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Battery in remote control key
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Headlight range control*
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Gearbox (automatic gearbox)
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Clutch (manual gearbox)
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Steering lock
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Engine start system
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Electro-mechanical power steering
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Suspension control*
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Active lane assist*
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Side assist*
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Pre sense*
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Turn signals
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Trailer turn signals*
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Rear seat belt*
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Cruise control system*
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104
Speed Limiter*
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106
Adaptive cruise control*
^>page
113
Adaptive cruise control*
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113
Adaptive cruise control*
^>page
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Adaptive cruise control*
^>page
114
Active lane assist*
^>page
124
Hold assist*
^>page
84
Start/stop system*
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Start/stop system*
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Convenience key*
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Engine start system
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Gearbox
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Electro-mechanical parking brake
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Electro-mechanical parking brake
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Hold assist*
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Instruments and controls
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Fuel has entered the engine oil due to low out
side temperatures or frequent short trips. Drive
until the engine is warm to allow the fuel to
evaporate out of the engine oil. When doing so,
avoid high engine speeds, full acceleration and
heavy engine loads.
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Fuel tank system
P3 Please refuel
When the indicator lamp lights up for the first
time and the message appears, there are still
about 7 litres (front-wheeL drive) or about
8.5
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tres (four-wheel drive) of fuel left in the tank.
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Please refuel immediately
If the indicator lamp lights up and the message
appears, the fuel tank is almost empty. Drive to a
filling station without delay.
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Tank system malfunction! Please contact
workshop
There is a malfunction in the tank system.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
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Driver's door*
For more information about filling the tank,
refer to
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290.
Washer fluid level
Please add washer fluid
With the ignition switched off, top up the fluid
for the windscreen washer and headlight washer
system*
^>page
303.
Windscreen wipers
Windscreen wiper defective
There is a malfunction in the windscreen wipers.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
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Driver's door: fault. Shift to P before leaving
vehicle. See owner's manual
A malfunction has occurred in the driver's door.
Move the selector lever to position P (automatic
gearbox) to hold the vehicle.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified.
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If the indicator Lamp
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Lights up, a bulb has
failed.
The message indicates the location of the
bulb.
Have the bulb replaced without delay.
Vehicle lights: malfunction!
There is a fault with the headlights or light
switch.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and
have the fault rectified.
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WARNING
Bulbs are sensitive to pressure. The glass can
break when you touch the bulb, causing in
jury.
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Dynamic headlight range control
Applies to: vehicles with dynamic headlight range control
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Headlight range control: system fault!
There is a malfunction in the dynamic headlight
range control which may cause other road users
to be dazzled.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
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Audi adaptive light
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive light
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Audi adaptive light: system fault!
There is a malfunction in the adaptive light. The
dipped beam headlights will still be working nor
mally.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified.
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Intelligent technology
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WARNING
You should switch on the off-road mode or
switch off the ESC/traction control system
(ASR) only if your driving ability and the traf
fic conditions allow you to do so safely -
dan
ger of skidding!
- The stabilising function is restricted when
off-road mode is switched on. The driven
wheels may start to
spin,
causing the
vehi
cle to lose grip, in particular on slippery or
wet roads.
- When the ESC/traction control system
(ASR) is switched off, the vehicle will not be
stabilised.
Brakes
New brake pads
New brake pads do not give full braking effect for
the first 400 km, they must first be "bedded in".
However, you can compensate for the slightly re
duced braking effect by applying more pressure
on the brake pedal. Avoid placing a heavy load on
the brakes during the running-in period.
Wear
The rate of wear on the brake pads depends a
great deal on how you drive and the conditions in
which the vehicLe is operated. Negative factors
are,
for instance, city traffic, frequent short trips
or hard driving with abrupt starts and stops.
Noises
Brake noise may develop in certain situations, de
pending on the speed, braking force and ambient
conditions (such as temperature and relative hu
midity).
Effect of moisture and salt
In certain conditions, such as in heavy
rain,
early
morning dew, or after washing the car or driving
through water, the full braking effect can be de
layed by moisture (or in winter by ice) on the
discs and brake pads. The brakes should be
< "dried" by pressing the pedal to restore full brak-
R
ing effect.
When you are driving at higher speeds with the
windscreen wipers on, the brake pads are very
briefly brought into contact with the brake discs.
This automatic process which goes unnoticed by
the driver is carried out at regular intervals and is
intended to improve braking response in wet
con
ditions.
The effectiveness of the brakes can also be
tem
porarily reduced if the car is driven for some dis
tance without using the brakes when there is a
lot of salt on the road in winter. The layer of salt
that accumulates on the discs and pads can be
removed with a few cautious brake applications.
Corrosion
There may be a tendency for dirt to build up on
the brake pads and corrosion to form on the discs
if the car is used infrequently, or if
you
only drive
low mileages without using the brakes very
much.
If the brakes are not used frequently, or if corro
sion has formed on the discs, it is advisable to
clean off the pads and discs by braking firmly a
few times from a moderately high speed
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Faults in the brake system
If the brake pedal travel should ever increase
suddenly, this may mean that one of the two
brake circuits has failed. Drive immediately to the
nearest qualified workshop and have the fault
rectified.
On the way to the dealer, be prepared
to use more pressure on the brake pedal and al
low for longer stopping distances.
Low brake fluid level
Malfunctions can occur in the brake system if the
brake fluid level is too low. The brake fluid level
is monitored electronically.
Brake servo
The brake servo amplifies the pressure you apply
to the brake pedal. It only works when the engine
is running. •
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Checking and topping up fluids
- Never remove the engine cover panel - risk
of burns!
- If any tests have to be performed with the
engine running, there is an extra safety risk
from the rotating parts, such as the drive
belts,
alternator and radiator
fan,
etc., and
from the high-voltage ignition system.
- Never touch the radiator fan. The electric
additional fan is controlled by temperature
and can start running without warning.
- Applies to vehicles with automatic gearbox:
Never open the throttle inadvertently (for
instance by hand from the engine compart
ment) if
a
gear is engaged while the vehicle
is stationary with the engine running. The
vehicle will otherwise start moving immedi
ately and could cause an accident.
- Observe the following additional warnings if
work on the fuel system or the electrical
system is necessary:
- Do not smoke.
- Never work near naked flames.
- Always keep an approved fire extinguisher
immediately available.
- Any work on the batteries and electrical sys
tem in your vehicle entails a risk of injury
and chemical burns in addition to danger of
accident or fire.
For
this reason, you must
have the work carried out by
a
qualified
workshop.
© CAUTION
When topping up fluids make sure the correct
fluid is put into the correct filler opening. This
can otherwise cause serious malfunctions or
engine damage.
® For the sake of the environment
Inspect the ground underneath your vehicle
regularly so that any Leaks are detected at an
early stage. If
you
find spots of oil or other
fluids,
have your vehicle inspected in the
workshop.
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located on the other side of the engine com
partment.
Opening/closing the bonnet
The
bonnet is released from inside the vehicle.
Fig.
243 Detail of footwell on driver's side: Release lever
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On right-hand drive vehicles* some of the
containers / reservoirs mentioned below are
Fig.
244 Unlocked bonnet: Lever
The wiper arms should be resting on the
wind
screen:
make sure they are not in a raised
posi
tion.
Otherwise the paint may get damaged.
Opening the bonnet
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With the driver's door open, pull the lever un
der the dashboard in the direction indicated
(arrow)
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243.
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Lift the bonnet slightly
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Press the Lever under the bonnet in the direc
tion indicated by the arrow
^>Fig.
244. This will
release the arrester hooks.
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Open the bonnet.
Closing the bonnet
• To close the bonnet, pull it down to overcome
the spring pressure.
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Then let it drop into the catches; do not press
down
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