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The most important check points.
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Fig. 168 Typical location of the reservoir and the engine oil filler opening
Observe
the safety precautions > page 200, Gen-
eral information.
Coolant expansion tank (4&) > page 208
Engine oil dipstick > page 204
Engine oil filler opening (%27) > page 204
Brake fluid reservoir (OC) > page 209
Jump
start point (+) under a cover, (-) body
ground point > page 249
Fuse housing > page 253
Washer fluid reservoir (>) 9 page 212
Sticker* for engine oil specifications
=> page 203
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The engine oil dipstick and the engine oil filling
opening may be located in different places within
the engine compartment, depending on the en-
gine version.
Engine oil
If the engine oil level is too low
If you need to add engine oil, use an oil that is
listed on the sticker. The sticker is located at the
front of the engine compartment > page 203,
fig. 168. When using the engine oil listed on the
sticker, you can adjust the oil level as often as
needed.
If engine oil that meets the recommended speci-
fication is not available, in an emergency you
may add a maximum of 1 quart (1 liter) of
ACEA C3 or API SN engine oil one time until the
next oil change.
For more information on the correct engine oil
for your vehicle, contact an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility. Have the oil
changed by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Service Facility.
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Checking and Filling
If this message turns off after a little while, the
vehicle battery has charged enough while driving.
If the message does not turn off, drive immedi-
ately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction re-
Paired.
Battery
laa eee)
Because of the complex power supply, all work
on batteries such as disconnecting, replacing,
etc., should only be performed by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
>A.
Multiple batteries with different technologies
may be installed in your vehicle:
— Vehicle battery (for example, for starting the
engine, basic power supply) > page 270, Lead
battery or > page 211, Other battery types
— Auxiliary battery (for example, for recuperation
or optional equipment) > page 271, Other bat-
tery types
Not running the vehicle for long periods of
time
The battery will gradually drain if the vehicle
does not run for long periods of time. To ensure
that the vehicle can still be started, the electrical
equipment will be limited or switched off. Some
convenience functions, such as interior lighting
or power seat adjustment, may not be available
under certain circumstances. The convenience
functions will be available again when you start
the
engine.
Even when electrical equipment is switched off,
the equipment can still drain the battery if the
vehicle is not driven for Long periods of time.
Deep draining results in a chemical reaction that
destroys the inside of the battery. The battery
must be charged every month to prevent this
= page 211. Contact an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for more infor-
mation.
210
Winter operation
Cold weather places higher demands on the bat-
tery. This results in reduced starting ability. Have
the battery checked by an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility before cold
weather begins.
ZA\ WARNING
— All work on the battery or electrical system
in your vehicle can result in injuries, chemi-
cal burns, accidents, or burns. Because of
this, all work must be performed only by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
— Never connect the charging cable or jump
start cable directly to your vehicle battery.
Only use the connections in the engine com-
partment > page 217.
ZA\ WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
— Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms.
Wash hands after handling.
() Note
If the vehicle will be parked for long periods
of time, protect the battery against the cold
so that it will not be destroyed by “freezing”
= page 211, Charging the battery.
Explanation of warnings:
Always wear eye protection.
Fire, sparks, open flame, and smoking are
forbidden.
A highly explosive mixture of gases can
Battery acid is highly corrosive. Always
wear protective gloves and eye protection.
form when charging batteries. >
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Always keep children away from battery
@) acid and the battery.
@/ | Always follow the instructions in the oper-
fQ | ating manual.
@) For the sake of the environment
“2 % Lead-acid batteries must be disposed of
using methods that will not harm the environ-
ment. Do not dispose of them in household
trash. They contain harmful substances, such
as sulfuric acid and lead, and also recyclable
raw materials. Contact an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for
more information.
Other battery types
Explanation of warnings:
Fire, sparks, open flame, and smoking are
& forbidden.
Always keep children away from battery
@) acid and the battery.
@/ | Always follow the instructions in the oper-
fQ | ating manual.
ZA WARNING
All work on the batteries must only be per-
formed by an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility.
— Gases that escape from these different bat-
tery types can be poisonous or flammable.
— The contents of these battery types can be
corrosive. If any battery contents come into
contact with the skin, flush the affected
area for at least 15 minutes with clean wa-
ter. Then wash the affected area with soap.
Have the affected area examined by a medi-
cal professional.
() Note
Components must not be connected to the
battery terminals and wires on these battery
types because this increases the risk of dam-
age, for example due to overvoltage.
(@) For the sake of the environment
These types of batteries must be dis-
posed of using methods that will not harm
the environment. Do not dispose of them in
household trash. They contain harmful sub-
stances and recyclable raw materials. Contact
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for more information.
arging the battery
Fig. 173 Engine compartment: connectors for a charger or
jump start cables
Observe the safety precautions > page 200, Gen-
eral information, > A\ in Battery general infor-
mation on page 210 and > A\.
Requirement: only use chargers with a maximum
charging current of 14.8 volts. The battery ca-
bles remain connected.
The charging cable connections are located in the
motor compartment. The ground point ©) is al-
ways located on the vehicle body.
> Switch off the ignition and all electrical equip-
ment.
> Open the hood > page 202.
> Open the cover on the positive terminal
> fig. 173.
> Clamp the terminal clamps on the charger cor-
rectly onto the positive terminal @) and the
ground point ©).
> Insert the power cable for the charging device
into the socket and switch the device on.
> At the end of the charging process, switch the
charger off and pull the power cable out of the
socket.
> Remove the charging device terminal clamps.
> Close the cover on the positive terminal.
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>
Emergency assistance
> Reinstall the caps on the wheel bolts if neces-
sary.
> Store the vehicle tool kit in its designated
place.
> If the removed wheel does not fit in the spare
wheel well, store it securely in the luggage
compartment > page 64.
> Check the tire pressure on the installed wheel
as soon as possible.
> Check the tire pressure and store it in the Info-
tainment system.
> The wheel bolt tightening specification must be
90 ft lbs (120 Nm). Have it checked as soon as
possible with a torque wrench. Drive carefully
until then.
> Have the faulty wheel replaced as quickly as
possible.
Spare tire
General information
Applies to: vehicles with space-saving spare tire (compact
spare tire)
Fig. 191 Luggage compartment: spare tire
The spare tire is intended for short-term use on-
ly. Have the damaged tire checked and replaced if
necessary by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility as soon as possible.
There are some restrictions on the use of the
compact spare tire. The compact spare tire has
been designed specifically for your type of vehi-
cle. Do not replace it with the spare tire from an-
other type of vehicle.
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Removing the spare tire
> Turn the handle > fig. 191 @ counter-clock-
wise.
> Remove the spare tire.
Removing the vehicle jack
> Lift up the cover on the right side of the lug-
gage compartment and remove the vehicle
jack.
Snow chains
For technical reasons, the use of snow chains on
the compact spare tire is not permitted.
If you have to drive with snow chains and a front
tire fails, mount the spare tire in place of a rear
tire. Install the snow chains on the rear tire that
you removed, and install that in place of the
front tire that failed.
ZA WARNING
— After installing a spare tire, the tire pressure
must be checked as soon as possible.
— Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h)
with a compact spare tire. Driving faster
than that increases the risk of an accident.
— To reduce the risk of an accident, avoid hard
acceleration or braking and driving fast
around curves with the compact spare tire.
— To reduce the risk of an accident, never drive
with more than one compact spare tire.
— Normal summer or winter tires must not be
mounted on the compact spare wheel rim.
Jump starting
You should only perform the steps that follow if
you have the necessary tools and technical ex-
pertise.
If the engine does not start because the vehicle
battery is drained, you can jump start your vehi-
cle using another vehicle. Jump start cables are
needed to do this.
Both vehicle batteries must have 12 V nominal
voltage. The voltage capacity (Ah) of the vehicle >
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battery that is giving power must not be less
than the capacity of the drained vehicle battery.
Jump start cable
Only use a jump start cable with a large enough
diameter. Note the manufacturer's specifica-
tions.
Only use a jump start cable with insulated termi-
nal clamps.
Positive cable - usually red.
Negative cable - usually black.
ZA WARNING
— A drained battery can freeze at tempera-
tures around 32 °F (0 °C). If the vehicle bat-
tery is frozen, it must be thawed before con-
necting the jump start cables. If it is not, the
risk of an explosion and chemical burns in-
creases. After jump starting the vehicle,
drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the vehicle battery checked.
— Read the warnings when working in the en-
gine compartment > page 200.
— Handling the jump start cables incorrectly
may cause the vehicle battery to explode
and lead to serious injuries.
@) Note
Jump start cables can cause considerable
damage to the vehicle electrical system if
they are connected incorrectly.
G) Tips
— There must be no contact between the
vehicles, or else voltage could flow when
connecting the positive terminal and drain
the vehicle battery of the vehicle providing
the jump start.
— The drained vehicle battery must be con-
nected correctly to the electrical system.
— Switch off electrical equipment that is not
needed.
arte la alate)
Both jump start cables must be connected in the
correct order.
Fig. 192 Engine compartment: connectors for jump start
cables or a charger
Fig. 193 Connecting the jump start cables
The jump start cable connections are located in
the engine compartment.
Follow the information about the vehicle battery
=> page 210.
Connecting the positive cable (red) to the
positive terminal
> Open the red cover on the positive terminal
> fig. 192.
1. Attach one end of the positive cable (red) to
the jump start connection @ > fig. 193 on
your vehicle.
2. Attach the other end of the positive cable
(red) to the positive terminal @) on the pow-
er source.
Connecting the negative cable (black) to the
negative terminal
3. Attach one end of the negative cable (black)
to the negative terminal @) on the power
source. >
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4. Attach the other end of the negative cable
(black) to the jump start connection @ on
the vehicle.
Starting the engine
> Start the engine in the vehicle giving the charge
and let it run at idle.
> Now start the engine in your vehicle, which has
the
drained battery.
> If the engine does not start, stop the starting
procedure after 10 seconds and then repeat it
after approximately 30 seconds.
> Turn on the rear window defogger in your vehi-
cle in order to reduce any voltage peaks that
may occur when disconnecting the jump start
cables. The headlights must be switched off.
> With the engines running, remove the cables in
reverse order of the way they were installed.
> Close the red cover on the positive terminal.
ZA\ WARNING
— Never connect the jump start cable directly
to your vehicle battery. Only use the connec-
tions in the engine compartment.
— Do not touch the non-insulated parts of the
terminal clamps. The cable must also not
come into contact with vehicle components
that conduct electricity when it is connected
to the positive vehicle battery terminal. This
can cause a short circuit.
— The locking bolts on the battery cells must
be tightened securely.
— Keep ignition sources (open flames, burning
cigarettes, etc.) away from the vehicle bat-
teries to reduce the risk of an explosion.
— Route the jump start cables so they cannot
get caught in the moving parts in the other
vehicle's engine compartment.
C) Note
Please note that the connecting process previ-
ously described for the jump start cables is in-
tended for when your vehicle is being jump
started.
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G) Tips
Make sure that the connected jump start ca-
bles have sufficient contact with metal.
Towing
General information
You should only perform the steps that follow if
you have the necessary tools and technical ex-
pertise.
Towing requires a certain amount of practice.
Audi recommends contacting a towing company
to have the vehicle transported.
You should only have your vehicle towed by an-
other vehicle when disabled in exceptional cir-
cumstances. Inexperienced drivers should not
tow.
Notes on towing
When the engine is stopped, the transmission
will not be sufficiently lubricated if traveling at
high speeds and long distances:
— The maximum permitted towing speed is 30
mph (50 km/h).
— The maximum permitted towing distance is 30
miles (SO km).
Additional information on towing with a tow
truck
The vehicle may only be towed with the front axle
raised. Do not wrap any chains or cables around
the brake lines.
If the vehicle should be towed with the axle
raised, then the ignition must be switched off to
reduce the risk of damage to the drivetrain.
Tow bar and towing cable
The vehicle can be towed with a tow bar or tow-
ing cable. Both drivers should be familiar with
the special considerations when towing, especial-
ly when using a towing cable.
Always make sure the traction force does not ex-
ceed the permitted level and there are no shock
loading conditions. There is always the risk of the >
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
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