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Driving

Do not drive on. Secure the vehicle so that it can-

not roll away ðpage 112. Seek professional as-

sistance.

A selector lever malfunction has occurred. Drive

to a qualified workshop soon and have the fault

rectified.

 Gearbox overheating: please adapt driving

 Selector lever: fault. Transmission mode can

style

only be changed using both paddle levers.

The gearbox temperature has risen significantly.

Drive more passively or take a break until the

temperature is back to normal and the indicator

lamp has gone out.

A selector lever malfunction has occurred. You

can continue driving but the selector lever is out

of operation. The transmission positions can only

be selected by simultaneously pulling both pad-

dle levers briefly while the vehicle is stationary.

Transmission position P will be selected automat-

ically when you switch off the engine. Drive to a

qualified workshop without delay and have the

fault rectified.

 Gearbox malfunction: you can continue driv-

ing. See owner's manual

A gearbox malfunction has occurred. You can

continue driving. However, you should drive to a

qualified workshop soon and have the fault recti-

fied.

 P button: fault. Auto P when power unit

switched off. Please contact workshop

 Gearbox malfunction: you can continue driv-

ing (functions limited). Please contact work-

shop

A malfunction has occurred on the P button on

the selector lever. Transmission position P will be

selected automatically when you switch off the

engine. Drive to a qualified workshop without de-

lay and have the fault rectified.

A gearbox malfunction has occurred. The gearbox

will switch to the back-up programme. The pro-

gramme will only move into certain gears or may

not be able to shift gears at all. The engine may

stall. Drive to a qualified workshop without delay

and have the fault rectified.

 Vehicle may roll! Cannot shift to P. Please

apply parking brake

– The parking lock has been released manually

ðpage 116. Or:

 Gearbox malfunction: no reverse gear. You

can continue driving

– It is no longer possible to engage the parking

lock. Drive to a qualified workshop without de-

lay and have the fault rectified. Before leaving

the vehicle, secure it to prevent it from rolling

away ðpage 112.

A gearbox malfunction has occurred. The gearbox

will switch to the back-up programme. The pro-

gramme will only move into certain gears or may

not be able to shift gears at all. The engine may

stall. You can no longer engage reverse gear.

Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and

have the fault rectified.

 Move selector lever into automatic position

The gearbox is no longer in tiptronic mode.

Please switch back to automatic mode using the

selector lever ðpage 114.

 Gearbox malfunction: you can continue driv-

ing in D until power unit off

Engine

A gearbox malfunction has occurred. The gearbox

will switch to the back-up programme. If you

switch off the engine, you will not be able to en-

gage any other transmission positions after the

engine is started again. Drive to a qualified work-

shop without delay and have the fault rectified.

Running in

A new vehicle should be run in over the first

1,500 km so that all moving parts can settle in

together gently and the service life of the engine

and other powertrain components can be in-

creased.

 Selector lever: fault. You can continue driv-



ing. Please contact workshop

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Driving

For the first 1,000 km, do not exceed two thirds

of the engine’s maximum rpm speed and do not

accelerate at full throttle. You can increase the

engine speed gradually over the next 500 km.

– Depending on the equipment in your vehi-

cle, coasting may only be possible when the

cruise control system is active.

Plug-in hybrid drive

Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive

Conventional and mild hybrid drive

Applies to: vehicles with conventional drive systems or mild

hybrid drive

On plug-in hybrid vehicles, you can choose be-

tween electric and combustion engine drive

modes or a combination of both ðpage 119,

ðpage 115

Vehicles with conventional drive systems or mild

hybrid drive are powered by a combustion engine

which burns fuel to generate energy.

Coasting

Vehicles with mild hybrid drive are equipped with

additional battery technology.

Just like conventional drive vehicles, the combus-

tion engine can be disengaged on plug-in hybrid

vehicles to save fuel. In this mode, which is simi-

lar to coasting, the vehicle rolls without the en-

gine braking effect. However, the electric part of

the drive system remains engaged and is able to

recuperate energy if the conditions permit.

Coasting mode may be activated when you take

your foot off the accelerator.

Coasting

Applies to: vehicles with coasting function

Coasting can be used to save fuel. When the vehi-

cle is coasting, the combustion engine is disen-

gaged and the vehicle rolls without the engine

braking effect. Coasting mode may be activated

between 55 km/h and 160 km/h when you take

your foot off the accelerator.

Note

Depending on the equipment fitted in the vehi-

cle, you may be able to switch coasting mode

on/off under Intelligent coasting in the Efficien-

cy assist menu ðpage 190.

Coasting is not possible in all driving pro-

grams.

Recuperation

Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive

The combustion engine may be switched off au-

tomatically on vehicles with mild hybrid drive

when coasting is activated.

A recuperation feature allows the vehicle to re-

cover energy. A large amount of the kinetic ener-

gy is thereby converted into electrical energy and

stored in the battery of the hybrid drive system.

The recuperation process causes the vehicle to

decelerate in addition to the engine braking ef-

fect. The recuperation process may be activated

in transmission position D when you press the

brake pedal or take your foot off the accelerator.

WARNING

When coasting is activated, there is no longer

an engine braking effect and the vehicle does

not slow down as quickly as usual or may even

pick up speed if you are driving down a slope –

risk of accident!

Note

Because the recuperation feature is used to slow

the vehicle down when you press the brake pedal,

the brakes are only used in addition as necessary.

This means that, by adopting a moderate driving

style, it is possible to brake the vehicle almost

down to a standstill using the recuperation func-

tion.

– You can cancel coasting by applying the ac-

celerator or brakes. Slight corrective brake

applications are also possible without can-

celling coasting.

– Coasting is not possible in all driving pro-

grams.

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 Battery Charge – The vehicle is powered by

Recuperation settings

the combustion engine in order to charge the

high-voltage battery. This results in a higher fuel

consumption. The high-voltage battery is not

charged when driving in urban areas. This mode

cannot be selected if the high-voltage battery is

charged sufficiently.

Under Intelligent coasting in the Efficiency as-

sist menu, you can set whether the recuperation

is controlled predictively*, i.e. in anticipation of

the route ahead ðpage 190.

WARNING

When  is displayed, the navigation system’s

route guidance is active and the vehicle uses the

route data to determine which type of drive to

use. The vehicle is able to achieve the most effi-

cient driving mode by calculating which sections

of the route are best driven on electric power.

Electric power is given priority on sections which

it anticipates will be covered at low speed, such

as towns or congested traffic areas.

In certain situations, the recuperation func-

tion can brake the vehicle in anticipation of

the route or traffic ahead; however the recu-

peration braking effect is limited. Always be

ready to apply the brakes – risk of accident!

Note

When the ESC is restricted or switched off,

the automatic recuperation is unavailable and

there will be no braking effect.

Electric driving

The  button lights up in green when the vehi-

cle is in EV mode. The vehicle can be powered by

the electric motor if the conditions for this have

been met ðpage 119, Conditions for electric

driving.

Plug-in hybrid mode

Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive

Switching to and from plug-in hybrid mode

The  button is located in the function bar on

You can specify whether the journey should al-

ways begin in electric mode:

the lower display.

►

Press  to switch between electric driving and

►

Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select

hybrid driving.

CAR > Charging & efficiency > e-tron mode >

Always start in EV mode (electric driving).

Hybrid driving

If the  button is not lit, the vehicle is in hybrid

mode. The vehicle can be powered by the com-

bustion engine or the electric motor if the condi-

tions for this have been met ðpage 119, Condi-

tions for electric driving.

Conditions for electric driving

– The charge level and temperature of the high-

voltage battery must be sufficient.

– Driving program S must not be selected.

– The road speed must be below 140 km/h.

– The accelerator pedal must not be pressed too

heavily.

Depending on the engine, you can choose be-

tween different hybrid modes:

►

Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select

Indicator lamps

CAR > Charging & efficiency > e-tron mode.

The following indicator lamps may appear, de-

pending on the equipment installed in your vehi-

cle:

 Auto Hybrid – The electric motor and combus-

tion engine work together efficiently. This mode

is particularly suitable for long journeys.



 Battery Hold – The vehicle is powered pre-

dominantly by the combustion engine in order to

preserve the charge level of the high-voltage bat-

tery as much as possible.

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Driving

►

Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select

CAR > Vehicle information.

If necessary, scroll to the Energy flow display.

Symbol Meaning

EV mode is switched on and active.





You are driving purely on electric

power.

Combustion engine

EV mode is switched on but is tem-

porarily in stand-by mode. Electric

driving will be activated as soon as

the conditions have been met.

– Orange: Engine on

– Grey: Engine off

High-voltage battery

– Green: Charge level

EV mode is not available because

the conditions for electric driving

have not been met.

– Grey: Drive system not switched on

Movement arrow

– Green: Electric driving

– Orange: Driving with combustion engine

– Green/orange: Driving with boost function

Movement arrow







The combustion engine is running.

Hybrid mode Battery Hold is active.

Hybrid mode Auto Hybrid is active.

Navigation data are being taken into

consideration.

– Green: Recuperation



Note

Hybrid mode Battery Charge is ac-

tive.

The energy flow can also be displayed in the

vehicle functions tab in the instrument clus-

ter.



Note

– It is still possible for the charge level of the

high-voltage battery to drop in Battery

Charge and Battery Hold mode, depending

on how the vehicle is driven.

Range monitor

Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive

– Navigation data are not taken into consider-

ation if the map material is out of date.

– EV mode may be deactivated if you select a

navigation destination outside the electric

range.

Fig. 97 Range monitor

Energy flow display

Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive

You can display the estimated vehicle range.

►

Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select

CAR > Vehicle information.

►

If necessary, scroll to the Range monitor dis-

play.

Range potential (value)

Range potential (diagram)

Total range (diagram)

Total range (value)

Fig. 96 MMI: Energy flow display

You can display the current energy distribution in

the vehicle.

Electrical range (value)

Range potential: This value indicates the dis-

tance which you can cover in addition by

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Driving

switching off certain convenience functions. Con-

venience functions with high energy consumption

are listed in the display.

WARNING

Other road users may not hear an electric ve-

hicle when it is moving. This applies in partic-

ular in areas with traffic calming measures,

when manoeuvring or reversing – risk of acci-

dent!

Note

– The range can also be displayed in the on-

board computer in the instrument cluster.

– The range shown depends on the previous

consumption values and a forecast. These

may be affected e.g. if convenience func-

tions are switched on.

Driving in an efficient and environmentally

conscious way

Fuel and energy economy, environmental impact

and wear on the power unit, brakes and tyres de-

pend largely on the way you drive the vehicle. You

can drive in an efficient and environmentally con-

scious way by considering the following tips:

Statistics

Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive

Statistics on the MMI

Applies to: vehicles with e-tron statistics on MMI

– Select efficiency mode in Audi drive select*.

– Switch off any electric equipment you do not

need (e.g. seat heating*).

You can display statistics on the distance driven

under electric power and using fuel. The values

are supplied by the on-board computer's short-

term and long-term memories.

– Anticipate the traffic conditions to avoid unnec-

essary acceleration and braking.

– Avoid driving at high speeds.

►

On the home screen, select CAR > Car details.

– Remove ballast, such as roof racks or rear carri-

ers, when not needed.

►

If necessary, scroll to the e-tron short term

statistics or e-tron long term statistics display.

– Make sure the tyres are inflated to the correct

pressure.

Statistics in the myAudi app

– Have the vehicle serviced regularly.

– Do not leave the engine running while the car is

stopped.

If the e-tron statistics on the MMI are not availa-

ble for your vehicle, you can see the percentage

driven with electric power in the myAudi app in

some countries.

– Do not use winter tyres in summer.

– Make use of the start/stop system.

– Make use of the engine braking effect.

– Avoid short trips.

Note

The values shown on the MMI are intended as

a guide and may differ from the actual values.

Note

Sporty driving can lead to significantly higher

noise emissions. Please therefore be aware of

your social responsibilities and consider the

environment and those around you, particu-

larly at night.

Vehicle sound

Electric motors are much quieter than combus-

tion engines. To make the vehicle more audible

when driving under electric power, an artificial

vehicle sound is produced on models for some

countries. The vehicle sound is faded out at high-

er speeds.

Energy management

Your vehicle is equipped with a smart energy

management system to control the distribution



The function/equipment described was in the planning

phase at the time of publication and may not be available.

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