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Adjusting the parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Trailer hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Intelligent Technology . . . . . . . . . . 151
Electronic stabilization control (ESC) . . . . 151
Brakes. .. .. .. ............... .. .... . 153
Electromechanical steering, Dynamic
steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1S4
All -wheel drive (quattro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1S4
Energy management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lSS
Notice about data recorded by the Event
Data Recorder and vehicle control
modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1S6
Infotainment system . . . . . . . . . . . . 1S8
Multi Med ia Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . 1S8
Traffic safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
MMI On/Off knob with joystick function . . 158
Infotainment system display . . . . . . . . . . 159
MMI operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
MMI touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Control knob with joystick function . . . . . 163
Shortcut keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
L etter/number speller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Free text search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Menus and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Voice recognition sys tem . . . . . . . . 171
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Command overview information . . . . . . . . 171
Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
External voice operation 176
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Using the te lephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Listening to voicema il . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Addit ional settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Table of contents
Audi connect (Infotainment) . . . .
191
Introduction ... .. .. ................ . 191
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Configuration through myAudi . . . . . . . . . 191
Opening Audi connect (Infotainment) . . . 192
Audi connect Infotainment services . . . . . 192
Wi-Fi hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Configuring the data connection . . . . . . . . 198
Audi connect (Infota inment) general
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
T roubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Audi connect vehicle control . . . . 201
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Remote locking and unlocking . . . . . . . . . 202
Vehicle status report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Parking location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Geofencing Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Speed Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Valet Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Stolen Vehicle Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Online Audi serv ice request . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Emergency call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Emergency call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Online roadside assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Navigation ..... ................. . .
Opening navigation ................. .
Entering a destination ............... .
Personal route assistance ............ .
Alternative routes ................. . .
Additional settings . ............. .. . .
Map .. .. .. .... .. .. ... ... .... ..... . .
Online map d isplay . ................ .
Map update . .. .. .. ................ . 207
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21S
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T raffic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Radio .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ..... ... .. .. 225
Open ing the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Radio functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Radio menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
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Cockpit over view
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Adapt ive cruise control*
¢ page 115
Adapt ive cruise control*
¢ page 117, qpage 120
Adapt ive cruise control*
¢ page 120
Traffic jam assist*
¢page 121
Active lane assist*
¢ page 131
Predictive efficiency assist*
¢page 112
USA models:
predictive efficiency assist*
¢page 112
Canada mod els:
predictive efficie ncy assist*
¢ page 112
Predictive efficiency assist*
¢page 112
Predictive efficiency assist*
~page 112
Predictive efficiency assist*
¢ page 112
Start/S top system *
¢page 91
Start/Stop system*
¢ page 91
Remote cont rol key
¢ page 91
Power top*
¢page56
Ad Blue *
¢page 326
Automatic transm ission*
¢page 101
Dynamic steering*
¢ page 154
Adaptive cr uise control *
¢page 117,
Traffic jam assist*
¢page 123
Traffic jam assist *
¢page 123
Audi pre sense*
¢page 129
USA models:
electromechanical park ing brake
¢ page 29
Canada models:
ele ctromechan ic al par king brake
¢ page 29
Child safe ty lock*
¢ page48
USA models:
speed warning system*
¢page 107
Canada models:
speed warning system*
¢page 107
Active lane assist*
¢ page 131
Audi s ide assist *
qpage 138
Came ra-based traff ic sign re cog ni­
tion*
q page 110
High beam ass istant *
¢page 62
High beam headlig hts
¢ page 62,
Hig h beam ass istant*
¢ page 62
BRAKE/( Q)) Brake system
If this indica to r li ght turns on, t he re is a mal func­
tion in the brake system.
1111 (USA models ) /. (Canada models )
Brakes : stop vehicle and ch eck brake fluid level
Stop t he veh icle and check t he brake fl uid level.
See a n author ized Audi dealer or au thorized A udi
Se rvice Fa cil ity for assis tance if ne cessa ry.

Cockpit over view
There is not enough braking force to hold the ve­
hicle in place . The brakes have overheated. The
veh icle cou ld ro ll away even on a small incline .
Ill (U SA mod els)/ lC@j (C an ad a model s) Parking
brake : applied
If th is message appears, press the brake pedal
fi rst a nd the n release the pa rk ing bra ke if neces­
sary.
II ( U SA model s)/ l(@j (Canada mo dels) Parking
brak e: emerg ency braking
The emergency braking function was triggered .
Please rele ase park ing b rake
Release the par king brake if t his message ap ­
pears.
Plea se pr ess brak e pedal to rel ease parking
brak e
To release the park ing brake, press the brake
pedal and press
the ~ button at the same time,
or start driv ing with hill start ass ist
9 page 95,
Starting to drive.
(D Tips
For add it ional information on the park ing
brake, see
9 page 94.
-L Cooling system
• Turn off engin e and che ck co ola nt level. See
o w ner 's manual
The coolant leve l is too low.
Do not cont inue driving and switch the engine
off . Check the coolant level
9 page 336.
- If the coolant level is too low, add coolant
9 page 336. On ly cont inue driving once the in­
dicator light turns off .
• Coolant t emper atu re: too high. Let e ngi ne
run with vehicle st ationar y
Let the eng ine run at id le for a few minutes to
coo l off, until the indicator light turns off .
- If the indicato r ligh t does not turn off, do not
contin ue driving the vehicle. See an au thorized
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Audi dea ler or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.
A WARNING
- Never open the hood if you can see or hear
steam or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment. This increases the risk of burns. Wait until you no longer see or hear
steam or coolant escaping .
- The engine compartment in any vehicle can
be a dange rous area . Stop the engine and
allow it to cool befo re working in the engine
compa rtment. Always follow the informa­
tion fo und in
9 page 330, Working in the
engine compartment .
(D Note
Do not continue driv ing if the . indicator
li ght turns on as this increases the risk of en­
gine damage.
~ Safety belt
The . indicator light stays on until the dr iver's
and front passenger's safety belts are fastened.
Above a certain speed, there will a lso be a warn­
i ng tone.
(D Tips
For additional informat ion on safety belts,
see
Q page 268.
0 Generator/Vehicle battery
If the . or(•) indicator light turns on, there is a
malfunction in the generator or the vehicle e lec­
trical system .
• Electrical sy stem: malfunction! Saf ely stop
v ehicle
Do not continue dr iving and switch the engine
off. See an authorized Audi dealer or autho rized
Audi Service Facility for assistance.
(•j Ele ctri cal system: m alfunc tion! Re sta rt not
po ssible. Plea se cont act Ser vice
The vehicle battery was disconnected from the
vehicle e lectr ica l system and will no longer

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C© ) Brake system
rm Brakes overheating . Please shift to D
rm Brakes overheating. Please select a gear and
follow gear recommendation
There was a heavy load on the brakes. Engage a
suitable gear (manual transm ission) or place the
selector lever in the D/S position (automat ic
transmission) to use the eng ine braking effect
and reduce the load on the brakes.
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:t:J /(0 : Brake pads
II (USA models)/£i1 (Canada models) Brake
pads: wear limit reached. You can continue driv­
ing. Please contact Service
The brake pads are worn.
Drive to an authorized Aud i dealer or authorized
Aud i Service Facility as soon as possible to have
the malfunct ion corrected .
c:l:::, Engine control
II Drive system: malfunction! Please contact
Service
There is an engine control malfunction .
Drive slow ly to an author iz ed Audi dealer or au­
thor ized Audi Service Facility to have the eng ine
checked .
W Engine control (diesel engine )
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engines
The engine is preheating if the II indicato r light
turns on when the ignition is switched o n.
I f the indicator light does not turn on or b links
while driving , there is an eng ine control malfunc ­
tion .
Immediately drive slowly to an authori zed Aud i
dealer or authorized Aud i Serv ice Facility to have
the malfunction co rrected .
o Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
The malfunction indicato r lamp (MIL) is part of
the On -Board Diagnostic System (OBD II). The Cockpit overview
('4 ,;ymbol turns on when the
ignition is switched
on and turns off again once the engine is started
and running at a steady idle speed. This indicates
that the MIL is function ing correctly.
T he indicator light turns on if there is a malfunc­
tion in the engine electronics. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fac ility to
have the malfunction corrected . For additional
information, see
c:::> page 24.
The indicator light can a lso turn on if the fuel fill­
er cap is not closed correctly
c:::> page 324.
,m,, Diesel particulate filter
Applies to : vehicles wit h diesel eng ine a nd diesel particulate
filter
II Particulate filter : malfunction! See owner's
manual
T he diese l particulate filter requires regenera­
tion . To support the filter 's self-cleaning func­
tion:
Drive for approximately 15 minutes at a mini ­
mum of 37 mph (60 km/h) in 4th or 5th gear
(manua l transmission) or in the S selector lever
position (automatic transmission). Keep the en­
gine speed at approximately 2,000 RPM . The
temperature increase that will result from th is
can burn off the soot in the filter . The ind icator
light will turn off when the cleaning has complet­
ed successfully .
If the indicator light does not turn off, drive im­
med iate ly to an authori zed Audi dealer or author­
ized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunct ion
corrected .
A WARNING "---
Always adapt your speed to the current
weather, road and traffic conditions. You
should never disobey traffic laws in order to
follow driving recommendations .
@ Tips
For additional informat ion on the diesel par­
ticulate filter, see
c:::> page 329 .
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Driving
Driving
General information
Breaking in
A new vehicle must be broken in for the first 1,000 mi les (1,500 km). Do not drive at speeds
that will exceed 2/3 of the maximum perm itted
engine speed (RPM) for the first 600 miles
(1,000 km), and avoid full acceleration during
this period . You may gradually start increasing
the RPM and the speed between 600 miles (1,000 km) and 1,000 miles (1,500 km) .
During the first hours of use, the engine has a
h igher internal friction than later on when all
moving parts have settled into place with each
other.
How the vehicle is driven during the first 1,000
miles (1,500 km) also affects the engine quality.
Drive at moderate engine speeds after the initial
break-in period, particularly when running a cold
engine. This will reduce engine wear and improve
the mileage .
Do not drive at too low of an engine speed (RPM) .
Shift down if the engine stops running "smooth­ ly". Extremely high engine speeds are automati­
cally reduced .
Reducing the risk of vehicle damage
(D Note
When driving on poor roads, by curbs and on
steep ramps, make su re that low-hang ing
components such as the spoi ler and exhaust
system do not come into contact with these
or they could be damaged. This especially ap­
plies to vehicles with low ground clearance
and vehicles that are heavily loaded.
Driving through water on roads
Note the following to reduce the risk of vehicle
damage when driv ing through water, for example
on flooded roads:
-The water must not be any higher than the bot­
tom of the vehicle body .
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-Do not drive faster than walking speed .
A WARNING
After driving through water or mud, the effec­
tiveness of the brakes may be reduced due to
moisture on the brake rotors and brake pads.
A few careful brake applications should dry
off the brakes and restore the full braking ef­
fect .
{CT) Note
-Vehicle components such as the engine,
transmission, suspension or electrical sys-
tem can be severely damaged by driving
through water .
-Always switch the Start/Stop system* off
when driving through water <=:>page
91.
@ Tips
-Determine the depth before driving through
water.
-Do not stop the vehicle, drive in reverse or
switch the engine off when driving through
water .
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-Keep in mind that oncoming vehicles may
create waves that raise the water level and
make it too deep for your vehicle to drive
through safe ly .
-Avoid driving through salt water, because
this can cause corrosion .
Economical and environmentally -friendly
dr iving
The amount of fuel consumption, the environ­
mental impact and the wear to the engine,
brakes and tires depends mostly on your driving
style. With an anticipatory and economic driving
style, fuel consumption can be reduced by ap­ proximately 10-15%. The following tips will help
you conserve the environment and your money at the same time .
Anticipatory driving
A vehicle uses the most fuel when accelerating.
When you drive with anticipation, you do not need to brake as often and so you accelerate less.
When possible, let your vehicle coast with a gear
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engaged, for example when you notice that the next traffic light is red . This produces an engine
braking effect, which helps to protect the brakes
and tires and reduces the emissions and fuel con ­
sumpt ion to zero (fuel shut-off dur ing decelera­
tion) .
Shift efficiently
Upshifting earlier is an effective way to save fuel.
Staying in a gear too long uses fuel unnecessari­
ly.
Applies to: vehicles with manual transmission
Shift as soon as possible from first to second
gear. S hifting to the next highest gear at approxi­
mately 2,000 RPMs if poss ible is recommended.
Applies to: vehicles with automatic transmissions
Press down on the acce le rator peda l slowly and
avoid "kick -down".
Avoid full acceleration
You should rarely travel at the maximum vehicle
speed. High speeds cause a disproportionately
high increase in fuel consumption, emissions and
traffic noise. Driving more slowly saves fuel.
Reduce idling time
The Start/Stop system* he lps to reduce the idling
time automatically. In vehicles without the Start/
Stop system*, it is efficient to switch the engine
off when stopped at railroad cross ings and long
r ed lights. Stopping the engine for 30-40 sec­
onds already saves more fuel than the amount of
extra fuel needed to restart the eng ine.
It takes a very long time in idle to warm the en­
g ine up to operating temperature. Wear and
emissions are especially h igh in the wa rm-up
phase . Therefore, you should begi n driving im­
mediately a fter starting the engine . Avoid high
RPMs while do ing this .
Have maintenance performed regularly
By having maintenance performed regu larly on
your veh icle, yo u ca n he lp to reduce f uel con-
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~ sumption before yo u even start to drive. The
N ~ maintenance condition of your vehicle not only
8 affects traffic safety and long-term value but a l­
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so impacts fuel consumption . A poorly main ­
tained engine can lead to fuel consumption that is 10% higher than norma l.
Avoid short trips
The eng ine and exhaust cleaning system must
reach their optimal operat ing temperatu re to ef­
f ectively reduce consumption and emissions.
A cold engine uses a disproportionately high
amount of fue l. The engine reaches operating
temperat ure and consumption normalizes on ly
after approximate ly 2.5 miles (4 km).
Check the tire pressure
To save fuel, make sure the tires are always in­
flated to the correct press ure
~page 351. The
fuel consumption can increase by 5% if the pres­
s u re is only 0.5 bar too low. Due to the increased
rolling resistance, low tire pressures wi ll also
l ead to greater tire wear and will affect driving
behavior.
Do not drive on winter tires year-round, as this
will consume up to 10% more fuel.
Eliminate unnecessary weight
S in ce eve ry po und of ext ra weight increases f uel
consumption, a quick inspection of the luggage
compartment may be worth it to avoid unneces ­
sary weight .
When not be ing used, a roof rack should be re­
moved to decrease the wind resistance of the ve­
hicle. This will save you approximately 12% fuel
at speeds from 62 -75 mph (100 - 120 km/h) .
Save energy
The eng ine drives the generator, which generates
electric ity; the fuel consumpt io n also incr eases
with the demand for electr icity. The refore, switch
electrical eq uipment off when you no longer
need it . Examples of equipment that uses a lo t of
energy are air blowers at a high setting, the rear
window defogger and seat heating* .
@ Note
Do not leave engine idling unattended after
starting. If warning lights shou ld come on to
indicate improper operation, they would go
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too much stress from being placed on the locking
mechanism .
A WARNING
-The vehicle can roll even when the engine is
switched off.
-U nintended vehicle movement can lead to
serious injuries.
-To reduce the risk of an accident, do not press the acce lerator pedal when changing
the selector lever position while the vehicle
is stationary and the engine is running.
-To reduce the risk of an accident, never se­
lect the R or P posit ions while driving.
-Do not inadvertent ly press the acce le rator
peda l when the veh icle is stationary. Other­
wise the risk of an accident increases be­
cause the vehicle will start to move immed i­
ately, eve n if the par king brake is set.
@ Tips
For safety reasons , the parking b rake on ly re­
leases automatically when the driver's door is
closed.
Hill descent control
A ppl ies to: ve hicles with a utomat ic t ra nsmi ssio ns
The hill descent control system assists the driver
when driving down hills.
Hill descent control act ivates when the transmis­
sion is in the Dor S posit ion and you press the
brake pedal. The t ransmission automat ically se­
lects a gear that is suitab le for the hill . H ill de­
scent contro l tries to ma inta in the speed ach­
i eved at the time of braking, withi n phys ica l and
techn ica l limita tions. If may st ill be necessary to
a dj ust the speed wi th t he b rake pedal.
H ill descent control switches off once the hill lev­
e ls out o r yo u press the accelerator pedal.
W hen operating the c ruise contro l system*
¢ page 10 7, hill descent contro l is also act ivated
when the speed is set .
Drivi ng
A WARNING
-Hill descent control cannot overcome physical
limitat io ns, so it may not be able to ma intain
a constant speed under all conditions. Always
b e ready to app ly the brakes.
Shifting manually (tiptronic mode)
A pp lies to : vehicles wi th automatic transmiss ions
The tiptronic mode allows the driver to shift the
gears manually .
Fig. 103 Center console: s hiftin g man ually w it h th e se lec ­
to r lever
Fig. 1 04 Stee ring w hee l: sh ift ing man ually
Shifting with the selector lever
9 ~ ... CD
You can shift into tip tronic mode wh ile stat iona ry
and wh ile driving.
.,. To shift into tiptronic mode, push the selector
lever from the D/S position to the right . As
soon as the transm ission switches over, the M
tra nsmission setting w ill appear in the instr u­
men t cluste r display .
.,. To shift up a gea r, t ap the sele ctor leve r fo r­
ward
0 ¢ fig . 103 .
.,. To shift down a gear, tap the se lector lever back
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Trailer towing
Trailer towing
Driving with a trailer
General information
Your Audi was designed primarily for passenger
transportation.
If you plan to tow a trailer, please remember that
the additional load will affect durability, econo­
my and performance.
Trailer towing not on ly places more stress on the
ve hicle, it also ca lls for more concentration from
the dr iver.
F or this reason, always follow the operating and
driving instructions provided and use common
sense.
Technical requirements
Trailer hitch
Use a weight-carrying hitch conforming to the
gross tra iler weight. The hitch must be suitab le
for your veh icle and tra iler and must be mounted
securely on the vehicle's chassis at a technically
sound
locat ion . Use on ly a trailer hitch with a re­
movable ba ll mount . Always che ck with the t rail ­
er hitch man ufac tur er to make s ure t hat you are
using the co rrect hi tc h.
Do not use a bumper hitch.
The hitch must be installed in such a way that it
does not interfere with the impact -absorbing
bumper system. No mod ificat ions should be
made to the vehicle exhaust and b rake systems .
Fr om t ime to t ime, che ck that all hitch mo unti ng
bol ts rem ain securely f aste ned.
W hen you are not tow ing a tra iler, remove the
tra ile r hitc h ba ll mount . This prevents the hit ch
from caus ing damage s hou ld your veh icle be
s truck from be hind
¢ ,&. .
Trailer brakes
If you r trailer is equipped with a brak ing system,
check to be su re that it conforms to all regula­
tions .
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The t rai ler hydraulic bra ke system must not be
directly connected to the vehicle's hydraulic
bra ke
system ¢&. .
Safety chains
Always use s afety chains be tween you r vehi cle
and t he tra ile r.
Trailer lights
Traile r lights must meet all regula tions . B e s ure
to check w ith your author ized Audi dealer for cor­
r ec t wir ing, swi tches and relays.
Mirrors
If you are unable to see t he traffic behind you us­
i ng t he regular outs ide mirrors, then yo u
must in­
stall ex tended mirrors . It is impo rtant that you
al ways have clear vision to the rear.
.&_ WARNING
Afte r remov ing the tra ile r hi tc h, do not s tore
it i n y our vehicle. In case o f su dden brak ing,
the hitch could fly fo rward and injure you or
your passengers.
Operating instructions
Maximum trailer weight
A tra iler f or yo ur vehicle is lim ite d to a typical
class 1 or class 2 trailer.
Trailer load distribution
Be sure the load in the t rai le r i s he ld se curely in
pla ce to p reve nt i t from shi fting forwar d, bac k­
ward or si deways.
Never allow a passenger to ride in a trailer ¢ &.
in Driver messages on page 105.
Engine cooling system
Towi ng a tra iler makes the engine work harder. It
is important that the cooling system's perform ­
ance is up to the additional load . Make sure tha t
the coo ling system has enoug h flu id.
Tire pressure
When towing a trailer, inflate the tires of your
vehicle to the tire p ressure listed under "Full
load" on the label
c> page 351. Inflate trailer

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tions.
Lights
The headlight settings should be checked with
the trailer attached before driving off. Check to
make sure both vehicle and trailer lights are
working properly.
Safety chains
Be sure trailer safety chains are properly connect­
ed from the trailer to the hitch on the vehicle.
L eave enough slack in the chains to permit turn­
ing corners . When you install safety chains, make
sure they will not drag on the road when you are
driving .
The cha ins shou ld cross under the trailer tongue
to prevent it from dropping in case of separat ion
from the hitch.
Driver messages
Driving with a trailer requires extra caution.
Weight distribution
Towing a loaded trailer with an empty car results
in a high ly unstable distribution of weight .
If this
cannot be avo ided, drive at very low speeds only
to avoid the risk of losing steering control.
A "balanced" rig is easier to operate and control.
This means that the tow vehicle should be loaded to the extent possible and permissible, whi le
keep ing the trailer as light as possible under the
circumstances . Whenever possible, transfer
some cargo to the luggage compartment of the
tow vehicle whi le observ ing tongue load require­
ments and vehicle loading considerations.
Speed
The highe r the speed, the more difficult it be­
comes for the driver to control the rig. Do not
drive at the maximum permissible speed. Reduce
your speed even more if load, weather or wind conditions are unfavorable
-particularly when
going downhill.
Tra iler towing
Reduce vehicle speed immediately if the trailer
shows the slightest sign of swaying.
Do not try
to stop the swaying by accelerating.
Observe speed limits. In some areas, speeds for
vehicles towing trailers are lower than for regular
vehicles .
Always apply brakes early. When driving down­
hill, shift into a lower gear to use the engine
braking effect to slow the vehicle . Use of the
brakes alone can cause them to overheat and fail.
Coolant temperature
T he coo lant temperature gauge ~ page 11 must
be observed carefully. The coolant temperature
can increase if you drive on long inclines in a low
gear at high engine speeds . Reduce your speed
immediately if the LEDs in the top part of the dis­
play turn on.
For more information about indicator lights, re­
fer
to . ~page 30 .
A WARNING
=
Anyone not properly restrained in a moving
vehicle is at a much greater risk in an acci­
dent. Never let anyone ride in your car who is
not properly wearing the restraints provided
by Aud i.
Trailer towing
information
Important to know
-
Your vehicle handles differently when towing a
trailer because of the addit ional weight and dif­
ferent weight distribution . Safety, performance
and economy will greatly depend on how careful­
ly you load your trailer and operate you r rig.
Before you actually tow your trailer, pract ice
turning, stopping and backing up in an area away
from traffic . Keep pract ic ing until you have be­
come complete ly familiar w ith the way your vehi­
cle-trailer combination behaves and responds.
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Trailer towing
Backing up is difficult and requires practice .
Backing up with a trailer generally requires steer­
ing action oppos ite to that when backing up your
veh icle w ithout a trailer.
Maintain a greater distance between your vehicle
and the one in front of you. You w ill need more
room to stop. To compensate for the tra iler, you
will need a larger than normal turn ing radius.
When passing, remember that you cannot accel ­
erate as fast as you norma lly would because of
the added load. Make sure you have enough room
to pass. After passing, allow plenty of room for
your tra iler before chang ing lanes again.
Avoid jerky starts, sharp turns or rapid lane
changes .
@ Tips
- Do not tow a trailer during the break -in per i­
od of your vehicle.
- If you tow a trailer, your Audi may require
more frequent maintenance d ue to the ex­
tra load
~ page 389.
Parking on a slope
Do not pork on a slope with a trailer. If it cannot
be avoided, do so only
o~er doing the following:
When parking:
.,. Apply t he foo t brake .
.,. Have someone place chocks under both t he ve­
hicle and the tra ile r whee ls .
.. With chocks in p lace, slowly release t he brakes
u ntil the whee l chocks absorb the load .
.. Turn the wheels towards the curb .
.. Apply the parking brake .
.. Move the selector lever to P (automat ic trans­
mission) respectively select first gear (manual
transm iss ion).
When restarting after parking:
.. Apply the foot brake .
.. Start the engine .
.. Applies to: vehicles with automatic transmis­
sion: Move the selector lever to D/S .
.,. Release the parking brake a nd slowly pull out
and away from the wheel chocks.
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.. Stop and have someone retrieve the whee l
chocks.