air condition AUDI A5 COUPE 2015 Owners Manual

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the possibility to reset the oi l change schedu le af ­
ter having performed an oil change according to
Audi specif ications. Select
ICARI function button
> Service interval display > Reset oil change in­
terval
or I CAR ! function button > Car systems*
control button > Servicing & checks > Reset oil
change interval.
(D Note
- Only reset the oil change d isp lay when you
have completed an oil change .
- If you d isconnect the battery terminals, no
calculations can be made for the service in­
terval display during this t ime and no serv­
i ce reminder will appear . Remember that
obse rv in g the proper serv ice intervals is vi­
tally impor tant to extending the life of your
vehicle, particularly the engine, and main­
taining its value. Even if the mi leage driven
i s low, the maximum period of one year
from one service to the next must not be ex­
ceeded.
(D Tips
The information in the Service Reminder re­
mains stored even when the veh icle battery is
disconnected.
On Board Diagnostic
System (OBD)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ¢-4 in the
instrument cluster is part of the On-Board Diag ­
nostic (OBD II) system.
The warning/indicator light illuminates when the
ignition is switched on and goes out after the en­
gine starts and the idle has stabilized. This indi­
cates that the MIL is working properly.
If the light does not go out after the engine is
started, or illuminates while you are driving, a malfunct ion may exist in the engine system. If
the light illuminates, the catalytic converter
could be damaged.
Continue driving
with reduced power (avoiding
sustained high speeds and/or rapid accelerations)
Dri ver information system
and have the condition corrected. Contact your
authorized Audi dea ler.
If t he light illuminates, the electronic speed lim­
ite r may also be ma lf u nctioning. For more infor­
mation
¢ page 30, Electronic speed limiter .
An improperly closed fuel filler cap may also
cause the MIL light to illuminate ¢
page 188.
On-Board Diagnostics
Fig. 18 Locat ion of Data Link Connector (DLC)
On-Board D iagnost ics monitors the components
of your emission control system. Each monito red
component in your engine system has been as­
signed a code. In case of a malfunction, the com­
ponent will be ident ified and the fault stored as a
code in the control module memory.
T he MIL light may also illum inate if there is a
leak in the on-board fuel vapo r recovery system .
If the light illuminates after a refueling, stop the
vehicle and make sure the fuel filler cap is prop­
erly closed
¢ page 188.
In order to make an accurate diagnosis, the stor­
ed data can only be displayed using special diag­
nostic equipment (generic scan tool for OBD).
In order to connect the spec ial diagnostic equip­
ment, push the plug into the Data Lin k Connec tor
(DLC). The DLC is located to the right of the hood
release
¢ fig. 18.
Your authorized Audi deale r or qualified work­
shop can interpre t the code and perform the nec-
essary repair. .,,.
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Lights and Vision
Q/P -Adjusting the left/right exterior mirror .
Move the knob in the des ired direction.
4ill -Heat ing the m irror g lass depending on the
outside temperature*.
.9 -Folding exterior mirrors* . In the Infotain­
ment system, you can select if the mirrors fold in
automatically when you lock the vehicle
¢ page 36.
Front passenger's exterior mirror tilt
function*
To help you see the curb when backing into a
parking space, the surface of the mirror t ilts
slightly . Fo r this to happen, the knob must be in
the position for the front passenger 's outside
mirror.
You can adjust the tilted mirror su rface by turn­
ing the knob in the des ired direction . Wh en you
move out of revers e and into another gear, the
new mirror position is stored and assigned to the
key you are using.
The mirror goes back into its origina l position
once you drive forward faster than 9 mph (15 km/h) or turn the ignition off.
A WARNING
Curved mirror surfaces (convex or spherical*)
increase your field of view. Remember that
vehicles or other objects will appear smaller
and farther away than when seen in a flat mir­
ror. If you use this mirror to estimate distan­
ces of following vehicles when changing
lanes, you cou ld estimate incorrectly and
cause an accident.
(D Note
-If the mirror hous ing was moved by force
(for example, by running into an object
when maneuvering the vehi cle), the mirror
must be folded all the way in using the pow­
er folding function. The mirror housing
must not be moved back into place by hand
because this would impair the function of
the mirror mechanism.
- If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
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to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Never fold power folding exterior mirrors*
by hand. Only fold them in and out using
the power controls.
(D Tips
-If the power adjusting function malfunc­
tions, the g lass in both mirrors can be ad ­
justed by pressing on the edge of it by hand.
- The exterior mirror settings are stored with
the memory function* ¢
page 58.
Dimming the mirrors
Fig. 44 Automat ic dimmin g rearv iew mirro r•
Manual dimming rearview mirror
.,. Pull the lever on the bottom of the m irror back .
Automat ic dimming rearview mirror*
.,. Press the button@¢ fig. 44. The indicator
light @ turns on . The rearview and exter ior*
mirrors dim automatically when light shines on
them, for example from headlights on a vehicle
to the rear.
~ WARNING
Electro lyte fluid can leak from automatic dim­
ming mirrors if the glass is broken. Electrolyte
fluid can irritate skin, eyes and respiratory system.
- Repeated or prolonged exposure to e lectro­
lyte can cause irritation to the respiratory
system, especially among people with asth­
ma or other resp iratory conditions . Get
fresh a ir immediately by leaving the vehicle
or, if that is not possible, open windows and
doors all the way.
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Warm and cold
Warm and cold Climate control system
Description
The climate control system warms, cools and
adds humidity to the air in the vehicle interior. It
is the most effective when the windows and sun­
roof are closed. If there is a build-up of heat in­
side the vehicle , ventilation can help to speed up
the cooling process.
In all heating mode functions except
defrost, the
blower only switches to a higher speed once the
engine coolant has reached a certain tempera­
ture.
Condensation from the cooling system can drip
and form a puddle of water under the vehicle.
This is normal and does not mean there is a leak.
Pollutant filter
The pollutant filter removes pollutants such as
dust and pollen from the air.
The air pollutants filter must be changed at the
intervals specified in your Warranty & Mainte­
nance booklet, so that the air conditioner can
properly work.
If you drive your vehicle in an area with high air pollution , the filter may need to be changed
more frequently than specified in your Audi War­
ranty
& Maintenance booklet. If in doubt, ask
your authorized Audi Service Advisor for advice.
Key coded settings
The climate control settings are automatically
stored and assigned to the remote control key
that is in use .
.8, WARNING
Reduced visibility is dangerous and can cause
accidents.
- For safe driving it is very important that all
windows be free of ice, snow and condensa­
tion.
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- Completely familiarize yourself with the
proper use and function of the heating and
ventilation system and especially how to de­
fog and defrost the windows .
- Never use the windshield wiper/washer sys­
tem in freezing weather until you have
warmed the windshield first, using the heat­
ing and ventilation system . The washer solu­
tion may freeze on the windshield and re­
duce visibility .
(D Note
-If you suspect that the air conditioner has
been damaged, switch the system off to
avoid further damage and have it inspected
by a qualified dealership.
- Repairs to the Audi air conditioner require
special technical knowledge and special
tools. Contact an authorized Audi dealer for
assistance.
@ For the sake of the environment
By reducing the amount of fuel you use, you
also reduce the amount of pollutants emitted
into the air.
(D Tips
-Keep the air intake slots (in front of the
windshield) free from ice, snow and debris
in order to maintain the proper function of
the climate control system.
- The energy management system may switch
the seat heating* or rear window defroster
off temporarily. These systems are available
again as soon as the energy balance has
been restored.
- Air escapes through vents under the rear
window. When placing items of clothing on
the luggage compartment cover, ensure
that the openings are not covered.

Automatic transmission
Press the brake pedal a nd se lect the desi red se ­
lector le ver positio n again. You can then continue
driving .
rm Transmi ssion overheating : Please drive con·
s ervatively .
The transmission temperature has increased sig­
n ifi cant ly due to the s porty dr iv ing m anne r. D rive
i n a less sporty manner u ntil t he tempera ture re­
tur ns to the normal range and the indica to r li ght
switches of .
rm Transmission malfunction: You can continue
driving
There is a system ma lfunction in the tra nsmis­
sion . You may continue driving. Drive to your au­
thor ized A udi de aler or qu alified repair f acility
soon to have the ma lfunct io n corrected.
[O] Transmission malfunction: Limited driv ing
functionality
There is a system ma lf u nction in the tra nsmis­
sion . The transmission is sw itch ing to emergency
mo de . T his mode only shifts into certa in gears o r
w ill no longer s hift a t all. The engi ne may stall.
D rive t o your author ized Aud i de aler o r q ualified
re pai r facili ty immedia tely to have the m alfu n c­
tion correcte d.
l'§J l:t Transmission malfunction : No reverse
You c an continue driving
S tron ic tr ansm ission : There is a sys tem ma lf u nc­
tion in the transmiss io n. The transm iss ion is
sw itching to emergency mode . Thi s mode on ly
shi fts i nto ce rtain ge ars or w ill no longer shi ft at
a ll . T he engine may s tal l. You canno t engage the
reve rse gear . Dr ive to your authorized Audi dea ler
or qualified repair faci lity immediately to have
the ma lfunction corrected .
rm Transmission malfunction: Stop vehicle and
s hift to park.
D o not cont inue d riving. Select the P se le ctor lev­
er position and see yo ur auth orize d Aud i de aler
or qualified rep air f acili ty for assist ance.
(D Note
If the trans mission s witc hes to e mergen cy
m od e, y ou s hould ta ke the vehicle to an au-
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thorized Audi dea lership as soon as possible
to have the condition correcte d.
Selector lever emergency release
Applies to vehicles: with S tronic/tiptro nic
If the vehicle's power supply fails, the sele ctor
lever can be released in an emergency .
Fig. 91 Fro nt ce nte r co nsole : Rem oving t he as htray i nse rt
Fig. 92 Selec to r leve r em erge ncy re lease
.,. To access the emergency re lease mechanism,
remove the ashtray insert @ using the release
sw itch
@ ¢fig. 91.
.,. Loosen a nd remove t he cap in t he as htray
mou nt.
.,. Yo u now have access to a p in. Using a sc rewdriv ­
er or sim ila r o bject, press t he pi n down and
hold it in that position
¢ fig. 92 .
.,. Now press the re lease button and move these -
lector lever to t he N posit ion.
The selector leve r ca n only be moved from the P
pos ition if the key is in the lock and the ignition is
switc hed on . If the power supply fails (for exam­
ple, the battery is discharged) and the veh icle
must be pus hed or towed, move the selector lev­
er to th e N position fi rst usi ng the emerg ency re­
l ease .

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swings out more than the vehicle rear. Main­
tain plenty of distance from an obstacle so
that your outside mirror or a corner of your
vehicle does not co llide w ith any obstacles -
danger of accident!
The left or right orientation lines and surfaces
will be displayed, depending on the turn sig­
na l being used.
Adjusting the display and warning tones
Applies to vehicles: with parking system (rear, with rear view
camera)
The display and warning tones are adjusted in
the radio or MMI*.
~ Select: ICARI funct ion button> Parking system.
Or
~ Select: I CARI function button > Car systems*
control button > Driver assist> Parking aid.
Display
- Off -when the parking system is switched on,
only audible signals are g iven.
- On -when the pa rking system is switched on,
the p icture from the rear v iew camera is dis­
played.
Warning tones
- Rear volume -
rear sensor volume
-Rear frequency -rear sensor frequency
-Music volume while parking -when the park-
ing system is switched on, the volume of the
active audio source is lowered .
The new ly adjusted value is briefly heard from
the signa l generator. The settings are automati­
cally stored and assigned to the remote control
key .
A WARNING
- Always make sure that the volume and fre­
quency of the wa rning tones is adjusted so
that you can eas ily hear the acoust ic dis­
tance signal even if the radio is playing, the
air-conditioner blower is on High or there is
a high level of outside noise .
Parking System
-Check the settings whenever someone e lse
has driven the vehicle before you.
(D Tips
- The warn ing tones can also be adjus ted di­
rectly from the rear view camera image.
Simp ly press the Settings* contro l button .
- Changed settings are activated when park­ ing assist is switched on again.
Error messages
Applies to vehicles: with parking system (rear, with rear view
camera)
If a warning tone is audible for about five sec­
onds when you turn on the ignition , there is a
malfunction in the system. Have the problem cor­
rected by your authorized Audi dealer.
Keep the sensors in the rear bumper clean and
free from ice so that the acoustic park assist sys­
tem can function properly .
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.. Fasten your safety belt and wear it properly. Al­
so instruct your passengers to fasten their safe ­
ty belts properly
¢ page 121.
What impairs driving safety?
Safe driving is directly related to the condition of
the vehicle, the driver as well as the driver's abili­
ty to concentrate on the road without being dis ­
tracted .
The driver is responsible for the safety of the ve ­
hicle and all of its occupants. If your ability to
drive is impaired, safety risks for everybody in the
veh icle increase and you also become a hazard to
everyone else on the road ¢.&, .Therefore:
.. Do not let yourself be distracted by passengers
or by using a cellular te lephone .
.. NEVER drive when your driv ing ability is im­
paired (by medicat ions, alcohol, drugs, etc.).
.. Observe all traffic laws, rules of the road and
speed limits and plain common sense .
.. ALWAYS adjust you r speed to road, traff ic and
weather cond itions .
.. Take frequent breaks on long trips. Do not drive
for more than two hours at a stretch .
.. Do NOT drive when you are tired , under pres­
sure or when you are stressed.
A WARNING
Impaired driving safety increases the risk of
ser ious personal injury and death whenever a
vehicle is being used.
Driving safety
Correct passenger
seating positions
Proper seating position for the driver
The proper driver seating position is important
for safe, relaxed driving.
Fig. 119 Correct se ating position
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of in­
jury in the event of an accident, we recommend
that you adjust the driver's seat to the following pos ition:
.. Adjust the driver's seat so that you can easily
push the pedals all the way to the floor while
keeping your knee(s) slightly bent¢.&, .
.,. Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is in
an upright position so that your back comes in
fu ll contact wi th it when you dr ive.
.. Adjust the steer ing wheel so that there is a dis­
tance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the
steering whee l and your breast bone
¢fig. 119 .
If not possible, see your authorized A udi dealer
about adaptive equipment.
.. Adjust the steering wheel so that the steering
wheel and airbag cover points at your chest and
not at your face .
.,. Grasp the top of the steer ing wheel with your
elbow(s) slightly bent.
.. App lies to veh icles w ith adjustable head re­
s tra ints: Adjust the head restraint so the upper
edge is as even as possible with the top of your
head . If that is not possible , try to adjust the
head restraint so that it is as close to this posi­
tion as possible.
.. Fasten and wear safety belts correctly
¢page 124.
.,. Always keep both feet in the footwell so that
you are in control of the vehicle at all times.
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safety seat. It can be a very dangerous place for
an infant or a child in a rearward-facing seat.
The Advanced Airbag System in your ve hicle has
been certified to comp ly w ith the Req uirements
of United States Federa l Motor Veh icle Safety
Standard 208 as applicable at the time your vehi­
cle was manufactured.
The Standard requires the fron t airbag on the
passenger side to be turned off ("supp ressed") if
a child up to about one year of age restrained in
one of the rear-fac ing or forward-facing infant re­
straints listed in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 208 with which the Advanced A irbag
System in your vehicle was certified has been in ­
stalled on the front passenger seat . For a listing
of the ch ild restra ints that were used to certify
comp liance with the US Safety Standard
¢ page 153.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light in the instru­
ment panel tells you when the front Advanced
A irbag on the passenger side has been turned off
by the ele ctron ic cont ro l unit.
E ach t ime you turn on the ignit ion , the
PASS EN­
GER AIR BAG OFF light wi ll come on for a few
seconds and:
- will stay on if the front passenger seat is not
occupied,
- will s tay on if there is a small child or c hild re­
stra int on the front passenger seat,
- will go off if the front passenger seat is occu­
pied by an adult as registered by the weight ­
sensing mat¢
page 139, Monitoring the Ad­
vanced Airbag System .
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light comes on
when the control un it detects a total weight on
the front passenger seat that requires the front
ai rbag to be turned off .
If the total weigh t on the front passenger seat is
more than that of a typical 1 year -old child but
less than the weight of a small adult, the front
ai rbag on the passenger side can deploy (the
PA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF light does not come
on). If th e
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light does
not come on, the front a irbag on the passenger
side has not been turned off by the electronic
Airbag syste m
control unit and can dep loy i f the control unit
senses an impact that meets the conditions stor­
ed in its memory .
For exampl e, the a irbag ma y deplo y if:
- a small ch ild that is heav ier than a typical 1
yea r-old ch ild is on the front passenge r seat ( re­
ga rdless of whether the chi ld is in one of the
child sa fe ty se ats liste d ¢
page 153), or
- a child who has outgrown ch ild restraints is on
t he fron t passenger se at.
If the front passenger a irbag is turned off, the
P A SSENGER AIR B AG OFF light comes on in the
i nst rument cl uste r and stays on.
The front airbag on the passenge r side may
not
deploy (the PA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF light does
not ill uminate and stay lit) even if a small adu lt
o r teenager, or a passenge r who is no t sitting up­
rig ht w ith their b ack against a non-re clined back­
rest with the ir feet on the vehi cle floor in front of
t h e seat is on the front passenger seat
¢ page 113, Proper seating position for the driv ­
er.
If the fron t passenger airbag dep loys, the Fede ral
Standard requires the airbag to meet the "low
risk" deployment criteria to reduce the risk of in­
jury through interaction with the a irbag. "Low
risk" deployment occurs in those crashes that
take place at lower decelerations as defined in
the e lectronic control uni t¢
page 139, PASSEN­
GER AIR BAG OFF light .
Always remember, a child safety seat or infant
carr ier installed on the front seat may be struck
and knocked out of pos ition by the rapidly inflat ­
i ng passenge r's airbag in a frontal collision . The
airbag could greatly reduce the effectiveness of
t h e chi ld restraint and even ser iously injure the
c hi ld d uring in flat ion.
For t his reason, and because the back seat is the
safest p lace for children -when prope rly rest ra in­
ed a ccord ing to t heir age and size -we strong ly
recommend that children always si t in the back
seat ¢
page 151, Child safety. Ill>-
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Front airbags
Description of front airbags
The airbag system can provide supplemental
protection to properly restrained front seat occu­
pants.
Fig . 132 Location of driver airbag: in steering wheel
Fig . 133 Location of front passenger's airbag: in the instru­
ment panel
Your vehicle is equipped with an "Advanced Air­
bag System" in compliance with United States
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
(FMVSS) 208 as applicable at the time your veh i­
cle was manufactured. The safety belts for the
seats have "pretensioners" that help to take slack
out of the belt system. The pretensioners are also
activated by the electronic control unit for the
airbag system .
The front safety belts also have load limiters to he lp reduce the forces applied to the body in a
crash.
The airbag for the driver is in the steer ing wheel
hub
c::> fig . 132 and the airbag for the front pas­
senger is in the instrument panel
~fig. 133. The
general location of the airbags is marked "AIR­
BAG".
Ai rb ag system
There is a lot you need to know about the airbags
in your vehicle. We urge you to read the detailed
information about airbags, safety belts and child
safety in this and the other chapters that make
up the owner's literature. Please be sure to heed
the WARNINGS -they are extremely important
for your safety and the safety of your passengers, especially infants and small children.
_&. WARNING
Neve r rely on airbags alone for protection.
- Even when they deploy, airbags provide only
supp lemental protection.
- Airbag work most effectively when used
with properly worn safety belts.
- Therefore, always wear your safety belts and
make sure that everybody in your vehicle is properly rest rained.
_&. WARNING
--A pe rson on the front passenger seat, espe­
cially infants and small ch ildren, will rece ive
se rious inj uries and can even be k illed by be­
i ng too close to the airbag when it inflates.
- Altho ugh the Advanced Airbag System in
your veh icle is designed to turn off the front
passenger airbag if an infant or a small child
is on the front passenger seat, nobody can
absolutely guarantee that deployment un­
der these special conditions is impossible in
all conceivable situations that may happen
during the useful life of your vehicle.
- The Advanced Airbag System can deploy in
accordance with the "low r isk" option under
the U.S. Federal Standard if a ch ild that is
heav ier than the typical one-year old child is
on the front passenger seat and the other
conditions for airbag deployment are met.
-Accident statistics have shown that children are generally safer in the rear seat area than
in the fron t seating position.
- For their own safety, all ch ildren, especially
12 years and yo unger, should a lways ride in
the back properly restrained for their age and size .
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Smart Technology Notice about data
recorded by the Event
Data Recorder and
vehicle control modules
Event Data Recorder
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re­
corder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa­
tions, such as an a irbag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understand­
ing how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR
is designed to record data related to vehicle dy­
namics and safety systems for a short per iod of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this
vehicle is designed to record such data as:
- How various systems in your vehicle were oper­
ating;
- Whether or not the driver and passenger safety
belts were buckled/fastened;
- How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
- How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can he lp provide a better understand­
ing of the circumstances in which crashes and in­
juries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your
vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs;
no data are recorded by the EDR under normal
driving conditions and no personal data (e .g.,
name, gender, age, and crash location) are re­
corded. However, other parties, such as law en­
forcement, could combine the EDR data with the
type of personally identifying data routinely ac­
quired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip­
ment is requ ired, and access to the vehicle or the
E DR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu­
facturer, other parties, such as law enforcement,
that have the special equipment , can read the in­
formation if they have access to the vehicle or the
EDR.
Some state laws restrict the retr ieval or down­
l oading of data stored by EDRs installed in a vehi­
cle for the express purpose of retriev ing data af-
Smart Technology
ter an accident or crash event without the own­
er's consent.
A udi will not access the EDR and/or similar data
o r give it to others -
- unless the vehicle owner (or lessee if the veh i­
cle has been leased) agrees; or
- upon the official request by the police; or
- upon the order of a court of law or a govern-
ment agency; or
- for the defense of a lawsuit through the judicial
discovery process .
- Audi may also use the data for research about
veh icle operation and safety performance or
provide the data to a th ird party for research
purposes without identifying the spec ific vehi­
cle or information about the ident ity of its own­
er or lessee and only after the recorded vehicle
data has been accessed.
Vehicle control modules
Your vehicle is also equ ipped with a number of
electron ic contro l modules for various vehicle
systems, such as eng ine management, emission
control, airbags, and safety belts.
These electronic control modules record data during norma l vehicle operation that may be
needed by trained technicians for diagnostic and
repair purposes. The recording capabil ity of these
modules is lim ited to data (no sound is reco rded).
Only a small amount of data is actua lly recorded
over a very limited period of time, or stored when
a system fau lt is detected by a contro l module.
Some of the data stored may relate to vehicle
speed, direction, or braking, as well as restraint
system use and performance in the event of a
crash . Stored data can also only be read and
downloaded w ith specia l equipment that is di­
rectly connected to the vehicl e.
(D Tips
Your vehicle may be equipped with Audi con­
nect. Your use of certain Audi connect fea­
tures requires wireless serv ices that are pro­
v id ed by a third party wire less telecommuni­
cations provider . For detai ls regard ing how in­
formation obtained through Audi connect is
collected, processed, transmitted, used, and ..,.
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Clean off accumulated salt coating from
brake discs and pads w ith a few carefu l
brake applications .
- If you damage the front spoiler, or if you in­
stall a d ifferent spoiler, be sure the air flow
to the front brakes is not obstructed. Other­
wise the brake system could overheat reduc ­
ing the effectiveness of the entire brake sys­
tem.
- Failure of one brake c ircuit will impair the
braking capab ility result ing in an increased
stopp ing distance. Avoid driving the veh icle
and have it towed to the nearest autho rized
Audi dealer or qualified workshop.
- Never let the vehicle ro ll to a stop with the
engine shut off .
- If the brake booster is not work ing, the
brake pedal must be pressed considerably
harder to make up for the lack of booste r as­
sistance .
Electro-mechanical
power assist, dynamic
steering
The electro-mechanical power assist helps the
driver when steering.
Power steering adapts electronically based on
the vehicle speed .
Indicator lights and me ssages
• Stee ring defe cti ve! D o not dr ive vehicle!
If this indicator light tu rns on and stays on and
this message appears, the power steering may
have fai led .
Do
not contin ue driving. See yo ur authorized
Aud i dealer o r a qua lified repair facility for assis­
tance.
l ;r- ij Dynami c steering : S ys te m fault! You can
c on tinu e dr iving
If the indicator light turns on and the message
appears, the steer ing may be more difficult to
move or mo re sensitive than us ual. The steer ing
wheel may also be at an ang le when dr iv ing
straight.
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Drive slowly to your authorized Audi dea ler or
qualified workshop to have the ma lf u nction cor­
rected.
' -r, ij Dynamic ste ering: i nitializing
If this driver message appears and the indicator
li ght is flashing on the i nstrume nt pane l, dynam­
i c steer ing* is being rein it ia lized . After sta rting
the engine, the steer ing whee l w ill move sligh tly.
Re-initialization might be necessary if the steer ­
ing whee l was moved hard to th e left and right
whi le the vehicle was not moving . The display
goe s out as soon as initiali zation is comp lete.
A WARNING
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H ave the dynamic steering* system malfunc-
tion repaired as soon as possible by an author ­
ized Audi dealer or qualified workshop - r isk
of accid ent!
@ Tips
- If the . or 'T fl indicator light only stays on
for a short time, you may cont inue driving.
- The dynamic steering* stab ility system s are
not availab le in the event of a system mal­
function .
- For add itional information on dynamic
steering*, refer to<=> page 102 .
Driving with your quattro
Applies to vehicles : wit h all -w hee l drive
With all-wheel drive , all four wheels are driven .
General information
With a ll-wheel drive, power is distrib uted to a ll
fo ur wheels . This happens automatica lly depend­
i ng on your driving style and the road conditions
at the t ime . See also <=> page 1 70 .
A center d ifferential distributes the driving power
variab ly to the front and rear ax le. It works to­
gether w ith select ive whee l torque control , which
activates when drivi ng throug h curves
¢ page 171 . W ith the sport diffe rential*, power
distribution to the rear wheels is var iable and can
be ad justed with d rive select ¢ page 102 .
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