Fuel system AUDI A3 2016 Owner´s Manual

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Speed warning ¢page 130
Selector lever positions C?page 89
On-board computer display ¢page29
Diesel engine*: remaining C?page 234
range for AdBlue
Plug-in hybr id drive*: d ig ital
C? page 29
tachometer
Plug-in hybrid drive*: range dis-
¢ page 102
play
On-board computer display
The on-board computer display monitors the dif­
ferent memory levels:
- Sho rt-term memory (on-board computer 1)
- Long-term memory (on-boa rd computer 2)
- Efficiency program
The following information can be displayed con­
secutively in the on-board computer:
- Tim e
- Date
- Estimated range based on current fuel level
- Estimated range based on current Ad Blue* level
- T ravel time
- Average consumption
- Average speed
- Distance
- Current fuel consumption
- Engine oil temperature indicator*
On-board computer O (short-term memory)
The short-term memory collects driving informa­
tion from the t ime the ignition is switched on un­
til it is switched off. If you cont inue dr iv ing
with­
in two hours
after switching the ignition off, the
new values are included when calculat ing the cur­
rent trip information. If stopped for more the
two hours, the short term memory is automati­
cally eras ed once you begin driving .
On-board computer fJ (long-term memory)
Unlike the short-term memory, the long-term
memory is not erased automat ically. Yo u can se­
l ect the time period for evaluating trip informa­
tion yourself .
Driver informa tion system
Efficiency program i1
The eff iciency p rogram can help you to use less
fuel<=>page31.
(0 Tips
- Th e on-board computer is controlled by the
left button fields on the multifunction
steering whee l.
- For information on using the other button
fields, such as the audio, telephone* and
navigation* functions, see the MMI owner's
manual.
- Disconnecting the battery causes all the
memory data to be erased .
Operation
Applies to vehicles : wi th drive r info rmation system
The driver information system is controlled with
the multifunction steering wheel.
Fig. 9 Mult ifunct ion steering wheel: Drive r Info rmation
System controls
Fig. 10 Drive r infor mation syste m: open ing t he vehicle
functions menu
In addition to information about the on-board
computer (on-board computer 1 , 2 and the effi­
ciency program) , informat ion about other sys­
tems can also be shown in the display.
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Efficiency program
Description
Appl ies to vehicles: with driver info rmation system
Fig . 1 2 Inst rument cluster : efficiency program (examp le)
Opening the efficiency program i1
.. Open the vehicle functions by press ing the but­
ton ®¢
page 29, fig. 9 and select the Efficien­
cy program menu item ¢ page 30.
The efficiency program can help you to use less
fuel. It evaluates driving info rmat ion in reference
to fu el consumption and shows other equipment
in fluenc ing co nsumption
¢ page 31. Fuel econ­
omy messages ¢
page 31 provide tips for effi­
cient dr iv ing .
The efficiency program receives data about the
d istance and fuel co nsumption from the on­
board computer
1. If the data in the efficiency
p rogram is de leted c::>
page 30, the va lues in the
on-board com puter 1 are a lso rese t.
Other equ ipment
Applies to vehicles: with driver information system
Fig . 1 3 Inst rume nt cluster: o ther eq uipment (examp le)
.. Turn the menu thumbwheel@c::> page 29,
fig. 9 in the efficie ncy program u nti l the other
Driver in forma tion system
equipment affecting consumption appea rs in
the display.
Ot her equ ipment that is current ly affecting fue l
consump tion is lis ted in the effic iency p rogram.
T he disp lay shows up to t hree other items of
equipment @. T he equ ipment using the most
f uel is listed first. If more than three items using
fuel a re switched on, the equipment t hat is c ur­
re ntly us ing the most fuel is d isp layed.
A scale @ also shows the current total consump­
tion of all other equipment.
Fuel economy messages
Applies to vehicles: with driver information system
Fig. 14 Instrument cluste r: economy tip (examp le)
Fuel economy messages are displayed when fuel
consumption is increased by certain conditions. If
yo u follow these economy tips, you can red uce
your vehicle 's fuel consumption. The messages
appea r automatically and are only displayed in
the efficiency program . The fuel economy mes­
sages turn off a utomatically a fter a ce rtain per i­
o d of t ime.
.,. To turn an economy message off immediately
after it appears, p ress any button on the m ulti­
fu nction stee ring wheel.
(D Tips
- Once you have turned an eco nomy tip off, it
w ill only appear aga in afte r you turn the ig­
nition o n ag ain.
- Th e economy tips are not d isp layed in every
ins tanc e, bu t rather in in terva ls over a per i­
od of time .
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Opening and closin g
"'Se lect : the IMENU ! button> Car> Syste m s*
contro l button > V ehicl e settin gs > Central
loc king > Door unlock ing.
Select ing All and pressing the~ button on the
remote control key un locks the entire vehicle .
I f you select
Dri ver and then press the~ button
on the remote contro l key , o nl y the drive r's door
will unlo ck. In veh icles w ith a convenience key,
only the front door whose handle you pull will
un lock . If you pr ess the ~ button twic e, the en ­
tire veh icle w ill unlock. If you press the~ button,
the entire vehicle w ill always lo ck.
F olding * th e ex ter ior m irrors
"'Se lect : the IMENU ! button> Car > Sy stem s*
contro l button > Ve hicl e s ett ing s > Central
lo ck ing > Fold m irro rs.
For more information,
refer to
c> page 50, Adjusting the exterior
mirrors.
If you select On , the exter ior mirrors wi ll fold in
automatically when you press the~ button on
the remote control key <=>
page 50.
T on e wh en locking
"' Se lect : the IMENU ! button> Car> S yst em s*
contro l button > V ehicl e sett ing s > Ce ntral
loc king > Tone wh en lo cking.
When checked off./, a tone will sou nd when you
lock the vehicle .
I f you press the~ button twice , the entire veh i­
cle will lock. There is a locking to ne at the same
time
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Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized use of
your vehicle.
A microch ip in the key automat ically deactivates
the electronic immob ilizer when the key is locat­
ed in the vehicle. If yo u remove the key from the
ve hicle, the electro nic immobilize r activates
again a utomat ica lly.
l) Th is fun ction is not a vail able in al l co un tries.
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A WARNING ,_ -
A lways take the key w ith you whenever you
leave your veh icle. The electronic immobilizer
can be deactivated with the key, so this could make it possible for unauthorized persons to
start the engine and operate vehi cle systems
such as the power windows or sun roof. This
can increase the ris k of serious injury .
(D Tips
-The veh icle cannot be started if an unau­
tho rized key is used. It may not be possib le
to start the veh icle unde r ce rtain c ircum­
stances, for examp le if there is ano ther ra­
dio module like the key from another vehi ­
cle or a transponder on the same keychai n.
- For an exp lanation on conformity w ith the
FCC regulations in the Un ited States and the
Industry Canada regulations, refer to
<=> page 309.
Safety central locking
App lies to vehicles : wit h safety cent ra l locking
Sa fety central locking provides the possib ility , to
only un lock the dr iver 's door and the fuel filler
door . The rest of the vehicle remains locked .
Unlocking the driver's door and the fuel filler
doo r
"' Press the remote control key or convenience
key
[§il button once or turn the key once in the
open ing d irection .
Unlocking all doors , the luggag e
compartment lid and th e fu el filler door
"' Press the remote control key or convenience
key
[§il button twice within five seconds or turn
the key
twice w ithin five seconds in the opening
di rect ion.
When unlock ing just the driver 's door, the a nti­
theft alarm system* is also immediately deacti­
vated .
In veh icles with an MMI, you can directly adjust
the safety central locking
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Sea ts and stor age
Roof rack
Description and mounting locations
Additional cargo can be carried with a roof lug­
gage rack.
Fig. 69 Roof rack attachment points (w it h out roof rails)
Fig. 70 A3 Sportback w ith roof rail: Roof rack attac hment
points
" Always read and follow the instructions prov id­
ed by the roof rack manufacturer when instal­
ling the roof rack system .
If luggage or cargo is to be carried on the roof,
you must observe the followi ng:
- Only use roof racks approved for your vehicle.
These approved roof racks are the basis for a
complete roof rack system. Additional attach­
ments o r carrier systems are needed to trans­
po rt luggage and sports equ ipment. We recom­
mend using roof racks from the Aud i orig inal
accessor ies program.
- When ins tall ing the roof rack, make sure it is
o nly mounted on the designated locations on
the roof
r=;, fig. 69.
- We recommend that you keep the installation
inst ruct ions for your roof rac k system togethe r
with yo ur Ow ner's li teratu re in the vehicle.
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When should th e roof rack be removed?
- Before goi ng through an automatic car wash (it
is best to ask the car wash operator for advice).
- When not in use, to reduce fuel consumpt ion,
w ind no ise and to g uard aga inst theft.
_& WARNING
- Use of an unapproved roof rack or incorrect
mounting of an approved roof rack can
cause the roof rack or the items attached to
it to fall off the roof onto the road.
- Objects falling from the roof of a vehicle can
cause a crash and personal injury.
- On ly mount the roof rack on the designated
locations on the roof
r=;, fig. 69.
- The roof rack system must be insta lled ex­
actly according to the i nstr uctions provided.
- When drivi ng with a roof rack system,
changes to the center of gravity and wind
resistance can change the vehicle handling
and lead to a co llision. Always adapt yo ur
driving and your speed to the current condi­
tions.
(D Note
- Your vehicle warranty does not cove r any
damages to the vehicle caused by using roof
racks or mounting structures not approved
by Audi for yo ur vehicle . The same applies to
damage resulting from incorrect roof rack
ins tallation.
- Always check the roof rack mountings and hardwa re before each trip and du ring a t rip
to ma ke sure eve ry t hing is securely tight­
ened. If necessa ry, retighte n the mountings
and che ck the entire sys tem from time to
t ime.
- After mou nting a roof rac k system, o r when
yo u transport ob jects on the roof o f your
ve­
hicle, the he ight of the vehicle is natura lly
increased. Be careful when driving under
low bridges or in parking garages for exam­
ple. This could cause damage to the load
and
even the vehicle itself.
- Make sure the open rear lid and the sun­
roof" do not come into contact w it h the roof
rack.

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Always distribute loads evenly. Make sure any­
thing on the roof rack is securely tied down .
11-Always distribute the loads on the roof rack
evenly .
11-Always attach items to the roof rack securely
before you drive off.
The maximum permiss ible roof weight is
165 lb
( 7 5 kg ). The roof weight is the total of the
weight of the roof rack, the attachments and the
cargo you are carrying. You must also not exceed
the maximum load weight fo r th e roof rac k you
are using.
When us ing a roof rack system wh ich has a lower
l oad carry ing capacity, you must not use up the
to ta l maximum permissible load car rying capaci­
ty specified above. Instead, you s hou ld load the
r oof rack system only to the maximum capac ity
specified by the manufacturer of the roof rack
system .
A WARNING
Weak, damaged or improper straps used to
secure items to the roof rack can fa il during
hard braking or in a collision and cause seri­
ous personal injury.
- Make sure the roof rack is installed exactly
as spec ified above
c> page 68.
- Always use su itab le mounting straps for se­
curing items to the roof rack to help prevent
items from shifting or fly ing forward .
- Items on the roof rack must always be se­
curely mounted.
- The use of a roof rack can negatively affect
the way a vehicle handles. Cargo that is
large, heavy, bulky, long or flat will have a
greate r negative influence on the vehicle's
aerodynamics, cente r of g ravity and ove rall
hand lin g. A lways d rive slowly, avoid sudden
bra king and mane uvers when transpo rting
cargo on the roof of you r vehicle .
- Never exceed the maxim um permissible
load carrying cap aci ty of the roof of you r ve­
hicle, the permissib le ax le weigh ts and the
permissible total weight of your vehicle
c> page 301, Weights.
-
Seat s and sto rage
{® For the sake of the environment
As a result of the increased wind resistance
created by a roof rack, your vehicle is using
fuel unnecessarily. So remove the roof rack
after using it.
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Warm and cold
Warm and cold Climate control system
Description
Different systems could be installed.
- manual climate control system* or
- automatic climate control system*
- Plug-in hybrid drive* climate control
¢page 122
The climate control system* cools and removes
humidity from the air in the vehicle interior. It is
the most effective when the windows and panor­
ama sunroof* are closed.
If there is a build-up of
heat inside the vehicle, ventilation can help to
speed up the cooling process. For this reason, the
windows and panorama sunroof can be opened from the outside .
¢ page 43, Convenience open­
ing/closing
Pollutant filter
The pollutant filter removes pollutants such as
dust and pollen from the air .
Key recognition
You can store various settings for the manual and
automatic
climate control system* and assign
them to the key being used.
A WARNING
Poor visibility can lead to accidents.
- For safer driving, keep all windows free of
ice, snow and fog.
- Become familiar as quickly as possible with
the correct use and function of the cl imate
control system, especially with the defrost­
ing and defogg ing function.
- When the temperature is below freezing,
only use the windshield washer system after
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the windshield has been warmed by the cli­
mate control system. The washer fluid could
freeze on the windshield and impair visibili­
ty.
Cl) Note
- If you suspect that the climate control sys­
tem is damaged, switch the system off to
prevent further damage and have it checked
by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
- Repairs to the Audi climate control system
require special technical knowledge and
special tools. See an authorized Aud i dealer
or authorized Aud i Service Facility .
@ For the sake of the environment
Reducing the amount of fuel used also re­
duces the amount of pollutants that enter the
air.
(D Tips
- To prevent interference with the heating
and cooling output and to prevent the win­
dows from fogging over, the a ir intake in
front of the windshie ld must be free of ice,
snow or leaves.
- Condensation from the cooling system* can
dr ip and form a puddle of water unde r the
vehicle. This is norma l and does not mean
there is a leak.
- Th e energy management system may switch
the seat heating* or rear window defroster
off temporarily. These systems are available
again as soon as the energy supply has been
restored.
- The f lows through the vents under the rear
window. Make sure the openings are not
covered when placing clothing on the lug­
gage compartment cover .

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General information
The first 1,000 miles (1,500 km) and afterwards
The new engine needs to be run-in during the
first 1,000 miles (1,500 km).
For the first 600 mile s (1,000 kilom eter s):
.,. Do not use full throttle.
.,. Do not drive at engine speeds that are more
than 2/3 of the max imum permitted RPM .
.,. Avo id high engine speeds .
From 600 to 1,000 mile s (1 ,000 to
1 ,500 kilomete rs ):
.,. Speeds can gradually be increased to the maxi­
mum perm issible road or engine speed.
During and aft er bre ak-in pe riod
.,. Do not rev the engine up to high speeds when it
is cold. This applies whether the transmission is
in
N (Neutral) or in gear .
After th e br eak-in p eriod
.,. Do not exceed maximum engine speed under
any circumstances .
.,. Upshift into the next higher gear
before reach­
ing the red area at the end of the tachometer
scale
opage 10.
During the first few hours of driving, the engine's
internal friction is higher than later when all the
mov ing parts have been broken in. How well this
break-in process is done depends to a considera­
b le extent on the way the veh icle is driven during
the first 1,000 miles (1,500 kilometers).
CD Note
Extremely high eng ine speeds are automati­
cally reduced. However, these rpm lim its are
programmed for an engine well run-in, not a
new engine.
@) For the sake of the environment
Do not dr ive with unnecessarily high eng ine
speeds -upshifting early saves fuel, reduces
noise and protects the environment.
D riv ing
Driving through water on roads
Note the following to avo id vehicle damage when
driv ing th rough water, for example on flooded
roads:
- The water must not be any higher than the bot­
tom of the vehicle body .
- Do not drive faster than walk ing speed .
.&, WARNING ..__
After driv ing through water or mud, the brak­
i ng effect can be reduced d ue to moistu re on
the brake d iscs and bra ke pads. A few careful
brake applications should dry off the brakes.
CD Note
Vehicle components such as the engine,
transmission, suspension o r electrical system
can be severely damaged by d riving throug h
water.
(D Tips
- Determine the depth before dr iving through
water.
- Do not stop the vehicle, d rive in reverse or
switch t he engine off when d riving through
water .
- Keep in mind that oncom ing vehicles may
create waves that raise the water level and
ma ke it too deep for yo ur vehicle to drive
through safe ly.
- Avoid dr iv ing th rough salt wate r (cor rosion) .
Economical and environ­
mentally-friendly driving
General
Your personal style of driving will determine the
economy of your vehicle, as well as exhaust and
noise levels.
Fuel economy, env ironmental impact, and wear
on your engine, brakes and t ires largely depend
on three factors:
- your personal driving style
- operat ing cond itions
- technical limitations
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You must drive your vehicle about 3,000 miles
(5 ,000 kilomet ers) before you can prop erly as ­
sess o il consumption .
This a lso applies to fuel consump tion and engine
output .
(D Note
-Have your vehicle mainta ined properly and
i n accor dance wi th the service re commenda­
tions in yo ur War ranty
& Maintenance book ­
l et. Lack of proper maintenance as well as
i mproper use of the vehicle will impair the
function of the emission control system and
could lead to damage .
- Do not alter or remove any component of
the Em ission Control System unless ap­
proved by the manufacturer.
- Do not alter or remove any device, such as
heat shie lds, sw itches, ignition wires,
valves, which a re designed to protect yo ur
vehicle's Em ission Control System and other
i mportant vehicle components.
Fewer short trips
Fuel consumption will always be relatively high
on short trips.
• Try to avoid driving short dist ances with a cold
engi ne .
T he eng ine and catalytic converter have to reach
their optimal
operating tempe rature to reduce
fuel consump tion and noxious emissions effec­
tively .
Just after starting, a cold engine in a mid-si ze car
only achieves a fuel economy of 6-8 miles per
ga llon (30-40 l/100 km). A fter about a half a
m ile , fuel economy cl imbs to 12 mpg (20 l/
100 km) . After about
2.5 miles (4 km), the en­
g ine is a t its prope r operating temperature and
fuel economy has reache d a normal level. So you
c a n see t hat you s hou ld avoid sho rt t rips whenev­
er possib le .
The
outside temperature is also cr itical in th is re­
g ar d. Yo ur car c onsumes mo re fuel in the w in ter
than in the s umme r.
D rivi ng
Steering
Adjusting the steering wheel position
The steering wheel position is fully adjustable up
and down and forward and back.
F ig . 7 6 Stee rin g c olu m n: steering co lumn adjustm en t leve r
• Tilt the leve r¢ fig. 76 downward ¢&_ .
• Bring the steer ing whee l into the desired pos i­
tion.
• Push the lever against the steer ing column un­
til it latches.
A WARNING
-
Incorrect use of the stee ring wheel adjust­
ment and an incorrect seat ing position can
cause ser ious injuries .
- On ly ad just the steering column when the
veh icle is stationary so that yo u do not lose
con trol of the vehicle.
-
-Ad just the driver 's sea t or s teer ing whee l so
that the re is at least 10 inc hes (25 cm) dis­
tance be tween your ches t and t he steer ing
wheel
r:!> p age 16 7, fig. 1 48 . If y ou d o not
main tain t his d istance, t he ai rb ag sys tem
will not be ab le to provide its fu ll pro tection
r:!> page 167, fig . 148.
- If your phy sical ch aracteris tic s prevent you
from sitting at least 10 inches ( 25 cm) o r
mo re away from the steer ing whee l, see if
your author ized Audi dealer or authorized
Aud i Serv ice Facility can provide adapters
that will help.
- If your face is level with the steer ing whee l,
the airbag does not provide as much protec­
tion dur ing a col lision . Always make sure
that the steer ing whee l is level w ith your
chest.
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mode, the status message
e-"'1 o I r.-.Al"'Y ap­
pears briefly in the instrument cluster display
and the needle in the power meter points to
READY ¢page 101.
-Make sure that the selector lever is in the P
position and the ignition is switched off
when leaving the vehicle.
([) Note
-The high-voltage system can be damaged if
the vehicle underbody comes into contact
with the ground. Immediately drive your ve­
hicle to an authorized repair facility and
have it inspected.
- The electric drive motor can become very
hot during operation . Do not stop the vehi­
cle if there is oil, fuel residue or other flam­
mable substances under or next to the vehi­
cle.
Special considerations for the high-voltage
battery
Please first read and note the introductory infor­
mation and heed the warnings
¢page 98.
All batteries age with use and over time. There
are things you should know about the care of the
high-voltage battery that will help it keep giving
you good service and reliability over time. Please
read and keep the following information in mind
while you enjoy the performance and economy of
your vehicle.
- Be sure to charge the high-voltage battery be­
fore leaving the vehicle parked and unused for a
longer period of time. Ideally the high-voltage
battery should have a charge level between
40% and 60% when parked for a long time.
- If the battery charge level is below 3%, never
park the vehicle for more than 21 days without
charging the high-voltage battery. Should you
have to park the vehicle for a long time, make
sure that the charge level is sufficient to help
prevent the battery from aging prematurely.
- Frequent and consecutive charging of the high­
voltage battery when the charge level is above
98% can also decrease the capacity of the high-
e-tron
voltage battery. Make sure the charge level is
below 98% when you start the charging proc­
ess.
- Should the vehicle be parked for longer than
2 days at temperatures below -13 °F (-25 °(),
the high-voltage battery could freeze and not
be able to provide energy to the electric motor.
The battery will start working again, once it
warms up . The battery can be warmed up when
the outside temperature rises or when the vehi­
cle is garaged appropriately. The battery will al­
so warm up when being used (switching on the
air conditioner, the heater or by driving the ve­
hicle). Should you have to park your vehicle at
very low temperatures for longer than 1 day,
make sure that the high-voltage battery does
not freeze by parking the vehicle in a garage
that is heated or protected from the outside
temperature.
- The high-voltage battery can be damaged and
the capacity can be decreased when the vehicle
is parked for longer than 24 hours when the
ambient temperature is higher than 118 °F
(48 °C). Always make sure that the high-volt­
age battery is not exposed to temperatures
above 118 °F (48 °C) for a long time.
- Never park the vehicle in areas that are likely to
be flooded, such as beaches or river banks, and
never drive the vehicle in WATER, on flooded
roads or through water that is higher than the
bottom of the vehicle body. The high-voltage
battery, along with other vehicle components,
can be damaged severely if the high-voltage
battery is exposed to open water especially for
a longer time. However, you can drive through
water on roads under certain conditions
¢ page 77, Driving through water on roads .
Failure to heed any of these requirements can
age the battery prematurely and lead to a perma­
nent decrease of the high-voltage battery's ca­
pacity.
(D Tips
Always make sure that the high-voltage bat­
tery is not exposed to extremely low and high
temperatures as well as to water especially
for a longer time. Failure to protect and care
for the high-voltage battery can lead to
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e-tron
Setting plug-in hybrid drive modes
Applies to vehicles: w ith p lug -in hybrid drive
Fig. 90 Center console : but ton &
You can change modes when the vehicle is sta­
tionary or while driving. If the vehicle operating
conditions will not allow you to set the mode manually, the last active mode is se lected .
.,. Press the
laV I button repeatedly until the de­
sired mode is displayed in the instrument clus­
ter . Or :
.,. Select the mode in the MMI
n: press the
I MENU I function button> Car > Systems con­
trol button >
e-tron mode and select the de­
s ir ed mode .
The active mode is displayed the first time the
14 "1
button is pressed .
Plug-in hybrid functions
Applies to veh icles: with p lug -in hybrid drive
The functions described below activate automati­
cally depending on the driving style.
Full acceleration (boost)
The boost funct ion is act ivated by pressing the
accelerator pedal farther down (kick-down). The
l) Not availa ble in a ll Info ta inm en t sy ste m s.
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vehicle is powered by both the gasoline eng ine
and the e lectric motor when in fu ll acce leration.
Boost is only ava ilable for a short time because it
uses a large amount of energy. Availability de ­
pends on the high-voltage battery charge level.
Coasting
The gasoline engine switches off and disengages
at speeds up to approximate ly 112 mph
(180 km/h) if the acce lerator pedal is not press­
ed and the D position is selected. Driving conser­
vatively like this can reduce fuel consumption .
Energy recovery (recuperation)
When braking, the electric motor will act as a
generator creating electric energy that is then
stored in the high-voltage battery . This also oc­
curs when the vehicle is coasting or driving down­
hill.
If the brakes are applied early and evenly, the electric motor w ill brake the vehicle @
¢page 101 , fig. 88. By doing this , a large
amount of the kinetic energy is recovered and
may be stored as e lectric energy in the high -volt ­
age battery . The conventional brakes are also ac­
tivated when the brakes are pressed very hard.
The strength of recuperation can depend on the
following factors:
- If you are in tiptronic mode
Q page 94 . Or
- If the sport driving mode 5 was selected.
The ene rgy recovery is shown in the energy flow
i ndica tor in the in str ument cluster display
¢page 106 .