Instruments
and
controls
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Vehicles with manual gearbox
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•
Shifting
up
a gear:
The
suggested gear
ap
pears
to the
right
of
the current gear when
a
higher gear
is
recommended.
-
4
Shifting down
a
gear:
The
suggested gear
ap
pears
to the
left
of
the current gear when
a
lower gear
is
recommended.
The gearyou
are
currently
in and the
recommen
ded gear will
be
displayed. Gears
may
occasional
ly
be
skipped
(3 • 5).
Vehicles with start/stop system:
If
all
the
condi
tions
for
a
stop phase
^>page
79
have been
met,
but the
gear lever
is in
gear with
the
clutch
depressed,
the
gear change indicator will recom
mend changing
to
•N.
Put the
gear lever
in
neu
tral and take your foot
off
the clutch pedal.
The
start/stop system will automatically switch
off
the engine.
Vehicles with automatic gearbox
The display
is
only visible
in
tiptronic mode
^>page
90.
The symbol
Î
after
the
current gear means
change
up a
gear.
© CAUTION
The gear-change indicator
is
intended
to
help
save
fuel.
It is not
intended
to
recommend
the right gear
for all
driving situations.
In
cer
tain situations, only
the
driver can choose
the
correct gear
(for
instance when overtaking,
driving
up
a steep gradient
or
towing a
trail
er).
(T) Note
Applies
to:
vehicles with manual gearbox
The gear-change indicator
in the
instrument
cluster goes
out
when you press
the
clutch
pedal.
Outside temperature display
When
the
vehicle
is
stationary
or
travelling
at
very
low
speeds,
the
temperature displayed
may
be slightly higher than
the
actual outside
tem
perature
as
a result
of
the heat radiated from
the
engine.
At temperatures below +5°C a snowflake symbol
appears next
to the
temperature display
<=> A-
A WARNING
Do
not
rely
on the
outside temperature dis
play
as an ice
warning. Bear
in
mind that
there
may be
patches
of
ice
on the
roads even
at outside temperatures around
+5
°C
-
risk
of
accident!
Multi-function steering
wheel plus
How
to use the
multi-function steering
wheel
Applies
to:
vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit
You
can
use
the
multi-function steering wheel
to
control
the
driver information system
and MMI
functions, adjust
the
volume
and
switch
the
speech dialogue system
on/off.
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90.0 MHz
90.5
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91.5
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96.6 MHz
Fig.
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Example: Driver information system display (Audi
virtual cockpit)
In
1-
m
Fig.
8
Left side
of
multi-function steering wheel plus
Important:
The
ignition must
be
switched
on.
15
Lights and vision
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• Press the lever forwards (3)
^>page
50,
Fig. 38
to activate the main beam assist. The indicator
lamp
^/fi8
will light up in the instrument
cluster display and the main beams will be
switched on/off automatically. An indicator
lampBS
lights up when the main beams are
switched on.
Switching the main beams on/off manually
If the main beams are not switched on or if the
headlights are not dipped as expected, you can
control the dip function manually:
• To switch on the main beams manually, push
the lever forwards
(3).
The indicator Lamp
g
will
Light
up. To dip the headlights again, pull
the lever towards you 0.
• To dip the headlights manually, pull the lever
towards you
@.
The main beam assist will be
deactivated.
Flashing the headlights
• Pull the lever towards you
@
to flash the
head
lights when the main beam assist is activated
and the main beams are dipped. The main
beam assist will remain activated.
Driver messages in the instrument cluster
display
13
Main beam assist: system fault!
1H
Main beam assist: fault. See owner's manual
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified. You can still switch the main
beam headlights on and off manually.
13
Main beam assist: currently unavailable. No
camera view
HI
Main beam assist: currently unavailable.
Camera view restricted due to surroundings.
See owner's manual
The camera vision is impaired, e.g. by stickers or
dirt. Please clean the windscreen.
The sensor is located in the mounting for the in
terior mirror. Do not affix any stickers on this sec
tion of the windscreen.
A WARNING
The main beam assist is only intended to as
sist the driver. The driver must always ensure
that the headlights are used when required,
and may have to switch them on or off
man
ually, e.g. when the Light conditions or visibili
ty are poor. In the following situations
man
ual intervention may be necessary:
- Hazardous weather conditions such as fog,
heavy rain and snow or water splashes
- Roads on which oncoming traffic is partially
concealed (e.g. on motorways)
- Indiscernible road users (e.g. cyclists with
poor lighting)
- Tight corners, steep hill crests or valleys
- Poorly lit towns
- Highly reflective objects, such as road signs
-Windscreen misted up, dirty, frosted or cov
ered by stickers in front of the sensor
Adjusting the settings for the exterior
lighting
You
can change the settings for these functions
on the infotainment system.
• Select the following on the infotainment sys
tem:
IMENUI
button > Car
>
left control button
> Vehicle settings > Exterior lighting.
Automatic headlights*
The following settings are available in the Auto
matic headlights menu:
Activation time* - You can determine how soon
the lights are switched on by using the settings
early*, medium* or late* to adjust the sensitivity
of the light sensor.
Main beam assist* - You can switch the main
beam assist* on/off.
Entry/exit
lights*
You can switch the entry/exit lights* on and off.
They illuminate the area around the vehicle after
dark when you unlock the vehicle or when the ig
nition has been switched off and the driver's door
opened.
•
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Heating and cooling
Heating and cooling
Heating system/air
conditioner
Description
One of the following systems may be fitted, de
pending on the equipment in your vehicle:
- Heating and ventilation system or
- Manual air conditioner* or
- Automatic air conditioner* (deluxe version)
The heating and ventilation system* heats and
ventilates the vehicle interior. The air condition
er* additionally cools and dehumidifies the air in
side the vehicle. It operates most effectively with
the windows and the panorama sun roof* closed.
If the vehicle has been standing in the sun, it may
cool down faster if
you
open the windows briefly
to let the hot air escape.
Pollution filter
The pollution filter removes impurities, such as
dust and pollen, from the air.
Key-coded settings
Various settings are stored and assigned to the
remote control key in use.
Default settings
Default settings for certain functions can be se
lected on the infotainment system.
SeLect the following on the infotainment system:
|MENU|
button
>
Car
>
left control button
>
A/C.
Supplementary heater*
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine
The vehicle interior warms up more quickly with
the supplementary heater. The system automati
cally switches the supplementary heater on
tem
porarily as required, depending on the setting on
the vehicle heating system.
The supplementary heater function can be
switched on or off as required. SeLect the follow
ing on the infotainment system:
|MENU|
button >
Car
>
left control button
>
A/C
>
Auto supple
mentary heater.
® For the sake of the environment
I
- Switch off the cooling mode on the air
con
ditioner* by pressing the A/C button if you
wish to save
fuel.
This will also reduce emis
sions.
The LED in the button will go out
when the air conditioner is switched off.
- On vehicles with efficiency program*, you
can see how your fuel consumption is being
affected by auxiliary equipment and have
tips for improved fuel economy displayed
•=>
page 21.
- Applies to vehicles with diesel engine: The
automatic supplementary heater function
can be switched off on the infotainment sys
tem
cépage
66, Supplementary
heater*.
©
- Keep the air intake slots in front of the
windscreen clear of snow, ice and Leaves to
ensure unimpaired heating and cooling, and
to prevent the windows misting over.
- Condensation can drip off the air cooling
system*
and form a pool underneath the ve
hicle.
This is normal and does not indicate a
leak.
- If
you
notice, for instance, that the seat* or
rear window heating is not working, it may
have been temporarily switched off by the
power management function. These sys
tems will be available again as soon as
suffi
cient electrical power is available.
l
) Note
The air conditioner contains fluorinated
greenhouse gases. Further information is pro
vided on a sticker in the engine compart
ment1^.
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May vary in different countries
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Driving
Applies to: vehicles with S tronic gearbox
The
S
tronic is a
dual-clutch
gearbox. Torque is
transmitted via two independent clutches. They
replace the torque converter found on conven
tional automatic gearboxes and allow for
smooth,
uninterrupted acceleration of the
vehi
cle.
Selector lever positions
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
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Fig.
75 Instrument cluster: Selector lever positions
Fig.
76 Selector lever lock
The current selector Lever position is shown next
to the selector Lever
^>Fig.
76 and on the instru
ment cluster display
^>Fig.
75. In addition, the
current gear is shown on the instrument cluster
display.
•
Switch on the ignition.
•
If the selector lever is in position
P
or N, you
will need to release the selector lever lock
•=>page
86.
•
Move the selector lever to the desired position.
The current position is indicated on the selector
gate.
Selector lever lock
The selector Lever lock prevents gears from being
engaged inadvertently, so that the vehicle is not
set in motion unintentionally.
The selector Lever is Locked in the
P
and N
posi
tions when the ignition is on. To move the selec
tor lever out of positions
P
and N, the driver must
apply the brake pedal and press the interlock
button.
The selector Lever lock only works if the vehicLe is
stationary or driving at speeds up to approx. 2
km/h.
At higher speeds the selector lever lock in
the N position is disengaged automatically.
The selector Lever lock is not engaged if the se
lector Lever is moved quickly through position N
(e.g.
when shifting from
R
to D). This makes it
possible, for instance, to "rock" the vehicle back
wards and forwards if it is stuck in snow or mud.
The selector Lever lock engages automatically if
the brake pedal is not depressed and the lever is
in position N for more than about two seconds.
Safety interlock for ignition key*
Applies to: vehicles with ignition lock
The key can only be withdrawn from the ignition
lock with the ignition switched off and the selec
tor lever in position P. When the ignition key is
removed,
the selector lever is locked in position
P.
P- Parking lock
In this position, the vehicle cannot roll away. The
parking lock must only be engaged when the ve
hicle is stationary
•=> A-
The selector Lever lock (the button on the selec
tor lever handle) must be released
one/the
brake
pedal must be pressed before the selector lever
can be moved either into or out of position P.
Should the power supply to the selector lever
fail,
the selector lever will be locked in position P
cépage
93, Releasing the selector lever man
ually (left-hand drive vehicles) or
^>page
94,
Releasing the selector lever manually (right-
hand drive vehicles). •
86
Driver assist systems
Camera-based traffic
sign recognition
Description
Applies to: vehicles with camera-based traffic sign recogni
tion
Fig.
97 Instrument cluster: Traffic sign recognition
Fig.
98 Windscreen: Camera window for traffic sign recog
nition
Traffic signs detected by the system appear in
the instrument cluster display to keep you in
formed of current speed restrictions and no-over
taking zones
^>Fig.
97. Within certain system
limits,
it will display these additional traffic re
strictions:
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Speed limits in wet weather
Speed limits in foggy conditions (only dis
played when the all-weather lights or rear
fog light are switched on)
Speed limits at certain times of day
Speed limits when towing a trailer
General notes
The traffic sign recognition system can detect
standardised speed Limit signs within the cam
era's range of
vision.
It makes use of the naviga
tion data to evaluate the detected speed limits
and show them on the display. Under certain
con
ditions, the system will also display the legal
speed limits on roads without speed Limit signs.
The traffic sign for the currently detected speed
limit will flash on the display if
a
speed warning
threshold,
which has been set on the infotain
ment system, is exceeded
^page
109.
Traffic sign recognition is not available in all
countries. For
a
current list, see the Internet (e.g.
www.audi.com). The system is also subject to
certain inherent restrictions and may be partially
or completely unavailable in the following situa
tions:
- If visibility is impaired by snow,
rain,
fog or
heavy road spray.
- In dazzling light, e.g. from the sun or oncom
ing traffic.
-At high speeds.
- If the camera's range of vision
^>Fig.
98 is im
paired,
e.g. by dirt or stickers. Notes on clean
ing
•=>
page 312.
- If the traffic signs are partially or completely
obscured,
e.g. by trees, snow, mud or other
vehicles.
- If traffic signs deviate from the standard ap
pearance (round with red border).
- If traffic signs are damaged or bent.
- If matrix traffic signs are mounted on overhead
gantries.
- If traffic signs or routes have changed (naviga
tion data out of date).
- If the system detects a speed sticker on a slow-
moving vehicle (such as a heavy goods vehicle).
WARNING
Always direct your full attention to the road
and surroundings, even when you are using
traffic sign recognition. The actual traffic
signs on your route always take precedence
over
the information on the display. It is al
ways the driver's responsibility to assess the
traffic situation and take appropriate care.
- Under adverse conditions, the traffic sign
recognition system may misinterpret or fail
to detect traffic signs. It is therefore possi
ble that the speed limit display may occa
sionally be unavailable or even incorrect.
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Driver assist systems
both sides of the lane you are in
^page
124.
The early setting must be selected for the
steering input on the infotainment system
^>page
126.
•
The adaptive cruise control must be switched
on and activated
^page
113.
Switching the traffic jam assist on/off
•
Press the button
^>Fig.
110 to switch the sys
tem on/off.
Always switch off the traffic jam assist in the
following situations:
- In situations requiring extra care and attention
from the driver.
- In poor weather, for instance in snow or heavy
rain.
- In poor road conditions.
- In roadwork areas.
-In city traffic.
Indicator lamps
|
and
||
-
Traffic
jam assist is switched on. Ve
hicle detected in front. The system is controlling
your vehicle as it moves
^Fig.
111.
If the driver does not take over the steering after
being prompted with several severity levels, the
traffic jam assist
wilL
be switched off and the
emergency assist will be activated
^>page
126.
A
WARNING
Always leave your hands on the steering
wheel and be ready to steer at all times. It is
always the driver's responsibility to keep in
the traffic lane and to assess the traffic situa
tion and take appropriate care. Please observe
the safety warnings
^A in
General notes on
page 112. Never use the traffic jam assist in
the following situations - risk of accident!
- On off-road terrain or unsealed roads.
- In city traffic or roadwork areas.
-On twisty roads.
- In narrow traffic lanes.
- In unpredictable traffic situations, e.g. at
intersections or toll gates.
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© Note
The system does not always keep the vehicle
in the centre of the lane.
Distance indicator and
distance warning
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
This
function measures the distance to the
vehi
cle in front in time units and shows the result on
the instrument cluster display.
Fig.
112 Instrument cluster: Distance indicator/warning
Description
This function measures the distance to the
vehi
cle in front in time units at speeds above approxi
mately
65
km/h.
•
Switch to the adaptive cruise control display in
the instrument cluster
^>page
15.
A warning lamp|| will appear if the distance is
below the threshold.
Setting speed limit warning
The infotainment system is used to set, alter or
cancel the speed limit warning.
•
Select the following on the infotainment sys
tem:
|MENU|
button
>
Car
>
left control button
> Driver assist
>
Distance warning.
A
WARNING
- Please observe the safety warnings
General notes on page 112.
- As the driver you are always
•=>A''n
responsible for
adhering to the locally applicable la
regulations.
ws and
Driver assist systems
© Note
The distance may be below the warning
threshold for a short time when overtaking or
approaching a slower vehicle quickly from be
hind.
In this case, no warning will be given. A
warning is only given if the distance is consis
tently below the threshold.
Driver messages
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
El
ACC:
not available
The system cannot detect vehicles reliably and
will be deactivated. The sensor is out of align
ment or defective. Drive to a qualified workshop
and have the fault rectified.
EH
ACC:
currently unavailable. No sensor vision
Eo3
ACC:
currently unavailable. Sensor view re
stricted due to surroundings. See owner's
man
ual
These messages appear if the radar sensor vision
is impaired, e.g. by leaves, snow, heavy road
spray or dirt. Clean the sensor
^>page
112,
Fig. 101.
E3
ACC:
currently unavailable. Speed too low
Manual gearbox: This message appears if the cur
rent speed is too low for
ACC
mode. You cannot
store speed settings below 30 km/h. The cruise
control system switches off if the speed falls
be
low 20 km/h.
Esi
ACC:
available from 2nd gear up
Manual gearbox: The adaptive cruise control only
operates in 2nd gear or higher.
B
ACC:
currently unavailable. Gradient too
steep
The maximum possible road gradient for safe op
eration of the adaptive cruise control has been
exceeded.
The adaptive cruise control cannot be
switched on.
ffl
Ea3
ACC:
only
available in D, S or M < o
PI
Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to
g
position D/S or M. <
00
Eol
ACC:
clutch pedal pressed
Automatic gearbox: Cruise control mode is deac
tivated if the clutch pedal is pressed for
a
rela
tively long period.
Bf
ACC:
engine speed
Manual gearbox: This message appears if the
driver does not change gear in time when the
adaptive cruise control accelerates or brakes the
vehicle and the engine speed is too high or low as
a result. The adaptive cruise control is switched
off.
EJACC:
parking brake applied
The adaptive cruise control system is deactivated
if the parking brake is applied. The adaptive
cruise control will be available again when the
parking brake is released.
Eo3
ACC:
currently unavailable. Stabilisation
control input
This message appears if the electronic stabilisa
tion control (ESC) intervenes. In this case, the
adaptive cruise control will automatically be
switched off.
Eo3 ACC
off: manual control!
This message appears if the vehicLe rolls back
wards when driving away on a slight gradient,
even though the adaptive cruise control is active.
Press the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from
rolling back or colliding with an object behind.
EM
ACC:
currently unavailable. Park assist ac
tive
The systems are switched off when the park as
sist* is active. The systems will be available again
when the parking manoeuvre is finished.
Distance warning: fault. Please contact work
shop
The system cannot detect vehicles reliably and
will be deactivated. The radar sensor is out of
alignment or defective. Drive to a qualified work
shop and have the fault rectified.
Distance warning: currently unavailable. Sensor
view restricted due to surroundings •
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Driver assist systems
This message appears if the radar sensor vision is
impaired,
e.g. by leaves, snow, heavy road spray
or dirt. Clean the sensor
<^>page
112, Fig. 101.
Distance warning: currently unavailable. See
owner's manual
This driver message will appear if the system
fails temporarily. If the fault occurs repeatedly,
drive to a qualified workshop and have the fauLt
rectified.
Fasten seat belt
The system is not fully available when the driver's
seat belt is unfastened.
Stationary object ahead
This message appears if
you
try to switch on the
system when a stationary object is located imme
diately in front of your car.
Door open
The system is not available when the vehicle is
stationary and the driver's door is open.
Audi pre sense
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense
The pre sense functions can take action to pro
tect the vehicle occupants and other road users in
certain hazardous conditions within the system
limits.
- Because the different on-board systems are
networked,
pre sense basic can detect critical
situations and take preventive action to protect
the occupants.
- The pre sense front uses the data of the radar
sensor to calculate the probability of an
acci
dent
opage
112. It can detect an impending
collision with vehicles or
pedestrians1^
(subject
to general system limitations). In this case, the
system warns the driver visually, acoustically
and,
if necessary, with a short, sharp brake ap
plication.
If necessary, it can initiate a partial or
fuLl
brake application in order to reduce the im
pact speed or, in certain circumstances, to
avoid a collision. In conjunction with pre sense
basic, the reversible tensioners on the front
seat belts are also applied if necessary. Pre
sense front is active even when the adaptive
cruise control* is switched off.
Please observe the general safety warnings
•=>
A in General notes on page 112.
© Note
- Certain pre sense functions are deactivated
when reversing.
- The functions of the pre sense system may
also be unavailable if
a
fault develops in the
ESC
system or airbag control unit.
- Please note that, if the front passenger's
airbag has been deactivated, the reversible
belt tensioner on the passenger's side will
be deactivated as
well.
- Switch off pre sense on private roads and
while the vehicle is being loaded onto a car
transporter, train or ferry, etc. This prevents
the pre sense system from taking action in
an inappropriate situation.
Audi pre sense basic
Description
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense basic
The pre sense basic functions are activated at
speeds above approximately 30 km/h.
The system can activate the following functions
in certain situations:
- Seat belt tensioning (e.g. during hard braking):
The seat belts on the front seats have reversi
ble tensioners. Provided an accident does not
occur, the belts are loosened again slightly and
kept ready for activation.
- Initiation of the closure process for the
win
dows and panorama sun roof* (e.g. if the
vehi
cLe understeers or oversteers).
Audi drive select*: the activation threshold
dif
fers according to the mode selected.
x)
Not available on vehicles for some markets.
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