Instruments and controls
When the vehicle has gathered speed you will al
so hear
a
warning chime.
Applies to: vehicles with manual gearbox
© Note
For further information on the seat belts
•=>
page 275.
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Steering lock
| Do not drive vehicle: steering defective
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock. The ignition can no longer be switched on.
Do not have the vehicle towed away, because you
won't be able to steer it. Obtain professional as
sistance.
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Steering lock: system fault! Please contact
workshop
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified.
A WARNING
Your vehicle must not be towed if there is a
fault in the electronic steering Lock - risk of
accident!
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Engine start system
H
Engine start
system:
system fault! Please
contact workshop
Do not switch off the ignition; otherwise you may
not be able to switch it on again.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
3
Engine start
system:
system fault! Please
contact workshop
There is a malfunction in the engine start system.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified.
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Clutch:
fault. Please contact workshop
There is a permanent malfunction in the clutch.
The transmissible torque is reduced. You can
con
tinue driving, but avoid placing an excessive load
on the clutch. Do not slip the clutch for too
long,
for example when driving away on a slope, tow
ing a trailer or when parking. Drive to a qualified
workshop soon and have the fault rectified.
Q}
Clutch: overheating. Please adapt driving
style
There is a malfunction in the clutch. The trans
missible torque is reduced. You can continue
driving,
but avoid placing an excessive load on
the clutch. Do not slip the clutch for too
long,
for
example when driving away on a slope, towing a
trailer or when parking. The indicator lamp will
go out when the transmission capability of the
clutch has been restored completely.
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Engine stopped while vehicle is moving
| Engine stopped: brake servo and power
steering not possible
There is a malfunction in the engine or fuel sup
ply system.
Greater strength is required to steer and brake
the vehicle if the engine stops while the vehicle is
coasting.
Carefully try to bring the coasting
vehi
cle safely to a standstill out of the way of moving
traffic. Obtain professional assistance.
A WARNING
Greater strength is required to brake the
vehi
cle if the engine stops while the vehicle is
moving - risk of accident! Greater strength
will be required to steer the vehicle unless the
power steering is still providing assistance.
The power steering may still be available if
the vehicle is still coasting with the ignition
switched on (and the vehicle battery charge is
sufficient).
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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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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
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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). •
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Electronic stabilisation
control (ESC)
Description
The electronic stabilisation control (ESC) increa
ses the car's stability. It reduces the tendency to
skid and improves the stability and roadholding
of the vehicle. The ESC detects critical handling
situations, such as understeer, oversteer and
wheelspin
on the driven wheels. It stabilises the
vehicle by braking individual wheels or by reduc
ing the engine torque. The indicator
lamp^
in
the instrument cluster starts flashing as soon as
the ESC intervenes.
The following systems are integrated in the ESC:
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
ABS prevents the wheels from locking up under
braking until the vehicle has reached a virtual
standstill.
You can continue to steer the vehicle
even when the brakes are on
full.
Keep your foot
on the brake pedal and do not pump the brakes.
You will feel the brake pedal puLsate while the
anti-lock brake system is working.
Brake assist system
The brake assist system can shorten the braking
distance. The braking force is automatically boos
ted if
you
press the brake pedal quickly in an
emergency. You must keep pressing the brake
pedal until the danger has passed. On
vehides
with adaptive cruise control*, the response of the
brake assist system will be more sensitive if you
are too close to the vehicLe in front.
Traction control system (ASR)
In the event of
wheelspin,
the traction control
system reduces the engine torque to match the
amount of grip available. This helps the car to
start moving, accelerate or climb a gradient.
Electronic differential lock (EDL)
When the EDL detects wheelspin, it brakes the
spinning wheel and directs the power to the
oth
er driven wheel (or wheels on quattro* versions).
This function is not available at high speeds.
To prevent the disc brake of the braked wheel
from overheating, the EDL cuts out automatically
if subjected to excessive loads. The vehicLe can
still be driven. The EDL will switch on again auto
matically when the brake has cooled down.
Steering recommendation
The ESC helps to stabilise the vehicle by changing
the steering wheel torque.
Trailer stabilisation system
Applies to: vehicles with trailer stabilisation system
Trailers have a tendency to sway. If the
ESC
de
tects that the trailer is swaying and this is affect
ing the towing vehicLe, it will automatically brake
the vehicle in order to stabilise the trailer
^>page
97.
Selective wheel torque control
Selective wheel torque control intervenes when
cornering by braking the wheel(s) on the inside of
the bend individually as required. This enables
precision cornering.
Multicollision brake assist system
The "multicollision brake assist system" can help
to reduce the risk of skidding and further
colli
sions during an accident. If the airbag control
unit detects that
a
collision has taken place up
wards of
a
certain speed, the vehicle is braked by
the
ESC.
The vehicle will not be braked automatically if:
- the driver presses the accelerator,
- or the
ESC,
the brake system or the vehicle's
electrical system are not fully functional.
WARNING
- The grip provided by the ESC and the inte
grated systems is still subject to the physi
cal limits of adhesion. Always bear this in
mind,
especially on wet or sLippery roads. If
you notice the systems cutting in, you
should reduce your speed immediately to
suit the road and traffic conditions. Do not
let
the extra safety provided tempt you into
taking any risks when driving - this can
cause accidents.
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Wheels
- Incorrect tyre pressures increase tyre wear
and adversely affect vehicle braking and
handling - risk of accident!
(7) CAUTION
Replace any lost valve caps to prevent dam
age to the tyre valves.
(#) For
the sake of the environment
- Under-inflated tyres will increase the fuel
consumption.
- Driving with the tyre pressures adjusted to
the comfort setting* may also result in in
creased fuel consumption.
©
We recommend always using the tyre pres
sure setting
(T)
for partial loads and the set
ting
(?) for
full loads.
Wheel bolts and rims
Wheel bolts
The wheel bolts should be clean and turn easily.
A special adapter is required to turn the
anti-
theft wheel bolts*
^
page 321.
Rims
Rims with a bolted rim flange* or bolted trim
parts*
consist of several components. A special
technique is applied to bolt these components
together. Never attempt to repair or dismantle
them
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WARNING
If the wheel bolts have not been tightened or
serviced correctly, they can come loose, and
you could lose control of the vehicLe - risk of
accident! For the correct tightening torque,
refer to
^page
324, After changing a wheel.
- Make sure that the wheel bolts and threads
in the wheel hubs are always clean and free
from grease.
- Only use wheel bolts that are designed to
match the rims on your car.
- Always have damaged rims repaired by a
qualified workshop. Never attempt to repair
or dismantle rims yourself - risk of accident!
Winter tyres
In winter road conditions winter tyres will consid
erably improve the car's handling. Due to their
type of construction (width, rubber compound,
tread pattern), summer tyres give less grip on ice
and snow.
•
Winter tyres must be fitted on all four wheels.
•
Only use winter tyres of the correct type ap
proved for your vehicle.
•
Please note that the maximum permissible
speed for winter tyres may be lower than for
summer tyres
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Your specialist retailer can
advise you of the maximum speed
for
your
tyres.
•
After fitting the wheels you must always check
the tyre pressures
^>page
307.
Winter tyres Lose their effectiveness when the
tread is worn down to a depth of 4 mm. The per
formance of winter tyres is also severely impaired
by ageing, even if the tread is still much deeper
than 4 mm.
A WARNING
- Never exceed the maximum approved speed
for your tyres. This causes the tyres to over
heat and can even result in a blow-out - risk
of accident!
- Always adapt your driving style to the pre
vailing road and traffic conditions. Drive
carefully and reduce your speed on icy or
slippery roads. Even winter tyres lose their
grip on black ice.
(^)
For the sake of the environment
Summer tyres should be fitted again as soon
as possible; they give better handling on
roads which are free of snow and ice. They are
quieter, do not wear so quickly and reduce
fuel consumption. •
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Mobility
not possible to tighten the bolts to the re
quired torque using the hexagonal socket
risk
of accident!
© CAUTION
When removing/fitting the wheel the rim
may hit and damage the brake disc. For this
reason,
please take care and get
a
second per
son to assist you.
(T) Note
The wheel bolts are easier to remove from the
wheel rim if
you
use the hexagonal socket in
the screwdriver handle. The reversible screw
driver blade should be removed as a precau
tionary measure when the tool is used for this
purpose.
Tyres with directional tread pattern
A directional tread pattern can be identified by
arrows on the sidewall that point in the direction
of rotation. Always note the direction of rotation
indicated when mounting the wheel. This is im
portant so that these tyres can give maximum
grip and avoid excessive noise, tread wear and
aquaplaning.
If
you
ever have a puncture and need to fit the
spare wheel* in the wrong direction, please drive
with extra care because the tyre will not give op
timum performance in this situation. Bear this in
mind particularly when driving on wet roads.
To benefit from the advantages of tyres with this
type of tread pattern, the defective tyre should
be replaced and refitted as soon as possible so
that all tyres again rotate in the correct direction.
After changing a wheel
• Fit the hubcap or wheel bolt caps back on, as
required.
• Put the tools and jack back in the luggage com
partment.
• If the replaced wheel will not fit into the spare
wheel
well,
stow it safely in the luggage com
partment
*page
272.
• Check the tyre pressure of the fitted wheel as
soon as possible.
• On vehicles with tyre pressure loss indicator,
adjust the tyre pressures and store them via the
infotainment system
opage
311.
• The wheel bolts should be tightened to 140
Nm.
Have this checked as soon as possibLe with
a torque wrench. Until
then,
drive with caution.
• Have the flat tyre replaced as quickly as possi
ble.
Spare wheel
General notes
Applies to: vehicles with compact temporary spare wheel
Fig.
266 Luggage compartment: Floor panel folded up
Fig.
267 Compact temporary spare wheel (example)
The compact temporary spare wheel
*Fig.
267 is
only intended for temporary use over short dis
tances. Have the damaged wheel checked as soon
as possible by
a
qualified workshop and, if neces
sary, replaced.
PLease note the following restrictions when using
the compact temporary spare wheel. The com
pact temporary spare wheel is designed specifi
cally for this model. For this reason, do not use a
spare wheel from a different type of
vehicle.
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Technical data
The vertical load exerted by the trailer drawbar The values in the tables below are given in kg.
on the
ball
joint of the towing bracket must not
exceed 75 kg.
Q2
1.4TFSI,
110
kW, cylinder on
demand
1.6
TDI,
85 kW
2.0
TDI, 140 kW, quattro
Maximum rear
axle weight
when towing
980/1010a)
1000
1090
Without brakes
670
690
750
Trailer
With brakes on
gradients up to
8%
1700
1700
1800
With brakes on
gradients
up
to
12%
1500
1500
1800
a)
The value before the stroke applies to the manual gearbox; the value after the stroke applies to the automatic gearbox.
Engine data
Q2
1.4
TFSI,
110 kW, cylinder on de
mand
1.6
TDI,
85
kW
2.0
TDI, 140 kW, quattro
Max. power output
(kW at rpm)
110/5000-6000
85/3250-4000
140/3500-4000
Max. torque
(Nm
at rpm)
250/1500-3500
250/1500-3200
400/1900-3300
Maximum speed
(in km/h)
212
197
218
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Paddle levers (automatic gearbox) 90
Paint damage 314
Paint number 342
Panorama sun roof 48
see also Convenience open/close 47
Park assist 139
Parking aids 134
Cleaning sensors/camera 313
Malfunction 144
Park assist 139
Reversing camera 137
Settings 143
Parking brake
see Electro-mechanical parking brake .... 82
Parking lights 50
Parking (automatic gearbox) 88
Particulate filter (diesel) 295
Passenger's
door,
locking manually 41
Path descriptions in Owner's Manual 154
Pause (audio/video file) 243
Pedals 272
Performance (engine) 344
Personal hotspot 201
Personal route assist 214
Personal Wi-Fi hotspot 195
Petrol 289
Petrol engine
Engine oil 297
Phone book
see Contacts 185
Picture format (video) 246
Playback (media) 243
Playlist 246
Point of interest search 212
see
also
Special
destination 211
Polishing 314
Pollen filter
see Pollution filter 66
Pollution filter 66
Power management 149
Power sources 60
Preheating (glow plugs) 74, 76
Presentation mode 217
Pressures (tyres) 307
Privacy 234
Programme guide
Radio 229
Q
quattro (four-wheel drive) 148
Selective wheel torque control 145
R
Radio 228
Detailed station information 230
Radio text 229
Station list 228
Radio equipment 340
Radio frequency
see Waveband 228
Radio transmitters 340
Rain sensor/light sensor
Automatic headlights 49
Switching rain sensor on/off 55
Random playback 246
Reading lights 52
Rear armrest
see Cup holders 61
Rear carrier systems 99
Rear lights (changing bulbs) 334
Rear of vehicle
Boot lid 43
Washing rear window 55
Rear window heating
Automatic air conditioner 70
Heating/ventilation system and manual air
conditioner 68
Recommended gear 14
Recuperation 19
Reminder signal 255
Remote control keys 38
Repairs 340
Replacement parts 340
Reset
see Restart (MMI) 262
Reset button (trip recorder) 14
Restart (MMI) 262
Rest recommendation 110
Retaining hooks 61, 63
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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