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Parking and maneuvering

brakes or changing the direction. Park assist au-
tomatically steers the vehicle into the parking
space while the driver presses the pedals.
» After stopping the vehicle briefly, make sure
the actual direction the vehicle is traveling
matches the direction indicated by the park as-
sist.
> Remove your hands from the steering wheel.
> Pay attention to the path of the vehicle. If the
traffic situation permits, accelerate carefully
> AX. The maximum parking speed is approxi-
mately 4 mph (7 km/h).
> Follow the visual instructions in the center dis-
play and the warning tones until the parking
process has ended.

ZA WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 126.
— The park assist is an assist system. The driv-
er is still responsible for monitoring the ve-
hicle's surroundings and preventing colli-
sions when using the system.
— When using park assist to drive into or out
of a parking space, the steering wheel turns
quickly on its own. Reaching into the steer-
ing wheel spokes while this is happening can
result in injury.

tomatically steers the vehicle out of the parking
space while the driver presses the pedals.
> Start the engine.
> Press the Pe button in the center console.
> Wait until a message appears in the center dis-
play that specifies the direction of travel re-
quired to exit the parking space.
> Activate the turn signal on the desired side or,
depending on vehicle equipment, press that
side next to the vehicle in the center display.
» Make sure the actual direction the vehicle is
traveling matches the direction indicated by the
park assist.
> Remove your hands from the steering wheel.
> Pay attention to the path of the vehicle. If the
traffic situation permits, accelerate carefully
> AX. The maximum speed for exiting a parking
space is 3 mph (5 km/h).
> Follow the visual instructions in the display and
the warning tones until the vehicle has finished
exiting the parking space.
>» The process of exiting the parking space has
ended if additional corrective movements are
no longer necessary and the specified steering
wheel angle is sufficient to drive out of the
parking space. Resume control of the steering
wheel >@).


G) Tips
You can also cancel the driving direction set
by the system by shifting between a forward
gear and reverse gear. Based on the position
of the vehicle, the system then calculates the
additional steering and driving directions for
maneuvering.
Exiting parking spaces with park assist
Applies to: vehicles with park assist
If you parked the vehicle in a parallel parking
space, park assist can help you drive out of it.
In the center display, arrows and symbols on the
vehicle roof @) > page 167, fig. 140 indicate
what action is needed, such as applying the
brakes or changing the direction. Park assist au-
Z\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 126.
— The park assist is an assist system. The driv-
er is still responsible for monitoring the ve-
hicle's surroundings and preventing colli-
sions when using the system.
— When using park assist to drive into or out
of a parking space, the steering wheel turns
quickly on its own. Reaching into the steer-
ing wheel spokes while this is happening can
result in injury.

CG) Note
Resume steering immediately after the last
corrective movement and the takeover
prompt, so that the specified steering wheel
angle is not recentered.
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Checking and Filling

Coolant loss usually indicates that there is a leak.
Immediately drive your vehicle to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
and have the cooling system inspected. If the
cooling system is not leaking, coolant loss can re-
sult from the coolant boiling due overheating
and then being forced out of the cooling system.

ZA WARNING
— The engine compartment in any vehicle is a
potentially dangerous area. Stop the engine,
switch the ignition off, and allow the engine
to cool before working in the engine com-
partment. Always follow the information
found in > page 230, General information.
— Never open the hood if you can see or hear
steam or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment. This increases the risk of
burns. The cooling system is under pressure.
When you no longer see or hear steam or
coolant escaping, you may open the engine
compartment with caution.
— When working in the engine compartment,
remember that the radiator fan can switch
on even if the ignition is switched off, which
increases the risk of injury.
— Coolant additive and coolant can be danger-
ous to your health. For this reason, store the
coolant in the original container and away
from children. There is a risk of poisoning.

@) Note
Do not continue driving if the coolant expan-
sion tank is empty. Do not add any coolant,
because air could enter the cooling system
and damage the engine. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.
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Brake fluid

BFV-0229]


Fig. 170 Engine compartment: cap on brake fluid reservoir
Observe the safety precautions > page 230, Gen-
eral information.
Checking the brake fluid level
The brake fluid reservoir is located under a cover
on the driver’s side.
> Lift the cover > page 232, fig. 167 at both
openings and remove it.
>» Read the brake fluid level on the brake fluid res-
ervoir > page 232, fig. 167. The brake fluid lev-
el must be between the MIN and MAX markings
oA.
The brake fluid level is monitored automatically.
Messages
EG i @ Brakes: stop vehicle and check brake
fluid level
Stop the vehicle and check the brake fluid level.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
Changing the brake fluid
Brake fluid should be changed at regular inter-
vals. Have the brake fluid changed by an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty. The authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will inform you of the replace-
ment intervals.

ZA WARNING
— If the brake fluid level is below the MIN
marking, it can impair the braking effect and
driving safety, which increase the risk of an

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Wheels

Glossary of tire and loading
terminology
Accessory weight
means the combined weight (in
excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steer-
ing, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio, and
heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in-
stalled equipment (whether in-
stalled or not).
Aspect ratio
means the ratio of the height to
the width of the tire in percent.
Numbers of 55 or lower indicate a
low sidewall for improved steer-
ing response and better overall
handling on dry pavement.
Bead
means the part of the tire that is
made of steel wires, wrapped or
reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim.
Bead separation
means a breakdown of the bond
between components in the bead.
Cord
means the strands forming the
plies in the tire.
Cold tire inflation pressure
means the tire pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufac-
turer for a tire of a designated
size that has not been driven for
more than a couple of miles (kilo-
meters) at low speeds in the three
hour period before the tire pres-
sure is measured or adjusted.
Curb weight
means the weight of a motor ve-
hicle with standard equipment in-
cluding the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil, and coolant, air condi-
tioning and additional weight of
optional equipment.
Extra load tire
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher in-
flation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire. Extra load
tires may be identified as “XL”,
“xl”, “EXTRA LOAD”, or “RF” on
the sidewall.
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Wheels

Production options weight
means the combined weight of
those installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lbs.
(2.3 kg) in excess of those stand-
ard items which they replace, not
previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, in-
cluding heavy duty brakes, ride
levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim.
Radial ply tire
means a pneumatic tire in which
the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at substantially
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
Recommended inflation
pressure
see > page 247, Cold tire infla-
tion pressure.
Reinforced tire
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher in-
flation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire. Rein-
forced tires may be identified as
“XL”, “xl”, “EXTRA LOAD”, or “RF”
on the sidewall.
Rim
means a metal support for a tire
or a tire and tube assembly upon
which the tire beads are seated.
Rim diameter
means nominal diameter of the
bead seat. If you change your
wheel size, you will have to pur-
chase new tires to match the new
rim diameter.
Rim size designation
means rim diameter and width.
Rim width
means nominal distance between
rim flanges.
Sidewall
means that portion of a tire be-
tween the tread and bead.
Speed rating (letter code)
means the speed at which a tire is
designed to be driven for extend-
ed periods of time. The ratings
range from 93 mph (150 km/h)
to 186 mph (298 km/h) > table
on page 245. You may not find
this information on all tires be-
cause it is not required by law.
The speed rating letter code,
where applicable, is molded on
the tire sidewall and indicates the >
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Wheels

The “GVWR” includes the weight
of the basic vehicle, all factory in-
stalled accessories, a full tank of
fuel, oil, coolant and other fluids
plus maximum load. The maxi-
mum load includes the number of
passengers that the vehicle is in-
tended to carry (“seating capaci-
ty”) with an assumed weight of
150 lbs. (68 kg) for each passen-
ger at a designated seating posi-
tion and the total weight of any
luggage in the vehicle. If you tow
a trailer, the weight of the trailer
hitch and the tongue weight of
the loaded trailer must be includ-
ed as part of the vehicle load.
The Gross Axle Weight Rating
(“GAWR’”) is the maximum load
that can be applied at each of the
vehicle’s two axles.
The fact that there is an upper
limit to your vehicle’s Gross Vehi-
cle Weight Rating means that the
total weight of whatever is being
carried in the vehicle (including
the weight of a trailer hitch and
the tongue weight of the loaded
trailer) is limited. The more pas-
sengers in the vehicle or passen-
gers who are heavier than the
standard weights assumed mean
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that less weight can be carried as
luggage.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
and the Gross Axle Weight Rating
are listed on the safety compli-
ance sticker on the front end of
the driver's door.

Z\ WARNING
Overloading a vehicle can cause
loss of vehicle control, a crash
or other accident, serious per-
sonal injury, and even death.
—Carrying more weight than
your
vehicle was designed to
carry will prevent the vehicle
from handling properly and in-
crease the risk of the loss of
vehicle control.
—The brakes on a vehicle that
has been overloaded may not
be able to stop the vehicle
within a safe distance.
—Tires on a vehicle that has
been overloaded can fail sud-
denly, including a blowout and
sudden deflation, causing loss
of control and a crash.
—Always make sure that the to-
tal load being transported -
including the weight of a trail-
er hitch and the tongue

weight of a loaded trailer -

Care and cleaning


ZA\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of accidents, only wash
the vehicle when the ignition is off and fol-
low the instructions from the car wash oper-
ator.
—To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash-
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings.
— After washing the vehicle, the braking effect
may be delayed due to moisture on the
brake rotors or ice in the winter. This in-
creases the risk of an accident. The brakes
must be dried with a few careful brake appli-
cations.

@) Note
— If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only
be folded in and out using the power folding
function.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the rims
and tires, compare the width between the
wheels on your vehicle with the distance be-
tween the guide rails in the car wash.
—To reduce the risk of damage, compare the
height and width of your vehicle with the
height and width of the inside of the car
wash.
—To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not wash
decorative decals* with a pressure washer.
—To reduce the risk of damage, the power
top* and the trim molding with the high-
mounted brake lights must not be cleaned
with a pressure washer
—To reduce the risk of damage to the surface,
do not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges, or similar items.
— When washing matte finish painted vehicle
components:
— To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polishing agents or hard
wax.
— Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect.
— Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle components painted with
matte finish paint. The paint could be
damaged when the stickers or magnets
are removed.
@) For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle in facilities specially de-
signed for that purpose. This will reduce the
risk of dirty water contaminated with oil from
entering the sewer system.
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle
components, refer to the following tables. The
information contained there is simply recommen-
dations. For questions or for components that
Exterior cleaning
are not listed, consult an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also follow
the information found in > A.



Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper | Deposits Soft cloth with glass cleaner, > page 67
blades
Headlights/ Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solution® >
tail lights

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Index

Battery
Charging (12 Volt vehicle battery)....... 241
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 239
Winter operation (12 Volt vehicle battery) . 240
Belt positioners sins oe seus vo new vs eww oe 77
BlOGk POURC sew: 2s wencu 2 o pee 2s eee F ee 196
BlOWEr's » owes 2 = seme 2 2 saves 2 eee oe ree E 100
Bluetooth
AUGiO player = secu ss mone oo wasn oo inane Wo 210
Connecting a device..............0000- 223
Connecting a mobile phone............ 171
Deleting a device ........ ces eee eeeeeee 224
Device Overview « sicisce « « ssc «© cscceue a 6 aoeee 223
Disconnecting adevice................ 223
Displaying profiles..................0. 224
Selecting adeviee « scsics 2 6 snscis © 6 arsnin + 6 « 223
Specifying a favorite.................. 224
BoOSt ..... cece eee eee 16
Boost pressure indicator................. 16
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 238
Brakes... 2... eee 112
Brake fluid: « « seas s ¢ wows se eews oo eee 238
Emergency braking function............ L15
(0) 116
New brake pads................ 000 eee 113
Brands ..... 2... ee eee eee eee 225
Break-in security feature.............000. 37
Breaking in
New brake pads..........-.. eee eee ee 113
NQWHIFESS = 5 sccons 3 0 ascane © 0 wemwm ooo aa 9 251,
Browser
refer to Mediacenter................0- 213
Business. addressins ¢ vss «+ mean a 3 man oo 196
Cc
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 231
Battery specific.......... see eee eee eee 240
CAlElist,. scsnis x 2 ammnes + « creme & & mean = eee « 175
Cameras
Coverage areaS.. 1... eee eee eee 127
LOGAtIONS <5 « = seem 5 2 Rom FE eR FE oe 128
Capacities
Fuelitank’: » soos 3 2 mews 2 2 awe 2 4 came + ne 300
Washer fluid reservoir................. 300
Carwashiis s sxsw 2 «crue 6 o ance a 0 comics oo oem 267
302
Catalytic converter..............-00000- 229
Cell phone
refer to Telephone...............-.00. 171
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............... 173
Central locking.................520 eee ee 34
AUTO LOGK:: » cuoz = wees: = sem 4 s seu 2 mae 34
Conveniencerkey a ica 2 swoon wwe o 6 sao a 39
Convenience opening and closing......... 46
Luggage compartment lid............... 42
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 37
Messages ........... 0.00. c eee eee ee 36
Remote control key...........eeeeeeeee 39
SOLUINGS « 2 sees & o cmnmres © 3 smreees w o omnes Bo seats 35
EMILE KY, wccssie wc » sienna us oneuane # % ansine 5 ens 39
Central locking switch..............20005 36
Ceramic Drakestiins oo scuns wo sueeme « omen ¥ 5 8 113
GOrtiTiCati Oia « sacs oo omens oo sam oo sm 297
Charging
refer to Power SOUrCES ..... eee ee ee eee 91.
Charging the battery
Mobile devices. ................000005 211
USB « = usu = ¢ nme © E ROU ¢ FoR § 2 ee 174
Wirelesst. xs seswes « 0 ansuosa sx aswsar oo amanere #0 6 174
Child safety lock
Climate control system controls inthe rear. 45
Power WINdOWS........ 0. cece ee eee eee ee 45
Rear dOOrSisy: + « sexse & s saws 4 Scum s 2 oem ge 45
Child safety seats..............--.000-05 84
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 89
Securing with a safety belt.............. 87
Sectiring with LATCH « s « avs « ¢ zeus 5 x ewer 87
Cleaning... 0.0... . cece eee eee eee eee 267
Cleaning Alcantara............--.00000. 270
Cleaning artificial leather............... 270
Cleaning carbon components........ 269, 271
Cleaning CONtrOIS:. « sie. 6 sree oo eevee 4 2 we 270
Cleaning decorative parts andtrim... 269,270
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 269
Cleaning plastic parts.................. 270
Cleaning textilee:s » vows se cena: 2eas a ¢ toe 270
Climate control system .............0000. 98
also refer to Automatic climate control sys-
ROI = sscas © 6 woanere © wennane © 6 over © oo ammo 98
Climate control system controls in the rear
Child safety lock.. 0.2.0... cee cece eee 45