Checking and Filling
corrosion damage and damage to plastic or
rubber components in the fuel system.
— Do not use gasoline that does not meet the
specifications.
— If you are unable to find out if a specific gas-
oline mixture meets the specifications, ask
the gas station operator or their fuel suppli-
er.
— Do not use any gasoline mixture whose
composition cannot be identified.
— Audi does not assume any responsibility for
damage to the fuel system or for perform-
ance problems caused by using gasoline
mixtures different from those specified.
This type of damage also does not fall under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or under
the emissions control system warranty.
— If you notice a higher fuel consumption or
poor handling or performance problems due
to such gasoline mixtures, Audi recom-
mends fueling with unblended gasoline.
Gasoline additives
An important issue for many automobile manu-
facturers is combustion residue in the engine
that results from the use of certain fuels.
Although types of gasoline differ depending on
the manufacturer, there are similarities. Certain
substances in the gasoline may cause deposits in
the engine. Additives in the gasoline that should
keep the engine and fuel system clean do not all
function equally.
Audi recommends using TOP TIER Detergent Gas-
oline. For additional information on TOP TIER De-
tergent Gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com.
If you use incorrect fuels over a long period of
time, the maximum engine performance may be
impaired by combustion residue.
@) Note
— Damage or malfunctions caused by the use
of incorrect types of gasoline are not cov-
ered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
— Only gasoline additives that have been ap-
proved by Audi may be used.
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Refueling
Messages
A Tank system: malfunction! Please contact
Service
There is a malfunction in the fuel tank system.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
Fueling procedure
Fig. 162 Right rear side of the vehicle: opening the fuel
filler door
Fig. 163 Fuel filler door with attached fuel cap
The fuel filler door is unlocked or locked by the
central locking system.
> Unlock the vehicle if necessary.
> Press on the left side of the fuel filler door to
open it > fig. 162.
> Unscrew the tank cap counterclockwise.
> Place the cap from above on the open fuel filler
door > fig. 163.
> Insert the fuel pump nozzle all the way into the
fuel filler neck.
> Begin fueling. Once the fuel pump nozzle turns
off the first time, the fuel tank is full. Donot =>
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The fuel filler door on your vehicle does not
lock if you lock the vehicle from the inside us-
ing
the central locking switch.
Fuel filler door emergency release
Applies to: vehicles with manual fuel filler door release
If the central locking system malfunctions, the
fuel filler door can be unlocked manually.
a sity
Fig. 165 Luggage compartment: fuel filler door emergency
release
The emergency release mechanism is located be-
hind the right light cover in the luggage compart-
ment.
> Remove the screwdriver from the vehicle tool
kit > page 286.
> Use the screwdriver to remove the light cover
> fig. 164.
> To unlock the fuel filler door, loosen the red
loop from the retainer and then pull on the
loop carefully > fig. 165 >@).
> Press on the left side of the fuel filler door to
open it > page 242, fig. 162.
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Only pull on the loop until you feel resistance.
You
will not hear it release. If you continue to
pull, you could damage the emergency re-
lease mechanism.
Emissions control
system
General information
The temperature of the exhaust system is
high, both when driving and after stopping
the engine.
— Never touch the exhaust tail pipes once they
have become hot. This could result in burns.
— Do not park your vehicle over flammable
materials such as grass or leaves because
the high temperature of the emissions sys-
tem could start a fire.
— Do not apply underbody protectant in the
exhaust system area, because this increases
the risk of fire.
Catalytic converter
Observe the safety precautions > page 244, Gen-
eral information.
The vehicle may only be driven with unleaded
gasoline, or the catalytic converter will be de-
stroyed.
Never drive until the tank is completely empty.
The irregular supply of fuel that results from that
can cause engine misfires. Uncombusted fuel
could enter the exhaust system, which could
cause overheating and damage to the catalytic
converter.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
If the S indicator light blinks or turns on, there
is a malfunction that is causing poor emissions
quality and that could damage the catalytic con-
verter. Drive slowly to an authorized Audi dealer >
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Index
F
Factory default settings
Multi Media Interface................. 237
Fast mOUté sacs = & wanes = & Sees = 4 ew Fa 203
Favorites... 0... eee eee eee ee 21
Bluetooth = « sec : s gows es ees e Sewn ee we 239
Navigation. . « ccmes s + sximene «0 onmem = 6 meen « 204
Telephone .......... 0... e eee eee eee 188
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 311
File formats (media drives)...........005 231
FIXGURE'SC bisa 5 + sso a o cence 3 x canaems ov aunewas oo 91
Fog QWINKOWS) ace ee wesw wo armans a ¥ semen 6 ¥ coe 95
Folding the backrest down/up............. 68
Folding the rearseats.............-.000. 90
Footwell temperature................-4. 96
For the sake of the environment
Disposing of engine oil................ 250
Fueling... 02... cee cece eee eee 242
Leaks... 2... eee eee eee eee 246
Fragrance.......... 0.0... eee eee 95,96
Free text search
M@dia:: : seme ¢ 3 azn x 5 eG £ Eee TE 230
RadiOtes. x = meses oe acses vo nome ooo eH 216
also refer to Intelligent search.......... 203
Freeze protection
Coolant...... 2... eee eee eee eee 251
Windshield washer system............. 257
Fréqueticy batids « s sccs = s sees ss wees se ea 214
also refer to Frequency band........... 214
Front center arinrest « score « & mea 4s news a vo 66
Front collision warning
refer to Audi pre sense front............ 151
Front passenger’s seat adjustment
Front... 0.2.0... eee eee eee 66
ROaf seas ¢ s seas ¢ o ees Fe ees Ys ees 66
Front wiper blades
Changing s = = eees = 2 mews = stews e Sees coe 59
ClEATIIAG » x. seasios + swiesss ae a sumaes wo omoaas i 6 eens 59
ee ee 241
Additives ...... 0.00... cee cece eee 242
CUMFENt CONSUMPTION = csux « = wows «2 ems se 15
Fuel:display esses. + sue so enue ov eee ¥ os 12
Fuel tank capacity.................00-. 314
Gasoline : acs + ¢ ees +o aaa + 2 sates Fe ees 241
Reducing fuel consumption............ 104
Fueling
Fuel filler door..... 0... . cece eee eee ee 242
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 244
Fueltankcapacity'. « 5 soca es cence ao cman « 314
Functions on demand.................. 196
Functions that require a license.......... 196
also refer to Functions on demand....... 196
G
Garage door opener............--0e ee eee 47
GarMenthOOks eves sv severe oo snes o a wes oo 2 87
GaSOlIMG coy « x were g 2 emp = 2 eee 5 ¢ see & 241
Additives ...... 0... cece eee eee eee 242
Gasoline mixture.................0005 241
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 314
Gears... eee 100
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 262
Glove compartment..............000 eee 87
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 314
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 314
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) « sce se mee = 4 metas & 2 ee 314
H
Handsfree................-..0.0 00s ee 184
Hands Free Profile..................... 184
Head-up display
ACiUStiNGizes: 5 = :zexes 5 « eee ss ween § v eee 26
Adjusting the brightness................ 55
Operating...................0.00.0000. 26
Headlight range control................0. 50
Headlights
Cleaning ....... 6.06 281
Headlight range control................ 50
Washer'systems « ¢ wesa es mera. oemre + eas 58
Washer system (filling washer fluid) .... . 257
Head restraints
Adjusting... 2.0.02... . 0. c eee eee eee 70
Removing and installing............0065 70
Heated rear window............-. 000s eee 95
Heated steering wheel................0.. 96
Heating....... 0.0.0... eee eee eee eee 93
319