Robert Bosch Car Multimedia AUFPK20 Instrument cluster with immobilizer User Manual part 4

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Ch e ck ing and Filling
Checking
and
Filling
Fuel
Gasoline grade
· Blended gasoline
Use of gasoline containing alcohol or MTBE
(methyl tertiary butyl ether)
The correct gasoline grade is stated on the inside
of the fuel filler door .
You may use unleaded gasoline blended wit h alcohol or MTBE (commonly referred to as oxygen ates) if the blended mixt ur e meets the fo llowing
criteria :
The vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter
and must only be driven w ith unleaded gas oli ne .
Blend of ga soline methanol (wood alcohol or
meth yl alcohol)
Aud i recommends using TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. Additional information on TOP TIER Detergent Gaso line can be found on the offic ial website (www .toptiergas.com) .
- Anti-knock index must be 87 AKI or higher.
- Blend must contain no more than 3% methanol.
- Blend must contain more tha n 2% co -solvents.
The individua l gasoline grades are differentiated
by octane ratings . This value is given with (R+M)/
2 equating to AKI or in RON.
Blend of gasoline and ethanol (grain alcohol or
ethyl alcohol )
Applies to: vehicles with gasoli ne engines
- Anti -knock index must be 87 AKI or higher .
The fo llow ing headings match the co rrespon d ing
sticker in the fue l fi ller door .
- Blend must not co nt ai n mo re t han 15% ethanol.
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY MIN . ( R+M) / 2 87
Regular/ MIN. RON 91 Regular
Blend of ga soline and MTBE
Use regu lar gaso line with minim um 8 7 AKI/
9 1 RON ~ @ .
- Anti-knock index must be 87 AKI or higher.
- Blend must contain not more than 15% MTBE.
Seasonally adjusted gasoline
The max imum engine power is only reached if
prem ium gasol ine 91 AKI/ 95 RON is used.
Note
- Filling the tank ju st one t ime with leaded
fuel or ot her meta llic additives will cause
permanent de t er iorat ion to the catalyt ic
conve rt er func t ion.
- Whe n gasoline with an octane rati ng that is
too low is used, high speeds or heavy engi ne
load can lead to engine damage .
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Tips
The vehi cle may be filled with f uel t ha t has a
higher octane rati ng than wh at is required by
t he engine .
Many gasoline grades a re blended to pe rform espec ially well for wint er or summe r dr iving . Dur ing seasonal change-ove r, we sugges t th at yo u
fill up at bu sy gas stat ions where the seasona l
adjustment is more likely to be made in time.
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Note
- Meth a no l fuels which do not meet these requirements may cause corrosion and dam age to plastic and rubber com ponents in the
fuel system.
- Do not use fue ls that fa il to meet the specified cr iteria in th is chapter .
- If you are una ble to dete rm ine whether or
not a part icu lar f uel blend meets the speci fications, ask yo ur service station or its fue l
supplier.
- Do not use fue l for which the contents cannot be ident ified .
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- Fuel system damage and performance problems resulting from the use of fuels different from those specified are not the responsibility of Audi and are not covered under
the New Vehicle or the Emission Control
System Warranties.
- If you experience a loss of fuel economy or
driveability and performance problems due
to the use of one of these fuel blends, we
recommend that you switch to unblended
fuel.
Gasoline additives
A majo r concern among many auto manufacturers is carbon deposit build-up caused by the type
of gasoline you use.
Although gasoline grades d iffer from one manufacturer to another, they have certain things in
common. All gasoline grades contain substances
that can cause deposits to collect on vital engine
parts, such as fuel injectors and intake valves . Although most gasoline brands include additives to
keep engine and fuel systems clean, they are not
equally effective.
Audi recommends using TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline . For more information on TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, please go to the official website
(www.toptiergas.com).
After an extended period of using inadequate
fuels, built-up carbon deposits can rob your engine of peak performance.
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Note
- Damage or malfunction due to poor fuel
quality is not covered by the Audi New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Refueling
Fueling procedure
Fig. 132 Right rear side of the vehicle : ope ning the fuel
filler door
Fig. 133 Fuel filler door with attached fue l cap
The fuel filler door is unlocked or locked by the
central locking system.
"' Press on the left side of the fuel filler door to
open r=.>fig. 132 .
"'U nscrew the tank cap counterclockwise.
"' Place the cap from above on the open fuel filler
door r=.>
fig. 133.
"' Insert the fuel pump nozzle a ll the way into the
fuel filler neck.
"' Start refueling. As soon as the fuel pump nozzle turns off the first time, the fuel tank is full.
Do not continue fueling, or else the expansion
space in the tank will be filled with fuel.
"' Pull the pump nozzle out of the tank filler neck
five seconds after it has sw itched off, so that
the rest of the fuel can flow out of the pump
nozzle into the filler neck.
"' Turn the fuel cap clockwise until you hear it
lock.
"' Then press on the left side of the tank door until it latches.
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The correct fuel type for your vehicle can be
found on a label located on the inside of the fue l
f iller door . For addit iona l information on fuel,
see ¢ page 152 .
For the tank capacity in yo ur vehicle, refer to the
Technical Data ¢ page 210.
To reduce the risk of fuel leak ing out or vapo rs
escaping, make sure that t he fuel tank is closed
1 ) indicator light may
correct ly. Otherwise th@
turn on.
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If the central loc king system malf uncti ons, t he
fue l filler door may emergency release
¢ page 155.
WARNING
An improper fue ling procedure and improper
hand ling of fue l can lead to explosions, fires,
severe bu rns and other injur ies.
- Do not smoke and keep away from open
flames.
- The ignition must be switched off when refueling .
- Cell phones, radio devices and other radio
equipment should always be switched off
when refueling. Electromagnet ic rays cou ld
cause sparks and start a fire.
- If you do not insert t he fue l pump nozzle a ll
the way into the filler tube, then f ue l can
leak out. Spilled fuel can ignite and start a
fire .
- Never get into the vehicle when refueling. If
there is an exceptional situation where t he
vehicle must be entered, close the door and
touch a metal surface before touching the
fuel pump nozzle agai n. This will reduce the
risk of e lectros t at ic discharge t hat can cause
flying spar ks. Sparks can start a fire when
ref ue ling.
WARNING
We recommend t hat you do not t ransport any
fuel containers in the vehicle . Fuel could leak
out of t he container and ignite, especially dur-
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ing an accident. This can cause explos ions,
fires and injuries.
- If you must transport fuel in a fue l container, please note the following:
- Always place a fue l conta iner on the
ground befo re filling . Neve r fill the fuel
contai ne r with fuel whi le it is in or o n the
vehicle. Elect rostatic charge can occur
while refueling and the fuel vapo rs could
ignite.
- For fuel con t aine rs made of me t al, the
fuel pump nozzle must a lways maintai n
contact with the container to reduce the
risk of stat ic charge.
- Insert the fuel pump nozz le as far as possible into the f ille r opening wh ile refueling .
- Follow lega l req uirements when using,
stor ing and transporting fuel conta iners .
- Make su re t hat the fuel container meets
the ind ustry standards, for example ANSI
or ASTM F852-86.
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Note
- Remove fue l t ha t has overflowed onto any
vehicle components immediately to reduce
the risk of damage to the vehicle.
- Never drive unt il the fuel tan k is com plete ly
empty . The irreg ular supply of fue l that results from that can cause eng ine misfires .
Uncombusted fuel will ente r the exhaust
system and increase the risk of damage to
the catalytic converter .
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For the sake of the environment
Do not overfill the fuel tank, otherwise fuel
can leak out when the veh icle is warming up.
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Tips
The fuel filler door o n your veh icle does not
lock if you lock the veh icle from the inside using the centra l locking switch.
Checking
Fuel filler door emergency release
and
Filling
- Never touch the exhaust tail pipes o nce they
have become hot . This cou ld resu lt in burns.
- Do not par k your vehicle over flammable
mate ria ls s uch as grass or leaves because
the high temperature of the emissions control system could start a fire.
- Do not app ly unde rbody protectant in the
exhaust system area, because this increases
the risk of fire.
If the central locking system is faulty, the fuel
filler door can be unlocked manually.
Engine
compartment
' Working in the engine compartment
Fig. 13 4 Right side tr im j:>ane l in the luggage compartment: eme rg ency release mec hani sm
Special care is required if you are working in the
engine compartmen t
The emergency opening mechanism is located
behind the right side trim panel in the luggage
compa rtme nt .
For work in the engine compartment, such as
checking and fill ing fluids, there is a risk of injury, scalding, accidents, and burns. For thi s
reason, follow all the warnings and general
safety precaution s provided in the following information. The engine compartment is a dangerous area on the vehicle . <=:>
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• Remove the cover in the side panel.
• Loosen the strap from its bracket -arrow- and
fig. 134 c:>
(D. The filler
pull on it carefully <=:>
doo r is released .
• Press on the left side of t he fuel fille r doo r to
page 153, fig. 132 .
open it <=:>
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Note
Only pull o n the loop until you feel resi st ance.
You will not he ar it relea se. Ot herwise yo u
could damage t he eme rge ncy re lea se me chanism .
Catalytic
converter
The vehicle may o nly be dr iven with unleaded
gasoline, otherwise the catalyt ic converter will be
destroyed .
Never d rive until the t ank is comp letely em pty .
The irregular supply of f uel t hat resul t s from that
can cause engine m isfires. Uncombus t ed fuel will
enter the exhaust system, wh ich can cau se ove rheat ing and damage to the catalyt ic converter .
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WARNING
- The temperature in the exha ust system is
high, both when dr iving and after stopping
the engine.
WARNING
Turn the engine off .
Switch t he ignition off .
Set the pa rking brake.
Move t he selec t or lever into the P position.
Never open the hood whe n th ere is steam or
coo lant escaping from the engine comp a rtmen t , bec au se t here is a risk that yo u could
be burned. Wai t unt il no st ea m o r coolan t is
escaping .
Let t he eng ine cool down.
Keep children away from th e eng ine compar tme nt.
Never sp ill fluid s o n a ho t e ngine . These fluids (su ch a s t he fr ee ze prot e ct ion contained
in t he coolant) can cat ch fi re.
Avoid short circuit s in t he electrical system.
When working in t he engine compartment,
remember that the radiator fan can swi t ch
on even if t he igni tio n is sw itched off, w hich
increases the risk of person al injury.
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and Filling
- Never open the cap on the coolant expansion tank when the engine is warm. The
cooling system is under pressure.
- To protect your face, hands, and arms from
hot steam or coolant, cover the cap with a
large cloth when opening.
- Do not remove the engine cover under any
circumstances. This increases the risk of
burns.
- If tests need to be performed with the engine running, there is additional danger due
to moving components (such as the ribbed
belt, alternator and radiator fan) and from
the high-voltage ignition system.
- Do not under any circumstances give gas inadvertently (for example, by hand from the
engine compartment) if the vehicle is stationary but the engine is running and a gear
is engaged. Otherwise, the vehicle will start
to move immediately and this could result
in an accident.
- Pay attention to the following warnings listed when work on the fuel system or on the
electrical equipment is required.
- Do not smoke .
- Never work near open flames.
- Always have a working fire extinguisher
nearby.
- All work on the battery or electrical system
in your vehicle can result in injuries, chemical burns, accidents or burns. Because of
this, all work must be performed only by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
- To reduce the risk of electric shock and injury, never touch the following components
when the engine is running or is being started:
- Ignition cable
- Other components in the electronic highvoltage ignition system
- If you must check or perform work on the
engine while it is running:
- Set the parking brake and place the selector lever in the P (park) position first .
- Always proceed with extreme caution so
that clothing, jewelry or long hair do not
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become caught in the radiator fan, fan
belt or other moving components or do
not come into contact with hot components. Tie back long hair before beginning
work and do not wear clothing that can
hang down into the engine .
- Limit your exposure to exhaust and chemicals to as short a time as possible ¢ &,.
WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
- Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm . In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm .
- Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms.
Wash hands after handling.
Note
When filling fluids, be sure not to mix the fluids up. Otherwise severe malfunctions and engine damage will occur .
For the sake of the environment
You should regularly check the ground under
your vehicle in order to detect leaks quickly. If
there are visible spots from oil or other fluids,
bring your vehicle to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to be
checked.
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and
Filling
.. Raise the hood slightly ¢ ,& .
.. Press the rocker switch und er the hood upward
¢fig . 136. This releases the catch .
.. Open the hood.
Opening/closing the hood
The hood is released from inside the vehicle.
Closing the hood
.. Push the hood down until you override the
force of the strut .
.. Let the hood fall lightly into the latch. Do not
press it in. c>,& .
WARNING
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- Never open the hood when there
Fig. 135 Driver footwell: release lever
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Fig. 136 Rocker switch under the hood
Make sure the wiper arms are not raised up from
the windshield. Otherwise the paint could be
damaged.
Opening the hood
.. With the driver's door open, pull the lever below the instrument panel in the direction of the
arrow¢fig.135.
is steam or
coolant escaping from the engine compartment, because there is a risk that you could
be burned. Wait until no steam or coolant is
escaping.
- If the hood is not latched completely, it
could fly up while you are driving and obstruct your vision.
- 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.
- If you notice that the hood is not latched
while you are driving, stop immediately and
close it, because dr iving when the hood is
not lat ched increases the risk of an accident .
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Filling
Engine compartment overview
The most important check points.
Fig. 137 Typical location of the rese rvoir and the engine oil fille r open ing
(D Coolant reservoir (- L) ¢ page 162
@ Oil dipstick ¢ page 160
® Engine oil filler opening ('t:::r.) ¢page 160
Engine
©
The engine oil used must conform to exact specifications.
Eng ine oil label* w ith VW standard
evpage 158
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Brake f luid reservoir ((0)) ¢ page 163
Veh icle battery(+)
¢ page 164, evpage 203
(?) Jump start point( - ) w ith hex head screw
evpage 164, evpage 203
@ Washer fluid reservoir (O) evpage 165
® Fuse housing c:::>page 199
The oil dipstick (item @ ) and the engine oil fi ller
open ing (item @ ) can be located in different positions depend ing on the engine version.
oil
Engine oil specifications
The serv ice interval d isplay in the inst rumen t
cluster 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 a n authorized Audi Se rvice Advisor.
If you must add oil betwee n oil changes, use an
oi l that matches the Audi oil quality standard
listed on the sticker. The sticker is located at the
front of the eng ine compartment ¢ page 158,
fig. 137 .
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Read and follow all WARNINGS before checking anything in the engi ne compa rtment¢ &.
in Working in the engine compartment on
page 155 .
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Audi recommend s
~ Castrol
/fg/j;Sf.g;fg f'r
fig. 138.
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mark ing (D, then engine oil must be added .
See c:>@ .
@ Do no t add engine oil.
Adding engine oil
Checking the engine oil level and adding
engine oil
- Unscrew the cap 't=:rl c:>fig. 139 for the engi ne
oil filling open ing c:>page158, fig. 137.
- Carefully add 0 .5 quart (0.5 lite r) of the correct
page 158.
oil <=>
- Check the oil level again after two minutes .
- Add a smaller amount of engine oil if necessary. The mark ing @ c:>fig. 138 must not be exceeded c:>Cl).
- Screw the eng ine oil filler cap 't=:rl and slide the
dipstick all the way in .
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Fig. 138 Oil dipstick (example): checking the eng ine oil
level
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Fig. 139 Engine compartment: engine oil filler opening
cover
Observe the safety precautions c:>page 155,
Working in the engine compartment .
Checking the engine oil level
- Park the vehicle on a level surface.
- Shut the engine off when it is warm. Wait approx imately two m inutes so that the engine oil
can flow back into the oil pan.
- Open the hood c:>page 157.
- Remove the oi l dipstick <=>
page 158, fig . 137,
wipe it off with a clean cloth and insert it all the
way in again .
- Remove the oil dipstick again and then read the
oil level c:>table on page 160.
- Add engine oil if necessary.
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- When adding eng ine oi l, do not let oil d rip
ont o hot engine components. Th is increases
t he risk of a fire.
- You must sea l t he cap on the oi l filler opening correct ly so that oi l does not leak ou t
onto the hot engine and exha ust system
when the engine is running, beca use this is
a fire hazard .
- Always clean skin thoro ughly if it comes into
contact with engine oi l.
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Note
- The engine oil level mus t not be under the
marking (D, because t his increases t he risk
of engine damage .
- After add ing engi ne oil, the oil leve l must
not be above t he mar king @ , because this
increases the risk of catalytic converte r and/
or engine damage . Do not start the engine .
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or au thorized Audi Service Facility to have excess
engine oil extracted if necessary.
- Do not mix any addit iona l lubr icants into
the engine oil. Damage caused by such addit ives is not covered by the warranty.
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Ch e c k ing an d Filling
For the sake of the env ironment
- Engine oil should never enter the sewer system or come into contact with the ground
under any circumstances.
- Pay attention to legal requirements when
disposing of empty oil containers.
The engine oil consumption may be up to
0.5 quart/600 m iles (0.5 liter/1,000 km), depending on driving style and operating conditions. Consumption may be higher during the
first 3,000 miles (5,000 km). The engine oil
level must be checked regularly . It would be
best to check each time you refuel your vehicle and before long dr ives.
Changing the engine oil
We recommend that have your oil changed by an
authorized Audi dealer or a qualified service station.
Before you check anyth ing in the eng ine compartment, always read and heed all W ARNINGS Q .&.
in Working in the engine compartment on
page 155.
The engine oil must be changed according to the
intervals specified in your Warranty & Maintenance booklet. This is very important because the
lubri cat ing propert ies of oil diminish gradually
d uring normal vehicle use.
Under some circumstances the eng ine oil should
be changed more frequently . Change oil more often if you d rive mostly short distances, ope rate
the vehicle in d usty areas or under predominant ly
stop-and -go traffic conditions, or have your vehicle where temperatures remain below freezing
for extended periods.
Detergent additives in the
look da rk after the engine
short time. This is normal
change the oil more often
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oil will make fresh oil
has been running for a
and is not a reason to
than recommended.
your oi l changed by an authorized Audi dealer or
a qualified service station .
If you choose to change your oil yourself , please
note the follow ing important info rmation:
WARNING
To reduce the risk of persona l injury if you
must change the engine oil in your vehicle
yourself:
- Wear eye protect ion .
- To redu ce the risk of burns from hot eng ine
oil, let the engine cool down to the touch.
- W hen remov ing the oil d rain plug w ith your
fingers, stay as far away as possib le. Always
keep your forearm parallel to the ground to
he lp prevent hot oil from running down your
arm.
- Drain the oil into a container designed for
this purpose, one la rge enough to hold at
least the tota l amount of oil in your engine.
- Engine oil is poisonous. Keep it well out of
the reach of children.
- Continuous contact with used engine oil is
harmful to your skin. Always protect your
skin by washing oil off thoroughly with soap
and water.
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Note
Never mix oil additives with your engine oil.
These additives can damage your engine and
adverse ly affect your Audi Limited New Vehicle Warranty.
For the sake of the environment
- Before chang ing your oi l, first make sure
you know where you can properly d ispose of
the used oil.
- Always dispose of used engine o il properly.
Do not dump it on garden soil, wooded
areas, into open streams or down sewage
drains.
- Recycle used engine o il by tak ing it to a used
eng ine oil collection fac ility in your area, or
contact a service station .
Because of the problem of proper disposal, along
with the special tools and necessa ry expertise requ ired, we strong ly recommend that you have
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Cooling
system
Coolant
The engine cooling system is filled with a mixture
of pur ified wate r and coolant addit ive at the fact ory. This coolant must not be not changed .
The coolant level is monito red throug h the . indicator light ¢ page 12. However, we do recommend occasionally checking the coolant level
manually.
gine . If this happens, on ly use wat er and restore the correct mixture ratio with t he
specified coolant additive as soon as poss ible.
- Only refill with new coolant .
- Radiator sealant mus t not be mixed wit h
the coolant .
Adding coolant
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If you must add coolant, use a mixture of wat er
and coolant add it ive. Mixing t he coolant additive
with distilled water is recommended.
Coolant additive
The coolant additive is made of ant i-freezing and
corros ion protection agents. Only use the following coolant add it ives. These addit ives may be
mixed wit h each other.
Coolant additive
Specification
G13
TL774 J
G12++
TL 774 G
The amount of coolant add itive that needs to be
mixed wit h water depends on the climate where
the vehicle will be operated . If the coolant addi tive percentage is too low, the coolant can free ze
and damage the engine.
Fig. 140 Engine com par t m ent: coo la nt expans ion ta nk
cove r
Observe the safety precautions ¢ page 155,
Working in the engine compartment .
Checking the eng ine coolant level
Coolant
additive
Freeze protection
.,.Park the vehicle on a level surface .
.,.Switch the ignition off.
.,.Read the coolant level on the coolant expansion
tank ¢ page 158, fig. 137. The coolant level
must be betwee n the markings when the engine in cold . When t he engine is warm it can be
slightly above the uppe r mar king .
Warm
reg ions
min. 40%
max. 45%
min. -13 °F
(-25 °C)
Adding coolant
Cold
reg ions
min. 50%
max. 55%
max. -40 °F
(-40 °C)
Requirement: there must be a residual amount of
coolant in the expansion ta nk ¢ (D.
CJ) Note
- Before the start of winter, have an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility check if the coolant additive in your
vehicle matc hes the percentage approp riate
for the climate . This is especially important
whe n driving in colde r climat es.
- If the approp riate coolant additive is not
available in an emergency, do not add any
other additive. You could damage t he en-
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.,.Let the engine cool down.
.,.Place a clot h over the coolant expansion tan k
cap and unscrew the cap counterclockw ise
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.,.Add coolant mixed in the correct rat io
c;,page 162 up to t he up per ma rking .
.,.Make sure that the fluid level remains stab le.
Add more coolant if necess ary.
.,.Close the cap securely.
Coolant loss usually indicates there is a lea k. Immed iate ly drive your vehicle to an author ized
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Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
and have the cooling system inspected . If the
cooling system is not leaking, a loss can come
from the coolant boiling through overheating
and being pushed out of the cooling system.
WARNING
Filling
Level must be between the MIN and MAX markings ~A .
The brake fluid Levelis monitored automatically.
Changing the brake fluid
- The cooling system is under pressure . Do
not open the coolant expansion tank cap
when the engine is hot . This increases the
risk of burns .
- The coolant additive and the coolant can be
dangerous to your health. For this reason,
keep the coolant in the original container
and away from children. There is a risk of
poisoning.
- When working in the engine compartment,
remember that the radiator fan can switch
on even if the ignition is switched off, which
increases the risk of injury.
CDNote
Do not add coolant if the expansion tank is
empty . Air could enter the cooling system and
damage the engine. If this is the case, do not
continue driving. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
Brake
and
fluid
Have the brake fluid changed regularly by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility .
WARNING
- If the brake fl uid level is below the MIN
marking, it can impair the braking effect
and driving safety, which increase the risk of
an accident. Do not continue driving. See an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
- If the brake fluid is old, bubbles may form
in the brake system during heavy braking .
This would impair braking performance and
driving safety, which increases the risk of an
accident .
- To ensure the brake system functions correctly, only use brake fluids that comply
with VW standard 501 14 or
FMVSS-116 DOT4 .
CDNote
- If the brake flu id level is above the MAX
marking, brake fluid may Leakout over the
edge of the reservoir and result in damage
to the vehicle.
- Do not get any brake fluid on the vehicle
paint, because it w ill corrode the paint.
Battery
General warnings about batteries
Fig. 141 Engine compartment: cap on brake flu id reservoir
Observe the safety precautions ¢ page 155,
Working in the engine compartment .
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Checking the brake fluid level
Because of the complex power supp ly, all work
on batteries such as disconnecting, replacing,
etc. should only be performed by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
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The term "vehicle battery " refers to the 12 Volt
battery in your vehicle.
Read the brake fluid Levelon the brake fluid
reservoir ~ page 158, fig. 13 7. The brake fluid
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Che ck ing and
Filling
®
Wear eye protection .
pag e 155,
Working in the engine compartm ent.
Battery ac id is high ly corrosive . Wear protective gloves and eye pro t ect ion.
Requirement: only use chargers with a maximum
charging curre nt of 30 amps / 14 .8 Volts. The vehicle battery cables remain connected .
Fire, spark s, open flame an d smok ing are
forb idden .
A highly explosive mixt ure of gases can
form when charging batteries.
®
Keep children away from battery acid and
bat teries .
WARNING
Detailed warnings for the ve hicle battery:
All work on the battery or electrical system in
your vehicle can result in injuries, chemical
burns, accidents or burns. Because of this, all
work must be performed only by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Serv ice
Facility.
WARNING
California Proposit ion 65 Warning :
- Battery posts, termina ls and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chem icals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive problems .
Wash hands after handling .
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Note
Protect the vehicle battery against freezing if
the vehicle wilt be parked for long periods of
time so that it is not destroyed by "freezing"
page 164, Charging the vehicle battery .
Charging the vehicle battery
Fig. 14 2 Eng ine compartment: connectors for a char ge r
and jump st art cab les
164
Observe the safety precautions
The battery is located in the engine compartment . The ground po int 0 is always located on
the veh icle body .
.,. Read the wa rnings
.&.in General warnings
about batteries on page 164 and
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.,.Switch off the ignit io n and all electrica l equ ipmen t .
.,.Open the hood 9 page 157 .
.,. Fold th e battery cover upward 9 fig. 142.
.,.Clamp the terminal clamps on the charger correctly onto the ground point O and the pos it ive
termin a l (v .
.,. Now insert the power cable for the charging de vice into the socket and switch the device on .
.,.At the end of the charging process, switch the
charger off and pull the power cable ou t of the
socket.
.,. Now remove the charging device term inal
clamps.
.,.Close the batt e ry cover.
.,.Close the hood ¢ page 15 7.
WARNING
- A high ly explosive mixture of gases can form
when charg ing batteries . Only charge the
veh icle battery in we ll-ventilated areas .
- A drained vehicle battery can freeze at temperatures around 32 QF (0 QC).A frozen or
thawed vehicle battery must not be charged
and must not be used anymo re . The battery
housing can crack and batte ry acid can leak
out if ice forms, which increases the risk of
an explosion and chemical burns. Contact an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for more information.
- Do not connect or disconnect the charging
cable wh ile charging because this increases
the risk of an explosion .
Checking
Service
Tips
Filling
display
The service interval display detects when your vehicle is due for service.
- Only charge the vehicle battery through the
connections in the engine compartment.
- Read all of the manufacturer's instructions
for the charger before charging the vehicle
battery.
Windshield
system
interval
and
The service interval display works in two stages:
- Inspection or oil change reminder : after a cer-
tain distance is driven, a message appears in
t he instrument cluster display every time the
ignition is switched on. The remaining distance
or time is displayed br iefly.
washer
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- Inspection or oil change due: if your vehicle
has reached an inspection or oil change interval
or both intervals at the same time, the message Inspection due! or Oil change due! or Oil
change and inspection due! appears briefly after sw itching the ignition on.
Checking service intervals
Fig. 143 Engine compartment: windshield washer fluid
reservoir
Observe the safety precautions q page 155,
Working in the engine compartment.
The windshield washer fluid reservoir W contains
the cleaning solution for the windshield and the
rear w indow q page 158, fig. 137,. The reservoir
capacity can be found in qpage 210.
To reduce the risk of lime scale deposits on the
spray nozzles, use clean water with low amounts
of calc ium . Always add window cleaner to the water. When the outs ide temperatures a re cold, an
anti-freezing agent should be added to the water
so that it does not freeze.
- The concent ration of anti-freezing agent
must be adjusted to the vehicle operating
conditions in the respective climate. A concent rat ion that is too high can lead to vehicle damage.
- Never add rad iator anti-freeze or other additives to the washer fluid.
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- Do not use a glass cleaner that contains
paint solvents, because this could damage
the paint .
You can check the remaining distance or time un ti l the next oi l change or next inspection .
Ifunction button > (Car) Sys- Select: the ICAR
tems* control button > Servicing & checks >
Service intervals .
Resetting the indicator
An autho rized Audi dea ler or a uth orized Audi
Service Facility w ill reset the se rvice int erva l display after performing service .
If you have changed the o il yourself, you must reset the oil change interval.
Perform the follow ing to reset the d isplay:
Ifunction button > (Car) Sys- Select: the ICAR
tems * control button > Servicing & checks >
Service intervals . Turn the control knob downward to Reset oil change interva l and press the
control knob .
Note
- Only reset the oil change ind icator if the oil
was changed.
- Following the service intervals is cr it ica l to
ma intaining the service life and value of
your vehicle, especially the engine . Even if
the mileage on the vehicle is low, do not exceed the time fo r the next service.
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Wheels
Wheels
tions. Drive carefully and re duce your speed on icy or slippery roads. Even winter tires
can lose traction on black ice.
and Tires
General information
1>-(heckyour tires regularly for
damage (punctures , cuts, cracks
and bulges). Remove foreign objects from the tire tread.
.,.If driving over curbs or similar
obstacles, drive slowly and approach the curb at an angle.
1>-Have
faulty tires or rims replaced immediately.
1>-Protectyour tires from oil,
grease and fuel.
.,.Mark tires before removing
them so that the same running
direction can be maintained if
they are reinstalled.
1>-Lay
tires flat when storing and
store them in a cool , dry location
with as little exposure to light as
possible.
_&.WARNING
-Never drive faster than the
maximum permitted speed
for your tires . This could cause
the tires to heat up too much.
This increases the risk of an
accident because it can cause
the tire to burst .
-Always adapt your driving to
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Note
- Please note that summer and
winter tires are designed for
the conditions that are typical
in those seasons. Audi recommends using winter tires during the winter months . Low
temperatures significantly decrease the elasticity of summer tires, which affects traction
and braking ability. If summer
tires are used in very cold
temperatures, cracks can form
on the tread bars, resulting in
permanent tire damage that
can cause loud driving noise
and unbalanced tires.
-Burnished, polished or
chromed rims must not be
used in winter driving conditions. The surface of the rims
does not have sufficient corrosion protection for this and
could be permanently damaged by road salt or similar
substances.
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© Tire construction
Tire designations
R indicates a radial tire.
® Rim diameter
Size of the rim diameter in inche s.
@ Load index
and speed rating
The load index indicates the tire's
load-carrying capacity.
The speed rating indicates the
maximum permitted
speed. Also
see ¢ &.in General information
on page 166.
"EXTRA LOAD" , "xl" or "RF" ind iFig. 144 Tire designations
on the side-
wall
(D Tires for
passenger vehicles
(if applicable)
cates that the tire is reinforced or
is an Extra Load tire .
Speed rating
up to 93 mph (150 km/h)
up to 99 mph (160 km/h)
up to 106 mph (170 km/h)
up to 110 mph (180 km/h)
up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
up to 124 mph (200 km/h)
up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
Nominal width of the tire be-
up to 149 mph (240 km/h?)
tween the sidewalls in millime-
above 149 mph (240 km/h)a)
up to 186 mph (300 km/h)a)
"P" indicates a tire for a passenger
vehicle. "T" indicates a tire designated for temporary
@ Nominal
use.
width
ters. In general: the larger the
number, the wider the tire.
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ratio
Height/width
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Maximum permitted speed
ratio expressed as a
up to 168 mph (270 km/h)a)
For tires above 149 mph (240 km/h),
tire manufacturers sometimes use the
code "ZR".
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(J) US DOT number
(TIN) and
The manufacture date is listed on
the tire sidewall (it may only appear on the inner side of the tire) :
tire can carry. Tire manufacturers
must also specify the materials
used in the tire . These include
steel, nylon, polyester and other
materials .
DOT ... 2217 ...
@ Maximum permitted load
means, for example, tha t the ti re
was produced in t he 22nd week of
the year 2017.
This number indicates the maximum load in kilograms and
pounds that the tire can carry.
@ Audi Original Tires
@ Uniform tire quality grade
manufacture date
Audi Original equipment tires
with the designation "AO" have
been specially matched to your
Audi. When used correctly, these
tires meet the highest standards
for safety and handling. An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility will be
able to provide you with more information .
® Mud and snow capability
"M/5" or "M+S" indicates the tire
has properties ma king it suitable
to drive in mud or snow. & indicates a winter t ire .
@ Composition of the tire cord
and materials
The number of plies indicates the
number of rubberized fabric layers in the tire . In general: the
more layers, the more weight a
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standards for treadwear,
tr action and temper atur e
resistance
Treadwear, traction and temperature ranges ¢ page 182.
@ Running direction
The arrows indicate the running
direction of unidirectional tires.
You must always follow the specified running direction
¢ page 196 .
@)Maximum
permitted
inflation pressure
This number indicates the maximum pressure to which a tire can
be inflated under normal operating condit ions .
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Glossary of tire and loading
terminology
Accessoryweight
means the combined we ight (in
excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and
heater, to the extent that these
items a re available as factory- installed equipment (whether installed or not) .
Cord
means the strands forming the
plies in t he tire.
Cold tire inflation pressure
means the t ire pressure recommended by the vehicle manufac tu rer for a tire of a designated
size that has not been driven for
more than a couple of m iles (kilometers) at low speeds in the
three hour period before the t ire
pressure is measured or adjusted .
Curb weight
Aspect ratio
means the ratio of the height to
the width of the t ire in percent .
Numbers of 55 or lower indicate a
low s idewal l for improved steering response and better overall
handling on dry pavement.
means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil, and coolant, a ir cond itioning and additional weight of
optio nal eq uipment .
Extra load tire
Bead
means the part of t he t ire that is
made of steel wires, wrapped or
reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim .
Bead separation
means a breakdown of the bond
between components in the bead .
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher inflat ion pressu res than the corresponding standard t ire . Extra load
tires may be ident ified as "XL",
"xl", "EXTRALOAD", or "RF" on
the sidewall.
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Gross Axle Weight Rating
("GAWR ")
Maximum (permissible)
inflation pressure
means the load-carrying capacity
of a single axle system , measured
at the tire -ground interfaces.
means the maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may
be inflated. Also called "maximum inflation pressure."
Gross Veh icle Weight Rating
(" GVWR")
means the maximum total loaded
weight of the vehicle .
Groove
means the space between two adjacent tread ribs .
Load rating (code)
Normal occupant weight
means 150 lbs. (68 kilograms)
times the number of occupants
seated in the vehicle up to the total seating capacity of your vehicle.
Occupant distribution
means distr ibution of occupants
in a vehicle.
means the maximum load that a
tire is rated to carry for a given inflation pressure. You may not find
this information on all tires because it is not required by law.
Outer diameter
Maximum load rating
Overall width
means the load rating for a tire at
the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire.
means the linear distance between the exteriors of the side walls of an inflated tire, includ ing
elevations due to labeling, decorations, or protective bands or
ribs .
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
means the sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight, and
(d) Production options weight
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means the overall diameter of an
inflated new tire.
Ply
means a layer of rubber-coated
parallel cords.
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Production options weight
Rim
means the combined weight of
those installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lbs.
(2 .3 kg) in excess of those standard items which they replace, not
previously considered in curb
weight or accessory we ight, including heavy duty brakes, ride
levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim.
means a metal support for a tire
or a tire and tube assembly upon
which the tire beads are seated.
Rim diamet er
means nominal d iameter
bead seat. If you change
wheel size, you will have
chase new tires to match
rim diameter.
of the
your
to purthe new
Rim size designat ion
Radial ply tire
means a pneumatic tire in which
the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at substantially
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
means rim diameter and width .
Rim width
means nomina l distance between
rim flanges.
Sidewall
Recommended inflation
pressure
see ¢ page 169, Cold tire infla-
tion pressure .
Speed rating (l etter code)
Reinforced tire
means the speed at which a tire is
designed to be driven for extended periods of time . The rat ings
range from 93 mph (150 km/h)
to 186 mph (298 km/h) ¢ table
on page 167. You may not find
this information on all tires because it is not required by law.
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire. Reinforced tires may be identified as
"XL" "xl" "EXTRA LOAD" or "RF"
on the sidewall.
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means that portion of a tire between the tread and bead.
The speed rating letter code,
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maximum permissible road
speeds . See also ¢ &.in General
information on page 166 .
Tire pressure monito ring
system*
means a system that detects
when one or more of a vehicle's
tires are underinflated and illuminates a low tire pressure warning
telltale.
Tread
means that portion of a tire that
comes into contact with the road.
Tread separation
means pulling away of t he t read
from the tire carcass.
Treadwear indicators {TWI)
means the projections within the
principal grooves designed to give
a visual indication of the degrees
of wear of the tread. See
¢ page 175, Treadwear indicator
for more information on measuring tire wear.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
is a tire information system devel oped by the United St ates Nat ional Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that is designed
to help buyers make relative com1 72
parisons among tires . The UTQG
is not a safety rat ing and not a
guarantee that a tire will last for
a prescribed number of miles
(kilome t ers) or perform in a certain way. It simply gives tire buyers add it iona l information to
combine with other considera tions, such as price, brand loyalty
and dealer recommendations. Under UTQG, tires are graded by the
tire manufacturers in three areas:
treadwear, tract ion, and tempera t ure res istance. The UTQG information on the tires , molded into
the sidewalls .
U.S. DOT Tire Identification
Number {TIN)
Th is is the t ire's "serial number".
It beg ins with the letters "DOT"
and indicates that the tire meets
all federal standards . The next
two numbers or letters indicate
the plant where it was manufac tured, and the last fo ur numbers
represent t he week and year of
manufacture. For example,
DOT ... 2217 .. .
means that the ti re was produced
in the 22nd week of 2017. The
other numbers are ma rketing codes that may or may not be used .,..
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by the tire manufacturer. This information is used to contact consumers if a tire defect requires a
recall.
Vehicle capacity weight
means the rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lbs . (68 kilograms) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity.
Vehicle maximum load on the
tire
means that load on an individual
tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight
and dividing by two.
Vehicle normal load on the tire
means that load on an individual
tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the
curb weight, accessory weight,
and normal occupant weight (distributed in accordance with ¢ ta ble on page 178) and dividing by
two.
Occupant loading and distr ibution for vehicle normal load
for various design ated seating
capacities
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for the number of seating positions . Refer to the table ¢ table
on page 178 for the number of
people that correspond to the vehicle normal load.
New tires or wheels
Audi recommends having all work
on tires or wheels performed by
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
These facilities have the proper
knowledge and are equipped with
the required tools and replacement parts.
.,,.New tires do not yet have the
optimum gripp ing properties .
Drive carefully and at moderate
speeds for the first 350 miles
(500 km) with new tires.
.,,.Only use tires with the same design, size (rolling circumference)
and as close to the same tread
pattern as possible on all four
wheels.
.,,.Do not replace tires individually .
At least replace both tires on the
same axle at the same time.
.,,.Audi recommends that you use
Audi Original Tires . If you would
like to use different tires, please
note that the tires may perform ...
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differently even if they are the
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same size c::>
~ If you would like to equip your
vehicle with a tire/rim combination that is different from what
was installed at the factory, consult with an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility before making a pur,& .
chase c::>
If the spare tire is different from
the regular tires installed on the
vehicle - for example, if winter
tires or wide tires are installed then only use the spare tire temporarily in case of emergency and
drive carefully while it is in use. It
should be replaced with a regular
tire as soon as possible.
Applies to: vehicles with all wheel
drive: all four wheels must be
equipped with tires that are the
same brand and have the same
construction and tread pattern so
that the drive system is not damaged by different wheel speeds.
For this reason, in case of emergency, only use a spare tire that
has the same circumference as
the regular tires.
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WARNING
-Only use tire/rim combinations and suitable wheel bolts
that have been approved by
Audi. Otherwise, damage to
the vehicle and an accident
could result.
-For technical reasons, it is not
possible to use tires from other vehicles - in some cases,
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 different construction can differ
greatly even if they are the
same size. If there is not
enough clearance, the tires or
the vehicle can be damaged
and this can reduce driving
safety and increase the risk of
an accident.
-Only use tires that are more
than six years old when absolutely necessary and drive
carefully when doing so.
-Do not use run-flat tires on
your vehicle. Using them when
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not permitted can lead to vehicle damage or accidents .
-If you install wheel covers on
the vehicle, make sure they allow enough air circulation to
cool the brake system. If they
do not, this could increase the
risk of an accident.
Treadwear indicator
Tire wear/damage
Fig. 145 Tire profile : treadwear
tor
ty check the wheel alignment if
there is unusual wear.
-Have the wheels rebalanced if an
imbalance is causing noticeable
vibration in the steering wheel.
If you do not, the tires and other
vehicle components could wear
more quickly.
indica-
Tire wear
Check the tires regularly for wear.
-Inflation pressure that is too low
or high can increase tire wear
considerably.
-Driving quickly through curves,
rapid acceleration and heavy
braking increase tire wear.
-Have an authorized Audi dea ler
or authorized Audi Service Facili-
Original equipment tires contain
treadwear indicators in the tread
pattern, which are bars that are
1/16 in (1.6 mm) high and are
spaced evenly around the tire perpendicular to the running direction i:::>fig. 145. The letters "TWI"
or triang les on the tire sidewall
indicate the location of the treadwear indicators.
The tires have reached the minimum tread depth l ) when they
have worn down to the treadwear
indicators. Replace the tires with
new ones i:::>.&..
Tire rotation
Rotating the tires regularly is recommended to ensure the tires
wear evenly. To rotate the tires,
install the tires from the rear axle ..,.
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country.
in your
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on the front axle and vice versa.
This will allow the tires to have
approximately the same length of
service life.
risk of hydroplaning when driving through deep puddles.
Tire pressure
For unidirectional tires, make
sure the tires are installed according to the running direction indicated on the tire sidewall
¢
page 196.
Hidden damage
Damage to tires and rims can often occur in locations that are
hidden. Unusual vibrations in the
vehicle or pulling to one side may
indicate that there is tire damage.
Reduce your speed immediately.
Check the tires for damage. If no
damage is visible from the outside, drive slowly and carefully to
the nearest authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the vehicle inspect ed.
WARNING
Tread that has worn too low or
different tread depths on the
t ires can reduce driving safety.
This can increase the risk of an
accident because it has a negat ive effect on handling, driving
through curves, and braking,
and because it increases the
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Fig. 146 Driver's side 8-pillar : tire pressure label
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KPA.
PSI
KPA.
PSI
KPA.
PSI
Fig. 147 Tire pressure label
The correct tire pressure for tires
mounted in the factory and for
the spare tire* is indicated on a label. The label is located on the Bpillar ¢ fig. 146, ¢ fig. 147.
Use the tire pressure specified for
a normal vehicle load when the
vehicle is partially loaded ¢ table
on page 178 . If driving the vehicle when fully loaded, you must
increase the tire pressure to the
maximum specified pressure¢ .&.. .,.
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Checking/correcting ti re
pressure
.,,.Checkthe tire pressure at least
once per month and also check it
before every long drive.
.,,.Always check the tire pressure
when the tires are cold . Do not
reduce the pressure if it increases when the tires are warm .
.,,.Check the label ¢ fig. 147 for
the correct tire pressure based
on vehicle load .
.,,.Correct the tire pressure if necessary .
.,,.Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System*: store the modified tire pressure in the Infotainment system ¢ page 184.
.,,.Checkthe pressure in the emergency tire*/spare tire*. Always
maintain the maximum temperature that is specified for the
tire.
.&_WARNING
Always adapt the tire pressure
to your driving style and vehicle
load.
-Overload ing can lead to loss of
vehicle control and increase
the risk of an accident. Read
and follow the important safety precautions in ¢ page 178,
Tires and vehicle load limits.
-The tire must flex more if the
tire pressure is too low or if
the vehicle speed or load are
too high. This heats the tire up
too much. This increases the
risk of an accident because it
can cause the tire to burst and
result in loss of vehicle control.
-Incorrect tire pressure in-
creases tire wear and has a
negative effect on driving and
braking behavior, which increases the risk of an accident.
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Replace lost valve caps to reduce the risk of damage to the
tire valves.
@) For the sake of the environment
Tire pressure that is too low increases fuel consumption.
Tire pressure table
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contained in the following table
was correct at the time of print-
ing, and the information is subject to change. If there are differences between this information
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and the tire pressures specified
on the label on the driver's side Bpillar, always follow the specification on the B-pillar label
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ignation on the tire pressure label
and the tire pressure table.
The following table lists recommended tire pressures in cold
tires according to the load and
the size of the tires installed.
page 176, fig. 146.
Make sure that the tire designation on your tire matches the desModel/
Engine
Tire designation
Tire pressure
Normal load
(up to 3 people)a)
front
rear
front
rear
PSI
kPA
PSI
kPA
PSI
kPA
PSI
kPA
32
220
32
220
33
230
36
250
32
220
32
220
33
230
36
250
33
230
33
230
44
300
46
320
255/35 R20 97Y
33
230
33
230
44
300
46
320
255/40 Rl9 l00H
33
230
33
230
44
300
46
320
Q3:
235/50 Rl8 97H
2.0L
235/50 Rl8 97V
4 cylinders
255/40 Rl9 l00Y
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Maximum load
2 people in the front; 1 person in the rear
.8, WARNING
Please note the important safety precautions regarding tire
pressure ¢ page 176 and load
limits ¢ page 178.
Tires and vehicle load limits
There are limits to the amount of
load or weight that any vehicle
and any tire can carry. A vehicle
that is overloaded will not handle
well and is more difficult to stop.
Overloading can not only lead to
loss of vehicle control, but can also damage important parts of the
vehicle and can lead to sudden
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tire failure, including a blowout
and sudden deflation that can
cause the vehicle to crash.
Your safety and that of your passengers also depends on making
sure that load limits are not exceeded. Vehicle load includes everybody and everything in and on
the vehicle. These load limits are
technically referred to as the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ("GVWR").
The "GVWR"includes the weight
of the basic vehicle, all factory installed accessories, a full tank of
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fuel, oil, coolant and other fluids
plus maximum load . The maximum load includes the number of
passengers that the vehicle is intended to carry ("seating capacity") with an assumed weight of
150 lbs. (68 kg) for each passenger at a designated seating posi tion and the total weight of any
luggage in the vehicle. If you tow
a trailer, the weight of the trailer
hitch and the tongue weight of
the loaded trailer must be included as part of the vehicle load.
The Gross Axle Weight Rating
("GAWR") is the maximum load
that can be applied at each of the
veh icle's two axles.
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The fact that there is an upper
limit to your vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating means that the
total weight of whatever is being
carried in the vehicle (including
the weight of a trai ler hitch and
the tongue weight of the loaded
trailer) is limited. The more passengers in the vehicle or passengers who are heavier than the
standard weights assumed mean
that less weight can be carried as
luggage.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
and the Gross Axle Weight Rating
are listed on the safety compli ance sticker label located on the
driver's side B-pillar.
_&.WARNING
Overloading a vehicle can cause
loss of vehicle control, a crash
or other accident, serious personal injury, and even death.
- Carrying more weight than
your vehicle was designed to
carry will prevent the vehicle
from handling properly and
increase the risk of the loss of
vehicle control.
-The brakes on a vehicle that
has been overloaded may not
be able to stop the vehicle
within a safe distance.
- Tires on a vehicle that has
been overloaded can fail suddenly, including a blowout and
sudden deflation, causing loss
of control and a crash.
- Always make sure that the total load being transported including the weight of a trailer hitch and the tongue
weight of a loaded trailer does not make the vehicle
heavier than the vehicle's
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .
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Wheels
Determining correct load
limit
Use the example below to calculate the total weight of the passengers and luggage or other
things that you plan to transport
so that you can make sure that
your vehicle will not be overloaded .
Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit
1. Locate the statement "THE
COMBINEDWEIGHTOF OCCUPANTSANDCARGOSHOULD
NEVEREXCEEDXXXKGOR XXX
LBS"onyour vehicle's placard
(tire inflation pressure label)
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page
176, fig. 146.
2. Determine the combined
weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3 . Subtra ct the combined weight
of the driver and passengers
from "XXX" kilograms or "XXX"
pounds shown on the sticker
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page
176 , fig. 146 .
4. The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the "XXX"amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will
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be five 150 lbs. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5 X 150) = 650
lbs.)
5. Determine the combined
weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculat ed in Step 4 .
6. If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your ve-
hicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces
the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
~check the tire sidewall
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page 167, fig. 144) to determine the designated load rating
for a specific tire.
· Wheel bolts and rims
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts mus t be clean and loose n/tighten
eas ily.
Rims
Rims with a bo lted rim ring* or with bo lted wheel
covers" cons ist of mult iple pieces . These components were bolted togethe r us ing s pecial bolts
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and a special procedure. You must not repair or
disassemble th e m ¢ .&..
WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tightened or repaired incorrectly can become loose and result in loss
of vehicle control, which increases the risk of
an acc ident. For the correct tightening specifi cation, see ¢ page 192, After changing a
wheel .
- Always keep the wheel bolts and the
threads in the wheel hub clean and free of
grease.
- Only use wheel bo lts that fit the rim .
- Always have damaged rims repa ired by an
authorized Audi dealer or autho rized Aud i
Service Facility . Never repair or d isassemble
rims yourself, because this inc reases t he risk
of an accident.
Winter tires
W inte r ti res significantly improve the vehicle's
handling when driving in wint er condit ions . Because of the ir constr uction (width, compound,
tread pattern), summer tires provide less traction on ice and snow .
... Use w inter t ires on all fo ur wheels .
... Only use winter t ires that are approve d for your
vehicl e .
... Please note that the maximum permitted
speed may be lower with winter tires ¢ .&. in
General information on page 166. An au t horized Audi dealer or author ized Audi Service Facility can inform you about the maximum permit t ed speed for you r t ires .
... Check the ti re press ur e after installing w heels
¢ page 176.
The effec t iveness of winter t ires is reduced greatly when the t read is worn down to a depth of
0 .157 in (4 mm). The char acter istics of win t er
tires a lso dec rease great ly as t he t ire ages, regardless of the remaining tread .
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@) For the sake of the environment
Reinst a ll s umme r ti res at t he a ppro pr iate
t ime, bec ause th ey provide bet t er hand ling
when roa d s a re free of snow and ice . Summer
tires cause less road noise, tire wear and fue l
consumpt ion .
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Tips
You can also use a ll season tires instead of
winter tires . Please note that in some coun tries where winter tires are required , on ly
winter tires w it h the & symbo l may be permitted.
Snow chains
Snow cha ins not only improve the drivi ng in win te r road condit ions, but also the braking .
... Only ins t all snow chains on the front wheels.
This applies a lso to vehicles with a ll wheel
drive*.
... Check and correct the seating of the snow
chai ns after d riving a few feet, if necessary. Follow the instr uctions from the manufac tu rer.
... Note t he maximum permitted spee d when dr iving with snow chains . Do not exceed 30 mph
(SO km/h).
Use fine-me sh snow chains. They must not add
more t han 0. 53 inch (13. S mm) in height, incl uding t he chain lock .
You m ust remove the snow chains on roads without snow . Ot herwise, you could impair d riving
abili ty and damage the t ires .
Use of snow chains is only permitted with certa in
rim/tire comb inat ions due t o technical reasons .
Check wit h a n au thorized Audi dea ler or a uthorized Audi Service Facility to see if you may use
snow chains .
WARNING
Using incor rect snow chains or installing snow
cha ins incor rect ly can resu lt in loss of veh icle
control, which increases the risk of an acci·
dent.
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Note
Snow cha ins can damage the rims/whee l covers * if the chains come into direct contact
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Wheels
with them . Remove the wheel covers" first.
Use coated snow chains.
Low-profile tires
For example: Tread wear 200 , Traction AA, Temperature A.
All passenger car t ires must conform to Federal
Safety Requirements in addit ion to these grades .
Applies to: veh icles with low-profile tires
Tread wear
Your vehicle is equipped with low-profile tires* at
t he factory . Compared to other tire/rim combinati ons, low-profile tires offer a wider tread sur face
and a larger rim diameter with shorter tire sidewalls . This results in an agile driving style . However, it may reduce the level of comfort and increase road no ise when dr iving on roads in poor
condition .
Low-profile tires can become damaged more
qu ickly than standard t ires when driving over
large bumps, potholes, manhole covers, speed
bumps and curbs . Therefore, it is part icu lar ly important to maintain the cor rect tire pressure
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a t ire graded 100 .
The relative performance of tires depends upon
the actual cond itions of their use , however, and
may depart sign ificantly from the norm due to
variations in driv ing habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
¢ page 176.
Traction
To reduce the risk of damage to the tires and
rims, drive very carefully on poor roads.
Check your wheels regularly every 2,000 mi
(3 ,000 km) for damage. For example , check for
bu lges/cracks on the t ires or deformations/
cracks on the rims.
After a heavy impact or damage, have the tires
and rims inspected or replaced immed iate ly by
an author ized Audi dealer or author ized Audi
Serv ice Facility .
Low-profile tires can wear out faster than standard tires.
Summer tires are not su itable for cold weather,
snow or black ice . If you are driving in these con d itions, use winter or all season t ires
¢ page 181.
Uniform tire quality grading
- Tread wear
- Traction AA A B C
- Temperature ABC
Qua lity grades can be found where applicab le on
the tire side wall between tre a d shoulder and
maximum section width ¢ page 167, fig . 144 .
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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 under controlled conditions on specified govern ment test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance
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Temperature
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire 's resistance to the
generat ion of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on
a spec ified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire t o degenerate and reduce tire life ,
and excessive temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure ¢ .& .
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades Band A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel than
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the minimum required by law .
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WARNING
and may affect the vehicle 's handling an d st op ping ability.
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The traction grade ass igned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak tract ion characteristics.
WARNING
Please note tha t the TPMS is not a substitute fo r
prope r ti re maintenance, a nd it is the dr iver's respons ibility to maintain correct t ire pressure,
even if under-inflatio n has not reached the level
to t rigge r illumination of the TPMS low t ire press ure te lltale .
The temperature grade for this t ire is established for a t ire that is properly inflated and
no t overloaded. Excess ive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
WARNING
Temperature grades apply to tires that are
properly inflated and not over or underinflated.
Tire pressure
system
monitoring
(!) General notes
Applies to: vehicles with tire pressure mo nitoring system
Each t ire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placa rd or
tire inflat ion pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different s ize tha n the size indicated on
the veh icle placard or tir e inflation pressure labe l, you s hou ld de t ermine t he prope r t ire inflation pressure for those t ires).
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As an added safety feature, your veh icle has been
eq uipped w ith a tir e pressu re monito ring sys t em
(TPMS) that illuminates a low t ire press ure te lltale when one or more of your tir es is significan tly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure tellta le illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a s ignificantly under-i nflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to t ire failure . Unde r-inflation
a lso reduces fuel efficiency and t ire t read life,
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not ope rating properly. The TPMS ma lfunct ion indicator is combined with the low t ire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfu nction, the telltale w ill flash for app roximately one m inute and t hen rema in continuously
illuminated . This seque nce w ill cont inue upon
subsequent vehicle star t -ups as long as the malfunct ion exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illum inated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunct ions
may occur fo r a va riety of reaso ns, including the
insta llation of replacement or al t ernate t ires or
whee ls on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning proper ly. Always check the
TPMS ma lfunction te lltale after replac ing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the rep lacement or a lt ernate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
prope rly.
If the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
indicator appears
Applies to: vehicles wi th Tire Pressure Mon ito ring System in·
dicator
The tire pressure indicator in the instrument
cluster informs you if the tire pressure is too low
or if there is a system malfunction .
Using the ABS sensors, the t ire pressure monitoring system compares the tire tread circumference and vibration characterist ics of the ind ividu al tires. If the pressure changes in one o r more
whee ls, this is indicated in the inst rument cluste r
display with t he [IJ indica t or light and a message . If only one t ire is affec t ed, the locat ion of
that tire w ill be indicated.
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The tire pressures must be stored in the Infotainment system again each time the pressures
change (switch ing between partial and full load
pressure) or after changing or replacing a tire on
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page 184. The tire pressure monitoring system only monitors the tire pressure you
have stored . Refer to the tire pressure label for
the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle
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page 176, fig. 147.
- Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
driving style, w inter conditions or unpaved
roads), the tire pressure monitoring system
ind icator may be delayed .
- Do not use run-flat tires on your vehicle. Using them when not permitted can lead to
veh icle damage or accidents.
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Tire tread circumference and vibration characteristics can change and cause a t ire pressure warning if:
Tips
- The tire pressure monitor ing system can also stop working when there is an ESCmalfunction.
- Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
- the tire pressure in one or more tires is too low
- the tire has structural damage
- The tire pressure monitor ing system in your
Audi was calibrated with "Audi Original
Tires" c:::>
page 173. Using these tires is recommended.
- the tire was replaced or the tire pressure was
page 184
changed and it was not stored c:::>
- the spare tire* is installed
Indicator lights
ti] - Loss of pressure in at least one tire
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Check the tires and replace or repair if necessary.
Check/correct the pressures of all four tires and
store the pressure again in the menu display
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page 184.
@m (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Tire
pressure: System malfunction!. If@m appears
after switching the ignit ion on or whi le driving
and the ti] indicator light in the instrument clus-
ter blinks for approximately one minute and then
stays on, there is system malfunction. Try to
store the correct tire pressures c:::>
page 184. If
the indicator light does turn off or turns on again
after a short period of time, dr ive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Aud i Service Facility immediately to have t he malfunct ion corrected.
_& WARNING
- If the tire pressu re indicator appears in the
display, reduce your speed immediate ly and
avoid any hard steering or braking maneuvers. Stop as soon as possib le and check the
t ires and their pressure.
- The driver is responsible for maintaining the
correct tire pressure. You must check the
tire pressure regularly.
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Storing tire pressures
Applies to: vehicles wit h Tire Pressure Monito rin g System indicator
.. Make sure before storing that the tire pressures
of all four tires meet the specified values and
are adapted to the load <=:>
page 175 .
.. Switch the ignition on .
funct ion button > (Car) Sys.. Select: the ICARI
tems * cont rol button > Servicing & checks >
Tire pressure monitoring > Store tire pressures
> Yes, store now.
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Tips
Do not sto re the tire pressures if snow chains
are installed.
Ca r e and c leaning
Care and cleaning
General
information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehi cle's value. It can also be a requirement when
submitting warranty claims for corrosion damage
and paint defects on the body.
The necessary care products can be obtained
from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility. Read and follow the instructions for use on the packaging.
WARNING
- Using clean ing and care products incorrectly
can be dangerous to your health.
- Always store clean ing and care products out
of reach of children to reduce the risk of poison ing .
For the sake of the environment
- Preferably purchase environmenta lly-friendly cleaning products.
- Do not disposeof leftover cleaning and care
products with household trash.
Car washes
The longer that deposits remain on the vehicle,
the more the surface may be damaged. High
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight
increase the damag ing effect.
Before washing, rinse off heavy depos its with
plenty of water.
St ubborn depos its such as bird droppings or tree
sap are best removed with plenty of water and a
microfiber cloth.
Also, wash t he underside of your vehicle once
road sa lt stops being used for the season .
Pressure washers
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When washi ng your vehicle with a pressure washer, always fo llow the operating instructions provided wit h the pressure washer. This is especially
important in rega rd to the pressure and sp raying
distance . Do not aim the spray directly at seals on
side windows, doors, the hood, the luggage com-
partment lid or the panorama glass roof* or at
tires, rubber hoses, insulating material, sensors *
or camera lenses* . Keep a distance of at least 16
in (40 cm).
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washer.
Never use cone nozzles or high press ure nozzles .
The water temperatu re must not be above 140 °F
(60 °().
Automatic car washes
Spray off the vehicle before washing.
Make sure that the windows and roof* are closed
and the windshie ld wipers are off . Follow instruc tions from the car wash ope rator, especially if
there are accessories attached to your vehicle.
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes .
Washing by hand
Clean t he vehicle starting from the top and wor king down using a soft sponge or cleaning br ush.
Use solven t-free cleaning produ cts.
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint by
hand
To avoid damag ing the pa int when washi ng, first
remove dust and large part icles from you r vehicle. Insects, grease spots and fingerprints are
best removed with a special cleaner for matte
finish paint.
Apply t he product using a microf iber cloth . To
avoid damaging the paint surface, do not use too
much pressure.
Rinse the vehicle t horoug hly with wate r. Then
clean using a neutral shampoo and a soft microfiber cloth .
Rinse the vehicle t horough ly aga in and let it air
dry. Remove any wate r residue using a chamois .
WARNING
- Only wash the vehicle when the ign ition is
off and follow the instr uctions from the car
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Care and cleaning
- To reduce the risk of damage to the surface,
do not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges or similar items.
- Matte finish painted vehicle components:
wash operator to reduce the risk of accidents.
- To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when washing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings.
- After washing the vehicle, the braking effect
may be delayed due to moisture on the
brake rotors or ice in the winter. This increases the risk of an accident. The brakes
must be dried first with a few careful brake
applications.
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- To reduce the risk of damage to the surface, do not use polishing agents or hard
wax.
- Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect.
- Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle parts painted with matte
finish paint. The paint could be damaged
when the stickers or magnets are removed.
Note
- If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must on ly
be folded in and out using the power folding
function.
- To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
Cleaning
For the sake of the environment
Only wash the veh icle in facilities spec ially designed for that purpose. This will reduce the
risk of dirty water contaminated with oil from
entering the sewer system.
and care information
When clean ing and caring for individual vehicle
components, refer to the following tables. The
information contained there is simply recommendations. For quest ions or for components
that are not listed, consult an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also
follow the information found in¢ &. .
Exterior cleaning
Component
Situation
Windshield wiper Deposits
blades
Solution
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page 39, Cleaning the wiper blades
Headlights/
Tail lights
Deposits
Soft sponge with a mi ld soap solutiona >
Sensors/
Camera lenses
Deposits
Sensors: soft cloth with solvent-free cleaning solution
Camera lenses: soft cloth with alcohol-free cleaning solution
Snow/ice
Hand brush/so lvent-free de -icing spray
Road salt
Water
Brake dust
Acid-free special cleaning solution
Wheels
Exhaust tail pipes Road salt
Decorative parts/
Trim
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Deposits
Water, cleaning solut ion suitable for stainless steel, if
necessary
Mild soap solution al, a cleaning solution suitable for
stainless steel, if necessary
Care and cleaning
Component
Paint
Situation
Solution
Paint damage
Refer to the paint number on the vehicle data label, repair
w ith touch up paint c;,poge 209
Spilled fue l
Rinse w ith wate r immediately
Surface rust
Rust remover, then protect with hard wax; for questions,
consult an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
Corrosion
Have it removed by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
Water no longer
beads on the surface
of clean paint
Protect with hard wax (at least twice per year)
No shine even though
paint has been protected/paint looks
poor
Treat with suitable polish; then apply paint protectant if
the polish that was used does not contain any protectant
Deposits such as insects, bird droppings,
tree sap and road salt
Dampen with water immediately and remove w it h a microfiber clloth
Remove imm ediat ely with a mild soap solution al and a
Grease-based contaminants such as
soft cloth
cosmetics or sunblock
Carbon parts
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Deposit s
clean the same way as painted parts ¢ page 185
Mild soap solution: maximu m two tab lespoons of neut ral soap in 1 quart (1 lite r) of water
Interior cleaning
Component
Situation
Solution
Windows
Deposits
Glass cleaner, then wipe dry
Decorative parts/
Trim
Deposits
Mild soap solutiona>
Plastic parts
Deposits
Damp cloth
Heavier deposits
Mild soap solution a), detergent-free plastic clean ing solution, if necessary
Oisplays/instru ment cluster
Deposits
Soft cloth with LCD cleaner
Controls
Deposits
Soft brush, then a soft cloth with a mild soap solutiona>
Safety belts
Deposits
Mild soap solution al, allow to dry before letting them retract
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Component
Text iles
artifi cial leather ,
Alcantara
Situation
Solut ion
Deposits adhering to Vacuum cleaner
the surface
Water-based deposits such as coffee,
tea, blood, etc.
Absorbent cloth and mild soap solut ional
Oil-based deposits
such as oil, make-up,
etc.
Apply a mild soap solution a), blot away the dissolved oil or
dye, treat afterward with water, if necessary
Special deposits such Special sta ,in remover, blot with absorbent material, treat
as ink, na il polish, la- afterward with mild soap solution, if necessary al
tex paint, shoe polish, etc.
Natural leather
Fresh stains
Cotton cloth w ith a mi ld soap so lutional
Water-based deposits such as coffee,
tea, blood, etc.
Fresh stains: absorbent cloth
dried sta ins: stain remover suitable fo r leather
Oil-based deposits
such as oil, make-up,
etc.
Fresh stains: absorbent cloth and stain remover suitable for
leather
dried sta ins: oil clea ning sp ray
Special deposits such Spot remover suitable for leather
as ink, nai l polish, latex paint, shoe po lish, etc.
Carbon parts
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Care
Regula rly apply cond itioning cream tha t protects from light
a nd penetr at es into t he ma t er ial. Use spec ia lly-co lored conditioning cream, if necessary.
Deposits
clean the same way as plastic parts
Mild soap sol ution: maxim um two tablesp oo ns of neutral soap in 1 quart (l liter) of water
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The windshie ld may not be trea t ed with water-repelling windshield coating agents. Unfavorable conditions s uch as wetness, darkness, or low sun can result in increased glare .
Wipe r blade chatter is also possib le.
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Note
- Headlights/tail light s
- Never clean headlights or ta il lights with a
dry cloth or sponge.
- Do not use any cleaning product that contains alcohol, because they cou ld cause
cracks to form.
- Wheels
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- Never use any paint polish or other abrasive materials.
- Damage to the protect ive layer on the
rims such as stone chips or scratches must
be repaired immediately.
- Sensors / camera lenses
- Neve r use wa rm or hot wat er to remove
snow or ice from the camera lens . This
could ca use the lens to crack .
- Neve r use a brasive cleaning materials or
a lcohol to clea n the camera lens . This
could cause scratches and cracks .
- Door windows
- Remove snow and ice on windows and exterior mirrors with a plast ic scraper. To
Care and cleaning
avoid scratches, move the scraper only in
one direction and not back and forth.
- Never remove snow or ice from door windows and mirrors using warm or hot water
because this could cause cracks to form.
- To avoid damage to the rear window defogger, do not apply any stickers on the
heating wires on the inside of the window.
- Decorative part.s/trim
- Never use chrome care or cleaning products .
- Paint
- To reduce the risk of scratches, the vehicle
must be free of dirt and dust before polishing or waxing.
- To prevent paint damage, do not polish or
wax the vehicle in direct sunlight .
- To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
polish away rust spots .
- Remove cosmetics and sunscreen immediately- these could damage the paint.
- Displays/instrument cluster
- The displays/instrument cluster and the
trim surrounding them must not be
cleaned with dry cleaning methods because they could be scratched.
- Make sure that the instrument cluster is
switched off and has cooled off before
cleaning it.
- Make sure no fluids enter the spaces between the instrument cluster and the
trim, because that could cause damage.
- Controls
- Make sure that no fluids enter the controls, because this could cause damage.
- Safety belts
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them.
- Never clean safety belts or their components chemically or with corrosive fluids
or solvents and never allow sharp objects
to come into contact with the safety belts.
This could cause damage to the belt webbing.
- If there is damage to the webbing, the
connections, the retractors or the buckles,
have them replaced by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
- Textiles/artificial leather/ Alcantara
- Never treat artificial leather/Alcantara
with leather care products, solvents, floor
polish, shoe polish, spot remove or similar
products.
- Have a specialist remove stubborn stains
to prevent damage .
- Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges, etc . when cleaning.
- Do not turn on the seat heating* to dry the
seat .
- Objects with sharp edges, such as zippers
or rivets on clothing or belts, can cause
damage to the surface.
- Open hook and loop fasteners, for example on clothing, can damage seat covers .
Make sure hook and loop fasteners are
closed .
- Natural leather
- Never treat leather with solvents, floor
polish, shoe polish, spot remover or simi-
lar products.
- Objects with sharp edges, such as zippers
or rivets on clothing or belts, can cause
damage to the surface.
- Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges, etc. when cleaning.
- Do not turn on the seat heating* to dry the
seat.
- To help prevent the leather from fading,
do not leave the vehicle in direct sunlight
for long periods of time. If leaving the vehicle parked for long periods of time, you
should cover the leather to protect it from
direct sunlight.
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Tips
- Insects are easier to remove from paint that
has been freshly waxed.
- Regular waxing can prevent rust spots from
forming.
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Care and cleaning
Placing your
of service
vehicle
out
If you would like to take your vehicle out of service for a longer period of time, contact an authorized Aud i dealer or authorized Aud i Service Facility . They wi ll advise yo u of important measures,
such as corros io n protection, se rvice and storage
proced ures. Also follow the info rmat ion abou t
t he vehicle batte ry ~page 163 .
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Emergency
General
assistance
information
.. Park the vehicle as far as poss ible from moving
traffic in the event of a breakdown. In the event
of a flat tire, park the vehicle on a leve l surface .
It you are on a steep hill, be especially careful.
.. Set the parking brake.
.. Switch the emergency flashe rs on .
.. Put on a reflective vest .
.. Set up the warn ing triang le, if available .
.. Have the passengers exit the veh icle. They
sho uld move to a safe place, for example behind a guard rail.
_& WARNING
Follow the steps given above. This is for your
protection and the for the safety of other d rivers.
Equipment
Vehicle tool kit
_& WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with jack
Imp roper use of the veh icle jack can cause serious pe rsonal injuries.
- Never use the screw driver hex head to
tighten wheel bolts, since the bolts cannot
attain the necessa ry t ightening t o rque if you
use t he hex head, po t ent ially causing a n accident .
- The factory-supplied jack is intended only
for your vehicle mode l. Under no circumst ances shou ld it be used to lift heavy
vehicles or other loads; you risk injuring
yourse lf.
- Never start the engine when the vehicle is
raised, which cou ld cause an accident .
- Support the vehicle securely with appropri ate stands if work is to be performed under neath the vehicle; otherwise, there is a potential risk for injury.
- Never use the jack supplied with your Audi
on another vehicle, particularly on a heavier
one. The jack is only su itable for use on the
veh icle it came with .
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Tips
The vehicle j ack* in your vehicle is mainte nance-free.
Replacing
wheels
Preparation
Fig. 148 Luggage compartmen t : cargo floor cover folded
upward
The vehicle tool kit is located in the luggage compartment under the cargo floor cover .
.. Push on t he plast ic hand le a nd lift up the cargo
floor.
.. Open the cargo floor.
Completely ret ract the vehicle jac k arm before
sto ring the vehicle jack*.
You must complete the preparation
before
changing a tire .
.. Read and follow the important safety precaupage 191.
tions <=:>
.,.Set the park ing brake .
.,.Select the P selector lever posit ion.
.,.W hen tow ing a tra iler: disconnect t he trailer
from your vehicle .
.. Lay out the vehicle too l kit ¢ page 191 and the
page 197 .
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Emergency
assistance
WARNING
You or your passengers could be injured while
changing a wheel if you do not follow these
safety precautions :
- If you have a flat ti re, move a safe d ista nee
off the road . Turn off the engine, turn the
emergency flashers on and use other warn·
ing devices to alert other motorists.
- Make sure that passengers wait in a safe
place away from the vehicle and well away
from the road and traffic.
- To help prevent the vehicle from moving
suddenly and possibly slipping off the jack,
always fully set the parking brake and block
the front and back of the wheel diagonally
opposite the wheel being changed with the
folding chocks or other objects. When one
front wheel is lifted off the ground, placing
the Automatic Transmission in "P" (Park)
will not prevent the vehicle from moving.
- Before you change a wheel, be sure the
ground is level and firm. If necessary, use a
sturdy board under the jack .
- Always store the vehicle tool kit, the jack
and the replaced tire in the luggage compartment c:>page 102 .
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Tips
Obey all laws.
Changing a wheel
When you change a wheel, follow the sequence
described below step-by-step and in exactly that
order.
Remove the decorative wheel cover* or the
wheel bolt caps*. For more details see also
1.
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page 193.
2.
3.
Loosen the wheel bolts c:>page 193.
Locate the proper mounting point for the
jack and align the jack below that point
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page 194 .
4 . Lift the car with the jack c:>page 194 .
5. Remove the wheel with the flat tire and then
page 195.
install the spare tire <=:>
6. Tighten all wheel bolts lightly.
7. Lower the vehicle with the jack.
192
8.
Use the wheel bolt wrench and firmly tighten
all wheel bolts in a crisscross pattern
<=:>
page 193.
9. Replace the decorative wheel cover* or the
wheel bolt caps*.
WARNING
Always read and follow all WARNINGS and information c:>.&.in Raising the vehicle on
page 194 and <=:>
page 196.
After changing a wheel
A wheel change is not complete without the do ·
ing the following .
.,.Always store the vehicle tool kit, the jack* and
the replaced tire in the luggage compartment
c:>page 102 .
.,.Check the tire pressure of the spare tire as soon
as possible .
.,.As soon as possible, have the tightening tor·
ques on all wheel bolts checked with a torque
wrench. The correct tightening torque is
10S ft lbs (140 Nm) .
.,. Have the flat tire replaced as soon as possible.
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Tips
- If you notice that the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to turn while changing a
tire, they should be replaced before you
check the tightening torque.
- Drive at reduced speed until you have the
tightening torques checked .
Emergency
Removing the wheel covers/bolt caps
assistance
Loosening
.. Inst a ll the wheel bolt wrench over the wheel
bolt and push it down as far as it will go .
.. Take tight hold of the end of the wrench hand le
and turn the wheel bolts counter-clockwise
about one single turn in the direction of arrow
¢fig. 151.
Tightening
Fig. 149 Changin g a whee l: remo ving the wheel cover
Fig. 150 Changing a whee l: remov ing the wheel bolt caps
Wheel cover*
.. Insert the hook provided with the vehicle tool
kit in the hole in the hub ¢ fig. 149.
.. Pull off the decorative wheel cover.
Wheel bolt caps*
.. Push the plastic clip provided with the vehicle
tool kit over the wheel bolt cap until it engages
¢ fig. 150.
.. Pull on the plastic clip to remove the cap.
.. Insta ll the wheel bolt wrench over the wheel
bolt and push it down as far as it will go.
.. Take tight hold of the end of the wrench hand le
and turn each wheel bolt clockwise until it is
seated.
WARNING
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Tips
- Do not use force or hurry when changing a
wheel - you can cause the vehicle to slip off
the jack and cause ser ious personal inju ries .
- Do not loosen the wheel bolts more than
one turn befo re you raise the veh icle with
the jack. - You risk an injury.
- Never use the hexagonal socket in the handle of the screwdr iver to loosen or tighten
the whee l bolts.
- If a wheel bolt is very tight, you may find it
easier to loosen by ca refully pushing down
on the end of the whee l bolt w rench with
one foot only. As you do so, hold on to th e
car to keep your balance and take care not
to slip.
Loosening and tightening the wheel bolts
The wheel bolts must be loosened before raising
the vehicle.
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Fig. 151 Chang ing a whee l: loose ning the wheel bolts
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Em e rg e n cy assis t a n ce
Raising the vehicle
The vehicle must be li~ed with the jack first before the wheel can be removed .
• Continue raising the jack with the rod until the
wheel lifts off the ground slight ly.
Position the vehicle jack only under the designat ed lifting points on the sill c>fig. 152. There is exactly one location fo r each wheel. The jack must
not be positioned at any other location c>& ,
¢ (I) .
Soft ground under the jack can cause the vehicle
to slip off the jack . Always place the jack on firm
ground . Use a flat, stable support if necessary.
Use a non-slip surface such as a rubber mat on a
slippery surf ace such as tile.
Fig. 152 Sill panels : m arkings
WARNING
- You or your passengers could be injured
while changing a wheel if you do not follow
these safety precautions:
Fig. 153 Sill: pos itionin g th e vehicle jack
The location of the jack point is indicated by an
indentation on the underside of the vehicle
¢ fig. 152 .
,..Activate the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling unintentionally .
,.. Move the selector lever to the P position.
,.. Find the marking (imprint) on the sill that is
nearest the wheel that will be changed
c>fig . 152. Behind t he marking, there is a lift ing point on the sill for the vehicle jack.
• Turn the vehicle jack located under the lifting
point on the s ill to ra ise the jack until the
jaw @ ¢ fig. 153 covers the notch on the veh i, ¢ (D .
cle ¢ .&_
,..Align the vehicle jack so the jaw @ covers the
notch and the base plate @ is flat on the floor .
The base plate @ must be vertical under the
lifting point @ .
,..Install the rod on the vehicle jack : Insert the
rod into the opening on the handwheel. Turn
the rod left or right to secure it .
194
- Position the vehicle jack only at the desig nated lifting points and align the jack .
Otherwise, the veh icle jack could slip and
cause an injury if it does not have sufficient hold on the vehicle.
- Use only the jack* supplied with your vehicle to raise the vehicle. If you use a jack
from a different vehicle, your vehicle may
slip off the jack - risk of injury!
- Do not use the jack* supplied with your vehicle to raise other vehicles, as these may
slip off the jack - risk of injury!
- A soft or unstab le surface under the jack
may cause the vehicle to slip off the jack .
Always provide a firm base for the jack on
the gro und . If necessary, use a sturdy
board unde r t he jack .
- On hard, slippe ry surface (such as t iles)
use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the
jac k from slipping.
- To he lp prevent injury to yourself and your
passengers:
- Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure
the jack is securely engaged.
- Passengers must not remain in the vehicle
when it is jacked up .
- Make sure that passengers wait in a safe
place away from the vehicle and well away
from the road and traffic.
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Em er gen cy a ss istanc e
- Make sure jack posit ion is correct , adjust
as necessary and then cont inue to raise
the jack.
- If work has to be done under the vehicle,
ensure that it is safely supported on su itable stands - risk of injury!
- Never start the engine when the vehicle is
on the jack - risk of accident!
CDNote
Do not lift the vehicle by the sill. Position the
vehicle jack on ly at the designated lifting
points on the sill. Otherwise, your vehicle will
be damaged.
Removing the whe el
.,. Remove the topmost wheel bolt completely
with the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver
handle (vehicle too l kit) ¢ fig. 154 and set it
aside on a clean surface.
.,.Screw the threaded end of the alignment pin
from the tool kit hand-tight into the empty bolt
hole ¢ fig . 155 .
.,.Then remove the other wheel bolts as described
above .
.,.Take off the whee l leaving the alignment pin in
G).
the bolt hole r=.>
Putting on the spare tire
.,. Push the spare tire over the alignment pin
Taking the wheel off/installing
tire
the spare
Follow these instructions step-by-step for changing the wheel .
Fig. 154 Chan ging a wheel: using th e hexago nal socket
(wit h the bla de removed ) to turn the bolt s
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.,.Screw on t he whee l bolts and tighten them
slightly using the hexagona l socket .
.,. Remove the alignment pin and insert and t ighten the remaining wheel bo lt slight ly like the
rest .
.,.Turn t he jack hand le count er-clockw ise to lower
the vehicle unti l the jack is fully released .
.,.Use the wheel bo lt wrench to tighten all wheel
bolts firmly . Tighten them in a crisscross pa ttern, from one bolt to the (approx imately) op posite one, to keep the wheel centered .
.,. Perform the steps required after chang ing the
wheel ¢ page 192, A~er changing a wheel.
_& WARNING
Do not use the hexagon al soc ket in the screwdriver handle to tighten the wheel bo lts. It is
not possible to tighten the bolts to the requ ired torque using the hexagonal socket risk of acc ident!
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Fig. 155 Chan ging a wheel: a lignm ent pin inside the to p
hole
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After you have loosened all wheel bolts and
raised the vehicle off the ground, remove and replace the whee l as follows:
When removing or installing the wheel, the
rim could hit the brake rotor and damage t he
rotor. Work carefully and have a second person to he lp you.
Tips
- When mounting tires with unidirectional
tread design make sure the tread pattern is
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Emergency
a s sistance
- The wheel bolts should be clean and easy to
turn. Check for dirt and cor rosion on the
mating surfaces of both the whee l and the
hub. Remove all dirt from t hese surfaces befo re remo unt ing t he wheel.
Tires with unidirectional tread design
Tires with unidirectional tread design must be
mounted with their tread pattern pointed in the
right direction.
Using a spare tire with a tread pattern
intended for use in a specific direction
When using a spare ti re with a tread patte rn intended for use in a specific direction, please note
the following:
- The direct ion of rotat ion is marked by an arrow
on the s ide of the t ire.
- If the spare tire has to be installed in the incorrect direction, use the spare tire only temporarily s ince the tire will not be ab le to achieve its
optimum pe rformance character istics with regard to aq uaplaning, noise and wear .
- We recommend that you pay particular attention to this fact during wet weathe r and that
you adju st your speed to match road condit ions.
- Replace t he flat t ire with a new one and have it
inst alled on your vehicle as soon as possible to
resto re t he handling advantages of a unidirect ional ti re.
Notes on wheel changing
Please read the information ¢ page 173, New
tires or wheels if you are going to use a spare tire
which is different from the tires on your vehicle.
After you change a ti re:
- Check the tire pressure on the spare immediately after installation .
- Have the wheel bolt tightening torque
checked with a torque wrench as soon as possible by your authorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop .
196
- With steel and alloy wheel rims, the wheel
bolts are correctly tightened at a torque of
105 ft lbs (140 Nm).
- If you notice that the wheel bolts are corroded
and difficult to turn while changing a tire,
they should be replaced before you check the
t ightening torque.
- Replace the flat tire with a new one and have
it installed on your vehicle as soon as poss ible. Remount the wheel cover.
Until then , drive with extra care and at reduced
speeds.
WARNING
- If you are going to equip your vehicle with
tires or rims which diffe r from those which
we re facto ry insta lled, the n be sure to read
t he informa t ion ¢ page 173, New tires or
wheels.
-Always make sure the damag ed wheel or
even a flat tire and t he jack and tool kit are
prope rly se cured in t he luggage comp artme nt an d ar e not loose in th e passenge r
compa rtment.
- In an accide nt or sudde n maneuver they
could fly forw ard, injuring anyone in t he vehicle.
- Always st ore damaged whee l, jack and t ools
secure ly in t he luggage compartm ent . Ot herwise, in an accident or sudden maneuve r
they could fly forwar d, causing injury to pas senge rs in the vehicle.
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Note
Do not use comm ercially availabl e t ire se alants . Otherwise, t he electr ical components of
the tire press ure monitor ing system * will no
longe r wor k properly and t he sensor for t he
tire pressure monitoring system * will have t o
be replaced by qualifie d wo rkshop.
Em er gen cy a ss istanc e
Spare
tire
Space-saving spare tire (compact spare
tire)
Applies to: vehicles with spare tire/space-saving spa re tire
(compact spare tire)
Fig. 156 Luggage compa rtment : space-saving spare t ire
(compac t spa re t ire)
The spare tire is intended for short -term use only. Have the damaged t ire checked and replaced,
if necessary, by an author ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Serv ice Facility as soon as possib le .
There are some restrict ions on the use of the
compact spare tire. The compact spare tire has
been designed specifica lly for your type of vehicle. Do not replace it with the spare tire from another type of vehicl e .
Removing the spare tire
.,.Remove the ca rgo floor.
.,. Remove t he wing bolt ¢ fig. 156 and then remove the retainer underneath it.
.,.Remove th e subwoofer* ¢ page 198 .
.,.Remove th e spare tire.
Snow chains
- If the spa re ti re is more than 6 years old,
use it only in an emergency and with extreme caution and careful driving.
- The spare tire is intended only for temporary and short-term use. It should be replaced
as soon as poss ible with the normal wheel
a nd tire .
- After mounting the compact spare tire, the
tire pressure must be checked as soon as
possible . The tire pressure of the compact
spare ti re must be 4 .2 ba r; otherwise, you
risk hav ing an accident.
- Do not dr ive faste r than SO mph (80 km/h).
You risk having an accident.
-Avoid full -th rottle acceleration, heavy braking, and fast cornering . You risk having an
accident.
- Never d rive using more than one spare
wheel and ti re . You risk having an accident.
- Normal summer or winter t ires must not be
mounted on the compact spare whee l rim .
- For technical reasons, the use of tire cha ins
on the spare t ire is not permitted . If it is
necessa ry to drive wit h tire cha ins, the spare
wheel mus t be mou nted on the front axle in
the event of a flat in a rear t ire. The newly
ava ilable fron t wheel must the n be installed
in place of the rear wheel with the flat tire .
Insta lling the tire chain before mounting
the wheel and tire is recommended .
- Loose items in the passenger compartment
can cause serious personal injury during
hard braking or in an accident . Never store
the spare tire or jack and tools in the passenger compartment.
For technica l reasons, the use of snow chains on
the compact spare t ire is not permitted .
If you have to drive with snow chains and a front
tire fa ils, mount the spa re t ire in place of a rea r
tire. Insta ll the snow chains on the rear tire that
you removed, and insta ll that in place of the
front tire that failed.
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Emergency
assistance
Removing the subwoofer
Applies to: vehicles with subwoofer
The subwoofer must be removed before the
spare tire*ltemporary spare tire* can be removed .
Fig. 15 7 Spare t ire well: subwoofer
Removing the subwoofer
., Remove t he cargo floor .
• Press the connector tabs (D ¢ fig. 157 togeth er.
• Remove the connector @ and set the disconnected cab le aside.
• Remove the wing bolt and then remove the reta iner unde rneath it .
• Carefully remove t he subwoofer.
Installing the subwoofer
• Carefu lly place t he subwoofer in the rim well.
The word "FRONT" on the subwoofer must face
forward .
., Inse rt the connector that was removed .
• Secure the subwoofer with the wing bolt .
• Reinsert t he ca rgo floor.
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Fuses and bulbs
Fuses and bulbs
Electrical
fuses
.. To release the fuse panel cover, slide both sliding retainers at the left and right forward
¢ fig. 159 .
.. Remove the fuse panel cover .
Changing fuses
A fuse that has blown will have metal strips that
have burned through .
Fig. 158 Driver's side of the cockpit: fold ing the storage
compartme nt down
Replacing fuses
The clamp is located below the fuses behind the
storage compartment (driver's side) .
.. Fold th is compartment all the way down and
remove the clamp from the holder .
.. Remove the colored plastic clip from the fuse
panel, if necessary . You can dispose of the plastic clip .
.. Remove the fuse using the clamp .
.. Replace the blown fuse only with an identical
new one .
.. Install the cover.
Fuse color identification
Color
Current rating
in amps
Black
Purple
Light brown
Brown
Red
Fig. 159 Engine compartment:
removing the fuse pane l
cover
Yellow
The fuses are located in the driver's side footwell
behind the storage compartment and in the engine compartment .
.. Switch the ign ition and all electr ical equipment
off .
.. Check the following table to see which fuse belongs to the equipment .
Fuses behind the storage compartment
.. Open the storage compartment .
.. Press the left and right retainers inward and
fold the compartment all the way down
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Fuses in the engine compartment
.. Open the
hood
¢
15
20
Green
25
30
Orange
40
White or transparent
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7.5
10
WARNING
Do not repair fuses and never replace a blown
fuse with one that has a higher amp rat ing .
This can cause damage to the electr ical system and increases the risk of fire.
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Note
If a new fuse burns out again shortly after you
have installed it, have the electrical system
checked as soon as poss ible by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
page 155.
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Tips
- The following table does not list fuse locations that are not used.
- Some of the equipment listed in the following tab les applies only to certain model versions or certain optional equipment.
Fuse assignment, cockpit
The fuse number is stamped into the plastic below or above each fuse.
No. Equipment
LEDheadlight (left)
LED headlight (right)
No. Equipment
20
ESC contro l module, climate/heating
trol, special functions interface
con-
21
Selector mechanism power supp ly
22
Interior monitoring
23
(®) button, front interior lighting buttons,
diagnostic connector, light switch, light/
rain sensor, humidity sensor, emergency
call system
25
Headlight power supply
26
Rear window wiper
27
Starter system
28
Infotainment
Supply for the park ing system rearview
camera and TV tuner
system
LEDheadlight (left)
29
LEDheadlight (right)
30
Infotainment
system
Steering lock
31
Infotainment
system
Convenience access contro l module
32
Instrument
Airbag control module, AIRBAG OFF indicator light
33
Automatic dimming rearview mirror
Transmission control module, selector
mechanism
36
Cigarette lighter, cockpit/luggage
partment socket
37
Cockpit/rear socket
38
Transmission contro l module
40
Trailer hitch control module
41
Trailer hitch control module
42
Trai ler hitch control module
44
Rear window defogge r
4S
Electromechanical
module
46
Trailer hitch control module
47
quattro control module
48
Automatic luggage compartment
tro l modu le
so
Blowe r
51
Electromechanical
module
52
BCM
53
Front seat heating
54
Panorama g lass roof
55
Sunshade on the panorama glass roof
56
Contro l modu le for suspension control
12
Air quality sensor for climate control systern, heated w indow washer nozzles ,~
button, reverse light,(®) button, oi l level
13 sensor, climate contro l system, seat occupant detection system, seat heating, buttons in the center console, automatic dimming mirror
14
15
Engine control module , quattro control
modu le, transmission control module,
brake lights, electromechanica l steering,
Gateway control module, trai ler hitch control module, ESC control module, light
switch, damping control module
Headlight range control module, instru ment illumination, headlights (left, right),
diagnostic connector, crankcase housing
heater, a ir flow sensor, socket relay, DC/
DC converter
16
Park ing aid
17
Parking system rearview camera
18 TV tuner
19
200
Engine starter control, DC/DC converter
cluster
com -
parking brake control
lid con-
parking brake control
Fu ses a n d bulb s
Engine compartment fuse assignment
The fuse number is stamped into the plastic below or above each fuse.
No. Equipment
Transmiss ion supply
ESC
Horn
DC/DC converter
BCM, battery data module
BCM (right)
Washer fluid pump
BCM (left)
Seat adjustment
10
Glow time control module, fuel pump,
heated oxygen sensor
11
Steering column lever, multifunction
steer ing whee l controls
lumbar support
13
Engine control module
14
Engine control module
15
Gateway
16
Heated oxygen sensor, fuel pump, eng ine
components
17
Engine components
18
Fue l pump control module
19
Sound amplifier, DC/DC converter
20
Clutch pedal sensor, brake light sensor
22
Windshield wipers
23
Radiator fan, engine components, coolant
recirculation pump, auxiliary heater, fuel
pump relay coils
24
Ignition coils
25
Driver's door control module (central locking, window regulators)
26
Front passenger's door control module
(centra l locking, window regulators)
27
Term inal 15 supply
29
Power seat adjustment
senger)
30
ESC
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Replacing light bulbs
Foryour safety, we recommend that you have
your authorized Audi dealer replace any bulbs for
you .
It is becoming increasingly more and more difficult to replace vehicle light bulbs since in many
cases, other parts of the car must first be removed before you are able to get to the bulb .
This applies especially to the light bulbs in the
front of your car which you can only reach
through the engine compartment .
Sheet metal and bu lb holders can have sharp
edges that can cause serious cuts, pa rts must be
correctly taken apart and then properly put back
together to help prevent breakage of parts and
long term damage from water that can enter
housings that have not been properly resealed.
For your safety, we recommend that you have
your authorized Aud i dea ler rep lace any bulbs fo r
you, since your dealer has the proper tools, the
correct bulbs and the expertise .
12 Cell phone adapter
Bulbs
(driver, front pas-
Gas discharge lamps (Xenon lights):
Due to the high electr ical voltage, have the bulbs
rep laced by a qualified technician. Headlights
with Xenon light are identified by the hig h voltage st icker.
LED headlights* require no maintenance . Please
contact your authorized Audi dea ler if a bulb
needs to be replaced.
_&.WARNING
Changing Xenon lamps wit hout the necessary
equipment can cause serious personal injury .
- Bulbs are pressu rized and can explode when
be ing changed. Potent ial ris k of injury!
- On veh icles equipped with gas disc harge
bu lbs (Xenon light) life-threatening injuries
can resu lt from improper handling of the
high-vo ltage portions of such lamps!
- Only your authorized Audi dealer or qualif ied workshop sho uld change the bulbs in
gas discharge lamps. There are parts with
sharp edges on the openings and on the
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Fuses and bulbs
bulb holders that can cause serious cuts. If
you are uncertain about what to do, have
the work performed by an authorized Audi
dealer or qualified workshop . Serious personal injury may result from improperly per·
formed work.
Tips
- If you still prefer to replace the light bulbs
yourself, be aware that the engine compartment is a hazardous area to work in ~ .&.in
Working in the engine compartment on
page 155 .
- It is best to ask your authorized Audi dealer
whenever you want to change a bulb.
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Emergency
Emergency
situations
General
This chapter is intended for trained emergency
crews and working personnel who have the necessary tools and equipment to perform these
operations.
Starting
towing
by pushing
or
CDNote
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
cannot be started by pushing or towing.
Starting
cables
with
jumper
If necessary, the engine can be started by connecting it to the battery of another vehicle.
If the engine should fail to start because of a discharged or weak battery, the battery can be connected to the battery of another vehicle, using a
pair of jumper cables to start the engine.
Jumper cables
Use only jumper cables of sufficiently large cross
section to carry the starter current safely. Refer
to the manufacturer's specifications.
Use only jumper cables with insulated terminal
clamps which are distinctly marked:
plus(+) cable in most cases colored red
minus(·) cable in most cases colored black.
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WARNING
Batteries contain electricity, acid, and gas.
Any of these can cause very serious or fatal injury. Follow the instructions below for safe
handling of your vehicle's battery.
-Always shield your eyes and avoid leaning
over the battery whenever possible.
-A dead battery can freeze at temperatures
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-
situations
creases the risk of an explosion and chemical burns. After jump starting the vehicle,
drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the vehicle battery checked.
Do not allow battery acid to contact eyes or
skin . Flush any contacted area with water
immediately.
Improper use of a booster battery to start a
vehicle may cause an explosion .
Vehicle batteries generate explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flame and lighted cigarettes
away from batteries.
Do not try to jump start any vehicle with a
low acid level in the battery .
The voltage of the booster battery must also
have a 12-Volt rating. The capacity (Ah) of
the booster battery should not be lower
than that of the discharged battery. Use of
batteries of different voltage or substantially different "Ah" rating may cause an explosion and personal injury.
Never charge a frozen battery. Gas trapped
in the ice may cause an explosion.
Never charge or use a battery that has been
frozen . The battery case may have be weakened.
Use of batteries of different voltage or substantially different capacity (Ah) rating may
cause an explosion and injury. The capacity
(Ah) of the booster battery should not be
lower than that of the discharged battery.
Before you check anything in the engine
compartment, always read and heed all
WARNINGS qpage 155.
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- Applying a higher voltage booster battery
will cause expensive damage to sensitive
electronic components, such as control
units, relays, radio, etc.
- There must be no electrical contact between
the vehicles as otherwise current could already start to flow as soon as the positive
(+) terminals are connected.
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Emergency
situations
Connect POSITIVE(+)to POSITIVE(+) (red)
Tips
The discharged battery must be properly connected to the vehicle's electrical system .
When jump starting or charging the battery,
never connect the negative ground cable to
the battery negative post because the battery
manager system must be able to detect the
battery's state of charge . Always connect the
negat ive ground cable to the negative g round
pos t of the battery manager control unit.
Use of jumper
cables
.. To access the positive termina l, remove the
battery cover r:!) fig. 160 .
1. Connect one end of the red positive cable on
the jump start bolt (D ~ fig. 161 (Bolt under
cover= "positive") of the vehicle to be started @ .
2. Connect the other end to the positive terminal @ of the booster battery @ .
Connect NEGATIVE(-)to NEGATIVE(-)
(black)
3.
Make sure to connect the jumper cable clamps in
exactly the order described below!
4.
Connect one end of the black negative cable
to the negative term inal ® of the booster
battery @ .
Connect the other end to the jump start
bolt @ (Bolt with hex head = "negative") of
the vehicle to be started @ .
Starting the engine
Fig. 160 Engine compartmen t : Connectors for jumper ca-
bles and charger
"' Start the eng ine of the vehicle with the booster
battery @ . Run the eng ine at a moderate
speed .
.,.Start engine with discharged vehicle battery @
in the usual manner.
.. If the engine fails to start: do not keep the
starter cranking for longer than 10 seconds.
Wait for about 30 seconds and then try again .
.. With engine running, remove jumper cables
from both vehicles in the exact reverse order.
"' Fit the cover back onto the battery .
The battery is vented to the outside to prevent
gases from entering the vehicle interior . Make
sure that the jumper clamps are well connected
with their metal parts in full contact with the
batte ry terminals.
Fig. 161 Jump starting with the battery of another vehicle :
@ discha rged vehicle bat t ery, @ booste r battery
The procedure described below for connecting
jumper cables is intended to provide a jump start
for your veh icle.
Vehicle with discharged battery:
.. Turn off lights and accessories, move lever of
automatic transmission to N (Neutral) or P
(Park) and set park ing brake .
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WARNING
To avoid serious personal inj ury and damage
to the veh icle, heed all warnings and instr uctions of the jumper cable manufacturer. If in
doubt, call for road service.
- Jumper cables must be long enough so that
the vehicles do not touch .
- When connecting jumper cables, make s ure
that they cannot get caug ht in any moving
pa rt s in the engine compartment.
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Emergency
- Do not bend over the batteries - danger of
chemical burns!
- The battery cell locking screws must be
tightened securely.
- Before you check anything in the engine
compartment, a lways read and heed all
WARNINGS ¢ page 155.
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situations
- To prevent unnecessary damage , your Audi
must be transported with a flat bed truck.
- To load the vehicle on to the flat bed, use the
towing loop found in the vehicle tools and at·
tach to the front or rear anchorage
¢ page 205 and ¢ page 206.
WARNING
Note
Improper hook -up of jumper cables can ruin
the generator.
- Always connect POSITIVE(+) to POSITIVE
(+), and NEGATIVE(-) to NEGATIVE(-)
ground post of the battery manager contro l
unit.
- Check that all screw plugs on the battery
cells are screwed in firmly . If not, tighten
plugs prior to connecting clamp on negative
battery terminal.
- Please note that the procedure for connecting a jumper cable as described above applies specif ically to the case of your vehicle
being jump started. When you are giving a
jump start to another vehicle, do not connect the negative( -) cab le to the negative
(-) terminal on the discharged battery @
¢ fig. 161. Instead, securely connec t the
negative (-) cable to either a solid metal
component that is firm ly bolted to the engine block or to the engine block itself. If
the battery that is being charged does not
vent to the outs ide, escaping battery gas
could ignite and explode!
Towing
with
a tow
truck
A veh icle being towed is not safe for passengers . Never allow anyone to ride in a vehicle
being towed, for any reason.
Front towing loop
Only install the front towing loop when it is
needed.
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Fig. 162 Front bumper on t he right side: remove t he cover
General hints
Your Audi requires special handling for towing .
The follow ing information is to be used by com mercial tow tr uck operators who know how to operate the ir equipment safely .
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- Never tow your Audi, towing will cause damage to the engine and transmission .
- Never wrap the safety chains or winch cables
around the brake lines.
Fig. 163 Front bumper on t he right side: screw in the towing loop
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situations
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The threaded opening for the towing loop is located behind a cover on the right side of the front
bumper. Depending on the version, the cover can
be removed in different ways ¢ fig. 162 .
...Version @ : remove the towing loop and the
page 191. Or
hook from the vehicle tool kit r=>
...Version @ : remove the towing loop from the
vehicle tool kit r=>
page 191 .
...Version @ : insert the hook into the hole on the
cover and carefully pull off the cover in the direction of the arrow ¢ fig . 162 . Or
.,.Version @ : press the cap inward with br ief,
fo rceful pressure r=;,fig. 162. The cap w ill loosen
from the bumper.
...Tighten the towing loop in the th readed openfig. 163 and then tighten it
ing until it stops r=;,
with a wheel wrench.
...After using, place the towing loop back in the
vehicle tool kit.
WARNING
If the towing loop is not tightened until it
stops when insta lling, the threads may be
pulled out when tow ing the veh icle and that
cou ld cause an accident.
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Fig. 165 Rear bumper : install ing the t owing loop
Vehicles with a towing loop
On vehicles without a factory -installed tra iler
hitch*, the rear towing loop is located on the
right side of the bumper .
...Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit r=;,page 191 .
.,. Press the cap inward with brief , forceful pre ssure r=>
fig. 164 . The cap will loosen from the
bumper.
...Tight en the towing loop in the threaded opening until it stops r::!;>fig. 165 and then tighten it
with a wheel wrench.
...After using, place the towing loop back in the
vehicle tool kit .
Vehicles with a trailer hitch*
Rear towing loop
...Tilt the trailer hitch out .
...Attach the towing bar or the towing cable to
the trailer hitch .
WARNING
If the towing loop is not tightened until it
stops when installing, the threads may be
pulled out when towing the vehicle a nd that
could cause an accident .
Fig. 164 Rear bumpe r: cover
WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with trailer hitch
- Only use a spec ial towing bar to prevent
damagi ng the ball hitch. These towing bars
have been specially designed for trailer towing hitches.
- Only use special towing cab les.
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Emergency
situations
Loading the vehicle onto a flat bed truck
Fig. 168 Rear l ifting point
Fig. 166 Vehicle on fla t bed tr uck
Front hook up
• Align the vehicle with the centerline of the car
carrier ramp .
• Attach the winch hook to the front towline eye
prev iously installed .
Rear hook up
• Align the vehicle with the centerline of the car
carrier ramp .
• Attach the winch hook t o the rear towline eye
previously installed.
Tips
Check carefully to make sure the hook-up is
secure before moving the car up the flatbed
truck ramp.
Raising
the vehicle
Lifting with workshop hoist and with floor
jack
The vehicle may only be lifted at the lifting
points illustrated.
• Read and heed WARNING c:>.&_.
• Locate lifting points c:>fig. 167 and c:>fig. 168 .
• Adjust lift ing arms of workshop hoist or floor
jack to match vehicle lifting points.
• Insert a rubber pad between the floor jack/
workshop hoist and the lifting points.
If you must lift your vehicle with a floor jack to
work underneath, be sure the vehicle is safely
supported on stands intended for this purpose .
Front lifting point
The lifting point is located on the floor pan reinforcement about at the same level as the jack
mounting point c:>fig. 167. Do not lift the vehicle at the vertical sill reinforcement .
Rear lifting point
The lifting point is located on the vertical reinforcement of the lower sill for the on board jack
c:>
fig . 168.
Lifting with vehicle jack
Refer to c:>page 194 .
WARNING
- To reduce the risk of se rious injury and veh icle damage.
- Always lift the vehicle on ly at the special
workshop hoist and f loor jack lift points illustrated c:>fig. 167 and c:>fig. 168.
- Failure to lift the vehicle at these points
could cause the vehicle to tilt or fall from
a lift if there is a change in vehicle weight
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Emergency
situations
distr ibut ion and balance. This might happen, for example, when heavy components such as the engine block or transmission are removed.
- When removing heavy components like
t hese, anchor vehicle to hoist or add corresponding weights to maintain the cent er of
gravity. Otherwise , t he vehicle migh t ti lt or
slip off the hoist, causing serious personal
rnJury.
Note
- Be aware of t he following poi nts before lifting t he vehicle:
- The vehicle should never be lifted or
jacked up from underneath the engine oil
pan, the transmission housing, the front
or rear axle or the body side members.
This could lead to serious damage.
- To avoid damage to the underbody or
chassis frame, a rubber pad must be in·
serted between the floor jack and the lift
points.
- Beforedrivingovera workshophoist,
check that the vehicle weight does not
exceed the permissible lifting capacity of
the hoist .
- Before driving over a workshop hoist, ensure that there is sufficient clearance between the hoist and low parts of the ve ·
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Optional equipment
The safety compliance sticker is your assurance
that your new vehicle complies w ith all applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards which
were in effect at the time the veh icle was manufactured. You can find this sticker on the door
jamb on the driver's side. It shows the month and
year of production and the vehicle identification
number of your vehicle (perforation) as well as
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the
Gross Axle We ight Rating (GAWR).
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High voltage warning label
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The high voltage warning label is located in the
engine compartment next to the engine hood release. The spark ignition system complies with
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The VIN number is located in the following places :
- In the Infotainment system: se lect: the !CARI
func t ion button > (Car)* systems control button > Servicing & checks > VIN number .
- under the windshield on the driver's side*
- on the vehicle identification label
Notes
data
about
technical
The values may vary based on special equipment
as well as market-specific equipment and measuring methods.
Please note that the specifications listed in the
vehicle documentation a lways take precedence .
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Missing technical data was not available at
the time of pr int ing .
Vehicle identification label
Weights
The vehicle identification label ¢ fig. 169 is locat ed in the luggage compartment under the cargo
floor cover.
GrossVehicle Weight Rating
The information of the vehicl e identification label
can also be found in your Warranty & Maintenance booklet.
The sticker contains the following vehicle data :
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Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
Vehicle type, engine output, transmission
Engine and transmission
codes
data
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), and
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for front
and rear are listed on a sticker on the door jamb
on the dr iver's side .
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating includes the
weight of the bas ic vehicle plus full fuel tank, oil
and coolant, plus maximum load , which includes
passenger weight (150 lbs/68 kg per designated
seating position) and luggage weight ¢ .&,..
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