Table of Contents
Notes on this Owner's Manual .. 6
Quick reference 8
FAQs 8
Before you set off 8
Breakdowns and emergencies 8
Useful functions 8
Using the infotainment system 8
Communication 8
Navigation 9
Entertainment 9
Tips and tricks 9
Cockpit 10
Instruments and controls 10
Controls at a glance 10
Instrument cluster 12
Multi-function steering wheel plus 15
Multi-function steering wheel 18
Driver information system 19
Head-up display 25
Warning and indicator lamps 26
Setting off 37
Doors and windows 37
Central locking system 37
Boot lid 43
Child locks 46
Electric windows 46
Panorama sun roof 48
Lights and vision 49
Exterior lights 49
Interior lights 52
Clear vision 53
Windscreen wipers 55
Seats and storage 58
General notes 58
Front seats 58
Head restraints 58
Ashtray 59
Cigarette lighter 60
Power sources 60
Storage 61
Luggage compartment 62
Roof carrier 64
Heating and cooling 66
Heating system/air conditioner 66
Driving 72
General notes 72
Steering 74
Starting and stopping the engine
(vehicles with ignition lock) 74
Starting and stopping the engine
(vehicles with convenience key) 76
Driver messages 77
Starting the engine after a malfunction . . 79
Start/stop system 79
Electro-mechanical parking brake 82
Driving away from a standstill 83
Off-road driving 84
Automatic gearbox 85
Towing a trailer 96
Driving the vehicle with a trailer or
caravan 96
Removable towing bracket 99
Retrofitting 102
Driver assistance 104
Driver assist systems 104
Speed warning function 104
Cruise control system 104
Speed limiter 106
Camera-based traffic sign recognition ... 108
Rest recommendation 110
Audi adaptive cruise control
Ill
Traffic
jam assist 117
Distance indicator and distance warning . 118
Driver messages
119
Audi pre sense 120
Audi pre sense basic 120
Audi pre sense front 121
Driver messages 122
Audi active lane assist 123
Audi side assist 127
Audi drive select 131
Parking aids 134
General notes 134
Rear parking aid
135
Parking system plus 135
Reversing camera 137
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Park assist 139
Settings for parking aid 143
Fault warnings 144
Towing bracket 144
Intelligent technology 145
Electronic stabilisation control (ESC) .... 145
Brakes 147
Electro-mechanical power steering 148
Four-wheel drive (quattro) 148
Power management 149
Information saved in the control units . . . 150
Infotainment 152
Multi
Media Interface 152
Notes on traffic safety 152
Introduction 152
MMI
ON/OFF button with joystick
function 152
Infotainment display 153
How to use the MMI 153
MMI touch 155
Rotary pushbutton with joystick function 157
Speller for letters/numbers 159
Search function 160
Menus and symbols 161
Speech dialogue system 164
How to use the speech dialogue system .. 163
Notes on the overviews of commands ... 164
Commands 165
External speech dialogue system 170
Telephone 172
Introduction 172
Setting up 173
Using the Audi phone box 177
Using the telephone 178
Favourites 181
Messages 182
Listening to voicemail messages 185
Directory 185
Other settings 187
Troubleshooting 189
Audi connect (infotainment) .... 191
Introduction 191
Option 1: Using the embedded SIM card . 191
Option 2: Using your own SIM card 191
Configuring using
myAudi
196
Calling up Audi connect (infotainment) .. 196
Audi connect infotainment services 197
Wi-Fi hotspot 201
Configuring the data connection 203
General notes on Audi connect
(infotainment) 204
Troubleshooting 205
Navigation 207
Introduction 207
Setup 207
Calling up the navigation menu 207
Entering a destination 208
Personal route assist
214
Home address 215
Favourites 216
Directory contacts 216
Alternative routes 216
Other settings 217
Map 219
Google Earth map display 222
Map update 223
myAudi special destinations 224
Calling up traffic information 225
Troubleshooting 227
Radio 228
Calling up the radio menu 228
Radio functions 228
Radio menu 230
Favourites 231
Other settings 231
Troubleshooting 233
Media 234
Introduction 234
Notes 234
Media drives 235
Bluetooth audio player 237
Wi-Fi audio players 238
Online media and Internet radio 239
Multimedia connections 240
Playing media 243
Other settings 246
Supported media and file formats 249
Troubleshooting 250
FAQs
FAQs
Before you set off
- How do I adjust the seats?
^page
58.
- How do I adjust the steering wheel?
^>page
74.
- How does the selector lever for the automatic
gearbox work?
opage
86.
- How does the electro-mechanical parking brake
work?
^>page
82.
- How do I adjust the exterior mirrors?
^>page
53.
- How do I refuel my vehicle?
^>page
290.
- How do I refill the AdBlue tank on my diesel ve
hicle?
•=>
page 293.
- How do I operate the windscreen wipers on
vehicles with rain sensor?
^>page
55.
- Where is the windscreen washer container?
•=>
page 297.
- How can I store the tyre pressures?
•=>
page
311.
- How do I drive with a trailer or caravan?
^>page
96.
Breakdowns and
emergencies
- How do I jump-start the vehicle?
^>page
326.
- Where can I find the warning triangle?
<=>page
318.
- Where can I find the first-aid kit?
•=> pagre
318.
- Where can I find the recommended tyre pres
sures?
•=>
page 307.
- Which airbags are installed in my vehicle?
•=>
page 281.
- Where are the towline anchorages on the
vehi
cle?
tapage
328.
- How can I release the tank flap manually?
•=>
page 291.
Useful functions
- How can I automatically control the distance to
the vehicle in front?
^>page
111,
Audi adap
tive cruise control.
- How can I use the parking aid?
^>page
134.
- How can I have information projected onto the
windscreen?
^>page
25, Head-up display.
- How do I operate the main beam assist for the
headlights?
^>page
50.
- How can I drive off more easily?
opage
84,
Driving off with the hold assist.
- How can I stay in my lane more easily?
cépage
123, Audi active lane assist.
- How can I check the blind spot more easily
when changing lanes?
^>page
127, Audi side
assist.
- How can I adjust the brightness of the instru
ment and display lighting?
^>page
53.
- How can I change the vehicle set-up in different
driving situations depending on my personal
mood and driving style?
^>page
131, Audi
drive select.
Using the infotainment
system
- How do I switch on the infotainment system
and adjust the volume?
^>page
152.
- How do I navigate through the infotainment
menus?
^>page
153,
How
to use the MMI.
- How can I enter letters and numbers by
hand
writing?
^>page
155, MMI touch.
- How do I use the search function on the info
tainment system?
^>page
160, Search func
tion.
- How do I operate the infotainment system by
voice?
^>page
164.
- Which functions can I control using the buttons
on the steering wheel?
^page
15, Multi
function steering wheel plus.
- How do I set the date and time?
^>page
255.
Communication
- How can I connect my mobile phone to the
handsfree telephone system?
opage
173.
- How can I charge my mobile phone battery
without a cable?
^>page
177, Using the Audi
phone box.
- How can I control certain apps on my smart-
phone via the infotainment system?
cépage
253, Audi smartphone interface. •
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Instruments and controls
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Doorhandle
(D side assist 127
(D CentraL
locking switch 40
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Light switch 49
(D Air outlets 66
(?) Control lever for:
- Turn signals and main beam
headlights 50
- Main beam assist 50
- Active lane assist 123
-Trafficjam
assist 117
(7) Multi-function steering wheel
with:
- Horn
- Driver's airbag 282
- Controls for driver information
system 15, 18
- Controls for audio/video, tele
phone,
navigation system and
speech dialogue system 17, 18
-ButtonH
17,18
- Paddle levers 90
(5) Instrument cluster 12
(?) Control lever for windscreen wipers
and washer 55
@
Steering column with optional
equipment:
- Ignition lock 74
- Starting the engine after a
mal
function 79
@
Adjustable steering column 74
@
Control lever for:
- Cruise control 104
- Speed limiter 106
-Adaptive cruise control
Ill
@
Depending on equipment, knob for:
- Headlight range control 49
- Head-up display 25
@
Instrument lighting 53
@
Bonnet lock release 296
@
Boot lid switch 44
@
Electric adjuster for exterior mir
rors 53
@
Electric windows 46
@
Electric child lock 46
@
Infotainment display 153
Deactivating front passenger's air-
bag
Glove box
Drives for CD, DVD and
SIM/SD
cards
Front passenger's airbag
Depending on equipment fitted,
buttons for:
- Drive select
- Start/stop system
- Park assist
- Parking aid
- Hazard warning lights
- Electronic stabilisation control
(ESC)
-Switching infotainment display
on and off
Depending on equipment fitted:
- Heating/ventilation system or
manual air conditioner
- Deluxe automatic air conditioner
Depending on equipment fitted:
- Cigarette lighter
- Electrical socket
Depending on equipment fitted:
- Gear lever (on vehicles with
man
ual gearbox)
- Selector lever (for automatic
gearbox)
Cup holder
On/off button for infotainment sys
tem
Infotainment control console ...
Hold assist
Centre armrest with storage com
partment and the following option
al equipment:
- Audi music interface
- AUX input/USB charging socket
- Audi smartphone interface ....
- Audi phone box
Electro-mechanical parking brake
|START
ENGINE STOP] button
Centre console with ashtray
Audi music interface
288
61
235
282
131
79
139
135
52
145
153
67
69
60
60
85
61
152
152
84
241
242
253
177
82
76
59
241
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Instruments and controls
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Central warning/indicator Lamp
•=>
page 26,
Audi pre sense*
\^>page
121
Brake system
/
^>page
29
ELectro-mechanical
parking brake
Pipage
30
| Cooling system
>page30
ngine
oil pressure
>page
31
Alternator
opage
31
| Seat belt
^>page
31,
^>page
31
Electro-mechanical power steering
1/
*$page
148
Steering lock
^>page
32
Engine stopped while vehicle is
I moving
^>page
32
Learbox
>page 92
Bonnet
^page
33
Adaptive cruise control*
cépage
113
Emergency assist*
•=>poge
126
AdBlue*
^>page
292
AdBlue*
^>page
292
Yellow indicator lamps
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Central warning/indicator lamp
^>
page 26,
Brake servo*
^>
page 29
Electronic stabilisation control
(ESC)
•
^>page
33
Electronic stabilisation control
(ESC)
•
^>page
33
Electronic stabilisation control
(ESC)
^>page
145
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
•/
^>page
33
Safety systems
/
<>page 31
Brake pads
<=>page
33
Electro-mechanical parking brake
•=>page
30
Hill hold assist
<=s>page
33
Tyre
pressure*
*$page
309
Tyre pressure*
^>page
309
Engine management*
^>page
33
Engine management*
^>page
33
Engine management*
tapage
33
Emission control system
/
<=>page
33
Diesel particulate
filter*
^>page
34
Engine speed governing*
Opcrge
34
Engine oil level
(MIN)
^>page
34
Engine oil sensor
^>page
34
Engine warm-up
requested*
opage
34
Battery charge
^>page
31
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Instruments and controls
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Fuel tank system
^page
35
Washer fluid level
^>page
35
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Windscreen wipers
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35
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Remote control key*
^>page
77
Driver's
door*
Opage
35
Battery in remote control key
^>page
38
Bulb monitor*
•=>
page 35
Headlight range control*
^>page
35
HP 1
Adaptive light*
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Light sensor/rain sensor*
^>page
36
Gearbox (automatic gearbox)
^page
92,
Clutch (manual gearbox)
^>page
32
Steering lock
^>page
32
Engine start system
^>page
32
Electro-mechanical power steering
<=>page
148
Suspension control*
opage
36
Active lane assist*
\^>page
124
Side assist*
^>page
131
Pre sense*
^>page
122
AdBlue*
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292
AdBlue*
<^>page
292
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Further indicator lamps
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Turn signals
^>page
36
Trailer turn signals*
^>page
36
Rear seat belt*
/
<3page
31
Cruise control system*
^>page
104
Speed Limiter*
ï>page
106
Adaptive cruise control*
^>page
113
Adaptive cruise control*
^>page
113
Adaptive cruise control*
^>page
113
Adaptive cruise control*
^>page
114
Active lane assist*
^>page
124
Hold assist*
^>page
84
Start/stop system*
<^page
79
Start/stop system*
^•page
79
Convenience key*
^page
79
Engine start system
<=>page
32
Gearbox
ï>page
92
Electro-mechanical parking brake
^>page
30
Electro-mechanical parking brake
^>page
30
Hold assist*
^>page
84
Instruments and controls
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Hill hold assist
^>page
33
Rear seat belt
/
^>page
31
Rear seat belt
/
^>page
31
Child lock
(electric)*
cépage
46
AdBlue*
^page
292
Kfl I ^
page 122
Rest recommendation*
^>page
110
Speed warning function*
cépage
104
Cruise control system*
^>page
104
Speed limiter*
^>page
106
Park assist*
^>page
139
Park assist*
^>page
139
Adaptive cruise control*
^>page
114
Adaptive cruise control*
tapage
114
Active Lane assist*
tapage
124
Side assist*
tapage
131
Pre sense*
Camera-based traffic sign recogni
tion*
^>
page 108
Main beam assist*
^>
page 50
Main beam headLights
Pipage
50
(©) Brake system
If the warning Lamp Lights up, there is a fault in
the brake system.
| Stop vehicle and check brake fluid level
Stop the vehicle and check the brake fluid level.
Obtain professional assistance if necessary.
| Warning! Brake servo inoperative!
You need to apply much more force to operate
the brakes if the brake servo fails. Obtain profes
sional assistance.
| Brakes: fault. Safely stop vehicle
If the warning lamp lights up and the message
appears, there is a fault in the brake servo.
If the ABS indicator lamp
[g]
and ESC indicator
lamp
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light up together with the brake warn
ing
Lamp||
and this driver message appears,
the ABS, ESC and brake force distribution sys
tems have failed
•=> A-
Do not drive on. Please seek professional assis
tance
^A-
| Parking brake system fault! See owner's
manual
- If the warning lamp and the message appear
after you switch on the ignition when the ve
hicle is stationary, please check whether you
can release the parking brake. If the parking
brake cannot be released you should obtain
professional assistance. If the parking brake
can be released but the message
stilL
appears,
drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
- If the warning lamp and the message appear
while driving, there may be a malfunction in
the parking brake auto release or the emergen
cy brake functions. You may not be able to ap
ply or release the parking brake. Do not park
the car on a gradient. Obtain professional assis
tance.
Brake servo: restricted. You can continue driv
ing.
Please contact workshop
There is a fault with the brake servo. The brake
servo remains available with reduced capacity.
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Instruments
and
controls
The brakes
may
perform differently than usual
and
the
brake pedal may vibrate.
Drive
to
a qualified workshop without delay
and
have
the
fault rectified.
A WARNING
- Before opening
the
bonnet and checking
the
brake fluid level, observe
the
warning infor
mation
on
*$page
295,
Working
on
compo
nents
in the
engine compartment.
-
If
the brake warning lamp does
not go out,
or
if it
lights up when driving,
the
brake
flu
id level in
the
reservoir
is too low -
this
may
cause an increased accident risk. Stop
the
vehicle and
do not
drive on. Obtain profes
sional assistance.
-
If
the brake warning lamp lights
up
togeth
er with
the
ABS indicator lamp and
the
ESC
indicator lamp, this can mean that
the
con
trol function
of
the ESC/ABS
is not
working.
Input from
the
functions that stabilise
the
vehicle
is no
longer available. This could
cause
the
tail of
the vehicle
to
skid
side
ways.
Do not
drive on. Obtain professional
assistance.
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Electro-mechanical parking brake
The warning lamp
||
lights
up
when
the
parking
brake
is
applied.
If the warning lamp
||
flashes, insufficient brak
ing force
has
been applied
or
released. Select
first gear (manual gearbox)
or
position
P
(auto
matic gearbox)
as an
additional safeguard. Make
sure that
the
warning lamp has gone
out
before
you drive
off.
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Parking brake!
There
is
a malfunction
in the
parking brake. Drive
to a qualified workshop soon
and
have
the
fault
rectified.
[ft]
Parking brake auto release: unavailable
If this message appears, press
the
brake pedal
and then release
the
parking brake.
If the warning lamp flashes and
the
message
ap
pears,
the
brake
may not be
strong enough
to
hold
the
vehicle. The brakes have overheated.
The vehicle can roll away, even
on a
gentle slope.
©J Parking brake is applied
If this message appears, press
the
brake pedal
and then reLease
the
parking brake
as
necessary.
For further information
on the
parking brake
refer
to
^>page
82.
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Cooling system
| Switch
off
engine and check coolant level.
See owner's manual
The coolant level
is too low.
Switch
off
the engine and
do not
drive on. Check
the coolant level
^>page
299.
-
If
the coolant level
is too
low, add more coolant
^>page
300. Do not
drive
on
until
the
warning
lamp has gone
out.
| Coolant temperature too high! Let engine
run with vehicle stationary
Let
the
engine cool down
by
running
it at
idling
speed
for
a
few
minutes until
the
warning lamp
goes
out.
-
Do not
drive
on if
the warning lamp does
not
disappear. Obtain professional assistance.
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Caution:
Vehicle parked
too
steep
A WARNING
- Never open
the
bonnet
if
you
can see
or
hear
steam
or
coolant escaping from
the
engine
compartment; there
is
a risk
of
being
scal
ded.
Wait until you
can no
longer see
or
hear escaping steam
or
coolant.
-The engine compartment
of
any motor
vehi
cle
is
a dangerous place. Before carrying
out
any work
in the
engine compartment, switch
off the engine and allow
it to
cool down.
Please observe
the
important safety warn
ings
^>page
295,
Working
on
components
in
the
engine compartment.
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