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Quick reference information  
Quick reference  
information  
FAQ  
Before driving  
Online information  
How do I adjust the seat? ðpage 63.  
How do I adjust the steering wheel?  
ðpage 67.  
myAudi  
You can access the digital form of your Owner's  
Manual on your mobile device using myAudi.  
How does the transmission selector work?  
ðpage 99.  
What is a transmission selector position and a  
driving program? ðpage 99.  
Requirement: you must have a registered myAudi  
account. Your vehicle must be registered in your  
myAudi account.  
How does the electromechanical parking brake  
work? ðpage 111.  
Visit , or  
How do I adjust the exterior mirrors?  
ðpage 57.  
Start the myAudi app on your mobile device.  
How do I refuel my vehicle? ðpage 247.  
How do I charge my plug-in hybrid vehicle?  
ðpage 124.  
Accessing the Owner's Manual in the  
vehicle  
How do I operate windshield wipers with the  
rain sensor? ðpage 59.  
Depending on the country, you can access the  
Owner's Manual directly in the vehicle.  
Where is the washer fluid reservoir located?  
ðpage 253.  
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary.  
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:  
HELP > Owner's manual.  
How do I store the tire pressures? ðpage 288.  
How do I drive with a trailer? ðpage 134.  
Each time you access the Owner's Manual, it will  
automatically display in the language that is set  
for your MMI.  
Vehicle breakdowns and emergencies  
Where can I find the correct tire pressure?  
ðpage 279.  
Applies to: MMI: To change the language of the  
Owner's Manual, select on the home screen:  
HELP > Owner's manual > Info.  
How do I jump start my vehicle? ðpage 303.  
What type of airbags are equipped in my vehi-  
cle? ðpage 72.  
Usage options  
Where are the towing eyes located on the vehi-  
cle? ðpage 305.  
Access the Owner's Manual content sorted by  
chapters  
View supplements (as long as a supplement is  
available)  
Advanced functions  
View available indicator lights and their mean-  
ings  
How can I open the luggage compartment lid  
with my foot? ðpage 44.  
Search the index for a specific keyword  
Search the Owner's Manual for words of your  
choice using the free text search  
How is the distance to the vehicle traveling  
ahead of me automatically maintained?  
ðpage 154, Audi adaptive cruise control.  
How does the Audi adaptive cruise control re-  
spond automatically to speed limits and road  
conditions? ðpage 158.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of an accident, only use the  
Online Owner's Manual when the vehicle is  
parked safely.  
How can I be warned when leaving a lane?  
ðpage 165.  
How do I use the parking aid? ðpage 175.  
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Quick reference information  
How can I more safely drive through intersec-  
tions and exits with poor visibility? ðpage 180.  
How can I have the high beam headlights con-  
trolled automatically? ðpage 53.  
How can I listen to the radio? ðpage 222.  
How can I play media? ðpage 232.  
How can I play music from my mobile device on  
the Infotainment system? ðpage 229, Blue-  
tooth audio player.  
How can I monitor the blind spot more easily  
when changing lanes? ðpage 171, Side assist.  
How can I adjust the vehicle handling based on  
the driving situation and my preferences?  
ðpage 116, Audi drive select.  
Tips and tricks  
How can I unlock my vehicle from the inside for  
other persons to enter? ðpage 37.  
How can I open all the windows from the out-  
side using the remote control key? ðpage 48,  
Convenience opening and closing.  
How can I adjust the open position of the lug-  
gage compartment lid? ðpage 44.  
How can I deactivate the front passenger's air-  
bag? ðpage 75.  
How do the swerve assist and turn assist help  
me? ðpage 170 or ðpage 170.  
Display and operation  
How do I turn on the touch display?  
ðpage 22.  
How do I operate the touch display?  
ðpage 20.  
How do I secure a child safety seat?  
ðpage 77.  
How do I control the volume? ðpage 31.  
How do I navigate through the menus?  
ðpage 23.  
What should I consider when driving through a  
car wash? ðpage 290.  
How do I write letters and numbers by hand?  
ðpage 26.  
How can I drive in a way that is efficient and en-  
vironmentally-friendly? ðpage 107.  
How can I request the next service appoint-  
ment? ðpage 266.  
How do I operate functions such as the naviga-  
tion by voice? ðpage 29.  
Which functions can I operate with the buttons  
on the steering wheel? ðpage 15 or  
ðpage 31.  
How do I display information on the wind-  
shield? ðpage 28, Head-up display.  
How can I adjust the brightness of the instru-  
ment and display lighting? ðpage 57.  
Infotainment system  
How can I connect my mobile device to use the  
hands-free system? ðpage 188.  
How can I switch between connected devices?  
ðpage 243.  
How can I access information online?  
ðpage 200, Audi connect.  
How can I use the Wi-Fi hotspot? ðpage 202.  
What are the different ways I can enter a navi-  
gation destination? ðpage 210.  
How can I operate the map functions?  
ðpage 213.  
How can I display traffic information?  
ðpage 218.  
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Quick reference information  
Cockpit  
Fig. 1 Cockpit  
14  
15  
1
2
3
4
5
Door handle  
Climate control system . . . . . . . . . .  
91  
Central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . .  
Memory function buttons . . . . . . . .  
Vent  
37  
72  
Depending on equipment, buttons  
for:  
drive select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
116  
Hybrid modes  
(plug-in  
Lever for:  
hybrid drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Start/Stop system . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Electronic Stabilization Control  
(ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Park assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Hill descent assist . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Center display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
105  
108  
Turn signals and high beams . . . .  
High beam assistant . . . . . . . . . .  
Audi active lane assist . . . . . . . . .  
Traffic jam assist . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Multifunction steering wheel with:  
Horn  
53  
53  
165  
163  
121  
185  
175  
114  
22  
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Driver's airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Operating buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Shift paddles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Windshield washer system lever . .  
Reset trip odometer . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Emergency flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Center display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Lockable glove compartment  
Front passenger's airbag . . . . . . . .  
72  
15, 31  
101  
14  
16  
17  
18  
19  
USB ports with charging function .  
Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
MMI control knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
231  
83  
7
8
22, 31  
59  
Center armrest with storage com-  
partment. Depending on vehicle  
equipment, it may have:  
9
18  
10  
11  
12  
13  
54  
22  
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
USB ports with charging function .  
Audi phone box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
83  
231  
72  
190  
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Quick reference information  
Starting the engine when there is  
a malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
With some indicator lights, messages may ap-  
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica-  
tor lights and messages may be covered by other  
displays. To show them again, select the second  
tab for messages with the multifunction steering  
wheel ðpage 15.  
97  
20  
21  
Electromechanical parking brake  
button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
111  
Transmission selector (automatic  
transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
99  
84  
97  
67  
22  
23  
24  
25  
Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . .  
Some indicator lights in the display can be shown  
in several colors.  
START ENGINE STOP  
button . . . .  
Steering wheel adjustment . . . . . .  
Lever for:  
Central indicator light  
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . .  
Audi adaptive cruise control . . . .  
151  
154  
If the or indicator light turns on, check the  
message in the instrument cluster.  
26  
Button for turning the head-up dis-  
play on and off, adjusting the  
Overview  
height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
28  
57  
The following indicator lights may be available,  
depending on the vehicle equipment:  
27  
28  
Instrument illumination . . . . . . . . .  
Connection port for the On Board  
Diagnostic System (OBD) . . . . . . . .  
313  
52  
Red indicator lights  
29  
30  
31  
32  
Headlight control switch . . . . . . . .  
Hood release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
All-weather lights button . . . . . . . .  
Button for:  
Central indicator light  
252  
52  
ðpage 9,  
Instrument cluster  
ðpage 14  
Luggage compartment lid . . . . . .  
Fuel filler door release (plug-in  
hybrid drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
42  
Cooling system  
ðpage 16,  
248  
57  
ðpage 258,  
33  
34  
Exterior mirror adjustment . . . . . .  
Buttons for:  
ðpage 258,  
ðpage 259  
Safety belt  
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
47  
46  
ðpage 71  
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 107,  
High-voltage system  
ðpage 124,  
Vehicle electrical system  
Overview of indicator  
lights  
ðpage 261  
Brake system  
Description  
ðpage 110,  
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.  
ðpage 261,  
Electromechanical parking brake  
ðpage 112  
  
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Quick reference information  
Brake system  
Yellow indicator lights  
Central indicator light  
ðpage 110,  
ðpage 261,  
Electromechanical parking brake  
ðpage 9  
Engine speed limitation  
ðpage 112  
ðpage 17  
Electromechanical parking brake  
Engine speed limitation  
ðpage 17,  
Drive system  
  
ðpage 111  
Electromechanical parking brake  
ðpage 111  
ðpage 107,  
Cooling system  
ðpage 258  
Air suspension  
ðpage 118  
Central locking  
Steering  
ðpage 37  
ðpage 118  
Battery in remote control key  
Steering lock  
ðpage 41  
ðpage 118  
Bulb failure indicator  
Adaptive cruise control  
ðpage 156,  
Brake intervention request  
ðpage 158,  
Safe start monitor  
ðpage 161  
ðpage 55  
Adaptive light  
ðpage 55  
Headlight range control system  
ðpage 55  
Traffic jam assist  
Light/rain sensor  
ðpage 55,  
ðpage 163  
Steering intervention request  
(Traffic jam assist)  
ðpage 163  
ðpage 61  
Windshield wipers  
ðpage 61  
Distance warning  
Safety systems  
ðpage 164  
ðpage 73  
Active lane assist  
Engine start system  
ðpage 166  
ðpage 98  
Pre sense  
Convenience key  
ðpage 168,  
ðpage 169  
ðpage 98  
Transmission  
Hood  
ðpage 103  
ðpage 253  
Vehicle sound  
Engine oil pressure  
ðpage 107  
ðpage 254  
Drive system  
Engine oil level (MIN)  
ðpage 107  
ðpage 254  
Brake system  
Electrical system  
ðpage 110  
ðpage 261  
Electromechanical parking brake  
ðpage 112  
10  
Quick reference information  
Suspension control  
Distance warning  
ðpage 118  
ðpage 165  
Air suspension  
Active lane assist  
ðpage 166,  
ðpage 118  
ðpage 167  
Steering  
Pre sense  
ðpage 118  
ðpage 168,  
ðpage 171,  
ðpage 171  
Steering lock  
ðpage 118  
All wheel drive  
ðpage 119,  
Sport differential  
ðpage 119  
Side assist, exit warning  
ðpage 173  
Parking aid  
ðpage 177  
Electronic Stabilization Control  
(ESC)  
Rear cross-traffic assist  
ðpage 182  
ðpage 121  
Electronic Stabilization Control  
Park assist  
(ESC)  
ðpage 187  
   
ðpage 121  
Emergency call function  
Electronic Stabilization Control  
(ESC)  
ðpage 207  
Tank system  
ðpage 247,  
ðpage 247  
ðpage 122  
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)  
  
ðpage 122  
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)  
ðpage 248,  
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)  
ðpage 122  
ðpage 250  
High-voltage battery range  
ðpage 130,  
Tank/high-voltage system  
ðpage 247  
Engine oil level (MIN)  
ðpage 254  
Engine oil level (MAX)  
ðpage 254  
Driver alert warning  
Engine oil sensor  
ðpage 147  
ðpage 254  
Distraction warning  
Engine warm-up request  
ðpage 148  
ðpage 254  
Adaptive cruise control  
ðpage 162,  
Traffic jam assist  
ðpage 164  
Electrical system  
ðpage 261  
Washer fluid level  
ðpage 266  
Steering intervention request  
(Traffic jam assist)  
ðpage 163,  
Steering intervention request (ac-  
tive lane assist)  
Tire pressure  
ðpage 287  
Tire pressure  
  
ðpage 287  
ðpage 166  
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Quick reference information  
Other indicator lights  
Adaptive cruise control  
ðpage 156  
Low beam headlights  
ðpage 52  
Adaptive cruise control  
ðpage 156  
Parking lights  
ðpage 52  
Adaptive cruise control  
ðpage 161  
Turn signals  
ðpage 53,  
Traffic jam assist  
ðpage 54  
ðpage 163  
Turn signals  
Traffic jam assist  
ðpage 53,  
ðpage 163  
ðpage 54  
Active lane assist  
Plug-in hybrid modes  
ðpage 166  
ðpage 105  
High beam headlights  
ðpage 53,  
Start/Stop system  
ðpage 108  
ðpage 53  
Hill descent assist  
High beam assistant  
ðpage 114  
ðpage 53  
Trailer turn signals  
Child safety lock  
ðpage 135  
ðpage 47  
Cruise control system  
Child safety lock  
  
ðpage 151  
ðpage 47  
Cruise control system  
Child safety lock  
ðpage 151  
ðpage 47  
Efficiency assist  
High beam assistant  
ðpage 53,  
ðpage 153,  
ðpage 153  
ðpage 55  
Efficiency assist  
OLED tail lights  
ðpage 153  
OLED  
ðpage 55  
Efficiency assist  
Convenience key  
ðpage 153  
ðpage 98  
Efficiency assist  
Transmission  
ðpage 153  
ðpage 103  
Efficiency assist  
Plug-in hybrid modes  
ðpage 153  
ðpage 105  
Efficiency assist  
Plug-in hybrid modes  
ðpage 153  
ðpage 105  
Efficiency assist  
Plug-in hybrid modes  
ðpage 153  
ðpage 105  
Adaptive cruise control  
Plug-in hybrid modes  
ðpage 156  
ðpage 105  
Adaptive cruise control  
Plug-in hybrid modes  
ðpage 156  
ðpage 105  
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Quick reference information  
Plug-in hybrid modes  
Adaptive cruise control  
ðpage 162,  
.
ðpage 105  
Traffic jam assist  
ðpage 163,  
Start/Stop system  
ðpage 109  
ðpage 164  
Electromechanical parking brake  
Distance warning  
ðpage 112  
ðpage 165  
Electromechanical parking brake  
Active lane assist  
ðpage 166,  
ðpage 112  
Brake  
ðpage 167  
ðpage 112  
Side assist, exit warning  
Hill descent assist  
ðpage 173  
ðpage 114  
Parking aid  
Steering  
ðpage 177  
ðpage 118  
Rear cross-traffic assist  
Speed warning system  
ðpage 182  
ðpage 143  
Park assist  
Speed warning system  
ðpage 187  
ðpage 143  
Park assist  
Camera-based traffic sign recog-  
nition  
ðpage 187  
Fuel filler door  
ðpage 144  
ðpage 247  
Driver alert warning  
ðpage 147  
Distraction warning  
ðpage 148  
Cruise control system  
  
ðpage 152  
Cruise control system  
ðpage 152  
Efficiency assist  
ðpage 153,  
Predictive control  
ðpage 159,  
Adaptive cruise control  
ðpage 162,  
Traffic jam assist  
ðpage 164  
Adaptive cruise control  
ðpage 160  
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