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Indicator lights overview...........-5.
Display and operation...........
Instrument cluster...............
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Outside temperature display...........
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Multifunction steering wheel..........
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Luggage compartment lid.............
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Digital compass...............00000.
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Storage areas and compartments....... 64
Luggage compartment............... 64
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Warm and cold................... 69
Climate control system............... 69
Deluxe automatic climate control....... 70
Adjusting the vents...............00. 71
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Fluids in the A/C system.............. 72
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General information................. 74
Starting and stopping the engine....... 75
Start/Stop system...........--.0006- 77
Electromechanical parking brake....... 79
Starting to drive... 2.0.2... eee eee 80
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Automatic transmission.............. 81
Driver assistance................. 89
Assist systems................... 89
Speed warning system.............-.- 89
Cruise control system...........00005 89
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Audi drive select (drive settings) ........ 96
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Introduction.............. 20.00.0000. 98
Rear parking system...........-..0-- 98
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Adjusting the display and the warning
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Error messages..............2..000. 102
Intelligent Technology........... 104
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC).... 104
Brakes... 2... eee eee 106
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All wheel drive (quattro).............. 108
Rear spoiler..... 0.0... 0.00 eee eee ee 108
Energy management................. 109
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Side assist display ..............
Door handle
Central locking switch ...........
Air vent with seat heating controls
Lever for:
—Turn signals and high beams ....
Multifunction steering wheel with:
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— Driver's@irbag . ccis ss ewan sens
— Buttons for the virtual instrument
cluster, including the driver infor-
mation system, audio/video, tele-
phone, navigation and voice rec-
ognition system
—[START ENGINE STOP] button ...
— Audi drive select ..............
— Shift paddles ................
Audi virtual cockpit (instrument
cluster) ........ 2... ee eee eee ee
Windshield washer system lever ..
Starting the engine if there is a
malfunction ..............-0005
Adjustable steering column ......
Cruise controllever .............
Instrument illumination .........
Hood release ............--.00-
Headlight control switch ........
Power exterior mirror adjustment .
Power windows ................
Air vent including climate control
system controls ..............-.
Lockable glove compartment
Drives for CD, DVD, SIM/SD cards .
Front passenger's airbag ........
Rear window defogger button
Depending on equipment, buttons
for:
—drive select ..................
— Electronic Stabilization Control
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—Emergency flashers ...........
— Retractable rear spoiler ........
Depending on equipment, center
console with:
— Audi music interface ..........
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— Audi phone box ............... 130
@ Infotainment system on/off button . 110
@5) Infotainment system unit ........ 110
@8 Wind deflector button .......... 33
@ Depending on equipment:
— Storage compartment
—Cup holder ...............0.. 63
@8 Power top button .............. 31
@9 Parking brake ................. 79
G0) Depending on equipment:
—[START ENGINE STOP] button ... 75
— Engine sound button
@) Selector lever (S tronic).......... 81
@) Tips
Some the equipment listed here is only instal-
led in certain models or is available as an op-
tion.
Indicator lights overview
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal-
functions. Some warning and indicator lights
turn on when you switch the ignition on and must
turn off when the drive system is switched on or
while driving.
With some indicator lights, messages may ap-
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica-
tor lights and messages may be covered by other
displays. To show them again, select the second
tab for messages with the multifunction steering
wheel > page 72.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.
OMe ile Lins
If the A or A indicator light turns on, check the
message in the instrument cluster.
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The following indicator lights may be available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:
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Instrument cluster
@) Note
— Auxiliary headlights and other accessories in
front of the air intake impair the cooling ef-
fect of the coolant. This increases the risk of
the engine overheating during high outside
temperatures and heavy engine load.
— The front spoiler also helps to distribute
cooling air correctly while driving. If the
spoiler is damaged, the cooling effect will
be impaired and the risk of the engine over-
heating will increase. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility for assistance.
Tachometer
The tachometer (2) > page 10, fig. 3 displays the
engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM).
The beginning of the red zone in the tachometer
indicates the maximum permissible engine speed
for all gears once the engine has been broken in.
Before reaching the red zone, you should shift in-
to the next higher gear, choose the "D" or "S" se-
lector lever position, or remove your foot from
the accelerator pedal.
Engine speed limitation
Applies to: vehicles with center armrest
If the BB indicator light turns on, the engine will
be automatically limited to the RPM displayed in
the instrument cluster. This will protect the en-
gine components, for example during a cold start
or from overheating.
The engine speed limitation deactivates once the
engine is no longer in the critical temperature
range and you have released the accelerator ped-
al once.
If the engine speed limitation was activated by an
engine control malfunction, the B§ indicator
light also turns on. Make sure the engine speed
does not go above the speed displayed, for exam-
ple when downshifting. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im-
mediately to have the malfunction corrected.
CG) Note
The needle in the tachometer may only be in
the red area of the gauge for a short period of
time before there is a risk of damaging the
engine. The location where the red zone be-
gins varies depending on the engine.
Odometer
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Fig. 4 Instrument cluster: odometer and reset button
The trip odometer and odometer are displayed in
the status line ©) > page 10, fig. 3.
The trip odometer shows the distance driven
since it was last reset. It can be used to measure
short distances. The odometer shows the total
distance that the vehicle has been driven.
Resetting the trip odometer
> Press the reset button [0-0] on the instrument
cluster. The trip odometer will be reset to zero.
(i) Tips
Distances are displayed in mi (miles) or km
(kilometers).
Outside temperature
display
The outside temperature is displayed in the sta-
tus line ©) > page 10, fig. 3.
If your vehicle is stationary or if you are driving at
very low speeds, the temperature displayed in
the instrument cluster may be slightly higher
than the actual temperature outside due to heat
radiating from the motor.
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Instrument cluster
At temperatures below 41 °F (+5 °C), a snowflake
symbol appears in front of the temperature dis-
play > A.
ZA WARNING
Do not assume the roads are free of ice based
on the outside temperature display. Be aware
that there may be ice on roads even when the
outside temperature is around 41 °F (+5 °C)
and that ice can increase the risk of accidents.
Fuel level
The display @ > page 10, fig. 3 only works when
the ignition is switched on. When the display has
reached the reserve mark, a red LED turns on and
the iy indicator light turns on > page 198.
For the tank capacity in your vehicle, refer to the
Technical Data > page 264.
@) Note
Never drive until the tank is completely emp-
ty. The irregular supply of fuel that results
from that can cause engine misfires. Uncom-
busted fuel will then enter the exhaust sys-
tem. This can cause overheating and damage
to the catalytic converter.
Multifunction steering
wheel
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Fig. 5 Driver information system display
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Fig. 6 Left side of multifunction steering wheel
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
The driver information system contains multiple
tabs (—) that display various information @).
The following tabs may be available, depending
on vehicle equipment:
First tab Vehicle functions
Second tab | Driver messages (this is only dis-
played if at least one indicator
light/message is being displayed)
=>page 16
Third tab Radio > page 164
Media > page 169
Fourth tab | Telephone > page 128
Fifth tab Navigation > page 148
Map > page 157
Sixth tab Sound> page 189
Audi connect > page 141
Settings > page 189
@|s=] Button
Switching tabs: press the [<>] button repeatedly
until the desired tab is shown (for example, Ra-
dio).
@ MEW] Button
Changing the view > page 13.
© [=] Button
Return to functions at higher levels.
© and [| Control buttons
Open/close the selection menu or options menu
=> page 13.
Storage and convenience
— Never drive with containers that contain hot
liquid such as coffee or tea. The hot liquid
could spill and cause burns during a colli-
sion, sudden braking or other vehicle move-
ment. Spilled hot liquid can also increase
the risk of accidents and injuries.
— Only use soft containers in the cup holders.
Hard cups and glasses can increase the risk
of injury during a collision.
— Never use the cup holder or the adapter as
an ashtray because this is a fire hazard.
@) Note
Beverage containers in the cup holders should
always
have a lid. Otherwise, the liquid inside
could spill and cause damage to vehicle
equipment.
Storage areas and
compartments
Depending on vehicle equipment, there are a va-
riety of storage areas, compartments, and retain-
ers, such as the glove compartment, for safely
storing and securing objects.
ZA\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of injury, make sure all
storage compartments are always closed
while driving.
— Loose objects can be thrown around the ve-
hicle interior during sudden driving or brak-
ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of
an accident. Store objects securely while
driving.
— Only use the storage compartments in the
door trim panels to store small objects that
will not stick out of the compartment and
impair the function of the side airbags.
— Make sure your view toward the rear is not
blocked, for example by hanging clothing or
objects in the vehicle.
— Applies to: Coupe: No heavy or hard objects
may be placed on the storage compartment
behind the rear seat backrest. There is a risk
of
injuring the vehicle passengers when
braking suddenly.
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— Applies to: Coupe: Only lightweight clothing
should be hung from the garment hooks in
the vehicle. Do not use clothes hangers to
hang clothing. The pockets of the clothing
must not contain any heavy, breakable, or
sharp-edged objects. This could impair the
effectiveness of the side curtain airbags.
() Note
Applies to: Coupe
Make sure that the heating grid strips for the
rear window defogger are not damaged by
abrasive objects.
Luggage compartment
General information
All pieces of luggage or objects must be securely
fastened in the luggage compartment. Note the
following to maintain good vehicle handling:
> Distribute the load evenly in the luggage com-
partment.
> Stow heavy luggage as far forward in the lug-
gage compartment as possible.
» Use non-elastic cords attached to the tie-downs
to secure objects.
ZX WARNING
— Loose objects can be thrown around the ve-
hicle interior during sudden driving or brak-
ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of
an accident. Always stow objects securely in
the luggage compartment and secure them
at the tie-downs. Use straps suitable for
heavy objects.
— If pieces of luggage or objects are secured to
the tie-downs with unsuitable or damaged
straps, this can increase the risk of injury
during braking maneuvers or accidents.
— When transporting heavy objects, the vehi-
cle characteristics will change due to the
shift in the center of gravity, which increases
the risk of an accident. You may need to
adapt your driving style and speed to the
current conditions.
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Storage and convenience
— The cargo net is only strong enough to se-
cure light objects. Heavy objects are not ad-
equately secured. Attempting to secure
heavy objects increases the risk of injury.
— Never exceed the permitted axle and load
and vehicle weight > page 264.
— Never secure a child safety seat to the tie-
downs.
— Never leave your vehicle unattended, espe-
cially if the luggage compartment lid is
open. Children could enter the luggage com-
partment and close the luggage compart-
ment lid from the inside. This creates the
risk of fatal injury, since the children would
be locked in and may not be able to escape
by themselves.
— Do not allow children to play in or on the ve-
hicle. Close and lock the luggage compart-
ment lid as well as all other doors when you
leave the vehicle.
— Never transport passengers in the luggage
compartment. Every passenger must be cor-
rectly secured with the safety belts in the
vehicle > page 49.
— Applies to: Coupe: The luggage compart-
ment cover must always be securely fas-
tened when in use to reduce the risk of an
accident.
— Applies to: Coupe: The luggage compart-
ment cover is not a surface for storing ob-
jects. Objects placed on the cover increase
the risk of injury to all vehicle occupants
during sudden driving or braking maneuvers
or in the event of an accident.
— Applies to: Coupe: Be careful when releasing
the backrest and folding it forward. To re-
duce the risk of being pinched, pay attention
and check when folding backrests forward.
— Applies to: Coupe: The backrest must be se-
curely latched so objects cannot slide for-
ward out of the luggage compartment dur-
ing sudden braking.
— Applies to: Coupe: Always pull forward on
the backrest to make sure it is check if it is
correctly locked in place.
CG) Note
Applies to: Coupe
— If you move the front seat back when the
rear seat backrest is folded forward, you
could damage the head restraints on the
rear seat.
— When folding the backrest forward, make
sure the outer safety belts are in the belt
guide recess so that they do not get pinched
in the backrest lock and damaged. Other ob-
jects should be removed from the rear
bench seat to protect the backrest from
damage.
— Make sure that the heating grid strips for
the rear window defogger are not damaged
by abrasive objects.
G) Tips
— The tire pressure must be adapted to the
load > page 224.
— You can purchase suitable straps at special-
ty stores.
Luggage compartment cover
Applies to: vehicles with luggage compartment cover
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Fig. 68 Luggage compartment: cover when the luggage
compartment lid is open
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Fig. 69 Luggage compartment: luggage compartment cov-
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Warm and cold
Warm and cold
Climate control system
The climate control system warms, cools, dehu-
midifies, and filters the air in the vehicle interior.
It functions most effectively when the windows
are closed. If there is a build-up of heat inside the
vehicle, ventilation can help to speed up the cool-
ing process.
The deluxe climate control system automatically
maintains a temperature once it has been set. In
all heating mode functions except defrost, the
blower only switches to a higher speed once the
coolant has reached a certain temperature.
Pollutant filter
The pollutant filter removes pollutants such as
dust and pollen from the air.
ZA WARNING
Poor visibility can lead to accidents.
— For safer driving, keep all windows free of
ice, snow and fog.
— Become familiar as quickly as possible with
the correct use and function of the climate
control system, especially with the defrost-
ing and defogging function.
— When the temperature is below freezing,
only use the windshield washer system after
the
windshield has been warmed by the cli-
mate control system. The washer fluid could
freeze on the windshield and impair visibili-
ty.
©) Note
— If you suspect that the climate control sys-
tem is damaged, switch the system off to
prevent further damage and have it checked
by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
— Repairs to the Audi climate control system
require special technical knowledge and
special tools. Have it inspected by an au-
thorized Audi dealer or a qualified electron-
ics store.
(@) For the sake of the environment
Reducing the amount of fuel used also re-
duces the amount of pollutants that enter the
air.
G) Tips
—To prevent interference with the heating
and cooling output and to reduce the risk of
the windows fogging over, the air intake in
front of the windshield must be free of ice,
snow, or leaves.
— Condensation from the cooling system can
drip and form a puddle of water under the
vehicle. This is normal and does not mean
there is a leak.
— The energy management system may tem-
porarily switch off certain functions, such as
the seat heating* or rear window defogger.
These systems are available again as soon
as the energy supply has been restored.
— The flows through the vents under the rear
window. Make sure the openings are not
covered when placing clothing on the lug-
gage compartment cover.
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Warm and cold
— Automatic recirculation mode*: automatic re-
circulation needs to be activated in the Info-
tainment system. Select in the Infotainment
system: [MENU] button > Vehicle > left control
button > Vehicle settings > Air conditioning >
Auto recirculation. When switched on, auto-
matic recirculation controls the recirculation
mode automatically. You must press the $Y but-
ton if fog forms on the windows.
Pressing the <> button, [AUTO], or the 8 button
switches recirculation mode off.
® Defroster
The windshield and side windows are defrosted
or cleared of condensation as quickly as possible.
The maximum amount of air flows mainly from
the vents below the windshield. Recirculation
mode switches off. The temperature should be
set at +72 °F (22 °C) or higher. The temperature
is controlled automatically. Depending on the
outside temperature, the A/C cooling mode may
automatically switch on.
The [AUTO] button switches the defroster off.
& Rear window defogger
If the rear window defogger is activated when the
ignition is switched on, the battery management
determines based on the battery charge if it is
possible to turn on. Otherwise, the rear window
defogger functions with the engine running and
switches off automatically after 10 - 20 minutes,
depending on the outside temperature.
To prevent the rear window defogger from
switching off automatically, press and hold the
® button for more than two seconds. This re-
mains stored up to approximately 15 minutes af-
ter turning off the ignition.
Adjusting the vents
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Fig. 79 Cockpit: adjusting the air vents
To adjust the direction of air flow, turn the
ridged outer adjustment wheel (1).
To adjust the amount of air flow, move the lever
@ on the air vent. To stop the air flow, move the
lever all the way to the left.
Seat heating
Fig. 80 Air vents: seat heating
Pressing the w button switches the seat heating
on at the highest setting (level 3). The LEDs indi-
cate the temperature level. To reduce the tem-
perature, press the button again. To switch the
seat heating off, press the button repeatedly un-
til the LED turns off.
Z\ WARNING
You should not use the recirculation mode for
an extended period since no fresh air is drawn
in. With the air-conditioning switched off, the
windows can fog up, which increases the risk
of an accident.
ZA WARNING
Individuals with reduced sensitivity to pain or
temperature could develop burns when using
the seat heating function. To reduce the risk
of injury, these individuals should not use seat
heating. >
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