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Intelligent Technology
— Utilize the engine braking effect when driv-
ing downhill by selecting the “S” driving
program > page 82. This reduces the load
on the brakes. If you need to brake addition-
ally, brake in intervals and not continuously.
G) Tips
— If you retrofit your vehicle with a front spoil-
er, wheel covers or similar items, make sure
that the air flow to the brakes is not ob-
structed. Otherwise the brake system can
overheat.
— Also refer to the information about brake
fluid > page 209.
Messages
EG / ©) Brakes: malfunction! Safely stop ve-
hicle
There is a malfunction in the brake system. If
[ES / Gana Blalso turn on, there is a malfunc-
tion in the ABS, ESC, and braking distribution. If
the brake booster is not working, you have to use
much more force when braking the vehicle.
Do not continue driving. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance. Read and follow the other safety pre-
cautions > A\.
GG / @ Warning! No brake booster function
If the brake booster is not working, you have to
use much more force when braking the vehicle.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
GG if @ Brake pads: wear limit reached. You
can continue driving. Please contact Service
The brake pads are worn. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility as
soon as possible to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
Ga / @ Parking brake: malfunction! Safely
stop vehicle. See owner's manual
— If the indicator light and the message appear
when the vehicle is stationary or after switch-
ing the ignition on, check if you can release the
parking brake. If you cannot release the parking
brake, see an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility. If you can release the
parking brake and the message still appears,
see an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
— If the indicator light and message appear while
driving, the hill start assist or emergency brak-
ing function may be malfunctioning. It may not
be possible to set the parking brake or release
it once it has been set. Do not park your vehicle
on hills. See an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
Other indicator lights
When you switch the ignition on, the IBRAKE| /@
indicator light turns on briefly to check the func-
tion. If the indicator light does not turn on, there
is a system malfunction.
fe / @ stays on, there is a malfunction in
the brake system.
ZA\ WARNING
If a malfunction occurs in the ABS, ESC, and
braking distribution, interventions that stabi-
lize the vehicle will no longer be available.
This could cause the vehicle to swerve, which
increases the risk that the vehicle will slide.
Do not continue driving. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.
Steering
Electromechanical steering supports the driver's
steering movements by electronically adapting
the power steering depending on the vehicle
speed. The settings depend on the selected Audi
drive select* mode.
Messages
a Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle
The power steering may have failed. Adapt your
driving style immediately to compensate for the
fact that it may be more difficult to turn the >
107
Voice recognition system
Voice recognition system
General information
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
You can operate many functions in the vehicle
easily using voice commands.
Using the voice recognition system optimally
> Speak clearly and distinctly at a normal volume.
Speak louder when driving faster.
> Emphasize the words in the commands evenly
and do not leave long pauses.
> Close the doors, the windows, and the power
top* to reduce background noise. Make sure
that passengers are not speaking when you are
giving a voice command.
> Do not direct the vents toward the hands-free
microphone, which is in the roof headliner/on
the driver’s safety belt* near the front interior
lights. For additional information on the safety
belt microphone’, see > page 140.
> Only the driver should speak to the system, be-
cause the handsfree microphone is aimed to-
ward this seating position.
ZA\ WARNING
— Direct your full attention to driving. As the
driver, you have complete responsibility for
safety in traffic. Only use the functions in
such a way that you always maintain com-
plete control over your vehicle in all traffic
situations.
— Do not use the voice recognition system in
emergencies because your voice may change
in stressful situations. The system may take
longer to dial the number or may not be
able to dial it at all. Dial the emergency
number manually.
G) Tips
There are no voice guidance* prompts when a
dialog is active.
Operating
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A system language supported by
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the voice recognition system must be set. There
must be no phone calls in progress and the park-
ing aid must not be active.
> Switching on: briefly press the %» button @)
=> page 14, fig. 10 on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel and say the desired command after
the Beep.
> Switching off: press and hold the ™» button,
or:
» Say the command Cancel.
> Pausing: say the command Pause. To resume,
press the ™» button.
> Correcting: press the button one time G)
=> page 12, fig. 6, or:
» Say the command Correction.
Input assistance
The system guides you through the input with
visual and audio feedback.
— Visual input assistance: after switching on
voice recognition, a display with a selection of
possible commands appears. This command
display can be switched on or off. Select:
MENU] button > Settings > left control button
> MMI settings > Speech dialog system.
— Audio input assistance: to have the possible
commands read, press the “9 button on the
multifunction steering wheel briefly and say
Help.
Additional settings
See > page 194, Voice recognition system.
Gi) Tips
—The dialog pauses when there is an incom-
ing phone call and will continue if you ig-
nore the call. The dialog ends if you answer
the call.
— You can select an item in the list using ei-
ther the voice recognition system or the
control knob.
Emergency assistance
Emergency assistance
General information
> Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving
traffic in the event of a breakdown. In the event
of a flat tire, park the vehicle on a level surface.
If you are ona steep hill, be especially careful.
> Set the parking brake.
> Switch the emergency flashers on.
> Have the passengers exit the vehicle. They
should move to a safe place, for example be-
hind a guard rail.
ZA\ WARNING
Follow the steps given above. This is for your
protection and the for the safety of others on
the road.
Equipment
Vehicle tool kit/tire mobility
Pn eels
alae
B \V
Fig. 179 Luggage compartment: cargo floor closed
The vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit, and com-
pressor are stored in the luggage compartment
under the cargo floor cover.
> Push on the plastic handle and lift up the cargo
floor.
> Open the cargo floor.
Completely retract the vehicle jack arm before
storing the vehicle jack”.
G) Tips
The vehicle jack* does not require any mainte-
nance.
242
Tire mobility kit
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
> Read and follow the important safety precau-
tions > page 242, General information.
>» Set the parking brake.
> Select the “P” position.
> Check if a repair with the tire mobility kit is pos-
sible > page 242.
time) iS ads
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
B8K-1475
Fig. 180 Tire: tire damage that cannot be repaired
The tire repair is only meant for temporary use.
Change the damaged tire as soon as possible
SA.
If the tire is pierced by an object such as a nail, do
not remove the object from the tire.
The tire mobility kit can be used at temperatures
as low as -4 °F (-20 °C).
The tire mobility kit must not be used:
— If the tire has cuts or punctures that are larger
than 0.16 in (4mm) @ & fig. 180
— If the rim is damaged (2)
— If you have driven with very low tire pressure or
without air in the tire @)
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance in these situations.
ZA\ WARNING
— Please note that the tire mobility kit cannot
be used in all situations, and that it may on-
ly be used temporarily. >
Emergency assistance
> Inflate the tire to between 29 psi (200 kPA) and
36 psi (250 kPA) and read the pressure on the
gauge.
> If this tire pressure is not reached, remove the
filler hose. Drive slowly approximately 33 feet
(10 m) forward or in reverse so that the sealant
can be distributed in the tire. Inflate the tire
again > A\.
ZX WARNING
— Read and follow the manufacturer's safety
precautions on the compressor and in the
instructions on the bottle of sealant.
— lf a tire pressure of 29 psi (200 kPA) cannot
reached after inflating for 6 minutes, then
the tire is too severely damaged. Do not
continue driving.
— If the tire cannot be repaired with the tire
sealant, see an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
@ Tips
Do not operate the compressor for more than
six minutes continuously, or it can overheat.
Once the compressor has cooled, you can con-
tinue to use it.
Completing
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
> Affix the sticker that says "max. 50 mph (max.
80 km/h)" that is provided with the tire mobili-
ty kit within the driver's field of vision.
> Stop the vehicle after driving for about 10 mi-
nutes and check the tire pressure.
> If the tire pressure is lower than 19 psi (130
kPA), then the tire is too severely damaged. Do
not continue driving.
ZA\ WARNING
Pay attention to the following after repairing
the tire:
— Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
— Avoid hard acceleration or braking and driv-
ing fast around curves.
— The vehicle may become more difficult to
control.
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— If the tire is too severely damaged, see an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
(@) For the sake of the environment
You can give the used tire sealant bottle to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for disposal.
G) Tips
Remember to obtain a new bottle of sealant
from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility after repairing a tire.
Replacing wheels
You must complete the preparation before
changing a tire.
> Read and follow the important safety precau-
tions > page 242, General information.
> Set the parking brake.
> Select the “P” position.
> Lay out the vehicle tool kit > page 242 and the
spare tire > page 248.
ZX WARNING
The vehicle must also be secured to prevent it
from rolling when using the vehicle jack”. Use
suitable objects to block the front and back of
the wheel that is diagonal from the wheel
with the flat tire.
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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
Fuses and bulbs
Fuse assign
No. Equipment
18 Rearview camera
19
Convenience access and start authoriza-
tion control module
20
Driver’s and front passenger’s lumbar sup-
port
Fig. 198 Vehicle interior: fuse assignment
22
Front passenger's side neck heating (Road-
ster)
24
Right vehicle electrical system control
module
25 Driver’s side power window
26 Seat heating
27 Vehicle electrical system control module
28 Audi music interface, USB connection
29 Luggage compartment lighting
32 Driver assistance systems
33
Airbag, front passenger’s seat electronics,
roof electronics control module
Hold assist button, interior sound, tail
34 | light switch, climate control system pres-
No. | Equipment sure sensor, neck heating, sockets
1 | Engine components, exhaust treatment Diagnostics, headlamp range control, air
4
|Infotainment control panel, sound system 35 | quality sensor, rearview mirror, cockpit
5 | Diagnostic connection switch module
6 |Automatic transmission selector lever 36 | Right headlight
Climate control systems control panel, 37 [Left headlight
7 |rear window heating, tire pressure moni- 38 Engine control module, Electronic Stabili-
toring zation Control (ESC)
Parking brake switch, light switch, rain/ 39 | Front passenger's side power window
light sensor, roof electronics control mod- AO | Cigarette lighter, sockets
8 |ule, diagnostic interface, emergency call 41 | Fuel leak diagnosis
and communication control module, con- 7 -
SUPADRIOR HIORIEOFIA 42 Vehicle electrical system control module,
P 9 central locking
9 |Steeri l lectroni
Sg CeIn ess 44 |All wheel drive control module
10 | Vehicle positionin : ;
P - g - 45 | Driver's side seat adjustment
11 aes oe 46 | Driver's side neck heating (Roadster)
49 | Engine start, clutch sensor
12 |Sound system, Infotainment system g
14 | Cimareconttol system Blower 52 | Control module for suspension control
53 | Rear window defogger
15 | Electronic steering column lock window 99°
16 | Exterior antenna, Infotainment system The power seats* are protected via circuit break-
Instrument cluster, emergency call and ers that automatically switch on after a few sec-
17 | -ommunication control module onds after the overload has been reduced.
254
Index
Balance:(SOund) cisco a cxavore a x assess « ¥ exeane 193
Band
refer to Frequency band............... 164
Bassi(SOUn) « semar » somone oa umes © a name © ee 193
Battery, secvos «x sxumes ow cxrnens w a aumees vo aston vo 210
Charging .... 0.0... cece cence eee eens 211
Winter Operation s « ween s » ewe « e eewe + we 210
Bluetooth
AUGIO player » secu ss mone oo oasna oo inane wo 172
Connecting a mobile phone............ 128
Settings...............00 000020000 192
BoOSt .. 6... eee eee eee 15
Boost pressure indicator................. 15
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 209
Brakes... eee ee 106
Brakeiassist: worn « : mann a ¢ mage se seme a a 104
Brake assist systeM............0--000. 104
Brake fluid... 0.6... cece eee eee 209
Electromechanical parking brake......... 79
Emergency braking function............. 79
New brake pads..............--.00000- 106
Braids. « scwens 1 « sneewes 4 sesuees «0 otoaets 0 6 ssenwen a 195
Break-in security feature..........0e. eee 24
Breaking in
New brake pads..............--00000- 106
Ne@Wtit@Sicic s esses » i ows 2 3 paoes se eer 5 221
Browser
refer to Media center..............44. 178
Bulb replacements: ss ease ss eeu 3 i owes s 255
Buttons
Controlpaneli(MMI):. « . ssssiss 6 a secunes os ames 110
Cc
Cable (USB adapter/AUX connector cable).. 175
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 201
Battery:specificien: 2 = cas 2 onsen = mesa x ex 210
GalLUst + sion os wri oo ewan vo enn e HeeN = 132
CalloptionSees « cams = 4 cape + eee & ¥ eee 139
Capacities
Fueltanks, « sess x x csosein oe mewe woo cone eve 264
Washer fluid reservoir..............--. 264
CAPEK Yeine 5 x cxowens « eaviece a 6 enzsite au use + 1 wens 19
CARWASH. & anasnos c+ wnscwns o esnarne > x camtene H axeee 236
Catalytic converter’. wei 6 ewe ve eww vv oe 200
CD drive (media drives)................. 171
266
Cell phone
refer to Telephone.............00 eee 128
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............... 130
Center armrest ....... 00. c cece eee eee es 47
Central locking.................0 ese eeee 18
AUTO LOGK:: » cuoz = wees: = sem 4 s seu 2 mae 18
Conveniencerkey’s sic. zs suvses se sven « stamens 22
Convenience opening and closing......... 27
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 24
Remote'control keyicssis so issn se aera s 6 oem 21
Setting. ........ 0.0... 23)
Central locking switch..............0.00. 23
Ceramic Drakes :.cvcr: 2 2 sweieue eo wane oo cxivaue a vs 106
Certiticationses «swans x x aveins a x cxmmve a x aeaoans 261
Changing light bulbs................... 255
Charging
refer to Power sourceS..........-0000005 63
Charging the battery (mobile devices). 130, 176
Child safety seats...............-.000065 57
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 62
Securing with a safety belt.............. 60
Securing with LATCH: « « suas: ss gee 2 x seem 60
GlaSSie VieWirs « = sccm & x news © 2 etme cg eee we 13
Cleaning... 2.2.2... eee eee eee eee 236
Cleaning Alcantara.............-..0000. 239
Cleaning artificial leather............... 239
Cleaning carbon components........ 238, 239
Cleaning Controls'. « sieve ee sree oo eevee + 0 we 239
Cleaning decorative parts andtrim... 238, 239
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 238
Cleaning plastic parts .;. 2s gcse ss qeam = soe 239
Cleaning tail lights................00.-. 237
Cleaning textiles.................0000. 239
Cleaning the wind deflector............. 238
Climate control system............-..0-- 69
Climate control system (automatic)
Drive select............ 0.0002 eee eee 96
Clock... eee eee eee eee eee 189
Closing
COnVENIENCE-ClOSING awe se sere = t means = x ow 27
HOOGs: 2 5 acs 2 2 wie os wena so mez wan 202
Luggage compartment lid............... 25
WINGWS%: 4 = sews 3s Saas 7 a Hees oa ee a Ad 27
Cockpit (overview) .............0000ee eee 6
Color code... . 6. cece eee ee eee eee eee 263
Index
Economical, route « swiss 0 a sess x x aeamese ¥ savas 155
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock...... 104
EDR
refer to Event Data Recorder (EDR)...... 256
Electrical system. ...........0.00200002 209
Electromechanical parking brake.......... 79
Electronic Differential Lock.............. 104
Electronic:immobilizeticiv oo scsi wo avers « wave 19
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)...... 104
INGIGATOR IGM Ecce » sxcnem ox saeeet oo suomi «© on 17
Sport mode............... cee eee eee 105
Emergency
refer to Making an emergency call....... 134
Emergency assistance.................. 242
Emergency braking function.............. 79
Emergency flashers.............--00000- 38
Emergency fueling.............-...2005 199
Emergency operation
DOOrs 1... eee eee 24
Luggage compartment lid............... 26
POWCrEOPins <2 meme 2 cme © meses ao Oe @ 8 33
Emergency release
Selector lever. .... 2... eee cece cece 88
Emissions control system.............. 200
Energy’COMSUMENS!. « «ere «2 came vs nares © os 15
Energy management................... 109
Engine
BrGakinggitt. 0 sseros « oxarennc + wacaene ¥ suena» nie 74
Coolant................0000. eee eee 207
JUMP SEARING « cose s ¢ way s o aeene s 5 eee 248
Start/Stop systeM.......... 0 eee e ee eee TT
Starting... 0... cece eee eee eee 75, 76
Starting and stopping................0- 76
Engine compartment
Safety precautions.................... 200
Engine control (indicator light)............ 17
Engine data
refer to Sport displays.............-.00 15
Engine oil
Adding ..... 0... c cece cece ee eee ee 203
Changing':< ; ese <= eeu ss meee ss eee ee 206
Checking oil level... 0.0... cece eee eee 203
Consumption...................02005 203
IngiGator.lightize: = sass a 2 seem sx Rea ee 204
268
Replacement interval................. 212
Temperature display...............0005 15
Engine Start/Stop mode
refer to Start/Stop system.............. 79
Enhanced view..........0eeeeeeeeeeeees 13
Entering characters/numbers (speller) ..... 117
Entering letters (speller)................ 117
Environment
Unleaded gasoline................200. 196
ESC
refer to Electronic Stabilization
Gomtroli(ES@)ii 2 x asus © area @ 2 anecsan eo mom 104
ESP
refer to Electronic Stabilization
Control (ESC)... 2... cece eee eee 104
Event Data Recorder (EDR).............. 256
Exterior lighting.................00-000 36
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ..... 0.6... c cece eee 39
DINUMUNGs + scxce ¢ s wares os Haney & ¥ eG eg ee 40
Foldingisettings: nso « svasais ie « sauers + stevens i » 23
Heating ........ 0.0.00 c cece eee ee eee 39
External voice operation................ 127
FF
Factory default settings
Multi Media Interface................. 190
Fader (sound) ............00 eee eee eres 193
Fast forwarding and rewinding (audio/video
Tile) sce: s 2 ewes 2 o ews 5 » Rees se es eS 177
Fast forwarding (audio/video file)......... 77
Fast route....... 0... eee cece eee 155
Favorites
Me@did zz < + sees ¢ v sees ¢ ores © = eee & s eee 180
Navigationvsics «0 cess + 6 wesw +o mae + rem 150
Telephone............ 0. eee eee eee eee 134
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 261
File formats (media drives).............. 183
Fog lights/rear fog light(s)............... 36
Folding the rear seats...............00-5 66
FOOEWELLUGHEING cvs « x seus « « neume & & eaves a 39
For the sake of the environment
Disposing of engine oil................ 206
Fueling... 0.0... cece cece eee ees 197
LBAKS. ccoss & = acne & & Rois & E Baeee +E Bete Eee 202