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Media

@) Note
— Pull the cable out of the Audi music inter-
face carefully so that the USB ports are not
damaged.
— Use a USB extension cable to connect devi-
ces that have an integrated USB connector
(such as a USB stick) to reduce the risk of
damage to your USB device and the Audi
music interface.
— Extremely high or low temperatures that
can occur inside vehicles can damage mobile
devices and/or impair their performance.
Never leave mobile devices in the vehicle in
extremely high or low temperatures.
@ Tips
— Always follow the information found in
=>
page 80.
— When you switch the ignition off, the USB
ports are still supplied with power until the
energy management intervenes.
— Do not use an additional adapter cable or
USB extension cable to connect mobile devi-
ces to the Audi music interface that already
have a cable or that must be connected with
a USB adapter cable (> page 212, fig. 147).
Using an additional adapter or US extension
cable may impair functionality.
— Functionality is not guaranteed for mobile
devices that do not conform to the USB 2.0
specification.
— USB hubs are not supported.
— Video playback through the Audi music in-
terface is not supported on Apple and MTP
devices (such as smartphones).
— iPod or iPhone malfunctions also affect the
operation of the MMI. Reset your mobile de-
vice in these situations.
— Audi recommends updating the iPod or
iPhone software to the latest version. Refer
to your mobile device owner's manual for
more information.
— The USB adapter on the Audi music inter-
face will support iPod touch or iPhone devi-
ces from the 5th generation or newer with
the lightning connector.
— For more information about the Audi music
interface and supported devices, check the
Audi database for mobile devices at www.
audi.com/mp3 or contact an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility.
Playing media
The following sources can be selected depending
on the vehicle equipment:
— Amazon Alexa > page 212.
—SD card > page 209.
— USB © page 212.
— DVD drive > page 210.
— Connect external device: you can connect ex-
ternal devices via Bluetooth and use the Blue-
tooth audio player > page 210, or you can con-
nect an external device directly to the Audi mu-
sic interface > page 212.
— Connect online media > page 211.
Accessing media
Playing media files using the MMI
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > a source. Depending on the
connected device or online media service”, the
symbol for a source may change. The device
name may be displayed (for example: my-
Phone).
> Select a track from the categories in the media
center > page 214.
Playing media files using the multifunction
steering wheel
Requirement: a media drive must contain media
files > page 213.
> Select the Radio/Media tab using the multi-
function steering wheel.
> Turn the left thumbwheel to display the play-
list.
> To switch to a different source, press the [=|
button.
> To select a media file or a source, turn and
press the left thumbwheel.
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Media

> To switch between radio and media, select the
button > Switch to radio/Switch to media.
@ Tips
— For safety reasons, the video image is only
displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On-
ly the sound from the video plays while driv-
ing.
— Applies to: multifunction steering wheel:
Depending on the selected function, opera-
tion through the MMI may be required.
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Fig. 148 Upper display: media center view
Various categories are available in the media cen-
ter for selecting media files or browsing through
media sources.
You can browse through your music collection us-
ing
the categories in the media center, such as al-
bums. You can browse through the active source
or any available source (for example, an SD card).
While browsing through the media center, the
music from the active source will continue to
play.
Opening the media center
> Applies to: MMI: Searching any source: select
on the home screen: MEDIA > Source > a
source > a category.
> Searching through the active source: select in
the playback view > page 215: 48 > a category.
@ Source symbol
The system will display the symbol for the source
that is currently being searched. Depending on
the connected device or online media service”,
the symbol for a source may change. As an exam-
ple, > fig. 148 shows a USB stick connected to
the Audi music interface.
214
@ Source device name
The system will display the device name of the
source that is currently being searched.
@® Categories
The media center will display categories depend-
ing on the connected device, the selected source
content, and the connection type. The search is
limited to the active source.
Search
If a source supports the search, then the catego-
ry is displayed > page 217.
Last played track
The last played media file will be played.
Artists
All available artists are displayed.
>» Select: an artist > an album > a song.
Playlists
All playlists and smart playlists in the source are
displayed.
> Select: a playlist > a song.
Smart playlists
Last played tracks: the tracks that were dis-
played last are displayed.
Most played tracks: the tracks that are played
most frequently are displayed.
Directories
The folder structure or track/chapter list is dis-
played.
> Select: a folder > a song.
Compilations
You can control your playlists through the MMI.
> Select: a playlist > a song.
Composers
All available composers are displayed.
> Select: ad composer > an album > a song.

Additional settings

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Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary.
> Select in the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > page 13.
> Press and hold the ££] button on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel until the display appears.
Possible options:
— Engine code
— Software information
— Version information
Head-up display
Applies to: vehicles with head-up display
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on. The head-up
display is switched on.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Head-up
display > Display contents > Show the license
text in the head-up display.
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Wheels


—Only use tires that are more
than six years old when abso-
lutely necessary and drive
carefully when doing so.
—Do not use run-flat tires on
your vehicle. Using them when
not permitted can lead to ve-
hicle damage or accidents.
—If you install wheel covers on
the vehicle, make sure they al-
low enough air circulation to
cool the brake system. If they
do not, this could increase the
risk of an accident.


Tire wear and damage
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Fig. 163 Tire profile: treadwear indica-
tor
Tire wear
Check the tires regularly for wear.

) Obey any applicable regulations in the
country where the vehicle is being oper-
ated.
254
—Inflation pressure that is too low
or high can increase tire wear
considerably.
—Driving quickly through curves,
rapid acceleration, and heavy
braking increase tire wear.
—Have an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty check the wheel alignment if
there is unusual wear.
—Have the wheels rebalanced if an
imbalance is causing noticeable
vibration in the steering wheel.
If you do not, the tires and other
vehicle components could wear
more
quickly.
Treadwear indicator
Original equipment tires contain
treadwear indicators in the tread
pattern, which are bars that are
1/16 in (1.6 mm) high and are
spaced evenly around the tire per-
pendicular to the running direc-
tion > fig. 163. The letters “TWI”
or triangles on the tire sidewall
indicate the location of the tread-
wear indicators.
The tires have reached the mini-
mum tread depth !) when they >

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Wheels

& Loose wheel warning: malfunction! See
owner's manual
There is a system malfunction. Drive immediately
to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.

ZA WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tightened incorrectly can
become loose and result in loss of vehicle con-
trol, which increases the risk of an accident.
— If a message appears, reduce your speed im-
mediately and avoid any hard steering or
braking maneuvers. Stop as soon as possible
and check the wheel bolts.
— Check your wheels for damage. Have the
damaged wheels checked and/or replaced
immediately by an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility.
— Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
driving style, winter conditions, or unpaved
roads), the message may be delayed.
— The driver is responsible for ensuring that

the wheels are attached correctly.
G) Tips
— The loose wheel warning system can also
stop working when there is an ESC malfunc-
tion.

— Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
Winter tires significantly improve the vehicle's
handling when driving in winter conditions. Be-
cause of their construction (width, compound,
tread pattern), summer tires provide less traction
on ice and snow.
> Use winter tires on all four wheels.
> Only use winter tires that are approved for your
vehicle.
> Please note that the maximum permitted
speed may be lower with winter tires > A\ in
General information on page 245. An author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility can inform you about the maximum per-
mitted speed for your tires.
> Check the tire pressure after installing wheels
=> page 255.
The effectiveness of winter tires is reduced great-
ly when the tread is worn down to a depth of
0.16 in (4 mm). The characteristics of winter tires
also decrease greatly as the tire ages, regardless
of the remaining tread.
@) For the sake of the environment
Reinstall summer tires at the appropriate
time, because they provide better handling
when roads are free of snow and ice. Summer
tires cause less road noise, tire wear, and fuel
consumption.
(i) Tips
You can also use all season tires instead of
winter tires. Please note that in some coun-
tries where winter tires are required, only win-
ter tires with the 4 symbol may be permit-
ted.
Snow chains improve both driving and braking in
winter road conditions.
> Only install snow chains on the front wheels.
> Check and correct the seating of the snow
chains after driving a few feet, if necessary. Fol-
low the instructions from the manufacturer.
> Note the maximum speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h). Observe the local regulations.
Use of snow chains is only permitted with certain
rim/tire combinations due to technical reasons.
Check with an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility to see if you may use
snow chains.
Use fine-mesh snow chains. They must not add
more than 0.40 inch (10.5 mm) in height, includ-
ing the chain lock.
You must remove the snow chains on roads with-
out snow. Otherwise, you could impair driving
ability and damage the tires.
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Wheels

If the tire pressure monitoring indicator
appears
Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System in-
dicator
The tire pressure indicator in the instrument
cluster informs you if the tire pressure is too low
or if there is a system malfunction.
Using the ABS sensors, the tire pressure monitor-
ing system compares the tire tread circumference
and vibration characteristics of the individual
tires. If the pressure changes in one or more
tires, this is indicated in the instrument cluster
display with an indicator light (J and a message.
If only one tire is affected, the location of that
tire will be indicated.
The tire pressures must be stored again each
time you change the pressures (switching be-
tween partial and full load pressure) or after
changing or replacing a tire on your vehicle
= page 264. The tire pressure monitoring system
only monitors the tire pressure you have stored.
Refer to the tire pressure label for the recom-
mended tire pressure for your vehicle
=> page 255, fig. 165.
Tire tread circumference and vibration character-
istics can change and cause a tire pressure warn-
ing if:
— The tire pressure in one or more tires is too low
— The tires have structural damage
— The tire was replaced or the tire pressure was
changed and it was not stored > page 264
— Tires that are only partially used are replaced
with new tires
Indicator lights
If the @ indicator light turns on, there is a loss
of pressure in at least one tire .> A\ Check the
tires and replace or repair if necessary. Check and
correct
the pressures of all four tires and store
the pressure again > page 264.
ia Tire pressure: malfunction! See owner's
manual
if io appears after switching the ignition on or
while driving and the @ indicator light in the in-
strument cluster blinks for approximately one
264
minute and then stays on, there is system mal-
function. Try to store the correct tire pressures
= page 264. In some cases, you must drive for
several minutes after storing the pressures until
the indicator light turns off. If the indicator light
does turn off or turns on again after a short peri-
od of time, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the malfunction corrected.

ZA\ WARNING
— If the tire pressure indicator appears in the
display, reduce your speed immediately and
avoid any hard steering or braking maneu-
vers. Stop as soon as possible and check the
tires and their pressure.
— The driver is responsible for maintaining the
correct tire pressure. You must check the
tire pressure regularly.
— Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
driving style, winter conditions, or unpaved
roads), the tire pressure monitoring system
indicator may be delayed.

G) Tips
—The tire pressure monitoring system can al-
so stop working when there is an ESC mal-
function.
— Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
—The tire pressure monitoring system in your
Audi was calibrated with “Audi Original
Tires” > page 252. Using these tires is rec-
ommended.
Storing tire pressures
Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System in-
dicator
If the tire pressure changes or a tire is replaced,
it must be confirmed in the MMI.
> Before storing the tire pressures, make sure the
tire pressures in all four tires meet the speci-
fied values and are adapted to the load
=>page 255.
> Switch the ignition on.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Tire pressure >

Emergency assistance

(50 km), then transport the vehicle on a
special carrier.
— If the vehicle is towed by a tow truck at the
axle that is not permitted, this can cause se-
vere damage to the transmission.
— The vehicle must not be tow started for
technical reasons.
@) Tips
— If the power supply is interrupted, then it
will not be possible to move the selector
lever out of the "P" position. The parking
lock must be released using the emergency
release before towing the vehicle
> page 98.
— Switch Audi pre sense* off > page 149 when
loading the vehicle onto a vehicle carrier,
train, ship, or other type of transportation,
or when towing the vehicle. This can prevent
an undesired intervention from the pre
sense* system.
— Follow the local legal regulations for tow-
ing.
Read and follow the important information under
=> page 281.
Preparations
> Only secure the towing cable or tow bar at the
designated towing loops > page 282,
> page 283.
> Make sure the towing cable is not twisted. Oth-
erwise it could disconnect from the towing loop
while towing.
> Switch the emergency flashers on in both
vehicles > page 51. However, do not do this if it
prohibited by law.
Towing vehicle (front)
> Only start to drive when the towing cable is
taut.
> Press the brake pedal very carefully.
> Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.
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Vehicle being towed (rear)
> Make sure the ignition is switched on so that
the steering wheel is not locked and so that you
can use the turn signals, the horn, and the
windshield wipers if needed > A\.
> Switching it off before the vehicle has stopped
may
impair the function of the brake booster
and power steering. You would then need to
use more force to steer and brake the vehicle.
> Release the parking brake > page 104.
> Select the “N” selector lever position.
> Make sure the towing cable is always taut.

ZA WARNING
Never tow a vehicle using a tow bar or towing
cable if the vehicle does not have electrical
power.
Front towing loop


Fig. 179 Front bumper: installing the towing loop
The threaded opening for the towing loop is lo-
cated on the right side of the front bumper.
> Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit > page 272.
> Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure
=> fig. 179. The cap will loosen from the bump-
er.
> Tighten the towing loop in the threaded open-
ing until it stops and then tighten it with a
wheel wrench.
>» After using, place the towing loop back in the
vehicle tool kit.

ZA WARNING
If the towing loop is not tightened until it
stops when installing, the threads may be >

Fuses and bulbs












Fuse assignm ide of cockpit


Fig. 185 Left side of the cockpit: fuse panel with plastic

























Fuse panel @) (red)
7 |Instrument panel
8 | Climate control system fresh air blower
9 | Windshield wiper control module
10 | Dynamic steering
11 | Engine start
12 | Automatic transmission
Fuse panel @) (black)
No. | Equipment
1 |Front seat heating
2 |Windshield wipers
3 | Left headlight electronics
4 | Panoramic glass roof
5 |Left front door control module
6 |Sockets
7 |Right rear door control module
8 |AWD control module
9 | Right headlight electronics
10 Windshield washer system/headlight
washer system
11 | Left rear door control module
12 | Parking heater
Fuse panel G) (brown)
No. | Equipment
Seat ventilation, seat electronics, rearview
1 | mirror, rear climate control panel, diag-
nostic connector
2 Vehicle electrical system control module,
gateway control module
3 | Sound actuator/exhaust sound tuning
4 |Transmission heating valve
5 |Engine start
8 | Night vision assist, active roll stabilization
9 |Adaptive cruise assist, front radar
11 Intersection assistant, driver assist sys-
tems
12 | Exterior sound



286

clip
Fuse panel (@) (black)
No. | Equipment
2 | Steering column adjustment
3 | CD/DVD player
4 | Steering column electronics
5S | Light switch, switch panels
6 |Volume control
7 |Instrument cluster
8 |Upper/lower display
9 |Steering wheel heating
Fuse panel (2) (brown)
No. | Equipment
2 |MMI Infotainment system control module
Audi music interface
4 |Head-up display
5 Climate control system, fragrance system,
lonizer
9 |Steering column lock

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Drives
referto Media.............00 eee 209, 213
Drive select
refer to Audi drive select............... 108
Drive systeM..... cece eee eee eee 100, 102
Audi drive Select ecw. « 2 eeay 2 ¢ severe & 2 es 108
Driving down hills...............-0000- 105
DYIVINGBIOGRaW« « sass « ¢ eases ¢ s ace a 96, 142
Driving through water...............005 106
Driving time... ... ccc eee eee eee 16
Driving tips
Driving through water...............-- 106
Efficient driving eoss «wees ae cows se an 100
Offroad driving............. cee eee eee 106
Uphill and downhill................0.. 105
Drivinguphills.................2..000. 105
Dust filter
refer to Pollutant filter................. 91
DVD drive (media drives)................ 210
Dynamic all-wheel steering.............. 110
E
E-mail
Message Options: « : ssws st oe es st wes ee 173
SOtti Sion ss suse so meson 3 ween ona Bo 173
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock...... 112
EDR
Event Data Recorder............000005 289
Efficiency assist... 0.0... eee eee ee 131
Electrical systeM...... cee eee eee eee 240
Electromechanical parking brake......... 104
Electronic Differential Lock.............. 113
Electronicimmiobilizeris: . cose ss euee « sees 37
Electronic Stabilization Control........... 112
Embedded SIM card............000ee00 178
Emergency assist.............00.00000- 154
Emergency assistance .......... 0000 eee 272
Emergency braking function............. 105
Emergency calli. « + scsese a + scesene a 6 sxecene 170, 183
Emergency flashersi« « sos vs snow ss waveire 8 a a 51
Emergency! Modine: so even 2 e eees seems eo 99
Emergency operation
DOORS cisiscise » x enscane & @ sunnane © @ summa woo nee © 8 35
Fuel filler door............0.00000005- 230
Luggage compartment lid............... 42
Panoramic glass roof................005 AS
Emissions control system..............- 230
EMergy CONSUMERS. « «nares ao enon «os swe © He 17
Energy management...............00055 100
Engine
Breakingin.......... cece eee eee eee 100
COGLANE saxo x ¢ agen & 4 SatR 7s EGR EC Rew 238
Emergency'stop’s « «ces 6 oem se een ve 93
Jump starting. ......... 0... eee eee ee 279
Start/Stop system..........2--0000005 101
Starting/Stopping:. « «sae. se sae eres a 93
Engine compartment
Opening and closing the hood.......... 232
Overview... . 2... eee eee 234
Safety precautions..................-. 231
Engine oil
INGOING wc ce seve ae meee va ewe ee ere 234
Changing.......... cee cece eee eee ee 237
Checking oil level.............00--.04. 234
COMSUMPUOMs + ¢ eens 5 & eeuws & 2 Have x 2 ERE 234
Indicator light...............0022000. 235
Replacement interval................. 244
Temperature display................... 16
Engine sound
Audi drive select’. cwcica . 2 cases oo enue vv oe 109
Engine startsyst@M secs ss sen o 9 eam o ween 94
Engine stop
refer to Start/Stop system............. 101
Entry/exit ightingie: + scsi as wscom & © sow a ws 51
Entry:assistanee:: 2 eocs 2s acca ot eee ov eee 62
also refer to Exit assistance............. 62
Environment
Unleaded gasoline.................04. 227
eSIM
refer to Embedded SIM card............ 178
Event Data Recorder (EDR).............. 289
Exit assistance... 0.0... 0. eee eee eee
Exit warning.................0.0000005
Exterior lighting.................022000
Exteriormmirrorsisccss 2s sescice ve scene v 6 aserane ¥ oo

Folding settings
External voice operation................. 28
303

Index

F
Factory default settings
Multi Media Interface................. 224
Fast forwarding and rewinding (media file). 213
Fast forwarding (media files)............ 213
Fast route. ....... eee eee eee 186
Favorites
BIGGtOOths = acces ¢ ¢ qn Gs Sees sb eee se 225
NavigattOtitin = 3 cescm ss mcwsn 6 was oo mS 188
Radio... eee cece eee eee eee 203
Telephone........... 2-000 eee eee eee 169
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 296
File formats (media drives).............. 219
Fixture set... 0... eee 85
Fog (WINK OWS) weccic 6s eosece «wrens & coavene oe anave 90
Folding the rearseats.............-.0005 83
Footwell temperature.................4. 91
For the sake of the environment
Disposing of engine oil................ 237
Fueling...... 2... 0c cece eee ee 228
LeakSivn s < sews 2 2 poem 2 2 poe xe HeORS Be 232
RraQranc@ sas ¢ < sees ¢ 5 Souk ¢ a ees Fee 90, 91
Free text search
Medias = = sees ys aoe se soee ss Seen ae ree 217
Radio... eee cece eee eee ee 203
also refer to Intelligent search.......... 186
Freeze protection
COOLANt wesc x 2 wows se seme to eee ev Bee 238
Front center armrest...................0- 63
Front collision warning
refer to Audi pre sense front............ 146
Front passenger’s seat adjustment
FRONES « «were 2 v memes = wane a x em oo aoe w 63
Rear... eee eee 62
Front wiper blades
Changing............ cece cece eee 56
Cleaning’: « = ees = « sews to tee as cae pee 56
FUGls s semw 2 s gee 2 y eee eee ye Bem eo re 227
AGiRIVES 5 5 mows 6 wane 4 o cieren 3 8 were 3 6 os 228
Current consumption..................- 16
Fuel display’: wesc ss oeas se eee cv een eae 12
Fuel tank capacity... 6.0... 0. cece renee 299
Gasoline... 2... eee eee eee eee 227
Reducing fuel consumption............ 100
304
Fueling
Fuel filler door. .... 2.0... cece eee eee 228
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 230
Fueltankccapacitys. « s seccn es esc ve ence « 299
G
Garage door opener..............00e eee 46
GarMeNntshOOks « saswea x © ieee 2 x camw ¥ Capen a oY 81
GASOLINE seems ¢ eee: 3 2 eee Ye eee 8 8 Re 227
BOGHIVOS. 5 esses 3 x mama ve omen ow oma Oxo 228
Gasoline mixture... 2... 0... e cece aee 227
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 299
Gears... eet eee 95
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 248
Glove compartment........... 0. eee eee 81
Valet parking............. eee eee ee eee 46
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 299
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 299
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) « « sae « 2 sawe ys ames 2 8 ae 299
H
Handsfree: « = gees = y sews sv Sees oe Hees yes 165
Hahids Free Profile’s:: « « smu zs eens is oaee : 165
Head-up display
AGJUSING seis « s mews ¢ owen a 9 word 8 3 ees 26
Adjusting the brightness................ 53
Operating.............. 06.0 c eee eee 26
Headlight range control.................. 49
Headlights
GlGSMING: << ¢ 5 wees + 5 Haas + Boe ce See Gos 267
Headlight range control................ 49
Washer system... 0.2.0.0. e eee eee eae 55
Head restraints
Adjusting... 0... .... 00. e eee e eee eee 64
Removing and installing..............-. 64
Heated rear window.............--00000- 90
Heated steering wheel...............---. 91
Heating........... 0.000. 88
HFP
refer to Hands Free Profile............. 164
High beams
High beam assistant................04. 50