Owner's Manual

2017 Q7

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 Foreword
Thank you for choosing an Audi - we value your trust in us
Your new Audi will allow you to experience the best in groundbreaking technolo-
gy and prem ium quality equipment a vehicle has to offer. We recommend that
you read your Owner's Manual thorough ly so that you qu ickly become acquaint-
ed wi t h your Audi and make use of all of it s featu res.

In addition to explaining how the diffe rent features work, we provide many use-
f ul tips and informa t ion concerning your safety, how to care for your vehicle and
how to mainta in your veh icle's val ue. We also give you usef ul tips and informa-
tion on how to dr ive your vehicl e more efficiently and in an environmen t ally
frie ndly manne r.

We hope you enjoy dr iving your Audi and we wish you safe and pleasant motor-
ing.

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About this Owner's Manual ...... 6 Driving ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... .. 79

General information . . . . . .......... .. 79
Cockpit . . . . . . .............. . ... . . . 8 Steering .......... . . . . . .......... .. 81
Cockpit overview .......... ... . . . . 8 Start ing and stopping the eng ine ..... . . 82
Controls at a glance ... ........ ...... . 8 Start/Stop system . . . . . ............ .. 84
Instrument cluster . . .......... ...... . 10 Electromechanical parking brake ...... . 87
Multifunction steering wheel ... . . . . . . . 12 Start ing to drive . . . . . . . . ...... .. . . . . . 88
Driver information system ............ . 15 Offroad driving . . . ... . ..... . ...... ... 89
Head-up display . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . ... . 20 Tilt angle display . . . . . . . . .......... .. 90
On-Board Diagnostic System (OBD) . . . . . 21 Automat ic transmission 91
Indicato r lights . ................ ... . 22
Trailer towing . . . . . . ............ .. 98
Starting and driving ... . ..... . .. . 34 Driving with a trail er . . . . . .......... .. 98
Opening and closing ........ .. .. . 34 Trailer towing information 100
Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . 34
Luggage compartment lid . . . . . . . . .. .. . 40 Driver assistance ............... .. 102
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . 43 Assistance systems ............ .. 102
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . 43 Electronic speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 102
Panorama glass roof . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . 45 Speed warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 102
Garage door opener (Homelink) . . . .. .. . 46 Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 102
Camera-based traffic sign recognit ion . .. 104
Lights and Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Predictive efficiency assist. . . . . . . . . . . .. 105
Exterior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Audi adaptive cruise contro l . . . . . . . . . .. 107
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Predictive control (eff iciency assist) . . . .. 113
V1s1on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Traffic jam assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Distance ind icat or and distance wa rnin g 116
Digital compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Audi pre sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Seats and storage ... .. .... .. .. .. . 59 Audi pre sense basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
General information . . . . .. .... .. .. .. . 59 Audi pre sense front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... .. .. .. . 59 Audi pre sense rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... .. .. .. . 60 Audi pre sense city . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Head restraints . . . . . . . . .. .... .. .. .. . 63 Settings in the Infotainment system . . . . 122
Memory function . . . . . . . .. .... .. .. .. . 64 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... .. .. .. . 65 Audi active lane assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... .. .. .. . 66 Audi side assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Sto rage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Night vision assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Audi drive select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Parking systems 138
Warm and cold . . .......... ...... . 71 General information ......... .. .. .. .. 138
Climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Rear parking system ......... .. .. .. .. 139
3 zone deluxe automatic climate control . 72 Parking aid pl us . . . . ......... .. .. .. .. 139
4-zone deluxe automatic climate control . 75 Rearview camera . . . ......... .. .. .. .. 140
Steer ing wheel heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Periphera l cameras . ......... .. .. .. .. 143
Adjusting the parking aid . . . . . .. .. .. .. 146

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Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Configuration thro ugh myAudi . . . . . .. .. 189

Trai ler hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Opening Audi connect (Infotainment) . .. 190
Audi connect Infota inment services . .. .. 190
Intelligent Technology .......... 148 Wi-Fi hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 195
Electronic stabilization control (ESC) . . . . 14 8 Configuring the data connection . . . . .. .. 196
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . ... . 150 Audi connect (Infota inment) general
Electromechanica l steer ing, all- wheel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 196
steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Troub leshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 198
All-wheel drive (quattro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Energy ma nagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Audi connect vehicle control .... 199
Not ice about data recorded by the Event I ntrod uction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 199
Data Recorder and vehicle control Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 199
mod ules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 200
Remote locking and un locking . . . ...... 200
Infotainment system . .. .. .. .. .. . 156 Vehicle sta t us report . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 200
Multi Media Interface . .. .. .. .. .. . 156 Parking location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 200
Traffic safety information .. .. .. .. .. .. . 156 Geofencing Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 201
I nt roduction . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. . 156 Speed Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 201
MMI On/Off knob with joystic k function . . 156 Valet Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 201
Infotainment system display . . . . . . . . . . 157 Stolen Vehicle Locator . . . . . . . . . . ...... 201
MMI operat ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Online Aud i service request . . . . . . ...... 201
MMI touc h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Contro l knob with joystick f unction . . . . . 162 Eme r gency call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Shortcut keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 I ntrod uction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Letter/numbe r speller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Emergency call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Free tex t search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Online roads ide assista nce . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Menus and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
N a vigation ........................ 205
Voice recognition system . .. .. .. . 169 Opening navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . 168 Ente ring a desti nat ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Command overview inform ation . .. .. .. . 169 Personal rou t e assist ance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 11
Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . 170 Alte rnative rou t es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 12
External voice operat ion 174 Additional settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 215
Telephone ........................ 176 Online map display . . .............. .. 217
I ntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Map update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Traffic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Using the te lephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Radio ............................. 223
Listening to voicema il . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Opening the radio . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. 223
Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Radio funct ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. 224
Addit ional settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Radio menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. 226
Troubleshoo ti ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. 22 6
Addition al settings . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. 226
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~ I ntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
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Media . . . . ... . . . . . .......... . . . . . .. 228 Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 228 Side curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... .... .. . 228
Media drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 229 Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Bluetooth audio player . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 231 Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Wi -Fi audio player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 232 Child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Online media and Internet radio . . . . . .. . 233 Securing child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Multimedia connections . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 234 LATCHsystem (lower anchorages and
Playing media. . . . ............ . ... .. . 237 tethers for childr en) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Additional settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 240 Additional inform at ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Supported media and file formats . . . .. . 243
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 244 Maintenance and Care ......... .. 314
Checking and Filling ........... .. 314
Audi smartphone interface . . . . . . 247 Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 314
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... . . . . . .. 247 Diesel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 315
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Refueling . . ... . . . . . . . . . .......... .. 316
Troubleshoot ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Selective catalytic reduction (AdBlu e/
DEF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 318
System settings ..... .. .. .. .. 249
.. .. . Emissions control systems . . . . . . . . . . .. 321
Setting the date and time .. .. .. .. ..
249 .. . Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. 322
MMI sett ings . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. ..
249 .. . Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. 324
Connection manager . . . . .. .. .. .. ..
250 .. . Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. 328
System update . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. ..
252 .. . Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. 329
Sound settings . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. ..
253 .. . Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. 330
Volume settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Windshield washer system . . . . .. .. .. .. 331
Restarting the MMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Service int erval display 332
Software license informat ion 2 54
Wheels ..... . . . ... . ..... . ...... . .. 333
Safety first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 256 Wheels and Tires . . . . . ........... .. .. 333
Driving safety ................. .. . 256 Tire pressure monitoring system . . . .. .. 351
Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 256 Run-flat tires . . . . . . . . ........... .. .. 352
Correct passenger seat ing positions . . .. . 257
Driver's and front passenger's footwell . . 260 Care and cleaning . . . . .......... .. 354
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 261 General info rmat ion . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. 354
Storing cargo correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 261 Car washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. 354
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 263 Cleaning and care information . . . .. .. .. 355
Placing your vehicle out of service .. .. .. 359
Safety belts ......... .. .... .. .. .. . 265
General information . . . . .. .... .. .. .. . 265 Troubleshooting ......... .. .. .. .. 360
Why use safety belts? . . . .. .... .. .. .. . 266 Emergency assistance ... .. .. .. .. 360
Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... .. .. .. . 268 General information . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. 360
Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . .. .... .. .. .. . 271 Equip ment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. 360
Tire mobility kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. 360
Airbag system ................... . 273 Replacing a whee l . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. 362
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Monito ring the Advanced Airbag System . 285

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Fuses and bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . ... . 367
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 1

Emergency situations ... .... . ... . 372

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... .... . 372
Start i ng by pushing or tow ing . .... .... . 372
St arti ng w it h jumpe r cables . . .... .... . 372
Using the jump st art cable . . . .... .... . 373
Towingw ithatowtr uck .. . . . ... . .... . 374
Raising the veh icle . . . . . . . . . . .... .... . 376

Accessories and Technical Data . 378

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 378
Vehicl e specifications . . . . . . . ......... 378
Notes about tec hnical data . . . ......... 378
We ight s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 379
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . ... . 379
Capacit ies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 379
Gasoline engin es . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 380
Diesel eng ines . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 380

Consumer Information . . . . . . . . . . 381

War ranty coverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Operat ing your veh icle outs ide t he U.S.A.
or Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Aud i Service Repair Manuals and
Lit erature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Maint enance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 1
Accessories and t echnical changes . . . . . . 383
Declarat ion of Compli ance,
Telecommun ications and Electronic
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384

Index . . ... . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . ... . 385

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About this Owner's Manual

This Owne r's Man ual applies to a ll versions of

this mode l. It contains important information,
(D Tips

tips, suggestions and warn ings for using your ve- Text with this symbol contains additional use-
hicle. fu l information.

Keep this manua l in your vehicle at all times . This

is especially important if you loan your vehicle to
others or sell it.

This owner's manua l describes the equipment

range specified for this mode l at the time of
printing. Individual equipment options described
may on ly be available at a later date or may only
be offered in certain countries .

Some sections in this manual do not apply to all

vehicles. When this is the case, the beginning of
the sect ion ind icates the validity, for example
"Applies to vehicles : with cruise contro l system".
Optional or vehicle-specific equipment is also
ident ified with an asterisk "*" .

The illustrations in th is manual are a guide .

Some of the detai ls in your vehicle may differ
from the illustration.

All directions, such as "left", "right", "front" and

"rear", are based on the vehicle's direct ion of
travel.

* Optional or vehicle -s pecific equipment

.,._ The section continues on the next page.

& Cross reference to a "WARNING" w ith in a

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section. If a page number is indicated, the
WARNING is located outs ide of the section.

&, WARNING
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Text with this symbol contains information
about safety and how to reduce the risk of se-
rious personal injury or death.

(D Note
Text with this symbol contains info rmat ion
about reducing the risk of damage to your ve-
hicle.

@ For the sake of the environment

Text with this symbol contains info rmat ion on
protecting the environment .

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Cockpit overview
Controls at a glance

Fig. 1 Cockpit : left section

Fig. 2 Cockpit: rig ht sect ion

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(!) side assist displays, warn ing abo ut @ Buttons fo r:

exiting the vehicle . .... ........ 126 - All-weather lights 48
@ Door handle - Night vision assist .......... . 131
@ Cent ral locking switch ....... ... 38 - Rea r fog lights . . . . . . . .... ... 48
@ Memory buttons ........... ... 64 @ Power exte rior m irror adjustment 52
® Vent @ Power windows .............. . 43
® Thumbwhee l for vent and button @ Infotainment system display 157
for wide vent, depending on equip- @ Lockable glove compa rtme nt 67
ment . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . ... . . 71 @) Front passenger 's airbag .... ... 27 7
0 Lever for: @ Drives for CD, DVD, SI M cards .. . 229
- Turn signals and high beams ... 49 @ Swit ch for cooled glove compa rt -
- High beam assistant .... . . . . . 49 me nt .. . ... . ............... . 67
- Active lane assist ........... . 123 @ Depend ing on equ ipment, buttons
- Traffic jam assist ...... . .... . 114 for :
@ Mult ifunction steer ing whee l with: - drive select . ............... . 134
- Horn - Sta rt/Stop system . . . . .... . . . 84
- Driver's airbag . . .... . . . . . . . . 27 7 - Electronic Stabilization Control
- Drive r informat ion system con - (ESC) . . . . . . . . . ... . ...... ..- 149
trols . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . 12 - Emergency flashers ......... . so
- Audio/v ideo, telephone, nav iga- - Parking system ............. . 138
tion and voice recognition con - - Hill hold ass ist . . . . . . . .... . . . 150
t rols . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . 14 - Extend ing/retracting the Info-
- Button @/steering wheel heating 14 tainment system display ... . . . 1S7
- Sh ift paddles .......... ..... 94 @ Climate contro l system . ... . .. . . 71
® Instrument cluster ........... . 10 @) Storage compartment and outlet 6 7, 66
@ Reset t rip odometer ... . . . . . .. . 12 @ Cup holder and mount for vehicle
@ W indshield washe r system lever 55 key .... . ... . . . . . ........... . 66
@ I STAR T ENGINE ST OPI button . . . 82 @ Infotai nment system on/off
@ St eer ing whee l adjustment, de - button . . . . . . ............... . 156
pending on equipmen t @ Center armrest w ith sto rage com -
- Mechan ica l .............. ... 81 partment. Depending on vehicle
- Power . . . . . . . . . .... ........ 81 equipment, it may have:
@ Leverfo r: - Aud i m usic interface ........ . 235
- Cru ise cont rol sys t em 102 @ Starting the engine if the re is a
- Adaptive cruise cont rol ...... . 107 malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . .... ... 84
@ Data link connector for On-board @ Electromechanical parking brake 87
Diagnostic System (OBD II) ..... 21 @ Automa t ic tr a nsmission se lector
@ Hood release .. . . . .... . ... . . . . 323 lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... ... 91
@ Ins t rumen t illum ination . . . . . . . . 52 @ Infotainment system unit 156
@ Button for switch ing the head-up
d isplay on/off, adjust ing the (D Tips

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Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster overview
The instrument cluster is the central information center for the driver.

Fig. 3 Instrument cluster overview (analog)

Fig. 4 Instrument cluster overview (Audi virtual cockpit)

(D Engine coolant temperature gauge 11 @ Speedometer

@ Tachometer ................. . 11 ® Left additional display (divided in
- with OFF status indicator .... . 82 two sections in the expanded view)
- with READYstatus indicator . . . 82,84 There may be additional indicator lights in the
@ Tab area . . . . ... ... . ...... .... 12 tachometer @ , the speedometer @ , the status
@ Central area with line ® and, depending on the instrument clus-
- Driver informat ion system .... . 15 ter, above or below the central area @ .
- Indicator lights . . .... .... . . . 22 The following pages will primarily show illustra-
® Status line (displayed on one or two tions of the ana log instrument cluster. The ap-
lines) pearance or the location of the items shown may
@ Speedometer/convenience display differ in the Audi virtual cockpit*. ...,
0 Fuel level 12

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& WARNING
ment cluster d isp lay turns on, the coo lant tem -
peratur e is too high ¢ page 26 .
Do not ass ume the roads are free of ice based
on the outside temperature display. Be aware (D Note
that there may be ice on roads even when the
- Auxilia ry headlights and ot her accesso ries in
outs ide temperature is around 41 °F (+S °C)
front of the coo ling -air intake impa ir the
and that ice can increase the risk of accidents .
cooling effect of the coolant . This increases
the risk of the engine overheating dur ing
@ Tips
high outside temperat ures and heavy en-
- Depending on vehicle equipment, the in- gine load.
strument illumination (needles and gauges) - The front spoiler a lso helps to distribute
may turn on when the lights are off and the cooling air correctly while driving. If the
ignition is sw itched on . The illumination for spoiler is damaged, the cooling effect will
the gauges reduces automat ically and even - be impaired and the risk of the eng ine over -
tually turns off as brightness outside in- heating will increase . See an authorized
creases . This funct ion reminds the driver to Audi dealer or author ized Audi Service Fa-
turn the low beams on at the app ropr iate cility for assistance .
time .
- You can se lect the units used for tempe ra- @ Tips
tu re, speed and othe r measureme nts in the
Diesel engines: due to the h igh efficiency of
Infotainment system ¢ page 249.
these engines, the engine may not a lways
- If your vehicle is stationary or if yo u are driv- reach operat ing temperatu re in cold outside
ing at very low speeds, the temperat ure dis- temperat ures . This is norm al and not a cause
played may be sligh t ly higher t han the ac-
for concern.
tua l tempe rat ure outside due to the heat ra-
diating from the engine.
Tachometer
- At t emperatures below 41 °F (+S °C), a
snowflake symbol appears in front of the The ta chometer displays the engine speed in rev-
temperature display ¢ .&.. olutions per minute (RPM).

The beg inning of t he red zone in the tachometer

Coolant temperature indicator
indica t es the maxim um permissible engi ne speed
The coolant tempe rature display (D ¢ page 10, for all gea rs once t he engi ne ha s bee n broken in.
fig . 3 or ¢ page 10, fig. 4 only funct ions when Before reach ing t his zone, you shou ld shift into
the ignition is switched on . To prevent engine the next highest gear, select the D/S se lector lev-
damage, please observe the follow ing notes er posit ion, or remove your foot from the acc eler-
about t he temperature ranges. ator pedal.

Cold range (D Note

If only the LEDs at the bottom of the gauge turn The need le in the tachometer @ ¢ page 10,
on, the engine has not reached operating t em- fig . 3 or ¢ page 10, fig . 4 may on ly be in t he
perature yet . Avoid high engine speeds, full ac- red area of the gauge for a sho rt time or there
celerat ion and heavy engine loads . is a risk of engine damage . The location where
the red zone begins varies depending on the
Norma l range
engine. IJII,,
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~ ture once t he LEDs up t o the center of the gauge
8o turn on . If the . ind icator light in the instru-
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Trip odometer and odom et er

@ For the sake of the environment
The trip odometer shows the distance driven
Upshifting early helps you to save fuel and re-
s ince it was last reset. It can be used to measure
duces operating noise.
short distances .
@ Tips The t rip odometer ca n be reset to zero by press-
Depending on the engine : the engine speed ing the Efilreset button.
may be limited when the engine is cold - the The odometer shows the total distance that the
full engine output will not be ava ilable . When vehicle has been driven.
the engine is at operating temperature, the
red area in the tachometer moves to a higher Malfunction indicat or
RPM range . If there is a malfunc t ion in the instrumen t clus-
ter, DEF will appear in the trip odometer display .
Fuel level Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possi -
ble .
The display (j) ~ page 10, fig. 3 or ~ page 10,
fig. 4 only functions when the ign ition is swit ch- Cl) Tips
ed on . When the display has reached the reserve
The units of measurement can be set in the
mark, a red LEDturns on and the ~ indicator
light t urns on ~ page 31 . The red LEDwill blink Infotainment system ~ page 249.
when the fuel level is very low.
Multifunction steering
For the tank capacity in you r vehicle , refer to the
Technical Data ~ page 379.
wheel
Operating
Cl) Note
Never drive until the tank is completely emp-
ty. The irregular supp ly 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 cata lytic converter .

Odometer

Fig. 6 Drive r info rma tion system display

Fig. 5 Ins trum e nt clust e r: odo me ter and reset bu tt on

Fig. 7 Left sid e of multifun ction ste ering wheel

Requir ement: th e ignition must be switched on. ..,.

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The drive r informa t ion system contains mult iple @ IVIEWIbutton

tabs © c:;,fig . 6 that display various information Switching views or red ucin g the d isp lay
@. ¢ page 14 .
The fo llow ing tab s are ava ilable, d epend ing o n
@ ~ Button
vehicle equ ipment:
Ret urn t o fu nctions at higher levels
First tab Vehicle (on-board computer)
<=>page15 @ Ill and @ control buttons
Se co nd Messages Open/close the se lecti on men u or options menu
tabal <=>
page 13.
Third tabb) Night vision ass ist* c:;,page 131
0 Left thumbwheel
Fourth tab Radio <=>page16
- Selecting a function in a menu/list : t urn the
Media c:;,page 16
left thumbwheel to the des ired function (fo r
Fifth t ab Telephone * c:;,p age 1 76
examp le, select ing a frequency).
Sixth tab Navigation" c:;,page 205 - Confirming a selection : press the left thumb-
Map* wheel (J) c:;,fig. 7.
•> This t ab is only visible when there is at least one indi cator - Zooming in/out on the map : whe n a map is
light or message displayed. disp layed, turn the left thumbw heel up/down
bl This tab is only visible if Night vision assist* has been act i- to zoom in/o ut on the map .
vated.

@ l<11>
I Button
- Switching tabs: press the !<1 t>I button re peat ed -
ly until t he des ired tab is shown (for example,
Radio).

Control buttons

Fig. 8 Sel ection menu and opt ions menu view

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Left control button fu nction in t he se lecti on m enu us ing t he left
(0
t hum bwhee l (for examp le, select ing a freque n-
;::j - Opening/closing the selection menu : p ress the
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0
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Right control button Other function buttons

- Opening/closing the options menu : press the
respective right control button on the steering
whee l ~ fig. 8 . You can change any context-de-
pendent functions and settings using the left
thumbwheel (for example, additional station
information).

(D Tips
The availability of a se lection menu or options
menu depends on the function that is select- Fig. 11 Right side of the multifunction steering wheel
ed.
(D 0 Button
Switching views - Accepting a call: press the 0 button when
there is an incoming call.
- Ending a call: press the 0 button during an ac-
tive phone call.
- Opening the call list : if no phone call is in prog-
ress and there are no incoming calls, press the
0 button.
@ ~ Button
Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit - Switching the voice recognition system on:
Fig. 9 Expanded view
briefly press the E:9
button. Say the desired
command after the Beep.
- Switching the voice recognition system off:
press and hold the [:9 button. Or: say the com-
mand Cancel.

For more information about the voice recognition

system, see ~ page 169, Voice recognition sys-
tem or Q page 249.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit
Fig. 10 Classic view @ Right thumbwheel

You can adjust the volume of an audio source or a

Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit
system message (for example, from the voice
- Switching views: press the IVIEW! button @)
recognition system) when the sou nd is playing.
~ page 12, fig. 7 to sw itch from the classic
view ~ fig. 10 to the expanded view ~ fig. 9. To - Increasing or decreasing the volume: turn the
return to the class ic view, press the IVIEW I but - right thumbwheel up or down.
ton again . - Muting/pausing : press the right thumbwheel.
Applies to : vehicles with analog instrument cluster Or: turn the right thumbwheel down.
- Reducing the display: press the IVIEW I button - Unmuting or resuming : turn the right thumb-
to switch from the classic to reduced d isplay . wheel up. Or: press the right thumbwheel.
To return to the class ic view, press the !VIEWI
button aga in.
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1/ lt>t>I!Button
- Selecting the previous/next track or station :
press the l1<1
<1Ior lt>t>
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- Fast forwarding / rewinding audio files : press Resetting values to zero

or IC>1>
and hold the l1<l<II 1! button until the desired
Requirement: the Fuel consumption, Short-term
location in the file is reached. memory or Long-term memory display must be
®0 button I steering wheel heating ~ selected.

- Steering wheel heating (analog instrument "' To reset the val ue for the respect ive memory to
cluster) : for additional info rma tion, see zero, press and hold the left t humbwheel 0
¢page 77. ¢ page 12, fig. 7 on the multi function steering
- Programmable steering wheel button - open- wheel for one second. Or
ing a function : press the m button on the mul - "' On the multifunction steering wheel, select:
tifunction steering whee l. the right control button> Reset values.
- Programmable steering wheel button - re- Adjusting additional displays (Audi virtual
questing a function : press and ho ld the m but - cockpit)*
ton .
"' On the multifunction steering wheel, select the
- Programmable steering wheel button - chang·
right control button > Additional display.
ing a function : press and ho ld the m button.
"' Select the desired additional display.
Se lect and confirm an entry. Or
- Select in the Infotainment system: !MENUI but- In the first tab (on -board comp uter), you can call
ton > Vehicle > left contro l button > Vehicle up the following disp lays one after the other by
settings > Steering wheel button assignment . turning the left thumbwheel on the mult ifunc-
tion steer ing wheel.
® Iq.. vl Button
- Time and date ¢ page 249
- Repeating the last navigation prompt : press
the la,w
l button whe n route guidance is act ive . - Digita l speedomete r*

- Changing the voice guidance volume : when - Average con sum ption
route guidance is active, t urn the right t hu mb - - AdBlue range* ¢page 318
whee l upward or downward during a navigat ion - Short-term memory overview
prompt. - Long-term memory overview
- Energy consumers ¢ page 16
Driver information - Driver assistance * ¢ page 107
- Tra ffic sign recognition* ¢ page 104
system
The short-te rm memory collects driving informa-
On-board computer
tion from the time the ignition is switched on un-
til it is switched off. If you continue driving w ith-
in two hours after switching the ignition off, the
new values are included when calculating the cur-
rent trip information.

Unlike the short-term memory, the long-term

memo ry is not erased automatically. You can se-
lect the time period for evaluating trip informa-
t ion yourse lf. ..,.

Fig. 12 Inst rument cluster: fuel consumption disp lay

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Fuel consumption Depend ing on veh icle equipment, the following

functions may be avai lable in the driver informa -
The current fue l cons umption can be shown us-
ing a bar graph ¢ fig . 12. The ave rage cons ump- t ion system.
tion stored in the short-term memory is also dis- - Selecting the frequen cy band: select and con-
played . If the ba r is green, your vehicle is saving firm a freq uency band .
fue l through the following function: - Selecting a station fr om the station list : select
- Recuperation: electrica l energy can be stored in and confirm a rad io station.
the vehicle battery when t he vehicle is coasting - Selecting a station from the preset s list : select
or driving downhi ll. The bar will move toward and confirm Preset s and then a radio station .
0 . - Opening a media source : se lect and confi rm To
media .
@ Tips
Addition a l sett ings
The date, time of day and t ime and date for-
- Select: right control button> desired entry.
mat can be set in the Infotainment system
¢page 249 . Depend ing on the function selected, the follow-
ing additional settings may be possible :
Energy consumers - "Now Playing" screen: see ¢ page 227 .

'
Media

Requirement: a media drive must contain audio/

video files ¢ page 229 and the radio/med ia tab
must be d isp layed .

.. Press the left control button r=;,page 13.

Depend ing on veh icle equipment, t he following

funct ions may be ava ilable in the dr iver informa-
Fig. 13 Instrument cluste r: energy cons um e rs
tion system.
In the Energy consumers view, the othe r equip- - Selecting a media source: select and confirm a
ment that is currently affecting fuel consumption so urce such as the SD card.
is listed in the first tab (on-board computer) . The - Change to radio: select and confirm To radio .
d isplay shows up to three energy consumers @ - Playing an audio/v ideo file : select and confirm
¢ fig. 13 . The equ ipment using the most power is a file .
listed first . If more tha n three items us ing power - Pausing/ resuming playback: press the right
are switched on, the equipment that is currently thumbwhee l @ ¢ page 14, fig . 11. To resume
using the most power is d isplayed. playback, press the right t hu mbwheel again.
A gauge @ also shows the current total con- - Restarting playback of an audio fi le: select the
sumpt io n of all other consumers. fi le that is currently playing , if necessary . Press
t he left thumbwheel.
Radio - Opening additional tra ck information : select:
right control button > Show "Now Playing"
Requ irement: radio mode must be started
screen.
¢ page 223 and the radio/med ia tab must be
d isp layed . For additional information , see ¢ page 240.

.. Press the left control button on the mult ifunc-

tion steer ing whee l ¢ page 13 .

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Recent calls: the recent calls list contains all in-

@ Tips
coming, outgoing and missed calls.
- The media drives do not play files that are
prot ecte d by ORM and that are identified Caller information: the name, phone number or
with the symbol~- Unknown appears in the driver information sys-
- Please note that within a media source in tem display depending on if the caller has been
the driver information system, only playlists stored in the directory and if the phone number
that were selected through the MMI control has been transmitted.
panel can be played¢ page 238. Functions during an incoming call
- Pay attention to the Infotainment system
-Answering a call: press the left thumbwheel
display if necessary. Depending on these-
when there is an incoming call.
lected function, it may be necessary to use
- Declining a call: select and confirm Decline
the MMI control panel.
when there is an incoming call.
- Ending a phone call: select and confirm End
Telephone
call .
Appl ies to: vehicles with tele ph one
Functions during a phone call :

- Making an additional call : select and confirm

Hold call. Press the left control button > Direc-
tory or Call list > an entry.
- Answering a call while in a call and while
there is another call on hold : select and con-
firm Answer . The active call is replaced with the
incom ing call.

Additional functions include:

Fig. 14 Example: telep hone functior-is in the driver infor-
mation system Mute : if you select and confirm this function, the
other person on the phone cannot hear you. You
Requirement : a cell phone must be connected to can hear the other person .
the MMI ¢ page 176 and the telephone tab
Holding/resuming a call : you can put a current
must be displayed.
call on hold and resume a call.
~ Press the left control button on the multifunc-
Swap call: you can alternate between two phone
tion steering wheel.
calls at the same time . One of the calls will be on
Depending on vehicle equipment, the following hold. End call ends the active phone call. A call
functions may be available in the driver informa- that was placed on hold stays on hold and can be
tion system. taken off hold with Resume.

- Accessing a contact : select and confirm Call Conference call: a call on hold and up to five ac-
list/ Favorites/ Directory . Select and confirm tive parties (depending on the cell phone service
a contact. provider) can be added to a conference call. To
make an additional call, put all participants in
Directory contacts : the driver information sys-
the current conference call on hold using Hold .
tem only displays directory contacts that have a
By pressing the left control button, you can make
phone number stored. If several phone numbers
additional calls from the directory or the call list.
are stored with a contact, the list of stored num-
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Additional settings
@ Tips
- Select: righ t con t rol button> desired entry.
- The telephone functions can only be con-
tro lled with the multifunction steering Depend ing on the function selected, the follow-
whee l if the telephone equipment was in- ing addi t ional settings may be possible :
stalled at the factory.
- page 216
Map display r::!>
- The telephone functions depend on the cell
- Day/night map r::!>page216
phone and whether they are supported by
- page 216
Map or ientat ion r::!>
your cell phone service provider or not.
- Automatic zoom r::!>page 217
- The Call wait ing function must be activated
in your cell phone and in the MMI to be
alerted when there is an incoming call dur- Navigation view with route guidance
ing an active call. The call options depe nd started
Appl ies to: vehicles with navigat ion system and Aud i virt ual
o n the cell phone and serv ice provider. You cockpit
can obtain more informat ion from yo ur ce ll
phone se rvice provider.

Navigation
App lies to: vehicles w ith navigation system

Requirement: a destination must be entered

page 206, route g uidance must be started and
r::!>
the navigation tab must be disp layed.
Fig. 15 Standard map w hen ro ute guidance is active (Audi
"' Press the left control button on the mult ifunc- virtual cockpit)
page 13.
tion st eering whee l r:!>
Requireme nt: a dest inat ion must be entered
Depending on vehicle eq uipment, t he following page 206, route guidance must be sta rt ed and
r::!>
fu nctions may be available in the d river informa- t he naviga t ion tab m ust be displayed.
tion system .
Depend ing o n the vehicle equipment and these-
- Displaying navigation during active route lected view r::!>page 14, t he following informa t ion
guidance: select and confirm Map or Street will be displayed in the d river info rmation sys-
view* (analog instr ument clust er). tem :
- Showing the map when route guidance is not
active : se lect and confirm Map . <DMap content (such as po ints of int erest)
- Accessing last destinations : se lect and confirm @ Current vehicle position
Last destination s > the desired destination .
@ A bar graph appears when there is an upcom-
- Accessing f avorite s: select and confirm Favor-
ing turn. The fewer bars are shown, the shorter
ites> the desired destination.
the d istance is unt il the turn . If there is not an
- Starting route guidance to the stored home
upcoming turn, the distance to the destination/
addre ss: se lect and confi rm Cancel route guid-
stopover and the calcu lated arriva l t ime is dis-
ance if necessary and then Home address.
played in the right speedometer.
If you have not started route guidance, a com-
@ Name of the street where you are currently
pass (in the analog instr ument cluster) or a map
driving
(Audi virtua l cockp it)* will be disp layed.

- Canceling active route guidance: on the multi-

funct ion steer ing wheel, select: right control
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Map view with route guidance started Depending on vehicle equipment, the following
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system and map view information may be shown in the driver informa-
t ion system .
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can al-
so have the active route guidance display in the (D Distance to the destination or stopover
map view* in the driver information system .
@ Distance to the next maneuver
® Display of the road that is currently being
traveled or the road that you will turn onto dur-
W1 St ing the next maneuver
Ill
@ Map content such as points of interest or traf-
fic information

Zooming in/out on the map (Zoom): when a

map is displayed, turn the left thumbwheel
down/up to zoom in/out on the map.
Fig. 16 Diagra m : map when rou te guidanc e has started
(ana log inst ru me nt cluster )

Requirement : a destination must be entered

q page 206, route guidance must be started and
the navigation tab must be displayed.

Street view with route guidance started

Applies to: vehicles with navigation system and street view

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the active route guidance will be displayed in the street view* in
the driver information system .
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Fig. 17 Example: display of a turn in the street view (analog instr ument clus ter)

Requirement: a destination must be entered (D Distance to the destination or stopover

q page 206, route guidance must be started and @ Displaying an expressway, highway or main
the navigation tab must be displayed . road as preparation for an upcoming change
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® Dist ance to the next maneuver The head-up disp lay proj ects certain wa rnings or
@ Display of the expressway, highway or main selected information from the assist systems* or
road onto whic h you will be turn ing navigation * on the windsh ield . The display ap-
(z) Direct ion arrow for the upcoming maneuver pears w ith in the driver's field of vision.

® A bar graph appears when a direction arrow Switching on/ off

is displayed. The fewer bars are shown, the
.. To switch t he head-up display on or off, press
shorter the distance is unt il the turn .
the knob~ ¢ fig . 18.
® Current vehicle positio n
@ Addit ional information (on-board computer) Adjusting the height

The f oll ow ing funct ions are also available when The height of the display can be adjusted to t he
route guidance is active: individ ual driver.

- Changing the voice guidance volume: turn the .. Make sure you are seated correctly
right thumbwhee l up or down dur ing voice page 257 .
c::>
guidance. .. Turn the knob~ to adjust the disp lay.

& WARNING
Settings in the Infotainment system
.. Select in the Infotainment system: IMENU ! but-
The route calculated by the navigation system
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Driver as-
is a recommendation for reaching your desti-
sistance > Head-up display.
nation. Obey traffic lights, stopping restric -
tions, one-way streets, lane change restr ic- Display content
tions, etc.
In the Infotainment system, you can specify
which information should be disp layed: For ex-
@ Tips
ample, this can include navigation information*,
- Also see the chapter c::>page 8, Controls at a adaptive cruise control* or camera-based traffic
glance. sign recognition*.
- An exclamation point" !" in front of the
street name indicates that the informat ion The display of certain information and some of
about this street or this section of the route the red indicator lights cannot be hidden in the
is not comp lete in the navigation data con- Infotainment system.
tained in the MMI. Obey traffic laws in one- Brightness
way streets and pedestria n zones.
You can adjust the display brightness in the Info-
ta inment system. The display br ightness decreas-
Head-up display es automatically as the amount of light decreas-
Appl ies t o: vehicles with head-up di splay
es. The background brightness is adjusted w ith
the instr ument illumination c::>
page 52.

Picture rotation

You can rotate the picture in the Infotainment

system clockwise or counterclockwise .

(D Note
To prevent scrat ches on the glass covering the
head-up display, do not place any objects in
Fig. 18 Instrument panel : knob fo r the head-up d isplay the projection opening. ..,_

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@ Tips On-Board Diagnostics

- Sunglasses w ith polarization filters and un -

favorable lighting conditions can have a
negative effect on the display.
- An optimum display depends on the seat
position and the height adjustment of the
head-up display.
- A specia l windshield is needed for the head-
up d isplay function.
- For information on cleaning, see ¢ table In-
terior cleaning on page 356. Fig. 19 Locatio n of Data Link Connector (DLC)

On-Board Diagnostics monitors the components

On-Board Diagnostic
of your emission control system. Each monitored
System (OBD) component in your engine system has been as-
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) signed a code. In case of a malfunction , the com-
ponent will be identified and the fault stored as a
The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ¢'4
in the code in the control module memory.
instrument cluster is part of the On-Board Diag-
nostic System (OBD II). The MIL light may also illuminate if there is a
leak in the on-board fuel vapor recovery system.
The indicator light turns on when the ignition is If the light illuminates after a refueling, stop the
switched on and turns off once the engine is vehicle and make sure the fuel f iller cap is prop-
started and is running in idle at a stable speed. erly closed (only vehicles with gasoline engine)
This indicates that the MIL is functioning correct- <=>page 316 .
ly.
In order to make an accurate diagnosis, the st or-
If the light does not turn off after starting the ed data can only be displayed using special diag-
engine or turns on while driving, this may indi- nostic equipment (generic scan tool for OBD).
cate there is a malfunction in the engine. If the
indicator turns on, the catalytic converter may be In order to connect the special diagnostic equip-
damaged . ment, push the plug into the Data Link Connector
(DLC). The DLCis located to the right of the hood
Drive with reduced engine performance (avoid release ¢ fig . 19 .
high speeds for extended periods of time and/or
fast acceleration) and have the malfunction cor- Your authorized Aud i dealer or qualified work-
rected. See an authorized Audi dealer or author - shop can interpret the code and perform the nec-
ized Audi Service Facility . essary repair.

The electronic speed limiter may be faulty if the _& WARNING

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indicator light turns on . For additional informa-
Do not use the diagnostic connector for per-
tion, see ¢ page 102, Electronic speed limiter .
sonal use. Incorrect usage can cause malfunc-
The MILindicator light may also turn on if the tions, which can increase the risk of a colli-
fuel filler cap is not closed correctly sion!
c>page 316 .

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Indicator lights Cooling system

r=;,page 26
Description
Engine oil pressure
The indicato r lights in the inst rument cluste r r=;,page 27
blink or t ur n on. They indicate funct ions or ma l- Engine oil level
functions . ¢ page 27
Messages may appear with some indicator lights . Alterna t or
A wa rni ng signal w ill sound at the same time. ¢ page 27
The indica t or lights and messages in the instru-
Safety be lt
ment cluster display can be covered by other d is-
¢ page 27
plays. To show them again, select the second tab
with the mu ltifunction steering wheel ¢ page 12 . Electromechanical power steer ing,
If there are several malfunctions, you can display a ll-wheel steering* ,/
them one at a time using the thumbwheel. ¢ page 152
Steering lock
Some ind icator lights in the disp lay can display in
¢ page 28
several colors .
Engine start system
r=;,page 28
& Central indicator light
Transmission
If the . or Q indicator light turns on, check ¢ page 95
the message in the instrument cluster .
Hood
¢ page 28
Overview
Adaptive cruise contro l* ,/
Some ind icator lights turn on briefly as a function r=;,page 109
check when you switch the ign ition on . These sys-
Traffic jam ass ist*
tems are marked with a./ in the following tables .
¢ page 114
If one of these indicato r lights does not t urn on,
there is a malfunction in that system . Air suspension*
r=;,page 28
Red indicator lights
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Central indicator light
Night vision assist*
r=;,page 132
r=;,page 2 2,
Night vision assist*
Aud i pre sense*
r=;,
page 132
r=;,page 117
Ad Blu e*
USA models :
r=;,page 318
Brake system ,/
r=;,page 25 Ad Blue*
Canada models: ¢ page 318
Brake system .I
Yellow indicator lights
r=;,page 25 --------------
Centra l indicator light
USA models :
r=;,page 22
Elect romechanica l parking brake
r=;,page 26 Electronic Stabilization Contro l
(ESC)
Canada models:
¢ page 29
Elect romecha nica l park ing brake
r=;,page 26

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 Cockpit overview

Electronic Stabilization Control Engine oil sensor

(ESC)./ ¢ page 31
¢page29 Engine warm -up request
Electronic Stabilization Control ¢ page 31
(ESC)
Battery charge
¢ page 149
c>page 27
Brake system
Tank system
¢ page29
i=>page 31
USA models:
Washer fluid level
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)./
¢ page 31
¢ page29
Windshield wipers
Canada models:
¢ page 31
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)./
¢ page29 Remote control key
Safety systems ./ ¢ page 82
¢ page29 Driver's door
USA models: ¢ page 31
Brake pads Battery in remote control key
¢ page29 ¢ page 36
Canada models: Bulb failure indicator
Brake pads ¢ page 31
¢ page29
Headlight range control system
Electromechanical parking brake ¢ page 32
¢ page26
Adaptive light*
Tire pressure c>page 32
¢ page 351
Light/rain sensor
' Tire pressure c>page 32
_ ¢ page351
Active lane assist*
- Engine control c>page 124
¢page30
Audi side assist*
Engine control (diesel engine) c>page 131
¢ page30
Audi pre sense*
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ¢ page 122
./
Night vision assist*
¢ page30
c>page 134
Diesel particulate filter*
¢ page30 Parking aid*
c>page 146
Engine speed limitation
¢ page 30 Transmission
c>page 95
Engine oil level (MIN)
¢ page27 Steering lock
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Electromechan ical power stee ring, Active lane assist*

all-wheel steer ing* page 124
c::>
<=:>
page 152 Predictive eff iciency assist*
Air suspension* <=:>
page 105
c::>
page28
USA models:
Air suspension* Predictive efficiency assist *
c::>page28 <=:>
page 105
Sport differentia l* Canada model s:
c::>
page32 Predictive eff iciency assist *
Backrest* <=:>
page 105
page 61
c::> Predictive eff iciency assist*
¢ page 105
Emergency call function*
c::>
page204 Predictive eff iciency assist*
c::>
page 105
Ad Blue*
page 318
c::> Predictive eff iciency assist*
<=:>
page 105
Ad Blue*
page 318
c::> Hill descent assist
c::>
page 150
Other indicator lights
-Turn
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signa ls
Start/Stop system*
c::>
page 84
<=:>
page 32
Start/Stop system*
Trailer turn signals*
~ page 84
c::>page33
Remote control key
USA models : c::>
page 84
Cruise control system*
<=:>page102 Ad Blue*
page 318
c::>
Canada mod e ls:
Cruise control system* Transmission
<=:>
page 102 page 95
c::>

Adapt ive cruise control* Air suspension*

<=:>
page 109 page 13 7
c::>

Adapt ive cruise control* Adaptive cruise contro l*

<=:>
page 109 page 110,
c::>
Traffic j am assist*
Adapt ive cruise control*
¢ page 116
<=:>page109
Traffic j am assist*
Adaptive cruise control*
page 116
c::>
<=:>
page 109
Audi pre sense*
Adaptive cruise control *
<=:>
page 122
page 110, c::>
c::> page 113
USA mode ls:
Adapti ve cruise control *
)\\ page 113
c::>
Elect romechanical parking brake
c::>
page 26
Traffi c jam assist*
page 114
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Canada mod els: If the ABSind icator light 9 (USAmodels) I

liJ Bl
(Canada models), the ESCindicator light

I.
Elect romechanical pa rking bra ke
¢page 26 and the brake system indicator light 1111 (USA
Hill descent assist models) (Canada models) all turn on and
c::;,page150
t his message appears, then the ABS, ESCand
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braking distribution are malfunctioning c::;,
Child safety lock
c::;,page43 Do not continue dr iving. See an author ized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
USA models :
&. .
s istance c::;,
Speed warning system*
c::;,page102 1111(USA model s) / . (Canada model s) Park-
Canada model s: ing brake : malfunction! Safely stop vehicle. See
Speed warn ing system * owne r's manual
¢page 102 - If the indicator light and the message appear
Active lane ass ist* w hen the vehicle is stationar y or after switch-
¢page 124 ing the ignition on, check if you can re lease the
Audi side assist* parking brake. If you cannot release the park-
page 131
c::;,
ing brake, see an author ized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility. If you can release
Camera-based traffic sign recogni- the parking brake and the message st ill ap-
tion* pea rs, see an author ized Audi dealer or author-
page 105
c::;,
ized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
Night vision assist* t he ma lfu nction corrected.
page 134
c::;,
- If the indicator light and message appear wh ile
'
High beam assistant*
D
AUTO page 49
c::;,
driv ing, the hill start ass ist or emergency brak-
ing function may be ma lfunctioning. It may not
High beams be possible to set t he par king brake or re lease
c::;,
page 49, it once it has been set. Do not park your vehicle
High beam assistant* on hills . See an authorized Audi dea ler or au -
page 49
c::;, thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
Brake booster : restri cted . You can cont inue driv-
BRAKE
/(©)Brake system ing . Please conta ct Service

If th is indicator light turns on, there is a malfunc- There is a ma lfunction in the brake booster. The
tion in the brake system. brake booste r is available, but its effectiveness is
red uced. Braking behavior may be different from
1111( USA models ) / . (Canada models )
how it normally funct ions and the brake pedal
Brakes: stop vehicle and check bra ke fluid level
may vibrate .
Stop the vehicle and check the bra ke fluid level.
Drive to an authori zed Audi dealer or autho rized
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Audi Service Facility immed iate ly to have t he
Service Facility for assistance if necessary .
malfunction corrected.
1111( USA mod els) / . (Canada mod els)
Brakes: ma lfuncti on! Stop vehicle safely A WARNING
u If the indicator light turns on and th is message - Read and fo llow the warnings in
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page 322, Working in the engine com-
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- If the brake system indicator light does not If this message appears, press the brake pedal
turn off or it turns on while driv ing, the first and then release the parking brake if neces-
brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low, sa ry.
and this increases the risk of an acc ident . Ill (USA model s)/ ¢Ci1)
(Canada models) Parking
Stop the vehicle and do not continue dr iv- brake: emergency braking
ing . See an author ized Audi dealer or au-
tho rized Aud i Serv ice Facility fo r ass istance. The eme rgency brak ing func t ion was tr iggered .
- If the bra ke system indicator light turns on Please release parking brake
together with the ABS and ESC ind icator
Releas e the parking brake if this message ap-
ligh t s, the ABS/ ESC regula t ing func t ion may
pears.
be malfunctioning. Functions that stabili ze
the vehicle are no longer ava ilable . This Please press brake pedal to relea se parking
could cause the vehicle to swerve, which in- brake
creases the risk that the ve hicle w ill slide.
To release t he pa rking brake , press t he brake
Do not continue driving. See an author ized
pedal and press t he ~ bu t ton at t he same time,
Audi dealer or author ized Audi Service Facili-
o r start driving with hill start assis t q page 88,
ty for assistance.
Starting to drive.

PARK/(
®)/!®Electromechanical parking (D Tips
brake

If t he - (USA models) I. (Canada models)

ind icator lig ht t ur ns on , the par king brake was
For addi t iona l informat ion on the parking
brake, see ~ page 8 7.

se t . -L Cooling system
If t he - (USA models)/ . (Canada mode ls) in- • Turn off engine and check coolant level. See
d ica t or light is blin king , the bra king fo rce has not owner 's manual
bu ilt up e nough o r it has decre ased. Select t he P
selec t or leve r posit ion t o secure the veh icle . The coo lant level is too low.
Make sure the indicator light is off befo re yo u Do not con t inue dr iving and switch the e ng ine
start driving. off. Che ck the coolant leve l q page 328 .
Ill Parking brake: malfunction! Please contact - If the coo lant level is too low, add coolant
Service q page 328 . Only continue driving once the in-

There is a malfunc t ion in the park ing brake . Drive dicato r ligh t turns off.
to a n author ized Audi dealer or author ized Audi • Coolant temperature: too high . Let engine
Serv ice Facility im medi at ely to have t he m alfunc- run with vehicle stationary
t ion cor rec t ed .
Let the engine run at idle fo r a few min utes to
II ( USA models )/ (Ci1)(Canada model s) Parking cool off, until the indicator light turns off .
brake: caution! Vehicle parked too steep
- If the indicator light does not tu rn off, do no t
There is not enoug h braking force to hold the ve- continue driving the vehicle. See an authorized
hicle in place. The brakes have over heated. The Audi dea le r or a uthori zed Audi Service Facility
ve hicle co uld ro ll away eve n on a small incline. for assistance.
Ill (USA models )/ ¢Cil)J
( Canada models ) Parking
brake : applied
A WARNING
- Never open the hood if you can see or hear
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compartment. This increases the risk of (•) F.lectricalsystem: malfunction! Please con-
burns. Wa it until you no longer see or hear tact Se rvice
steam or coolant escaping . Drive t o an authori zed Audi dealer or autho rized
- The engine compartment in any vehicle can Audi Service Facility immed iate ly. Because the ve-
be a dangerous area. Stop the eng ine and hicle battery is discharging, turn off all unneces-
allow it to cool before working in the engine sary el ectrical equipment such as the radio . See
compartment. Always follow the informa - an a utho rized Aud i dea ler or authorized Audi
t io n found in ¢ page 322, Working in the Service Facility if the battery charge level is too
engine compartment. low.

(I) Note (•) Electrical system: low battery charge. Bat-

tery will be charged while driving
Do not continue driving if the . ind icator
light turns on as this increases the risk of en - The st arting ability may be impa ired.
gine damage. If this message tu rns off after a little whi le, the
vehicle battery cha rged e nough while driving.
~ Safety belt
If the message does not turn off and stay off
The . ind icator light stays on unt il the drive r's whe n driving, have an author ized Audi dealer or
and front passenger's safety be lts are fastened. autho rized Aud i Serv ice Facility repa ir the mal-
Above a certain speed, t here will also be a wa rn- funct ion.
ing tone .
't:::?: Engine oil pressure
@ Tips
• Turn off engine . Oil press ure too low
For addit iona l information on safety be lts ,
see ¢ page 265. Stop the engine and do not cont inue d riving.
Check the eng ine oi l level ¢ page 326 .
t3 Generator/vehicle battery - If the eng ine o il level is too low, add engine oil
¢ page 326 . Only continue driving once the in-
If the . or (•) indicator light turns on, there is a
d icator light turns off .
malfunct ion in the generato r o r the veh icle elec-
tr ica l system . - If the engine oil level is correct and the indica-
tor light still turns on, turn t he e ngine off and
• Electrical system: malfunction! Safel y stop
do not cont inue driving . See an authorized Aud i
vehicle
deale r or a uthorized Aud i Service Facility fo r as-
Do not cont inue d riving and switc h the eng ine sis t ance .
off. See an a utho rized Aud i de al e r or aut hor ized
Audi Service Facility for assistance . (D Tips
(•) Electrical system: malfunction! Res tart not The oil pressure warni ng is not an oil level in-
poss ible . Please conta ct Service dicator. Always check the oil level regularly .

The vehicle battery was disconnected from the

~ Engine oil level (MIN)
vehicle electrical system and will no longer
charge . Drive to an author ized Audi dealer or au- • Please add oil immediatel y.
thor ized Audi Se rvice Facility immed iate ly.
Add engine oil immediately ¢ page 326.
u Do not stop the engine, or you will not be able to
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start it aga in . If you can no longer sta rt the en- El Please add max. x qt (l) oil. You can contin·
N
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Add the maximum amount of oil indicated in the Hood

· c:::::::,
disp lay as soon as possible ¢ page 326.
• Warning! Hood is not locked. Stop vehicl e
and check the lock
~ - Steering lock
If t he indicator light turns on and the message
• Steerin g : malfunction ! Please stop ve hicle
appears , the hood locking mechanism is not en-
There is a malfunction in the electronic stee ring gaged correctly .
lock. You cannot t urn the ignition on . Stop immediately and close the hood
Do not tow your vehicle because it cannot be ¢ page 323 .
st eered. See an aut horized Audi dealer or aut hor-
ized Audi Service Facility for assistance . 0/Q Air suspension
EllSteerin g lock: malfunc ti on! Please contact Applies to: vehicles with air suspension

Service • Air s uspension : malfunction . Saf ely stop ve -

There is a malfunction in the electronic steering hicle . Stee ring and ground cle arance limited
lock. Due to a system malfunction, your vehicle's
Drive to an authori zed Audi dea ler or authori zed ground clearance is very low at the front or rea r
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the axle* (in veh icles with all-wheel stee ring). Be-
malfunct ion corrected. cause of this, the wheels no longer have enoug h
clea rance t o steer correctly.
A WARNING
-
See an author ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Do not tow your veh icle when the re is a mal- Service Facility for assis t ance .
function in the electronic stee ring lock - this
• Air suspens ion: mal funct ion! You can con-
increases the risk of an accident.
t inue driving slowl y. Speed limited to max.
35 mph (60 km/ h)
~ Engine start system
There is a ma lfunction that can resu lt in restrict-
• Eng ine start system : malfunction ! Please ed driving st ability. The speed is limited to a
con tact Service maximum of 35 mph (60 km/h) .

Do not switch the ignit ion off because you may Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
not be able to switc h it on aga in. Audi Service Facility immediate ly to have the
malfunc t ion corrected .
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the • Air suspens ion: malfunction! You may con-

=
malfunct ion corrected . tinue driving slowl y at max. 3 5 mph (6 0 km/ h)

Engine start system : malfunction ! Please There is a ma lfunction that can res ult in restric t -
contact Service ed driving stability .

There is a malfunction in the engine start ing sys- Drive to an authori zed Audi dealer or authori zed
tem. Audi Service Facility immediate ly at a maxim um
speed of 35 mph (60 km/h) to have the malfunc-
Drive to an authorized Audi dea ler or authorized
tion corrected .
Audi Service Facility imm ediately to have t he
malfunct ion corrected. • Air sus pension: s ervice mode. Vehicle can be
moved but handling may be impaired
Carefully drive to an authorized Audi dealer or
autho rized Audi Service Facility immediately to
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II Air suspension: malfunction! Please contact Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Service Audi Service Facility immediate ly to have the
malfunction corrected.
There is a system malfunct ion that can result in
rest ricted driving stability or reduced ground
clearance.
(D Tips
For additional infor mat ion on ESCand ABS,
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized see ¢ page 148.
Audi Service Facility imm ediately to have the
malfunct ion corrected.
!f Safety systems
II Air suspension: vehicle too low. Limited
ground clearance The E,iindicator light monitors the safety sys-
tems.
The ground clearance is very low due to a system
malfunction. Wait until the air suspension sys- If the m indicator light turns on or blinks, there
tem has restored normal ground clearance . Oth- is a ma lfunction in a safety system .
erwise, conditions such as an uneven road surface Drive t o an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
can lead to vehicle damage . Audi Service Facility immed iate ly to have the
B Suspension : malfunction! You may continue malfunction corrected.
driving
,&
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WARNING
-
There is a suspension control malfunction .
Have the safety systems inspected immedi-
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized ately. Otherwise, there is a risk that the sys-
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the tems may not activate during a collision,
malfunct ion corrected. which increases the risk of serious injury or
death.
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((D) Brake system
If the D] indicator light blinks wh ile driving, the
ESCor ASR (Anti -Slip Regulation) is actively regu- liJBrakes overheating. Please shift to D
lating .
There was a heavy load on the brakes. Place the
G1
If thE: indicator light turns on, the system has selector lever in the D/S position in order to use
switched the ESCoff. In this case, you can switch the engine brak ing effect and reduce the load on
the ignition off and then on to switch the ESCon the brakes.
again. The ind icator light turns off when the sys-
tem is functioning fully. wt:t./(0)Brake pads
If thefilindicator light turns on, ESCwas
II (USA models).!EiJ (Canada models) Brake
switched off using the !B,«Ibutton <=>
page 148 .
pads: wear limit reached. You can continue driv-
Stabilization control (ESC/ ABS): malfunction! ing. Please contact Service
See owner's manual
The brake pads are worn.
DJindicator
If thE: light and the fJ]J(USA mod -
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
els)/11] (Canada models) ABS indicator light turn
Audi Service Facility as soon as possible to have
on and the message appears, there is a malfunc-
the malfunction corrected .
tion in the ABS or the electronic differential lock.
u This also causes the ESCto malfunct ion. The
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d::, Engine control Drive app roximate ly 15 m inutes at a minimum

speed of 37 mph (60 km/h) with the se lector lev-
II Drive system : malfunction! Please contact er in S, and ma intain an engine speed of approxi-
Service mately 2,000 RPM. The result ing temperature in-
There is an engine control malfunction . crease can burn off the soot in the filter. The ind i-
cator light will turn off when the cleaning has
Drive s low ly to an authorized Audi dealer or au- completed successfully .
thor ized Audi Service Facility to have the engine
checked . If the indicator light does not turn off, drive im-
med iate ly to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Se rvice Facility to have the malfunct ion
W Engine control (diesel engine)
corrected .
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engines

The engine is preheat ing if the El

indicato r light A WARNING
turns on when the ign ition is switched on. Always adapt your speed to the cur rent
If the indicator light does not turn on or blinks weather, road and traffic cond it ions. You
while driving, there is an eng ine control malfunc - should never d isobey traffic laws in order to
tion . follow dr iving recommendations.

Immediately drive slowly to an authori zed Audi

(D Tips
dealer or authorized Audi Serv ice Facility to have
the malfunction corrected. For additional informat ion on the d iesel pa r-
ticulate filte r, see c>page 321.

o Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)

!?>iEngine speed limitation
The malfunction indicato r lamp (MIL) is part of
the On-Board Diagnostic System (080 II). The II) Engine speed maximum XXXX RPM
¢..ijc;ymbol turns on when the ign ition is switched The eng ine speed is automatically limited to the
on and t urns off again on ce the eng ine is started speed displayed in the inst rument cluste r. This
and running at a steady id le speed . This indicates pro t ects t he engine from overheati ng.
that the MIL is functioning correctly.
The eng ine speed limita t ion deactivates once the
The indica t or light turns on if there is a malfunc- engine is no longe r in the critical temperatu re
tion in the engine electronics . See an a uthorized range and you have re leased the accelerator ped-
Aud i dea ler o r a uthorized Audi Serv ice Facility to al once .
have the ma lfunction corrected . For additiona l
If the engine speed limitation was activated by
information, see c>page 21.
an engine cont rol malfunct ion, the II ind icator
The indicator light can also turn on if the fuel fill- light a lso turns on. Make sure the engine speed
er cap is not closed correct ly ~ page 316. does not go above t he speed displayed, for exam -
ple when downshif t ing . Drive t o an authori zed
effls> Diesel particulate filter Audi dealer or au t horized Audi Service Fac ility im-
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine and diesel particulate med iate ly to have the ma lfunction corrected.
filter

II Particulate filt er: malfunction! See owner's (D Tips

manual Depending on t he engine: t he engine speed

may be limited when the eng ine is co ld - the
The diesel pa rticulate filter requires regene ra-
full engine output will not be available. When
tion. To suppo rt the fil t er's se lf-cleani ng func-
the eng ine is at operating temperature, the II>
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red area in the tachometer moves to a higher li}'J

Tank system : malfunction! Please cont act
RPM range. Service
The re is a m al function in the fuel tank system.
~....Engine oil sensor
Drive to an author ized Audi dealer or authorized
• Oil level syste m: malfunction! Please co n- Audi Service Facility immed iate ly to have the
tact Service malfunction corrected.
The sensor to check the engine oil leve l has
fa iled. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au -
(D Tips

thorized Audi Service Facility immediate ly to have For more information on fuel ing, see
the ma lfunction corrected . c:;,page 316.

• Oil level sen sor: o il change nece ss ary. Please

~ Washer fluid level
contact Service
Fue l has en t ered the eng ine oi l as a res ult of fre - mPlease add was her fluid
q uent short dr ives . Avoid hig h engine speeds, full Fill the washer fluid for the windsh ield washer
acceleration and heavy engine loads . Drive to an system and the headlight washer system * when
authorized Audi dealer or authoriz ed Audi Service the ignit ion is switched off 9 page 331.
Facility immediately to have the oil changed .

• Oil press ure se nsor: malfunction ! Please ~ , Windshield wipers

contact Service
$ vVindshield wipers : malfun ction ! Please con-
There is a malfunction in the oil pressure sensor. tact Service
Drive to an autho rized Aud i dea le r o r a uthorized
The re is a ma lfunction w ith t he windshield wip-
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
ers .
malfunct ion corrected.
Drive to an author ized Audi dealer or authorized
f Engine warm-up request Audi Service Facility immed iately to have the
malfunction corrected .
n Please warm up eng ine
Fue l has entered the engine oi l, either from low ~ Driver's door
outside temperat ures or freq uent short drives.
Drive unti l the engine is warm so that the fue l in
IJI Driver's door: malfun ction! Shift to P before
leaving vehicle . See owner's manual
the eng ine oil will evaporate. Avoid high engine
speeds, full acce lerating and heavy eng ine loads The re is a ma lfunction in the d river's door . Select
when doing this. t he P selector leve r pos ition to secure the vehicle.

Drive to an au t horized Audi dealer or authorized

BilTank system Audi Service Facility immed iately to have the
ID'J
Please refuel malfu nction corrected.

If the indicator light turns on for the f irst time

Bulb failure indicator
-:cp:-
and the message appea rs, there are about 2.6
gal lons (10 liters) of fuel left in the tank . If the II ind icator light tu rns o n, a bulb has
failed. The message indica t es the location of the
u
li}'J
Please refuel immediately
co bulb. Replace the bulb immediately.
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If the indicator light t urns on the message ap-
N Vehicle light s : malfunction! Please contact
...... pears, the fue l tank is almost empty. Refuel the
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There is a malfunction in the headlights or the AUTOposition. However, you can cont inue to
light switch. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or turn the lights on and off using the light switch .
author ized Audi Service Facility immed iate ly to You can sti ll contro l all functions that are inde-
have the ma lfunction corrected. pendent of the rain senso r th rough the wind-
shield wiper lever .
.,&.WARNING Drive to an authorized Audi deal er or authorized
- light bul bs are under pressure and can ex- Audi Service Facility immed iate ly to have the
plode when bulbs are replaced, which in- malfunction corrected .
creases the risk of injury .
- With HID headlights (xenon headlights), the
I-I Sport differential
high -voltage component must be handled
Appli es to: vehicles with sport different ial
correctly . Othe rw ise, there is a risk of fata l
mJury. Ill Sport differential: malfunct ion! Please con-
tact Service
~!DDynamic headlight range control There is a ma lfunction.

II Headlight range control : malfun ction! See Drive to an aut horized Audi dealer or aut horized
owner 's manual Audi Service Facility immediate ly to have the
malfunction corrected.
There is a malfunction in the headl ight range
control system, which may cause g lare fo r othe r Ill Sport differential:
temperatur e too high.
d rivers. Please adapt driving style

Drive to an autho rized Aud i dealer or authorized The tr ansmission temperatu re has increased sig-
Aud i Service Facility immediately to have t he nificantly d ue to t he sporty dr iving manner. Drive
malfunct io n corrected. in a less sporty manne r unt il the temperat ure re-
turns to t he norma l range and t he indicator lig ht

§0 Audi adaptive light switches of .

Applies to: vehicles with Audi adapt ive light
.,&.WARNING
m;J
Audi adaptive light: malfunction! See own - Contact an author ized Audi dealer or author-
er's manual ized Audi Service Facility if the spo rt differen-
Adapt ive light is not wor king . The headlights st ill tial is fa ulty or malfunctioning. The repair
fu nction. must be performed by trained perso nnel us-
ing the correct oil in order to ensure safety .
Drive to an authorized Aud i dealer or aut horized
Aud i Service Facility immediately to have t he
malfunct io n corrected. ¢¢ Turn signals

If the . or B indicator lig ht blinks , a t ur n sig-

@.DLight/rain sensor nal is t ur ned on . If both indica t or li ght s are bl ink-
ing, t he emergency flashers are on .
ralAutomatic headlights : malfunction! See
owner 's manual If an ind icator light blinks tw ice as fast as usual,
a turn signal bul b has fai led. Caref ully drive to an
£I Automatic wipers: malfunction! See owner's
aut horized Aud i dealer o r aut horized Aud i Service
manual
Facil ity immed iate ly to have t he malfunction cor-
The li ght/rain sensor is malfunct ion ing . rect ed.
The low beams remain switched on at all times
for safety reasons when the lig ht switch is in the

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¢1.~Trailer turn signals

Applies to: vehicles wit h tra iler hitc h

The turn s ignals a re a ctivated in tra ile r mode if

the . indicator lig ht blinks.

If a turn signal on the trailer or on the veh icle

fa ils wh ile in tra ile r mode, the indicator light w ill
not blink tw ice as fas t to indicate this .

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Opening and closing - If the driver's door is open, the vehicle cannot
be locked by pressing the !'.rlbutton on the re-
Central locking mote contro l key or by touching the locking
sensor* on a door .
Description
- If the most recently used convenience key* is
You can lock and un lock the veh icle centrally . You detected in the luggage compartment, the lug-
have the following options: gage compartment lid automatica lly unlocks
again after closing it.
- Remote control key <=> page 3 7,
- If the convenience key* that was last used is de-
- Sensors in the door handles" <=> page 37,
tected ins ide the vehicle, then the vehicle will
page 39,
- Lock cylinder on the driver's door <=>
not be able to lock from the outside .
or
page 38.
- Interior central locking switch <=> Closing aid on the doors*

Turn signals The vehicle doors are equipped with closing aids.
When closing a door, yo u only have to let it fall
The turn signals flash tw ice when you unlock the
lightly into the latch. It then closes automatically
vehicle and flash once when you lock the vehicle.
<=>&. .
If they do not flash, then one of the doors , the
rear lid or the hood is not closed. A WARNING
-
Automatic locking (Auto Lock) - When you lock your vehicle from outs ide,
nobody - especially children - sho uld rema in
The Auto Lock funct ion locks all doors and the
inside the vehicle. Remember, when you
luggage compartment lid once the speed has ex-
lock the vehicle from the outside the win-
ceeded approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).
dows cannot be opened from the inside.
The vehicle can be unlocked if the opening func- - When you leave the vehicle, always take the
tion in the centra l locking system sw itch is used ign it ion key with yo u. This will prevent pas-
or one of the door handles is pulled. sengers (ch ildren, for examp le) from acci-
In the event of a crash with a irbag deployment, dentally being locked in the vehicle shou ld
the doors will a lso automat ica lly unlock to allow they accidentally press the power locking
access to the veh icle. switch in the doors.
- Do not leave children inside the vehicle un-
Selective door unlocking supervised. In an emergency it would be im-
The doors and luggage compartment lid will lock possible to open the doors from the outside
when they close . You can set in the Infotainment w ithout the key.
system whether only the dr iver's door or the en- - Applies to vehicles with power side door
tire vehicle should be unlocked when unlocking closer*:
<=>page 39. - When closing a door, make sure nothing
can interfere with the door. Th is could
Unintentionally locking yourself out
cause ser ious personal inj ury.
Only lock your vehicle when all of the doors and - You can stop the door from closing at any
the luggage compartment lid are closed and the time by pulling on the inside or outside
remote control key is not in the vehicle . This door handle.
he lps to prevent you from locking yourse lf out
accidentally . (D Tips
The follow ing cond itions prevent you from lock - - Do not leave valuables unattended in the ve-
ing your remote control key in the vehicle : hicle. A locked vehicle is not a safe!

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 Open ing and closing

- The LED in the drive r's door rai l blinks when Electronic immobilizer
you lock the vehicle . If t he LED lights up for
The immobilizer preve nts unau t hori zed use of
approximately 30 seconds after locking, t he vehi cle .
there is a malfunct ion in the cent ral locking
system. Have the p roblem corrected by an Under certai n circumstan ces, t he vehicle may not
a ut horized Audi dea ler or authorized Audi be able to start if there is a key from a diffe rent
Se rvice Facility. vehicle manufa cture r on the key chain .

Data in the master key

Key set
When driving, service and ma intenance-re levant
dat a is cont inuo us ly stored in you r remote con-
t rol key . Your Audi se rvice advisor can rea d out
t his data and t ell you abo ut t he work yo ur vehicle
needs. This app lies also t o vehicles w ith a con-
ven ience key*.

Personal convenience settings

If two people use one vehicle, it is recommended
th at each perso n always uses "thei r own " maste r
Fig. 2 0 Your vehicle key set key. When the ignit io n is t urne d off or when the
vehicle is locked , pe rsonal conve nien ce settings
@ Remote control key with integrated for the follow ing systems are stored a nd as -
mechanical key s igned to the remote master key.
You can unlock/ lock your veh icle w ith the remote - Climate con tr ol syst em
control key. A mecha nica l key is integ rated in the - Steer ing whee l heating *
remo te contro l key ~ pag e 36. - Central locking system
@ Key fob with vehicle code - Interior lighting*
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control - Exterior light ing
- Rain sensor
Open the key tag and scratch to reveal the veh icle
- Memory function *
code. You can unlock the Audi connect vehicle
- Par king aid*
control services* for your veh icle with t his vehicle
code . For additional informat ion, see - Adapt ive cr uise con t rol*
~ pag e 199. - Act ive lane assist*
- Side assist*
Replacing a key - Traff ic jam assist *
If a key is lost, see an authorized Audi dealer or - Distance warning*
author ized Audi Service Facility. Have this key de- - Night visio n assis t*
activated . It is important to bring a ll keys with - Aud i p re sense *
you . If a key is lost, you should report it to you r - Spe ed wa rning*
ins ura nce company.
The stored settings are automat ica lly recalled
Number of keys whe n you unlock the vehicle, ope n the doo rs or
tu rn on th e ign ition .
You can check the number of keys ass igned to
your veh icle in the Infotainment system . To do
_&.WARNING
~
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this, select the IM ENU Ibutto n > Vehicl e> left
control button > Service & checks > Vehicle in-
- Always t ake t he ve hicle key w ith you wh e n
-

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remain in the vehicle. Otherw ise the children LED and battery in the remote control key
cou ld start the engine or operate electrical
equipment such as power windows.

@ Tips
- The operation of the remote contro l key can
be temporarily disrupted by interfe rence
from transmitters near the vehicle working
in the same frequency range (such as a cell
phone or radio equipment) . Always check if
your vehicle is locked!
Fig. 22 Remote control key: removing the ba tte ry holde r
- For an explanation on conformity with the
FCCregulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
¢ page 384 .

Removing the mechanical key

Fig. 23 Remot e control key (rea r side): removing the bat·

t ery ho lde r

LED in the remote control key

The LED@ informs you of the remote cont rol key
func ti o n.
Fig. 2 1 Remot e cont rol mast er key: remov ing t he mec hani·
"' If you press a bu tton briefly, the LEDblinks
cal key
once .
.. Press the release buttons @ ¢ fig. 21 and re- "' If you press and hold a button (convenience
move the mechanical key from the remote con- open ing/clos ing), the LED blinks several times.
trol key. "' If the LEDdoes not blink, the remote contro l
key battery is dead. The Illindicator light tu rns
Using the mecha nica l key, you can: on and the message Remote control key: re-
place key battery appears. Replace the battery
- Lock/un lock the glove compartment.
in the remote control key.
- Manually lock/u nlock the veh icle c::;,page 39.
- Emergency lock t he doors c::;,page 39 . Replacing the remote control key batte ry
"' Press t he release but t ons @ ¢ fig. 22 and re-
move the mechan ica l key.
"' Press the release buttons © c::;,fig. 23 on the
battery holder while pull ing the battery holder
out of the remote control key in the direction of
the arrow .
"' Insert the new battery with the'' +" symbo l fac·
ing down.
"' Slide the battery holde r carefully into the re·
mote contro l key.

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 Open in g and closing

.. Inse rt the mechanical key. is un locked when unlocking the vehicle

¢ page 39.
@JFor the sake of the environment
.&_WARNING
Discharged batteries must be disposed of us-
ing methods that will not harm the environ-
- No one, especially children, should stay in the
ment . Do not dispose of them in household vehicle when it is locked from the outside, be-
trash . cause the windows can no longer be opened
from the inside ¢ page 40. Locked doors
(D Tips make it more difficult for emergency workers
to get into the veh icle, wh ich puts lives at
The replacement battery must meet the same
risk.
specifications as the original battery in the re-
mote control key.
@ Tips

Unlocking/locking by remote control - Only use the remote control key when you
are within view of the veh icle.
- The vehicle can only be locked when these-
lector lever is in the P position .
- Do not use the remote control when you are
inside the vehicle . Otherwise, you could un-
intentionally lock the vehicle . If you then try
to open a door, the anti-theft alarm will
trigger. If this happens, press the unloc k
button@.
- Only use the panic function in an emergen-
Fig. 24 Remote control key: button programm ing cy.

.. To unlock the vehicle, press the @ button

Unlocking/locking with the convenience
¢fig. 24. key
.. To lock the vehicle, press the {fJ button once. Applies to: vehicles with convenience key
.. To unlo ck the luggage compartment lid, press
the c::::Jbutton briefly . The doors and luggage compartment lid can be
.. To open the luggage compartment lid, press unlocked/locked without using th e remote con-
and hold the C:$ button for at least one second . trol key.
.. To trigger the alarm, press the red IPANIC I but-
ton. The vehicle horn and emergency flashers
turn on .
.. To switch off the alarm, press the red IPANIC I
button again .

If the vehicle is unlocked and none of the doors,

the hood, or the luggage compa rt ment lid are
opened within 45 seconds, the veh icle locks
again automatically. This feature prevents the ve-
hicle from being accidentally left unlocked over a Fig. 25 Door handle: locking the vehicle

long period of time.

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• Pullon the door handle to open the door. Central locking switch

Locking the vehicle

• Se lect the P posit ion, because the vehicle can-
not be locked otherwise .
• To lock the veh icle, close the door and touch
the sensor in the door handle once ¢ fig. 25 . Do
not hold the door handle while doing this .

You can un lock/lock the vehicle at every door.

The remote control key cannot be more than ap -
proximate ly 4 feet (1. 5 m) away from the door Fig. 26 Driver's doo r: cen t ral locking switch
handle. It makes no difference whether the mas -
ter key is in your jacket pocket or in your brief- • To lock the vehicle, press t he @ button ¢ &. -
case, for example . • To unlock the vehicle, press the 63button.
If you hold the door handle while locking, this When locking the vehicle with the central locking
can impair the locking function. switch , the following applies:
The door cannot be opened for a br ief period di- - Opening the door and the luggage compart-
rectly aft er lock ing it. This way you have the op- ment lid from the outside is not possib le (for
portun ity to check if the doors locked correctly. security reasons, such as when stopped at a
The settings in the Infotainment system deter- light) .
mine if the ent ire vehicle or only one of the doors - The LED in the centra l locking switch turns on
is unlocked when unlocki ng the vehicle when all doors are closed and locked .
¢ page 39 . - You can open the doors ind ividually from the
inside by pulling the door handle .
A WARNING - In the event of a crash with airbag dep loyment,
Read and following a ll WARNINGS ¢ &. in De- the doors unlock a utomatica lly to allow access
scription on page 34 . to the vehicle .

@ Tips A WARNING
- The central locking switch a lso works when
If your vehicle is left standing fo r a long peri-
the ignition is switched off and automatical -
od of time, note the following:
ly locks the entire vehicle when the IDbut-
- The energy management system grad ually
ton is pressed .
turns off unnecessa ry cohvenience functions
to prevent the vehicle batte ry from draining - The central locking switch is inoperative
and to ma intain the vehicle's ab ility to start when the vehicle is locked from the outs ide .
for as long as possib le. You may not be able - Locked doors ma ke it more diffic ult for
to unlock your vehicle using the convenie nce emergency workers to get into the vehicle,
key. which puts lives at risk . Do not leave anyone
behind in the vehicle, especially child ren.
- Read and following a ll WARNINGS ¢ &. in
Description on page 34.

{D Tips
Your vehicle locks automatically when it
reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h) (Auto
Lock)¢ page 34. You can unloc k t he vehicle

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 Open ing and closing

aga in using the 63button in t he cent ra l lock- Emergency locking/unlocking the doors
ing sw itch.

Setting the central locking system

In the Infotainmen t syst em, you can set which

doors the central locking system will unlock .

.. Select in the Info t ainment system: ! M E NUI but -

ton > Vehicle > left cont rol but to n > Vehicle
settings > Central locking .

Door unlocking - yo u can decide if All doors or Fig. 27 Driver's doo r : doo r lock cylinder

only the Driver's door should unlock . The lug-

gage compartment lid also un locks when All is
selected. If you se lect Driver's door in a vehicle
with a convenience key*, only the door whose
handle you pull will un lock.

If you select Driver 's door, all the doors and lug -
gage compartment lid will unlock if you p ress the
m button on the remote contro l key twice.

Disable rear lid handle - if you se lect On, t he lug-

Fig. 28 Door: em erge ncy locking
gage com partment lid han dle is locked . In t his
case, the luggage compartment lid can be If the central locking system malfu nctions, you
opened with the .c:sbutton on the remote con- must u nlock/lock the doo rs separately using the
trol key or wit h the ,c:s button in the driver's mechan ica l key.
door. In vehicles w it h a convenience key*, you can
still open the luggage compa rtment lid us ing the Unlocking/locking the driver's door with the
handle if an authorized remote control key is mechanical key
near the proximity sensor* . .. Remove the mechanical key c>page 36 .
Fold mirrors * - if you select On, the exterior rear- .. Insert the key into the slot under the door han-
view mirrors fold in a utomatically whe n you press d le and pull the cap off c> fig. 2 7.
the ~ button on the remote control key or to uch .. To unlo ck t he driver's door, tur n th e key t o t he
the sensor * in the handle . open posi t ion @ c>fig . 2 7.
.. To lock t he driver 's doo r, se lect t he P position
Tone when locking 1> - if you select On, a tone an d tur n the key once to t he clos ing pos ition @
will sound when you lock t he vehicle. c> A, .

Locking the front passenger's door/rear

doors with the mechanical key
The emergency lock is located on the rear side of
the front passenger's door and the rear doors. It
is only visible when the door is open .

.. Remove the me chanical key c>page 36 .

u .. Remove the cap from the openi ng c>fig . 28 .
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Opening and c lo s i n g

.. Insert the key in the inside slot and t urn it all

the way to the right (right door) or left (left
door). - - --
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A WARNING --.;::s

Read and following all WARNINGS c::>& in De-

scription on page 34.

Anti-theft alarm system

Fig. 30 Luggage compartment lid : @ closing button, @
lock button (vehicles wit h convenience key*)
If the anti-theft alarm system detects a vehicle
break- in, a udio and visua l wa rning signals are
The luggage compa rtment lid can on ly be opened
tr iggered . The anti-theft alarm system is act ivat-
in the P selector lever position.
ed when the vehicle is locked as usua l. It
sw itches off when the veh icle is unlocked. Opening the luggage compartment lid
If t he alarm is tr iggered, it w ill shut off automat- .. Press and hold the c::5 but to n on t he remote
ically after a certain amount of time. Switch the control key for at least one second. Or
ign it ion on or press t he m button on the remo t e .. Pull the c::5 switch in the dr iver's door briefly
con t rol key t o turn off t he alarm. c::>fig.29 . Or
.. Press the hand le in the luggage compartment
Luggage compartment lid .

lid Closing the luggage compartment lid

Automatic luggage compartment lid .. When the ign ition is switc hed on, pull the c:s
switch in the driver's doo r until the luggage
The luggage compartment lid can be opened and
compartment lid is closed c::>&_. Or
closed electrically .
.. Press the c::5 button in the luggage compart-
ment lid c::>fig . 30. The luggage compartment
lid will automat ically lower and close c::> &_. Or
.. Applies to: veh icles with convenience key: Press
the c::5 button on the remote control key unt il
t he luggage compartment lid closes c::>&_.
Make sure there is e nough distance between
you and the luggage compartment lid. There
should be a maximum 9 feet (3 m) of dis t ance .
Or
.. App lies to: veh icles with convenience key: Press
Fig. 29 Driver's door: opening the luggage co mpartment
l id the ~ button in the luggage compartment lid
fig. 30 . The remote control key must not be
c::>
more than approx imately 4 feet (1.5 m) away
from the luggage compartment and it must not
be inside the vehicle. The luggage compa rt-
men t lid will a ut oma ti ca lly lower a nd close. The
veh icle locks c::>&_. Or
.. Lightly pull the luggage compartment lid at the
inner grip . The luggage compartment lid will
automatically lower and close c::> &_. Or .,,.

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 Op e ning and cl os ing

~ Press the handle in the luggage compartment cause serious injury to yourse lf or others de-
lid. The luggage compartment lid will automat- spite the pinch protection.
ically lower and close ¢ .&_. - To reduce the risk of pinching injuries, al-
ways make sure that no one is in the operat-
St oring the luggag e compartm ent lid
op e ning posit ion ing area of the luggage compartment lid; in-
cluding the hinge areas and the upper and
~ Bring the luggage compartment lid into the de-
lower edge of the luggage compartment lid .
sired open position. The position must be at a
- Never drive with the luggage compartment
certain height or higher to sto re .
lid ajar or open, because poisonous gases
~ Press and hold the cs but t on for at least four
can enter the vehicle interior and create the
seconds to store the new open position . A visu -
risk of asphyx iat ion .
al and audio signal will follow .
- If there is a luggage rack (such as a bicycle
~ To set a higher open position, wait at least five
rack) on the luggage compartment lid, the
seconds and then carefully press the luggage
luggage compartment lid may not open
compartment lid upward.
comp letely under certa in circumstances or it
~ Press and hold the cs button again for at least
could close by itself if open due to the ext ra
four seconds to store the desired opening posi-
weight. To reduce the risk of injury, the
tion .
open luggage compartment lid must there-
The opening/closing process will stop immed i- fore have additional support or the cargo
ately if: must first be removed from the rack .

- You pull/ release the cs switch in t he driver's

(D Note
door , or
The luggage compa rt ment lid can bump into
- Applies to: vehicles with convenience key:
objects s uch as the garage ceiling when open-
Press/release the cs button on the remote
ing and become damaged.
contro l key, or
- Applies to: vehicles with conve nience key: Press
the cs button or the {f) button in the luggage
(D Tips

compartment lid, or - The settings in the Infotainment system de-

- You push the handle in the luggage compart- termine if the luggage compartment lid can
ment lid, or be opened using the hand le ¢ page 39.
- When something blocks the luggage compart- - There are aud io signa ls when closing the
ment lid or makes it diff icu lt for the lid to luggage compartment lid with the remote
move . cont rol key (vehicles with convenience key*)
or with the cs button in the dr iver's door.
If you press the handle or one of the cs or tfl but- - When the vehicle is locked, the luggage
tons (vehicles w ith convenience key*) now , the compartment lid can be unlocked separately
luggage compartment lid will either open or by pressing the cs button on the remote
close, depending on its angle. control key. The luggage compartment lid
locks automatically when it is closed again .
_& WARNING - Applies to: vehicles with convenience key:
- After closing the luggage compartment lid, The luggage compartment lid can be closed
make sure that it is latched. Otherwise the w ith the convenience from a distance up to
luggage compa rtment lid could open sud- approximately 9 ft (3 m).
denly when driving, which increases the risk - The luggage compartment lid can be oper-
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co of an accident. ated manually if the vehicle battery is low .
~ - Pay careful attent ion when closing the lug- It is necessa ry to use more force when do ing .,.
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this. Move the lid slowly to reduce the General information

amount of force needed . In some situations, the function may be limited
- When the trailer socket is being used (for or temporarily unavailable . This may happen if:
example, for a bicycle rack), the luggage
compartment lid can be opened and closed - the luggage compartment lid was closed imme-
using the handle or the foot motion activa- diately before
tion (vehicles with convenience key*). - you park close to a hedge and the branches
move back and forth under the vehicle for a
long period of time
Opening/closing the luggage compartment
lid with foot motion activation (kicking -you clean your vehicle, for example with a pres-
movement) sure washer or in a car wash
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key and sensor-control- - there is heavy rain
led luggage compartment lid - the bumper is very dirty, for example after driv-
ing on salt-covered roads
- there is interference to the radio signal from
the vehicle key, such as from cell phones or re-
mote controls

.&,.WARNING
- Pay careful attention when closing the lug-
gage compartment lid. Otherwise, you could
cause serious injury to yourself or others de-
Fig. 31 Rear of t he vehicle: foot movement spite the pinch protection.
- To reduce the risk of pinching injuries, al-
You can open and close the luggage compar t - ways make sure that no one is in the operat-
ment lid wit h foot mo t ion activation. ing area of the luggage compartment lid; in-
cluding the hinge areas and the upper and
Requirements: you must be carrying your vehicle
lower edge of the luggage compartment lid .
key with you. You must be standing at the center
behind the lugg age compartment lid. You should - Never drive with the luggage compartment
lid ajar or open, because poisonous gases
be approximately 8 in (20 cm) from the rear of
can enter the vehicle interior and create the
the vehicle . The ignition must be switched off .
risk of asphyxiation.
Make sure you have firm footing .
- If there is a luggage rack (such as a bicycle
- Move your foot back and forth below the bump- rack) on the luggage compartment lid, the
er Q fig. 31. Do not touch the bumper. The lug- luggage compartment lid may not open
gage compartment lid will open/close once the completely under certain circumstances or it
system detects the movement . could close by itself if open due to the extra
The luggage compartmen t lid will only open/ weight. To reduce the risk of injury, the
close if you perform the movement as described. open luggage compartment lid must there-
This prevents the luggage compartment lid from fore have additional support or the cargo
opening or closing due to similar movements, must first be removed from the rack.
such as when you walk between the rear of the
vehicle and your garage door .

The closing of the luggage compartment lid is in-

dicated by a warning signal and can be canceled
by making the described movement again .

The foot movement does not lock the vehicle .

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Luggage compartment lid emergency all sett ing s to the rear using the climate control
release system controls in the coc kpit ¢ page 77 .

Message in the instrument cluster display

[81Childproof catch : malfun ction! Please con·
tact Service
The re is a ma lfunction in the ch ild safety lock .
Press the t button aga in.

If the message stays on, dr ive immediately to an

authorized Audi dealer o r a uthorized Audi Serv ice
Facility t o have the ma lfunction repaired .
Fig. 32 Inner luggage comp artme nt lid: access to th e
emerge ncy release A
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WARNING
-
• Remove the mechanica l key ~ page 36 . - Always take the ve hicle key with yo u when
• Pry out the cover us ing the mechanical key leav ing the vehicle, even for a s hort pe riod
¢ fig. 32 . of ti me. This applie s pa rtic u la rly w hen chil-
dren remain in t he vehi cle . Otherwise chil-
• Press the lever in t he direct io n of the arrow to
release the luggage compartment lid . d ren cou ld sta rt the en g ine or operate elec -
trica l equipment (such as power windows),
which increases the risk of an acc ident.
Child safety lock
- A ma lfunction in the ch ild safety loc k could
The child safety lock prevents the rear doors allow the rear doors to be opened from t he
from being opened from the inside and the rear inside, which increases the risk of an acci-
power windows from be operated . dent.

Power windows
Controls

The driver can control all power windows.

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Fig. 33 Sect ion of driver's door : child safety lock butto ns

• To activate/deactivate the inner door handle

and the power window switch for the respective
rear door , press the left/right t button in the
driver 's door ¢ fig. 33 . The ind icator light in the
Fig. 34 Driver's door: power window controls
but ton tu rns on/b links .
• To activate/d eact ivate the child safety lock on
All power window switc hes are equipped wit h a
bot h sides, you must press the t buttons one
two-stage fu nction :
after t he othe r.
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the second level. The operation will stop if the Convenience closing fe atur e
switch is pressed/pu lled again. ~ Press t he {D button on the remote control key
~ To se lect a position in between opened and until the roof* is closed c::>.&.,
, or
closed, press/pull the switch to the first leve l ~ Touch the sensor * on the door handle until all
until the desired window position is reached. of the windows and the roof * are closed. Do not
Powe r w indow switch es place your hand in the door handle when doing
this.
(D Left front door
@ Right front door Setting convenience opening in t he
Infota inment system
@ Left rear door
@ Right rear door ~ Select in the Infotainment system: IMENU ! but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Vehicle
A WARNING
-
setting s > Centr al locking > Long press to
open window s.
- Always take the vehicle key with you when
leaving the vehicle, even for a short period
of time. This applies particularly when chil- A WARNING
dren rema in in the vehicle . Otherwise ch il- - To reduce the risk of injury, never close the
dren could start the engi ne or operate e lec- windows or the roof* carelessly or in an un-
trical equipment (such as power windows), controlled manner.
wh ich increases the risk of an accident. The - For secur ity reasons, the windows and the
power windows cont inue to function unti l roof* can only be opened and closed with
the driver's door or front passenger's door the remote control key at a maxim um dis-
has been opened. tance of approx imately 6.5 feet (2 m) away
- Pay ca reful attention when closing the win- from the vehicle . Always pay attention when
dows. Pinching cou ld cause serious injuries . using the~ button to close the windows
- When loc king the vehicle from outside, the and the roof* so that no one is pinched. The
vehicle must be unoccupied since the win- clos ing process will stop immediately when
dows can no longer be opened in an emer- the ~ button is released.
gency.
(D Tips
(D Tips Applies to: vehicles wit h panorama g lass roof:
You can still open and close the windows for the power sunshade also opens/closes when
approximately 10 minutes after turning the opening/closing the roof.
ignition off. The power windows do not switch
off until the driver's door or front passenger's ' Correcting power window malfunctions
door has been opened.
You can reactivate the one-touch up/down func-
tion if it malfunctions.
Convenience opening/closing
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key ~ Pull the power window switc h up until the win-
All of the windows and the roof* can be opened/ dow is completely raised.
~ Release the switch and pull it up aga in for at
closed at the same time .
least one second .
Convenience opening feature

~ Press and hold the IIIbutton on the remote con-

trol key until all of t he windows reach the de-
sired position and the roof* is tilted open .

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 Open in g and closing

Panorama glass roof A

Panorama glass roof, opening/closing the
- WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always pay atten-
sunshade tion when closing the panorama glass roof.
Applies to: vehicles with panorama glass roof Always switch off the ignition whe n exiting
The front segment can tilt and slide open . the veh icle.

(D Note
Always close the panorama glass roof when
leaving your vehicle . Rain can cause damage
to the interior equipment of your vehicle, par-
ticularly the electronic equ ipment.

{D Tips
- For information about convenience open-
ing/closing, seer;::;,page 44.
Fig. 35 Section of the front headliner: pano rama glass roof
button - You can still operate the panorama glass
roof for about 10 minutes after the ignition
@ Tilting and closing the roof is switched off. The switch is deactivated
once the driver's or front passenger's door is
• To tilt the sunroof completely open, press the
opened.
~ button up briefly to the second level.
- The panorama g lass roof will on ly open
• To close the sunroof comp letely, pull the ~
down to -4°F (-20°).
button down briefly to the second level ¢ &,. .
• To set a position between opened and closed,
press/pull the ~ button up to the first level Panorama glass roof emergency operation
until the roof reaches the desired position. Applies to: vehicles with panorama glass roof

@ Opening and closing the roof If an object is detected when closing, the roof
will open again automatically. In this case, you
• To move the roof into the reduced wind noise can then close it with the power emergency clos-
pos ition, push the~ button back briefly to the ing function.
second level.
• To open the sunroof completely, push the~ • Within five seconds after the sunroof opens au-
button back briefly again to the second level. tomatically, pull the applicable button until the
• To close the sunroof completely, push the~ roof is closed.
button forward briefly to the second level
QA .
• To select a partially open position, push the~
button forward/back to the first level until the
desired position is reached.

© Opening and closing the sunshade

• To open the sunshade comp letely, slide the .;r- ;,.
switch back briefly to the second level.
• To close the sunshade completely, slide the :ft.,,
~ switch forward briefly to the second level.
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~ switch to the first level until the sunshade
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Opening and c lo s i n g

Garage door opener Operation

Applies to: vehicles with garage doo r opener (Home link)
(Homelink)
Requirements : the button in the head liner must
Description
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener (Homelink)
be programmed c::> page 46 and the veh icle
must be w ithin range of the system, such as the
garage door.

.. Press the button to open the garage door. The

LED @ c::> page 46, fig. 37 bl inks or turns on .
.. Press t he button again to open the garage
door.

(D Tips
When opening or closing the garage door, do
Fig. 36 Garage doo r ope ner: examp les of usage fo r differ· not press and hold the button longer ten sec-
ent sys t ems onds or the garage door opener will switch to
programming mode.
With th e garag e door open er (Homelink), you
can activate systems such as the garage doors,
Programming buttons
security systems or house lights from inside you r
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener (Home Link)
veh icle. Three buttons are integrated in the head-
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liner that can be programmed to up to three re- 0
mote controls . ..
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To be able to operate systems us ing the gar age
door opener, the buttons in the headliner must
first be programmed .

_& WARNING
When operating or programming the garage
door opener, make sure that no people or ob-
Fig. 37 He adlin e r: controls
jects are in the area immediately surrounding
the equipment. Peop le can be injured or prop- You can prog ram both fixed code and rolling code
erty can be damaged if struck when closing . systems using th is procedure.

(D Tips Programming / reprogramming buttons

- For security reasons, we recommend that Requirement : the vehicle m ust be in range of the
you clear the programmed buttons before system, such as the garage door, that you would
selling the vehicle . like t o program .
- Fo r additional informat ion about Homelink, .. Switch the ignit ion on .
visit www.homelink.com. .. Press and hold the button in the headliner that
- For an explanation on conformity with the you would like to program for at least two sec-
FCCregulations in the United States and the onds. Or
Industry Canada regu lations, see .. Select in the Infotainment system : I MENU ! but-
c::>
page384 . ton > Vehicle > left control button > Vehicle ..,.

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 Opening and closing

settings > Garage door opener > Program ga- - In some cases, the system must be pro-
rage door opener> Program button 1/ Pro- grammed using an alternative mode. Select
gram button 2 / Program button 3 (repro- in the Infotainment system: !MENU! > Vehi-
gram). The yellow LED® blinks . cle > left control button > Vehicle settings >
.,.Follow the instructions in the Infota inment sys- Garage door opener > Program garage door
tem . opener > right control button > UR-Mode /
D-Mode .
Synchronizing a button 1>

Requirement: the button must already be pro-

grammed and must be synchronized with the
system that you would like to program .
.,.Switch the ignition on .
.,.Press the button in the headliner that you
would like to synchroni ze .
.,.Follow the instructions in the Infota inment sys-
tem .

Deleting button programming

The programmed buttons cannot be de leted indi-

vidually . They must be deleted all at once . Repro-
gram the buttons if necessary .
.,.Switch the ignition on .
.,.Select in the Infotainment system: !MENUI but-
ton > Vehicle > left contro l button > Vehicle
settings > Garage door opener > Delete button
programming > Yes, delete now.

Displaying the version/status/country code

.,.Select in the Inf otainment system: !MENUI but-

ton >V ehicle > left contro l button >Vehicle set-
tings > Garage door opener > Version informa-
tion .

{D) Tips
- The garage door opener may need to be
synchronized with the system motor after
the programming. Follow the manufactur-
er 's instructions for doing this.
- The programming process can take up to 30
seconds. The hand transm itter may need to
be operated again during the process.
- Make sure the batteries in the hand trans-
mitter are charged before starting the pro-
u
gramming process.
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Light s and Vision

Lights and Vision Audi adaptive light

Applies to: vehicles with adaptive light
Exterior lighting Adap t ive ligh t pr ovides bet ter visibility when it is
Switching the lights on and off dark by adapting t he ligh t s t o the roa d conditions
based on speed, such as on expressways, rura l
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roads, at intersections, and in curves. The adap -
tive light only functions when the light switch is
:,
in the AUTO position .

A WARNING
- Automatic headlig hts* are on ly intended to
assist the driver . They do not relieve the
driver of responsib ility to check the head-
lights and to t ur n them on manua lly bas ed
Fig. 38 Instrument panel : light switch with buttons on t he curre nt ligh t and vis ibility conditions.
For exa m ple, fog cannot be detec ted by the
Light sw itch ·ti: light sensors. So always switch on the low
Turn the light switch to the corresponding posi- beams under these weather condit ions and
tion when the ignition is switched on. ;oo: and the when dr iving in the dark tD .
selected pos ition turn on (except pos ition 0). - The rear fog lights shou ld only be turned on
in acco rdance with traffic regulations, to
In some markets, the daytime running lights, tail
prevent glare for traffic behind your vehicle.
lights and license plate light are always on .
- Always observe legal regulat ions when us-
0 - The day t ime running lights a utomatica lly t urn ing the lighting systems desc ribe d.
on. In veh icles for certain markets, you can
sw itch the automatic daytime runn ing lights on {l) Tips
and off in the Infotainment* system.
- The lig ht s ensor for t he a utomat ic he ad -
AUTO - The headlights automatically adap t to the ligh t s* is in the rearview mir ror mount. Do
surrounding brightness. not p lace any stickers in this area on the
w indshield .
;oo: - Parking lights
- A warning t one will sound if you ope n t he
tD - Low beam headlights door when the exte rior Lights a re switched
on.
Buttons
- Only the front headlights turn on when t he
When you t ur n the light sw itch to the AUTO or daytime running lights are switched on* . In
low beam headlight position tD, yo u can activate vehicles in certain markets, t he tail lights
the following functions: w ill also t urn on .
jD - All weather lights . The headlights automati - - In cool or damp weather, the inside of t he
cally adjust so that there w ill be less glare, for head lights, t urn signa ls and ta il lig hts can
example when the road surface is wet. fog over due to the temperature difference
between the inside and outside . They w ill
0$ - Rear fog lights clear shortly afte r swit ching them on . This
Automatic headlight range control system does not affect the service life of t he light-
mg.
Your vehicle is equipped with a n automatic head-
light range contro l system that red uces glare for
oncom ing traffic if the veh icle load changes. The
headligh t range adju sts automa tic a lly.

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 Lights and V is ion

Turn signal and high beam lever High beam assistant

App lies to : vehicles with high beam assistant
The lever operates the turn signals, the high
beams and the headlight flasher . The high beam assistant automatically turns the
high beams on or off depending on the surround-
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A camera on the rearview mirror mount can de-
tect light sources from other road users . The high
beams sw itch on or off automatically depending
on the posit ion of vehicles driving ahead and on-
coming vehicles, the veh icle speed and other en-
vironmental and traffic conditions.

Activating high beam assistant

Fig. 39 Turn s ignal and high beam lever
Requirement: the light sw itch must be set to the
Turn signals ¢¢ AUTOposit ion and the high beam ass istant must
be switched on in the Infota inment system
The turn signals activate when you move the lev-
¢p age 50 .
e r into a turn signal position when the ign ition is
switched on. .,.To act ivate the high beam ass istant, tap the
lever forward @ ¢ page 49, fig . 39 . The lj!ain-
(D - Right turn signa l
d icator light appears in the instrument cluster
@ - Left turn signal disp lay and the high beams a re switched on/off
automatically. If the high beams were com-
The turn s ignal blinks three times if you just tap
the lever.
pletely or partially switched on, the II
ind ica-
to r light turns on.
High beams and headlight flasher ~D
Switching the high beams on/off manually
Move the lever to the corresponding posit ion:
If the high beams did not swit ch on/off automat-
@ - high beams on (vehicles w ith high beam as- ically as expected, you may swit ch them on or off
sistant* ¢ page 49) man ua lly inst ead:
© - High beams off or headlight flasher .,.To switch the high beams on manua lly, tap the
The II ind icator light in the instrument cluster lever forwa rd @ ¢ page 49, fig. 39. The in- II
turns on. dicator light turns on.
.,.To switch the high beams off man ually, pull the
A WARNING lever back @ ¢ page 49, fig. 39. The high beam
assistant is deactivated .
High beams can cause glare for other drivers,
which increases the risk of an acc ide nt . For Operating the headlight flasher
this reason, only use the high beams or the
.,.To operate t he headlight flasher when th e high
head light flasher when they w ill not create
beam ass istant is activated and hig h beams are
glare for other drivers.
sw itched off, pull the lever back © ¢ page 49,
fig. 39. The high beam assistant remains ac-
tive .

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Ir.a
Headlight assistant: malf unction! See own- Automatic headlights
er's manual You can adjus t the following se tti ngs in the Au-
Drive to an a utho rized Aud i de al e r or authorized to-dimming high beams menu:
Aud i Serv ice Facility immediately to have the Activation time -you can adj ust if the headlights
malfunction corrected . You can still switch the
swit ch on Early, Medium or Late accor ding to t he
high beams on or off manually .
sens itivity of t he light sen sor .
II Headlight assistant : currently unavailable. Headlight assistant* - you can switch the high
Camera view restricted due to surroundings. bea m assis t ant* on and off.
See owner's manual
Entry/exit lighting
The camera view is blocked , fo r example by a
st icker or debr is. When it is dark, the Entry/ exit lighting illumi-
nates the area a round the vehicle when unlocking
The sensor is located between the interior rear-
the veh icle and after switch ing off the ignit ion
view mir ror and the windshield . Do not place any
and opening the dr iver's door .
stickers in th is area on t he windshield .
The Entry/ exit lighting only works when it is
_& WARNING dark and the light sw itch is in the AUTO posit ion.
High beam assistant is only int ended to assist Daytime running lights
t he driver. The dr iver is still res ponsible for
cont rolling the headlights and may need to USA models: the daytime running lights can be
switch them on and off manually depend ing switch ed on/off . Select On or Off.
on light and visib ility conditions . It may be Canada models: t his function canno t be sw itched
necessary to ope rate them manua lly in s itua- off. They activate automatically each time t he ig-
tions such as: nit ion is switched on.
- In adve rse weathe r cond itions such as fog,
heavy ra in, b low ing snow or sp raying water . Emergency flas hers
- On roads where oncoming traffic may be
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partia lly obscured, such as exp ressways .
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- When there a re road users that do not have
s ufficient lighting, s uch as bicyclers o r ,
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vehicles with dirty ta il lamps.
- In tight curves and o n steep hills .
- In poorly lit areas .
- Wit h stro ng reflecto rs, such as signs.
- If t he area of the windsh ield near the senso r
is fogged over, dirty, icy or covere d with a
st icker . Fig. 4 0 Center conso le: emerge ncy flashe r butto n

The emergen cy fl ashe rs makes ot her d rivers

Adjusting the exterior lighting aware of your veh icle in dangerous situations.
The functions are adjust ed in the Infotainm ent • Press the ~ button to switch the emergency
system. flashe rs on or off .
• Select in the Infotainment system: IM E NU I but- You can indicate a la ne change or a turn when the
ton > Vehicle > left contro l button > Vehicle eme rgency flashers are switched o n by using the
setting s > Exterior lighting . turn s ignal leve r. The eme rgency flashe rs stop
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 Lights and Vision

The emergency flashers also work when th e igni- Rear interior lighting
tion is turned off.

@ Tips
You should switch the emergency flashers on
if:
- you are the last car in a traffic jam so that
all other vehicles approaching from behind
can see you, or if
-your vehicle has broken down or you are
having an emergency, or if
Fig. 42 Headliner: reading lights, version 1
-your vehicle is being towed or if you are tow-
ing another vehicle

Interior Lighting
Front interior lighting

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Fig. 43 Headliner: reading light s, version 2

.,.Version 1: to turn a reading light on or off,

press the ~ button .
.,.To activate the manual dimming function*,
touch the surface when the light is switched off
Fig. 41 Headliner: front interior lighting (example)
~~ and keep touching it until the desired
brightness is reached.
Press the corresponding button fig.
c:-:> 41:
.,.Version 2 (touch-sensitive reading lights with
-!;I- Door contact switch on/off. The interior light - manual dimming function*): to turn a reading
ing is controlled automatically. light on or off, briefly touch the surface @
¢fig. 43.
-M-- Interior lighting on/off
.,.To activate the manual dimming function,
~ Switch the rear reading lights on/off from
* - touch the surface @ when the light is switched
the cockpit. off and keep touching it until the desired
Applies to: vehicles with touch-sensitive reading brightness is reached.
lights : To turn the respective reading light on or For vehicles with third-row seats*, the luggage
off, touch the surface @ briefly. To activate the compartment light can be switched on and off
manual dimming function, touch the surface @ like a reading light with the~ button c:-:>fig. 43 .
when the light is switched off and keep touching This requires the luggage compartment lid to be
it until the desired brightness is reached. closed .

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Interior lighting Instrument illumination

Applies to : vehicles wit h interior light ing
The brightness of the illumination for the instru-
~ Select in the Infotainment system: IMENU I but- ments, display and head-up display* can be ad-
ton > Vehicle > left contro l but ton > Vehicle justed .
settings > Interior lighting.

The interior lighting turns on when you switch

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t== ~====== =-===~=:::::::=====~
the headlight s on while the igni t ion is on . ~

The storage compartment in the door is illumi-

nated when you reach your hand into the storage
compartment.

Version 1
To adjust the brightness of individua l zones, se-
lect Front brightness*, Door brightne ss or Foot- Fig. 44 Ins tr ument ill uminat ion
well brightnes s. Turn the cont rol knob to the left
~ Press the knob to release it .
or to the right. Press the control knob to confirm
~ Turn the knob toward" -" or" +" to reduce or in-
the br ightness .
crease the br ightness.
Version 2 ~ Press the knob again to return it to its original

Select and confirm one of the displayed profiles position.

by pressing the control knob.
(!) Tips
Individual: you can customize the brightness and
color of individual zones. Press the right control Depending on vehicle equipment, the instru-
button. Press the control knob again to confirm ment ill umination (needles and gauges) may
the settings. turn on when t he lig hts are off and the igni-
tion is switched on. The ill um ination for the
Audi drive select: the interior and conto ur light - gaug es reduces automatically and eventua lly
ing color changes depending on the driving mode turn s off as br igh t ness outs ide increases. This
selected in drive select* <=>
page 134. f unct ion remin ds t he dr iver to tur n t he low
beams on at the appropriate t ime.
(D Tips
The setting is automat ically stored and as- Vision
signed to the remote control key that is being
used. Adjusting exterior mirrors

Fig. 4 5 Driver's door : knob for the exter ior mirrors

Turn the knob to the desired position:

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 Light s and Vis ion

0 - all adjustment functions are deactivated . hand because this would impai r the func -
tion of the mirror mechanism.
Q/ P - adjusting the left/right exter ior mirror.
- Applies to vehicles without power folding
Move the knob in the desired direction .
exterior mirrors: if the mirror housing was
®- Heat ing* the mirror glass depending on the moved by outside forces (such as an impact
outside temperature . when maneuvering), you must move it back
8 - Folding exterior mirrors* . To fold the mirrors in place by hand .
out, turn the knob to one of the other pos itions . - If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
In the Infotainment system, you can select if the wash, you must fold the exter ior mirrors in
mirrors fo ld in automatically when you lock the to reduce the risk of damage to the m irrors.
vehicle 9 page 39. Never fold power fo lding exter ior mirrors*
by hand . Only fold them in and out using
Front passenger's exterio r mirror tilt the power controls.
function*
To help you see the curb when backing into a (D Tips
parking space, the surface of the mirror tilts - If the power adjusting function malfunc-
slightly . For th is to happen, the knob m ust be in tions, the glass in both mirrors can be ad-
the posit ion for the front passenger's exterior justed by pressing on the edge of it by hand .
mirror. - The exterior m irror settings are stored with
You can adjust the t ilted m irror surface by turn- the memory funct ion* 9 page 64 .
ing the knob in the desi red direction. When you
move out of reverse and into another gear, t he Dimming the mirrors
new mirror position is stored and assigned to the Your vehicle is equipped with a manual or auto-
key you are using. matic* dimming rearview mirror .
The mirror goes back into its orig inal position
Manual dimming rearview mirror
once you drive forward faster than 9 mph
(15 km/h) or turn the ignition off . .. Pull the lever on the bottom of the m irror back.

A WARNING
Automat ic dimming rearview mirror*

Curved mirror surfaces (for examp le convex) .. The inte rior and exte rior m irrors dim automat i-
enlarge the f ield of vision . However, they cally when light shines on them, for examp le
make objects in the mirror appear sma ller from headlights on a veh icle beh ind you.
and farther away. Your may estimate incor-
rectly whe n you use these m irrors to gauge A
=
WARNING
your distance from the vehicles behind you If the glass on an automatic dimming m irror
when changing lanes, wh ich increases the risk breaks, electro lyte can leak out. This liquid
of an accident. can irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory sys-
tem. If there is contact with the fluid, flush
(D Note immediately with plenty of water. Consult a
- Applies to vehicles with power folding exte- physician if necessa ry.
rior mirrors: if the mirror housing was - Repeated or long-term exposure to electro-
moved by outside forces (such as an impact lyte fluid can lead to irritation of t he air-
whe n maneuvering), you m ust use the pow- ways, especia lly in peopl e with ast hma or
u er folding func t ion to fo ld the mirror all the ot her respiratory condit ions. Take deep
co
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N way out. The mirro rs will make a loud noise
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- If electrolyte fluid enters the eyes, flush Comfort sun visor

them thoroughly with a large amount of The front of the double sun visor can be released
clean water for at least 15 minutes and then from its retainer and turned toward the door . The
seek medical attention . sun visor can also be moved back and forth
- If electrolyte fluid comes into contact with le ngthwise in this position Q fig . 46.
the skin, flush the affected area with clean
water for at least 15 minutes and then clean Vanity mirror
with soap and water and seek medical at- The mirror lighting switches on when the cover
tention. Clean affected clothing and shoes over the vanity mirror opens.
thoroughly before wearing again .
- If the fluid was swallowed and the person is Sunshade
conscious, flush the mouth with water for at Appl ies to: vehicles with sunshade
least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomiting
unless this is recommended by medical pro-
fessionals. Seek medical attenti .on immedi-
ately.

(D Note
If the glass on an automatic dimming mirror
breaks, electrolyte can leak out . This liquid
damages plastic surfaces and paint. Clean
this liquid as quickly as possible, for example
Fig. 47 Rear door : sunshade
with a wet sponge .

@ Tips
- If the light reaching the rearview mirror is
obstructed, the automatic dimming mirror
will not function correctly,
- The automatic dimming mirrors do not dim
when the interior lighting is turned on or
the reverse gear is selected .

Fig. 48 Rear window : sunshade

Sun visors

Rear door sunshade

"'Pull the sunshade out and attach it to the re-
tainer on the upper door frame Q fig. 47 .

Rear window sunshade

"' Pull the sunshade out and attach it to the re-

tainer on the luggage compartment lid
~ fig. 48 .

Fig. 46 Comfo rt sun visor

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Windshield wipers ® - Clean the w indshield . The wipers w ipe one

time after several seconds of driving to remove
Switching the wipers on water droplets . You can switch this funct ion off
by moving the lever to posit ion ® within 10 sec-

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onds of the afterwipe . The afterwipe function is
reactivated the next time you switch the ignit ion
on.

• @ Clean the headlights*. The headlight washer sys-

tem* operates only when the low beam head-
• @ lights are on. If you move t he lever to posit ion

Fig. 4 9 Windshield wiper lever

•® ® · t he headlights and the night vision assist
camera* are cleaned at inte rvals.

® - Wipe t he rear window. The number of w ipes

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depends on the windsh ield wiper movement .
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cb The rear wiper automat ically switches on when
the reverse gear is selected and the front wind-
shield wipers are on and running.

(J)- Clean the rear window . The number of wipes

depends on how long the lever is held in position
(J).

Fig. SO Rear w indow wiper operat ion

A WARNING
- The rain sensor is on ly intended to assist the
Move the windshield wiper lever to the corre· driver. The drive r may still be responsib le
spond ing position: for manually switching the wipers on based
@ · Windshield wipers off on visibili t y cond itions .
- The winds hield may not be t reated w ith wa -
(D - Rain sensor mode. The winds hield wipers ter- repelling w indshield coating agents. Un-
switch on once the vehicle speed exceeds approx- f avorable condit ions, such as wet ness, dark-
imately 2 mph (4 km/h) and it is raining. The ness or low sun, can result in increased
higher the sensitivity of the rain sensor that is set glare, which increases the risk of an acci-
(switch ® to the right), the earlier the wind· dent . Wiper blade chatter is also possib le.
shield wipers react to moisture on the wind- - Properly f unct ioning w indshield wiper
shield . You can deactivate the rain sensor mode blades are requ ired for a clear view and safe
in the Infota inment system, which switches the driving<:::>page 56, Replacing wiper
intermittent mode on. To do th is, select : !MENU ! blades .
but t on > Vehicle > lef t cont rol but t on > Driver
assistan ce > Rain sensor . In intermittent mode , (D Note
you can adjust the interva l t ime using the switch
- If there is frost, make sure t he win dshield
®· w iper bl ades are not froze n t o the wind-
@ · Slow wip ing shield. Switching on the w indshie ld w ipers
@ - Fast wip ing w hen the blades are frozen to the wind-
u shield can damage the wiper blades.
~ @ - Single wipe. If you hold the lever in th is posi- - The windshie ld wiper system must be
~ tion longer, the wipers switch from slow wiping switched off (lever in position 0) before us-
~

g to fast w iping. ing a car wash. This prevents the wipers

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from switching on unintentionally and caus- · Replacing wiper blades

ing damage to the windshield wiper system.

@ Tips
- The windshield wipers switch off when the
ignition is switched off. You can activate the
windshield wipers after the ignition is
switched back on by moving the windshield
wiper lever to any posit ion.
- Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result
in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor
Fig. 51 Removing windshie ld wiper blades
funct ion. Check your windshield wiper
blades regularly.
Windshield wiper service position / blade
- The washer fluid nozzles for the windshield replacement position
washer system are heated at low tempera-
tures when the ignition is on . "'T o br ing the windshield w ipers into the service
position, turn the ign it ion off and move the
- When stopp ing temporarily, such as at a
w indshie ld wiper lever into position @
traffic light, the speed of the windshield
¢page 55, fig. 49.
wipers automatically reduces by one level.
"'To bring the wipers into the starting position ,
turn the ignition on and move the windshield
Cleaning the wiper blades
wiper lever into position @ for at least two sec-
Clean the wiper blades when you see wiper onds ¢ page 55, fig. 49.
streaks. Use a soft cloth and a glass cleaner. You can also turn the serviceposition on or off in
the I nfotainment system:
Windshield wiper
"' Switch the windshie ld wipers off (position @
"' Place the windshield wiper arms in the service ¢ page 55, fig . 49).
position ¢ page 56 . "' Select: the IMENU Ibutton > Vehicle > left con-
"' Fold the windshield wiper arms away from the trol button > Service & checks > Wiper change
winds hield. position .

Rear window wiper Removing the wiper blade

"' Fold the wiper arm away from the rear window. "' Fold the windshie ld wiper arm away from the
windshield.
A WARNING
-
"' Press the locking knob (D ¢ fig. 51 on the w iper
Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair vi- blade. Hold the wiper blade firmly.
sion, which increases the risk of an accident. "' Remove the w iper blade in the direction of the
arrow.

Installing the wiper blade

"' Insert the new wiper blade into the mount on
the wiper arm @ until it clicks into place.
"' Place the wiper arm back on the windsh ield.
"' Turn the service position off . 1111>

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 Lights and V is ion

A WARNING
Removing the wiper blade
.,. Fold the wiper arm away from the rear window.
For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
.,. Remove the wiper blade from its holder.
blades should be replaced once or tw ice each
year . Installing the wiper blade
.,. Press the wiper blade mount into the retainer .
(D Note
.,. Fold the window wiper arm back onto the rear
- Only fold the windshield wipers away when window.
they are in the service position . Otherwise,
you risk damaging the paint on the hood or
the windshie ld wiper motor.
A WARNING
For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
- You should not move your vehicle or operate
blades should be rep laced once or twice each
the windshield wiper lever when the wiper
year.
arms are fo lded away from the windshield.
The windshield wipe rs would move back in-
to their original position and could damage Digital compass
the hood and winds hield.
Switching the compass on and off
- To reduce the risk of damage to the wiper
Applies to: vehicles with digita l compass
system, always loosen blades which are fro-
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- To reduce the risk of damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other so lvents on or near the
wiper blades.
- To reduce the risk of damage to the wiper
arms or other components, do not attempt
to move the wipers by hand.
Fig. 53 Rearview mirror: digita l compass is switched on
@ Tips
- You can also use the service position, for ex- .,.To turn the compass on or off, press the button
ample, if you want to protect the windsh ield @ until the compass in the mirror appears or
from icing by using a cover. disappears .
- You cannot activate the service position The digital compass only works when the ignition
when the hood is open. is turned on. The directions are indicated with ab-
breviations: N (north), NE (northeast), E (east),
Replacing rear wiper blade SE (southeast), S (south), SW (southwest), W
(west), NW (northwest) .

@ Tips
To prevent inaccurate compass readings, do
not bring any remote controls, electrical devi-
ces or metallic objects near the mirror.

Fig. 52 Rear w indow wiper : installing the wiper bla de

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Light s and Vision

Adjusting the magnetic zone

Applies to: vehicles with digital compass

The magnetic zone must be adjusted correctly for the compass to read accurately.

Fig. 54 Magnetic zone map

• Press and hold the button @ ~ page 57, fig. 53

unt il the number of the selected magnetic zone
A WARNING
appears in the rea rview mir ror . To reduce the risk to yourse lf and ot her driv·
• Press the button @ repeatedly to select the e rs, calibra t e the compass in an area where
correc t magnetic zone . The sele ct ion mode there is no traffic .
turns off after a few seconds .

Calibrating the compass

App lies to: vehicles with digital compass

If the display is incorrect or inaccurate, the com-

pass must be recalibrated .

• Press and hold the button @ until a C appears

in the rearv iew mirror.
• Drive in a circle at about 6 mph (10 km/h) unt il
a d irec t ion is displayed in t he int erior rearv iew
mirror .

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 Seats and storage

Seats and storage - To reduce the risk of an accident, only adjust

the driver's seat when the vehicle is station-
General information ary.
- Exercise caution when adjusting the seat
A WARNING height. Unsupervised or careless seat ad-
See ¢ page 256, Driving safety for important justment can pinch fingers or hands, which
information, tips, suggestions and warnings increases the risk of injury.
that you should read and follow for your own - The front seat backrests must not be re-
safety and the safety of your passengers. clined too far back when driving, because
this impairs the effectiveness of the safety
Front seats belts and airbag system, which increases
the risk of injury.
Power seat adjustment

Multifunction button
Applies to : vehicles with mult ifunct ion butto n

You can adjust the massage function, lumbar

support, side bolsters and upper thigh support
using the multifunction button .

Fig. 55 Front seat: adjus tin g the seat (version B)

@ - Moving the seat forward/back: press the but-

ton forward/back.
@ - Moving the seat up/down : press the button
up/down. To adjust the front seat cushion, press
Fig. 56 Infotainment system : seat sett ings
the front button up/down. To adjust the rear seat
cushion, press the rear button up/down . Operating
@ - Adjusting the backrest angle : press the but- "'If you turn the multifunction button CD
ton forward/back. page 59, fig. 55 to the left or to the right,
c::>
© - Switching the massage fun ction* on/off the possible seat settings @ are shown in the
fig. 55. Select the type of massage with the
c::> Infotainment system c::>fig. 56 .
multifunction button* c::> page 59 . .,.To select a seat setting, turn the multifunction
button CD in the corresponding direction until
CD-lumbar support or multifunction but t on* the desired seat setting is outlined in red.
c:>page 59 . To adjust the lumbar support , press .,.The arrows @ represent the possible adjust-
the button in the applicable location . ments. For example, to lower the lumbar sup-
port, press the multifunction button CD
A WARNING The corresponding arrow © lights up.
down.

- The power front seats can also be adjusted

when the ignition is switched off. To reduce The following seat settings @ are possible:
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Massage function* - select the Wave, Pulse,
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from 1 through 5 . You can switch the selected Rear seats

massage on/off using the button @ ¢ fig. 56 .
Adjusting the seats (second row seats)
Lumbar support - you can adjust the lumbar sup-
port up/down and to be st ronge r/weaker. The forward/back position" of the seat surface
and the angle of the backrest can be adjusted.
Side bolster s* - you can increase/decrease the
latera l support in the seat using the s ide bo lsters
on the seat surface and the backrest.

Upper thigh support* - you can increase/de-

crease the upper th igh support .

(D Tips
- The massage function switches off a uto-
matically after approx imately 10 minutes .
- The air in the s ide bolsters* is released as
Fig. 58 Second row seats: adjust ing t he backrest angle
soon as the driver's door opens. This makes
is possible to enter and exit the vehicle
more comfortab ly. As soon as you sta rt d riv-
ing the veh icle, the s ide bo lsters fi ll.
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Center armrest
There is a storage compartment under the arm-
rest.

Fig. 59 Second row seats: adjusting t he forward/back pos i-

t ion

Adjusting the angle of the outer backrest

• Pull the lever upward and push the backrest
back to the des ired position¢ fig. 58. Release
the lever.
• Pull the handle upward so that the backrest will
tilt forward. Release the lever and push the
Fig. 57 Comfort center armrest between the driver's seat
and front passe nger's seat
backrest back to put t he back rest in its basic
posi t ion .
• To adjust the angle, raise the armrest from the
Adjusting the angle of the center backrest
start ing pos it ion notch by no t ch.
• To bring the armrest back into the starti ng po- • Pull the release strap a nd push the backrest
sition, ra ise it out of the t op notch and fold it back to the des ired position ¢ page 68,
back down. fig. 75. Release the st rap.

The arm rest can be moved forward/back sepa- Adjusting forward and backward*
rately for the dr iver/front passenge r. • Pull the handle up and slide the seat forward or
back c> fig. 59.
• Release the handle and cont inue slid ing the
seat unt il it locks in place .

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Folding the second row seat upward

_& WARNING
.,. Pull the seat up by the lever (!) until it is folded
- To reduce the risk of an accident, the seat
upward o:::>fig. 61.
can only be adjusted when the vehicle is sta-
tionary . If the second row seats are not folded down and
- Be careful when adjusting the seat. Adjust- locked into the floor when you begin to drive,
ing the seat without paying attention can then the II ind icator light turns on in the instr u-
pinch fingers or limbs, which increases the ment clust er display as well as the message Sec-
risk of injury . ond seat row not locked. Risk of injury for rear
-A lways pull forward on the backrest to make passengers.A warning tone will also sound.
sure it is check if it is correctly locked in
A
place.

Entry / exit assistance (second row seats )

- WARNING
- When the second row seats are folded
down, they must not be used as a footrest
Applies to: vehicles with entry assistance or have objects placed on them as this in-
Entry/exit assistance creates easier access to the creases the risk of an accident.
third-row seating*. - To reduce the risk of an accident, never al-
low people to ride in the third row* if the
second row seats are folded upward .
- To reduce the risk of an accident, never drive
with objects on the folded third row* backr-

•
ests if the second row seats are folded up-
right.
- Be mindful of persons in the third row*
when folding down the second row seats.
Not paying attention when folding down
seats can cause pinching injuries .
Fig. 60 Second-row seating: fo l ding t he seat down - Always pull forward on the backrest to make
sure it is check if it is correctly locked in
place.
- If you are unlocking the second row seat
backrest from the third row seat* o:::>fig. 60,
be careful of any passengers in the second
row seats or within the backrest's range of
motion. Not paying attention when folding
down seats can cause injuries .

Fig. 61 Second-row seating : fo l ding the seat upright

(D Note
Move the rear head restraints down before
To be able to enter and exit, you must fo ld the folding the rear backrests forward
backrest on the second row seat down, and then ¢ page 63. This is especially true if the Rear

fold the seat upward. Seat Entertainment (RSE)* is installed, be-

cause it could be damaged.
Folding the second row seat backrest down

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Folding the backrest down/up (third row Meaning of the LED in the button
seats) - If the LEDblinks, the backrest is still not in its
Applies to vehicles with third row seats
end position.
- If the LEDturn s on, the backrest is in its end
posi t ion.

_& WARNING
- Be carefu l when fo lding and unfolding t he
backrests. Not paying attention and not
checking when fo ld ing/unfolding the backr-
ests can lead to pinch ing injuries.
- Always pull forward on the backrest to make
Fig. 62 Third row seats: folding the headrest sure it is check if it is correctly locked in
place.
- Do not drive if the indicator light in the but-
ton is blinking ¢ fig. 63. This situation in-
creases the risk of an accident, since the
backrest is not locked in place and it is not
in its e nd position .
- To reduce the risk of an accident, never drive
with persons in the third row-seat if the
seats a re not folded comp letely upright .
Fig. 63 Third row seats: folding the backrest
(D Note
Folding the backrest down / up - To reduce the risk of damage, make sure the
The buttons are located in the rear area @ and in second-row seat backrest is upr ight before
the luggage compartment @ ¢ fig. 63. folding the th ird-row seat backrest up or
down .
.,.Press the button CDor @ until the backrest is - Do not place any objects on the third row
completely folded down or up. seat backrest if it is not completely folded
You can fo ld the backrests up or down at the down.
same time using the button CD and @ .
(I} Tips
If the backrests are not in their locked position,
- Very low temperatures can cause malfunc -
thr 9 indicator light and the message Please
t ions when folding and unfolding the backr-
move third seat row to its end position. See
ests . If this is the case, moving the vehicle
owner's manual appear in the instrument cluster
to a warmer a rea (such as a garage) will
disp lay. A warning tone will a lso sound.
help.
Unfold ing th e head rest raint s - The backrest cannot be fo lded down or up if
The head restraint is automatically folded in the vehicle door on the side to be adjusted
is closed .
when the backrest is folded down . You must
manually unfo ld the head restraint after unfold-
ing the backrest .

.,.Unfold the head restraint by tilting it upward

until you feel it click into p lace.

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Head restraints
Front head restraints
Applies to: vehicles with adjustable head restra ints

Fig. 6 6 Rear seat: remov ing the head rest raint

If passengers will be sitting in the rear seats,

move the head restraints in the second row all
Fig. 6 4 Front seat: adjusting the head restraint the way up or fold up t he head restra ints on the
occupied third row seats¢ _& .
Adjust the head restraints so the upper edge is as
even as possible with the top of your head. If that Moving the head restraint s
is not possible, try to adjust as close to this pos i· .,.To move the head restraint upward, hold it at
tion as possible. the sides with both hands and slide it upward
until it clicks into place ¢ fig. 65.
Adjusting the head restraints
.,.To move the head restrain t down, press the
.,.To move the head restraint upward/forward, button -arrow· ¢ fig . 65 and slide the head re·
hold it at the sides with both hands and slide it straint downward.
upward/forward until you feel it click into
place. Folding the head restraints for the third row
.,.To move the head restrai nt downward/back· seats* down and up
ward, press t he side button and slide the head .,. Fold the head restraint down by pulling on the
res t raint downward/bac kward. Release the but - t ab ¢ page 62, fig. 62.
ton and slide the head restra int farther until it .,.Unfold t he head res t ra int by t ilting it upwa rd
clicks into place. until you fee l it click into pla ce.

A WARNING
-
Removing the head restraints

Always read and follow the applicab le warn - .,.Move the head restraint upward as far as it can
ings ¢ page 2 59, Proper adjustment of head go.
restraints. .,. Press t he re lease point¢ fig. 66 using the me-
chan ica l key <=>page35, Key set a nd press the
but t on -arrow- ¢fig. 65. Pull the head restr aint
Rear head restraints out of the bac kres t at the same time ¢ _& .
"'
"'
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I .,.Slide t he posts on the head restra int down into

t he guides unt il the posts click int o place .
.,. Press the but ton -arrow- r=>fig. 65 a nd slide t he
he ad res t raint all t he way dow n. You sho uld not
be able to remove the head res t rai nt from the
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_& WARNING Remote control key

Applies to: vehicles with memo ry function
- Always read and follow the applicable warn-
ings q pag e 259, Proper adjustm ent of The driver's seat profile can be assigned to the
head restraints . remote control key when the vehicle is locked.
- Only remove the head restraints for the sec- .. Select in the Infotainment system: IMENUj but-
ond row seats when it is necessary for in- ton > Vehicle > left control button > Vehicle
sta lling a child safety seat ~ page 295, setting s > Seat s > Driver's seat> Store set-
Child safety. Install the head rest raint again t ings on remote control key.
immediately once the child safety seat is re-
moved. Driving with the head res t raints re-
moved or not in t he upright position in-
@ Tips

creases the risk of serious injury . If you do not wish to have the seat profile for
another driver ass igned to the remote control
key, switch the memory f unction off in the In-
Memory function fotainment system.
Description
App lies to: vehicles with memory function Memory buttons
Applies to : vehicles with memory funct ion
Using the memory funct ion , you can qu ickly and
easi ly store a pe rsonal seat profile for the driver
and fron t passenger and recall the settings. The
memory function is controlled by t he remo t e
control key and the memory buttons in the driv-
er's/front passenger's* door .

The drive r's seat profile is stored aga in and as-

signed to the remo t e control key each time the
vehicle is locked. When you open the door, the
seat profi le is automatica lly recalled. If two peo-
Fig. 67 Dri ver's door : memory function butto ns
p le use the ve hicle, it is recommended that each
person a lways uses their "own" remote contro l
The memory buttons are located in the driver's/
key.
front passenger's * door .
Two seat profiles can be stored each using the
memory buttons . Once they are stored, these Storing a seat profile
seat profiles can be selected at any time. .. Press the ISETI button . The LEDin the button
turns on.
The fo llowing settings are stored:
"' Press memory button [I] or ~-
Remote Memory button
A signal tone will sound when it is s uccessfully
control
stored.
key
Driver Driver Front pas- Accessing a seat profil e
senger "' If the driver's/front passenger's door is open
Seat X X X and the ignition is switched off, press the mem -
Steering ory button .
X X .. If the driver's/front passenger's door is closed
wheel*
or the ignition is sw itched on, press and hold
Both exte rior
X X the memory button until the seat profile is
mirrors *
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A WARNING Ashtray
Applies to: vehicles with ashtray
- For sa fety reasons, th e seat setting can only
be recalled when the veh icle is stationary to
red uce the risk of a n accident.
- I n an emergency, seat adjustment operation
can be stopped by press ing the ISETI button
or the buttons @ or @ ¢ pag e 59, fig. 55. 619

Adjusting the front passenger's seat in the

Infotainment system
Applies to: vehicles with memory function ---

Fig. 68 Door trim: rear ashtray

The driver can move the front passeng er's seat
into various positions. Opening / closing
Adjusting the front passenger's seat from ~ To open the rear ashtray, tap the cover on the
the driver's seat rim .
~ Se lect in the Info t ainment syst em: !MENU I but-
Emptying
ton > Vehicle > left contro l butto n > Vehicle
settings > Seats > Front passenger's seat > Ad- ~ To empty the rear ashtray, press the rear side
ju st seat position. of t he cover down when it is open ¢ fig. 68. The
~ You can now adjust the front passenger's seat ashtray will lift up out of its mo unt.
using the d river's seat buttons ¢ page 64, ~ To insert t he rear as htray again, press it into
fig . 67 . the mount unt il it clicks into place.

Align with driver's seat A WARNING

~ Select in the Infot ainment syst em: !MENUI but- Neve r use t he asht ray t o hold pa per, be cause
ton > Vehicle > left co ntro l bu t to n > Vehicle t his increases t he risk of a fire.
settings > Seats > Front passenger's seat >
Align with driver's seat > Set now.
~ Press and hold the control knob until the ad-
just ing process is complete.

@ Tips
The lumbar support an d upper t high s upport
sett ings are not transferred when a ligning
th e front passenger's seat with the driver's
seat.

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Sockets Storage
Cup holders

Fig. 69 Rear center con sole: 12 volt socket

Fig. 71 Rear center armres t: cup ho lde rs

Your veh icle has cup holders in t he front cen t er

console, in the door po ckets, in the center arm -
rest in the second row seat and o n the left and
right side in the third row seat* .

Cup holder in the cent er armrest in th e

second row seat

Fig. 70 Lugg age compa rtmen t s ide trim panel: 12 volt .,. Fold the center armrest downward by pressing
socket the button in the second row middle seat .
.,.Press the button to open t he cup holder
The 12-volt sockets can be used for electrical ac- ~ fig. 71 .
cessories . The power usage must not exceed ...Set your beverage in t he holder.
120 watts . ...To close the cup holder, fold th e cover back un-
til it clicks into plac e .
There is an additional 12 Volt socket* in the cen -
ter conso le storage compartment .
A WARNING
A WARNING - Do not put any hot beverages in the cup
-

The sockets and the electrical accessories con- holder while the vehicle is moving. Hot bev-
nected to them only function when the igni- erages could spill, which increases the risk
tion is switched on . Incorrect usage can lead of injury.
to ser ious injuries o r bu rns . To reduce the risk - Do not use any breakab le beverage contain-
of injuries, never leave children unattended in ers (for example , made out of glass or por-
the vehicle with the vehicle key. celain). You could be injured by them in the
event of an accident.
CDNote
- To reduce t he risk of damage to the vehicle
CDNote
electrica l system, never attempt to charge Beverage containers in the cup holders should
the veh icle battery by connecting accesso- a lways have a lid. If not, beverages could spill
ries t hat provide power, such as solar pane ls and cause damage to veh icle equipment, such
or battery chargers, to the 12 Volt sockets e lectron ics or seat covers .
or the cigarette lighter.
- To reduce the risk of damage to the sockets,
on ly use plugs that fit correct ly.

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Cooled glove compartment

Appl ies to: vehicles with cooled glove compartme nt
A
- WARNING
- Always keep the glove compartment lid
The cooled glove compartment only functions closed while dr iving to reduce the risk of in-
when the AIC system is switched on . jury .
-.- !i:CI:!·
- 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 range of the side airbags.
- Make sure that the view to the rear is not
obstructed by hanging garments.
- Hang only lightweight clothing and be sure
that there are no heavy or sharp-edged ob-
jects in the pockets.
Fig. 72 Glove compartment: switching cooling mode on/
- Do not use coat hangers to hang the cloth-
off ing because this could impair the effective-
ness of the side curtain airbags .
~ Turn the knob @ counter-clockw ise to switch
the cooling on. The symbols on the knob must Luggage compartment
appear as they do in ~ fig. 72 .
~ Turn the knob @ clockwise to switch the cool - General information
ing off .

If the heating is switched on, switching the glove

A WARNING

compartment cooling mode off is recommended. Read and follow the important safety precau-
tions in r::!>page 261, Storing cargo correctly.

Additional storage compartments

You will find a variety of storage compartments

and holders at var ious locations in the vehicle.

- Glove compartment : the glove compartment

can be locked using the mechanical key
page
<=> 35, Key set.
- In the door trim panels
- Safety vest compartment in the door trim pan-
els on the driver's side and front passenger's
side
- Storage compartment* in the center console
- Storage compartment under the front center
armrest
- Garment hooks above the rear doors
- Nets on the backrests of the front seats
- Net on the left luggage compartment trim pan-
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Luggage compartment cover (D Note

- Let the luggage compartment cover roll up
slowly to reduce the risk of damage.
- Also read and fo llow the applicab le warn -
ings ~ (j) in Folding the backrest down/up
(third row seats) on page 62.

Increasing the size of the luggage

compartment
The backrests can be folded down individually*
Fig. 73 Luggage compartment: cover attached
or together.

Fig. 74 Luggage compar tm ent: removing and installing

the luggage compartment cover Fig. 75 Second row seats: release st rap on the center back·
rest
Attaching
., Pull the cover out and attach it in the mounting
eyelets in th e side trim panel ~ fig. 73.

Removing
., Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow
~ fig. 74 and rem ove the cove r upward .

Installing
., Place the left and right s ides of the cover into Fig. 76 Luggage compartment : folding down the second
the mounts on the side trim panel. row seats
., Push the cover downward until it clicks into
place. Folding the backrest down
., Pull the lever upward ~ page 60, fig . 58. The
A WARNING backrest will swing forward. Or
The luggage compartment cover is not a sur- ., Pull the release strap at the rear side of the
face for stor ing objects. Objects placed on the seat ~ fig. 76.
cover could endanger all vehicle occupants ., Let the backrest latch into the lowest position .
during sudden braking maneuvers or in a Folding the backrest upright
crash .
., Pull the lever up ~ page 60, fig. 58 and fold the
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Folding th e center backrest down* Luggage compartment net

• To rele ase the back rest, pull the release strap Applies to: vehicles with luggage compartment net

at the front or rear side of t he seat ¢ fig. 75 or The cargo net prevents small objects from slid-
fig. 76.
r::!> ing .
• Fold the backrest forward .

Folding the center backrest upright *

• Fold the backrest upwa rd un til it locks into
pla ce ¢ A .

The center backrest may be folded down sepa-

rately* . This allows you to tr ansport long obje cts
(such as skis) inside the vehicle.

_& WARNING - Fig. 77 Lugg age compar tm ent : cargo net stre tch ed out
- The backrest must be latched secure ly to
ensure that the safety belt is protecting the ""Attach the hooks for the luggage comp ar tment
center seating posit ion . net in the tie-downs ¢ fig . 77.
- The backrest must be securely latched so
objects cannot slide forward out of the lug- Cargo floor
gage compartment dur ing sudden braking .
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third row seats*, the center backrest must ..
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place if there are passengers riding in the
third row*.

(D Note
Make sure the oute r safety belts are not
pinched or damaged when folding the seat
Fig. 7 8 Luggage compartme nt: inst alling th e cargo floor
up.
- Read and follow the warnings ¢ .&.in Entry/ Removing and installing the cargo floor
exit assistance (second row seats) on
page 61 and ¢(Din Folding the backrest ""To remove the cargo floor, pull the entire cargo
down/up (third row seats) on page 62 . floor toward the back of t he vehicle .
• To inst all the cargo floor, insert the tabs at
- Move the rear head restraints down before
both s ides into the openings and slide the car-
fo ld ing the rear backrests forward
go floor a ll the way in toward the backrest
¢ page 63 . This is especia lly true if the Rear
¢ fig. 78 .
Seat Entertainment (RSE)*is insta lled, be-
cause it could be damaged .

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Roof rack area exposed to wind. Adapt your driving

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i j (D Note
ii Make sure that the luggage compartment lid
and the panorama g lass roof* do not come in-
to contact with objects on the roof when they
are open.

@ For the sake of the environment

Fig. 79 Roof: mounting points for the roof rack

Your vehicle will use more fue l due to the in-
creased wind resistance . So remove the roof
• To open the flap above the attachment points, rack after us ing it.
press the flap downward in the front a rea.
{!) Tips
If luggage or cargo is to be carried on the roof,
When installing roof rack systems on the roof
you must observe the following:
rail, the ESCuses sensors to adapt itself to a
- Only a specially designed roof rack may be used different center of gravity.
on your vehicle . These roof racks are the basis
for a complete roof rack system . Additional at-
tachments/carrier systems are necessary to
transport luggage and sports equipment. We
recommend roof racks and attachmen t s from
t he Audi Gen uine Accessories prog ram .
- When ins t all ing the roof rack, ma ke sure that it
is mounted only at the designated points on
the roof q fig . 79.
- The maxim um permissible roof load for your
vehicle is 220 lbs (100 kg). The roof load is the
total of the weight of the roof rack, the attach-
ments and the cargo you are carrying . However,
please note the permissible load of the carrier
system being used, the perm issib le axle loads
and the permissible total veh icle weight
q page378 .

A WARNING
- Follow the installation instructions provided
with the roof rack system. If you do not se-
cure the roof rack syst em and objects on the
roof correc t ly, they cou ld come loose from
the vehicle and cause an accident .
- The risk of an accident increases when using
a roof rack system, because it changes the
dr iving character istics by sh ifting the center
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Warm and cold (®} For the sake of the environment

Climate control system - If you would like to reduce fuel consump-
tion, switch the air conditioning off. This
Description will also reduce emissions.
Applies to: vehicles with 3-zon e del uxe automatic climate
- In vehicles with a diesel engine, you can
control or 4-zone de luxe automa t ic climate control
switch the auxiliary heater off in the Info-
The climate control system warms, cools and re- tainment system.
moves humidity from the air in the vehicle interi-
or . It is the most effective when the windows and (D Tips
sunroof* are closed. If there is a bui ld-up of heat - To prevent interference with the heating
inside the veh icle, ventilat ion can help to speed and cooling output and to prevent the win-
up the cooling process. dows from fogging over, the air intake in
In all heating mode functions except for defrost, front of the windshield must be free of ice,
the blower on ly switches to a higher speed once snow or leaves.
the eng ine coolant has reached a sufficient tem- - Condensation from the cooling system can
perature. drip and form a puddle of water under the
vehicle. This is normal and does not mean
Pollutant filter there is a leak .
The pollutant filter removes pollutants such as - The energy management system may tem-
dust and pollen from the air . porarily switch off certain functions, such as
the seat heating* or rear window defogger.
Key recognition
These systems are ava ilable again as soon
The climate control settings are automatically as the energy supply has been restored.
stored and assigned to the remote control key
that is in use .

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3 zone deluxe automatic climate control

Operation
Applies to: vehicles with 3-zone del uxe automatic climate control

Fig. 80 3 -zone deluxe automat ic climate contro l: cont rols

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Fig. 8 1 3-zo ne deluxe automat ic clima t e control system: rear controls

Press the switches and knobs to turn the func- A/C Cooling mode
tions on or off . When the funct ion is switched on, Press the knob @ to turn cooling mode on or off.
the LED in the respec t ive button or knob turns The air is not coo led and humidity is not removed
on . The driver and front passenger sett ings can whe n coo ling mode is sw itched off . This can
be adju sted sepa rat ely. cause fog on the windows . Cooling mode
OFF climate control system swi t ches off a utomatically whe n t he outside tem-
peratu re is be low ze ro.
You can switch the climate control system on and
off using the OFF button. It also sw itches on ~ Cooling mode
when yo u pre ss anothe r button or a knob. Airflow The maximum cooling mode can be switched
from outside is bloc ked when t he climate con tr ol switched on and off using the~ button. The a ir
syst em is swi tc hed off. is not cooled and hum id ity is not removed when
cooling mode is swi t ched off . This can cause fog ._,.

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on the windows. Cooling mode switches off auto- J ,J Seat heating/ventilation*

matica lly when the outside temperature is below If you press the JI~ button, the seat heating/
zero. When the cooling mode is switched on, efx ventilation is switches on at the highest level (3).
the vehicle interior is cooled and dehumidified as The LEDsindicate the temperature level. To re-
quickly as possible. duce the temperature, press the button again. To
c'.E) Recirculation mode switch the seat heating/ventilation off, press the
button repeatedly until the LEDturns off.
In recirculation mode, the air inside the vehicle is
circulated and filtered. This prevents the unfil- 3EDefogging
tered air outside the vehicle from entering the The windshield and side windows are defrosted
vehicle interior. Switching recirculation mode on or cleared of condensation as quickly as possible.
when driving through a tunnel or when sitting in The maximum amount of air flows mainly from
traffic is recommended <=> ,& . the vents below the windsh ield. Recirculation
Using the button, recirculation mode is switched mode switches off. The temperature should be
on and off using the~ button. You can also set at +72°F (+22°() or higher . The temperature
switch off the recirculation mode by pressing the is controlled automat ically.
knob @ (left side) or the off using the :!: button . Defrost is switched on and off switched on and
AUTOAutomatic mode off using the ~ button. You can switch the func-
t ion off by pressing the knob @ (left side).
Automatic mode maintains a constant tempera-
ture inside the vehicle. Air temperature, airflow Applies to vehicles with windshield defogger: the
and air distribution are controlled automatically . windshield defogger switches on automatically
You can switch automatic mode on or off by when outside temperatures are low. If you would
pressing the knob @ (left side). like to switch the windshield defroster on man-
ually, press the :!: button . The LEDin the button
Temperature blinks.
You can adjust the temperature between 60°F
,!! Rear window defogger
(+16°() and 84°F (+28°() by turning the knob
@ . If outs ide of this range, LOor HI will appear Press the button ~ to switch the rear window de-
in the climate control system display . At both of fogger on. It only operates when the engine is
these sett ings, the climate control system runs running . It switches off automatically after 10 to
continuously at maximum cooling or heating 20 minutes, depending on the outs ide tempera-
power. There is no temperature regulation. ture .

8fr Blower To keep the rear window defogger on continuous-

ly, press and hold the ~ button longer than
You can manually adjust the volume of air gener- three seconds . This is stored until the ignition is
ated by the blower to your preference by turning switched off.
the knob (D. The blower should always run at a
low sett ing to prevent the windows from fogging Synchronization
and to ensure a continuous exchange of air inside The function is activated by pressing and holding
the vehicle. To have the blower regulated auto- the knob @ (left side) . When synchron ization is
mat ically, press the knob @ (left side). switched on, the settings for the driver's side are
Air distribution applied to the front passenger's side and the rear
(except for seat heating/vent ilation*). Synchroni-
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Vents the risk of injury, these individuals should

You can open or close the center and rear vents in not use seat heating.
the cockpit and the vents in the rear center con-
sole and door pillars using the ridged thumb- (D Note
wheels. The levers adjust the direction of the air - To avoid damage to the heating elements in
flow from the vents. the seats, do not kneel on the seats or place
heavy loads on a small area of the seat.
Residual heat
You can activate the residual heat function when
Setup
the ignition is switched off by pressing the knob Applies to : vehicles wit h 3 -zone de luxe automatic climate
@ (left side). The residual heat from the coolant control
is used to heat the vehicle inter ior. The residual
The climate control system basic settings are ac-
heat function switches off automatically after
cessed in the Infotainment system.
about 15 minutes.
"' Select in the Infotainment system: IMENU ! but-
A WARNING ton > Vehicle > left control button > Air condi-
- You should not use the recirculation mode tioning
for an extended period of time, because no
Seat heating/seat ventilation*
fresh air is drawn in and the windows can
fog when coolin g mode is switc hed off. This You can adjust the seat heating/ventilation bal-
increases the risk of an accident. ance for the driver and front passenger.
- Individuals with red uced sensitivity to pain
Automatic auxiliary heater*
or temperature could develop burns when
using the seat heating function. To reduce The auxili ary heater helps to warm the vehicle in-
terior more quickly.

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4-zone deluxe automatic climate control

Operation
Applies to: vehicles with 4 -zone del uxe automatic climate cont rol

Fig. 82 4-zone deluxe automat ic climate control: cockpit contro ls

Fig. 83 4-zone deluxe automatic climate control system: rear cont rols

Press the knobs, buttons or rocker switches to OFF button in the rear only switches the A/C sys-
turn the functions on or off . When the funct ion is tem on/off in the rear of the vehicle . Airflow
switched on, the LEDin the respect ive button or from outside is blocked when the climate contro l
knob t ur ns on. The rocker switches are touch- system is switched off.
sensitive. The driver a nd front passenger settings
A/C Cooling mode
can be adjusted separate ly.
Cooling mode is sw itched on and off by pressing
You can adjust the settings for the rear of the ve-
the A/Con/off . The air is not cooled and humid ity
hicle using the controls in the rear ~ fig. 83 .
is not removed when cooli ng mode is sw itched
OFF climate control system off . This can cause fog on the w indows . Cooling
u mode switches off a utomat ically when the out-
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~~ Cooling mode* Air distribution

The max imum coo ling mode can be switched You can use the rocker sw itches @ to adjus t the
sw itched on and off using the ~f.!ibutton. The ai r vents where the air w ill flow out of . Press the
is not coo led and humidity is not removed when rocker switches @ repeatedly unti l the desired
coo ling mode is switched off . This can cause fog air distribution setting is disp layed in the climate
on the windows. Cooling mode switches off auto- contro l system controls . To have the air d istribu-
matically when the outs ide temperature is be low tion regulated automatically, press the knob @ .
zero. When the cooling mode is switched on,~
the vehicle inter ior is cooled and dehumidified as
J 3!JSeat heating / ventilation*
qu ickly as possible . If you press the JI 3M button, the seat heating/
ventilation is switches on at the highest level (3) .
~ Recirculation mode
The LEDs ind icate th e temperatu re level. To re-
In recirculation mode, the a ir inside the vehicle is duce the temperature, press the button aga in. To
circu lated and filtered. This prevents the unfil- switch the seat heating/ventilat ion off, press the
tered a ir outside the vehicle from entering the button repeatedly unti l the LED turns off .
veh icle interior . Switch ing recirculation mode on
when dr iving th rough a tunnel or when sitting in
® MAXDefogging
traffic is recommended ~ _&.. The windshield and side windows are defrosted
or cleared of condensat ion as quick ly as poss ible.
Using the button, recirculation mode is switched
The maximum amount of air f lows mainly from
on and off using the o's) button . You can also
the vents below the windsh ield. Recirculation
sw itch the recircu lation mode off by pressing the
mode switches off . The temperature should be
knob @ or the off us ing the J%butto n .
set at +72°F (+22°() or hig her . The t emperature
AUTO Autom ati c mode is controlled automat ica lly.

Automatic mode ma inta ins a constant tempera- Defrost is sw itched on and off® MAXbutton.
ture ins ide the vehicle . Air temperature, airflow You can also switch the funct ion off by pressing
and a ir distribution are cont rolled automatically . the knob @ .
You can switc h automatic mode on or off by
Applies to vehicles with windsh ield defogger: the
pressing t he knob @ .
winds hield defogger switches on automatically
Temperature whe n outside temperatures are low . If you would
like to sw itch t he winds hield defroster on ma n-
You can adjust the temperature between 60° F
ually, press t he :fx button . The LED in the button
(+16°() and 84°F (+28°() by turn ing the knob
blinks.
@ . If outs ide of this range, LOor HI will appear
in the climate control system d isplay. At bot h of QWREARRear window defogger
these sett ings, t he climate contro l system runs
Press the button ~ to switch the rear window de-
con t inuously at maximum cool ing or heat ing
fogger on . It o nly operates when t he engine is
power. There is no t empe rature regulat ion .
run ning . It sw itches off automatically after 10 to
86'~Blower 20 minutes, depending on the outs ide tempera-
ture .
You can adjust the volume of air generated by the
blower to your preference usi ng the rocker To keep the rea r window defogger o n cont inuous -
sw itches @ . The blower should always ru n at a ly, press and hold the QiPREAR button longer
low se tt ing to prevent t he win dows from fogg ing t han th ree seconds. This is stored unt il the igni-
and to ens ure a continuous exchange of air ins ide tion is swit ched off.
the vehicle . To have the b lower regu lated auto-
mat ically, press the knob @ .

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SYNCSynchronization
(D Note
Use the rocker switch (;) to select the funct ion. To avoid damage to the heating elements in
When synchronization is switched on, the set-
the seats, do not kneel on the seats or place
tings for the driver's side are applied to the front
heavy loads on a small area of the seat.
passenger's side and the rear (except for seat
heating/ventilation*). When the settings on the (D Tips
front passenger 's side or in the rear are changed,
It is not possible to operate the rear climate
the synchron izat ion is automatically switched off
control system controls when the power child
and 4-zone appears in the display.
safety lock is switched on. With With the
SET REARfunction SETREARfunction, you can apply all settings
Use the rocker switch (D to select the funct ion. to the rear using the climate control system
When the function is switched on, you can adjust controls in the cockpit ~ page 43.
all settings for the rear using the climate control
system controls in the cockpit. The rear climate Setup
control system controls cannot be operated at Applies to: vehicles with 4 -zone del uxe automat ic climate
contro l
the same time . This function switches off auto-
matically after a certain period of time or after The climate control system basic settings are ac-
leaving the menu. cessed in the Infotainment system .

Vents .. Select in the Infotainment system: IMENU ! but -

ton > Vehicle > left control button > Air condi-
You can open or close the center and rear vents in
tioning
the cockpit and the vents in the rear center con-
sole and door pillars using the ridged thumb- Seat heating/seat ventilation*
wheels. The levers adjust the direct ion of the air-
You can adjust the seat heating/ventilation bal-
flow from the vents. The wide vent is opened and
ance for the driver, front passenger and rear pas-
closed using the~ button ~ page 8, fig. 2 @ .
sengers .
Residual heat
Footwell temperature
You can activate the residual heat funct ion when
You can adjust the footwell temperature so that
the ignition is switched off by pressing the knob
it is cooler or warmer.
@ (left side). The residual heat from the coolant
is used to heat the vehicle inter ior. The resid ual Auto recirculation
heat function switches off automatically after
When switched on, automat ic recirculat ion con-
about 15 minutes.
trols the recirculation mode automatically . You
& WARNING
must press the ® MAXbutton if fog forms on
the windows.
- You should not use the recirculation mode
for an extended period of time, because no Automatic auxiliary heater*
fresh air is drawn in and the windows can The auxiliary heater helps to warm the vehicle in-
fog when cooling mode is switched off. This terior more quickly.
increases the risk of an accident .
- Individuals with reduced sensitivity to pain
or temperature could develop burns when
Steering wheel heating
Applies to: vehicles with stee rin g wheel heating
u using the seat heating function . To reduce
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and off ~ ¢ page 14, fig. 11. The message

Steering wheel heating: on/ Stee ring wheel
heating : off appears in t he instr ument cluster
display.

The temperatu re is maintaine d at a constant lev-

e l when steering whee l heating is switched on.

The stee ring wheel heat ing settings are st ored

a utomatically and ass igned to t he remote cont rol
key that is in use .

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 D r iving

Driving - Do not drive faster than walking speed.

General information A WARNING

Breaking in After driv ing through water or mud, the effec-

tiveness of the brakes may be reduced due to
A new vehicle must be broken in for the first moisture on the brake rotors and brake pads.
1,000 mi les (1,500 km). Do not dr ive at speeds A few careful brake applications should dry
that will exceed 2/3 of the maximum permitted off the brakes and restore the full braking ef-
engine speed (RPM) for the first 600 miles fect .
(1,000 km), and avoid full acceleration during
this period . You may gradually start increasing (D Note
the RPM and the speed between 600 miles
- Vehicle components such as the engine,
(1,000 km) and 1,000 miles (1,500 km) .
transmission, suspension or electrical sys-
During the first hours of use, the engine has a tem can be severely damaged by driving
higher internal friction than later on when all through water .
moving parts have settled into place with each - Always switch the Start/Stop system" off
other. when driving through water¢ page 84 .

How the vehicle is driven during the first 1,000

miles (1,500 km) also affects the engine quality.
(D Tips

Drive at moderate engine speeds after the initia l - Determine the depth before driving through
break-in period, particularly when running a cold water.
engine . This will reduce engine wear and improve - Do not stop the vehicle, drive in reverse or
the m ileage. switch the engine off when driving through
water.
Do not drive at too low of an engine speed (RPM).
- Keep in mind that oncoming vehicles may
Shift down if the engine stops running "smooth-
create waves that raise the water level and
ly". Extremely high engine speeds are automati-
make it too deep for your vehicle to drive
cally reduced.
through safely .
- Avoid driv ing through salt water, because
Reducing the risk of vehicle damage this can cause corrosion.

([) Note
Economical and environmentally-friendly
When driving on poor roads, by curbs and on driving
steep ramps , make sure that low-hang ing
The amount of fuel consumpt ion, the environ-
components such as the spoiler and exhaust
mental impact and the wear to the engine,
system do not come into contact with these
brakes and tires depends mostly on your driving
or they could be damaged. This especially ap-
style. With an ant icipatory and economic driving
plies to vehicles with low ground clearance
style, fuel consumption can be reduced by ap-
and vehicles that are heavily loaded.
proximately 10-15%. The following tips will help
you conserve the environment and your money at
Driving through water on roads the same time.
Note the following to reduce the risk of vehicle Anticipatory driving
damage when driv ing through water, for example
u
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engaged, for examp le when you notice that the Avoid short trips
next traffic light is red . This produces an engine
The eng ine and exh a ust clean ing syste m mus t
braking effect, wh ich helps to protect the brakes reach t heir op t ima l operating temperatu re to ef-
and tires and reduces the emissions and fuel con- fectively reduce consumption and emissions.
sumpt ion t o zero (fuel shut-off during decelera-
tion) . A cold engine uses a d isp roportion ately high
amoun t of fue l. The e ngine re aches opera ti ng
Shift efficientl y temperat ur e and cons umption norma lizes on ly
Upshifting earlier is an effective way to save fuel. after approximate ly 2.S mi les (4 km) .
Staying in a gear too long uses fue l unnecessari-
Check the tire pressure
ly.
To save fue l, ma ke sure the t ires are always in-
Press down on t he acce lerator peda l slowly and
flated to the corre ct press ur e ~ page 343. The
avoid "kick-down".
fuel consumpt ion can increase by S% if the pres-
Avoid full acceleration s ur e is only 0 .S bar too low. Due to the increased
rol ling resistance, low tire pressures w ill also
You sho uld rarely t ravel at the maximum vehicle lead to greater tire wear and will affect driving
speed. High speeds cause a disp ropor t ionately behavior.
high increase in fuel consumption, emissions and
traffic noise . Driving more slowly saves fue l. Do not drive on winter tires year -round, as this
will consume up to 10% more fue l.
Reduce idling time
Eliminate unnecessary weight
The Start/Stop system* he lps to reduce the id ling
time automatically. In vehicles wit ho ut t he Start/ Since eve ry po und of ext ra weight increases fuel
Stop system*, it is efficient to switch the engine consump t ion, a quick inspect ion of the luggage
off when stopped at rai lroad crossings and long compartment may be wo rth it t o avoid unneces -
red lights . Stopping the engine for 30 -40 sec - sary weight .
onds already saves more fuel than the amount of When not be ing used, a roof ra ck sho uld be re-
extra fuel needed to restart the eng ine. moved to decrease the w ind resis t ance of the ve-
It t akes a very long t ime in idle to wa rm t he en - hicle . This will save yo u approx ima t ely 12% fue l
gine up to operating temperature . Wear and at speeds from 6 2 - 7S mph (100 - 120 km/h) .
emissions are especially high in the wa rm-up
Save energy
phase. Therefore, yo u should begin driving im-
mediately after starting the engine. Avoid high The eng ine d rives the generator, which generates
RPMs while do ing th is . electri city; t he fuel consumpt ion also increases
with t he deman d for e lec t ricity . The refore, sw itch
Have ma intenance performed regularly electrica l eq uipment off when you no longe r
By having maintenance performed regu larly on need it . Examples of eq uipment that uses a lot of
your veh icle, you can help to reduce fuel con- energy are air blowers at a high setting, the rear
sumpt ion before yo u even start to dr ive. The window defogger and seat heating* .
maintenance condition of your vehicle not only
affects traffic safety and long -term value but a l- CJ) Note
so impacts fuel consumption . A poorly main- Do not leave eng ine idling unattended after
tained engine can lead to fuel consumpt ion that starting. If warning lights should come on to
is 10% higher tha n normal. indicate imprope r operation, they would go
unheeded. Extended idling also prod uces
heat, which could result in overheating or
other damage to the vehicle or othe r proper-
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.,. Bring the steering wheel into the desired posi-

(D Note
tion.
- Have your vehicle maintained properly and .,. Push the lever against the steering column un-
in accordance with the service recommenda- til it is secu re.
tions in your Warranty & Maintenance book-
let. lack of proper maintenance as well as
improper use of the vehicle will impair the
A
=
WARNING
-
Incorrect use of the steering wheel adjust-
function of the emission control system and
ment and an incorrect seating position can
could lead to damage .
cause serious injuries .
- Do not alter or remove any component of
- Only adjust the steering column when the
the Emission Control System unless ap-
vehicle is stationary so that you do not lose
proved by the manufacturer.
control of the vehicle.
- Do not alter or remove any device, such as
-Adjust the driver's seat or steering wheel so
heat shields, switches, ignition wires ,
that there is at least a 10 in (25 cm) dis-
valves, which are designed to protect your
tance between your chest and the steering
vehicle's Emission Control System and other
wheel. If you do not maintain this distance I
important vehicle components.
the airbag system will not be able to provide
{t) Tips its full protection.
- If your physical characteristics prevent you
The consumption estimates as published by
from sitting at least 10 in (25 cm) or more
ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTIONAGENCY
away from the steering wheel, see if an au-
(EPA) and Transport Canada may not corre-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
spond to your actual consumption on the
Service Facility can provide adapters that
road, which will vary depending upon veh icle
will help.
load and speed, road and weather conditions,
- If your face is level with the steering wheel,
trip length, etc.
the airbag does not provide as much protec-
tion during a collision. Always make sure
Steering that the steering wheel is level with your
Manual steering wheel position adjustment chest.
Applies to: vehicles with manual steering wheel adjustment - Always hold the steering wheel with your
hands in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posi -
The steering wheel position is adjustable up and
tions to reduce the risk of injury if the airbag
down and forward and back .
deploys .
- Never hold the steering wheel in the 12
o'clock position or with both hands on the
rim or the center of the steering wheel.
Holding the steering wheel incorrectly sig-
nificantly increases the risk of injury to the
hands, arms and head if the driver airbag
deploys.

Fig. 84 Steerin g column : leve r to adjus t the s tee ring wheel

pos ition
u
(0
......
N .,.Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow
r--.
N
...... ¢ ,& .
0
0
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Power steering wheel position adjustment Starting and stopping

Applies to: vehicles with power steering whee l adj ustment
the engine
The steering wheel position can be adjusted elec-
Starting the engine
trically up and down and forward and back.
The ! START ENGINE STOPI button switches the
ignition on and starts the engine.

Fig. 85 Steering column: switch to adj ust the steering

wheel position

Fig. 86 Cockpit: START ENGINESTOP but t on

.. To adjust the height, press the switch up/down.
The steer ing column will cont inue moving as Starting the engine
long as you are pressing the switch .
.. Press the brake pedal.
.. To move the steering whee l forward or back,
.. Press the ISTART ENGINE STOP ! button
press the swit ch forward/bac k. The steer ing
¢ fig. 86 . The eng ine will start.
column will con t inue moving as long as you a re
.. There may be a slight delay when starting the
pressing the switch.
eng ine in diesel vehicles in colde r tempera-
The stee ring wheel can also be adjusted when the tures. The refore, you must ho ld the brake pedal
ignit ion is swit ched off . down unti l t he engine sta rts. The El ind icator
light tu rns on while the eng ine is preheating.
In vehicles with memory function*, the steering
column set t ings a re stored together wit h the Switching the ignition on/ off
seat pos it ion.
If you would like to switch the ignition on with-
out starting the engine, follow these steps:
Easy seat entry
App lies to: vehicles with power steering whee l adjustment
.. Press the ISTART ENGINE STOP ! button with-
out pressing the brake peda l. Vehicles without
Easy seat entry makes it easier to enter and exit the Start/Stop system*: the needle in the tach-
the vehicle by adjusting the steering column au- ometer moves into t he READY posit ion.
toma tically. " To switch the ignit io n off, press the but ton
" Select in the Infota inment syst em: IMENU I but- aga in. The needle in t he tachomete r moves into
ton > Vehi cle > left contro l button > Vehicle t he OFF position.
settings > Seats > Driver 's seat > Easy entry
The prewarming runs a utomat ically in diesel
fun ction .
vehicles when the igni t ion is sw itched on.
When easy seat entry is switched o n, the stee ring Equipment that uses a lot of electricity is sw itch-
column goes bac k up into the par k posi t ion when ed off tempo rarily when you start the engine .
the ign ition is switched off. Afte r ente ring the ve-
If the engine does not start immediately, the
h icle, t he steering column ret urns t o t he stored
start ing procedure stops a utomat ically after a
position once t he ignition is switched on.
short time. Repeat the starting procedure .

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Start/Stop system* more force to turn or brake. Because you

See the information in r:!:>page 84, Start/Stop cannot steer and brake as you usually
system. would, this could lead to accidents and seri-
ous injuries .
A
,~ WARNING
-
- Always take the key with you whenever you
To reduce the risk of poisoning, never allow leave your vehicle. Otherwise, the engine
the engine to run in confined spaces. could be started or electrical equipment
such as the power windows could be operat-
@ Note ed. This can lead to serious injury.
- For safety reasons, always park the vehicle
Avoid high engine speed, full throttle , and
with the selector lever in the P position .
heavy engine load if the engine has not
Otherwise, there is the risk that the vehicle
reached operating temperature yet. You could
could roll unintentionally .
damage the engine.

@ For the sake of the environment

(D Note
If the engine has been under heavy load for
Do not let the engine run while parked to
an extended period of time, heat builds up in
warm up. Begin driving immediately. This re-
the engine compartment after the engine is
duces unnecessary emissions.
switched off and there is a risk of damaging
(D Tips
the engine. For this reason, let the engine run
for at idle for approximately two minutes be-
- Some noise after starting the engine is nor- fore shutting it off.
mal and is no cause for concern.
- If you leave the vehicle with the ignition (D Tips
switched on, the ignition will switch off af-
For up to 10 minutes after stopping the en-
ter a certain amount of time. Make sure that
gine, the radiator fan may turn on again auto-
electrical equipment such as the exterior
matically or it may continue to run (even if
lights are switched off.
the ignition is switched off) for the following
reasons :
Starting the engine - The coolant temperature is increasing due
.,.Bring the vehicle to a full stop. to trapped heat .
.,.Press the ISTAR T ENGI N E STOPI button - If the engine is warm and the engine com-
page 82, fig. 86 .
r::!:>
partment also heats up from strong sun-
light.
Emergency off function* - Applies to: vehicles with diesel particulate
If it is absolutely necessary, the engine can also filter: The emissions control system is heat-
be turned off while driving at speeds starting at ed through the regeneration process, even if
4 mph (7 km/h) . To switch the engine off, press the engine has not reached its operating
the ! START ENGINE STOPI button twice in a row temperature yet .
briefly or press and hold for longer than two sec-
onds. Messages

A WARNING Engine running. Warning! Turn off ignition be-

fore leaving vehicle
u
- Never turn off the engine before the vehicle
co
...... has come to a complete stop. The full func- This message appears and a warning tone sounds
N
r-... if you open the driver's door when the engine is
N tion of the brake booster and the power
......
0
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Please press brake pedal Starting the engine when there is a

malfunction
This message appears if you do not press the
brake pedal whe n st arting the engine. It may not be possible to start the engine under
certain circumstances, for example if the battery
Ill Remote control key: key not recognized . Is in the vehicle key is drained, if interference is af -
the key still in the vehicle?
fected the key or if there is a system malfunc-
This indicator light turns on and th is message ap- tion.
pears if the ignit ion key was removed from the
vehicle when the engine was running . If the igni-
tion key is no longe r in the veh icle, you cannot
switch on the ignit ion or sta rt the engine once
you stop it. You also cannot lock the vehicle from
the outs ide.

Shift to P, otherwise vehicle can roll away.

Doors do not lock if gearshift is not in P
This message appears for safety reasons if the
selecto r lever is in the N position whe n you Fig. 8 7 Cente r conso le/ remote control key: start ing t he
switch the ignition off . Move the selector lever to eng ine if there is a ma lfunct ion
the P position. Otherwise the vehicle is not pro-
Requireme nt: the message Remote control key:
tected from rolling and it cannot be locked.
hold back of key aga inst the des ignated area.
II Remote control key: hold back of key See owner's manual must display and the in- II
against the designat ed area. See owner's man- dicator light must turn on.
ual
.,.Place the remo t e control key on the locat ion
If the indicator light turns on and th is message shown in the illustration y>l}c::>fig. 87.
page 84.
appears, there is a malfunction c::> .,.Press the brake pedal.
Shift to P before leaving car, otherw ise vehicle ...Press the !START ENGINE STOP ! button. The
can roll away engine will start.
.,.Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
This message appears if the driver's door is ized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
opened while the ignition is switched on and the the ma lfunction corrected .
transmission has not been shifted to the P posi-
tion . Shift the transmission into the P position @ Tips
and turn off the ignition if you are leaving the ve-
You can view the message again by pressing
hicle. Otherwise the vehicle could roll. Also see
the IS TART ENGI N E STOP I button.
page 86 .
c::>

Start/Stop system
Description
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system

The Start/Stop system can help increase fue l

economy and reduce CO2 emissions.

In Start /Stop mode, the engine shuts off auto-

matically when the vehicle is stopped, such as at
a traffic light . The ignition remains switched on .,.

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during this stop phase. The e ng ine will restart .,. Brake the vehicle to a stop. The engine stops
automatically when needed. shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop or if
the vehicle is stat ionary l) . Keep your foot on
The Start/Stop system is automatically activ ated
the brake pedal. The [I] indicator light appears
as soon as the ignit ion is switched on .
in the status line at the bottom of the instru-
Basic requirements for Start / Stop mode ment cluster display . The need le in the tachom -
eter also moves into the READY1l posit ion .
- The driver's door must be closed.
.,.The engine starts again when you take your
- The driver 's sea t belt much be fas t ened .
foot off the brake pedal. The indicator light
- The hood must be closed .
t urns off .
- The vehicle must have driven faster than 2 mph
(3 km/h) since the last time it stopped. Addit ional inform ation
- A trailer must not be hitched to the vehicle . The eng ine stops in the P, N and D selector lever
If you leave the vehicle during a stop phase, the positions .
e ngine can be restarted withi n app roximately 30 If you select the R position during a Stop phase,
seconds if the following requirements are met:
the engine will star t again .
- The driver's door must be closed, the dr iver Select the P position quickly to prevent the en-
must be wear ing the safety belt and the brake gine from sta rting unintentionally when shifting
peda l mus t be pressed . Or: through R.
- The driver's door must be closed, t he bra ke
pedal mus t be pressed and a gear must be se- You can determ ine for yourse lf if the eng ine will
lected . stop or not by reducing or increasing the amount
of force you use to press the brake pedal. For ex-
(D Note ample, if you only lightly pre ss on the brake ped-
al in stop-and-go traffic or when turn ing, the en-
Always sw itch the Start/Stop system off when
gine will not switch off when the vehicle is sta -
driving t hrough water~ page 84.
t ionary . As soon as you press the brake down
@ Tips harder, the engine will switch off .

The engine stops shortly before the vehicle (D Tips

comes to a stop 1 >.
- Press the brake peda l during a Stop phase
to keep the vehicle from rolling.
Stopping /starting the engine
- The ignition will turn off if you press the
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system
! ST ART ENGINE STOPI button during a stop
phase . The needle in the tachometer moves
into the OFF position.

General information
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system

The standard Start/Stop mode can be canceled

for various system-related reasons .

Engine does not switch off

Fig. 88 Inst rument cluste r: engine switched off (stop
Before and during each stop phase, the system
u phase)
(0
...... checks if certain conditions have been met . If the liJl,,
N
r--.
N
......
0
0
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[jj indicator light appears in the instrument clus- The ignition also sw itches off when you lock the
ter disp lay, the engine will not be stopped, for vehicle from the outside during a stop phase.
examp le in the follow ing s ituations:
If t he Start/Stop system has not tu rned off t he
- The eng ine has not reached t he minimum re- engine or if you have switched the St art/Stop sys -
quired temperature for Start/Stop mode . tem off manually, the ignition will not be auto -
- The inter ior temperature selected by the cli- matically switched off and the engine will contin-
mate contro l system has not been reached. ue to run Q .&..
- The outs ide temperature is ext remely high/low.
- The windshield is being defrosted . _& WARNING -
- The vehicle battery charge level is too low. To reduce the risk of poisoning, never allow
- The steering wheel is turned at a sharp angle or the engine to run in confined spaces.
is mov ing.
- After engaging the reverse gear . (D Tips
- On sharp inclines. - If you leave the ve hicle with the D/S or R se-
-At high a ltitudes. lector lever position engaged, the parking
brake is automatically set.
Engine automaticall y restarts
- If you select the D or N selector lever posi-
The standard Start/Stop mode will be cance led t ion after sh ifting into reverse, the vehicle
during a stop phase in the fo llowing s ituations. must be driven faster than 6 mph (10 km/h)
The engine resta rt s wit hout any action by the in order fo r the engine to switch off again .
d river.

- The vehicle rolls, for examp le while on a slope. Manually switching the Start/ Stop system
- The inter ior temperature differs from the tem- off / on
perature se lected in the A/C system. Applies to : vehicles with Start/Stop system

- The windshield is being defrosted. If you do not wish to use the system, you can
- The brake pedal is pressed several times in a switch it off manually.
row.
-- - - - --=-
- The vehicle battery charge level is too low.
- Power consumption is high.

The engine can tu rn off again when the condi-

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~ . ~- • -
· - -- ~
,,,.. ~ .. 'l>
...
'* A
-
tions for Start/Stop mode are met .

Ign ition is switched off automatically

To prevent the veh icle bat t ery from d rain ing, the
ign it ion will switch off a utomat ica lly under the
following conditions: Fig. 89 Center console: Start/Sto p system button

- The Sta rt/Stop system has stopped the eng ine .

.,.To switch the Start/Stop system off/on man-
- The vehicle is stationary.
ually, press t he l(:.l).. I button . The LEDin the but-
- You left the vehicle and the eng ine was not re-
ton turns on when the system is switched off.
started within approximate ly 30 seconds.

If this happens, you will see the message Igni- @ Tips

tion turn s off automaticall y in the instrument
If you switch the system off du ring a stop
cluster and the activated low beams are replaced
phase, the engine will start aga in automati-
by the parking light. The parking lights will
cally.
sw itch off after approx imately 30 minutes or
when you lock the vehicle.

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Messages in the instrument cluster display Releasing the parking brake automatically
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system Requirement: the d river's doo r mus t be closed.
Automatic start / stop deactivated: Please "' To start d riving and release the parking brake
restart engine manually
automatically, press the accelerator pedal as
This message appears whe n specific condi t ions usual.
are not met dur ing a stop phase. The Star t/Stop
In add it ion to releas ing the parking brake auto -
system wi ll not be ab le to restart the engine . The
matically, other convenie nce a nd safety functions
engine must be started with the
are avai lab le when you start driv ing ¢ page 88,
I STAR T ENGINE ST OPI button.
Starting to drive .
Automatic start / stop system: malfunct ion!
Preventing the automatic parking brake
Function unavailable. Please contact Service
release
There is a malfunction in the Start/Stop system .
The veh icle cou ld beg in rol ling unintentionally,
Drive the ve hicle to an author ized Audi dealer or
depe ndi ng on the hill or if tow ing a t ra ile r.
author ized Service Facility as soon as poss ible to
have the ma lfunction corrected. "' To prevent the park ing brake from releasi ng au -
t omatically, pu ll and hold the®) switch and
Electromechanical press the accele rator peda l. The pa rking brake
remain s se t a nd prevents the vehi cle from roll-
parking brake ing backwa rd.
"' You ca n release the® ) switch again once you
are sure that yo u are giving enoug h driving
force to the wheels by pressing the accelerator
pedal.

Emergency braking function

You ca n use the emergency braking function in an
eme rgency sit uation, or if the standard brake op -
eration ma lfunctions o r is disab led .
Fig. 90 Cent er console: park ing brake "' Pull a nd ho ld t he(®) switch .
"' As soon as you release the ®> switc h or acceler -
Your veh icle is equipped with an electromechani- ate, t he braking stops .
cal parki ng brake (D ¢ fig. 90. The parking brake
is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling Pulling and ho ld ing the®) sw itch w hile driving
u nintent io nally and replaces the hand brake. t he ve hicle ac t ivat es the eme rge ncy brak ing func -
tion. The ve hicle is brak ed at all four wheels by
Setting / manually releasing the parking activating the hydraulic brake system . The brak -
brake ing effect is simi lar to heavy bra king ¢ A_.
"' Pull the(®) switc h to set the pa rking brake . The To reduce the risk of ac tivat ing the emergency
LED in t he switch turns on. The - (USA mod- braki ng by mist ak e, a war ning tone (b uzzer)
els) . (Canada mode ls) indicato r light a lso sounds when the®) sw itch is pulled . Emergency
tu rns o n in the inst rument cluste r display . braking stops as soon as the(®) switc h is released
"'T o release the parking brake manu al ly, press or the accelerator pedal is pressed .
the brake o r acce lera t o r pedal whi le the igni-
u t ion is switched on and press t he® ) switch at Parking
co
....
N the same time. The LED in the button and the
r-... "' Press t he bra ke pedal to stop the veh icle .
....
N
0
indicator light in the display t urn off . "' Pull the®) swit ch to set t he par king brake.
0
:E: "' Select the P se lec t or lever position .
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"'Turn the engine off ¢ .&, . eliminates the tendency to creep when a se-
"'Turn the steering wheel when parking on in- lector lever position is engaged. As soon as
clines so that the wheels will roll into the curb you press the accelerator pedal, the parking
if the vehicle starts moving . brake releases automatically and your vehicle
starts to move¢ page 88.
A WARNING
(D Tips
- Do not press the accelerator pedal inadver-
tently if a gear is selected when the vehicle - Occasional noises when the parking brake is
is stationary and the engine is running . Oth- set and released are normal and are not a
erwise, the vehicle will start to move imme- cause for concern.
diately and this could result in an accident. - The parking brake goes through a self-test
- Emergency braking should only be used in cycle at regular intervals when the vehicle is
an emergency, when the normal brake pedal stopped . Any noises associated with this are
has failed or the brake pedal is obstructed . normal.
During emergency braking, your vehicle will - If there is a power failure, the parking brake
brake similar to heavy braking. ESC and the will not set if it is released, and it will not
associated components (ABS, ASR, EDL) release if it is set ¢ & . See an authorized
cannot overcome the laws of physics. Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
Around curves and when road or weather cility for assistance.
conditions are bad, a full brake application
can cause the vehicle to skid or the rear end Starting to drive
to swerve, which increases the risk of an ac-
cident. Various convenience and safety functions may be
- If the power supply fails, you cannot set the available when the vehicle begins driving, de-
parking brake if it is released. In this case , pending on vehicle equipment.
park the vehicle on level ground and secure Starting on hills with the parking brake set
it by placing the selector lever in the P posi-
tion. See an authorized Audi dealer or au- Requirement: the driver's door must be closed .
thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance. "'To start driving comfortably when on a hill, set
- Always take the vehicle key with you when the parking brake and begin driving as usual.
leaving your vehicle, even if for a short peri- The braking force of the parking brake does not
od of time. This applies particularly when release automatically until the wheels build up
children remain in the vehicle. Otherwise, enough driving force .
children could start the engine, release the
parking brake or operate electrical equip- Starting on hills with hill hold assist
ment such as power windows, which in- Hill hold assist makes it easier to start on hills .
creases the risk of an accident .
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed
- No one, especially children, should remain
and the engine must be running.
in the vehicle when it is locked . Locked
doors make it more difficult for emergency "'To activate hill hold assist , press and hold the
workers to get into the vehicle, which puts brake pedal for several seconds. The vehicle
lives at risk . must be in an uphill direction of travel.

After releasing the brake pedal , the braking pow-

{D) Tips er is maintained for a brief moment ¢ A to pre-
When stopping at a traffic signal or stopping vent the vehicle from rolling back when starting.
in city traffic, you can set the parking brake During this time, you can easily begin to move
manually. The vehicle does not have to be your vehicle. 111>

held with the brake pedal. The parking brake

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After driving offroad

_& WARNING
- If you do not begin driving immediately or - After driving offroad, remove branches and
other debris from the radiator grille, under-
the engine stalls after releasing the brake
body, and wheels . Look especially for foreign
pedal, your vehicle may begin to roll back-
objects (such as stones) that may be stuck in
ward . Press the brake pedal or set the park-
the tire tread.
ing brake immed iately.
- Clean the vehicle body and underbody and in-
- The intelligent technology of hill hold assist
spect the vehicle for possible damage.
cannot overcome the lim itations imposed by
natural physical laws. The increased comfort - Clean the windows, headlights, tail lights and
offered by hill hold ass ist should not cause the license plate if they are dirty.
you to take safety risks . - Perform a brake test (especially after driving
- Hill hold assist cannot hold the veh icle in through water).
place on all hills (for example, if the ground
is slippery or icy).
_& WARNING
- To reduce the risk of an accident, always - Be especially cautious and aware when driv-
make sure the vehicle is situated safely ing under difficu lt cond it ions and when off-
wh ile stat ionary. road. Veh icle damage and injuries may occur
when dr iving at excessively high speeds or
with incorrect driving maneuvers.
Off road driving
- Always adjust your speed and driving style
General information to the roads, terrain, traff ic and weather
conditions . Drive especially slowly if there is
The electronic stabilization contro l (ESC) func- low visibility when offroad.
tions were enhanced for driving offroad. Offroad
- Please note that the wheels can sp in more
mode can be activated when driving in situat ions
and the vehicle can swerve when in offroad
where slippage or a differential lock function is
mode, espec ially when the road is slippery
necessary Q page 149. The hill descent ass ist is
or has loose surface material.
a lso available, which automatically brakes the ve-
- Driving stability is reduced when in offroad
hicle and maintains a constant speed as a result
mode.
~ page 150. In addition, your Audi prov ides con-
tinuous all wheel drive.
@ For the sake of the environment
However , your Aud i is not a purely offroad vehi- Avoid harming the environment and show
cle . Your vehicle was not designed to d rive unde r consideration for nature .
extreme ope rating conditions such as driving in
an expedition style. (D Tips
Only drive in terrain that is suitable for the vehi- Only drive where it is permitted and always
cle and your driving ability . Never take any un- stay on the prov ided roads and paths .
necessaryrisks!
Explanation of technical terms
Before driving offroad
- Check the eng ine oil level, the tire pressure, the The following data is based on idea l conditions .
coolant level and the fluid level in the washer The values may vary depending on the load,
fluid reservoir . ground composition and the environment. The
- Store pieces of luggage and other objects in the driver is therefore responsible for deciding
u
co whether a vehicle can hand le a specific situation
......
N
luggage compartment and secure them from
r-...
N
......
sliding out of place. ¢£ . ~
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Incline angle Difficult terrain and off - road

A rising difference in a ltitude (incline) on a 109 When dr iving in unf a miliar areas an d off road,
yard (100 m) stretch is given in perce ntage or de - drive slowly and keep on the watch for unexpect-
g rees . Data indicating whether the vehicle can ed obstacles (such as potho les, rocks, tree
drive up an incline by itself (dependent on the stumps, etc .).
road surface and the engine power among other
To prevent t he vehicle from bottom ing o ut and to
factors). Maximum permitted incline angle: 31 °
reduce t he risk of underbody damage, yo u should
Ground clearance drive across uneven gro und on only one side of
the ve hicle so that only two of your wheels cross
The distance between t he road s urface and the
the uneven area, instead of driving across the
lowest point on the vehicle underbody .
center of the uneve n area with all four wheels.
- Vehicles with steel suspension: gro und clear -
Drive quickly thro ugh sandy or marshy off-road
ance : 8 .3 in (210 mm)
sections and do not stop, if at all possib le .
- Vehicles with air suspension* : max imum
ground clear a nce: 9.7 in (245 mm) Driving through water

Also read the information fo und in page 79.

&, WARNING
9

Exceed ing the specified max imum values can Driving on a slope
lead to severe personal injur ies or vehicle If you a re ever unable to drive up a hill, do not try
damage. to turn around . Drive back down in reverse in-
- All data was co llect ed on f lat, firm, non - stead . Othe rwise you run the risk of tipping over .
s lippery road surfaces and under d ry weath-
If the vehicle threatens to t ip over when driving
er conditions .
across a slope, you must immediat ely steer
- Ideal conditions do not apply to offroad
downhill in the direction of the slope.
driving. Neve r go a ll the way up to the maxi-
mum va lues , but rather always leave a sa fe- Do not park your vehicle on steep hills .
ty margin.
To reduce the risk of tipping over, drive on hills in
the d irection of the downward slope (fall line) -
Messages never crosswise.
There is only one motto when driving in difficult
conditions and offroad: drive slowly and with Tilt angle display
caution!
Description
Observe the fo llowing when driv ing on unpaved Applies to: vehicles with a tilt ang le disp lay

roads:

.I
• Only drive in t errain that is s uit a ble for the ve-
hicle and your d riving ability. Never take any
unnecessary risks!
l 1ft r offr:'l;ic1
Allroad
Comfort

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• Activate the offroad mode as needed
Fig. 91 Infota inme nt system : tilt an gle disp lay
¢ page 149.
• Use the hill descent assist when dr iving down You can see t he ve hicle position in relat io n to a
steep hills 9 page 150. level p lane using the t ilt ang le display in the In-
fotainment system . Both the sideways angle @ .,.

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and the lengthwise angle @ of the veh icle are and downs hifts at a higher RPM to improve fue l
disp layed. The accuracy depends on the driving efficiency.
situation and is normally around 1 °. The side-
The tra nsmission switches to a sporty mode after
ways angle of your vehicle should not exceed the
a kick-down or when the driver uses a sporty
yellow range in the gauge. If it reaches the red
driving style characterized by quick acce lerator
range, there is a risk that the vehicle might tip
peda l movements, heavy acceleration, frequent
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changes in speed and t raveling at the maximum
Displaying the tilt angle display speed .

.. Select in the Infotainment system: I MENUI but- If desired, the driver can also se lect the gears
ton >V ehicle > Lift / Offro ad or Allro ad*. manually (tiptronic mode) c::,page 94.

Showing the additional display

Selecting a selector lever position
To change the contents shown in the rig ht area of
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the screen, select in the Infota inment system: N
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right control button > Additiona l display. ~
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Angle : this displays the curren t steering wheel
angle and the maxim um angle that was reached
during a drive . These values are reset when the
ignition is switched off .

Posit ion: d isp lays the height, direction and geo-

coordinates of the current vehicle pos ition.
Fig. 92 Center console: se lecto r lever
Off : on ly the air suspension display remains o n.

The curren t se lector lever posi t ion is show n next

& WARNING to the se lector lever c::,fig. 92. The curren t se lec-
- Do not exceed t he yellow range in the tor lever position is a lso shown in t he instrument
gauge . Your vehicle can tip, which increases cluster disp lay.
the risk of an acc ident.
.. You may need t o release the selector lever lock
- Under some circumsta nces, the vehicle can
depending on wh ich selecto r lever pos it ion is
tip over or til t sideways even if the sideways
selected and which one you wou ld like to se-
angle is low . The angle display does not re-
lect .
place the driver's attention. To reduce the
.. To do th is, press the locking button (!) on the
risk of an accident, make sure the vehicle
selector lever <=>fig. 92.
does not t ip, especia lly when you are driving
.. To engage the nearest selector lever position,
at h igh speeds.
move the selector lever forward/back until you
fee l the first pressure po int. The selec t or lever
Automatic transmission will return to its orig inal position .
.. To skip over one selec t or lever posit io n, move
Introduction
the selector lever past the pressure point into
The automat ic transmission is controlle d e lec- the desired position. The selector lever will re-
tronica lly. Power is transfe rred using a torque turn to its origina l position .
converte r.
For exa mple , you can s kip over the N position if
u When a moderate driving style is used , the yo u wou ld like to go d irectly from D into R. ..,.
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Selector lever lock brake peda l, press the locking button CD on the
se lector lever and select the R position ¢ fig. 92.
The se lector lever lock prevents you from se lect-
ing a position unintentionally, causing the vehicle A confi rmation tone will sound when the reverse
to roll. When engaging some selector lever posi- gear is engaged.
tions, you must press th e locking button CD on
the selecto r lever and/or press the brake pedal N - Neutral (idle )
¢fig. 92. The tra nsmission is in idle in th is position. To en-
You must press the brake pedal to engage a se- gage the N selector lever position, press the lock-
lector lever position when the engine is running ing button CD on the selector lever and sh ift into
the N pos ition ¢ fig. 92 .
and the vehicle is stationary.

You do not have to press the brake peda l if you If you switch the eng ine off when the N selector
shift from a drive gear (D/S) to reverse gear (R) lever posit io n is selected, the transm iss ion re-
within one second. This allows you to "rock" the mai ns in N for approx imately 30 minutes and
veh icle to free it when it is stuck . then Pis engaged.

You cannot se lect the N pos ition when the igni-

P - Park
tion is switched off . When dr iving through an au-
This se lector lever posi t ion prevents the vehi cle tomat ic car wash, fi rst select the N position and
from rolling . Only shift into park when the vehi - then turn the eng ine off.
cle is stat ionary ¢ .&.. To select the P se lector lev-
For safety reasons , the veh icle cannot be locked
er position, press th e P button @ on the selector
when the t ransmiss ion is in the N pos it ion .
lever ¢ fig. 92. P appears next to the selector lev-
er. D/ S - Driving forward
You can on ly shift out of park when the engine is When the transm ission is in the D/S posit ion, it
running and you are press ing the brake pedal. To can be operated either in the normal D mode or
release the parking lock, press the brake peda l, in the S sport mode . Move the selector lever back
press the locking button CD on the selector lever to engage the S sport mode. You ca n only select
and select the desired pos it ion ¢ fig . 92 . the S selector lever position when the Dor E pos i-
P engag es automatically if you switch the engine tion is se lected. To select the Dor E position
off while the selector lever is in D, E, S, R or man- again when S is engaged, move t he selector lever
ba ck ¢ .&.. To sh ift from N to D when traveling at
ual mode.
speeds below 1 mph (2 km/h), press the brake
If you switch the engine off when the N se lector pedal and shift into the D position ¢ .&..
lever position is select ed, the transmission re-
mains in N for approximately 30 minutes and In t he normal mode D, the transmission auto-
matically selects the suitable gear ratio. It de-
then Pis engaged. The vehicle is not secured
pends on engine load, vehicle speed and driving
from rolling in the N selector lever position, so
style.
you need to set the parking brake<®>¢ page 87 .

You must use the parking lock emergency release Select the s port mode S for spo rt y d riving. The
vehicle makes full use of the engine 's power.
before towing the vehicle¢ page 96.
Shifting may become noticeable when accelerat -
R- Reverse ing .
The reverse gear is engaged in this pos ition . Only The S se lect or lever posit ion engages automat i-
select reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary cally when you select Dynamic mode in d rive se -
and the engine is running at idle speed ¢ .&.. To lect* . .,.
engage the R selector lever pos ition, press the

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.. To prevent the vehicle from rolling when you
WARNING
start driving, set the parking brake when stop-
Read and follow all WARNINGS. ping on steep hills ¢ A -
- The vehicle can roll even if the ignition is .. The parking brake will release automatically
switched off. and the vehicle will start moving once you press
- Power is st ill transmitted to the wheels the accelerator pedal.
when the engine is running at idle. To pre-
vent the veh icle from "creeping", you must Stopping/parking
keep your foot on the brake in all selector If the selector lever is not in the P position when
lever positions (except P and N) when the you open the driver's door, the vehicle could roll.
engine is running.
.. Press and hold the brake peda l c:>A -
- Before opening the hood, select the P selec-
.. Set the parking brake.
tor lever pos ition and set the parking brake.
.. To select the P se lector lever position, press the
This reduces the risk of an accident. Always
P button @ on the selector lever c:>page 91,
read and follow the applicable warnings
fig. 92.
¢ page 322, Working in the engine com-
partment. Under certain conditions, such as driving in the
mountains or when towing a trailer, it may be
@ Tips helpful to switch to manua l mode temporarily
If you accidentally se lect N while driving, take and shift manually to adapt to the driving condi-
your foot off the acce lerator pedal and wa it tions c:>page 94.
for the engine to slow down to idle before se- On hills, activate the parking brake first and then
lect ing Dor S. shift into the P position c:>page 87. This prevents
too much stress from being placed on the locking
Driving tips mechanism .
Starting the engine
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.. The P or N position must be selected. - WARNING
- The vehicle can roll even when the eng ine is
switched off.
Starting from a stop
- Unintended vehicle movement can lead to
.. Press and hold the brake pedal.
serious injuries .
.. Start t he engine c:>page 82.
- To reduce the risk of an accident, do not
.. Press the locking button @ on the selector lev-
press the accelerator pedal when changing
er and select the D, E, Sor R position
the selector lever position wh ile the vehicle
¢ page 91.
is stationa ry and the engine is running .
.. Wait a moment until the transmission shifts.
- To reduce the risk of an accident, never se-
You will notice a slight movement when the
lect the R or P positions while dr iving.
gear engages .
- Do not inadvertently press the accelerator
.. Release the brake pedal and press the accelera-
pedal when the vehicle is stationary . Other-
tor pedal ¢ & -
wise the ris k of an accident increases be-
Various convenience functions are availab le for cause the vehicle will start to move immedi-
starting on hills c:>page 88. ately, even if the parking brake is set.
Stopping temporarily
(D Tips
~ .. Press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, for
For safety reasons, the park ing brake only re-
~ example at a traffic light. Do not press the ac-
leases automatically when the drive r's door is
~ celerator peda l when doing this.
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Hill descent control

The hill descent control system assists the driver

when driving down hills.

Hill descent control activates when the transmis-

sion is in the Dor S position and you press the
brake pedal. The transmiss ion automatically se-
lects a gear that is suitable for the hill. Hill de·
scent contro l t ries to mainta in the speed ach-
ieved at the time of braking, within phys ica l and Fig. 94 Stee ring whee l: shifting man ually

technical limita t ions. If may sti ll be nece ssary to

adjust t he speed with the brake pedal. Shifting with the selector lever
You can shift into t iptronic mode while stat ionary
Hill descen t contro l switches off o nce the hill lev-
and wh ile dr iving .
els out o r yo u press the accelerator peda l.
.. To shift into tiptronic mode, push the selecto r
When operating the cruise contro l system*
lever from the D/S position to the right . As
~page 102, hill descent cont rol is also act ivated
soon as the transm iss ion switches over, the M
when the speed is set.
t ra nsmission setting will appea r in the instru-
,&. WARNING ment cluste r display .
.,.To shift up a ge a r, tap the sele ctor lever fo r-
Hill des cent control cannot overcome physi ca l
ward 0 ~ fig. 93.
lim itation s, so it may not be able to maint ain
.,.To shift down a gear, tap the se lect or lever back
a constant speed under all condit ions . Always
be ready to apply the brakes .
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.,.To switch tiptronic mode off, pus h the selector
lever back into the 0/S pos ition.
Shifting manually (tiptronic mode)
Shifting with the shift paddles
The tiptronic mode allows the driver to shif t the
You can operate t he shift paddles in the D/S or M
gears manually .
selector lever positions .
.,.To shift up a ge ar , tap the shift paddle 0
~fig. 94 .
.,.To shift down a gear, tap the 0 shift paddle .
.,.To engage the lowes t gear, hold t he 0 shift
padd le .
.,.If you do not press a shift button within a sho rt
time while in the D/S pos it ion, the transm ission
will return to automat ic mode. To keep shifting
using the shift paddles, move the selector leve r
Fig. 93 Cente r console: shifting manually wit h the se lector to the right out of the D/S position .
lever
.,.When you want t o shift out of tiptron ic mode,
press a nd ho ld t he 0 shift padd le for a longer
pe riod of t ime or move t he sele ctor lever back
and release it.

The t ra nsmission automat ica lly shifts up or down

before crit ical engi ne speed is reac hed . .,.

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The transm ission only all ows manual shift ing There is a ma lf unct ion in the P but t on on t hese -
when the engine speed is wit hin the permitted lector lever . The transmission automatically en-
range . gages in P when you switch off the engine . Drive
to an autho rized Audi dealer or authori zed Aud i
(D Tips Service Facility immed iate ly to have the ma lfunc-
- If you shif t to the next lowest gear, t he t ion corrected .
transm ission w ill only shift if the engine w ill
not be over-rewed.
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Transmission: malfunction! Gear change on-
ly possible using both paddle levers. Please con-
- With kick-down , t he tran smission shifts to a tact Service
lower gear, depending on vehicle speed and
engine speed. There is a system malfunction in the transmis-
sion. You can continue dr iving with restr icted
- tiptronic does not wo rk if the t ransmiss ion
funct ion. The selector lever is not work ing . Gears
is running in emergency mo de.
can on ly be selected by tapping both shift pad-
dles at t he same time whe n the vehicle is stat ion-
Kick-down
ary ~ page 94, fig. 94. Pay atte nt ion t o t hese-
Kick-down enables maximum acceleration. lected t ransmission position in t he instr um ent
cluster display. The parking lo ck engages auto -
W hen you press the accelerator pedal dow n be- mati cally when you turn off t he engine. Drive to
yon d t he resistan ce point , t he aut om at ic trans- an aut horized Audi dealer or aut horized Aud i
mission downshifts into a lower gear and t he en- Service Facility immed iate ly to have the ma lfunc -
gine utilizes its fu ll power, depend ing on veh icle t ion corrected .
speed and engine RPM. It shifts up into t he next
higher gear once the maximum specified engine rm
Transmission: Please press brake pedal and
RPM is reached . select gear again

Press t he brake pedal and select t he desired se-

A WARNING
- lector lever position again. You can t hen cont inue
Please note that the wheels could spin on dr iving.
slic k or slippery roads when kick-down is ac-
ti ve.
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Transmission: too hot . Please adapt driving
style

The transmission temperature has increased sig-

Transmission malfunction
nificantly due to t he sporty dr iving ma nner . Drive
• Transmission : malfunction! Please stop ve- in a less sport y manner unt il t he tempera t ure re-
hicle and shift to P tu rns to t he norma l range and t he indi cator light
switch es of.
Do not cont inue driv ing. Select the P selector lev-
er position and contact an autho rized Audi dealer rm
Transmission: malfunction! You can contin-
or author ized Audi Service Facility for assistance . ue driving. See owner's manual

rmSelector lever: malfunction! You may contin- There is a system malfunction in the transmis-
ue driving. Please contact Service sion. You may contin ue driving. Drive to an au-
t horized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
There is a system malfunct ion in the t ransmis-
Facility soon to have the mal f uncti on corrected .
sion. Drive to an author ized Audi dealer or au-
thor ized Audi Service Facility immed iate ly to have rm
Transmission: malfunction! You can contin -
the ma lf unction corrected. ue driving in D until engine off
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ab le to select any other selecto r lever posit ions Parking lock emergency release
after starting the engine again. Drive to an au-
The parking lock must be released with the
thor ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
emergency release when driving through moun-
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
tains/maneuvering.
rected.
r;]Transmission: malfunct ion! You can contin-
ue driving with limited function. Please contact
Service

There is a system malfunction in the t ransmis -

sion. The transm ission is switching to emergency
mode . This mode only shifts into certain gears or
will no longer shift at all. The engine may stall.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authori zed
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
Fig. 9 5 Driver's side footwe ll: releas ing the pa rking lock
malfunct ion corrected. us ing the e mergency release
r;]Transmission: malfunct ion! You may contin-
ue driving . No reverse gear The emergency release is located under the floor
mat on the driver's side .
There is a system malfunction in the transmis-
sion . The transmission is switching to emergency Releasing the parking lock using the
mode. This mode only shifts into certain gears or emergency release
will no longer shift at all. The engine may stall. "'To preven t the vehicle from rolling unintent ion-
You cannot engage the reverse gea r. Drive to an ally, set the parking brake ®l ¢ page 87 or
author ized Audi dealer or author ized Audi Service press the bra ke pedal.
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor- "' There are two slits on the cover. Posit ion t he
rected. screwdr iver from the vehicle t ool kit in one of
the slits on the cover and pry t he cover off.
r;] Danger of rolling away! P not possible.
Please apply parking brake
"' Insert the socket wrench (from the vehicle tool
kit) into the open ing ¢ fig. 95.
- The parking lock was released using the emer- "'Turn the socket wrench all the way clockwise (D
gency release ¢ page 96. Or and press it downward @ until it locks into
- The parking lock can no longer be engaged. place .
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author- "' Leave the socket wrench inserted i=:>&_.
ized Audi Service Facility immed iately to have
the malfunc t ion corrected . Resetting the parking lock

r;] Move selector lever to automati c position "' Press the brake pedal and start the engine.
"' Keep the brake peda l pressed and engage the
There is a malfunct ion in the t ipt ronic mode. End following selector lever pos it ions one after the
tiptronic mode by pushi ng the selector lever to other: N, D and back to N.
the left into t he D/S position. "'Turn the engine off again.
"' Grasp th e socket wrench with both ha nds and
pu ll it up and out caref ully to remove i=:>
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"' Inst all the cover.

When the parking lock emergency release is

used, the r;Jindicator light and t he N select or
lever position tur n on in the instr ument cluster. ..,.

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The message Danger of rolling away! P not pos-

sible. Please apply parking brake also appears.

A WARNING
- Only activate the emergency release while
on a level surface or a slight slope.
- The parking tock may only be released using
the emergency release if the parking brake
is set. If it is not functioning, secure the ve-
hicle from rolling using the brake pedal or
other suitable means, such as blocking a
front and a rear wheel. An unsecured vehicle
may roll away, which increases the risk of an
accident.
- To reduce the risk of an accident, you must
not drive when the emergency release is ac-
tivated.

(D Note
- Read and follow the important instructions
about towing c::;,page 3 74.
- The risk of damage increases if you do not
remove the socket wrench carefully when
resetting the parking lock.

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T r ailer towing

Trailer towing Trailer brakes

If your tr ai ler is equipped wit h a bra king syst em,
Driving with a trailer check to be sure t hat it con forms t o a ll regu la-
General information tions.

Your Audi was designed primarily for passenger The tr a iler hydrau lic brake system mus t not be
transportation. directly connecte d t o t he vehicle's hydr auli c
brake system ¢ &. .
If you plan to tow a trailer, please remember that
the additional load will affect durability, econo- Safety chains
my and performance. Always use safety chains between your vehicle
Trailer towing not on ly places more stress on the and t he tra ile r.
vehicle, it also ca lls for more concentration from Trailer lights
the dr iver.
Trailer lights must meet all regulations. Be sure
For this reason, always follow the operating and to check w ith your author ized Audi dealer for cor-
driving instructions provided and use common rect wir ing , sw itches and relays .
sense.
Mirrors
@ Note If you a re unab le to see the traffic behind you us-
If you are going to tow a trailer, you must ac- ing the regular outs ide mirrors, then you must in-
tivate the tra ile r operation mode stall extended mirro rs. It is important that you
¢page 100 . always have clear vision to the rear.

Technical requirements A WARNING

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- After remov ing the t ra iler hitch, do not
Traile r hitch
sto re it in your vehicle . In case of sud den
Use a weight-carrying hitch conforming to the braking , t he hitch co uld fly forwar d a nd in-
gross trai ler weight. The hitch must be suitab le jure you or your passenge rs.
for your ve hicle and tra iler and must be mounted - If a tra ile r has e lectr ica l brakes p lease not e
securely on the vehicle 's chassis at a technically t hat the se brakes ar e not activated by the
sound locat ion . Use on ly a trailer hitch with a re- fact ory-fi tt ed contro l uni t - risk of accident!
movable ba ll mount . Always chec k w it h t he t rail- - Never inst all a "we igh t d istribut ing" or
er hitch man ufa ctur er to make sure t hat you a re "lo ad equ al izing" trailer hitc h o n your veh i-
using the correct hitch. cle. The vehicle was not desig ned fo r these
kinds of trailer hitches. The hitch attach -
Do not use a bumper hitch.
ment can fai l, caus ing the tra iler to tear
The hitch m ust be installed in such a way that it loose from the vehicle .
does not interfere with the impact -absorbing - The Gross Veh icle Weight Rating for your
bumper sys t em . No mod ificat ions should be veh icle, found on the safety compliance la-
made to the vehicle exhaust and brake systems . be l on the driver's s ide B-pillar, m ust never
From t ime to t ime, che ck t ha t a ll hit ch mo unti ng be exceeded under any circumstances. Ex-
bolt s rem ai n securely faste ned. ceed ing the Gross Vehicle Weight Rati ng of
When you are not tow ing a tra iler, remove the your veh icle is likely to damage your vehicle,
tra ile r hitc h ba ll mount . This prevents the hitch and such damage will not be covered by
from causing damage shou ld your veh icle be your Limit ed New Vehicle War ranty. Exceed -
st ruck from be hind¢ &. . ing t he Gros s Vehicle We ight Ratin g will al-
so cha nge the pe rform a nce and ha ndli ng .,._

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characteristics of your vehicle, which could Engine cooling system

cause a crash resulting in serious injury or Towing a trailer makes the engine work harder. It
death. is important that the cooling system's perform-
ance is up to the additional load. Make sure that
Operating instructions the cooling system has enough fluid.

Trailer towing weights Tire pressure

The maximum permissible unbraked trailer When towing a trailer, inflate the tires of your
weight is 1,650 lbs (750 kg) . vehicle to the tire pressure listed under "Full
load" on the label <:!;>page 343. Inflate trailer
The maximum permissible braked trailer weight
tires to trailer and tire manufacturers' specifica-
is:
tions.
- Q7 2.0: 5,500 lbs (2,500 kg)
Lights
- Q7 3 .0: 7,700 lbs (3,500 kg)
The headlight settings should be checked with
These specifications apply when driving on roads
the trailer attached before driving off. Check to
having an incline of less than 12% .
make sure both vehicle and trailer lights are
Permissible tongue load working properly.

For best vehicle handling under these changed Safety chains

conditions, adjust the trailer load so that the
Be sure trailer safety chains are properly connect-
tongue load is at the maximum allowable or
ed from the trailer to the hitch on the vehicle .
slightly lower . You can get an approximation of
Leave enough slack in the chains to permit turn-
the tongue load with a bathroom scale or you can
ing corners. When you install safety chains, make
measure the load at a trucking company or
sure they will not drag on the road when you are
weighing station.
driving.
The maximum permissible load on the ball hitch
The chains should cross under the trailer tongue
may not exceed:
to prevent it from dropping in case of separation
- Q7 2.0: 550 lbs (250 kg) from the hitch.
- Q7 3 .0: 770 lbs (350 kg)
Setting drive select(air suspension)*
It is recommended to use the maximum permis-
Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface before
sible load. Please also observe the information
hitching the trailer and before adjusting the
¢ page 343, ¢ page 347.
tongue weight. The driving mode must be in Au-
Trailer load distribution to or Comfort ¢ page 134, ¢ (D

Be sure the load in the trailer is held securely in If you would like to drive in the Dynamic driving
place to prevent it from shifting forward, back- mode, then you must select this mode before
ward or sideways. hitching the trailer and before adjusting the
tongue weight. Please note that your vehicle will
Never allow a passengerto ride in a trailer ¢ .&.
lower and the ground clearance is reduced.
in Messages on page 100.
If you have to drive through difficult road condi-
Ball mount tions, you can raise the vehicle again after hitch-
The trailer hitch may only be used with suitable ing the trailer or after adjusting the tongue
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- Changes in temperature or load can affect ing . If you want to swit ch off tra iler mode wh ile
the height of the vehicle . driving, for example when using a bicycle rack
- Always se lect Auto or Comfort mode. Ot h- system, se lect in the Infota inment system :
erwise, the tongue load specified for your I M ENUI button> Vehicle > left control button>
vehicle will no longer be applicable. Vehicle settings > Air suspension: trailer .

If the vehicle has a retrofitte d tra iler hitc h, the

Messages trailer mo de might not switch on automatically .
Driving with a trailer requires extra caution . In this case, switch the tra iler mode on before
hitc hing the tra iler and switch it off after un-
Weight distribution hitc hing the tra ile r.
Towing a loaded trailer w ith an empty car res ults Coolant tempe rature
in a hig hly unstable dist ribution of weight. If t his
cannot be avo ided, drive at ve ry low speeds o nly page 11 m ust
The coo lant tempe rat ure gauge c:::>
to avoid the risk of losing st eeri ng con t rol. be obse rved caref ully. The coolant temperature
can increase if you drive on long inclines in a low
A "balanced" rig is eas ie r to operate and cont rol. gear at high eng ine speeds. Reduce your speed
This means that t he t ow veh icle should be loaded immediately if the LEDs in the top part of the d is-
to the exte nt poss ible a nd permiss ible , while play turn on .
keep ing the tra ile r as lig ht as possib le unde r t he
circumstances . Whenever possible, transfer For more information about indicator lights, re-
some cargo to the luggage compa rtment of the fer to . c:;,page 26.
tow vehicle whi le observ ing tongue load req uir e-
ments and ve hicle loading considerat ions.
A WARNING
-
Anyone not prope rly res t rained in a moving
Speed ve hicle is at a much greater risk in an acci -
The higher the spee d, t he more d ifficult it be- de nt. Never let anyon e ride in your car who is
comes for the drive r to co ntro l t he rig. Do not not prope rly we aring t he rest ra ints provide d
drive at the maximum permissible speed. Reduce by Audi.
your speed even more if load, weather or w ind
conditions a re unfavorable - part icularly when Trailer towing
going downhill.
information
Redu ce veh icle spee d immediately if the trai le r
' Important to know
shows the slightest sign of swaying. Do not try
to stop the swaying by accelerating . Your vehicle handles d ifferently when towing a
Observe speed lim its. In some areas, speeds for t railer becau se of t he ad d it iona l we igh t a nd d if-
ve hicles towing trai lers are lower than for reg ular ferent we igh t d ist ribu t ion. Safety, per forman ce
veh icles. and eco nomy will g reatly d epend on how caref ul-
ly you load your trai ler and operate yo ur rig .
Always a pp ly b rakes early. When dr iving down -
hill, shift into a lower gear to use the engine Befo re yo u ac t ually tow yo ur tra iler, pra ct ice
braking effect to slow the veh icle. Use of the tu rning, st opping and backing up in an are a away
brakes a lone can cause them to ove rheat and fail. from t raffic. Keep pra ct icing unti l yo u have be-
come comp lete ly familiar w ith the way yo ur vehi-
Air suspension* cle-tra ile r combination behaves and responds .
If you a re connecting a tra iler t o a fact ory-ins t al- Backing up is diff icul t a nd requ ires pra ctice.
led t rai ler hitch, t rai ler mode a utomat icall y Backing up w ith a trailer genera lly req uires steer -
switches on in the ai r suspensio n. This will limit ing action opposite to that when backing up your
the reg ulation by the a ir suspension whi le dr iv- vehicle witho ut a t railer .

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 Tra iler towing

Maintain a greater d istance between your vehicle

and the one in front of you. You will need more
room to stop. To compensate fo r the tra iler, you
will need a larger than normal turn ing rad ius.

When pass ing, remember t hat you cannot accel -

erate as fast as you norma lly wou ld because of
the added load. Make sure you have eno ugh room
to pass. After passing , allow plenty of room fo r
your tra iler before changing lanes again.

Avoid jerky starts, sharp turns or rapid lane

changes .

(D Tips
- Do not tow a trailer during t he brea k-in per i-
od of your vehicle .
- If you t ow a trailer, your Audi may require
more frequent maintenance du e to the ex-
tra load ~ page 381.

Parking on a slope
Do not pork on o slope with o trailer . If it cannot
be avoided, do so only ofter doing the following:

When parking:
" Apply t he foot brake.
" Have someone p lace chocks under both t he ve-
hicle a nd the t ra ile r whee ls .
" Wit h chocks in place, slowly release t he b rakes
unti l the w hee l chocks absor b the load.
" Turn the wheels towa rds the curb.
" Apply the pa rking brake.
" Move the se lector lever to P.

When restarting after parking:

" Apply the foot brake.
" Start the engine .
" Move t he se lecto r lever to D/S.
" Release the pa rking brake and slowly pull out
and away from t he whee l chocks.
" Stop and have someone retrieve t he wheel
chocks .

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Assistance systems al speed limit or if there is a spec ified maximum

speed for winter tires.
Electronic speed Limiter
Setting the warning threshold
Your ve hicle may be factory equipped with tires
Se lect in the Infotainment system: IM E N U I but-
that are rated for a maximum speed of 130 mph
ton > Vehicle > left co ntro l butt o n > Driver assis-
(210 km/h). This is less than the maximum sp eed
tance > Speed warning > Manu al.
of your vehicle . To reduce the risk of sudden tire
failure and loss of control if the vehicle is operat-
(D Tips
ed at excessive speeds, your vehicle also has an
electronic speed limiter . The electronic speed Regardless of the speed warning syst em, you
lim iter prevents your vehicle from going faster shou ld alw ays mo nitor your speed using the
speedometer and make sure yo u are fo llow ing
than the t ire speed rating. For mo re information
<=>
page 333. the lega l speed limit.

If the engine control unit receives faulty vehicle

Cruise control system
road speed s ignals , the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) ¢..ffi will illumina t e . If this occurs, Switching on
con t act t he nearest au t horized Aud i dealer for Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
assistance. The cruise control sys tem makes it possible to
drive at a constant speed starting at 15 mph
_& WARNING - (20kmlh) .
Always observe the posted speed limits and
adjust you r speed to suit prevailing road, traf-
fic and weather conditions. Never drive your 0
vehicle faster than the maximum speed rating
of the tires installed .
f
Speed
Introduction
warning system

Applies to: vehicles with speed warning system

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Fig. 9 6 Operat ing lever : cru ise contro l sys tem
The speed warning system helps you to stay be-
low a specified maximum speed that can be set,
.,.To switch the system on , pu ll the lever into po-
changed or deleted in the Infotainment system.
sition (D <=>
fig. 96 .
The speed warning system warns you if you are .. Drive at the speed to be mai ntained.
exceeding the maximum speed that you have set . .. To store the speed, press the button @ .
A wa rning tone will sound as soon as you r speed
The stored speed and the ftji(l)~14
(USA models) I
exceeds the st ored value slight ly. The indicato r
light also turns on in the instrument cluster dis -
l'I (Cana da models) indicator light appear in the
instrument cluster display. An additional indica-
play ct] (USA models)/ [SJ(Canada models) and
tor appears in the head-up display *.
a message . The indicator light (CJ / [SJand the
message turn off if the speed falls back be low The speed is maintained by modifying engine
the stored maximum speed. power or through an active brake intervention.

Set ting a threshold is recommended if you would

like to be reminded when yo u reach a certain
A WARNING
-

maximum speed. Situations where you may want - Always pay attention to the traffic around
to do so include driving in a country with a gene r- you when the cruise control system is in

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operation. You are always responsib le for Overriding the speed

your speed and the distance between your Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
vehicle and other vehicles.
You can press the acce le rato r pedal to increase
- For safety reasons, cruise control should not
you r speed, for exa mple if you want to pass
be used in the city, in stop-and-go traffic, on
someone . The speed you set ear lier will resume
winding roads and when road conditions are
as soon as you release the acce lerator pedal.
poor (such as ice, fog, gravel, heavy rain and
hydroplaning), because th is increases the However, if you are exceeding the stored speed
risk of an accident. by a considerable amount fo r a long time, the
- Switch the cruise control off temporar ily cruise contro l system will tempora rily switch off.
when driving in turn ing lanes, highway exits The 1Q;jl
)~ij(USA mode ls) 1111
(Canada mode ls) in-
or in construction zones. dicator light in the instrument cluster turns off
- Please note that unconsciously "resting" and the stored speed is maintained.
your foot on the accelerator pedal prevents
the cruise control from braking. This is be- Preselecting a speed
cause pressing the acce le rat or peda l ove r- Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
rides the cruise contro l system. You can pre-select your desired speed when the
- If a brake system ma lf unction such as over- vehicle is stationary.
heating occurs when the cruise contro l sys-
tem is switched on, the braking function in .,.Switch the ignit ion on.
the system may be switched off . The rest of .,. Pull the lever into position (D ¢ page 102,
the cruise control system functions remain fig. 96.
act ive as long as the @;\l)Mj(USA models) / .,.To increase or decrease the speed, tap the lever
Bl (Canada models) indicator light is on. toward 0 10 .

This function makes it possible, fo r example, to

save the speed you want before driving on the
Before driving downhill a long distance on a highway. Once you are on the expressway, acti-
steep hill, decrease your speed and select a vate the cruise control system by pulling the lev-
lower gear. This makes use of the eng ine er into position (D.
braking effect and relieves the brakes.

Switching off
(D} Tips Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
The brake lights turn on when the brakes are
app lied a utomat ically. Deact ivating temporarily
.,. Press the brake pedal, or
Changing the speed .,. Press the lever toward @ (not locked into
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system place) ¢ page 102, fig . 96 .

.,.To increase/decrease the speed in 1 mph (1 Switching off completely

km/h) increments, br iefly tap the lever toward
.,. Press the lever into position @ (clicked into
0 10 ¢ page 102, fig. 96 to the first level. place), or
.,.To increase/decrease the speed in 5 mph (10
.,.Switch the ignit ion off .
km/h) increments, br iefly tap the lever toward
0 10 to t he second level. The speed you stored will be maintained if the
u .,.To increase or decrease the speed quickly, hold cruise contro l has been switched off temporarily .
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Switching the ignition off will erase the stored detected speed limits are evaluated and shown in
speed. the display . The traffic sign for the current de-
tected speed lim it will blink in the display if you
A WARNING exceed the warning thresho ld set in the Infotain-
You should only resume the stored speed if it ment system c;,page 105.
is not too high for existing traffic cond itions. The traffic sign recognition is subject to certain
Otherwise you can increase the risk of an acci- system limitations and may be unavai lable or on-
dent. ly partially avai lable in the follow ing situations :

- when visibility is poor, such as in snow, rain,

Camera-based traffic fog or heavy spray
sign recognition -when there is glare, for example from oncom-
ing traffic or the sun
Description
Applies to: vehicles with camera·based t raffic sign recogn i·
- at high speeds
tion - if the camera's visual f ield ¢ fig. 98 is covered,
for examp le by dirt or st ickers. For info rmation
on cleaning, see ¢ page 354 .
- if the t raffic signs are completely or partially
covered, for examp le by trees, snow, dirt or
other vehicles
- if speed traffic signs do not conform to the
standards
- if traffic signs are damaged or bent
- if traffic signs are displayed on sign holders
with electronic signs
Fig. 97 Instrument cluste r : traff ic sign recogn ition
- if the traffic signs or the configuration of the
road have changed (navigation data is no lon-
ger up-to-date)

.&_WARNING
-
Pay attention to traffic and the area around
your vehicle when traffic sign recognition is
turned on . The traffic signs insta lled on the
road always take precedence over the display.
The driver is always responsible for assess ing
Fig. 98 Windsh ield: came ra window for t raffic sign recog-
the traffic situation.
nitio n
- Under some circumstances, traffic sign rec-
Traff ic sign recognition assists you when driving ognition may not detect traffic signs cor-
by displaying detected speed limits or s igns pro- rectly or detect them at a ll. As a result, the
hibiting passing in the instrument cluster display system may not display the correct speed
c:;,fig . 97 . Within the limits of the system, the le-
lim it or any speed limit .
gal speed lim its in school zones are detected and - Traff ic sign recognit ion does not adapt your
disp layed . veh icle's speed to match the speed limit!
- The display in the instrument cluster is
General information based on the units of measurement used for
Traffic sign recognit ion can detect standard speed in that country. As a result, the dis-
speed limit signs that are within the camera's vis- play SO in the instrument cluste r can mean
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either km/h or mph, depending on the Messages

country. Applies to: veh icles with camera -based traff ic sign recog ni-
tion

Operation f!'A
Traffic sign recognition: currently unavaila-
Applies to: vehicles with camera -based t raffic s ign recogni - ble. Camera view restricted due to surroundings
tio n
Function currently unavailable . Camera view re-
stricted due to surroundings

This message appears if the camera's visual field

is covered c::>page 104, fig. 98 . The system will
switch itself off .

R Traffic sign recognition: currently restricted .

See owner's manual

This message appears if there is a malfunction in

the navigation system, for examp le. The speed
Fig. 99 Inst rum ent cluste r: addit ional disp lay
limit display is limited, which increases the risk
of an incorrect display.
Accessing traffic sign recognition

.. Select: the first tab> Traffic signs.

f!'A
Traffic sign based speed warning: currently
unavailable. See owner's manual
Setting a speed warning
There is no warning when the set threshold is ex-
You can set a warning threshold down to 10 mph ceeded.
(15 km/h) . The traffic sign for the current detect-
No traffic sign information available
ed speed limit will blink in the disp lay if you ex-
ceed the set threshold . There is no valid navigation data and do speed
lim its were detected . Or there is a recommended
.. Select in the Infotainment system: ! MENUI but -
speed but there is not a speed limit (for example
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Driver as-
driv ing on and off the expressway).
sistance> Speed warning > Traffic sign based
warning. Malfunction! See owner 's manual

Additional display The system cannot guarantee correct function

and is switched off . See an autho rized Audi deal-
If a view other than the traffic sign recognition is
er or authorized Audi Service Facility for assis-
selected in the instrument cluster display, the
tance .
speed limi t will be shown in another display
fig. 99. The current applicable speed limit will
c::> Function not available in this country
be shown there, if possible w ithin the limits of
The vehicle is in a country where the function is
the system .
not availab le.

(D Tips
Predictive efficiency
- An additional indicator appears in the head-
up display* .
assist
- Your speed warning settings are stored au- Description
tomatically and assigned to the remote con- Applies to : veh icles with predictive efficiency ass ist
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save fuel. The system accesses predictive trip da- Symbol Meaning
ta (including speed limits, inclines and the radius
_J!L Intersection
of curves) from the navigat ion system* . Informa-
,ir
tion from the camera-based traff ic sign recogn i-
~
tion* is also applied to recognize traffic signs ..Of
);
Traffic circle
,:::;,page104 .
If there are multiple situations, then these situa-
The messages displayed depend on the naviga -
tions will appear in order in the display .
tion data* being up-to-date and the correct iden-
tification by the traffic sign recognition*.
.8, WARNING -
When adaptive cruise contro l* is switched off,
Pay attention to traffic and the area around
the predictive efficiency ass ist only provides noti-
your vehicle when the efficiency ass ist is
f ications without controlled interventions. When
switched on. The driver is always respons ible
adapt ive cruise control* is switched on, the sys-
for assessing the traffic situation .
tem responds to upcoming situat ions automati-
cally .
© Tips
Vehicles with adaptive cruise control* - The wo rding of the message may vary de-
Refer to predictive control c::;,page 113. pending on the driving mode set in drive se-
lect* ¢page 134 and the current selector
Indicator in the instrument cluster display lever position. No messages are disp layed
Predictive messages appear in the instrument when in the S selector lever posit ion or in
cluster display to show the driver the appropriate Dynamic mode .
time to coast when a situation ahead requires - When a route is planned using the naviga-
you to drive at a lower speed. tion system*, then the message feed is
based on th is route. Without route guid-
The messages are only shown if the cruis e control ance, the system uses an assumed route for
system* or adaptive cruise contro l* is switched the message feed.
off. - There will not be a message for every s itua-
An additional ind icat or appears in the head-up t ion ahead, for example if there is not
display* . enough distance remaining to react to the
situat ion .
Symbol Meaning - No messages are displayed when at speeds
Remove you r foot from the acceler- under 20 mph (30 km/h) .
ator pedal to slow down, because
~ there is a situat ion ahead that re- Settings in the Infotainment system
quires a lower speed. Appli es to: vehicles with predictive efficiency assist

If you see Driver assistance in the inst rument .. In the Infotainment system, select: IMENU I
cluster display, the following symbo ls will indi- button > Vehicle > left control button > Driver
cate which situation the system is currently re- assistance > Efficiency assist.
acting to.
Pred ictive messages are shown when this func-
Symbol Meaning tion is switched on.
USA models:
MPH
Speed limit (D Tips
Canada models: No predictive messages are shown on vehicles
km/h
Speed limit without a navigation system .

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Audi adaptive cruise also start driving again automatically under cer-
tain conditions ¢page 110.
control
In traffic jams or stop-and-go traffic, traff ic jam
Description
ass ist can assist the driver¢ page 114.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
Which functions can be controlled?
When you switch adapt ive cruise control on, you
can set the current speed as the "contro l speed"
¢page 109, Switching on/off.
When driving, you can stop cruise control
¢ page 111 or change the speed <::;>page 110 at
any time.

You can also set the distance to the vehicle driv-

Fig. 100 Detect ion range ing ahead and set the driving mode of the adap-
tive cruise control¢ page 111.
The adaptive cruise control system is a combina-
tion of speed and distance regulation. It assists General information
the dr iver by both regulat ing the speed and Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
maintaining a distance to the vehicle driving
ahead, within the limits of the system . If the sys-
tem detects a vehicle driving ahead, the adaptive
cruise control can brake and accelerate your vehi-
cle. This makes dr iving more comfortable both
on long stretches of highway and in stop-and-go
traffic.

What can adaptive cruise control do?

The adaptive cruise control system uses video, ra-
dar, ultrasound and navigation data. Vehicles Fig. 101 Front of the vehicle : sensors and video camera

driving ahead can be recognized up to 650 feet

The areas with the radar and ultrasonic sensors
(200 m) away.
and the video camera i::>fig . 101 must not be cov-
Predictive funct ions offer the driver additional ered by stickers, depos its or any other objects,
comfort and contribute to the reduction in fuel because this can interfere with the adaptive
consumption and CO2 emissions ¢page 113. cruise control function. For informat ion on clean-
On open roads with no traffic, it functions like a page 354. The same applies for any
ing, see<::;>
cruise control system. The stored speed is main- modifications made in the front area.
tained. When approaching a vehicle driving In some driving situations, the adaptive cruise
ahead, the adaptive cruise control system auto- control function is restricted:
matically brakes to match that vehicle's speed
- Vehicles can only be detected when they are
and the n maintains the set distance. As soon as
page 107,
w ith in the sensor detection zones<::;>
the system does not detect a vehicle driving
fig . 100.
ahead, adaptive cruise control accelerates up to
- The system has a limited ability to detect
u the stored speed.
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- Objects that are difficult to detect such as mo- underbody. This can impair the adaptive
torcycles, vehicles with high ground clearance cruise control. Have an authorized Audi dealer
or an overhang ing load are detected late or not or authorized Audi Service Facility check their
detected at all. function.
- When driving through curves c:;,poge 108.
- When the vehicle is stationary r::;,page 108. (D Tips
For an explanation on conformity with the
_& WARNING FCCregulations in the United States and the
Always pay attention to the traffic around you Industry Canada regulations, see
when adaptive cruise control is switched on. c:;,page 384.
As the driver, you are still responsible for your
own speed and the distance to other vehicles. In curves
The adaptive cruise control is used to assist Appli es to : vehicles with Audi adapt ive cruise control
you . The driver must always take action to
avoid a collision. The driver is always responsi-
ble for braking at the correct time.
- For safety reasons , do not use adaptive
cruise control when the road surface is in
poor condition and/or in bad weather condi -
tions (such as ice, fog , gravel, heavy rain and
hydroplaning). Using the system under
these conditions increases the risk of an ac-
cident.
Fig. 102 Examp le: driving into a curve
- Switch adaptive cruise control off tempora-
rily when driving in turning lan es, on ex-
When driving into a curve r:;, fig. 102 and out of a
pressway exits (except if predictive control
curve, the adaptive cruise control may react to a
is switched on) or in construction zones.
vehicle in the neighboring lane and apply the
This prevents the vehicle from accelerating
brakes . You can prevent that by pressing the ac-
to the stored speed when in these situa-
celerator pedal briefly.
tions.
- The adaptive cruise control system will not
brake by itself if you put your foot on the ac- Stationary vehicles
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adapt ive cruise control
celerator pedal. Doing so can override the
speed and distance regulation .
- When approaching stationary obstacles
such as stopped traffic, adaptive cruise con-
trol will respond with limited function.
- Adaptive cruise control does not respond to
people, animals, or crossing or oncoming
)))
objects .
- The function of the radar sensors can be af-
fected by reflective objects such as guard
rails, the entrance to a tunnel, heavy rain or Fig. 103 Example: vehicle changing lanes and stat ionary
ice. vehicle

(D Note Within the limits of the system, adaptive cruise

control can react to stationary vehicles
The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
r::;,fig. 103, as long as you are driving slower than ..,
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30 mph (SO km/h) and the system classifies the • To activate the regulation while stationary, also
possibl e passing maneuver as low. For example, press the brake pedal.
if a vehicle that was already detected @ turns or
changes lanes, the adaptive cruise control react s
Switching adaptive cruise control off
to the stationary vehicle ahead of it @ . • Push the lever away from you into position @
until it clicks into place. The message ACC:off
Switching on / off appears.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise contro l
@ Indicator lights
II- adaptive cruise control is switched on . No
vehicles are detected ahead . The stored speed is
maintained.

• - a veh icle dr iving ahead was detected . The

adaptive cruise control system regu lates the
speed and distance to the vehicle driving ahead
and accelerat es/b rakes automat ically.

• - adaptive cruise control is switched on . Ave -

Fig. 104 Operat ing lever: switching on and off hicle was detected ahead. Your vehicl e is station-
ary and w ill not start driving automat ically.

fai-adaptive cruise control is switched on. No

vehicles were detected ahead. Your vehicle is sta -
t iona ry and will not start driving automatically.

•- the automatic braking is not enough to

maintain a sufficient distance to a vehicle driving
ahead. You must intervene ¢ page 112, Driver
intervention request.

Fig. 105 I nstr ument clust er : adap t ive cruise cont rol © Instrument cluster display
If the Driver assistance display is not shown in
You can set any speed between 20 and 95 mph
the instrument cluster display, you can open it
(30 and 150 km/h).
using the multifunction steering wheel buttons
Indicator lights and messages in the instrument ¢ page 12.
cluster display inform you about the current sit-
Based on the graphic disp lay, you can determine
uation and setting .
if the system is maintain ing a distance to the ve-
An additional indicato r appears in the head-up hicle driving ahead and what that distance is.
display* .
No vehicle - no vehicle was detected driving
Switching adaptive cruise control on ahead .
.. Pull the lever toward you into position @ Silver vehicle - a vehicle was detected driving
¢ fig. 104 . ahead.

Storing the speed and activating regulation Red vehicle - request for driver intervention
¢page 112.
• To store the current speed, press the lSETlbut-
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fall below the se lected distance, the distance the desired direction G)!Q . Activate the previ-
bars become red from the bottom upward. ously selected speed by pulling the lever into po-
s ition (I) ¢ page 109, fig. 104 .
A WARNING
--:--~~ After each change, the new stored speed appears
If you press the ISETIbutton when driving at briefly in the status line ¢ page 109, fig. 105 @ .
speeds below 20 mph (30 km/h), the vehicle When adaptive cruise control is active, the B in-
accelerates automat ica lly up to 20 mph (30 dicator light turns on and when adapt ive cruise
km/h), which is the m inimum speed that can contro l is not active, the ii
ind icator light turns
be set. on. In the Aud i virtual cockp it*, the II
indicator
light turns on instead .
(D Tips
- If you switch the ignition or the adapt ive Driving in stop-and-go traffic
cruise control system off, the set speed is Applies to: vehicles with Audi adapt ive cruise control
erased for safety reasons.
- The electronic stabilization control (ESC)
and the anti-slip-regulation (ASR) are auto-
matically sw itched on when the adaptive
cruise control is switched on .

Changing the speed

Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise contro l

0 Fig. 107 Instrument cluster: safe start monitor

f The adaptive cru ise control system also assists

you in stop-and-go traffic. If a vehicle driving

J0
ahead stops, your vehicle will brake and stay at a
stop within the limits of the system.

" To resume driving with adaptive cruise contro l,

tap the accelerator pedal or
Fig. 106 Operat ing lever: changing th e speed • Pull the lever toward you into position @
¢page 111, fig. 108.
" To increase/decrease the speed in 1 mph (1
km/ h) increments, br iefly tap the lever toward Starting to drive with adaptive cruise
0 10 ¢ fig . 106 to the first level. control 1)
• To increase/decrease the speed in S mph As long as the message ACC:automati c go dis-
(5 km/h or 10 km/h) increments, briefly tap plays and the veh icle dr iving ahead starts to
the leve r toward 0 10 to the second level. move, your vehicle will start driving ¢ & . You can
" To increase or decrease the speed quickly, hold activate ACC:automatic go again for a short
the lever towards 0 10 up to the first or sec - time by pulling the lever to position @ .
ond level until the red LED@ reaches the de -
sired speed ¢ page 109, fig. 105. For safety reasons, your vehicle will only start to
drive automatically if:
You can a lso prese lect the speed when adaptive
- the drive r's safety belt is fastened
cruise control is not active by moving the lever in
- all doors and the hood are closed

l) This is not ava ilab le in some countries.

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- your vehicle is not stationary for mo re than Overriding cruise control

three minutes .,.To accelerate manually, pull the lever toward
Safe start monitor you into position @ and hold it there or press
the acce le rator pedal. The message ACC: over-
If an obstacle is detected when you start driving, ride appears .
you will be alerted to the danger by the. ind i- .,.To resume cruise control, release the lever or
cator light and the image in the instrument clus-
take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
fig. 107 <=>
ter disp lay <=> & . An audio signal will
also sound . Your vehicle will drive more slowly Canceling cruise control while driving
when starting. This may also happen in some sit- .,. Move the lever into position @ . The message
uations when there is no apparent obstacle. ACC: standby appears . Or
- Press the brake pedal to slow your vehicle .,. Press the brake pedal.
down. .,.To resume the stored speed, move the lever in-
to position @ .
.&_WARNING Canceling cruise control when stopped
If the message ACC: automatic go 1> appears,
your vehicle will start driving even if there is .,. Push the lever away from you into position @ .
an obstacle between your vehicle and the ve- The message ACC: standby appears.
hicle driv ing ahead . This increases the risk of .,.To resume cruise contro l, press the brake peda l
an acc ident. and pull the lever toward you into posit ion @ .

@ Tips .&_WARNING
-==
If adaptive cruise control is active and your It is dangerous to activate cruise control and
veh icle does not start driving even though the resume the stored speed when the current
message ACC: automatic go 1) appears, you road, traffic or weather conditions do not per-
can start driving by tapping the accelerator mit this . This increases the risk of an accident.
pedal.
Setting the distance
Interrupting cruise control Applies to: vehicles wit h Audi adaptive cruise contro l
Applies to : vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control

,
0
Fig. 109 Operat ing lever : sett ing t he dist an ce

Fig. 108 Select or lever

.,.Tap the switch to display the current set d is-
Requirement: adaptive cruise control must be tance <=>fig. 109.
switched on . .,.To increase or reduce the d istance in incre-
u ments, tap the switch upward/downward
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A ss is tance s y s tems

again. The distance between the two vehicles

will change in the instrument cluster disp lay.
A WARNING
When setting the distance, the driver is re-
When approach ing a veh icle driving ahead, the sponsible for adheri ng to any applicable legal
adaptive cruise control system brakes to match regulations.
that vehicle's speed and then adjusts to the set
distance. If the vehicle driving ahead accelerates, @ Tips
then the adaptive cruise control will also acceler-
- Depending on the selected driving mode in
ate up to the speed that you have set.
dr ive se lect* and the set distance, the driv-
The higher the speed, the greater the distance ing behav ior will vary from dynamic to com-
,&.. The Distan ce 3 setting is recommended .
c::> fortab le when accelerating c::,page 135.
That is equal to the general recommendation of - Distan ce 3 is set automatically each time
"half the speed shown on the speedometer". you switch the ignition on. If you would like
to set anothe r distance as the default set-
The distances provided are specified values . De-
t ing, you can have the adaptive cruise con-
pending on the driving situation and how the ve-
trol menu enabled by an autho rized Aud i
hicle ahead is driving, the actual distance may be
deale r or author ized Audi Service Facility.
more or less than these target distances.
- Your settings are automat ica lly stored and
If you change the time gaps, the new ly set value assigned to the remote cont rol key be ing
appears briefly in the instrument cluster display used .
Iii for Dist ance 3. This only occurs if the Driver
assista nce display is not currently shown in the
Driver intervention request
page 109, fig. 105 .
disp lay c::> Applies to : vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
Distance 1 : this setting corresponds to a d istance
of 92 feet (28 meters) when traveling at 62 mph
(100 km/h), or a time distance of 1 second.
Distance 2 : this setting corresponds to a d istance
of 118 feet (36 meters) when traveling at 62
mph (100 km/h), or a time distance of 1.3 sec-
onds.
Distance 3 : this setting corresponds to a d istance
of 164 feet (SO meters) when traveling at 62
Fig. 110 Instr ument cluster: req uest for dr iver interven -
mph (100 km/h), or a time distance of 1.8 sec-
t ion
onds.
Distance 4 : this setting corresponds to a d istance The request for driver intervention instructs you
of 219 feet (67 meters) when traveling at 62 to take over if the adaptive cruise control brak ing
mph (100 km/h), or a time distance of 2.4 sec- funct ion is not ab le t o ma intain a suff icient d is-
onds. tance to the vehicle dr iving ahead c::,fig. 110.

Distance 5 : this setting corresponds to a d istance

of 328 feet (100 meters) when traveling at 62
mph (100 km/h), or a time distance of 3.6 sec-
onds.

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 Assistance systems

Predictive control Indicator in the instrument cluster display

(efficiency assist) When switching on the adaptive cruise contro l

Description
for the first time, the message ACC: 11DB + ac-
tive in the instrument cluster indicates the avail·
App lies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise contro l an d pre·
dictive efficiency assist
ability of the predictive control.

The symbol appears when the system

is regulating the speed to match a speed limit . If
this is the case, the system is reg ulating a speed
of 50 mph (80 km/h). The speed is then taken
over by the adaptive cruise control. The speed in
the speedometer LEDring adjusts to the speed to
be maintained ¢ page 109, fig . 105. The ..
¢ fig . 111 symbo l appears when there is an adap -
tation to the route ahead .

Fig. 111 Instrument cluster: pred ictive control If you are in the Driver assistancedisplay in the
instrument cluster, then the following symbols
General information will indicate which occurrence the system is cur-
The predictive control 1l uses the map informa- rently responding to :
tion from the navigation system in order to react Symbol Meaning
proact ively when driving. Information from the
USA models:
camera-based traffic sign recognition* is also ap- MPH
Speed limit
plied to recognize traffic signs <:!)page104 .
When coming up to areas with speed limits or Canada models:
km/h
changes in the course of the road (such as curves, Speed limit
intersections or traffic circles), the system brakes
Curve
automatically and then accelerates back up to Ir
the set speed . _l!L Intersection
When adaptive cruise control is switched off, the 1i1
system only provides notifications without con-
trolled interventions ¢ page 105 . ~
):
Traffic circle

The driver can override the predictive control at

any time by pressing the accelerator or brake
A WARNING

pedal. If the system changes the vehicle speed to - Read the warnings on ¢ .&. in General infor-
adapt to speed limits, you can change the speed mation on page 108 and on¢ .&. in Descrip-
using the lever ¢ page 110, fig. 106 . tion on page 104 .
- Pay attent ion to traffic and the area around
Always switch off the predictive control in your veh icle when predictive control is
the following situations: switched on. The driver is always responsi-
- When increased attention is needed from the ble for assessing the traffic situat ion.
driver . - There is an increase in the risk of an acci-
- In poor weather conditions such as snow or dent, because the system does not consider
heavy rain. "right of way" rules and also does not re-
- When driving on roads in poor condition . spond to traffic lights. ._.
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A ss is tance s y s tems

- The system only considers traffic signs that - The system switches of f when outside of a
give a speed limit. road system that is recorded in the naviga-
- The permitted speed can be exceeded if the t ion system map data .
adaptation to a speed limit is incorrect. The
driver is responsible for adhering to the per- Setting predictive control
mitted speed. Applies to : vehicles with Audi adapt ive cru ise control and pre-
dictive efficiency ass ist
- The speed at which a curve is driven through
does not necessarily match your own dr iving .. Select in the Infotainment system: IMENU ! but -
sty le. Brake the vehicle yourself when need- ton > Vehicle > left control button > Driver as-
ed to reduce the risk of an accident. sistance > Audi adaptive cruise control > Pre·
dictive control.
(D Tips
Set speed limit - when t his function is switched
- If a speed limit is detected, the stored
on, the system adjusts to the speed limits. This
speed is also adjusted in the speedometer
can also be done with at to lerance, if desired. In
LED line when the adaptive cruise control is
th is scenario, you may fall below or exceed the
not act ive.
set speed in favor of increased efficiency .
- The adaptation by the system depends on
the driving mode set in drive select* . Adaptation to route ahead - when this function
- Switch ing off pred ictive control , for exam- is switched on, the system adapts to the route
ple when dr iving in low traffic zones, does ahead (such as reducing the speed in curves).
not cause the adaptive cruise control to
switc h off . Traffic jam assist
- After switching on the ignit ion, the system
Description
init ially adj usts to a speed of 80 mph
Applies to: vehicles with traffic jam assist
(130 km/h) when driving onto highways
without a speed limit . Then the system ad- Trofficjom assist supports the driver when driv-
ju sts to the last speed stored by the driver. ing in traffic jams or in heavy traffic.
- There is no adapt ation to speed limits when
driv ing through highway inte rchanges and
when driving on or off t he expressway.
- There is no predictive contr ol at speed limits
under 20 mph (30 km/h).
- If a speed limit is only detected by the cam-
era and t he actual speed is signific antly
higher, the n t he speed limit will bli nk in t he
dis play unti l you have reached the requi red
speed ¢ page 105 .
Fig. 11 2 Turn s ig na l lever : tra ffic ja m ass ist button
- Incorrect values from the camera -based
traffic sign recognition* or outdated naviga-
tion system map data can lead to incorrect
or implausible contro l.
- When route guidance is switched on, the
system adapts to the route provided by the
navigation system. Driving without route
guidance or leaving a route can result in im-
plaus ible control.

Fig. 1 13 Instrument cluste r: traff ic jam ass ist

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In a speed range under 40 mph (65 km/h), traffic play using the mu ltifunction steering wheel but-
jam assist can help to keep the vehicle within a tons c;,page 12. To activate traffic jam assist, you
lane calc ulated by the system. With in the lim its must press the <=>fig. 112 button and switch on
of the system, the system controls the steering the adaptive cruise control c;, page 109.
automatically when adapt ive cruise control is
Indicator lights
switched on . Since traffic jam assist is only an as-
sist system, the dr iver must always keep his or Ill and II-traff ic jam assist
is on. Vehicles driv-
her hands on the steer ing whee l and be ready to ing ahead were detected. Your vehicle adapts
steer. The d river ca n override the control at any whi le driving c;,fig. 113.
time by actively steering.
•- traffic jam assist sw itches off if the driver
The system is designed for driving on express- does not take over steer ing after multiple driver
ways and highways. intervention requests . The system brakes the ve-
hicle until it is stationary.
Switching traffic jam ass ist on and off
...Press the button to switch the system on and A
- WARNING
off <=>fig. 112. Always keep your hands on the steering wheel
...To turn the system off completely, select in the so you can be ready to steer at any t ime. The
Infotainment system: IMENU ! button> Vehicle driver is always responsible for staying in a
> left contro l button > Driver as sistance > Traf- lane and for assessing traffic s ituations . Read
fic jam ass ist . and follow the warnings on <=> .& in General
If traff ic jam assist was deactivated through the information on page 108. Never use traffic
Infotainment system, you can cont inue operating jam ass ist in the following situations or you
the act ive lane assist using the<=>fig. 112 button will increase the risk of an a cciden t .
<=>page 124 . The traffic jam ass ist functions are - Driving offroad or on unpaved roads. Traffic
no longer available. jam assist is only designed for use on paved
roads.
Requirements for using traffic jam assist: - In city dr iving o r in construction zones.
- Traffic jam assist must be switched on in the - On curv ing stretches of road.
Infota inment system . - In narrow lanes.
- Adaptive cruise control must be switched on - In unclear traff ic situat ions such as at inter-
and act ive c;, page 109 . sections or toll stat ions.

Always switch off traffic jam assist in the

following situations:
@ Tips
You are not necessarily guided to the center
- When increased attention is needed from the
of your lane.
driver .
- In poor weather condit ions such as snow or
heavy rain .
- When driving on roads in poor condition .
- In construction zones.
- In city driving .

Traffic jam assist availability:

When you are in the Driver assistance view in the
u
co
......
instr ument cluster d isp lay, t he indicator light
N
r-... turns on ¥ and the message Traffic jam assist
N
...... available appears if a traffic jam situation was
0
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Assistance systems

Distance indicator and Messages

distance warning Appl ies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control

Description ii ACCwith traffic jam assist: unavailable . See

Applies to: vehicles with Audi adapt ive cruise control owner's manual

The system can not gu ar an t ee t hat it will det ect

vehicle s cor rectly an d it has sw itched off . The ra-
dar sensors have shifted or are fau lty . Drive to an
aut horized Audi dea le r o r a ut horized Audi Service
Facility immed iate ly to have the malfunct ion cor -
rected .

ii ACCwith traffic jam assist: currently un-

available. See owner's manual

This mes sa ge a ppears if th e ada pt ive cruise con-

Fig. 114 Instru me nt clust er: dis t ance ind icat or/wa rnin g
t rol canno t be activat ed, for example if t he hood
is ope n.
At speeds above 4 0 mph (65 km/h), this funct ion
measures the time betwee n t he vehicle driv ing fl ACCwith traffic jam assist : currently un-
ahead and s hows th is in t he instrument cluster available. Sensor vision restricted due to sur-
d isp lay¢ fig. 114 . roundings. See owner 's manual
You can set a warning t hreshold between 0 .6 and This message ap pears if the radar se nsor view is
3.0 seconds . The . indicator light t urns on if obstr ucted, for examp le by leaves, snow, heavy
you fall be low the set d istance. s pray or dirt . Clean the se nso rs ¢ page 107 ,
fig. 101.
Switching the distance indicator/warning on
and off ill ACCwith traffic jam assist: currently un-
.. In t he Infotainment system, selec t : IMENU ! available. Grade too steep
button > Vehicle > left contro l button > Driver The road exceeds the maxim um poss ible g rade
assistance > Distance warning. for saf e operation . The systems cannot be sw itch -
ed o n.
A WARNING
ill ACCwith traffic jam assist: only available in
- Read an d follow th e war nin gs on ¢ .&. in D, Sor M
General informa tion on page 108 .
Se lect t he D/S or M selector lever position.
- The driver is always respons ible for adh er ing
to th e regulations applicable in th at coun - flJACCwith traffic jam assist: currently un·
t ry. available. Parking brake applied
The syst ems switch off if you set th e parking
{!) Tips bra ke. The syst ems are availab le again afte r you
You may fall be low he warn ing t hreshold rele ase th e parkin g brake .
briefly whe n pass ing or when quickly ap-
proac hing a s low veh icle . Ther e is no wa rning ill ACCwith traffic jam assist: currently un-
in t his scen a rio. A wa rn ing is given only if you available. Stabilization control (ESC) input
fal l below th e war nin g thr eshold for an ex- This message appears if the e lectron ic stabiliza-
t en ded pe riod of t ime. t ion cont rol (ESC) is t aking act ion to stabiliz e the
vehicle . The systems switch off in this scena rio.

ill ACCwith traffic jam ass ist: manual control! .,.

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 Assistance s ystems

This message appears if the veh icle rolls back ized Audi dea ler or author ized Audi Se rvice Facili-
when starting on a slight incline , even though the ty if the malfunction is continuous .
systems are active . Press the brake peda l to pre -
Distance warning: malfunction! Please contact
vent the vehicle from rolling or sta rting to move.
Service
II ACCwith traffic jam assist: currently un- The system canno t gua rantee t hat it will detect
available. Downhill assist activated
vehicles cor rectl y and it has switc hed off. The ra-
You cannot act ivat e the system w he n hill hold as- dar sens ors have shifted or are faul ty . Drive to a n
sis t is active. auth orized Audi de al e r or au t hori zed Aud i Serv ice
Facility immed iate ly t o have t he ma lfunction cor-
Gf:-$
ACCw ith traffic jam assist: manual control!
rected.
This message appea rs if the driver does not take
Distance warning: currently unavailable. Sensor
over steering after m ultiple dr iver intervent io n
view restricted due to surroundings . See own-
reques t s a nd the syst em switches off . The vehicle
er's manual
brakes unt il it is stat io na ry.
Th is m essage appears if t he rada r se nso r view is
II Traffic jam assist: unavailable. See owner's
obst ruct ed, for examp le by le aves, snow, heavy
manual
spray or dirt. Clean th e sensors ~ page 1 07 ,
The system can no longer ensure that t he vehicle fig . 101.
will stay in the lane and switches off. Have your
Distance warning: currently unavailable. See
vehicle checked by an authorized Audi dea ler or
owner's manual
author ized Audi Service Facility if the ma lfu nc-
tion is continuous . Th is message appears if the system has a tempo-
ra ry fa ilure . If this occurs m ultip le ti mes, dr ive to
II Traffic jam assist: Please take over stee ring!
an auth o rized Audi de al e r o r a utho rized Audi
This message appears as soon as t he system Service Facility immed iat e ly to have t he m alfu nc-
stops detecting steer ing activity when the system t io n corre ct ed .
limits are reached. Always keep your hands on
ACC: Please fasten seat belt
the steer ing wheel so you can be ready to stee r at
anytime. The system is not completely ava ilable if the dr iv-
er 's seat belt is unfastened .
itf Traffic jam assist : currently unavailable.
Please fasten seat belt Stationary object ahead

The syst em swit ches off w hen th e d river's saf ety Th is m ess age a ppears if you wo uld like t o switc h
be lt is unfastened . t he sys t em on and there is a st at ionary objec t di-
rectly in front of your vehicle.
II ACC: efficiency assist not available in this
country Door open
The adaptation to s peed limits and routes ahead The system is not available whe n the doo r is
is not ava ilable in this country. open .

m'J
ACC:predictive control currently unavaila-
ble. See owner's manual Audi pre sense
The adaptation to speed limits and routes ahead Introduction
sw itches off at speed limits under 20 mph Applies to : vehicles wi th Aud i pre sense

u (30 km/h).
co Within the limits of the system, the pre sense
......
N
r-... The message can also ap pea r if t he ad aptat ion to funct ions can initiate measures in pa rtic ula rly
N
......
0
speed limits and routes ahead has a tempora ry dangerous situations to protect the vehicle pas-
0
:E: fa ilur e. Have your vehicle checked by an author- sengers a nd other road use rs. ..,.
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- Due to the interlinking of various vehicle sys- - The pre sense funct ions may not be availa-
tems, critical driving situations can be detected ble if there is a malfunction in the ESCsys-
by pre se nse basic and measures for preventa- tem or the airbag control module .
tive occupant protection are can be initiated. - Note that the reversible belt tensioner on
- The pre sen se front system uses the data from the front passenger's side deactivates when
the adapt ive cruise control* radar sensors and the front passenger's airbag is deactivated.
the camera to calculate the probability of a col- - Switch the pre sense off when you are not
lision. Within the limits of the system, an im- using public streets or when load ing the ve-
pending collision with vehicles can be detected hicle onto a vehicle carrier, tra in, sh ip or
in both urban and rural speed ranges. In this other type of transportat ion. This can pre-
case, the system warns the driver visually, vent an undesired intervention from the pre
acoustically and with a jerk on the brakes if nec- sense system.
essary. If needed, it can initiate a partial or full
deceleration to reduce the collision speed or to Audi pre sense basic
avoid the collision under certain circumstances .
In conjunction with pre sense basic/rear, the Description
front safety belts are also reversibly tensioned Appli es t o : vehicles wi th Audi pre sense basic

when needed. The pre sense front is also active The pre sense basic functions are activated at a
when adapt ive cruise control* is switched off. speed of approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) or
- Pre se nse rear contains pre sense basic func- higher.
tions. It uses the data from the side assist" ra-
dar sensors and calculates within the limits of The following functions can be triggered under
the system the probab ility of a rear end colli- certain conditions within the limits of the sys-
sion with the vehicle behind you. Pre sense rear tem:
is also active when side assist* is switched off. - Tensioning of the safety belts (for examp le,
- Within the limits of the system, pre se nse city during heavy braking): the front safety belts
uses the camera data and can detect an im- have reversible be lt tensioners . If a collision
pending collision with vehicles and pedest rians. does not occur, the safety belts loosen slightly
In t his case, t he system warns the driver visual- and are ready to trigger aga in.
ly, acoustically and with a jerk on the brakes if - Closing the windows and sunroof*.
necessary. If needed, it can initiate a fu ll decel- -Activating the emergency flashers 1>.
eration to reduce the collision speed or to avoid
the collision under certain circumstances. In The message Audi pre sen se . ~ page 119,
conjunction with pre sense basic/rear, the front fig. 115 will warn you abou t the danger.
safety belts are also reversibly tensioned when Audi drive select*: the tr igger times are adjusted
needed . depending on the mode selected .

.8. WARNING Audi pre sense front

Read the general informat ion in~ .& in Gen-
eral information on page 108, ~ .& in Gener- Description
al information on page 127. Appli es to: vehicles wi th Audi adapti ve crui se cont rol

Within the limits of the system, pre sense front

can warn you of impend ing collisions and initiate
- Certain pre sense functions switch off when the corresponding braking maneuvers or the sup-
driving in reverse. porting measures when avoiding a collision. .,.

1> This is not availabl e in some countr ies.

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 Assistance systems

If detected in time, the system can rank the dan- increasing fo rce within the limits of the
gerous situation as critical if a vehicle driving system 1l. This reduces the vehicle speed in the
ahead brakes sudden ly, if your own vehicle is ap- event of a collision. At low vehicle speeds, pre
proaching a significantly s lower vehicle at high sense front can initiate a complete deceleration
speed or when there is an oncoming vehicle dur- shortly before a collision with a veh icle driving
ing a turning maneuver . ahead l ). If pre sense front determines that you
are not braking strongly enough when a collis ion
If detection is not possible, then pre sense front
is imminent, it can increase the braking force .
does not react.
The following functions trigger in conjunc t ion
Warnings with pre sense basic/rear at corresponding vehi -
App lies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise contro l cle speeds :

- Reversible tensioning of the front safety belts.

- Closing the windows and sunroof*.
- Inflating the side bolsters* in the seat backrest
and seat surface.

Audi dr ive select*: the reversible belt tensioner,

the closing of the w indows and sunroof* as we ll
as the inflating of the side bolsters* on the seat
backrest and seat surface are not active depend-
ing on the mode selected.
Fig. 115 I nstrument clust er: approach warning
Evasive steering support
General information
Evasive steering support helps you to steer the
The system recognizes various dangerous situa- vehicle around an obstacle in a critical situation.
tions. The early warning occurs if: If you avoid an obstacle afte r the acute warning,
then the evasive steering support assists you by
- a vehicle driving ahead brakes suddenly,
applying slight steering adjustment to correct
- your own vehicle approaches a significantly
your steering wheel angle as long as you are ac-
slower vehicle or stationary vehicle in the direc-
t ively steer ing. Evasive steer ing support is availa-
tion of travel.
ble at speeds between approximately 20 mph
When th is warning occurs, it may only be poss i- (30 km/h) and 90 mph (150 km/h) .
ble to avoid a collision by swerv ing or braking
Turn assist
strong ly. The message Audi pre sense.
¢ fig. 115 and a warning tone will warn you When starting to drive and up to speeds of maxi-
about the danger. mum 6 mph (10 km/h), the turn assist uses a
braking intervention to prevent your vehicle from
If you do not react enough or not at all to a dan-
colliding w ith an oncoming vehicle when turning
ge rous situation that was detected by the sys-
left or right (ava ilab le in certa in countries). The
tem, pre sense front provides assistance by ap-
braking intervention causes your veh icle to stay
plying the brakes.
in its lane . ..,.
If a collis ion is imminent, the system w ill first
provide an acute warning by brak ing sharp ly. You
will also warned by an ind icator in the instrument
u
cluster display¢ fig. 115. If you do not react to
co
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the acute warning, pre sense front can brake with
r-...
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& WARNING Audi pre sense rear

'
- Pre sense front cannot overcome the laws of Description
physics . It is a system designed to assist and Appli es t o: vehicles wi th Audi side assist
it cannot prevent a collision in every circum-
If the risk of a collision with a vehicle ahead is de-
stance. The driver must always intervene.
tected, the fo llow ing funct ions can be trigge red:
The driver is always responsib le for braking
at the correct time. Do not let the increased - Reversible tens ioning of the front safety belts
safety provided tempt you into taking risks. at the corresponding speeds .
This cou ld increase your risk of a collision. - Closing the windows and sunroof* .
- The system can deploy incorrectly due to - Inflating the side bolsters* in the seat backrest
system-specific limits. and seat surface.
- Please note that the sensors and the camera -Activat ing the emergency flashers with in-
do not always detect all objects or lane creased frequency ll.
markings. This increases the risk of an acci-
The message Audi pre sen se . ~ page 119,
dent.
fig . 115 will warn you about the danger.
- Pre sense front does not react to people, an -
ima ls or objects that are crossing the vehi- Audi drive select* : the function is not act ive de -
cle's path or that are diff icu lt to detect~ .& pending on the mode selected .
in General information on page 108.
- Reflective objects suc h as guard rails or the & WARNING
entrance to a tunnel, heavy rain and ice can - To reduce the risk of an accident, please
affect the function of the radar sensors and note that the s ide assist* radar sensors do
the system's ability to detect a collis ion risk. not a lways detect every object.
- Pre sense rear does not react to people, ani-
0 Note mals or objects that are crossing the vehi-
The sensors can be displaced by impacts or cle's path or that are d ifficult to detect.
damage to the bumper, whee l housing and - Reflective objects such as guard ra ils, heavy
underbody. Pre sense front can be impa ired rain and ice can impair the function of the
by this. Have an authorized Audi dealer or au- radar sensors and the ability to detect a col-
thorized Audi Service Facility check their func- lision risk.
tion.
(D Note
@ Tips The radar sensors can be displaced by impacts
- You can cancel the braking with increasing or damage to the bumper, wheel housing and
fo rce that is init iated by the system by brak- underbody. Pre sense rear can be impa ired by
ing yourself, by accelerat ing noticeably or this. Have a n author ized Audi dealer or au-
by swerving. thorized Audi Service Facility check their func-
- Keep in mind that pre sense front can brake tion.
unexpectedly. Always sec ure any cargo or
objects t hat you a re t ransport ing to reduce (D Tips
the risk of damage or injury. - The pre sense rear functions switch off
- Specific pre sense front functions switch off when tow ing a tra iler .
whe n the ESC is restricted o r switched off - The pre sense rear functions may also
~ page 149 or the hill hold assist is switch- switch off if there is a ma lfunction in the
ed on ~page 150. side assist* system.

1> This is not available in some countries.

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Audi pre sense city Audi drive select*: the function is not active de-
pending on the mode selected .
Description
Appl ies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense city A
- WARNING
With in the limits of the system, pre sense city - Pre sense city cannot overcome the laws of
can warn you of impending coll isions w ith physics. It is a system designed to assist and
vehicles and pedestrians and initiate the applica- it cannot prevent a collision in every circum-
ble braking maneuver if needed. Pre sense city is stance . The dr iver must always intervene.
active at speeds of approximately 6 mph (10 km/ The driver is always responsible for braking
h) and higher. at the correct time. Do not let the increased
safety provided tempt you into taking risks.
A pedestrian warning can occur at speeds up to
This could increase your risk of a coll is ion.
50 mph (85 km/h), and vehicle warnings can oc-
- The system can dep loy incorrectly due to
cur at speeds up to 155 mph (250 km/h). A pre
system-specific limits.
sense city braking maneuver is possible at speeds
- To reduce the risk of an accident, please
up to SO mph (85 km/h).
note that the camera does not always detect
eve ry object.
Warnings
- Pre sense city does not rea ct to animals,
Appl ies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense city
crossing or oncoming veh icles, objects such
The system recognizes various dangerous situa- as bars, ra ilings or railcars, and objects that
tions . The early warning occurs if: are difficult to detect¢ .&. in General infor-
mation on page 108.
- a vehicle driving ahead brakes suddenly,
- In trailer mode, the braking behavior of the
- your own vehicle approaches a significantly
trai ler can be d ifferent than usual during au-
slower vehicle or stationary vehicle in the direc-
tomatic braking.
tion of travel.
- a pedestrian is standing in the lane or is moving
A_ WARNING
into the lane.
Pre sense city may be restricted or not availa-
When this warning occurs, it may only be possi- ble in the following example situations:
ble to avoid a collision by swerving or braking - in heavy fog, rain, spray or snow
strong ly. The message Audi pre sense. - when there are visua l obst ruct ions, such as
¢ page 119, fig. 115 and a warning tone will g la re, reflections or variations in light
warn you about the danger . - when it is dark
Additionally, a jerk on the brakes may occur as an - if the camera window or the windshield is
acute warning when there is an impending colli- dirty, iced over, damaged or covered
sion. If you do not react to the acute warning, pre - when dr iving on snow, ice or loose ground
sense city can brake to the point of complete de- - in curves
celeration within the limits of the system. This - if the ESCwas restricted or switched off
reduces the vehicle speed in the event of a colli- - when towing a trailer
sion. The message Audi pre sense. a lso ap- - when the driver's seat belt is unfastened
pea rs . - up to ten seconds after switching on the ig-
The following functions are triggered in conjunc- nition
tion with pre sense basic/rear:
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co - Revers ible tensioning of the front safety belts .
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0 - Inflating the side bolste rs* in the seat backrest
0 sense city can be impaired by this. Have an
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author ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Messages

Serv ice Facility chec k their function. Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense

@ Tips [IIAudi pre sense: malfunction! Please contact

Service
- You can can cel t he syst em braking int erven-
tion if yo u accelerate considerably or swerve This mess age a ppears w hen the pre sense func-
away. t ion is affec t ed. For exa mple, th is could be
- Kee p in mind t hat pre sense city ca n brake caused by a faul ty se nsor. Drive to an a uthori zed
unexpected ly. Always sec ure any cargo or Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im-
objects t hat you a re t ransport ing to reduce med iate ly to have the ma lfunction corrected.
the risk of damage or injury.
II Audi pre sense currently restricted. Restrict-
- Specific pre sense city funct ions sw itch off ed sensor vision due to surroundings. See own-
when the ESC is limited or switc hed off er's manual
c> page 149 or the hill descent assist is
switc hed on c>page 150. This mess age a ppears if the ra da r se nso r a nd
- When there is a mal func t ion in the camera, ca mera view is obs t ruc t ed, for exa mple by leaves,
the pre sense city funct ions also switch off. snow , heavy spray or dirt . If necessary, clean t he
senso rs and t he area around the camera
c>page 107, fig . 101 or c>page 127 , fig. 122 .
Settings in the
Infotainment system (ii Audi pre sense: currently restricted . Towing
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense mode

" Select in the Infot ainm ent sys t em: IMENU I but - For vehicles with a t ra ile r hitch installed at t he
t on > Vehicle > left contro l bu tt on > Driver as- facto ry, the pre se nse rear func t ions switch off
sistance > Audi pre sense. whe n t he ele ct rical connec t or at t he socket is
plugged in. The re is no guaran t ee t he f unctions
Turn on/off Audi pre sense - the pre sense fu nc- will switc h off when using a ret rofitted trailer
tions ca n be t ur ned on and off. hitch.
If the system is switched off, it switches on aga in II Audi pre sense: currently restricted
automatically once the ignition is sw itched on
This message ap pears if the ESC is rest ricted or
again .
switch ed off, fo r example.
Early warning - the early warn ing can be sw itch-
ed off o r the pre sense city/front warning point
II Audi pre sense: currently restricted. See
owner's manual
can be set (Early/ Medium / late ).
This message appears w hen the re is a temporary
Set the warnin g time fo r the early warn ing to
failure in a subsystem, such as the ESC. If t his
Early at first. If th is causes undesired ea rly warn-
message appears repeatedly, d rive to an auth or-
ings to appear, then set the wa rning time to Me-
ized Audi dealer or author ized Audi Service Facili-
dium . The late warning t ime sho uld on ly be set
ty t o have t he ma lfu nction corrected .
in specia l circumstances, for example, whe n driv-
ing with a very dynam ic sty le. II]Audi pre sense: emergency braking system
off
@ Tips
This message appears if the pre sense functions
Your sett ings a re automat ically stored and as- are switched off through the Infotai nment sys-
signed to the remote control key be ing used . tem or if the system is not ready.

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Audi active lane assist - The system can assist the driver in keeping
the vehicle in the lane, but it does not drive
Description
by itself. Always keep your hands on the
Applies to: vehicles wit h Audi act ive lane ass ist
steer ing wheel.
Active lane ass ist (lane departure warning) de- - Corrective steering may not occur in certain
tects lane marker lines within the limits of the situations, such as during heavy braking.
system using a camera in the w indshield . If you - There may be cases where the camera does
are approaching a detected lane marker line and not recognize all lane marker lines. Correc-
it appears likely that you will leave the lane, the tive steering can only take place on the s ide
system wi ll warn you with corrective steering . of the vehicle where lane marker lines are
You can override this steering at any time . If you detected .
pass over a line, the steering wheel will vibrate - Other road structures or objects could poss i-
lightly . In order for this warning vibration to oc- bly be identified unintentionally as lane
cur, it must f irst be sw itched on in the Infotain- marker lines. As a result, corrective steering
ment system. Active lane assist is ready for oper- may be unexpected or may not occur.
ation when the lane marker line is detected on at - The camera view can be restricted, for ex-
least one side of the vehicle. ample by vehicles driving ahead or by ra in,
snow, heavy spray or light shining into the
The system is designed for driv ing on express-
camera. Th is can result in active lane ass ist
ways and highways and therefore only activates
not detecting the lane marker lines or de -
at speeds above approximately 40 mph (65 km/
tecting them incorrectly.
h).
- In certain situations where visibility is low,
Applies to: vehicles with side assist: if you acti- the vehicle may switch from an "early" to
vate a turn signal when active lane assist is ready "late" steering correction .
and it classifies a lane change as critical because - Under certain conditions such as ruts in the
of vehicles traveling alongside you or approach - road, an inclined roadway or crosswinds, the
ing you, there w ill be not iceable cor rect ive steer- corrective steer ing alone may not be enough
ing short ly before you leave the lane . This will at- to keep the vehicle in the middle of the lane.
tempt to keep your vehicle in the lane . - For safety reasons, active lane assist must
Applies to: vehicles without side assist: the ready not be used when there are poor road and/
system does not warn yo u if you activate a tu rn or weather conditions such as slippery
signal befo re crossing the lane marker line. In roads, fog, gravel, heavy rain, snow and the
this case, it assumes that you are changing lanes potential for hydroplaning. Using active lane
intentiona lly. assist under these condit ions may increase
the risk of a crash.
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise control:
there is no corrective steering or warnings if the
system recogn izes a distinct passing maneuver.
If the conditions are met, traffic jam assist
switches on at speeds under approximately
40 mph (65 km/h) ¢ page 114.

A WARNING
- The system warns the driver that the veh icle
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Switching on/ off If the system is switched on but is not ready to

Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist provide warnings, one of the following could be
the cause:

- There is no lane marker line.

- The relevant lane marker lines a re not detected
(for examp le, ma rkings in a construction zone
or because they are obstructed by snow, dirt,
wate r or lighting).
- The vehi cle speed is below the activation speed
of approximately 40 mph (65 km/h).
- The lane is too nar row or too wide.
Fig. 11 6 Turn signal lever: button for act ive lane assist - The curve is too narrow.
- The driver's hands are not on the steering
wheel.

(0 Tips
- Make sure the camera window¢ fig. 117 is
not covered by stickers or other objects. For
information on cleaning, see~ page 354.
- In certa in markets: if the system is switched
on, it will switch on automatically each time
Fig. 11 7 W indshield: camera window fo r acti ve lane assist t he ignition is sw itched on.

• Press the button to switch the system on and Display in the instrument cluster
fig . 116 . The indicator light in the instru-
off <=:> Appli es to: vehicles wit h Aud i acti ve lane assist
ment cluster turns on or off .

Analog instru- Audi virtual Meaning on

ment cluster cockpit/head- the corre-
up display• sponding side
Gree n line(s) Green line(s) Active lane as-
(left/r ight) (left/right) sist is act ivat-
J \ J \ ed and ready
to provide
warnings .
Fig. 1 18 Instrument cluste r: active l ane assist is switched
- Red line Active lane as- on and ready to provide warnings
(left/ right) sist warns you
., \ before leaving You can open up the Driver assist ance disp lay for
a lane. In addi- the active lane assist using the multifunct ion
tion, the steer- steering wheel buttons ¢ page 12.
ing wheel vi-
An addi t ional indicator appears in t he head -up
brates lightly.
display *.
Yellow line(s) Gray line(s) Active lane as-
(left/r ig ht ) (left/right) sist is act ivat -
J \ ed, but is not
ready to give
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Driver assistance Meaning on the corre- rl1Audi active lane assist: Please take over
display in the in- sponding side steering!
strument cluster This message ap pears if you are not st eer ing by
Green line(s) Active lane assist is acti- yourself. Active lane assist is activat ed, but is not
(left or right) vated and ready to pro- ready to give warning
vide warnings .
Red line Active lane assist warns A WARNING
-
(left or right) you before leaving a lane . Note that messages may be de layed or not
In addition, the steering displayed on vehicles with accesso ries mount-
whee l vibrates lightly. ed on the stee ring wheel, such as a steer ing
Gray line(s) Act ive lane ass ist is acti- whee l spinne r knob. Always keep your hands
(left or right) vate d, but is not ready t o on the stee ring wheel.
give warning
Adjusting the steering time and vibration
Messages in the instrument cluster display
warning
If t he act ive lane assist switches off aut omat ical- Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist
ly, the indicator light in the display turns off and
You can adjust individual active lane assist set -
one of the following messages appea rs:
tings in the Infotainment system .
rl1Audi active lane assist: malfunction! See
.,.Select in the Infotainment system: IM ENU ! but-
owner's manual
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Driver as-
Drive to an autho rized Audi dea ler or authorized sistance > Audi active lane assist.
Audi Service Facility immediately to have t he
malfuncti on correcte d. Steering time
Early: in this setting, the corrective stee ring hap-
rl1Audi active lane assist: currently unavaila-
ble. Camera view restricted due to surround-
pens contin uously to help keep t he vehicle in the
ings. See owner's manual
center of the lane.
Late: in this setting, the system provides correc-
This message appea rs if the camera is unable to
detect t he lines. This could happen if: t ive steer ing just before a wheel goes over a de-
tected lane marker line.
-The came ra field of view c>page 124, fig. 117 is
dirty or covered in ice. Clean this area on t he Vibration warning
windshield c>page 354 . You can switch t he additiona l vibrat ion warn ing
- The came ra field of view is fogged over. Wait in the st eer ing whee l on or off.
unt il the fog has cleared before switching the
active lane assist on agai n. A WARNING
- The system has been unable to detect the lanes With the vibrat ion warning switched off,
for an extended period of time due to road con- the re will also be no visual warning in t he in-
ditions. Switch act ive lane assist back on when str ument cluster disp lay when cross ing a lane
t he lines are more visible. mar ker line.
rl1Audi active lane assist: currently unavaila-
ble. See owner's manual (I} Tips

There is a tempora ry malfunction that may pre - In certain ma rkets : your sett ings are stored
u automat ically and assigne d to the remote
~ vent the active lane assist from switching on. Try
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Audi side assist Warning stage

If the display in a mirror blinks brightly when you
Description
activate a turn signal, side assist is warning you
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
about detected vehicles that it has classified as
0 critical. If this happens, check traffic by glancing
9
in the exterior mirrors and over your shoulder
! c>.&.in General information on page 127.

Applies to: vehicles with active lane assist: the

display in the mirror can also blink if you have not
activated a turn signal: if you are approaching a
detected lane marker line and it appears you will
be leaving the lane, side assist will warn you
about detected vehicles that it has class ified as
Fig. 119 Sensor detectfo n range
critical.

(D Tips
You can adjust the br ightness on of the d is-
play on the rearview mirror c>page 128.

Fig. 120 Display on t he exterior mirro r

Side assist (lane change assist) helps you monitor

your blind spot and traffic behind your vehicle.
W ith in the limits of the system, it warns you
about vehicles that are coming close r or that are
traveling with you w ithi n sensor range (!)
c>fig. 119 . If a lane change is classified as criti-
cal, the disp lay @ in the exterior mirror turns on
c>fig. 120.

The display in the left exter ior mirror provides as-

sistance when making a lan e change to the left,
while the disp lay in the right exterior mirror pro-
vides assistance when making a lane change to
the right .

Information stage
As long as you do not activate the turn signal,
side assist informs you about ve hicles that are
detected and classified as critica l. The disp lay in
the mirror turns on, but is dim .

The display remains dim in the information stage

so that your view toward the front is not distur -
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General information are ind icated by the time they ente r your "blind
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist spot", at the latest.

© Vehicles you are passing

® If you s low ly pass a vehi cle that side assist has
det ected (the difference in speed between the
vehicle and you r vehicle is less than approximate-
ly 9 mph (15 km/h)), the disp lay in the exterior
mirror turns on as soon as the vehicle enters your
blind spot.
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The display w ill not turn on if you quickly pass a
vehicle that side assist has detected (the differ-
ence in speed is greater than approximate ly 9
mph (15 km/h)) .

Functional limitations
©
The radar sensors are designed to detect the left
and right adjacent lanes when the road lanes are
the normal width . In some situations, the display
in the exterior mirror may turn on even though
there is no veh icle located in the area that is criti-
Fig. 121 Driving s ituatio ns cal for a lane change. For example :
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:i; the edge of your lane. If this is the case, the
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al system may have detected a vehicle in another
lane that is not adjacent to your current lane .
- If you are driving through a curve . Side assist
AUDI may react to a vehicle that is in the same lane
or one lane over from the adjacent lane .
- If side assist reacts to other objects (such as
roadside structures like guard rails).
Fig. 122 Rear of the vehicle: position of the senso rs - In poor weather conditions. The side assist
functions are limited.
Side assist functions at speeds above app roxi-
Do not cover the radar sensors c:>fig. 122 wit h
mately 9 mph (15 km/h) .
stickers, deposits, bicycle wheels or other ob-
@ Vehicles that are approaching jects, because th is will impair the function . Do
not use s ide assist when towing a trai ler. For in-
In certain cases, a vehicle will be classified as
formation on cleaning, see c:>page 354.
critical for a lane change even if it is still some-
what far away. The faste r a veh icle approaches,
t he sooner the display in the exterio r mirror w ill
A
- WARNING
-
turn on. - Always pay attention to traffic and to the
area around your vehicle . Side assist cannot
@ Vehicles traveling with you replace a driver's attention. The driver alone
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- In some situations, the system may not (D Tips

function or its funct ion may be limited. For
When you switch side assist on or off, the exit
example:
warning system activates or deact ivates
- If vehicles are approach ing or being left
c::>
page 129.
behind very quickly. The display may not
turn on in time.
Setting the display brightness
- In poor weather conditions such as heavy
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
rain, snow or heavy mist.
- On very wide lanes, in tight curves, or if The display brightness con be adjusted in the In-
there is a rise in the road su rface. Vehicles fotainment system.
in t he adjacent lane may not be detec ted
.,.Select in the Infotainment system : IMENU ! but -
because they are outside of the sensor
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Driver as-
range.
sistance > Audi side assist.

@ Note The display br ightness adjusts au t omatically to

The sensors can be displaced by impacts o r the brightness of the surroundings, both in the
damage to t he bumper, whee l housing and information and in the warni ng stage. In very
underbody. This can impair the system . Have dark or very bright surroundings, the automatic
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi adjustment will set the display to the minimum
Service Facility check their function. or max imum level. In such cases, you may notice
no change when adj usting the br ightness, or the
(D Tips change may only be noticeab le once the sur-
- If the window g lass in the driver's doo r or roundi ngs change.
front passenger's door has been tinted, the Adjust the br ightness to a level where the display
display in the exterior mirror may be incor- in the information stage will not disrupt your
rect. view ahead. If you change the br ightness, the dis-
- For an explanation on conformity with the play in the exterior mirror w ill briefly show the
FCCregulations in the United States and the br ightness leve l in t he info rmation stage . The
Industry Canada regulations, see brightness of the warning st age is linked to t he
c::>
page384. brightness in the information stage and is adjust -
ed a long with the information stage .
Switching on/off
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist (D Tips

The system can be switched on/off in the Info- - Side ass ist is not active while you are mak-
tainment system. ing t he adjustment.
- Your setti ngs are a utomat ica lly stored and
If the system is activated, the displays in the ex- assigned to the remote control key being
ter ior mirrors will turn on briefly when the ign i- used .
tion is sw itched on .

.,.Se lect in the Infotainment system: IMENU I but -

ton > Vehicle > left contro l button > Driver as-
sistance > Audi side assist . Off switches the
system off.

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Exit warning ways responsible for opening the doors and

Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist exiting the vehicle.
- The exit warning system can be available for
up to approximately three minutes after un-
locking the vehicle and opening the door as
well as after switching off the ignition . Then
the system switches off with a brief flashing
of the displays.
- The exit warning system cannot notify you
of every approaching object or person, such
as joggers or pedestrians .

Fig. 123 Example display

A WARNING
-
The exit warning system is subject to limita-
tions and cannot warn you before every im-
pending collision:
- If the vehicle is too wide for the parking
space and covered by the neighboring
vehicles.
- Approaching objects or people such as cy-
clists or skateboarders may not be detected
under certain circumstances.
Fig. 124 Door: warn ing str ip
- The system does not react to stationary ob-
jects.
When the veh icle is stationary, the exit warning
system warns the passengers of a possible colli- - The view of the radar sensors may be im-
sion when opening the door . Within the limits of paired by leaves, snow, heavy spray or dirt .
the system, the system monitors the areas be- Clean the area in front of the sensors
hind and next to the vehicle using the radar sen-
c:opage 127, fig. 122.
sors ~ page 127, fig. 122 . Moving objects that
are approaching from behind, such as cars, are (D Note
detected ~ fig. 123. Also read the information in r:o
© in General
information on page 128 .
When you open the door, the warning strip on
the affected door blinks ¢ fig. 124 if another
road user is detected and the situation is classi-
(D Tips

f ied as critical. The display in t he exterior mirror - The exit warning system is switched on and
on the affected s ide flashes at the same time . If off through the side assist~ page 128.
the door is a lready open and another road user is - The display brightness for the exit warning
detected and the s ituation is classified as critical, system cannot be adjusted.
then the corresponding displays turn on . - The system is not available when towing a
trailer.
A WARNING
-A lways pay attention to traffic and to the
area around your vehicle. The exit warning
u system does not replace the attention of the
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Rear cross-traffic assist Requirements for using the rear cross-traffic

Applies to: vehicles with rear cross-traff ic ass ist assist:

- The parking aid must be switched on

c>page 138 .
- Reverse gear must be engaged.
- The speed must not be higher than approxi-
mately 9 mph (15 km/h).

A WARNING
- The rear cross-traffic assist is an assist sys-
tem and cannot prevent a collision by itself.
Fig. 125 Example display The driver must always intervene. The driver
is always responsible for braking at the cor-
rect time.
- Please note that the rear cross-traffic assist
may activate the brakes unexpectedly . Se-
cure any cargo that you are transporting to
reduce the risk of damage or injury.
- An additional brake activation may be trig-
gered within 20 seconds after an automatic
Fig. 126 Infotainment system: rear cross-traffic assist dis- brake activation.
play - If there is an acoustic warning signal from
the rear cross-traffic assist, then the park-
The rear cross-traffic assist can warn the driver of ing system may not warn you of detected
a potential collision with approaching cross-traf- obstacles under certain circumstances.
fic when driving in reverse. Within its limits, the - The view of the radar sensors may be im-
system monitors the areas behind and next to paired by leaves, snow, heavy spray or dirt.
the vehicle using the radar sensors when leaving Clean the area in front of the sensors
a parking space r::!.>page127, fig. 122. Moving ob- r::!.>page127, fig. 122.
jects that are approaching, such as cars, are de-
tected r::!.>fig.125. A WARNING
If the system detects critical cross traffic when The rear cross-traffic assist is subject to limi-
backing out of a parking space, it will react as fol- tations and cannot warn you before every im-
lows: pending collision:
- Visual indicator: an indicator appears in the In- - If the vehicle is too wide for the parking
fotainment system display with a red arrow space and covered by the neighboring
symbol. The arrow points in the direction from vehicles.
which the object is approaching r::!.>
fig. 126. - People, such as cyclists, joggers, in line skat-
- Audible warning signal : a continuous tone may ers and pedestrians, may not be detected
sound as an additional indicator when driving in under certain circumstances.
reverse. - If you are in a parallel parking space or diag-
- Automatic brake activation : a brief activation onal parking space.
of the brakes may also warn you of a potential
collision with an approaching object. (D Note
Also read the information in r::!.>
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information on page 128.

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@ Tips
@jAudi side assist and exit warning: currently
unavailable. See owner's manual
- You can cancel the automatic brake activa-
tion w ith increasing bra king fo rce if you ap- Side assist cannot be sw it ched on at t his t ime be-
ply the brakes yourse lf or accelerate consid- cause t here is a malfu nct ion (f or example, t he
erab ly. batte ry charge level may be to o low) .
- In some situations, rear cross-traffic assist @jAudi side assist: unavailable in towing mode
may warn yo u even if there is no cross traffic
in a critical area, for examp le w hen backing
@jAudi side assist and exit warning: currently
unavailable. Towing mode
into a parki ng space or ma neuvering .
- The rear cross-traffic assist also switches off Side assist switches off automatically when the
whe n you switch off the ESC. electrical connecto r in t he factory-installed trail-
- The rear cross traffic assist switches on and er hitch is connected . There is no guarantee the
off thro ugh the parking aid qpag e 138. system will switch off w hen using a ret rofi tted
- The system is not available when towin g a t rail er hitch . Do not use side assist and t he exit
trailer. warni ng w hen tow ing a tra iler.

[II Rear parking aid : obstacle detection restrict-

Messages ed
Appl ies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
The rear cross-traffic assist is not available. Ei-
A message appears in t he inst rument cluste r dis - t her the ESCis switched off, or the radar sensors
play if t he side assist swit ches off autom at ically . may be covered by a bike rack, stic kers, leaves,
@jAudi side assist: malfunction! Please contact
snow or other objects . Swit ch the ESCon, or
Service
clean the area in fron t of t he sensors if necessary
~ page 12 7, fig. 122. If thi s message cont inues
@jAudi side assist and exit warning : malfunc- to be displayed, dr ive im me diat ely to an author-
tion! Please contact Service ized Audi dealer or aut hor ized Audi Service Facili-
The system cannot guarant ee th at it w ill detec t ty t o have the ma lf unction repaired.
vehicl es correctly and it has switched off. The
sensors have been moved or are faulty . Have t he Night vision assist
system checked by an authorized Audi dealer or
Description
author ized Audi Service Facility soon.
Appli es to : vehicles wit h night vision assist
@jAudi side assist: currently unavailable. Sen-
The night vision assist can detect, highlight and,
sor vision restricted due to surroundings . See
if necessary, warn about pedestrians and large
owner 's manual
wild animals .
@jAudi side assist and exit warning : currently
Night vision assist helps you when it is dark by
unavailable. Sensor vision restricted due to sur-
using an infra red camera to monit or the area in
roundings
front of your vehicle, w ith in the limits of the sys-
The radar sensor vision is im paired. The area in tem . It can display object s up t o a dist ance of ap-
fr ont of th e sensors must not be covered by bike prox imat ely 1000 feet (300 m) . The thermal im-
racks, st ickers, leaves, snow or any other objects. age dete cted by t he came ra is show n in t he in-
Clean the area in front of the sensors, if necessa- stru me nt cluste r di splay. Warm areas appear
ry ¢ page 127, fig. 122. lig ht er and cold areas appear dar ker.
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Highlighting detected pedestrians and wild Pedestrian and wild animal warning
animals Applies to: vehicles with night vision assist
Applies to: vehicles with night vision ass ist

Fig. 12 9 Instrument clus te r: @ pedest rian warning, @

Fig. 127 Instrument cluster: yellow highl ighted pedes - wild anim al warn ing
trians

Fig. 130 Instr um ent clus ter: @ pedest rian warning/ @

Fig. 128 Instrument cluster: symbol when the infrared im- wild animal warning, when the night vision ass ist image is
age is not visible not se lected in the instru ment cluste r display

W ith in the limits of the system, the night vision Image in the instrument cluster / head-up
assist can detect pedes t ria ns and wild an imals display*
that are between approximately 32 feet (10 m) If there are pedes t rians or w ild an imals in an
and 295 feet (90 m) in front of the vehicle and area in front of your vehicle that is classified as
within the detection zone. Within the lim its of critical, the system will direct your attention to
the system r:::;,page 133, a pedestrian or wild ani- th is:
mal detected when the low beams are switched
- Pedestrians or wild anima ls are highlighted in
on is highlighted in yellow i=> fig. 127. Animal rec-
red in the instrument cluster and the corre-
ognition is not act ive within highly developed
areas . The system only detects large wild animals
sponding symbol . or . turns on r:::;, fig . 129 .
such as deer . - There is also an audible signal.

The area classified as critical is based on the veh i-

@ Tips cle speed and the steeri ng wheel angle . Pedes-
If another display (such as navigation) repla- trian and wild animal warning enco urages you to
ces the image from the night vision ass ist, the pay more attention.
fig. 128 . You can
symbol appears in a tab ~ i\. r:::;,
If the night vision assist image is rep laced by an-
access night vision assist using the multifunc- othe r d isplay (such as the on-board compute r),
tion steering wheel buttons r:::;, page 12.
the red . or . indicator light r:::;,fig. 130 will
appear if there is a pedestrian or wild anima l
warning.

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If the head-up display* is switched on and the temperatures above approximately 77 °F (25 °C)
night vision assist content is activated,. or. and during daylight. If the night vision assist im-
will appear in the head-up display*. age is selected in the instrument cluster display,

Marking light*
then the II symbol appears at the top on the
right side .
To direct the driver's attention to a pedestrian,
the headlights can flash on the pedestrian three A
- WARNING
-
times in a row when there is a pedestrian warn - Pay attention to traffic and the area around
ing. your vehicle when night vision assist is switch-
This occurs at speeds above approximately ed on. The driver is always responsible for as-
35 mph (60 km/h) if you are outside of illum inat- sessing the traffic situation.
ed areas and no detected vehicles are shown. The - Night vision assist can only warn about peo-
high beam assistant* controls the marking ple and wild animals located within the visu-
light* c:>page 49 . al range of the infrared camera. The visual
range corresponds to the image in the in-
The marking light is not used for wild animals. strument cluster display.
- Night vision assist may not detect people or
General information wild animals and mark them if
Applies t o: vehicles with nigh t visio n assist
- they are not in an upright position, for ex-
ample if they are sitting or lying down
and/or
- the silhouette in the display appears in-
complete or interrupted, for example be-
cause the person is partially covered by a
parked vehicle or an animal is covered by
tall grass. This could increase the risk of
an accident.
- Never try to swerve around animals if doing
Fig. 131 Front of the vehicle: night vision assist camera so will endanger you or other road users, be-
cause this increases the risk of an accident.
The following situations may affect the function
of the night vision assist system: (I) Tips

- Poor visibility such as snow, ra in, fog or heavy - Even though the system evaluates the
spray shape and heat given off by all detected ob-
- Dirty lens on the night vision assist camera jects, there are limits to the system . There
may be false warnings.
Make sure the night vision camera c::>fig. 131 is - For technical reasons, the image pauses in
not covered by stickers, deposits or any other ob- split second intervals.
structions because this can impair the night vi-
sion assist function . For informati on on cleaning,
page 354 .
see c::>

The pedestrian and wild animal recognit ion de-

pends on the temperature difference between
the person/wild an ima l and the background . Pea -
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~ ference is too small. The pedestrian/wild animal
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Switching on/off er or authorized Audi Service Facility for assis-

Applies to: vehicles with night vision assist tance .

• Night vision assist : currently unavailable .

See owner's manual

The system cannot guarantee correct funct ion at

this time and is switched off .

• Night vision assist: currently unavail able.

Please turn on lights

Night vision assist only works when it is dark out-

side and the headlights are on.
Fig. 1 32 Area around th e l ight switch: night vision assist
butto n • Night vision assist: pedestr ian highlighting
current ly unavailable . See owner's manual
Requirement: sw itch the ignition on and turn the
The pedestr ian and wild animal marki ng was
light switch to the AUTO position.
switched off by the system.
• Press the [g button 9 fig. 132 . The heat image
from the nig ht vision camera appears in the in- Audi drive select
str ume nt cluster d isplay.
• Press the (g button again to switch the night Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
vision assist off .
Drive select makes it possib le to exper ience dif-
If cond it io ns are bright enough, night vision as-
ferent types of vehicle sett ings in one veh icle .
sis t can be sw itched on withou t mov ing the light
You can select the d riving modes Offroad * or
switch to the AUTO position. Pedestrian and wild
Lift / Offroad *, Allroad* , Comfort , Auto and Dy·
an imal highlighting and warnings are only active
namic in the Infotainment system, for example
when it is da rk outs ide and the headlights are
to switch from a sporty to a comfo rtable driving
sw itched on .
mode. In the Individual mode, the sett ings can
be adjusted to your personal preferences. This
Adjusting the contrast makes it possible to combine sett ings such as a
Applies to: vehicles with night vision assist
sporty engine setting with light steer ing .
• Select in the Infotainment system: IM E NU I but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Driver as- Description
sistance > Nig ht vision assist contra st . Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select

When the night vision assist is switched on and The following systems, among other th ings, are
the image is visible in the instrument cluster d is- influenced by dr ive select:
p lay, you can adjust the contrast in the image
Eng ine and aut omatic tr a nsmi ssion
from Min to Max .
Depend ing on the mode, the engine and auto-
Messages ma t ic tr a nsmission respond more quickly or in a
Applies to: vehicles with night vision assist
more balanced manner to accelerator pedal
movements . In the sporty Dynam ic mode, the
• Night vision assist: malfunction! Please con· transm iss ion shifts at higher speed ranges.
tact Service

The system cannot guarantee correct function

and is switched off. See a n author ized Audi deal-

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Air suspension* responds to the driving behavior of the vehicle

The air suspension* is an electronically-control- ahead in a more conservative or sporty manner.
led air suspens ion and damping syst em . The ad- Engine sound*
justment depends on the driving mode selected,
steer ing movements, the driver's braking and ac- The eng ine sound adapts to the current mode
celeration, and as the road surface, vehicle speed and can be subtle to sporty .
and load. The vehicle ground clearance depends
on the mode selected and the speed .
(D Note
Applies to: vehicles with air suspensio n
The ground clearance increases s ignificantly
- Make sure there is enough clearance above
when the vehicle is in the Allroad mode . At
and below the vehicle when parking. The
speeds from approximately 50 mph (80 km/h) to
height of the vehicle (gro un d clearance) can
75 mph (120 km/h), the ground clearance re-
change once it is parked due to temperature
duces in stages. When the speed decreases, the
fluctuations, changes to the load conditions
ground clearance increases again automat ically .
and changes to the dr iving modes.
The ground clearance is the lowest in Dynamic
- When transporting the vehicle on a car car-
mode.
rier, train, ship or by other means, only tie
Steering the vehicle down at the running surface of
the tires, which is the outer circumference.
The power steering adapts. Ind irect steer ing that
Securing the vehicle at the axle compo-
moves easily as in Comfort mode is especially
nents, suspension struts or towing eyes is
suited to long drives on highways. The Dynamic
not permitted because the pressure in the
mode provides sporty, direct steering.
air suspens ion struts can change during
All-wheel steering* transport. The vehicle may not be secured
sufficiently if this happens.
All-wheel steer ing increases driving comfort by
providing addit ional steering ability at the rear
@ Tips
axle . Steer ing in the opposite d irection at low
speeds decreases the turning rad ius. Steering in The S selecto r lever position automatically en-
gages when the Dynamic mode is selected .
the same d irect io n at high speeds improves the
response time while increas ing driving stability at
the same time . Selecting the driving mode
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
Sport differential*
As a component of the all wheel drive system ~
~- --- - - - -
(quattro) ~ page 152, the sport diffe rential dis-
tributes t he dr iving power to the rear axle de-
pending on the situation. The distribution of
power varies depending on the selected mode
from moderate (Comfort ) to sporty (Dynamic ).
The goal is a high level of agility and ability to ac-
celerate on curves . The vehicle is very responsive
to steering.
Fig. 133 Center console: cont rols for drive select
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)*
.,. Press the left or right arrow key~ fig . 133 until
u The behavior when accelerating can be adjusted
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"' Select in the Infot ainment sys t em: I MENU I but - Allroad * - on ly for air suspension *: the vehicle
ton > Vehicle > Audi drive select. lifts to maintain highe r g round clearance for d if-
"' Se lect and confirm the desired setting . ficult st retc hes of roa d.

You can cha nge t he d riving mode when t he vehi - Comfort - prov ides a comfor t -or ient ed vehicle
cle is stat ionary or whi le d riving. If traffic per- setu p a nd is suit ed fo r long drives on hig hways.
mits, after changing modes, briefly take you r Auto - prov ides a n overa ll comfortab le yet dy-
foot off the accele rator peda l so that the recent ly namic dr iving feel a nd is suited for everyd ay use.
selected mode is a lso activated for the eng ine.
Dynamic - gives t he driver a sporty driving fee l
Offroad * or Lift/ Offroad* - activates offroad and is suited t o a spo rt y d riving style .
functions to support dr iving o n roug h terra in.
The engine, transmission and steering adjust and Individual - c::;,page 136 .
the Start/Stop system* switches off. Applies to
a ir suspe nsion*: t he vehicle also lifts for passing A WARNING
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over obstacles to maintain maximum ground Pay attention to traffic whe n ope rating t he
clearance. d rive select to reduce th e ris k of an accide nt .

Adjusting the Individual mode

Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select

You can adjust the vehicle settings to your personal preferences.

"' Se lect in the Infotainment system: IME N U I but - The equi pment in you r vehi cle will determine
ton > Vehicle > Audi drive select> Individual > which sett ings you can adjust . The fo llow ing ta-
rig ht contro l button. ble gives a n overview of the characte ristics .

After you have close d the settings, you will a uto -

mat ica lly dr ive in the Individual mode .

Systems comfort auto dynamic

Engine/ transmission ba lance d ba la nced sporty
Air suspension* comfortab le ba la nced sporty
Steering comforta ble ba la nced sporty
All-wheel steering * comfortab le ba la nced sporty
Sport differential * mode rate ba lanced sporty
Engine sound* sub t le sub t le/sportyal sporty
ACC* comforta ble ba lance d sporty
al Subtl e in t he selecto r lever posit ion D and sporty in S.

instrument cluster/I nfota inment system dis -

(D Tips
play. Or
Your sett ings a re automa t ically saved in Indi- "' Select in t he Infotainment system : IMENU ! but-
vidual mode. ton > Vehicle > Audi drive select.
"' Select and confirm the des ired se tti ng.
Raising/lowering the vehicle
Applies to: vehicles with air suspension

"' Press t he left or right ar row key c::;,page 135,

fig. 133 unti l the desired mode app ea rs in the

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CDNote .,. Press the upper section of the butto n (D. The
rear of the vehicle raises again.
The lift / Off road mode switches to Allroad
mode when dr iving above approximately The rear lower ing automat ically deactivates
20 mph (30 km/h) and the veh icle automati- when you select another mode or when the vehi-
cally lowers again. These modes may only be cle speed exceeds approximately 2 mph (2 km/
used on a temporary bas is and are not intend- h).
ed for con t inuous driving.
The LEDin the button t urns on while the vehicle
is lowering. When the loading level has been
(!) Tips
reached, the LEDstays on as long as the rear of
- The filled-in boxes in the Infotainment sys- the vehicle is lowered. The LEDturns off when
tem represent the current vehicle level. If the vehicle returns to the original level.
the box is wh ite or the boxes are blinkin9,
the veh icle is lift ing or lowering. If on ly the CDNote
bottom box is filled in, the vehicle is at the Before the rear lowering ends, make sure
lowest level (least amount of g round clear - there is enough clearance above the vehicle
ance) . If all the segments are f illed in, then
and the luggage compartment lid, if it is
the vehicle is at the highest level (highest
open.
ground clearance) .
- The target level is hig hlighted with a red (D Tips
frame while the vehicle is lifting or lower-
- The vehicle will not lower if one of the vehi-
ing. The frame is then hidden when the ve-
cle doors is open or when the ignition is
hicle reaches the target level.
switched off and the compressed air reser-
- The vehicle lifts up to the highest level
voir is empty. The button LEDblinks three
when you se lect Lift / Off road . Select an -
times.
other mode to lower the vehicle again.
- If the compressed air reservoir is empty, it
is refilled wh ile driving at speeds above
Rear lowering 25 mph (40 km/h).
Applies to: vehicles with air sus pens ion

The rear of the vehicle con be Lowered to make Messages

Loading and unloading easier. Applies to : vehicles wit h air suspensio n

II Air suspension: vehicle currentl y too high.

Level control in progre ss

II Air suspension: vehicle currently too low.

Level control in progr ess

The message turns off when the leve l control

process is complete.

Fig. 13 4 Sect ion of luggage compa rt ment: rear lower ing

button

Requirement: all vehicle doors must be closed .

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~ ¢ fig . 134 @ . The rear of the veh icle lowers .
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Parking systems Have an authorized Audi dealer or author-

ized Audi Service Facility check their func-
General information tion.
Appl ies to: vehicles with a rea r parking syste m/pa rking sys -
tem plus/rearv iew camera/peripheral ca m eras
(D Note
Depending on your vehicle's equipment , various
- Some objects are not detected or displayed
parking aids will help you when parking and ma-
by the system under certain circumstances:
neuvering.
- objects such as barrier chains, trailer draw
The rear parking system is an audible parking aid bars, vertical poles or fences
that warns you of obstacles behind the vehicle - objects above the sensors such as wall ex-
¢ page 139. tensions
The parking system plus assists you when park - - objects with certain surfaces or structures
ing by audibly and visually indicating objects de- such as chain link fences or powder snow
tected in front of and behind the veh icle - If you continue driving closer to a low ob-
¢ page 139. ject, it may disappear from the sensor
range. Note that you will no longer be
The rearview camera shows the area behind the warned about this obstacle.
vehicle in the Infotainment system display . The - Keep enough distance from the curb to re -
lines in the rearview camera image help you to duce the risk of damage to the rims.
park or maneuver ¢ page 140. The parking sys-
tem plus functions are also available {i) Tips
¢ page 139.
- The system may provide a warning even
The peripheral cameras give various views to though there are no obstacles in the cover -
help you when parking or maneuvering age area in some situations, such as:
¢ page 143. The parking system plus functions - certain road surfaces or when there is tall
are also available ¢ page 139. grass
- external ultrasonic sources such as from
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- cleaning vehicles
- Always look for traffic and check the area - in heavy rain, snow, or thick vehicle ex-
around your vehicle by looking at it directly haust
as well. The parking system cannot replace - We recommend that you practice parking in
the driver's attention. The driver is always a traffic-free location or parking lot to be-
responsible when entering or leaving a park- come familiar with the system . When doing
ing space and during similar maneuvers. this, there should be good light and weath-
- Please note that some surfaces , such as er conditions.
clothing, are not detected by the system . - You can change the volume of the signals
- Sensors and cameras have blind spots in and the display ¢ page 146 .
which people and objects cannot be detect- - Please refer to the instructions for towing a
ed . Be especially cautious of small children trailer located in ¢ page 147.
and animals . - What appears in the infotainment display is
- Always keep your eyes on the vehicle's sur - somewhat time-delayed.
roundings, using the rearview mirror as - The sensors must be kept clean and free of
well. snow and ice for the parking aid to operate .
- The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the radiator grille, bumper,
wheel housing and the underbody. The park-
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Rear parking system Parking aid plus

Description Description
App lies to: vehicles with rear parking aid Applies to: veh icles with park ing system plus

The rear parking system is an audible parking Parking system plus provides audio and visual
aid . signals when parking.

Descripti on
There is a sensor in the rear bumper cover. If
these detect an obstacle, audible signals warn
you .
Make sure the sensors are not covered by stick-
ers, deposits or any other obstructions as it may
impair the function of the system . For informa-
tion on cleaning, see c::;,page354 .
The range at which the sensors begin to measure Fig. 1 35 Illust rat ion:

is approximately:
Sensors are located in the front and rear bump-
side 3 ft (0 .90 m) ers. If these detect an obstacle, audib le and visu-
rear
center 5.2 ft (1.60 m) al signals warn you .

The closer you get to the obstacle, the shorter Make s ure the sensors a re not covered by st ick-
the interval between the audible signals . A con- ers, deposits or any other obst ructions as it may
tinuous tone sounds when the obstacle is less impa ir t he function of the system. For informa -
than approximately 1 foot (0.30 meters) away. tion on cleaning, see c::;,
page 354.
&. in General infor-
Do not continue backing up c::;, The displ ay field beg ins approx imately at:
ma t ion on page 138, c::;,
(D in General information
on page 138! ® 4 ft (1.20 m)

If the distance to an obstacle remains constant, ® 3 ft (0 .90 m)

the volume of the distance warning gradually © 5 .2 ft (1.60 m)
lowers after a few seconds until it is muted (this @ 3 ft (0 .90 m)
is not apply in the continuous tone range). If the
The close r you get to the obstacle , the shorter
obstacle becomes closer than it was before the
t he interval betwee n the audible signa ls . A con-
sound was muted, the tone will sound again . If
t inuous t one sounds when the obs t acle is less
the obs t a cle is father away tha n it was before the
than approxim ately 1 foot (0.30 meters) away .
sound was muted, no tone will so und . Pay atten-
Do not continue dr iving forward or in reverse
tion to the vehicle's surroundings when you start
&. in General information
c::;, on page 138, c::;,
(i) in
to drive.
General information on page 138!
Activating
If t he distance to an obstacle remains cons t ant ,
The rear parking assist activates automat ica lly the volume of the distance warn ing gradua lly
when the reverse gear is engaged. A br ief conf ir- lowers after a few seconds until it is muted (this
mat io n tone will sound. is not apply in the continuous tone range). If the
obstacle becomes closer than it was before the
u sound was muted , the tone will sound aga in . If
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sound was muted, no tone will sound. Pay atten - - The vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
tion to the vehicle's surroundings when you start - The ign ition is switched off and back on again.
to drive. - The parking brake is set and then released .
- The selector lever must be in the P posit ion .
Switching on/ off
Segments in the visual display
App lies to: vehicles with pa rking system plus

~ - -- - --=--
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- -
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The segments in front of and behind the vehicle
¢ fig. 137 help you to determine the distance be-
tween your vehicle and an obstacle . The red
lines* mark the expected direction of travel ac-
cording to the steering angle . A white segment
,c
.,r~."'.::. ..::
r~ " indicates an identified obstacle that is outside of
the vehicl e's path. Red segments show identi fied
- - - ~l ~ i~~

obstacles that are in your veh icle's path. As you r

vehicle comes closer to the obstacle, the seg-
ments move closer to the vehicle. The collision
Fig. 136 Center console: parking aid button area has been reached when the next to last seg-
ment is displayed. Obstacles in the collision area,
including those outs ide of the vehicle's path, are
shown in red. Do not continue driving forward or
in reverse ¢ & in General information on
page 138, ¢ (1)in General information on
page 138!

Rearview camera
Fig. 137 Infotainment system: visual d istance display

Int roduction
Switching on Applies to : vehicles with rearv iew camera
...Shift into reverse, or 0,

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" Press the P'"A button in the center console ~co
¢ fig . 136 . A short conf irmation tone sounds a,

and the LED in the button turns on .

Switching off
" Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h), or
" Press the Pw.6.button , or
" Switch the ign ition off.

Activating automatically Fig. 138 Diagram : lines to aid in pa rking

The parking aid is activated automatically at

The rearview camera helps you to park or maneu-
speeds less than 6 mph (10 km/h) and when ap-
ver using the orientation lines .
proaching an obstacle from approximately
3.1 feet (95 cm) away. There are audible signals
when approximately 1.6 feet (SO cm) away from
the obstacle. If you press the P,,1 A button to switch
the park ing aid off, it can on ly be reactivated au-
tomatically when one of the following conditions
is met :

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General information - Only use the rearview camera to assist you if

Applies to: vehicles wit h rearv iew camera it shows a good, clear picture. For example,
the image may be affected by the sun shin-
ing into the lens, dirt on the lens, or if there
is a malfunction.
- Use the rearview camera only if the luggage
compartment lid is completely closed. Make
sure any objects you may have mounted on
the luggage compartment lid do not block
the rearview camera.
- The camera lens enlarges and distorts the
field of vision. The object appears both al-
Fig. 139 Area covered (D and area not covered @ by the
rearv iew camera. tered and inaccurate on the screen.
- In certain situations, people or objects in
the display appear closer or farther away:
- For objects that do not touch the ground,
such as the bumper of a parked vehicle, a
trailer hitch or the rear of a truck. Do not
use the orientation lines in this case.
- If driven from a level surface onto an in-
cline, or a downward slope .
- If driven toward protruding objects.
- If the vehicle is carrying too much load in
Fig. 140 Luggage compartment lid: locat ion of the rear -
view cam era the rear.
- Applies to: vehicles with air suspension: the
The rearview camera is located above the rear li- accuracy of the orientation lines and blue
cense plate bracket. Make sure that the len s for surfaces decreases when the vehicle is
the rearview camera ¢ fig. 140 is not covered by raised/lowered¢ page 134.
deposits or any other obstructions because this
can impair the function of the rearview camera. (D Note
For information on cleaning, see<=>page 354. -Always read and follow the applicable warn-
The rearview camera coverage area include s (D ings¢ (!) in General information on
¢ fig. 139 . Only this area is shown in the Info- page 138.
tainment display. Objects that are in area @ , - The orange-colored orientation lines in the
which is not covered, are not displayed. Infotainment display show the vehicle path
based on the steering wheel angle. The
A WARNING front of the vehicle swings out more than
- Always read and follow the applicable warn- the rear of the vehicle . Maintain plenty of
distance so that an exterior mirror or a cor-
ings <=>A in General information on
ner of the vehicle does not collide with any
page 138.
obstacles.
- If the position and the installation angle of
the rearview camera was changed, for ex-
ample after a collision, do not continue to Switching on/off
use the system for safety reasons. Have it Applies to: vehicles with rearv iew camera
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.,. Press the Pw~button in the center console cle. Each marking represents approximate ly 3
¢ page 140, fig. 136. A short confirmation ft (1 m). The blue area represents an extension
tone sounds and the LEDin the button turns of the vehicle's outline by approximate ly 16 ft
on. (5 meters) to the rear.
.,.While driving in reverse gear, adju st the steer-
Switching off
ing wheel angle to fit the parking space using
.,.Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h), or the orange orientat ion lines for assistance
.,.Press the p,q~button, or ¢ .&, in General information on page 141, ¢ (D
.,.Switch the ignition off. in General information on page 141 . ® repre-
sents the rear bumper. At the very latest, stop
@ Tips the vehicle when the red orientation line @
borders an object.
- The visual display in the right part of the
display should help you detect the critical
vehicle area. Trailer view
- You can change the volume of the signals Applies to : vehicles wit h rearv iew camera/peripheral ca meras
and trailer hitch
and the display ¢page 146.
This view assists you in positioning the vehicle in
Perpendicular parking
front of a trailer.
Applies to : vehicles with rearview ca mera

This view may be used when parking in a garage

or in a parking space.

Fig. 143 Infota inment system : tra iler view

Requirement : Trailer view must be selected

~ page 146.
Fig. 141 Infotainme nt system: aiming at a park ing space
.,. Now you can position your vehicle in front of
the trailer ¢ .&, in General information on
page 143, ¢ (Din General information on
page 143. The orange orientation line indi-
cates the expected path toward the trailer
hitch . Use the blue lines to help you estimate
the distance to the trailer hitch.

Fig. 142 Infotainment syste m: alig ning the vehicle

.,.Turn the Infota inment system on and shift into

reverse gear .
.,.The orange orientation lines (!) show the vehi-
cle's direction of travel. Turn the steering wheel
until the orange orientat ion lines appear in the
parking space ¢ fig. 141. Use the markings @
to help you estimate the distance to an obsta-

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Peripheral cameras - If the position or the installation angle of a

camera was changed, for example after a
Introduction collis ion, do not cont inue to use the system
Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras
for safety reasons. Have it checked by an au-
With this equipment, the parking system plus* thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
page 139 is supplemented wit h various pe riph-
c::> Service Facility.
eral cameras. The four cameras give you the fol- - Keep in mind that the image in the display is
lowing views: area around the vehicle, front cor- incorrect if the exterior mirror housing has
ner view and rear corner view, view in front of the been moved out of place.
vehicle and behind the vehicle . - Use the Rear mode and the Corner view
(rear) mode only when the luggage com-
General information partment lid is comp letely closed. Other-
Applies to: vehicles wit h peripheral cameras wise the image in the disp lay will be incor-
re ct.
- The vehicle surround ings are shown using
the camer a images. The vehi cle image is
shown by the system. Objects and obst acles
above the camera are not disp layed .
- Camera lenses enl arge and distort t he field
of vision. The objects appear both altered
and inaccurate on the screen.

(D Note
Fig. 14 4 Location of periphera l cameras
- Always read and fo llow the applicable wa rn-
The fo ur per ipheral cameras are located in the ra- ings c::>(i) in General information on
diator grille, in the luggage compartment lid and page 138 .
on both exterior mirrors c::>fig. 144 . Make sure - The Infotainmen t display shows the direc-
that the lenses are not covered by deposits or any t ion in which the rear of the vehicle is travel-
other obstructions as this may impair the system. ing based on the steering wheel ang le . The
For information on cleaning, see c::>page 354. front of the vehicle swings out more than
the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty of
Black corners are shown in the vehicle s ilhouette distance so that an exterior mirror or a cor-
when in Area mode. Objects in these areas are ner of the vehicle does not collide with any
outside of the camera's field of view and are not obstacles.
detected.
The accuracy of the orientation lines and blue (D Tips
surfaces decreases if the air suspension* is faulty, If the 8/<E;fl/,;::::::::,
symbol appears in the dis-
if the vehicle is lifted, if the luggage compart- play and the respective disp lay area is grayed
ment lid lowering function is active or if the Dy- out, then the power exter ior mirrors were
namic, Allr oad* or Lift / Offroad * mode is act i- fo lded in or the dr iver's door/front passe ng-
vated c::;,page 134 . er's door/luggage compa rt ment lid was
opened .
A WARNING
- Always read and fo llow the applicable warn-
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Switching on/off Corner view (front)/corner view (rear)

Applies to: vehicles with per ipheral cameras Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras
· - - -- --=-
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Fig. 147 Infota inment system: Corner view (front)

Fig. 14 5 Center console: Pw

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Fig. 148 Infot ainm ent syst em : Corner view (rear)

Fig. 146 Infot ainme nt system : select t he mode

This view can assist you for example , when you
are exiting from an area with poor visib ility . The
Switching on
area at the front and rear sides of the veh icles is
• Shift into reverse, or displayed .
• Press the P"IAbutton in t he center console
• To show t he side view toward the front, select
¢ fig. 145 . A short confirmation tone sounds
the symbol @ ¢ fig. 147 with the control knob
and the LED in the bu tton turns on .
and press the control knob .
Selecting the mode • To show the side view toward the rear , se lect
the symbol © ¢ fig. 148 with the con tr ol knob
• Turn the cont rol knob to the symbol fo r the de-
and press the cont rol knob .
sired mode @ t hrough © ¢ fig. 146 and press
the con t rol knob.
Front
Switching off Applies to : vehicles with peripheral camer as
• Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h) , or
• Press the P"1Abutton, or
• Swit ch the ignition off .

You may select from the following modes:

@ - Corner view (front) ¢ page 144
@ - Front ¢ page 144
© - Area ¢ page 145 Fig. 14 9 Infot ainme nt syst em: fron t mode

@ -Rear ¢ page 145 This view assists you for example , in using the
© - Corner view (rear) ¢ page 144 full maneuvering range in front of the vehicle.
The area in front of the vehicle is displayed. The
You can a lso switc h to trailer view ¢ page 142.
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of the display. You can switch between the opti- Perpendicular parking
cal display and camera image q page 146. Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras

• Se lect the symbol @ with the con t rol knob. The This view may be used when parking in a garage
orange-colored orientation lines denote the or in a parking space.
projected direction of travel. Stop the vehicle
when the red orientation line* borders an ob-
ject q A in General information on page 143.

Area
Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras

Fig. 152 Infotainment system: a iming at a park ing space

Fig. 150 Infotainment system: Area mode

This view is ideal for maneuvering . The vehicle

surroundings are shown using the camera im- Fig. 153 Infota inme nt system: aligning the vehicle
ages. The vehicle image is shown by the system.
• Turn the Infotainment system on and shift into
• Select the symbol © with the control knob and
reverse gear.
press the control knob.
• The orange orientation lines (D show the vehi-
cle's direction of travel. Turn the steering wheel
Rear until the orange orientation lines appear in the
Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras
parking space ¢ fig. 152. Use the markings @
to help you estimate the distance to an obsta-
cle . Each mark ing represents approximately 3
ft (1 m). The blue area represen ts an extension
of the vehi cle's outline by approximately 16 ft
(S meters) to the rear.
• While driving in reverse gear, adjust the steer -
ing wheel angle to fit the park ing space using
the orange orientat ion lines for assistance
Fig. 151 Infotainment syste m: rear mo de ¢ A in General information on page 143, ¢ (D
in General information on page 143 . @ repre-
This view assists you for example, in using the sents the rear bumper. You should stop revers-
full mane uveri ng range beh ind t he vehi cle. The ing at the latest when the red orientation line
area behind the vehicle is displayed. The vehicle © borders a n object¢ ,& in General informa-
surroundings are shown in the right area of the tion on page 141.
display . You can switch between the optical dis-
play and camera image c::>page 146.
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Adjusting the parking aid signed to the remote con t rol key be ing
Applies to: vehicles with a rear parking system/parking sys- used.
tem plus/rearview camera/peripheral cameras

The functions are adjusted in the Infotainment Error messages

system . Applies to: vehicles with a rear parking system/parking sys-
tem plus/rearview camera/peripheral cameras
.. Select in the Info t ainment system: IMENU I but-
ton > Vehicle > left contro l button > Driver as-
IllRear park assist : malfunction! Obstacle s
cannot be detected
sista nce > Parking aid. Or
.. When the parking aid is active, se lect in the In - IllFront park assist: malfun ct ion! Obst acles
fota inme nt system: right contro l button *. cannot be detect ed

End system * - stop the parking aid mlPark assist: malfunction! Obstacles cannot
be detected
Activate automatically * - sw itch automatic acti-
vation on/off When one of these messages appears, there is a
system malfunction. The LED in the P'#~button al-
Front volume * - volume for the front area
so blinks when sw itching it on. The relevant mes-
Rear volume - volume for the rear area sage on ly appears again w hen you manually acti-
vate the park ing aid with the button.
Entertainment fader - the vol ume of the aud io/
video source is lowered when the parking system Ill Rear parking aid: obstacle detection restri ct-
is turned on ed

The new ly selected leve l is demons t rated briefly The rear cross -traffic assist* ¢ page 130, Rear
by t he sound generator. cross-traffic assist is not available. Either the ESC
is switched off, or the radar sensorsmay be cov-
View* - switch betwee n an optical d isplay
ered by a bike rack, stickers, leaves, snow or oth-
(Graphic) and camera image (Camera) in the
er objects. Switch the ESCon , or clean the area in
right section of the display.
front of the sensors if necessary ¢ page 12 7,
Trail er view* - show trailer view fig. 122 . If this message cont inues to be d is-
played, drive immed iate ly to an authorized Audi
*Auto. front / rear camera change* - the view be-
dealer or au t hor ized Audi Service Facility t o have
hind the veh icle (Rear mode) is displayed auto-
the mal funct ion rep a ired.
mat ically when you shift into reverse gear. The
view in front of the vehicle (Front mode) is d is- Parking system plus *
played automatically when you shift into the for-
If a sensor or speaker is faulty, the J¼ symbo l
ward gea rs. When first activat ing in a forward
will appear in front of/behind the vehicle in the
gea r with the P"IA bu t ton, t he front side view is
Infotai nment system d isplay. If a rear sensor is
d isp layed (Corner view (front) mode).
faulty, only obs t acles that are in areas @ and @
If you do not set the../, the view behind the vehi- are show n ¢ page 139, fig. 135 . If a fron t senso r
cle (Rear mode) is a lways d isplayed and it does is fa ulty, only obs t acles t ha t a re in a reas © and
not swi t ch to the Front mode when a forward @ are shown.
gea r is selec t ed .
Peripheral cameras*
(D Tips There is a system malfunction if t he % symbo l
- Seve ral menus can be accessed with the appe a rs and the corresponding area of t he dis-
right contro l button only when the park ing play is shown in black . The camera is not wo rking
a id is act ive. in th is area.
- The settings for volume and automatic act i-
vation* are au t oma t ically st ored and as-

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Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized

Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunct ion corrected.

Trailer hitch
Applies to: vehicles with a rear parking system/parking sys-
tem plus/ rearview camera/peripheral cameras and trailer
hitch

When the tra iler socket is in use, the parking sys-

tem rear sensors are not activated when you shift
into reverse gear or w hen you press the PwAbut-
ton. This results in t he following restr ictions .

Rear parking system *

There is no distance warning.

Parking system plus*

There is no distance warning fo r the rear. The
front sensors remain activated . The visual display
switches to tra iler mode.

Rearview camera* / peripheral cameras*

There is no distance warn ing fo r the rear. The
front sensors remain act ivated . The visual display
switches to trai ler mode. The rearview camera
image will not show the orientation lines and the
blue surfaces.

(D Tips
Trailer hitches that are not installed at the
factory may cause the parking system to ma l-
function or they may restrict its function.

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Intelligent Technology other driving whee ls. This function is not avai la-
ble at higher speeds.
Electronic stabilization
In extreme cases , EDL a utomat ica lly swit ches off
control (ESC) to keep t he brake on the braked wheel from over -
Description heating. The veh icle is still working correct ly. EDL
will switch on again automatically when condi-
Elect ronic stabilization control (ESC) supports tions have returned to normal.
driver safety. It red uces the risk of slipping and
improves driving stability. ESC detects crit ica l sit- Steering recommendat ion
uations such as when the vehicle is oversteering The ESC he lps t o stabilize t he vehicle by chang ing
and understeering or the wheels are spinning. t he st eer ing torque.
The vehicle is stabilized by applying the brakes or
reducing eng ine torq ue . When the ESC engages, Select ive wheel torque control
the DJ ind icator light blinks in the instrument Selective wheel to rque cont rol is used when d riv-
cluste r. ing on curves. Braking is targeted toward the
The fo llow ing systems are integrated in the ESC: whee ls on the inside of the curve as needed . This
allows mo re precise dr iving in curves .
Ant i-lock braking system (ABS)
Automatic post-collision braking system
ABS prevents the whee ls from locking when brak-
ing. The vehicle can sti ll be steered even during The "automat ic post -collis ion braking system"
hard brak ing. Apply steady pressure to the brake can help to reduce the risk of sliding and of addi-
pedal. Do not pump the pedal. A puls ing in the tiona l collisions after an acc ident. If the a irbag
brake pedal indicates that the system is acting to contro l modu le detects a collision, the veh icle is
stabilize the vehicle . braked by the ESC.

The veh icle does not brake automatically if:

Brake assist system
- the driver presses the accelerator pedal, or
The brake assist system can decrease brak ing dis-
- the ESC, the brake system or the veh icle elect ri-
tance . It increases braking power when the driver
cal system are not functioning.
presses the brake pedal quick ly in emergency sit-
uations . You must press and hold the brake pedal
until the dangerous situat io n is over . In veh icles
A WARNING

with adapt ive cr uise control*, the bra ke assist - The ESC and its integrated systems cannot
sys t em is more sensitive if the d ista nce detec t ed overcome the lim its imposed by natura l
t o the vehicle dr iving ahead is too small. phys ical laws . This is espec ially important
on s lippery or wet roads . If the systems be-
On ve hicles w ith act ivated and funct ioning night
gi n ac t ing to stabilize your vehicle, you
vision assist*, the brake ass ist system ca n re-
should immediately a lter your speed to
spond more sens it ively if t here is a warning.
match t he road and traffic conditions. Do
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) not let the increased safety provided tempt
you into taking risks. This could increase
ASR reduces eng ine power when the drive wheels
your risk of a coll ision.
begin spinning a nd adap t s the force to the road
- Please note the risk of a collision increases
conditions . This makes it easie r to start, acceler-
when driving fast, especially through curves
ate and dr ive up hills .
and on slippery or wet roads, and when dr iv-
Electronic differential lock (EDL) ing too close to objects ahead. The ESC and
its integrated systems cannot always pre-
EDLapplies the brakes to a wheel that starts
vent collisions - there is st ill a risk of acci-
spinning and transfers the drive power to the
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- Press t he accele rato r pedal ca refu lly when co ndit ion. Differe nt t ire sizes can lead t o a
accel er ating on smooth, slippery sur fac es re d uction in en gi ne power.
s uch as ice and snow. The dr ive wheels can - You may hear noises when t he sy stems de -
spin even when these con tr ol systems are sc ribe d a re worki ng.
inst alled a nd th is can affec t drivi ng stabili t y - Wh e n insta lling roof rack sy st e ms on th e
and incr eas e the ris k of a coll is io n. roof ra il, t he ESC uses se nsors to ada pt it-
s elf to a d ifferent center of gravity .
(D Tips
- The ABS and ASR only function co rrectly
whe n all fo ur whee ls have a s imilar wear

Switching on and off

ESC turns on automatically when you start the engine .

~ ~- ---- --=- The following examp les are unusua l situations
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whe re it may make sense to switch off road mode
--- -
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, on to a llow the whee ls to spin:

- Rocking t he vehi cle t o free it when it is stuck

- Driving in deep snow or o n loose g round
- Driving with snow chains
- Driving on ro ugh te rra in when m uch of t he car 's
we ight is lift ed off t he wheels (axle articula-
tion)
Fig. 154 Cente r conso le wit h t he t,.OF,butto n
- Driving down hill w hile braking on loose g round
The ESC is des igned t o fu nction in levels. Depe nd- For yo ur safety, switch the offroad mode off in
ing on t he leve l selec t ed , the ESC sta bi lizati on advance.
f unction is limite d or swi t ched off . The amount of
st abili zation control w ill differ depe nding on the
leve l.

ESC levels

Offroad mode on ESC/ASRoff Offroad mode off or

ESC/ ASRon
Behavior The ESC and ASR stabiliza- The stabilization f unction is The full sta bilization func-
tion f unct io ns are limited not available ~ A . ESC a nd tion of the ESC and ASR is
q _,&_ ASR are switched off. avai lab le aga in.
Operation Press t he !B'-"•
Ibu tt on brief- Press a nd ho ld t he !B'-"'
Ibut - Press t he IEmlbut t on again.
Ly. ton longer t han t hr ee sec-
on d s.
Ind icator II turns on . II and l:f.'tl
•)Hturn on . II turns off or II a nd
lights !:(.'iit•)H
turn off .
Messages Stabilization control ( ESC) : Stabilization control ( ESC): Stabilization control (ESC):
u offroad . Warning! Reduced off . Warning! Restricted on
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example the hill is icy or if the surface is loose

_&.WARNING ~& .
You should only switch offroad mode on or
switch ESC/ASR off if your driving abilities Active regulat ion of a speed up to approximately
and the traff ic conditions perm it. There is a 19 mph (30 km/h) is signaled in the instrument
risk of slid ing. cluster by an indicator light • . The indicator
- The stabilization function is limited when light turns on when in the ready mode. II .
offroad mode is switched on. The driving The system does not work at speeds above ap-
wheels could sp in and the vehicle could proximately 19 mph (30 km/h). The system is
swerve , especially on slick or slippery road then in ready-mode . This is indicated by the LED
surfaces. in the button turning on.
- The re is no vehicle stab ilizat ion when ESC/
Hill descent assist is automatically activa t ed un-
ASR are swi tch ed off .
der t he following conditions:

Hill descent assist - the LEDin the button turns on

- the vehicle speed is lower than 19 mph (30 km/
Hill descent assist makes it possible to drive h)
down a hill at a constant speed. - the hill angle is at least approximately 6%

_&.WARNING -
- Always adapt your speed to the weather,
road and traffic conditions. Do not let the
increased safety provided tempt you into
taking risks, because this increases the risk
of an accident.
- The hill descent assist system cannot over-
come t he laws of phys ics. Your driving style
Fig. 155 Center console: hill descent ass ist button must always be adapted to the current road
and traffic cond itions .
.. To switch hill descent assist on, press the 1-<p
l - Hill descent ass ist may not be able to hold
button. The LEDin the button turns on. your vehicle at a constant speed under all
.. Press the button again to switch it off. The LED conditions while driving on a hill (for exam-
in the button turns off. ple if ground under the vehicle is loose).

Hill descent assist brakes all four wheels auto-

matically in order to limit speed when driving ei-
Brakes
ther forward or reverse on hills with a grade from New brake pads
approximately 6 to 60%. The wheels w ill not lock
New brake pads do not achieve their full braking
up because the ABS remains activated.
effect during the first 250 mi (400 km). They
When hill descent assist is on, the speed your ve- must be "broken in" first. However, you can com-
hicle was traveling when it entered the hill is pensate for the slightly reduced braking force by
maintained. The assist begins shortly after you pressing firmly on the brake pedal. Avoid heavy
start driving and continues up to approximately braking during the break-in period.
19 mph (30 km/h). The driver can increase or de-
crease the vehicle speed w ith in these limits by Wear
pressing the accelerato r or brake pedal. Brake pad wear depends lar ge ly on the way the

However, there must be enough traction. Hill de- vehicle is driven and on operating conditions .
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in the city and on curves or with a sporty driving Low brake fluid level
style.
When t he bra ke fluid level is low, malfu nctions in
Operating noise the brake system may occur . The brake fluid level
is e lectronically monitored .
Noises may occur when bra king depend ing o n t he
speed, braking force and ou t side cond itions su ch Brake booster
as tempe rature and humidity.
The brake booster ampl ifies t he press ure you ap-
W et conditions or road salt ply to the brake pedal.

In certain situat ions, for example after dr iving

through water, in heavy ra in or afte r washing
A WARNING
-
- Only ap ply t he bra kes for t he purpose of
your car, t he bra king effect may be reduced due
cleaning the brake sys t em when road and
to moisture or ice on t he brake rot ors a nd bra ke
traffic conditions permit. You must not en-
pads . The bra kes mus t be "dried" firs t with a few
danger other roa d users . This increases the
careful brake applications .
risk of an accident.
At highe r speeds and with the windsh ie ld wipers - Never let the vehicle roll while the engine is
turned o n, t he brake pads press against t he brake stopped because this increases the risk of an
rotors for a short amoun t of time . This action, accident.
which is not felt by the driver, happens at regular
intervals and ens ures a better reaction time for (D Note
the brakes in wet weather.
- Never let the brakes "rub" by pressing the
The braking effe ct can also be reduced if you are peda l lightly when braking is not actually
d riving on salted roads and you do not apply t he necessary. This causes the brakes to over-
brakes for long periods of time . The layer of salt heat and increases braking distance and
on the bra ke rotors and pads must be worn off causes wear.
f irst when the brakes are app lied. - Before driving downhill a long distance on a
steep hill, decrease your speed and select a
Corrosion
lower gear . This makes use of the engi ne
Leaving the vehicle par ked for long pe riods of bra king effec t and relieves the brakes. If
time, low mi leage and avoiding heavy braking you need to bra ke ad dit io na lly, bra ke in in-
can cont ribute to corrosion on the brake rotors t erva ls and not continuously.
and to dirty brake pads.

If you usually avo id heavy braking or if there is

(D Tips

corrosion present, occasional heavy braking at - If the brake boos t er is not work ing , you
high speeds is recommended to clean the brake must press t he brake peda l w ith much m ore
rotors and pads ¢ A . force than normal.
- If you retrofit your vehicle with a front s po il-
Brake system malfunct ion er, wheel covers or sim ila r items, make su re
If you not ice th at t he brake peda l t ravel has sud- t hat the air flow t o the fro nt wheels is not
denly increased, then a brake circuit in t he dual- int er rup t ed. Otherwise t he bra ke system
circuit brake system may have malfunctioned. can become too hot .
Drive to an aut horized Audi dea le r or a ut horized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
u
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Electromechanical Please note that the vehicle has a larger t urning

radi us and the stabi lity w hen turning a corner is
steering, all-wheel
lik e that of a vehicle without all-whee l steer ing.
steering The steering wheel may also be at an angle when
The electromechanical steering supports the driv ing straight.
driver's steering movements .
Drive slowly to an authorized Audi dealer or au-
Power steering adapts electronically based on thorized Audi Service Facility to have t he mal-
the vehicle speed. funct ion corrected.

Indicator lights and messages (D Tips

• Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle - If the . or 'T-ij indicato r light only stays on
for a sho rt time, you may cont inue driving .
If th is ind icator light turns on and stays on and
- For add itiona l information on all-wheel
this message appears, the power steer ing may
steering *, see ¢ page 134 .
have fa iled.

Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as pos- All-wheel drive (quattro)
sib le. Do not continue driving. See an author ized
Audi dealer or authori zed Audi Service Facility for General informat ion
assistance. I n all whee l drive, the dr iving power is dist rib ut-
• Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle. ed between all four whee ls when needed. This
Pay attention to distan ce at side happens automatically depending on your driving
behavior as we ll as the current road cond it ions.
If th is ind icator light turns on and stays on and
Also see ¢ page 148, Electronic stabili zation
this message appears, the all- wheel steering*
control (ESC).
may have failed . The side of the vehicle may need
more space on the road. The all-whee l drive system distributes the driving
power variably to the front and rear axle. It works
Reduce your speed and stop the veh icle in a safe
together with selective wheel torq ue control,
locat ion wit h enough space on the sides as soon
which act ivates when dr iving through curves
as possible. Do not continue driving . See an au-
¢ page 148 . W ith the sport different ial*, power
thor ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
dist ribution to the rear wheels is variable and can
Facility for assistance.
be adjusted using the drive select ¢ page 134 .
'T@
Steering : malfunction! You may continue
The all wheel drive concept is designed for high
driving
engine power . Your vehicle is except ionally pow-
If t he indicator lig ht t ur ns on and the message erfu l and has excellent driving charact eristics
appears, the steering wheel may be more diff i- bot h unde r normal driving conditions and on
cult to move or mo re sensitive tha n usual. The snow and ice. Always read and follow safety pre -
steering whee l may also be at an angle when .&,.
caut ions c:::>
driving straight.
Winter tires
Drive slow ly to an authorized Audi dealer or au-
By using all wheel dr ive, your vehicle has good
thor ized Audi Service Facility to have the ma l-
forward motion w ith standard tires in win t er con-
function corrected.
dit ions. However, using w int er or all season t ires
'T@
Steering: malfunction! Adapt driving style . on all four wheels in the w inte r is recomme nded,
Larger turning radius because th is w ill imp rove t he braking effe ct. IJII>-

If the indicator lig ht tu rns on and th is message

appears, the all -wheel steering* may have failed .

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Snow chains Your vehicle is equipped with an intell igent ener-

gy management system for dist ributing electrici -
If there are snow cha in laws, snow chains must
ty . This sign ificantly improves the start ing ability
a lso be used on vehicles with a ll wheel drive
¢ page 349, Snow chains .
and increases the vehicle battery life.

The ene rgy management system Is made up of

Replacing tires
battery diagnosis, idling current management ,
For vehicles with all wheel dr ive, only whee ls with and dynamic energy management .
the same ro lling circumference shou ld be used .
Avoid using tires w ith different t read depths Battery diagnosis
¢ page 340, New tires or wheels . The battery diagnos is determines t he vehicle bat-
te ry charge level. The sensors determine t he bat-
.&_WARNING te ry voltage, the batte ry current, and the battery
- Also, in vehicles with all wheel drive, adapt temperat ure. The cur rent charge level and the
yo ur dr iving style to the current road and performa nee of the vehicle battery a re deter -
traff ic conditions. Do not let the increased mined based on this.
safety provided tempt you into tak ing risks,
Idling current management
because th is increases the risk of an acci-
dent . The idling cur rent management decreases the
- The braking ability of your veh icle is limited energy used while parked . With the engine
to the tract ion of the wheels . In this way, it switched off, it ma nages the energy distribution
is not diffe rent from a two wheel dr ive vehi- to the d ifferent e lectr ica l components . Data from
cle. Do not be tempted to accelerate to a the battery d iagnosis is taken into account for
high speed when the road is slippe ry, be- th is.
cause this increases t he risk of an accident. Depending on the vehicle battery charge level,
- Note that on wet streets, the front wheels electrical equ ipment is switched off one item af-
can "hyd roplane" if d riving at speeds that ter the other to prevent the vehicle battery from
are too high . Unlike front whee l drive dra ining and to ma intain the starting ab ility .
vehicles, the engine does not rev higher sud-
denly when the vehicle begins hyd roplaning . Dynamic energy manag ement
For this reason, adapt your speed to the While driving, dynamic energy management dis -
road conditions to reduce the risk of an acc i- t ributes the appropr iate amo unt of energy to the
dent . electrical eq uipment. It contro ls the battery
charge level so that the amount of energy is not
Energy management greater than the amount being generated in or-
der to maintain an optimal vehicle battery charge
The starting ability is optimized level.
The energy management system manages the
electrical energy distribution and optimizes the (0 Tips
availability of electrical energy for starting the - Energy management cannot overcome the
engine. laws of physics . Note t hat the charge level
and length of the veh icle bat t ery life are
When a ve hicle with a convent ional energy sys-
limited.
tem is not driven for a long t ime, the vehicle bat -
- Whe n the sta rt ing ability is endangered, the
t ery is dra ined by equipment (fo r example, t he
u immobilizer). In certain circumstances, there
i•) indicator light t urns on r=vpage 27.
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What you should know If you notice, for example, that the seat heating*
or rear window defogger is not working, then it
Maintaining the starting ability is the highest
has been temporarily reduced or switched off.
priority .
These systems are availab le again as soon as the
A lot of stress is placed on the vehicle battery energy supply has been restored.
when dr iving short d istances, dur ing city dr iving, In addition, you may notice that the idle speed
and at cold times of the year . A lot of energy is has slight ly increased . That is normal and no
used but little is gene rated . It is also critical cause for concern. By increasing the idling speed,
when the engine is not ru nning but e lectr ica l the addit ional required energy will be generated
eq uipment is swi t ched o n. In this case , energy is and the vehicle battery w ill be charged .
used bu t none is generated.

In s ituations like this, energy management will Notice about data

actively regu late the d istribution of ene rgy. recorded by the Event
Long periods without use Data Recorder and
If you do not drive your vehicle for several days or
vehicle control modules
weeks, e lectrical equipment is gradually scaled Event Data Recorder
back or switched off . This reduces energy use and
This vehicle is equ ipped with an Event Data Re-
ensu res t he veh icle w ill be able to sta rt afte r long
corder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to
pe riods of time. Some convenience functions ,
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa-
such as inte rior lighting or powe r seat adjust-
tions, such as an airbag deployment or hitt ing a
men t , may not be available under ce rta in circum-
road obstacle, data that will ass ist in understand-
st ances. These convenience functions will be
ing how a vehi cle's systems pe rformed. The EDR
ava ilable aga in once you switch the ign ition on
is des igned to record data related to vehicle dy-
and start the engine .
nam ics and safe ty systems for a short per iod of
With the engine switched off time, typica lly 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this
vehicle is designed to record such data as:
The vehicle battery will d rain if yo u use Infota in-
ment functions such as listening to the rad io - How va rious systems in yo ur vehicle were ope r-
while the engine is switched off . at ing;
If t he ve hicle's ability to st art may be impaired by - Whethe r or not the d river and passenger safety
the energy use, a message will appear in the In- belts were buckled/fastened;
fotainmen t system disp lay . The message indi- - How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the
ca t es that the system will switch off automatica l- acceler ator and/or bra ke pedal; a nd,
ly soon. If you would like to continue using the - How fast the vehicle was traveling .
functions, yo u m ust start the eng ine. These data can help provide a better understand-
ing of the circumstances in wh ich crashes a nd in-
With the engine running
juries occur . NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your
Alt hough elect rical energy is generated whi le vehicle on ly if a non-tr ivial crash situation occurs;
d riving, t he vehicle battery can d rain. This can no data are re corded by the EDR unde r no rma l
happen if little energy is generated but much is driv ing cond itions and no persona l da t a (e.g.,
used, and the charge level of the veh icle battery name, gender, age, and crash location) are re-
is not optima l. corded. However, other parties, such as law en-
To restore the balance of energy, components forcement, could combine the EDR data with the
that require large amounts of energy are tempo- type of persona lly identifying data rout inely ac-
rarily sca led back or switched off . Heating sys- quired during a crash investigation . ..,.
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To read data recorded by an EDR,specia l equip - downloaded with specia l equipment that is di-
ment is required, and access to the vehicle or the rectly connected to the vehicle.
EDRis needed. In add it ion to the vehicle man u-
facturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, (D Tips
that have the specia l equipment, can read the in- Your vehicle may be equipped with Audi con-
formation if they have access to the vehicle or the nect. Your use of cert ain Audi connect fea -
EDR. tures requires wireless services that are pro-
Some state laws restrict the retr ieval or down- vided by a third party wireless telecomm uni-
loading of data stored by EDRs insta lled in a vehi- cations provider. For details regarding how in-
cle for the express purpose of retrieving data af- formation obtained throug h Audi connect is
ter an accident or crash event without the own- collected, processed, transmitted, used, and
er's consent. shared, please see your contract with the
wireless t elecommun ications provider and t he
Audi will not access the EDRand/or similar data "About Audi conne ct" tab in your vehicle's In-
or give it to others - fota inment syst em: IM ENU Ibut ton> Audi
- unless the vehicle owner (or lessee if t he vehi- connect > right control button > About Audi
cle has been leased) agrees; or connect .
- upon the official request by the police; or
- upon the order of a court of law or a govern-
ment agency; or
- for the defense of a lawsuit t hroug h the judicial
discovery process.
- Audi may also use t he data for researc h abou t
vehicle operation and safety performa nce or
provide the data to a third party for research
purposes without identifying the specific vehi-
cle or information about the identity of its own-
er or lessee and only after the recorded vehicle
data has been accessed.

Vehicle contr ol modules

Your vehicle is also equipped with a number of
electronic contro l modules for various vehicle
systems, such as eng ine management, emission
control, airbags, and safety belts.
These electronic control modules record data
during normal vehicle ope ration that may be
needed by trained technicians for diagnostic and
repair purposes. The recording capability of these
modules is limited to data (no sound is record-
ed). Only a small amoun t of data is act ually re-
corded over a very limited per iod of t ime, or stor-
ed when a system fault is detected by a control
module. Some of t he dat a stored may relate to
~
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~ stra int system use and performance in the event
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Multi Media Interface

Traffic safety
information
Audi recommends performing certain Infotain-
ment system functions, such as entering a desti-
nation, only when the vehicle is stationary . Al-
ways be prepared to stop operat ing the Infotain-
ment system in the interest of your safety and
Fig. 157 MMI cont rol panel w ithou t MMI touch
the safety of other road users.
MMI control panel overview
_& WARNING (D Control knob with joystick function *
Only use the Infotainment system when traf- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 , 162
fic cond itions permit and always in a way that @ Control knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
allows you to maintain complete control over
your vehicle.
® Left control button ............ 159
@ Right control button . . . . . . . . . . . 159
@ Tips ® Buttons for opening menus
directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Certain funct ions are not available wh ile driv-
@ IMENU I button ................ 158
ing .
(J) IBACK I button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Introduction @ Shortcut keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

® MMI touch contro l pad* . . . . . . . . 160
The Multi Media Interface, or MMI for short,
combines various systems for communication,
navigation* and entertainment in your Audi . You
MMI On/Off knob with
can operate the MMI using the MMI control pan- joystick function
el, the multifunction steering wheel or the voice Operating
recognition system* .

Fig. 158 MMI On/Off knob with j oystick fun ct ion

Fig. 156 MMI contro l panel with MMI touch

Switching the MMI on/off : the MMI can be

switched on/off manually .
- Switching on manually: press the On/Off knob
fig. 158 briefly. Or : press the I MENU I but -
(i) <=>
ton @ c:!)page 156, fig. 156 or c;,page 156,
fig. 157, or one of the buttons to open the me-
nus directly ® · IJJI,

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- Switching off manually: press and hold the

On/Off knob CD ¢ fig. 158 until the MMI
(D Tips

switches off. If the MMI has been sw itched off - If the vehicle has a cell phone prep*, the In-
manually, it does not switch on again automati- fotainment system display will automat ica l-
ca lly the next time the ignition is switched on . ly extend whenever there is an incoming
phone call.
Addition al functions : - There may be delays when extending or re -
- Adj usting th e volume: turn the On/Off knob CD tracting the display.
<=>
fig . 158 .
- Muting : press the On/Off knob CD c> fig . 158
Information on display images
briefly .
- Selecting the previous/ next fun ct ion (for ex- The display version depends on vehicle equip-
amp le, a radio stat ion/ tra ck): press the On/Off ment.
knob CD <=>
fig . 158 brief ly toward the left l<l<1or
rig ht t>r>I
.
- Fast forwardi ng/ rewinding (for example
87 6 MHz f
88.7 MHz
songs): press and hold the On/Off knob CD 900 MHz
¢ fig. 158 toward the left l<l<1
or right t>r>I
. J 90.5 MHz
91 5 MHz
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96 6 MHz

Adjust the volume of the audio system so that

signa ls from outside the vehicle, such as po- Fig. 1 59 Display version A

lice and fire sirens, can be heard eas ily at all

times.

@ Tips
The MMI switches off au tomatically if t he en-
gi ne is not running and the vehicle battery is
low.

Fig. 1 60 Display version B

Infotainment system
display Additional content (such as album cover and map
ma t er ial) is shown on display ve rsion B, if appli -
Extending /r etrac ti ng
cable CD <=>
fig . 160. Because the other conten t
The Infotainment system d isplay automatically shown on the disp lays is nearly identical between
extends and retracts when you switch the MMI the two versions, this manua l will primari ly de -
on and off. scribe display version A.

- Manually extending / retracting : press the C:I

button @ c>page 8, fig. 2.

When the MMI is switched on and the display is

retracted, you can use certa in functio ns with the
On/Off knob and the MMI joystick funct ion
¢ page 156.
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MMI operation Opening the main menu

.,.Press the IMENUI button @ qpage 156,
Selecting and confirming a function
fig. 156 or q page 156, fig . 157. The MMI me-
nus (such as Radio) are displayed q fig. 162 .
Then you can select and confirm a function us-
ing the control knob .

Opening a menu directly

.,.Press t he applicable button t o di rectl y open t he
menu ® q page 156, fig. 156 or q page 156,
fig. 157 in the direction of the desired menu
(such as I RADIO ll. Then you can select and con-
firm a function using the control knob .

Fig. 16 1 Ope rat ing the cont rol knob

Selecting and confirming a function in a

menu / list
.,.Selecting a function : tu rn t he cont rol knob (D
¢ fig. 161 t o the desired functio n (such as se-

lecting a frequency) .
.,.Confirming a selection: press the control knob
@ ¢ fig . 161 . Or: press on the MMI touch con-
trol pad ® ¢ page 156, fig . 156.

Returning to functions at higher levels

..,Press the IBACK ! button 0 ¢ page 156,
fig . 156 or ¢ page 156 , fig. 157 .

Opening the main menu/menu

Fig. 162 Diag ram : main me nu

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Opening the selection menu/options menu Selection menu : t hrough the se lection menu,
with the control buttons you can open additional functions within a menu
item (such as Radio) .

Requirement: the se lection menu symbo l must

be displayed in the Infotainment system disp lay
¢ fig. 163 .
Opening/ closing the selecti on menu : press the
left control button ¢ fig. 163. Then you can se-
lect and confirm a function using the control
knob.

Options menu : us ing the options menu, you can

select and confirm context-dependent func t ions
as well as settings within a menu item (such as
Radio) .

Requirement: the options menu symbo l El must

be displayed in the Info t ainmen t system disp lay
r=>fig. 163 . Then you can select and confirm a
function using the control knob .

Opening/ closing the option s menu : press the

right cont rol but t on ¢ fig. 163 . Then you can se-
Fig. 163 Contro l bu tt ons for MMI contro l panel with MMI
to uch lect and confirm a function using the control
knob .

Information about paths

This guide shows you at a glance the paths for
opening a desired menu and its settings and
functions.

Example of a path
.. Select: !RADIO Ibutton> lef t control knob> FM.

Following the path

.. Press the IRADIO Ibutton .
.. Press the left control button .
.. Turn the control knob to the FM menu item to
select it .
.. Press the contro l knob to confirm the selected
FMmenu item .
.. The se lected and confirmed function is exec ut-
ed . In this example, the FMfrequency band is
Applies to: MMl control panel with separate control but- set.
tons on the MMIcontrol panel
Fig. 164 Control buttons on the MMI control pa nel
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MMI touch Requirement: it must be possible to ente r text or

numbe rs and the symbo l CD r=;,fig. 166 m ust ap-
MMI touch control pad pear in the Infota inment system d isplay .
Applies to: vehicles with MMI touch
- Initial entry : wr ite an individu al upper case or
You can enter data using handwriting recogni- lower case lette r or number/symbol on the
tion on the MMI touch control pad . MMI touch control pad using your f inger. A
symbo l that is recognized clea rly by the system
is displayed in the Infotainment system disp lay
CD r=;,page 160, fig. 165, confirmed with an au-
dib le signa l if necessary, and transferred to the
input field .
- Entering spaces: move your finger across t he
MMI touch control pad from left to right .
- Delet ing characters: move your finger across
the MMI touch contro l pad from right to left.
- Selecting the input suggestion: press the con-
trol knob.
- Switching directly to the results list : turn the
control knob to the right
- Opening the speller: select the right control
button> Open speller. Text or numbers are en-
tered in using the speller r=;,page 164.
- MMI touch volume : press the right cont rol but-
ton. See r=;,page 254.

Fig. 165 Example: entering a navigatio n desti nat ion using Moving the crosshairs
t he MMItouc h
Appli es t o: vehicles wit h MMI to uch

The MMI touch contro l pad is locat ed between

the co nt rol buttons r=;,fig. 165 .

Entering numbers, letters, and symbols

Applies to: vehicles with MMI touch

The MMI tou ch allo ws you to enter data on the

MMI touch control pad using handwriting recog -
nition .

Fig. 166 Display when MMI touch is act ive

Fig. 16 7 Moving the crosshairs

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Requirement: a map must be disp layed - Moving the map quickly : when the crosshairs
¢ page 215. are visible, pu ll two fingers across the MMI
touc h control pad quickly in the desired direc-
- Showing/hiding the crosshairs : press the con-
tion. The map will come to a stop after several
trol knob to show the crossha irs © ¢ fig. 167 .
seconds .
Or: press on the MMI touch control pad. To
hide the cross hairs again, press the IBACKI but-
ton (j) ¢ page 156, fig. 156 or ¢ page 156, Zooming in/out on the map
fig. 157 . Applies to : vehicles with MM! touch

- Moving the crosshairs on a map : move the

crosshairs shown in the desired direction using X

your finger on the MMI touch control pad

¢ fig . 167.

Moving the map

App lies to: vehicles with MMI touch

Fig. 169 Zoom in/Zoom out

Requirement: a map must be displayed

¢ page 215.
- Zooming in/ out on the map : press the control
knob to show the crossha irs . Touch the MMI
t ouch control pad with two fingers and pull
your fingers apart or together ¢ fig. 169 .

Press the I BACK Ibutton (j) to hide the crosshairs

¢page 156, fig . 156.

Adjusting the sound focus

Applies to: vehicles with MMI touch

Requirement: the Balance/fader function must

be se lected ¢ page 2 53.

- Moving the crosshairs for sound focus : move

Fig. 168 Moving the map
your finger in the desired direct io n on the MMI
Requirement: a map must be displayed touch control pad.
¢ page 215 . - Storing the crosshairs location : press the con-
trol knob tw ice. Or: press the I BACKI button (j)
- Showing / hiding the crosshairs : press the con- ¢ page 156, fig. 156.
trol knob to show the crosshairs © ¢ fig. 168 .
Or: press on the MMI touch control pad . To
Using the DVD main menu
hide the crosshairs again, press the i BACKI but-
Applies to: vehicles with MMI touch
ton (j) ¢ page 156, fig. 156 or ¢ page 156,
u fig. 157 . Requirement: a DVDm ust be playing
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- Selecting a menu item : move your finger up/ Additional functions

down or left/right on the MMI touch contro l Applies to: vehicles with joystick function
pad.
Displaying the input field/switching to
- Confirming a selection: press the control knob.
speller input
Or: press on the MMI touch control pad .
Push the control knob up c:>page 162, fig . 170 to
(D Tips reach the beginning of a list in the central area or
the input field . If the input field is already open,
The volume of the voice guidance prompts for
switch directly to the speller in the input field by
the MMI touch* can be adjusted separately
pushing the control knob up again c:>page 164 ,
c:>page254.
Letter/number speller.

Control knob with On the map

joystick function Requireme nt: a map must be displayed
c:>page 215.
Operation
- Displaying the input field : push the control
knob up.
- Displaying route guidance: when route guid-
ance is active, you can also d ispla y the route
guidance by push ing the control knob up
r:!>
page 210, fig. 191 .
- Zooming in/out on the map (zoom) : turn the
control knob to the right/left to zoom in/out on
the map.
- Additional options on the map: see
Fig. 170 Ope rat ing concept fo r the control knob with joy·
r:!>
page 216
stick function

Using the DVD main menu

You can push the control knob up or down @
c:>fig. 170 or to the right or left @ . Requirement: a DVD must be playing
r:!>
page 237. The DVD main menu is shown.

Opening the entertainment sliding menu - Selecting a menu item: move the control knob
Applies to: vehicles with MMI touch w ith joystick function up or down or to the left
or right.
Opening the entertainment sliding menu: push
- Confirming a selection: press the control knob .
the control knob down to open the entertain-
ment sliding menu @ c:>page 166, fig. 174.
Then you can select and confirm a funct ion.

Closing the entertainment sliding menu : push

the control knob up to close the entertainment
sliding menu . Or: press the IBACK I button 0
c:>page 156, fig. 156 .

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Opening the selection/options menu with Opening/closing the options menu : push the
the control knob fig. 171 to open the
contro l knob to the right c::>
App lies to: vehicles with joystick function options menu . Then you can select and confirm a
funct ion using the control knob .
Press the I BACK I button (J) c::>
page 156 , fig. 156
to return to the function one level up.

Shortcut keys
Frequently used radio stations can be stored on
the shortcut keys.

The shortcut keys are on the MMI control panel

@ c::>page 156, fig . 156 or c::>page 156, fig. 157 .
Storing radio stations: turn the control knob to
the desired radio station in a list (for examp le, a
radio station in the FM station list). Press and
hold the desired shortcut key for several seconds .
The active radio station will be stored on the
shortcut key.
Accessinga radio station : press the shortcut key.

Displaying a radio station: sw ipe you r finger over

Fig. 171 Opening the se lect ion/options menu wit h the
control knob the shortcut keys.
Deleting a stored radio station: reset the Short-
Requirement: the selection menu symbol 3 must
cut keys to the factory default sett ing
be disp layed in the Infota inment system display
<=:>p
age 250.
<=:>fig.171.

Opening/ closing the selection menu : push the (0 Tips

control knob to the left c::>fig. 171 to open the se- It is not possible to enter numbers using the
lection menu . Then you can se lect and confirm a shortcut keys. Use the number speller
f unction using the contro l knob. page 164 or MMI touch* <=>
<=:> page 160to en-
Press the IBACKI button (J) c::>
page 156, fig. 156 ter numbers.
to return to the function one level up .
Requirement: the options menu symbol El must
be disp layed in the Infotainment system display
<=:>fig.171.

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Letter/number speller

Fig. 172 Diagram : letter/ num be r spe ller

You can enter letters, numbers and symbo ls in fie ld, press and hold the control knob on <81un-
t he MMI using the letter/number speller. This til all characters in the input field are deleted.
option is ava ilable when the input field @ is ac- - Entering special characte rs: se lect and con-
tive ¢ fig . 172. firm I!&?I® i::>fig. 172 or I1 2 3 I@. Select and
confirm the desired special character (for ex-
- Opening / closing the letter / numbe r speller :
ample , a hyp hen or period) with the numbe r
move the control knob up/down when the input
speller.
field is active . Or: select the right control but -
- Input assistance: in some cases s uch as in navi-
ton > Open speller / Close speller .
gation*, there is a word suggest ion * @
- Ent ering characters : turn the control knob with
r=;,
fig . 172 based on ava ilable e ntries while you
the character selection @ c:>fig . 1 72 to the de -
are ente ring data . You can select this sugges-
s ired symbol. Press the control knob to conf irm
tion by pus hing the con t rol knob upwar d .
the characte r. Your input is displayed in t he in-
- Result s list: in some cases , such as in the direc-
put fie ld @ . When you have entered all of t he
cha ract ers, sele ct and confirm t he I LIS T I button to ry, t he syst em switches automat ically t o the
@ ¢ fig . 172 . Or: push the cont rol knob down . res ults list based on ava ilable en tr ies @
¢ fig. 172 . Se lect and conf irm a suggestion
- Entering accented character s (such as a, ,;, fi,
from the list .
o)* : turn t he con t rol knob wit h t he char act er
selection @ ¢ fig . 172 to a character. To open Requireme nt: the inpu t field @ ¢ fig . 172 must
the selected accented characters, press and be active.
ho ld the contro l knob . Turn the control knob - Switch ing between spelle r and MMI touch* :
with the character selection @ ¢ fig. 172 to an the handwriting recognitio n for the MMI touch
accented character . Press the control knob to cont rol pad* is activated automatically. Simp ly
insert the accented character . To close the ac- start wr iting .
cented characters without selecting a charac-
ter, press and hold the cont rol knob again. Or: Overview of symb ols in the speller
select and confirm laou I0 ¢ fig. 172. Select The symbo ls in the letter/number sp eller are ex-
and co nfirm an accented character. plained in the follow ing tab le: IJ,-

- Delet ing characters: select and confirm<81@

¢ fig . 172 . To delete all characters in the input

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Symbol / Description Description

CD ILIST lorB Switches to the iresults list.

@ Input field Displays the cur rent input.
Displays a list with suggestions based on the letters already en-
® Results list
tered.

@
+ Switches from lowe r case to upper case letters or from upper case
to lower case letters .
Open additional speller options, for example Close spell er and Clear
® E input fi eld

® 11& 7 1 Character sets and specia l characters

0 laou l Displays accented characters (suc h as a,~,fi, i::i).

Switches from letter to number input or from number to letter in-
® 1123!/ !ABC!
put.

® .......... Adds a space in the input field .

@ Characte r se lection Highlig hts the selected character.

@
... Inserts the suggested word* when you push the control knob up .

<&] Deletes the character to the left of the cursor.

Opening free text search

(D Tips
.. Select: ! MENU! button> desired menu item
Accented characters are not available for ev-
(such as Telephone).
ery letter.
.,. Keep tu rning the cont rol knob to the left until
t he free t ext search inp ut fie ld CD
~ fig. 173
Free text search appears. Or : push the control knob up to open
Applies to: vehicles with free text search
the input field CD -
Using the free text search, you can select the or-
The handwrit ing recognition fo r the MMI touch
der that the search terms are entered in the in-
contro l pad* is automatically activated. Simply
put field.
sta rt writing.

Free text search for an entry

.,. Enter one or more search terms in any order in-
to the input field. The ind ividual sea rch te rms
must be separated by spaces when e nte ring.

An input suggest ion to complete the entry* @

r:>fig. 173 is shown depending on the input. Ad-
Fig. 173 Diagram: free text search on telep hone ditional e ntries that conta in the entered search
te rms are listed In the results list @ r:>fig. 173.
Free text search is ava ilab le in the Vehicle*, Ra-
If the desired term is still not displayed, enter
u dio*, Media*, Telephone* , Navigation * and Audi
co additional letters until it is displayed.
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It is often enough just to enter the first letters of .,.Speller input : push the control knob up.
the search term in order for it to display in the re-
Selecting an entry from the results list
sults list . For example, in the Telephone* menu,
write the initials of the contact being searched Requirement: at least one entry must be dis-
separated by a space. played in the results list @ ¢ fig. 173.

Selecting the input suggestion to complete .,.MMI touch input*: turn the control knob to the
the entry right. Select and confirm an entry from the list .
.,.Speller input : select and confirm ILIST !@
Requirement: an input suggestion to complete
c:>page 164, fig. 172 . Or: push the cont rol knob
the entry* ® r:>fig. 173 must be displayed.
down. Select and confirm an ent ry from the
.,.MMI touch input* : press the control knob. Or: list .
press on the MMI touch control pad *.

Menus and Symbols

Fig. 1 74 Diag ram : menus and symbols

Symbol/ Description Description

@ Selected text Selected function
@ TMC Receiving TMC/online traffic information page
c:::> 220
Displays informat ion about the media source that is current ly se-
lected or a situation (such as an incom ing call) . Depending on veh i-
Entertainment sliding
® cle equipment, operation m ight also be possible using the open en-
menu
tertainment sliding menu (such as selecting a radio station or ac-
cepting a call) ¢ page 162.
Jukebox* impo rt ing proc-
© ess
Importing audio/video files to the Jukebox r:>page 230

® Repeat track The track currently playing is repeated <=:>

page 241
All files on the playlist are played in random order c:>page 241,
® Shuffle
Shuffle
Access information by pressing the control knob when the selected
(J) Arrow
text is act ive
Telephone signal
® strength bars
Telephone s ignal strength

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Symbol / Description Description

Exclamation point on the
® telephone
Indicates missed calls

Signa l strength for t he active data co nnect io n, or

Data connect ion signa l
@ PIN: ente r the PI N (SIM)
strength bars*
PUK: enter the PUK
Network coverage for the act ive data connection ~ page 196
2G : GSM networ k
@ 2G/3G/LTE*
3G : UMTS netwo rk
LTE* : LTE network
@ Mute The audio source is muted q page 253
Outside the the mo bile netwo rk fo r the connec t ed ce ll phone or t he
@ Roaming
inserted SIM caird
@) Importing process Import/update the contacts in the directo ry or the call lists
Select and confirm context -dependent func t ions as we ll as settings
@ Options menu*
within a menu item
@ Bluetooth* Bluetoo t h device connected~ page 231 or ~ page 176
Name of a long list
@ Scroll bars
Move within lists using the control knob
Informat io n that can be cha nged using t he let t er/num be r speller
@ Input field
qpage 164 or the MMI t ouch* ~page 160.
@ MMI touch* Poss ible to operate using the MMI touch control pad*
@ Knob Setting fo r the selected fu nct ion by tu rn ing the control knob
You can sw itch certain functions on~ or offO by pressing t he con-
@ Che ck boxes
trol knob.
Settings for the selected f unction that a re accessed by pressing the
@ Selection list
control knob

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• Telephone • Favorites
• Audi connect • Call (XV)
• Navigation • Enter number
• Directory • Redial
• Radio • Read new text message
• Media • Navigate to (XY)
• Sound • Enter address/destination
• Help • Online destinations
• Help Speech dialog system • Cancel route guidance
• Help Telephone • Map
• Help Audi connect • Line (XV)
• Help Navigation • Next page/ previous page
• Help Map • Cancel
• Help Radio • No. I meant (XV)
• Help Media • Correction

TE, EPflON~
• Enter number • Call list
• Delete number/ correction • Redial
• Directory • Call mailbox
• Call (XV) • Telephone favorites
· business/ private/ land tine I mobile

• Navigate to (XV) • Block route for (XV) miles I Block

• Start I cancel route guidance the next section
• Directory • Route list
• Last destinations • Calculate alternative routes
• Navigation favorites • Online destinations
• Drive home • Special destination
• Enter address
• Enter country I town I street/ state
• Exclude route/ Exclude route for (XV) km/ m

• Map
• Day map/ Night map
• 2D driving position map/ 20 north position map/ 3D map/ Destination map/ Overview map

~UJDICONNECT
• Audi connect • Flight Information
• Travel Information/ Parking Information • City events
• Fuel prices • Online news
• Weather • Twitter

RADIO MEDIA
• Radio presets • Jukebox
CDI DVD
• FM
• FM /AM/ SIRIUS XM • •
• SD card l / SD card 2
• Station (XY) / Frequency (XV) • Audi music Interface/ IPod/ USB / Bluetooth /
• Traffic announcement on I off WI-Fl/ Medium (XV)
• Media favorites / Artists / Albums / Genres /
Tracks/ Playllsts / Videos
• Folder up
• Random playback on/ off

Fig. 175 Command overview

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Voice recognition system Do not direct the air vents toward the hands-free
microphone, which is on the roof headliner near
Operating t he front inte rior lights .
Appl ies to: vehicles wit h voice recognitio n system
Only use the system from t he dr iver's seat be-
You con operate many Infotainment functions cause the hands -free microphone is directed to-
conveniently by speaking . ward that seat .
Requirements: the ign ition and the MMI must be Additional settings
switched on ~ page 156, the re must not be any
phone call in progress and the park ing system page 249, Speech dialog system .
See c::>
must not be active .
A WARNING
~ Switching on: briefly press the ~ button @
- Direct your full attention to dr iving. As the
~ page 14, fig. 11 on the m ultifunction steer- driver, you have complete responsibility for
ing whee l and say the desired command after
safety in traffic . Only use the functions in
the Beep.
such a way that you a lways maintain com-
~ Switching off : press and ho ld the~ button .
plete contro l over your vehicle in all traffic
Or: press the [2] butto n .
situations.
~ Pause: say the command Pause. To resume,
- Do not use the voice recognition system in
press the~ button .
emergencies beca use your voice may change
~ Correcting : say the command Correction. Or:
in stressful situations. It may take longer to
simply say a new command during an an -
d ial the number or the system may not be
nouncement c::> page 249.
able to dial it at all. Dial the emergency
Input assistance number manually.

The system gu ides you throug h the input with

visua l and audio feedbac k.
@ Tips
- The d ialog pauses when there is an incom-
- Visual input assistance: after switching on ing phone call and will continue if you ig-
voice recogn it io n, a display w ith a selection of nore the call. The d ialog ends if you answer
poss ible commands appears. This command the ca ll.
display can be sw itched on or off . Se lect: - You can select an item in the list using ei-
IMENU I button> Sett ings> left cont rol button
ther the voice recognit ion system or the
> MMI setting s > Speech dialog system . cont rol knob.
- Audio input assistance : to have the poss ible
commands read, tu rn the voice recognition sys -
Command overview
tem on and say Help.
information
For the system to understand you: Appl ies to: vehicl es w ith voice recognit ion system

Speak clearly and dist inctly at a normal volume . The following overv iews des cribe the comma nds
Speak louder when d riving faste r. t hat can be used to operate the MMI using the
Emphasize the words in the commands even ly voice recognition system.
and do not leave long pauses . Alte rnative commands a re separate d using a"/ ",
Close the doors, the windows and the sunroof* to for example say: Telephone / (or) Navigation /
reduce background noise . Make sure that passen- (or) Radio.
u
co
gers are not speaking when you are giving a voice Sequences of commands used to perfo rm an ac-
......
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The major ity shown are main commands . This es . For a Business addre ss, you can also say busi-
system also recognizes synonyms in certain cas- ness, work , office or at the office .

Commands
Global commands
Applies to: vehicles with voice recogn ition system

You can a lways use t he global commands, re-

gar dless of t he me nu selec t ed.

Function Say:
Ope ning a menu Telephone / Directory / Navigation / Radio / Media / Audi con-
nect* / Car / Tone
Having the possible commands Help / Help Speech dialog system / Help Telephone /
read a loud Help Navigation / Help Map / Help Radio / Help Media / Help
Audi connect*
Te lephone functions Call (XV), for example Call "John Smith" /
Enter number / Redial / Directory / Read out new text mes-
sage I Read out new e- mail
Navigat ion funct io ns* Drive me to (XY) or Navigate to (XV), fo r example Navigate to
"John Smith" /
Enter address / Cancel route guidance / Map / Online destina-
tions* / Online destination (XV)*
Access ing favorites Favorites > follow the system prompts
Selecting a n entry from a list Line (XV)
Scro lling thro ugh a list Next page / Previous page
Correcting the command given Correction
Swit ching the voice recog nition sys- Cancel
t ern off

Telephone
Applies to: vehicles with voice recogn ition system and telephone

Requ iremen t : a cell phone must be connected to Depend ing on t he vehicle equipmen t and these-
the MMI ¢ page 176 and the Telephone menu lected men u item, you can say the following com-
m ust be open ¢ table on page 170. mands:

Function Say:
Call contact from directory Call (XV) , fo r example Call "John Smith"
Selecting a specific contac t nu mbe r Call (XV) at work / Private / Landline / Cell phone,
fo r exam ple, Call "John Smith" private
Selecting a phone number w ith an Call / Call work / Call private / Call land line / Call cell phone
address card open work
Calling a con tac t fr om your fa vor - Telephone favorites > a~er being prompted, say the desired
ites list contact > Dial
Displaying t he call list Call list

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Function Say:
Calling the last number dialed Redial
Dialing a phone numbe r Enter number > After being prompted, say the telephone num-
ber in groups of individual numbers, fo r example. 888 555
1212 > Dial
Correcting the phone number that Correction I Delete numb er
was entered
Showing contact information Directory > After being prompted, say the desired contact,
suc h as John Smith
Listen ing to messages Call voicemail
Entering the PIN (SIM) Enter PIN > when prompted, say the PIN in individual numbers
> Store
Corre cting the PIN entry Correction / Delete PIN
Correcting data input No I meant (XV)
Closing the full-sc reen command Close
list

- Please note t hat comm ands can only be giv-

@ Tips
en for t he primary phone * ~ page 176 .
- Contacts in the directory can sele cted us ing - For more informat ion on supported cell
the fu ll name ("first name last name" and phones, visit www .audiusa.com/ bluetooth
"last name, first name") as well as with only or contact an a uthorized Audi dea ler or au -
the f irst or last name. This applies to cell thorized Audi Service Facility.
phones that transmit names separated into
first and last names.

Audi connect (Infotainment)

Appl ies to: vehicles with voice recognition system and Audi conn ect (Infotainment)

Requirement: the requirements for Audi connect

(Infotainment) m ust be met ¢ page 189 .

Function Say:
Access ing Audi connect Infotain - Audi connect > follow the system prompts
me nt serv ices
Audi connect Infotainment serv ices Weather / Online news/ Fuel prices/ Parking information /
Travel info rm ation / Twitte r/ Online t raffic information / City
events / Flight informat ion
Search areas for Audi connect Info- Near destin ation / Nearby/ In a new city
tainment serv ices
Correcting data input No I meant (XV)

(D Tips
~ Always read the chapter ¢ page 196, Audi
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Messages (Audi connect (Infotainment))

Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system and Audi connect (Infotainment)

Requirement : a ce ll phone w ith a n active MAP

(Message Access Profi le) mus t be connected to
t he MMI ¢page 181 .

Function Say:
Text ed iti ng commands Read out / Addi / Delete / Record everything again / Replace
with (XV)/ Add recipient / Send
Reading out a new message Read out new te xt message / Read out new e-mail
Reading a message Read out text me ssage / Read out e-mail
Replying to the open text message Reply
Forwarding the open text message Forward > Add recipient / Insert template / Send
Correcti ng data inp ut No I meant (XV)

- Always read the chapter¢ page 196 , Audi

@ Tips
connect (Infotainment) general informa-
- For more information on suppo rted cell tion.
phones, vis it www .audiusa.com/bluetooth
or contact an author ized Audi dealer or au-
thori zed Audi Service Facility.

Navigation
Applies to : vehicles with voice recognition system and navigation system

Req uiremen t : the Navigation men u m ust be Depend ing on t he vehicle equipmen t an d these-
open ¢ table on page 170 . lected menu item, you can say the following com -
mands to enter a destination:

Function Say:
Open ing the list of previous naviga - Last destinati ons
tio n destinations
Access ing favo rites Navigation favorites
Selecting the home add ress Home addre ss or Drive home
Ente ring a n add ress wit h guidance Enter address > follow the system prompts
from the system
Individua l comma nds for entering a Enter country / Enter city I Enter ZIP code / Enter street / En-
destination ter house number
Making a co rrection wh ile entering a Correction
destination
Naviga t ing to a contact Drive me to (XY) or Navigate to contact, for examp le Drive me
to "John Smit h"
Navigating to a specific address for Navigate to (contact ) business / Private,
a contact for examp le, "Nav igate to John Smith"
Naviga t ing t o favorite s Navigation favorites > Line (XV) / Line contents> Start route
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Function Say:
Start ing route guidance with an ad- Navigate / Navigate to private addre ss / Navigate to business
dress card open address
Ente ring a new desti nat ion/stop- Enter addre ss > enter the desired address when prompted>
over when route gu idance is act ive confirm the new des tination/stopover if prompted
Start ing route guidance after enter- Start route guidance
ing a dest ination
Canceling current route guidance Cancel route guidance
Calculat ing alternative routes Calculate alternative route s
Entering a point of interest by se- POI > Change search area > category or subcategory when
lecting a search area with guidance prompted, for examp le "restaurant"
from the system
Destinat ion input cat egor ies Audi Service / Train station / Airport / Hotel / Hospita l / Park-
ing / Rest area / Restaurant / Gas station etc.
Search areas for entering points of Nearby/ Along the route I Near destination / Near stopover /
interest In a new city / In a new stat e/ country
Entering an online destination* Online dest i nat ion (XV), for examp le "Online destination
"Lakeview Hotel" "
Correcting data inp ut No I meant (XV)
Closing the full-screen command Close
list

Requirement: you must be in the Navigation or lowing commands for additional settings in navi-
Map menu. Depending on the veh icle equipment gation:
and the selected menu item, you can say the fol-

Function Say:
General map options Map / Day map / Night map / Automat ically change map color
Map type 2D heading up map / 2D north up map / 3D map / Destination
map / Overview map / Standard map* / Google Earth map*
Showing the route list Route list
Showing the remaining distance/ Destination information
time when route guidance is active
Speed limit prompt How fa st can I drive here?
Setting voice guidance for active Voice guidance on I Voice guidance off I Voice guidance short-
route guidance ened I Voice guidance complete I Voice guidance traffic
Blocking a certain section on the Block route for (XV) mete rs/ kilometers / yards/ mil es/ Block
route next rout e I Avoid next section of route

- Always read the chapter pag e 196, Audi

(D Tips
¢

connect (Infotainment) general informa-

- Destinations may have to be spel led when tion.
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Radio
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system

Req uirement: the Radio mus t a lready be open. Depend ing o n the vehicle equipment and these-
lected frequency band, you ca n say the fo llow ing
commands :

Function Say:
Selecting the frequency band FM*/ SiriusXM * / FM / AM
Selecting a station from the station Channel (XV) / !Frequency (XV)
list
Selecting a station from favorites/ Radio presets > Line (XV)
presets
Setting the frequency Frequency (XV) / Frequency (XV) HD 1
Correcting data inp ut No I meant (XV)
Clos ing the full-sc reen command Close
list

Media
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system

Requirement: you must be in the Med ia menu. Depending on the vehicle equipment and the ac-
tive media, you can say the following commands :

Function Say:
Selecting a source directly Jukebox*/ CO / DVD / SO card 1 / SO card 2 / Audi music inte r-
face* I iPhone* / USB* / Bluetooth* / Wi-Fi * / Medium (XV) , for
example "John 's player"
Selecting aud io/video files* from Media favor ites / Arti sts / Album s/ Genres / Tracks / Playlist s /
the Jukebox* Videos
Selecting aud io files on an iPod Art ists / Albu mis / Genres I Tracks / Playlists / Composers I
(source: Audi music interface*) Podcast s / Audio books
Naviga t ing within a folder struc - Folder up / Line (XV)
tu re/ list
Selecting shuffle Shuffl e on I Shuffle off
Correcting data inp ut No I meant (XV)
Clos ing the full-sc reen command Close
list

CJ)Note External voice operation

Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system and exter-
Always follow the info rmation found in ~CDin nal voice operation
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 195.
Requirement:

The ignition and the MMI must be switched on.

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The parking aid as well as the Audi voice recogni-

tion system must not be active.

A cell phone must be connected to the MMI w ith

the Handsfree profile ~ page 176.

The cell phone being connected must have voice

control that can be controlled externally .

.. Switching on: press and hold the 5l button on

the multifunction steering wheel* and say the
desired command after the external speech di-
alog begins .
.. Continuing/resuming the dialog: the system
remains ready to use for a short time after end-
ing the dialog . You can start a new external dia-
log during this time. Press the 5l button if
needed, and say a new command. Or : select
and confirm Resume on the MMI control panel.
.. Switching off: press and hold the 5] button .
Or: select and confirm Cancel on the MMI con-
trol panel.

(1) Tips
- There are no voice guidance* prompts when
a dialog is active.
- This function depends on the cell phone
used. You can obtain more information
from your cell phone service provider or
from your cell phone user guide .
-AUDI AGsimply provides access to control
your cell phone with voice operation and
does not take any responsibility for the con-
tents and commands within the external
voice control.

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Telephone (D Note

Introduction Always fo llow the information found in Q @ in

Applies to: vehicles with telephone Wi-Fi hotspot on page 195.
To make phone coils in your vehicle using the
/11/111,
connect your cell phone to the /11/111
via
@ Tips

Bluetooth. - The Bluetooth connect ion range is limited

to inside the vehicle. It can also be affected
Hand sfree by local condit ions and interference with
Afte r you have connected you r ce ll phone to the other devices.
MMI via Bluetooth , you can use the handsfree - To learn which Bluetooth connections and
system and operate telephone functions through wh ich of the funct ions in your cell phone are
your MMI. You can make calls using the antenna supported, check with your cell phone serv-
on your cell phone. ice provider or the database for mob ile devi-
ces at www .audiusa.com/ bluetooth .
A WARNING
-
- Med ical experts warn that cell phones can Setup
interfere w ith the funct ion of pacemakers .
Connecting a cell phone using Bluetooth
Always mainta in a m inimum d istance of 20
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
cent imeters between the cell phone anten-
na and the pacemaker.
- Do not carry the cell phone in a pocket di-
rectly over the pacemaker when the phone
is switched on.
- Switch the cell phone off immediately if
you suspect it may be interfering w ith the
pacemaker.
- Do not use the voice recognit ion system* Fig. 1 7 6 Displaying t he PIN for enter ing in the cell phone
Q page 169 in emergencies because your

voice may change in stressful situations . It Requirem ent

may take longer to dial the number or the
The vehicle must be stationary and the ignition
system may not be able to dial it at all. Dial
must be switched on.
the emergency numbe r manua lly.
- Switch your cell phone off in areas where The Bluetooth funct ion and visib ility of the MMI
there is a risk of an exp losion . These loca- Q page 251 and cell phone must be switched on.

tions are not always clearly mar ked. This

The cell phone to be connected must not be con-
may include gas stations, fuel and chemical
nected to any other Bluetooth device.
storage facilities or transport vehicles, or lo-
cations where fue l vapors (such as propane The MMI must not be connected to a cell phone .
or gaso line vapor in vehicles or bui ldings),
Connecting a cell phone
chemicals or large quantities of dust parti-
cles (such as flour, sawdust or metal) may ...Select: ! MENU I button> Telephone> Connect
be present in the air. This also applies to all mobile device > Find new devices > Next. The
other locations where you would normally available Bluetooth devices are shown in the In-
turn your vehicle engine off . fotainment system display . Or select: ! M E NUI
- The demands of traffic requ ire your full at- button > Setting s> left control butto n > MMI
tent ion . Always read the chapter setting s> Connection manager Q page 250 . ..,_
Q page 156, Traffic safety information.

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~ Select and confirm the desired cell phone from Bluetooth function is switched on, they are
the list of displayed Bluetooth devices. within range and the ignition is switched on.
~ The MMIgenerates a PIN for the connection The last connected cell phone is given first
setup ¢ fig. 176 . priority.
~ Select and confirm Yes. - Authorizing the MMIconnection in your cell
~ Enter the PIN for connecting on your cell phone will make automatic connection pos-
phone. Or: when the PIN is displayed on your sible .
cell phone, confirm the PIN on your cell phone - Pay attention to any system prompts dis-
and in the MMI.The time allowed for entering played on your cell phone, for example if
the PIN is limited to approximately 30 seconds. the system should connect automatically in
~ Pay attention to any additional system prompts the future . Depending on the cell phone,
displayed on your cell phone, for example if the you may also need to download the directo-
system should connect automatically in the fu- ry and confirm access to your text messages
ture . Depending on the cell phone, you may separately.
have to confirm downloading the directory sep- - When leaving the vehicle, the Bluetooth
arately . connection to the cell phone will automati-
cally disconnect . Depending on your cell
After connecting successfully
phone, phone calls in progress may be auto-
After connecting successfully, information about matically redirected from the MMIto your
the connected profiles will appear. You can also cell phone and you can continue the call on
change the profiles later. Select: ! MENUI button> your phone.
Settings> left control button > MMI settings> - You can obtain more information from your
Connection manager ¢ page 250 . cell phone service provider or from your cell
In addition, the cell phone contacts are automat- phone user guide. For information on using
ically loaded in the MMIdirectory. This process the telephone, visit www.audiusa.com/
can take several minutes, depending on the num- bluetooth or contact an authorized Audi
ber of contacts . dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
- Applies to: vehicles without secondary
You can also make your connected cell phone the phone: Several cell phones can be paired to
default phone by selecting Set as default tele- the MMI,but only one cell phone can be ac-
phone in the Connection manager ¢ page 251. tively connected to the MMI.
- Applies to : vehicles without seconda ry
@ Note phone : If a Bluetooth device is already con-
Always follow the information found in ~ CDin nected to the MMI, it will be disconnected
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 195. when another device connects to the MMI.

(D Tips Operating two telephones through the

- Making phone calls through the MMI is only MMI
'

possible using the Handsfree Bluetooth pro-

You can connect two cell phones to the MMI, for
file. example your business cell phone as the primary
- You can apply additional settings to con- phone and your private cell phone as the secon-
nected mobile devices using the Connection dary phone. You can be reached in your vehicle
manager ¢ page 250. through both cell phones.
- You can also search for the MMI in your cell
u phone using the Bluetooth device search. The first connected cell phone is displayed as the
co
...... primary phone in the MMI.The second cell phone
N - You only have to pair your device one time.
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Tele p hone

The directory from the connected primary phone - If the primary phone does not connect auto -
will always be displayed . If you wou ld like to use matically to the MMI when the ignition is
the directory from the secondary phone, you switched on, for example because it is out
must switch the primary and secondary phone of the vehicle range or the Bluetooth func-
¢page 178. tion is switched off, then a previously paired
secondary phone is automatically connected
Connect ing a cell phone as the prima ry
as the primary phone.
phone
- You can send and receive messages on your
Connect your cell phone to the MMI via Blue- pr imary phone as well as on your secondary
tooth. The f irst connected cell phone is displayed phone ¢page 178, fig. 177. You do not
as the Main phone in the MMI. need to switch your primary phone and sec-
See page 176, Connecting a cell phone using
¢
ondary phone fo r th is.
Bluetooth. - You can also make your connected cell
phone the default phone by se lecting Set as
Connect ing a cell phone as th e secondary def ault telephone in the Connection man-
phone ager ¢ page 251.
Requirement: a cell phone must be connected to
the MMI as the primary phone. Using the telephone
Select: ! MENU ! button> Telephone > right con- Opening the telephone
trol button > Connect addition al t elepho ne. Applies to: vehicles wit h te lepho ne

See page 176, Connecting a cell phone using

¢

Bluetooth.
Example: you have connected your business ce ll
phone to the MMI as the prima ry phone and your
private cell phone as the secondary phone. To be
ab le to call contacts from you r private cell phone
d irectory, you must switch the primary and sec -
ondary phone, since the directory from the pri-
Fig. 177 Example: te lephone funct ions in selection menu
mary phone is always displayed.

Swit ching the primary and secondary phone

Requirement: a primary phone and a seconda ry
phone must be connected.

Swit ch main and addit ional phone: select:

IMENU ! button > Telephone > right control but-
ton > Swit ch ma in and addition al phone.
Fig. 17 8 Examp le: addit ional te lephone functions in selec-
Q) Tips t ion menu

- Please note that only the d irectory from the

Requirement: a ce ll phone must be connected to
primary phone is always displayed.
the MMI ¢ page 176 .
- You can see if a cell phone is connected as
the primary phone or secondary phone in .. Select: ! MENUI button> Telephone > left con-
the Connection manager ¢ page 250. Or: trol button .
the dev ice name of the connected primary
The following phone functions are availab le
phone is shown in the Telephon e menu
¢ fig. 177/ 9 fig. 178:
(such as MyPhone).

178
 Teleph o ne

CDRecent calls . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . 179 ® Accepted calls

@ Favorites . . ... . ... . .... . ... . . . 181 Select: a contact from the list> right cont rol but -
@ Direct ory . . . . . . ... . ........ ... 184 ton.
© Enter number . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . 179 - Call: call the selected contact .
® Text message (MyPhone)*/text - Connect additional telephone */ Swit ch main
message (secondary phone)* .... 181 and additional phone* : see <=:>
page 178 .
@ E-mail (MyPhone)*/e -mail (secon- - Edit phone numbe r before calling : edit a
dary phone)* . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . 183 phone number before dialing it. Select and con-
firm OK to edit . Or: press the left control but-
The device name for your cell phone is displayed
ton to return without editing.
in the Telephone men u, for example text mes-
- Send text message: write a text message to
sage (MyPhone) <=:>
fig . 178.
the selected contact.
- Delete call list : select and confirm if you would
Dialing a phone number
like to Delete this entry or Delete all entries .
Applies to: vehicles with telep hone
- Store as favorite : store the se lected contact as
a favor ite .
- Show contact details : see <=:> page 185.
- Connection manager : see<=:> page 250 .
- Bluetooth setting s: see <=:> page 2 51.
- Online settin gs: see <=:>page 252.
- Wi -Fi sett ings: see<=:>page 195, Wi-Fi hotspot.
- Telephone settings : see q page 186.

Fig. 17 9 Num be r speller Favorites

Requirement: a phone number or contac t must

be stored as a favorite <=:>
page 181.

Select and confirm a favorit e in the favor ites list.

Directory

Requirement: you must have at least one contact

stored in your cell phone .
Fig. 180 Dialing a phone number from the ca ll list
Select and confirm a phone number from the di-
• Select : IMENU Ibutton > Telephone> left con- rectory <=:>
page 184.
trol button. Enter number

Call list - Entering a phone number as a sequence of

numbers : enter the number using the numbe r
Requirement: the call list must conta in a phone
number. speller <=:>
fig . 179 .
- Entering the phone number as a sequence of
Turn the contro l knob to display the call list. letter s: se lect and confirm IABC
Iabove the
Select and confirm the desired telephone num- number speller . Enter a sequence of letters us-
ber from the recent calls list . ing the letter spe ller, for example AUDISER-
VJCE.
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fig. 180: - Dialing a phone number : select and confirm 6"'.
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- De let ing individual charact e rs: se lect and con- The following options a re possib le du ring a call
firm <RI. depending on the cell phone being used and the
- De let ing all characte rs entered at once : tu rn type of connect ion:
the control knob with the character selection to
- Answering an addit ional call: if t here is an in-
<RIand press and ho ld the contro l knob . Or: se-
coming call while another call is active, you can
lect the right contro l button > Clear input field .
select Answer to put the existing ca ll on hold
and answer the incoming call . If you select De·
Accepting/ending a call cline , the incoming call will be declined .
Applies to: veh icles with telephone - Accepting an incoming call when there is an ac-
- Accepting a call : select and confirm Answer. tive call and a call on ho ld: select Replace . The
- Declining a call : select and confirm Decline . active call is replaced with the incoming call.
- Muting the act ive call : select and confirm - Muting the incoming call: select and conf irm
Mute . Mute .
- Ending a phone call / cancel dialing: select and - Additional call : select: Find contac t > Call list /
confirm End call. Dire cto ry/Favorites > an entry from the list.

Calle r information : t he name, phone number or Mute : if you select and confirm this function, the
Unkno w n appears in the Infotainment system other person on the phone cannot hear you. You
disp lay depending on if the caller has been stored can hear the other person. To turn the micro-
in the directory and if the phone number has phone back on, select and confirm Unmute .
been transmitted . A picture may also be dis - Hold call / Resume he ld call : you can place the ex-
played, depending on whether you have assigned isting call on hold and resume it again . To re-
a picture to a contact in your d irectory and if it sume t he call, se lect and confirm the call you
was transferred to your MMI. You can find out if would like to resume.
your cell phone supports this function from your
Transfer call to mobile device *: select and con-
cell phone network provider, your ce ll phone
firm Transfer call to mobile device to transfer
owner's manual or at www.audiu sa.co m/ blue -
the existing ca ll from the MMI to your cell phone .
to oth .
Switch t o hand s-free mode *: Requiremen t : you
(D Tips must have a p hone call in progress on your cell
- The rad io or media playback is muted during phone. Se lect and confirm Sw itch to hands-free
a phone call. mode to transfer the call from your cell phone
- Missed ca lls are displayed with a symbo l in back to the MMI.
the stat us line of the Infotainment system Swap call : alternate between two phone calls
display @ ¢ page 166, fig. 174. while one of the calls is on hold. Se lecting End
call will end the active phone call. A phone call on
During a phone call ho ld can be resumed using the right cont ro l but-
Applies to: vehicles with telephone ton> Resume .

Requirement: the re mus t be a call in progress . Connection manage r: see ¢ page 250 .

.,.End call : you can end a phone cal l. Tele phone setting s: see ¢ page 186 .
i- Send tone se que nce : you can enter t one se-

quences (DTMF) direc t ly using the number (D Tips

speller and send to the othe r person on the - To be notified of a n incom ing call dur ing a
call. phone call, the call waiting funct ion in your
.,.Other call options : press the right control but- cell phone m ust be switched on when using
ton. the Handsfree profi le. IJll-

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 Telephone

- You can o bta in more information from your Storing an existing phone number as a
ce ll phone service prov ider or from your cell favorite:
phone user guide . - Select an d confirm Call list/ Directory.
- When leaving the vehicle, the Bluetooth - Select a contact or phone numbe r from t he list.
connection to the ce ll phone w ill automati - - Sele ct: righ t contro l but t on > Store as favorite .
ca lly disconnect . Depending on you r cell - Ent er a name for the favor ite or select a sug-
phone, phone calls in progress may be auto- gestion .
matically redirected from the MMI to your
- Select and confirm Store.
cell phone and you ca n cont inue the call o n
you r phone. Renaming stored favorites
- The display of an incoming phone call in the - Select: Favorites > a favorite from the list.
Infotainment system d is play may still be - Select the right cont rol button> Rename fa-
visible fo r a few se conds after a call is an - vorite .
swered/ig nored depending on th e cell
pho ne in use . Moving stored favorites

- Select: Favorites > a favori te from the list .

Making an emergency call - Sele ct t he right cont rol butt on> Move favorite .
Applies to: vehicles with telephone - Select an d confirm t he loca t ion of t he selected
.,.Se lect: IMENU Ibut t on > Telephone > left con - favorite .
t rol button > Enter number > Enter emergency Deleting a stored favorite
call number (for example, 911) > OK.
- Select: Favorites > a favorite from the list .
_&.WARNING - Select the rig ht cont rol button > Delete favor-
ite > Delete this favorite or Delete all favor-
- Beca use your p hone wo rks with radio s ig-
ites.
nals, a connection cannot be guara nteed un-
der all circumstances. Do not rely on only
yo ur phone w hen it comes to essent ial com -
Messages
mu nication (suc h as a med ica l em er gency). ' Text messages
-Always follow the instructions g iven by t he Applies to: cell phones with Bluetooth Message Access Profile
eme rge ncy perso nnel d uring an emergency (MAP)

call and only end t he call whe n t hey inst ruct Depending an the cell phone being used and the
you t o do so . cell phone network contract, you can receive and
send text messages using the MMI.
(j) Tips
Requirement
Eme rge ncy nu m bers are not the same every-
where. Find ou t which eme rge ncy nu mb er is A cell phone must be connected to the MMI via
used in your cur rent locati on . Bluetoot h MAP (Message Access Profi le)
c>page 176.
Favorites .,.Sele ct: ! ME N UI button> Telephone > left con -
Applies to: vehicles with telep ho ne trol button > Text message (MyPhone)/ Text
Up to 50 contacts, in addition to the voicemail message (secondary phone)* .
num ber, can be stored in any order in the fav or-
Write new text message
ites list.
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Select a nd con fir m Write new text message.
N .,.Select: IM ENU Ibutto n > Telephone > left con-
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Telephone

- Writing your own text *: select and confirm Do Storing a text me ss age as a template
not use template. Enter text using the MMI Ten text message temp lates are st o red in the
touch contro l pad* or the letter speller. MMI. You can save up t o ten additiona l tem-
- Enter one or mo re recipients. plates .
- Se lect and confirm Send.
- Create a text message.
lnbox - Select and confirm Store as template.
Displays all received text messages.
Resume last te xt mes sage
Se nt The last ed ited text message can be resumed.
Displays all sent text messages .
Reply*
Outbox A reply can be sent for the se lected message in
Displays all text messages to be sent . t he Inbox.

Drafts Forward

Displays all text messages that have not yet been The selected text message ca n be forwarded to a
sent and stored text messages. diffe rent recipient.

Send again*
(D Tips
The selected text message can be resent.
- Please note that you may have to act ivate
the receiving and sending of text messages Delete th is te xt me ss age *
in your cell phone depend ing on the SIM
The selected text message can be deleted.
card being used (for example, when using a
Multi-SIM). You can obtain mo re informa- Read out 1 )
tion from your cell phone service provider or
You can have the MMI read an open text mes-
from your cell phone user g uide.
sage .
- For more information on suppo rt ed cell
phones, vis it www .audiusa. com/ bluetooth Text messaging settings*
or contact an authorized Audi dealer or au-
To display when a new text message is received,
thorized Audi Service Facility .
activate the Text message not ifications. New
- You need a cell phone with Message Access
text messages a re ind icated with an enve lope 121
Profile that also supports the sending func-
in the Infotainment system display status line .
tion to be able to send text messages
through the MMI. Connection manager
See¢ page 250.
Message options
Applies to: cell phones with Bluetooth Message Access Profile Wi-Fi setting s
(MAP)
See ¢ page 195 .
.,.Se lect: ITELIbutton > left control button > text
Telephone settings
message (MyPhone)/ text message (secondary
phone)* > Inbox/S ent/ Outbox > right control See ¢ page 186.
button.

The fo llow ing options may be availab le depend -

ing on the se lected menu .

1> Not availa ble in a ll language s .

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 Telephone

@ Tips {!) Tips

Messages that are deleted in the MMI are also - For more informat ion on sup ported cell
de leted in the ce ll phone automatica lly. phones, visit www.audiusa.com/bluetooth
or contact an a uthorized Audi dea ler or au-
E-mail* thorized Aud i Service Facility .
Applies to: ce ll pho nes w it h Bluetooth Message Access Profile - To ensure that you r sent e-ma ils are re-
(MAP) ceived, connect your cell phone to the Wi-Fi
Depending on the type of cell phone being used, hotspot * in the vehicle so that the e-ma il
you con receive and send e-mails t hrough the app on you r ce ll phone conti nu es to have In-
MMI. ter ne t access. If you are st ill not receiving e-
m ail s even t ho ugh yo u have a successf ul
Req uirement: a cell phone mus t be connected to co nnec tio n, t he n cont act your e-mail se rvice
the MMI via Bluetoot h MAP (Message Access Pro- prov ider or yo ur cell phone serv ice provider.
page 176 . You can find ou t in your cell
file) <=:>
phone owner's manua l if yo ur ce ll phone sup-
Message options
ports this funct ion . Applies to: cell phones with Bluetooth Message Access Profile
(MAP)
• Se lect : I MENU I button > Telephone > left con-
t rol bu tt on > E-mail (MyPhone)/ E-mail (se con- • Select: ! ME N UI button> Telephone > left con-
dary phone )*. t rol button > E-mail (MyPhone)/ E-mail (secon-
dary phone)* > Inbox/ Sent / Outbox > righ t
Write new e-mail
control button.
Selec t a nd confi rm Write new e-mail.
The following op ti ons m ay be ava ilable d epen d -
- Using a template : select and confi rm the de- ing on the selected m enu.
sired template from the list.
- Writing your own te xt*: select and confirm Do Store as template
not use template . Enter text using the MMI Ten e-ma il temp lates are stored in the MMI. You
touch co ntro l pad* or the letter speller . can save up t o t en additional templa t es .
- Enter one or more recipients.
- Create an e-mail.
- Se lect and confirm Send .
- Select an d confirm Store as template .
Inbox
Resume last edited e-mail
All receive d e-m ai ls a re d isplayed .
The last e-ma il in prog ress can be resumed.
Sent
Reply*
All sen t e-ma ils are d isplayed .
A reply can be sent for the se lected e-ma il in the
Outbox lnbo x.

All e-mails that will be sent are di splayed . Reply to all*

Drafts A reply can be sent for the se lected e-ma il in the

In box and it will be sent to all of the entered re-
All saved e-m ails th at have no t been sent ye t a re
cipients.
d ispla yed.
Forward
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The sele cted e -mail can be forwarded to a diffe r-
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Delete this message* - The voicemail number depends on the cell

phone service provider.
The se lected e-mail can be deleted.

Read out 1) Directory

You can have the MMI read an open e-ma il.
Opening the directory
E-mail settings* Applies to : vehicles wit h te lepho ne

To disp lay when a new e-mail is received, activate Af ter connecting the cell phone, the contacts in
the E-mail notifications . New e-mails are indicat- it are automatically imported into the MMI.
ed w ith an enve lope 121in the Infotainment sys-
tem display status line. __________ 1_e_1.e
_p_ h_o_n_e_· _D_,_
·e_c_t_o_r,_·_________ ,

Connection manager ~ m f
See ~page 250.
J• Voicemai l
• Sm ,th. John
• Muster. Manfred
Wi-Fi settings • Schmidt. Ralf

See !=)page 195.

Fig. 181 Directory
Telephone settings
See !=)page 186. Requirement: you must have at least one contact
stored in your cell phone.
(D Tips
~ Select: ! MENUI button> Telephone> left con-
- Messages that are deleted in the MMI are trol button > Directory.
also automaticallydeleted in the connected
cell phone. - Calling a contact: se lect and confirm a contact
- You cannot read any messages while driv- from the directory. The phone numbers for the
ing. selected contact are displayed. To make the
call, select and confirm a phone number.
Listening to voicemail - Free text search for a contact: see Q page 165.
App lies to: vehicles with tele ph one Contacts are displayed in alphabetical order and
can be sorted by first or last name Q page 187,
~ Se lect: IMENU Ibutton >Telephone> left con-
trol button. Select and confirm Call list/ Direc- Sort order.
tory/ Favorites > Voicemail. The directory can be opened through the Tele·
phone menu as well as th rough the Navigation*
- Entering the voicemail number : enter the de-
menu .
s ired number. Select and confirm OK.
- Dialing the voicemail number: select and con- @ Tips
firm Voicemail.
- Additional informatio n on free text searches
@ Tips can be found under Q page 165.
- Check fo r a possible request to synchronize
- This service must be set up and activated in
on you r cell phone . Requests to synchronize
advance by the cell phone service provider.
the directory must be confirmed so that
You can obta in more information from your
your cell phone contacts can be loaded into
cell phone service prov ider.
the MMI.

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 Telephone

- The contact display in the MMI depends on Showing contact details*

the cell phone used. For more information Applies to : vehicles with te lepho ne
on supported cell phones, visit
You can show contact details depending on the
www.audiusa.com/bluetooth or contact an
vehicle equipment.
authorized Audi dea ler or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
- Please note that only the directory from the
primary phone* is always d isplayed.
- The contacts from the cell phone may not
be transferred in alphabet ica l order. If there
are too many entries, contacts with differ-
ent first letters may be missing in the MMI.
- The contacts in the local MMI memory are
Fig. 182 Showing contact deta ils
always visible and can be accessed by other
users .
~ Select: ! MENUI button> Telephone> left con-
trol button .
Free text search for a contact ~ Select and confirm Directory > a contact from
Applies to: vehicles with telep hone the directory.
~ Select : I MENU I button > Telephone > left con- ~ Select: righ t control button > Show contact de-
t rol button > Directory. tails .
~ To limit the search, enter the initials of the con-
- Calling : select and confirm the desired tele-
tact being searched with each initial sepa rated
phone number.
by a space in the input field . Enter additional
- Navigating : to start navigat ion, select and con-
letters if necessary.
firm the desired address. Select and confirm
~ Se lect and confirm a contact from the directo-
Start route guidance.
ry. The phone numbers for the selected contact
are displayed . Press the right control button to open add it ional
~ To make the call, select and confirm a phone options for the contact details.
number .
Add destination
To start navigat ion, select and confirm the de-
s ired address. Select and confirm Start route
- You can scroll through long lists quickly by
guidance.
turning the contro l knob quickly. The scroll-
ing speed depends on the number of list en- Store as favorite
tries.
See ¢ page 181, Favorites.
- Additional informat ion on free text searches
can be found under ¢ page 165. Send text message*
You can send a text message ¢ page 181 to the
selected contact.

Delete contact
The selected contact can be deleted .

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ce ll phone. Audi recommends editing cell - A max imum of 1,0 00 contacts can be im-
phone contacts d irect ly in the ce ll phone . ported . You can check t he directory memory
- Only the co ntacts in the loca l MMI memory page 187 .
capacity at any t ime r=;,
ca n be ed ite d or de leted . - Never save impo rtant data on memory ca rds
or USB storage devices . Aud i is not responsi-
Importing and exporting contacts ble fo r damaged or lost files an d media.
App lies to: vehicles with tele ph one - Contacts t hat were dow nloaded from a ce ll
phone cannot be exported .
Con tacts in vCard forma t (. vcf) can be impor t ed
- There sho uld be no ot her files or fo lde rs on
into the directory or exported .
t he storage m edium containing the contacts
Requi remen t : a n SD car d must be inse rt ed in one to be impo rted.
of the SD ca rd readers* r=;,page 22 9 or a USB
st orage dev ice m ust be connected to the Audi Additional settings
m usic interface * r=;,page23 4 o r the require -
ments for Audi connect Infotainment se rvices * Telephone settings
Applies to : vehicles with te lepho ne
m ust be met r=;,page 189.
~ Se lect: IMENU Ibut t on > Telephone > left con- ~ Sele ct: ! ME N UI bu tton> Telephone > righ t co n-
tro l button > Directory. t rol bu tton > Telephone settings .
~ Se lect: rig ht contro l butto n > Directory set- Call options*
tings .
Call forwarding : you can swi t ch the forwarding
- Importing contacts from a storage device : se - of incom ing ca lls to yo ur vo icemai l o r to another
lect and confirm Import contacts > SD card 1/ phone numbe r on and off. You can che ck if th e
SD card 2 or USB device 1/ USB device 2 > de- funct ion is activated or deactivated w it h Check
sired contacts > Start import . status .
- Exporting contacts to a storage device : select
Call waiting : yo u a re alerted t o an incom ing ca ll
and confirm Export contacts > SD card 1/ SD
dur ing a pho ne call when t he fun ct ion is swit ched
card 2 or USB device 1/ USB device 2 > desired
o n~ - You can che ck if t he func t ion is act ivate d
contacts > Start export .
o r d ea ct ivat ed with Check status .
- Selecting all contacts at once to import / ex-
port : select and confi rm Import contacts / Ex- Send own telephone number : se nding your
port contacts > SD card 1/ SD card 2 or USB de- phone numbe r with an o utgo ing call can be ac t i-
vice 1/ USB device 2 > All > Start import / Start vate d a nd d ea ct ivate d. Wit h t he Network-de-
export . pendent setting, t he setti ng list ed in t he con -
tract w it h t he ce ll phone serv ice provider is used.
(D Tips The sett ings on ly apply to the Telephone men u in
page 196, Audi
- Always read the chap t er r=;, the MMI. Please note that the settings o n your
connect (Infotainm ent) general informa - ce ll phone wi ll apply after disconnect ing the
tion. Bluetoot h connection. You can check if the func-
tion is activated or deactivated with Check sta-
- For additional informa ti o n on t he myAudi
account, vis it www .audiusa.com/myaud i.
tus .
- The imported contacts are stored in the lo- Ringtone and volume settings 1l
ca l m e mory of the directory .
Using the Mute telephone function, you can
switch the ringtone playback through the MMI
speaker on and off. You can play the ringtones

1> Depend s on th e conne cted cell phone.

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using the Ringtone function . Select and confirm Memory capacity

an entry from the list. For the Ringtone volume/
Shows the Memory capacity fo r the directory.
Messagevolume sett ings, refer to ¢ page 254 .
The Microphone input level can be adjusted dur- You can manage up to 17,000 contacts with the
ing a phone call using the control knob. directory. You can load up to 4,000 contacts
from your cell phone into each directory. You can
also impo rt up to 1,000 contacts from a storage
device.
- Several cell phones can be paired to the
MMI, but only two* cell phones can be ac- Sort order
tive ly connected.
You can sort the contacts in your d irectory alpha-
- To delete all paired Bluetooth devices, the
betically according to Last name or First name.
Bluetooth function can be reset to the fac-
tory default sett ings¢ page 250. Import contacts/Export contacts
See¢ page 186.
Additional options
Download directory
.,.Select: IMENU Ibutton> Telephone > right con-
To update the contacts in the MMI, you can man-
trol button.
ually download your cell phone contacts . De-
Connection manager pending on the cell phone, the Bluetooth connec-
See ¢ page 250. t ion may need to be disconnected and reconnect-
ed to upda te the contacts.
Bluetooth settings*
Hide contacts without phone number
See C) page 251.
When this function is switched on~, contacts
Online settings* that do not have any numbers assigned to them
See C)page252. will be grayed out in the directory.

Wi-Fi settings*
See q page 195, Wi-Fi hotspot.

Directory settings
Appl ies to: vehicles with tele ph one

.. Select : IMENU Ibutton > Telephone > left con-

trol button > Directory > right control button>
Directory settings.

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Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with telephone

Problem Solution
Pairing the cell phone to the MMI Check if the requirements for pairing a ce ll phone have been met
failed. ¢ page 176 .
Or: check if you accidentally declined the connection setup PIN on
your cell phone . If necessary, repeat the pairing process
¢ page 176 .
After pairing, not all cont acts/ no Avoid using sped.al characters in names .
contacts are loaded in the MMI. Avoid using contact groups on your cell phone .
Certain te le phone funct ions are The te lephone funct ions depend on the cell phone service provider
grayed out or not availab le. and the cell phone you are using. You can obtain more info rma-
tion from your cell phone se rvice provider, in your cell phone user
gu ide or in the database for mob ile dev ices at www .aud iusa. com/
bluetoo t h.
Some te lephone functi o ns are On corporate phones, some Bluetooth settings may not be com-
switched off o r not available, even patib le or the ce ll phone Bluetooth funct ion may be deactivated.
though the cell phone is support- You can obtain more informat io n from you r system admin istrato r.
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Audi connect - Read this chapter before operating

~ page 196, Audi connect (Infotainment)
(Infotainment)
general information.
Introduction
Appl ies to vehicles wi t h Aud i connect (I nfotainment) Configuration through
With Audi connect Infotainment services, on line myAudi
information is transmitted directly to the vehicle
Audi connect (Infotainment) configuration
and then integrated .
Appl ies to vehicles w it h Audi connect (I nfo t ainm ent)

A WARNING
-
Some Audi connect Infotainment services must
To reduce the risk of an accident, only use be configured through your personal myAud i ac-
Audi connect Infotainment services when count before using them for the first time.
road and traffic conditions permit. Always - If you do not have a personal myAudi account
read and follow the notes in~ page 156, yet, you can register on line at
Traffic safety information. www.audiusa.com/myaudi.
- Add your vehicle to your myAudi account.
Setup - Activate/config ur e the Aud i connect (Infotain-
ment) services you would like for your veh icle in
Requirements for Audi connect your myAudi account.
(Infotainment)
- For some Audi connect Infotainment services,
Appl ies to vehicles with Aud i connect (Infotainmen t )
you may also have to enter your myAudi user
The data connection for Audi connect Infota in- data or your myAudi PIN when accessing serv-
ment se rvices is made through an embedded SIM ices in the MMI to connect your veh icle to
card (eSIM card) that is equipped in the veh icle. myAudi .

The fol low ing requirements must be met to use For detailed information on configuration, visit
the embedded SIM card: www.audiusa.com/myaudi.

- You have already reg istered at

www.audiusa.com/ myaudi and ass igned ave- Logging into myAudi in the vehicle
hicle. Appli es to vehicles w it h Audi connect (I nfota inm ent)

- You have also already logged in to your myAudi To use some Audi connect Infotainment services
account under Audi connect plan for the em- (such as Twitter*), you must first connect your
bedded SIM card and accepted the terms of use vehicle to myAudi to transfer your personal set-
given there. For add itiona l information, contact tings from your myAudi account.
an authorized Aud i dea ler or authorized Audi
Service Facility.

Then your Audi connect Infota inment serv ices are

activated and can be used in your veh icle.

(D Tips
- After the free subscription has ended or the
data volume has been used up, data packets
Fig. 183 Logg ing into myAudi
can be purchased for the use of Audi con-
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~ Enter your myAudi user data. Or : enter your connect Infotainment service ¢ page 159. The
eight-digit myAudi PIN. basic functions are in the corresponding options
~ Confirm your entry with OK. menu:
Then you can open your persona l settings from ~ Select: ! MENUI button>
Audi connect> desired
your myAudi account in your vehicle. Audi connect Infotainment service> right con-
trol button .
(D Tips
Depending on the Audi connect Infota inment
You can receive your myAudi PIN if you have service selected, the following basic functions are
set up a myAudi account. For additional infor - available :
mation, see www.audiusa .com/myaudi .
Save as preview*
Opening Audi connect You can save every Audi connect Infotainment
(Infotainment) service as a preview and display it on the Audi
App lies to veh icles with Audi conn ect (Infotainment) connect (Infotainment) home screen (D
¢ page 190, fig. 184 .

Show on map
You can show selected contents on the map and
use them for route gu idance.

Log in
See¢ page 189, Logging into myAudi in the vehi-
Fig. 184 Audi connect (Infotainmen t ) ho me page
cle .

Read out 1 >

~ Select: the IMENU ! button> Audi connect.
~ If necessary, confirm the note displayed with You can allow the MMI to read out the selected
Accept. contents .

A list of all of the available Audi connect Infotain- Calling*

ment services is shown in the Infotainment sys- If a phone number was assigned to an entry, you
tem display ~ fig. 184. can call the number, for examp le to reserve tick-
You can also filter the Audi connect Infotainment ets.
services by category:
Start route guidance
~ Select: I M ENU I button > Audi connect > left
contro l button> for example, Navigation for If a city was added to an entry, such as for City
the Aud i connect Infotainment services in the events, you can use it as a nav igation destination.
navigation menu ¢ page 193. Route guidance starts immediately.

Change search area

Audi connect
The set search area can be changed at any time.
Infotainment services Additional information on search areas can be
Basic functions fo und under ¢ page 208 . ..,.
Applies to veh icles with Audi conn ect (Infotainment)

If available, funct ions specific to certain services

are in the selection menu of that particular Audi

l) Not available in all languages.

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Closing Audi connect Infotainment services Traffic light information

Applies to vehicles with Audi connect (Infota inment)
Regard less of the function selected, you can
close an Audi connect Infotainment service at any
time and return to the home screen r=:>page190,
fig. 184.

Parking information
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect (Infotainment)

Information o n parking locations and fees in the

selected search area (for example Nearby).

~ Select and confirm Parking information . Fig. 185 Examp le : display of a speed recommendat ion

You can use t he right control button to sort t he

parking locations By distance or By availability.

Travel information
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect (Infotainment)

Information on attractions in the selected search

area.
~ Select and confirm Travel information .
~ Select and confirm an attract ion to display the Fig. 186 Example: display of an estimated wa it t ime
details .
The traffic light information ll gives you a speed
Fuel prices recommendation, at which to drive through the
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect (Infotainment) next green traffic light (D r=:>
fig. 185 or informs
you of the wait time at the next red light @ . The
Information on gas stations with the lowest fuel traffic light information can be displayed in the
prices fo r your vehicle in the selected search area. driver information system, in t he status line of
~ Select and confirm Fuel prices. the Audi virt ual cockpit* or in the head -up dis-
play*.
You can use t he right control button to sort the
fuel prices By price or By distance. General information
The traffic light information is subject to certain
system limitat ions and may be unavailable or on-
ly partially available in the following situations:

- when the perm itted speed lim it is exceeded

- if the next traffic light is less than 100 ft (30
m) away
- if the est imated wait t ime at a red light is less
than four seconds
- if there is no traffic light data available
- if the data connection was interrupted
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- when the camera-based traffic sign recogn i- .. Select and confirm Weath er.
tion* is malfunctioning ¢ page 104
You can also display the current weather condi-
- when there a re warnings from the camera-
tions on the map , fo r example.
based traffic sign recognition*
.. Select: left control button > on entry .
Switch ing traffic light information on and
off Flight information
- Select: IMENU Ibutton > Audi connect > Traffi c Applies to vehicles with Audi connect (Infotainment)

light informati on > On (~) or Off (0 ). Information on flights and current arrival/depar-
ture times in the selected search area .
A WARNING
-
.. Select and confirm Flight information .
- When traffic light information is shown, a l-
so always pay attention to the traffic situa-
t ion, the distance to other vehicles and the City events
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect (Infotainment)
area around the vehicle. The driver is always
responsible for assessing the traff ic situa - Information on events in various categories in
t ion . the desired search area.
- Always adapt your speed to the current
weather, road and traff ic conditions. The .. Sele ct City Events > left cont rol button > cate-
displayed information must never cause you gory.
to ignore lega l traffic regulations and pose a
safety risk. Online news
- Regardless of the traffic light informat ion, Applies to vehicles with Audi connect (Infotainment)

you should always monitor your speed using Youcan checkthe current headlines of your fa-
the speedometer and make sure you are ad- vorite publications in the MMI.
hering to the legal speed limit .
- The traffic light information does not adjust Requirement: your myAud i acco unt must be sub-
yo ur vehicle's speed t o the speed recom- scribed to newsfeeds and your vehicle must be
mendation shown in the display. connected to myAudi ~ page 189 .

.. Sele ct: ! ME N UI button> Audi connect > Online

{D) Tips news> desired new sfeed > a headline .
- Traffic light information is not yet ava ilable
in a ll cities and is not nationwide . (D Tips
- Units of measurement and language set- If yo u have not subs cribed to any pe rsonal
tings are displayed based on how they were newsfeeds in your myAudi account, pre-con-
set in the MMI system settings figured newsfeeds will be displayed.
¢ page 249 .
- Always read the chap t er¢ page 196, Audi
'Twitter
connect (Infotainment) general informa- Applies to vehicles with Audi connect (Infotainment)
tion .
You can access the most important functions in
your Twitter accoun t through your MMI.
Weather
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect (Infotainment) Requireme nt:

You must have connected your myAudi account

Information on current weather conditions as
with Twitter. You can find additional information
well as weather forecasts for the selected search
fo r this on line at www .audiusa.com/ myaudi.
area .

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You must have connected your vehicle with The Audi MMI connect app must be installed and
myAudi r=>
page 189. open on your mobile device .

.,.Select: IMENU I button> Audi connect > Twitter You must be logged into your myAudi account in
> left contro l button > desired function (for ex- the Audi MMI connect app and you must have se-
amp le, Trends). lected your vehicle.

The follow ing categories can be selected in the The Wi-Fi function on your mob ile device and on
Twitter menu: the MMI must be switched on.

- My tweets : News Feed and the Tweets you have The MMI must be connected to the network.
posted are listed. ... Press: ! MENU ! button> Audi connect > left con-
- Home: the Tweets for everyone you follow are trol button > Information category> Travel.
displayed.
After opening the trave l guide, trave l tips in your
- Trends: topics on Twitter that are currently
area will be displayed including current ratings as
popular w ith in a country .
well as the corresponding category.
Different functions are available depending on ... Press the left control button to change the cat-
the Twitter category you have selected: egory (such as bars nearby).
- New tweet : you can post a new tweet using
pre-made templates or using myAudi tem- _& WARNING
'--- -
plates that you have created yourself. - It is only safe to use tablets, laptops, mo-
- Refresh: the selected Twitter function is re- bile dev ices and other simi lar devices when
freshed. the vehicle is stationary because, like all
- Favorite: mark a Tweet as favorite to show you loose objects, they could be thrown around
li ked it. the inside of the vehicle in a crash and cause
- Retweet: you can quote a Tweet to share it with serio us injuries. Store these types of devices
others. securely while driving.
- Do not use any wireless devices on the front
@ Tips seats within range of the airbags while driv-
- Other settings such as account, language, ing. Also read the warnings in the chapter
Tweet security and location settings cannot r::>page 277, Front airbags.
be changed in the MMI. These changes must
be made on the Twitter website. (D Note
- You can only connect one Twitter account (i) in
Always follow the information found in r=>
with your myAudi account. Wi-Fi hotspot on page 195.
- Audi connect (Infotainment) makes it possi-
ble to access Twitter . Permanent avai lability (D Tips
cannot be guaranteed, because that de- Units of measurement, language se tting s and
pends on Twitter. time are shown in the Infotainment system
display based on how they were set in the
Travel (travel guide) MMI system settings r=>page 249.
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect (Infotainment)

You can use the Audi MMI connect opp to store Audi connect (Infotainment) in navigation
points of interest on your mobile device (such as Applies to : vehicles wit h a navigat ion syste m and Audi con·
nect (Infota inm ent)
u a smartphone) and then use them for route
co
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The fo llow ing Audi connect In fota inment serv ices Audi connect (Infotainment) in Media
are curre nt ly availab le: menu
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect (Infotainment)
- Naviga t ion wit h online map view a nd Street
View ¢ page 217 . ~ Sele ct: ! ME NU I button> Audi connect > righ t
- Point of Interest (POI) online search with control button > Entertainment.
voice recognition (such as res taur a nt s): plan
- Online media and Internet radio : offer s access
rou t e g uida nce using t he MMI con t rol panel
t o diff eren t on line me dia services as well as In -
¢ page 209 and the voice recognition system
ternet radio and ope ration th rough t he MMI us -
¢ page 169 .
ing the Audi MMI connect app ¢ page 233 .
- Set up dest ina t ions in you r MMI using yo ur
myAudi account or onl ine map view Applies to: vehicles with Wi·Fi audio player
¢ page 217 . - Wi-F i audio player : you can access t he med ia
- Online traffic information : receive up-to-the - center t hroug h a Wi-Fi connecte d media player
minute t raffic info rmation about accidents, (su ch as a sm a rtphone) ¢ page 232.
road construction and other incidents
¢ page 221 .
.8, WARNING
- Map update : import nav igat ion map up dates It is o nly saf e t o use ta ble t s, lapt ops, mo bile
directly to yo ur vehicle using a n SD ca rd or as devices a nd ot her simi la r devices whe n the ve-
an on line update¢ page 219. hicle is sta t ionary beca use , like a ll loose ob -
jects, they co uld be thrown aroun d the inside
@ Tips of the vehicle in a cras h and cause serious in-
- For the map update Aud i connect Infotain- ju ries. Store these types of devices sec ur ely
ment se rvice via SD car d, check the current while driv ing.
software vers ion in your vehicle and then
check www.audiusa.com/myaudi to see if a (D Note
newe r ve rsion is ava ilable. You can a lso have Always fo llow the information fo un d in ¢ 0 in
th e ne w naviga t ion da ta insta lled by an Audi Wi-Fi hotspot on page 195.
d eale r, w hich can be done for an addition a l
char ge. @ Tips
- You can also fin d ad d it io na l informat ion - Also see t he cha pter¢ page 196, Audi con-
a bout th e map update on line at nect (Infotainment) general information .
www.audiusa.com / myaudi . - For more informat ion on t he Wi-Fi a udi o
player and su pp o rted devices, contact an
Audi connect (Infotainment) on the phone authorized Audi dealer or aut horized Audi
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect (Infotainment) Service Facility.

~ Se lect: IM ENU Ibut t on > Audi connect > left

contro l button > Communication . Additional options
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect (Infotainment)
The fo llow ing Audi con nect Info tai nment services
~ Select: ! ME N UI button> Audi connect > right
a re curre nt ly availab le:
cont rol button.
- Stor ing contacts on yo ur compute r us ing yo ur
myAudi Account and loadi ng the contacts int o The following options are available in the Aud i
t he MMI d irect o ry ¢ page 186. connect Infota inment serv ices overview :

Log in*

See page
c:::> 189, Logging into myAudi in the vehi-
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Connection man ager vehicle is in motion, or only when the vehi-

See ¢ page 250. cle is stat ionary.
- It is only safe to use tablets, laptops, mo-
License subscript ion bile devices and other similar devices when
The val idity and expirat ion date of your licenses the vehicle is stationary because, like all
are displayed . When the function is switched on loose objects, they could be thrown around
~, the message Warning before subscription the inside of the vehicle in a crash and cause
expires will display to warn you that your license serio us injuries . Store these types of devices
is about to expire. securely while driving.
- Do not use any wireless dev ices on the front
Refre sh seats within range of the airbags while dr iv-
The content of the selected Audi connect Info- ing. Also read the warnings in the chapte r
tainment service o r the entire Audi connect (Info- ¢ page 2 77, Front airbags.

tainment) list is updated. - As the driver, do not allow usage of the Wi-
Fi hotspot to distract you from driving, as
Wi-Fi hotspot this cou ld increase the risk of an accident.
Appl ies to: vehicles with Wi -Fi hotspot

You can use the MMI as a Wi-Fi hotspot to con-

(D Note

nect up to eight Wi-Fi devices to the Internet. - Under some conditions, certain mobile devi-
While driving, restricted use of unsecured, light, ces and ope rating systems may automati-
small wireless devices is only possible from the cally sw itch from your vehicle's Wi-Fi hot-
rear of the vehicle. spot to the device's mobi le da t a connection.
In that event, standard text and data usage
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on. rates would apply whi le the device's mobile
.,.Se lect : IMENU Ibutton > Telephone> right con- data connection is in use . Please refer to
trol button > Wi -Fi settin gs. documentation provided by your mobile de-
vice's manufacture and your data carrier for
The follow ing settings can be selected: details , related terms and privacy state-
ment.
Wi-F i
- You are responsib le for all precautions tak-
The MMI Wi-Fi hotspot is deactivated at the fac- en for data protect ion, anti-virus protection
tory. Switch the Wi-Fi hotspot to Hot spot before and protection against loss of data on mo-
establishing a connection between your vehicle bile devices that are used to access the In-
and your Wi-Fi dev ice. ternet through the Wi-Fi hotspot.
- On: the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot is active and visib le
to other devices . You can connect your Wi-Fi
(D Tips

device to the MMI and use the Internet connec- - In vehicles without Audi connect (Infota in-
tion if necessary . ment)*, the use of the Wi-Fi hotspot is only
- Off: the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot is deactivated. An possible fo r the Wi-Fi aud io player*. A data
Internet connection for Wi-Fi devices is not connect io n to the Inte rnet cannot be es t ab-
poss ible. lished.
- For add itiona l information about t he Audi
A WARNING
-
connect Info t ainment services, visit
- To reduce the risk of an accident, use the www .audiusa.com/ myaudi.
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Configuring the data (D Note

connection Always follow the information found in ¢ (!) in
App lies to vehicles with Audi conn ect (Infotainment)
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 195.
The data connection for Audi connect Infotain-
ment services is pre-configured at the factory . Audi connect
However, if a configuration should be necessary,
(Infotainment) general
you can adjust the following settings.
information
.,. Select : IMENU Ibutton> right control button>
Audi connect Infotainment services
Connection manager.
App lies to vehicles w it h Aud i connect (I nfotainment)
.,. Select : right control button > Online settings>
Data connection settings.
(D Tips
Using the Data connection settings menu, you - You can only use services supported by Aud i
can set when an Internet connection should be connect (Infotainment) if you have the op-
made . The Internet connection disconnects auto- tional MMI Navigation plus equipment w ith
matica lly once the requested Audi connect Info- MMI touch* and Audi connect (Infotain-
tainment service no longer requires any data. ment).
The fo llow ing settings can be selected: - Use of the LTE* mobile network standard is
not available in every country. Contact an
Aud i connect (MMI) authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
With the Audi connect (MMI) func t ion, you can Service Facility or your cell phone service
Allow or Deny the use of Audi connect Infotain - provider for additiona l information.
ment servicesif the connectionis set to No re- - Usage of Audi connect Infotainment serv-
quest or With request. ices depends on the avai lability of services
through third party providers.
Wi-Fi devices* - Audi connect Infotainment services are on ly
Using the Wi-Fi devices function, you can Allow available within the cell phone network cov-
or Deny a connection to the Internet. erage from your cell phone service provider.
- Audi connect Infotainment services are
A WARNING available in the USA. Audi connect Infotain-
- As the driver, do not allow usage of the Wi- ment services are currently not availab le in
Fi hotspot to distract you from driving, as Canada or in Mexico.
this could increase the risk of an accident . - Also read the information in the chapter
- It is only safe to use tablets, laptops, mo- q page 176, Telephone.
bile devices and other similar devices when - Availability, scope, providers, screen display
the vehicle is stationary because , like all and costs of services may vary depending on
loose objects, they could be thrown around the country, model, model year, end device
the ins ide of the vehicle in a crash and cause and rates . For additional information, vis it
serious injuries . Store these types of devices www.audiusa.com .
securely whi le driving. - An initial registration/activation on the
- Do not use any wireless devices on the front myAudi platform at www.audiusa.com/
seats within range of the airbags while driv- myaudi is required to use individual serv-
ing. Also read the warnings in the chapter ices. You can contact an authorized Audi
page
<=> 2 77, Front airbags. dealer or Aud i connect (Infotainment) cus-
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receive information on options for expand- platform allows you to transmit data for
ing your usage and any costs that may re- your Audi connect Infotainment services
su lt. functions to your vehicle and you can allow
- The Audi connect Infotainment services are specific vehicle data to be transmitted from
a Wi-Fi/Internet-based system. If the sys- your vehicle.
tem does not function correctly even - Byactivating special information services
though all of the requirements are met, that are part of your Audi connect portfol io,
please try again later or contact Audi con- you can use these functions directly in your
nect customer service at 877-505-AUDI vehicle by entering data to confirm your
(2834). identity (to use social networks, for exam-
- For detailed information on Audi connect ple). To do this, the identification informa-
(Infotainment) and the Terms of Use, refer tion you provided is forwarded with the re-
to www. audiu sa. com . quest to the respect ive se rvice provider.
Then you can access your persona l content
Data protection using a secure connection . This content is
Appl ies to vehicles wit h Aud i connect (Infota inment) displayed in the vehicle for your use . Your
personal content is not stored with in Audi
@ Tips AG.The necessary connection information is
processed and used for providing serv ices
- You can find add itiona l information in your
and the proper funct ion of the services in
MMI in the options menu for the selected
accordance with applicab le legal guidelines.
Audi connect Infotainment service and also
- You can find additional information in your
on line at www. aud iusa. com .
MMI in the options menu for the selected
- Your privacy is important to us.
Audi connect Infotainment service and also
= AUDIAGcollects, processes, shares and
online at www .audiusa. com .
transmits your persona l information in ac-
- Byproviding Audi connect Infotainment
cordance with legal regulations in order to
services, Audi of America is authorized to
ensure proper function and availability of
collect, process, transmi t and transfer infor-
the individual Audi connect Infotainment
mation about you and your vehicle. Addi-
services. You can view the complete, current
tional information can also be found in your
and valid Audi connect data protection poli-
MMI in the options menu for the selected
cy in your MMI.The myAudi platform is
Audi connect Infotainment service.
available for to you to activate additional
- Informat ion on our data protection meas -
Audi connect Infotainment services and to
ures in conjunction with the mobile Audi
transfer data to your vehicle, among other
connect (Infotainment) app lication can be
se rvices. A one-time registration is required
found in the applicat ion's privacy policy. For
to establish a connection to your vehicle.
add itiona l information about the
For this purpose, AUDIAGcollects, process-
www .audiusa .com / myau di webs ite or oth-
es, transmits and uses your required per-
er applications, websites or on line services
sona l information as required for you to use
connected to Audi, visit www .audiusa.com /
the services provided by AUDIAG.Your in-
privacy.
formation is not distributed to third parties.
Using your cell phone with your myAudi

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Troubleshooting
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect (Infota inment)

Problem Solution
Audi connect Infotainment serv· Some Audi conn,ect Infotainment services must be activated/con-
ices: individual Audi connect Info- figured through your personal myAudi account before using
tainment services are grayed out or them for the first time. You can find detailed information on line
not available. at www.audiusa.com/myaudi.
Wi-Fi hotspot: it is not possible to Delete all existing Wi-Fi connections on your mobi le device and
connect through Wi-Fi. restart it .

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Audi connect vehicle Setup

control Applies to vehicles w it h Audi connec t vehicle cont rol

To use Audi connect vehicle control services 1l,

Introduction
please note the following:
Appl ies to veh icles wit h Aud i conn ect vehicle cont rol

With the Audi connect vehicle control services l) , Creating and verifying a user account
you can access various information or use individ- "' Create an account at www.audiusa.com/myaudi
ual functions in the Audi MMI connect app or in and verify it.
myAudi .
Setting a key user in the vehicle
Audi connect vehicle control includes the follow-
Requirements: the ignition must be switched on .
ing services:
Another key user must not be set in the vehicle .
- Remote locking and unlocking ¢ page 200. If necessary, reset the key user ¢ page 200.
- Vehicle status report ¢ page 200.
"' Select in the Infotainment system: IMENU ! but-
- Parking location ¢ page 200 .
ton > Audi connect > if necessary, Display
- Geofencing Alert ¢ page 201.
available functions > right control button>
- Speed Alert ¢ page 201.
Audi connect user management > Key user >
- Valet Alert¢ page 201 .
Set key user.
- Stolen Vehicle Locator ¢ page 201.
"' Enter the us er name for your ve rified account
- Online Audi service request ¢ page 201. and enter the 10-digit veh icle code. You can rub
the key tag for your remote control key to re-
(D Tips
veal the vehicle code ¢ page 35.
- Accessing specific data or controlling func- "' Select and confirm Log in.
tions remote ly depends on the charge level
You can now use the vehicle control services
of the vehicle battery. Therefore, these
through the Audi MMI connect app or thro ug h
functions only have limited availability after
www.audiusa.com/myaudi.
switching off the ignition.
- The services are provided through a SIM Using vehicle control services in the Audi
card installed in the vehicle . The cost of the MMI connect app
call and data connections is included in the
Requirement: your mobile devices must be com-
price for the services . Services are provided
patible.
assuming that the cell phone network re-
quired for the installed SIM card is funct ion- "' Install and sta rt the Audi MMI connect app on
ing and ready to ope rat e . The available serv- your mobi le device .
ices set by Aud i AG are only available within "' Log in to the Audi MMI connect app using your
the cell phone network coverage area for user name and Audi online password and select
the cell phone service provider selected by your vehicle.
Audi AG.
- You can also find more information on Audi (D Tips
connect on line at www.audiusa.com. - Store the vehicle code in a secure place. It
may be necessary to re-enter the vehicle
code.

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- Pay attention to upper- and lower-case let - - The ignition must be switched off.
ters when entering the vehicle code.
- If you do not have the 10-digit veh icle code, Vehicle status report
contact an authorized Audi dealer or author- Applies to vehicles w ith Audi connect vehicle control
ized Audi Service Facility.
The Driver Information System collects data un-
der certain conditions and sends it to a server.
Additional options
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control When data is stored, yo u can access va lues such
as these using the se rvice:
License subscription
- Remaining range
The validity and expirat ion date of you r subscrip-
- Fue l tank level
tions are displayed. When Warning before sub-
- Oil level
scription expires is activated, a message wi ll be
d isp layed warning you that your license is about - Vehicle doors are open/closed or locked/un-
to expire. locked
- Mileage
Select: !MENU ! button> Audi connect > Display - Next oil change
available functions > right control button> Li-
- Next inspection
cense subscription.
- Warning messages
Resetting the primary user - Side marker lights/parking lights on/off

For examp le, you ca n reset the key user whe n For additional information on the Driver Informa-
selling your vehicle in order to deactivate these tion System, refer to c:>page 15, Driver informa-
services . tion system.

Requirement: the ign ition must be switched on.

A WARNING
Select : !MENU ! button> Audi connect > right Do not ignore messages and warning or ind i-
control button > Audi connect user management cator lights that turn on in the vehicle be-
> Key user> Reset key user. cause of the information in the status report .
This could lead to break downs in on the road,
Warning levels
accidents and serious injuries.
Requirement: the primary user must have set one
or more warning levels. Secondary users can only
see if a warning level is act ive or not .
Parking location
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control
Select: !MENU ! button> Audi connect > right
The vehicle collects data under certain cond it ions
control button > Alerts.
and sends it to a serve r.

Remote locking and When data is stored, you can access values such
as these using the service :
unlocking
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control - Vehicle location display,
- Display of one's own location,
You can lock and unlock your veh icle using this
service. - Route to you r vehicle .

If your mobile dev ice also has a navigation func-

Requirement
tion, yo u ca n navigate to your last kno wn parking
- This requires the 4-dig it PIN that you specified loca t ion .
during the verification on www.audiusa.com/
myaudi.
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Deactivating and activating parking position

{!) Tips
- Select : IMENUI > Audi connect> Car Finder
You can set on myAud i if you would like to be
parking position.
notif ied via push notifications and/or e-mail.
If you do not set./, no location informat ion will
be sent to the server. Valet Alert
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control
(D Tips
If you give your vehicle over to a parking service,
- The new parking location cannot be deter-
you can set a zone and a speed limit using the
mined with this service if the vehicle is
Aud i MMI connect app . If the vehicle leaves the
moved after shutt ing the vehicle off and
zone or the exceeds the speed limit, you will be
without switching the ign it ion on and off
notified by a push notification and/or e-mail.
again, for example when being towed or if
the veh icle is stolen. Requirement
- If the vehicle is moved and shut off again
- You must be verified as the primary user of your
using the second key, for example, the new
vehicle on myAud i.
parking location is transmitted to the server
after switching the ignition off. (D Tips
You can set on myAudi if you would like to be
Geofencing Alert notified via push notifications and/or e-mail.
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control

You can set approved and forbidden zones for Stolen Vehicle Locator
your vehicle using this service. If your vehicle Applies to vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control
leavesan approved:zoneor enters a forbidden
This service helps you to track your vehicle if it is
zone, you will be notified by a push notification
stolen.
and/or an e-mail. You can set up to five zones
and also assign time limits . Proceed as follows if there is a theft:

Requirement .,.Contact the police. You receive a Case ID .

.,.Call the service hotline and give your Case ID .
- You must be verified as the primary user of your
vehicle on myAudi. The service hotline will forward the established
data to the police .

You can set on myAudi if you would like to be @ Tips

notified via push notifications and/or e-mail. You receive the Audi Service hotline number
when you purchase your vehicle.
Speed Alert
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control Online Audi service
You can set up to two speed limits for your vehi- request
cle using this service. If your vehicle exceeds a set Applies to vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control
speed limit, you will be notified by a push notifi-
Requirement: to be able to use on line Audi serv-
cation and/or e-mail.
ice request, you must activate the service at
Requirement www .audiusa.com/myaudi and select an author-
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Onli ne Audi service request t ransmits service-rel -

evant data to your selecte d author ized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi service facility. They will
contact you before your next service appo int-
ment.

(D Tips
You can deactivate t he on li ne Audi service re-
quest at www.audiusa.com/myaudi.

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Emergency call Making an emergency call

Applies to: vehicles with emergency call function
Introduction
The emergency coll con be mode two different
The following functions may be available depend- ways.
ing on the vehicle and the market.

- Emergency call ¢ page 203.

- Online roads ide assistance ¢ page 204 .

@ Tips
- The services are provided through a SIM
card installed in the vehicle . The cost of the
call and data connections is included in the
price for the services. Services are provided
assuming that the cell phone network re- Fig. 187 Front head liner : cover for the em ergency call but-
quired for the installed SI M card is function- ton

ing and ready to operate. The available serv-

ices set by Audi AG are only available within Requirement: the LED @ must be green when
the cell phone network coverage area for the service is available . The service is not availa-
the cell phone service provider selected by ble when the LED is red.
Audi AG. Manual emergency call
- You can find what data will be transferred
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on .
at www.aud iusa.com.
- These services cannot be deactivated using .. Tap the cover (D ¢ fig . 187 to open it .
the settings in the Infotainment system. .. Press the emergency call button. The LED@
blinks green and the emergency call is started.
Emergency call .. If you press the emergency call button by m is-
take, then press it again immed iately. The
Description emergency call is canceled.
Applies to : vehicles with emergency call function
Automatic emergency call
You can request help when in an emergency or
dangerous situation using the emergency call The vehicle electrical system initiates an auto -
function l) _ An emergency call is a combination matic emergency call under certa in circumstan-
of data transmission and a phone call. The data ces, for example if an airbag deploys. The LED in
transmission from your vehicle forwards impor- the emergency call button @ blinks green . The
tant information, such as the vehicle and position emergency call is made . This cannot be canceled.
data, to the emergency call center.
(D Tips
If the emergency call is canceled due to a
poor connection, then the system automati-
cally tries to connect again.

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Messages · Calling online roadside ass istance

Applies to: vehicles with emergency call function Applies to: vehicles with on line roadside assistance

1!/1
Emergency call function : malfunction! Re- The roadside assistance call can be made two
stricted functionality . Please conta ct Service differ ent ways.

If the indicator light t urns on and the message

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appears, you can only make an emergency call
with rest ricted funct ion. For examp le, you cannot I
call the emergen cy call cente r, but dat a may st ill
be t ransmitt ed under certa in circumst ances/
Drive to an authorized Audi dea ler or aut horized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunct ion corrected.
II Emergency call function : malfunction! Func-
Fig. 188 Front headliner: roadside assista nce button
tion unavailable. Please contact Service
If t he indicator light t urns on and the message Calling roadside assistance manually
ap pears, you can not make an eme rge ncy call.
.,.Press t he button @ ~ fig. 188. The LEDin t he
Drive to an aut horized Audi dealer or aut horized
but t on turns red. Road side ass istance is called.
Audi Service Facility immedia t ely to have t he
.,.If you press the button @ by mista ke, then
malfunct ion corrected .
press it again. Or
.,.Select and confirm Cancel or End call in the In-
Online roadside fotainment system.
assistance
Automat ic roadside assistance (Audi incident
Description assistance)
Applies to: vehicles with online roadside assistance
A minor accident is detected by the vehicle elec-
You can request help if you are in an accident or trical system. You have the option of select ing
breakdow n situation using on line roadside ass is- betwee n Call online roadside assistance or Make
tance 1>. A roads ide assistance call is a comb ina- emergency call .
tion of data transmission and a phone call. The .,.Select one of the options and confirm it by
data transmission from your vehicle forwards im- press ing the control knob.
portant information to the Audi service cente r,
such as the vehicle and pos it ion data. @ Tips
If t he roadside assistance call is canceled due
to a poor connection, then the call must be
made again .

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Navigation A
- WARNING
Opening navigation - The demands of traffic require your full at-
Applies to: veh icles with navigation system tention. Always read the chapter
q page 156, Traffic safety information.
The navigation system directs you to your desti-
- Obey all traffic laws when driving.
nation, around traffic incidents and on alterna-
tive routes, if desired. - The route calculated by the navigation sys-
tem is a recommendation for reaching your
destination. Obey traffic lights, stopp ing re-
strictions, one-way streets, lane change re-
strictions, etc.

(D Note
- If the driving directions conflict with traffic
laws, obey the traffic laws .
Fig. 189 Diagram : Ente r dest ina tio n menu - To reduce the risk of an accident, adjust the
volume of the navigation system so that sig-
.. Press the I NAV/MAPI button. nals from outside the veh icle, such as police
and f ire s irens, can be heard easily at all
The Enter destination menu is displayed after times .
opening navigation. The following information
can be displayed in the Infotainment system dis- (i) Tips
play:
- Snow and obstruct ions on the GPS antenna
(D Input field for free text search 206 or interference caused by trees and large
@ Home address ................ 207 buildings can impair satell ite recept ion and
@ Last destinations .............. 206 affect the system's ability to determine the
veh icle position. Several deactivated or mal-
@ Stored favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
functioning satell ites can also interrupt GPS
As soon as you select an entry from the list (de- reception and affect the system's ability to
pending on the vehicle equipment), the corre- determine the vehicle position.
sponding destination d isplays as a map preview* - Because street names sometimes change,
@ r::!>
fig . 189. the names stored in the MMI may in rare
If you have connec t ed a ce ll phone to the MMI, cases differ from the actual street name.
your di rectory contacts will also be listed if they
have navigation data assigned to them.

The Favorites @ ¢ fig. 189 menu item as well as

the directory/contacts are only shown in the En-
ter destination menu if you have ente red one or
more characters using the input field.

Switching between destination entry and the

map :

- Press the I NAV /MAPI button repeated ly until

the map is displayed . Or: select the left control
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Entering a destination - Up to 50 ent ries can be stored in the last

destinations list.
Free text search for destinations - Additional informa t ion on free tex t se ar ches
Applies to: vehicles with navigat ion system can be fo und under¢ page 165.
With the free text search, you can enter the navi-
gation destination data all at once in any order Loading the last destination
using the MMI touch control pad* or the letter/ Appl ies to: vehicles with navigation system
num ber speller (for example, 20 Main St., Los
Your last destinations are automatically stored
Angeles). Likewise, you can search for points of
and can be loaded directly as a destination .
interest, contacts, previous destinations or fa -
vorites to navigate to the desired address. Requirement: a d est inati on was a lready navig at-
ed to .
Press the ! NAV/MAP ! button
repeatedly unt il the
Enter destination menu is d isplayed ¢ page 205, .,. Press t he INAV/MAP! button repeatedly unti l
fig. 189 . t he Enter destination me nu is displayed
¢ page 2 05, fig. 189 .
.,.Push the cont rol knob up . The input field is d is-
played @ ¢ page 205, fig. 189. Your last dest ination is listed d irectly in the Enter
destination menu unde r t he home address and
- Ente r one or more search terms into the input
identifie d with the symbo l @ ¢ page 20 5,
field .
fig. 189 .
- If avai lab le, confirm the input suggestion * to
complete the entry or a word suggestion *. See - Select and confirm one of the last des t inations
¢ page 164, Letter/number speller . from t he list.
- Turn the control knob to t he right to change - Select and confirm Start route guidance.
t he results list .
Deleting last dest inat ions
- Select and confirm a destination from the re -
su lts list . - Select one of the last destinations from the list .
- Se lect and confirm Start route guidance. - Select: right con t rol button> Delete destina-
tion > Delete this last destination or Delete all
The route displays as an ove rview in the map .
last destinations.
Route guidance is a lready act ive ..
The sele cte d desti nat io n or all last d est inati ons
Narrowing the search area is/are de leted and no longer d isp layed in the En-
All countr ies/s t ates ar e se lected at t he fac t ory ter destination menu .
for the free text search .
· Entering an address
- Select t he right control bu tton > Country/ state
Applies to: vehicles with navigat ion system
selection in the input field (D ¢ page 2 05,
fig. 189 . As an alternative to free text search, you can al-
- Select t he coun t ry or st ate( . ) t hat shou ld be so enter an address in stages .
searched for in t he free text se arch in orde r to
.,. Press t he INAV/MAP! butt on repeatedly unti l
nar row t he nu mbe r of res ults and increase t he
t he Enter destination me nu is displayed
search speed . The se lect ed entry in the coun -
¢ page 205, fig. 189.
try/state se lection is stored . Or: select All
.,.Select: left control button > Enter address.
countries/ states .
- Entering a destin ation using a country/state :
@ Tips sele ct and confi rm Country/ State. Select and
- The MMI input su ggest io ns de pend on the confirm a country/state direct ly from the list . ..,_
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Or: search for a country/state using the input Setting a home address/favorite as the
field. destination
- Entering a destinati on using the City/ ZIP Applies to: vehicles wi th navigat ion system
code: se lect and confirm City/ ZIP . Ente r a city You con quickly and easily start route guidance
or a ZIP code . Or: select and confirm a city from to your home address using the home address
the list. function. Favorites allow easier access to fre-
- Select and confirm additional detai ls about the quently used destinations.
destination such as Street , House number or
Downtow n. ~ Press the I NAV/MAPI button repeatedly until
- Destinati on ent ry using a st reet inter section* : t he Enter dest ination men u is displayed
Requi rement: you must ente r a street . Se lect r::o
page205, fig. 189 .
and confirm Inte rsection. Select and confirm a
Setting a home address as the destination
street d irectly from the list. Or : search for a
street using the input field. Requirement: a home address must be stored
- Se lect and confirm Start route guidance. ¢ page 213.
Your Home address is shown directly in the Enter
Setting a destination from the map destination menu @ r::o
page 205 , fig. 189 .
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
- Select: Home address > Start route guidance.
A point on the mop con be used as the destina-
tion. Sett ing a favo rite as the destination

Requirement: a favorite must be st ored as a des-

~ Press the I NAV / MAPI button repeated ly until
t ination r:opage 213.
th e map is displayed.
- Enter at least the first three letters of the de-
- Adjusting the scale: turn the contro l knob to sired favo rit e in the free text sea rch input field.
the left or right. The favo rites fo und are shown in the Infotain-
- Activating crosshairs: press the cont rol knob. ment system disp lay @ ¢ page 205, fig. 189 .
The crosshairs are shown on the map . - Select and confirm the des ired entry.
- Moving the crosshairs: move the crosshairs to - Select and confirm Start route guidance.
the dest ination using the MMI touch contro l
pad* ¢ page 161. (D Tips
- Hiding the crosshairs: press the IBACKI button.
-Add itiona l settings for the home address
- Setting as dest inat ion: press the control knob
can be fo und under r:opage 213 .
when the crosshairs are shown . If necessary,
- Add itiona l settings for the favorites can be
select and confirm Add as stopover and then
found under ¢ page 213.
Start route guidance.

Additional informati on about th e locati on of

the crosshairs: when you select map content us -
ing the crosshairs, a display of available informa-
tion appea rs (such as street name, address or
points of interest) @ ¢ poge 215, fig. 196 .

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Transferring a destination from the - If a contact is g rayed out in the directory,

directory this contact has neither a destination nor an
Applies to: vehicles with navigat ion system address assigned to them.
You can navigate directly to destinations in the
directory. Point of interest search
Appli es to: vehicles with navigat ion system

.,. Press the INAV/MAP I button repeatedly until

the Enter desti nat ion me nu is displayed
¢ page 205, fig. 189 .
.,.Select: left control button > Points of intere st.

- Changing the search area : select and confirm

Search area and then a search area from the
Fig. 190 Possible di rectory /c ontacts list.

The following search categor ies are available:

Requirement: an address with navigation data or
a nav igat ion destination must a lready be as- Nearby : poin t s of interest can be se lected from
sig ned to a con t act ¢ page 213 . different categories. The points of interest are
listed starting from the immed iate vicin ity of the
.,.Press t he IN AV/MAPI button repeated ly until
vehicle up to a radius of app roximately 124
the Enter destination menu is d isplayed miles (200 km).
"*page 205, fig. 189.
.,.Se lect : left cont rol button > Directory > a con- Along the route : points of interest along the
tact. route can only be se lected dur ing active route
guidan ce. The points of interest are located di-
The d irectory/contacts a re shown in alphabetical rectly along or in the immediate vicinity of the
order and are marked wit h symbo ls to ind icate calculated route . The points of interest can like-
the storage location : wise be selected from various catego ries . For ex-
(D Business address amp le, you can searc h for a hotel or pa rking lot
at t he dest ina t ion.
@ Private address
@ Business destination Near destination / Near stopover : points of inter -
© Private dest inat io n est near a destination or a stopover can only be
selected dur ing act ive route guidance. The po ints
- Select and confirm a n address or a destinat ion. of interes t can likewise be sele ct ed from var ious
When you have se lected a dest ination , the catego ries . Fo r example , you can sea rch for a ho-
rou t e g uidance can be started direct ly. te l or par king lot at the d est inat ion .
- Check the address input again when select ing
an address. In new city: select a cou ntry/state or sea rch in a
- Then select and confirm Start route guidan ce . new city. Ent er t he name of t he des ired city.
Points of inte rest ca n be selec t ed from vario us
Addit ional directory functions in the navigation catego ries. This funct ion a llows you to se arc h for
system can be found under¢page213. po ints of interest in any city regard less of the ac-
tive route guidance or the vehicle position.
(D Tips
- Search for a point of intere st name in the se-
- Addresses that have been imported from
lected search area: enter the na me of the point
your cell phone into the MMI can a lso be
of interest. ..,_
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- Searching fo r a point of interest in a specific Find wh ich search areas are avai lab le under
categor y: select Select category. Select and r::}
page 208, Point of interest search .
confirm a category such as Restaurant s.
You can search for online destinations using the
voice recogni ti on sys t em c>table on page 172.
(D Tips
- Distances to points of interest are displayed (D Tips
as a straight-line distance from your current
- Always read the chapter c>page 196, Audi
location. The actua l distance from your cur-
conne ct (Info tainment) general informa-
rent location to the point of interest is up-
tion.
dated automat ically. The list of found
- For add ition al information, visit
po ints of interest is not resorted when th is
www .audiusa .com.
happens.
- There may be entries in the list that cannot
be displayed completely due to their length. Accessing destinations from myAudi
account
Se lect the corresponding entry from the
Applies to: vehicles with a navigat ion system and Audi con·
list . Se lect: right contro l butto n > Show des- nect (Infota inm ent)
ti nation details . Detail ed info rmation for
the selec t ed entry in the list is t hen dis-
Import individual destinations from your myAudi
played. account into the MMI.

Requirement:
Online point of interest search (on line
The requirements for Audi connect (Infota in-
search)
App lies to: vehicl es with a navigatio n system and Audi con·
ment) must be met c>page 189.
nect (Infotainment)
You m ust have a registered myAudi acco unt at
You can search for points of interest on the In- www.audiu sa.com/ myaudi. You must have ave-
ternet. hicle assigned to your myAud i acco unt and you
must have stored one or more destinations.
Requirement: the requirements fo r Audi connect
(Info t ainment) m ust be me t r::}
page 189. .. Press the ! NAV/MAPI button repeatedly unti l
the Enter destination men u is disp layed
.,. Press the I NAV/MAPI button repeated ly until
c>page 205, fig. 189 .
the Enter destination menu is displayed
.. Select: left control button > myAudi contacts.
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page 205, fig . 189. .. If necessary, enter your myAudi use r data or
.,. Select : left cont rol button > Online search. The
your myAudi PIN c:;,page 189. The contacts
search area last set is displayed in the input
stored in myAud i a re displayed .
field .
- Select and confirm a contact.
- Changing the search area: se lect: right control
- Select and confirm a private or business dest i-
but ton > Select search area .
nation.
- Searching for online destinations in these-
- Select and confirm Start route guidance .
lected search area : enter a new city/state if
necessary. Enter a sea rch te rm, such as "Hot el ", {I) Tips
and press t he con t ro l knob. Selec t and confi rm
an on line destination from the list . - You only need to enter the myAudi user data
one time.
- Searching for online destination s in a specific
- You can rece ive your myAudi PIN if yo u have
category: selec t and confi rm Select category .
u set up a myAudi account .
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Entering a destination using geo - The stopover is deleted.

coordinates
Applies to: vehicles with navigat ion system
Cancel route guidance
Applies to: vehicles with navigat ion system
~ Press the INAV/MAPI button repeated ly until
the Enter destin at ion menu is displayed Requirement: route guidance must be active.
¢ page 205, fig.189 .
~ Press t he I NAV/MAPI button repeatedly unti l
~ Se lect: left control button > Geo coordinate s.
the Enter destination menu is displayed
- Select Latitude / Longitude. r=;,
page 205, fig . 189 .
- Press the control knob to set the individua l val - ~ Turn the control knob to the left unti l the active

ues . route guidance is shown r:::> page 210, fig. 191.

- Turn the cont rol knob to t he left/r ight to ~ Select and confirm Cancel route guidance @
change the se lected value. r=;,page210, fig. 191 . The destination is de let-
- Select and confirm Start route guidance. ed . Or: select the right control butto n > Cancel
route guidance.
Adding a stopover
Applies to : vehicles with navigat ion system Additional options when entering a
destination
You can enter an additional destination when Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
route guidance is active.
~ Press the right contr ol but t on.
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I Depend ing on the selected fu nction, the follow-
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Delete stopover ====~ lfJ C· an ce must be act ive. Route guida nce is canceled.
For addi t ional information, see r=;,page 210.
Fig. 191 Exam ple: active route gui dance w ith stopover Country information : you can display t he appli-
cable urban and ru ral speed limits for any coun-
Requ irement: a destination must a lready be en-
t ry/sta t e . If t his f unction is activated, t he infor-
tered.
ma t ion will be au tomat ically shown to you in the
~ Press the INAV/MAPI button repeatedly until route informat ion 0 ¢ page 2 15, fig. 196 when
the Enter destination menu is displayed the speed limit is exceeded r=;,page 217 .
¢ page 205, fig . 189. Country/ state selection : see ¢ page 206, Nar-
Entering a destin ation as a stopo ver rowing the search area.

- Enter a destination in the input line Route criteria: see r=;,page 214, Route criteria .
¢ page 206. Show location on map : Requirement: you must
- Se lect and confirm a destination from the re- have selected a destination from the results list.
su lts list . The destination entered is displayed on the map .
- Se lect and confirm Add as stopover.
Parking at th is location*: Requirement: you
Deleting a stopover must have selected a dest inat ion from the re-
- Push the cont rol knob up . Free text search and su lts list. All park ing options near the selected
active route guidan ce are displayed. location are displayed in the Infotainment sys -
tem.
- Select and confirm Delete stopover @
¢ fig. 191.

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Delete : the se lected entry is deleted. You can de-

lete individual entries or all entries (for example,
favorites or last destinat ions).

Audi connect at thi s location *: Requirement: you

must have selected a destination from the re-
sults list. Allows you to search for items in the vi-
cinity of the selected location, such as Travel in-
formation. Fig. 1 93 Informat ion on perso nal route

Online traffic data* : the on line traffic informa-

"' Press the ! NAV/MAPI button repeatedly until
tion ¢ page 221 can be switched on or off .
the Enter destination menu is displayed
Add destination to contact : Requirement : a cell ¢ page 205, fig . 189 .
phone must be connected to the MMI .,.Select: right control button > Navigation set-
¢ page 176. See q page 213. tings > Personal route assistance.

Store as favorite : see q page 213 . When the function is switched on~, the MMI re-
Voice guidance: see c>page 214 . cords the frequently-driven routes regardless of
whether a destination was entered and reached
Navigation settings: see ¢ page 213. or not.

(Di Tips As long as route guidance is not active, your per -

sonal routes are listed in the Enter destination
Information on online traffic data* can also
menu under the home address and indicated with
be found online at www.audiusa.com.
the symbol CD c>fig. 192. When personal route
ass istance is switched on, this symbol is dis-
Personal route played in the Navigation menu and in the Info-
assistance ta inment system display status line at the same
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system and perso na l t ime .
route ass istance
The distance to the dest inat ion and the calculat-
Your MMI can learn your frequently driven routes
ed arrival time a re also displayed for your person-
and, depending on the current vehicle position,
al routes. Without starting route guidance, your
suggest route guidance (for example, your daily
MMI monitors the traffic conditions for your per-
commute to work and back) .
sonal routes and shows possible traffic incidents
for the possible routes to be driven in the Info-
tainment system display @ ¢ fig. 192.
A message will be displayed if there is a large
traffic incident (more than 12 minute delay) re-
gardless of which men u is selected q fig. 193 .
Select and confirm one of the following options:
- Start route guidance: the MMI starts the route
Fig. 192 Example: display of personal routes in the "Enter
guidan ce fo r the personal route disp layed and
desti natio n" men u
searches for a faster route if available.
- Ignore this route and this message: the dis-
played destination with all applicable personal
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with all applicab le personal routes will be fac- Alternative routes

tored into the trip aga in only after stopping the Appl ies to: vehicles with navigation system
vehicle and switching the ignition on again .
- Ignore all messages: all personal routes are no
longer factored into the current trip. No more
messages are disp layed. Messages for personal
route s when there is increased traffic will ap-
pear again after the vehicle is stopped and t he
ignition is sw itched on again .
As soon as you switch off personal route assis-
tance, the symbol in the status line turns off and Fig. 194 Diagram : disp lay of alt ernat ive routes in t he over-
view map
your trips are no longer recorded. Trips that were
already stored remain stored .
Requirement: a destination must be entered and
Deleting personal routes: the route guidance must be started .
- Select the desired personal route in the Enter .,. Press the I NAV/MAPI button repeatedly until
destination menu q fig. 192. the Enter destination menu is displayed
- Select : right control button > Delete destina- q page 205, fig . 189 .
tion. .,.Sele ct: right control button> Navigation set·
ting s > Show alternative routes .
Deleting all personal routes:
Three routes are displayed in the overview map
- Select : IMENU Ibutton >Se ttings > left control
after you enter a destination .
button > MMI settings > Factory settings .
- Select : Navigation and on line memory > Re· Up to th ree route suggestions and their proper-
store factory settings q page 250. ties are displayed on the overview map when the
funct ion is switched on~ q fig . 194 .
(D Tips
If availab le, the follow ing information will ap-
- Personal routes are learned based on the ve-
pear on the route suggestions :
hicle position. The route is prioritized ac-
cording to how frequently you drive to a - Route type (fast (D, fast alternative @ , eco-
destination . nomic route @ )
- A maximum of three personal routes are - Distance to the desti nation and the calcu lated
displayed in the Enter destination menu . arr ival time
Based on the current vehicle position, t he - Traffic congestion a long the route including
traffic situation for the route that is most time delays
likely to be dr iven out of the three routes The route that was calc ulated according to the
will always be monitored. route criteria you selected is shown on the over-
- Please note that pe rsonal routes that have view map. The specia l properties of the route are
already been stored will remain stored after also displayed @ Q fig. 194 and given as a spo-
the ignition is switch ed off and they must ken message .
be deleted manually.
Using the control knob, you can select the possi-
ble routing for the alternative routes and show
them on map Se lect and confirm the desired
route that you would like to use for route guid-
ance.

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Additional settings - Deleting a favorite : sele ct a favorite from the

list> righ t cont rol button > Delete favorite >
Home address Delete this favorite or Delete all favorites.
App lies to: vehicles with navigat ion system

• Press t he INAV/MAP I button repeated ly un t il Directory contacts

t he Enter destination me n u is displayed Applies to : vehicles with navigat ion system
<=:>page 205, fig. 189. Two addresses (private/business) can be as-
Storing a home address signed as destinations for each contact in the di -
rectory.
- Select and confirm Home address @
pag e 205, fig . 189. Afte r opening t he home
c::> • Press the I NAV/MAPI button repeatedly unti l
address for the firs t ti me, you will be asked to the Enter destination men u is disp layed
creat e a ho me address. page 205 , fig . 189.
c::>
- Se lect and confirm Create now .
Storing a destination as a contact in the
- Enter a desti nati on or select a des ti na t ion from directory
t he list. Or :
- Select and confirm a destination > right control Requirement: a ce ll phone must be connected to
but ton > Store as home addre ss. t he MMI <=:>page
176.

- Sele ct: a destin at ion > right con t rol butt o n >
Editing the home address
Add destination to contact.
- Select t he Home address @ <=:> page 205 , - Ent er t he first letters of t he d esired cont act in
fig. 189. t he free text sear ch input fie ld c::>page 205,
- Se lect the right control button > Edit home ad- fig. 189 an d t he n select a contact from the list .
dress . = Select and confirm Add business destination or
- Se lect and confirm a new d est inat ion as t he Add private destination.
home address.

The se le cted des t ination is sto red as t he new Navigation settings

home address . Appl ies to : vehicles with navigation system

• Press the I NAV/MAPI button repeatedly unti l

Favorites the Enter destination men u is disp layed
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system <=:>page205, fig.189.
• Press t he I N A V/MAPI button repeated ly until • Select: right control button > Navigation set -
the Enter destination menu is displayed tings .

page 205, fig. 189.

c::> Depen ding on the selecte d function, the follow-
ing setti ngs can be selected :
- Storing a destination as a favorite : searc h for
the d es ired destination using the input f ie ld. Show alternative routes
Or : se lect a destinat ion from the list. Select:
Up to three s ug ges t ed rout es are shown on the
rig ht cont rol button > Store as favorite .
map when t his fu nction is switche d on ~
- Renaming a favorite : select : left contro l button
page 2 12 .
c::>
> Favorites > a favorite from the list> right
contro l button > Rename favorite . Low fuel warning
- Move favorite : se lect a favorite from the list>
A message is displayed if the fue l ga uge goe s be -
u right cont rol button> Move favorite . Select
co low t he rese rve mar king when th is fu nct ion is
...... and confirm the locat ion of t he selected favor-
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a list of gas stations in the area. When a gas sta- ' Route criteria
tion is selected, route guidance from the current Applies to: vehicles with navigat ion system
veh icle position is calc ulated.

Trail er mode *

Trailer mode is sw itched off at the factory.

When the function is switched on~' the maxi-

m um permitted speed for vehicles with trailers is
incorpo rat ed into the rou t e g uidance and t he cal-
culated arrival time is adjusted according ly. Trail-
e r mode is disp layed using symbols -"' in the side
J(
menu on the map .
Fig. 195 Possible route cri ter ia
Personal route assistance *

Personal route assistance is sw itched off at the .. Press the I NAV / MAP I button repeatedly until
factory. the Enter desti nat ion menu is displayed
¢page 205, fig. 189 .
Your trips are recorded and destinations are sug - .. Select: right control button> Route criteria .
gested by the MMI when this funct ion is switched
on~ ¢ page 211 . (D HOV lanes 1>: with the Avoid function, HOV
lanes are excluded when calculating routes. With
The personal route ass istance is indicated by the
Allow , the MMI will route you through HOV lanes
~ symbol in the status line of the Infotainment
and show them .
system display.
@ Highways / @ Toll roads/ @ Ferries: if the nav-
Notification when nearby* igation system should not include highways, toll
The notification when nearby is switched off at roads or ferries - if poss ible - when calculat ing
t he factory . routes, you can select the Avoid function.

The MMI notifies you when you are approaching

selected po ints of int erest whe n this function is Voice guidance
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
sw itched on~- You can a lso have a Notification
tone . .. Press t he I NAV / MAPI button repeatedly unti l
the Ent er destination me nu is displayed
Presentation mode
¢ page 205, fig. 189 .
The Presentation mode helps you to effect ively .. Select: right con t rol button> Voice guidance.
plan a trip and follow the planned route without
moving the vehicle . You can Select starting point Voice guidance: voice guidance can be complete
when, for example , you would like to calculate a or shortened . With the Traffic func t ion , spoken
route star t ing from a locat ion other than the ve- cues are on ly given when there are traffic inci-
hicle pos it io n. Start Presentation mode to simu- dents on your route. When Off is se lected, no
late route gu idance . voice guidance is given .

Voice guidance during phone call : voice guid-

ance d uring a phone call can be swit ched on or
off.

page 254 .
Entertainment fader : see c::>

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Voice guidance volume : you can adjust the vol- When the crosshairs are switched off c::>fig. 196:
ume during voice guidance using the On/Off knob
(D Direction . For additional informa ti on, see
page 156 You can also f ind additional inf orma-
c::>
c::>page21 7.
page 254.
tion under c::>
@ The distance to the destinat ion includes the
calculated arrival time .
Map
@ When t he trailer mode func t ion is switched
Operating the map on~, the cor respond ing symbol is displayed
Appl ies to: vehicles with naviga t ion system next t o t he arrival time.
@ Scale: t urn the control knob to the left or
right to decrease or increase the scale. When
the Automatic zoom function is switched on
~, an "A" for "A ut omat ic" is displayed in the
magn ifying glass.
® Altitude
@ Vehicle position
0 Route info rmation: var ious informa t ion will
Fig. 19 6 Exam ple: 30 map with th e cross hair s switched off
be displayed dur ing rout e guidance (f or ex-
amp le, t he upcoming maneuver includin g
H4M calculated distance and street names or haz-

~ S FIQUtra• St
ard info rmation*) . The display also provi des
traff ic information or points of interest on
the current route .
@ Road curre nt ly being driven on
fig. 197:
When the crosshairs are switched on <=>
Fig. 197 Exampl e : st andard ma p with t he cros s ha irs
switched on
® The crosshairs: move the crosshairs in the de-
sired direct ion and set a point on the map us-
.. Press the I NAV/MAPI button repeated ly until ing the MMI touc h control pad* or the con-
the map is displayed <=>
fig. 196. trol knob . When the crosshairs are tur ned
off, the road being curren tl y driven on is
Zoom ing in/ out on the map shown .
- Turn the cont rol knob t o t he left or t o t he right. @ Speed li mit display 1>: dis play of the maxi-
Alte rnatively , you can also zoom in/out on the mum perm itted speed on t he expressways
map using the MMI touch contro l pad* and highways.
<=>page 161, if the crosshairs are switched on . @ Entertain ment slidi ng menu*: only available
Or: turn the left thumbwheel on the mu ltifunc- when media is active. More info rmat ion can
page 13.
t ion steer ing whee l*<=> be fo und under c::>
page 162.

Turning the crosshairs on/off

@ Additional information on the crosshairs po-
sit ion: if you move the crosshairs to a loca-
- Switching th e crosshairs on: press t he control t ion on the map, available information fo r
knob in t he ma p view c::>fig. 19 6 . the current crosshairs position is displayed.
- Switching the crosshairs off : press the IBACKI Press the control knob to open desti nat ion
button. det ails or to start rou t e guidance.
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@ Map contents (points of interest, favorites). Depend ing on the function selected, the follow-
When there are multip le points of interest in ing options can also be selected under the Map
the immediate vicinity, the symbo ls are menu:
shown stacked on the map.
Cancel route guidance: see c>page 210 .
@ Better route re: if a better route is availab le
for the curren t route gu idance , it will be indi- Map setting s: see c>page 216 .
cated on the map includ ing the time t hat
Route criteria : see c>page 214.
wou ld be saved . More information can be
found under c>page 221. Voice guidance: see c>page 214.

Navigation settings : see r:::>

page 213.
Map functions
Show alternati ve routes: see c>page 212.
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
Parking along the route*: parking options near
~ Press the I NAV/MAPI button repeated ly until
the ve hicle are d isplayed .
the map is d isp layed c>page 215, fig. 196.
~ Press the left control button. Save current position : you can save your current
vehicle position as a favorite c>page 213 or save
The fo llowing map functions can be selected:
it as a contact in the directory c>page 213.
Sw itch to destination input Audi connect at thi s location* : a llows you to
The free text search in the Navigation menu is search for Travel info rmation at the entered lo-
d isp layed c>page 205, fig. 189. cation (events, weather at the destinat ion, etc.).

Traffic mes sages Online traffic data *: you can switc h the online
traffic da t a and, depending on the equipment,
Curre nt traffic information is displayed in the In- the hazard information* on or off(~) .
fotainment system disp lay. You can also find ad-
d itiona l information under c>page 220 . Country information : see c>page 210.

Avoid route*: when route guidance is active, the

Route list
calculated route will avoid the area you have
The route list can only be displayed when route spec ified (maximum: 12 mi (20 km)), if possib le.
gu idance is active and contains information re- The nav igat ion syst em calcu lates an alte rna t ive
garding the route, the names of the streets and route . The route to be avo ided that you have en-
the length of the route sections. Whe n trave ling te red applies only to the cur rent route and must
on hig hways, possib le pa rking lots and rest a reas be set again, if needed. The areas you have se-
a re shown, wh ich you can select as a stopover. lected to avoid w ill appear with red and white
shading on the map .
POis along the route
Requirement: route guidance must be active . Move rout e*: move your finger over the MMI
touch contro l pad* or use the contro l knob to ad-
Searching for points of interest along your cur- just the route on the overview map .
rent route For addit iona l information, see
c>page208 .
Map settings
Applies to : vehicles with navigat ion system
Additional options on the map
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system ~ Press the I NAV/MAP I button repeatedly until
the map is displayed .
~ Press the I N AV/MAPI button repeatedly until ~ Select: right cont rol button> Map settings .
the map is d isp layed r:::>
page 215, fig . 196.
~ Press the right contro l button. Depend ing on the selected function, the follow-
ing settings can be selected: ...,

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Map colors when there are upcoming maneuvers so that you

Day/ Night : t he map is displayed with a light/ can see the street or turn better.
dark background. Off : the map scale you have chosen is main·
Automatic : the map display adapts to the light- tained .
ing conditions (fo r example, changing from Day MMI map contents
to Night when driving thro ug h a tunne l).
Map contents, such as weather, points of inter·
Map display est, traffic information or favorites, can be d is·
Standard : see c:>page 215, fig. 197 . played or hidden.

The weather forecast is displayed on a 3 m i (5

Online map view : see c:>page 217, fig. 198.
km) scale on the map .
Map orientation
Instrument cluster map contents
Destination : the map indicates the dest inat ion
and is oriented to the north. You can also set which map content disp lays in
the instrument cluster c:>page 19.
2D heading up map/2 D north up map : the cur-
rent veh icle position is d isplayed. The map is o ri·
Online map display
ented in the direction of travel or to the north.
Applies to: vehicles with a navigation system and Audi con·
nect (Infotainment)
3D map*: the current vehicle pos ition is shown
on a th ree-dimensional map and is a ligned to the With the on line map view, you can display the
d irection of travel. At a scale of 62 mi (100 km) map with satellite images.
and larger, the map or ientation is to the north.

Overview: the entire route from the vehicle posi·

tion to the destination or the next stopover is dis·
played on the map. The map scale depends on
the length of the route and adapts a ut omatica lly.
The map is oriented to the north.

Route information

The display of route information, such as the cur· Fig. 198 Example: on line map view

rent street be ing driven on or po ints of int erest

along t he current route c;,page 215, fig. 196, can
be switched on/off or can be m inim ized on the
display of upcoming maneuvers .

Automatic zoom

On: the map scale is adapted automat ically de·

pending on the type of road being traveled (ex·
pressway, hig hway, other roads) so that you al- Fig. 199 Example: map view with online St reet View

ways have an optimal overview of the road ahead.

The sca le is also automatica lly adapted when Requirement: the requirements for Aud i connect
(Infotainment) must be met c:>page 189 .
there are upcoming maneuvers to provide a bet·
ter detai led view. .,. Press the ! NAV/MAPI button repeatedly until
u the map is displayed.
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The map disp lay is based on data received from - When the online map view is switched on
the Internet in the form of satellite images, using the 3D map orientation, the MMI dis-
which are then combined with the roadways from play automat ica lly switches to the 2D map
the Stand ard map view . There are two g igabytes orientation when driving through tunnels.
of memory space in the MMI memory that can be - For safety reasons, the Street View func-
used to temporar ily store the map or navigation t ions can only be used when the vehicle is
data that was received . This is roughly the stationary .
amount required for the map/navigation data for - Always read the chapter ¢ page 196, Audi
a 2,485 mile (4,000 km) route . As long as the connect (Infotainment) general informa-
satellite images loaded fo r route g uidance are tion.
stored, you can use them without having an ac- - For add itiona l information, vis it
tive data connection. www .audiusa.com .

Street View
Map update
With St reet View, you can exp lore many places in
the world through the eyes of a pedest rian. Introduction
St reet View is available whe n the symbol © Appli es t o: vehicles wi th navigat ion syst em
¢ fig . 198 is d isp layed in the crosshai rs mode.
The re are mu lt iple opt ions avai la ble for updat ing
Activating str eet view : turn the cont rol knob to a you r map material:
scale less than 32 yards (30 m).
- Map updates through the online map update*
The fo llow ing funct ions are the n ava ilable: ¢ page 219 .
- Import map updates from the SD card* to your
- Exploring an area step-by-step: press the con-
MMI. You can find add it io na l info rmation on-
trol knob when the symbol @ ¢ fig. 199 is d is-
line at www .audiusa.com/ myaudi.
played .
- Map update at an aut ho rized Aud i dea le r or a u-
- Zooming in or out on the current view in four
thori zed Audi Service Fac ility. This can resul t in
stages: tur n the control knob to the left or to
ad d it ion al costs .
the right ® ¢ fig. 199 .
- Navigating in street view : move your finger in
the des ired direction on the MMI touc h control
pad* .

Additional informat ion

Showing additional information in the Infotain -

ment system disp lay can be switched on in the
Map content menu ¢ page 217. To disp lay any
applicable addit ional information, move t he
crossha irs onto an item on the map and press the
control knob.

(D Tips
- The stored online map view data can be de-
leted in Factory settings > Navigation and
online memory¢ page 250 .
- The online map view is an Audi connect In-
fotainment service and is regularly updated
when t he function is opened . The process
may ta ke several seconds.

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Online map update Selecting the online map update

Appl ies to: vehicles with a navigatio n system an d Audi con -
- Select an update package from the list (~) @
nect (Infotainment)
q fig. 201.
Using the online mop updote, you con update - Confirm your select ion with the IBACKI
button
the mop material in your navigation system di- and go back to the select ion.
rectly from your vehicle. - The number and amount of data for the select-
ed update package are now displayed in the In-
fotainment system .

Starting the download

- Select and confirm Start download .
- Confirm the security prompt by selecting Start
download aga in.
The update packages begin to download and the
Fig. 200 Example: display of a new onl ine map update
status of the download progress is shown in the
Infotainment system display.

Installat ion of online map updates

The downloaded map material installs after you
stop your vehicle. The new update packages in-
stall only after you switch off the ignition. After
restarting the MMI,the Infotainment system dis-
play indicates if the updates installed successful-
Fig. 201 Example : select ion of a count ry package
ly.
Requirement: - Confirm the successful update with OK.
The requirements for Audi connect Infotainment The new map material can now be used for navi-
services must be met Q poge 189 . gation.
You must have a myAudiaccount and have as-
signed your vehicle to it.
(D Tips
- Always read the chapter q page 189.
Using your vehicle position, the MMI identifies
- The amount of available online map up-
regions which you are frequently in. Based on
dates in the vehicle is limited. To update
this, the MMIsuggests update packages for more regions, use the map update via SD
these regions, if they are available. card at www.audiusa.com/myaudi.
• Select and confirm (!) Start download - Always read the chapter ¢page 196, Audi
Q fig . 200 if the message for a new map update connect (Infotainment) general informa -
appears in the Infotainment system display. tion.
Or:
• Select IMENU I button> Settings> left control
button > System maintenance > System up-
date > Online update .
A selection with the available update packages
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;::j Qfig.201 .
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Traffic information Traffic information display on the map/Map

preview*
Introduction
Color -coded markings along the route ind icate
Applies to: vehicles with navigat ion system
the traffic flow:

Green: tr affic is flowing freely

Orange: st op-and-go tr affic

Red: congestion

Shaded markings indicate the length of t he area

with congest ion.

Colored warning symbols: a n impen di ng t raff ic

Fig. 202 Examp le: t raffic info rmatio n overview
incident direct ly ahead on you r ro ute .
,.. Pres s t he I N AV/MAPI bu tto n repe ated ly unt il All tr aff ic inciden t s w ill displ ay in co lor w hen
the map is d is played qpage 21 5, fig. 196 . ro ute g uid ance is ina ct ive.
,.. Select: left control button > Traffic messages.
Grayed out warning symbols: traffic incide nts
Dependi ng on vehicle equipment, t he following that are not o n your rout e .
info rma t ion m ay be show n in t he t raff ic info rm a-
Warning symbols with..::>: avo ided traffic inci-
tion ove rview q fig . 20 2:
dents.
(!) A m essage will appear if t he MMI ca lcula t es a
The disp lay of colore d ma rkings, warning sym -
bet t er route for t he cur rent rou te gui da nce.
bo ls, etc. can be set in t he Map content menu
Mo re infor m ation ca n be found und e r
q page 217.
q page 221.
@ When route gu idance is active, traff ic inci- @ Tips
dents on your route a re displayed in the up -
Partic ularl y critica l traffic informat io n, such
pe r section of the list a nd a re sor t ed by dis-
as wa rni ngs a bout wrong-way drivers, is auto-
t ance .
matically disp layed. To hide the t raff ic info r-
@ The traff ic messages are sorted by street
mation, press the IBA CK ! button or the con-
name . If there are multiple traffic messages
tro l knob.
for the same street, an arrow is d isp layed in
front of the street name( ~). Select and con-
f irm the corresponding line to display all of Traffic information (TMC)
Applies to : vehicles wit h navigation system
t he tr aff ic info rmation .
@ The cu rren t sele ct ed tra ff ic mess age is also Receiving t raffic info rm ation t hrough TMC is
shown as a m a p preview * in t he Inf ot ainmen t switch e d on at t he fa ctory.
system displ ay.
,.. Press the I NAV/MAPI button repeatedly u ntil
® The status line in the In fota inme nt display th e map is displayed .
a lso always indicates the rece pt io n of t raff ic ,.. Sele ct: left control but ton > Traffic messages.
info rmatio n dTMC I or IONLI N E D.
An ove rview of all the traffic messages is dis-
Showing traffic messages on the map : select:
played in the Info t ainment system .
one traffic message> right cont ro l button>
Show on map . - Opening a detailed view of traffic information :
select and confirm t he traffic information from
Displaying the next traffic message on the map :
the list. .,..
press the cont rol knob.

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 Na vi gation

.. Switching online traffic information on and

@ Tips
off : se lect INAV/MAPI button> right control
- TMCtraffic reports are not avai lable in Can- button > Online t raffic data on (~) or off (0) .
ada. For more information, please contact .. Press the !NAV/MAPI button repeatedly until
Sirius Canada. the map is displayed.
- Critical traffic information, such as warn- .. Select: left control button > Traffic messages.
ings about wrong-way drivers, is automati-
cally displayed. To hide the traffic informa- The online traffic information will also be dis-
tion, press the I BACK I button or the control played in the on line map view ¢ page 217 or on
knob. the standard map¢ page 215, fig. 196 .

If !ONLINEI traffic information cannot be re-

Better route ceived, then traffic information will automatical-
App lies to: vehicles with navigation system ly be rece ived through !TMCI ¢ page 220.
By receiving traffic information through TMC,
your MMI calculates a better route - if available - (D Tips
and the possible time saved for the current route - Online traffic information is not avai lab le in
guidance . You can decide yourself which route Canada.
you would like to use. - Always read the chapter¢ page 196, Audi
connect (Infotainment) general informa-
.,.Press the INAV/MAPI button repeatedly until tion.
the map is d isplayed.
- Having the Online traffic data function
Requirement: route gu idance must be active . switched on provides the most accurate re-
ports of traffic situations as well as traff ic
If your MMI has calculated a better route than forecasting. Your vehicle transmits and
the current route guidance, the message A better processes its anonymous, encrypted posi-
route is available. appears for severa l seconds tion informat ion at regular intervals to the
a long w ith the t ime that may be saved. A better traffic data prov ider. If you do not want to
route is indicated in the map view by the symbol use this, you can sw itch off the online traf-
ta ¢ page 215, fig . 197. fic information function at any time.
A message also appears in the traff ic information - The online traffic information network is
overview (I) ¢ page 220 , fig. 202. currently not available in a ll countries, and
t he coverage is not nationwide . For addi-
Apply better route tional information, visit www.audiusa.com.
- Press the right contro l button .
- Select and confirm the better route.
- The better route is used for the route guida nce
and the route is recalculated.

Online traffic information

Appl ies to: vehicles with a navigation system and Audi con-
nect (Infotainment)

The MMI can receive real-time on/ine traffic in-

formation about congestion, accidents, road
construction and other incidents .
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Navigation

Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with navigat ion system

Problem Solution
Free text search: the desired des- The dest inat ion might not be entered in the navigation database.
ti nation cannot be found. Or: check the spelling of the term that was searched. Check if the
desired country/state was selected for the free text search using
the Country/state selection c>page 206 or the option All coun-
tries/states .

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Radio (D Presets
The st at ion is stored as a preset. The symbo l
Opening the radio
shows the st ored location in the prese t s list (fo r
The radio supports the FM, AM and SiriusXM * example, 21) .
(satellite radio) bands. Using the HO Radio re-
@ Radio text (shortened display )
ceiver also allows you to receive radio stations
on the FM and AM bands in digital format. If avai lab le, program info rmation about the set
station is d isplayed in a ll of the stat io n lists.

@ Frequency
@ Station name
® Stat io n w ith HD Radio t echnolog y ava ilable
tQ)

® Channel number
Fig. 203 FM stat ion l ist (HO Radio t echnol ogy FM) If there is a loss of radio s ignal (SiriusXM*), the
fo llowing system informat ion is displayed in the

~ 000
. . 001
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Radio ID
Preview
R.td10: SiriusXM

, NoS19nal
NoS19nal
I
.
station list:

NoSignal : the t uner is current ly not receiving a

J 002 Hi ts 1 sate llite s ignal (j).
~
f) 003 20 on 20 NoS19nal The system informa t ion turns off when the radio
004 40s on 4 NoS19nal st ations are rece ived again.

Fig. 204 Siri usXM station list (D Tips

- Cont act t he SiriusXM" provide r if you would
.. Press th e IRAD I O Ibutton .
like to receive sat el lite programming .
Afte r opening t he rad io, t he last opened station - Building s, tu nnels, bridges, ope n area s, oth-
list is disp laye d . er veh icles or objects on t he veh icle roof can
Selecting a station : se lect and conf irm a stat io n affect reception.
from the station list . FM/ AM stations t hat can be - Satel lite ra d io is not availab le in Alaska and
received by digital rad io are ma rked w ith t he HD Hawaii.
Radio technology symbol tQ)® ¢ fig. 203 . If re-
ception quality de clines, t he radi o aut omatically
switches t o the analog FM/AM station depe nding
on availability . Digit al HD Radio st at ions * may
contain multiple additional stations* . The ava ila-
ble add itiona l stations* a re listed under the radio
station. If you lose reception, the add it iona l sta-
tions* are muted s ince they can no longer be re-
ceived.

Setting the frequency band : press the IRADIO I

button repeated ly until the desired frequency
u band is set.
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Radio

Radio functions - Scan: all stations are played for severa l seconds
each.
Free text search page 226.
- Radio settin gs: see c::>
Applies to: vehicles with free text search

Using the free text search, you can select the or- Radio text
der that the search terms are entered in the in-
put field. Search in all frequency bands for a sta- .,.Select: IRADIO Ibutton > left control button > a
tion name or program type such as News). frequency band (such as FM) > a station.
.,.Select: right control button> Radio text .

Information that accompanies the program (such

as artist, composer, t rack) is displayed .

Browsing through radio text entrie s: tu rn the

contro l knob to t he left or right.

Requirement: a rad io text entry must be dis-

played and the station must be broadcast ing a
Fig. 20 5 Input field and results list fo r free tex t sea rch phone number, a navigation dest inat ion or a text
message number as Radio Text Plus information .
- Opening the free text search: when in a st at ion
list, keep turning the contro l knob to the left If a location, a phone number or a text message
unt il the free text search inp ut fie ld is dis - numbe r is included with a radio text entry, the
played . rad io text will be shown wit h a colored borde r.
You have the following opt ions:
- Using the free text search : see c::> page 165,
Free text search. Call*/S tart route guidance*/ Write t ext mes-
sage*:
You can a lso search for frequencies .
- Sel ect a radio text entry with Radio Text Plus in-
Stat ions from the presets @ are disp layed in the formation and press the control knob.
results list (D c::>fig. 205. The symbo l @ indicates
- Select and confirm Call*/ Start route guid-
which station list you sw itched to based on the ance*/ W rite text message* . Or: press the
station selection. IBACK I button to cancel.
Additional options (!') Tips

.,.Select : IRADIO I button > right contro l button. The availability of radio text and Radio Text
Plus depends on the radio station.
The follow ing options are ava ilable depending on
the frequency band:

- Sound settings : see c::>

page 253.
page 226 , Presets .
- Store as f avorite : see c::>

page 225, Sir-

- Manage SiriusXM alert s: see c::>
iusXM alerts.
- Receive alert s for thi s arti st / Receive alerts f or
page 225, SiriusXM alerts.
thi s tr ack: see c::>
- Manu al tuning : the frequency ba rs a re dis-
played . Se lect and confirm the desired frequen-
cy.
- Seek: the radio tunes to t he prev ious or next re-
ceivable station .

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SiriusXM alerts Playing tracks/artists from Sirius XM alerts

Appl ies to: vehicles with SiriusXM
Requireme nt : a SiriusXM alert must be stored for
You can display an overview of your favorite ar- a track/artist and it must be current ly playing on
tists or tracks that are currently being played on a SiriusXM channe l.
a SiriusXM channel . - Select: left control button > SiriusXM alerts >
an entry from the list . The selected track/artist
Yll,IIMl1&1 is played .

Playing tracks/artists from the

entertainment sliding menu
Requirement: the SiriusXM alert notifications
function must be switched on . You must be in the
Radio and Navigation menu. A SiriusXM alert no-
tification is d isplayed in the enterta inment slid-
Fig. 206 SiriusXM alert not if ication
ing menu CD<=:>
fig. 206.
• Select : IRADIO I button > left control button > - Push the control knob down .
SiriusXM. - Select and confirm the desired track/artist .

After you have stored a SiriusXM alert for your fa- Managing SiriusXM alerts
vor ite tracks or artists, you can display an over- - Select: right con t rol button > Manage SiriusXM
view of your favorite tracks or artists currently alerts .
be ing received in the SiriusXM alerts menu and - Switching SiriusXM alerts on/off : when the
play t hem immed iat e ly. You ca n also receive a fu nction is switched on~ ' you are notified
SiriusXM alert notification CD
fo r these tracks or when th is track or artist is being played on a
artists in the enter tainment sliding menu SiriusXM channel.
<=:>
fig . 206.
- Deleting Sirius XM alerts : select an entry from
Storing a SiriusXM alert the list> right control button > Delete from
alerts > Delete this entry or Delete all entries.
Requirement: your favorite track or artist must
be playing on a SiriusXM channel.
View: additional station information
- Se lect : right contro l button > Receivealerts for
this track or Receivealerts for this artist .

Switching SiriusXM alert notifications on

and off

- Se lect: right contro l button > SiriusXM alert

notifications.

When the function is switched on ~ ' a SiriusXM

Alert notification CDfig. 206 is disp layed for
c::>
Fig. 207 Radio view: addit ional st ati on info rmati on
several seconds in the entertainment sliding
menu for the Radio and Navigation menus. Requirement: yo u must be tuned to a radio sta-
tion . The Show "Now Playing" screen option
must be switched on c::>page 22 7.

u Symbols in the "Now playing " screen c::>fig. 207:

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Radio text is availab le for the selected stat ion. Additional frequency bands
page 224.
See c::>
Depend ing o n t he vehicle equipment, you may al-
@ FM HD Radio technolo gy so be able to select additiona l frequency bands
@ l @ c::>
fig. 208 in the selection men u.
The station is received through FM HD Radio
technology .
Presets
@ Screen view
You can store your favorite stations from every
Display Cover art or Station logo. See frequency band in the presets list.
page 22 7, Prefer red picture view *.
c::>
.. Select: the IRADIO Ibutton > left control button
Displaying the station list: > Preset s.
Tur n t he control knob. Or: press the !BACK ! but -
Requirement: the presets list must be disp layed.
ton .
- Storing presets: se lect and confirm a free pre-
Radio menu set space. Follow the system instructions.
- Select and confirm a station from the list if
necessary.

Requirement: a station list must be d isplayed .

- Sto ring presets: se lect: an entry from the list>
right cont rol button > Store as preset. Or:
press and ho ld the contro l knob for severa l sec -
onds .

Fig. 2 0 8 Example : Radio menu

The shortcut keys are aut omatically assig ned to
the prese t s 1 to 8. You ca n select the stat ions di-
.,. Select: IRADIO Ibutton > left cont rol but t on . rectly using the preset buttons c::>page 163 .

Setting the frequen cy band: select and confi rm - Displaying the preset s list : se lect: IRADIO! but-
the desired freq uency band in the radio menu ton > Preset s.
fig. 208 . Or: press the IRADIO ! button repeat-
c::> Requirement: the favorites list must be d is-
ed ly until the desired frequency band is set. The played .
station list is displayed . - Listening to presets : select and confirm a pre -

© Presets set from the list.

- Move preset : select a preset from the list >
page 226, Pre-
The presets list is d isplayed c::> right control button > Move preset . Or: press
sets. and hold the control knob for several seconds .
@ SiriusXM alerts Select and confirm the location of the selected
Appl ies to: vehicles with SiriusXM alerts favorite.
- Deleti ng preset s: select a preset from the list >
After you have stored a SiriusXM alert for your fa -
right control button > Delete preset > Delete
vor ite tracks or artists c::>
page 225 , an overview
th is preset or Delete all presets.
of your favor ite tracks or artists current ly being
received on SiriusXM is displayed.
Additional settings
@ Siriu sXM
Appl ies to: vehicles with SiriusXM alerts Radio settings

The SiriusXM* station list is displayed. .. Select: IRADIO Ibutton > rig ht control button >
Radio setting s. Ill>

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The following settings can be selected, depend- Show "Now Playing" screen
ing on the band that is selected: When t he funct ion is switched on@' and t he sta-
Station names (FM ) t ions or presets list is open, the disp lay w ill
switch to the Show "Now Playing" screen view
Variabl e: scroll ing text transmitted by the FM after approximate ly five seconds ¢ page 225 . De-
stations is shown in the Infotainment system d is- pending on availab ility, information about the
play.
set station (such as station name, artist and sta-
Fixed: scro lling text transm itted by the FM sta- t ion logo) is displayed in this view .
tions is no t shown in the Infotainment system
Prefe rred picture view*
d isp lay. Only t he current sect ion of the scro lling
text is displayed . You can set your preferred screen view for the
Show "Now Playing" screen ¢ page 225 .
FM/ AM HD Radio*
- Stati on logo: the station logo is displayed, de -
You can switc h HD Radio recept ion on or off . pending on availability .
Station sorting (SiriusXM* ) - Cover art: t he album cover is di splayed if availa-
b le.
You can set the station so rt ing for SiriusXM sta-
tion lists* by: Gracenote online database*

- Channel number : the stations are sorted in as - Requirement: the MMI must be connected to t he
cending order according to their cha nnel num- Internet . The Cover art opt ion m ust be selected
ber. ¢ page 22 7, Preferred picture view*.

- Channel name: the stations are listed in a lpha-

When the funct io n is switched on@', the album
betica l order.
cove r or genre cover for the song that is playing
- First category, then channel number : the sta - is loaded from the Gracenote online database,
tions are sorted by their category and then by depe nd ing on availabil ity.
their channe l numbers.
- First category, then channel name : the sta- Subscription status (SiriusXM )*
t ions are sorted by their category and then by This opt io n is available when your subscription is
their channe l names. about to expire or has already expired . The expi -
Cat egory filter (Siriu sXM* ) ration date fo r your license is displayed .

The stations shown in the st ati on list can be fil- Call to SiriusXM*: the contact info rmat ion for
tered by your personal prefe re nces and by pro- your sate llite rad io prov ider is displayed . To call
gram type. The program categories that you can your satellite rad io prov ider using the MMI, press
select depend on what is offered by your provid - Call to SiriusXM*.
er. Select the All categories option to deactivate
all filter opt ions and disp lay all available stations
in the sate llite station list .

Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
A station with poo r reception is no longer Store the stat ion as a preset in advance . Access t he pre-
displayed in the station list once you se t s usi ng the presets list ¢ page 226 .
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Media

Media Howeve r, in some cases, the additional informa -

tion may not be d isplayed.
Introduction
Restricted functionality : reset t he Media set-
There are various media drives and connections tings t o t he fa cto ry de fa ul t se tt ings if func ti onal -
avai lab le in the MMI. For example, you can play ity is res t rict ed ¢ page 250 .
aud io/video* files from the Ju kebox* or connect
If functionality is restr icte d, reset t he Jukebox*
your mob ile dev ice to the Aud i m usic interface *
t o t he fa ctory defa ult set t ings ¢ page 2 50.
and operate it through the MMI.
For informa ti on abo ut t he pr opert ies of support -
ed med ia and file formats, see ¢ page 243 .
Notes
General information W Note
(D in
Always fo llow the information fo und in c::>
Media and format restrictions : t he MMI (includ-
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 195 .
ing the SD card reade r and the USB storage de-
vice co nnect ion *) was tested with a var iety of
products and media on the market. However, CD/DVD operation
there may be cases where ind ividual devices or
CD/ DVD and format restrictions : t he funct iona li-
media and audio/video files" may not be recog-
ty of indivi du a l sto rage media m ay be limi t ed due
nized, may play o nly w ith restr ictions, or may not
to t he var iety of blank CDs/ DVDs ava ila ble a nd
play at a ll.
t he var ious cap acities. Audio CDs or video DVDs
Digital Rights Management : please note that with copy protection, CDs/DVDs that do not con-
t he audio/v ideo" files are subject to copyright form to the standard and mult isess ion CDs may
protection . hav e limit ed playback or may not play at all. Audi
recommends finali zing the recording process
The media drives do not play files that a re pro -
whe n creat ing mult isess ion CDs. Mult isess ion is
tected by ORM and that are ident ified with the
not supported for DVDs.
symbo l !'.TI
.
Using CDs/DVDs, the CD drive or the DVD drive:
Data security : never store im portant data on SD
to ensure correct, hig h-q uality playback and to
cards, the Ju kebox *, CDs/DVDs or mobile devices.
prevent damage to the dr ive or disc read ing er -
Aud i AG is not responsib le for damaged or lost
rors, always store CDs/DVDs in a protec t ive
files and media .
sleeve and do no t expose them to direct sunlight .
Loading times : t he mo re files/fo lde rs/ play lists Do not use:
that are on a sto rage medium, the longer it will
- Damaged, dirty or sc ratched CDs/DVDs
take to load the audio/video* files . Audi recom-
- Single CDs/DVDs with 3 in (8 cm) d iameter
mends us ing storage media t ha t on ly conta in au-
- CD/DVDs that a re not roun d
d io/video files* . To decrease the t ime it takes to
load audio/v ideo files*, crea t e subfo lders (for ex- - CDs/DVDs w ith labe ls
a m ple , fo r t he a rt ist or album). The loading t ime - Protec t ive rings
will a lso increa se whe n importing fi les. - Clean ing CDs

Additional information : when playing, aud io Thermal protection switch : CD/DVD playback
files are automatically displayed with any add i- may be temporarily unavailable if outside tem -
tional informa ti on that is st ored (such as t he ar- peratures a re extremely hot or co ld . A t hermal
tis t, t rack and al bum cover). If t his informa t ion is pro t ect io n sw itch is insta lled t o protect the CD/
no t available o n the storage m ediu m, t he MMI DVD and t he la ser.
will check the Grace no t e met adata database . Laser devices: las er devices a re divide d into safe -
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(CO) 6/VDE 0837. The various types of audio DVD drive

equipment installed conform to safety class 1. Applies to: vehicles with a DVD drive
The laser uses so little power or is sh ielded so
there is no danger when it is used correctly .

Media drives
SD card reader

Fig. 210 CDdrive

The DVDdrive is located in the glove compart-

page 8, fig . 2.
ment @ <=:>

- Loading a CD/DVD: the CO/DVD is pulled in au-

tomatically. Slide the CD/DVD straight into the
Fig. 209 Inse rting the SD card
DVDslot @ with the label facing up c::> fig. 210.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there is ei- - Automatic playback: playback wi ll start auto-
ther one or two SD card readers in the glove com- matically if the inserted CD/DVD contains sup-
partment @ ¢ page 8, fig. 2 . ported aud io/video* files <=:>
page 243 .
- Ejecting a CD/DVD : press the button (D
- Inserting the SD card: the angled corner of the fig. 210 .
c::>
SD card must face toward the right front. Slide
the SD card into the card reader slot @ The CD/DVD is pulled in again automatically if it
<=:>
fig . 209 until the SD card clicks into place . is not removed from the DVD slot within approxi-
- Automatic playback : playback will start auto- mately ten seconds after ejecting it.
matically if the inserted SO card contains sup- The DVDdrive is accessed and operated through
ported audio/video files* ¢ page 243. the MMI @ c::>
poge237, fig. 215 .
- Removing the SD card: press briefly on the SD
card. (D Note
The SO card reader is accessed and operated - Never force a CD/DVD into the drive. The
through the MMI @ ¢ page 237 , fig . 215 . CO/DVD is pulled in automatically.
- Do not insert CDs/DVDs with labels into the
(D Note dr ive. Labe ls can come loose from the CO/
Only use one-piece SO cards. If adapter cards DVD and damage the drive.
(SO cards with more than one piece) are used,
the card could fall out of the adapter when
(D Tips

driving because of vibrations . Individual - The CO/DVD playback is not ensured with
pieces could then become stuck in the drive audio files that have a high data rate .
and impair the functionality. - The SIM ca rd reader then does not function.

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CD drive · Jukebox
Applies to: vehi cles with a CD drive App li es to: vehicles wit h Jukebox

After you have filled the Jukebox with music and/

or videos, for example from your SD card , you
can play these files directly from the Jukebox .
The Jukebox memory capacity is approximately
10 GB.

.,. Press the IME DIA ! button . Press the left control
button unti l the sources overv iew c:>page 23 7
is displayed. Select and co nfirm Jukebox.

Fig. 2 1 1 CO dri ve Adding files to the Jukebox

- Press the IM E DIA ! button . Press the left control

The CD drive is located in the glove compartment
button until the sources overv iew c:>page 23 7
@ <=>
page 8, fig. 2.
is displayed . Select one of the following sou rces
- Loading a CD: the CD is pulled in automatically . to copy to the Jukebox: SD card*, CD-ROM*,
Slide the CD straight into the CD slot @ DVD-ROM*,USB storage devi ce* .
fig . 211 w ith the label facing up.
<=>
Requirement: the media center (for example,
- Automatic playbac k: playback will start auto-
tracks, albums) must be open .
matically if the inserted CD conta ins supported
- Select ing an entr y: selec t an entry from the
audio files c:>page 244, CD drive .
media cente r. Se lect : right contro l button >
- Ejecting a CD: press the button (!) <=>
fig. 211 .
Copy to Jukebox > This ent ry or Entire list .
The CDis pulled in again automatically if it is not
Requirement: the playlist mus t be ope n. See
removed from the slot with in ten seconds of
<=>
page 240 .
ejecting it.
- Selecti ng a track : select the track t hat is cur-
The CD d rive is accessed and operated thro ugh rently playing . Select : right control button>
the MMI <=> page 237, Playing media . Copy to juk ebox> This tra ck or Entir e album
or This arti st.
(D Note
Requirement: a video file must be playing.
- Neve r force a CD into the drive . The CD is
- Sele ct: right cont rol button> Copy to Jukebox.
pulled in automatically .
- Do not inse rt CDs with labels into the drive. The copying process begins. The status of the
Labe ls can come loose from t he CD a nd copy ing process is shown in the MMI.
damage the dr ive. - Hiding the importing process: se lect and con -
firm Continue copying in background . The im-
@ Tips porting process is hidden .
CD playback ca nnot be guaranteed with audio - Canceling the impo rt ing process: select and
files that have a hig h data rate. confirm Cancel copying : Or: remove the source
that is being imported . Files already copied re-
ma in.

Requirement: the copying process m ust be active

in the background.
- Showing the copying process: se lect: right
cont rol button > Copying in progre ss.

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When importing, the audio files are automatical- - The Jukebox does not provide an export
ly sorted into the media center categories based function due to legal reasons.
on the stored additional information - Files or tracks without additional stored in-
c:>page 238. The copied video files are stored in formation are listed as Unknown. Audi rec-
the media ce nter under the Videos category. ommends adding additional information
(such as ID3 tags) to audio files.
Playing the Jukebox
- Reset the Jukebox to the factory default
Requirement: the Jukebox must contain audio/ settings when selling your vehicle
video files c:>page 230, Adding files to the Juke- <=:>page250.
box.

The Jukebox is accessed and operated through Bluetooth audio player

the MMI (D c:>page237, fig. 215. Appl ies to: vehicles with Bluetooth audio player

With the Bluetooth audio player, you con ploy

Displaying Jukebox memory capacity
music wirelessly from your Bluetooth-capoble
Select: right control button > Jukebox memory device (such as a cell phone) through the MMI.
capacity. Information about the Jukebox memory
capacity and the number of stored tracks is dis- Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
played. the Bluetooth function on your Bluetooth device
and the Bluetooth audio player c:>page 251 in
Deleting tracks from the Jukebox 1) the MMI must both be switched on.
Requirement: the Jukebox must contain audio/ - Connecting a Bluetooth device: press the
video files. !MEDIAi button. Press the left control button

- Deleting an entry : select an entry from the until the sources overview is displayed. Select
Jukebox media center. Select: right control but- and confirm Bluetooth audio player ®
ton > Delete from jukebox> This entry or En- <=:>page 237, fig. 216 .
tire list . - If necessary, select and confirm, Not connected
- The status of the deleting process is shown in > Connect Bluetooth audio player . The Blue-
the MMI. Jukebox playback stops during the de- tooth device search starts. Follow the instruc -
leting process and starts again automatically tions in the MMI.
once the deletion is complete. - Select and confirm the desired Bluetooth de-
vice from the list. The MMI generates a PIN for
(D Note the connection.
Do not import audio/video files when the en- - Select and confirm Yes.
gine is turned off because this will drain the - Enter the PIN for connecting on your Bluetooth
vehicle battery. device. Or: if the PIN is already displayed on
your Bluetooth device, confirm it in the Blue-
(D Tips tooth device and in the MMI. The time allowed
for entering the PIN is limited to approximately
- Tracks from audio CDs cannot be imported
30 seconds.
to the Jukebox for legal reasons .
- Files that have already been imported are The media is started and operated through the
automatically recognized and cannot be mobile device or the MMI, depending on the de-
copied to the Jukebox again. vice being used. ..,.
- It is not possible to play audio/video* files
u in the CD/DVD* drive while importing them.
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same settings on the wireless media player

(D Tips
that are used for the Wi-Fi hotspot.
- Check for any connection requests on your - Starting the Wi-Fi audio player: start the Audi
Bluetooth device. MMI connect app or a UPnP server app, or set
- Multiple Bluetooth audio players can be media permissions on your media player.
connected to the MMI, but only one mobile
device can be active. Operating the media player: the media player is
- Bluetooth protocols AVRCP(1.0/1.3/1.4) operated through the MMI.
and A2DP are supported. - Press the left control button repeatedly until
- Note the volume setting on your Bluetooth the Folders menu item appears. Select and con-
device. Audi recommends setting your mo- firm Folders.
bile device to the maximum volume when - Playing music from the media player: select
using it as a Bluetooth audio player. and confirm Media center .
- The supported media functions (such as
shuffle) depend on the Bluetooth device be- A WARNING
ing used. -As the driver, do not allow usage of the Wi-
- For more information on the supported de- Fi hotspot to distract you from driving, as
vices, visit www.audiusa.com/bluetooth or this could increase the risk of an accident.
contact an authorized Audi dealer or author- - It is only safe to use tablets, laptops, mo-
ized Audi Service Facility. bile devices and other similar devices when
the vehicle is stationary because, like all
Wi-Fi audio player loose objects, they could be thrown around
Appl ies to: vehicles with Wi-F i audio player the inside of the vehicle in a crash and cause
serious injuries. Store these types of devices
Using the Wi-Fi audio player media source on the
securely while driving.
MMI, you can connect and operate your Wi-Fi-ca-
- Do not use any wireless devices on the front
pable media player (such as a smartphone) to
seats within range of the airbags while driv-
wirelessly play music from your media player li-
ing. Also read and follow the warnings in
brary. The media player is connected through the
¢ page 2 77, Front airbags.
vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot. A UPnPServer opp or an
integrated UPnPIDLNAserver on your media
player is required to access your media player li-
(D Note
brary. Always follow the information found in ¢ (Din
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 195.
Requirement: the Wi-Fi function on your media
player must be switched on. The Audi MMI con- (D Tips
nect app or a UPnP server app must be installed
- Always read the chapter¢ page 196, Audi
on your media player. Or: you must be using a connect (Infotainment) general informa-
media player with an integrated UPnP/DLNA
tion.
server.
- Please note that a Wi-Fi connection does
- Connecting a media player: press the IMEDIA ! not automatically make it possible to use
button. Press the left control button until the the Internet. For additional information,
sources overview ¢ page 237 is displayed . Se- see ¢ page 189.
lect and confirm Wi-Fi audio player 0 - To avoid interruptions during playback, de-
¢ page 237, fig . 216 . activate the power saving function on the
- If necessary, select and confirm Wi-Fi off> media player or connect it to a charger.
Turn on Wi-Fi to activate Wi-Fi in the MMI. Se- - The loading times for the audio data depend
lect Wi-Fi settings, if necessary. Select the on the media player used and the number of
files that it contains . II>-

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- A maxim um of 2,000 entr ies per directory Applies to : using onli ne media
are displayed in the MMI. Additional requ irement :
- Songs dow nload ed fo r offline use using m u- - A sup ported online me di a se rvice mus t be avail-
sic st reaming services are stored on you r ab le in your cou nt ry.
mobile device (suc h as a smartphone) an d - You mus t have a n acco unt with a suppor t ed on-
may be ORM protected. The Wi-Fi audio line me di a se rvice .
player w ill not play ORM protected files. - Depending on t he on line m ed ia se rvice, you
- Contact an a uthorized Audi dea le r or a u- m ust ins t all a nd open a n app on yo ur mobile
thorized Audi Service Facility for additional dev ice.
informat ion on the Wi-Fi audio p layer. Starting Online media
- Press t he IMEDIA i button. Press t he lef t control
Online media and button unt il the sources overv iew ¢ page 237
Internet radio is displayed.
App lies to : veh icles with Audi connect - Select an d confirm an o nline media serv ice.
You can playba ck and oper at e various online me - Starting Internet radio
dia services and In ternet radio using the MMI. - Press the IMEDIA i button. Press the left cont rol
button unti l the sources overv iew ¢ page 237
is displayed.
- Select and confirm Internet radio. The Internet
radio browser or the last stat ion that was play-
ing is shown.
- Selecting the station : if necessary, se lect and
confirm a category in the Inte rnet radio Brows-
er > a station.
Fig. 212 Onlin e med ia
Online media and Internet radio: additional op-
• Press th e IM EDIA i button . Press the left contr ol tions
bu tt on until the so urces ove rview ¢ fig. 21 2 is - Press the right cont rol button.
displayed. The following options may be available, depend-
Applies to: using onl ine media and Inte rn et rad io ing on the information shown (such as the sta-
Requirement : t ion/t rack that is curre ntly playing):
- The Audi MMI connect app m ust be installed - Sound settings : see¢ page 253 .
and open on your mo bile device. - Wi-Fi settings : see ¢ page 195 , Wi-Fi hot spo t .
- You m ust be logged into your myAudi account - Connection manager : see ¢ page 250 .
in the Audi MMI connect app a nd you must - Additio na l options may be available, depend ing
hav e selected your ve hicle. on t he active online med ia service or Int ernet
- The Wi-Fi function on the mobi le device and on radio.
t he MMI m ust be switched on .
- If necessary, check in the connection manager _& WARNING
¢ page 250 if t he mobi le device you connected - It is o nly safe t o use t able t s, lap t ops, mo-
is se lect ed under the MMI connect app (~) . bile dev ices and ot her sim ila r devices whe n
- The MMI must be con nected to the ne twor k. t he vehicle is st ati ona ry becau se, like all
- The symbo l for the Online media source @ loose objec t s, they could be thrown around
u ¢ fig . 212 is shown in the MMI. the inside of the vehicle in a crash and cause
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- Do not use any wireless devices on the fro nt Multimedia connections

seats within range of the airba gs w hile driv-
USB adapter for Audi music interface
ing. Also read and follow the warnings in
c:>page 2 77, Front airbags. You can connect your mobile devices (such as a
smartphone or MP3 player) to the Audi music in-
CDNote terface and charge them using a special USB
- Always f ollow the information found in c>0 adapter .
in Wi-Fi hotspot on page 195 .
- Please note that there generally are addi-
tiona l costs when using an online media
service account, especially when it is used
internationally.

{!) Tips
- Depending on the Internet connection and
network traff ic, a connection loss can occur ®-
during playback of on li ne media services. Fig. 213 Audi USB adapters
- Online media and Internet radio usage de-
pends on the service availability of the third You can purchase the USBadapter c>fig . 213
party provider. from an author ized Audi dealer or at specialty
- Audi AG simply makes the accessto on line stores:
media services possible t hrough the MMI
Q) USB adapter for devices with a micro USBcon-
and does not take any respons ibility for the
nect ion
contents of the onli ne med ia services.
- Always read the chapter c:>page 196, Audi @ USB adapter for devices with an Apple Light-
connect (Infotainment) general informa- ning connect ion
tion.
@ USB adapte r for devices with an Apple Dock
- Depending on the mobile device used, the re
connector
may be interr uptions du ring media playback
and when using the Audi MMI connect app. You can conne ct your mob ile devices throug h t he
To avoid inter ruption s when using a mob ile Audi music interface to t he MMI using the USB
device, do not lock t he screen on your mo- adapter and charge the battery at the same time.
bile device and keep the Audi MMI connect Applies to: vehicles wit h Audi music interface
app in the foreground . - Audi music interface : see c>page 235.
- Contact an autho rized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for additional CDNote
informat ion about on line media . Handle the USB adapter carefully. Do not al-
low it to be pinched .

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Audi music interface You can connect mobi le devices using the analog
Appl ies to: vehicles with Audi music interface AUX port.
- Connecting a mobile device to the AUX input :
Connect your mobile devices to the Audi music
interface in order to operate them through the fig . 214 to the AUXin-
connect the cable ® r::;,
MMI and charge the battery. put @ on the Audi music interface and then to
t he mobile device @) (such as an MP3 player or
sma rtp hone) .
- Disconnecting a mobile device from the AUX
fig. 214 from the
input : remove the cable ® r::;,
AUXinput @ r::;, fig. 214.
- Operation: select and confirm the External au-
dio player so urce ® ¢ page 237, fig. 215. The
media are sta rt ed and operated through the
mobile device @) ¢ fig. 214.

Fig. 214 Connecting mobil e devices A WARNING

Driving requires your complete and undivided
The Audi music interface is located under the attention. As the driver, you have complete
center armrest in the center console (§ r::;,page 8, responsibility for safety in traffic. Never oper-
fig. 2. ate mob ile dev ices wh ile driving, because this
- Connecting a mobile device using a USB increases the risk of an acc ident.
adapte r: connect the applicable USB adapter @
fig.
r:::;, 214 to the port on the Audi music inter- (D Note
face @ and then connect the adapter to the - Remove the connector from the Audi music
mobile device @ (such as an iPhone). interface carefully so it is not damaged.
- Charging a mobile device using a USB adapter: - Use a USB extens ion cable to connect dev i-
when you connect a mobile device to the Audi ces that have an integrated USB connector
music interface @ using the app licable USB (such as a USB stick) to prevent damage to
adapter @ ¢ fig . 214, the battery will auto- your USB device and the Audi music inter-
matically charge . face.
- Disconnecting a mobile device from the Audi - Extremely high or low temperatures that
music interface : remove the USB adapter @ can occur inside vehicles can damage mobile
fig . 214 from the Audi music int erface .
r:::;, dev ices and/or impair their performance.
- Disconnecting mobile devices with an Apple Never leave mob ile devices in the vehicle in
Dock connector : remove the Apple Dock con- extreme ly high or low temperatures.
necto r from the Apple device with the release
tabs pressed in @ ,:;;,page 234, fig. 213 . © Tips
The med ia are started and operated through the - When you switch the ign it ion off, the USB
mobile device or the MMI,depending on the de- ports are st ill supplied w it h power until the
vice being used r:::;,page237 . ene rgy management intervenes.
- Do not use a n addit ional adapte r or USB ex-
Connecting two mobile devices: if two mob ile
tension cable to connect mobile devices to
dev ices (for example iPhone and smartphone) are
the Audi music int e rface that already have a
connected at the same time, then both devices
cable or that must be connected w ith a USB
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- You can purchase the AUX connector cable · Rear Seat Entertainment preparation
from an authorized Audi dealer or at spe- App li es to: vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment preparat ion
cialty stores.
The Rear Seat Entertainment preparation in-
- Functionality is not guaranteed for mobile
cludes cables and a mount for Audi Entertain-
devices that do not conform to the USB 2.0
ment mobile in the driver's and front passenger's
specification.
seat backrests.
- USB hubs are not supported.
- Some versions of the iPod such as the iPod The suitable Audi Entertainment mobile Rear
shuffle cannot be connected to the USB Seat Entertainment package is available through
adapter for devices with Apple Dock connec- Audi Genuine Accessories.
tor. Connect these devices using a AUX con-
Using Audi Genuine Accessories is recommended.
nector cable.
Audi has established their reliability, safety and
- Changed content on a mobile device l) that
suitability.
is connected to the Audi music interface
may not be displayed in the media center. We cannot evaluate or endorse other produ cts in
In this case, reset the Media settings back this way, even if t he product is approved by acer-
to Factory settings Q page 250. tified testing agency or government agency .
- Video playback through the Audi music in-
terface is only supported if the connected ~ Note
device is recognized as a USB storage device Only use devices that are approved for the
(for example a USB stick) . Apple devices and Rear Seat Entertainment preparation . Unap-
MTP devices (such as smartphones) are not proved devices may cause damage to the vehi-
recognized as USB storage devices. cle electronics.
- iPod/iPhone malfunctions also affect the
operation of the MMI. Reset your iPod/ (D Tips
iPhone if this happens. - Contact an authorized Audi dealer or au-
- Audi recommends updating the iPod/iPhone thorized Audi Service Facility for additional
software to the latest version. For impor- information about Audi Entertainment mo-
tant information on operating your iPod/ bile.
iPhone, refer to the user guide for the de- - Always read the chapter ~ page 383.
vice. - The Rear Seat Entertainment preparation is
- The USB adapter on the Audi music inter- not intended to charge external electronic
face will support iPod touch/iPhone from devices.
the 5th generation or later with the light-
ning connector.
- For more information about the Audi music
interface and supported devices, check the
Audi database for mobile devices at
www.audiusa.com/mp3 or contact an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility .

1 > App lies o nly t o MTP devices. Does not apply to Appl e devi-

ces and USB m ass storage devices.

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Playing media 0 Wi-Fi audio player* . . . . ...... . 232

® Online media* and Internet radio* 233
Accessing media
- Playing audio/ video files : select a source in the
You can start and operate various media Media menu > Category (such as artists > al -
th rough the MMI control panel. bum > track).
- Moving one level up in the folder structure :
press the ! BACKI button . Or: se lect and confirm
Folder up.
- Selecting the previous or next track/ chapte r*
1l: press the On/Off knob on the MMI control
panel briefly to the left t<l<lor right l>t>L
- Fast-forw arding and rewinding audio/video*
files : press and hold the On/Off knob on the
Fig. 2 1 5 Diagram: possible sources in the Media menu MMI control pa nel to the left t<l<lor right t>t>Ifor
a longer t ime .
- Pausing or resuming playback: press the On/
Off knob on the MMI cont rol panel brief ly.

(D Tips
- You can scroll through long lists quickly by
turning the control knob quickly . The scroll-
ing speed depends o n the numbe r of list en -
Fig. 2 16 Diagram : possible sources in the Media menu
tries .
- For safety reasons, t he video image is on ly
Requirement: a media sou rce mu st con t ain au-
displaye d when the vehicle is stationary. On-
dio/video* fi les ¢ page 229.
ly the so und from th e video plays whil e dr iv-
~ Press t he IM EDIA i button. Press the left control ing.
bu tton until the so urces ove rview is disp laye d .
~ Se le ct and confirm the desi red sou rce. Or:
press the IMEDIAi button repeated ly until the
desired source is se lecte d.

Depen ding on t he veh icle eq uipment, the fo llow-

ing sources may be disp layed in the Media menu:

(D Jukebox* . . . . . ... .... . . ... . . . 230

@ DVD/ CD drive* . . . .... . . . . . . . . 229,230
® SD card reader 229
© Audi music interface * ......... . 235
such as an iPhone, USBstick
® External audio player . . . . . . . . . . 235
such as an MP3 playe r con nected t o
the AUXinput
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Media center @ Albums

Various categories for selecting audio/video* All available albums are displayed . Select and
files ore available in the media center . conf irm an album and then a track.

® Genres
All available genres are displayed . Select and
confirm a gen re (s uch as Pop) , an artist, an al-
bum and t hen a song.

@ Tracks
All availab le tracks are displayed . Select and con-
firm a track .
Fig. 217 Example: USBst ick categories
0 Folders
The folder structure or track/chapter list is dis-
played. Se lect a folder , if necessary. Select and
conf irm a track .

@ Playlists
All available playlists from the source and the
smart playlists are displayed . Select and confirm
Fig. 218 Example: USBst ick cat egories
a playlist and then a track .

~ Press the IMEDIAi but t on. Press the left control Smart playlists :
button until the sources overview is displayed . - Last played tracks : the last tracks played in the
Se lect and confirm the desired source. selected source are displayed .
- Most played : the most played songs in these-
(D Active source
lected source are displayed.
The active source is highlighted . The active - S stars to 1 star: tracks from the selected
source symbol (!) may change depending on the source are disp layed according to their rating.
connected device, the online media service* or - Not rated: all files from the selected source
Internet radio* . The device name may be dis- w ithout rating information (for example, in the
played (for example: MyPhone). As an example, a 103 tag) are displayed.
USB stick is shown Q fig . 217 connected to the
Audi mus ic interface*. @ Videos*

Depending on the active source, you can select All availab le video files are displayed. Select and
aud io/video files * from the following categor ies conf irm a video file .
and add them to the playlist :
(D Note
@ Favorites Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect (Infotainment) and
use of the radio category w ith iPod/iP hone
The Favorites category appea rs if at least one en-
try is stored in the favorites list . See Q poge 240, Always follow th e information found in q (i) in
Favorites. Wi-Fi hotspot on page 195. .,.

@ Artists
All available artists are displayed . Select and con-
firm an artist , an album and then a track .

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@ Tips Free text search

Applies to: vehicles with free text search
- Only the categories supported by the medi-
um are available. For example, CD/DVD- You can search in the active source by tracks and
ROM tracks cannot be selected with catego- video files*, for example
ries such as Artists, Albums or Genres.
With an iPod/iPhone (source: Audi music in-
terface¢ page 234), the Podcasts, Audio
books and Composers categories are also
available .
- For safety reasons, the video image is only
displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On-
ly the sound from the video plays while driv-
ing . Fig. 219 Input field and results list for free text search
- When synchronizing a portable device with
"Cloud" services, playlists may display incor- You can open the free text search depending on
rectly in the MMI. Use the media center in the selected source .
the device. Requirement: the playlist ¢ page 240 or media
- With an iPod/iPhone (media source: Audi center¢ page 238 must be displayed.
music interface ¢ page 234), the Podcasts,
Audio books and Composers categories are Opening free text search
also available. .. Keep turning the control knob to the left until
the free text search input field (!) ¢ fig. 219
(D Tips appears. Or: push the control knob up.
Applies to: iPod/lPhone on Audi music Interface
Using the free text search: see ¢ page 165, Free
- An Internet connection is required to use
text search.
the additional Radio category, an on line
media service. Also see the chapter Entries that contain the entered search term are
¢ page 195, Wi-Fi hotspot. Also read the in- listed in the results list @ ¢ fig . 219. You can
formation on the Audi music interface and search for artists @ ¢ fig. 219, albums @ or
the supported devices ¢ page 234. tracks @) as well as genres and videos.
- Depending on the Internet connection and
network traffic, a connection loss can occur @ Tips
during playback of on line media services. - It will then search through the files in the
- The use of online media services depends on active source.
the service availability of the third party - If you open free text search in the Folder
provider. category 0 c;>page 238, fig. 218 or
- Audi AG simply makes the access to on line theComposers, Podcasts and Audio books
media services possible through the MMI categories, it will only search through the
and does not take any responsibility for the files in that folder.
contents of the online media services.

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Playlist and confirm the location of the se lected favor -

ite.
- Deleting a favorit e: select a favorite from the
list> right control button> Delete favorite >
Delete thi s favorite or Delete all favorite s.

Additional settings
' Options menu

Fig. 2 20 Example: play list Context-spec ific functions and settings a re avail-
able depend ing on the sele cted source.
The track, artist, album and album cover, if appli-
cable, will appear in the playlist ¢ fig. 220 . " Press the right control button .

Option s menu Sound settings

See ¢ page 240, Additional settings . See page
c:::> 253.

Input level
Favorites
Requirement: a mobile device mus t be connec t ed
Up to 50 entries for every media source can be to the AUXconnection cab le or to a USB adapter
stored in any order in the favorites list. page 234, f\1ultimedia connections .
c:::>

The volume of the mob ile dev ice is adapted to

Requirement: the playlist or media center must
t he MMI. Aud i recommends adj usting the volume
be open.
on the mobi le device to 70% of the maximum
- Select the des ired entry from the play list or
volume output.
med ia center.
- Select: right control button > Store as favorit e. Bluetooth settings
Or: press and hold the cont rol knob for several
See page
c:::> 2 51.
seco nds.

When you store a track as a favorite, the assoc i- Wi-Fi settings*

ated album will appear in the favorites list as an See ¢ page 195, Wi-Fi hotspot.
entry.
Connection manager
Requirement: at least one entry must be stored
See page
c:::> 250.
in the favorites list.

Displaying the favorite s list : press the !MEDIA ! Additional track information
button. Press the left contro l button until the With the fu nction switched on~ and a playlist
sources overview c=>page 23 7 is displayed. Select open, various informat io n about t he cur rent t rack
the source that conta ins the categories (such as artist, a lbum and alb um cove r*) as well
¢ page 238 (for example, SD card). Select the Fa- as the playing t ime and the remain ing playing
vorit es category . time are displayed .
Requirement: the favorites list must be dis- Jukebox memory capacity*
played.
Information on the Jukebox memory capac ity and
- Listening to a favorite : se lect and confirm a fa-
the number of stored t racks in the Jukebox is dis-
vorite from the list.
played. ""'
- Move favorite : se lect a favorite from the list>
right cont rol button > Move favorite . Select

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Change playing position The selec t ed trac k w ill be used as the ringtone
for incoming calls .
Turn t he contro l knob to t he left or rig ht. Or :
move your finger on the MMI t ouch con t rol pad* Gracenote online database*
from the left to the right .
Requireme nt: t he MMI m ust be conne ct ed t o t he
Shuffle 1) Interne t .
W ith the function switc hed on~. a ll files in the Depend ing on ava ilabi lity, var ious information
play list a re played and show n in random orde r. will load abou t the t rack cu rrent ly playing wh en
t his fu nction is sw itched on ~ -
Repeat track 1l

When t he function is switched o n~ . the cur rent Favorites

track repeats. See c:>page 240.

Repeat* Additional options

Req uirement: an iPod/iPhone* must be selected Requirement: the vehi cle must be stationa ry and
as the media so urce in t he Audi music interface a video fi le* or a DVD*must be playing .
c:>page 237 , Accessing media.
Parental control*
- Track: the current t rack will be repeated.
Playba ck of video DVDs can be res t ricted using
- Folder: t he t racks in t he cur rent folder a re
parent al con tr ol.
played contin uous ly in a loop.
- Off : t he fu ncti o n is switc hed off . Ente r t he passwo rd for paren t al con t rol. Pass-
wor d set at th e fa ctory: 1234. You have t he fol-
Back to 'Playback'
lowing opti o ns:
The o ptions men u is closed . The track currently
- Protection level: select and co nfirm the protec-
play ing appears in t he playlist.
t ion level (for examp le, Level 5) . Eigh t differen t
Play similar music* conten t rat ing levels can be set for par ental
con tr ol. If yo u se t the pa ren t al con t rol level at
The track cur rently play ing is q uickly analyzed
Level 5, all DVDs fr om leve l 1-5 can be playe d .
(such as a rtists, genres, mood, beat) and a smart
Video DVDs with a h igher level will not play . Se -
play list with s imilar tracks is shown.
lect No restriction to remove all of the restr ic-
Play more ... tions .
- Change password: edit t he cur rent passwo rd.
A sma rt playlist is show n based on the track cur-
rently play ing. You can se lect between a playlist Switch to full screen
with mo re t racks by this artist , from this album
The video image is disp layed . Tur n t he contro l
or of this genre.
kn ob to di splay the pl aylist . Or: p ress the ! BACKI
Copy to jukebo x* butt on.

See c:>page 230, Adding files to the Jukebox. Replay video l )

Set as ringtone* 2) W hen this funct io n is swi t ched on~, t he curre nt

video will rep lay . ..,.
Req uireme nt: a cell phone must be connec t ed to
the MMI. The tra ck cu rrent ly playing mu st be in
t he Ju ke box* c:>page 230.
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Show DVD menu Picture for- Description

The DVD main menu opens in the Info t ainmen t mat
sys t em display. Cinema- Use this setting for films in cinema
scope format 21:9. Black bars w ill appear
- Selecting a menu item : select and co nfirm a
on the upper/ lower edge in the In-
menu it em. Or: move yo ur finger on the MMI
fota inment system display .
t ouch contro l pa d* and press the contro l kno b .
Original The image is disp layed in the rat io
Audio track ll of the so urce format . Select this
You can manually set the a udio track (language opt ion if the image is disto rted or a
and aud io format). The language and aud io for- section of the image is cut off
mat op t ions depend on t he video DVD. when Auto is selected.
4 :3 The image is f ixed in the 4 :3 pie-
Subtitles 1l
tu re format . Black bars are s hown
You can set subt itles for playback manua lly. The on the sides of the In fota inment
languages available depend on t he DVD. system d isplay.
16:9 The image is fixed in the 16 :9 pie-
Aspect
t ure format. Black bars a re shown
Aud i recommends the Automatic setting for the in t he upper and lower edges of t he
picture format. You can set the pict ur e format Infotai nment system di splay .
depending on the active fi le or so ur ce (for exam-
ple video file*, DVD*). (D Tips

Picture for- Description - Not all video DVDs have parenta l cont rol.
mat - The secur ity leve ls fo r th e Parental control
Automatic The MMI detects the picture for- are based on t he US standar d s from the Mo-
mat of the source and d isp lays the t ion Picture Associat ion of Ame rica (MPAA).
image in the optim um ratio. Black Note that the age levels fo r video DVDs in
ba rs may appea r on the sides of European countries may differ.
the disp lay, depe nding on the - Password ent ry fo r Parental control will be
source forma t a nd the Infotain - locked for approximately one m inute if you
ment sys t em disp lay t ha t is instal- enter the inco rrect password three t imes in
led . a row. The passwo rd can on ly be reset by an
authorized Audi dealer.
Zoom The image is enlarged to fill the
e nti re Infotai nment system d is-
play. Switch the function off if t he
image is d istorte d .

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Supported media and file formats

Overview

The Jukebox *, SD card reader and th e USBstorage device* connection support th e follo wing audio/vid-
eo file prop erti es:

Audio files Video files*

Supported SD/SDHC / SDXC/MMC memory cards: wi t h a capacity up to 12 8 GB
media DVD drive : audio CDs (up to 80 min.) w ith CD t ext (art ist, album, song)*, CD-ROMsw ith
a capacity up to 700 MB; DVD±R/RW; DVD video; DVD audio wit h audio t racks that are
compatib le w it h a DVD video player
Audi music interfa ce: mobile devi ces~ page 234 such as iPhones, MTP players, and
USBstorage devices in " USB Device Subclass 1 and 6" tha t conform to USB 2.0: USB
sticks, USB MP3 players (Plug-and-Play capable), externa l USBflash drives and hard
drives
File system Memory cards: exFAT, FAT, FAT32, NTFS
USB storag e devices: FAT, FAT32, NTFS
USB mass storage device partitions (primary / logical*) : two per USB connect ion
CD/DVD file systems : I S0 9660, Joliet, UDF
Metadat a Album cover: GIF, JPG, PNG with max.
800x800 px. The album cover from the
med ium or from Gracenote* is disp layed,
depending on availability.
Format MPEG Windows MPEG FLAC MPEG 1/2 MPEG4AVC Windows Media
1/2 Media 2/4 (H.264) Video 9
Layer-3 Audio 9
and 10
File exten- .mp3 .wma .m4a; .flac .mpg; .mp4; .wmv;
sion .m4b; .mpeg .m4v; .asf
.aac .mov;
.avi
Playlist s .M3U; .PLS; .WPL; .M3U8; .ASX
Characteris- up to maximum 320 kbit/s and 48 kHz up to maximum 2,000 kbit/s and
ti cs 48 kHz sampling frequencies sampling 720x576 px. at maximum 2Sfps
frequen-
cy
Number of DVD drive*: max. 1,000 files per medium
files Jukebox*: approximately 10 GB storage space; max. 3,000 f iles can be imported
USB storage devices and memory cards: max. 10,000 files per med ium; max. 1,000
files per playlist/directory

display showing the remain ing play time

{O)Tips may differ for MP3 files with variable bit
- The media drives do not support the W in- rate.
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on the system language and cannot always - Some MTP player f unctions are not support -
be guaranteed . ed, such as rating music tracks and video
- The man ufa ctu rer of the storage device can playback.
provide information about its "U SB Device
Subclass" .

CD drive
Applies to: vehicles with a CD drive

The following audio file proper t ies are supported by the CDdrive:

Audio files
Supported Aud io CDs (up t o 80 min) wi t h CD text (artist, album, t rack)*, CD-ROMs wi t h a capaci-
media ty of up to 700 MB
File system CD file system : IS09660, Joliet, UDF
Metadata Album cover : GIF, JPG, PNG wit h max. 800x800 px. The album cover from the medi-
um may be displayed, depend ing on availabili ty.
Format MPEG 1/ 2 Windows Media Au- MPEG 2/ 4 FLAC
Layer-3 dio 9 and 10
File extension .mp3 .wma .m4a; .flac
.m4b ;
.aac
Playlists .M3U; .PLS; .WPL; .M3U8; .ASX
Characteristics up to maxim um 320 kbit/s and 48 kHz sampli ng frequenc ies 48 kHz sampling
frequency
Number of Maxim um 1,000 f iles per medium
files

- Special characters (such as t hose in 1D3 tag

(D} Tips information) display differently depending
- To comp ress MP3 f iles, a bit rate of at least on the system language and cannot always
160 kbit/s is recommended. The display be guaranteed .
showing t he remaining play t ime may differ
fo r MP3 files w ith variable bit rate .

Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Audi music interface / Bluetooth Read the inst ructions in the chapter ~ page 234, Multimedia con-
audio player *: mob ile device is nectionsl ~ page 231, 8/uetooth audio player . You can lear n
not supporte d . about support ed mobi le devices in t he Audi dat abase fo r mobile
devices at www.audiu s a.com/bluetooth .
Audi music interface: the volume Adju st the volume of the mobile device to approximate ly 70% of
is too high/too low when start ing the maximum output ¢ page 240, Input leve l. ...
playback thro ugh t he AUX inp ut .

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Problem Solution
Audi music interface : the porta- For many ce ll phones or mobile devices, playback is not possible
ble device is not recogni zed as a when the battery level is too low (less than 5% of its capacity).
source. The mobile de-vice will only be recognized as a source in the MMI
after connecting if the battery charge is sufficient .
Audi music interface : malfunc- The Bluetooth audio player function is switched on. Switch this
tions during audio playback function off c:>page 2 51 when you a re not using the Bluetooth
through an iPod/ iPhone. audio player.
Audi music interface : contents Reset the Media settings to the facto ry defau lt settings
that are changed on a mob ile de- c:>page250.
vice connected to the Audi music
interface al are not displayed in
the media center.
AUX input: there is stat ic when When connecting a nd disconnecting, the External audio player
connecting and disconnecting the source is already selected. Before connecting or disconnecting the
AUX connection cable . mobile device, eithe r mute the device (see c:>page 253) or switch
to a different audio source (fo r example c:>page 223, Opening the
radio) .
Bluetooth audio player* / Wi-Fi Only one interface should be act ively used at a time to ensure
audio player* : aud io playback in- problem-free playback .
terference.
Jukebox*: tracks on the imported When importing playlists, a ll of the fi les themselves must be im-
playlist are grayed out. ported.
Jukebox*: imported tracks cannot If yo u cannot find impor ted tracks in the media center, th ey may
be played or found. not be supported. Only copy supported files c:>page 243 to the
Jukebox.
Online media *: connection failed To establish a connection to the MMI, the MMI connection sw itch
between the MMI and the Audi must be switched on in the Audi MMI connect app status screen .
MMI connect app .
Audi music interface: contents Reset the Media settings to the factory default settings
that are changed on a mobile de- c:>page 250.
vice connected to the Audi music
interface are not displayed in the
med ia center .
Bluetooth audio player*: interfer- Playback interference can occur when using the Bluetooth audio
ence with track d isplay and audio player if a music player app from a th ird party provider is open.
playback. Aud i recommends using the integrated media player on your Blue-
tooth dev ice (such as a smartphone) .

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Problem Solution
Wi -Fi hotspot* : your Wi-Fi device Make sure the network optimization functions are switched off in
is disconnected from the W i-Fi the Wi-Fi settings or in the network settings for your W i-Fi device.
hotspot. For addit ional information refer to the user guide for your Wi-Fi
device.
Audi music interface: audio play- Make sure the USB mode MTP is selected in the settings on your
back through the connected mo- mobile device.
bile device is not possib le.
a> Applies only to MTP dev ices. Does not apply to Apple dev ices and USB ma ss sto rage dev ices.

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Audi smartphone {!) Tips

interface - The functions that can be used depend on
Setup the following factors, among others:
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartpho ne interface - the brand of your smartphone
- the vers ion of the operating system in
You can connect your smartphone to the MMI us-
your smartphone
ing the Audi smartphone interface . Certain con-
- the software version of the app used
tent on your smartphone is adapted to the Info-
tainment system display while driving and can - the USBadapter cable and correct connec-
be operated through the MMI control panel. tion
- your cell phone se rvice provider
Requirement - the customized settings on your smart -
The vehicle must be stat ionary and the ignition phone
must be switched on. - One of the factors above or a combinat ion
of any of them could cause your smartphone
iPhone generation 5 or higher with Lightning to be incompatib le wit h the Audi smart-
connector and iOS 7.1.2 operating system or phone interface. Compatibility cannot be
higher. Or: guaranteed for all types of smartphones.
Smartphone with Android Auto app and Android For more informat ion and assistance, refe r
5.0 Lollipop operating system or higher. to the use r guide and the manufactu rer of
your smartphone .
.,.Connect your smar t phone to t he Audi music in- - If the connected smartphone has voice con-
te rface c:>
page 235 using a USBadapter tr ol, you can operate your smartpho ne using
c:>page 234, fig. 213 . t he external voice recognition system
.. Select and confirm Acti vate Apple CarPlay or c:>page174.
Activate And roid Auto now.
- The menu language shown in t he MMI is
.. Follow the system instruct ions.
based on t he settings in your smartphone .
.,.Pay attention to any add itional system prompts
- The time displayed in the MMIis based on
on your smartphone if applicable.
t he settings in your smartphone.
If you chose not to use Apple CarPlay or Android - Several MMIfunctions are not availab le
Auto when connecting your smartphone for the when Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is ac-
first time, you can start the Audi smartphone in- tive.
terface later on using the Connection m anager . - You cannot connect any mob ile devices via
.. Select: IMENU Ibutton > Audi smartphone in· Bluetooth when an Apple CarPlay connec-
terfa ce > Change to connecti on manager . tion is active.
.. Connect your smar t phone t o t he Audi music in-
terface using a USBadapter c:>page 234, Operating
fig . 213. Applies to: vehicles wit h Audi smartp hone interface
.. Select and confirm Audi smartphone in the
Connection manager c:>page 250. You can se- Opening a menu
lect your smartphone in the list of devices that App le CarPlay : you can go back to the Apple Car-
are already paired c:>page 251. Play main menu regardless of the se lect ed menu
.,.Follow the system instruct ions. item by pressing and holding the IBACKI button .
Android Auto : to go back to the Android Auto
u me nu bar, push the control knob down.
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Opening a menu item

Select and confi rm a menu it em using t he MMI

contr ol panel.

Troubleshooting
App lies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface

Problem Solution
Audi smartphone Check the charge level of your sma rtphone battery.
interface cannot be Check t he USB cable and use a d ifferent one if necessary.
opened. Check if Andro id Auto or Apple CarPlay is available in your country .
Android Auto : check if t he Andr oid Aut o app is inst all ed on your smart phone .
Connecting the Check if yo u are using the correct USB adapter and if the USB adapter is connect-
smartphone to the ed correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface ¢ page 234.
MMI failed . Apple CarPlay: check if App le CarPlay is act ivated on your smart phone .
Android Auto: check in the And roid Auto app if And roid Auto permits new
veh icles.
The smartphone is Check if you are using the correct USB adapter and if the USB adapter is connect-
not automatically ed correctly to your smartp hone and the Audi music interface ¢ page 234 .
detected. Check if the requirements needed to connect a smartphone have been met.

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System settings Date format

If you se lect DD.MM .YYYY, the date display will
Setting the date and show, for example, 31.08.2018. If you select
time MM/DD/YYYY , the date display will show, for ex-
You can set the clock time manually or using the ample, 08/31/2018. If you select YYYY-MM-
CPS*. DD, the date display will show, for example,
2018-08-31 .
.,.Select : I MENU I button> Settings> left control
button > MMI settings> Date & t ime .
MMI settings
.,.Or: select : IMENUI button> Vehicle > left con-
trol button > Vehicle settings> Date & time . .,.Select: ! MENUI button> Settings> left control
button > MMI settings .
Automatic setting
When this function is switched on~. the time Language
and date are automatically set. You can change the display language as well as
the language for the voice guidance* and voice
Time
recognition system*.
Requirement: the Automatic setting must be
The number of languages avai la ble depends on
switched off .
the market.
Press the control knob. You can set the Time
manually by turning and pressing the control Measurement units
knob. The following measurement un its can be set de-
pending on availab ility: Speed, Distance, Tem-
Date
perature, Fuel consumption, Volume, Pressure.
Requirement: the Automatic setting must be
switched off. Tool tips
When this function is switched on~' your MMI
Press the control knob . You can set the Date
shows you tips for input . The frequency of how
manually by turning and press ing the cont rol
often it displays decreases with time.
knob.
Speech dialog system
Time zone
Applies to : vehicles wit h voice recognition system
When selecting the appropriate time zone, a
Depending on vehicle equipment, the following
sampling of countr ies in this zone will be listed .
functions may be available:
Automatic time zone* Command display : when this function is switch-
When this function is switched on~. the time ed on ~ , the MMI w ill show you the possible
will automatically adjust to the corresponding commands for voice input in the respective
time zone. menu.

Automatic daylight saving time* Short dialog : when this function is switched on
~. a shorter form of the prompts is used .
When th is function is switched on~. the time
will automatically switch to daylight saving time . Command during voice output*: this function is
switched on at the factory . When this function is
Time format switched on~. you can say new commands dur-
u ing announcements. You do not need to wait for
co
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If you select 24h, the clock will d isp lay, for ex-
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wait for the signal tone (beep) to say a new Connection manager
command. '
Introduction
Volume: you can adjust the volume of the
prompts by turning the control knob. The connection manager gives you an overview
of your connected devices and their network sta -
Individual speech training (only when the vehi-
tus.
cle is stat ionary): you can adapt the voice recog-
nit ion system to your voice or pronunciation in
order to improve t he system's ability t o recognize ====-
Settings

~•_P_n_m_•~~-h~o_n~e_:
________
Conne ·ction manager

_____ M
_y~Phone
.. ·
~
I
your speech . Individua l training is comprised of , MyPhone @

20 speech entries that consist of commands and • Secondary phone: Not connected
• Data connection : Not connected
sequences of numbers. You can delete the pro -
• MMI connect App: Not connected
grammed voice tra ining w ith the Reset individu- " Audi smartphone: Not connected
al speech training function.

Display brightness Fig. 221 Connect ion manager

You can adjust the brightness of the Infotain-

" Select : ! M E NUI button> Settings > left control
m ent system disp lay by turning the contro l knob.
button > MMI settings> Connection manager .
Factory settings " Select and confirm a menu item.

The following funct ions can be reset to the facto- If a mobile device was already connected and you
ry default settings : select and confirm the corresponding menu item,
the dev ice name and conn ect ion mode are dis-
- Sound settings
played under the menu item c:!;>fig. 221.
- Radio
- Media settings You can individually Connect(~ or Disconnect
- Jukebox* (0) a pa ired device .
- Directory
-Telephone ' Primary phone
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi* Applies to: vehicles with telephone

- Navigation settings*
- Connect new device: search for and connect a
- Navigation and online memory * cell phone.
- Voice recognition system* - List of devices already paired : se lect you r cell
- Shortcut keys phone from the list of all the dev ices that a re
- Message settings* already paired.
-Apps*
-Tool tips
Secondary phone
- Audi connect* Applies to: vehicles with tele pho ne
- Audi smartphone interface *
- Connect new device: search for and con nect a
You can se lect the desired functions individually cell phone .
or all at once with the option Select all entries .
- list of devices already paired : se lect your cell
Select and confirm Restore factory settings . phone from the list of all the devices th at are
already paired.
(D Tips
Make sure that not only the settings were de-
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Data connection (D Note

App lies to vehicles with Aud i connect (Infota inment )
Always fo llow the information found in ~ 0 in
- The data connect ion is made using t he embed- Wi-Fi hotspot on page 195.
ded SIM card l) ¢page 189. You do not need to
adjust any addit ional se t t ings.
Directory
Applies to : vehicles w it h te lephone
(D Note
Display contacts from a cell phone (or an addi-
Always follow the info rmat ion found in ~ CD
in
tional cell phone).
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 195.
Requirement: no cell phones can be connec t ed to
MMI connect app the MMI using the Handsfree prof ile .
Applies t o vehicles wit h Audi connect (Infota inment )
- Connect new device: search fo r and connect a
Req uirement: the Audi MMI connect app m ust new ce ll phone .
be installed and open on your mobile device . - List of devices already paired : select yo ur ce ll
pho ne from the list of all the cell phones that
- Connect new device: search for and connec t a
are a lready pai red .
mobile device (s uch as a smartphone).
- List of devices already paired : select your mo-
bile device from the list of a ll the devices that Audi smartphone
Applies to : vehicles w ith Audi smartp hone interface
are already paired.
- Connect your ce ll phone to the Audi music in-
Audio player terface ~ page 235 using a USB adapter
Ap plies to vehicles with Bluetoot h or Wi -Fi audio player ¢ page 234, fig . 213 .

- Select your cell phone from the list of cell

Bluetooth play er*
phones that have a lready been connected.
Requirement: the Bluetooth funct ion and vis ibili-
ty must be switched on in the MMI ¢ page 251
Additional options
and on the ce ll phone.
Depend ing on the selected function, you can use
- Connect new device: press the contro l knob.
the right control button to access the availab le
Se lect Bluetoot h audio player. Search for and
additional options in the connection manager .
connect a mobile device.
- List of devices alrea dy paired: se lect a Blue- Delete Bluetooth device*
too t h device from the list of a ll the devices that
The selected cell phone/mobile device is discon-
are already paired .
nected from the MMI and is removed from the
Wi - Fi audio pla yer* list of all devices that are already paired .

Requirement: the W i-Fi hotspot on the MMI Show Bluetooth profiles *

~ page 195 and on you r ce ll phone must be
You can Connect or Disconnect the Handsfree,
sw itched on.
Messages*, Directory/ contact s and Bluetooth
- Connect new device: press the control knob . audio player profiles separate ly.
Search for and connect a Wi-Fi capable device .
Bluetooth settings *
- Disconnect Wi-Fi audio player: deactivate the
Wi-Fi on your W i-Fi capab le device. The dev ice - Bluetooth : select and confi rm a setting for the
u
~ will be automatically removed from the list. Bluetooth connection visib ility . Se lect Visible ...,
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for the MMI to be visib le to other devices . Se- Apple CarPlay sound settings/ Android Auto
lect Invisible for the MMI to not be visible to sound settings
other devices. However, it is still possib le to es- Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface

tab lish a Bluetooth connection with paired de - See ¢ page 253.

vices when the vis ibility is switched off. Select
Off to turn visibility off . Then a Bluetooth con- About Apple CarPlay/ About Android Auto
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
nect ion is not possible .
- Bluetooth audio player: when this function is Here you w ill find lega l informa t ion regarding
switched on~. the Bluetooth aud io player is the use of Apple CarPlay or Andro id Auto and in-
available as a sou rce in the Media menu . formation about device -specific data exchange.
- Bluetooth name : the MMI Bluetooth name (for
Delete CarPlay device/Delete Android Auto
example .,AUDI MMI 2016") is displayed and device
can be changed . Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface

Online settings* Requirement: your cell phone must not be con-

nected to the Aud i m usic interface with a USB
- Data usage counter: the amount of data pack-
adapter .
ets that are sent and received through the MMI
is d isplayed . You can reset the data usage infor - Select: Audi smartphone > a device from the list
mation to zero using the Reset data counter > righ t control button.
option.
To remove your cell phone from the list, select
- Network status: the mob ile network provider
and confirm Delete CarPlay device or Delete An-
for data service as well as the network status
droid Auto device.
are displayed.

Wi-Fi settings* System update

See c>page 195, Wi-Fi hotspot. .,,.Select : ! ME N UI button> Settings > left control
Storing as a default telephone button > System maintenance.
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
- System update : slide the storage device with
Requirement: a cell phone must be connected to the update data into the appropriate drive
the MMI c>page 176 . ¢ page 229. Se lect and confi rm the dr ive>

As soon as the cell phone is in range and the Start update. The length of the process de-
Bluetooth function on th e cell phone and in t he pends on the size of the updat e .
MMI is switched on, this cell phone is given prior - - Reset driver installation: the selected media
ity over the other Bluetooth devices and is con - driver package is reset to the settings at the
nected directly to the MMI. The connected cell time of delivery.
phone is displayed first in the device list. - Version information : info rmation on the MMI
sof t ware version and the navigation database*
Network settings* soft ware version is disp layed. The Software in-
- Login: you can chose an automatic login to formation function also prov ides information
your ce ll phone service provider's network, or on the software contained in the MMI and the
you can choose a manual login from the list of licensing agreement.
available networks.
- Network selection: available networ ks in the
present location can be se lected under network
selection. This function is only available for the
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Sound settings Select and confirm a 30 effect * setting (surro und

sound):
The sound distribution and volume of the MMI
- Off : the 30 effect is switched off .
can be adjusted individually. The settings depend
- Low: the 3D effect is optimized, for example
on vehicle equipment.
for aud io books.
- Medium : the 3D effect is optimi zed for all sour-
ces.
- High: the 3D effect is at the maximum.

Subwoofer*

Turn the cont rol knob to adj ust the subwoofer.

Speed-dependent volume control

Fig. 222 Adjust ing the balance/fade r
Turn the cont rol knob to adj ust the playback vol-
ume to the no ise inside the veh icle .
...Select : IMENU Ibutton> Sound > left contro l
button > Entertainment . AudioPilot*

Treble / Bass When this funct ion is switched on~. the play-
back volume is automat ically adjusted to the lev-
You can adjust the Treble and Bass settings by
el of noise inside the vehicle (dynamic road noise
turning the control knob . The changed settings
compensation) .
only apply for the a udio source that is act ive at
the t ime. This allows you to adj ust the sound set-
tings for each audio source separately . Volume settings
Balance/ fader (Sound focu s) Adjusting the volume

- Adjusting the sound distribution to the left or The volume of an audio source or a sys tem mes -
right : press t he control knob . Turn the control sage (for example, from the voice recognition
knob to the left or right to the desired position. system*) can be adjusted directly while the
- Adjusting the sound distribution to the front sound is playing using the On/Off knob.
or rear: press the contro l knob again. Turn t he
- Increasing or decreasing the volume : turn the
contro l knob to the left or right to the desired
On/Off knob (!) ¢ page 156, fig. 158 t o the
pos itio n.
right or left.
- Adjusting the sound distribution using the
- Muting or pausing: press the On/ Off knob
MMI touch* : move your finger on the MMI
briefly . Or: turn the On/Off knob to the left un-
touch control panel in the desired d irection .
til the symbol @ ¢ page 166 appea rs. An ac-
Sound effects tive audio/v ideo source is stopped.
- Unmuting or resuming : press the On/Off kno b
Select and confirm a Focussetting:
briefly. Or: turn the On/Off knob to the right .
- All: a ll speakers in the vehicle are active (sym-
metr ica l sound distribution) .
- Front: only the speakers in the front of the ve- '-
A WARNING
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To reduce the risk of an accident, adju st the

hicle are active .
volume of the audio system so that audible
- Rear*: only the speakers in the rear of the veh i-
signals from outside the vehicle, such as po-
cle are active.
u lice and fire s irens, can be heard easily at all
~ - Movie*: the speakers in the center of the vehi-
times.
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Volume : see ¢ page 249.

@ Tips
Volumes that are too high or too low are au- Individual speech training: see ¢ page 249.
tomatically adju sted to a set level when the Parking aid*
MMI is switched on.
You can adjust the volume of the signal tone by
turning the control knob.
Adjusting the system volume
- Adjusting the Front volume : select and con-
.,. Select: IMENU Ibutton> Sound> left contro l firm High , Medium or Low.
button.
- Adjusting the Rear volume : se lect and confirm
Telephone High , Medium or Low.
App lies to: vehicles with telep hone
MMI touch volume*
Mute telephone : messages and ringtones are set
You can adjust the vol ume of the prompts fo r the
to mute.
MMI touch* by turning the control knob.
Ringtone : see ¢ page 186, Ringtone and volume
settings . Restarting the MMI
Ringtone volume: you can adjust the volume of
the selected ringtone by turning th e control
knob.

Message volume: you ca n adjust the volume of

the notification for an incom ing text message by
turning the control knob.

Microphone input level : you can adjust the call

volume during a phone call by turning the control
knob.
Fig. 223 Button combina tion to res tar t the system
Navigation
App lies to: vehicles with navigation system .,. Briefly press the control knob and both buttons
Voice guidance: see ¢ page 214. at the same time to immediate ly open t he
menu upward c:>fig. 223.
Voice guidance during phone call: see
c:>page214 .
Software license
Voice guidance volume: you can adjust the voice information
guidance volume by turning the control knob. Or:
you can adjust the voice guidance volume during Information on the software contained in the
active route guidance by turning the On/Off MMI and the license agreement.
knob. - Sele ct : ! MENUI button> Settings > left contr ol
Entertainment fader : the volume of audio play - but ton > System maintenance > Version infor-
back can be temporarily lowered when the park- mation.
ing system or voice guidance is active. - Or: online at www .audiusa.com/softwareinfo .

Voice recognition system Information on the software contained in the

App lies to: vehicles with voice recogni t ion syste m head-up display and the license agreement.
- Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary.
Command display : see c;, page 249 .
- Press t he control knob to close the information.
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inst rument cluster and the license agreement .
Press the reset bu t ton 10.01l l twi ce wi t hin five
seconds of sw itch ing t he igni ti on on .

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Driving safety · Important things to do before driving

Basics Safety is everybody 's job! Vehicle and occupant

safety always depends on the informed and care-
Safe driving habits ful driver.
Please remember - safe ty first! For your safety and the safety of your passen-
The individual safety features of your vehicle can gers, before driving always:
work together as a system to help protect you .. Make sure that all lights and signals are operat-
and your passengers in a wide range of accidents. ing correctly .
These features cannot work as a system if they .. Make sure tha t the t ire pressure is correct .
are not always correctly adjusted and correctly .. Make sure that all windows are clean and afford
used . good visibility to the outs ide .
This chapter contains important informat ion, .. Secure all luggage and othe r items carefully
tips, instruct ions and warn ings that you need to ¢ page 261 .
read and observe for your own safety, the safety .. Make sure t hat noth ing can interfere with the
of your passengers and others . We have summar- pedals .
ized here what you need to know about safety .. Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors
belts , airbags, child restra ints as well as child correctly for your height.
safety. Your safety is for us priority number 1. Al- .. Instruct passengers to adjust the head re-
ways observe the information and warnings in st raints according to their height.
this section - for your own safety as well as that .. Make sure to use the right child restraint cor-
of your passengers. rectly to protect children ~ page 295 , Child
safety .
The informa t ion in this section applies to all .. Sit proper ly in your seat and make sure t hat
model versions of your vehicle. Some of the fea- your passengers do the same ¢ page 59, Front
tures described in th is sections may be standard seats .
equipment on some models, or may be optional .. Fasten your safety belt and wear it properly. Al-
equ ipment on others. If you are not sure, ask so instruct your passenge rs to fasten their safe-
your author ized Audi dealer. ty belts prope rly¢ page 265 .

A WARNING
What impairs driving safety?
- Always make sure that you follow the in-
structio ns and heed the WARNINGSin th is Safe driving is directly related to the condition of
manual. It is in your inte rest and in the in- the vehicle, the driver as well as the driver's abili-
te rest of your passengers . ty to concentrate on the road without being dis-
- Always keep all of the Owner's Lite rature tracted.
ma nuals in your Audi when you lend or sell The driver is responsible for the safety of the ve-
your vehicle so t hat t his importa nt informa- hicle and all of its occupants. If your ability to
t ion will always be available t o t he driver drive is impa ired, safety risks for everybody in the
and passenge rs. vehicle increase and you also become a hazard to
- Always keep t he Owner's Lite ratu re handy everyone else on the road ¢ ,&.. Therefore:
so t hat you can find it easi ly if you have
questions . .. Do not let yourse lf be distracted by passenge rs
or by using a cellular telephone .
.. NEVERdrive when your driving ability is im-
pa ired (by med ications, alcohol, drugs, etc .) .
.. Observe all traffic laws, rules of the road and
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.. ALWAYSadjust your speed to road, traffic and .. Adjust the steering wheel so that the steering
weather conditions . wheel and airbag cover points at your chest and
.. Take frequent breaks on long trips. Do not drive not at your face.
for more than two hours at a stretch. .. Grasp the top of the steering wheel with your
.. Do NOTdrive when you are tired, under pres- elbow(s) slightly bent .
sure or when you are stressed . .,.Adjust the head restra int so the upper edge is
as even as possible with the top of your head . If
A WARNING that is not possible, t ry to adjust the head re-
straint so that it is as close to this posit ion as
Impaired dr iving safety increases the risk of
possible .
ser ious personal injury and death whenever a
.. Fasten and wear safety belts correctly
vehicle is being used .
~page 268 .
.. Always keep both feet in the footwell so that
Correct passenger you are in control of the veh icle at a ll t imes.
seating positions
For detailed information on how to adj ust the
Proper seating position for the driver driver's seat, see ~page 59 .
The proper driver seating position is important
for safe, relaxed driving .
A
- WARNING .,
Drivers who are unbelted, out of position or
too close to the airbag can be seriously in-
jured by an airbag as it unfolds. To help re-
d uce the risk of serious personal injury:
- Always adj ust the driver's seat and the
steer ing wheel so that there are at least
10 inches (25 cm) between you r breastbone
and the steering wheel.
- Always hold the steering wheel on the out-
side of the steering wheel rim with your
Fig. 2 24 Correct seating pos ition hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posi-
tions to help reduce the risk of personal in-
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of in- jury if the driver's air bag inflates.
jury in the event of an accident, we recommend
- Never ho ld t he stee ring wheel at the
that you adjust the driver 's seat to the following
12 o'clock position o r with yo ur hands at
position:
ot her posi t ions ins ide the st eer ing whee l
.. Adjust the dr iver's seat so that you can easily rim or on the steering wheel hub. Holding
push the pedals all the way to the f loor wh ile the steering wheel the wrong way can cause
keeping your knee(s) s lightly bent ~ _A. serio us injuries to the hands, arms and head
.. Adjust the ang le of the seatback so that it is in if the dr iver's airbag dep loys .
an upright position so that your back comes in - Pointing the steering wheel toward your
full contact with it when you drive. face decreases the ability of the supplemen-
.. Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a dis- tal driver's airbag to protect you in a colli-
tance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the sion.
steering wheel and you r breast bone ~ fig. 224 . - Always sit in an upright position and never
If not possib le, see your autho rized Audi dea le r lean aga inst or place any part of your body
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- Before driving, always adjust the front seats - Passengers must always sit in an upright po-
and head restraints properly and make sure sition and never lean against or place any
that all passengers are properly restrained. part of their body too close to the area
- Never adjust the seats while the vehicle is where the airbags are located.
moving. Your seat may move unexpectedly - Passengers who are unbelted, out of posi-
and you could lose control of the vehicle. tion or too close to the airbag can be seri-
- Never drive with the backrest reclined or ously injured by an airbag as it unfolds with
tilted far back! The farther the backrests are great force in the blink of an eye.
tilted back, the greater the risk of injury due - Always make sure that there are at least
to incorrect positioning of the safety belt 10 inches (25 cm) between the front pas-
and improper seating position . senger's breastbone and the instrument
- Children must always ride in child safety panel.
seats¢ page 295 . Special precautions ap- - Each passenger must always sit on a seat of
ply when installing a child safety seat on the their own and properly fasten and wear the
front passenger seat¢ page 2 73. safety belt belonging to that seat .
- Before driving, always adjust the front pas-
Proper seating position for the front senger seat and head restraint properly.
passenger -Always keep your feet on the floor in front
of the seat. Never rest them on the seat, in-
The proper front passenger seating position is strument panel, out of the window, etc. The
important for safe, relaxed driving. airbag system and safety belt will not be
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of in- able to protect you properly and can even in-
jury in the event of an accident, we recommend crease the risk of injury in a crash.
that you adjust the seat for the front passenger - Never drive with the backrest reclined or
to the following position: tilted far back! The farther the backrests are
tilted back, the greater the risk of injury due
.,.Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is in to incorrect positioning of the safety belt
an upright position and your back comes in full and improper seating position.
contact with it whenever the vehicle is moving . - Children must always ride in child safety
.,.Adjust the head restraint so the upper edge is
seats ¢ page 295. Special precautions ap-
as even as possible with the top of your head. If
ply when installing a child safety seat on the
that is not possible, try to adjust the head re-
front passenger seat ¢ page 2 73.
straint so that it is as close to this position as
possible ¢page 63.
.,.Keep both feet flat on the floor in front of the Proper seating positions for passengers in
rear seats
front passenger seat .
.,.Fasten and wear safety belts correct- Rear seat passengers must sit upright with both
ly¢ page 268. feet on the floor consistent with their physical
size and be properly restrained whenever the ve-
For detailed information on how to adjust the
hicle is in use.
front passenger's seat, see ¢ page 59 .
To reduce the risk of injury caused by an incorrect
A WARNING seating position in the event of a sudden braking
Front seat passengers who are unbelted, out maneuver or an accident, your passengers on the
of position or too close to the airbag can be rear bench seat must always observe the follow-
seriously injured or killed by the airbag as it ing :
unfolds. To help reduce the risk of serious
.,.If there are passengers on the outer rear seats,
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as even as possible with the top of your head . If Proper adjustment of head restraints
that is not possible, try to adjust the head re-
Correctly adjusted head restraints ore an impor-
straint so that it is as close to this position as
possible. If there is a passenger in the center
tant part of your vehicle's occupant restraint sys-
rear seat, slide the head restraint upward
tem and can help to reduce the risk of injuries in
i=>page 63 . accident situations.
• Make sure that the seatback is secu rely latched
in the upright pos ition c:>page 68 .
• Keep both feet flat in the footwell in front of
the rear seat .
• Fasten and wear safety be lts properly
c:>page 268 .
• Make sure that children are always properly re-
strained in a child restraint that is appropriate
for their size and age c:>page 295 .

A WARNING
Fig. 22S Head restra int: viewed from t he front

Passengers who are improperly seated on the The head rest raints must be correctly adjusted to
rear seat can be seriously injured in a crash. achieve the best protection.
- Each passenger must always sit on a seat of • Adjust the head restraints so the upper edge is
their own and properly fasten and wear the as even as possib le with the top of your head. If
safety belt belonging to that seat . that is not possible, try to adjust the head re-
- Safety belts only offer max imum p rotection straint so that it is as close to this posit ion as
when the seatback is securely latched in the possible . Position* the head restraint as close
upr ight position and the safety be lts a re as possible to the back of your head .
prope rly pos itioned on the body. By not sit - • If there are passengers in rear seat, fold the
t ing upright, a rea r seat passenger increases head restraints up on the occupied seats .
the risk of personal inj ury from improperly
posit ioned safety belts ! Adj usting head restraints c:>page 63.
- Always adjust the head rest raint prope rly so
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that it can g ive maximum protection.
- WARNING
All seats are equipped with head restraints .
Driving without head restraints or with head
rest raints that are not prope rly adj usted in-
creases the risk of se rious or fata l neck injury
dr amat ical ly. To help reduce the risk of injury:
- Always d rive with the head restra ints in
p lace and properly adjusted .
- Every person in the veh icle must have a
properly adjusted head restraint .
- Always make sure each person in the veh icle
prope rly adjusts the ir head restraint. Adju st
the hea d restraints so the upper edge is as
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- Never attempt to adjust head restraint - never put your feet on the instrument panel
wh ile driving. If you have dr iven off and - neve r rest your feet on the seat cushion or back
must adjust the driver headrest for any rea- of the seat
son, first stop the vehicle safely before at- - neve r ride in the footwell
tempting to adjust the head restra int. - neve r ride in the cargo area
- Children must always be properly restrained
in a child restraint that is appropriate for A WARNING
their age and size ¢ page 295. Imp roper seating positions increase the risk
of ser iou s personal inju ry and de at h whenever
Examples of improper seating positions a veh icle is being used.
- Always make sure that all veh icle occupants
The occupant restraint system can only reduce st ay in a proper sea t ing posit ion a nd are
the risk of injury if vehicle occupants are properly pro perly restrained whenever the vehicle is
seated . be ing used .
Improper seating positions can cause serious in-
jury or deat h. Safety belts can only work when Driver's and front
they are properly positioned on the body . Im- passenger's footwell
proper seating positions reduce the effect iveness
of safety belts and will even increase the risk of Important safety instructions
injury and dea t h by moving the safety be lt to crit-
ical areas of the body. Impro per sea ti ng posit ions A WARNING
a lso increase the risk of ser ious injury and dea t h Always make sure that the knee airbag can in-
when an airbag deploys and strikes an occupant flate without interference. Objects between
who is not in the proper seat ing position. A driver yourself and the airbag can increase the risk
is responsib le for the safety of all vehicle occu- of injury in an accident by interfering with the
pants and especially for children. Therefore : way the ai rbag dep loys o r by being pushed in-
~ Never allow anyone to assume an incorrect to you as the airbag dep loys.
seat ing pos ition when the vehicle is being used - No persons (ch ild ren) or animals should ride
c>.&,. in t he footwell in front of the passenger
seat . If t he airbag deploys, t his can res ult in
The fo llowing bulletins list only some sample po - serio us or fat al injuries.
sitions that will increase the risk of serio us injury - No objects of any kind should be carried in
and death. Our hope is that these examp les will the footwell area in front of t he dr iver's or
make you more aware of seating posit ions that passenger's seat. Bulky objects (shopping
are dangerous. bags, for examp le) can hamper or prevent
proper dep loyment of the airbag . Sma ll ob-
Therefore, when ever th e vehicle is moving:
jects can be thrown thro ugh the vehicle if
- never stand up in the vehicle the airbag deploys and injure you or your
- never st and on the seats passengers.
- never knee l on the seats
- never ride with the seatback reclined
- never lie down on t he seats
- never lean up against the instrument pane l
- never sit on the edge of the seat
- never sit sideways
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Pedal area tions that could interfere with the pedals or im-
pair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
Pedals
The pedals must always be free to move and A WARNING
-Pedals that cannot move freely can res ult in a
must never be interfered with by a floor mat or
any other object. loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of
serious personal injury.
Make sure that all pedals move freely without in- -Always make sure that floor mats are prop-
terference and that noth ing prevents them from erly secured.
returning to their original positions .
- Never place or install floor mats or other
Only use floor mats that leave the pedal area free f loor coverings in the vehicle that cannot be
and can be secured with floor mat fasteners. proper ly secured in place to prevent them
from slipping and interfer ing with the ped-
If a brake circuit fails, increased brake pedal trav-
als o r the ab ility to control the vehicle.
e l is required to bring the vehicle to a full stop.
- Never place or install floor mats or other
A WARNING
f loor cove rings on top of already installed
floor mats . Additional floor mats and other
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss cover ings will reduce t he size of the pedal
of vehicle control and increase the risk of seri- a rea and int erfere with t he pedals.
ous injury. - Always properly re insta ll and secure floor
- Never place any objects in the driver's foot- mats that have been take n out fo r clean ing .
well. An object could get into the pedal area - Always make sure that objects cannot fall
and interfere with pedal function. In case of into the d river footwell whi le the vehicle is
sudden braking or an accident, you would mov ing. Objec t s can become t rapped under
not be ab le to brake or accelerate! the brake pedal and accelerator pedal caus-
-Always make sure that nothing can fall or ing a loss of vehicle control.
move into the dr iver's footwe ll.

Storing cargo correctly

Floor mats on the driver side
Loading the luggage compartment
Always use floor mats that can be securely at-
tached to the floor mat fasteners and do not in- All luggage and other objects must be properly
terfere with the free movement of the pedals . stowed and secured in the luggage compart-
ment.
...Make sure that the floor mats are properly se-
cured and cannot move and interfere with the
pedals Q .&_.

Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area un-
obstructed and that are firmly secured so that
they cannot slip out of pos it ion . You can obtain
suitable floor mats from your authorized Audi
dealer.
Floor mat fasteners are installed in your Audi.
Fig. 226 Safe load positio ning : place heavy objects as low
Floor mats used in your vehicle must be attached and as far forward as poss ible. IJI,-
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Loose items in the luggage compartment can - Please observe info rmation on safe driving
shift sudden ly, changing vehicle handling charac- ¢page 256 .
ter istics . Loose items can also increase the risk of
serious personal inj ury in a sudden vehicle ma-
neuver or in a coll is ion.
A WARNING
To he lp prevent po isonous exhaust gas from
.,.Distribute the load evenly in the luggage com- being drawn into the vehicle, always keep the
partment . rear lid closed while driving.
.,.Always place and properly secure heavy items in - Never transport objects larger than those
the luggage compartment as low and as far for- fitting completely into the luggage area be-
ward as possible c>fig . 226 . cause the rear lid cannot be fully closed .
.,.Secure luggage us ing the tie-downs provided - If you absolutely must dr ive with the rear lid
¢ page 69 . open, observe the following notes to reduce
.,.Make su re that the rea r seatbac k is securely the risk of poisoning :
latched in place . - Close all windows,
- Close t he s unroof*,
A WARNING - Open all a ir outlets in the instrument pan-
Improperly stored luggage or othe r items can el,
fly through the vehicle causing serious per- - Switc h off the air reci rculat ion,
sonal injury in the event of hard braking or an - Set the fresh air fan to the highest speed .
accident . To help reduce the risk of serious
personal injury : A WARNING
-
- Always put objects, for example, luggage or Always make sure that the doo rs, all win-
other heavy items in the luggage compart- dows, the sunroof * a nd the rear lid are se-
ment. curely closed and locked to red uce the risk of
- Always sec ure objects in the luggage com- injury when the veh icle is not being used.
partment using the tie-down eyelets and - After closing the rear lid, always make sure
s uitable straps. that it is properly closed and locked .
- Never leave your ve hicle unattended espe -
A WARNING cially with the rear lid left open. A child
Heavy loads will influence the way your vehi- could crawl into the vehicle th rough the lug-
cle handles . To he lp reduce the risk of a loss gage com partment an d close t he rea r lid be-
of contro l leading to serious pe rsonal injury: comi ng tr a pped and unab le t o ge t out . Be-
- Always keep in mind when transporting ing trapped in a vehicle can lead to ser ious
heavy objects, that a change in the center of pe rsonal injury.
grav ity can also cause changes in vehicle - Never let child ren p lay in or around t he vehi-
hand ling: cle.
- Always distr ibute the load as even ly as - Never let passengers ride in the luggage
possible. compa rt ment. Vehicle occupants mus t a l-
- Place heavy objects as far forward in the ways be p roperly restrained in one of the ve-
luggage compartment as poss ible. hicle's seat ing pos itions.
- Never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
or the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating specified (D Tips
on the safety compliance sticker on the driv- - Air circul ation helps to reduce window fog-
er's side B-pillar. Exceeding permiss ible ging . Stale ai r escapes to the outs ide
weight standards can cause the vehicle to t hroug h vents in the trim panel. Be sure to
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- The tire pressure must correspond to the - Never attach a child safety seat tether strap
load. The tire pressure label lists the recom- to a tie-down.
mended cold tire inflation pressures for the
vehicle at its maximum capacity weight and
the tires that were on your vehicle at the
Reporting Safety Defects
time it was manufactured. For recommend-
Applicable to U.S.A.
ed tire pressures for normal load condi-
tions, please see chapter c:>page 344 . If you believe that your vehicle
has a defect which could cause a
Tie-downs
crash or could cause injury or
The luggage compartment is equipped with four
tie-downs to secure luggage and other items . death, you should immediately in-
Use the tie-downs to secure your cargo properly form the National Highway Traffic
c:>page 261, Loading the luggage compartment. Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
In a collision, the laws of physics mean that even addition to notifying Audi of
smaller items that are loose in the vehicle will
become heavy missiles that can cause serious in-
America, Inc.
jury. Items in the vehicle possess energy which
If NHTSA receives similar com-
vary with vehicle speed and the weight of the
item . Vehicle speed is the most significant factor . plaints, it may open an investiga-
For example, in a frontal collision at a speed of tion, and if it finds that a safety
30 mph (48 km/h), the forces acting on a 10 -lb
defects exists in a group of
(4 .5 kg) object are about 20 times the normal
weight of the item . This means that the weight vehicles, it may order a recall and
of the item would suddenly be about remedy campaign. However,
200 lbs . (90 kg). You can imagine the injuries
that a 200 lbs. (90 kg) item flying free ly through NHTSA cannot become involved in
the passenger compartment could cause in a col- individual problems between you,
lision like this .
your dealer, or Audi of America,
A WARNING
-
Inc.
Weak, damaged or improper straps used to
secure items to tie-downs can fail during hard To contact the N HTSA, you may
braking or in a collision and cause serious per- either call:
sonal injury.
- Always use suitable mounting straps and Tel.: 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:
properly secure items to the tie-downs in
the luggage compartment to help prevent
1-800-424-9153) or
items from shifting or flying forward as dan- 1-800- 424 -9393
gerous missiles .
- When the rear seat backrest is folded down, or you may write to:
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NHTSA Transport Canada

U.S. Department of Transporta- Motor Vehicle Safety Investiga-
tion tions Laboratory
1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E. 80 Noel Street
West Building Gatineau, QC
Washington, DC 20590 J8Z 0Al
You can also obtain other infor- For additional road safety infor-
mation about motor vehicle safe- mation, please visit the Road
ty from : Safety website at:
http:/ /www.safercar.gov http:/ /www.tc.gc.ca/eng/
roadsafety/men u.htm
Applicable to Canada
If you live in Canada and you be-
lieve that your vehicle has a de-
fect that could cause a crash, in-
jury or death, you should immedi-
ately inform Transport Canada,
Defect Investigations and Recalls.
You should also notify Audi Cana-
da .
Canadian customers who wish to
report a safety-related defect to
Transport Canada, Defect Investi-
gations and Recalls, may either
call Transport Canada toll-free at:
Tel.: 1-800-333-0510 or
Tel. : 1-819-994-3328 (Ottawa re-
gion and from other countries)
TTYfor hearing impaired:
1-888-67 5-6863
or contact Transport Canada by
mail at:

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Safety belts cially dangerous to place a safety be lt over a

child sitting on your lap.
General information - Never let more peop le ride in the vehicle
Always wear safety belts! than there are safety belts available .
- Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is
Wearing safety belts correctly saves lives! proper ly restrained with a separate safety
This chapter explains why safety belts are neces- belt or ch ild restraint .
sary, how they work and how to adjust and wear
them correctly. Safety belt warning light
~ Read all the information that follows and heed Your vehicle hos a warning system for the driver
all of the instructions and WARNINGS. and front seat passenger to remind you about
the importance of buckling-up.
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injury and death.

- Safety belts are the single most effective
means available to reduce the risk of serious
injury and death in automobile accidents.
For your protection and that of your passen-
gers, always correctly wear safety belts
when the veh icle is moving.
Fig. 227 Safety belt warn ing ligh t in the instrument clus -
- Pregnant women, injured, or physically im- ter - enlarged
paired persons must also use safety belts.
Like all vehicle occupants, they are more Before driving off, always:
likely to be serio usly injured if they do not ~ Fasten your safety belt and make sure you are
wear safety belts. The best way to protect a wearing it properly.
fetus is to protect the mother - throughout ~ Make sure that your passengers also buckle up
the entire pregnancy. and properly wear their safety belts.
~ Protect children with a child restraint system

Number of seats appropr iate for the size and age .

Applies to: Vehicles with five seats: Your vehicle The warning light . in the instrument cluster
has two front seats and three rear seats. Each lights up when the ignition is switched on as a re-
seating position has a safety belt. minder to fasten the safety belts. In addition,
you will hear a warn ing tone for a certain period
Applies to: Vehicles with seven seats: Your
of time.
vehicles has two front seats, three seats in the
second row and two seats in the third row. Each Fasten your safety belt and make sure that your
seating position has a safety belt. passengers also properly put on their safety
belts .
A WARNING
Not wea ring safety belts or wearing them im- A
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passenge rs, a lways correct ly wear safety before the crash, until something stops them -
belts when the vehicle is moving. here, the wall ¢ fig. 229 .
- Failure to pay attention to the warning light The same principles apply to people s itting in a
that comes on could lead to personal injury. vehicle that is involved in a frontal collision . Even
at city speeds of 20 to 30 mph (30 to 50 km/h),
Why use safety belts? the forces acting on the body can reach one ton
(2,000 lbs . or 1,000 kg) o r more. At g reater
Frontal collisions and the law of physics speeds, these forces are even higher.
Frontal crashes create very strong forces for peo- People who do not use safety belts are a lso not
ple riding in vehicles . attached to their vehicle. In a frontal collision
they will also keep moving forward at the speed
their vehicle was travelling just before the crash.
Of course, the laws of physics don 't just apply to
frontal collisions , they determine what happens
in a ll kinds of accide nts and collisions .

What happens to occupants not wearing

safety belts?
In crashes unbelted occupants cannot stop
Fig. 2 2 8 Unbe lted occupants in a vehicle heading for a wall themselves from flying forward and being in-
jured or killed . Always wear your safety belts!

Fig. 229 The ve hicle crashes into the wall

Fig . 23 0 A drive r not wea ring a safety belt is violent ly

The physical principles are simple . Both the vehi-
throw n fo rward
cle and the passengers possess energy which var-
ies with vehicle speed and body weight . Engi-
neers call this energy "kinetic energy."
The higher the speed of the vehicle and the
g reater the vehicle's weight, the more energy
that has to be "absorbed" in the crash.

Vehicle speed is the most signific a nt fac t or . If

the speed doubles from 15 to 30 mph (25 t o 50
km/h) , the energy increases 4 t imes!
Fig. 231 A rea r passe nge r not wearin g a sa fety be lt will fly
Because the passengers of th is veh icle are not us- forwa rd an d str ike the driver
ing safety belts ~ fig. 228, they will keep moving
at the same speed the vehicle was moving just Unbelted occupants a re not ab le t o res ist the tre-
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bracing themselves. Without the benefit of safe - Safety be lts used properly can make a big differ -
ty restraint systems, the unrestrained occupant ence. Safety belts help to keep passengers in
will slam violently into the steer ing wheel, in- their seats, gradually reduce energy levels ap-
strument panel, windshield , or whatever else is plied to the body in an accident, and help prevent
in the way¢ fig. 230. This impact with the vehi- the uncontrolled movement that can cause ser i-
cle interior has all the energy they had just be - ous injuries . In addition, safety belts reduce the
fore the cras h. danger of be ing thrown out of the vehicle .
Never rely on airbags alone for protection. Even Safety be lts attach passengers to the car and g ive
when they deploy, airbags provide only additional them the benefit of being slowed down more
protection . Airbags are not supposed to dep loy in gently or "soft ly" through the "give" in the safety
all kinds of accidents . Although your Audi is belts, crush zones and other safety features eng i-
eq uipped with airbags, all vehicle occupants, in- neered into today's vehicles . By "absorbing" the
cluding the dr iver, mus t wear safety belts cor- kinetic ene rgy over a longer period of t ime, the
rect ly in order to minimize the risk of severe in- safety belts make the fo rces on t he body more
jury or death in a crash . "tolerab le" and less likely to cause inj ury.

Remember too, that airbags will deploy only Although these examples are based on a frontal
once and that your safety belts are always there collision, safety be lts can also substantia lly re-
to offer protec t ion in those accidents in which duce the risk of injury in other kinds of crashes.
airbags are not supposed to deploy or when they So, whethe r you're on a long trip or just go ing to
have a lready deployed. Unbelted occupants can the corner store, a lways buckle up and make sure
also be thrown out of the vehicle where even others do, too. Accident statistics show that vehi-
more severe or fatal injur ies can occur. cle occupants proper ly wearing safety belts have
a lower risk of being injured and a much better
It is also impo rtant for the rear passengers to
chance of surviving an accident. Properly using
wear safety belts correctly. Unbelted passengers
safety belts also great ly increases the ability of
in the rear seats endanger not on ly themse lves
t he supplemental a irbags to do their job in a col-
but also the driver and other passengers
lision. For this reason, wea ring a safety belt is le-
¢ fig. 231 . In a frontal collision they will be
gally required in most countries including much
thrown forward violently, where they can hit and
of the Unit ed States and Canad a .
injure the driver and/or front seat passenger .
Although your Audi is equipped with a irbags, you
Safety belts protect still have to wear the safety be lts provided. Front
airbags, for example, are activated only in some
People think it's possible to use the hands to frontal collisions. The front airbags ar e not act i-
brace the body in a minor collision . It 's simply vated in a ll frontal collisions, in side and rear col-
not true! lisions, in rollovers or in cases where there is not
enough deceleration throug h impact to the front
of the vehicle . The same goes for the other a irbag
systems in your Aud i. So, always wear your safety
belt and make sure everybody in your vehicle is
properly restrai ned!

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Important safety instructions about safety - Always keep belt buckles free of anything
belts that may prevent the buckle from latching
Safety belts must always be correctly positioned securely.
across the strongest bones of your body. - Never use comfort clips or devices that cre-
ate slack in the shoulder belt. However, spe-
• Always wear safety belts as illustrated and de- cial clips may be required for the proper use
scribed in this chapter . of some child restraint systems.
• Make sure that your safety belts are always - Torn or frayed safety belts can tear, and
ready for use and are not damaged . damaged belt hardware can break in an acci-
dent. Inspect belts regularly. If webbing,
~ WARNING bindings, buckles, or retractors are dam-
Not wearing safety belts or wearing them im- aged, have belts replaced by an authorized
properly increases the risk of serious personal Audi dealer or qualified workshop.
injury and death. Safety belts can work only - Safety belts that have been worn and loaded
when used correctly. in an accident must be replaced with the
- Always fasten your safety belts correctly be- correct replacement safety belt by an au-
fore driving off and make sure all passen- thorized Audi dealer. Replacement may be
gers are correctly restrained. necessary even if damage cannot be clearly
- For maximum protection, safety belts must seen. Anchorages that were loaded must al-
always be positioned properly on the body. so be inspected.
- Never strap more than one person, includ- - Never remove, modify, disassemble, or try
ing small children, into any belt. to repair the safety belts yourself.
- Never place a safety belt over a child sitting -Always keep the belts clean. Dirty belts may
on your lap. not work properly and can impair the func-
-Always keep feet in the footwell in front of tion of the inertia reel c::>table Interior
the seat while the vehicle is being driven . cleaning on page 356.
- Never let any person ride with their feet on
the instrument panel or sticking out the Safety belts
window or on the seat.
Fastening safety belts
- Never remove a safety belt while the vehicle
is mov ing. Doing so will increase your risk of Safety first - everybody buckle up!
being injured or killed.
- Never wear belts twisted.
- Never wear belts over rigid or breakable ob-
jects in or on your clothing, such as eye
glasses, pens, keys, etc., as these may cause
injury.
- Never allow safety belts to become dam-
aged by being caught in door or seat hard-
ware.
- Do not wear the shoulder part of the belt
Fig. 233 Belt buckle and to ngue on the driver's seat
under your arm or otherwise out of position.
- Several layers of heavy clothing may inter-
To provide maximum protection, safety belts
fere with correct positioning of belts and re-
must always be positioned correctly on the wear-
duce the overall effectiveness of the system.
er's body.

• Adjust the front seat and head restraint proper-

page 59, Front seats.
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.. Make sure the seatback of the rear seat bench ing sudden braking, in a sudden maneuver
is in an upright position and securely latched in and especially in a crash.
place before using the belt ¢ .&_. - Never attach the safety belt to the buckle
.. Pull the safety belt evenly across the chest and for another seat. Attaching the belt to the
pelvis ¢ fig. 233, ¢ .&_. wrong buckle will reduce safety belt effec-
.. Insert the tongue into the correct buckle of tiveness and can cause serious personal in-
your seat until you hear it latch securely. jury .
.. Pull on the belt to make sure that it is securely - A passenger who is not properly restrained
latched in the buckle. can be seriously injured by the safety belt it-
Automatic safety belt retractors self when it moves from the stronger parts
of the body into critical areas like the abdo-
Every safety belt is equipped with an automatic men .
belt retractor on the shoulder belt. This feature - Always lock the convertible locking retractor
locks the belt when the belt is pulled out fast, when you are securing a child safety seat in
during hard braking and in an accident . The belt the vehicle ¢ page 308.
may also lock when you drive up or down a steep
hill or through a sharp curve. During normal driv-
ing the belt lets you move freely. Safety belt position
Correct belt position is the key to getting maxi -
Safety belt pretensioners
mum protection from safety belts .
The safety belts are equipped with a belt preten-
sioner that helps to tighten the safety belt and
remove slack when the pretensioner is activated
¢ page 2 71 . The function of the pretensioner is
monitored by a warning light q page 29.

Convertible locking retractor

Every safety belt except the one on the driver
seat is equipped with a convertible locking retrac-
tor that must be used when the safety belt is
used to attach a child safety seat. Be sure to read Fig. 234 Safety belt posi tion
the important information about this feature
¢ page 306. Standard features on your vehicle help you adjust
the position of the safety belt to match your body
.&._WARNING size .
Improperly positioned safety belts can cause - belt height adjustment for the front seats,
serious injury in an accident q page 269, - height-adjustable front seats.
Safety belt position.
- Safety belts offer optimum protection only .&_WARNING
when the seatback is upright and belts are Improperly positioned safety belts can cause
properly positioned on the body. serious personal injury in an accident.
-Always make sure that the rear seat back- - The shoulder belt should lie as close to the
rest to which the center rear safety belt is center of the collar bone as possible and
attached is securely latched whenever the should fit well on the body. Hold the belt
rear center safety belt is being used . If the above the latch tongue and pull it evenly
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on the abdomen. The belt should always fit .,.Pull on the belt to make sure that it is securely
snugly c>fig. 234. Pull on the belt to tighten latched in the buckle.
if necessary.
- The lap belt portion of the safety belt must A WARNING
be positioned as low as possible across pel- Improperly positioned safety belts can cause
vis and never over the abdomen. Make sure serious personal injury in an accident.
the belt lies flat and snug c>fig. 234. Pull on - Expectant mothers must always wear the
the belt to tighten if necessary. lap portion of the safety belt as low as pos-
- A loose-fitting safety belt can cause serious sible across the pelvis and below the round-
injuries by shifting its position on your body ing of the abdomen.
from the strong bones to more vulnerable, - Always read and heed all WARNINGS and
soft tissue and cause serious injury. other important inform at ion c>.&.in Fasten-
-Always read and heed all WARNINGS and ing safety belts on page 269 .
other important information c>page 268.

Unfastening safety belts

Pregnant women must also be correctly
restrained Unbuckle the safety belt with the red release
button only after the vehicle has stopped.
The best way to protect the fetus is to make sure
that expectant mothers always wear safety belts
correctly - throughout the pregnancy.

Fig. 236 Releasing the to ngue from the buckle

.,. Push the red release button on the buckle

Fig. 235 Safety belt pos ition during pregna ncy ¢ fig. 236. The belt tongue will spring out of

the buckle ¢ ,&..

To prov ide maximum protection, safety belts .,. Let the belt wind up on the retractor as you
must always be positioned correctly on the wear- guide the belt tongue to its stowed position.
er's body c>page 269 .
.,.Adjust the front seat and head restraint cor- A WARNING
rectly c>page 59, Front seats . Never unfasten safety belt while the vehicle is
.,. Make sure the seatback of the rear seat bench moving. Doing so will increase your risk of be-
is in an upright position and securely latched in ing injured or killed.
place before using the belt .
.,. Pull the safety belt evenly across the chest so
that it sits as low as possible on the pelvis and
there is no pressure on the abdomen
c:>fig. 235, ¢ ,&..
.,. Insert the tong ue into the correct buckle of
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Adjusting safety belt height risk of inj ury and death by moving the safety be lt
to critical areas of the body . Improper seating
With the aid of the safety belt height adjust- pos itions also increase the risk of serious injury
ment, the three point safety belt strap routing and death when an airbag dep loys and strikes an
can be fitted to the shoulder area, according to occupant who is not in the correct seating posi-
body size. t ion . A driver is responsible for the safety of all
vehicle occupants and especially for ch ild ren.
The refore:

• Never perm it anyone to assume an incorrect

sitt ing position in the vehicle while traveling
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.8, WARNING
Imp roperly wo rn safe ty belts increase the risk
of ser ious personal injur y and death whe never
Fig. 237 Safety bel t height adju stment - loop -around fit -
t ings
a veh icle is being used .
- Always make sure that all vehicle occupants
The shou lder belt should lie as close to the center are cor rect ly rest rained and stay in a corre ct
of the collar bone as poss ible and should fit well seating posi t ion whenever t he vehicle is be-
on the body ¢ &. in Safety belt position on ing used .
page 269. - Always read and heed all WARNINGS and
ot her impor t ant informat ion ¢ page 268.
• Push the loop-around fitt ings up ¢ fig. 237 @ ,
or
• squeeze together the (!) button, and push the Belt tensioners
loop-arou nd fittings down @ . How safety belt pretensioners work
• Pull the belt to make sure that the upper at-
tachment is proper ly engaged . Revers ible safety belt pretensioners
The following functions are available when safety
A WARNING belts with reversible safety belt tensione rs are
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and oth- fastened:
er important informat ion¢ page 268.
- Automatic tensioners : at the start of a drive,
the safety belts automatically adjust to the
@ Tips
passenger after a certain time period or veh icle
With the front seats, the height adjustment speed . To switch the automatic tensioners off,
of the seat can also be used to adjust the po- select the following in t he Infotainment sys-
sition of the safety belts . tem: ! M E N UI button> Car > left cont rol button
> Vehicle setting s > Seat s > Driver' s seat or
Improperly worn safety belts Passenger' s seat > Automati c belt ten sioner .
- In ce rta in driv ing s ituations, the safety bel ts
Incorrectly positioned saf ety belts can cause se-
may tighten wit h a reversib le t ensioning func-
vere injuries.
tion ¢ page 117.
Wearing safety belts improperly can cause seri - - The safety be lts may also tighten with this re-
u ous injury or death. Safety belts can on ly work vers ible te ns ion ing funct ion in m inor collisions . .,.
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Pyrot echnic saf ety belt pret ensioners

A
,_ WARNING
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Seat belts with pyrotechnic safety belt preten-
Improper care, servicing and repair proce-
sioners are tensioned automatica lly in severe col-
dures can increase the risk of personal injury
lisions , depending on the circumstances. This
and death by preventing a safety belt preten-
helps to reduce the forward motion of the occu-
sioner from activating when needed or act i-
pants.
vating it unexpected ly:

A WARNING
- The pyrotechnic safety belt pretens ioners
can only be activated once. If pyrotechnic
- It is possible for the pretensioners to deploy safety belt pretensioners have been activat-
incorrectly . ed, the system must be replaced.
- Any work on the tensioner system or remov- - Never repair, adjust, or change any parts of
al and installation of system components the safety belt system.
for other repairs must be performed by a - Safety belt systems including safety belt
qualified workshop . pretensioners cannot be repai red. Spec ial
- The pyrotechnic system can only prov ide procedures are required for remova l, instal-
protect ion for one collision. If the pyrotech- lation and disposal of this system .
nic pretensioners deploy, the pretens ion ing - For any wo rk on the safety be lt system, we
system must be replaced . strong ly recommend that you see your au-
thorized Audi dealer or qualified technician
(D Tips who has an Audi approved repair manua l,
- A fine dust is released when the pyrotechnic training and special equipment necessary.
safety belt pretens ioners deploy . This is nor-
mal and is not caused by a fire in the vehi- (® For the sake of the environment
cle. Undeployed airbag modules and pret ension-
- The relevant safety requ irements must be ers might be classified as Perchlorate Materi-
observed when the veh icle or components a l -special handling may apply, see
of the system are scrapped. A qualified www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlo-
dealersh ip is familiar with these regu lations rate. When the vehicle or parts of the re-
and will be pleased to pass on the informa- straint system including airbag modules safe-
tion to you. ty belts with pretensioners are scrapped, all
applicable laws and regulations must be ob-
Service and disposal of safety belt preten- served. Your authorized Audi dealer is familiar
sioner wit h these requirements and we recommend
that you have your dealer perfo rm this service
The safety belt pretens ioners are parts of the
for you .
safety belts on your Audi. Installing, removing,
servicing or repa iring of belt pretensioners can
damage the safety belt system and prevent it
from working cor rectly in a collision .

There are some important th ings you have to

know to make sure that the effectiveness of the
system w ill not be impaired and that discarded
components do not cause injury or pollute the
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A irbag system reaching the pedals, or if you have concerns with

regard to the function or operation of the Ad-
Important information vanced Airbag System, please contact your au-
thori zed Audi dealer or qualified workshop, or
Importance of wearing safety belts and
call Audi Customer Relations at 1-800-822-2834
sitting properly
for possible modifications to your vehicle.
Airbags are only supplemental restraints. For
When the airbag system deploys, a gas generator
airbags to do their job, occupants must always
will fill the airbags, break open the padded cov-
properly wear their safety belts and be in a prop-
ers, and inflate between the steering wheel and
er seating position.
the driver and between the instrument panel and
For your safety and the safety of your passen- the front passenger. The airbags will deflate im-
gers, before driving off, always : mediately after deployment so that the front oc-
cupants can see through the windshield again
.,.Adjust the driver's seat and steering wheel
without interruption.
properly 9 page 257,
.,.Adjust the front passenger's seat properly All of this takes place in the blink of an eye, so
¢page 258, fast that many people don't even realize that the
.,.Wear safety belts properly ¢ page 268, airbags have deployed. The airbags also inflate
.,.Always properly use the proper child restraint with a great deal of force and nothing should be
to protect children ¢ page 295. in their way when they deploy. Front airbags in
combination with properly worn safety belts slow
In a collision, airbags must inflate within the down and limit the occupant's forward move-
blink of an eye and with considerable force. The ment . Together they help to prevent the driver
supplemental airbags can cause injuries if the and front seat passenger from hitting parts of
driveror the front seat passenger is not seated the inside of the vehicle while reducing the forces
properly. Therefore in order to help the airbag to acting on the occupant during the crash . In this
do its job, it is important, both as a driver and as way they help to reduce the risk of injury to the
a passenger to sit properly at all times. head and upper body in the crash. Airbags do not
By keeping room between your body and the protect the arms or the lower parts of the body.
steering wheel and the front of the passenger Both front airbags will not inflate in all frontal
compartment, the airbag can inflate fully and collisions . The triggering of the airbag system de-
completely and provide supplemental protection pends on the vehicle deceleration rate caused by
in certain frontal collisions ¢ page 257, Correct the collision and registered by the electronic con-
passenger seating positions . For details on the trol unit . If this rate is below the reference value
operation of the seat adjustment controls programmed into the control unit, the airbags
¢page 59. will not be triggered, even though the car may be
It's especially important that children are proper- badly damaged as a result of the collision. Vehi-
ly restrained ¢ page 295. cle damage, repair costs or even the lack of vehi-
cle damage is not necessarily an indication of
There is a lot that the driver and the passengers
whether an airbag should inflate or not.
can and must do to help the individual safety fea-
tures installed in your Audi work together as a Since the circumstances will vary considerably
system. between one collision and another, it is not possi-
ble to define a range of vehicle speeds that will
Proper seating position is important so that the
cover every possible kind and angle of impact
u front airbag on the driver side can do its job. If
co that will always trigger the airbags . Important
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also not inflate in side or rear collisions, or in - To reduce the risk of injury when an a irbag
rollovers. inflates, always wear safety belts properly
Alwa ys rememb er: Airbags will deploy only once, page 268, Safety belts.
c::>

and on ly in ce rtain kinds of coll isions. Your safety - Always make certa in that children age 12 or
be lts are always there to offer protection in those younger always ride in the rear seat. If chil-
situations in which airbags are not supposed to dren are not properly restrained, they may
dep loy, or when they have already deployed; for be severely injured or killed when an airbag
examp le, when your vehicle str ikes or is struck by inflates.
another vehicle after the first coll is ion. - Never let ch ildren ride unrestra ined or im-
properly restrained in the vehicle. Adj ust the
This is just one of the reasons why an airbag is a
front seats properly.
supp lementary restraint and is not a substitute
- Never ride with the backrest recl ined .
for a safety belt. The a irbag system works most
- Always sit as far as possible from the steer-
effect ively when used with the safety belts.
ing wheel or the instrument panel
Therefore, always properly wear your safety belts
page 257.
c::>
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- Always sit upright w ith your back against

A WARNING
-
the backrest of your seat .
- Never place your feet on the instrument
Sitting too close to the steering wheel or in- panel or on the seat. Always keep both feet
st rument panel will decrease the effective- on the floor in front of the seat to help pre-
ness of the airbags and will increase the risk vent serious injur ies to the legs and hips if
of personal injury in a collision.
the airbag inflates.
- Never sit closer than 10 inches (25 cm) to - Never recl ine the front passenger's seat to
the steering wheel or instrument panel.
transport objects. Items can also move into
- If you cannot sit mo re than 10 inches the area of the side a irbag or the front air-
(25 cm) from the steering wheel, invest i- bag du ring brak ing or in a sudden maneu-
gate whether adaptive equipment may be ver. Obje cts nea r the airbags can become
available to help you reach the pedals and proj ecti les and cause injury when an airbag
increase your seating distance from the inflates.
steering wheel.
- All vehicle occupants and especially children
must be restrained properly whenever riding
A WARNING
Airbags that have deployed in a crash must be
in a vehicle. An unrestrained or improperly
replaced.
restra ined child could be injured by striking
- Use on ly original equipment airbags ap-
the interior or by being ejected from the ve-
proved by Audi and installed by a trained
hicle during a sudden maneuver or impact.
technician who has the necessary tools and
An unrestrained or imp roperly restrained
diagnostic equipment to properly replace
child is also at greate r risk of inju ry or death
any airbag in your vehicle and assure system
through contact with an inflating airbag.
effectiveness in a crash.
- If you are unrestrained, leaning fo rwa rd, sit-
- Never perm it salvaged or recycled airbags to
t ing s ideways or out of pos ition in any way,
be installed in your vehicle.
your risk of inj ury is much higher.
- You will also receive serious injuries and
could even be killed if you are up aga inst the Child restraints on the front seat - some
airbag or t oo close to it when it inflates - important things to know
even with an Advanced Airbag.
.,. Be sure to read the impo rt ant info rmat ion and
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about children and Advanced Airbags - PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF~; will come on if

¢ page 295 . there is a small chi ld or child restraint on the
front passenger seat
Even though your vehicle is equipped with an Ad-
- PASSENGERAIR BAGON @ will come on if the
vanced Airbag System, make certain that all chil-
front passenger seat is occupied by an ad ult as
dren, especially those 12 years and younger, a l-
registered by the capacit ive passenger detec-
ways ride in the back seat properly restrained for
tion system ¢ page 285, Monitoring the Ad-
their age and size. The airbag on the passenger
vanced Airbag System .
side makes the front seat a potentially dangerous
place for a child to ride. The front seat is not the The PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF~; light comes on
safest place for a child in a forward-facing child when e lectrical capacitance registered on the
safety seat . It can be a very dangerous place for front passenger seat is equal to or less than the
a n infant or a child in a rearward-fac ing seat. combined capacitance of a typical 1 year-old in-
fant and one of the rearward-facing or forward -
The Advanced Airbag System in your veh icle has
facing child restrai nts listed in Federal Motor Ve-
been certified to comply with the requirements
hicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208 with wh ich
of United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
the Advan ced Airbag System in your vehicle was
Standa rd (FMVSS) 208, as well as Canada Motor
cert ified.
Vehicle Safety Standa rd (CMVSS) 208 as applica-
ble at the t ime your veh icle was m a nufact ured. If the total electr ical capacitance reg istered on
Accord ing to requirements, the front Advanced t he front passenger seat is mo re than that of a
Airbag System on the passenger side has been typ ica l 1 year -old ch ild but less than the weight
certified for "suppression" for infants of about of a sm all adult, t he front air bag on t he passen-
12 month old and younger and for "low risk de- ger side can deploy (the PASSENGERAIR BAG
ployment" for children aged 3 to 6 years old (as OFF~ ; light does not come on) .
defined in the standard) . If the PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF~ ; light does
The PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF ~ ; light in the not come on, the front airbag on the passenger
headliner tells you when the front Advanced Air- side has not been tu rned off by t he electronic
bag on the passenger side has been turned off by contro l unit and can deploy if the contro l unit
the electronic control unit. senses an impact that meets the conditions stor-
ed in its memory.
Each time yo u turn on the ignition, the PASSEN-
GERAIR BAGOFF~; ON @ light will come on For example , the airbag may deploy if:
for a few seconds and: - a small child that is heav ier than a typ ica l 1
- PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF~ ; will come on if year -old child is on the front passenger se at
the front passenger seat is not occupied (regardless of whethe r the child is in one of the
- PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF~ ; will come on if child safety seats listed ¢ page 29 7), or
the e lectrica l capacitance measured by the ca- - a child who has outgrown child rest raints is on
pacitive passenger detection system for the t he front passenge r seat .
front passenger seat equa ls the comb ined ca- If the front passenge r airbag is t urned off, the
pacitance of an infant up to about one year of PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF~ ; light comes on in
age and one of the rearward-facing or forward - t he headliner a nd stays o n.
facing child restra ints listed in Federa l Moto r
Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208 with If the front passenger a irbag deploys, the Feder-
wh ich the Advanced Airbag System in your veh i- al Standard requi res the airbag to meet the "low
u cle was certified . Fo r a listing of the child re - risk" dep loymen t criteria to redu ce the risk of in-
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the electronic control unit¢ page 285, PASSEN- ufacturer for use on a front seat with a pas-
GERAIR BAG OFF~; ON@ light. senger front and side airbag.
Always remember, a child safety seat or infant - Never put the forward-facing child restraint
carrier installed on the front seat may be struck up against or very near the instrument pan-
and knocked out of position by the rapid ly inflat- el.
ing passenger's airbag in a fronta l collision. The - Always move the front passenger seat to
airbag cou ld greatly reduce the effect iveness of the highest posit ion in the up and down ad-
the child restraint and even seriously injure the justment range and move it back to the
child during inflation. rearmost posit ion in the seat's fore and aft
adj ustment range, as far away from the a ir-
For this reason, and because the back seat is the
bag as poss ible, before installing the for-
safest place for ch ildren - when properly restra in-
ward-facing chi ld restraint.
ed according to the ir age and size - we strong ly
- Always make sure that the safety be lt upper
recommend that children always sit in the back
anchorage is behind the ch ild rest raint and
seat ¢ page 295, Child safety.
not next to o r in front of the child rest raint

A WARNING
so th at the safety be lt will be properly posi-
tioned.
A child in a rearward-facing child safety seat - Make sure that the PASSENGER AIR BAG
installed on the front passenger seat w ill be OFF ~; light comes on and stays on all the
ser iously injured and can be killed if the fron t time wheneve r the ign it ion is switched on .
airbag infla t es - even with an Advanced Airbag
System.
- The inflating a irbag will hit the child safety
A WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury, make sure
seat or infant carrier with great force and
that the PASSENGER
AIRBAGOFF~; light
will smash the chi ld safety seat and child
will be disp layed whenever a ch ild restraint is
against the backrest, center armrest, door
installed on the front passenger seat and the
or roof.
ignit ion is switched on.
- Always install rear -facing child safety seats
- If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ~; light
on the rear seat .
does not stay on, perform the checks descri-
- If you must install a rearward facing ch ild
bed ¢ page 285, Monitoring the Advanced
safety seat on the front passenger seat be-
Airbag System.
cause of exceptiona l circumstances and the
- Take the child restra int off the front passen-
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ~; light does not
ger seat and install it properly at one of the
come on and stay on, immed iately install
rear seat positions if the PASSENGER AIR
the rear-fac ing child safety seat in a rear
BAG OFF ~ light does not stay on .
seat ing pos ition and have the airbag system
- Have the airbag system inspected by your
inspected by your authorized Audi dea ler.
author ized Audi dealer immed iate ly.
- Forward-facing ch ild safety seats installed
- Always carefully follow instructions from
on the front passenger's seat may interfere
child restraint manufacturers when instal-
with the deployment of the airbag and
ling child restra ints.
cause serio us pe rsonal injury to t he child.

A WARNING
A WARNING
If, in exceptional circumstances, you must in-
If, in except ional circumstances, you must in-
stall a forward or rearward-fac ing child re-
stall a forward -facing chi ld res t rain t on t he
stra int on the fron t passenger's seat: ..,.
front passenger's seat:
- Always make sure the forward-facing seat
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- Improper installation of child restraints can

reduce their effect iveness or even prevent
them from providing any protection.
- An improper ly installed ch ild restraint can
interfere with the airbag as it deploys and
seriously injure or even kill the child - even
with an Advanced Airbag System .
- Always carefu lly follow the manufacturer's
instructions provided with the child safety
seat or carrier. Fig. 239 Location of front passenger's airbag: in the in·
st rument pane l
- Always make sure that there is nothing on
the front passenger seat that will cause the
Your vehicle is equipped with an "Advanced Air-
capacit ive passenger detection system in
bag System" in compliance with United States
the seat to signa l to the Airbag System that
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
the seat is occupied by a person when it is
(FMVSS) 208, as well as Canada Motor Veh icle
not, or to signa l tha t it is occ upied by some -
Safety Standard (CMVSS)208 as applicable at
one who is heavier than the person actua lly
the time your veh icle was manufactured.
sitting on the seat. The presence of addi -
t ional objects could cause the passenge r The airbag for the driver is in the steering wheel
front airbag to be turned on when it shou ld hub ¢ fig. 238 and the airbag for the front pas-
be off, or could cause the airbag to work in a senger is in the instrument panel ~ fig. 239. The
way that is different from the way it would general locat ion of the airbags is marked ''AIR·
have worked without the object on the seat . BAG".

There is a lot you need to know about the airbags

Front airbags in your vehicle. We urge you to read the deta iled
information abo ut airbags, safety belts and child
Description of front airbags
safe t y in this and the othe r chapte rs that make
The airbag system can provide supplemental up the owner's lit erature . Please be sure to heed
protection to properly restrained front seat occu- the WARNINGS - they are ext remely important
pants. for your safety and the safety of your passengers,
especially infants and small children.

A WARNING
-
Never rely on ai rbags alone for protection .
- Even w hen they deploy, airbags provide only
supp lemental protection .
- Airbag wor k most effec t ively when used
with proper ly worn safety be lts.
- Therefo re, always wea r you r safety be lts and
make sure that everybody in your vehicle is
Fig. 238 Location of driver airbag: in stee ring whee l
p roper ly restrained.
- Always hold the steering wheel with both
hands on the outside of the steering wheel
rim at the 9:00 o'clock and 3:00 o'clock po-
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o'clock position or with your hands any-
A person on the front passenger seat, espe-
where inside the steering wheel or on the
cially infants and small children, will receive
steering wheel hub. Holding the steering
serious injuries and can even be killed by be-
wheel the wrong way increases the risk of
ing too close to the airbag when it inflates .
severe injury to the arms, hands, and head if
- Although the Advanced Airbag System in
the driver airbag deploys.
your vehicle is designed to turn off the front

,& WARNING
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passenger airbag if an infant or a small child
is on the front passenger seat, nobody can
Objects between you and the airbag will in- absolutely guarantee that deployment un-
crease the risk of injury in a crash by interfer- der these special conditions is impossible in
ing with the way the airbag unfolds and/or by all conceivable situations that may happen
being pushed into you as the airbag inflates. during the useful life of your vehicle.
- Always make sure nothing is in the front air- - The Advanced Airbag System can deploy in
bag deployment zone that could be struck accordance with the ,.low risk" option for 3-
by the airbag when it inflates. and 6-year-old children under the U.S. Fed-
- Objects in the zone of a deploying airbag eral Standard if a child with electrical capac-
can become projectiles when the airbag de- itance greater than the combined capac i-
ploys and cause serious personal injury. tance of a typical one-year old infant re-
- Never hold things in your hands or on your strained in one of the forward facing or rear-
lap when the vehicle is in use. ward-facing child seats with which your ve-
- Never place accessories or other objects hicle was certified is on the front passenger
(such as cup holders, telephone brackets, seat and the other conditions for airbag de-
note pads, navigation systems, or things ployment are met.
that are large, heavy, or bulky) on the doors; - Accident statistics have shown that children
never attach then to the doors or the wind- are generally safer in the rear seat area than
shield; never place them over or near or at- in the front seating position.
tach them to the area marked ,,AIRBAG"on - For their own safety, all children, especially
the steering wheel, instrument panel or the 12 years and younger, should always ride in
seat backrests; never place them between the back properly restrained for their age
these areas and you or any other person in and size.
the vehicle.
- Never attach objects to the windshield
Advanced front airbag system
above the passenger front airbag, such as
accessory GPS navigation units or music Your vehicle is equipped with a front Advanced
players. Such objects could cause serious in- Airbag System in compliance with United States
jury in a collision, especially when the air- Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)
bags inflate. 208, as well as Canada Motor Vehicle Safety
- Never recline the front passenger seat to Standard (CMVSS) 208 as applicable at the time
transport objects. Items can also move into your vehicle was manufactured .
the deployment area of the side airbags or
The front Advanced Airbag System supplements
the front airbag during breaking or in a sud-
the safety belts to provide additional protection
den maneuver. Objects near the airbags can
for the driver's and front passenger's heads and
fly dangerously through the passenger com-
upper bodies in frontal crashes. The airbags in-
partment and cause injury, particularly
flate only in frontal impacts when the vehicle de-
when the seat is reclined and the airbags in-
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The front Advanced Airbag System for the front airbag on the passenger side may or may not
seat occupants is not a substitute for your safety dep loy.
belts. Rather, it is part of the overa ll occupant re-
The PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF~; light comes on
straint system in your vehicle. Always remember
whe n the ele ct ronic cont rol unit detects a tota l
that the airbag system can on ly help to protect
electrical capacitance on the front passenger seat
you, if you are sitting upr ight, wear ing your safe -
that requires the front airbag to be turned off. If
ty belt and wear ing it properly. This is why you
the PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF~; light does not
and your passengers must always be properly re-
come on, the front airbag on the passenger side
stra ined, not just because the law requ ires you to
has not been turned off by the contro l unit and
be.
can deploy if the contro l unit senses an impact
The Advanced Airbag System in your vehicle has that meets t he cond itions stored in its memory.
been certified to meet the "low risk" require-
If the total electr ical capacitance reg istered on
ments for 3 and 6 yea r-old children on the pas-
the front passenger seat is more than that of a
senger side and very sma ll adults on the drive r
typ ical 1 year-old, but less than the weight of a
side . The low risk dep loymen t criteria are intend-
small ad ult, the front airbag on the passenger
ed to help reduce the risk of injury through inter-
side may dep loy (the PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF
action with the front airbag that can occur, for
~; light does not come on).
examp le, by being too close to the steering wheel
and instrument pane l when the airbag inflates . For example, th e airbag may deploy if:

In addition, the system has been certified to - a small child that is heavier than a typ ical 1
comp ly with the "supp ression" requirements of year-o ld child is on the front passenger seat
the Safety Standard, to turn off the front airbag (regardless of whether the child is in one of the
for infants 12 months old and younger who are child safety seats listed c:>page 297),
restrained on the front passenger seat in child re- - a child who has outgrown child restraints is on
stra ints that are listed in the Standard the front passenger seat.
page 297, Child restraints
c::> and Advanced Air-
If the front passenger airbag is t urned off, the
bags.
PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF~ ; light in the head -
"Suppress ion" requ ires the front airbag on the liner will come on and stay on.
passenger side to be turned off if:
If the front passenge r airbag deploys, the Feder-
- a child up to about one year of age is restrained al Standard requ ires the airbag to meet the "low
on the front passenger seat in one of the rear- risk" deployment criteria to help reduce the ris k
facing or forward-fac ing infant restra ints listed of injury through interaction with the airbag.
in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 "Low risk" deployment occurs in those crashes
with wh ich the Advanced Airbag System in your that take place at lower decelerations as defined
vehicle was cert ified. For a listi ng of the child in the electronic control unit . c::>
page 285
restra ints t hat were used t o certify your veh i-
Always remember: Even though your vehicle is
cle's compl iance wit h the US Safety Standard
equipped with Advanced Airbags, the safest place
page 297,
c::>
for childre n is properly restrained on the back
- When a person is dete cted on t he front passen- seat. Please be sure to read the impor t ant infor-
ger seat that has an electrical capacitance that mation in the sec t ions that fo llow and be sure to
is mo re than t he tota l electrical capac itance of
heed all of the WARNINGS.
a child that is about 1 year old restrained in one

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- If you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sit- - Never put the forward-facing child restraint
ting sideways or out of position in any way, up against or very near the instrument pan-
your risk of injury is much higher. el.
- You will also receive serious injuries and - Always move the front passenger seat to
could even be killed if you are up aga inst the the highest posit ion in the up and down ad-
airbag or too close to it when it inflates - justment range and move it back to the
even with an Advanced Airbag ¢page 273. rearmost posit ion in the seat's fore and aft
adj ustment range, as far away from the a ir-
A WARNING bag as poss ible, before install ing the for-
A child in a rearward-facing child safety seat ward-facing chi ld restraint.
installed on the front passenger seat w ill be - Always make sure that the safety be lt upper
ser iously injured and can be killed if the front anchorage is behind the ch ild rest raint and
airbag inflates - even with an Advanced Airbag not next to or in fron t of the child rest raint
System. so that the safety be lt will be properly posi-
- Although the Advanced Airbag System in tioned.
yo ur vehicle is designed to turn off the front - Always make sure th at there is noth ing on
airbag when a rearward-facing child re- the front passenger seat that will cause the
straint has been insta lled on the front pas- capacitive passenger detection system in
senger seat, nobody can absolutely guaran- the seat to signal to the Airbag System that
tee that deployment is impossible in all con- the seat is occup ied by a person when it is
ceivable s ituations that may happen during not, or to signal that it is occupied by some-
the useful life of your vehicle. one who is heavier than the person actually
- The inf lating airbag will hit the child safety sitt ing on the seat. The presence of addi-
seat or infant carrier with great force and tional objects could cause the passenger
will smash the chi ld safety seat and child front airbag to be turned on when it should
against the backrest, center armrest, door, be off, or could cause the airbag t o work in a
or roof. way that is d ifferent from the way it wou ld
have worked withou t the objec t on the seat .
- Always install rearward-facing ch ild re-
straints on the rear seat. - Make sure that the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF "1; light comes on and stays on all the
- If you must install a rearward fac ing ch ild
time wheneve r the ignit ion is switched on .
safety seat on the front passenger seat be-
cause of exceptiona l circumstances and the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ~; light does not ' Advanced Airbag System components
come on and stay on, immed iate ly install
The front passenger seat in your vehicle has a lot
the rear-fac ing child safety seat in a rear
of very important parts of the Advanced Airbag
seating position and have the airbag system
System in it. These parts include the capacitive
inspected by your authorized Audi dea ler.
passenger detection system, wir ing, brackets,

A WARNING
and more. The control unit monitors the system
on the front passenger seat when the ignit ion is
If, in exceptional circumstances, you must in- switched on and turns the airbag indicato r light
stall a forward-facing chi ld restraint on the o n when a malfunction in the one of the system
front passenger's seat: components is detec t ed ¢ page 285. Because
- Always make sure the forward-facing seat t he fron t passenger seat contains impo rt ant
has been designed and certified by its man- parts of the Advanced Airbag System, you must
ufacturer for use on a front seat with a pas- take care to prevent it from being damaged .
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Airbag System for the front passenger seat from

doing its job in a crash.
_& WARNING
Damage to the front passenger seat can pre-
The front Advanced Airbag System con sists vent the front airbag from working properly.
of t he follo wing : - Improper repair or disassembly of the front
- Crash sensors in the front of the vehicle that passenger and driver seat will prevent the
measure vehicle acceleration/deceleration to Advanced Airbag System from funct ion ing
provide information to the Advanced Airbag properly .
System about the severity of the crash. - Repairs to the front passenger seat must be
- An electronic control un it, with integrated performed by qualified and properly trained
crash sensors for front and side impacts. The workshop personne l.
control unit "decides" whether to fire the front - Never remove the front passenger or driver
airbags based on the information received from seat from the vehicle .
the crash sensors. The control unit also "de - - Never remove the upholstery from the front
cides" whether the safety belt pretens ioners passenger seat .
shou ld be activated . - Never disassemble or remove parts from the
- An Advanced Airbag with gas generator and seat or disconnect wires from it.
contro l valve for the driver ins ide the steer ing - Never carry sharp objects in your pockets or
wheel hub. put them on the seat . The capacit ive pas-
- An Advanced Airbag with gas generator and senger detect ion mat in the front passenger
contro l valve inside the instrument pane l for seat will not function properly if it is punc-
the front passenger. tured.
- A capac itive passenger detect io n system unde r- - Never carry things on your lap or carry ob-
neath the front passenger seat cover. This sys- jects on the front passenger seat. Such ob-
tem measures the elect rical capac ita nce of the jects can influence the capacitance reg is-
person in the seat. The information registe red tered by the capacitive passenger detection
is sent continuously to the electron ic control system, so that incorrect informa t ion is pro-
unit to regulate deployment of the front Ad- vided to the airbag control unit.
vanced Airbag on the passenger side. - Never store it ems unde r the front passenger
- An airbag monitoring system and indicator seat . Parts of the Advanced Airbag System
lightmin the instrument cluster . under the passenger seat could be dam-
- A sensor in each front seat reg isters the dis- aged, preventing them and the airbag sys-
tance between the respective seat and the tem from working proper ly.
steering wheel or instrument panel. The infor- - Never place seat covers or replacement up-
mation reg istered is sent continuously to the holstery that have not been specifically ap-
electronic control unit to regulate deployment proved by Audi on the front seats.
of the front Advanced Airbags . - Seat covers can prevent the Advanced Air-
- The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ~; ON @ light bag System from recognizing chi ld re-
comes on in the headliner ¢ page 285, stra ints or occupants on the front passenger
fig. 241 and tells you the status of the Ad- seat and prevent the side airbag in the seat
vanced Airbag on the passenge r s ide . backrest from deploying properly.
- A sensor in the safety belt latch for the dr iver - If a seat heater has been retrofitted or oth-
and for the front seat passenger that senses erwise added to the front passenger seat,
whether that safety belt is latched or not and never install any child restra int system on
transm its this info rmat ion to the elect ronic this seat.
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The ad ditio na l layers prevent the capacitive installed child rest raint system on the seat .
passenger detection system from accurately Wet towels or other wet things on the seat
measuring the capac itance of the ch ild safe- cushion can have the same effect. If the
ty seat and/or the person on the seat and front passenger fronta l airbag is turned on,
thus keep the Advanced Airbag System from t he PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF~; light light
working properly. will go out.
- Never place or use any electrical device
(such as a laptop, CD player, elect ronic How the Advanced Airbag System
games dev ice, power inverte r or seat heater components work together
for child seats) on the front passenger seat
if the device is connected to the 12-vol t The front Advanced Airbag System and the side
socket or the cigarette lighter socket . Such airbags supp lement the protection offered by the
devices can influence the capacitance regis- front three-point safety be lts and the adjustable
tered by the capacitive passenger detection head restraints to he lp reduce the risk of injury in
system, so that incorrect information is pro- a wide range of accident and crash situat ions. Be
vided to the airbag control unit. sure to read the important informat ion about
- If you must use a child restraint on the front safety and heed the WARNINGS in t his chapter .
passenger seat and the child restraint man- Deployment of the Advanced Airbag System and
ufacturer's instructions require the use of a the activation of the safety belt pretensioners de-
towel, foam cushion or something else to pend on the dece leration measured by the crash
prope rly position the ch ild restraint, make sensors and registered by the elec t ronic contro l
certain that the PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF unit . Crash severity depends on speed and decel-
~; light comes on and stays on whenever eration as well as t he mass and stiffness of the
the child restraint is installed on the front vehicle or object involved in the cras h.
passenge r seat .
On the passenger side, regard less of safety be lt
- If the PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF~; light
use, the front passenge r frontal airbag will be
does not come on and st ay on , immediate ly
inst all child restra int in a rea r seating posi- turned off if t he e lectr ica l capaci t ance measured
tion and have the airbag system inspected by the capaci t ive passenge r detection system o n
by you r Audi dealer. t he fron t passenger sea t is less th an the amou nt
programmed in t he e lect ronic cont rol unit. The
front passenger frontal airbag will also be turned
_& WARNING off if the capacitance measured by the system for
If the front passenger seat gets wet, dry it im- the front passenger seat equals that of an infant
mediately. of about one year of age in one of the child seats
- If liquid soaks into the front passenger seat, that was used to certify the Advanced Airbag Sys-
this can keep the a irbag system from work - tem under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
ing prope rly and may, for instance, deact i- 208. The PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF~; light
vate the passenger frontal airbag. If this comes on and stays on to tell you whe n t he front
happens, the PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF~; Advanced Airbag System on the passenge r side
light will come on and stay on togethe r with has been tu rned off~ page 285.
the a irbag indicator lightE,I in t he inst ru-
men t cluster. _& WARNING
- If liquid is poo led on the seat, but has not
To reduce the risk of injury when an airbag in-
soa ked in, this may also keep the airbag sys-
flates, always wea r safety belts prope rly.
tem from wo rking properly and cause the
- If you are un res t rained, leaning forward, sit-
passenge r frontal a irbag to be enabled
ting sideways or out of position in any way,
(tu rned on), even though there is a properly
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- You will also receive serious injuries and sions, can also happen when airbags inflate. Air-
could even be killed if you are up aga inst the bags do not protect the arms or the lower parts
airbag or too close to it when it inflates - of the body. Front airbags supp lement the three-
even with an Advanced Airbag 9page 273. point safety belts only in some frontal collisions
in which the vehicle dece leration is high enough
to deploy the airbags .
More important things to know about front
airbags Front airbag s will not depl oy:
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- in side collisions
- in rear-end coll isions
- in rollovers
- when the crash deceleration measured by the
airbag system is less than the m inimum thresh-
old needed for airbag dep loyment as registe red
by the electronic control un it
Fig. 240 Inflated front airbags
The front pass enge r airbag also will not
Safety belts are impo rt ant to help keep front deploy:
seat occupants in the proper seated position so - when the fron t passenger seat is not occupied,
that airbags can unfold properly and provide sup- - when the e lectr ical capacitance measured by
plemental protection in a frontal collision. t he capacit ive passenger detection system for
the front passenge r seat ind icates that t he pas-
The front airbags are designed to provide addi-
senger side frontal airbag must be switched off
tional protect ion for the chest and face of the
by the electronic control unit (the PASSENGER
driver and the front seat passenger when:
AIR BAG OFF "1; light 9 page 285 comes on
- safety belts are worn properly and stays on).
- the seats have been positioned so that the oc-
cupant is properly seated as far as possible _& WARNING
from the airbag Sitting in the wrong position can increase the
- and the head restraints have been properly ad- risk of ser ious injury in crashes.
justed - To reduce the risk of injury when the a irbags
Because airbags inflate in the blink of an eye with inflate, the driver and passengers must al-
great force, things you have on your lap or have ways sit in an upright posit ion, must not
placed on the seat could become dangerous pro- lean aga inst or place any part of their body
jectiles, and be pushed into you if the airbag in- too close to the area where the airbags are
flates . located.
- Occupants who are unbelted, out of posit ion
When an airbag deploys, fine dust is released.
or too close t o the airbag can be serio us ly
This is normal and is not caused by a fire in the
injured by an airbag as it unfolds wit h g reat
veh icle. This dust is made up mostly of a powder
for ce in t he blink of an eye r:!>page2 74.
used to lubricate the airbags as they deploy . It
could irritate skin .
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airbag inflates - even with an Advanced Airbag projectiles and cause injury, particularly
System. when the seat is reclined .
- The inflating airbag will hit the child safety - Never place or transport objects on the
seat or infant carrier with great force and front passenger seat. Objects on the front
will smash the child safety seat and child passenger seat could cause the capacitive
against the backrest, center armrest, door sensor in the seat to signal to airbag system
or roof . that the seat is occupied by a person when it
- Always install rear-facing child safety seats in fact is not, or that the person on the seat
on the rear seat . is heavier than he or she actually is. The
- If you must install a rearward-facing child change in electric capacitance because of
safety seat on the front passenger seat be- such objects can cause the passenger front
cause of exceptional circumstances and the airbag to be turned on when it should be
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF~; light does not off, or can cause the airbag to work in a way
come on and stay on, immediately install that is different from the way it would have
the rear-facing child safety seat in a rear worked without objects on the seat.
seating position and have the airbag system - Always make sure that there is nothing on
inspected by your authorized Audi dealer. the front passenger seat that will cause the
capacitive passenger detection system in
A WARNING
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the seat to signal to the Airbag System that
Objects between you and the airbag will in- the seat is occupied by a person when it is
crease the risk of injury in a crash by interfer- not , or to signal that it is occupied by some-
ing with the way the airbag unfolds or by be- one who is heavier than the person actually
ing pushed into you as the airbag inflates. sitting on the seat. The presence of an ob-
ject could cause the passenger front airbag
- Never hold things in your hands or on your
to be turned on when it should be off, or
lap when the vehicle is in use.
could cause the airbag to work in a way that
- Never transport items on or in the area of
is different from the way it would have
the front passenger seat. Objects could
worked without the object on the seat.
move into the area of the front airbags dur-
ing braking or other sudden maneuvers and
become dangerous projectiles that can
A WARNING
cause serious personal injury if the airbags The fine dust created when airbags deploy can
inflate . cause breathing problems for people with a
- Never place or attach accessories or other history of asthma or other breathing condi-
objects (such as cupholders, telephone tions .
brackets, large, heavy or bulky objects) on - To reduce the risk of breathing problems,
the doors, over or near the area marked those with asthma or other respiratory con-
"AIRBAG''on the steering wheel, instru- ditions should get fresh air right away by
ment panel, seat backrests or between getting out of the vehicle or opening win-
those areas and yourself. These objects dows or doors.
could cause injury in a crash, especially - If you are in a collision in which airbags de-
when the airbags inflate. ploy, wash your hands and face with mild
- Never recline the front passenger's seat to soap and water before eating.
transport objects. Items can also move into - Be careful not to get the dust into your eyes,
the area of the side airbag or the front air- or into any cuts or scratches.
bag during braking or in a sudden maneu- - If the residue should get into your eyes,
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Monitoring the PASSENGERAIR BAG OFF '1;ON @ light

Advanced Airbag System
Airbag monitoring indicator light

Two separate indicators monitor the fun ction of

the Advanced Airbag System: the El
ligh t and
t he PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ~; ON @ Light.

The Advanced Airbag System as we ll as the side

a irbags and side curta in airbags with ejec tio n
m it iga t ion fea tur es (includi ng the e lectro nic con-
tro l uni t , sensors and sys t em wiring) are a ll Fig. 241 Sect ion from the headli ner: PASSENGE
R AIR BAG
OFF~ ; ON @ light
monitored conti nuously to ma ke sure that they
are funct ioning properly whenever the ignition is
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ~; ON @ light is
on. Every t ime you turn on the ignition, the air-
located in t he headliner ¢ fig. 241.
bag system ind icator lightE,l will come on for a
few seconds (function check). The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ~; ligh t will come
on and stay on to tell you w hen t he fro nt Ad-
The system must be inspected when the van ced Airbag o n t he passenge r s ide has been
indicato r light E,I: tu rned off by t he e lect ron ic control unit. If t he
- does not come on when the ignit ion is switched bulb fo r the PASSENGERAIR BAG OFF ~; ON @
on light burns o ut, t he a irbag ind icator light El will
- does not go out a few seconds after you have come on to signal a ma lfunction in the Advanced
switched on the ign ition, or Airbag System. Altho ugh the burned-out bul b
- comes on w hile driving will not change the way the front passenger's
frontal a irbag works, it w ill no longer be possible
If an airbag sys t em malf unct ion is det ected, the
to use the PASSENGERAIR BAG OFF ~; ON @
indicator light w ill come on to serve as a constant
ligh t to make s ure that the airbag on/off st atus is
remi nder to have the system inspected immedi-
cor rect fo r t he occu pan t on t he front passenge r
ately .
sea t . Have the airb ag system inspec t ed immedi-
If a mal function occurs t hat turns the front air- ate ly by your au th orized Aud i d ealer .
bag on the passenger side off, the PASSENGER
The PASSENGERAIR BAG OFF ~; ON @ light
AIR BAG OFF ~ . light w ill come o n an d stay on
will blink for about S seconds when:
whenever the ignit ion is on.
- the capacit ive passenger detection system,
A WARNING which switc hes the front sea t passe nger's fron -
An airbag system that is not funct io ning prop- tal Advanced Airbag o n and off, detects a
erly cannot provide supplemental protection change in the st atus of the front pa sse nger
in a frontal crash . se at.
- If the airbag indicato r light¢ page 29 As soon as the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ~; ON
comes whe n the vehicle is be ing used, have @ light st ops blin king, a lways m ake sure that t he
th e sys t em inspect ed immed iate ly by yo ur air bag st at us (on or off) as shown by the ligh t is
au t ho rized Audi d eale r. It is possible th at prope r f or the age, size and e lect rica l capa citance
th e air bag will infl ate w hen it is not su p- of t he perso n occupying t he front passenger
posed t o, o r will not infla t e whe n it s hou ld. seat . Always ma ke sure that the safety be lt fo r
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front seat passenger's frontal Advanced Airbag. If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ~ ; light
The PASSENGERAIR BAG OFF ~; light: com es on ...

- will come on if the front pa ssenger seat is not If the PASSENGERAIR BAG OFF ~ ; light comes
occupied; on when one of the condit ions listed above is
- will come on if the e lectr ica l capacitance meas- met, be sure to check the light regularly to make
ured by t he ca pac itive passenger detec t ion sys - certain t hat the PASSENGERAIR BAG OFF ~;
tem for the front passenger seat equals the light stays on cont inuously whenever the ign ition
combined capacitance of an infant up to about is on . If the PASSENGERAIR BAG OFF ~ ; light
one year of age and one of the rearward-facing does not appear on and does not stay on all the
or forward-facing child rest raints listed in Fed- time, stop as soon as it is safe to do so a nd
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 with - reactivate the system by tur ning the ignit ion
which the Advanced Airbag System in your veh i- off for more than 4 seconds and then tur ning it
cle was certif ied; For a listing of the child re- on again;
straints that were used to cert ify your vehicle's - remove and re install the ch ild restraint. Make
compliance with the U.S. Safety Standard sure that the child restra int is prope rly insta l-
¢ page 297. led and that the safety belt for the front pas-
- will go out if the front passenger seat is occu- senge r sea t has bee n corre ct ly rou t ed th rough
pied by an adult as reg istered by the capacitive t he child restraint as desc ribed in t he ch ild re-
passenger detection system. straint man ufact urer's inst ruct ions;
- The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ~; light must - ma ke sure that the convert ible locking retr ac-
come on and stay o n if the ignition is on and ... to r on the safety belt for t he front passenge r
- a car bed has been insta lled on the front pas- seat has been activated and that the safety belt
senger seat, o r has been pulled tight .
- a rearward-facing child restraint has been in- - ma ke sure that no e lectrica l device (s uch as a
stalled on the front passenger seat , or laptop , CD player , e lectronic games device,
- a forward-facing child restra int has bee n instal - power inverte r or seat heater for chi ld seats) is
led on the front passenger seat, placed or used on the front passenger seat if
- and if the e lectrical capacitance registered on the device is connected to the 12-volt socket or
the front passenger seat is equa l to or less than the cigarette lighter socket;
the comb ined capac itance of a typical 1 year- - make sure that no seat heater has been retro-
o ld infant and one of the rearward-fac ing or fitted or otherw ise added to the front passen-
fo rward -facing chi ld restrain t s list ed in Federal ger seat;
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 with which - make sure that noth ing can interfere with the
the Advanced Airbag System in your vehicle was safety belt buckles and that they are not ob-
certified . struc t ed;
If t he fron t passe nger seat is no t occ upied, the - make sure that there are no wet objects (such
front airbag w ill not dep loy, and t he PASSENGER as a wet towe l) and no water or other liquids on
AIR BAG OFF ~ ; light will stay on. the front passenger seat cushion .

Never install a rearward-facing child rest raint on If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ~; light still
t he front passenge r sea t , t he safes t place for a does not come on ...
chi ld in any kind of child restraint is at one of the If the PASSENGERAIR BAG OFF ~; light st ill
seating positions on the rea r seat ¢ page 274, does not come on and does not stay on cont inu-
Child restraints on the front seot - some impor- ous ly (when the ign ition is switched o n),
tant things to know and ¢ page 295, Child safe -
- take the child restra int off the front passenger
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seat positions. Have the airbag system inspect- seat after taking the steps described above,
ed by your Audi dealer immediately . make sure the adu lt is properly seated and
- move the chi ld to a rear seat position and make restrained at one of the rear seating posi-
sure that the child is properly restrained in a tions . Have the a irbag system inspected by
child restraint that is appropriate for its size your author ized Audi dealer before trans-
and age. port ing anyone on the front passenger seat.

The PASSENGERAIR BAG OFF ~ ; light

should NOT come on .. . f-
A WARNING
An a irbag system that is not functioning prop-
The PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF ~ ; light should
e rly cannot prov ide supplemental protect io n
NOT come on when the ignition is on and an
in a front al crash.
adult is sitting in a proper seating position on the
- If the ai rbag ind icator light~ page 29
front passenger seat . If the PASSENGERAIR
comes when the veh icle is being used, have
BAGOFF ~; light comes on and stays on while
the system inspected immedia t ely by your
driving, under these circumstances, make sure
authorized Audi dealer . It is possib le that
that :
the airbag will inflate when it is not sup-
- the adult on the front passenger seat is proper- posed to, or will not inflate when it should.
ly seated on the center of the seat cushion with
his or he r back up aga inst the backrest and the A WARNING
back rest is not reclined,
If the front airbag inflates, a child without a
- the adult is not tak ing weight off the seat by
chi ld restraint, or in a rearward-facing child
ho lding on to the passenger assist handle
safety seat, or in a forward-fac ing child re-
above t he front passenger door or supporting
stra int that has not been properly insta lled
their we ight on the a.rm rest ,
will be seriously injured and can be killed.
- the safety belt is be ing properly worn and that
- Even though your vehicle is equipped with
there is not a lot of slack in the safety belt web-
an Advanced Airbag System, make certain
bing,
that all children , espec ially 12 years and
- there are no aftermarket seat covers or cush -
younge r, always ride on the back seat prop-
ions or other things (such as blankets) on the
erly rest rained for the ir age and size .
front passenger seat that migh t ca use t he ca-
- Always install fo rwa rd or rear-facing child
pacitive passenger detection system to miscal-
safety seats on the rear seat - even with an
culate electrical capacitance .
Advan ced Airbag System.
- If you must install a rea rwa rd-facing child
Important safety instructions on safety seat on the front passenger seat be-
monitoring the Advanced Airbag System
cause of excep t ional circums tances and the
PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF,;, light does not
A WARNING
-
appear and stay on, immediate ly install the
- If the status of the Adva need Airbag System rear-facing chi ld safety seat in a rear seat ing
has changed while the vehicle is moving, the position and have the a irbag system in-
PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF,; ; ON@ light spected by your authori zed Aud i dea ler.
blinks for about 5 seconds to catch the driv- - If, in exceptional circumstances, you must
er's attention . If this happens, always stop install a forward-facing child restraint on
as soon as it is safe to do so and check the the front passenger seat, always move the
steps described above . seat into its rearmost position in the seat's
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Make sure that the PASSENGERAIR BAG - Never attach any objects s uch as cupholders
OFF11;;light comes on and stays on all t he or telephone mountings to the surfaces cov-
t ime whenever the ignition is switched on. ering the a irbag un its.
- For cleaning the horn pad or instrument
A WARNING
-
panel, use only a soft, dry cloth or one mois-
- If the PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF11;; light tened w ith plain water. Solvents or cleaners
does not go out when an adult is sit ting on could damage the airbag cover or change
the fr ont passe nger seat after ta king the the st iffness or strength of the material so
steps described above, make sure the adult that the airbag canno t deploy and protect
is properly seated and restrained at one of properly.
the rear seating positions. - Never repair, adjust , or change any parts of
- Have the airbag system inspected by your the airbag system.
authorized Audi dealer before transporting - All work on the steering wheel, inst rument
anyone on the front passenger seat. panel, front seats or e lectr ica l system (in-
cluding t he installation of a udio eq uipment,
@ Tips cellular telephones and CB radios, etc.)
m ust be perfo rmed by a qualified techn ician
If the capacitive passenger detection system
who has the training and specia l equipment
determines t hat the front passenger seat is
necessary.
empty, the frontal airbag on the passenge r
- For any work on the airbag system, we
side w ill be tu rned off, and the PASSENGER
strong ly recommend that you see your au-
AIR BAGOFF11;;light will stay on.
thorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop.
- Never modify the front bumper or parts of
Repair , care and disposal of the airbags the vehicle body.
Parts of the a irbag system are installed at many - Always make sure that the side a irbag can
different places on your Audi. Installing, remov- inflate w ithout interference:
ing, servic ing or repa iring a part in an area of the - Never install seat covers or replacement
ve hicle can damage a part of an airbag system upholstery over the front seatbacks that
and prevent that system from working properly have not been specifically approved by
in a collision . Audi.
- Never use additional seat cushions that
There are some important things you have to
cover the areas where the side airbags in-
know to make sure that the effectiveness of the
flate.
system w ill not be impaired and that discarded
- Damage to the orig inal seat cove rs or to
components do not cause injury or pollute the
the seam in the area of the s ide airbag
env ironment.
module mus t a lways be repaired immedi-
A WARNING
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ate ly by an autho rized Audi dealer.
- The a irbag system can deploy on ly once. Af-
Improper care, serv icing and repai r proce-
ter a n airbag has been deployed, it m ust be
dures can increase the ris k of personal injury repla ced with new replacement parts de-
and death by preventing an airbag from de-
signed and approved espec ia lly for your
ploying when needed or dep loying an airbag
Audi model version . Replacement of com-
unexpectedly:
plete airbag systems or airbag components
- Never cover, obstruct, or change the stee r- must be perfo rmed by qua lified workshops
ing wheel horn pad or airbag cover or the in- only. Make su re that any airbag service ac-
strument pane l or modify them in any way. tion is entered in your Audi Warranty &
Maintenance boo klet under AIRBAG RE-
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- For safety reasons in severe accidents, the

alternator and starter are separated from
A
,-
WARNING
Changing the vehicle's suspension including
the vehicle battery with a pyrotechn ic circuit
use of unapproved tire-rim combinations can
interrupter.
change Advanced Airbag performance and in-
- Work on the pyrotechnic circuit interrupt -
crease the risk of serious personal injury in a
er must only be performed by a qualified
crash.
technicians who have the experience, in-
- Never install suspension components that
formation and special tools necessary to
do not have the same pe rformance charac-
perform the work safely.
teristics as the components o rigina lly ins tal-
- If the vehicle or the circuit interrupter is
led on your vehicle.
scrapped, all app licab le safety precautions
- Never use tire-rim combinations t hat have
must be followed .
not been approved by Audi.

® For the sake of the environment

Side airbags
Undep loyed airbag modu les and pretension -
ers might be classified as Perch lorate Materi- Description of side airbags
al - special handling may apply, see
The airbag system can provide supplemental
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlo-
protection to properly restrained occupants.
rate. When the vehicle or parts of the re-
straint system including airbag modules and
safety belts with pretensioners are scrapped,
all applicable laws and regulations must be
observed. Your authorized Audi dealer is fa-
m iliar with these requi rements and we recom-
mend t hat you have you r dealer perform this
service for you.

Other things that can affect Advanced

Airbag performance Fig. 24 2 Side airbag location in t he driver's seat

Changing the vehicle's suspension system can

The side airbags are located in the s ides of the
change the way that the Advanced Airbag System
front seat backrests ¢ fig . 242 and the rear back-
performs in a crash . For example, using tire-r im
res t * facing the doo rs.
comb inat ions not approved by Audi, lowering the
vehicle, chang ing t he st iffness of the suspens io n, The side airbags installed for the front seating
includ ing the spr ings, suspens ion str uts, shock pos itions have bee n des igned and certified to
absor bers et c. can change the forces that are help reduce the risk of inj ury that can be caused
measured by the airbag sensors and sent to the by a irbags when they inflate, pa rti cularly when
e lectronic contro l unit. Some suspension changes the occupant s itting next to it is not seated prop -
can, for example, increase the force levels meas- erly . The side airbag for the fron t passenger seat
ured by the sensors and make the airbag system can be used wit h properly installed chi ld re-
deploy in crashes in wh ich it would not deploy if straints . Please be sure to read t he important in-
the changes had not been made. Other kinds of formation and warnings whenever using a child
changes may reduce t he fo rce levels meas ured by page 265,
restra int in a vehicle: Safety belts c::>
u the sensors and prevent the airbag from deploy- Airbag system c::> page 273, Child safety
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- the e lectronic contro l modu le and external side duce the likelihood of ser ious injuries, other inju-
impact sensors ries, for example, swelling, bruising, friction
- the two side airbags located in the sides of the burns and m inor abras ions can also be assoc iated
front backrests with deployed side airbags. Remember too, side
- two rear side airbags* airbags will dep loy only once and only in certa in
- the a irbag warning light in the instrument clus- kinds of acc idents - your safety belts are always
ter . there to offer protection .

The airbag system is monitored electronically to Vehicle damage, repair costs or even the lack of
make certa in that it is functioning properly at all vehicle damage are not necessar ily an ind ication
times. Each time you turn on the ignit ion, the air- of over -sens itive or fa iled airbag activat ion. In
bag system ind icator light will come on for a few some collisions, both front and side airbags may
seconds (self diagnostics). inflate . Remember too, that a irbags w ill dep loy
o nly once and on ly in certain kinds of collisions -
The side a irbag system supplements the safety
you r safety be lts are always t here to offer protec-
be lts and can help to reduce the risk of injury to
tion in those accidents in which airbags are not
the dr iver's, front and rear* passenger 's upper
supposed to deploy or when they have already
torso on the side of the vehicle that is struck in a
deployed.
side collision . The airbag dep loys only in side im-
pacts and on ly wh en the vehicle acceleration reg - The side airbag system will not deploy:
iste red by the control unit is high enough . If this
- when the ignit io n is tu rned off
rate is below the reference value programmed in-
- in side collisions when the acceleration meas-
t o the control unit, the side airbags w ill not be
ured by the sensor is too low
tr iggered , even though the car may be badly
- in front-end coll is ions
damaged as a result of the collision . It is not pos-
- in rear-end collisions
sib le to define an airbag tr igger ing range that
- in rollovers .
w ill cover every possib le ang le of impact , since
the circumstances will vary cons iderably between In some types of accidents the front ai rbags, side
one collision and another . Important factors in- curtain airbags and side airbags may be triggered
clude, for example, the nature (hard or soft) of together .
the impacting object, the angle of impact, vehicle
speed, etc. c::>page 291 , Important safety in- A WARNING
s tructions on the side airbag sys tem. - Safety belts and the airbag system will only
Aside from their normal safety function, safety provide protect ion when occupants are in
be lts work to help kee p the driver or front pas- the proper seating pos ition c::> page 291 .
senger in position in the event of a side collision page 29
- If the airbag ind icator light c::>
so that the side a irbags can provide protection . comes when the veh icle is being used, have
the system inspected immediately by your
The airbag system is not a substitute for your
author ized Audi dealer . It is possible that
safety belt . Rather , it is part of the overa ll occu -
the airbag will inflate when it is not sup-
pant restraint system in your vehicle . Always re-
posed t o, or will not inflate when it should.
member that the s ide airbag system can only
help to protect you if you are wearing your safety
belt and wea ring it properly . This is another rea -
son why you should always wear your safety
be lts, not just because the law requ ires you to do
so ¢ page 265 , General information .

It is important to remember that while the sup -

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How supplemental side airbags work Important safety instructions on the side
airbag system
Side airbags deploy instantly and can help re-
duce the risk of upper torso injuries for occu- Airbags are only supplemental restraints. Always
pants who are properly restrained. properly wear safety belts and ride in a proper
seating position .

There is a lot that you and your passengers must

know and act accordingly to help the safety belts
and airbags do the ir job to provide supplemental
protection.

A WARNING
-
An inflating side airbag can cause serious or
fatal injury. Improperly wearing safety belts
Fig. 243 Inflated side airbags on left side of vehicle , rear and improper seating positions increase the
side airbag optiona l equipment risk of ser ious personal injury and death
whenever a vehicle is being used.
When the system is triggered, the airbag is filled - In order to reduce the risk of injury when
with propellant gas and breaks through a seam in the supplemental side airbag inflates:
the seat surface area. It expands between the
- Always sit in an upright position and never
side trim panel and the passenger. In order to
lean against the area where the supple-
help provide this additional protection, the side
mental side airbag is located.
airbag must inflate within a fraction of a second
- Never let a child or anyone else rest their
at very high speed and with great force. The sup-
head against the side trim panel in the
pleme ntal side airbag could injure you if your
area where the supplemental side airbag
seating position is not proper or upright or if
inflates.
items are located in the area where the supple-
- Always make sure that safety belts are
mental side airbag expands. This applies espe-
worn correctly,
cially to children~ page 295, Child safety. Sup-
- Do not let anyone sitting in the front seat
plemental side airbags inflate between the occu-
put their hand or any other parts of their
pant and the door panel on the side of the vehicle
body out of the window.
that is struck in certain side collision ~fig. 243.
- Always make sure that the side airbag can
Although they are not a soft pillow, they can inflate without interference.
"cushion" the impact and in this way they can - Never install seat covers or replacement
help to reduce the risk of injury to the upper part upholstery over the front seatbacks that
of the body. have not been specifically approved by
A fine dust may develop when the airbag deploys. Audi.
This is normal and does not mean there is a fire - Never use additional seat cushions that
in the vehicle . cover the areas where the side airbags de-
ploy.
- Damage to the original seat covers or to
the seam in the area of the side airbag
module must always be repaired immedi-
ately by an authorized Audi dealer.
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by being pushed into you as the airbag in- - Never drive when loudspeakers in the
flates. doors have been removed unless the
- Never place or attach accessories or other speaker holes have been properly closed.
objects (such as cupho lders, te lephone - Always make certain that openings are
brackets, or even large, bulky objects) on covered or filled if additional speakers or
the doors, over or near the area marked other equipment is installed in the inside
"AIRBAG"on the seat backrests. door panels.
- Such objects and accessories can become - Always have work on the doors done by an
dangerous projectiles and cause inj ury authorized Audi dealer or q ualified work-
when the supplemental side airbag de- shop.
ploys.
- Never carry any objects or pets in the de- Side curtain airbags
ployment space between them and the
airbags or allow children or other passen- Description of side curtain airbags
gers to travel in this posit ion. The side curtain airbags can provide supplemen-
- Always use the built-in coat hooks* only for tal protection to properly restrained occupants.
lightweight clothing. Never leave any heavy
or sharp-edged objects in the pockets that
may interfere w it h side airbag deployment
and can cause personal injury in an accident.
- Always prevent the side airbags from being
damaged by heavy objects knocking against
or hitting the sides of the seatbacks.
- The airbag system can only be triggered
once. If the airbag has been triggered, the
system must be replaced by an author ized
Audi dealership. Fig. 244 Side curta in airbags, driver 's side : locatio n

- Damage (cracks, deep scratches etc.) to the

orig inal seat covers or to the seam in the The side curtain airbags are located on both sides
area of the side a irbag mod ule m ust always of the inter ior above the front and rear side win-
be repa ired immed iate ly by an authorized dows ¢ fig. 244.
Audi dealer . The side curtain airbags contain features that
- If children are sea t ed improperly, t heir ris k provide ejection mitigation to help prevent vehi-
of injury increases in t he case of an acciden t cle occupants or parts of the ir bodies from be ing
¢ page 295, Child safety . completely or part ially ejected from the vehicle
- Never attempt to modify any components of interior in certa in side impacts and vehicle roll-
the a irbag syst em in any way. ove rs.
- In a side collision, side a irbags will not fu nc-
The side curtain airbag system supplements the
t ion properly if sensors cannot correct ly
safety belts and can help to reduce the risk of in-
measure increasi ng air pressure ins ide the
jury for occupants' heads and upper torso in a
doo rs when air escapes through larger, un-
side collision . The s ide curtain a irbag inflates in
closed openings in the door panel.
s ide impacts and on ly when the veh icle accelera-
- Never drive with inter io r door tr im panels
tion registered by the control unit is high
removed .
eno ugh . If this rat e is be low the refere nce va lue
- Never drive when parts have been re- programmed into the contro l unit, the side cur -
moved from the inside doo r panel and the tain airbag will not be triggered, even though the
open ings they leave have not been proper- car may be badly damaged as a resu lt of the ..,_
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collision . It is not possible to define an airbag The side curta in airbag is not activated:
triggering range that will cover every possible an-
- if the ignition is turned off
g le of impact, s ince the circumstances will vary
- in side collisions whe n t he acceleration meas-
considerably between one collision and another.
ured by the sensor is too low
Important factors include, for example, the na-
- in rear-end col lis ions .
ture (hard or soft) of the impacting object, the
angle of impact, vehicle speed, etc. ¢ page 293, _&.WARNING
How side curtain airbags work .
- Safety bel t s and the airbag system will only
Aside from their normal safety function, safety provide pro t ect ion when occupants are in
be lts work to he lp keep the driver or front pas- the proper seating position ¢ page 59,
senger in pos it ion in the event of a collision so Front seats.
that the side curtain airbags can provide protec- - If the airbag ind icator light q page 29
tion . comes when the veh icle is being used, have
The airbag system is not a substitute for your the system inspected immediately by your
safety belt . Rather, it is part of the overall occu- authorized Audi dealer. It is possib le that
pant restraint system in your veh icle . Always re- the airbag will inflate when it is not sup-
member that the airbag system can only help to posed to, or w ill not inf late when it should.
protect you if you are wearing your safety bel t
and wearing it properly . This is another reason How side curtain airbags work
why you should always wear your safety belts,
Side curtain airbags con work together with side
not just because the law requires you to do so
airbags to help reduce the risk of head and upper
¢ page 265, General information.
torso injuries for occupants who are properly re-
It is important to remember that whi le the s ide strained .
curtain airbag system is designed to he lp reduce
the likelihood of serious injuries, other injuries,
for example, swelling, bruising, friction burns
and minor abrasions can also be associated with
these airbags upon deployment . Remember too,
these airbags will deploy only o nce and only in
certa in kinds of acc idents -your safety belts are
always there to offer protection .

The side curtain airbag system basically

consists of:
Fig. 24 5 Illustration of principle: Inflated side curta in air-
- The electronic control module and external side bags on the left side
impact senso rs
The side curtain airbags inflate between the oc-
- The side curtain airbags above the w indows of
cupant and the windows in a side collis ion
the outer seating positions with ejection miti-
c>fig . 245 .
gation feat ures
- The airbag indicator light in the instrument When the system is triggered, the side curtain
panel airbag is filled with propellant gas and breaks
through a seam above the front and rear side
The airbag system is monitored electronically to
windows identified by the AIRBAGlabel. In order
make certain it is funct ion ing properly at all
to help provide this additional protect ion, the
~ times . Each time you turn on the ignit ion, the air-
.... side curtain a irbag must inf late w ithi n the blink
~ bag system ind icator light will come on for a few
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seating position is not proper or upright or if loose and cause serious injury if the side cu r-
items are located in the area where the supp le- tain airbag inflates.
mental side curtain airbag inflates. This applies - A deploying airbag inflates in a fraction of a
especially to children ¢ page 295. second and with great force.
Although they are not a soft pillow, side curtain - Never attach objects to the cover or in the
airbags can "cushion" the impact and in this way deployment zone of a side curtain airbag .
they can help to reduce the risk of inj ury to the - The a irbag deployment zones must be kept
head and the upper part of the body. clear at all times. Make sure there are no
objects, pets, or other persons in the space
A fine dust may develop when the airbag deploys.
between any vehicle occupant and any air-
This is quite normal and does not mean there is a
bag at any time.
f ire in the veh icle .
- Do not attach any accessories to the doors.

Important safety instructions on the side

curtain airbag system
A WARNING
- The a irbag system can deploy on ly once. If
Airbags are only supplemental restraints. Always the airbag has been triggered, the system
properly wear safety belts and ride in a proper must be rep laced by an authorized Audi
seating position. dealer or qualified workshop .
- Always have work involving the side curtain
There is a lot that you and your passengers must
airbag system, remova l and installat ion of
know and do to help the safety be lts and airbags
the airbag components, or other repairs
do their job to provide supplemental protect ion.
pe rformed by a q ualified dealership. Other-
A WARNING wise the airbag system may not work cor-
rectly.
Improperly wearing safety belts and improper
- Never attempt to mod ify any componen t s of
seating posit ions increase the risk of serious
the airbag system in any way.
personal injury and death whenever a vehicle
is being used.
- Never let occupants place any parts of the ir
bodies in the area from which the side cur-
ta in a irbag inflate.
- Always make sure that the side curtain air-
bags can inflate witho ut interferen ce.
- Use the built- in coat hooks on ly for light-
weight cloth ing. Never leave any heavy or
sharp-edged obje cts in t he pockets that may
int erfere w ith airbag deployment and can
cause personal injury in a collision.
- Never use hangers to hang clothes on the
hoo ks.
- Only use factory-installed s un shades or, if
shades installed after the veh icle leaves the
factory, use only genuine Aud i sun shades.
- Never swing the sun viso rs ove r to t he side
windows if things such as pens, ga rage door
openers, hands-free speakers, etc . are at-
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Child safety - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

(NHTSA),currently at: http :/ /www.safe -
Important information rcar.gov (for the USA)
- Transport Canada Information Centre, current-
Introduction
ly at: http://www.tc .gc.ca (for Canada)
The rear seat is generally the safest place in a
Consult the child safety seat manufacturer's in-
collision.
structions in order to be sure the seat is right for
The physical principles of what happens when your child's size c:>page 299 , Important safety
your vehicle is in a crash apply also to children instructions for using child safety seats . Please
c:>page 266, What happens to occupants not be sure to read and heed all of the important in-
wearing safety belts? . But unlike adults and formation and WARNINGSabout child safety,
teenagers, their muscles and bones are not fully Advanced Airbags, and the installation of child
developed. In many respects children are at restra ints in this chapter .
greater risk of serious injury in crashes than There is a lot you need to know about the Ad-
adults . vanced Airbags in your vehicle and how they work
Because children's bodies are not fu lly devel- when infants and children in child restraints are
oped, they requ ire restraint systems especially on the front passenger seat . Because of the large
designed for their size, we ight , and body struc- amount of important informat ion, we cannot re-
ture. Many countr ies and all states of the United peat it all here. We urge you to read the detailed
States and provinces of Canada have laws requir- information in this owner's manual about airbags
ing the use of approved child restraint systems and the Advanced Airbag System in your vehicle
for infants and small children . and the very important information about trans-
porting children on the front passenger seat.
In a frontal crash at a speed of 20 - 35 mph (30 -
Please be sure to heed the WARNINGS- they are
56 km/h) the forces acting on a 13-pound (6 kg)
extremely important for your safety and the safe-
infant will be more than 20 times the weight of
ty of your passengers, especially infants and
the child . This means the weight of the child
small children .
would suddenly be more than 260 pounds
(120 kg). Under these conditions, only an appro-
priate child restraint properly used can reduce
A
- WARNING

the risk of serious injury. Child restra ints, like - Accident statistics have shown that children
adult safety belts, must be used properly to be are generally safer in the rear seat area than
effect ive. Used improperly, they can increase the in the front seat ing pos ition . Always restrain
risk of serious injury in an accident . any child age 12 and under in the rear.
- All vehicle occupants and especially children
All children, especially those 12 years and young- must be restrained properly whenever riding
er must always ride in the back seat proper ly re- in a vehicle. An unrestrained or imp roperly
strained for their age and size. If you must install rest rained child could be injured by striking
a child restraint on the front passenger seat in the interior or by being ejected from the ve-
exceptional circumstances, be sure to read and hicle during a sudden maneuver or impact.
heed the important information and warnings An unrestrained or improperly restrained
c:>page 274. Infants and other children who are child is also at greater risk of injury or death
properly restrained in an appropriate child re- through contact with an inflating airbag.
straint that is for their size and age can benefit - A suitable child restraint properly installed
from the protection that supplemental side air- and used at one of the rear seating positions
~ bags provide in some kinds of crashes. provides the highest degree of protect ion
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A WARNING - Never put the forward-fac ing child re-

straint up against or very near the instru-
Children on the front seat of any car even with
ment panel.
Advanced Airbags can be seriously injured or
- Always set the safety belt upper anchor-
even killed when an airbag inflates. A child in
age to the adjustment position that per-
a rearward-facing child safety seat installed
mits proper installation in accordance
on the front passenger seat will be serious ly
with the child restraint manufacturer's in-
injured and can be killed if the front a irbag in-
structions .
flates .
- Always move the front passenger seat to
- The inflating a irbag will hit the child safety
the highest position in the up and down
seat or infant carrier with great force and
adjustment range and move it back to the
will smash the chi ld safety seat and child
rearmos t position in the seat's fore and
against the backrest, center armrest, or
aft adj ustmen t range, as far away from
doo r.
the airbag as possible, before installing
- Always install rear-facing child safety seats
the forward-facing child restraint .
on the rear seat.
- Always make sure that the safety belt up-
- If you must install a rearward fac ing ch ild
per anchorage is behind the chi ld restraint
safety seat on the front passenger seat in
and not next to or in front of the child re-
exceptional circumstances and the PASSEN-
straint so that the safety belt will be prop-
GERAIR BAGOFF~; light does not come
erly pos itioned.
on and stay on, immediately install the rear -
- Always make sure that nothing prevents
facing child safety seat in a rear seating po-
the front passenger's seat from being
sition and have the airbag system inspected
moved to the rearmost position in its fore
immediately by your Audi dealer.
and aft adjustment range.

A WARNING
- Never place objects on the seat (such as a
laptop, CD player, electronic games de-
- Forward-facing chi ld seats installed on the vice, power inverter or seat heater for
front passenger seat may interfere with the ch ild seats) . These may influence the elec -
deployment of the a irbag and cause serious trical capacitance measured by the capaci-
personal injury to the child . tive passenger detection system and can
- If except ional circumstances require the use also fly a round in an accident and cause
of a forward -facing child restraint on the serious personal injury.
front passenger's seat , the child's safety - Never place or use any elect rical device
and well-being require the following special (such as a laptop, CD player, electronic
precautions to be taken: games device, power inverter or seat heat-
- Always make sure that the forward-facing er for child seats) on the front passenger
seat has been designed and certified by its seat if the device is connected to the 12-
manufacturer for use on a front passenger volt socket or the cigarette lighter socket .
seat with a front and s ide a irbag. - If a seat heater has been retrofitted or
-Always carefully follow the manufacturer's otherwise added to the front passenger
instructions provided with the child seat seat, never install any child restraint sys-
or infant carrier. tem on this seat.
- Never install a child restraint without a - Make sure that there are no wet objects
properly attached top tether strap if the (such as a wet towel) and no water or oth-
child restraint manufacturer 's instructions er liquids on the front passenger seat
require the top tether strap to be used. cush ion .
- Always make sure that the PASSENGER
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on all the time whenever the ignition is Even though your vehicle is equipped with an Ad-
switched on. vanced Airbag system, all chi ldren, especially
- If the PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF~. light those 12 years and younger, should always ride
does not come on and stay on, immediate- in the back seat properly restrained for their age
ly install the forward-facing child seat in a and size. The airbag on the passenger side makes
rear seating position and have the airbag the front seat a potentia lly dangerous place for a
system inspected by your authorized Aud i child to ride . The front seat is not the safest place
dealer. for a ch ild in a forward-fac ing ch ild safety seat . It
- Always buckle the child seat firmly in can be a very dangerous place fo r an infant or a
p lace even if a ch ild is not sitt ing in it. A la rger ch ild in a rea rwa rd-facing seat .
loose child seat can fly around during a The veh icle 's Advanced Airbag System has a ca-
sudden stop o r in a collision. pacit ive passenger detection system in the front
-Always read and heed all WARNINGS passenge r seat cushion that can detect the pres-
whenever us ing a child restraint in a vehi- ence of a baby or a ch ild in a child restra int sys-
cle ~ page 265, Safety belts, ~ page 2 73, tem on this seat .
Airbag system and ~ page 295, Impor-
The capacitive passenger detection system reg is-
tant information .
te rs the changes that result in an electrical field
when a child, a ch ild restraint, and a baby blan ket
@ Tips
are on the front passenger seat. The change in
Always replace ch ild restraints that were in- the measured capacitance due to the presence of
stalled in a vehicle dur ing a crash. Damage to a chi ld, a child restraint, and a baby blanket on
a child restraint that is not visib le could cause the front passenger seat is related to the child
it to fail in anothe r collision situation . restra int system resting on the seat. The meas-
ured capacitance of a child restraint system var-
Advanced front airbag system and children ies depend ing on the type of system and specific
make and model.
Your vehicle is equipped with an "Advanced Air-
bag System" in compliance with United States The electrical capac itance of the various types,
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) makes, and models of child restraints specif ied
208, as well as Canada Motor Vehicle Safety by the U.S.National Highway Traff ic Safety Ad-
Standard (CMVSS) 208 as applicable at the time min istrat ion (NHTSA) in the relevant safety
your veh icle was manufactured. standard are stored in the Advanced Airbag Sys-
tem contro l unit together with the capacitances
The Advanced Airbag system in your vehicle has
typ ica l of infants and a 1-year old child. When a
been certified to meet the "low-risk" require-
child restraint is used on the front passenger
ments for 3- and 6-year old children on the pas-
seat with a typical 1 year-old infant, the Ad-
senger side and small adults on the driver side.
vanced Airbag System compares the capacitance
The low risk deployment crite ria are intended to
measured by the capacitive passenger detection
reduce the risk of injury through inte raction with
system with the data stored in the electronic con-
the airbag that can occur, for examp le, by being
trol unit .
too close to the steering whee l and instrument
panel when the airbag inflates . In addition, the
system has been certified to comply with the Child restraints and Advanced Airbags
"suppression" req uirements of the Safety Stand- Regardless of the ch ild restraint that you use,
ard, to turn off the front airbag for infants up to make sure that it has been certified to meet Safe-
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one of the rear seating posit ions . If in exception - Subpart B - Rear-facing child rest raints
al circumstances you must use it on the front
Model Manufactured on or
passenger seat, carefully read all of the informa-
after
tion on child safety and Advanced Airbags and
heed a ll of the app licab le WARNINGS. Make cer- Century SmartFit 4543 December 1, 1999
tain that the child and child restraint are correct- Cosco Arriva September 25, 2007
ly recogn ized by the capacit ive passenger detec- 22-013PAW and base
tion system in the front passenge r seat, that the 22-999WHO
fron t passenger airbag is turned off, and that the Evenflo Discovery Ad- December 1, 1999
a irbag status is always cor rectly sig naled by the just Right 212
PASSENGERAIR BAG OFF~; light. Evenflo First Choice December 1, 1999
Many types and models of child rest raints have 204
been available ove r the yea rs, new models are in- Graco Infant 8457 December 1, 1999
troduced regularly incorporat ing new and im- Graco Snugr ide September 25, 2007
proved designs and older mode ls are taken out of
Peg Perego Primo Viag- September 25, 2007
product ion . Child restraints a re not standardized .
g io SIP IMUNOOUS
Child rest raints of the same type typica lly have
d ifferent weights and sizes and d ifferent "foot- Subpart C - Forward-facing and convertible
prints", the s ize and shape of the bottom of the child restraints
chi ld restraint that s its on the seat, when they
Model Manufactured on or
are installed on a vehicle seat . These differences
after
make it virtually impossible to certify compliance
with the requ irements fo r advanced airbags with Britax Roundabout September 25, 2007
each and eve ry ch ild rest raint t hat has ever been E9L02xx
sold in the past or will be sold ove r the course of Cosco Touriva 025 19 December 1, 1999
the useful life of your vehicle. Cosco Summit Deluxe September 25, 2007
For this reason, the United States National High- High Back Booster
way Traffi c Safety Administ ration has published a 22-262
list of specific type, makes a nd models of child Cosco High Back Boos - September 25, 2007
restraints that must be used to cert ify comp li- ter 22 -209
ance of the Advanced Airbag System in your vehi- Evenflo Tribute V September 25, 2007
cle with the suppression requirements of Federal 379xxxx
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208. These child
Evenflo Meda llion 254 December 1, 1999
restraints are:
Evenflo Generat ions September 25, 200 7
Subpart A - Car bed child restraints 35 2xxxx
Graco ComfortSport September 25, 2007
Model Manufactured on or
after Graco Todd le r Safety September 25, 200 7
Ange l Guard Angel September 25, 2007 Seat Step 2
Ride AA2403FOF Graco Plat inum Cargo September 25, 2007

A WARNING
To redu ce t he ris k of serious injury, ma ke sure
that the PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF,;; light
comes on and stays on whenever a child re-
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- Take the child restraint off the front passen- child restraint increases the risk of serious
ger seat and install it properly at one of the personal injury and death.
rear seat positions if the PASSENGER AIR - All vehicle occupants and especially children
BAG OFF~; light does not stay on . must be restrained properly whenever riding
- Have the airbag system inspected by your in a vehicle. An unrestra ined or improperly
authorized Audi dealer immediately . restrained child could be injured by striking
the inter ior or by being ejected from the ve-
hicle dur ing a sudden maneuve r or impact .
The child seats listed in categories A to C have An unrest rained or improperly restrained
been statically tested by Audi only for the Ad- child is a lso at greater ris k of injury or death
vanced Airbag function. through contact with an inflating a irbag.
- Commerc ially availab le child safe ty seats
are requi red to comply with U.S. Federal
Important safety instructions for using
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 213
child safety seats
(in Canada CMVSS213).
Correct use of child safety sea ts substan tially re- - When buying a child restra int, select one
duces the risk of injury in an accident! that fits your ch ild and the vehicle .
As the driver, you are responsible for the safety - Only use child restraint systems that fully
of everybody in the vehicle, especially children: contact the flat portion of the seat cush-
ion. The ch ild restraint must not t ip or
~ Always use the right child safety seat for each lean to either side . Audi does not recom-
child and a lways use it properly ~ page 301. mend using child safety seats that rest on
~ Always carefully follow the child safety seat legs or tube-like frames. They do not pro-
manufacturer 's instructions on how to route vide adequate contact with the seat.
the safety belt properly through the child safe- - Always heed all lega l requirements per-
ty seat . ta ining to the insta llation and use of child
~ When using the vehicle safety be lt to install a safety seats and carefu lly follow the in-
child safety seat , you must first activate the structions provided by the manufacturer
convertible locking retractor on the safety be lt of the seat you are using .
to prevent the child safety seat from moving - Never a llow children under 57 inches
¢ page 306. (1.45 mete rs) to wear a normal safety be lt.
~ Push the child safety seat down with your fu ll They must a lways be restrained by a proper
weight to get the safety be lt really tight so that child restraint system. Otherwise, they
the seat cannot move forward or sideways could sustain injuries to the abdomen and
more t han one inch (2.5 cm). neck areas during sudden braking maneu-
~ Secure unused safety belts on the rear seat vers or accidents .
¢ page 301 . - Never let more than one child occupy a child
Always remember: Even though your vehicle is safety seat.
equipped with an Advanced Airbag system, all - Never let babies or older children ride in a
children, especially those 12 years and younger, vehicle while sitting on the lap of another
should always ride in the back seat properly re- passenger .
stra ined fo r their age and size. - Holding a child in your arms is never a sub-
stitute for a chi ld restrain t system .
_& WARNING - The strongest person cou ld not ho ld the
~ Not using a ch ild safety seat, using the wrong child with the forces that exist in an acci-
~ child safety seat or improper ly installing a dent. The child will strike the interior of
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- The child and the passenger can also in- straint so that the safety belt will be prop-
jure each other in an accident. erly positioned.
- Never install rear-facing child safety seats - Always make sure that nothing prevents
or infant carriers on the front passenger the front passenger's seat from being
seat. A child will be seriously injured and moved to the rearmost position in its fore
can be killed when the passenger airbag in- and aft adjustment range.
flates - even with an Advanced Airbag Sys- -Always make sure that the backrest is in
tem. the upright position.
- The inflating airbag will hit the child safety - Never place or use any electrical device
seat or infant carrier with great force and (such as a laptop, CD player, electronic
will smash the child safety seat and child games device, power inverter or seat heat-
against the backrest, center armrest, door er for child seats) on the front passenger
or roof. seat if the device is connected to the 12-
- Always install rear-facing child safety seats volt socket or the cigarette lighter socket.
or infant carriers on the rear seat. - If a seat heater has been retrofitted or
- Make sure there is enough space in front of otherwise added to the front passenger
the child in the child seat. If necessary, ad- seat, never install any child restraint sys-
just the angle and position of the seat in tem on this seat.
front of the child seat. - Make sure that there are no wet objects
- Forward-facing child safety seats installed (such as a wet towel) and no water or oth-
on the front passenger's seat can interfere er liquids on the front passenger seat
with the airbag when it inflates and cause cushion.
serious injury to the child. Always install for- - Never place objects on the seat (such as a
ward-facing child safety seats on the rear laptop, CD player, electronic games de-
seat. vice, power inverter or seat heater for
- If exceptional circumstances require the use child seats). These may influence the elec-
of a forward-facing child restraint on the trical capacitance measured by the capaci-
front passenger's seat, the child's safety tive passenger detection system and can
and well-being require that the following also fly around in an accident and cause
special precautions be taken: serious personal injury.
- Make sure the forward-facing seat has - Always buckle the child safety seat firmly in
been designed and certified by its manu- place even if a child is not sitting in it. A
facturer for use on a front seat with a pas- loose child safety seat can fly around during
senger front and side airbag. a sudden stop or in a collision .
- Always carefully follow the manufacturer's - Always read and heed all WARNINGS when-
instructions provided with the child safety ever using a child restrained in a vehicle is
seat or carrier. being used <::;>page 265, Safety belts,
- Always move the front passenger seat to r:::;,page273, Airbag system and
the highest position in the up and down r:::;,
page 295, Child safety.
adjustment range and move it back to the
rearmost position in the seat's fore and .8. WARNING
aft adjustment range, as far away from To reduce the risk of serious injury, make sure
the airbag as possible, before installing that the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF 11,;; light
the forward-facing child restraint . comes on and stays on whenever a child re-
- Always make sure that the safety belt up- straint is installed on the front passenger seat
per anchorage is behind the child restraint and the ign ition is switched on. .,_
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- Take the child restraint off the front passen- head restraint of the seat where the child
ger seat and install it properly at one of the restraint is installed .
rear seat positions if the PASSENGERAIR - Never activate the convertible locking re-
BAG OFF ~; light does not stay on . tractor when routing the safety belts around
- Have the airbag system inspected by your the head restraints.
authorized Audi dealer immediately. - Never let anyone s it at the center rear seat-
ing position if the center rear safety belt has
Secure unused safety belts on the rear seat been routed around a rear head restraint.

Child safety seats

Infant seats
Babies and infants up to about one year old and
20 lbs. or 9 kg need special rearward-facing
child restraints that support the back, neck and
head in a crash.

Fig. 246 Schema tic overview: keep unuse d s-afety belts

away from children in child safety seats . @ · oute r rear
sa fety belt, @ - cen te r rea r safety bel t

If a child safety seat is used on the rear bench,

especia lly with LATCH universal lower anchorag-
es, the unused safety belts must be secured so
that the child in the child restraint cannot reach
them c::>,& .
Fig. 247 Sche matic overview: rearw a rd-facing infan t seat ,
- Guide the safety belt webbings @ and @ be- proper ly installed on the rear seat
hind the head restra int of the seat where the
child restraint is installed c::>fig. 246 . When do- ., When using the vehicle safety belt to install a
ing so, do not engage the convertible lock ing child safety seat, you must first activate the
retractor! You should not hear a "clicking" convertib le locking retractor on the safety belt
sound when winding up the safety belt. to prevent the child safety seat from moving
- Let the belt retractor wind up the safety belt page 306 or install the seat using the LATCH
c::>
webbing . attachments .
.. Push the child safety seat down with your full
A WARNING weight to get the safe t y belt really tight so that
the seat cannot move forward or sideways
A child in a child safety seat installed with the
more than one inch (2 .5 cm) .
LATCHlower anchorages or with the standard
., Secure unused safety belts on the rear seat
safety belt or a child in a booste r seat on the
rear seat could play with unused rear seat c::>
page301.
safety belts and become entangled. This Infants up to about one year (20 lbs . or 9 kg) are
cou ld cause the child serious personal injury best protected in special infant carriers and child
and even death. safety seats designed for the ir age group. Many
u - Always secure unused rear seat safety belts expe rt s be lieve that infants and small children
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shou ld ride only in special res t ra ints in wh ich the
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seats support the baby's back, neck and head in a - If a seat heater has been retrofitted or oth-
crash ¢ fig. 247 . erwise added to the front passenger seat,
The airbag on the passenger side makes the front never install any child restraint system on
seat a potentially dangerous place for a child to this seat .
ride. The front seat is not the safest place for a - Make sure that there are no wet objects
child in a forward-facing child seat. It is a very (such as a wet towel) and no water or other
dangerous place for an infant or a larger child in liquids on the front passenger seat cushion.
a rearward-facing seat . - Never place objects on the seat (such as a
laptop, CD player, electronic games device,
A WARNING power inverter or seat heater for child
seats) . These may influence the electrical
Not using a child safety seat, using the wrong
capacitance measured by the capacitive pas-
child safety seat or improperly installing a
senger detection system and can also fly
child restraint increases the risk of serious
around in an accident and cause serious per-
personal injury and death in a crash.
sonal injury.
- Never install rear -facing child safety seats
- Always read and heed all WARNINGS when-
or infant carriers on the front passenger
ever using a child restrained in a vehicle is
seat - even with an Advanced Airbag Sys-
being used ¢ page 265, Safety belts,
tem . A child will be seriously injured and can
¢ page 2 73, Airbag system and
be killed when the inflating airbag hits the
c>page 295, Important information.
child safety seat or infant carrier with great
force and smashes the child safety seat and
child against the backrest, center armrest,
door or roof <=>page 2 74, Child restraints on
the front seat - some important things to
know .
- Always install rear-facing child safety seats
or infant carriers on the rear seat.
- Never install a rear-facing child restraint in
the forward-facing direction. Such restraints
are designed for the special needs of infants
and very small children and cannot protect
them properly if the seat is forward-facing .
- If you must install a rearward facing child
safety seat on the front passenger seat be-
cause of exceptional circumstances and the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF~; light does not
come on and stay on, immediately install
the rear-facing child safety seat in a rear
seating position and have the airbag system
inspected by your Audi dealer.
- Never place or use any electrical device
(such as a laptop, CD player, electronic
games device, power inverter or seat heater
for child seats) on the front passenger seat
if the device is connected to the 12-volt
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Convertible child safety seats Toddlers and children who are older than one
year up to about 4 years old and weigh more than
Properly used convertible child safety seats can
20 lbs. (9 kg) up to 40 lbs . (18 kg) must always
help protect toddlers and children over age one
be properly restrained in a child safety seat certi -
who weigh between 20 and 40 lbs. (9 and 18 kg)
fied for their size and weight Q fig . 248 and
in a crash.
q fig . 249.

The airbag on the passenger side makes the front

seat a potentially dangerous place for a child to
ride. The front seat is not the safest place for a
child in a forward -facing child safety seat. It is a
very dangerous place for an infant or a larger
child in a rearward-facing seat .

_&.WARNING
Not using a child safety seat, us ing the wrong
Fig. 248 Schemat ic overview: installatio n of the attac h-
child safety seat or imprope rly instal ling a
ments app licable to a LATCH seat
child restraint increases the risk of serious
personal injury and death in a collision or oth -
er emergency situation.
- Children on the front seat of any car, even
with Advanced Airbags, can be seriously in-
jured or even killed when an airbag inflates.
A child in a rearward-facing ch ild safety seat
installed on the front passenger seat will be
seriously injured and can be killed if the
front airbag inflates - even with an Ad-
Fig. 249 Schematic overview: installat ion of t he seat using vanced Airbag System .
the vehicle's safe ty belt syste m - The inflating airbag will hit the ch ild safety
seat or infant carr ier with great force and
.. When using the vehicle safety belt to install a
will smash the child safety seat and child
child safety seat, you must first activate the
against the backrest, center armrest, door
convertible locking retractor on the safety belt
or roof.
to prevent the child safety seat from moving
-Al ways install rear-fa cing child safety seats
Q page 306 or install the seat us ing the LATC H
on the rear seat .
attachments .
- If you must insta ll a rearward facing child
.. Push the child safety seat down with your fu ll
safety seat on the front passenger seat be-
weight to get the safety be lt really tight so that
cause of excep t ional circumstances and the
the seat cannot move forward o r sideways
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF '-I; light does not
more than one inch (2.5 cm) Q page 306.
come on and stay on, immediately insta ll
.. If the child safety seat is equipped with a tether
the rear-facing child safety seat in a rear
strap, attach it to the tether anchors
seating position and have the a irbag system
Q page 312.
inspected by your Audi dealer .
.. Secure unused safety belts on the rear seat
- The rear side of the ch ild safety seat shou ld
Q page 301 .
be positioned as close as possible to the
~ A toddler or child is usually too large for an in- backrest on the veh icle seat. Adjust or re-
~ fant restraint if it is more than one year old and move the rear seat head rest raint if it is dif-
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restraint in place ~ page 63. Install the if the device is connected to the 12-volt
head restraint again immediately once the socket or the cigarette lighter socket.
child seat is removed. Driving without head - If a seat heater has been retrofitted or oth-
restraints or with head restraints that are erwise added to the front passenger seat,
not properly adjusted increases the risk of never install any child restraint system on
serious or fatal neck injury dramatically . this seat.
- Always read and heed all WARNINGS when - - Make sure that there are no wet objects
ever using a child restrained in a vehicle is (such as a wet towel) and no water or other
being used ~ page 265, Safety belts, liquids on the front passenger seat cushion .
~ page 2 73, Airbag system and - Never place objects on the seat (such as a
~ page 295, Important information. laptop, CD player, electronic games device,
power inverter or seat heater for child
_& WARNING seats) . These may influence the electrical
If exceptional circumstances require the use capacitance measured by the capacitive pas-
of a forward-facing child restraint on the senger detect ion system and can also fly
front passenger's seat , the child's safety and around in an accident and cause serious per-
well-being require that the following special sonal injury.
precautions be taken: - Make sure that the PASSENGER AIR BAG
- Make sure the forward-facing seat has been OFF 11,;;light comes on and stays on all the
designed and certified by its manufacturer time whenever the ignition is switched on.
for use on a front seat with a passenger - If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF 11,;; light
front and side airbag. does not come on and stay on, immediately
- Always follow the manufacturer 's instruc- install the forward-facing child seat at a
tions provided with the child safety seat or seating position on the rear seat and have
infant carrier. the airbag system inspected by your author-
- Always move the front passenger seat to ized Audi dealer.
the highest position in the up and down ad- - Take the child restraint off the front passen-
justment range and move it back to the ger seat and install it properly at one of the
rearmost position in the seat's fore and aft rear seat positions if the PASSENGER AIR
adjustment range, as far away from the air- BAG OFF 11,;; light does not stay on whenever
bag as possible, before installing the for- the ignition is switched on .
ward-facing child restraint.
- Always make sure that the safety belt upper
anchorage is behind the child restraint and
not next to or in front of the child restraint
so that the safety belt will be properly posi-
tioned.
- Always make sure that nothing prevents the
front passenger's seat from being moved to
the rearmost position in its fore and aft ad-
justment range.
- Always make sure the backrest is in an up-
right position.
- Never place or use any electrical device
(such as a laptop, CD player, electronic
games device, power inverter or seat heater
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Booster seats and safety belts must not use the vehicle safety belts without a
suitable child restraint .
Properly used booster seats can help protect
children weighing between about 40 lbs. and It is usually best to put these children in appro-
80 lbs . (18 kg and 36 kg) who are less than 4 ft. priate booster seats. Be su re the booster seat
9 in . (57 inches/1.45 meters) tall. meets all applicab le safety standards .

Booster seats raise the seating position of the

child and reposition both th e lap and shoulder
parts of the safety belt so that they pass across
the child's body in the right places. The routing of
the belt over the child's body is very important
for the ch ild's protection, whether or not a boos-
ter seat is used . Children age 12 and under must
always ride in the rear seat.
Childr e n who are at least 4 ft. 9 in. (57 inches/
Fig. 250 Rear seat; child proper ly restrained in a booster 1.45 meters) tall can generally use the vehicle 's
seat three point lap and shoulder belts . Never use the
lap belt portion of the vehicle 's safety belt alone
The vehicle's safety belts alone will not fit most to restrain any ch ild, regard less of how big the
children until they are at least 4 ft. 9 in. (57 in- child is. Always remember that ch ildren do not
ches/1.45 meters) tall and weigh about 80 lbs. have the pronounced pelvic str ucture required for
(36 kg). Booster seats raise these ch ildren up so
the proper function of lap be lt portion of the ve-
that the safety belt will pass properly over the
hicle's three point lap and shoulde r belts . The
stronger parts of their bodies and the safety belt child's safety absolutely requires that a lap belt
can help protect them in a crash. portion of the safety belt be fastened snugly and
.,.Do not use the convertible locking retractor as low as possible around the pe lvis. Never let
when using the vehicle's safety belt to restrain the lap belt portion of the safety belt pass over
a child on a booster seat . the child 's stomach or abdomen .
.. The shoulder belt must lie as close to the cen- In a crash, airbags must inflate within a blink of
ter of the child's collar bone as possible and an eye and with considerab le force. In order to do
must lie fla t and snug on the upper body. It its job, the airbag needs room to inflate so that it
must never lie across the throat or neck . The will be there to protect t he occupant as the occu-
lap belt must lie across the pelvis and never pan t moves forward into t he airbag .
across the stomach or abdomen . Make sure the
belt lies flat and snug. Pull on th e belt to tight- A vehicle occup ant who is out of position and too
en if necessary . close to the a irbag gets in the way of an inflating
.,.If you must transport an older child in a boos- airbag. When an occupant is too close , he or she
ter seat on the front passenger seat , you can will be struck violently and will receive serious or
use the safety belt height adjustment to help possibly even fata l injury.
adjust the shoulder portion properly . In order for the airbag to offer protection, it is
.. Secure unused safety belts on the rear seat important that all vehicle occupants, especially
r:=>
page 301. any children, who must be in the front seat be-
cause of exceptiona l circumstances, be properly
Children up to at least 8 years old (over 40 lbs. or
restrained and as far away from the airbag as
18 kg) are best protected in child safety seats de-
u poss ible. By keeping room between the child's ..,.
~ signed for their age and we ight. Experts say t hat
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~ the skeletal structure , part icularly the pelvis , of
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body and the front of the passenger compart- any way during an accident can be struck by
ment, the airbag can inflate completely and pro- a deploying airbag. This will result in serious
vide supplemental protection in certain frontal personal injury or death .
collisions. - If you must install a booster seat on the
front passenger seat because of exceptional
.,&.WARNING circumstances the PASSENGER AIR BAG
Not using a booster seat, using the booster OFF fj,;;light must come on and stay on,
seat improperly, incorrectly installing a boos- whenever the ignition is switched on.
ter seat or using the vehicle safety belt im- - If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF fj,;;light
properly increases the risk of serious personal does not come on and stay on, perform the
injury and death in a collision or other emer- checks described ¢ page 285, Monitoring
gency situation. To help reduce the risk of se- the Advanced Airbag System.
rious personal injury and/or death: - Take the child restraint off the front passen-
- The shoulder belt must lie as close to the ger seat and install it properly at one of the
center of the child's collar bone as possible rear seat positions if the PASSENGER AIR
and must lie flat and snug on the upper BAG OFF~; light does not stay on whenever
body. It must never lie across the throat or the ignition is switched on.
neck. The lap belt must lie across the pelvis - Always read and heed all WARNINGSwhen-
and never across the stomach or abdomen . ever using a child restrained in a vehicle is
Make sure the belt lies flat and snug. Pull on being used ¢ page 265, Safety belts,
the belt to tighten if necessary . ¢ page 273, Airbag system and
- Failure to properly route safety belts over a ¢ page 295, Important information.
child's body will cause severe injuries in an
accident or other emergency situation
Securing child safety
¢ page 265.
- The rear side of the child safety seat should
seats
be positioned as close as possible to the Securing a child safety seat using a safety
backrest on the vehicle seat . Adjust or re- belt
move the rear seat head restraint if it is dif-
Safety belts for the rear seats and the front pas-
ficult to install the child seat with the head
senger can be locked with the convertible locking
restraint in place ¢page 63. Install the
retractor to properly secure child safety seats.
head restraint again immediately once the
child seat is removed. Driving without head The safety belts for the rear seats and for the
restraints or with head restraints that are front passenger's seat have a convertible locking
not properly adjusted increases the risk of retractor for child safety seats. The safety belt
serious or fatal neck injury dramatically. must be locked so that belt webbing cannot un-
- Never let a child put the shoulder belt under reel. The retractor can be activated to lock the
the arm or behind the back, because it could safety belt and prevent the safety belt webbing
cause severe injuries in a crash. from loosening up during normal driving . A child
- Children on the front seat of any car, even safety seat can only be properly installed when
with Advanced Airbags, can be seriously in- the safety belt is locked so that the child and
jured or even killed when an airbag inflates . child safety seat will stay in place.
- Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat,
Always remember : Even though your vehicle is
for example the front seat.
equipped with an Advanced Airbag system, all
- Never let a child ride in the cargo area of
children, especially those 12 years and younger,
your vehicle.
should always ride in the back seat properly re-
- Always remember that a child leaning for-
strained for their age and size. ll-
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A WARNING
-
restraints an the front seat - some impor-
tant things to know.
Improperly installed chi ld safety seats in-
crease the risk of serious personal injury and
A
death in a collision.
- Always make sure that the safety belt re-
- WARNING
Always take special precautions if you must
install a forward or rearward-facing child re-
-

tractor is locked when installing a child

safety seat. An unlocked safety belt retrac- stra int on the front passenger's seat in excep -
tor cannot hold the child safety seat in place tional situations:
during normal driving or in a crash. - Whenever a forward or rearward-fac ing
-Always buckle the child safety seat firmly in child restraint is installed on the front pas -
place even if a child is not sitting in it. A senger seat, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
loose child safety seat can fly around during ~; light must come on and stay on whenev-
a sudden stop or in a collision . er the ign ition is switched o n .
- Always make sure that the rear seat back- - If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ~; light
rest to which the center rear safety belt* is does not come on and stay on, perform the
attached is securely latched whenever the checks desc ribed ~ page 285, Monitoring
rear center safety belt is being used to se- the Advanced Airbag System.
cure a ch ild restraint . - Take the child restra int off the front passen-
- If the backrest is not securely latched, the ge r seat and install it prope rly at one of the
child and the child restraint will be thrown rear seat positions if the PASSENGER AIR
forward together w ith the backrest and will BAG OFF ~ ; light does not stay on whenever
strike parts of the vehicle interior. The ch ild the ignition is switched on .
can be se riously injured or killed . - Improper installat ion of child res t ra ints can
- Never ins t all rear-facing child safety seats reducetheir effectivenessor evenprevent
or infant carriers on the front passenger them f rom providing any protect ion .
seat . A child will be serious ly injured and - An improperly installed child restraint can
can be killed when the passenger airbag in- interfere with the airbag as it deploys and
flates. serious ly injure or even kill the chi ld.
- The inflating airbag will hit the child safety - Always carefully follow the manufacturer's
seat or infant carrier with great force and instr uctions provided with the child safety
will smash the ch ild safety seat and chi ld seat or carr ier .
against the backrest, center armrest, door - After checking to make sure that the child
or roof . restraint is properly installed, make certain
- Always install rear-facing child safety seats that the child restraint is correctly recog-
or infant carriers on the rear seat. nized by the capacitive passenger detection
- Forward-fac ing ch ild safety seats or infant system in the front passenger seat and that
carriers installed on the front passenger's the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ~; light sig-
seat may interfere with the deployment of na ls the cor rect front passenger fronta l air-
the a irbag and cause serious injury to the bag status.
child .
- It is safer to install a forward -fac ing ch ild A WARNING
safety seat on the rear seat . Forwa rd-facing child restra ints:
- Always read and heed all WARNINGS when- - Always make sure the forward-facing seat
ever using a child restrained in a veh icle is has bee n des igned and certified by its man-
u
co being used ~ page 295 . Spec ia l precaut ions ufa cture r for use on a fron t sea t with a pas-
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- Never put the forward-facing child restraint · Activating the convertible locking retractor
up, against or very near the instrument pan-
Use the convertible locking retractor to secure a
el.
child restraint.
- Always move the front passenger seat to
the highest position in the up and down ad- Always heed the child safety seat manufacturer 's
justment range and move it back to the instructions when installing a child restrain t in
rearmost position in the seat's fore and aft your vehicle . To activate the convertible locking
adjustment range, as far away from the air- retractor:
bag as possible, before installing the for-
.. Place the child restraint on a seat, preferably
ward-facing child restraint.
on the rear seat .
- Always make sure that the safety belt upper
.. Slowly pull the belt all the way out .
anchorage is behind the child restraint and
.. Route it around or through the child restraint
not next to or in front of the child restraint
belt path ~ ,&..
so that the safety belt will be properly posi-
.. Push the child safety seat down with your full
tioned.
weight to get the safety belt really tight.
- Make sure that the PASSENGER AIR BAG
.. Insert the belt tongue into the buckle for that
OFF~ ; light comes on and stays on all the
seating position.
time whenever the ignition is switched on.
.. Guide the safety belt back into the retractor un-
til the belt lies flat and snug on the child safety
A WARNING seat.
Rearward-facing child restraints: .. You should hear a "clicking" noise as the belt
- A child in a rearward-facing child safety seat winds back into the inertia reel. Test the con -
installed on the front passenger seat will be vertible locking retractor by pulling on the belt.
seriously injured and can be killed if the You should no longer be able to putt the belt
front airbag inflates - even with an Ad- out of the retractor . The convertible locking re-
vanced Airbag System. tractor is now activated .
- The inflating airbag will hit the child safety .. Make sure that the red release button is facing
seat or infant carrier with great force and away from the child restraint so that it can be
will smash the child safety seat and child unbuckled quickly.
against the backrest, center armrest, door .. Pull on the belt to make sure the safety belt is
or roof . properly tight and fastened so that the seat
- Always be especially careful if you must in- cannot move forward or sideways more than
stall a rearward facing child safety seat on one inch (2 .5 cm) .
the front passenger seat in exceptional cir-
cumstances . A WARNING
- Make sure that the PASSENGER AIR BAG Using the wrong child restraint or an improp-
OFF~; light comes on and stays on all the erly installed child restraint can cause serious
time whenever the ignition is switched on. personal injury or death in a crash.
- If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF~; light - Always make sure that the safety belt re-
does not come on and stay on, immediately tractor is locked when installing a child
install the rear-facing child safety seat in a safety seat. An unlocked safety belt retrac-
rear seating position and have the airbag tor cannot hold the child safety seat in place
system inspected by your Audi dealer . during normal driving or in a crash.
- Always buckle the child safety seat firmly in
place even if a child is not sitting in it. A
loose child safety seat can fly around during
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- Always make sure the seat backrest to which wou ld not be restrained and could be seri-
the child restraint is installed is in an up- ously injured in an accident.
right position and securely latched into - Always read and heed all WARNINGS when-
place and cannot fold forward. Otherwise, ever using a child restrained in a vehicle is
the seatback with the ch ild safety seat at- page 295. Special precautions
be ing used c::>
tached to it could f ly forward in the event of apply when install ing a child safety seat on
an accident or other emergency situation. the front passenger seat c::>page 274, Child
- Always read and heed all WARNINGS when- restraints on the front seat - some impor-
ever using a child restrained in a veh icle is tant things to know.
being used c::>page 295. Spec ia l precaut ions
apply when installing a child safety seat on LATCH system (lower
the front passenger seat c::> page 2 74, Child
restraints on the front seat - some impor-
anchorages and tethers
tant things to know. for children)
Child Restraint System anchors and how
Deactivating the convertible locking are they related to child safety
retractor
To provide a simpler and more practicab le way to
The convertible locking retractor for child re- attach the child restraint on the vehicle seat,
straints will be deactivated automatically when Federal regulations require special lower ancho-
the belt is wound all the way back into the re- rages in vehicles and devices on new child re-
tractor . straints to attach to the vehicle anchorages .

~ Press the red button on the safety belt buckle. In the United States, the combination of the
The belt tongue will pop out of the buckle. tether anchorages and the lower anchorages is
~ Guide the safety belt all the way back into its now generally called the LATCHsystem for
stowed position . "Lower Anchorages and Tethers for Children" . In
Canada, the terms "top tether" with "lower uni-
Always let the safety belt retract completely into versa l anchorages" (or "lower universal anchor-
its stowed position. The safety belt can now be age bars") are used to descr ibe the system .
used as an ordinary safety belt without the con-
vertible locking retractor for child restraints. In other countries the term "ISOFIX" is used to
describe the lower anchorages .
If the convertible locking retractor should be ac-
tivated inadvertently, the safety belt must be un- Forward-facing child restraints manufactured af-
fastened and guided completely back into its ter September 1, 1999, are required by U.S. fed-
stowed position to deact ivate this feature. If the eral regulations to comply with new child head
convert ible locking retractor is not deactivated, movement performance req uirements. These
the safety belt will gradually become tighter and new performance requirements make a tether
uncomfortable to wear. necessary on most new ch ild seats.

Installing a child restraint that requires a top

_& WARNING - tethe r without one can seriously impair the per-
Improperly installed chi ld safety seats in- formance of the child restraint and its ab ility to
crease the risk of serious personal injury and pro t ect the child in a collision. Installing a child
death in a collision. restra int that requi res a t op tether without the
- Never unfasten the safety belt to deactivate top tether may be a violation of state law.
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push -on connectors attached to adjustable Description

straps.
The lower anchorage positions are marked for
In addition to the LATCHlower anchorages, these quick locating .
chi ld restraint systems usually require the use of
tether straps to he lp keep the child restraint
firm ly in place.

A WARNING
Improper installation of child restraints will
increase the risk of injury and death in a
crash.
- Always follow the instructions provided by
the manufacturer of the child restraint you
Fig. 25 2 Second row of seats: locator buttons for lower an-
intend to install in your veh icle.
chorages
- Never install a child restraint without a
properly attached top tether strap if the
child restraint manufacturer's instruct ions
requ ire the top tether strap to be used.
- Improper use of child restra int LATCHlower
anchorage points can lead to injury in a colli-
s ion . The LATCHlower anchorage points a re
designed to withstand on ly those loads im-
posed by cor rect ly fitted child restraints .
- Never mount two child restraint systems on
one LATCHlower anchorage point. Fig. 253 Third row of seats: lowe r anchorage covers

- Never secure or attach any luggage or other

Attachment locato r markers fo r low er
item to the LATCHlower anchorages.
anchorages
Circular locator buttons on the padding between
Location
the seat cus hion and back rest in the second row
of seats indicate the lower ancho rage locations
¢ fig. 252. The lower anchorage locati ons in t he

third row of seats are indicated by the attach-

ment locator markers of the lower ancho rage
brackets¢ fig. 253. Remove the padding or the
covers to access the lower anchorage brackets.

Lower anchorages
The lower anchorage attachment poin t s are lo-
Fig. 251 Schematic overview : LATCH anchorage point loca- cated between the rear seatback and rear seat
t ions cush ion r=:>fig
. 252, ¢ fig. 253.

Lower anchorages secure the child restra int in

The illustration shows the seating locatio ns in
the seat without using the vehicle's safety belts.
your veh icle which are equipped with the lower
Anchorages prov ide a secure and easy -to-use at -
anchorages system.
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All child restraints manufactured after Septem- ~ Remove the padding or the covers to access the
ber 1, 2002, must have lower anchorage attach- lower anchorage brackets.
ments for the LATCH system . ~ Attach both hook -on connectors with the spr ing
catch release on the child safety seat onto the
Remember that the lower anchorage points a re
LATCHlower anchorage so th at the con necta rs
on ly intended for installation and attachment of
lock into place ¢ fig. 254 .
child restraints specifica lly certified for use with
~ Pull on the connector attachments to make
LATCH lower anchorages. Child restraints that
sure they are properly attached to the LATCH
are not equipped with the lower anchorage at -
lower ancho rage.
tachments can still be installed in compliance
~ Pull straps tight following the ch ild restraint
with the child restraint manufacturer's instruc -
manufacturer 's instructions .
tions on using veh icle safety belts.
Releasing
A WARNING
~ Loosen the tension on the straps fo llow ing the
Improper use of LATCHlower anchorages can child restra int manufacture r's instructions .
cause se rious personal injury in an accident. ~ Depress the spr ing catches to release the an -
- Always carefu lly follow the child restra ints chor age hooks from t he lower anchorages.
man ufactu rer's inst ruct ions for proper in-
sta llation of the child restra int and proper Remember: Use tether straps to help keep the
use of the lower anchorages or safety be lts child rest raint firmly in place.
in yo ur vehicle.
- Never secure or attach any lugg age or other A WARNING
-
items to the LATCH lower anchorages . Imp roper use of the LATCH system can in-
- Always read and heed the important infor- crease the risk of serious persona l injury and
mation about child restraints in this chapter death in an accident.
and WARNINGS ¢ page 295, Child safety . - These anchors were developed only for child
safety seats using the "LATCH"system .
Installing a child restraint with LATCH - Never attach othe r ch ild safety sea t s, be lts
lower anchorages or other objec t s to these anchors.
- Always make su re that you hear a click when
Whenever you install a child restraint always fol-
lat ching the seat in place . If you do not hear
low the child restraint manufacturer's instruc-
a click the seat is not se cure and could fly
tions.
forward and hit the interior of the vehicle,
or be ejected from the vehicle.

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WARNING
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Improper installation of child restraints will
increase the risk of injury in an accident.
- Always follow the ch ild restraint system
manufacturer's instructions for proper in-
stallat ion of the chi ld restraint system and
proper use of tether straps as well as the
Fig. 25 4 Lower anchorages: p roper mount ing lower anchorages or safety belts in your ve-
hicle .
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Tether anchors and tether straps -Always follow the instructions provided by
the manufacturer of the child restraint you
intend to install in your Audi.
- Improper use of child restraint anchors (in-
cluding tether anchors) can lead to injury in
a collision. The anchors are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by cor-
rectly fitted ch ild restraints.
- Never mount two child restraint systems on
one LATCH lowe r anchor point.
- Never attach two child restraint systems to
Fig. 255 Tether anchors for second row of seats: attach·
one tether st rap or tether anchorage.
ment hook locat ions
- Never attach a tether strap to a tie-down
hook in the luggage compartment.
- Never use child restraint tether anchorages
to secure safety belts or other kinds of occu-
pant restraints.
- Never secure or attach any luggage or other
items to the LATCHlower anchorages or to
the tether anchors.

Installing the upper tether strap on the

Fig. 256 Tether anc hors for third row of seats: attachment
hook locat ions anchorage

The tether anchors for the rear seating positions

are located on the backside of the rear seatbacks.
A tether is a straight or V-shaped strap that at -
taches the top part of a child restra int to specia l
anchorage points in the vehicle.
The purpose of the tether is to reduce the for-
ward movement of the child restraint in a crash,
in order to help reduce the risk of head injury
Fig. 257 Tether strap : proper routin g and mount ing
that could be caused by striking the vehicle inte-
rior .
Forward facing child restraints manufactured af-
ter September 1, 1999, are required by U.S. fed-
eral regulations to comply with new child head
movement performance requirements. These
new performance requirements make a tether
necessary on most new child safe ty seats.

_& WARNING
Fig. 258 Tether strap: prope r rout ing and mount ing
Improper installation of child restraints will
increase the risk of injury and death in a
crash.

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In st all ing th e t eth er str ap - The inflating airbag will hit the chi ld safety
"' Release or deploy the tether st rap on the child seat or infant carr ier with great force and
restraint acco rding to the child restraint manu- will smash the child safety seat and child
facturer's instructions . aga inst the backrest, center armrest, or
"' Guide the upper tether strap under the rear door.
head restraint and into the rear cargo area - If you must install a rearward facing child
(raise the head restraint if necessary). For child safety seat on the front passenger seat be-
restra ints with V-tether straps, always make cause of exceptional circumstances and the
sure that the head restraint guide rods do not PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ',,;; light does not
interfere with any part of the top tether strap . come on and stay on, immedia t ely insta ll
"' Slide the tether st rap hook over the anchor the rea r-facing child safety seat in a rear
bracket. seating position and have the a irbag system
"' Pull on the te t her strap hook so tha t the spring inspected by your Audi dealer .
catch of the hook engages.
"' Tighten the tether strap firmly fo llowing the Additional information
child restraint manufacturer's instructions .
Sources of information about child
Releasing the tet her strap restraints and their use
"' Loosen the tens ion following the child restraint The re are a number of sources of additional in-
manufacturer's instructions .
format ion about ch ild rest raint selection, instal -
"' Depress the spring catch on the hook and re - lation and use :
lease it from the anchorage.
NHTSA advises that the best ch ild safety seat is
@ Note the one that fits your child and fits in your veh i-
cle, and tha t you will use correct ly and consis -
If you leave the chi ld restraint wit h the tether
tent ly.
strap firmly installed fo r several days, this
could leave a mark on the upholstery on the Try befo re you buy!
seat cushion and backrest in the area where U.S National Highway Traffic Saf ety Admini stra -
the tether strap was installed. The upholstery tion
would also be permanently stretched around Tel.: 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-91S3)
the tether strap . This applies especially to http:/ /www.nhtsa.gov
leather seats . http:/ /www.saferca r.gov

National SAFE KID S Campaign

Using tether straps on rearward-facing
child restraints Tel.: (202) 662-0600
http://www.safekids.org
Current ly, few rear-facing chi ld restraint systems
Safet y Belt Saf e U.S.A
come with a tether. Please read and heed the
Tel.: (800) 745 -SAFE (English)
child restraint system manufacturer's instruc-
Tel.: (800) 747-SANO (Spanish)
tions carefully to determine how to properly in-
http://www.carseat.o rg
stall the tether.
Transport Canada Information Centre
A WARNING Tel.: 1-800-333-0371 or call 1-613 -998 -8616 if
A child in a rearward-facing chi ld safety seat you are in the Ottawa area
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Checking and Filling - Regular Grade: 87 - 90 AKI

Explanation of the abbreviations:
Gasoline
AKI= Anti Knock I ndex = (R+M)/2 = (RON+MON)/
Fuel supply
2
Applies to: vehicles with gasoline engine
RON= Research Octane Number
Using the right fuel helps keep the environment
clean and prevents engine damage. MON= Motor Octane Number.

Fue l re commend ati on {[) Note

The fuel recommended for your vehicle is unle ad- - Do not use any fue l with octane ratings low-
ed pre mium grade gasoline . Audi recommends er than 87 AKIor 91 RONothe rwise expen-
using TOPTIER Detergent Gasoline with a mini- sive engine damage will occur.
mum octane rating of 91 AKI(95 RON). For more - Do not use leaded gasoline. The use of lead-
information on TOPTIER Detergent Gasoline, ed gasoline will severely damage your vehi-
please go to the official website cle's catalyt ic converter and its ability to
(www.toptiergas .com). control exhaust emissions .
The recommended gasoline octane rating for
your engine can also be found on a label located Blended gasoline
on the inside of the fuel filler flap . This rating Applies to: vehicles with gasoline engine
may be specified as AKI or RON.
Use of gaso line conta ining alcoho l or MTBE
Your veh icle may also be operated using unlead- (meth yl tertia ry butyl ether )
ed regular gasoline with a minimum octane rat - You may use unleaded gasoline blended with al-
ing of 87 AKl/91 RON. However, using 87 AKI/91 cohol or MTBE (commonly referred to as oxygen-
RONoctane fuel will slightly reduce engine per- ates) if the blended mixture meets the follow ing
forma nce. criteria:
Use unleaded gasoline only. Unleaded gasoline Blend of gasoline methanol (wood alcohol or
is availab le throughout the USA, Canada, and in met hyl alcoho l)
most European countries . We recommend that
you do not ta ke your vehicle to areas or count ries - Anti-knock index must be 87 AKIor higher.
where unleaded gaso line may not be availab le. - Blend must contain no more than 3% metha-
nol.
For more information on refueling your vehicle, - Blend must contain more than 2% co-solvents.
see ¢page 316 .
Blend of ga so line and ethanol (grain alcohol or
Octan e rating ethyl alcohol )
Octane rating indicates a gasoline's ability to re- - Anti-knock index must be 87 AKIor higher .
sist engine damaging "knock" caused by prema- - Blend must not conta in more than 15% etha-
ture ignit ion and detonation . Therefore, buying nol.
the correct grade of gasoline is very important to
help prevent poss ible engine damage and a loss Blend of gas oline and MTBE
of eng ine performance. - Anti-knock index must be 87 AKI or higher .
Gasoline most commonly used in the United - Blend must contain not more than 1S% MTBE.
States and Canada has the following octane rat- Seasonall y adjust ed gasoline
ings that can usually be found on the filler pump:
Many gasoline grades are blended to perform es-
- Premium Grade: 91 - 96 AKI pecially well for winter or summer driving . Dur-
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fill up at busy gas stations where the seasona l After an extended period of using inadeq uate
adjustment is more likely to be made in time . fuels, bui lt-up carbon deposits can rob your en-
gine of peak performance.
(D Note
- Methanol fuels which do not mee t these re- (D Note
quirements may ca use corrosion and dam- - Damage or malfunction d ue to poor fuel
age to plastic and rubber components in the quality is no t covered by the Audi New Veh i-
fuel system. cle Limited Warranty .
- Do not use fuels that fai l to meet the speci- - Do not add aft ermarket fuel addi t ive prod-
fied criteria in this chapter. ucts t o your fue l tank.
- If you are unable to determine whether or
not a particular fuel blend meets the speci- Diesel fuel
fications, ask your service station or its fuel Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine
supplier.
- Do not use fuel for which the contents can- Always use ULSD (Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel) No. 2.
not be identif ied. The ULSDNo. 2 meets the ASTM 0975.
- Fuel system damage and performance prob- Diesel fuel w ith concentrations of biod iesel high-
lems resulting from the use of fue ls differ- er than 5 % such as Bl 1, B20 or B100 are st rict ly
ent from those specified are not the respon- prohib ited.
s ibility of Audi and are not covered under
Service station fuel pumps are labeled with the
the New Vehicle or the Emiss ion Control
cor rect fuel information for easy recogn ition by
System Wa rrant ies.
the user. If the d iesel fue l pump is not labeled
- If you experience a loss of fue l economy or
as k t he station operator wha t fuel is being dis-
driveability and performance problems due
pensed before fill ing up your vehi cle.
to the use of one of these fuel blends, we
recommend that you switch to unblended ULSD No. 2 may not be ava ilable outside the USA
fuel. and Canada. Be su re to check befo re t raveling to
othe r countr ies.
Gasoline additives ULSDNo. 2 can become thicker in very cold tem-
Applies to: vehicles with gasoline engine peratures, and th is can impa ir the engine's start-
A majo r concern among many auto manufactur - ing and runn ing . Depend ing o n the season, gas
ers is carbon deposit build-up caused by the type stations provide ULSD No. 2 that flows be tte r in
of gasoline you use. cold te m pe rat ures so t hat you can conti nue ope r-
at ing your vehicle as usual.
Although gasoline grades d iffer from one manu-
facturer to another, t hey have cer t ain t hings in (D Note
common . All gasoline grades contain substances
- Your vehicle's diese l eng ine was designed
that can cause deposits to collect on vita l engine
so ley for use w ith ULSD No. 2. Therefo re,
parts, such as fue l injectors and intake valves . Al-
never use gasoline, heating oil, other fuels
though most gasoline brands include additives to
or flow improvers. These contain substances
keep engine and fuel systems clean, they are not
that will severely damage the fuel system
equally effective.
and the engine. Such damage will not be
Audi recommends using TOP TIER Detergent Gas- covered by your New Vehicle Limited War-
oline. For more informat ion on TOP TIER Deter- ranty.
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any circ umstances. Immediately contact the fuel can cause misfiring. Gasoline could ente r
nearest author ized Audi dealer or author- the exhaust system and damage the catalytic
ized Audi Service Facility for assistance . converter.
These fuels contain substances that can se-
verely damage the fue l system and the en- Fueling procedure
gine if the engine is started .

Refueling
Fuel filler neck

The fuel fille r neck is located on the right rear

side pan e l behind the fu e l filler flap .

If the power locking system should fail, you can

still open the flap manua lly - for detai led instruc-
page 318.
tions see c::> Fig. 259 Righ t rea r side of th e vehicle: op enin g the fue l
filler door
You can find the fuel tank capac ity of you r vehicle
page 3 79 .
in c::>

The label on the inside of the fuel filler flap tells

you the correct fue l for your vehicle . For more in-
formation about fue l specifications , see
page 314 .
c::>

Your veh icle fuel tank has an onboard refuelling

vapor recovery system . This feature he lps t o pre-
ve nt fuel vapors from escap ing from the tank and
pollut ing the e nvironment while you re fuel your Fig. 26 0 Fuel filler doo r wit h attached fu el cap
veh icle . In order to fi ll the tank properly while
protecting the environment, please fo llow this The fuel filler doo r is unlocked or locked by the
refu e ling procedure carefu lly. cent ral locking system .

& WARNING
Opening the fuel cap

Under normal operating conditions, never car- .. Press the left side of the fuel f iller doo r to open
ry additiona l fuel containers in yo ur car. Gas it c::>fig. 259 -arrow-.
canisters and other conta iners used to trans- .. Unscrew the tank cap counterclockwise .
port fuel can be dangerous . Such containers, .,..Place the cap from above on the open fuel filler
full or empty , may lea k and could cause a fire door c::>fig . 260 .
in a collision. If you m ust t ransport fue l to Closing the fuel cap
use for your lawn mower, snow blower, etc.,
.. Turn the fuel cap to the right until it stops.
be very careful and a lways obse rve loca l and
state laws regard ing the use, t ransportation .. Close the fuel filler door until it latches.
and sto rage of such fue l conta iners. Make cer- Once the pump noz zle sw itches off, the fuel tank
tain the container meets industry standards is "full ". Do not fill the tank more . Otherwise the
(ANSI/ASTM F852 - 86). expans ion space in the tank w ill be filled.

(D Note The correct fuel type fo r your vehicle can be

fo und on a label located on the inside of the fuel IJJ,
Never drive yo ur vehicle unt il t he fuel tan k is
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filler door. For additional information on fuel, - Always hold the fue l nozzle completely in
see ~ page 314. the fuel container when filling.
The fuel tank capacity of your vehicle is listed in - If the fuel container is made of metal, the
the Technical Data section ~ page 3 79. fuel nozzle must always be in contact with
the container when filling it with fuel. This
To avoid fuel spill ing or evaporating from the fuel prevents stat ic electricity from discharg-
tank always close fuel cap properly and com- ing .
pletely . An improperly closed fue l filler cap may - Never spill fuel in the vehicle or the lug-
a lso cause the MIL lamp ~ page 21 t o come on.
gage compartment. Evaporated fuel is ex-

A WARNING -
plosive and increases the risk of serious in-
jury or death .
Not paying attention when fueling or han - - Follow lega l requirements when using,
dling fue l incorrectly can lead to fires, exp lo- stor ing and transporti ng fuel conta iners .
sions or serious inj uries. - Make sure the fuel container conforms to
- Fuel ignites easily and can cause serious industry standards (ANSI/ASTM F8S2-86).
burns and other injuries.
- If you do not switch the engine off when fu - @ Note
eling and/or do not insert the fuel nozz le
- Remove spilled fuel from vehicle pa int im-
completely into the tank opening, fue l can
mediately, because it can damage paint.
leak out or run over. Leaked fuel can ignite
- Never drive unti l the fuel tank is complete ly
and start a fire.
empty. The irregular supply of fue l that re-
- Do not use the telephone whi le fueling. The
sults from that can cause eng ine misfires.
electromagnetic rays can cause sparks,
Uncombusted fuel will enter the exhaust
wh ich can ignite fuel vapors and start a fire.
system and increasethe risk of damage to
- Do not sit in your vehicle while fueling. If
t he catalytic converte r.
you must make an except ion and enter your
- If the fue l tank runs complete ly empty in a
vehicle again wh ile fue ling, close the door
vehicle with a diesel eng ine, the ignition
and touch meta l to discharge static electric-
must remain swit ched on fo r at least 30
ity befo re touch ing the fue l nozzle . Static
se conds afte r ref ueling before starti ng t he
elect ricity can create spar ks, wh ich can ig-
eng ine. It may take longer t han usual fo r
nit e vapo rs when fue ling.
t he engine t o st art, even up to a minu t e.
- Do not smoke or have an open flame in the
This is because the air must first b leed out
area when fueling your veh icle or filling a
of the fue l system when starting the eng ine.
fuel contai ner because th is increases the
risk of an explos ion .
@ For the sake of the environment
- For your safety , carrying fuel containers in
Do not overfill the fuel tank, otherwise fuel
your vehicle is no t recommended. Whethe r
can leak out when the veh icle is warming up.
full or empty, the conta iner can leak a nd
cause a fire in the event of an accident .
- If you must make an exception and trans-
(D Tips

port a fuel container, note the following : Diesel ve hicles are eq uipped w ith a diesel mis-
fueling guard . It allows the vehi cle to be fu-
- Never fill the fuel container with fuel
eled on ly with a diesel fuel pump nozzle. A
while it is in or on the vehicle. Stat ic elec-
worn or damaged nozzle or a nozzle that is
tr icity is d ischa rged when filling wh ich can
too small may not be able to open the diese l
u cause the fuel vapors to ignite and in-
co misfueling guard. If this is the case, try turn-
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an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Selective catalytic

Service Facility for assistance .
reduction (AdBlue/DEF)
Fuel filler door emergency release General information
Applies to: vehicles wit h selective catalytic reduct ion
If the central locking system is faulty, the fuel
filler door can be unlocked manually. In vehicles with selective catalytic reduction, a
urea solution (AdBlue/DEF) is injected into the
exhaust system in front of a nitrogen oxide cata-
II lytic converter to reduce nitrogen em issions. The
urea solution is known as AdBlue or DEF(Diesel
Exhaust Fluid). The informat ion that follows will
use the name AdBlue.
The AdBlue is carried in a separate tank in the ve-
hicle. The AdBlue usage accounts for approxi-
mately 1.0% to 4.0% of the diesel fuel that is
used .
Fig. 261 Luggage compartment: removing the light cover
When a message about refilling the AdBlue ap-
pears in the instrument cluster display, you must
II refill the AdBlue yourse lf or have it refilled by an
authorized Audi dea ler or authorized Audi Service
Facility c::;,page 319.

(0 Tips
- The disp lay indicates the distance rema ining
that can be driven c::;,page 318. If the AdBl-
Fig. 262 Luggage compartment: fuel fille r doo r emergency
ue tank is comple t ely empty, the eng ine will
rele ase not st art again after the ignition is switched
off .
The emergency release mechanism is locat ed be- - AdBlue is required by law to ope rate th is ve-
hind the right light cover in the luggage compart- hicle.
ment .
"' Use a screwdriver to remove the light cover Messages in the instrument cluster display
¢ fig. 261 . Applies to: vehicles with selective catalyt ic reduct ion

"' Loosen the loop c::;,fig. 262 from the retainer The display indicat es if the Ad Blue level is low or
and then pull on the loop carefully c::;,(i), The if there is a system malfun ction.
filler door is released .
"' Press on the left side of the fuel filier door to AdBlue level low
open it c::;,
page 316, fig. 259 . You will be informed in the instrument cluster
display if the AdBlue in the tank drops below a
(D Note certain level. Add at a minimum t he amount of
Only pull on the loop until you feel resistance . AdBlue shown in the message:
You will not hear it release. Otherwise you II Refill with at lea st x qt (l) AdBlue. Range
could damage the emergency release mecha- x mi ( km)
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This message appears when there is only eno ugh Preparation

AdBlue left to drive the distance indicated in the Applies to: vehicles with selective cata lytic reduction
instr ument cluster . Fill the AdBlue .

• Refill with at least x qt (l) AdBlue. No en·

gine start in x mi (km) . See owner 's manual

This message appears when there is only eno ugh

AdBlue left to d rive t he distance indicated in the
instr ument cluster. Fill the AdBlue. Ot herwise
the engine will not start again if you stop it once
the distance indicated has been driven .

• Refill with at least x qt (l) AdBlue. Engine Fig. 263 Right rear side of the vehicle: removing t he AdBl-
start not possibl e. See owner 's manual ue cap

This message appea rs when the Ad Blue tank is

The Ad Blue tank ope ning is located near the d ie-
empty. Fill the AdBlue. Otherwise you will not be
se l t ank opening. Add at least the amount of
ab le t o st art the engine aga in once yo u st op it.
AdBlue shown in the instrument cluster display.
The AdBlue must be refilled when the amount in This is the minimum amount required to ensure
the tank has reached the minimum level the system detects the refilling and to start the
¢ page 319, Preparation. engine. You can add a maximum of 6.3 gallons
(24 L).
Incorrect filling / system ma lfunction
Requirement: the request to add Ad Blue must
A message appears if the Ad Blue tank was filled
appear in the instrument cluster display.
with a fluid other than AdBlue and the system
has detected that the tank was f illed incor rectly, .. Switch t he ignit ion off .
or if there is a system malfunction . .. Open the tank filler doo r ¢ page 316 .
.. Turn the ta nk filler neck cap to the left to re-
II AdBlue: malfunct ion ! No engine start in move ¢fig . 263 .
x mi (km) . Se e owner's manual
.. Refill Ad Blue us ing a pump noz zle ¢ page 320,
This message appears when it is only possible to a canister ¢ page 320 or a bott le ¢ page 320 .
drive the d istance ind icated in the instrument
cluster . Drive to the nearest author ized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Serv ice Facility to have
A
,~ WARNING
-
AdBlue can irritate the s kin, eyes and respira-
the malfunction corrected . Otherwise the engine
tory syst em. If th ere is contact with t he flu id,
will not start again if you stop it once the d is-
flus h immed iate ly with plenty of wat er. Con-
tance indicated has been dr iven .
su lt a phys icia n if necessary .
• Ad Blue: malfunction! No engine start poss i-
ble . See owner' s manual (D Note
This message appears if the system has detected - Only use AdBlue that conforms to the
that the tank was filled incorrectly or that there standard ISO 22241-1. Do not mix any addi-
is a malfunction. Drive immediately to the near - tives with the AdBlue and do not dilut e it
est autho rized Aud i dea ler or authorized Aud i w ith wate r.
Service Facility to have the malfunction correct- - Do not add AdBlue to the d iesel t ank or add
ed. Othe rwise you will not be able to start t he en- diese l fuel to t he Ad Blue t ank. Do not st art
u
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risk of damaging the fuel tank system and Refilling AdBlue using a canister
the engine. See an authorized Audi dealer or Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction
authorized Audi Service Facility for assis-
tance.
- AdBlue attacks surfaces such as painted ve-
hicle components, plastic and carpet. Re-
®
move the fluid as quickly as possible with a
damp cloth and plenty of cold water. If the
AdBlue has already crystallized, use warm
water and a sponge . AdBlue residue that is
not removed will crystallize and can damage +®
the affected surface.
Fig. 264 Caniste r with attachable hose
- Do not store refill bottles or canisters per-
manently in the vehicle. If the container
leaks, the escaping AdBlue could damage
.,. Remove the cover from the refill canis t er¢ A
in Preparation on page 319, ¢ (Din Prepara -
the vehicle interior.
tion on page 319 .
- Do not allow AdBlue to come into contact
.,.Secure the end of the hose (D on the opening in
with clothing. If there is contact with the
the canister @ by turning the hose to the right .
fluid, flush immediately with plenty of wa-
.,. Remove the cap @ from the other end of the
ter.
hose @ .
.,. Position the end of the hose @ on the filler
(D Tips
neck in the vehicle and turn the hose to the
Follow the AdBlue manufacturer 's instruc- right to tighten it .
tions for use and storage. .,.Lift th@canist er up and then tip it. Continu e
holding the canister in a tipped position until it
Refilling AdBlue using a pump is empty or until no more fluid flows into the
Applies to: veh icles with selective catalyt ic reduction tank .
.,. Remove the canister and close the filler tube
.,.Open the tank filler door ¢ page 316, fig. 259.
¢ page 321, Completing AdBlue refill .
.,.Turn the tank filler neck cap to the left to re-
move ¢ page 319, fig . 263.
.,.Refill AdBlue until the pump noz zle switches
(D Note
off for the first time ¢ (D . Only use refill canisters that are approved for
.,.Close the filler tube ¢ page 321, Completing your vehicle. Using other systems can cause
AdBlue refill AdBlue to leak .

(fl Note (D Tips

- The pump nozzle handle must be pointing -An authorized Audi dealer or authorized
downward when filling. Otherwise the Audi repair facility can tell you which refill
pump nozzle will not switch off automati- canisters are approved for your vehicle .
cally ¢ Q) in Preparation on page 319. - A permitted refill canister contains approxi-
- Do not continue filling once the pump noz- mately 1.3 gallons (5 liters) of Ad Blue.
zle automatically switches off for the first
time. The AdBlue tank system could be Refilling AdBlue using a bottle
overfilled and leak AdBlue ¢ (D in Prepara- Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction
tion on page 319.
.,. Remove the cap from the refill bottle ¢ A in
Preparation on page 319, ¢ (Din Preparation
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• Position the bottle on the filler tube and tu rn level. The message t urns off as soon as the
the bottle clockwise unti l it stops turning. tank thaws out again .
• Press lightly against the bottom of the bottle
to empty it. Continue pressing the bottom of Emissions control
the bottle until it is empty or until f luid stops
systems
flowing into the tank .
• Remove the bottle and seal the filler neck Catalytic con ve rter
~ page 321, Completing AdBlue refill . Applies to : vehicles with gasoline engines

The vehicle may only be driven with un leaded

(D Note gasoline, otherwise the catalytic converter will be
Only use refill bottles that are approved for destroyed.
your veh icle. Using other systems can cause Never drive until the tank is compl ete ly empty .
Ad Blue to leak. The irregu lar supply of fuel that resu lts from that
can cause eng ine misfires. Uncombusted fuel will
enter the exhaust system, which can cause over-
- You can obta in refill bottles from an author- heating and damage to the catalytic converter .
ized Audi dealer or author ized Audi Service
Facility. Diesel particulate filt er
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engines
- A perm itted refill bottle contains approxi-
mately 0.5 gallon (1. 9 liters) of AdBlue. The diese l particu late filter filters near ly all of
the soot particles out of the exhaust. The filter
Completing AdBlue refill cleans itself automatically under norma l driving
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduc t ion condit ions. If the filter cannot clean itself (for ex-
ample, becauseyou are only driving short distan-
Closing th e filler neck ces), the filter becomes clogged with soot and
• Turn the AdBlue cap to the right on the filler the 1\1 indicato r light for the diese l part iculate
tube until the cap clicks into place c;>.&.in filte r tu rns on c;>page 30.
Preparation on page 319, c;>(D in Preparation
on page 319 .. _& WARNING
• Then press on the left side of the tank door un - The tempera tu re of the exhaus t sys t em is
ti l it latches. high, bot h when driving and after stoppi ng
the engine.
After filling
- Never tou ch the exhaust tail pipes once they
The vehicle must be driven so that the system have become hot. This cou ld res ult in burns .
recognizes t hat the Ad Blue was refilled. This can - Do not par k your veh icle over flamm ab le
take severa l min utes . materia ls such as grass or leaves because
• If there was no AdBlue left in the tank and a the high temperature of the emissions con-
range of O mi (0 km) was shown in the display , trol system (catalytic converter or diesel
switch the ign ition on for about 30 seconds be- particu late filter) cou ld start a fire.
fore star t ing the engine . - Do not app ly underbody protectant in the
exhaust system area, beca use this increases
(D Tips the risk of f ire.

AdBlue in the tank can free ze at very low tem-

u pe rat ures. If this happens, t he system will
co
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Engine compartment belt, alternator and radiator fan) and from

the high-voltage ignition system.
Working in the engine compartment
- Do not under any circumstances activate the
Special care is required if you are working in the throttle inadvertently (for example, by hand
engine compartment from the engine compartment) if the vehi-
cle is stat ionary but the engine is running
For work in the engine compartm ent, such as and a gear is engaged . Otherwise, the vehi-
checking and filli ng flu ids, th ere is a risk of in- cle will start to move immediately and this
j ury, scalding, accidents, and burns. For th is could result in an accident .
reason, foll ow all the warning s and general - Pay attent ion to the following warnings
saf et y precautions provided in t he f ollowing in· when work on the fue l system is required:
f ormat ion. The engine compartmen t is a dan-
- Do not smoke .
gerous area. ¢ ,& .
- Never work near open flames .
_& WARNING - Always have a working fire extinguisher
nearby
- Turn the engine off.
- All work on the battery or elect rical system
- Switch the ign ition off .
in your vehicle can result in injuries, chemi-
- Set the parking brake . cal burns, accidents or burns . Because of
- Select the P selector lever position . this, all work must be performed only by an
- let the engine cool down. authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
- Never open the hood when there is steam or Service Facility.
coolant escaping from the engine compart- - To reduce the risk of electric shock and in-
ment, because there is a risk that you could jury, never touch the following components
be burned . Wait until no steam or coolant is when the engine is running or is being start •
escaping. ed:
- Keep children away from the engine com- - Ign ition cable
partment .
- Other components in the electronic high -
- Never spill flu ids on a hot engine. These flu- voltage ign ition system
ids (such as the anti -freezing agent con-
- If you must check or perform work on the
ta ined in the coolant) can ignite .
engine while it is running:
- Avoid short circu its in the electrical system .
- Set the parking brake firs t and then select
- When working in the engine compartment,
the P selector lever position.
remember that the radiator fan can switch
- Always proceed w ith extreme caution so
on even if the ignition is switched off, which
that clothing, jewelry or long hair do not
increases the risk of inj ury.
become caught in the radiator fan, fan
- Never open the cap on the coolant expan-
belt or other moving components or do
sion tank when the engine is warm . The
not come into contact with hot compo-
cooling system is under pressure.
nents. Tie back long hair before beginn ing
- To protect your face, hands, and arms from
work and do not wear clothing that can
hot steam or coolant, cover the cap with a
hang down into the engine .
large cloth when opening.
- Limit your exposure to exhaust and chemi-
- Do not remove the engine cover under any
cals to as short a time as possible ¢ .&..
circumstances . This increases the risk of
burns.
- If tests need to be performed w ith the en-
A WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
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- Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,

and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm . In addition, certain flu-
ids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Fig. 266 Unlocked hood : lever
- Battery posts , terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds, Make sure the wiper arms are not raised up from
chemicals known to the State of California the windshield. Otherwise the paint could be
to cause cancer and reproductive harms. damaged .
Wash hands after handling.
Opening the hood

(D Note " With the driver's doo r open, pull the lever be -
low the instrument panel in the direction of the
When filling fluids, be sure not to mix the flu-
arrow q fig . 265 .
ids up. Otherwise severe ma lfunctions and en-
" Raise the hood slightly ¢ .&_.
gine damage w ill occur.
" Press the lever q fig. 266 in the direct ion of the
arrow. This releases the hooks .
@ For the sake of the environment
"O pen the hood .
You shou ld regularly check the ground under
your vehicle in order to detect leaks quickly . If Closing the hood
there are visible spots from oil or other fluids, " Push the hood down until you override the
bring your vehicle to an authorized Audi deal- force of the struts.
er or author ized Audi Service Facility to be " Let the hood fall lightly int o the lat ch . Do not
checked. press it in. ¢ .&_.

Opening and closing the hood A

,..___ WARNING
The hood is released from inside the vehicle. - Never open the hood when there is steam or
coo lant escaping from the engine compart -
ment, because there is a risk that you could
be burned. Wait until no steam or coolant is
escaping .
- For safety reasons, the hood must always be
closed securely while driving . Because of
this, always check the hood after closing it
to make sure it is latched correctly . The
hood is latched if the front corners cannot
be lifted.
Fig. 265 Driver footwe ll: release lever - If you notice that the hood is not latched
while you are driving, stop immediately and
u close it, because driving when the hood is
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- If the hood is not latched completely, it

could fly up while you are driving and ob-
struct your vision.

Engine compartment overview

The most important check points.

Fig. 267 Typical location of the reservoir and the engine oil filler open ing

@ Jump start point(+) under a cover,(-) with

hex head screw c;, page 331 qpage 372
8,_ WARNING
Read and follow all WARNINGS befo re check-
@ Coolant expansion tank (-L) ~ page 328
ing anything in the engine compartment
@ Engine oil label * with VW standard
c;, page 322.
,=;,
page 324
© Eng ine oil filler opening (9:::r.) c;, page 326
® Brake fluid reservoir ((0)) c;, page 329
Engine oil
® Washer fluid reservoir (W) c;, page 331 Engine oil specifications

The coolant expansion tank and the engine oil The engine oil used must conform to exact speci-
filling opening c;, fig . 267 (items @ and @ ) may fications.
be located in different places depending on the
engine design. The serv ice interval d isplay in t he instrumen t
clus t er of your vehicle will inform you when it is
time for an o il change . We recommend that you
have your oi l changed by an author ized Audi Serv-
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If you must add oil between oil changes, use an 1 (800) 822 -2834 or visit our web site at
oil that matches the Audi oil quality standard www.audiusa .com or www.audicanada .ca.
listed on the st icker. The sticker is located at the
front of the engine compartment c>page 324, Engine oil consumption
fig. 267.
The engin e in your vehicle depends on an ad e-
Audi recomm ends quat e amount of oil to lubricate and cool all of
O castrot/[g/j;t{E'g Frtw.::<..
·-:dr,,JA.L its moving parts.
Audi recommends Longlife high perform ance
In order to provide effect ive lub rication and cool-
engine oil from Audi Genuine Parts
ing of inte rnal engine components, all inte rnal
Using the proper engine oil is important for the combustion engines consume a certain amount
functionality and service life of the eng ine. Your of oil. Oil consumption varies from eng ine to en-
engine was factory -filled with a high-quality oil gine and may change significantly over the life of
which can usua lly be used throughout the entire the engine. Typically, engines with a specified
yea r. break -in period (see c>page 79) consume more
oil dur ing the break-in per iod than they consume
Note after oil consumption has stabilized .
Your Limited New Vehicle Warranty does not Under normal cond itions, the rate of oil con-
cover damage or malfunctions due to failure sumption depends on the qua lity and viscos ity of
to follow recommended maintenance and use the oil, the RPM (revolutions per minute) at
requirements as set fo rth in the Audi Owner's which the engine is operated, the amb ient tem-
Manual and Warranty & Maintenance booklet. perature and road conditions. Further facto rs are
- Use only a high qual ity eng ine oil that ex- the amo unt of oil dilution from water condensa-
pressly complies with the Audi oil quality tion or fue l resid ue and the oxidation level of the
standard specified for your vehicle's engine . oil. As any engine is subject to wear as mileage
Using any other oil can cause serious engine builds up, the oil consumption may increase over
damage . time unt il replacement of worn components may
- Do not mix any lubricants or other additives become necessary.
into the engine oil. Doing so can cause en-
gine damage. With all these variab les coming into play, no
standard rate of oil consumption can be estab-
(D Tips lished or spec ified . There is no alternative to reg-
ular and frequent checking of the oil level, see
If you need to add oil and there is none availa -
Note .
ble that meets the Audi oil quality standard
your eng ine requires, you may add a total of If the yellow engine oil level warning symbo l Bl
no more than 0.5 qt (0.5 l) of a high-quality in the inst rument cluster lights up, you should
"synthet ic" oil that meets the following speci- check the oil level as soon as possible
fications . c>page 326. Top off the oil at your earliest con-
- Vehicles with gasoline eng ine: ACEAA3 or venience c>page 326 .
API SM with a viscosity grade of SAE OW-30,
A
SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 .
- Vehicles with diesel eng ine : ACEAC3 or
-- WARNING
Before you check anyth ing in the eng ine com-
API CFwith a viscosity grade of SAE OW-30 partment, always read and heed all WARN-
or SAE 5W-30 . INGS c>.&.in Working in the engine compart-
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- Select in the Infotainment system: the ! MENUI

CJ) Note button > Ve hicle > left control button > Service
Driving with an insufficient oil level is likely to & chec ks > Oil level.
cause severe damage to the engine . - Check the oil level in the Infotainment system
disp lay. Add engine oi l if the bar in the oil level
@ Tips indicator is just before "m in".
- The oil press ure warning display. is not
an indicato r of the oil level. Do not rely on Adding engine oil
it. Instead , check th e oil level in your e n- Follow the safety precautions ~ .&. in Working in
gi ne at regul ar intervals, prefe rably each the engine compartment on page 322.
t ime you refuel , and always befo re go ing
- Stop the engine and open the hood
on a long trip.
~ page 323 .
- If you have the impression your engine con-
- Unscrew the cap 9=;,1 on the engine oi l filling
sumes excessive amounts of oil, we recom-
open ing ~ fig. 268, ~ page 324.
mend that you consult an authorized Audi
- Carefully add 0.5 quart (0.5 liter) of the correct
dealer to have the cause of your concern
oil ~ page 324 .
properly d iagnosed . Keep in mind that the
- Close the eng ine oil filler opening cap.
accurate measurement of oil consumpt ion
requi res great care and may take some - Close the hood, restart the ignit ion after two
time. An authorized Audi dealer has instruc- m inutes and read the current oil level in the In -
tions about how to measure oil consump- fotainment system.
tion accurately.
&_ WARNING
- When adding oil, do not let oil dr ip onto hot
Checking the engine oil level and adding
engine oil engine components. This increases the risk
of afire.
The engine oil level can be checked in the Info- - You must secure the cap on the oil filler
t ainmen t sys tem open ing correctly so that oil does not leak
0 out onto the ho t engine and exhaust system
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(X)
IX) a fire hazard .
- Always clean skin thoroughly if it comes into
contact with engine oil.

(D Note
- The engine oil level must not be under the
"min" marking, because this incre ases t he
Fig. 268 Engine com partme nt: engine oil fille r ope ning risk of engine damage.
cove r - If the message II Please reduce oil leve l
appears, there is too much oil in the eng ine
Che cking th e e ng ine oil leve l and t here is a risk of damaging the cata lytic
- Park t he vehicle on a leve l surface . converter and engine. Do not start the en-
- Shut the engine off when it is warm. gine . Contact an authorized Audi dealer or
- Switc h only the ignition back on. Wa it approxi- authorized Audi Service Facility to have ex-
mately two minutes so that the engine oil can cess engine o il extracted if necessary .
flow back into the oil pan. - Do not mix any addit iona l lubricants into
the engine oil. Damage caused by such add i-
t ives is not covered by the warranty. ...
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Detergent additives in the oi l will make fresh oil

@ For the sake of the environment
look dark after the engine has been running for a
- Oil should never enter the sewer system or short time . This is normal and is not a reason to
come into contact with the ground. change the oi l more often than recommended.
- Pay attention to legal requirements when
disposing of empty oil containers. Because of the problem of proper disposal, along
with the special tools and necessary expertise re-
(D Tips quired, we strongly recommend that you have
your oil changed by an authorized Audi de aler or
- The oil level indicator in the display is only
a qual ified service stat ion.
an informational disp lay. If the oil level is
too low, a minimum oil warning appears in If yo u choo se to change your oil yo urself , please
the instrument cluster. Add oil and close note the following important information:
the hood. The current oil level is displayed
in the instrument cluster the next time the A
"--
WARNING
-
ignition is switched on . To reduce the risk of persona l injury if you
- The engine oil consumption may be up to must change the engine oil in your vehicle
0.5 quart/600 miles (0.5 liter/1,000 km), yourself:
depend ing on driving style and operating - Wear eye protection.
cond itions. Consumption may be higher - To reduce the risk of burns from hot engine
during the first 3,000 miles (5,000 km). Be- oil, let the engine cool down to the touch.
cause of th is, the engine oil level must be - When removing the oil drain plug w ith your
checked regularly. It would be best to check f ingers, stay as far away as possible. Always
each time you ref uel your vehicle and before keep your forearm parallel to the ground to
long drives. help prevent hot oil from running down your
arm.
Changing the engine oil - Drain the oil into a container designed for
this purpose, one large enough to hold at
We recommend that hove your oil changed by an
least the tota l amount of oil in your engine.
authorized Audi dealer or a qualified service sta-
- Engine oil is poisonous. Keep it well out of
tion.
the reach of children.
Before you check anyth ing in the engine compart- - Continuous contact with used engine oil is
ment, alw ays read and heed all WARNINGS ~ & harmful to your skin. Always protect your
in Working in the engine compartment on skin by washing oil off thoroughly with soap
page 322. and water .

The engine oil must be changed according to the

intervals specified in your Warranty & Mainte-
«I) Note

nance booklet . This is very important because the Never mix oil additives with your engine oil.
lubricating properties of oil diminish gradually These additives can damage your engine and
during normal vehicle use. adversely affect your Audi limited New Vehi-
cle Warranty .
Under some circumstances the engine oil should
be changed more frequently. Change oil more of- @ For the sake of the environment
ten if yo u drive mostly short distances, operate
- Before changing your oil, first make sure
the vehicle in dusty areas or under predominant ly
you know where you can properly dispose of
u
stop-and-go traffic condit ions, or have your vehi-
co the used oil.
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areas, into open streams or down sewage vehicle matches the per cent age appropriate
drains. for the climate . This is especially important
- Recycle used engine oil by taking it to a used when driving in colder climates.
engine oil collection facility in your area, or - If the appro priate coo la nt additive is not
contact a service station . availab le in an eme rgency, do not add any
ot her additive. You could damage the en-
Cooling system gine. If this happens, only use water and re-
store the correct mixture ratio with the
Coolant specified coolant add itive as soo n as poss i-
ble.
The engine coo ling system is filled with a mixture
- Only ref ill w ith new coolant.
of pur ified water a nd coolant addit ive at t he fa c-
tory. This coolant must not be not changed. - Radiator sealant must not be mixed with
the coolant.
The coolant leve l is monitored through the . in-
d icator light ~ page 26. Howeve r, we do recom-
Adding coolant
mend occasionally check ing the coo la nt level
manually.

If you must add coolant, use a m ixt ure of water

a nd coolant addit ive. Mixing t he coolant additive
with d istilled water is recommended .

Coolant additive
The coolant addit ive is made of anti-freez ing and
corros ion protection agents. Only use the fo llow-
ing coolant add it ives. These additives may be
mixed w ith each other. Fig. 2 69 Engine com partment: release button on coolant
expansion tank
Coolant additive Specification
Observe the safety precautions ~ .&, in Working
G13 TL 774)
in the engine comportmen t on page 322.
G12++ TL 774 G
Checking the engine coolant level
The amount of coo lant additive that needs to be
mixed with water depends on the climate where .. Park the vehicle on a level sur face .
the vehicle will be operated. If the coolant addi - .,.Switch the ignit io n off.
tive percentage is too low, the coolant can freeze .,. Read the coolant level on the coolant expansion
and damage the eng ine. tank ~ fig. 269.
.,.The coolan t level must be between t he MIN and
Coolant Freeze protec- MAXmarki ngs when the engine in co ld. When
additive tion the engi ne is warm it can be sligh t ly above the
Warm min . 40% m in. -13 °F MAXmarking .
reg ions max. 45% (-25 °()
Adding coolant
Cold min. 50% max. -40 °F
reg ions max. 55% (-40 °C) Requirement: there must be a residua l amount of
coolan t in the expansion t ank ~CD
-
.. Let the engi ne cool down .
- Befo re the start of winter, have an author- .,.Place a clot h over the coolant expansion tank
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Se rvice cap .
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.. Push the release button ¢ fig. 269 and careful- Brake fluid
ly unscrew the cap to the left until you feel re-
sistance ¢ ,&. .
.. Push the release button again and remove the
cap completely .
.. Add coolant mixed in the correct ratio
¢ page 328 up to the MAXmarking .
.. Make sure that the fluid level remains stable .
Add more coolant if necessary .
.,.Turn the cap to the right to secure it until you
feel resistance a second time.
Fig. 270 Engine compartment: cap on brake fluid reservo ir
Coolant loss usually indicates there is a leak . Im-
mediately drive your vehicle to an authorized Observe the safety precautions ¢ A in Working
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility in the engine compartment on page 322 .
and have the cooling system inspected. If the
cooling system is not leaking, a loss can come Checking the brake fluid level
from the coolant boiling through overheating .. Read the brake fluid level on the brake fluid
and being pushed out of the cooling system. reservoir ¢ page 324, fig . 267. The brake fluid
level must be between the MIN and MAXmark-
A WARNING ings ¢ ,& .
- The cooling system is under pressure. Do
The brake fluid level is monitored automatically.
not open the coolant expansion tank cap
when the eng ine is hot. This increases the Changing the brake fluid
risk of burns .
Have the brake fluid changed regularly by an au-
- The coolant additive and the coolant can be thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
dangerous to your health. For this reason, Facility.
keep the coolant in the original container
and away from children. There is a risk of
poisoning.
A WARNING
- If the brake flu id level is below the MIN
- When working in the engine compartment,
marking, it can impair the braking effect
remember that the radiator fan can switch
and driving safety, wh ich increase the risk of
on even if the ign ition is switched off, which
an accident. Do not continue dr iving. See an
increases the risk of injury.
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi

CDNote Service Facility for assistance.

- If the brake fluid is old, bubbles may form
Do not add coolant if the expansion tank is in the brake system dur ing heavy bra king.
empty. There may be air in the cooling sys- This would impair braking performance and
tem, wh ich increases the risk of engine dam- driving safety, which increases the risk of an
age . If this is the case, do not continue driv- accident.
ing . See an authorized Audi dealer or author- - To ensure the brake system functions cor-
ized Audi Service Facility for assistance. rectly, only use brake fluids that comp ly
with VW standard 501 14 or
FMVSS-116 DOT4.
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edge of the reservoir and result in damage

to the vehicle .
(D Note

- Do not get any bra ke fluid on the ve hicle Protect the vehicle battery aga inst freezing if
paint, beca use it will cor rode t he pa int . the ve hicle wi ll be par ked for long periods of
time so t hat it is not destroyed by "freezing"
c;>page 331.
Battery
General warnings about batteries @ For the sake of the environment
'8 Batteries conta in polluting s ubstances such
Because of the complex power supply, a ll wor k
as sulfur ic acid and lead. Contact an aut hor-
on batte ries such as disconnecting, rep laci ng,
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
etc. s hou ld only be per formed by an au t hor ized
Facility for more informat io n.
Aud i dea ler or autho rized Aud i Serv ice Facility
c;>.&..
· Vehicle battery
The te rm "vehicle battery " refers to the 12 Volt
bat tery in your veh icle . The term "vehicle battery" refers to the 12 Volt
battery in your vehicle.
Detailed warnings for the vehicle battery:
Not running the vehicle for long periods of
Wear eye protection .
® time
If you do not d rive your vehicle for severa l days or
Battery acid is high ly corrosive. Wear pro-
A tective gloves and eye protection.
weeks, electrical equ ipment is gradually sca led
back or sw itched off . This reduces energy use and
Fire, sp a rks, open flame and smo king a re
@ forbidden.
ensures t he vehicle will be ab le to st art after long
per iods of t ime 9 page 153. Some co nvenience
A highly explosive mixtu re of gases can funct ions, such as interio r ligh t ing or power seat
A form when charging ba t te ries. adjus t ment, may not be avail a ble un de r cer t ain
Keep children away from battery acid and circumstances. These convenience functions will
® batteries. be available again once you switch the ignition on
and sta rt the engine .
A WARNING
Even when ele ctr ical eq uipment is switc hed off,
All work on t he batte ry or electrical system in t he eq uipment can still dra in the vehicle ba tte ry
your vehicle can result in injuries, chemical if the ve hicle is not driven for long periods of
burns, accide nts or burns. Because of this, a ll time. Deep drai ning results in a chemica l reaction
wor k mu st be perf or med only by an au thor - that destroys the ins ide of the vehicle batte ry.
ized Aud i de al e r o r a uthorized Aud i Se rvice The vehicle battery must be cha rged every month
Facility . to reduce the risk of this happening c;>page 331.
Contact an authorized Aud i dea ler or authorized
A WARNING Audi Se rvice Facility for more information.
California Proposit ion 65 Warning:
Winter operation
- Battery posts, termin al s and re late d acces-
so ries contai n lead and lead compounds, Cold weather places higher demands on the vehi-
chem ica ls known to the State of California cle battery. This resu lts in reduced starting abili-
to cause cance r and rep roduct ive problems. ty. Have the vehicle battery chec ked by an au-
Wash hands after handling. thorized Aud i dea ler or authorized Audi Service
Facility befo re t he cold ti m e of year.

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Charging the vehicle battery authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi

Service Facility for more information.
- Do not connect or disconnect the charging
cable while charging because this increases
the risk of an explosion.

@ Tips
- Only charge the vehicle battery through the
connections in the engine compartment.
- Read all of the manufacturer's instructions
Fig. 271 Engine compar tment : connec tors for a charg er
for the charger before charging the vehicle
and jump s tart cables battery.

Requirement : only use chargers with a maximum Windshield washer

charging voltage of 30 amps/14.8 Volts. The
vehicle battery cables remain connected .
system
.,.Read the warn ings ¢ & in General warnings
about batteries on page 330 and ¢ ,& .
.,.Switch off the ignition and all electrical equip-
ment .
.,.Open the hood ¢ page 32 3 .
.,.Open the red cover on the positive terminal
¢ fig . 271 .
.,.Clamp the charger terminal clamps to the jump
start pins according to the instructions . (pin
under the red cover = "positive", pin with hex- Fig. 272 Engine compar tment: was her fluid reservoir cap

agonal head= "negative ") .

.,.Insert the power cable for the charging device The windshi eld washer fluid reservoir O contains
th e cleaning solution for t he windshield and the
into the socket and switch the device on .
.,.At the end of the charging process, sw itch the he adlight washer system* ¢ page 324, fig. 26 7 .
charger off and pull the power cable out of the The reservo ir capacity can be found in
socket .
¢ page 379.
.,.Remove the charger terminal clamps. To reduce th e risk of lime scal e d eposits on t he
.,. Close the red cover on the pos itive terminal. spray no zzles, use clean water with low amounts
.,.Close the hood ¢ page 323 . of calcium. Always add window cleane r to the wa-
ter . When the outside temperatures are cold, an
A WARNING anti -freezing agent should be added to the water
-A highly explosive mixture of gases can form so that it does not freeze.
when charging batteries. Only charge the
vehicle battery in well-vent ilated areas .
(D Note
-A drained vehicle battery can freeze at tem- - The concentration of ant i-freezing agent
peratures around 32 QF(0 QC).A frozen or must be adjusted to the vehicle operating
thawed veh icle battery must not be charged conditions in the respective climate . A con-
u and must not be used anymore. The battery centration that is too high can lead to vehi-
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- Do not use a glass cleaner that contains the mileage on the vehicle is low, do not ex -
paint solvents, because this could damage ceed the time for the next service .
the pa int .

Service interval display

The service interval display detects when your ve-
hicle is due for service.

Checking service int erval s

You can check the remaining distance or time un -
til the next oil change or next inspection in the
Infotainment system .

.. Se lect in the Infotainment system: the IMENUI

button > Vehicle > left contro l button > Service
& checks > Service inte rval s.

Resetting the indicator

An author ized Audi dealer or author ized Audi
Serv ice Facility will rese t the serv ice interval d is-
p lay after performing serv ice .

If you have changed the oil yourself, you must re-

set the oil change interva l.

.. Select in the Infotainment system: the !MENUI

button > Vehicle > left contro l button > Service
& checks > Service interval s > Reset oil change
interval.

If an oil change or inspection is due, you can ac-

cess it in the Infotainment system. The display
wo rks in two stages:

- Service reminde r: after a certain distance is

driven, a message appears in the inst rument
cluster d isp lay every time the ign ition is switch-
ed on. The rema ining distance and t ime is d is-
played br iefly.
- Service due : if your veh icle has reached a serv-
ice interval, a message appears briefly after
switc hing the igni t ion on.

(D Note
- Only reset the oil change indicato r if the oil
was changed.
- Follow ing the service intervals is critical to
maintain ing the service life a nd va lue of
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Wheels and braking ability. If summer

Wheels and Tires tires are used in very cold
temperatures, cracks can form
General information
on the tread bars, resulting in
.,.Check your tires regularly for permanent tire damage that
damage (punctures, cuts, cracks can cause loud driving noise
and bulges). Remove foreign ob- and unbalanced tires.
jects from the tire tread. -Burnished, polished or
.,.If driving over curbs or similar chromed rims must not be
obstacles, drive slowly and ap- used in winter driving condi-
proach the curb at an angle. tions. The surface of the rims
.,.Have faulty tires or rims re- does not have sufficient corro-
placed immediately. sion protection for this and
"'Protect your tires from oil, could be permanently dam-
grease and fuel. aged by road salt or similar
.,.Mark tires before remov ing substances.
them so that the same running
direction can be maintained if Tire designations
they are reinstalled.
"'Lay tires flat when storing and
store them in a cool, dry location
with as little exposure to light as
possible.

(D Note

-Please note that summer and

winter tires are designed for
the conditions that are typical
in those seasons. Audi recom-
mends using winter tires dur-
ing the winter months. Low
temperatures significantly de-
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(D Tires for passenger vehicles Speed rat- Maximum permitted speed

(if applicable) Ing
R up t o 106 mph (170 km/h)
P indicates a tire for a passenger s up to 110 mph (180 km/h)
vehicle. T indicates a tire desig- T up t o 118 mph (190 km/h)

nated for temporary use. u up to 124 mph (200 km/h)

H up t o 130 mph (210 km/h)
@ Nominal width V up to 149 mph (240 km/h)al

Nominal width of the tire be- z above 149 mph (240 km/h)al
w up to 168 mph (270 km/h) al
tween the sidewalls in millime- y up to 186 mph (300 km/h)al
ters. In general: the larger the
a) For tires above 149 mph (240 km/h),
number, the wider the tire. tire manufacturers sometimes use the
code "ZR".
@ Aspect ratio
Height/width ratio expressed as a (j) US DOT number (TIN) and
manufacture date
percentage.
The manufacture date is listed on
@ Tire construction
the tire sidewall (it may only ap-
R indicates a radial tire. pear on the inner side of the tire):
® Rim diameter DOT ... 2216 ...
Size of the rim diameter in inches. means, for example, that the tire
@ Load index and speed rating was produced in the 22nd week of
the year 2016.
The load index indicates the tire's
load-carrying capacity. @ Audi Original Tires
The speed rating indicates the Audi Original equipment tires
maximum permitted speed ¢ & in with the designation "AO" have
Winter tires on page 348. been specially matched to your
Audi. When used correctly, these
"EXTRA LOAD", "xl" or "RF" indi-
tires meet the highest standards
cates that the tire is reinforced or
for safety and handling. An au-
is an Extra Load tire.
thorized Audi dealer or author-
Speed rat- Maximum permitted speed
ing
ized Audi Service Facility will be
p up to 93 mph (150 km/h) able to provide you with more in-
Q up to 99 mph (160 km/h) formation.

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® Mud and snow capability fied running direction

"M/5" or "M+S" indicates the tire ¢ page 365.
has properties making it suitable €3)Maximum permitted
to drive in mud or snow. ~ indi- inflation pressure
cates a winter tire . This number ind icates the max i-
@ Composition of the tire cord mum pressure to which a tire can
and materials be inflated unde r normal operat-
The number of plies indicates the ing conditions.
number of rubber ized fabric lay-
ers in the t ire. In general : the
Glossary of tire and loading
terminology
more layers, the more weight a
tire can carry . Tire manufacturers Accessoryweight
must also specify the materials means the combined we igh t (in
used in the ti re . These incl ude excess of those standard items
stee l, nylon, polyester and other wh ich may be replaced) of auto-
materials . matic transmission, power steer-
@ Maximum permitted load ing, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio, and
This number indicates the maxi-
heater, to the extent that these
mum load in kilograms and
items are availab le as factory-in -
pounds that the tire can carry .
stalled equipment (whether in-
@ Uniform tire quality grade stalled or not).
standards for treadwear,
traction and temperature Aspect ratio
resistance means the ratio of the height to
Treadwear , traction and tempera- the w idth of the tire in percent .
ture ranges¢ page 350 . Numbers of 55 or lower indicate a
low s idewall for improved steer-
@ Running direction
ing response and better overall
The arrows indicate the running handling on dry pavement .
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Bead flation pressures than t he corre-

means the part of the tire that is spond ing standa rd tire. Extra load
made of steel wires, wrapped or tires may be identified as "XL",
reinforced by ply cords and that is "xl", "EXTRALOAD", or "RF" on
shaped to fit the rim. the sidewall.

Bead separation Gross Axle Weight Rating

("GAWR ")
means a breakdown of the bond
between components in the bead. means the load-carrying capacity
of a single axle system , measured
Cord at the ti re-gro und interfaces.
means the strands forming the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
plies in the tire . ("GVWR")
Cold tire inflation pressure means the max imum total loaded
means the ti re pressure recom- weight of the vehicle .
mended by the vehicle manufac- Groove
turer for a t ire of a des ignated
means the space between two ad-
size that has not been driven for
jacent tread ribs .
more t han a couple of miles (kilo-
meters) at low speeds in the Load rating (code)
three hour period before the tire means the max imum load tha t a
pressure is measured or adjusted. tire is rated t o carry for a given in-
Curb weight flation pressure. You may not find
this informat ion on all ti res be-
means the weight of a motor ve-
cause it is not required by law.
hicle with standard equipment in-
cluding the maximum capacity of Maximum load rating
fuel, oil, and coolant, air condi- means the load rating for a t ire at
tioning and additiona l weight of the maximum permissible infla-
opt ional equipment. tion pressure for that ti re.
Extra load tire Maximum loaded vehicle
means a tire des igned to operate weight
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(a) Curb weight Ply

(b) Accessory weight means a layer of rubber-coated
(c) Vehicle capacity weigh t , and parallel cords .
(d) Production options we ight
Production options weight
Maximum (permissible)
means the combined weight of
inflation pressure
those installed regular production
means the maximum cold infla- options weighing over 5 lbs. (2.3
tion pressure to which a t ire may kg) in excess of those standard
be inflated. Also called "maxi - items which they replace, not pre-
mum inflation pressure." viously considered in curb weight
Normal occupant weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers,
means 150 lbs. (68 kilograms)
roof rack, heavy duty battery, and
times the number of occupants
special trim .
seated in the veh icle up to the to-
tal seating capacity of your vehi- Radial ply tire
cle. means a pneumatic tire in which
Occupant distribution the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at substantially 90
means distribution of occupants
degrees to the centerline of the
in a vehicle.
tread.
Outer diameter
Recommended inflation
means the overall diameter of an pressure
inflated new tire.
see ~ page 336, Cold tire infla-
Overall width tion pressure .
means the linear distance be- Reinforced tire
tween the exteriors of the side-
means a tire designed to operate
walls of an inflated tire, including
at higher loads and at higher in-
elevations due to labeling, deco-
flation pressures than the corre-
rations, or protective bands or
u sponding standard tire. Rein-
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"XL" "xl" "EXTRALOAD" or "RF"

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The speed rating letter code,
on the sidewall. where applicable, is molded on
the tire sidewall and ind icates the
Rim
maximum permissible road
means a metal support for a tire speeds ¢ .&.in Winter tires on
or a tire and tube assembly upon page 348.
which the tire beads are seated.
Tire pressure monitoring
Rim diameter system
means nominal diameter of the means a system that detects
bead seat . If you change your when one or mo re of a vehicle's
wheel size, you will have to pur- tires are underinflated and illum i-
chase new tires to match the new nat es a low tire pressure warning
rim diameter . telltale .
Rim size designation Tread
means rim diameter and width. means that portion of a tire that
Rim width comes into contact with the road .
means nomina l distance between Tread separation
rim flanges. means pulling away of the tread
Sidewall from the t ire carcass .
means that portion of a tire be- Treadwear indicators (TWI)
tween the tread and bead . means the projections within the
Speed rating (letter code) principal grooves designed to give
a visua l indication of the deg rees
means the speed at which a tire is
of wear of the t read. See
designed to be driven for extend -
¢ page 342, Treadwear indicator
ed periods of time. The rat ings
for mo re information on measur-
range from 93 mph (150 km/h)
ing tire wear. .,.
to 186 mph (298 km/h) ¢ table
on page 334. You may not find
this information on all tires be -
cause it is not requ ired by law.

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Uniform Tire Quality Grading DOT ... 2216 ...

is a tire information system devel- means that t he tire was produced
oped by the United States Nation- in the 2 2nd week of 2016 . The
al Highway Traffic Safety Admin- other numbers are marketing co-
istration (NHTSA) that is designed des that may or may not be used
to help buyers make relat ive com- by the t ire manufact ur er. This in-
parisons among tires . The UTQG formation is used to contact con-
is not a safety rating and not a sumers if a tire defec t req uires a
guarantee that a tire will last for reca ll.
a prescribed number of mi les
Vehicle capacity weight
(kilometers) or perform in acer-
tain way. It simply gives t ire buy - means the rated cargo a nd lug-
e rs add itional informa t ion to gage load plus l S0 lbs . (68 kilo-
combine with other considera - grams) t imes the vehicle's desig -
tions, such as price, brand loya lty na t ed seating capacity.
and dealer recommendations . Un- Vehicle maximum load on the
der UTQG,t ires are graded by t he tire
tire manufacturers in th ree areas: means that load on an ind ividual
treadwear, tr action, and tempera - tire tha t is determined by dist rib-
ture res istance. The UTQG infor- ut ing to eac h ax le its share of the
mation on the tires, molded into maximum loaded vehic le weight
the s idewalls . and dividing by two.
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Vehicle normal load on the tire
Number (TIN)
means that load on a n individual
This is the tire's "serial number".
tire that is determined by dist rib-
It beg ins with the le t ters "DOT"
uting to each ax le its share of the
and indicates that the tire meets
curb weight , accessory weight ,
all federal standards . The nex t
and normal occupant weigh t (dis-
two numbers or letters indicate
tributed in accordance wit h c:::>ta-
the plant where it was manufac -
ble on page 345) and dividing by
~
.... tu red , and the last fo ur numbers two. .,.
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.... represent the week and yea r of
~ manufacture. For examp le,
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Occupant loading and distri- .,.Do not replace tires individually .

bution for vehicle normal load At least replace both tires on the
for various designated seat ing same axle at the same time.
capacit ies
.,.Audi recommends that you use
Refer to the tire inflation pres- Audi Original Tires. If you would
sure label ¢ page 343, fig . 276 like to use different tires, please
for the number of seating posi- note that the tires may perform
tions . Refer to the table¢ table differently even if they are the
on page 345 for the number of same size ¢ ,&..
people that correspond to the ve- .,.If you would like to equip your
hicle normal load . vehicle with a tire/rim combina -
tion that is different from what
New tires or wheels was installed at the factory, con-
Audi recommends having all work sult with an authorized Audi
on tires or wheels performed by dealer or authorized Audi Service
an authorized Audi dealer or au- Facility before making a pur-
thorized Audi Service Facility . chase ¢ &,.
These facilities have the proper
If the spare t ire is different from
knowledge and are equipped with
the regular tires installed on the
the required tools and replace-
vehicle - for example, if winter
ment parts. tires or wide tires are installed -
.,.New tires do not yet have the then only use the spare tire tem-
optimum gripping properties. porarily in case of emergency and
Drive carefully and at moderate drive carefully while it is in use. It
speeds for the first 350 miles should be replaced with a regular
(500 km) with new tires . tire as soon as possible.
.,.Use tires of the same construc-
On all wheel drive vehicles, all
tion, size (rolling circumference)
four wheels must be equipped
and as close to the same tread
with tires that are the same brand
pattern as poss ible on all four
and have the same construction
wheels .
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different tire speeds. For this rea- lutely necessary and drive
son, in case of emergency, only carefully when doing so.
use a spare tire that has the same -Run-flat tires* may only be
circumference as the regular used on vehicles that were
tires. equipped with them at the
&,_WARNING factory ¢ page 3 52.
-Do not use steel rims that are -If you install wheel covers on
17 inches or larger. Other- the vehicle, make sure they al-
wise, damage to the vehicle low enough air circulation to
and an accident could result. cool the brake system. If they
-For technical reasons, it is not do not, this could increase the
possible to use tires from oth- risk of an accident.
er vehicles - in some cases,
Tire wear/damage
you cannot even use tires from
the same vehicle model.
-Make sure that the tires you
select have enough clearance
to the vehicle. Replacement
tires should not be chosen
simply based on the nominal
size, because tires with a dif- Fig. 274 Tire profile: treadwear indica-
ferent construction can differ tor
greatly even if they are the
Tire wear
same size. If there is not
enough clearance, the tires or Check the tires regularly for wear.
the vehicle can be damaged -Inflation pressure that is too low
and this can reduce driving or high can increase tire wear
safety and increase the risk of considerably.
an accident. -Driving quickly through curves,
-Only use tires that are more rapid acceleration and heavy
than six years old when abso- braking increase tire wear.
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-Have an authorized Audi dealer wear evenly. To rotate the tires,

or authorized Audi Service Facili- install the tires from the rear axle
ty check the wheel alignment if on the front axle and vice versa .
there is unusual wear . This will allow the tires to have
-Have the wheels rebalanced if an approximately the same length of
imbalance is causing noticeable service life.
vibration in the steering wheel. For unidirectional tires, make
If you do not, the tires and other sure the tires are installed accord-
vehicle components could wear ing to the running direction indi-
more quickly. cated on the tire sidewall
Treadwear indicator ¢page 365.
Original equipment tires contain Hidden damage
treadwear ind icators in the tread Damage to tires and rims can of-
pattern, which are bars that are ten occur in locations that are
1/16 in (1.6 mm) high and are hidden . Unusual vibrations in the
spaced evenly around the tire per- vehicle or pulling to one side may
pendicular to the running direc- indicate that there is tire damage.
tion¢ fig . 2 74 . The letters "TWI" Reduce your speed immediately.
or triangles on the tire sidewall Check the tires for damage. If no
indicate the location of the tread- damage is visible from the out-
wear indicators . side, drive slowly and caref ully to
The tires have reached the mini- the nearest authorized Audi deal-
mum tread depth l) when they er or authorized Audi Service Fa-
have worn down to the treadwear cility to have the vehicle inspect-
indicators. Replace the tires with ed .
new ones ¢ ..&..
.&_WARNING
Tire rotation Tread that has worn too low or
Rotating the tires regularly is rec- different tread depths on the
ommended to ensure the tires tires can reduce driving safety. ,..

1> Obey any applicable regulations in your

country.

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This can increase the risk of an vehicle is partially loaded ¢ table

accident because it has a nega- on page 345. If driving the vehi-
tive effect on handling, driving cle when fully loaded, you must
through curves, and braking, increase the tire pressure to the
and because it increases the maximum specified pressure ¢ &,.
risk of hydroplaning when driv- Checking/correcting tire
ing through deep puddles. pressure
.,.Check the tire pressure at least
Tire pressure
once per month and also check it
before every long drive.
0
.,.Always check the tire pressure

I4 when the tires are cold. Do not

reduce the pressure if it increas -
es when the tires are warm .
.,.Check the label ¢ fig. 2 76 for
Fig. 275 Driver's side B-pillar: tire pres- the correct tire pressure based
sure label on vehicle load.
.,.Corre ct the tire pressure if nec-
essary .
.,.Store the new tire pressure in
the Infotainment system
¢ page 352.

A WARNING
Fig. 276 Tire pressure label Always adapt the tire pressure
to your driving style and vehicle
The correct tire pressure for tires
load.
installed at the factory is listed on
-Overloading can lead to loss of
a label¢ fig. 2 75. The label is the
vehicle control and increase
front side of the door pillar (driv-
the risk of an accident. Read
er's side) ¢ fig. 2 76.
and follow the important safe-
~ Use the t ire pressure specified for
N ty precautions in¢ page 346,
:::;
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-The tire must flex more if the (i} For the sake of the environment

tire pressure is too low or if -Tire pressure that is too low

the vehicle speed or load are increases fuel consumption.
too high . This heats the tire up -Fuel consumption may also in-
too much. This increases the crease when driving with the
risk of an accident because it comfort tire pressure is se-
can cause the tire to burst and lected .
result in loss of vehicle con-
(D Tips
trol.
Audi recommends using the
-Incorrect tire pressure in-
tire pressure specified for a
creases tire wear and has a
normal load ¢ table on
negative effect on driving and
page 345 or for a full load
braking behavior, which in-
when the vehicle is partially
creases the risk of an accident.
loaded.
(D Note

Replace lost valve caps to re-

duce the risk of damage to the
tire valves.

Tire pressure table

Please note that the information Make sure that the tire designa-
contained in the following table tion on your tire matches the des-
was correct at the time of print- ignation on the tire pressure label
ing, and the information is sub- and the tire pressure table.
ject to change. If there are differ- The following table lists recom-
ences between this information mended tire pressures in cold
and the tire pressures specified tires according to the load and
on the label on the driver's side 8- the size of the tires installed.
pillar, always follow the specifica-
tion on the 8-pillar label
¢ page 343, fig. 275.

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Model/ Tire designation Tire pressure

Engine Normal load Maximum load
(up to 3 people)
front rear front rear
PSI kPA PSI kPA PSI kPA PSI kPA
255 / 60 Rl8 108H
32 220 32 220 32 220 35 240
All Season
255 / 55 Rl9 lllH
32 220 32 220 32 220 35 24 0
All Season
Q7:
285/45 R20 112H
2.0L 32 220 32 220 32 220 35 24 0
All Season
4 cylinders
285 / 45 R20 112V
Gasoline 32 220 32 220 32 220 35 240
High Performance
engine
285 / 40 R21109Y
32 220 32 220 32 220 35 24 0
High Performance
285/35 R22 106V
32 220 32 220 35 240 38 260
High Performance
255 / 60 Rl8 108H
32 220 32 220 32 220 35 240
All Season
2 55 / 55 Rl9 lllH
32 220 32 220 33 230 36 250
All Season
Q7:
285 / 45 R20 112H
3.0L 32 220 32 220 32 220 35 240
All Season
6 cylinders
285 / 45 R20 11 2V
Gasoline 32 22 0 32 220 32 220 35 240
High Performance
engine
285/40 R21109Y
32 220 32 220 32 220 35 24 0
High Performance
285 / 35 R22 106V
32 220 32 220 38 260 41 280
High Performance
255/60 Rl8 108H
32 220 32 220 33 230 36 2 50
All Season
255/55 Rl9 lllH
32 220 32 220 35 240 38 260
All Season
Q7:
285 / 45 R20 112H
3.0L 32 220 32 220 33 230 36 250
All Season
6 cylinders
285/45 R20 112V
Diesel en- 32 22 0 32 220 33 230 36 250
High Performance
gine
285 / 40 R21109Y
32 220 32 220 33 230 36 250
High Performance
285 / 35 R22 106V
32 220 32 220 39 270 42 290
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&_ WARNING plus maximum load. The maxi-

Please note the important safe - mum load includes the number of
ty precautions regarding tire passengers that the veh icle is in-
pressure¢ page 343 and load tended to carry ("seating capaci-
limits¢ page 346. ty") with an assumed weight of
150 lbs (68 kg) for each passen-
Tires and vehicle load limits ger at a designated seat ing pos i-
tion and the total weight of any
There are limits to the amount of
luggage in the vehicle. If you tow
load or weight that any vehicle
a trailer, t he weight of the trailer
and any tire can carry. A vehicle
hitch and the tongue we ight of
that is overloaded will not handle
the loaded trailer must be includ-
well and is more difficult to stop .
ed as part of the vehicle load.
Overloading can not only lead to
loss of vehicle control, but can al- The Gross Axle Weight Rating
so damage important parts of the ("GAWR")is the maximum load
vehicle and can lead to sudden that can be applied at each of the
tire failure, including a blowout vehicle's two axles .
and sudden deflat ion that can The fact that there is an upper
cause the vehicle to crash. limit to your vehicle's Gross Vehi-
Your safety and that of your pas- cle Weight Rating means that the
sengers also depends on making total weight of whatever is being
sure that load limits are not ex- carried in the vehicle (including
ceeded. Vehicle load includes ev- the weight of a trailer hitch and
erybody and everything in and on the tongue weight of the loaded
the vehicle . These load limits are trailer) is limited . The more pas-
technically referred to as the vehi- sengers in the vehicle or passen-
cle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rat- gers who are heavier than the
ing ("GVWR"). standard weights assumed mean
that less weight can be carried as
The "GVWR"includes the weight
luggage .
of the basic vehicle, all factory in-
stalled accessories, a full tan k of The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
fuel, oil, coolant and other fluids and the Gross Axle Weight Rating .,.

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are listed on the safety compli- Determining correct load

ance sticker label located on the limit
driver's side 8-pillar. Use the example below to calcu-
.&_WARNING late the total weight of the pas-
Overloading a vehicle can cause sengers and luggage or other
loss of vehicle control, a crash things that you plan to transport
or other accident, serious per- so that you can make sure that
sonal injury, and even death. your vehicle will not be overload-
-Carrying more weight than ed.
your vehicle was designed to Steps for Determining Correct
carry will prevent the vehicle Load Limit
from handling properly and 1. Locate the statement "THE
increase the risk of the loss of COMBINEDWEIGHTOF OCCU-
vehicle control. PANTSANDCARGOSHOULD
-The brakes on a vehicle that NEVEREXCEEDXXXKGOR XXX
has been overloaded may not LBS" on your vehicle's placard
be able to stop the vehicle (tire inflation pressure label)
within a safe distance. ¢ page 343, fig. 2 76.
-Tires on a vehicle that has 2. Determine the combined
been overloaded can fail sud- weight of the driver and pas-
denly, including a blowout and sengers that will be riding in
sudden deflation, causing loss your vehicle.
of control and a crash. 3. Subtract the combined weight
-Always make sure that the to- of the driver and passengers
tal load being transported - from "XXX"kilograms or "XXX"
including the weight of a trail- pounds shown on the stick-
er hitch and the tongue er¢ page 343, fig. 2 76.
weight of a loaded trailer - 4. The resulting figure equals the
does not make the vehicle available amount of cargo and
heavier than the vehicle's luggage load capacity. For ex-
u Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. ample, if the "XXX"amount
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be five 1 SO lbs. passe ngers in and a spec ial proced ure. You must not repair or
disassemb le them c:::>.&..
your vehicle, th e amou nt of
available carg o and lugga ge A WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tightened or repaired in-
load capacity is 650 lbs. correct ly can become loose and resu lt in loss
(1400- 7 50 (5 X 150) = 650 of vehicle contro l, which increases the risk of
lbs.) an accident. For the correct tighten ing spec ifi-
cation, see c:::>page 365, Finishing.
5. Determin e t he combined - Always keep the wheel bolts and the
weight of luggag e and cargo threads in the wheel hub clean and free of
grease .
being loade d on the vehicle. - Only use wheel bolts that fit the rim.
That weight may not safely ex- - Always have damaged rims repaired by an
author ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
ceed t he available car go and Service Facility. Never repa ir or disassemb le
lugg age loa d capacity calculat- rims yourself, because this increases the risk
ed in Step 4 . of an accident.

6 . If your vehicle will be towing a Winter tires

tr ailer, load from your tr ailer
Winter ti res significant ly improve the vehicle's
will be tran sferred to your ve- hand ling when driving in winter conditions. Be-
hicle. Consult t his manual t o cause of their construct ion (width, compound,
tread pattern), summer tires provide less t rac-
det ermin e how th is reduces tion on ice and snow .
th e available car go and lug- .,.Use wint er t ires on all four wheels.
gage load capa city of your vehi- .,.Only use winter tires that are approved for your
vehicle.
cle. .,.Please note that the maximum permitted
~c heck th e tire sidewall speed may be lower with winter tires c::>&_. An
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Serv-
(¢ pa ge 333, fig. 2 73) t o de te r-
ice Facility can inform you about the maximum
mine the de signated load rating permitted speed for your tires .
for a spe cific tire. .,.Check the tire pressure after installing wheels
page 343 .
c::>

Wheel bolts and rims The effectiveness of winter tires is reduced great-
ly when the tread is worn down to a depth of
Wheel bolts 0.16 in (4 mm). The cha racteristics of winte r
Wheel bolts must be clean and loosen/t ighten t ires also decrease greatly as the t ire ages , re-
easi ly. gard less of the rema ining t read.

Rims .&_WARNING -
Rims with a bolted rim ring* or with bolted whee l - Never drive fas t er than the maximum pe r-
covers* consist of mu ltiple pieces . These compo- mitted speed for your tires . This could cause
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t he risk of an accident because it can cause

the tire t o burst.
A WARNING
Using incorrect snow chains or install ing snow
- Always adapt your drivi ng to the road and
chains incorrectly can result in loss of veh icle
traff ic conditions. Drive carefully and red uce
control, which increases the risk of an acci-
your speed on icy or slippery roads. Even
dent.
winter tires can lose traction on black ice.

@ For the sake of the environment

(D Note
- Snow chains can damage the rims/wheel
Reinstall summer ti res at the appropriate
covers* if the chains come into direct con-
time, because they provide better handling
tact with t hem . Remove the wheel covers*
when roads are free of snow and ice. Summer
first . Use coat ed snow chains.
tires cause less road noise, t ire wear and fuel
- Do not install and use snow chains if the re is
consumption.
a malfu nction in the air suspension*, be-
(D Tips cause the vehicl e height w ill be very low . If
you dr ive w ith snow chains anyway, the
You can also use all season tires instead of
w heel housings and ot her vehicl e compo-
w inter tires . Please note that in some coun-
nents can be severely damaged.
tries where w inter t ires are required, only
w inter t ires with the die.
symbol may be per- (0 Tips
m itted.
When using snow chains, it may be usefu l t o
swi tc h the offroad mode on q page 149 .
Snow chains

Snow chains not only imp rove the driving in wi n· Low-profiletires

t er road cond itions, but also the brak ing. Applies to: vehicles with low- profile tires

" Only insta ll snow chains on the front wheels . Your vehicle is equipped with low -profi le tires* at
" Check and cor rect the seat ing of the snow the factory . Compared to other tire/rim combina-
chains after dr iving a few feet, if necessary. Fol- tions, low-prof ile tires offer a w ider tread surface
low the inst ruct ions from the ma nufa cturer . and a larger rim diameter with shorter t ire side-
" Note the maximum permit t ed speed w hen driv - walls. This results in an agile dr iving style. How-
ing with snow chains . Do not exceed 30 mph ever, it may reduce the level of comfort and in-
(SO km/h). crease road noise when driving on roads in poor
condit ion.
Use of snow chains is only perm itted with certain
rim/ti re combinations due to tec hnical reasons. Low-profile t ires can become damaged more
Check with an authorized Audi dealer or author- quickly than standard tires when dr iving over
ized Audi Service Facili ty to see if yo u may use large bumps, potholes , manhole covers, speed
snow chains. bumps and curbs. Therefo re, it is particularly im-
port ant to mainta in the correct ti re pressure
Use fine-mesh snow chains. They must not add q poge 343.
mo re t han 0.53 in (13 .5 mm) in height , including
the chain lock . To reduce the risk of damage to the tires and
rims, drive very caref ull y on poor roads.
You must remove t he snow chains on roads with -
out snow . Otherw ise, you could impair dr iving Check your wheels regu larly every 2,000 mi
u abi lity and damage the tir es. (3,000 km) for damage . For example, check for
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After a heavy impact or damage, have the tires marked C may have poor traction performance
and rims inspected or replaced immediately by ¢ _&.
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Temperature
Service Facility .
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
Low-profile tires can wear out faster than stand-
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
ard tires.
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
Summer tires are not suitable for cold weather , heat when tested under controlled conditions on
snow or black ice. If you are driving in these con- a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
ditions, use winter or all season tires
Sustained high temperature can cause the mate-
¢ page 348.
rial of the tire to degenerate and reduce ti re life,
and excessive temperature can lead to sudden
Uniform tire quality grading tire failure ¢ & .
- Tread wear The grade C corresponds to a level of perform-
- Traction AA A B C ance which all passenger car tires must meet un-
- Temperature ABC der the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades Band A represent higher levels
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
of performance on the laboratory test wheel than
the tire side wall between tread shoulder and
the minimum required by law .
maximum section width ¢ page 333, fig. 273.

For example: Tread wear 200 , Traction AA, Tem- A WARNING

-

perature A. The traction grade assigned to this tire is

All passenger car tires must conform to Federal based on straight -ahead braking traction
Safety Requirements in addition to these grades. tests, and does not include acceleration, cor-
nering, hydroplaning or peak traction charac-
Tread wear teristics.
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested A WARNING
.
under controlled conditions on a specified gov- The temperature grade for this tire is estab-
ernment test course . lished for a tire that is properly inflated and
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla -
and one half (1 1/2) times as well on the govern- tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
ment course as a tire graded 100. in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
The relative performance of tires depends upon
the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to
A WARNING
-
Temperature grades apply to tires that are
variations in driving habits, service practices and
properly inflated and not over or underinflat-
differences in road characteristics and climate.
ed.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, Band C. Those grades represent the tire 's
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured un-
der controlled conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and concrete . A tire

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Tire pressure monitoring insta llation of replacement or alternate tires or

whee ls on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
system
from functioning proper ly. Always check the
UJGeneral notes TPMS ma lfunction te lltale after replac ing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
Each tire, including t he spare (if provided),
that the rep lacement or a lternate tires a nd
should be checked monthly when cold and inflat-
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to fu nction
ed to the inflation pressure recommended by the
prope rly.
veh icle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or
tire inflat ion pressure label. (If your vehicle has
If the tire pressure monitoring indicator
tires of a different size than the size indicated on
appears
the veh icle placard or t ire inflation pressure la-
be l, you shou ld determine the prope r ti re infla- The tire pressure indicator in the instrument
tion pressure fo r those t ires) . cluster informs you if the tire pressure is too low
or if there is a system mo/function .
As an added safety feature , your veh icle has been
equ ipped w ith a t ire pressure monitoring system Using the ABS se nsors, the t ire pressu re moni t or-
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire press ure te ll- ing system compares t he tire tread circumfer -
tale whe n one or more of your t ires is significant- en ce and vibration character ist ics of the ind ividu-
ly under- infla t ed . Accordingly, when t he low tire al tires . If the press ure changes in one o r more
pressure tellta le illuminates, you should stop and t ires , th is is indicated in the instrument cluster
check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate display with an indicato r light [I] and a message.
them to the proper press ure. Driving on a signifi - If only one tire is affected, the location of that
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to over- t ire will be indicated.
heat and can lead to t ire failure. Under-inflation
The tire pressures must be stored in the Infotain -
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
ment system again each time the pressures
and may affect the veh icle's handling and stop-
change (switching between partial and full load
ping ability.
pressure) or after changing or replac ing a tire on
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for your vehicle c:>page 352. The tire pressure mon i-
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's re- tor ing system on ly mon itors the tire pressure you
sponsib ility to ma inta in correct tire pressure, have stored . Refer t o the t ire pressu re label fo r
even if under-inflation has not reached t he leve l the recommended t ire pressu re fo r yo ur vehicle
to tr igger illum inat ion of t he TPMS low tire pres- c:>page 343, fig. 2 76.
sure telltale.
Tire tread circumference and vibra t ion characte r-
Your veh icle has also been equ ipped w ith a TPMS ist ics can change and cause a tire press ure wa rn-
malfunct ion ind icator to indicate when the sys- ing if :
tem is not operat ing properly. The TPMS ma l-
- the t ire pressure in one or more tires is too low
function indicator is combined w ith t he low tire
- the t ires have structural damage
pressure t ellta le. Whe n t he system de t ects a
mal function, the te lltale will flash fo r approxi - - the t ire was rep laced or the t ire pressu re was
mate ly one min ute and then remain continuo usly changed and it was not stored c:>page 352
illum inated. This sequence will continue upon - tires that a re on ly pa rtially used are replaced
subseq uent veh icle start-ups as long as the ma l- w ith new tires
function exists . Indicator lights
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store the pressure again in the I nfotainment ' Storing tire pressures
system ¢ page 352.
If the tire pressure changes or a tire is replaced,
mm (Tire Pressure Monito ring System) Tire it must be confirmed in the Infotainment sys-
pressure: malfunction ! See owner' s manual. If tem .
mm appears after switch ing the ignit ion on or
while driving and the [I] indicator light in the in- " Make sure before stor ing that the t ire pressures
strument cluster blinks fo r approximately one of all four tires meet the specified values and
minute and then stays on, there is system mal- are adapted to the load ¢ page 343 .
function. Try to store the correct tire pressures " Switch t he ignit ion on.
¢ page 352 . In some cases, you must drive for " Select in the Infotainment system: IMENU Jbut -
several minutes after storing the pressures until ton > Vehicle > Service & checks > Tire pres-
the ind icator light turns off . If the indicator light sure monitor > Store tire pressure > Yes, store
does t urn off or tu rns on again afte r a short peri- now .
od of time , drive to an aut horized Audi dealer or
author ized Audi Service Facility immed iate ly to (D Tips
have the ma lfunction corrected . Do not store the tire pressures if snow chains
are installed .
A WARNING
- If the t ire pressu re indicator appears in the Run-flat tires
display, reduce your speed immediate ly and
'

avoid any hard steer ing or braking maneu- Introduction

vers. Stop as soon as possib le and check the Applies to: vehicles with run-flat tires

t ires and their pressu re. A run-flat tire helps to maintain vehicle mobility
- The driver is responsib le for maintaining the when there is a loss of pressure.
correct tire pressure. You must check the
t ire pressure regu larly. Run-flat tires have reinforced sidewalls that pro-
- Under certain conditions (such as a sporty tect the tire if there is a loss of pressure.
dr iving style, winter cond itions or unpaved If the ti re pressure monitoring system indicates a
roads), the tire pressure mon itoring system loss of pressure in one or several ti res, you can
indicator may be delayed. continue driving on run-flat tires fo r at least 20
miles (30 km). Drive to an authorized Audi dealer
@ Tips or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
- The t ire pressure monitoring system can al- have the problem corrected.
so stop work ing when there is an ESCmal-
Continuing to d rive on run-flat tire s is no
funct ion. longe r possible if
- Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction. - there is visible damage to the tires, such as
cracks in the sidewalls .
- The t ire pressure monitoring system in your
Audi was calibrated with "A udi Orig inal - strong vibrat ions are felt wh ile driving, or the
Tires" ¢ page 340. Using t hese ti res is rec- tire begins to smoke due to a strong build-up of
ommended . heat .
- the t ire was heavily damaged, for example in an
accident There is a risk that parts of the tire
tread will detach and damage important veh i-
cle components .
- the Electron ic Stabilization Contro l (ESC)is not
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- the tire pressure monitoring system is not

working .
(D Tips
- Audi Original run-flat tires can be ident ified
If it is no longer possible t o continue dr iving de- by the "AOE" labeli ng on the t ire sidewall.
spite having run-flat tires, see an authori zed Audi - You can use the tire mobility kit
dealer or autho rized Aud i Service Facility for as- ~ page 360 on run-flat tires.
sistance.

A WARNING
Run-flat tires may only be used on vehicles
that were equipped with them at the factory.
- The vehicle must have suspension designed
for run-f lat tires and a factory- installed tire
pressure monitoring system.
- Incorrect use of run-flat tires can lead to ve-
hicle damage or accidents . Contact an au-
thorized Aud i dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to learn if run-flat tires may
be used on your vehicle and if so, which
ones.
- If run-flat tires are used, they must be in-
stalled on all four wheels. Mixing tire types
is not permi t ted.
- If you have to dr ive when the tire pressure is
too low or there is no t ire pressure, note the
following:
- Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/
h) because this increases the risk of an ac-
cident. Observe any laws specific to the
country where you are driv ing.
- Avoid full-throttle acceleration, heavy
braking, and fast cornering, because this
increases the risk of an accident.
- The vehicle may become more difficult to
control.
- See an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facili ty for assistance if
the t ire is too heavily damaged.
- Have the faulty tires replaced and the rims
checked for damage by an author ized Audi
dealer or author ized Audi Service Facility.
- The driver is responsib le for the vehicle, for
correcting the t ire pressure and for replac-
ing faulty parts . Therefore, always adjust
yo ur dr iving to the given situation .
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Care and cleaning

Care and cleaning seals on the side windows, doors, lids or the sun-
roof* or at tires, rubber hoses, insulating materi-
General information al, sensors* or camera lenses* . Keep a distance of
at least 16 in (40 cm).
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehi-
cle's value. It can also be a requirement when Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
submitting warranty claims for corrosion damage washer.
and paint defects on the body.
Never use cone nozzles or high pressure nozzles.
The required cleaning and care products can be
The water temperature must not be above 140 °F
obtained from an authorized Audi dealer or au-
(60 °() .
thorized Service Facility. Read and follow the in-
structions for use on the packaging . Automatic car washes

A WARNING
Spray off the vehicle before washing.

- Using cleaning and care products incorrectly Make sure that the windows and roof* are closed
and the windshield wipers are off . Follow instruc-
can be dangerous to your health .
tions from the car wash operator, especially if
- Always store cleaning and care products out
there are accessories attached to your vehicle.
of reach of children to reduce the risk of poi-
soning . If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes.
@ For the sake of the environment
Washing by hand
- Preferably purchase environmentally-friend-
ly cleaning products. Clean the vehicle starting from the top and work -
ing down using a soft sponge or cleaning brush.
- Do not disposeof leftover cleaning and care
products with household trash. Use solvent-free cleaning products.

Washing vehicles with matte finish paint by

Car washes hand

The longer that deposits such as insects, bird To avoid damaging the paint when washing, first
droppings, tree sap or road salt remain on the ve- remove dust and large particles from your vehi-
hicle, the more the surface can be damaged. High cle. Insects, grease spots and fingerprints are
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight best removed with a special cleaner for matte
increase the damaging effect . finish paint .

Before washing, rinse off heavy deposits with Apply the product using a microfiber cloth. To
plenty of water. avoid damaging the paint surface, do not use too
much pressure.
Stubborn deposits such as bird droppings or tree
sap are best removed with plenty of water and a Rinse the veh icle thoroughly with water. Then
microfiber cloth. clean using a neutral shampoo and a soft micro-
fiber cloth .
Also, wash the underside of your vehicle once
road salt stops being used for the season. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly again and let it air
dry. Remove any water residue using a chamois .
Pressure washers
When washing your veh icle w ith a pressure wash-
A WARNING
-
er, always follow the operating instructions pro- - Only wash the vehicle when the ignition is
vided with the pressure washer. This is especially off and follow the instructions from the car
important in regard to the pressure and spraying
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wash operator to reduce the risk of acci- height and width of the inside of the car
dents. was h.
- To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself - To red uce t he risk of pa int damage, do not
from sharp metal components when wash- was h the vehicle in d irect sun light .
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel - To red uce t he risk of da mage t o t he surface,
housings . do not use insect removing sponges, kitche n
- After washing the vehicle, the brak ing effect sponges or similar items .
may be delayed due to mo isture on the - Mat t e finish painted veh icle components:
brake rotors or ice in the w inter . This in- - To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
creases the risk of an acc ident. The brakes face, do not use polishing agents or hard
must be d ried first with a few careful brake wax .
applications. - Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect .
(D Note - Do not place any stickers or magnetic
- If you wash t he vehicle in an automatic car signs on vehicle parts painted with matte
wash, you m ust fold the exte rior m irrors in finish paint . The paint cou ld be damaged
to reduce the risk of damage to t he mirrors. when t he stickers or magne t s are re-
Power folding exte rior m irrors* must on ly moved .
be fo lded in a nd out us ing t he power folding
fu nct ion. @ For the sake of the environment

- To reduce the risk of damage to t he rims Only wash t he vehicle in facilities s pecially de-
and tir es, compare t he width between the s ign ed for that pu rpose . This will reduce t he
whee ls on your vehi cle w it h t he dist an ce be- risk of dirty wate r contaminated with oil from
tween the g uide rails in the car wash. ente ring the sewe r sys t em.
- To reduce t he risk of damage, compare the
height and width of you r vehicle wit h the

Cleaning and care information

When cleani ng and caring for individua l vehicle t hat are not liste d, consult an autho rized Audi
components, refer t o t he follow ing tables . The dealer or authorized Audi Se rvice Facility . Also
information contained there is simp ly recom- fo llow the information fo und in ¢ .&..
mendations. For quest ions or for components

Exterior cleaning
Component Situation Solut ion
Windshield wiper Deposits c:>page 56, Cleaning the wiper blades
blades
Headlights / Deposi t s Soft spo ng e wit h a mild so a p sol ution 3 >
tail lights
Sensors/ Deposits Sensors: soft clot h wit h solvent-free cleaning solut ion
camera lenses Camera le nses: soft clot h w ith alcohol-free cleaning solu-
tion
Snow/ice Hand br ush/solvent-free de-icing spray
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Component Situation Solution

Exhaust tail pipe s Road salt Water, cleaning solution suitab le for stainless steel, if nee-
essary
Deco rat ive parts/ Deposits Mild soap so lution a), a cleaning so lution suit able fo r stain-
trim less stee l, if necessary
Paint Paint damage Refer to t h e paint number on the vehicle data label, repair
with touch up pa int ~ page 378
Spilled fuel Rinse with water immediately
Surface rust Rust remover, then protect w ith hard wax; for questions,
consult an author ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Serv-
ice Facility.
Corros ion Have it removed by an authorized Aud i dea ler or author-
ized Audi Service Facility.
Water no longer Protect wit h hard wax (at least tw ice per year)
beads on the sur face
of clean paint
No shine even though Treat wit h su itable polish; then apply paint protectant if
paint has been pro- the polish that was used does not conta in a ny protectant
tected/pa int looks
poor
Deposits such as in- Dampen w ith water immediately and remove w it h a micro-
sects, bird dropp ings, f iber cloth
tree sap and road salt
Grease-based con- Remove immediately with a mild soap so lution a) and a
taminants such as soft cloth
cosmetics or sunblock
Carbon parts Deposi t s Inter ior: clean t he same way as plastic parts
Exterior : clean the same way as painted pa rt s
Decorat ive de cals Deposits Soft sponge with a m ild soap solutiona l
a) Mild soap solution: maxim um two tablespoons of neutral soap in 1 quar t Cl liter) of water

Interior cle aning

Component Situation Solution
Window gla ss Deposi t s Glass cleaner, then wipe dry
Decorat ive parts / Deposits Mild soap solutiona>
Trim
Plastic parts Deposits Damp cloth
Heavier deposits Mild soap solution al, detergent-free plastic clean ing solu-
tion, if necessary
Displays/ instru- Deposits Soft cloth with LCD cleaner; dust in the lower area of the
ment cluste r instr ument cluster can be removed using a soft brush .
Controls Deposits Soft brush, then a soft cloth with a m ild soap so lutiona >
Safety belts Deposits Mild soap so lution al, allow to dry before letting them re-
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Component Situation Solution

Textil es Deposits adhering to Vacuum cleaner
artificial leat her, the surface
Alcantara Water-based deposits Absorbent cloth and mild soap solutiona>
such as coffee, tea,
b lood, etc.
Oil-based deposits Apply a m ild soap solution a), blot away the dissolved o il or
such as oil, make-up, dye, treat afterward with water, if necessary
etc.
Special deposits such Special stain remover, blot with absorbent material, treat
as ink, nail polish, la- afterward with mild soap solution, if necessary a)
tex paint, shoe pol-
ish, etc.
Natural leath er Fresh stains Wool cloth with a mild soap so lution a)
Water-based deposits Fresh sta ins: absorbent cloth
such as coffee, tea, dried stains: stain remover suitable for leather
b lood , etc.
Oi[-based deposits Fresh sta ins: absorbent cloth and stain remover suitable
such as oil, make-up, for leather
etc. dried stains: oil cleaning spray
Special deposits such Spot remove r suitab le for leather
as ink, nail polish, la-
tex paint, shoe po l-
ish, etc.
Care Regularly apply cond it ion ing cream that protects from
light and penet rates into the material. Use specia lly-col-
ored conditioning cream, if necessary .
Carbon parts Deposits clean the same way as plast ic parts
a) Mild soap solution: maximu m two tablespoons of neutral soap in 1 quart (1 liter) of water

.8, WARNING -
- Never use any pa int polish or other abra-
sive materials .
The windshield may not be trea t ed with wa- - Damage to the protect ive layer on the
ter-repelling windshield coating agents. Un- rims such as stone chips or scratches must
favorable cond itions such as wetness, dark- be repaired immediately .
ness, or low sun can result in increased glare .
- Sensors/ cam era le nses
Wiper blade chatter is also possible.
- Never use warm or hot water to remove
snow or ice from the camera lens . This
@ Note
could cause the lens to crack .
- Headlight s/ tail lights - Never use ab rasive cleaning materials or
- Never clean headlights or tail lights with a a lcohol to clean the camera lens. This
dry cloth or sponge. could cause scratches and cracks .
- Do not use any cleaning product that con- - Door window s
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avoid scratches, move the scraper only in have them replaced by an authorized Audi
one direction and not back and forth. dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
- Never remove snow or ice from door win- - Textiles/artificial leather/ Alcantara
dows and mirrors using warm or hot water - Never treat artificial leather/ Alcantara
because this could cause cracks to form. with leather care products, solvents, floor
- To avoid damage to the rear window de- polish, shoe polish, spot remove or similar
fogger, do not apply any stickers on the products .
heating wires on the inside of the window. - Have a specialist remove stubborn stains
- Decorative parts/trim to prevent damage .
- Never use chrome care or cleaning prod- - Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
ucts. sponges, etc. when cleaning .
- Paint - Do not turn on the seat heating* to dry the
- To reduce the risk of scratches, the vehicle seat .
must be free of dirt and dust before pol- - Objects with sharp edges, such as zippers
ishing or waxing. or rivets on clothing or belts, can cause
- To prevent paint damage, do not polish or damage to the surface.
wax the vehicle in direct sunlight. - Open hook and loop fasteners, for exam-
- To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not ple on clothing, can damage seat covers .
polish away rust spots. Make sure hook and loop fasteners are
- Remove cosmetics and sunscreen immedi- closed.
ately - these could damage the paint. - Natural leather
- Displays/instrument cluster - Never treat leather with solvents, floor
- Make sure that the instrument cluster is polish, shoe polish, spot remover or simi-
switched off and has cooled off before lar products.
cleaning it. - Objects with sharp edges, such as zippers
- Displays, the instrument cluster and the or rivets on clothing or belts, can cause
trim surrounding it must not be cleaned damage to the surface.
with dry cleaning methods because they - Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
could become scratched. sponges, etc. when cleaning.
- Make sure no fluids enter the spaces be- - Do not turn on the seat heating* to dry the
tween the instrument cluster and the seat.
trim, because that could cause damage. - To help prevent the leather from fading,
- Controls do not leave the vehicle in direct sunlight
- Make sure that no fluids enter the con- for long periods of time. If leaving the ve-
trols, because this could cause damage. hicle parked for long periods of time, you
- Safety belts should cover the leather to protect it from
direct sunlight.
- Do not remove the safety belts to clean
them.
- Never clean safety belts or their compo-
{D Tips

nents chemically or with corrosive fluids - Insects are easier to remove from paint that
or solvents and never allow sharp objects has been freshly waxed.
to come into contact with the safety belts. - Regular waxing can prevent rust spots from
This could cause damage to the belt web- forming.
bing.
- If there is damage to the webbing, the
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Placing your vehicle out

of service
If you would like to take your vehicle out of serv-
ice for a longer period of time, contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty . They w ill advise you of important measures,
such as corros ion protection, service and storage
procedures. Also follow the info rmation about
the vehicle ba tte ry¢ page 330 .

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Emergency assistance neath the vehicle; otherwise, there is a po-

tential risk for injury.
General information - Never use the jack supplied with your Audi
...Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving on another vehicle, particularly on a heavier
traffic in the event of a breakdown. In the event one. The jack is only suitab le for use on the
of a flat tire, park the vehicle on a level surface . veh icle it came with.
It you are on a steep hill, be especially careful.
.,. Set the parking brake . {!) Tips
.,. Switch the emergency flashers on . The vehicle jack in your vehicle is mainte-
... Have the passengers exit the vehicle . They nance-free.
should move to a safe place, for example be-
hind a guard rail. Tire mobility kit
_& WARNING Preparation

Follow the steps given above . This is for your .,. Read and follow the important safety precau-
protection and the for the safety of other driv- tions ~ page 360 .
ers. .,.Set the parking brake.
...Select the P selector lever position .
Equipment ...Check if a repair with the tire mobility kit is pos-
sible ~ page 360.
Vehicle tool kit/tire mobility kit/vehicle
jack
Using the tire mobility kit
App lies to: veh icles with the vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit
an d vehicle jack
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U)

The vehicle tool kit, vehicle jack, tire mobility kit

and compressor are stored in the luggage com-
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partment under the cargo floor cover . Lift the

cargo f loor using the handle.

_& WARNING
Improper use of the vehicle jack can cause se-
rious personal injuries.
Fig. 277 Tire: tire damage that ca nnot be repaired
- Never use the screw driver hex head to
t ighten whee l bolts, since the bolts cannot
The tire repair is on ly meant for temporary use.
attain the necessary tightening torque if you
Change the spare tire as soon as possible ~ &. .
use the hex head, potentially causing an ac-
cident. If the tire is pierced by an object such as a nail,
- The factory-supplied jack is intended only do not remove the object from the tire .
for your vehicle model. Under no circum-
The tire mobility kit may be used at temperatu res
stances should it be used to lift heavy as low as -4°F (-20°C).
vehicles or other loads; you risk injuring
yourself. The tire mobility kit may not be used:
- Never start the eng ine when the vehicle is - if the tire has cuts or punctures that are larger
raised, which could cause an accident . than 0.16 in (4 mm) (D ~ fig. 277
- Support the veh icle securely with appropri- - if the rim is damaged @
ate stands if work is to be performed under- - if you drove with very low tire pressure or with-
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See an autho rized Audi dea ler or aut hori zed Audi
Service Facility for assistance in these situations.

A WARNING
- Please note t hat the tire mob ility kit cannot
be used in all situations, and that it may on-
ly be used temporarily.
- The tire sealant must not come in contact
with skin, eyes, or clothes.
- If tire sealant gets in your eyes or on your Fig. 279 Tire mobil ity kit connect ion

sk in, thoroughly rinse the affected area im-

med iately with clean water. Requirement: the tire mobility kit must be laid
out and ready fo r use ¢ page 360 .
- Do not inhale the fumes.
- If you swallow any of the t ire sealant, thor- Installing the tire mobility kit
oughly rinse your mouth immediately and
.,.Open the cover @ on the compressor
drink a lot of water. Do not induce vomiting .
¢ fig . 2 78 .
Seek medical attention immediately.
.,. Remove the connector © and pressure hose ®
- Change your clothes immed iate ly if they get
with pressure gauge from the housing.
t ire sealant on them.
.,.Insta ll the compressor press ure hose ® ont o
- If an allergic reaction occurs , seek immedi -
t he flange @ on t he t ire sealan t bot t le (!) .
ate medical attention.
.,.Insert the sea lant bottle with t he flange at the
- Keep the tire sea lant away from children .
bottom into the opening ® on t he compressor
cover .
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.. Remove the valve cap from the faulty t ire.
- If sealant lea ks, allow it to dry in place. You .. Install the filler hose @ on the valve 0
ca n the n pee l it off like a sticker. ¢ fig. 279.
- Note the expiration date on the sealant bot- .,.Connect the plug © ¢ fig . 2 78 to a n outlet in
t le . Replace the tire sea lant at a n author- the vehicle.
ized Audi dealer or author ized Audi Se rvice .,.Switch the ignit ion on .
Facility.
Inf lating a tire
- Radio reception can be interrupted when
operating the compressor. .. Move the switch @ ¢ fig. 2 79 on the compres-
- Obey all laws. sor into position I.
.,.Inflate the tires to between 29 psi (200 kPA)
Repairing tires and 36 ps i (250 kPA) and read the pressure on
the gauge .
.,.If th is t ire press ure is not reached, remove the
filler hose. Drive slowly appro ximately 33 feet
(10 m) forward or in reverse so that the sea lant
can be distr ibuted in the tire. Pump up the tire
aga in ¢ ,& .

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- If a tire pressure of 29 psi (200 kPA) cannot Replacing a wheel

reached after inflating for 6 minutes, then '
Preparation
the tire is too severely damaged. Do not
continue driving. You must complete the preparation before
- If the tire cannot be repaired with the tire changing a tire .
sealant, see an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for ass istance. "' Read and follow the important safety precau-
tions¢ page 360.
(D} Tips "' Set the park ing brake.
"' Select the P selector lever posit ion.
Do not operate the compressor for more than
"' When towing a trailer : disconnect the trailer
six minutes continuously, or it can overheat.
from your vehicle.
Once the compressor has cooled, you can con-
"' Lay out the vehicle tool kit ¢ page 360 and the
tinue to use it .
spare tire.
"' Switch on wheel change mode* in the Infotain-
Completing ment system: ! MENUI button> Vehicle> left
control button > Service & checks > Air suspen-
"' Adhere the sticke r that says "max . SO mph
sion: wheel change .
(max. 80 km/h)" that is provided with the t ire
"' Switch the ignition off.
mobility kit within the driver's fie ld of vision.
"'S top the vehicle after driving for about 10 mi- The vehicle jack mode* switches off automatical-
nutes and check the tire pressure . ly at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).
"' If the tire pressure is lower than 19 psi (130
kPA), then the tire is too severely damaged. Do A WARNING
not continue driving.
When using the ve hicle jack* on a road with a
steep hill or offroad, you must take extra pre-
A WARNING cautions to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
Pay attention to the following after repairing Use suitable objects to block the front and
the tire : back of the wheel that is diagonal from the
- Do not drive faster than SO mph (80 km/h). wheel with the flat tire.
- Avoid hard acceleration, braking sharply,
and fast cornering. A WARNING
- The vehicle may become more difficult to You or your passengers could be injured while
control. changing a whee l if you do not follow these
- If the tire is too severely damaged, see an safety precautions:
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi - If you have a flat tire, move a safe distance
Service Facility for assistance . off the road. Turn off the engine, turn the
emergency f lashers on and use other warn-
@ For the sake of the environment ing devices to alert other motorists.
You can give the used tire sealant bottle to an - Make sure that passengers wait in a safe
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi place away from the vehicle and well away
Service Facility for disposal. from the road and traffic.
- To help prevent the vehicle from moving
@ Tips suddenly and possibly slipping off the jack*,
Remember to obtain a new bottle of sea lant always fully set the parking brake and block
from an authorized Audi dea ler or authorized the front and back of the wheel diagonally
Audi Service Facility after repairing a tire. opposite the wheel being changed. When
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placing the Automatic Transm ission in P "' Slide the wheel wrench (from the vehicle tool
(Park) will not prevent the vehicle from kit) a ll the way onto the wheel bolt.
moving. "' Turn the whee l bolt approximately one turn to
- Before you change a wheel , be sure the the left -arrow- . To reach the required to rque,
ground is level and firm. If necessary, use a hold the end of the wheel wrench . If t he wheel
sturdy board under the jack*. bolt will not loosen, press carefully on the
-Always store the veh icle tool kit, the jack* wheel wrench with your foot . Hold onto the ve-
and the replaced tire in the luggage com- hicle secu rely whi le during th is and make sure
partment c::>page 261 . your stance is stable .

(D Tips _& WARNING

- Obey all laws . To reduce the ris k of an acciden t , only loosen
- Before changing the wheel, you must acti- the wheel bolts gently (one t urn) before rais -
vate the jacking mode*, so that the a uto - ing the vehicle with the vehicle jack*.
matic controls for the air suspension * do
not make it more diff icu lt to lift the vehicle Raising the vehicle
page 363 .
with the jack* c::>

Removing the caps

Fig. 282 Sill panels : ma rkings

Fig. 280 Whee l: whee l bo lts with caps

"' Slide the plastic clip (from the vehicle tool kit)
onto the cap until it engages c::>fig. 280 .
"' Remove the cap with the plastic clip .

Loosening the wheel bolts

Fig. 283 Sill: po sitioning the ve hicle jack

"' Place the veh icle jack* (vehicle tool kit) on a

firm surface. Use a flat, stab le support if neces-
sary . On a slipp e ry surface such as ti le, you
should use a non -slip pad (such as a rubber
mat) ¢ ,& .
"' Find the marking on t he sill that is closest to
u the tire that will be changed c::>fig. 282 . Behind
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• Using the hex socket wrench © (from the vehi- - Make sure jack position is correct, adjust
cle tool kit), turn the vehicle jack* under the as necessary and then continue to raise
lift ing point on the side sill unt il it is high the jack*.
enough that the arm @ ¢ fig. 283 is under the - If work has to be done under the vehicle,
designated plastic mount. ensure that it is safely supported on suita-
• Al ign the vehicle jack* so the arm @ engages in ble stands - risk of injury!
the designated lift ing point in the door sill and - Never start the engine when the vehicle is
the base @ lies f lat on the ground . The base @ on the jack* - risk of accident!
must be directly unde r the lifting point @ .
• To lift the vehicle , place the ratchet @ (from (D Note
the vehicle too l kit) with the correct side on the
Do not lift the vehicle by the sill. Position the
hex socket wrench © -
vehicle jack* only at the designated mounting
• Move t he ratchet @ clockwise back and forth
points on the side sill. Otherw ise, your vehicle
unt il the wheel lifts up slightly from the
will be damaged.
ground.

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A WARNING
The vehicle jack mode* switches off automati-
- Make sure the vehicle jack* is stable. There
cally at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).
is a risk of injury when the ground is slick or
soft, because the vehicle jack* could slide or
sink. Removing and installing a wheel
- Only raise your vehicle with the vehicle jack*
provided by the facto ry. If you use a vehicle
jack designed for anot her vehicle, yo ur vehi-
cle can slide and cause injur y.
- Position the vehicle jack* on ly at the desig-
nated mounting points on the side sil l and
align the jac k. Ot herwise, the vehicle jack *
could slip and cause an inj ury if it does not
have sufficient hold on the vehicle.
- Vehicles with air suspension*: changes in Fig. 284 Whee l: interna l hex socke t t o turn th e whee l
temperature or load can affect the height of bolts
the stopped vehicle.
- To reduce the risk of an accident, never start
the engine when the vehicle is raised.
- To reduce the risk of injury, support the ve-
hicle securely with suitab le stands if work is
to be performed underneath the vehicle.
- To help prevent injury to you rself and yo ur
passengers:
- Do not raise the vehicle unt il you are sure
the jack* is securely engaged. Fig. 285 Whee l: a lignme nt pin in t he top hole
- Passengers must not remain in the vehicle
when it is jacked up . Removing a wheel
- Make sure that passengers wait in a safe
• Remove the top wheel bolt completely using
place away from the vehicle and well away
the hex socket in the screwdriver handle (in the .,,_
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vehicle tool kit) c:>fig. 284 and place it on a hub. Remove all dirt from these surfaces be-
clean surface . fore remounting the whee l.
.,.Install the alignment pin (from the vehicle tool
kit) by hand into the empty hole c:>fig . 285. Unidirectional tires
.,.Remove the rest of the wheel bolt s.
""Remove the wheel c:>(D . The alignment pin re- A unidire ctional tire profile is identified by arrows
mains in the hole while do ing this . that point in the running direct ion on the tire
sidewall. You must always adhere to the spec i-
In stall a w heel fied running direction . This is necessary ensure
Read the directions on c:>page 365 when instal- the tire 's opt imum performance in regard to ad-
ling unidirectional tires . hesion , running noise, frict ion and hydroplaning.

.,.Slide the wheel on over the alignment pin c:>(D. To benefit fully from the advantages of the uni-
.,.Install the wheel bolts and tighten gent ly using directional t ire design, you should replace faulty
the hex socket. t ires as soon as possible and restore the correct
.,.Remove the alignment pin and also tighten the run ning direction on all of the t ires .
remaining wheel bolt .
.,.Carefully lower the vehicle using the vehicle Finishing
jack*.
.,.Tighten the wheel bolts in a diagona l pattern .,.Reinstall the caps on the wheel bolts if neces-
using t he wheel wrench . sary.
.,.St ore the vehicle too l kit in its designated
The wheel bolts must be clean and loosen/tight- place.
en easi ly. Check the contact surfaces for the .,.Store the replaced tire securely in the luggage
wheel and hub . Contaminants on these surfaces compartment i=>page 261.
must be removed before installing the wheel. .,.Check the tire pressure on the installed wheel
as soon as possible .
& WARNING
-
.,.Correct the t ire pressure and store it in the In-
Never use the hex socket in the screwdr iver fotainment system i=>page 352 .
handle or the hex socket wrench with the .,.The whee l bolt t ight ening specification must be
ratchet to loosen or tighten the whee l bolts. 120 ft lbs (160 Nm). Check it as soon as possi-
You will not attain the req uired tightening ble with a torque wren ch. Drive carefu lly unti l
specification, which will increase the risk of an then.
accident . .,.Have the fau lty whee l replaced as quickly as
possible .

When removing or installing the whee l, the (D Tips

rim could hit the brake rotor and damage the - If you notice that the wheel bolts are cor-
rotor. Work carefu lly and have a second per- roded and difficult to turn while changing a
son help you. tire, they shou ld be replaced before you
check the tightening torque.
(D} Tips - Drive at reduced speed unti l you have the
- When mounting tires with unidirectional tightening torques checked.
t read design make sure the tread pattern is
pointed the right way c:>page 365. Notes on wheel changing
u - The wheel bolts should be clean and easy to
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After you change a t ire:

- Check the tire pressure on the replacement
tire immediately after installation.
- Have the wheel bolt tightening torque
checked with a torque wrench as soon as pos-
sible by your authorized Audi dealer or quali-
fied workshop.
- With steel and alloy wheel rims, the wheel
bolts are correctly tightened at a torque of
120 ft lbs (160 Nm) .
- If you notice that the wheel bolt s are corroded
and difficult to turn while changing a tire,
they s hould be replaced before you check the
tightening torque.
- Replace the flat tire with a new one and have
it installed on your vehicle as soon as possi-
ble . Remount the wheel cover.
Until then , drive with extra care and at reduced
speeds .

A WARNING
-
- If you are going to equ ip your vehicle with
t ires or rims which differ from those which
were factory installed, then be sure to read
the informat ion¢ page 340.
- Always make sure the damaged whee l or
even a flat tire and the jack* and tool kit are
prope rly secured in the luggage compart-
ment and are not loose in the passenge r
compartmen t .
- In an accident or sudden mane uver t hey
could fly forward , injuring anyone in the ve-
hicle.
- Always store damaged wheel, jack* and
tools securely in the luggage compa rt me nt .
Otherwise, in an accident or sudd en man eu-
ver t hey could fly forward, causing injury t o
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Fuses and bulbs

Fuses
Replacing fuses

A fuse that has blown will have metal strips tha t

have burned through .

Fig. 287 © Driver's side of the cockpit (left- hand drive ve-
hicle/r ight -hand drive vehicle): cover, @ Left side of lug·
gage compartment: cover

The fuses are located in the footwell under the

foot rest (left-hand drive vehicle) @ ¢ fig. 286 or
behind the cover (right-hand drive vehicle) @ .
Additional fuses are located on the front side of
Fig. 286 @ Driver footwell (left -hand drive vehicle): foot - the cockpit (driver's side) © ¢ fig. 287 and under
rest, @ Front passe nger footwell (right -hand drive vehicle): the left cover in the luggage compartment @ .
cover
.. Switch the ignition and all electrical equipment
off .
.. Check the following table to see wh ich fuse be·
longs to the equipment.
"' Remove the screwdriver and the reversible Torx
bit from the vehicle tool kit ¢ page 360 .
.. Remove the foot rest or the corresponding cov-
er .
.,. Remove the colored plastic clip from the fuse
panel, if necessary ¢ page 368, fig. 288. You
can dispose of the plast ic clip .
.. Remove the clamp from the rear side of the
cover @ .
.. Remove the fuse using the clamp .
"' Replace the blown fuse only with an identical
new one .
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Fuse color identification Fuse assignment - driver's/front

passenger's footwell
Color Current rating
in amps
Black 1
Purple 3
Light brown 5
Brown 7 .5
Red 10
Blue 15
Yellow 20
White or transparent 25
Green 30
Orange 40

A WARNING
Do not repair fuses and never replace a blown
fuse with one that has a higher amp rating.
This can cause damage to the electrical sys-
tem and increases the risk of fire.
Fig. 288 Driver's footwell (left -hand drive vehicle): fuse

(D Note
panel with plastic clip

If a new fuse burns out again shortly after you

have installed it, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.

Q) Tips
- The following table does not list fuse loca-
tions that are not used.
- Some of the equipment listed in the follow-
ing tab les applies only to certain model ver-
sions or certain optional equipment.

Fig. 289 Front passe nger 's footwell (right -han d drive vehi-
cle): fuse panel with plastic clip Ill>

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Fuse panel @ (brown) Fuse panel © (black)

No. Equipment Windshie ld washer system/headlight
10
Mass airflow sensor, camshaft adjust- washer system
2
ment, charge air cooler pump 11 Left rear doo r contro l module
3 Exhaust doors, fuel injectors, radiator inlet
Fuse panel @ (brown)
Vacuum pump, hot water pump, particu-
4 No. Equipment
late sensor, biodiesel sensor
Seat ventilation, seat heating, rearview
5 Brake light sensor
1 mirror, climate control system, rear cli-
6 Engine va lves, camshaft adjustment mate control system controls
Heated oxygen sensor, mass airflow sen- 2 Gateway, climate control system
7
sor
3 Sound actuator/exhaust sound tuning
Water pump, high pressure pump, high
8 4 Transmission heating valve
pressure regulator va lve
9 Hot water pump
s Engine start
8 Night vision assist, HomeLink
Oil pressure sensor, oil temperature sen-
10 9 Adaptive cruise contro l
sor
11 Clutch pedal position sensor 11 Video camera

12 Engine valves 12 Matrix LED headlight/right LED head light

13 Radiator fan 13 Matrix LED headlight/left LEDheadlight

14 Fuel injectors 14 Rear w indow wipe r

15 Ignition coils Fuse panel © (red)

16 Fuel pump No. Equipment

Fuse panel @ (red) 1 Anti-theft alarm system

No. Equipment 2 Engine control module

1 Ignition coils 3 Lumbar support

2 Eng ine va lves Automatic transmission selector mecha-

4
nism
5 Engine mount
7 Instrument pane l
s Horn
6 Electromechanical parking brake
8 Climate control system (blower)
7 Gateway control module
Fuse panel © (black) 8 Inter ior headliner lights
No. Equipment 10 Airbag control module
1 Front seat heating 11 Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
2 Windshield wipers 12 Diagnostic connector, light/ra in sensor
3 Left headlight electronics 13 Climate control system
4 Panorama glass roof 14 Right front door control module
5 Left front door control module 15 A/C compressor
6 Sockets
u 7 Right rear door contro l module
co
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Fuse assignment - Driver's side of the Fuse assignment - Left side of the luggage
cockpit compartment

Fig. 290 Driver side cockpit: fuse panel wit h plastic bracket

Fuse panel
No. Equipment
2 Telep hone
4 Head-up display
5 Audi mus ic interface, USB charging port
6 Front climate contro l system contro ls
7 Steering column lock
Fig. 291 Left side of the luggage compartment: fuse panel
8 Infotainment system display with plastic clip
9 Instrument cluster
10 Infotainment unit Fuse panel @ (black)

11 Light switch No. Equipment

12 Steer ing column electronics 5 Air suspension

14 Infotainment system 6 Automat ic t ransmiss ion
lS Powe r steering column adjustme nt 8 Rear seat heating
16 St eer ing wheel heating 9 Tail lights
10 Left safety belt tensioner
11 Central locking system
12 Electric lug gage compartment lid

Fuse panel @ (red)

No. Equipment
1 Rear blower control
2 Sound -a mplifier
3 AdBlue heating
4 Rear climate contro l system control panel
5 Tra ile r hitch (right light)
7 Tra iler hitch
8 Traile r hitch (left light)
9 Tra iler hitch (socket)
10 Sport differential

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Fuse panel @ (red) Due to the high e lectrica l voltage, have the bulbs
rep laced by a qualified technician. Headlights
11 AdBlue heating
with Xenon light are identified by the high volt-
12 Third row seats
age sticker.
Fuse panel © (brown) LED headlights*
No. Equipment
LED headlights require no maintenance. Please
2 Telephone contact your authorized Audi dea ler if a bulb
3 Lumbar support needs to be replaced.
4 Audi side assist
8 Sma rt module (tank)
&
~
WARNING
-
Changing Xenon lamps without the necessary
9 CD /DVD player
equipment can cause serious personal injury.
12 Homelink
- Bulbs are pressurized and can explode when
13 Rearview camera, peripheral cameras being changed . Potential risk of injury!
14 Right tail lights - On veh icles equipped with gas discharge
16 Right safety belt tensioner bu lbs (Xenon light) life-threatening injuries
can resu lt from improper handling of the
Fuse panel @ (red) high-vo ltage portions of such lamps!
No. I Equipment - Only your authorized Audi dealer or quali-
fied workshop shou ld change the bulbs in
Bulbs gas discharge lamps. The re are parts with
sharp edges on the openings and on the
Replacing light bulbs bulb holders that can cause serious cuts. If
Foryour safety, we recommend that you have you are uncerta in about what to do, have
your authorized Audi dealer replace any bulbs for the work performed by an authorized Audi
you. deale r or qualified workshop. Ser ious per-
sonal injury may result from improperly per -
It is becoming increasingly more and more diffi- formed work.
cult to replace vehicle light bulbs since in many
cases, other parts of the car must first be re- (D Tips
moved before you are able to get to the bulb.
- If you st ill prefer to replace the light bulbs
This applies especially to the light bulbs in the yourself, be awa re that the engine compa rt-
front of your car wh ich you can only reach ment is a hazardous area to work in~ .&..in
through the eng ine compartment. Working in the engine compartment on
Sheet metal and bulb ho lders can have sharp page 322.
edges that can cause serious cuts, parts must be - It is best to ask your authorized Audi dealer
correctly taken apart and then properly put back whenever you want to change a bulb.
together to help prevent breakage of parts and
long term damage from water that can enter
housings that have not been properly resea led.

For your safety, we recommend that you have

your author ized Audi dealer replace any bulbs for
you, s ince your dealer has the proper tools, the
u
co correct bulbs and the expert ise.
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Emergency situations

Emergency situations creases the risk of an explosion and chemi-

cal burns. After jump starting the vehicle,
General drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility immediately to
This chapter is intended for trained emergency
have the vehicle battery checked.
crews and working personnel who have the nec-
essary tools and equipment to perform these - Do not allow battery acid to contact eyes or
operations. skin . Flush any contacted area with water
immediately.
- Improper use of a booster battery to start a
Starting by pushing or
vehicle may cause an explosion .
towing - Vehicle batteries generate explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flame and lighted cigarettes
(D Note away from batteries.
Vehicles with an automatic transmission - Do not try to jump start any vehicle with a
cannot be started by pushing or towing. low acid level in the battery.
- The voltage of the booster battery must also
Starting with jumper have a 12-Volt rating. The capacity (Ah) of
the booster battery should not be lower
cables
than that of the discharged battery. Use of
If necessary, the engine con be started by con- batteries of different voltage or substantial-
necting it to the battery of another vehicle. ly different "Ah" rating may cause an explo-
sion and personal injury.
If the engine should fail to start because of a dis-
- Never charge a frozen battery. Gas trapped
charged or weak battery, the battery can be con-
in the ice may cause an explosion.
nected to the battery of another vehicle, using a
pair of jumper cables to start the engine. - Never charge or use a battery that has been
frozen. The battery case may have be weak-
Jumper cables ened.
Use only jumper cables of sufficiently large cross - Use of batteries of different voltage or sub-
section to carry the starter current safely. Refer stantially different capacity (Ah) rating may
to the manufacturer's specifications. cause an explosion and injury. The capacity
(Ah) of the booster battery should not be
Use only jumper cables with insulated terminal lower than that of the discharged battery.
clamps which are distinctly marked : - Before you check anything in the engine
plus(+) cable in most cases colored red compartment, always read and heed all
WARNINGS r=:> poge 322.
minus(-) cable in most cases colored black .

A WARNING
([) Note
- Applying a higher voltage booster battery
Batteries contain electricity, acid, and gas.
will cause expensive damage to sensitive
Any of these can cause very serious or fatal in-
electronic components, such as control
jury. Follow the instructions below for safe
units, relays, radio, etc.
handling of your vehicle's battery.
- There must be no electrical contact between
-Always shield your eyes and avoid leaning
the vehicles as otherwise current could al-
over the battery whenever possible.
ready start to flow as soon as the positive
-A dead battery can freeze at temperatures
(+) terminals are connected.
around 32 °F (0 °C). If the vehicle battery is
frozen, you must thaw it before connecting
the jump start cables. If you do not, this in-

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 Emergency situations

Connecting the positive cable (red) to the

@ Tips
positive terminal
The discharged battery must be properly con-
• Open the red cover on the positive termina l
nected to the vehicle's electrical system .
r=>
fig. 292 .
When jump starting or charg ing the battery,
1. Secure one end of the positive cable (red) to
never connect the negative ground cable to
the jump start pin r=>fig. 293 (D (pin under
the battery negative post because the battery
the red cover = "posit ive") on the vehicle that
manager system must be able to detect the
needs to be started @ .
battery's state of charge. Always connect the
2. Secure the other end of t he positive cable
negative ground cable to the negative g round
(red) to the positive termina l @ on the bat-
post of the battery manager control unit.
tery provid ing the current @ .

Using the jump start Connecting the negative cable (black) to the
negative terminal
cable
3. Secure one end of the negative cable (black)
Both jump start cables must be connected in the
to the nega t ive term inal @ on the battery
correct order!
that is providing the cur rent @ .
4. Secure the other end of the negative cable
(black) to the jump start pin @ (hex head pin
= "negative") on the vehicle that needs to be
started @ .

Starting the engine

• Start the engine on the vehicle providing the
jump start @ and let it run at idle.
• Now start the engine on the vehicle with the
Fig. 292 Engine compartment: connect ors for jump start
drained battery @ .
cables and a charger • If the engine does not start, stop the starting
procedure after 10 seconds and then repeat it
after approx imately 30 seconds.
• Remove the cables when the engines are run-
ning. Remove them in reverse order from the
way they were installed.
• Close the red cover on the pos itive terminal.

The battery is vented to the outside to prevent

gases from enter ing the vehicle interior . Make
sure that the jumper clamps are wel l connected
Fig. 293 Jump starting using a battery in another vehicle: with their metal parts in full contact with the
@ - providing current, @ - drained battery terminals.

The procedure described below for connecting _& WARNING

jumper cables is intended to prov ide a jump start
for your vehicle .
To avoid serious personal injury and damage
-
to the vehicle, heed all warnings and instruc -
Vehicle with discharged battery tions of the jumper cable manufacturer. If in
u doubt, call for road service.
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N
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Emergency situations

- When connecting jumper cables, make sure - Never wrap the safety chains or winch cables
that they cannot get caught in any moving around the brake lines .
parts in the engine compartment. - To prevent unnecessary damage, your Audi
- Do not bend over the batteries - danger of must be transported with a flat bed truck.
chemical burns! - To load the vehicle on to the flat bed, use the
- The battery cell locking screws must be towing loop found in the vehicle tools and at-
tightened securely. tach to the front or rear anchorage
- Before you check anything in the engine i=>page 374 and i=>page 375 .
compartment, always read and heed all
WARNINGS i=>page 322. A WARNING
A vehicle being towed is not safe for passen-
(D Note gers. Never allow anyone to ride in a vehicle
Improper hook -up of jumper cables can ruin being towed, for any reason .
the generator.
- Always connect POSITIVE(+) to POSITIVE Front towing loop
(+), and NEGATIVE(-) to NEGATIVE(-)
Only install the front towing loop when it is
ground post of the battery manager contro l
needed.
unit.
- Check that all screw p lugs on the battery
cells are screwed in firmly. If not, tighten
plugs prior to connect ing clamp on negative
battery terminal.
- Please note that the procedure for connect -
ing a jumper cable as described above ap-
plies specifically to the case of your vehicle
being jump started . When you are giving a
ju mp start to another vehicle, do not con-
nect the negative (-) cab le to the negative Fig. 29 4 Front bumper (cover) : installing the tow ing loop
(-) terminal on the discharged batte ry @
c>fig. 293. Instead, securely connect the
negative( -) cab le to either a solid metal
component that is firm ly bolted to the en-
gine block or to the engine block itself. If
the battery that is being charged does not
vent to the outside, escap ing battery gas
could ignite and explode!

Towing with a tow truck Fig. 29S Front bumper (trim): install ing t he towing loo p

General hint s
The threaded opening for the towing loop is lo-
Your Audi requires special handling for towing. cated on the right side of the front bumper.

The follow ing information is to be used by com- "' Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
mercial tow truck operators who know how to op- kit i=>page 360.
erate the ir equipment safely. "' Press the cap inward wit h brief, forceful pres-
sure c>fig. 294. The cap will loosen from the
- Never tow your Audi, towing will cause dam-
bumper. ""
age to the engine and transmission.

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 Emergency situations

.. Or: pull sharply on the trim in the direction of Vehicles with a trailer hitch*
the arrow to remove c:>fig. 295. .. Attach the towing bar or the t owing cable to
.. Insert the towing loop all the way into the
the trailer hitch.
threaded opening and tighten it with a wheel
wrench . Vehicles with a facto ry-installed trailer hitch* are
.. After using, place the towing loop back in the not equipped with towing loop threads at the
vehicle tool kit. rear.

_& WARNING _& WARNING

- If the towing loop is not tightened until it
If the towing loop is not tightened unti l it
stops when installing, the threads may be stops when installing, the threads may be
pulled out when towing the vehicle and that pulled out when towing the vehicle and that
cou ld cause an acc ident . could cause an accident.

_& WARNING
(D Note
The trim is attached to the bumper with sev-
- Applies to: vehicles with trailer hitch

eral hooks. To reduce the risk of damage, do - Only use a spec ial towing bar to prevent
no t use any force when remov ing and instal - damaging the ball hitch. These towing bars
ling . have been specially designed for t railer tow-
ing hitches.
- Only use special towing cables.
Rear towing loop

Loading the vehicle onto a flat bed truck

Fig. 296 Rear bumper: installi ng the tow ing loop

Vehicles with a towing loop Fig. 297 Vehicle on flat bed t ruck

On vehicles w ithout a factory-installed trailer

Front hook up
hitch*, the towing loop threads a re located on
the right rear side of the bumper. .. Align the vehicle with the centerline of the car
carrier ramp .
.,.Remove the tow ing loop from the veh icle tool
.,.Attach the winch hook to the front towline eye
kit c:>page 360 .
previously installed .
.. Press the cap inward wit h brief, forcef ul pres-
sure c:>fig.296. The cap will loosen from the Rear hook up
bumper.
.. Align the vehicle with the centerline of the car
.. Inse rt the towing loop all the way into the
carrier ramp.
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threaded opening and tighten it with a wheel
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.. Attach the winch hook to the rear towline eye
...... wrench .
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N .. After using, place the towing loop back in the
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Emergency situations

fig . 2 98 . Do not lift the vehi-

moun t ing poin t c::>
@ Tips
cle at the vertical sill reinfo rcement.
Check carefully to make sure the hook-up is
secure before moving the ca r up the flatbed Rear lifting point
truck ramp. The lifting poin t is located on t he verti cal rein-
fo rcemen t of t he lower sill for t he onboard jack
Raising the vehicle ¢fig. 2 99 .

Lifting with workshop hoist and with floor Lifting with vehicle jack
jack
page 363.
Refer to c::>
The vehicle may only be li~ed at the lifting
poin ts illustrated . A WARNING
- To redu ce th e risk of ser ious injury an d vehi-
cle da mage.
- Always lift the vehicle o nly at the special
workshop hoist and f loor jack lift points il-
lustrated c::>fig. 298 and c::>fig. 299.
- Failure to lift the ve hicle at these points
could cause the vehicle to tilt or fall from
a lift if there is a change in vehicle weight
dist ribution and balance . This might hap-
Fig. 298 Front lift ing point
pen, fo r example, whe n heavy compo -
nen t s su ch as t he eng ine block o r trans-
miss ion are removed.
- Whe n removing heavy com ponen t s like
these, anchor vehicle to hois t or add corre-
spondin g weights to maintai n the cent er of
g ravity. Oth erwise, t he vehicle mig ht ti lt or
slip off th e hoist, ca using serio us pe rsona l
injur y.

(D Note
Fig. 299 Rear lifti ng point
- Be aware of t he f ollow ing poi nt s bef or e lift -
ing t he vehicle:
• Read and heed WARNING c::>.&_.
• Locate lifting po ints c::>fig . 298 and ¢ fig. 299. - The vehicle should never be lifted or
• Adjus t lifting arms of workshop ho ist or floo r jacked up from underneath the engine oil
ja ck t o match veh icle lift ing poin t s. pan, the transmission housing, the front
• Inse rt a rubber pa d between t he f loor jack/ or rear axle or the body side members.
workshop hoist and the lifting poin ts . This could lead to serious damage .
- To avoid damage to the underbody or
If you must lift your vehicle with a floor jack to chassisframe, a rubber pad must be in-
work underneath , be sure the vehicle is safely serted between the floor jack and the lift
supported on stands intended for this purpose. points.
- Before driving over a workshop hoist,
Front lifting point
check that the vehicle weight does not
The lift ing po int is located on the floor pan re in- exceed the permissible lifting capacity of
forcement about at the same level as the jack the hoist. ..,.

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 Emergency situations

- Before driving over a workshop hoist, en-

sure that there is sufficient clearance be-
tween the hoist and low parts of the ve-
hicle.

Vehicle transport
Appl ies to : vehicles with air suspension

The following contains information you should

know about transporting your vehicle.

Wh en transporting the vehicle on a car carri-

er, tra in, ship or by ot her means , only t ie the
vehicle down at t he runnin g surface of the
tires, w hich is t he outer circumference. Secur-
ing the vehicle at the axle components, sus-
pension st ruts or tow ing eyes is not perm itted
because t he pressure in the air suspension
str ut s can change dur ing t ransport. The vehi-
cle may not be secured suff icientl y if th is hap-
pens.

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Technical data

Technical data Vehicle identification label

fig. 301 is locat -
The vehicle identification label <=:>
Vehicle specifications ed in the luggage compartment under the cargo
floor cover.

The information of the vehicle identification label

can also be found in your Warranty & Mainte-
nance booklet.

The st icker contains the fo llow ing vehicle data:

(D Vehicle Iden tifica t ion Number (VIN)

@ Vehicle type, eng ine output, transmission
® Engin e and transmission cod es
Fig. 300 Windsh ield (fro nt left) : Vehicl e I denti fic at ion
Num ber (VIN)
@ Paint and interior codes
® Optional equipment numbers

XXXXX
XX- X- XXXX
XXX XX Safety compliance sticker
@-+~J:~t::1
::: xxxxxxxx
xxx xxxxxxxx The safety compliance sticker is your assurance
IYPlf'VPE XXXXXX that your new veh icle complies with all applicable
Federal Motor Veh icle Safety Standards which
XX XXXXXXXXX XX XX were in effect at the time the vehicle was manu-
XXX KW XXX
15\_L
\YT I IM:
xxxx XXXXXX
MOIOlll<B
./CUR.
kB.
.COll/fAANS
,COOE
factured. You can find this sticker on the driver's
sid e B-pillar . It shows the month and year of pro-
@-+~~:tr:~i XXXXI XXXXXXXI XX
1

II.- AUSST
. / OPTIONS
duction and the vehicl e identification number of
your vehicle (perfo ration) as well as the Gross Ve-
E0A 7D5 4UB 6XM SSG SRW
2EH JOZ lLB lAS 1BA hicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle
3FC SMU 7Xl
F0A 9G3 0G7 0YH OJF Weight Rating (GAWR).
T L6 3 KA 8EH UlA X9B 027
lX W 803 908 8Z4 020 High voltage warning label
7T6 CV7 7KO 4X3 2K2

.__ __ 3L4
lS A
4KC 3Y0 413
7GB 01A
502
4G0 The high voltage warn ing label is located in the
e ngine compartment next to the engine hood re-
XX X XX X XX X XXXX lease. The spark ignit ion system complies with
the Canadian st and a rd ICES-002.

Fig. 301 Vehicle identificat ion lab el

Notes about technical
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the data
Infotainment system
The values may vary based on special equipment
~ Select in the Infotainment system : the IMENU I
as well as market-specific equipment and meas-
button > Vehicle > left contro l button > Service
uring methods.
& checks> Vehicle information .
Please note that the specifications listed in the
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) vehicle documentation a lways take precedence .
The VIN can be found in the Infotainment sys -
tem, on the vehicle data label, and under the (D Tips
windshield on the front left side* <=:>fig . 300 . The Missing technical data was not available at
VIN is also in the right side of the luggage com- the time of printing .
partment (the fende r) under a cover.

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 Techn ical data

Weights (D Note
Gross Vehicle We ight Rating - The vehicle capacity weig ht figures apply
when the load is distributed evenly in the
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), and
vehicle (passengers and luggage) . When
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for front
transport ing a heavy load in the luggage
and rear are listed on a sticker on the driver's side
compartment, carry the load as near to the
B-pillar.
rear axle as possible so that the vehicle's
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating includes the hand li ng is not impa ired.
weight of the basic vehicle plus full fuel tank, oi l - Do not exceed the maximum perm issible
and coolant, plus maximum load, which includes axle loads or the maximum gross vehicle
passenger weight (150 lbs/68 kg per designated we ight . Always remember that the vehi cle's
seating position) and luggage we ight c:>A . hand li ng will be affected by the extra load.
Therefore, adjust your speed accordingly.
Gross Axle Weight Rating
- Always observe local regulations.
The Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum
load t hat can be applied at each axle of the vehi-
cle c:>&, .

Vehicle capacity weight

The vehicle capacity we ight (max . load) is listed
on the drive r's side 8-p ill ar.

& WARNING
-
- The act ual Gross Axle Weight Rating at the
front and rear axles should not exceed the
permissible weights, and their combination
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle We ight
Rating.
- Exceeding perm issible weight ratings can
result in vehicle damage, accidents and per-
sonal injury .

Dimensions
Length (in (mm)) Width (in (mm )) Width acrossthe Height at curb
mirrors (in (mm)) weight (in (mm))
Q7 199 .6 (5069) 77 .5 (1968) 87.1 (2212) 68.5 (1740)

Capacities
Approximate capaci-
ties
Fuel ta nk 22.5 gal (85 L)
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Te c h nical data

Gasoline engines
Q7 2.0, 6 cylinder

Maximum output SAE net hp@ rpm 252 @ 5000 - 6000

Maxim um torq ue SAE net lb-ft@ rpm 272@ 1600 - 4500
Displacement CID (cm 3) 121 (1984)
Engine oil with filter change 1>
Fuel ¢ page 314, Gasoline

Q7 3.0, 6 cylinder

Maximum output SAE net hp@ rpm 333@ 5500 - 6500

Maximum torque SAE net lb-ft@ rpm 325@ 2900 - 5300
Displacement CID (cm 3) 183 (2995)
Engine oil with fi lter change 1)
Fuel ¢ page 314, Gasoline

Diesel engines
Q7 3.0 TOI, 6 cylinder

Maximum output SAE net hp@ rpm 258@ 3250 - 4250

Maximum torq ue SAE net lb-ft@ rpm 443@ 1500 - 3000
Displacement CI D (cm 3) 181.1 (296 7)
Engine oil with f ilter change 1)
Fuel ULSD No. 2 ¢ page 315, Diesel fuel

l) For specific engine oil capacities, please see

the most cur rent informa t ion fo r the USA at
http ://www. audi usa.com/he l p/ma int enance or
for Canada at ht t p://www.aud i.ca/ca/brand/ en/
your _aud i/ aud i_services_a nd/Ca re_and_M a i nte-
nance/ schedule.htm l or call 800-822 -2834.

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 Consumer Inf o rmation

Consumer Information (D Note

Warranty coverages Audi cannot be respons ible for mechanical

damage that could resu lt from inadequate
Your Audi is covered by the following war ran- fuel, service or parts ava ilability.
tie s:

- New Vehicle Limited Warranty Audi Service Repair

- Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perfora- Manuals and Literature
tion
- Emissions Control System Warranty Audi Official Factory Service Manuals and Litera -
- Emissions Performance Warranty ture are published as soon as poss ible after mod-
- California Emissions Control Warranty (USA el introduction. Service Manua ls and literature
vehicles only) are avai lab le to order from the Audi Tec hnical Lit -
erature Orde ring Center at :
- California Emissions Performance Warranty
(USA vehicles only) www.audi .t echliteratur e.com

Detailed information regard ing your warranties

can be found in yo ur W arranty & Mainten ance Maintenance
booklet .
General

Operating your vehicle Your vehicle has been designed to he lp keep

maintenance requirements to a min imum. How-
outside the U.S.A. or
ever, a certain amount of regular maintenance is
Canada still necessary to assure your veh icle's safety,
Government reg ulations in the United States and economy and reliab ility . For detailed vehicle
Canada require that automobiles meet specific maintenance consult your Wa rranty & Mainte-
emission regulations and safety standards. nance boo klet .
Therefore, vehicles built for the U.S.A. and Cana- Under diff icult operating condition s, for exam-
da d iffer from vehicles sold in other countries. ple at extremely low outside temperatures, in
If you p lan to take your vehicle outside the conti- very dusty regions, when towing a trai le r very fre-
nenta l limits of the United States or Canada, quently, etc., some se rvice work shou ld be pe r-
there is the poss ibility that: fo rmed between t he int erval s specified. This ap -
plies particularly to:
- unleaded fue ls for vehicles with cata lytic con-
verter may not be available; - oil changes , and
- fuel may have a considerably lower octane rat- - cleaning or replac ing the a ir filter .
ing . Imprope r fuel may ca use engine damage;
- service may be inadequate due to lack of proper
(® For the sake of the environment
service facilities, tools or testing eq uipment; By regularly maintain ing your vehicle, you
- rep lacement parts may not be readily ava ilable. help make sure that emiss ion standards are
- Navigat ion systems for veh icles built for the maintai ned, thus min imizing adverse effects
U.S.A. and Canada will not necessa rily work in on the environment .
Europe, and may not wo rk in other countries
outside of North Amer ica. Important considerations for you and your
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today's a utomo biles, have steadily reduced the

scope of maintenance and repairs which can be -
A WARNING
carried out by veh icle owners. Also, safet y and - Ser ious personal inj ury may occur as a result
environmental concerns place very strict limits of imp roperly performed maintenance, ad-
on the nature of repairs and adjustmen t s to en- justments or repairs .
g ine and transmission parts wh ich an owner can - Always be extreme ly careful when work ing
perform . on the vehicle . Always follow commonly ac-
cepted safety practices and general com-
Maintenance, adjustments and repairs usually re- mon sense. Never risk personal injur y.
qu ire special tools, testing devices and other
- Do not attempt any of t he mainte nance,
equ ipment available to specially trained work -
checks or repairs described on the following
shop personnel in order to assure proper per-
pages if you are no t fu lly fam iliar with these
forma nce, re liability and safety of the veh icle and
or other proce d ures with respect to the ve-
its many systems . hicle, o r are uncert a in how to proceed.
Improper maintenance, adjustments and repairs - Do not do any work wit hout the prope r tools
can impair the operation and reliab ility of your a nd equi pmen t . Have the necess ary wo rk
ve hicle and eve n void your vehicle warranty . done by your authorized Aud i dealer or an -
Therefo re, proof of se rvicing in accordance w ith other properly equipped and qualified work-
the m ai ntenance sched ule may be a condition for shop.
up ho ld ing a possible wa rranty claim made within - The engine compartment of any motor veh i-
the wa rranty pe riod. cle is a potentially hazardous area . Never
reach into the a rea around or touch the radi-
Above all , ope rational safety can be adversely af-
ator fan. It is temperature controlled and
fected, cre ating unne cessa ry risks fo r you and
can switch on suddenly - even when the en-
your passengers.
gine is off and the ignition key has been re-
If in doubt about any servicing, have it done by moved. The rad iator fan switches on auto-
your author ized Audi dealer or any other properly mat ica lly when the coolant reaches a certain
eq uipped and qualified workshop . We strongly temperature and will con t inue to ru n until
urge you t o g ive your author ized Audi dealer t he the coolant temperat ure drops.
opportunity to perform a ll scheduled mainte - - Always remove the igni t ion key before any-
nance and necessa ry repairs. Your dealer has the one gets under t he vehicle.
facilities, origina l parts and tra ined specialists to - Always support your vehicle with safety
keep your veh icle runn ing prope rly. stands if it is necessary to work underneath
the vehicle. The ja ck* supplied w ith t he vehi-
Performing limited maintenance yourself
cle is no t ad equate fo r t his pu rpose and
The follow ing pages describe a limited number of could collapse causing se rious personal in-
procedures whic h can be performed on your vehi- jury .
cle with ordinary tools, should the need arise and - If you must wor k underne ath the vehicle
tra ined personnel be unava ilable. Before per- with the wheels on t he ground, always make
forming any of these procedures, always thor- sure the vehicle is on level ground, that the
ough ly read all of the app licab le text and carefu l- wheels a re always sec urely blocked and that
ly follow the instructions g iven . Always rigorously the engine cannot be started.
observe the WARNINGS prov ided . - Always make sure the transmission se lector
Before you check anything in the engine com- lever (automatic t ransm iss ion) is in P (Park
partment, always read and heed all WARNINGS position) and the park brake is applied.
& and c::>& in Working in the engine compart-
c::>
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This saf ety could be compromised by non-ap -

@ For the sake of the environment
proved changes to the vehicle. For this reason, if
- Changing the engine settings wi ll adversely parts have to be rep laced, please observe the fol-
affect emission levels. This is detrimental to lowing points when install ing additional accesso-
the environment and increases fuel con- ries:
sumption.
- Always observe environmental regu lations Approved Audi accessories and genuine Audi
when disposing of old engine oil, used brake parts are available from authorized Aud i dealers.
flu id, dirty engine coolant, spent batteries These dealers also have the necessary facilities,
or worn out tires . tools and trained specialists to install the parts
- Undeployed airbag modules and pretension- and accessories properly .
ers might be classified as Perchlorate Mate-
rial -special handling may apply, see A
- WARNING
www .dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlo- Using the wrong spare parts or using non-ap-
rat e. When the vehicle or parts of the re- proved accessories can cause damage to the
straint system including airbag modu les vehicle and serious personal injury.
safety belt s with pretens ioners are scrap- - Use on ly accessories expressly approved by
ped, all applicab le laws and regulations Aud i and genuine Audi spare parts
must be observed. Your authorized Audi
- These parts and accessories have been spe-
dealer is familiar with these requirements
cially designed to be used on your vehicle.
and we recommend that you have your deal-
- Do not use license plate brackets in the
er perform this service for you.
front area that are different from the one
installed at the factory, or add additional li-
Accessories and cense plate brackets.
technical changes - Never install accessories such as telephone
cradles or beverage holders on airbag covers
Additional accessoriesand parts
or w ith in the airbag deployment zones. Do-
replacement
ing so will increase the risk of injury if air-
Always consult on authori zed Audi dealer before bags are triggered in an accident!
purchasing accessories. - Before you check anyth ing in the engine
compartment, always read and heed all
Audi vehicles that are constructed w ith advanced
WARNINGS 9poge 322 .
materials like Steel/Aluminum (Hybrid construc-
tion), Aluminum (Audi Space Frame), and/or Alu-
minum/Carbon Fiber (Ultra Advanced Light
(D Note

We ight Materials) are as unique as the ir drivers . - If items other than genu ine Audi spare
Therefore, the availability of certain parts needed parts, add-on equipment and accessory
for repair , restoration , or reconstruction wi l l be items are used or if repair work is not per-
restricted , or parts will be unavaila ble, if t he ve- formed according to specified methods, this
hicle is not repaired at an authorized Audi colli- can result in severe damage to your vehi-
sion repair facility. This includes but is not limit- cle's engine and body (such as corrosion)
ed to structura l parts which require specialized and adversely affect your vehicl e's warranty.
training and equipment to restore their crash- - If emergency repairs must be performed
worthiness back to the original NHTSA and IIHS elsewhere, have the vehicle exam ined by an
performance. authorized Audi dealer as soon as possib le.
u - The manufacturer cannot be held liable for
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Technical Modifications Devices

Our guidelines must be complied with when tech- The following devices each comply wit h FCC Part
nical modifications are made . 15.19, FCC Part 15. 21 and RSS-Gen Issue 1 :

- Audi adapt ive cru ise cont rol*

Always consult an authorized Audi dealer before
- Audi side assist*
starting work on any modificat ions.
- Cell phone package*
This will he lp ensure that vehicle function, per- - Conven ience key*
formance and safety are not impaired 9 & . - Electronic immobilize r
Attempting to work on electronic components - Garage door opener (Homelink)*
and the software used with them can cause mal- - Remote cont rol key
functions. Because of the way electronic compo-
FCC Part 15.19
nents are interconnected with each other, such
malfunctions can also have an adverse affect on This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
other systems that are not directly involved. This Rules . Ope ration is subject to the follow ing two
means that you risk both a substantial reduction cond it ions:
in the operational safety of your veh icle and an (1) This dev ice may not cause harmful interfer-
increased wea r of ve hicle parts 9 ,&.. ence, and
Author ized Audi dealers w ill perform this work in (2) this device must accept any interference re -
a profess ional and competent manner or, in spe- ce ived, includ ing interference that may cause un-
cial cases, refer you to a professional company desired operation.
that spec ial izes in such modifications.
FCC Part 15.21
_& WARNING CAUTION:
Improper repairs and modifications can
Changes or modificat io ns not express ly approved
change the way veh icle systems work and
by the pa rty responsible fo r compliance cou ld
cause damage to the veh icle and ser ious per -
vo id the user's a uthority to operate the equ ip-
sonal injury.
ment.

([) Note RSS-Gen Issue 1

If emergency repa irs mus t be pe rformed else- Operat ion is subject to the following two cond i-
where, have t he vehicle examined by an a u- tions:
t horized Audi dealer as soon as possib le .
(1) this device may not cause interference, and

Declaration of (2) this device must accept any interference, in-

Compliance, Telecom- clud ing interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
munications and
Electronic Systems
Radio Frequency Devices and Radiocommunica-
tion Equipment User Manual Notice .

The manufacturer is not respons ible for any radio

or TV interference caused by unauthorized modi-
fications to this equipment .

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288
A Repairs
Safety instr uctions . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 287
A/C MAX (button) 72, 76 When m ust t he system be inspected? . . . 285
A/C (button) . . . . . ...... .. . . . ... . . . . 72, 75
Air pressu re
ABS .. . . . . . . . . . . . ............ . . . . . . . 14 8 Tires ..... . ... . . . . . .............. . . 343
Accessories 66 , 383 Air suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Active lane assist Trailer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Cleaning the camera area ... . ..... . . . . 355 Alignment pin (changing the wheel) . . . . . . 360
also refer to Audi active lane assist . . . . . 123
All -wheel steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134, 152
Adapt ive air suspension
All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
refer to Air suspension ...... . . . . . ... . 134
All weat her lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Adapt ive cruise control . .... . . . . . . . . ... . 10 7
All wheel drive
Cleaning the sensor . . .... . . . . . . . . ... . 355
refer to quattro 152
Distance indicator and distance warning . 116
AMI
Messages . . . . . ............ . . . . . ... . 116
refer to Audi music interface . . . . . . . 234, 235
Predictive contro l ............. . . . .... 113
Traff ic jam assist ............. . . . ... . 114 Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface 247
Ad Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . ... . 318
Messages . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . ... . 3 18 Anti- free ze
Windsh ield washer syst em . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Addit ional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Anti -lock braking system
Adj usting air distribution (automat ic climate
refer to ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73, 76
Anti-Slip Regulation
Adj usting the rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
refer to ASR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Adju st ing the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 53
Apple CarPlay
Adj usting the tempe rature (automatic climate
refer to Audi smartphone interface . . . . . 247
control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73, 76
Asht ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Adju sting the vol ume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ASR · · · · · · · . ... . . . . . .............. .. 148
Advanced key
Audi active lane assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
refer to Convenience key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Audi connect emergency call and service . . 203
Airbag system . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . 273,29 1
Online roads ide assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Advanced Airbag System components . . . 280
Audi connect vehicle contro l . . . . .. .. .. .. 199
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Parking locat ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. 200
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Remote locking and unlock ing . .. .. .. .. 200
Child restraints 297
Vehicle status report . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. 200
Components (front airbags) . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Audi connect (Infota inment) . . . . . . . . 189, 196
Danger of fitt ing a child safety seat on t he
front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 74
Data protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
D.1sposa l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Services overview . . . . ... . . .... . . . . . . . 190
288
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Start ing ..... . . . . . ................ . 190
How do the fro nt airbags work? . . . . . . . . 283 Audi drive select . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 134
How many airbags does my vehicle have? 280 Audi Ente rtainment mob ile ........... .. 236
How the Advanced Airbag System compo- Audi music interface . . . .............. .. 234
nents work together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Audi music stream
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N
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Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Audio files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 7
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Audio player Belt tens ioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Bluetooth audio player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 1 Blended gasol ine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
W i-Fi audio player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Blower (automat ic climate contro l) . . . . . 73, 76
Audio t rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 0 Bluetoot h
Audi pre sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Audio player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Connecting a cell phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Set t ings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Audi Service Repair Manuals and Literature 381 Boost er seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Audi side assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Brake flu id
Audi smartphone interface ......... 247, 251 Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . 329
Audi virtua l cockpit Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... 150
refer to Instr ument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Brake assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... 148
AUTO Brake fl uid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... 329
Autom atic headlig hts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Electromechanical parking brake . .. .... . 87
Auto Lock (central locki ng system) . . . . . . . . 34 Emergency braking function . . . . . .. .... . 87
Automatic belt ret ractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 New brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... 150
Wo rn brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... . 29
Automatic climate control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 75 Breaking in
New brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Automatic climate control system
New engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Audi drive select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
New tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74, 77
Browser
Automatic transm ission . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. 91
Emergency program . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. 95
refer to Media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Hill descent control . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. 94 Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Kick-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. 95 Buttons
Manual shift ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. 94 Control panel (MMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Parking lock emergency release . .. .. .. .. 96 Mult ifunct ion st eering whee l 12
Selecto r lever positions . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. 91
Automatic wipe/wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 C
Auto Safety Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Cable (USB adapter/AUX connector cable) 234
AUTO (button) California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . 322
Autom atic cli mat e control. . . . . . . . . . . 73, 76 Battery specif ic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Auxiliary heater (automatic climate Call list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4, 77
Call options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
AUX inp ut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 5
Capacities
Average consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 AdBl ue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . 318
Average speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Fuel tank...... . . . . . . . ............ . . 379
Washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
B Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354

BACK button 156 Cargo area

Balance (sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 refer to Loading t he luggage compa rt-
ment ..... . . . . . . . . . . . ............ . . 261
Bass (sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Cargo floor ........................... 69
Battery
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
also refer to Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . 330 CD drive (med ia drives) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Before dr iving 256

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Cell phone Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354

refer to Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Cleaning Alcantara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Center armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Cleaning artificial leather. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 7
Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Cleaning carbon parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356, 357
Central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Cleaning decorative parts/trim . . . . . . . . . . 356
Convenience key. .......... . ..... . . . .. 37 Cleaning decorative parts and trim . . . . . . . 356
Emergency locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Cleaning exhaust tail pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Cleaning plastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Remote control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Cleaning textiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Climate control system
Certificat ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
refer to Automatic climate control . . . . . . . 71
Changing engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 249
Changing the scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Closing aid (doors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Charging the bat tery (mobile devices) . . . . 235
Cockpit (overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Child restraints
Command (voice recognition syst em) . . . . . 169
Danger of using child restraints in the front
seat.. . . ... . . ............... . . . ... . 274 Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Where can I get additional information Compass in the mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
about child restraints and their use? . . . . 313 Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Child restraint system anchors . . . . . . . . . . 309 Connect ion manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Connections
Important safety instructions for using child refer to Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228, 237
safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Consumer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263, 381
Install ing a child restraint using the LATCH Consumption (fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Contacting NHTSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Mounting and releasing the anchorage Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
hook . . . . . . . . ................ . . ... . 311 Additional directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Tether ancho rs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Importing/exporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Tet her straps . . . . ........ . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Memory capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Child safety lock Storing as destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Control buttons (operating the MMI) . . . . . 159
Rear doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Control knob wit h joyst ick funct ion (MMI op-
Child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 eration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Convenience key
Convertible child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Switching the ignition on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Danger of using child restraints in the front Unlocking/lo cking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
seat . . . . . . . . . . ................ . ... . 274
Convenience opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
How do I prope rly install a child safety seat
Convertible child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . 303
in my vehicle? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Convertib le locking retractor
Infant seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Activating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
LATCH system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Deact ivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Using to secure a child safety seat . . . . . . 308
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Unused safety belts on the rear seat 301
Cooled glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
~ Child seats Cooling mode (automatic climate
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~ Lower anchorages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 , 75 , 76
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g Classic view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Cooling system Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 12

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 356
Coolant temperature indicato r . . . . . . . . . . 11 Infotainment system display . .... . 157,250
Crosshairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Mult ifunct ion steer ing whee l . . . . .. . . . . . 12
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Versions (MMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 157
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Current consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Doors
Closing aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Emergency locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
D Driver informat ion system . . . . . . .. .. .... . 15
Data connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Changing views . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .... . 12
Data protectio n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197, 228 Energy consumers . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .... . 16
Data recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .... . 15
Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 249 Outside temperat ure display. . . .. .. .... . 10
Date display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 9 Service int erval displ ay . . . . . . . .. .. .... 33 2
Daytime runni ng lig hts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 8 View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .... . 14
Declarat ion of compliance Driver seat
Audi adapt ive cruise control . . . . . . .. .. . 384 refer to Seating positi on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 7
Audi side assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . 384 Drives
Cell phone package . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . 384 refer to Media . . . . . . . . .......... 228, 237
Convenience key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . 384 Drive select
Elect ronic immob ili zer . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . 384 refer to Audi drive select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Garage doo r opener (Home li nk) . . . .. .. . 384 Drivi ng econom ically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Remote contr ol key . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . 384 Driving offroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
DEF Driving on hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
refer to Ad Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Drivi ng safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Defrosting (windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73, 76 Driving through water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
DEF (inst rument cluste r) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Driving t ime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Demo mode DVD drive (med ia drives) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
refer to Presentation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 Dynamic vol ume
Destination on the map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 refer to System volu me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Determin ing correc t load l imit 34 7
Diesel
Diesel part iculate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
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Prewarm ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Easy seat ent ry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
refer to Ad Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Econom ical route . . . . . . . . . .......... . . 212
Diesel fuel . . . . . . . . ............ . ... . . . 315 EDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Digita l compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Electromechanical parking brake . . . . . . . . . 87
Digita l Rights Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Electromechanical steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Dimen sions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Electronic immobil izer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Dimming the exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Electronic stabili zation control
Dimming the rearview mir ror . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 refer to ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148, 149
Directory Emergency assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
refer to Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Emergency braking fu nction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Emergency call funct ion
Audi connect emergency call and service . 203

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Emergency flashe rs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Fader (sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Fastening
Emissions control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Energy management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Convertib le child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . 303
Engine Infant seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . ....... .. .. .. .. .. . 328 Fast forwarding/rewinding (audio/video
Engine data . . . . . . ....... .. .. .. .. .. . 380 file) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 7
Start/Stop system . ....... .. .. .. .. .. . . 84 Fast forwarding (audio/video file) . . . . . . . . 237
Starting/stopping . ....... .. .. .. .. .. . . 82 Fast route 212
Starting with jumper cables .. .. .. .. .. . 3 72 Favorites
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 Media ... . . . . . . . . . . ...... ... ... . . . . 240
Opening and closing the hood . . . . . . . . . . 323 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 Telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .... .. .. . 324 File formats (media drives) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .... .. .. . 326 Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .... .. .. . 327 Folding the backrest down/up . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Checking the oil level . . . . .. .. .... .. .. . 326 Foot pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Consumption . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .... .. .. . 326
For the sake of the environment
Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .... .. .. . 326
Environmentally-friendly driving . . . . . . . . 79
Oil consumption . . . . . . . . .. .. .... .. .. . 325 Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Specification and viscosity .. .. .... .. .. . 324
Leaks...... . . . . . . . . ................ 323
Engine sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Warming up the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Engine Start/Stop mode Free text search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
refer to Start/Stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Media . . . . .. .. .. ... .. .... .. .. .. .. . . 239
Entering characters/numbers (speller) . . . . 164 Navigation .. .. .. ... .. .... .. .. .. .. . . 206
Entering letters (speller) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Radio . . . . .. .. .. ... .. .... .. .. .. .. . . 224
Entertainment sliding menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Telephone. .. .. .. ... .. .... .. .. .. .. . . 185
Entry/ex it lighting ..................... 50 Freeze protection
Entry assistance Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Frequency band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223, 226
Environment Front airbags
Proper disposal of drained engine oil . . . . 327 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Unleaded fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 How they work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Frontal collisions and the laws of physics . . 266
Hill descent assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Front passenger's door emergency locking . . 39
Offroad mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Front seats
Evasive steering support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Child restraints in the front seat . . . . . . . . 274
Expanded view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 also refer to Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Exterior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Fuel
Exterior mirrors ....................... 52 Additives... . . . . . . . ................ . 314
External voice operat ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 4 Blended gasoline . . . ......... .. .. .. . . 314
Current consumption ......... .. .. .. . . . 15
u Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... .. .. .. . . 314
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...... Factory default settings Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . ......... .. .. .. 10, 12
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Gasoline 314 How are chi ld restraint system anchors relat -

Gasoline additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 15 ed to child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Octane rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 14 How many a irbags does my vehicle have? . . 280
Recommendation ............. . ... . .. 314 How safety belt pretensioners work . . . . . . 271
Saving fue l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79, 134
Fue ling
Fue l gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Fue l tank capac ity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Imbalance (whee ls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Opening the fuel fille r door..... . . . . . .. 316 Immobili ze r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Fuses Impo rtant things to do before driv ing . . . . 256
Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 8 Impo rt ing and expo rt ing (contacts) ...... 186
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Imprope rly wo rn safety belts ........... 271
Incline ang le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
G Indicator lig hts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 5
Garage doo r opener
PASSENGERAIR BAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
refer to Home li nk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 6
Infan t seats ......................... 301
Garment hoo ks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Input
Gas discharge lamps................ . .. 371
Using the MMI touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Gloss ar y of tire a nd load ing te rmi nology . . 335
Using the speller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Glove compartment .................... 67
Inp ut level (media) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) . . . . . 379
Inspection interva l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Groun d clearan ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Installing the upper tether strap on the an-
chorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
H Instr ument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Head -up display ....................... 20 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Headlight ra nge control system .......... 48 Instr ument illumin at ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Headlights ................. .. .. .. .. .. 48 Interio r lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 52
Clea ning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. . 355 Internet
Headlig ht ra nge contro l system . .. .. .. .. 48 refer to Aud i connect (Infotainment) 189
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Was her system . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. 55 Interne t radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Head restra ints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63, 259 Interval mode (wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Adj usting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 iPhone
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 refer to Audi m usic interface . . . . . . . 234, 235
Heavy clothing and safety belts . . . . . . . . . . 268
High beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
49
49
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Jukebox 230
Hill descent ass ist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Ju m p-start ing .. . . . . . . . . . . ..... .. . . . .. 372
Hill descent contro l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Jump start cable 373
Hill hold ass ist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
also refer to Hill hold ass ist . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Home address . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . 207, 213 K
Homelink ............................ 46 Key . .... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .... . .. . . . 35
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Key not recognized . ........... .. .. . . . 84
Key replacement . .. ........... .. .. . . . 35
Mechan ica l key . . . .. ........... .. .. 35, 36

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Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Tie-downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Unlocking/ locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 39 also refer to Loading the luggage compart-
Vehicle code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 ment...... . . . . . . . . ................ 261
Kick-down (automatic transmission) . . . . . . . 95 Luggage compartment lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

L Lumbar support ....................... 59

Lane assist
refer to Audi act ive lane assist . . . . . . . . . 123 M
LATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 309 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Description .. . . . ... . ...... . ..... . .. . 310 Maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Installing a child restraint ... . ..... . .. . 311 Making an emergency call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 310 Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) . . . . . . . . . 21
Mounting and releasing the anchorage
Map
hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Changing the scale . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. 207
Leather care/clean ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. 220
Left contro l button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. 215
License agreement (MMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. 216
Lifting points (vehicle jack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 Setting the destination . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. 207
Light/rain sensor Update ... . ... . .................. .. 205
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Map update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Interva l mode (wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 36
Light functions . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . 48 Media ..... . ... . ................ 228, 237
High beam assistant . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . 49 Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
I nstrument illumination . .. .. .. .. .. .. . . 52 Supported formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Interior lighting . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . 51 Media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Lighting Memory buttons
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 refer to Shortcut keys . . . . . . . . . . . . 156, 163
I nterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Memory capacity
Lights Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Headlight range control system . . . . . . . . . 48 Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Listening to music Memory card
refer to Media . . . ............ . . . 228, 237 SD card reader (MMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Loading the luggage compartment . . . . . . . 261 Supported types/formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Locking/unlocking Memory funct ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
By remote control . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. 37 MENU button ........................ 156
W ith the central locking switch . .. .. .. .. 38 Menu language
W ith the convenience key . . . . .. .. .. .. .. 37 refer to Setting the language . . . . . . . . . . 249
W ith the lock cylinder . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. 39
Menus/symbols ...................... 166
Low beam headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Lowering the rear of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . 13 7
Mirrors
Luggage compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Adjusting exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Cover.. . . . . . . . . . .......... .... . . . ... 68 Compass.. . ... . .................... . 57
Socket. . . . . . . . .............. .. . ..... 66 Dimming . . . . . . . . . . ...... ... .... . . . . . 53
u
~ Storing cargo correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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MMI search Occupant seating positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

refer to Free text search . . . . . . . . . . 165, 239 Octane rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
MMI touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Monitoring the Advanced Airbag System 285 Offroad driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
MP3 Offroad mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
refer to Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 OFF (button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 75
Multifunction steering wheel Oil
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ .. .. 14 refer to Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324, 326
Map zoom . . . . . . . ............ . ... .. .. 13 On-board computer .................... 15
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ .. .. 12 On-Board Diagnostic System (OBD)
Speech dialog system . . . . . ........ .. .. 14 Data Link Connector (DLC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Switching tabs . . . . . . . . . . . ........ .. .. 12 Electronic speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Multi Med ia Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) . . . . . . . . 21
Music collection On/Off knob (MMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
refer to Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Online destinations
Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 refer to Point of interest search . . . . . . . . 209
also refer to Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Online map . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ . . 217
Mute (muting) ........................ 14
Online map update . . . . . . . . .......... . . 219
Muting . ... . . . . . . . ............ . ... . . . 253
Online media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Muting (mute) ........................ 14
Online roadside assistance
myAudi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189, 209 Audi connect emergency call and service 204
Logging in in the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Online services
PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 refer to Aud i connect (Infotainment) .... 189
Opening.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . .. . . ... 34
N Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Natura l leather care/cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 357 Operating
NAV/MAP button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Navigating (instrument cluster) .......... 19 Multi Media Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Voice recognition system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Navigation . . . . . . . ....... ...... .. .. .. . 205
Announcements . ....... ...... .. .. .. . 214 Options menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159, 163
Better route . . . . ....... ...... .. .. .. . 221 Other consumers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
also refer to Map ....... ...... .. .. .. . 215 Outside temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Navigation (instrument cluster) .......... 18 Overview (Cockpit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Network connection (Wi-Fi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 p
NHTSA Paint damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Contacting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Paint number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Night vision assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Panorama glass roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Cleaning the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Emergency operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Nitrogen oxide (NOx) catalytic converter
Parenta l control
refer to Ad Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
DVD .......... . . . . . . . . . ............ 240
Number of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Parking aid
Cleaning sensors/camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
0 Parking brake
Occupant protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 refer to Electromechanical parking brake . 87

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Parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Prompt

Parking location refer to Command (voice recognition sys-
Aud i connect vehicle control . . . . . . . . . . . 200 tem) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Parking system Proper occupant seat ing positions . . . . . . . 257
refer to Parking systems . . . . . . . . . . 139, 140 Proper safety belt position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Parking systems . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 138 Proper seating position
Peripheral cameras . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 143 Front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Rearview camera . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 140 Occupants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 7
Set tings . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 146 Rear passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Trailer hit ch . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 147 Protecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Particulate filter (diesel) ......... . . ... . 321
Parts replaceme nt ................
PASSENGERAIR BAG light .......
. . . . 383
. . . . . . . 285
Q
quattro .... . ... . . . ................ .. 152
Paths (Owner's Manual) 159
Selective wheel torque control ..... .... 148
Pause (audio/video file) ............ . . . . 237
Question
Pedals . . . . . . . . ................ . . ... . 261 What happens to unbelted occupants? 266
Pedestrian detect ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Peripheral display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 R
Personal route assistance 211
Radio .. . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 223
Phonebook
Additional station information . . . . . . . . . 225
refer to Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Presets 226
Physical principles of a frontal collision . . . 266
Radio text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Picture format (video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Station list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Playback (med ia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Rail carrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Rain/light sensor
Point of interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Point of interest search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 I nterval mode (wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
also refer to Point of interest . . . . . . . . . . 208 Raising the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Random
Pollutant fi lter (automatic A/C system) . . . . 71 refer to Shuffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Predictive efficiency assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Range (fuel level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Pregnant women Reading lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Special considerations when wearing a safe- Rear axle steering
ty belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 refer to All-wheel steering ............ 152
pre sense Rear fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
refer to Audi pre sense .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 117 Rear lid
Presentation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 refer to Luggage compartment lid . . . . . . . 40
Presets (radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Rear lowering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Pressure Rear Seat Entertainment preparation
Tire pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . 351 refer to Audi Entertainment mobile 236
Prewarming .......................... 82 Rearview camera
Program guide refer to Parking systems . . . . . . . . . . 139, 140
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co
Radio . . . . . . . ................ . . ... . 224 Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73, 76
......
N
r-...
Programming buttons (mult ifunct ion steer ing Rear window washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
N
...... wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
0 REAR(button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
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Recirculation mode (automatic climate con-

trol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73, 76
s
Safe driving habits 256
Recuperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Safety
Refueling .. . . . . . .................. . .. 316
Airbag system . . . . . . . ......... .. .... 273
Fuel filler door emergency release . . . . . . 318
Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... .. .... 265
Remote control
Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... .. .... 261
refer to Remote control key . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Correct seating position ........ .. .... 257
Remote control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . ......... .. .... 261
Remote control operation Telephone.... ....... ............... 176
Garage door opener (Home link) . . . . . . . . . 46
Safety belt height adjustment . . . . . . . .. .. 271
Remote locking and unlocking
Safety belt position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 269
Audi connect vehicle control . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Safety belt height adjustment ..... .. .. 271
Removing the caps (wheel bolts) . . . . . . . . . 363 Safety belts worn by pregnant women . .. 270
Repair manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Safety belt pretensioner
Repairs Service and disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265, 268
Replacement key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Replacing Danger to passengers who do not wear a
Light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Replacing wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 57 Fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . 263, 264 Improperly worn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Reset Not worn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
refer to Restart (MMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Safety belt position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Reset button (trip odometer) ............ 12 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Securing child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Resetting the trip odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Spec ial considerat ions for pregnant wom-
Residual heat (automatic climate control) 74, 77
en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Restart (MMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Unfastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Retractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Warning/indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Reverse gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Worn properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Rewinding (audio/video file) . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Safety belt warning light 265
Right control button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Safety instructions
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 for side curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 for using child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Ringtone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 for using safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Road carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Monitoring the Advanced Airbag System 287
Road noise compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Saving fuel
Roaming Energy consumers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
refer to Data connection . .. ...... .. .. . 196 Recuperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...... .. .. .. 70 Scan (radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Roof load . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...... .. .. .. 70 Screen
also refer to Roof rack . . . .. ...... .. .. .. 70 refer to Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Route criteria . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...... .. .. . 214 Screwdriver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Route guidance SD card reader (MMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
refer to Navigation ............ . ..... . 205 SDS
Run-flat (tires) . . . . .................. . 352 refer to Voice recognition system . . . . . . . 168
Running direction (tires) 365 Search area (point of interest) . . . . . . . . . . . 208

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Search function Setting the language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

refer to Fre e text search 165,239 Shade
Seat adjustment Rear w indow/rear doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Head restraints 259 Shift paddles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Seat belts Ship carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
refer to Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Shortcut keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156, 163
Seat heating/v entilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73, 76 Shuffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Seating capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Side a irbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Sea t ing position How they work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . 25 7 Side assist
Front passenger . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . 258 Cleaning the sensors . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. 355
How to adjust the front seats . .. .. .. .. . 258 Rear cross-traff ic assist . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. 130
Incorrect seat position . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . 260 also refer to Audi side ass ist . . . . . .. .. .. 126
Occupants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . 257 Side cur t ain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. 292
Rear passengers . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . 258 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. 292
Seats How they work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. 293
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 59 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. 294
Adjusting the rear seats . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 60 SiriusXM alert notifications . . . . . . . .. .. .. 225
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 357
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Correct seating position . .. .. .. .. .. .. . 257
Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Number of seats . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 265
Software update
Seat alignment. . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 65
refer to Map update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Secondary phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 , 250
refer t o System update (MMI) . . . . . . . . . . 252
Selecting a source (media) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Software (MMI)
Selection menu . . .............. 13 , 159, 163
License agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Selective catalytic reduction Updat e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
refer to AdBlue . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Selective wheel torque control . . . . . . . . . . 148 Sources of information about child restraints
Selector lever and their use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Selecto r lever positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Speech dialog system
Self-learning navigation Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . 14
refer to Persona l route ass istance . . . . . . 211 Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Service and disposal Speed-dependen t volume control . . . . . . . . 253
Safety belt pretensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Speed limit info
Service interval display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 refer to Traffic sign recognition 104
Service position Speed limits
refer to Replacing w iper blades . . . . . . . . . 56 refer to Traffic sign recognit ion . ... . . . . 104
SET REAR(button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Speedometer . . . . . . . . ... . . .... . . . . . . . . 10
Settings Speed warn ing system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Speller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Map. . . . ... . . ................ ...... 216
Sport diffe rential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Media . . . . . . . . ..... . ........ ....... 240
Indi cato r light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Navigation . . . . . . ... . ........ ....... 213
Sport view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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co
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
...... Stabilization program
N System (MMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
r-... refer to ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148, 149
N
...... Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
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Start/Stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Tail lights

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Cleaning 35S
Switching off/on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 TOI clean diese l
START ENGIN E STOP but ton . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 refer to Ad Blue. . . . . . . . . . .......... . . 318
Starting to drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Techn ical data . . . . . . ... . . . . . . .... . . . . . 378
Starting (eng ine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82, 83, 85 Technica l modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Steer ing Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . 176
All-wheel steer ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2 Connect ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . 176
Elect romech anical st eering . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2 Dialing a numbe r . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . 179
also refer to Elect romech anical st eering . 1 52 Options du ring a phone call . . . .. .. .. . . 180
Steer ing whee l Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . 231
Easy seat entry . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 82 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . 186
Manual adjustment . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 81 Temperature d isplay
Powe r adjus t ment . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 82 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Shift paddl es . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 94 Outs ide temperat ure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Steer ing whee l heating . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 77 Tether anchors . . . . . . . . . . ...... .. . . . .. 312
also refer to Multifunction Tether strap . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . 312
steer ing whee l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 14 Text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
St eps fo r det ermining cor rect load lim it . . . 347 Tie-downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69, 263
Stopover (navigation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Tig htening specification
Stopping (eng ine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Whee l bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
St orage compartments ................. 67 Tig hten ing specifi cat ion (wheel bolts) . . . . 365
Streaming Tilt angle d isplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
refer to Online media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Time ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . 249
Street View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 17 Tire Mobi li ty System (tire repair set) . . . . . . 360
Subtitles (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Tires....... . . . . . . . . . . . ............ .. 333
Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Low-p rofile t ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... 349
Sunshade quattro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... 152
Rear window/rear doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Repair set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... 360
Sun viso rs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... 362
Swap call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Run-flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... 352
Switchi ng tabs Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... 343
refer to Mul tif unct ion steering w heel. . 12, 14 Tire pressure mo nitor ing system . .. .... 3 51
Switchi ng the ign ition on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Tire pressure table . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... 344
Tire pressure (tra il er towing mode) . ..... 99
Symbo ls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . 166
Unidirectiona l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 335, 365
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . 215
Uniform tire q uali ty grading . . . . . .. .... 350
Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . 220
also refer to Indicator lights .. .. .. .. .. . . 22 Tires and wheels
Synchronization (climate control system) . . . 73 Glossary of t ire and loading terminology . 335
Tires and vehicle load limits . . . . . . . . . . . 346
SYNC (button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
TMC
System settings (MMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
refer to Traff ic info rmation . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 20
System update (MMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 52
Tone (sound)
System volu me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
refer to Adjusti ng the sound . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
T Tor n or frayed safet y belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11

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touch Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 78
refer to MMI touch 160 Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 77
Towing Vehicle battery . . .. .. ........... .. .. . . 330
Tow trucks . . . . . . .......... . . . . . ... . 374 Charge level . . . .. .. ........... .. .. . . 153
Towing loop .. . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . 374,375 Charging . . . . . . .. .. ........... .. .. . . 331
TPMS Winter operation . .. ........... .. .. . . 330
Tire pressure monitoring system . . . ... . 351 Vehicle control modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Traffic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 , 221 Vehicle jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Traffic messages . .............. . . . ... . 216 Lifting points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Traffic sign recognition ................ 104 Wheel change mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Trailer mode (navigation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Vehicle key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. . . 98 Vehicle status report
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. . 100 Audi connect vehicle contro l . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Parking systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. . 147 Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Technical requirements . . . . . . .. .. .. .. . . 98 Ventilation ........................... 71
Trailer mode (air suspension) . .. .. .. .. . 100 Version information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Turn signa ls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. . . 33 VI EW button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Transport Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 VIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Travel guide Voice guidance
refer to Travel (travel guide) . . . . . . . . . . . 193 refer to Multifunction steering wheel . . 12, 14
Travel (travel guide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Voicemail ........................... 184
Treb le (sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Voice recognit ion system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Turnassist . . . . . . .............. . . . ... . 119 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Turn signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 External . . .. .. .. .. . .. .... .. .. .. .. . . 174
Operating . .. .. .. .. . .. .... .. .. .. .. . . 169

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ULSD No. 2 (Diesel fuel) ....... . . . . . ... . 315
Volume 253
Unfastening safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Uniform tire quality grad ing . . . . . . . . . . . . 3S0
Unlocking/locking
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By remote control . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. 37 Warning lights
With the central locking switch . .. .. .. .. 38 refer to I ndicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
With the convenience key . . . . .. .. .. .. .. 37 Warranty coverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
With the lock cylinder . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. 39 Washing matte finish paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Updating stations (radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Web radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
USB stick Weights.... . ... . . . ................ . . 379
refer to Audi music interface .... . . . 234, 23S What happens if you wear your safety belt too
loose? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

V What happens to unbelted occupants? . . . . 266

What impairs driving safety? . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Vanity m irror. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S4
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Vehicle
Wheel rep lacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Care/cleaning . ................. .. .. . 3S4
u . ' Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 333
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...... D1mens1ons ... ................ . ... . . 379
N Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 355
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...... Glossary of t ire and loading terminology . 335
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Raising . . . . . . ................. .. .. . 363
:E: Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 362
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Tire pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . 351

Tires and vehicle load limits . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Wheel wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
When must a safety belt be replaced? . . . . 268
When must the airbag system be inspected? 285
Where are lower anchorages located? 310
W i-Fi
Audi music stream . . . . . . ........ .. .. . 232
Audio player . . . . . . . . . . . ........ .. .. . 232
Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ .. .. . 195
Online media . . . . . . . . . . ........ .. .. . 233
also refer to Wi-Fi . . . . . . ........ .. .. . 232
Wild animal recognition......... . . . . . .. 131
W indows
Child safety lock . . ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. . . 43
Cleaning/removing ice . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. . 356
Defrosting . . . . . . ...... .. .. .. .. .. . 73, 76
Power windows . . ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. . . 43
W indshield
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73, 76
also refer to Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
W indshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . 55, 331
Reservoir capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Winter operation
Car washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . 354
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . 328
Defrosting the windows . . . . . . . . . .. . 73, 76
Removing ice from windows . . . . . . .. .. . 356
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 73, 76
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . 349
Steering wheel heating . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . 77
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . 348
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . 330
Windshield washer system . . . . . . . .. .. . 331
Winter tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348

X
Xenon headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371

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Zooming on the map
Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Zooming (map) . . . ................ 207,215

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