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Getting started  
After a software update has been issued or a sup-  
plement has been published in digital form only,  
the information in the printed Owner’s Manual  
may differ from the information in the digital  
Owner’s Manual. In this case, the digital Owner’s  
Manual contains the more up-to-date informa-  
tion.  
Getting started  
About the Owner’s  
Manual  
Introduction  
The Owner’s Manual contains important informa-  
tion, safety precautions and tips for operating  
your vehicle.  
Additional documents in the vehicle  
MAKE SURE TO READ THE PRINTED DOCU-  
MENTS AND KEEP THEM IN A SAFE PLACE  
MAKE SURE TO READ THE OWNER’S  
MANUAL AND KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE  
Depending on the vehicle’s equipment and the  
country, additional documents may be included  
in your vehicle in printed form only. The informa-  
tion in these documents is intended to supple-  
ment or replace the information in the Owner’s  
Manual. Read these documents carefully before  
using your vehicle. Please ensure that these  
documents are always kept in the vehicle. This is  
especially important if you lend or sell the vehicle  
to others.  
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully before using  
your vehicle. Please ensure that the Owner’s  
Manual and all associated documents are always  
kept in the vehicle. This is especially important if  
you lend or sell the vehicle to others.  
Versions of the Owner’s Manual  
Depending on the vehicle’s equipment and the  
country, the following versions of the Owner’s  
Manual may be available:  
Information on vehicle equipment  
Vehicle-specific features  
Digital Owner’s Manual and printed Owner’s  
Manual  
The Owner’s Manual is not specific to your vehi-  
cle. It includes descriptions of all standard, coun-  
try-specific and optional equipment that is avail-  
able for the entire model series. Some of the  
equipment described may therefore not be fitted  
in your vehicle. Standard and optional equipment  
is not marked. It is also possible that some  
equipment and functions will only be introduced  
at a later date or are only available in specific  
markets. Illustrations are intended as a general  
guide and may vary from the equipment fitted in  
your vehicle. No legal commitment can therefore  
be implied by the information, illustrations and  
descriptions.  
A digital Owner’s Manual and a printed Owner’s  
Manual are available for your vehicle.  
Printed Owner’s Manual  
Only a printed Owner’s Manual is available for  
your vehicle.  
Supplements and updates to the Owner’s  
Manual  
1)  
Please bear in mind that Audi works continu-  
ously to develop and further improve all products  
and models. Audi reserves the right to alter any  
part of the vehicle and its equipment or technical  
specifications at any time. It is therefore also  
possible that the Owner’s Manual will be upda-  
ted. This may be done by publishing supplements  
which may be made available to you as printed  
documents and in digital form. It may also be  
done by issuing software updates.  
Equipment fitted  
You can check whether a particular piece of  
equipment is fitted in your vehicle based on the  
following:  
1)  
“Audi” refers to AUDI AG, the importer for your country  
and the joint ventures.  
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Getting started  
You can identify whether the vehicle body type  
described is applicable and see whether the  
controls, buttons, parts and other elements de-  
scribed are fitted.  
For the sake of the environment  
Texts with this symbol refer to points relevant  
to the protection of the environment.  
You can attempt to operate or change the set-  
tings for the functions, parts, and equipment  
described via the MMI or the instrument clus-  
ter.  
Note  
Texts with this symbol contain additional in-  
formation of a more general nature.  
You can find the equipment or function in the  
1)  
vehicle details in the myAudi app  
.
Using the digital Owner’s  
Manual  
You can find the equipment or function in the  
equipment list in the sales contract.  
Availability of the digital Owner’s Manual  
If you do not find any evidence of the particular  
piece of equipment, you can conclude that it is  
not fitted in your vehicle. You can contact a quali-  
fied workshop if you are unsure.  
Depending on the country, you may be able to ac-  
cess the digital Owner’s Manual via:  
myAudi  
The infotainment system in the vehicle  
Symbols and description conventions  
The information is correct at the time of publica-  
tion. There may be changes during the service life  
of the vehicle.  
Please note the following symbols and descrip-  
tion conventions that are used in the Owner’s  
Manual.  
Accessing the Owner’s Manual via myAudi  
The symbols and cross-references may look dif-  
ferent in the printed and digital Owner’s Man-  
uals.  
Depending on the country, you may be able to ac-  
cess the Owner’s Manual on your mobile device  
via myAudi. This function is not available for all  
mobile devices.  
Section continued on next page  
ðpage 74 Cross-reference to other descriptions  
or subjects  
Important: You must have a myAudi account. You  
must have added your vehicle to the myAudi ac-  
count.  
ð
Cross-reference to a “WARNING”  
References to positions such as “left”, “right”,  
“front” or “rear” are given as seen facing in the  
direction of travel.  
Go online to , or  
Start the myAudi app on your mobile device.  
Accessing the Owner’s Manual in the  
vehicle  
WARNING  
Texts with this symbol contain safety informa-  
tion. They warn you of serious dangers, possi-  
bly involving accident or injury.  
Depending on the country, you may be able to  
view the Owner’s Manual in the vehicle.  
Important: The vehicle must be stationary.  
CAUTION  
Select: > Audi apps > Online manuals.  
Texts with this symbol draw your attention to  
a possible risk of damage to your vehicle.  
1)  
The availability and functions of the myAudi app vary from  
country to country. A different app than the myAudi app  
may be available for your vehicle.  
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Getting started  
Whenever you open the Owner’s Manual, it is  
opened in the language selected as the system  
language on the MMI.  
Breakdowns and emergencies  
Where can I find the warning triangle?  
ðpage 266  
To change the language, select: > Audi apps  
Where can I find the first-aid kit? ðpage 266  
Where can I find the recommended tyre pres-  
sures? ðpage 252  
> Online manuals > > Change language.  
Application options  
Which airbags are installed in my vehicle?  
ðpage 74  
Call up Owner’s Manual content by chapter  
View supplements (if supplement is available)  
Call up available indicator lamps and their  
meanings  
Where are the towline anchorages on the vehi-  
cle? ðpage 273  
Search for a certain key word in the index  
The text search function can be used to  
search the entire contents of the Owner’s Man-  
ual for your own search terms.  
Useful functions  
How can I use a mobile phone as a key to the  
vehicle? ðpage 32 or ðpage 43  
How can I open the boot lid with a foot ges-  
ture? ðpage 47  
WARNING  
You should only use the digital Owner’s Man-  
ual when the vehicle is safely parked; other-  
wise, there is the risk of an accident.  
How can I automatically control the distance to  
the vehicle in front? ðpage 152  
How can I have the adaptive cruise assist sys-  
tem react automatically to speed limits and the  
road ahead? ðpage 159  
FAQs  
How can I stay in my lane more easily?  
ðpage 146  
Before you set off  
How do I adjust the seats? ðpage 65  
How do I adjust the steering wheel?  
ðpage 69  
How can I receive a warning if I don’t stay in my  
lane? ðpage 144  
How can I use the parking aid? ðpage 178  
How can I safely navigate blind exits and inter-  
sections where it is difficult to see? ðpage 164  
or ðpage 183  
How does the selector lever work? ðpage 100  
What is a transmission position and what is a  
driving program? ðpage 100  
How does the electromechanical parking brake  
work? ðpage 108  
How can I operate the main beam headlights  
automatically? ðpage 56  
How can I keep the car free to roll? ðpage 109  
How do I adjust the exterior mirrors?  
ðpage 60  
How can I drive off more easily? ðpage 109  
How can I check the blind spot more easily  
when changing lanes? ðpage 138, Side assist  
How can I change the vehicle set-up in different  
driving situations depending on my personal  
mood and driving style? ðpage 113  
How can I charge my mobile phone wirelessly?  
ðpage 196  
How do I operate the windscreen wipers on  
vehicles with rain sensor? ðpage 62  
Where is the windscreen washer container?  
ðpage 237  
How can I store the tyre pressures? ðpage 256  
or ðpage 258  
How do I drive with a trailer or caravan?  
ðpage 119  
Displays and controls  
How do I turn on the touch displays?  
ðpage 24, ðpage 24  
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Getting started  
How can I deactivate the speed warning simply  
and quickly? ðpage 24, Operating a function  
via the steering wheel button  
Tips and tricks  
How can I unlock my vehicle from inside to let  
passengers in? ðpage 34  
How does the gesture control on the touch dis-  
plays work? ðpage 20  
How can I open all the windows from outside  
using the remote control key? ðpage 50,  
Convenience open/close function for windows/  
panoramic glass roof  
How do I use the MMI’s user interface?  
ðpage 21  
How do I adjust the volume? ðpage 24  
How can I enter letters and numbers by hand-  
writing? ðpage 20  
How can I adjust the opening position of the  
boot lid? ðpage 47  
How can I operate both sides of the air condi-  
tioner together? ðpage 91  
How can I control functions such as the naviga-  
tion system by voice? ðpage 27  
How can I deactivate the front passenger's air-  
bag? ðpage 77  
Which functions can I control using the buttons  
on the steering wheel? ðpage 17,  
ðpage 24  
How do I secure a child restraint system?  
ðpage 78  
How can I have information displayed on the  
windscreen? ðpage 26  
What do I have to be aware of when driving  
through an automatic car wash? ðpage 260  
How can I see when the next service is due?  
ðpage 249  
How can I adjust the brightness of the instru-  
ment and display lighting? ðpage 60  
Infotainment  
How can I check which software version is in-  
stalled in my vehicle? ðpage 223  
How can I update my vehicle’s software in the  
vehicle? ðpage 223  
How can I connect my mobile phone to the  
handsfree system? ðpage 193  
How can I make calls in the vehicle with better  
reception and minimum radiation? ðpage 196  
How can I connect and manage mobile devices?  
ðpage 222  
How can I connect my smartphone with Apple  
CarPlay or Android Auto? ðpage 220  
How can I call up information online?  
ðpage 198, Audi connect  
How can I use the Wi-Fi hotspot? ðpage 200  
What ways are there to enter a navigation des-  
tination? ðpage 208  
How can I select alternative routes? ðpage 210  
How can I avoid traffic obstructions?  
ðpage 210  
How can I listen to the radio? ðpage 213  
How can I play media? ðpage 217  
How can I play music from my mobile phone via  
the infotainment system? ðpage 216, Prepar-  
ing to use media via Bluetooth .  
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Getting started  
Front cabin  
Fig. 1 Front cabin  
Some of the items of equipment listed in this  
section are only fitted on certain models or are  
optional extras.  
Main beam assist . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Lane departure warning . . . . . . . .  
Lane guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Multi-function steering wheel with:  
Horn  
56  
144  
146  
5
The arrangement of switches and controls on  
right-hand drive models is slightly different.  
However, the symbols used to identify the con-  
trols are the same.  
Driver's airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Paddle levers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Head-up display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
74  
17  
104  
26  
1
2
Interior door handle  
6
7
Depending on equipment, controls  
for:  
Control lever for windscreen wipers  
and washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
62  
Central locking system . . . . . . . . .  
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
All-weather lights . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Adjuster for exterior mirrors . . . .  
Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Vents  
34  
55  
55  
55  
60  
68  
35  
8
Panoramic display with:  
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Centre display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Passenger display  
17  
21  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
Lockable glove box  
Front passenger's airbag . . . . . . . .  
MMI control dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Depending on equipment fitted:  
Electrical socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
74  
24  
3
4
Control lever for:  
Turn signals and main beam  
headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
84  
56  
84  
10  
Getting started  
14  
Depending on equipment fitted:  
Some of the warning and indicator lamps may be  
accompanied by a driver message and a warning  
tone. The warning/indicator lamps and driver  
messages can be masked by further displays. To  
display the driver messages again, open the noti-  
fication centre on the centre display.  
Storage compartment  
Phone compartment with induc-  
tive charging function . . . . . . . . .  
196  
85  
15  
16  
17  
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
84  
Some of the warning lamps may be displayed in  
different colours.  
Centre armrest with storage com-  
partment (depending on equip-  
ment): starting the vehicle in the  
event of a malfunction . . . . . . . . . .  
98  
Central warning/indicator lamps  
18  
Depending on equipment fitted:  
If the warning lamp or indicator lamp   
lights up, note the information in the instrument  
cluster.  
Button for driver assist systems .  
Button for parking systems . . . . .  
Switch for electromechanical  
136  
136  
parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
108  
100  
Overview of warning and indicator lamps  
19  
Depending on equipment fitted,  
buttons for:  
The equipment installed on your vehicle deter-  
mines which of the following warning/indicator  
lamps are shown:  
Drive select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Start/stop system . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . .  
Auxiliary heating / ventilation . . .  
Electronic stabilisation control  
(ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
113  
105  
58  
Red warning lamps  
Central warning lamp  
95  
ðpage 11,  
instrument cluster  
117  
97  
ðpage 17  
START STOP  
20  
21  
22  
23  
button . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Seat belt  
USB ports with charging function .  
Steering wheel adjustment . . . . . .  
Control lever for:  
216  
69  
ðpage 73  
Engine start system  
ðpage 98  
Speed regulation systems . . . . . .  
Adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . .  
Bonnet lock release . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Button for boot lid . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Window control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
149  
152  
236  
45  
Drive system  
ðpage 105  
24  
25  
26  
Brake system  
ðpage 107,  
49  
ðpage 244,  
electromechanical parking brake  
Overview of warning and  
indicator lamps  
ðpage 110  
Electromechanical parking brake  
ðpage 108  
Introduction  
Air suspension  
The warning and indicator lamps light up or flash  
in the instrument cluster. Their purpose is to in-  
dicate functions or faults. Certain warning and in-  
dicator lamps light up when the vehicle is switch-  
ed on and should go back out when the drive sys-  
tem is switched on or once the vehicle is moving.  
ðpage 115  
Steering  
ðpage 115  
Steering  
ðpage 115  
11  
Getting started  
Lane departure warning interven-  
Electrical system  
tion  
ðpage 245  
ðpage 144  
Loose wheel warning  
ðpage 254,  
Take over steering prompt (lane  
guidance)  
ðpage 255  
ðpage 147  
Yellow indicator lamps  
Central indicator lamp  
Take over braking prompt (adap-  
tive cruise assist)  
ðpage 153,  
ðpage 11  
ðpage 156  
Engine speed governing  
ðpage 18  
Emergency assist  
ðpage 162  
Engine speed governing  
ðpage 18,  
drive system  
Emergency assist  
ðpage 162  
ðpage 105,  
cooling system  
ðpage 240,  
Emergency assist  
ðpage 162  
Active front assist  
ðpage 241,  
ðpage 165  
ðpage 242  
Swerve support  
Central locking system  
ðpage 165  
ðpage 35  
Cross-traffic information  
Occupant detection fault  
ðpage 165  
ðpage 40  
Proactive occupant protection  
Battery in remote control key  
ðpage 173  
ðpage 43  
Park assist plus (fault)  
Bulb monitor  
ðpage 192  
ðpage 58  
Software update  
Adaptive light  
ðpage 224  
ðpage 58  
AdBlue  
Headlight range control  
ðpage 230  
ðpage 58  
AdBlue  
Light sensor/rain sensor  
ðpage 231  
ðpage 58  
Engine oil pressure  
Windscreen wipers  
ðpage 238  
ðpage 64  
Engine oil level (MIN)  
Safety systems  
ðpage 238  
ðpage 75  
Cooling system  
ðpage 241,  
ðpage 242  
Engine start system  
ðpage 98  
Convenience key  
ðpage 98  
Gearbox  
ðpage 102  
12  
Getting started  
Drive system  
Distance warning (fault)  
ðpage 105  
ðpage 138,  
active front assist  
ðpage 166,  
rear turn assist  
ðpage 168  
Vehicle sound  
ðpage 105  
Brake system  
ðpage 107,  
brake servo  
Side assist  
ðpage 139  
ðpage 107,  
electromechanical parking brake  
ðpage 110  
Exit warning system  
ðpage 141  
Brake pads  
Fatigue warning  
ðpage 141,  
ðpage 142  
ðpage 107  
Brake system  
Distraction warning  
ðpage 142,  
ðpage 107  
Hold function  
ðpage 142  
ðpage 110  
Lane departure warning (fault)  
Suspension control  
ðpage 146  
ðpage 115  
Take over steering prompt (lane  
guidance)  
Air suspension  
ðpage 115  
ðpage 147  
Steering  
Lane guidance (fault)  
ðpage 115  
ðpage 148  
Steering  
Cruise control  
ðpage 115  
ðpage 152  
Four-wheel drive  
ðpage 116,  
sport differential  
ðpage 116  
Adaptive cruise control (fault)  
ðpage 158,  
adaptive cruise assist (fault)  
ðpage 161  
Electronic stabilisation control  
ðpage 117,  
Emergency assist (fault)  
   
ðpage 163  
ðpage 118  
Camera-based traffic sign recog-  
nition  
Electronic stabilisation control  
ðpage 118  
ðpage 172  
Electronic stabilisation control  
Proactive occupant protection  
ðpage 118  
ðpage 174  
Anti-lock brake system  
Parking aids  
ðpage 118  
ðpage 180  
Towing bracket  
ðpage 122,  
ðpage 122,  
ðpage 125  
Rear cross-traffic assist  
ðpage 186  
Park assist plus (fault)  
ðpage 192  
Emergency call function  
ðpage 204  
13  
Getting started  
Software update  
Side lights  
ðpage 224  
ðpage 55,  
dipped headlights  
ðpage 55  
Fuel tank system  
ðpage 227,  
Turn signals  
ðpage 56,  
ðpage 58  
ðpage 234  
Emission control system  
ðpage 228,  
Turn signals  
ðpage 56,  
ðpage 58  
ðpage 235  
AdBlue  
ðpage 230  
Rear seat belt  
AdBlue  
ðpage 73  
ðpage 231  
Start/stop system  
Particulate filter  
ðpage 106  
ðpage 233  
Hold function  
Engine oil level (MIN)  
ðpage 109  
ðpage 238  
Trailer turn signals  
Engine oil level (MAX)  
ðpage 120  
ðpage 238  
Lane departure warning (ready to  
give warnings on at least one  
side)  
Engine oil sensor  
ðpage 238  
Engine warm-up requested  
ðpage 144  
ðpage 238  
Cruise control  
Cooling system  
ðpage 150  
ðpage 241  
Speed limiter  
Electrical system  
ðpage 150  
ðpage 245  
Predictive speed limiter  
Washer fluid level  
ðpage 150  
ðpage 249  
Adaptive cruise assist (active)  
Loose wheel warning  
ðpage 153  
ðpage 255  
Speed limit (predictive cruise con-  
trol)  
Tyre pressure  
ðpage 256,  
ðpage 257  
ðpage 159,  
speed limit (predictive messages)  
ðpage 169  
Tyre pressure  
ðpage 256,  
ðpage 257  
Speed limit lifted (predictive  
cruise control)  
  
ðpage 159  
Further indicator lamps  
Occupant detection active  
Corner (predictive cruise control)  
ðpage 159,  
corner (predictive messages)  
ðpage 169  
ðpage 40  
Dipped headlights  
ðpage 55  
14  
Getting started  
Exit (predictive cruise control)  
ðpage 159,  
exit (predictive messages)  
ðpage 169  
Main beam assist  
ðpage 56,  
ðpage 58  
Rear seat belt  
Intersection (predictive cruise  
control)  
ðpage 73  
Auxiliary heating / ventilation  
ðpage 159,  
intersection (predictive messag-  
es)  
ðpage 96  
Convenience key  
ðpage 98  
ðpage 169  
Brake system  
Roundabout (predictive cruise  
control)  
ðpage 107  
Brakes  
ðpage 159,  
roundabout (predictive messages)  
ðpage 169  
ðpage 110  
Trailer assist  
Stop sign (predictive cruise con-  
trol)  
ðpage 130  
Trailer assist  
ðpage 159  
ðpage 130  
Stop sign without detected stop  
line (predictive cruise control)  
ðpage 159  
Speed warning function  
ðpage 137  
Distance warning (fault)  
Gradient (predictive messages)  
ðpage 138  
ðpage 169  
Side assist  
Vehicle ahead (predictive messag-  
es)  
ðpage 139  
Exit warning system  
ðpage 169  
ðpage 141  
Main beam headlights  
ðpage 56,  
Fatigue warning  
ðpage 141,  
ðpage 142  
ðpage 57  
Main beam assist  
Distraction warning  
ðpage 142,  
ðpage 56  
Engine  
ðpage 142  
ðpage 97  
Lane departure warning (switched  
on, not ready to give warnings)  
ðpage 144,  
lane departure warning (fault)  
ðpage 146  
Door lock  
ðpage 35  
Child lock  
ðpage 35  
Occupant detection with warning  
Lane departure warning (switched  
tone  
off)  
ðpage 40  
ðpage 144  
Occupant detection  
Lane guidance (fault)  
ðpage 40  
ðpage 148  
15  
Getting started  
Cruise control  
AdBlue  
ðpage 150,  
ðpage 152  
ðpage 231  
Particulate filter  
Speed limiter  
ðpage 150,  
ðpage 152  
ðpage 233  
Overview of other symbols  
Predictive speed limiter  
ðpage 150  
Information on automatically re-  
set driver assist settings  
Speed limiter  
ðpage 136  
ðpage 150  
Temporarily deactivate interven-  
tion  
Predictive speed limiter  
ðpage 150  
ðpage 185,  
ðpage 166  
Adaptive cruise control (switched  
on but not active)  
ðpage 153,  
adaptive cruise control (fault)  
ðpage 158,  
adaptive cruise assist (fault)  
ðpage 161  
Emergency assist (cancelled)  
ðpage 163,  
emergency assist (fault)  
ðpage 163  
Emergency assist (switched off)  
ðpage 163  
Rear turn assist  
ðpage 168  
Camera-based traffic sign recog-  
nition  
ðpage 172  
Proactive occupant protection  
ðpage 174  
Parking aids  
ðpage 180  
Rear cross-traffic assist  
ðpage 186  
Park assist plus  
ðpage 192  
Park assist plus (fault)  
ðpage 192  
AdBlue  
ðpage 230  
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