never allow sharp ob-
jects to come into contact with the safety
belts. This could cause damage to the belt
webbing.
—If there is damage to the webbing, the
connections, the retractors, or the buck-
les, have them replaced by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility.
— Textiles, artificial leather, and Alcantara
— Never treat artificial leather or Alcantara
with leather care products, solvents, floor
polish, shoe polish, spot remover, or simi-
lar products.
— Have a cleaning specialist remove stub-
born stains to reduce the risk of damage.
— Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges, etc. when cleaning.
— Do not turn on the seat heating* to dry
the seat.
— Objects with sharp edges, such as zippers
or rivets on clothing or belts, can cause
damage to the surface.
— Open hook and loop fasteners, for exam-
ple on clothing, can damage seat covers.
Make sure hook and loop fasteners are
closed.
— Natural leather
— Never treat leather with solvents, floor
polish, shoe polish, spot remover or simi-
lar products.
— Objects with sharp edges, such as zippers
or rivets on clothing or belts, can cause
damage to the surface.
— Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges, etc. when cleaning.
— Do not turn on the seat heating* to dry
the seat.
—To help prevent the leather from fading,
do not leave the vehicle in direct sunlight
for long periods of time. If leaving the ve-
hicle parked for long periods of time, you
should cover the leather to protect it from
direct sunlight.
— Wall mount clip
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— Do not us any abrasive cleaning products
or any that contain alcohol, because these
increase the risk of discoloration.
G) Tips
— Insects are easier to remove from paint that
has been freshly waxed.
— Regular waxing can prevent rust spots from
forming.
— Decorative decals can age due to environ-
mental conditions, which can result in dam-
age such as brittleness. The color may fade
if exposed to excessive sunlight.
Taking your vehicle out
of service
If you would like to take your vehicle out of serv-
ice for a long period of time, contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty. You can receive information about the meas-
ures to take depending on the conditions for tak-
ing the vehicle out of service (duration, location,
etc.).
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> Slide the wheel wrench* from the vehicle tool
kit all the way onto the wheel bolt).
> Turn the wheel bolt approximately one turn to
the left. To achieve the required torque, hold
the end of the wheel wrench*. If the wheel bolt
will not loosen, press carefully on the wheel
wrench* with your foot. Hold onto the vehicle
securely while doing this and make sure your
footing is stable.

ZA WARNING
To reduce the risk of an accident, only loosen
the wheel bolts gently one turn before raising
the vehicle with the vehicle jack*.
Raising the vehicle
Applies to: vehicles with vehicle jack







Fig. 183 Sill: positioning the vehicle jack
> Place the vehicle jack from the vehicle tool kit
ona firm surface. Use a flat, stable support if
necessary. On a slippery surface such as tile,
you should use a non-slip pad such as a rubber
mat > /\.

D_ You need the matching adapter in order to loosen and
tighten anti-theft wheel bolts* > page 308.
> Find the marking on the sill that is closest to
the tire that will be changed © fig. 182. Behind
the marking, there is a lifting point on the side
sill for the vehicle jack.
> Raise the vehicle jack under the lifting point on
the side sill until the bracket on the jack @)
completely covers the notch on the vehicle.
> Align the vehicle jack so the bracket (@) covers
the notch and the base (2) is flat on the ground.
The base @) must be directly under the mount-
ing point @.
> Mount the crank on the vehicle jack: insert the
crank into the opening on the handwheel. Turn
the crank to the left or right to secure it.
> Continue raising the vehicle jack with the crank
until the wheel lifts off the ground slightly.


ZX WARNING
—To reduce the risk of injury, make sure no
one is in the vehicle before raising it.
— Make sure the vehicle jack is stable. The risk
of injury is increased when the ground is
slippery or soft, because the vehicle jack
could slide or sink.
— Only raise your vehicle with the vehicle jack
provided by the factory. If you use a vehicle
jack designed for another vehicle, your vehi-
cle could slip and cause injury.
— Position the vehicle jack only at the desig-
nated mounting points on the side sill and
align the jack. Otherwise, the vehicle jack
could slip and cause an injury if it does not
have sufficient hold on the vehicle.
—To reduce the risk of injury, do not raise any
other vehicles or other loads using the vehi-
cle jack provided by the factory.
— Applies to: vehicles with air suspension:
Changes in temperature or load can affect
the height of the stopped vehicle.
— To reduce the risk of an accident, never start
the engine when the vehicle is raised.
—To reduce the risk of injury, no work should
be performed under the vehicle while it is

raised.

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4. Attach the other end of the negative cable
(black) to the jump-start pin @) on the vehi-
cle.
Starting the engine
> Start the engine in the vehicle giving the charge
and let it run at idle.
> Now start the engine in your vehicle, which has
the
drained battery.
> If the engine does not start, stop the starting
procedure after 10 seconds and then repeat it
after approximately 30 seconds.
> Turn on the rear window defogger in your vehi-
cle in order to reduce any voltage peaks that
may occur when disconnecting the jump start
cables. The headlights must be switched off.
> With the engines running, remove the cables in
reverse order of the way they were installed.
> Close the red cover on the positive terminal.

Z\ WARNING
— Never connect the jump start cable directly
to your vehicle battery. Only use the connec-
tions in the engine compartment.
— Do not touch the non-insulated parts of the
terminal clamps. The cable must also not
come into contact with vehicle components
that conduct electricity when it is connected
to the positive vehicle battery terminal. This
can cause a short circuit.
— The plugs on the battery cells must not be
opened.
— Keep ignition sources (such as open flames,
burning cigarettes, etc.) away from the vehi-
cle batteries to reduce the risk of an explo-
sion.
— Route the jump start cables so they cannot
get caught in the moving parts in the other
vehicle's engine compartment.

@ Note
Please note that the connecting process previ-
ously described for the jump start cables is in-
tended for when your vehicle is being jump
started.
@) Tips
Make sure that the connected jump start ca-
bles have sufficient contact with metal.
Towing
General information
You should only perform the steps that follow if
you have the necessary tools and technical ex-
pertise.
Towing requires a certain amount of practice.
Audi recommends contacting a towing company
to have the vehicle transported.
You should only have your vehicle towed by an-
other vehicle when disabled in exceptional cir-
cumstances. Inexperienced drivers should not
tow.
Notes on towing
When the engine is stopped, the transmission
will not be sufficiently lubricated if traveling at
high speeds and long distances:
— The maximum permitted towing speed is 30
mph (50 km/h).
— The maximum permitted towing distance is 30
miles (50 km).
Additional information on towing with a tow
truck
The vehicle may only be towed with the front axle
raised. Do not wrap any chains or cables around
the brake lines.
Tow bar and towing cable
The vehicle can be towed with a tow bar or tow-
ing cable. Both drivers should be familiar with
the special considerations when towing, especial-
ly when using a towing cable.
Always make sure the traction force does not ex-
ceed the permitted level and there are no shock
loading conditions. There is always the risk of the
coupling becoming overloaded when driving off-
road.
For the most safety and security, drive with a tow
bar. You should use a towing cable onlyifatow >
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Fig. 190 Driver’s side footwell (left-hand drive vehicles):
footrest @, front passenger’s side footwell (right-hand
drive vehicles): cover @)

Fig. 191 Left side of cockpit: cover @), luggage compart-
ment floor: fuse panel cover @)
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A fuse that has blown will have metal strips that
have burned through.
The fuses are located in the left footwell under
the footrest (left-hand drive vehicles) (4) or be-
hind a cover (right-hand drive vehicles)
left front side of the cockpit @), or in the luggage
compartment floor (4).

> Switch the ignition and all electrical equipment
off.
> Check the table that follows to see which fuse
belongs to the equipment.
> Remove the screwdriver from the vehicle tool
kit > page 305.
> Remove the appropriate cover.
> Remove the colored plastic clip from the fuse
panel, if necessary.
> Remove the clamps from the fuse panel cover
in the footwell @ or @)
> Remove the fuse using the clip.
> Replace the blown fuse only with a fuse that
has the same amp rating.
> Reinstall the plastic bracket.
> Install the cover.

Fuse color identification









Color Current rating
in amps
Black 1
Gray 2
Purple 3
Pink 4
Light brown 5
Brown 1.5
Red 10
Light blue 15
Yellow 20
White ortransparent |25
Light green 30
Teal 35
Orange 40
Z\ WARNING
Do not repair fuses and never replace a blown

fuse with one that has a higher amp rating.

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This can cause damage to the electrical sys-
tem and increases the risk of fire.
() Note
If a new fuse burns out again shortly after you
have installed it, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.
G@) Tips
— The following table does not list fuse loca-
tions that are not used.


— Some of the equipment listed in the follow-
ing tables applies only to certain model ver-
sions or certain optional equipment.
Fuse assignment - left footwell
Fuse panel @® (black)

4 |Engine components



S| Brake light sensor
6 |Engine valves
7 |Engine components
8 |Engine components
9 Engine components, 48 V water pump, 48
V drivetrain generator

10 | Oil pressure sensor, oil temperature sensor

Engine components, 48 V water pump, 48
11 |V drivetrain generator, 12 V drivetrain gen-
erator

12 | Engine valves, engine mount

13 | Engine cooling

14 | Engine control module, fuel injectors

Engine sensors, ignition coils, oxygen sen-
sors
15

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Fig. 192 Left footwell: fuse panel with plastic clip
The fuse assignment @) and @) is in the opposite
order on right-hand drive vehicles.
16 | Fuel pump






Fuse panel (2) (red)
No. | Equipment
1 |Anti-theft alarm system
2 | Engine control module
3 | Left front lumbar support
5 |Horn
6 | Parking brake
7 | Diagnostic interface
8 |Roof electronics control module
9 | Driver assistance systems control module
10 | Airbag control module
iW Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC), An-
ti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

12 | Diagnostic connection, light/rain sensor

Climate control system, vehicle electrical
1
3 system control module

14 | Right front door control module


Fuse panel (@) (black)
No. | Equipment

Climate control system compressor, vehi-
15
cle electrical system control module


Catalytic converter heating
Auxiliary battery control module, brake
16 ;
system pressure reservoir


2 |Engine components


Engine components

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Fuse panel @) (red) (
No. | Equipment 9 |Adaptive cruise assist, front wheel sensors
1 | Engine ignition coils 11 Intersection assistant, driver assist sys-
3 |High-voltage heating, compressor tems
5 |Engine mount 12
| Exterior sound generator
6 |Automatic transmission 15 [USB input
7 |Instrument panel
8 |Climate control system blower Fuse assignment - left side of cockpit
9 |Windshield wiper control module











10 | Dynamic steering
11 | Engine start
12 | Electric oil pump
Fuse panel @) (black)
No. | Equipment
1 |Front seat heating
2 |Windshield wipers
3 | Left headlight electronics
4 | Panoramic glass roof
5 | Left front door control module
6 | Sockets
7 |Right rear door control module
8 |All wheel drive control module
9 | Right headlight electronics

Windshield washer system/headlight

























10 Fig. 193 Left side of th kpit: f L with plasti
washer system control module fin Oe a
11 | Left rear door control module
12 | Parking heater Fuse panel (d) (black)
: No. | Equipment
Fuse panel (5) (brown) a P -
= 2 |Steering column adjustment
No. | Equipment
— - > 3 |DVD drive
Seat ventilation, seat electronics, rearview -
-
1 mirror, rear climate control system control 4 | Steering column electronics
panel, diagnostic connection, traffic infor- 5 |Light switch, switch panels
mation antenna (TMC) 6 |Volume control
2 Vehicle electrical system control module, 7 |Instrument cluster
diagnostic interface 8 |Upper/lower display
3_| Sound generator 9 | Steering wheel heating
4 |Transmission heating valve —
5 [engine start Fuse panel) (Gravn)
7 |Active accelerator pedal No. equipment
8 | Night vision assist 2 |Infotainment system
3 | Audi music interface
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Fuse panel (2) (brown) Fuse panel (2) (black)
4 |Head-up display Luggage compartment lid central locking,
g Climate control system, fragrance system, 11 | fuel filler door, luggage compartment cov-
ionizer eh
9 |Steering column lock 12 |Luggage compartment lid control module
Fuse panel (2) (red)
No. Equipment
1 |Suspension stabilization control module
2 |Service disconnect switch
4 |Electric drive system
5 | Brake system, brake booster
6 |High-voltage battery water pump
7 |Auxiliary climate control
8 |Climate control system compressor
9 |Auxiliary battery control module

10 | High-voltage battery

11 |High-voltage charger

14 |Thermomanagement, water pump

15 | Thermomanagement control module


Fuse panel (3) (brown)

No. | Equipment

1 | Driver assistance systems control module


2 | Audi phone box
Fig. 194 Luggage compartment floor: fuse panel with
plastic clip

Front seat electronics, right lumbar sup-










a port
Fuse panel (@) (black) 4 |Side assist
No. | Equipment 5 |Rear climate control system control panel,
1 | Thermal management Infotainment system control panel
3 | Passenger’s side rear safety belt tensioner 6 |Tire pressure monitoring system
4 |Driver’s side rear safety belt tensioner 7 |Emergency call system
5 |Air suspension/suspension control 8 Auxiliary heating radio receiver, tank mod-
6 |Automatic transmission control module ule
7 |Rear sliding sunroof, rear spoiler 9 |Automatic transmission selector lever
8 |Rear seat heating 10 TV tuner, data exchange and telematics
9 | Convenience system control module, left centro mouule
tail light
ll Convenience access and start authoriza-
10 | Front belt tensioner on driver's side tion control module
12 | Garage door opener

13 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras


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