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Lights and Vision
housing must not be moved back into place
by hand because this could impair the func-
tion of the mirror mechanism.
— Applies to: vehicles without power folding
exterior mirrors: If the mirror housing was
moved by outside forces (such as an impact
when maneuvering), you must move it back
in place by hand.
— If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Never fold power folding exterior mirrors*
by hand. Only fold them in and out using
the power controls.
@ Tips
If the power adjusting function malfunctions,
the glass in both mirrors can be adjusted by
pressing on the edge of it by hand.
Dimming the mirrors
Manual dimming rearview mirror
> Pull the lever on the bottom of the mirror back.
Automatic dimming rearview mirror*
> The interior and exterior mirrors* dim automat-
ically when light shines on them, for example
from headlights on a vehicle behind you.
of clean water for at least 15 minutes and
then seek medical attention.
— If electrolyte fluid comes into contact with
the skin, flush the affected area with clean
water for at least 15 minutes, and then
clean with soap and water and seek medical
attention. Clean affected clothing and shoes
thoroughly before wearing again.
— If the fluid was swallowed and the person is
conscious, flush the mouth with water for at
least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomiting
unless this is recommended by medical pro-
fessionals. Seek medical attention immedi-
ately.
ZA WARNING
If the glass on an automatic dimming mirror*
breaks, electrolyte can leak out. This liquid
can irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory sys-
tem. If there is contact with the fluid, flush
immediately with plenty of water. Consult a
physician if necessary.
— Repeated or long-term exposure to electro-
lyte fluid can lead to irritation of the air-
ways, especially in people with asthma or
other respiratory conditions. Take deep
breaths immediately after leaving the vehi-
cle or, if this is not possible, open all of the
doors and windows as wide as possible.
— If electrolyte fluid comes into contact with
@) Note
If the glass on an automatic dimming mirror*
breaks, electrolyte can leak out. This liquid
damages plastic surfaces and paint. Clean
this liquid as quickly as possible, for example
with a wet sponge.
@) Tips
—If the light reaching the rearview mirror is
obstructed, the automatic dimming mirror*
will not function correctly.
— The automatic dimming mirrors* do not dim
when the interior lighting is turned on or re-
verse gear is selected.
the eyes, flush them thoroughly with plenty
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Fig. 42 Front headliner: sun visor
Sun visor
The
sun visors for the driver and front passenger
can be released from their mounts and turned to-
ward the doors (4).
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Lights and Vision
you risk damaging the paint on the hood or
the windshield wiper motor.
— You should not move your vehicle or press
the windshield wiper lever when the wiper
arms are folded up from the windshield. The
windshield wipers would move back into
their original position and could damage the
hood and windshield.
G) Tips
— You can also use the service position, for ex-
ample, if you want to protect the windshield
from icing by using a cover.
— You cannot activate the service position
when the hood is open.
(eT) anging the rear wiper blade
B8R-0380
Fig. 46 Rear window wiper: installing the wiper blade
Cleaning the wiper blades
> Fold the wiper arm away from the rear window.
> For information on cleaning, see > table on
page 235.
Removing the wiper blade
> Fold the wiper arm away from the rear window.
> Remove the wiper blade from its holder.
Installing the wiper blade
> Press the wiper blade mount into the retainer.
> Fold the window wiper arm back onto the rear
window.
ZA\ WARNING
For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice each
year.
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Messages
If the & indicator light turns on, then there is a
windshield wiper malfunction. The displayed
message indicates the cause and possible solu-
tions. If one of the messages does not turn off,
drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility to have the mal-
function repaired.
aS Automatic wipers: malfunction! See owner's
manual
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning. You can
still control all functions that are independent of
the rain sensor through the windshield wiper lev-
er. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
Digital compass
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Applies to: vehicles with digital compass
BFV-0288
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Fig. 47 Rearview mirror: digital compass is switched on
> To turn the compass on or off, press the button
@ until the compass display in the mirror turns
on or off.
The digital compass only works when the ignition
is turned on. The directions are indicated with ab-
breviations: N (north), NE (northeast), E (east),
SE (southeast), S (south), SW (southwest), W
(west), NW (northwest).
(i) Tips
To prevent inaccurate compass readings, do
not bring any remote controls, electrical devi-
ces or metallic objects near the mirror.
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Care and cleaning
— Never use warm or hot water to remove
snow or ice from the camera lens. This
could cause the lens to crack.
— Never use abrasive cleaning materials or
alcohol to clean the camera lens. This
could cause scratches and cracks.
— Door windows
— Remove snow and ice on windows and ex-
terior mirrors with a plastic scraper. To re-
duce the risk of scratches, move the scra-
per only in one direction and not back and
forth.
— Never remove snow or ice from door win-
dows and mirrors using warm or hot water
because this could cause cracks to form.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the rear
window defogger, do not apply any stick-
ers on the heating wires on the inside of
the window.
— Decorative parts and trim
— Never use chrome care or cleaning prod-
ucts.
— Paint
— To reduce the risk of scratches, the vehicle
must be free of dirt and dust before pol-
ishing or waxing.
—To prevent paint damage, do not polish or
wax the vehicle in direct sunlight.
—To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
polish away rust spots.
— Remove cosmetics and sunscreen immedi-
ately because they could damage the
paint.
— Decorative decals
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not use
any rough powder or abrasive cleaning
products.
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not pol-
ish decorative decals that have a matte or
printed finish.
— Due to the risk of damage, do not use an
ice scraper to remove snow and ice on win-
dows with decorative decals on them.
— Displays and instrument cluster
— Make sure that the display and instrument
cluster are switched off and have cooled
down before cleaning. To switch off the
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center display, select on the MMI home
screen: SETTINGS > Display & brightness
> MMI > Screen cleaning.
— Displays, the instrument cluster, and the
trim surrounding it must not be cleaned
with dry cleaning methods because they
could become scratched.
— Make sure no fluids enter the spaces be-
tween the instrument cluster and the
trim, because that could cause damage.
— Controls
— Make sure that no fluids enter the con-
trols, because this could cause damage.
— Safety belts
— Do not remove the safety belts to clean
them.
— Never clean safety belts or their compo-
nents with chemicals or with corrosive flu-
ids or solvents and never allow sharp ob-
jects to come into contact with the safety
belts. This could cause damage to the belt
webbing.
—If there is damage to the webbing, the
connections, the retractors, or the buck-
les, have them replaced by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility.
— Textiles, artificial leather, and Alcantara
— Never treat artificial leather or Alcantara
with leather care products, solvents, floor
polish, shoe polish, spot remover, or simi-
lar products.
— Have a cleaning specialist remove stub-
born stains to reduce the risk of damage.
— Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges, etc. when cleaning.
— Do not turn on the seat heating* to dry
the seat.
— Objects with sharp edges, such as zippers
or rivets on clothing or belts, can cause
damage to the surface.
— Open hook and loop fasteners, for exam-
ple on clothing, can damage seat covers.
Make sure hook and loop fasteners are
closed.
— Natural leather
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Fuses and bulbs
No. | Equipment No. | Equipment
7 Radio receiver, parking heater, climate Right rear window regulator motor, front
control system controls 39 | passenger side door control module, right
Headlight range control, interior monitor- rear door control module
ing, ambient lighting, light switch, roof 40 | Sockets
8 | module, emergency call system, parking 41 |Passenger's side safety belt tensioner
brake, diagnostic connector, light/raih'sen- 42 |Vehicle electrical system control module
sor
= - 43 |Sound-amplifier
9 |Steering column electronics
- - 44 | All-wheel drive control module (quattro)
Display, MMI Infotainment system control
10 anadtile 4S Driver's side seat adjustment
11 | Vehicle electrical system control module 47 | Rearwindow wiper
12 |MMI Infotainment system control module a6 || Exteriorsound
13 | Driver's side safety belt tensioner 50 | tuggage: compartment lid
14 | Heating and A/C system blower 52. || Suspension
15 | Steering column lock 53 | Rear;window defogger
16 |MMI Infotainment system control module 54 | Left trailer hitch light
17 |Instrument cluster 29 | Ualler hitch
18 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras 56. | Right trailer hitch light
19 | Vehicle opening/start (NFC) 87 [Trailer'hitch'socket
20 | Exhaust treatment, instrument cluster
; Bulbs
21 | Steering column electronics
23 | Panoramic glass roof Replacing bulbs
24 | Vehicle electrical system control module
25
Driver side door control module, left rear
window regulator motor, left rear door
control module
26 Vehicle electrical system control module
27 Vehicle electrical system control module
29
Roof module, vehicle electrical system
control module
30 Auxiliary battery control module
31 Luggage compartment lid
32 Driver assistance systems
33
Passenger occupant detection system,
front seat ventilation, headliner interior
light
34
A/C system components, parking brake,
reverse lights
35
A/C system components, diagnostic con-
nector, instrument panel control, rearview
mirror
Having a bulb replaced by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility in cases
of doubt is recommended. These facilities have
the correct tools and replacement parts as well
as the required technical knowledge.
LED lights*
Your vehicle is equipped with maintenance-free
headlights and tail lights. However, if a light bulb
needs to be replaced, please contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.
ZA\ WARNING
If you still would like to try replacing the
bulbs in your vehicle yourself, read the warn-
ings regarding working in the engine compart-
ment > A\ in General information on
page 201. >
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Index
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 209
Brakes... 2... eee eee 91
BrakevassiSt': scase < « seme 2s ae a eee eB: 99
Brakerflidl: «2 cso 2 assim 2 a conse oo emai 9 209
Emergency braking function............. 93
Le (0) 94
New brake pads « sisi: ss esos se cees s ween e 91
Break-in security feature.............0004 31
Breaking in
New brake pads « snessis se were sv awa wenn « 91
Newtires. 2... 0.0... cee cece ee eee 221
Browser
refer to Media center...............005 184
Business address...........00--0000eee 166
Cc
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 201
Battery SpecifiCes ¢ 2 cee s vowed pasa as 210
Calllist.. 0... eee eee ee 143,145
Cameras
Coverage areaS...... eee cee eee eee 107
LOCATIONS ics. 6 6 sciewe os wwnee oo eee wo wee 107
Capacities
Fueltank... 00.0.0... cee eee eee ee eee 262
Washer fluid reservoir...............-- 262
Cargo floor......... eee eee eee eee 76
Cargonet.... 2... cece eee ee 76
Car key... eee eee eee eee 32
Car phone
Serial number (IMEI) .................. 150
SWITCHING Olljews « « asus = ayew 2 = gees se ae 149
Car WaShis < cca = = sees 5 ¢ hes oe ees yo cee 234
Catalytic converter..................00. 200
Cell phone
refer to Telephone...........eee eee eae 139
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............... 141
Central locking): ss sep 5 sees so eaes ve ees 28
Auto Lock... .. 0... cee eee eee 28
Convenience key............ 0 eee eee ees 33
Convenience opening and closing......... 39
Luggage compartment lid............... 35
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 30
MESSAGES saris + ¢ Haven o & eee © e ewe oe ews 30
Remote control key... vss ve ewe ee eee o 33
264
SCC: 2 x cusewes o 2 somuses wow sarees 4 o seamen oo awe
Vehicle key
Central locking switch...............0--. 29
Ceramic brakes.........0 00.000 e eee eee 92
Certificationvins «6 cscs x + emcee ve eoenene ve esecene 259
Charging
refer to Power sourceS.........-- 00s eee 73
Charging the battery (mobile devices). 141, 182
Child safety lock
Power WINdOWS........ 0. eee cece e ee eens 38
ReardOOrSicn s = wey sv aes s Hom oo Kee ee 38
Child
safety seats................-00000- 67
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 71
Securing with a safety belt.............. 70
Securing with LATCH................00. 69
Cleaning... 2.2... . cee eee eee eee 234
Cleaning Alcantara.............-.00000. 237
Cleaning artificial leather............... 237
Cleaning carbon components........ 236, 237
Cleaning controls:. « sw se ewes «sens oo ov 236
Cleaning decorative parts andtrim........ 236
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 236
Cleaning plastic parts.................. 236
Cleaning textiles...................00, 237
Climate control system...........2.0000. 78
Closing
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 36
Convenience closing.............+-.04. 39
Engine compartment lid............... 202
Luggage compartment lid............... 35
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 37
Panoramic glass roof.............000005 40
Sunshade (roof) ......... 0.000 e eee eee 40
WINdOWSS x 2 ones 5 2 awe & 2 yasew ¢ e came * 38
Cockpit GIMMMING e: « 2 ses ¢ ¢ owes ¢ o ews a ys 48
COCKPIT OVEFVIEW)'s « x eas 5 2 neue ot ees ge 6
Color number............ 2.02. cece eee 261
Compact spare tire...............000004 243
Compartments..............0 0.0.00 0005 74
Compass inthe mirror...............00-. 52
Compliance tse: « « ssccav: so aes
Configuration wizard.................00. 18
CONMECE cams + nary & + ewe a x mew at eR eee 152
Data:plans). « » svat « 0 wenn » 4 sae 6 2 sommes 155
Data Privacy.... 0.2... cece eee eee eee 255