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FAQ  
Online information  
In order to get to know your vehicle, you can  
find answers to frequently asked questions in  
the FAQ section.  
myAudi  
You can access the digital form of your Owner's  
Manual on your mobile device using myAudi.  
Index  
Using the index, you can search for a specific  
term and quickly access relevant informa-  
tion.  
Requirement: you must have a registered myAudi  
account. Your vehicle must be registered in your  
myAudi account.  
Indicator lights  
An overview of all available indicator lights  
and their meanings will be displayed.  
Visit my.audi.com, or  
Start the myAudi app on your mobile device.  
Press on any indicator light to display its  
meaning.  
Online Owner's Manual  
Applies to: vehicles with Online Owner's Manual  
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the Owner's Manual are necessary. The Sup-  
plements menu will only appear if supple-  
ments are available. A notification icon dis-  
plays the number of supplements that are  
available. This icon will disappear once the  
Supplements menu has been opened.  
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Info  
Fig. 1 Center display: Online Owner's Manual  
An overview of general information about the  
Owner's Manual will be displayed. You can al-  
so change the language in which the Online  
Owner's Manual content is displayed. The  
language will be reset when you exit the On-  
line Owner's Manual.  
The Online Owner's Manual can be accessed di-  
rectly from the Owner's Manual in the Infotain-  
ment system. Each time you access the Owner's  
Manual, it will automatically display in the lan-  
guage that is set for your MMI.  
Change language  
Accessing the Online Owner's Manual  
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home  
screen: HELP > Owner's manual > Info >  
Change language.  
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary.  
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:  
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Legal notes  
HELP > Owner's manual.  
An overview of all legal notes pertaining to  
the Online Owner's Manual will be displayed.  
Functions and operation  
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Using the free text search, you can search for  
terms in the entire contents of the Owner's  
Manual. The search results will be grouped  
based on their topic.  
To reduce the risk of an accident, only use the  
Online Owner's Manual when the vehicle is  
parked safely.  
Press the button and enter the desired  
search term.  
Tips  
The content is the information that was avail-  
able at the time of the editorial deadline for  
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Quick reference information  
this manual. There may be changes over the  
service life of the vehicle.  
How can I have the high beam headlights con-  
trolled automatically? ðpage 55.  
How can I monitor the blind spot more easily  
when changing lanes? ðpage 160, Side assist.  
How can I adjust the vehicle handling based on  
the driving situation and my preferences?  
ðpage 112, Audi drive select.  
FAQ  
Before driving  
How do I adjust the seat? ðpage 65.  
How do I adjust the steering wheel?  
ðpage 69.  
How do the swerve assist and turn assist help  
me? ðpage 158 or ðpage 159.  
How does the transmission selector work?  
ðpage 99.  
Display and operation  
What is a transmission position and a driving  
program? ðpage 99.  
How do I turn on the touch display?  
ðpage 23.  
How does the electromechanical parking brake  
work? ðpage 108.  
How do I operate the touch display?  
ðpage 21.  
How do I adjust the exterior mirrors?  
ðpage 60.  
How do I control the volume? ðpage 32.  
How do I navigate through the menus?  
ðpage 24.  
How do I refuel my vehicle? ðpage 235.  
How do I operate windshield wipers with the  
rain sensor? ðpage 61.  
How do I write letters and numbers by hand?  
ðpage 27.  
Where is the washer fluid reservoir located?  
ðpage 240.  
How do I operate functions such as the naviga-  
tion by voice? ðpage 30.  
How do I store the tire pressures? ðpage 274  
or ðpage 276.  
Which functions can I operate with the buttons  
on the steering wheel? ðpage 16 or  
ðpage 32.  
Vehicle breakdowns and emergencies  
How do I display information on the wind-  
shield? ðpage 29, Head-up display.  
How can I adjust the brightness of the instru-  
ment and display lighting? ðpage 59.  
Where can I find the correct tire pressure?  
ðpage 265.  
How do I jump start my vehicle? ðpage 291.  
What type of airbags are equipped in my vehi-  
cle? ðpage 75.  
Infotainment system  
Where are the towing eyes located on the vehi-  
cle? ðpage 293.  
How can I connect my mobile device to use the  
hands-free system? ðpage 175.  
How can I switch between connected devices?  
ðpage 231.  
Advanced functions  
How can I access information online?  
ðpage 187, Audi connect.  
How is the distance to the vehicle traveling  
ahead of me automatically maintained?  
ðpage 143, Audi adaptive cruise control.  
How does the Audi adaptive cruise control re-  
spond automatically to speed limits and road  
conditions? ðpage 147.  
How can I use the Wi-Fi hotspot? ðpage 189.  
What are the different ways I can enter a navi-  
gation destination? ðpage 198.  
How can I operate the map functions?  
ðpage 201.  
How can I be warned when leaving a lane?  
ðpage 154.  
How can I display traffic information?  
ðpage 206.  
How do I use the parking aid? ðpage 163.  
How can I more safely drive through intersec-  
tions and exits with poor visibility? ðpage 167.  
How can I listen to the radio? ðpage 209.  
How can I play media? ðpage 219.  
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Quick reference information  
How can I play music from my mobile device on  
the Infotainment system? ðpage 216, Blue-  
tooth audio player.  
Tips and tricks  
How can I unlock my vehicle from the inside for  
other persons to enter? ðpage 38.  
How can I open all the windows from the out-  
side using the remote control key? ðpage 49,  
Convenience opening and closing.  
How can I adjust the open position of the lug-  
gage compartment lid? ðpage 45.  
How can I deactivate the front passenger's air-  
bag? ðpage 78.  
How do I secure a child safety seat?  
ðpage 80.  
What should I consider when driving through a  
car wash? ðpage 278.  
How can I drive in a way that is efficient and en-  
vironmentally-friendly? ðpage 104.  
How can I request the next service appoint-  
ment? ðpage 253.  
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Quick reference information  
Cockpit  
Fig. 2 Cockpit  
13  
14  
15  
16  
1
2
3
4
5
Door handle  
Front passenger's airbag . . . . . . . .  
Knee airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Climate control system . . . . . . . . . .  
75  
75  
92  
Central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . .  
Memory function buttons . . . . . . . .  
Vent  
38  
75  
Depending on equipment, buttons  
for:  
Lever for:  
drive select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Start/Stop system . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Electronic Stabilization Control  
(ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Park assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Center display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
112  
105  
Turn signals and high beams . . . .  
High beam assistant . . . . . . . . . .  
Audi active lane assist . . . . . . . . .  
Traffic jam assist . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Multifunction steering wheel with:  
Horn  
55  
55  
154  
151  
122  
172  
163  
23  
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Driver's airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Operating buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Shift paddles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Reset trip odometer . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Windshield washer system lever . .  
Emergency flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Center display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Lockable glove compartment with:  
Valet Parking function . . . . . . . . .  
75  
16, 32  
101  
15  
17  
18  
19  
20  
Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
MMI control knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
86  
86  
23, 32  
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Center armrest with storage com-  
partment. Depending on vehicle  
equipment, it may have:  
18  
9
61  
10  
11  
12  
57  
USB ports with charging function .  
Audi phone box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
218  
23  
177  
51  
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Quick reference information  
Starting the engine when there is  
a malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
displays. To show them again, select the second  
tab for messages with the multifunction steering  
wheel ðpage 16.  
97  
21  
Electromechanical parking brake  
button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
108  
99  
Some indicator lights in the display can be shown  
in several colors.  
22  
Selector (automatic transmission) .  
23  
Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . .  
87  
START ENGINE STOP  
24  
25  
26  
27  
button . . . .  
97  
Central indicator light  
USB ports with charging function .  
Steering wheel adjustment . . . . . .  
Lever for:  
218  
70  
If the or indicator light turns on, check the  
message in the instrument cluster.  
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . .  
Audi adaptive cruise control . . . .  
140  
143  
Overview  
The following indicator lights may be available,  
depending on the vehicle equipment:  
28  
Button for turning the head-up dis-  
play on and off, adjusting the  
height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
29  
59  
Red indicator lights  
29  
30  
Instrument illumination . . . . . . . . .  
Central indicator light  
Connection port for the On Board  
Diagnostic System (OBD) . . . . . . . .  
ðpage 10,  
301  
54  
Instrument cluster  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
Headlight control switch . . . . . . . .  
Hood release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
All-weather lights button . . . . . . . .  
Luggage compartment lid button .  
Exterior mirror adjustment . . . . . .  
Buttons for:  
ðpage 15  
239  
54  
Cooling system  
ðpage 17,  
43  
ðpage 244,  
60  
ðpage 244,  
ðpage 246  
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
49  
48  
Safety belt  
ðpage 74  
Transmission  
Tips  
ðpage 103  
Some of the equipment listed here is only in-  
stalled in certain models or is available as an  
option.  
Drive system  
ðpage 105,  
Electrical system  
ðpage 248  
Overview of indicator  
lights  
Brake system  
ðpage 108,  
ðpage 248,  
Electromechanical parking brake  
ðpage 109  
  
Description  
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster  
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal-  
functions. Some warning and indicator lights  
turn on when you turn on the ignition and must  
turn off when the drive system is turned on or  
while driving.  
Brake system  
ðpage 108,  
ðpage 248,  
Electromechanical parking brake  
ðpage 109  
With some indicator lights, messages may ap-  
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica-  
tor lights and messages may be covered by other  
Electromechanical parking brake  
  
ðpage 108  
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Quick reference information  
Electromechanical parking brake  
Battery in remote control key  
ðpage 108  
ðpage 42  
Steering  
Bulb failure indicator  
ðpage 120  
ðpage 58  
Steering lock  
Adaptive light  
ðpage 120  
ðpage 58  
Adaptive cruise control  
ðpage 144,  
Brake intervention request  
ðpage 146,  
Safe start monitor  
ðpage 150  
Headlight range control system  
ðpage 58  
Light/rain sensor  
ðpage 58,  
ðpage 63  
Windshield wipers  
Traffic jam assist  
ðpage 63  
ðpage 152  
Safety systems  
Steering intervention request  
(Traffic jam assist)  
ðpage 152  
ðpage 76  
Engine start system  
ðpage 98  
Distance warning  
Convenience key  
ðpage 153  
ðpage 98  
Active lane assist  
Transmission  
ðpage 154  
ðpage 103  
Pre sense  
Brake system  
ðpage 157,  
ðpage 157  
ðpage 108  
Electromechanical parking brake  
Hood  
ðpage 109  
ðpage 239  
Suspension control  
Engine oil pressure  
ðpage 113  
ðpage 241  
Steering  
Engine oil level (MIN)  
ðpage 120  
ðpage 241  
Steering lock  
Electrical system  
ðpage 120  
ðpage 248  
All wheel drive  
ðpage 121,  
Yellow indicator lights  
Central indicator light  
Sport differential  
ðpage 121  
ðpage 10  
Engine speed limitation  
Electronic Stabilization Control  
(ESC)  
ðpage 18  
ðpage 122  
Engine speed limitation  
ðpage 18,  
Electronic Stabilization Control  
(ESC)  
Drive system  
   
ðpage 123  
ðpage 105  
Central locking  
ðpage 38  
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Quick reference information  
Electronic Stabilization Control  
(ESC)  
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)  
ðpage 235,  
ðpage 123  
ðpage 237  
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)  
Engine oil level (MIN)  
  
ðpage 123  
ðpage 241  
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)  
Engine oil level (MAX)  
ðpage 123  
ðpage 241  
Driver alert warning  
Engine oil sensor  
ðpage 135  
ðpage 241  
Distraction warning  
Engine warm-up request  
ðpage 136  
ðpage 241  
Adaptive cruise control  
ðpage 151,  
Traffic jam assist  
ðpage 152  
Electrical system  
ðpage 248  
Washer fluid level  
ðpage 252  
Steering intervention request  
(Traffic jam assist)  
ðpage 152,  
Steering intervention request (ac-  
tive lane assist)  
Tire pressure  
ðpage 274,  
ðpage 276  
Tire pressure  
ðpage 274,  
ðpage 277  
ðpage 154  
  
Distance warning  
ðpage 153  
Other indicator lights  
Low beam headlights  
Active lane assist  
ðpage 154,  
ðpage 54  
ðpage 156  
Parking lights  
Pre sense  
ðpage 54  
ðpage 156,  
ðpage 159,  
ðpage 159  
Turn signals  
ðpage 55,  
ðpage 57  
Side assist, exit warning  
Turn signals  
ðpage 55,  
ðpage 57  
ðpage 161  
Parking aid  
ðpage 165  
Start/Stop system  
Rear cross-traffic assist  
ðpage 106  
ðpage 169  
Cruise control system  
  
Park assist  
ðpage 140  
ðpage 174  
Cruise control system  
ðpage 140  
Emergency call function  
ðpage 195  
Efficiency assist  
ðpage 142,  
ðpage 142  
Tank system  
ðpage 235  
Efficiency assist  
ðpage 142  
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