This Owner's Manual applies to all versions of ® For the sake of the environment your particular Audi model and contains impor Texts with this symbol refer to points relevant tant information, tips, suggestions and warn to the protection of the environment.
- How ea n I adjust the brightness of the i nstru ment and display lighting? qpage 41. - How can I change the vehicle set-up in different driving situations depending on my personal mood and driving style? q page 86, Audi drive sel e ct. www.puretyre.co.uk...
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View of cockpit Door handle - Hazard warning lights ..Central locking switch Infotainment display ® LED for central locking/anti-theft Glove box with optional equipment: alarm system ....-CD changer ....Air outlets ....- Button for tyre pressure loss indi- ®...
Instruments and warning/indicator lamps Instruments and warning/indicator Lamps Instruments Instrument cluster overview The instrument cluster is the driver's information centre. Fig. 3 Overview of instrument cluster !SETI button ....on.
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Instruments and warning/indicator lamps CAUTION CAUTION - If your vehicle does not have a coolant tem The rev counter needle@q page 10, Fig. 3 perature gauge, apply the following rule of must only ever briefly go into the red zone on thumb to ensure that your engine enjoys a the scale;...
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Instruments and warning/indicator lamps Trip recorder/odometer Display Applies to: vehicles without driver information system The trip recorder shows the distance that has been travelled since it was last reset. It is used to measure individualjourneys. The trip recorder can be reset to zero by pressing the reset button 10 .
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Instruments and warning/indicator lamps - N: Put the gear lever in neutral and take your Gear-change indicator foot the clutch pedal. The start/stop system Applies to: vehicles with gear-change indicator will automatically switch the engine. This additional indicator function can help to save fuel.
Instruments and warning/indicator lamps Warning and indicator Engine oil pressure lamps qpage 16 Cooling system Description qpage 16 The warning and indicator lamps light up or flash Electro-mechanical power steering in the instrument cluster. Their purpose is to in dicate functions or faults. qpage 96 Steering lock* Vehicles without driver information system...
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Instruments and warning/indicator lamps Do not drive on. Please seek professional assis If the indicator lamp lights up and the message tance appears, the starting ability may be impaired. Handbrake is applied If this message disappears after a while, the ve hicle battery will have been sufficiently charged the warning lamp and message appear...
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Instruments and warning/indicator lamps Applies to certain types of engine only and indi Electronic stabilisation control (ESC} cates that the engine has not yet reached its If the indicator lamp flashes while the vehicle proper working temperature. is in motion, the ESC or traction control system WARNING (ASR) is intervening.
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Instruments and warning/indicator lamps Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and Drive at a speed of at least 60 km/h for about have the fault rectified. 15 minutes in 4th or 5th gear, or with the selec tor lever in position Son vehicles with automatic WARNING gearbox.
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Instruments and warning/indicator lamps ·-·/� Top up the engine oil as soon as possible Bulb monitor qpage 130. If the indicator lamp lights up, a bulb has failed. The message* indicates the location of the Engine oil sensor bulb. Oil level sensor: system fault! - If the indicator lamp also lights up, a front fog light* bulb has failed.
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Instruments and warning/indicator lamps light switch is set to the AUTO position. You can erly connected q page 78. If that is the case still switch the lights on and of in the normal and the indicator lamp does not flash, there is a way with the light switch.
Driver information system ® Driver information Time and date q page 12 system Mileage and trip recorder qpage 11 Digital speedometer Overview On-board computer q page 23 Applies to: vehicles with driver information system Efficiency program q page 23 The driver information system automatically col Reduced display* lects, processes and displays data.
Driver information system Controls Controls on multi-function steering wheel Applies to: vehicles with driver information system and multi Controls on windscreen wiper lever function steering wheel Applies to: vehicles with driver information system, without multi-function steering wheel < ---® Fig. 11 Multi-function steering wheel: Operating the driv...
Driver information system Assigning a function to the steering wheel within two hours after the ignition is switched button off, the new figures are automatically included in the calculation . . Select: I CA R I button > control button (Car) Sys tems* >...
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Driver information system The eficiency program can help to save fuel. It strument cluster display shows the advanced evaluates fuel efficiency data, shows a list of aux gear-change indicator. iliary equipment affecting fuel consumption , Using the multi-function steering wheel*: Scroll >...
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Driver information system of auxiliary equipment appears on the instru - The economy tips are not always displayed ment cluster dis play q Fig. 16. in every conceivable situation, but are delib , Using the multi-function steering wheel*: Scroll erately spaced out over time . thumbwheel@ qpage 22, Fig.
Doors and windows Accidental lock-out Doors and windows To prevent yourself from being locked out, only Central Locking system lock the vehicle when the remote control key is not in the vehicle and all of the doors and the Description boot lid are closed.
Otherwise the steering lock could en gage suddenly, causing an accident. Replacing a key If you should lose a key, please contact an Audi Note that dealer. Have the remote control coding for The function of the remote control key may key deactivated.
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Doors and windows LED and battery in remote control key Synchronising the remote control key If the remote control fails to lock or unlock the vehicle, you can re-synchronise the system. � Press the button on the remote control. � Unlock the driver's door within 30 seconds by turning the key in the lock.
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Doors and windows setting you have selected on the infotainment Applies to vehicles with infotainment system: qpage 31. system When you unlock the vehicle, the central locking only, system will unlock either the driver's door WARNING or all the locks on the vehicle, depending on the setting you have selected on the infotainment Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft alarm system q page 31.
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Doors and windows . To open the boot, press the release catch on - To save electrical power, the proximity sen sors are switched of after a few days. You the boot lid qpage33. will then need to pull the door handle once Locking the vehicle to unlock the vehicle, and a second time to .
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Doors and windows Adjusting the settings for the central automatically lock the entire vehicle when locking system the� button is pressed. Applies to: vehicles with infotainment system - The central locking switch inside the vehicle is not operative if you lock the vehicle from You can use the infotainment system to select the outside.
Doors and windows A mechanical locking device is provided on the and is switched off again when you unlock the ve end faces of the front passenger's door and the hicle. rear doors. The anti-theft alarm system comprises the fol •...
Doors and windows Opening boot lid , Press the@ button on the remote control key a second time within 2 seconds. Or: , To open the boot lid, press the button on Applies to vehicles with convenience key: Touch the remote control key for at least one second, the sensor on the door handle a second time within 2 seconds.
Doors and windows Releasing the boot lid manually WARNING The boot lid can be released manually from the Always take the key with you when leaving the luggage compartment. vehicle - even if you only intend to be gone for a short time.
Doors and windows Convenience close function with convenience WARNING key* - Always take the key with you when leaving . Touch and keep your hand in contact with the the vehicle - even if you only intend to be sensor* on the front door handle until all the gone for a short time.
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Doors and windows The switch operates in two stages. Whenever the CAUTION switch is pressed or pulled to the second stage, You should always close your panorama sun the sun roof automatically opens or closes all the roof when leaving the car. Sudden rain could way.
Lights and vision Lights and vision Front fog lights*. Turn the light switch to ;>0: (side lights) or lD (dipped headlights). Then pull Exterior lights the light switch out to the first position. Switching lights on and of Rear fog light. Turn the light switch to ; >0: (side lights) or lD (dipped headlights).
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D- Turn signals/parking lights (right side) towing bracket obtained from Audi Genuine @- Turn signals/parking lights (left side) Accessories and installed by a qualified workshop, only the rear fog light on the If you just tap the lever, the turn signals will trailer or caravan will light up.
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Lights and vision Main beam assist WARNING Applies to: vehicles with main beam assist The main beam assist is only intended to as The main beam assist automatically switches sist the driver. The driver must always ensure the main beam headlights on or of depending that the headlights are used when required, on the surrounding light conditions.
Lights and vision Headlight dip settings for driving at home Interior lights and abroad Interior lights If you drive a right-hand drive vehicle in a left hand drive country, or vice versa, it is not neces sary to adjust the headlights, as they are de signed for use when driving on the left or right.
Lights and vision The background lighting will be switched on Q/P- To adjust the exterior mirror (left or right when you switch on the headlights with the igni side). Move the knob in the desired direction. tion on. l - To heat* the mirrors (depends on the outside temperature).
Lights and vision sponge or similar to remove the fluid as soon Note as possible. If the electrical adjustment should fail to op erate, both of the mirrors can be adjusted by Note hand by lightly pressing the edge of the mir - The automatic anti-dazzle mirrors may not ror glass.
Lights and vision Windscreen wipers again within 10 seconds after the extra wipe. The extra-wipe function is activated again the next Switching on the windscreen wipers time you switch on the ignition. If the windscreen wipers are on and in operation, the rear window wiper will also be switched on automatically when you engage reverse gear.
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Lights and vision windscreen wipers will move into the service Note position. - Worn or dirty wiper blades can cause smear . To move the windscreen wipers back to their ing on the glass. This can also impair the ef original position, switch on the ignition and op...
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Lights and vision Changing the rear wiper blade Fig. 46 Rear window wiper: Taking of the wiper blade Taking off the wiper blade � Lift the rear wiper arm away from the glass. � Take hold of the wiper blade below the centre and pull the blade and its mounting out of the retainer in the direction of the -arrow- �...
Seats and storage Seats and storage Folding the backrest down/returning it to its upright position General notes Applies to: vehicles with easy entry function The easy entry function facilitates access to the WARNING rear seats. You will find important information, tips, sug gestions and warnings that you should read and observe for your own safety and the safe...
Seats and storage Head restraints unless the seat is properly locked in position. Front head restraints Note If the seat does not lock properly in position after using the easy entry function, slide the seat all the way back as far as the stop. Then adjust the seat position as desired.
Seats and storage Rear head restraints , Push the head restraint upwards as far as it will , Press the button@ Fig. 53 and at the same time pull out the head restraint upwards as far as the stop . , Insert the screwdriver in the opening®...
Seats and storage Electrical socket The ashtray is inserted in the centre console and can be placed on either the driver's or front pas Applies to: vehicles with electrical socket senger's side. Lift the lid to open the ashtray. Al Electrical equipment can be connected to the 12 ways put the ashtray safely back into the holder Volt socket.
. To close the glove box, push the lid upwards until it engages. The CD-ROM player* for the Audi Navigation Sys tem* is located in the glove box. Please refer to the separate operating instructions provided for these units .
Seats and storage . Press the luggage compartment cover into the WARNING mountings on both sides. - Make sure that any items of clothing hang . Attach the cords to the boot lid ing from the coat hooks do not obstruct your view to the rear.
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Seats and storage CAUTION - If you need to adjust the front seats when the rear backrest is folded forwards, please take care to avoid damaging the rear head restraints. - When returning the backrest to an upright position, make sure that the seat belts for the outer rear seats are not caught up and damaged.
We recommend using roof carriers and - Make sure that all objects transported in the additional elements from the range of Audi vehicle with the backrest folded down are Genuine Accessories. secured. They can be catapulted through the...
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Seats and storage page 183. and roof load for your vehicle q roof load limit applies to the combined weight of the roof carrier, the additional elements and the load itself. Please do not exceed the maxi mum carrying load of the carrier system you are using.
Heating and cooling Heating and cooling switched on/off. Select the following on the info tainment system: Function selector button ICARI Heating system/air > control button Systems/ Car systems* > AC > conditioner Suppl. heater. Description For the sake of the environment - Switch off the cooling mode on the air con...
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Heating and cooling Heating/ventilation system or manual air conditioner Applies to: vehicles with heating/ventilation system or manual air conditioner Fig. 69 Centre console: Controls for the heating/ventilation system and manual air conditioner The functions can be switched on and off using switched off automatically at low outside tem...
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Heating and cooling Seat heating* At the@ setting, the windscreen and side win dows are defrosted or demisted as quickly as pos When you press the button, the seat heating is sible. The air recirculation is switched off, but can switched on at level 2 (the highest level).
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Heating and cooling Automatic air conditioner Applies to: vehicles with automatic air conditioner We recommend pressing the AUTO button and setting the temperature to 22 °C (72 °F). Fig. 70 Centre console: Automatic air conditioner controls A/C Cooling mode The functions can be switched on and off using the buttons and controlled using the rotary con...
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Heating and cooling Blower Rear window heating You can adjust the blower speed manually using The rear window heating operates only when the the control engine is running and switches off automatically after about 10 minutes. You should leave the blower on at a low setting to prevent the windows from misting up and to Seat heating* ensure that the vehicle interior is constantly ven...
Driving & Driving WARNING General notes After driving through water, mud, sludge, etc., the braking effect can be delayed slightly Running in due to moisture on the discs and brake pads. Applying the brakes carefully several times A new vehicle should be run in over a distance of will remove the moisture and restore the full 1,500 km.
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Driving instance when you can see that the next trafic proved fuel eficiency as well as maximum relia lights are red. This takes advantage of the engine bility and an enhanced resale value. A poorly braking effect, reducing wear on the brakes and maintained engine can consume up to ten per...
Driving Steering Starting and switching off the engine (vehicles Adjusting the steering wheel position with ignition lock) The height and reach of the steering wheel can Starting the engine be adjusted. Applies to: vehicles with ignition lock Insert the key in the ignition lock to switch on the ignition and start the engine.
Driving imme This means that the engine can be started -Any noises which may be heard when the diately. engine is started are quite normal and no cause for concern. If the engine fails to start immediately, switch Applies to vehicles with automatic gearbox: off the starter by turning the ignition key to posi...
Driving Starting and switching as the electric windows can be used. This could result in serious injury. off the engine (vehicles - When parking, always move the selector with convenience key) lever to position P to prevent the vehicle Starting the engine from rolling back accidentally.
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Driving Start/stop system* with automatic gearbox*) and open the driver's door. When you stop and the start/stop system* turns off the engine, the ignition remains on. The steering lock acts as a theft deterrent. - If you press the I START ENGINE STOPI button Emergency Off function* at this stage, the ignition will be switched off.
Driving - Residual heat has raised the coolant tem This message appears and the buzzer sounds if perature. you open the driver's door while the ignition is switched on. - Direct sunlight has additionally heated up the engine compartment while the engine is Press brake pedal to start engine warm.
Driving example, if the radio signal from the key is ob Switching of/ starting the engine by a metal briefcase or similar, or if the structed Applies to: vehicles with start/stop system key battery is weak. Electronic equipment, such as mobile phones, can also interfere with the ra dio signal from the key.
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Driving Engine cuts in again automatically You can control whether or not the engine is switched off by varying the amount of pressure The stop phase is interrupted in the following sit on the brake pedal. For instance, if you brake uations, for example.
Driving Applying the handbrake , To switch the start/stop system off or on man ually, press the button. The LED in the but , Pull the handbrake lever up all the way. The in ton will light up when the system is switched dicator lamp.
Driving handbrake or put the gearbox in neutral. Note The vehicle could then start moving and To find out whether your vehicle is equipped cause an accident. with the hill hold assist function please con tact a qualified workshop. Hill hold assist Applies to: vehicles with hill hold assist Automatic gearbox The hill hold assist function makes it easier to...
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Driving The selector lever lock only works if the vehicle is Selector lever positions stationary or driving at speeds up to approx. 2 Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox km/h. At higher speeds the selector lever lock in the N position is disengaged automatically. The selector lever lock is not engaged if the se...
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E - Efficiency* ment. mode q efficiency page 86, Audi drive se Note the gearbox selects the next gear at lower lect, engine speeds. Earlier upshifts give improved - If the lever is moved accidentally to N when...
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Driving General notes on driving an automatic In some situations (such as on mountain roads or when towing a trailer or caravan) it can be advan Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox tageous to switch temporarily to the manual shift programme so that the gear ratios can be selected manually to suit the driving conditions qpage 74.
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Driving Manual gear selection (tiptronic mode) clutch is disengaged automatically if it is overloaded and becomes too hot - accident Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox risk! If the clutch is overloaded, the indica The tiptronic feature allows the driver to also tor lamp.
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Driving When you use the paddle levers the system Coasting mode switches to manual mode briefly. If you prefer to Applies to: vehicles with coasting mode use the paddle levers for manual gear selection In coasting mode, you can use the vehicle's kinet over an extended period, push the selector lever ic energy to drive without using the accelerator to the right from position D.
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Driving Releasing the selector lever manually Note Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox The coasting mode can only be activated on The selector lever con be released manually if gradients below 12 %; it is deactivated tem the electrical power supply should fail. porarily on gradients of 15 % or greater.
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Driving , After manually releasing the selector lever make sure you clip the gear lever boot back into the gearshift gate. If the power supply should ever fail (discharged battery, etc.) and the vehicle has to be pushed or towed, the selector lever must first be moved to position N.
Towing a trailer Towing a trailer Trailer weights Never exceed the maximum permitted trailer Driving the vehicle with a weights. trailer or caravan If you do not load the trailer up to the maximum Technical requirements permitted trailer weight, you can then climb cor respondingly steeper gradients.
Swaying and pitching can be reduced by attach On vehicles with a towing bracket obtained from ing an extra stabiliser to the trailer. It should Audi Genuine Accessories, the ball joint coupling removable. have friction linings at the sides to prevent exces...
In order to avoid damage to the ball joint from unsuitable equipment we recommend that equipment for the towing bracket be ac quired through an Audi dealer. Also refer to �page 180. WARNING - Only mount equipment on the towing brack...
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Towing a trailer equipment can result in severe damage to the towing bracket. The towing bracket could then break while pulling a trailer and cause an accident. - Never use tools of any kind when fitting and removing the balljoint. This could damage the mechanism which locks the ball joint in place and impair its safety (accident risk).
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Towing a trailer Fitting the ball joint (step 2) Fitting the ball joint (step 3) Applies to: vehicles with removable towing bracket Applies to: vehicles with removable towing bracket Fig. 88 Fig. 90 Area below rear bumper: Removing bumper cover Removable towing bracket: Inserting the ball joint Inserting the ball joint , With the spring mechanism in the "ready"...
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Towing a trailer > Fitting the ball joint {step 4) Note Applies to: vehicles with removable towing bracket The eye on the towing bracket is intended on ly for securing the safety cable of the trailer. Removing the balljoint Applies to: vehicles with removable towing bracket Fig.
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Installation dimensions and positions of securing Fig. 96 moved. If you lose the key, please contact an points (from above) Audi dealer. If a towing bracket is to be fitted after the car is WARNING purchased, this must be done according to the in...
Driver assist systems Driver assist systems Cruise control system Speed warning function Switching on Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system Applies to: vehicles with speed warning function The speed warning function can help you keep The cruise control ystem allows you to drive at a constant speed of 30 km/h or higher.
Audi drive select Pre-selecting a speed Introduction Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select You can pre-select a desired speed while the ve Drive select allows you to use different set-ups hicle is stationary.
Driver assist systems lected when dynamic mode is activated. Eis Description selected in efficiency* mode. Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select - Please note that the efficiency* mode is not Drive select modifies the following systems and available in towing mode.
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Driver assist systems WARNING Always keep an eye on the traffic when using the drive select controls - Risk of accident! www.puretyre.co.uk...
Parking aids Parking aids - Objects with certain surfaces or struc tures, such as wire fences or powder snow General notes -As your car moves closer to low obstacles, Applies to: vehicles with rear parking aid/parking system plus they may disappear from the sensors' field of vision.
Parking aids The measuring range of the sensors starts at less than approx. 0.30 m away from the obstacle. about: Stop moving immediately>& in General notes Side on page 89, in General notes on page 89! The volume of the warning beeps will be gradual Centre 1.60 m ly reduced after about four seconds if the vehicle...
Parking aids Segments in the graphic display Note You can estimate the distance to a detected ob - You can also change the warning beep set stacle by referring to the red segments at the tings directly from the graphic display. Sim >...
Parking aids Towing bracket Applies to: vehicles with rear parking aid/parking system plus and towing bracket When the trailer socket is connected, the rear parking sensors are NOT activated when you se lect reverse gear or press the P lA button. This re sults in the following restrictions: Rear parking aid* There is no rear distance warning.
Intelligent technology Intelligent technology if subjected to excessive loads. The vehicle can still be driven. The EDL will switch on again auto Electronic stabilisation matically when the brake has cooled down. control (ESC) Selective wheel torque control Description Selective wheel torque control intervenes when cornering by braking the wheel(s) on the inside of The electronic stabilisation control (ESC) increa...
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Intelligent technology gree of wear. Any differences in the rolling otherwise start to spin (in spite of the inte radius of the tyres can cause the system to grated control systems), which would im reduce engine power when this is not de pair the car's stability and could lead to an sired.
Intelligent technology tance without using the brakes when there is a wheels may start to spin, causing the vehi lot of salt on the road in winter. The layer of salt cle to lose grip, in particular on slippery or that accumulates on the discs and pads can be wet roads.
Warning/indicator lamps and driver The four-wheel drive is specially designed to messages complement the superior engine power of your Audi. This combination gives the car exceptional • Steering defective! Do not drive vehicle! handling and performance capabilities - both on...
(such as the immobiliser) Your Audi does not have enough ground clear continues to draw current even when the ignition ance to be used as an off-road vehicle, so it is is off.
Intelligent technology Dynamic power management With the engine switched off While the vehicle is moving, this function distrib you listen to the radio or use the other info utes the available power to the various electrical tainment* functions when the engine is not run components and systems according to their re...
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Intelligent technology shown by the warning lamps in the instrument Your Audi dealer will be able to provide you with cluster. information about possible reprogramming op tions. Data saved in the control units can only be read and analysed with special equipment.
Safe driving Safe driving � Secure all luggage and other items carefully q page 108. General notes � Make sure that no objects can interfere with the pedals. Safety is the first priority � Adjust the front seat, head restraint and mir rors correctly.
Safe driving . Keep both feet in the footwell so that you are in - Do not place loose objects on the dash pan full control of the vehicle at all times. el. These objects could fly around the interi or when the vehicle is moving (under accel...
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Safe driving . Adjust the backrest to an upright position so Correct position for rear passengers that your back remains in contact with the up Rear seat passengers should sit upright with holstery. both feet on the floor and wear their seat belts .
Safe driving The head restraints must be adjusted properly to - Never kneel on the seats. provide maximum protection. - Never travel with the backrest reclined too far. - Never lean against the dash panel. � Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the - Never lie down on the rear seat.
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Safe driving - Child seats in which the child faces the rear WARNING of the car are located directly in the path of To avoid serious or fatal injury, children trav the front passenger's airbag if it inflates. In elling in the vehicle must always be protected this case, the child could sustain serious or with child restraint systems appropriate to fatal injuries if the airbag were to be de...
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- Wait for as long as possible before changing for these categories (up to 13 kg). Our recom up to the next child seat group. mendation: Audi carry cot with optional ISO FIX Note base. We recommend child seats from the range of Child seats: category 1 Audi Genuine Accessories: www.audi.com/...
Safe driving Fitting child seats tion can be found on the orange label on the child seat. Securing child seats with ISOFIX An ISO FIX child seat categorised as "vehicle-spe Applies to: vehicles with ISO FIX cific", "restricted" or "semi-universal" (IL) is suit able for a seat if: -your vehicle is listed in the model list provided by the child seat manufacturer and...
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Safe driving - The anchorages in the vehicle are designed page 104, q in Child seat categories on only for child seats with ISO FIX. Do not at page 105 and the instructions provided by tempt to secure other types of child seat, the child seat manufacturer.
Safe driving far upwards as possible using the seat's height Floor mats on the driver's side adjustment. After installing the child seat on the Use only floor mats which can be securely fas front passenger's seat, move the front passen tened in the footwell and do not obstruct the ger's backrest forward until it makes contact pedals.
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Safe driving . Secure the load with the luggage net* or with Note non-elastic straps secured to the fastening - The tyre pressure must be adjusted accord rings* q page 109. ing to the load the vehicle is carrying qpage 140. WARNING -Air circulation in the vehicle helps reduce - Loose items in the luggage compartment...
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Safe driving - To prevent pieces of luggage or other ob jects from flying forward, always use appro priate tensioning straps which are properly secured to the fastening rings. - Never secure a child seat on the fastening rings. www.puretyre.co.uk...
Seat belts Seat belts ner". Ensure that your passengers wear their seat belts as well q &. Why is it so important to Seat belts worn correctly have been shown to be use seat belts? an effective means of reducing the potential for injury and improving the chances of survival in a Seat belts provide efective protection q page 112, Forces acting in a...
Seat belts Forces acting in a - Do not wear the belt over hard or fragile ob jects (such as glasses or pens, etc.) because collision this can cause injuries. The physical principles involved in a frontal - Loose, bulky clothing (such as an overcoat impact over a jacket) impairs the proper fit and function of the belts.
Seat belts Even at urban speeds of 30 km/h to 50 km/h, the is false. Even at low speeds the forces acting on forces acting on the occupants in a collision can the body in a collision are so great that it is not reach the equivalent of 1 ton (1000 kg) or more.
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Seat belts 'Pull the belt to check that it is now securely fas- Pull the belt tight if necessary to take up tened. any slack. - Always make sure that belt is positioned The three-point inertia reel belts are tensioned properly.
Seat belts Taking of the seat belts WARNING The red button releases the belt rom the buckle. During pregnancy, women should especially make sure to wear the lap belt as low as pos " sible across the hips so that there is no pres sure on the stomach.
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Seat belts dealer is familiar with these regulations and will be pleased to pass on the information to you. www.puretyre.co.uk...
- comes on or flickers while the car is moving. Audi dealer or a qualified workshop which adheres to the Audi factory standards. This WARNING will minimise the risk of injury.
Airbag system owner. If any of the airbags have been deac Note tivated, it is important that the new owner The airbag may release a fine dust when it in is also given the relevant documents. flates. This is quite normal and does not - The relevant safety requirements must be mean there is a fire in the vehicle.
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Airbag system Description of front airbags How the front airbags work The airbag system is not a substitute or the seat When fully inflated, the airbags reduce the risk belts. of head or chest injury. Fig. 123 Driver's airbag in steering wheel Fig.
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Airbag system Important safety notes on the front airbag - Applies to vehicles on which the front pas system senger's airbag cannot be deactivated: Do NOT use a rearward-facing child seat on There are a number of safety points concerning the front passenger's seat.
Airbag system Side airbags In certain types of side collision, the side airbag is triggered on the impact side of the vehicle Description of side airbags Fig. 128. � Further airbag systems may also be Applies to: vehicles with side airbags triggered, depending on the circumstances.
Audi seats with side air cle q Fig. 129. The locations of the airbags are bags. Conventional seat covers would ob...
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Airbag system How the head-protection airbags work times, so that the airbags can inflate prop erly if needed. Applies to: vehicles with head-protection airbags - The built-in coat hooks should only be used When fully inflated, the airbags reduce the risk for lightweight clothing.
Airbag system Monitoring of airbag system Deactivating the front passenger's airbag The indicator lamp q page 17 will light up for a few seconds every time the ignition is switched Applies to: vehicles with key-operated switch for front pas senger's airbag If an airbag has been deactivated, it should be If the front passenger's airbag has been deactiva...
The vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter - You should use only petrol additives which unleaded petrol. and must only be run on Petrol have been approved by Audi. Additives with sulphur-free must be and must comply with the so-called octane boosters or antiknock addi...
Checking and topping up fluids months so that you can continue to operate your . Hook the cap onto the open flap Fig. 134. vehicle reliably. Ask at your filling station wheth Closing the tank cap er the diesel fuel available there is suitable for the current conditions and for the temperatures .
Checking and topping up fluids . Prise open the cover at the slot with the screw - Make sure you never spill fuel in the vehi driver (in the tool kit) cle or in the luggage compartment. Fuel . To release the tank flap, carefully pull the plas vapour is explosive - danger to life! tic cable in the direction indicated (arrow)@.
Checking and topping up fluids - Because of the high temperatures which can - Take care not to cause short circuits in the occur in the emission control system (cata electrical system. lytic converter or diesel particulate filter), - When working in the engine compartment do not park the vehicle where the exhaust be aware that the radiator fan may start can come into contact with flammable ma...
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Checking and topping up fluids ® The wiper arms should be resting on the wind For the sake of the environment screen: make sure they are not in a raised posi Inspect the ground underneath your vehicle tion. Otherwise the paint may get damaged. regularly so that any leaks are detected at an Opening the bonnet early stage.
Checking and topping up fluids Engine compartment layout Main components for checking and refilling Fig. 138 Typical locations of fluid containers, engine oil dipstick and engine oil filler cap ( -L ) ..Coolant expansion tank If you have to top up the oil between oil changes, use the grades of oil specified in the table in ac...
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Checking engine oil level Audi recommends Longlife high-performance - Park the vehicle on a level surface. engine oil from Audi Genuine Parts - Switch of the warm engine. Wait for a few mi- nutes for the oil to drain back into the sump.
Checking and topping up fluids The coolant level is monitored by a warning lamp WARNING q page 16. However, we recommend that it • - Ensure that no engine oil comes into contact should be checked occasionally. with hot engine components when topping If you do need to top up the coolant, use a mix...
Checking and topping up fluids Topping up coolant WARNING Do not add coolant if the expansion tank is empty. Air could have got into the cooling sys tem - risk of engine damage! In this case, do NOT drive on. Obtain professional assistance. - The cooling system is under pressure.
Checking and topping up fluids The brake fluid level is also automatically moni A highly explosive mixture of gases may tored. be given when the battery is under � charge! Having brake fluid changed ® Keep children away from batteries and Have the brake fluid changed regularly by a quali...
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Checking and topping up fluids vehicle battery is allowed to discharge complete luggage compartment also have a jump-start ly, an internal chemical reaction damages the connection in the engine compartment. This can battery irreparably. To avoid this, the vehicle bat also be used to charge the battery.
Checking and topping up fluids Service interval display - Before you charge the vehicle battery, al ways read and follow the manufacturer's The service interval display detects when the instructions for using the battery charger. next service is due for your vehicle. Windscreen washer There are two service interval display levels: - Inspection or oil change reminder: After a cer...
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Checking and topping up fluids It is very important that you reset the oil change display if you change the oil yourself. The next oil change will be due after a fixed service interval. To reset the display, proceed as follows: - In the instrument cluster: Select the oil change display�...
. Damaged rims or tyres must be replaced imme together) diately . . We recommend the use of Audi Genuine Tyres. . Keep grease, oil and fuel off the tyres. If you wish to use other tyres, please note that .
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22nd week of 2016. Audi Genuine Tyres Audi Genuine Tyres with the marking "AO" or "RO" are specially matched to your Audi. When used properly, these tyres meet the highest standards in safety and handling.
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Tyre pressure is carrying. � � If necessary, adjust the tyre pressure. Audi � Applies to: vehicles with tyre pressure loss indicator � Store the new tyre pressures by pressing the button or in the infotainment system* �...
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Wheels - Incorrect tyre pressures increase tyre wear -Always have damaged rims repaired by a and adversely affect vehicle braking and qualified workshop. Never attempt to repair handling - risk of accident! or dismantle rims yourself - risk of accident! CAUTION Winter tyres Replace any lost valve caps to prevent dam...
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Wheels Low-profile tyres Note Applies to: vehicles with low-profile tyres All-weather tyres can also be used instead of Your vehicle is fitted with low-profile tyres* as winter tyres. Please note that winter tyres standard equipment. Low-profile tyres have a with the, symbol are required by law during lower sidewall and provide a wider tread surface the winter season in some countries.
- When driving with snow chains, a system - The tyre has suffered structural damage. � malfunction can occur. - The tyre pressure loss indicator on your Audi is specially matched to "Audi Genuine Tyres" www.puretyre.co.uk...
Wheels We recommend that you use equipped with run-flat tyres. Drive to a qualified q page 138. these tyres. workshop soon and have the damage repaired. It is no longer possible to continue driving Storing tyre pressure settings with run-flat tyres: Applies to: vehicles with tyre pressure loss indicator - If damage to the tyres (e.g.
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For these reasons you should al ways adjust your driving to suit the circum stances. Note - Genuine Audi run-flat tyres can be identified by the marking "AOE" on the sidewall. -The tyre repair kit qpage 153 can be used for run-flat tyres.
Care of vehicle and cleaning Care of vehicle and the operating pressure and the spraying dis tance. Do not point the spray jet directly at the cleaning seals on the windows, doors, boot lid, bonnet or General notes sun roof*, or at the tyres, rubber hoses, insulat ing material or sensors*.
Care of vehicle and cleaning - Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight - WARNING otherwise the paint can be damaged. - Follow the rules and recommendations of - The decals* must not be washed with a the car wash operator and do not wash the high-pressure cleaner- risk of damage! vehicle with the ignition switched on - risk - Do not use insect sponges or abrasive...
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Care of vehicle and cleaning Component Situation Remedy Paintwork Paint damage Refer to the vehicle data sticker for the paint no. and touch up using a paint pen q page Fuel overflow Rinse with water without delay Surface rust Surface rust remover, apply wax afterwards; contact your qualified workshop with any questions Corrosion Have it removed by your qualified workshop...
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Care of vehicle and cleaning Component Situation Remedy Fabrics, Surface di rt Vacuum cleaner leatherette, Water-based stains, Absorbent cloth and mild detergent > Alcantara e.g. coffee, tea, blood, etc. Fat-based stains, >, dab off dissolved grease or colour Apply mild detergent e.g.
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Care of vehicle and cleaning - Never use warm or hot water to remove - Do not remove the seat belts to clean snow and ice from windows and mirrors. them. This could cause the glass to crack! - Do not use chemical cleaning agents, cor - To avoid damaging the heating element, rosive liquids, solvents or sharp instru...
Care of vehicle and cleaning Note - It is much easier to remove dead insects if the car has been waxed recently. - Regular waxing can help protect against surface rust. - The decals undergo an aging process (e.g. becoming brittle) due to various environ mental factors.
Mobility Mobility an Audi Genuine Accessory. This accessory is available from specialist retailers. General notes First-aid kit . If your vehicle experiences technical problems, Applies to: vehicles with first-aid kit stop the car well away from moving traffic. If you have a flat tyre, you should park the car on a level surface.
Mobility . If fitted, take out the spare wheel* WARNING 159. q page If the fire extinguisher is not secured properly . Take out the tools or jack*. it could be catapulted through the vehicle Depending on the version, the tool kit, the tyre during driving and braking manoeuvres or in repair kit* and the compressor* may be located the event of an accident.
If necessary, have the . If the tyre pressure remains lower than the val tyre sealant replaced by an Audi dealer or ue specified above, remove the hose and drive qualified workshop.
Mobility Changing a wheel WARNING Preparations - Please observe the manufacturers' safety notes on the compressor and the instruc Certain preparations must be made before you tions supplied with the tyre sealant can. change the wheel. -If it was not possible to build up a tyre pres sure of 2.0 bar within six minutes this •...
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- not in your vehicle. If you need a replacement adapter, give the code number to your Audi dealer. l l A n adapter is required to unscrew or tighten the anti-theft wheel bolts Qpage 156.
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Mobility Raising the vehicle WARNING - Make sure the jack* is stable. the ground underneath the jack* is slippery or soft, the jack can slip or sink in - risk of injury! - Use only the jack* supplied with your vehicle to raise the vehicle.
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Mobility The wheel bolts should be clean and turn easily. Taking of/ putting on the wheel Before putting on the wheel, inspect the condi tion of the wheel and hub mounting surfaces. These surfaces must be clean before mounting the wheel. WARNING Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screw...
Mobility . Check the tyre pressure of the fitted wheel as WARNING soon as possible. - The tyre pressure of the compact temporary . On vehicles with tyre pressure loss indicator, spare wheel must be 4.2 bar. adjust the tyre pressures and store them - The tyre pressure must be checked as soon 144.
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Mobility 51/51 Sportback: Taking out the spare 51/51 Sportback: Stowing the spare wheel wheel Applies to: vehicles with spare wheel on rear seat bench Applies to: vehicles with spare wheel on rear seat bench Fig. 168 Rear seat bench: Carrier for spare wheel bag Fig.
Mobility . Guide both ends of the tensioning strap past WARNING the backrest into the luggage compartment - When it is discharged the vehicle battery Fig. 169. -arrows-� ° can freeze at temperatures around 0 (. A . Push the backrest up until it engages securely frozen vehicle battery must first be thawed �page 51.
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Mobility - Please note that the method described be of engine). Vehicles which have a battery in the low for connecting the leads is intended for luggage compartment have a jump-start connec jump-starting your vehicle. jump-starting tion in the engine compartment. The vehicle is al another vehicle, you should not connect the ways jump-started via the terminals in the engine negative lead (-) to the negative terminal of...
Mobility Starting the engine Tow-starting/ towing away Start the engine of the vehicle with the boosting battery and let it run at idling General notes speed. 10. Start the engine of the car with the dis Some experience is required to tow or tow-start a charged battery and wait two or three mi...
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Mobility Applies to vehicles with four-wheel drive: If the Towing away vehicle is to be towed with one of the axles Please observe the important safety warnings on raised, the ignition must be switched off; other qpage 163. wise the drive train can be damaged. Preparations Notes on tow-starting .
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Mobility WARNING If the vehicle has no electrical power, do NOT use a tow-bar or tow-rope to tow the vehicle Tow-starting Please observe the important safety warnings on qpage 163. Important: Your vehicle must be fitted with a Fig. 173 Right side of the front bumper: Towline anchor age screwed in manual gearbox.
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Mobility damaging the bottom section of the bump Rear towline anchorage er . Applies to: Al/Al Sportback Fig. 174 Example 1) right side of the rear bumper: Tow line anchorage Fig. 175 Example 2) right side of the rear bumper: Tow line anchorage on vehicle with end trim Vehicles without end trim A fixed towline anchorage is located on the right...
Fuses and bulbs Fuses and bulbs Fuses Fuses in vehicle interior Fig. 179 Engine compartment: Releasing cover . Switch off the ignition and all electrical equip ment. . Refer to the following tables to identify the fuse for the failed component. Fig.
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Fuses and bulbs Fuse carrier@ {black) WARNING Electrical equipment Never attempt to repair a fuse or replace a Infotainment system, DSP amplifier blown fuse by fitting a fuse with a higher am pere rating. This could damage the electrical Blower system - risk of fire! Socket, cigarette lighter Control unit for trailer...
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Fuses and bulbs Fuse carrier@ (brown) Electrical equipment Power supply for automatic anti-dazzle in- Electrical equipment terior mirror Gearbox control unit, selector gate for au- Infotainment tomatic gearbox, reversing light switch Infotainment display Air conditioner/heater console, automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror, main beam as- sist, electrical socket relay coil Fuses on passenger's side of dash panel Gateway...
Fuses and bulbs Fuses in engine compartment Electrical equipment Fuel injectors, camshaft adjuster, ignition � coils, engine components < Auxiliary water pump, spark plugs, glow plug control unit, engine components Bulbs General notes Changing bulbs requires a certain degree of practical skill.
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Fuses and bulbs housings and cause the lights to malfunc - Headlight unit: Bulb for turn signal tion. - Front fog lights - Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with - Rear lights (without LEDs): All bulbs your bare hands;...
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Fuses and bulbs Changing bulb for dipped beam headlight CAUTION Applies to: vehicles with halogen headlights Make sure that the cover is correctly seated to ensure that water cannot enter the headlight housing and to prevent the headlight from malfunctioning. Removing cover for daytime running lights/side lights/main beam headlights Applies to: vehicles with halogen headlights...
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Fuses and bulbs Removing daytime running lights/side lights/main beam headlights Applies to: vehicles with halogen headlights Fig. 192 Bulb housing: Fitting the bulb . If necessary, use a clean cloth to remove any fingerprints from the glass part of the bulb . Fig.
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Fuses and bulbs . Turn the cover as far as it will go in the direc CAUTION tion of the arrow >Fig. 193. Make sure that the cover is correctly seated to . Take off the cover. ensure that water cannot enter the headlight housing and to prevent the headlight from Changing bulb for turn signal malfunctioning.
Fuses and bulbs The following instructions for changing the bulb . Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise and take it refer to the fog light on the let side. Follow the out q Fig. 203. same procedure for changing the bulb on the .
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Fuses and bulbs Removing covers page 178 . . Renew the defective bulb � . Open the boot Lid. Changing a bulb . To remove the large cover, insert the screwdriv Applies to: vehicles without LED rear lights er into the slot -arrow- and pull of the cover �Fig.
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Fuses and bulbs Changing a bulb Applies to: vehicles with LED rear lights Fig. 210 Boot lid: Location of the retaining screw for the rear light . Fit the retainer and tighten the nut slightly Fig. 208 Rear light: Position of reversing light qfig.
Modifications must always be carried out accord active and passive safety. For this reason, we rec ing to our speciications. ommend that you ask your Audi dealer for advice Unauthorised modifications to the electronic before fitting accessories or replacement parts.
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Accessories and modifications to the vehicle Retrofit installations of radio transmitters in the Note vehicle are subject to official approval and can af Please observe the relevant regulations and fect the type approval for your vehicle. In ex follow the instructions in the operating man treme cases this could mean that you lose the ual for the radio equipment.
Technical data Technical data One section of the vehicle data sticker is attached to the inside cover of the Service Schedule before Vehicle identification the vehicle is handed over. data The sticker lists the following data: Vehicle identification number (chassis num- XXXXX XX ·...
Technical data Note In cases where technical data are not listed, the figures were not available at time of pub lication. Dimensions Length (mm) Width (mm) Width across mir- Height, unladen rors (mm) (mm) 3973 1740 1906 1416 1906 Al Sportback 3973 1746 1422...
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Technical data Kerb weight Gross vehicle Maximum front Maximum rear (unladen weight axle weight axle weight weight) TDI, 116 5 / 119 5 1540 / 1570a) > TDI, 1225 / 1250a) 1600 / 162s > The value before the stroke applies to the manual gearbox; the value after the stroke applies to the automatic gearbox. Al Sportback Kerb weight Gross vehicle...
Technical data Maximum rear Trailer axle weight Without brakes With brakes on With brakes on when towing gradients up to gradients up to 1.4 TFSI, 92 kW 785 / 810 570 / 590 1200 1200 1.4 TFSI, 110 kW, cylinder on 1200 1200 demand...
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Technical data Al Sportback Max. power output Max. torque Maximum speed (kW at rpm) (Nm at rpm) (in km/h) 1.0 TFSI, 60 kW 3500 - 5500 160 / 1500 - 3500 1.0 TFSI, 70 kW, ultra 5000 - 5500 160 / 1500 - 3500 1.4 TFSI, 92 kW 92 / 5000 200 / 1400 - 4000...
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Index Caps for wheel bolts, removing ..155 Car care Background lighting ....40 Washing/cleaning .
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Active Cylinder Management ..see also Audi drive select ....Driving away on a slope (hill hold assist) . . .
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Index Efficiency program Engine speed governing (indicator lamp) Economy tips ......25 Engine start/stop mode Energy consumers ....24 see Start/stop system .
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Index Fuel Heater (supplementary heater for diesel en- Consumption ..... . . 182 gine) ....... . 55 Current fuel consumption .
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Index Keys ....... . . 27 Storage net ......52 Stowing luggage safely .
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Index Panorama sun roof ....35 Rain sensor/light sensor Windows ......34 Headlights ......37 Indicator lamp .
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Index Correct sitting position ....101 Stabilisation control (ESC) Head restraints ..... 102 Electronic stabilisation control .
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Index Temperature selection Automatic air conditioner ....Unlocking/locking Heating/ventilation system and manual air By remote control ....conditioner .
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Index Winter conditions Cooling system ..... . De-icing windows ....148 Defrosting windows (automatic air condi...
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