Checking and Filling
– Do not use a glass cleaner that contains
paint solvents, because this could damage
the paint.
Windshield washer
system
Service interval display
The service interval display detects when your ve-
hicle is due for service.
The service interval display works in two stages:
– Inspection or oil change reminder: after driv-
ing a certain distance, a message appears in the
instrument cluster display each time the igni-
tion is turned on or off. The remaining distance
or time is displayed briefly.
Fig. 168 Engine compartment: washer fluid reservoir cap
Observe the safety precautions ðpage 255, Gen-
eral information.
– Inspection or oil change due: if your vehicle
has reached an inspection or oil change interval
or both intervals at the same time, the mes-
sage Inspection due! or Oil change due! or Oil
change and inspection due! appears briefly af-
ter turning the ignition on or off.
The windshield washer reservoir contains the
cleaning solution for the windshield, rear win-
dow, and the headlight washer system*
ðpage 258. The reservoir capacity can be found
in ðpage 328.
Checking service intervals
To reduce the risk of lime scale deposits on the
spray nozzles, use clean water with low amounts
of calcium. Always add window cleaner to the wa-
ter. When the outside temperatures are cold, an
anti-freezing agent should be added to the water
so that it does not freeze.
You can check the remaining distance or time un-
til the next oil change or next inspection in the
Infotainment system.
Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VEHI-
CLE > Settings & Service > Service intervals.
Messages
Resetting the indicator
The following messages may appear, depending
on the vehicle equipment:
An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will reset the service interval dis-
play after performing service.
Please add washer fluid
If you have changed the oil yourself, you must re-
set the oil change interval.
Fill the washer fluid for the windshield washer
system and the headlight washer system* when
the ignition is turned off.
Applies to: MMI: To reset the display, select on
the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings & Service >
Service intervals.
Note
– The concentration of anti-freezing agent
must be adjusted to the vehicle operating
conditions and the climate. A concentration
that is too high can result in vehicle dam-
age.
WARNING
Inadequate service, a lack of service, or failing
to adhere to the service intervals can result in
the vehicle breaking down in traffic, acci-
dents, and serious injuries.
– Never add radiator anti-freeze or other addi-
tives to the washer fluid.
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