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-Never open the engine hood if you see or
hear steam, or if you see engine coolant
dripping from the engine compartment. You
could burn yourself. Let the engine cool off
first until you can no longer see or hear steam or coolant escap ing .
Q) Note
-Mounting additional lights or accessories in
front of the air inlets reduces the cooling ef
fect of the radiator. At h igh outside temper
atures or h igh engine load, the engine cou ld
ove rheat.
- The front spoiler has been designed to prop
erly distribute the cooling air when the veh i
cle is moving.
If the spoiler is damaged, this
could red uce the cooling effect and the en
gine could then overheat . Ask your author
ized Audi dealer for assistance.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine speed in rev
olutions per minute (RPM).
You shou ld shift to the next lowest gear when
the speed is below 1500 RPM. The beginning of
the red zone in the tachometer indicates the maximum permissib le engine speed for all gears
once the engine has been broken in and when it is
warmed up to operating temperature. Before reaching the red zone, you should shift into the
next h igher gear, choose the Dor S selector lever
position, or remove your foot from the accelera
tor pedal.
CD Note
The tachometer needle© c::> page 10, fig. 3
should only be in the red zone br iefly: other
w ise, this increases the risk of e ngine dam-
age. The location where the red zo ne begins
varies depend ing on the eng ine.
@, For the sake of the environment
Upshifting early helps you to save fuel and re
duce operating noise.
In strum ents an d ind ic a to r ligh ts
Fuel level
The fue l gauge only works when the ignition is
on.
If t h e fue l level drops below 2.6 gallons (10
lite rs), the bottom LED turns red and the indica
tor light
t]J turns on c::> page 21. The bottom
LED blinks red when the fue l level is very low.
T he possible range based on the c urrent fue l lev
el is shown in tab@c::>
page 23, fig . 4 .
Fo r the tank capacity in your veh icle, refer to the
T echn ica l Data c::>
page 2 71.
CD Note
Never drive until the tank is completely emp
ty. The irregu la r supply of fuel that resu lts
from that can cause t he engine to m isfire. Un
combusted f uel w ill then en ter the exha ust
system . This can cause ove rheating and dam
age to the catalytic converter.
Indicator lights
Description
T he ind icator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They i ndicate functions o r mal
funct ions c::>
.&,.
Messages may appear with some ind icator lights.
A war ning s ignal will sound at the same time.
T he ind icator lights and messages in the ce nte r
of the disp lays may be replaced by other displays.
T o s how them again, select the tab for indicator
li gh ts and messages using the m ultifunction
steering wheel c::>
page 23. If there are several
malfunctions, you can display them one at a time
us ing the thumbwheel.
Some indicators lights in the display can t urn on
in several colors.
A WARNING
- Fai lure to heed wa rning lights and other im
portant vehicle information may result in
serious personal injury or vehicle damage.
- Whenever stalled or stopped for repair,
move the vehicle a safe d istance off the
road, stop the engine, and turn on the
emergency flasher c::>
page 47.
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Instruments and indicator lights
-The engine compartment of any motor vehi
cle is a potentially hazardous area. Before
you check anything in the engine compart ment, stop the engine and let it cool down.
Always exercise extreme caution when work ing under the hood~
page 216.
Central indicator light
Applies to vehicles: w ith monochrome display
If a message appea rs together with a centra l in
d icator light . or
n. the cent ral indica to r li gh t
w ill ind icate the prior ity of the warn ing . If a
white indicato r light also appears, the cent ral in
d icator light will have its own co lor . For examp le,
if l!!JI appears together with. , read the desc rip
tion for •.
Overview
Some ind icator lights turn on briefly to check the
function of that system when you switch the ign i
tion on. These systems are marked with a ./ in
the following tables. If one of these indicator
lig hts does not tu rn o n, there is a ma lfu nction in
that system.
Red indic ator lights
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US A mode ls:
Brake malf u nct ion./
¢ page 14
Canada models :
Brake malfunct io n ./
¢page 14
USA models:
Electromechan ica l park ing brake
¢page 15
Canada models :
Electromechanica l park ing bra ke
¢ page 15
Engine coo ling system
¢ page 15
Engine oil pressure
¢page 17
Engine oil level
¢page 17
Battery
¢ page 16
Engine stops wh ile driving
¢ page 16
Safety be lt
¢ page 16
Elec tromechanical steering ./
¢page 190
Elec tronic steering col umn lock
¢ page 17
En gine sta rt system
¢ page 17
Cent ral indicator light
¢ page 12
USA models : Speed warning sys
tem
¢ page 81
Can ada model s: Speed warning
system
¢ page 81
Adap tive cruise contro l* ./
~ page 86
Air su spension*
¢ page 17
Night vision assistant*
¢page 103
Night vision assistant*
¢ page 103
Refill Ad Blue*
¢page 212
AdB lue malfunct ion *
¢ page 212
Yellow ind icator l ights
AIR
BAG
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U SA m odels : Safety systems
¢page 18
Canada models : Safety systems
¢page 18
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC) ./
¢page 18
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC) ./
¢page 18
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USA models:
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
defective ./
¢page 19
Canada models:
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
defective ./
¢page 19
Worn brake pads
¢page 19
Electromechanical parking brake
¢page 15
Tire pressure monitoring system
,I
¢page 249
Tire pressure monito ring system
¢page249
Electronic power control./ (alter
native to
II )
¢page20
Glow plug system
(alternative
tom
¢page20
Malfunction indicator Lamp (M IL)
,I
¢page 20
Diesel particulate filter* clogged
¢page20
Engine speed lim itation
¢page 21
Engine oil level
¢page 17
Engine oil sensor
¢page 21
Request to warm eng ine by driv
ing
¢page 21
Battery
¢page 16
Tank system
¢page 21
Windshield washer flu id leve l
¢page 21
Instruments and indicator lights
/:
Ad Blue,/'
Windshield wipers
¢p age 21
Remote control key
¢page 74
Remote control key
¢page 76
Battery in remote control key
¢page 31
Defective light bulb warning
¢page 21
Rear fog light(s)
¢ page 21
Headlig ht range control
¢pag e22
adaptive light*
¢page22
Light-/rain sensor faulty
¢page22
Audi active lane assist*
¢page94
Transmission
¢page 111
Transmission
-S tronic
¢page 111
Elect ronic steering column lock
¢page 17
Eng ine start system
¢p age 17
Brake booster¢ page 18, cen
tra l ind icator light
¢page 12
Electromechanical steer ing, dy
namic steering*./
¢page 190
Air suspension *
¢page 17
Sport differential*
¢page 22
Refill Ad Blue*
¢page 212
AdBlue ma lfunction*
¢page212
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9:::1: Engine oil pressure malfunction
The red engine oil pressure warning symbol re
quires immediate service or repair . Driving with a
Low-oil-pr essure indication is Likely to inflict se
vere damage to the engine.
• Switch off engine and check oil level
If the indicator lig ht t urns on and the message
appears, the oi l pressure is too low.
~ P ull off the road.
~ Stop t he ve hicle .
~ Turnoff the engine.
~ Check the engine oil level¢ page 220 .
~ If the engine oil leve l is too low, add engine oi l
¢ page 220. Make sure that the oil pressure
warning symbol. appears no longe r in the
display before you s ta rt driving ag ain.
~ If the engi ne oil leve l is correct and t he i ndic a
t or lig ht still tur ns on, turn t he eng ine
off and
do not continue d riving . Seek p ro fessional as
s istance .
(D Tips
- The engine oil pressure symbol. is not
an indicator for a low engine oil level. Do
not rely on it. Instead, check the oil level in
your engine at regular intervals, preferably each time you refuel, and always before
going on a long trip.
- The yellow oil level warning indication
Ill
requires oil refill or workshop service with
out delay . Do not wait until the red oil
pressure warning. starts to flash before
you respond to the low oil level warning
Ill . By then , your engine may already have
suffered serious damage .
~ . Engine oil
• Please add oil immediately .
Add oil immedia tely ¢ page 21 8.
Ill Add oil max.XL. You may continue driving
Ad d the amount of oi l indicated in the dis play im
mediately
¢ page 218.
Instruments and ind icator lights
~ - Steering lock
• Do not drive vehicle : Steering defective
The re is a ma lf u nct ion in the e lectro nic steer ing
l ock . Y ou canno t turn the ign ition on .
Do
not tow yo ur vehicle because it cannot be
stee red. See an a uthorized Audi dea ler or author
ized Audi Se rvice Facility for ass istance .
m Steering lock : System fault Please contact
dealer
T he re is a ma lf u n ct ion in the e lectron ic s teeri ng
l ock .
Dr ive to an a uth oriz ed A udi dealer or au tho riz ed
A udi Se rvice Faci lity immed iately to h ave the
malfu nction corrected.
A WARNING
D o not tow yo ur vehicle when there is a mal
f u nction in t he e lectro nic s teer ing lock - t his
i nc reases t he risk of an acc ident.
© -Engine start system
• Engine start system fault . Please contact
dealer
Do not switch the ignition off b eca use you may
not be able to switch it on again.
Dr ive to an authori zed A udi dealer or au tho riz e d
A udi Service Facility immed iate ly to have the
malfu nction corrected.
Ill Engine start sy stem fault . Please contact
dealer
-
T he re is a ma lf u nc tion in the e ngine s ta rting sys
tem.
Drive to an author ized Audi dealer or autho rized
A udi Se rvice Fac il ity immed iate ly to have the
m alfu nction co rrected .
0 Air suspension
• Air suspension: System fault You can drive
slowly (max . speed 60 km/h )
The re is a ma lf u n ct ion tha t can res ult in re stric t-
ed drivi ng sta bi lity . ..,_
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If the indicator light does not turn off, drive im
mediately to an authorized Audi dea ler or author
ized Audi Service Fac ility to have the malfunction
corrected.
_&. 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.
(D Tips
For additional information on the diesel par
ticulate filter, refer to
c:> page 196.
! 7l Engine speed limitation
A ppl ies to vehicles: with e ngin e s pee d l imitat ion
(II Engine speed maximum XXXX RPM
The engine speed is automatically limited to the
speed d isplayed in the instrument cluster. This
protects the engine from overheating.
The engine speed limitation deactivates once the
engine is no longer in the critical temperature range and you have released the accelerator ped
al.
If the engine speed limitation was activated by
an engine control malfunction, the~ indicator
light also turns on . Make sure that the speed
does not go above the speed d isplayed . Drive to
an author ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility immediately to have the malfunc
tion corrected.
<&,... Engine oil sensor
• Oil level! Sensor defective
If the symbol illuminates, contact your author
iz ed Audi dealer and have the oil sensor inspect
ed. Until you have this done, check the oil leve l
each time you refuel just to be on the safe side
<=>page 220.
f Engine warm-up request
~ n Please warm up engine
M v:, ....
Instruments and indicator lights
Fuel has entered the engine oil, either from low
outside temperatures or frequent short drives.
Drive until the eng ine is warm so that the fuel in
the engine oil will evaporate. Avoid high engine
speeds, full accelerating and heavy engine loads
when doing this .
Eli) Fuel tank system
IIJ Please refuel
If the indicator light turns on for the first time
and the message appears, there are about 2.6
gallons (10 liters) of fuel left in the tank .
D Fuel tank system malfunction! Contact deal
er
There is a ma lfunction in the fuel tank system.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediate ly to have the
malfunction corrected.
(D Tips
More information on refueling is available on
page
c:> page 210.
<9 Washer fluid level
g, rj iJlease refill washer fluid
Fill the washer fluid fo r the windsh ie ld washer
system and the headlight washer system* when
the ignition is switched off
c:> page 229.
• Windshield wipers
m Windshield wiper defective
There is a ma lfunction w ith the windshield wip
ers .
Drive to an author ized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Se rvice Facility immediate ly to have the
malfunction corrected.
~/0$ Defective light bulb warning
If the S:$ ind icator light turns on, a light has
failed. The message indicates the location of the
light. If the
BB indicator light also turns on, then
a rear fog light has failed. The position of the ..,.
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-Inspection or oil change reminder: After a cer
tain distance driven, a message appears in the
instrument cluster display each time the ign i
tion is switched on or off¢
fig. 13. The remain
ing distance or time is displayed briefly.
-Inspection or oil change due: If your vehicle is
due for an inspection or oil change or both, a
message appears briefly in the instrument clus
ter display when sw itching the ign ition on or
off:
Inspection due! or Oil change due! or Oil
change and inspection due! .
Checking service intervals
You can check the remaining distance or time un
til the next oil change or next inspection n the
Car menu. To do this, select: the
ICARI function
button
> (Car)* Systems control button > Service
& control > Service intervals .
Resetting the indicator
Your authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will reset the service interval dis
play after performing service .
If you have changed the oil yourself, you must re
set the oil change interval.
To reset the indicator, select: the
ICARI function
button
> (Car)* System control button > Service
& control > Service intervals. Turn the control
knob downward to
Reset oil change interval and
press the control knob.
(D Note
-Only reset the oil change indicator if the oil
was changed.
- Following the service intervals is critical to
maintain ing the service life and va lue of
your vehicle, especially the engine. Even if
the mileage on the vehicle is low, do not ex
ceed the time for the next service.
- Calculating the t ime to the next oil change
i s interrupted when the vehicle battery is
disconnected.
If the vehicle is not driven for
a long period of time, check the mainte
nance schedule so that you can follow the
maintenance interva ls.
Instruments and indicator lights
Head-up display
Applies to vehicles: with Head-up display
Fig. 14 Example : Indicato rs in the Head -up d isplay
Fig . 15 Instrument panel: head-up display knob
The Head-up display projects certain warnings or
selected information from the assistance sys
tems* or navigation* on the windshield . The dis
play appears w ithin the driver's field of vision.
Switching on/off
.. To switch the head-up display on or off, press
the knob~¢
fig. 15 .
Adjusting the height
The height of the display can be adjusted to the
individual driver .
.. Make sure you are seated correctly
r=!)page 126.
.. Turn the knob~ to adjust the disp lay .
Settings in the Infotainment system
.. Select: the I CAR I function button> (Car)* Sys
tem
control button > Driver assistance > Head
up display > Head-up display contents
or Dis-
play brightness. .,..
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Switching the ignition on/off
If you would like to switch the ignition on with
out starting the engine, follow these steps:
.,. Press the
I STAR T ENGINE STOPI button with·
out pressing the brake pedal.
.,. To switch the ignition off, press the button
again. The needle in the tachometer moves into
the
OFF position.
The prewarming runs automatically in diesel
vehicles when the ignition is switched on.
Equipment that uses a lot of electricity is switch
ed off temporarily when you start the engine.
If the engine should not start immediately, the
starting process is automatically stopped after a
short time. Repeat starting procedure .
Start-Stop-System*
Note the information in c> page 79, Start-Stop
System.
A WARNING
- Never allow the engine to run in confined
spaces, because this increases the risk of as
phyxiation.
- Never turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop.
- The brake booster and power steering no
longer function when you stop the engine.
You must use more force when braking or
steering. Because you cannot brake and
steer as you usually would, this could lead
to accidents and serious injuries. These
functions are still active if the Start-Stop
System* has stopped the engine.
(D Note
Avoid high engine speed, full throttle, and
heavy engine load as long as the engine has
not reached operating temperature yet. You
could damage the engine.
@ For the sake of the environment
Do not let the engine run while parked to
warm up. Begin driving immediately. This re
duces unnecessary emissions.
-
Driving
{!) Tips
- After starting a cold engine, there may be a
brief period of increased noise because the
oil pressure must first build up in the hy
draulic valve adjusters. This is normal and
not a cause for concern .
- If you leave the vehicle with the ignition
switched on, the ignition will switch off af
ter a certain amount of time. Make sure that electrical equipment such as the exterior
lights are switched off.
Stopping the engine
.,. Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
.,. Move the selector lever to the P or N position.
.. Press the
!START ENGINE STOP ! button
r:!>poge 74, fig. 80.
Steering lock
The steering locks when you turn the engine off
using the
I START ENGINE STOPI button and
open the driver's door. The locked steering helps
prevent vehicle theft.
Emergency off
If necessary, the engine can be switched off with
the selector lever in the R or D/S position. The
engine stops if you press and hold the
!START ENGINE STOP ! button at speeds below
6 mph (10 km/h) and press the brake pedal.
A WARNING
-Never turn off the engine until the vehicle
has come to a complete stop.
- The brake booster and power steering only
work when the engine is running.
If the en
gine is off, you have to use more force when
steering or braking. Because you cannot
steer and brake as you usually would, this
could lead to crashes and serious injuries.
- For safety reasons, you should always park
your vehicle with the selector lever in P.
Otherwise, the vehicle could inadvertently
roll away.
-
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Intelligent Technology
if the car is not driven regularly or only for short
trips with little use of the brakes.
If the brakes are not used frequently , or if corro
sion has formed on the discs, it is advisable to
clean off the pads and discs by braking firmly a
few times from a moderately high speed¢& .
Faults in the brake system
If you should notice a sudden increase in brake
pedal travel, then one of the two brake circuits
may have failed ¢
&..
Low brake fluid level
Malfunctions can occur in the brake system if the
brake fluid level is too low. The brake fluid level
is monitored e lectronically .
Brake booster
The brake booster works with vacuum pressure
which is created only when the engine is running
c:;> &, .
Brake lining wear status
Brake lining wear may be checked by visual in
spection of the condition of the brake pads
through the openings in the wheel. If necessary,
the wheel may be removed for this inspection
c;> page 253, Replacing wheels .
A WARNING
-New brake pads don't have the best stop
ping power and must be "broken- in" dur ing
the initial 250 miles (400 km) . You can
compensate for this by pressing the brake
pedal more firmly. This also applies later
when new pads are installed.
- You should perform braking maneuvers for
the purpose of cleaning the brake system
only if road conditions permit. Other road
users must not be put at risk -you may
cause an accident!
-
- Before descending a steep grade, reduce
speed and shift transmission into a lower
gear or lower driving range. Do not ride the
brakes or hold the pedal down too long or
too often . This could cause the brakes to get
hot and diminish brak ing efficiency.
190
- Do not "ride the brakes" by resting your foot
on the pedal when you do not intend to brake. This may cause the brakes to over
heat, premature wear and increased stop
ping distance.
- Under certain climatic and operating condi
tions such as passing through water, driving in heavy rain or after washing the vehicle,
the effectiveness of the brakes can be re
duced. In winter, ice can accumulate on the
brake pads, linings, discs and drums. Care
fully apply brakes for a test. Brakes will dry
and ice coatings will be cleaned off after a
few careful brake applications .
- Driving for an extended period of time on
salt-covered roads without using your
brakes can also affect braking efficiency .
Clean off accumulated salt coating from brake discs and pads with a few careful
brake applications.
- If you damage the front spoiler, or if you in
stall a different 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.
- Fa ilure of one brake circuit will impair the
braking capability resulting in an increased
stopping distance. Avoid driving the vehicle
and have it towed to the nearest Audi dealer
or qualified workshop.
- Never let the vehicle roll to a stop with the
engine shut off.
- If the brake booster is not working, the
brake pedal must be pressed considerably
harder to make up for the lack of booster
assistance.
Electromechanical
steering, dynamic
steering
The electromechanical steering supports the
driver's steering movements.
Power steering adapts electronically based on
the vehicle speed.
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CD 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
9 page 79.
@ 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.
- 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 safely.
-Avoid driving through salt water (corrosion).
Catalytic converter
Applies to vehicles: with gasoline engine
It is very important that your emission control
system (catalytic converter) is functioning prop
erly to ensure that your vehicle is running in an
environmentally sound manner .
... Always use lead-free gasoline 9 page 208,
Fuel supply.
... Never run the tank down all the way to empty.
.,. Never put too much motor oil in your engine
9 page 220, Adding engine oil~-
.,. Never try to push- or tow-start your vehicle.
The catalytic converter is an efficient "clean-up"
device built into the exhaust system of the vehi
cle. The catalytic converter burns many of the
pollutants in the exhaust gas before they are re
leased into the atmosphere.
The exclusive use of unleaded fuel is critically im
portant for the life of the catalytic converter and
proper functioning of the engine.
A WARNING
The temperature of the exhaust system is
high, both when driving and after stopping
the engine.
Driving and the environment
- Never touch the exhaust tail pipes once they
have become hot. This could result in burns.
- Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas
where the hot exhaust system may come in contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or
other material which can cause a fire.
- Do not apply additional undercoating or
rustproofing on or near the exhaust mani
fold, exhaust pipes, catalytic converter or heat shields. During driving, the substance
used for undercoating could overheat and
cause a fire.
CD Note
- Be aware that just one tank filling with
leaded fuel will already seriously degrade
the performance of the catalytic converter .
- Do not exceed the correct engine oil level
9page220.
- Do not drive until the fuel tank becomes
completely empty . The engine could mis
fire. Unburned fuel could also get into the
exhaust system and this could cause the
catalytic converter to overheat.
- Do not switch off the ignition while the vehi
cle is moving.
- Do not continue to operate your vehicle un
der these conditions, as otherwise fuel can
reach the catalytic converter. This could re
sult in overheating of the converter, requir
ing its replacement .
- To assure efficient operation of the Emis
sion Control System:
- Have your vehicle maintained properly and
in accordance with the service recommen
dations in your Warranty
& Maintenance
booklet.
- Lack of proper maintenance as well as im
proper use of the vehicle will impair the
function of the emission control system
and could lead to damage.
@ For the sake of the environment
Even when the Emission Control System is op
erating properly, the exhaust gas can have a
sulfur-like exhaust gas smell under some op
erating states. This depends on the sulfur
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Reducing unnecessary idling
Even when your car is just idling it burns up fuel.
~ Shut the engine off when you are not driving
the vehicle.
~ Do not warm up the vehicle by letting the en-
gine run at idle .
The idling phase is automat ically reduced for
veh icles w ith the Start-Stop-System. It is effi
cient to switch off the engine in vehicles without
the Start-Stop-System when stopped at ra ilroad
crossings and long red lights . Turning the engine
off for just 30-40 seconds saves more fuel than is
b ur ned by sta rting the engine ag ain.
It takes a long t ime for the engine to warm up
fu lly when it is runni ng at idle . Howeve r, wear
and noxio us emiss ions a re espe cially high when
the eng ine is wa rm ing up. So you sho uld d rive
away as soon as you sta rt the engi ne and avoid
r u nning at high rpms whi le the engine is still
warming up .
(D Note
Do not leave engine id ling unatten ded a fter
starting . If warning lights should come on to
indicate im proper operation, they wou ld go
unheeded. Extended id ling a lso produces
heat, wh ich could result in overheat ing or
other damage to the vehicle or other proper
ty.
Regular maintenance
A badly tuned engine unnecessarily wastes a lot of fuel.
~ Have your veh icle serviced at regu lar intervals.
By having your veh icle reg ularly serviced by an
Audi dea ler helps to ensure that it runs proper ly
and econom ica lly. The condition of your veh icle
not on ly affects its safety and ability to ho ld its
va lue, it a lso affects
fuel consumption .
Check you r oil each time you fill your tank.
The amount of oil use d i s re lated to e ngine lo ad
a nd speed.
Driving and the envir onment
It is normal for the oil consumption of a new e n
gine to reach its lowest value after a certain mi le
age has been dr iven.
Yo u m ust dr ive your ve hicl e abou t 3,0 00 m iles
(S, 000 kilometers) befo re yo u can properly as
sess oil consumption .
T h is also ap plies to f ue l cons umption and eng ine
o utput .
CD Note
-Have your ve hicle maintained pro perly and
in acc ordance w ith the se rvice rec ommend a
ti ons i n your W arra nty
& M ain ten ance book
let . Lack of proper maintenan ce as we ll as
improper use of the ve hicl e w ill impair the
function of the em ission cont rol system and
co uld lead to damage.
- Do not alte r or remove any component of
the Emission Contro l System unless ap
proved by the man ufacturer.
- Do not alte r or remove any device, such as
heat shields, switches, ign it ion w ires,
valves, which are designed to protect your
vehicle's Emission Contro l System a nd othe r
im por tan t ve hicle components .
Fewer short trips
Fuel consumption will always be relatively high
on short trips.
~ Try to avo id driv ing short distances with a cold
eng ine .
T he engine and cata lytic conve rter have to reach
their opt imal
operating temperature to reduce
fuel consumpt io n and noxious emiss ions effec
tively.
Just afte r starting, a cold engine in a mid-size car
only achieves a fuel economy of 6-8 m iles per
gallo n (30-40 l/ 100 km) . After about a half a
mile, fuel economy climbs to 12 mpg (20 l/100
km) . Afte r about
2 .5 m iles (4 km), the eng ine is
at its p roper operat ing temperature and fue l
eco nomy has reached a no rma l level. So yo u can
see th at yo u should avoid short trips w heneve r
poss ible. .,.
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