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Fuel filler  flap  emergency  release 
You can open  the  fuel  filler  flap  by hand  if  the 
power  locking  system  should  fail. 
Fig . 192 Veh icles  w it h  select ive  catalytic  reduct ion : 
R ig ht  side  trim pane l 
Fig . 1 93 Right  side  trim  pa ne l in  the  lu ggage  compart 
ment:  emergency  release  mechan ism 
The emergency  release  mechanism  is located 
behind  the  right  side  trim  pa ne l in  the  lug
gage  compartmen t.  In vehicles  with  se lec tive 
catalyt ic red uction *, remove  the  ve nt  gri lle 
first: 
•  Press  b oth  tabs @ 
r:::;, fig.  192 and  ti lt  the 
ven t grille downward . You can  then  remove 
t h e g rille  upwa rd . 
•  Loosen the  loop 
r:::;, fig.  193 from  the  retainer 
and  then  pull  on the  loop  carefully 
r:::;, (D , 
• Press  on the  left  s ide  of  the  fuel  filler  door 
to  open 
r:::;, page  225,  fig . 190. 
(D Note 
O nl y pull  on the  loop  until  you feel  resist
ance.  You will  not  hear  it  release.  Other
w ise  you  cou ld damage  t he emergency  re
lease  mechanism . 
Fuel suppl y and  filli ng  your  fuel  t ank  22  7 
Selective  catalytic 
reduction 
General  information 
Applies  to  vehicles:  wi th diesel  engine 
On vehicles  with  se lective  cata lytic  reduction, 
an  urea  solution  (AdB lue)  is  injected  into  the 
exhaust  system  before  a  n itrogen  oxide cata
lytic converter  to  reduce  nitrogen  emissions. 
The Ad Blue is stored  in a separate  tank  in t he 
vehicle.  The Ad Blue usage  accounts  for  ap
proximately  0.5%  to  1.2% of the  d iesel  fue l 
that  is used. 
You must  refill the  Ad Blue or  have  it refi lled 
by your  aut horized  Audi dea ler  or  qua lified 
workshop  as  soon  as  the  Ad Blue refill  mes
sage  appears  in the  instrument  cluster 
c;, page  229. 
A WARNING 
Failure to  heed  AdBlue refill information  in 
the  instrument  clus ter  can  prevent  the  ve
hicl e from  be ing started  and  dr iven.  If the 
vehi cle can not  be driven  and an  emergen cy 
ar ises,  pe rsonal  inju ry c an o ccu r. 
- Always have  the Ad Blue tank  refi lled  we ll 
befo re  the  tank  runs  dry. 
(i'} Tips 
- Th e instr ument  cluster  d isplay  ind icates 
t he distance  remain ing that  can  be d riv
en 
r:::;, page  228. I f  th e A d Bl ue  tank  is 
c omple tely empty,  t he eng ine will  not 
sta rt  ag ain afte r th e ig niti on  is swit ched 
off. 
-Ad Blue  is requi red  by  law t o opera te th is 
vehicle.  
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Filling  AdBlue 
Applies to vehicles: wit h diesel  engine 
A special  refill  bottle  must  be  used  to  fill  the 
AdBlue . 
Fig.  195 Right  rear ve hicle s ide: remov ing the  Ad B lu e 
cap 
Fi g.  196 AdBl ue filler  tube:  inse rt in g the  ref ill  bott le 
The Ad B lue fi ller  tube  is located  near  the  die
sel  filler  tube . Always add  1 gallon  (3.8  liters) 
of AdBlue  (two  bottles).  This is the  m inimum 
amount  req uired  to  ensure  the  system  detects 
the  ref illing  and  to  start  the  engi ne. The Ad Bl
ue  tank  capac ity  is approximate ly 6  gallons 
(23  liters) . 
Opening  the  filler  tube  and  adding 
AdBlu e 
Requirement:  The  request  to  add  Ad B lue  m ust 
appear  in  the  inst rument  cluster  display. 
..  Switch  the  ignition  off . 
..  Open  the  tank  cover 
¢page 225 . 
.. Turn the  cap  counte rclockw ise  with  the  l ug 
wrenc h from  the  veh icle  tool  k it  to  remove  it 
~fig . 195. 
..  Remove  the  cap  from  the  refill  bottle. 
..  Position  the  refill  bottle  on  the  filler  tube 
and  turn  the  bottle  clockwise  unt il it  stops 
turning 
(D ¢ fig . 196. 
Fu el suppl y and  filli ng  your  fuel  t ank  229 
..  Press  ligh tly against  the  bottom  of the  bot 
tle @ to  empty  it.  Continue  pressing  the 
bottom  of the  bottle  unt il it  is  empty  or  un 
til f luid stops  flowing  into  the  tank. 
..  Turn the  bottle  to  the  left  w ithout  pressing 
on  the  bottom . 
Clo sing  the  filler  tube 
..  Turn the  cap  clockwise  on  the  filler  tube 
w ith  the  lug  wrench  until  you  hear  it t ighten 
completely  . 
..  Close  the  tank  cover. 
After  filling 
The vehicle  must  be  driven . The  system  may 
take  up to  two  minutes  to  detect  t hat  the 
AdB lue  has  been  f illed . 
..  If the re was  no Ad Blue  left  in the  tank  and  a 
range  of 
O mi  (0  km ) was  displayed  in the 
instrument  cluster,  switch  the  ignition  on 
for  about  15  seconds  before  start ing  the  en
gine. 
A WARNING 
Ad B lue  can  irritate  the  sk in , eyes  and  res
p ira to ry system . 
If there  is contact  with 
the  fluid,  flush  immedia tely with  plenty  of 
wa ter . Co nsu lt  a  phys ician  if ne cessary. 
(D Note 
- On ly use  AdB lue  that  conforms  to  the 
s tandar d ISO 22241-1.  Do not  mix any 
add itives  w ith  the  AdBlue and  do  not  d i
lute  it wi th water. 
- Ad Blue  is  not  a  diesel  add itive . Do not 
add  it  to  the  diese l tank.  If AdBl ue  is 
m ixed  wi th diesel  f uel,  it  can  lead  to 
d amage  to  the  engine  an d  the  AdBl ue 
t ank  system . The  Limited  New  Vehicle 
W arranty  does  not  cove r such  damage  . 
- Ad B lue  attacks  su rfaces  s uch  as  painted 
vehicle  components,  p las tic a nd  carpet . 
Remove  t he  fluid  as  quickly as  possible 
w ith  a  damp  cloth  and  p lenty  o f cold  wa
ter.  If the  Ad Bl ue  has  already  crystal-
lized,  use  warm  water  and  a  sponge.  ..,_  
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Checking  and  filling Engine  hood 
Releasing  the  engine  hood 
The engine  hood  is released  from  inside  the 
vehicle . 
Fig.  197 Dr ive r foo twell:  re lease  leve r 
AUD I 
Fig. 198 Rocker sw itch  under the  hood 
Make sure  the  wiper  arms  are  not  raised  up 
from  the  w indshield.  Otherw ise  the  paint 
could  be  damaged. 
..  Pull  the  lever  under  the  instrument  panel  in 
the  d irect ion  of the  arrow~ 
fig.  197. 
.. Raise  the  hood  slightly~ &-
.. Press  the  rocker  switch  under  the  hood  up
ward 
~ fig.  198. This  re leases  the  catch . 
..  Open  the  hood . 
A WARNING 
Hot  engine  coo lant  can  burn  you. 
- To reduce  the  r isk  of  being  burned,  never 
open  the  hood  if you  see  or  hear  steam 
or coolant  escaping  from  the  engine 
compartment . Wait  until  no  steam  or 
coolant  can  be  seen  or  heard  before  care
fully  opening  the  hood. 
Checkin g and  fillin g 231 
Working  in the  engine  compartment 
Be especially  careful  whenever you  work in 
the  engine  compartment. 
When ev er y ou must  p erform  an y  wor k in  the 
en gine  com pa rtm ent , for  e xample  checking 
a nd filling  diff ere nt  fluid s, th ere  is a  risk of 
inju ry, burn s and accid ent s.  To  pr eve nt  per
so nal  injury  alwa ys  observ e the  foll owing 
W ARNING S. The engin e compartm ent  of  any 
v e hicle i s a h aza rdou s area 
~ ,& . 
h WARNING 
To help  avoid  injury,  before  yo u check  any 
thing  under  the  hood: 
- Turn  off the  engine. 
- Sw itch  off  the  ignition . 
- Apply the  parki ng  brake. 
- Move selector  leve r to  "P"  (Park). 
- Always  let  the  eng ine  cool  down.  Hot 
components  w ill burn  skin  on  contact . 
- To reduce  the  risk of  being  burned,  never 
open  the  hood  if you  see  or  hear  steam 
or  coo lant  escaping  from  the  engine 
compa rtment.  Wait  unt il no  steam  or 
coolant  can  be  seen  or  heard  before  care
fu lly opening  the  hood. 
- Keep  ch ildren  away  from  the  engine  com
pa rtment. 
- Never  sp ill fluids  on  hot  engine  compo
nents . They  can  cause  a fire  . 
- Never  touch  the  rad iator  fan.  The  auxili
ary  electric  fan  is temperat ure  controlled 
and  can  switch  on  suddenly  . 
- Never  open  the  coolant  reservoir  cap 
when  the  engine  is still  warm . The  cool
ant  system  is  p ressu rized  and  hot  cool
a nt  cou ld  spray  o ut. 
- Protect  your  face,  hands  and  arm  from 
steam  or  hot  engine  coolant  by plac ing  a 
thick  rag  ove r the  cap  when  you  open  the 
coo lant  rese rvoir. 
- Do not  remove  the  engine  cover  under 
any  circumstances.  This  inc reases  the 
ris k of  burns. 
- If  work  on  the  fue l system  o r the  elec tri 
cal  system  is necessary:  
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232  Check ing  and  filling 
- Always  disconnect  the  battery. 
- Never  smoke  or work  near  heaters  or  open  flames . Fluids  in the  engine  com
partment  could  start  a fire. 
- Keep  an  approved  fire  extinguisher  im
mediately  available. 
- To avoid  electrical  shock  and  persona l in 
jury  while  the  engine  is  running  or  being  started,  never  touch: 
- Ignition  cables 
- Other  components  of  the  high  voltage 
electronic  ignition  system. 
- If you  must  perform  a  check  or  repa ir 
with  the  engine  running: 
- Fi rst,  fully  apply  the  parking  bra ke, 
move  se lec to r  lever  to  "P" (Park) . 
- Always  use  extreme  caution  to  preven t 
clot hing,  jewe lry, or  long  h air from  ge t
ting  caught  in the  radiator  fan,  V -belts 
or  other  moving  parts,  or from  contact ing  hot  parts . Tie  back  hair  before 
start ing,  and  do  not  wear  cloth ing  that 
will hang  or  droop  into  the  eng ine . 
- Min imize  exposure  to  emission  and 
chemica l hazards¢ ,&.. 
A WARNING 
California  Propos ition  65  Warning: 
- Engine  exhaust,  some  of  its  constituents, 
and  certa in veh icle  components  conta in 
or  emit  chemicals  known  to  the  State  of 
Califor nia to  cause  cancer  and  b irth  de
fec ts a nd  reproduct ive  ha rm.  In  addition , 
certain  fluids  conta ined  in vehicles  and 
certa in  prod ucts  of  co mponent  wear  co n
ta in o r emi t chemicals  known  to  the 
State  o f Ca lifornia  to  cause  can cer  and 
birth  defects  or  ot her  reproductive  harm . -
Battery  posts,  terminals  and  re lated  ac
cessories  conta in  lead  and  lead  com
pounds,  chemicals  known  to  the  State  of 
California  to  cause  cance r and  reproduc
tive  harms.  Wash  hands  after  handling . 
(D Note 
When  adding  flu ids,  always  make  sure  that 
they  are  poured  into  the  proper  conta iner 
or  f iller  opening,  otherwise  serious  dam
age  to  vehicle  systems  w ill occur. 
® For the  sake of  the  environment 
To detect  leaks  in time,  inspect  the  vehicle 
floor  pan  from  underneath  regularly.  If 
you  see  spots  from  oil or  other  ve hicle  flu
i ds,  have  yo ur vehicle  inspected  by a n au
thori zed  Audi  dea le r. 
Closing the  engine  hood 
.,.  Pull the  hood  down  un til the  pressure  from 
t he  struts  is  reduced. 
.,.  Let the  hood 
drop  down and  latch  in  p lace . 
Do not  try to push  it shut; it  may  fail  to  en
gage ¢&_ . 
A WARNING 
-
A hood  that  is  not  completely  latched 
could  fly  up  and  b lock your  view  while  dr iv 
ing . 
-When  you  close  the  engine  hood,  check  it 
to  make  sure  the  safety  catch  has  p roper 
ly engaged.  The  hood  sho uld  be  flush 
with  the  surrou nding  vehicle  body  pa rts. 
- If you  notice  while  driv ing  t hat  the  hood 
is not  s ecured  prope rly, stop  at  onc e and 
close  it.  
Page 235 of 314

Checking  and  filling  233 
Engine  compartment 
Engine compartment  overview 
These are th e most  important  items  that you  can check. 
Fig. 199 Typical  layo ut for  co nta iners a nd engine  o il fill er cap 
Fig. 200 Layo ut of th e  reservo ir, engine  o il fill ing  openin g and o il  dipstick  for  the Wl2 engine  
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234  Check ing  and  filling 
(D Windshield/headlight  washer 
t  . (
PP. ) con  ainer  ""' .......... ...  .  247 
@ Jump  start  point( -) with  hex 
head screw  ............. ... .  245 , 283 
@ Jump  start  point( +) under  a cov-
er  . ..... .............. ... .  245,  283 
© Eng ine oil  filler  cap(~) . .  . .  .  237 
® Brake fluid  reservo ir ((0))  . .  . .  . 242 
® Coolant  expansion  tank (-L)  . .  . 240 
0 Power steering  reservoir  . . .  . . .  203 
@ Oil dipstick  . . . . . . . . .  . . .  . .  . .  .  237 
The engine  oil  filler  neck  (item@) may be  lo
cated  in 
a different  area depend ing  on the  ver
sion  of  the  engine . 
& WARNING 
Before you check anything  in the  engine 
compartment,  always read and heed all 
WARNINGS¢ .&. 
in  Working  in  the  engine 
compartment  on page  231. 
Engine  oil 
Engine  oil  specifications 
The engine  oil  used in your  Audi  needs the 
right  kind  of  oil. 
-
The engine  in your  Audi  is a sophisticated 
powerp lant  that  was built  to  exacting  specifi
cations . This engine  needs the  r ight  kind  of 
engine  o il that  meets  spec ificat ions regarding 
qua lity  and viscos ity  so that  it  can run 
smoothly  and  reliably . Choos ing the  righ t oi l 
and changing  oil  within  the  time  and  mileage  interva ls printed  in your  vehicle 's Warranty 
& 
Maintenance  book let  matters  a  lot  more  to
day than  it  did years ago. Audi  has developed 
a special quality  standard  for  engine  oil  that 
will  help  assure that  your  veh icle's  eng ine will 
get  the  lubrication  it  needs for  proper  opera
tion. 
Modern  engine  lubrication  has taken  a quan
tum  leap  in the  last  few  years.  Many synthetic 
oils  ava ilable  today  provide  better  engine  lu
brication  that  can outlast  trad itional  petrole -u
m -based oils,  making  them  a smart  choice 
for  use throughout  the  life  of  your  Audi. 
Whether  you  use synthet ic o r petro le um
based eng ine oil,  the  oi l that  you  use m ust 
conform  to  Audi's  oi l quality  standard 
VW  502  00  (vehicles with  gasoline  engine)  or 
VW 507  00  (vehicles with  d iese l eng ine) to 
help  keep your  veh icle's engine  running 
smoothly  and help  prevent  the  format ion of 
harmful  deposits,  sometimes  called  "s ludge," 
that  over time  can lead to  expens ive repairs. 
At  the  time  of  printing,  engine  oils  ava ilab le in 
the  U.S. and Canada that  meet  the  exacting 
specifications  of  Audi  oil  standard  VW  502  00  (ve hicles w ith  gasoline  eng ine) o r VW  507  00 
(veh icles w ith  diese l eng ine) are synthet ic en
gine  o ils . This does no t mean,  howeve r, that 
every synt hetic  eng ine oil  will  meet  A udi oi l 
standard  VW  502  00  (veh icles with  gasoline 
engine)  or VW  507  00  (vehicles with  diesel 
engine).  So a lways be sure that  you use an ap
proved  o il. 
T o he lp preven t the  formation  of  harmfu l de
posits  use on ly oil  with  the  following  specifi
cations  printed  on  the  o il container: 
- Audi  oil  standard  VW  502  00  (g aso line en 
gine ) 
- Audi oil  standard  VW  507  00  (die sel en-
gine ) 
Oil container  labels  may car ry the  spec ifica
t ion  sing ly or  in  combination  with  othe r desig
na tions and oil  quality  standa rds. 
Viscosit y 
Engine oi ls are graded  according  to  their  vis
cosity . The proper  viscos ity  grade  oil  for  your 
engine  depends  on climactic  or  seasona l con
ditions  where  you drive . You can use o il with  a 
viscosity  grade  of  SA E 5W40  across all  tem
perature  ranges for  normal  dr iv ing cond itions . 
However,  if  engine  oil  viscosity  grade  SAE 
5W40  is  not  ava ilable,  you  can also  use v iscos 
i ty  grade  SAE 5W-30  or  SAE OW-40 as long  as 
it  meets  Audi  oil  quality  standard  VW  502  00 
(ve hicl es w ith  gasoline  eng ine) o r VW  50 7 00 
(ve hicles w ith  diese l engine)  specifica tions.  .,.  
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Because engine  oil  that  meets  the  Audi  oil 
standard  may not  be available  everywhere 
when  you  need  it, we  strongly  recommend 
that  you always carry with  you an extra  quart  (liter)  of  oil  that  expressly  conforms  to  the 
VW  502  00  (vehicles with  gasoline  engine)  or 
VW 507  00  (vehicles with  diesel  engine)  spec ification,  in  case you  have to  top  off  the  oil 
while  on  the  road . 
Applies  to  vehicles  with  gasoline  engine  on
ly: 
Only if  the  level of  the  oil  is at  or  below  the 
minimum  mark  on the  oil  dipstick  - and  no oil 
that  expressly  conforms  to Audi  oil  standard 
VW  502  00  specifications  is  available - may 
you top  off  with  a high  quality  engine  oil,  pref erably  synthetic-based,  that  meets  ACEA A3 
or  API SM specifications,  but  even then,  only in viscosity  grades SA E SW-40,  SAE SW-30,  or 
SAE OW-40 . However, during  the  entire  time 
between  oil  change  intervals,  never top  off 
with  more  than  a total  of  0 .5 qt/liter  engine 
oil  that  does not  conform  to  Audi  oil  specifica
tion  VW  502  00 . 
Applies  to vehicles with  diesel  engine  only: 
Only  if  the  level  of  the  oil  is at  or  below  the 
minimum  mark  on the  oil  dipstick  - and  no oil 
that  expressly  conforms  to Audi  oil  standard 
VW  507  00  specifications  is available  - may 
you top  off  with  a high  quality  engine  oil,  that 
meets  ACEA  C3 or API CF specifications , but 
even then,  only  in viscosity  grades  SAE 
SW-40,  SAE SW-30,  or SAE OW-40.  However, 
during  the  entire  time  between  oil  change  in
tervals,  never top  off  with  more  than  a total 
of  0.5  qt/liter  engine  oil  that  does no t con
form  to  Audi  oil  specification  VW  507  00 . 
For more  information  about  engine  oil  that 
has  been approved  for  your  vehicle,  please 
contact  either  your  authorized  Audi  dealer  or 
Audi  Customer  Relations  at  1 (800)  822-2834 
or visit  our  web  site  at  www.audiusa.com  or 
www.audicanada.ca.  Here you will  also find  a 
current  list  of oils  (manufacturers , brand 
names  etc.)  that  conform  to  Audi  oil  standard 
VW  502  00  (vehicles with  gasoline  engine)  or 
VW 507  00  (vehicles with  diesel  engine). 
Changing  the  engine  oil 
Checking  and  filling  235 
The  engine  oil  and oil  filter  must  be changed 
according  to  the  mileage  (kilometers)  and 
time  intervals  specified  in your  vehicle's  War
ranty 
& Maintenance  booklet.  Do not  exceed 
these  intervals  -harmful  deposits  from  old 
engine  oil  can reduce engine  performance  and 
can lead to  expensive engine  repairs. 
Changing the  oil  at  the  recommended  inter
vals is so very  important because the  lubricat
ing  properties  of  oil  decrease gradually  during 
normal  vehicle  use . If  you are  not sure when 
you  have your  oil  changed,  ask your  author ized Audi  Service Advisor. 
Under  some  circumstances  the  engine  oil 
should  even be changed  more  frequently.  Change oil  more  often  if you  drive  mostly 
short  distances,  operate  the  vehicle  in  dusty 
areas or  mostly  under  stop-and-go  traffic con
ditions,  or when  you  use your  vehicle where 
temperatures  stay  below  freezing  point  for 
long  periods. 
Detergent  additives  in the  oil  will  make fresh 
oil  look  dark  after  the  engine  has been run
ning  for a short  time.  This is normal  and  is not 
a reason to  change the  oil  more  often  than  recommended. 
Damage  or malfunctions  due  to  lack of 
maintenance 
It is  essential  that  you change your  oil  at  the 
recommended  intervals  using  only  engine  oil 
that  complies  with  Audi  oil  standard 
VW  502  00  (vehicles with  gasoline  engine)  or 
VW  507  00  (vehicles  with  diesel  engine).  Your 
Limited  New Vehicle Warranty  does not  cover 
damage  or  malfunctions  due to  failure  to  fol
low  recommended  maintenance  and  use re
quirements  as set forth  in the  Audi  Owner's 
Manual  and Warranty 
& Maintenance  booklet. 
Your dealer  will  have to  deny warranty  cover
age  unless  you  present  to  the dealer  proof  in 
the  form  of  Service or  Repair  Orders that  all 
scheduled  maintenance  was performed  in a 
timely  manner. 
• 
•  
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236  Check ing  and  filling 
Engine  oil  consumption 
Th e e ngine  in your  vehicle  depends on an ad e
quate  amount  of  oil  to  lubricate  and  cool  all 
of  its  moving  parts. 
In  o rder to  prov ide effec tive l ubrication  and 
c o oling  of  i nternal  engi ne components,  all  in
t e rnal  com bustion  eng ines consume  a certa in 
a m ount  of  o il.  O il consumption  var ies from 
engine  to  eng ine and  may change significant ly 
ove r the  life  o f the  eng ine . T ypica lly, eng ines 
with  a specified  break -in  per iod  (see 
<=> 
page  207) cons ume more  oil  during  the 
break -in  period  than  they  consume  after  oil 
consumption  has stabilized. 
Under  normal  conditions,  the  rate  of  oil  con 
sumption  depends  on the  quality  and viscosity 
of  the  oi l, the  RPM (revo lutions  per minute)  at 
which  the  engine  is operated,  the  ambient 
temperature  and road  condit ions.  Further  fac
tors  are the  amount  of  oil  d ilution  from  water 
condensation  or fuel  residue  and the  ox ida 
tion  level  of  the  oil.  As any engine  is subject  to 
wear  as mileage  bu ilds up, the  oil  consump
tion  may in crease over t ime un til  replacement 
of  worn  componen ts may become  necessa ry. 
W ith  all  these  var iables coming  into  play,  no 
standa rd  rate  of  o il consumption  can be es
tablished  or  specified.  The re  is no alterna tive 
to  regular  and frequen t checking  of  the oi l lev
e l, see 
Note . 
If  the  ye llow  eng ine o il level  warn ing  symbol 
in  the  in strumen t cluste r 
II lights  up, you 
should  c heck t he o il level  as soon as possible 
<=> page  236 or ¢page  237. Top off  the  oi l at 
your  ea rliest  convenience <=> 
page  23 7. 
.&_ WARNING 
Before you check anything  in the  engine 
compartment,  always  read and heed all 
WARNINGS 
c::> ..&. in  Working  in  the  engine 
compartment  on page  231 . 
(D Note 
Driving  with  an insufficient  oi l level  is like
ly to  ca use severe damage  to  the  eng ine. 
-
(D Tips 
- The oil  pressure  warn ing display.  is 
not  an indicator of  the  oil  level.  Do not 
r ely  on  it.  Instead,  check the  oil  level  in 
your engine  at  regular  intervals,  pref
erably each  time  you  refuel , and  always 
before  going  on  a long  trip . 
-If  you  have the  impression  your  engine 
cons umes excessive amounts  of  oil,  we 
recommend  that  you  consult  your  Aud i 
dea ler to  have the  cause of  your  con cern 
prope rly d iagnosed.  Keep in  m ind that 
t he accurate  meas urement  o f oil  c on
sumption  requ ires great  care and may 
take  some t ime. Your Audi  dea le r  has in
struct ions about  how to  measu re oil  con
sumption  acc urately. 
Checking  the  engine  oil  level 
Applies  to  vehicles : wit h oil level  indicator 
Fig . 201 Disp lay: o il leve l in dicator 
.,.  Par k your  vehicle  o n a level  su rface. 
..  Shu t the  eng ine off  w hen  it  is warm. 
..  Switch  only  the  ignition  back on. 
..  Wait  approximately  two  minutes . 
..  Select: 
!CAR I function  button > Car systems 
contro l button > Servicing & checks > O il 
level. 
..  Check the  oil  level  in  the display c::> fig.  201. 
Add engine  o il if  the  bar of  the  oil  level ind i
cato r is nea r "min" 
c::> page  23 7. 
Depend ing on  the  way the  vehicle  is dr iven 
and the  operat ing cond it ions, o il cons umption 
can be up to  1/2  quart  pe r 600  miles  (0 .5 liter 
per  1 ,000  km) . Consumption  may be highe r 
within  the  first  3,000  m iles  (5,000  km). 
1111>  
Page 239 of 314

(D Tips 
The  oil  level  indicator  in the MMI Display  is 
only  an  information  d isp lay.  If  the  oil  leve l 
is  low,  a  minimum  oi l warning  appears  in 
the  instrument  cluster.  Add oil 
r::;, page  23 7 . If the  hood  has  been  opened, 
the  cu rre nt  oil  level  is shown  in the  instru
ment  cluster  the  next  time  the  ign ition  is 
sw itched  on. 
Checking  the  engine  oil  level 
Ap plies  to  vehicles:  with  oil dipstick 
Fig. 202 Oil  dips tick:  marking  fields 
Before you  check  anything  in the  engine com
partment, 
alway s read an  he ed all  WARN
INGS r=;,page  231. 
Determining  th e oil  le ve l 
..  Park  your  vehicle  on a level  surface. 
..  Let  the  engine  run in idle  briefly  while it is  at 
operating  temperature  and  then  shut  the 
engine  off . 
..  Wait  approximately  two  minutes . 
..  Remove  the  oil dips tick.  W ipe  off  the  oil  dip
stick  with  a clean  cloth  and  insert  it  all the 
way  in again. 
..  Remove  the  dipstick  again  and  then  read  the 
oil  level 
¢ fig.  202. Add  engine  oil  if neces
sary 
r::;, page  23 7. 
Oil  l evel  in th e (v area 
.. Do no t add  any  oil. 
Oil  level  in the @area 
.. You  may  add  oil.  After  adding oil,  the  level 
should  be in the 
(v area. 
Checkin g and  fillin g 237 
Oil le vel  in  the 0 a rea 
..  Yo u must  add  oil.  After  add ing  oi l, the  level 
should  be  in the 
0 area. 
Depend ing  on  the  way  the  vehicle  is dr iven 
and  the  ope rat ing  cond itions,  oi l consumption 
can  be  up  to 
1/2 quart  pe r 600 miles (0.5 liter 
per 
1 ,000 km) . Consumption  may  be  higher 
within  the  first 
3,000 miles (5,000 km). Be
cause  of  this,  the  engine  oil  leve l must  be 
checked  regularly. 
It would  be  best  to  check 
each  time you  refuel  your  vehicle  and before 
long  drives . 
Adding  engine  oil 9=:1-
0 N 
N 
"' :l! 
Fig. 203 En gin e  compart ment:  cover  on th e eng ine  oil 
filler  neck 
Before  you  check  anything  in the  eng ine  com
partment, 
alw ay s  re ad  and  heed  all  WARN
INGS r::;, .&. in  Working  in  the  engine compart
ment  on page  231 . 
.. Shut  the  eng ine  off . 
.,.  Unscrew  the  cap~  to  the  eng ine  o il filling 
hole 
¢ fig.  203,  r=;,page  233 . 
.. Carefully  top  off  with 0.5 quarts (0 .5 liters) 
of  the  appropriate  oil 
r::;, page  234 . 
.. Check  the oil  level  aga in after  two minutes 
r::;, page  236, Checking the  engine  oil  level or 
r::;, page  23 7, Checking the  engine  oil  level. 
.. Top  off the  oil aga in,  if necessary. 
..  Screw  the cap  back  on  the  filling  hole . 
A WARNING 
-
-Wh ile topping  off,  the  o il must  not  come 
in contact  with  hot  engine  parts  -fire 
hazard! 
II- 
Page 240 of 314

238  Check ing  and  filling 
- The oil filler  cap must  be properly  se
cured to  prevent  oil from  being sprayed 
on the  hot  engine  and  exhaust  system 
when  the  engine  is  running  - fire  hazard! 
- If your skin has come  in contact  w ith  the 
engine  oil, you must  subsequently 
cleanse  it thoroughly . 
(D Note 
-Check the  oil level. If the  message 
Pl ea se  r educe  oil  le vel appears,  contact 
your authorized  Audi dea ler or other 
qualified  workshop  to  have excess  o il ex
tracted  if necessary . 
-Aud i do es  not  recommend  the  use  of  o il 
addit ive s. They ma y damag e the  engin e 
and  ad versely  affect  yo ur New Vehicle 
Warrant y. 
@, For the  sake of the  environment 
- Under no circumstances  can the  oil come 
in contact  w it h  the  sewage  network  or 
the  soil. 
- Observe and  follow  lega l regulations 
when  disposing  of empty  oil containers. 
Changing the  engine  oil 
We recommend  that  have your  oil changed  by 
an authorized  Audi dealer or a qualified  serv
ice station . 
Before you check anything  in the  engine  com 
partment, 
al ways  read  and  h eed all WARN 
INGS c::> &. in  Working in the engine  compart
ment  on page  231. 
The engine  oil must  be changed  according  to 
the  intervals  spec ified  in your Warra nty 
& 
Maintenance  book let . This is very  important 
because  the  lubricating  prope rties  of oil di
minish gradua lly dur ing normal  veh icle use . 
Under some  c ircumstances  the  eng ine o il 
should  be changed  more frequently . Change 
oil more  often  if you drive most ly short  dis
tances , operate  the  vehicle in dusty  areas  or 
under  predominantly  stop-and-go  traffic  con
ditions , or  have your vehicle where  tempera -tu res  remain  below freezing  for  extended  pe
riods. 
Detergent  additives  in the  oil will make fresh 
o il  look dar k after  the  engine  has  been  run
ning for  a sho rt time.  This is normal  and  is not 
a reason  to  change  the  oil more  oft en than 
recommended. 
Because of the  problem  of  proper  disposal, 
along  with the  specia l tools  and  necessary  ex
pertise  required,  we strongly  recommend  that 
you have your oil changed  by an authorized 
Aud i deale r or a qualified  service  station. 
If yo u choo se to  chan ge your  o il yours elf , 
please  note  the  fo llowing important  informa 
t ion: 
A WARNING 
To reduce  the  risk of personal  injury if you 
must  change  the  eng ine oil in your vehicle 
yourself: 
- Wear eye protect ion. 
- To reduce the  risk of burns  from  hot  en-
gine oil, let the engine cool down to the 
touch. 
- When  removing the  oil dra in p lug with 
your fingers,  stay  as far  away as  possible. 
Always keep your forearm  parallel  to  the  ground  to  help  prevent  hot  oil from  run
n ing down you r arm. 
- Dra in the  oil into  a container  designed 
for this  purpose,  one  large  enough  to  hold at  least  the  tota l amount  of o il in 
your  engine . 
- Engine oil is poisonous . Keep  it well out 
of the  rea ch of children. 
- Continuous  contact  with  used  eng ine o il 
is harmful  to  your sk in . Always protect 
your skin by washing  oil 
off tho roughly 
wit h soap  and wate r. 
(D Note 
Neve r mix oil additives  with you r engine 
oi l. These additives  can damage  your en
gine and  adversely affect  your Audi  Limit
ed  New Veh icle War ranty.