Checking and topping up fluids
Charging the vehicle battery
CO
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iv
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Fig.
250 Engine compartment: Terminals for jump leads
and battery charger
Please refer to the safety notes
^>page
295,
Working on components in the engine compart
ment.
Important: Only use chargers with a maximum
charge voltage of 14.8 V (the battery cables do
not have to be disconnected).
The battery is Located in the engine compart
ment. The earth
point 0
is always on the
vehi
cle's body.
•
Note the warnings
•=>/^
in General warnings
for batteries on page 302 and
Q/\.
•
Switch off all electrical equipment and the
igni
tion.
•
Open the bonnet
^>page
296.
•
Open the battery cover
^Fig.
250.
•
Connect the charger cables to the positive ter
minal (+) and the earth point on the body (-)
(not the negative terminal on the battery) as
specified.
•
Connect the battery charger to the mains and
switch it on.
•
After charging the battery: switch off the bat
tery charger and disconnect the mains cable.
•
Detach the charger cables from the terminals.
•
Fold the cover back onto the battery in its cor
rect position.
•
Close the bonnet
^>page
296.
A WARNING
- A highly explosive mixture of gases may be
given off when the battery is under charge.
Only charge the vehicle battery in a well
ventilated area.
- When it is discharged the vehicle battery
can freeze at temperatures around 0°C. You
must not use a vehicle battery which has
frozen,
even after it has thawed, because
the ice may have cracked the battery casing
and allowed the battery acid to escape - risk
of explosion and chemical burns! Please
contact
a
qualified workshop if
you
have any
questions.
- Do not connect or disconnect the charging
cables during the charging process - risk of
explosion!
© Note
- Use only the terminals in the engine com
partment to charge the vehicle battery.
- Before you charge the vehicle battery, al
ways read and follow the manufacturer's in
structions for using the battery charger.
Wind
screen washer
Fig.
251 Engine compartment: Cap of windscreen washer
container
Please refer to the safety notes
^>page
295,
Working on components in the engine compart
ment.
The container for the windscreen washer
&
con
tains the cleaning fluid for the windscreen, the
rear window* and the headlight washer system*
Opage
297, Fig. 245.
For
the container capacity,
please refer to
opage
343.
Clean water should be used when topping up. If
possible, use soft water to prevent scaling on the
washer
jets.
Always add washer fluid to the wa
ter. In cold weather you should add anti-freeze to
the water to prevent it from freezing. •
303
Care of vehicle and cleaning
Care of vehicLe and
cleaning
General notes
Regular and careful care helps to maintain the
value of the vehicLe. This may also be one of the
requirements for upholding any warranty claims
in the event of corrosion or paint defects.
Qualified workshops carry stocks of suitable car
care products. PLease
foLLow
the instructions for
use on the packaging.
A WARNING
- Cleaning products and other materials used
for car care can damage health if misused.
- Car care products can contain toxic substan
ces and must always be kept in a safe place
out of reach of children.
+) For
the sake of the environment
- Please choose care products that are not
harmful to the environment.
- Surplus cleaning materials should not be
disposed of together with ordinary house
hold waste.
Washing the vehicle
The longer residues like insects, bird droppings,
resinous tree sap or road salt are alLowed to re
main on the vehicle, the more damage they can
do to the paintwork. High temperatures (for in
stance in direct sunlight) further intensify the
damage.
Before washing, soak heavy dirt with plenty of
water.
Stubborn dirt, such as bird droppings or resinous
tree sap, is best removed with plenty of water
and a micro-fibre cloth.
After the period when salt is put on the roads,
have the underside of the vehicLe washed thor
oughly.
High-pressure cleaners
When cleaning the vehicle with a high-pressure
cleaner, always follow the operating instructions
for the equipment. This applies particularly to
the operating pressure and the spraying dis
tance.
Do not point the spray jet directly at the
seals on the windows, doors, boot lid, bonnet or
panorama sun roof*, or at the tyres, rubber ho
ses,
insulating material, sensors* or camera
len
ses*.
Maintain a distance of at least 40 cm.
Do not use a high-pressure cleaner to remove
snow and ice.
Never use high-pressure cleaners with a round-
jet nozzle or "dirt blasters".
The water must not be hotter than 60 °C.
Automatic car washes
Spray the vehicle with water before washing.
Ensure that the windows and panorama sun roof*
are closed and that the windscreen wipers are
switched off. Follow the car wash operator's rules
and recommendations, especially if any accesso
ries are attached to your vehicle.
If possibLe use a brushless car wash.
Washing by hand
Clean the car with a soft sponge or brush, start
ing on the roof and working down. Use solvent-
free cleaning agents.
Washing matt-painted vehicles by hand
To avoid damaging the paintwork when washing
the car, first remove any dust, sand and grit. In
sects,
grease stains and fingerprints are best re
moved using a special cleaning agent for matt-
painted surfaces.
Apply the product with a micro-fibre cloth. Do
not apply too much pressure to avoid damaging
the paintwork.
Rinse the car thoroughly with water. Then clean
the car with a neutral shampoo and a soft micro-
fibre cloth.
Rinse the car with lots of water again and then
let it dry in the air. Remove any water stains with
a chamois. •
312
Care of vehicle and cleaning
Component(s)
Paintwork
Carbon parts
Decals
Situation
Paint damage
Fuel overflow
Surface rust
Corrosion
Water no longer
pearls off clean paint
work
Paint has Lost its
shine,
gloss cannot
be restored by waxing
Residues, e.g. in
sects,
bird droppings,
resinous tree sap,
road salt
Fat-based stains, e.g.
cosmetics
or
sun lo
tion
Dirt/deposits
Dirt/deposits
Remedy
Refer to the vehicle data sticker for the paint no. and touch
up using a paint pen
^>page
342
Rinse with water without delay
Surface rust remover, apply wax afterwards; contact your
qualified workshop with any questions
Have it removed by your qualified workshop
Apply wax (at least twice a year)
Treat with a suitable polish; finish with wax coating if
pol
ish does not contain wax compounds
Remove immediately using water and a micro-fibre cloth
Remove immediately using
miLd
detergent3'
and a soft
cloth
Same treatment as painted parts
^page
312
Soft sponge with mild
detergent3'
a)
Mild detergent: not more than two tablespoons of
pH-neutral
detergent to one litre of water
Cleaning the interior
Component(s)
Windows
Ornamental trim/
mouldings
Plastic parts
Displays/instru
ment cluster
Controls and dis
plays
Seat belts
Situation
Dirt/deposits
Dirt/deposits
Dirt/deposits
Heavier dirt/deposits
Dirt/deposits
Dirt/deposits
Dirt/deposits
Remedy
Glass cleaning agent, then wipe dry
Mild
detergent3'
Damp cloth
Mild
detergent3';
solvent-free plastic cleaning agent if nec
essary
Soft cloth with LCD cleaner
Soft brush, then soft sponge with mild detergent3'
Mild detergent3' (allow to dry before retracting)
314
Care of vehicle and cleaning
- Never clean the camera lens with cleaning
agents which are abrasive or contain alco
hol - danger of scratches and cracks ap
pearing.
- Windows and windscreen
- Remove snow and ice from windows and
exterior mirrors with a plastic scraper on
ly. To avoid scratches, the scraper should
only be pushed in one direction and not
moved to and fro.
- Never use warm or hot water to remove
snow and ice from windows and mirrors.
This could cause the glass to crack!
-To avoid damaging the heating element,
do not put stickers on the inner side of the
rear window.
- Ornamental trim/mouldings
- Do not use chrome cleaning agents.
- Paintwork
- The vehicle must be free of dirt and dust
before applying polish/wax - otherwise
the paintwork may be damaged.
- Do not polish/wax the vehicle in direct
sunLight - this can damage the paint!
- Do not attempt to polish out surface rust
deposits - this can damage the paint!
- Remove cosmetics and sun Lotion immedi
ately - otherwise the paintwork may be
damaged.
- Displays/instrument cluster
-The displays/instrument cluster and the
surrounding trim must not be cleaned
with a dry cloth - this can scratch the sur
faces!
- Before cleaning, ensure that the instru
ment cluster is switched off and
cool.
- Do not let any Liquid get between the in
strument cluster and the trim - risk of
damage!
- Do not exert heavy pressure on the head-
up display* when cleaning it. This could
push the dispLay out of its guide rails - risk
of damage!
- Control consoles
- Do not let any liquid get inside the control
consoles - risk of damage!
- Seat belts
- Do not remove the seat belts to clean
them.
- Do not use chemical cleaning agents, cor
rosive liquids, solvents or sharp instru
ments to clean the seat belts or their com
ponents - this can damage the belt web
bing!
- If
you
find any damage to the belt web
bing,
the belt fittings, the belt retractor or
the buckle, have the belt in question re
placed by
a
qualified workshop.
- Fabrics/leatherette/Alcantara
- Do not use leather care products,
sol
vents,
wax polish, shoe cream, stain
re
movers, or any similar products on leath
erette/Alcantara fabrics.
-To avoid damage, stubborn stains should
be removed by
a
qualified workshop.
- Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges or similar utensils.
- Do not use the seat heating* to dry the
seats.
- Sharp-edged objects on clothing, such as
zip fasteners, rivets or belts, can also
damage the surface of the fabric.
- Please make sure you close any velcro fas
teners, e.g. on your clothing, as these
could otherwise damage the upholstery.
- Natural leather
- Do not use solvents, wax polish, shoe
cream,
stain removers, or any similar
products on leather fabrics.
- Sharp-edged objects on clothing, such as
zip fasteners, rivets or belts, can also
damage the surface of the fabric.
- Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges or similar utensils.
- Do not use the seat heating* to dry the
seats.
- Avoid exposing leather to direct sunlight
for long periods, otherwise it may tend to
lose some of its colour. If the car is
Left
for
a prolonged period in the bright sun, it is
best
to cover the leather. •
316
Mobility
7. Connect one end of the black lead preferably
to the earth point or alternatively to the
neg
ative battery terminal © on the vehicle pro
viding assistance®.
8. Connect the other end of the
black
jump lead
only to the earth point © of the jump-start
connection on your vehicle ©
<=>(£).
9. Position the jump leads in such a way that
they cannot come into contact with any mov
ing parts in the engine compartment.
Starting the engine
10.
Start the engine of the vehicle with the
boosting battery and let it run at idling
speed.
11.
Start the engine of the
car
with the dis
charged battery and wait two or three mi
nutes until the engine is running smoothly.
12.
If the engine fails to start: do not operate the
starter for longer than 10 seconds. Wait for
about 30 seconds and try again.
13.
Switch on the blower and the rear window
heating on the vehicle which has been jump-
started in order to offset excessive voltage
which may occur when disconnecting the
leads.
The headlights must be switched off!
14.
Disconnect the leads in exactly the opposite
sequence to that described in
*page
327
with the engines running. Make sure that the
Leads cannot come into contact with any
moving parts in the engine compartment.
15.
Fold the cover back onto the battery in its
correct position.
16.
Switch off the blower and the rear window
heating again.
PLease refer to
<=>
A in Before starting the engine
on page 326 and
•=>©
in Before starting the en
gine on page 327.
© CAUTION
Do not use the negative battery terminal
when jump-starting (this could cause a
mal
function in the on-board electrical system).
- Connect the battery clamps so they have
good metal-to-metal contact with the bat
tery terminals.
- The vehicle battery is vented to the outside
to prevent gases entering the vehicle's inte
rior.
Tow-
start
ing / towing
away
General notes
Some experience is required to tow or tow-start a
vehicle, especially when using a tow-rope. Both
drivers should be familiar with the technique re
quired for towing. Inexperienced drivers should
not attempt to tow-start or tow away another ve
hicle.
Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle and
take care to avoid jerking the tow-rope. When
towing off-road, there is aLways a risk that the
anchorage points may be overloaded.
Tow-bar / tow-rope
It is easier and safer to tow the vehicle with a
tow-bar. You should only use a tow-rope if you do
not have a tow-bar. It is advisable to use a tow-
rope made of elastic synthetic fibre or similarly
elastic material.
Notes on towing vehicles
The vehicle can be towed with a tow-bar or tow-
rope.
When the engine is not running, the
gear
box will not be adequately lubricated if the
fol
lowing speed/distance restrictions are not ob
served:
- The vehicle must not be towed faster than
50 km/h.
- The vehicle must not be towed further than
50 km. •
328
Fuses and bulbs
: -•.
-
i:i
m
R2 R3
F22
F-XII
F31
F30
:-:-.'
'.,
FM F43
F49
F!)3
F52
F51
R!,
a
R6
Fig.
277 Interior: Fuse layout
No.
Fl
F2
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
Fll
F12
F13
F14
F15
F16
F17
F18
Electrical equipment
AdBlue engine components
Seat adjuster
Infotainment control console
Gateway
Selector lever (for automatic gearbox)
Air conditioner/heater console, relay coil
for rear window heating
Switch for electro-mechanical parking
brake,
light switch,
rain/Light
sensor, inte
rior lighting, anti-theft
aLarm
system, di
agnostic connector, emergency call system
Steering column switch module
Infotainment/head-up display
Belt tensioners (driver's side)
Infotainment components
Control unit for suspension control
Blower (heating system/air conditioner)
Electric steering column lock
Infotainment components
Instrument cluster
Reversing camera
No.
F19
F20
F22
F23
F24
F25
F26
F27
F29
F31
F32
F33
F34
F35
F36
F37
F39
F40
F41
F42
F43
F44
F47
F49
F53
Electrical equipment
Control unit for convenience access, park
assist
AdBlue engine components
Power-operated boot lid
Control unit for vehicle electrical system
(right side)
Panorama sun roof
Front/rear door control unit, front/rear
window switches
Seat heating
Sound amplifier
Interior lights
Control unit for vehicle electrical system
(left side)
Control unit for camera, radar sensor, park
assist
Airbag
Button Lighting for hold assist, interior
sound,
reversing light switch, temperature
sensor, coiL for electrical socket reLay, but
ton for hold assist
Function lighting (halogen), headlight
range control, air quality sensor, automat
ic anti-dazzle mirrors, diagnostic connec
tor, centre console power supply
Right headlight (LED)
Left headlight (LED)
Front/rear door control unit, front/rear
window switches
Cigarette lighter, electrical sockets
Belt tensioners (front passenger's side)
Central locking system, windscreen washer
Interior lights
Four-wheel drive
Rear window wiper
Clutch sensor (relays 1+2)
Rear window heating
The seats with electric adjustment* are protected
by circuit breakers. These reset automatically af
ter a few seconds when the overload has been
corrected.
333
Index
CO
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00
Emergency braking function 82
New brake pads 147
Browser
see Media centre 244
Bulb failure
Changing bulbs 334
Bulbs,
changing 334
Buttons
Assigning functions (multi-function steering
wheel) 17
Multi-function steering wheel 15, 18
Operating unit (MMI) 152
C
Cables (USB adapter/AUX adapter) 240
Calling up media 243
Call
list 179
CalL
options 187
Capacities
AdBlue 292
Fuel
tank 343
Washer fluid reservoir 343
Caps for wheel bolts, removing 321
Car care
Washing/cleaning 312
Care
see Cleaning 312
Car phone
172,188
Catalytic converter 295
CD drive 236
Central locking system 37
Cetane number (diesel) 289
Changing settings for additional dispLay .... 19
Charging
see Power sources 60
Charging battery 242
Charging battery (mobile devices) 241
Chassis number 342
Child lock 46
DVD 246
Child seats 267
Fitting 270
Cigarette Lighter 60
Classic view 17
Cleaning 312
Cleaning/de-icing windows 314
Cleaning/treating leather 315
Cleaning Alcantara 315
Cleaning carbon parts 314, 315
Cleaning controls and displays 314
Cleaning fabrics 315
Cleaning leatherette 315
Cleaning plastic parts 314
Closing
Panorama sun roof 48
Windows 46
see also Unlocking/locking 39, 40
Closing/opening
see Unlocking/locking 39, 40
Coasting mode 91
Coat hooks 61
Colour code 342
Coming home/leaving home
see Entry/exit lights 51
Commands (speech dialogue system) 164
Compact temporary spare wheel 324
Compartments 61
Conference calls 180
Connection manager 257
Connections
see Media 234, 243
Consumption (fuel) 19, 20, 342
Contacts 185
From another directory 258
Importing/exporting 187
Memory capacity 189
Storing as a destination
216
Control buttons (MMI operation) 154
Controls and displays (overview) 10
Control units 150
Convenience key
Manual operation 79
Starting/stopping the engine 76
Unlocking/locking 39
Convenience open/close 47
Cooling mode
Automatic air conditioner 69
Manual air conditioner 67
Cooling system
Anti-freeze 299
Checking coolant level 300
347
Index
Codant temperature
gauge 13
Topping up coolant 300
Cornering light 49
Crosshairs 209, 210
Cruise control system 104
Cup holders 61
Current fuel consumption 19,20
D
Data connection 203
Data protection 205
Date 255
Daytime running lights 49
Deactivating front passenger's airbag 288
DEF
see AdBlue 292
Defrosting (windows)
Automatic air conditioner 70
Heating/ventilation system and manual air
conditioner 67
DEF (instrument cluster) 14
Deluxe automatic air conditioner
see Air conditioner (automatic) 66, 69
Demo mode
see Presentation mode 217
Destination from map
Via
MMI touch 210
Via rotary pushbutton 209
Diagnostic connection 150
Dictating
E-mail
183
Text messages 182
Diesel
Diesel particulate filter 295
Fuel 289
Preheating (glow plugs) 74, 76
Diesel engine
Engine oil 297
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
see AdBlue 292
Digital rights management 234
Dimensions
Vehicle dimensions 343
Dipped headlights 49
Directional tread (tyres) 324
Directory
see Contacts 185
Display 15
Cleaning 314
Infotainment display 153, 256
Instrument cluster 18
Multi-function steering wheel 15
Variants (MMI) 153
Distance covered 19, 20
Doors
Child lock 46
Courtesy lighting 52
Locking doors manually 41
see also Unlocking/locking 39, 40
Downhill speed control 89
Driver information system 19
Economy tips (analogue instrument cluster) 21
Economy tips (Audi virtual cockpit) 20
Efficiency program 21
Energy consumers (Audi virtual cockpit) .. 20
Gear-change indicator 14
On-board computer (analogue instrument
cluster) 20
On-board computer (Audi virtual cockpit) . 19
Outside temperature display 15
Service interval display 304
Switching between displays 15
View 17
Drives
see Media 234, 243
Drive select
see Audi drive select 131
Driving on right/left 52
Driving through water 72, 85
Driving time 19, 20
Dust filter
see Pollution filter 66
DVD drive (media drives) 235
Dynamic volume control
see System volume 261
E
E-mail
183
E10
see Ethanol (fuel) 289
eco mode (automatic air conditioner) 69
348