Driving
Selector lever: malfunction! Gear change on-
Efficient and environmentally-friendly
ly possible using both shift paddles
driving
There is a system malfunction in the selector. You
can continue driving with limited functionality.
The selector is not working. Selector positions
can only be selected by tapping both shift pad-
dles at the same time when the vehicle is station-
ary. The “P” position engages automatically when
you turn off the engine. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im-
mediately to have the malfunction corrected.
Your driving style greatly influences the amount
of fuel and energy consumed, the environmental
impact, and the wear on the engine, brakes, and
tires. Note the following information for efficient
and environmentally-conscious driving:
– Turn off electrical equipment that is not need-
ed, for example seat heating*.
– Anticipate upcoming traffic situations while
driving to avoid unnecessary acceleration and
braking.
Selector lever: malfunction! You can contin-
ue driving. Please contact Service
– Avoid driving at high speeds.
– Avoid adding extra weight to the vehicle if pos-
sible, for example by not leaving roof racks or
bike racks installed when they are not needed.
– Make sure the tire pressure is correct.
– Have maintenance performed regularly on the
vehicle.
There is a system malfunction in the selector.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction corrected.
P button: malfunction! Auto P when engine
off. Please contact Service
– Do not let the engine run while the vehicle
parked.
There is a malfunction in the parking brake but-
ton on the selector. The “P” position engages au-
tomatically when you turn off the engine. Drive
to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility immediately to have the malfunc-
tion corrected.
– Do not drive with winter tires during the summ-
er.
– Use the Start/Stop system.
– Utilize the engine braking effect.
– Avoid driving short distances when possible.
Move selector lever to automatic position
Tips
There is a malfunction in the tiptronic mode. End
tiptronic mode by pushing the selector to the left
into the "D/S" position.
The amount of noise produced by the vehicle
can increase significantly when driving with a
sporty style. Show respect to others around
you and the environment with the way you op-
erate your vehicle, especially at night.
Drive system
Breaking in
Energy management
A new vehicle must be broken in within the first
1,000 miles (1,500 km) so that all moving parts
work smoothly together, which helps to increase
the service life of the engine and other drive com-
ponents.
Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent ener-
gy management system for distributing electrici-
ty. This significantly improves the starting ability
and increases the vehicle battery life.
Do not drive higher than two-thirds of the maxi-
mum permitted engine RPM during the first 600
miles (1,000 km) and do not use full accelera-
tion. The engine can be increased RPM gradually
during the next 300 miles (500 km).
Tips
– If you drive short distances frequently, the
vehicle battery may not charge enough
while driving. As a result, convenience func-
tions for electrical equipment may be tem-
porarily unavailable.
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