Driving
instance when you can see that the next traffic
lights are red. This takes advantage of the engine
braking effect, reducing wear on the brakes and
tyres.
Emissions and fuel consumption will drop
to zero due to the overrun fuel cut-off.
Change gear early to save fuel
An effective way of saving fuel is to change up
quickly through the gears. Running the engine at
high rpm in the lower gears uses an unnecessary
amount of
fuel.
Applies to: vehicles with manual gearbox
Shift up to second gear as soon as possible. If
possible, we recommend shifting up to the next
gear at approx. 2,000 rpm.
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
Press the accelerator slowly and avoid using the
"kick-down"
feature.
Avoid driving at high speed
Avoid travelling at top speed. Fuel consumption,
exhaust emissions and noise Levels all increase
very rapidly at higher speeds. Driving at moder
ate speeds will help to save
fuel.
Do not let the engine idle for longer than
necessary
Engine idling periods are automatically reduced
on vehicles with start/stop system*. On vehicles
without a start/stop system, it is worthwhile
switching off the engine at level crossings, for in
stance, or at traffic lights with a long red phase.
The fuel saved after about 5 seconds can be
greater than the amount of fuel needed to re
start a warm engine (the exact fuel saving de
pends on the engine version).
The engine takes a very long time to warm up
when it is running at idling speed. Mechanical
wear and pollutant emissions are also especially
high during this initial warm-up phase. It is
therefore best to drive off immediately after
starting the engine. Avoid running the engine at
high speed.
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Regular servicing
Regular servicing can establish a basis for good
iS
fuel economy before you start driving. A
well-
serviced engine gives you the benefit of im
proved fuel efficiency as well as maximum relia
bility and an enhanced resale value. A poorly
maintained engine can consume up to ten per
cent more fuel than necessary.
Avoid short trips
The engine and emission control system need to
reach their proper working temperature in order
to minimise fuel consumption and emissions.
A cold engine uses disproportionately more
fuel.
The engine only reaches its working temperature
after about four kilometres, when fuel consump
tion will return to a normal level.
Check tyre pressures
Always make sure the tyres are inflated to the
correct pressures
•=>page
306 to save
fuel.
If the
tyre pressures
are
just 0.5
bar
too Low, this can
increase the fuel consumption by as much as 5
%. Due to the greater rolling resistance, under-
inflation also increases tyre wear and impairs
handling.
Do not use winter tyres all through the year; they
will increase fuel consumption by up to 10 %.
Avoid carrying unnecessary loads
Every kilo of extra weight will increase the fuel
consumption, so it is worth checking the Luggage
compartment occasionally to make sure that no
unnecessary loads are being transported.
The roof carrier increases the air resistance of the
vehicle and should be removed when not in use.
This will save about 12 % of fuel at speeds of be
tween 60 and 75
mph.
Save electrical energy
The engine drives the alternator to generate elec
tricity. This means that fuel consumption rises
when more power is required for electrical equip
ment. Switch off electrical equipment when it is
not needed. Electrical equipment which uses a
lot of electricity includes the blower (at a high
setting), the rear window heating and the seat
heating*.
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On tyres with a directional tread pattern, note
the direction of rotation indicated on the sidewall
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324.
Concealed damage
Damage to tyres and rims is often not readily
visi
ble.
If you notice unusual vibrations
or
the car
pulling to one side, this may indicate that one of
the tyres is damaged. Reduce your speed imme
diately. Inspect the tyres for damage. If no exter
nal damage is visible, drive slowly and carefully
to the nearest qualified workshop and have the
car inspected.
A WARNING
Insufficient tread depth or different tread
depths on different wheels reduce safety. This
is particularly evident in vehicle handling,
when there is a risk of aquaplaning in deep
puddles of water and when driving through
corners. Braking is also adversely affected -
risk of accident!
Tyre pressure
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Fig.
253 End face of driver's door: Sticker listing the tyre
pressures
The correct inflation pressures for tyres fitted at
the factory and for the compact temporary spare
wheel*
are specified on a sticker. The sticker
<=>Fig.
253 is on the end face of the driver's door.
(A)
Tyre size
(B)
Tyre pressure for the front wheels
©
Tyre pressure for the rear wheels
©
Tyre pressure if vehicLe is partially Loaded
(2)
Tyre pressure (comfort setting)* if vehicle is
partially loaded (not available on all vehicles) If a
maximum speed is given, it must not be excee
ded.
(3) Tyre pressure if vehicle is fully loaded
(4) Tyre pressure for the compact temporary
spare wheel*
If you intend to drive the vehicLe with a partial
load (no more than three people travelling in the
vehicle), select the specified tyre pressure
©.
However, if you prefer an extra-smooth
ride
you
can select the comfort setting* (2). Should you
wish to drive with a full
load,
you must increase
the tyre pressure to the specified maximum (3)
Checking / adjusting the tyre pressures
•
Check the tyre pressures at least once a month
and,
in addition, before starting a long journey.
•
The tyre pressures should only be checked
when the tyres are cold. The slightly raised
pressures of warm tyres must not be reduced.
•
Refer to the sticker
•=>
Fig. 253 for the correct
tyre pressures according to the load the vehicle
is carrying.
•
If necessary, adjust the tyre pressure.
• Applies to vehicles with tyre pressure loss
indi
cator : Store the new tyre pressures
^>page
311.
• Check the pressure of the spare
wheeLVcom-
pact temporary spare wheel*. Keep the spare
tyre inflated to the highest pressure approved
for the tyre.
WARNING
Always adjust the tyre pressures to match
your driving style and the load the vehicle is
carrying.
- Excessive Loads can cause you to Lose control
of the vehicle - risk of accident!
- Under-inflated tyres flex more and can over
heat at high speeds or when the vehicLe is
carrying a heavy Load. This could cause a
tyre blow-out and you could lose control of
the vehicle - risk of accident!
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All-weather tyres can also be used instead of
winter tyres. Please note that winter tyres
with the
A
symbol are required by law during
the winter season in some countries.
Snow chains
Snow chains will improve braking ability as well
as traction in winter conditions.
• Snow chains can be used on the front wheels
only. This also applies to vehicles with four-
wheel drive*.
•
Check that the snow chains are correctly seated
after driving for
a
few yards; follow the instruc
tions given by the manufacturer.
•
Keep your speed below 50 km/h. Please ob
serve the applicable local regulations.
Only use snow chains with fine-pitch links. The
links must not protrude more than 13.5 mm
from the tyres (including tensioner).
You must remove the snow chains on roads which
are free of snow; otherwise the vehicLe handling
may be impaired and the tyres may be damaged.
For technical reasons snow chains may only be
used on tyres with certain wheel rim/tyre combi
nations.
Rim size
6.0]xl6 (steel)
Rim offset Tyre size
43 mm 205/60 R16
A WARNING
UnsuitabLe
or incorrectly mounted snow
chains can cause you to lose control of the ve
hicLe-
risk
of accident!
© CAUTION
Snow chains can damage the rim/hubcap* if
they make direct contact with it. Remove the
hubcaps* beforehand. Use snow chains which
have a protective coating.
© Note
When driving with snow chains, it may help to
switch on off-road mode
^page
146.
Low-profile tyres
Applies to: vehicles with low-profile tyres
Your vehicLe is fitted with low-profile tyres* as
standard equipment. Low-profile tyres have a
lower sidewall and provide a wider tread surface
and rim diameter than other wheel/tyre combi
nations. This makes the car's handling more
agile.
However, the ride may be Less comfortable
on poor-quality roads and tracks, and rolling
noise may be louder.
Low-profile tyres can be damaged more quickly
than standard tyres, for example by heavy jolts,
potholes, manhole covers, speed humps and
kerbs.
It is therefore particularly important to
ensure that they are inflated to the correct pres
sure
o
page 307.
Drive with particular care on poor-quality roads
to ensure that you do not damage the rims and
tyres.
Make sure to check your wheels regularly (every
3,000 km) for damage such as blisters/tears on
the tyre sidewalls or deformations/cracks on the
rims.
After a heavy jolt, or if any damage occurs, you
should have the rims and tyres checked and if
necessary replaced by
a
qualified workshop.
Tyre wear occurs more quickly on low-profile
tyres than on standard tyres.
Summer tyres are not suitable for cold condi
tions,
snow or ice. Use winter or all-season tyres
when driving in these conditions
^>page
308.
Tyre pressure loss
indicator
Tyre pressure loss indicator lamp
Applies to: vehicles with tyre pressure loss indicator
The
tyre pressure loss indicator in the instrument
cluster informs the driver if the tyre pressure is
too low or a system malfunction has occurred.
The tyre pressure loss indicator makes use of the
ABS sensors to compare the rolling circumfer
ence and the vibration of the tyres. If changes in
the inflation pressure are detected on one or •
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Wheels
more tyres, the driver is alerted by an indicator
lamp
0H ar|d a
message in the instrument cluster
display. If only one tyre is affected, the display
will indicate its position.
Each time you change a tyre, change the wheels
round or change the tyre pressures on your
vehi
cle (e.g. when switching from partial load to full
load and vice-versa), you must store the new tyre
pressures in the menu display
<=>page
311.
Mon
itoring of the tyre pressures is based on the tyre
pressures you have stored. The inflation pres
sures recommended for your vehicle are given on
the tyre pressure sticker
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307, Fig. 253.
The rolling circumference and vibration can
change and cause a tyre pressure warning if:
- The inflation pressure in one or more tyres is
too low.
- The tyre has suffered structural damage.
- The wheels were changed or the tyre pressures
were changed and the new tyre pressures were
not stored
<>page
311.
- The vehicLe load is not balanced (more load on
one side).
- There is more load on the wheels of one of the
axles (e.g. when towing a trailer or driving up
or down a gradient).
- You are driving with snow chains.
- You are driving with the temporary spare
wheel*.
- Only one wheel of an axle has been changed.
Indicator lamps
flfl - Loss of pressure on one or more tyres
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A-
Check and change or repair the tyre(s). Check and
adjust the tyre pressures again on all four
wheels. Then store the tyre pressures in the
menu dispLay
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311.
IIJ'f.1
(Tyre pressure loss indicator) Tyre pressure:
System fault!.
If llil'f>1
appears and the indicator
LampBH in the
instrument cluster dispLay flashes
for approx. one minute and then remains lit after
you have switched on the ignition or while you
are driving, there is a fault in the system. Check
and adjust the tyre pressures for all four tyres
and store the
new
tyre pressures
•=>page
311. If
the indicator lamp does not go out or if it comes
on again after
a
short time, drive to a qualified
workshop without delay and have the fault
recti
fied.
®
No
- If
a
malfunction occurs in the ESC/ABS sys
tem,
the tyre pressure loss indicator may al
so be out of action.
-When driving with snow chains, a system
malfunction can occur.
-The tyre pressure Loss indicator on your Audi
is specially matched to "Audi Genuine Tyres"
^>page
305. We recommend that you use
these tyres.
- The tyre pressure Loss indicator can only
monitor the pressures of the tyres fitted on
the car. For this reason please regularly
check the tyre pressure of the spare wheel
in the luggage compartment so it can be
used if required.
A
WARNING
- If the tyre pressure loss indicator appears in
the instrument cluster display, slow down
immediately and avoid any severe braking or
steering manoeuvres. As soon as you can do
so safely, stop and check the tyres and the
tyre pressures.
- It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that
the tyre pressures are correct. For this rea
son you must check the tyre pressures
regu
larly.
- Under certain conditions (e.g. driving at
high speeds, on ice and snow or on poor
road surfaces) the tyre pressure loss indica
tor may not appear immediately.
- The use of run-flat tyres on your vehicLe is
NOT authorised! Unauthorised use can cause
an accident or damage your vehicle.
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Index
Folding down rear seats 63, 64
Four-wheel drive
see quattro (four-wheel drive) 148
Frequency band
see Waveband 228
Front seats 58
FueL 289
Consumption 342
Current fuel consumption 19,20
Ethanol 289
Fuel gauge 12, 14
Saving fuel 131
Tank capacity 343
FueL
economy
Coasting mode 91
Driving style 72
Recuperation 19
Fuel range 19, 20
Fuses 332
G
GALA
see Speed-dependent volume control ... 260
Gearbox malfunction 92
Glove box 61
Ground clearance 85
H
Halogen headlights
Changing bulbs 334
Handbrake
see Electro-mechanical parking brake .... 82
Handsfree 172
Hazard warning lights 52
Head-protection airbag 286
Head-up display 25
Adjusting brightness 53
Headlight range control 49
Headlights 49
Headlight range control 49
Washer system 55
Washing 313
Headlights (changing buLbs) 334
Head restraints
Adjusting 58,
59
Removing/installing 59
Head restraints, adjusting 266
Heated
Exterior mirrors 53
Rear window (automatic air conditioner) .. 70
Rear window (heating/ventilation system
and manual air conditioner) 68
Seats (automatic air conditioner) 70
Seats (heating/ventilation system and
man
ual air conditioner) 68
Washer
jets 55
Heater (supplementary heater for diesel en
gine) 66
Heating/ventilation system 66
Adjusting air outlets 71
Controls 67
Default settings 66
Description 66
Key-coded settings 66
Supplementary heater 66
Hill hold assist 83
Hill starting
see Hill hold assist 83
Hold assist 84
Hold assist (hill hold) 83
Home address 210, 215
Horn 10
Hubcaps, removing 321
I
i-Size
(securing child seats) 270
Ignition
Switching on/off (with button) 76
Switching on/off (with the key) 74
Immobiliser
see Electronic immobiliser 38
Importing/exporting contacts 187
Inflation pressure (tyres) 309
Input level (media) 246
Inspection intervals 304
Instrument cluster 12
Cleaning 314
Driver messages 26
350
Index
Technical data 342
Telephone 172
Audi phone box 177
Connecting 173
Dialling a number 179
Options during a call 180
Playing music 237
Settings 187
SIM card 176
Telephone mode 188
Temperature display
Coolant 12
Outside temperature 15
Temperature selection
Automatic air conditioner 69
Heating/ventilation system and manual air
conditioner 67
Tethering 195
Text messages 182
Tightening torque (wheel bolts) 324
Time 255
tiptronic (automatic gearbox) 85,90
TMC/TMCpro
see Traffic information 225
Tools 319
Top tether and ISOFIX (securing child seats) 271
Torque
Engine 344
Wheel bolts 324
Touch pad
see MMI touch 155
Tourist guide
see Travel guide 200
Tow-starting 328
Towing 96
Parking aids 144
Trailer weights 96, 343
Towing away 328
Tow-away protection 42
Towline anchorage 330, 331
TPMS
see Tyres 309
Traction control system (ASR) 145
Traffic announcements
see Traffic programme (TP) 229
Traffic avoidance 217
Traffic information 225, 226
Traffic jam assist 117
Traffic programme (TP) 229
Traffic sign recognition 108
Trailer mode (navigation) 217
Trailer stabilisation 97
Travel guide 200
Treble (sound) 260
Trip recorder, resetting 14
Turning light 49
Turn signals 50
Type plate 342
Tyre Mobility System (tyre repair kit) 319
Tyres 305
Changing 321
Directional tread 324
Inflation pressure 307
Low-profile tyres 309
quattro (four-wheel drive) 148
Repair kit 319
Service life 306
Tyre pressure loss indicator 309
Tyre pressure (towing a trailer) 96
Wear indicator 306
U
Unlocking/locking
By remote control 39
Using the central locking switch 40
With key 41
With the convenience key 39
Updating station List (radio) 231
USB charging socket 60, 242
USB stick
see Audi music interface 240, 241
V
Vehicle
Raising 322
Taking out of service 317
Vehicle data
Identification data 342
Version information 259
VIEW button 15
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