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Care and cleaning
ZA WARNING
—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.
() Note
— If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must retract the extendable rear
spoiler* if necessary, and fold the exterior
mirrors in to reduce the risk of damage.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only
be folded in and out using the power folding
function.
—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, do not wash
the power top 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.
— 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.
(@) For the sake of the environment
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.
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle
components, refer to the following tables. The
information contained there is simply recom-
mendations. For questions or for components
Exterior cleaning
that are not listed, consult an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also
follow the information found in > A.
Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper | Deposits Soft cloth with glass cleaner, > page 42
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
Wheels Road salt Water
Brake dust Acid-free special cleaning solution >
237
Care and cleaning
ZA\ WARNING
The windshield must not be treated with wa-
ter-repelling windshield coating agents. Un-
der unfavorable conditions, such as wetness,
darkness, and when the sun is low, these coat-
ings can cause increased glare, which increas-
es the risk of an accident. They can also cause
wiper blade chatter.
@) Note
— Headlights and tail lights
— Never clean the headlights or tail lights
with a dry cloth or sponge because the
lights could be damaged.
— Do not use any cleaning products that con-
tain alcohol, because they could cause
cracks to form.
— Wheels
— Never use any paint polish or other abra-
sive materials.
— Damage to the protective layer on the
rims, such as stone chips or scratches,
must be repaired immediately.
— Camera lenses
— Never use warm or hot water to remove
snow or ice from the camera lens. This
could cause the lens to crack.
— Never use abrasive cleaning materials or
alcohol to clean the camera lens. This
could cause scratches and cracks.
— Power top
— Remove bird droppings immediately.
— Never use gasoline, spot remover, ben-
zene, paint thinner or other solvents to re-
move.
— Door windows
— Remove snow and ice on windows and ex-
terior mirrors with a plastic scraper. To re-
duce the risk of scratches, move the scra-
per only in one direction and not back and
forth.
— Never remove snow or ice from door win-
dows and mirrors using warm or hot water
because this could cause cracks to form.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the rear
window defogger, do not apply any stick-
240
ers on the heating wires on the inside of
the window.
— Decorative parts and trim
— Never use chrome care or cleaning prod-
ucts.
— Paint
—To reduce the risk of scratches, the vehicle
must be free of dirt and dust before pol-
ishing or waxing.
— To prevent paint damage, do not polish or
wax the vehicle in direct sunlight.
— To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
polish away rust spots.
— Remove cosmetics and sunscreen immedi-
ately because they could damage the
paint.
— Decorative decals
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not use
any rough powder or abrasive cleaning
products.
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not pol-
ish decorative decals that have a matte or
printed finish.
— Due to the risk of damage, do not use an
ice scraper to remove snow and ice on win-
dows with decorative decals on them.
— Instrument cluster
— Make sure that the instrument cluster is
switched off and has cooled off before
cleaning it.
—The instrument cluster and the trim sur-
rounding it must not be cleaned with dry
cleaning methods because they could get
scratched.
— Make sure no fluids enter the spaces be-
tween the instrument cluster and the
trim, because that could cause damage.
— Controls
— Make sure that no fluids enter the con-
trols, because this could cause damage.
— Safety belts
— Do not remove the safety belts to clean
them.
— Never clean safety belts or their compo-
nents with chemicals or with corrosive flu-
ids or solvents and never allow sharp ob-
jects to come into contact with the safety >
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Emergency assistance
coupling becoming overloaded when driving off-
road.
For the most safety and security, drive with a tow
bar. You should use a towing cable only if a tow
bar is not available. Use a towing cable made of
synthetic elastic cable similar elastic material.
ZA\ WARNING
— Towing highly increases the risk of an acci-
dent, for example from colliding with the
towing vehicle.
— To reduce the risk of an accident, do not al-
low anyone to remain inside the vehicle
when it is being transported by a tow truck
or a special transporter.
® Note
— If normal towing is not possible, for exam-
ple if the transmission is faulty or if the
towing distance is greater than 30 miles
(50 km), then transport the vehicle ona
special carrier.
— If the vehicle is towed by a tow truck at the
axle that is not permitted, this can cause se-
vere damage to the transmission.
— The vehicle must not be tow started for
technical reasons.
G) Tips
— If there is a power failure, the selector lever
will not move out of the "P" position. The
parking lock must be released using the
emergency release before towing the vehi-
cle > page 88.
— Follow the local legal regulations for tow-
ing.
Read and follow the important information un-
der > page 250.
Preparations
> Only secure the towing cable or tow bar at the
designated towing loops > page 2517,
=> page 252.
> Make sure the towing cable is not twisted. Oth-
erwise it could disconnect from the towing loop
while towing.
> Switch the emergency flashers on in both
vehicles > page 38. However, do not do this if it
prohibited by law.
Towing vehicle (front)
> Only start to drive when the towing cable is
taut.
> Be especially careful when accelerating.
» Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.
Vehicle being towed (rear)
> Make sure the ignition is switched on so that
the steering wheel is not locked and so that you
can use the turn signals, the horn, and the
windshield wipers if needed > /A\.
> Switching it off before the vehicle has stopped
may impair the function of the brake booster
and power steering. You would then need to
use more force to steer and brake the vehicle.
> Release the parking brake > page 79.
> Select the “N” selector lever position.
> Make sure the towing cable is always taut.
ZA\ WARNING
— Never tow a vehicle using a tow bar or tow-
ing cable if the vehicle does not have electri-
cal power.
— If the vehicle runs out of power while it is
being towed, stop towing the vehicle imme-
diately and consult an authorized Audi deal-
er or qualified repair facility.
Front towing loop
Fig. 194 Front bumper: installing the towing loop
251
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Fuses and bulbs
Fig. 199 Left side of engine compartment: fuse assign-
ment.
No.
23 Engine start
341 Engine components, fuel injectors
35 Climate control system
36 Left headlight
3 | Drive system control module
Engine components, engine cooling, oil
temperature/oil level sensor
5 | Exhaust temperature sensor
Brake light switch
haust treatment
Engine cooling, oil pressure regulation, ex-
8 | Heated oxygen sensors
9 |Engine components, exhaust door
10 | Fuel pump
13 |Transmission fluid pump
15 |Horn
16 | Engine components
17 |Suppressor
18
garage door opener control module
Diagnostic interface, battery monitoring,
19 | Windshield wipers
20 | Anti-theft alarm system
21 | Automatic transmission control module
22 | Drive system control module, diagnosis
38
Right headlight
Bulbs
Your vehicle is equipped with maintenance-free
headlights and tail lights. However, if a light bulb
needs to be replaced, please contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.
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Index
A
A/C cooling mode.........-...--00e ee eee 70
A/C system refrigerant oil............... 264
ACCESSORIES 6 crccei
Adjusting air distribution (automatic climate
control system) .........2.-00 eee eee ee 70
Adjusting the additional display........... 14
Adjusting the blower (automatic climate con-
50) Dc 70
Adjusting the center console lighting....... 39
Adjusting the sound ................0005 193
Adjusting the temperature (automatic climate
control systeM) . 1.6... ce eee eee eee ees 70
Adjusting the vents...............00 eee 71
Airbagisystem « sacs + wemenn + apzeas « ¥ nrauien Wo 6 52
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 24
Alignment pin (tire change).............. 242
All-weather lights: s+ nse ss « soni i agua 5 36
AlUSCAaSOM IFES sxc 5 coscene «armen wo eerie © ¥ os 229
All wheel drive
refer to quattro... 2... eee eee 108
Alternative
routes wiies i 6 ese ss cone oo scene 155
Ambientilighting)s « s iss so sen «6 aesue + wane 39
AMI
refer to Audi music interface....... 175,176
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 187
Anti-freeze
Windshield washer system...........-. 212
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)........... 104
Anti-Slip Regulation...............-.05 104
Anti-theft alarm system................0. 24
Anti-theft wheel bolts.................. 245
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 187
Armrest... 2.0... 0.0 eee eee eee 47
Aspect ratio (video) ............00220008 180
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............ 104
Audi adaptive light.................0005. 36
Audi connect
refer toconnect..............00 eee eee 141
Audi connect Infotainment
Personal hotspot..............00000ee 142
SEMICES OVENVIEW sx = gaeu ss eee ae ROE a 144
Audi drive select
refer to Drive select............--000005 96
Audi magnetic ride
refer to Suspension control.............. 96
Audi music interface..............00005 175
Audi music stream
refer to Wi-Fi..............0000- 146, 173
AUGIOMLESiesius 6s arava 6 w anew «0 weivana wo annem a 177
Audio player
Bluetooth audio player................ 172
Wi-Fi audio player a. « s swas ss sees de vee 173
Audio track. ...... cece eee eee 180
Audi phone box.............-.000 2200s 130
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist..... 0.0.0... eee eae 93
Audi smartphone interface.......... 187,191
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.............. 10
AUTO
Automatic headlights.................. 36
Climate control system .......... cee eee 70
Auto Lock (central locking) .............. 18
Automatic post-collision braking system... 104
Automatic transmission............-...5- 81
Driving tips... 2.0... eee eee ee eee 83
Emergency mode..............002-000- 87
Hilldescenticontrolsses « saws 4 2 aque 9 2 once 85
KICREP OW Miiiacs wo awoswiee w « ceevivae oo amine sw avon © 86
Malfunction ....... 0.00. cece eee eee ee 83
Selector lever emergency release......... 88
Selector lever: lOCK eis s+ esesos we + enon 0 saver 83
Selector lever positions................. 81
Shifting Manually « wees + xaes s 2 new so gee 85
Steering wheel with shift paddles........ 85
tiptronic... 2... ee eee eee 85
Automatic wiper/washer system........... 41
Automatic zoom (navigation) ............ 159
AUX IMPUt wscuses w 6 sseeees vo ssrome ws seems ww sue 176
Average fuel consumption................ 15
Average speed... . cece cece este eee enes 15
B
BACK BUttON ¢ seas so exes 5 e een oe ee see 110
Index
Instrumenticlusten «secon + & avcnsie x 0 sucuses © a swe 10
Cleaning..... 2.0... cee eee eee eee 239
FailibGios » 2 smo $ 2 ama ge meew 4 e eM a A om 10
Me@SSageS sxasis wo onesies vv oenens « 8 coewer wx mewn 16
Operating ........ 0... cee cece eee 12
Service interval display................ 212
Switching tabs. « « ssi a «asa ss eww oo we 12
Instruments
Adjusting the lighting.................. 39
Interior LIQHtiNG secs. esses ee areunce a 6 arenes a a 39
Interior monitoring.................0 eee 24
Intermittent (windshield wipers).......... 41
Internet
referto connects « = secs ve views vo seme ¥ oe 141
IntermetiradiOnes: « «seine s x oxime + ¥ soanese % © awas 174
iPod
refer to Audi music interface....... 175,176
HTUMESAQGING & woes so aeseie + cess o + ecswoR os 164
J
Joystick function (MMI) ..............005 115
JOKED OX: s cams « yam a + earn 8 x Rem ae oe 171
JUMP Starting ces + = news < eases s aaem 3 3 Ra 248
K
KG": wcme s = mame 2 2 eeNNs ¢ 2 STS xo eee 8 2 19
Convenience opening and closing......... 27
Key not recognized.................00. 77
Key replacement <« < s sees s sees eeeeaee 19
Mechanical key.............---0005 19, 20
MESSAGES cress «sonnei o ovens 4 0) onenene 9 oem 76
Replacing the battery.................. 20
Unlocking and locking............... 21,22
WehiGle GOde « scenic 6 4 accace vo aunsaon nn enazece #0 19
Kick-down
Automatic transmission................ 86
L
Laptimer..... 2... eee eee eee 91
LATCH (securing child safety seats)......... 60
LaumeleComtrolins « sims + + ssmmn « + memo © eens 86
Leather care and cleaning............... 239
LEAVING HOMCiesn: «2 aes 6 c aewn so ee oe Ee 38
License plate bracket................--- 260
Licensing agreements (MMI)............- 194
270
Lifting points (vehicle jack).............. 246
Light/rain sensor
Headlights...............0 00. cece eee 36
Intermittent (windshield wipers) ......... 41
Lighting
EXterlor’: : wean ¢ s were « » gems so come oo eee 36
PEC OP sci « + consowe = a enesion = suomes ws eee wo He 39
Lights 2 cases ou nese 2 2 meas 2s mame 2 ewe 8 6 36
Coming/Leaving home...............4 38
Daytime running lights................. 36
Entry/exit lighting « « sii ¢ «were oo weve + oe 38
Fog lights/rear fog light(s).............. 36
Headlight flashers: s scsas + een gs anes s s 37
Headlight range control system.......... 36
HEALIGHES xerieie « scaem @ » stiesnes ovate wines 37
Interior/reading lights.................. 39
Low beam headlights.................. 36
Parking light...............00 000000 ee 36
Switching daytime running lights on and off .38
Listening to music
refer to Mediaiecs ss ecw se seves ve ee 169; 177
EOad + same 2 = suum ¢ 2 mene © E eae FY eae a 264
Locking and unlocking
By remote control... : seca .: eeea ss eves ee 21
With the convenience key............... 22
Low beam headlights.................00, 36
Luggage compartment
Bag... cee cece eet eee 66
Cover... eee eee eee 65
Increasing the'size.. 2. nsec sccsee se veee ees 66
POWEPSOURGES ecessics 1 = ssseews wo 2 eerie oo seers 63
Tie-downs ... 2... 0... cece eee 67
also refer to Luggage compartment...... 64
Luggage compartment lid................ 27
Mechanically unlocking...............-. 26
Opening and closing................00- 25
Opening from the inside in an emergency.. 27
Luggage compartment net............... 67
Lumbar support.............-.00 eee eae 46
M
Maintenance........... 0. cece eee eee 258
Maintenance intervals..............005. 212
Making an emergency call............... 134
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)......... 200
Index
Operating
Instrument cluster.................0005 12
Multifunction steering wheel............ 12
Multi Media Interface................. 111
Voice recognition system.............. 122
Optional equipment number............. 263
OptiONSIMENU « ssa x 2 smssse oo ore a4, 115,116
Overview (Cockpit): «cscs 2 + coves sv wea 6 ¥ ove 6
P
Painticodes cx csinoe ox avvuos @ macro o one eo 3 263
Paint damage’: = = aves +s awe es eee te ees 238
Panic BURTON wesw: x 2 geese § e amenE aE aOR oe 21
Panic TUNCtION : « acim 2s see 2 e Re Fe Hee FS 21
Parental control............ eee sees 181
Parking aid... 2.1... cece eee eee ee 98
Cleaning the sensors/camera........... 237
Malfunctions ¢ wisi oown ao een « 2 wane 102
Parking brake
Indicator light. ..... 2.0.0... cee eee eee 16
also refer to Electromechanical
parking brake sccs ¢ « cea yo oma ye eee oo: 79
Parkitig Light’ scum: « « nqame « ¢ egyes 5 2 ows a a 36
Parking system
Adjusting the display/warning tone...... 102
Cleaning the rearview camera........... 101
Parking system plus.............-.00 eee 99
Peripheral display...............-..00- 99
Rear parking systeM.............000005 98
Rearview camera........2--..0 02 ee eee 100
also refer to Parking aid............ 99, 100
Parking (automatic transmission) ....... 83, 84
Pass-thrOUgh sau x » eee ¢ 9 een § Hawa & pee 66
Pause (audio/video file).............. 14,177
Perchlorate ...................00000008 258
Performance/torque display
refer to Sport displays.................. 15
Peripheral display...............--.00005 99
Personal hotspot...................00. 142
Phonebook
FOfEFUG CONLACS ccs ¢ c mass cs EES cB eee 137
Playback (media).............---00 eee 177
Playlist... 2... cece cee eee eee 180
Point of interest........ 2... e eee ee eee 151
Point of interest search..............0.. 152
also refer to Point of interest........... 151
272
POLISHING eccsire « sevens i © essen we wievees =H oneseos = 238
Pollen filter
refer to Pollutant filter................. 69
Pollutant filter... 20... 0.0... eee eee 69
Power
Seat adjustment...............02.000. 46
Power sourceS...........0.0005 63, 130,175
POWER EOP! « srrie oo atenene oo crore 2 sores 2 ere 31
Cleaning......... eee eee eee eee 238
CLOSING: s = seas ¢ = deme so Sewee Fe SeeE EF ARS 31
Convenience closing..........0seeeeees 32
Convenience opening................... 32
EMmiergency Opel atoning « ¢ ases « pases & pew 33
Generalinformation..................- 31
Malfunction... ... 2.0.0.0. e cee ee eee eee 32
MESSAGES « sexy ¢ 2 eaem 5 eee sy eS * 32
OPENING « eevies «orm oo eee © 6 ere ws 311
Wind deflector.............. cece eee ee 33
Power windowS............ 000 eee eee eee ee 27
Malfunction...............0 02.2 e ee eee 28
Presentation mode..............---000- 155
Presets (radio). ............0 00 eee eee 166
Pressure
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 232, 233
Til@Siss « 2 nec ¢ eee + + eevee + ¥ eee ee oe 224
Program guide
RadIO costes xs soccee vo eee woe eee © 2 ane © 165
Programming (steering wheel button)...... 14
PROt@CUNGines = 9 newy x 8 aus x eonee wx HER we 238
Pyrotechnic elements..........20.0 00 258
Q
GUBUUIO’s = aan a 3 mam § EK Nee 5K CER § ERS 108
R
Radio... 2... eee eee eee 164
Additional station information.......... 166
PROSCEStas
Radio communications equipment........ 260
Radio equipment...............2..005- 260
Radio Standards Specification (RSS)....... 261
Rain/light sensor
Headlights ......... 0... cece eee eee eee 36
Intermittent (windshield wipers)......... 41
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Random
refer to Shuffle....... 0.0... cee eee eee 180
Range. ... 22. eee eee 15
Reading lights.................022-000- 39
Rear lid
refer to Luggage compartment lid........ 25
Rearseats.... 0.0... cece eee eee 48
Rearispoile tics «5 enorv © waneae « mene 2 syerem 108
Cleaning... ... 2... cece eee eee eee 238
Rearview camera
refer to Parking aid................ 99, 100
Rearview mirror dimming................ 40
Rear window defogger..............00005 71
Recirculation mode..............000005- 70
Recuperation....... 00.0.0 cece ee eee eee 15
Refrigerant Gils + « wes » wasn © xmimns ann 264
Refueling sv cca os mua xs eae oo mea 2 wens 197
Remote control
Garage door opener.............000e0 ee 28
Remotercontrol:key wcicien . wcieoe ss weien s + cee 19
Convenience opening and closing......... 27
Key replacement... .....eeeeeceeeee ees 19
LED asccane vo scams 2 x awewaen © oy atewaire wanes stains 20
Mechanical key.......... 000.0 cece evans 20
Personalization: = vex « + seu ¢ s sew x eo 19
Replacing the battery.................. 20
Unlocking and locking..............0005 21
Removing the caps (wheel bolts) ......... 245
Removing the wheel hub covers.......... 245
REPaltS cximns & v sawn © # mma @ 2 sme © @ NEN 258
Replacement keys « « sss ¢ e sews « » aaron x eo 19
Replacement parts..............00-.00. 260
Replacing windshield wiper blades......... 42
Reporting Safety Defects................ 260
Reset
refer to Restart (MMI)..............04 194
Restart (MM) ess ss esas s een es ween st wes 194
Reverse (automatic transmission) .......... 82
Rewinding (audio/video file)............. 177
RIMS 20... eee 229
ClEGHING s 3 aeens «2 sem 5 ¥ emee Fe Heme Fe 237
Ringtone settings ..............0ee ee ane 139
Rolling ability
Electromechanical parking brake......... 79
Transmission idletec os ssw «sss wv owes 3 8s 82
ROOTLOAM = sasnces wv a amines eo nemoane oo venue © x voce 264
ROOPRACK sowie: ow awcvins wo cwcmess w nhawees we ecko a 68
also refer to Roof rack.........-.00e eee 68
Route criteria..... 2.2... eee eee eee 155
Route guidance
refer to Navigation.............e. eee 148
Running direction (tires)................ 247
S
Safety
TélEPhOTie « saves sc sean ¢ 2 peas Ye oa Ee 128
Safety belt microphone................. 140
Safety belts... 0... eee eee eee 49
Cleaning’: ¢ « ews 2 » eae 7s mews co eee ee 239
LOCK MG icin: ic x vwcuawe x 0 ceuiane w ome an ao 61
Securing child safety seats.............. 60
Saving fuel
Energy consumers................-00-. 15
Recuperation’s « esses + = sews + ¢ sews + eer « 15
Sart ((AdIO) aan = = mews = 2 assy S RGSS E RETR 165
Screwdriver ss ¢ = sen : o oeee : een st eens: 242
SD card reader..................00000. 170
SDS
refer to Voice recognition system........ 122
Search
refer to Free text search........... 118,179
Search area (point of interest)........... 1511
Search function
refer to Free text search........... 118,179
Searching for anentry...............4.. 119
Seat heating sans ss saws se eeu ee ews ee oes 71
Seats
AGUSTIN poses x snosces x 2 vmasewe 6X omanaim & x swans 46
Adjusting the rear seats..............-. 48
Gl@SNING:: « s seus +» eews ss ween to wees: 239
Easy. Seatientry, sciscws 6 inane so saves » eomee & @ 47
Folding. ....... 0... cece eee ee eee eee 66
Secondary phone.................. 129, 190
Selecting a source (media).............5 177
Selection’ Menu . . svc ss naee aos AUT, 115; 116
Selective door unlocking...............4. 18
Selective wheel torque control........... 104
Selector lever (automatic transmission)
Emergency operation... .......0.....0.. 88
Position... 0.2... eee eee 81
Service interval display................. 212
273