Wheels
Z\ WARNING
Please note the important safe-
ty precautions regarding tire
pressure > page 271 and load
limits > page 274.
Tires and vehicle load limits
There are limits to the amount of
load or weight that any vehicle
and any tire can carry. A vehicle
that is overloaded will not handle
well and is more difficult to stop.
Overloading can not only lead to
loss of vehicle control, but can al-
so damage important parts of the
vehicle and can lead to sudden
tire failure, including a blowout
and sudden deflation that can
cause the vehicle to crash.
Your safety and that of your pas-
sengers also depends on making
sure that load limits are not ex-
ceeded. Vehicle load includes ev-
erybody and everything in and on
the vehicle. These load limits are
technically referred to as the vehi-
cle’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(“GVWR”).
The “GVWR” includes the weight
of the basic vehicle, all factory in-
stalled accessories, a full tank of
fuel, oil, coolant and other fluids
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plus maximum load. The maxi-
mum load includes the number of
passengers that the vehicle is in-
tended to carry (“seating capaci-
ty”) with an assumed weight of
150 lbs. (68 kg) for each passen-
ger at a designated seating posi-
tion and the total weight of any
uggage in the vehicle. If you tow
a trailer, the weight of the trailer
hitch and the tongue weight of
the loaded trailer must be includ-
ed as part of the vehicle load.
The Gross Axle Weight Rating
(“GAWR’”) is the maximum load
that can be applied at each of the
vehicle’s two axles.
The fact that there is an upper
limit to your vehicle’s Gross Vehi-
cle Weight Rating means that the
total weight of whatever is being
carried in the vehicle (including
the weight of a trailer hitch and
the tongue weight of the loaded
trailer) is limited. The more pas-
sengers in the vehicle or passen-
gers who are heavier than the
standard weights assumed mean
that less weight can be carried as
luggage.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
and the Gross Axle Weight Rating >
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Care and cleaning
A WARNING height and width of the inside of the car
wash.
—To reduce the risk of accidents, only wash
the vehicle when the ignition is off and fol-
low the instructions from the car wash oper-
ator.
—To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash-
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings.
— After washing the vehicle, the braking effect
may be delayed due to moisture on the
brake rotors or ice in the winter. This in-
creases the risk of an accident. The brakes
must be dried with a few careful brake appli-
cations.
—To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not wash
decorative decals* with a pressure washer.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the surface,
do not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges, or similar items.
— When washing matte finish painted vehicle
components:
— To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polishing agents or hard
wax.
— Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect.
@) Note — Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle components painted with
matte finish paint. The paint could be
damaged when the stickers or magnets
are removed.
— If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only
be folded in and out using the power folding (@) For the sake of the environment
pee Only wash the vehicle in facilities specially de-
signed for that purpose. This will reduce the
risk of dirty water contaminated with oil from
entering the sewer system.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the rims
and tires, compare the width between the
wheels on your vehicle with the distance be-
tween the guide rails in the car wash.
—To reduce the risk of damage, compare the
height and width of your vehicle with the
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle are not listed, consult an authorized Audi dealer
components, refer to the following tables. The or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also follow
information contained there is simply recommen- __ the information found in > A.
dations. For questions or for components that
Exterior cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper | Deposits Soft cloth with glass cleaner, > page 59
blades
Headlights/ Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solution?)
tail lights
Sensors/ Deposits Sensors: soft cloth with a solvent-free cleaning product
camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth with an alcohol-free cleaning sol-
ution
Snow/ice Hand brush/solvent-free de-icing spray >
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Fuses and bulbs
@) Note
If a new fuse burns out again shortly after you
have installed it, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.
G@) Tips
— The following table does not list fuse loca-
tions that are not used.
— Some of the equipment listed in the follow-
ing tables applies only to certain model ver-
sions or certain optional equipment.
Fig. 198 Driver's footwell (left-hand drive vehicle): fuse
panel with plastic clip
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Fig. 199 Front passenger's footwell (right-hand drive vehi-
cle): fuse panel with plastic clip
Fuse panel
No. | Equipment
Catalytic converter heating
2 |Engine components
Exhaust doors, fuel injectors, radiator in-
let, crankcase housing heating
Vacuum pump, hot water pump, NOx sen-
4 |sor, particulate sensor, biodiesel sensor,
exhaust doors
Brake light sensor
6 | Engine valves, camshaft adjustment
Heated oxygen sensors, mass airflow sen-
sor, water pump
Water pump, high pressure pump, high
8 | pressure regulator valve, temperature
valve, engine mount
Hot water pump, motor relay, 48 V drive-
train generator, 48 V water pump
10 | Oil pressure sensor, oil temperature sensor
Clutch position sensor, 48 V drivetrain
11 | generator, water pump, 12 V drivetrain
generator
12 | Engine valves, engine mount
13 | Engine cooling
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Fuses and bulbs
Fuse panel (4) (brown) Fuse panel © (black)
14 | Fuel injectors, engine control module 1 Left rear door control module, left rear
15 | Ignition coils, heated oxygen sensors power window
16 | Fuel pump 12 | Parking heater
Fuse panel (8) (red) Fuse panel (©) (black)
No. | Equipment No. | Equipment
Anti-theft alarm system Front seat electronic, seat ventilation,
2. [Engine control module 1 rearview mirror, testclimate control sys-
tem control panel, windshield heating, di-
3 Left front
seat electronics, lumbar sup- agnostic connection
port, massaging seat a A 7
Diagnostic interface, vehicle electrical sys-
4 |Automatic transmission selector lever 2 tem-control module
5 [Horn 3 |Sound generator
6 | Parking brake 4 |Clutch position sensor
7 | Diagnostic interface 5 | Engine start, emergency shut-off
8 | Roof electronics control module Diagnostic connection, traffic information
9 |Emergency call module 6 antenna (TMC)
10 | Airbag control module 7 |USB input
11 Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC), An- 8 | Garage door opener
ti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Audi adaptive cruise control, distance reg-
12 | Diagnostic connection, light/rain sensor 2 ulation
13 | Climate control system 10 | Exterior sound, active accelerator pedal
14 | Right front door control module 11 | Front camera
15 | Climate control system compressor 12 | Right headlight
16 | Brake system pressure reservoir 13 | Left headlight
Fuze panel © (black) 14 |Transmission fluid cooling
No. | Equipment 15 |Alarm and hands-free calling system
1 | Front seat heating Fuse panel (©) (red)
2 |Windshield wipers No. | Equipment
3 |Left headlight electronics 1 {Ignition coils
4 | Panoramic glass roof 2 |Climate control system compressor
5 |Left front door control module 5 |Left headlight
6 | Sockets 6 |Automatic transmission
7 Right rear door control module, right rear 7 |Instrument panel
power window 8 |Climate control system blower
All wheel drive control module 9 | Right headlight
9 |Right headlight electronics 10 | Dynamic steering
10 Windshield washer system/headlight 11 | Engine start, thermal management
washer system control module 7
12 |Oil pump
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