fuel AUDI Q5 2016 Owner's Manual

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environment
Breaking in
New engine
The engine needs to be run-in during the first
1,000 miles (1,500 km).
For the first 600 miles (1 ,000 kilometer s):
"' Do not use full throttle .
"' Do not drive at engine speeds that are more
than 2/3 of the max imum permitted RPM .
From 600 to 1,000 miles (1 ,000 to 1 ,500
kilometers):
"' Speeds can gradually be increased to the maxi­
mum pe rm issib le road or engine speed .
During and after break-in pe riod
"' Do not rev the engine up to high speeds when it
is cold. This applies whether the transmission is
in N (Neutral) or in gear .
After the break-in period
"'Do not exceed maximum engine speed under
any c ircumstances.
"'U pshift into the next higher gear
before reach­
ing the red area at the end of the tachometer
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During the first few hours of driving, the eng ine's
internal friction is higher than later when all the
mov ing parts have been broken in . How well this
b reak-in process is done depends to a considera­
b le exte nt on the way the veh icle is d rive n during
t he first 1,000 miles (1,500 kilometers).
(D Note
Extremely high eng ine s peeds a re au toma ti­
cally reduced. However, t hese rpm limits are
programme d for a n engine well run-i n, not a
n ew engine.
@) For the sake of the environment
D o not dr ive with u nnecessari ly high eng in e
spee ds -up sh ifting ea rly saves fuel, reduces
n oise and pr otects the envi ronme nt.
Driving and the envir onment
New tires
If your vehicle is runn ing on new tires, d rive very
car efu lly fo r the firs t 35 0 miles (500 kilometers)
a ft er fit ting.
WARNING
New tires tend to be slippe ry and must a lso
be "bro ken-in". Be sure to remembe r th is dur­
i ng the fi rst 350 m iles (500 kilometers).
Brake gent ly. Avoid following closely behind
other vehicles or other s ituations that m ight
r equire sudden, hard b raking.
Catalytic converter
Applies to vehicles: wit h gasoli ne e ngi ne
It is very important that your emission control
system (catalytic converter) is functioning prop­
erly to ensure that your vehicle is running in an
environmen tally sound manner.
"' Always use lead-free gasoli ne c> page 212,
Gasoline .
"' Never run t he tank down all the way to empty.
"'N ever put too much mo to r oil in yo ur eng ine
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"' Never try to push- or tow-start your veh icle.
T he cat alyt ic co nverter is an efficie nt "cle an-up"
device built into the exhau st sys tem o f the ve hi­
cl e. T he catalyt ic converte r burns many of the
po llutants in the exhaust gas before they are re ­
l eased into the atmosphere.
T he ex clusive use of u nleaded fuel is critic ally im ­
por tant fo r the life o f the catalytic converte r and
prope r fu nct ion ing of the engine.
A WARNING
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The temperat ure o f the exhaust system is
hi gh, both when driv ing and after stopping
the eng ine.
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- Never touch the exhaus t tail pipes once they
have become hot. This cou ld res ult in burns.
- Do not park or operate the vehicle in a reas
where the hot exhaust system may come in
contact w ith dry g rass, brush, fuel sp ill o r
other mate rial wh ich can ca use a fire.
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- Do not apply additional undercoating or
rustproofing on or near the exhaust mani­
fold, exhaust pipes, catalytic converter or heat sh ields . During dr iv ing, the substance
used for undercoating could overheat and
cause a fire .
{U) Note
-Be aware that just one tank filling with
leaded fuel will already seriously degrade
the performance of the catalytic co nverter .
- Do not exceed the correct engine oil level
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-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 converte r to overheat.
- Do not turn off the ignition while the vehicle
. . 1s moving.
- Do not continue to operate your vehicle un ­
der these cond itions, as otherwise fuel can
r each the catalytic converte r. This could re­
su lt in overheating of the converter, requir­
i ng its replacement .
- To assure efficient operation of the Emis ­
s ion 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 em ission control system
and could lead to damage.
@ For the sake of the environment
Even when the Emission Control System is op­
erat ing properly, the exhaust gas can have a
sulfur-like exhaust gas smell under some op­
erat ing states . This depends on the su lfur
content of the fuel be ing used. Using a differ­
ent brand of fue l may he lp, or filling the tank
with lead-free super grade gasoline.
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Diesel particulate filter
Applies to vehicles: with diesel engine
The diese l particulate filter filters near ly all of
the soot particles out of th e exhaust. The filter
cleans itself automat ically under normal d riving
conditions. If the filter cannot clean itself (for ex­
ample, because you are only driving shor t distan­
ces), the filter becomes clogged with soot and
the
II symbol for the diesel part iculate filter il­
luminates
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&_ WARNING
-Do not park your vehicle over flammable
materials such as grass or leaves because
the high temperature of the diesel particu­
late filter could start a fire.
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- Do not apply an underbody protectant in the
exhaust system area or a fire could start.
Avoid damaging the
vehicle
When you are driving on poor roads, or over
curbs, steep ramps, etc., make certain that low­
lying parts such as spoilers and exhaust system
parts do no t bottom out and ge t damaged.
This is espec ially true for vehicles with low-s lung
chassis (sports chassis)* and fully loaded
vehicles.
Economical and environ­
mentally-friendly driving
General
Your personal style of driving will determine the
economy of your vehicle, as well as exhaust and
noise levels.
Fuel economy, environmental impact, and wear
on your engine, brakes and tires largely depend
on three factors:
- your personal driving style
- operating conditions
- technical limitations
If you anticipate what you need to do next and
drive economically, you can easily cu t your fuel

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..... ..... consumption by 10-15 percent . This section w ill
give you some tips on how you can he lp the envi­
ronment and your pocketbook.
(D Tips
T he consumpt ion estimates as published by
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
(EPA) and Transport Canada may not corre ­
spond to your act ual consumption on the
road, which will vary depending upon vehicle
load and speed, road and weather conditions,
trip length, etc.
Drive smoothly and keep a lookout ahead
Vehicles use the most fuel when they are acceler­
ating .
.. Avoid unnecessary accelerating and braking.
Vehicles use the most fuel when they are acceler­
ating . If you anticipate what is going to happen
next, you will need to brake less and, thus, accel ­
erate less . Let the vehicle coast whenever possi­
b le -for example when you see that the next traf­
fic light is red .
Avoid full throttle
Driving a t moderate speeds saves fuel and im­
proves your mileage .
.. Try and keep well be low your car's max imum
speed.
Accelerating gent ly reduces f uel consumption,
engine wear, and does not disturb the environ­
ment.
F ue l cons umption, exha ust emissions and engine
noise increase d isproportionately at high speeds.
If yo u drive at approximately three quarters of
top speed, fuel consumpt ion w ill be reduced by
one ha lf. Never drive faster than the posted
speed limit and weather conditions perm it .
Driving and the envir onment
Reducing unnecessary idling
Even when your car is just idling it burns up fuel .
.. Shut the eng ine off when you are not driving
the vehicle.
.. Do not warm up t he vehicle by lett ing the en-
gine run at idle .
The idling phase is automatically reduced for
vehicles with the Start-Stop-System*. It is effi­ c ient to sw itch off the engine in veh icles without
the Start-Stop-System* when stopped at ra ilroad
c ross ings and long red lights . T urning the engine
off fo r just 30-40 seconds saves mo re fue l th an is
bur ned by s tarti ng the eng ine again .
It takes a long time for the eng ine to warm up
fully when it is ru nning at id le. However, wea r
and noxious emissions are especially high w hen
t h e engine is war ming up. So yo u should dr ive
aw ay as soon as you star t the eng ine and avoid
runn ing at high rpms w hile the engine is sti ll
warming up .
(D Note
Do not leave eng ine idling unatt ended after
start ing. If wa rning lights sho uld come on to
i ndicate impro per operation, they would go
u nheeded. Extended idling also prod uces
heat, which could result in overheating or
other damage to the vehicle o r othe r proper­
ty .
Regular maintenance
A badly tuned engine unnecessarily wastes a lot
of fuel .
.. Have your vehicle serviced at regular interva ls.
By hav ing your vehicle regular ly serv ice d by an
authorized Aud i dea ler helps to ensure that it
runs properly and economically . T he cond ition o f
yo ur vehicle not on ly affects its safety and ability
to hold its value , it also affects
fuel consump­
tion .
Check your oil each time you fill your tank.
T he amou nt o f oil used is related to engine load
and speed. .,,.
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Driving and th e en vironm ent
It is normal for the oil consumption o f a new en ­
gine to reach its lowest value after a certain mile­
age has been driven .
You must drive yo ur vehicle about 3,000 miles
(5,000 kilometers) before you can properly as ­
sess oi l consumption.
This a lso applies to fuel consumption and engine
outpu t.
@ Note
- Have yo ur vehicle maintained properly and
i n accordance with the serv ice recommenda­
tions in yo ur Warranty
& Maintenance book­
l et. Lack of proper maintenance as well as
improper use of the vehicle will impair the
funct ion of the emission control system and
could lead to damage.
- Do not a lter or remove any component of
the Emission Control System unless ap­ proved by the manufacturer.
- Do not alter or remove any device, such as
heat shie lds, switches, ignition wires,
valves, which are designed to protect your
vehicle's Emission Cont rol System and other
i mportant vehicle components.
Fewer short trips
Fuel consumption will always be relatively high
on short trips .
.,. Try to avoid driving short distances with a cold
engine.
The engine and catalytic converter have to reach
their optimal
oper ating temp eratur e to reduce
fuel consumption and noxious emissions effec­ tively .
Just after starting, a co ld engine in a mid-size car
only achieves a fue l economy of 6-8 miles per
gallon (30-40 l/100 km). After about a half a mile, fuel economy cl imbs to 12 mpg (20 l/100
km). After about
2 .5 miles (4 km), the engine is
at its proper operating temperature and fuel
economy has reached a normal level. So you can
see that you sho uld avoid short t rips whenever
possible.
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The out side t empe rature is also critica l in this re ­
gard . Your car consumes more fuel in the winter
than in the summer.

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,...., Care and cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Ex haust t ail p ip es
Road salt Water, cleaning solution suitab le for stainless steel, if nee-
essary
D eco rative p art s/ Deposits Mild soap solution
al, a cleaning so lution suitable for stain-
Trim less stee l, if necessary
Paint Paint damage Refer to the paint number on the vehicle data label, repair
with touch up paint
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Spilled fuel R
inse with water immediately
Surface rust Rust remover, then protect w ith hard wax; for questions,
consult an author ized Audi dealer or author ized Audi Serv-
ice Facility.
Corrosion Have it removed by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility.
Water no longer P
rotect with hard wax (at least twice per year)
beads on the surface
of clean paint
No sh ine even though Treat with suitable po lish; then apply paint protectant if
pa int has been pro- the polish that was used does not contain any protectant
tected/pa int loo ks
poor
Deposits such as in- Dampen w ith water immediately and remove wit h a m icro-
sects, bird dropp ings, fiber cloth
tree sap and road salt
Grease-based con- Remove immediately with a mild soap solution al and a
taminants such as
soft cloth
cosmetics or sunb lock
C arbon p art s Deposits clean the same way as painted parts c:::;, page 207, Car
washes
a) Mil d soap solution: maximum two tables po ons of neu tral soap in 1 quar t (l lite r) of wate r
Internal cl ea ning
Component Situation Solution
Windows
Deposits Glass cleaner, then wipe dry
Decorativ e part s/ Deposits M
ild soap solutional
Trim
Pla st ic par ts
Deposits Damp doth
H eavier deposits M
ild soap solution al, detergent-free p lastic clea ning so lu -
tion, if necessary
D ispla ys Deposits Soft cloth with LCD cleaner
Cont ro ls Deposits Soft brush,
then a soft cloth with a mild soap solution al
Safety bel ts Deposits Mild soap solution al, allow to dry before letting them re-
tract
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Fuel and Refueling
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel
Gasoline
Applies to vehicles: with gasoli ne engine
Using the right fuel helps keep the environment
clean and prevents engine damage.
Fuel recommendation
The fuel recommended for your vehicle is unlead­
ed premium
grade gasoline . Audi recommends
using TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline with a mini­
mum octane rating of 91 AKI (95 RON). For more
information on TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline,
p lea se go to the offic ial website
(www.toptiergas .com).
The recommended gasoline octane rating for
your engine can also be found on a label located
on the ins ide of the fuel filler flap . This rating
may be specified as AKI or RON.
Your vehicle may also be operated using unlead­
ed regular gasoline with a minimum octane rat­
ing of 87 AKl/91 RON . However, using 87 AKI/91
RON octane fuel wil l slightly reduce engine per­
forma nce.
Use unleaded gasoline only. Unleaded gasoline
is availab le throughout the USA, Canada, and in
most European countries . We recommend that
you do not take your vehicle to areas or countries
where un leaded gaso line may not be available.
For more information on refueling your vehicle,
see
¢ page 214.
Octane rating
Octane rating indicates a gasoline's ability to re­
sist engine damaging "knock" caused by prema­
ture ignit ion and detonation . Therefore, buying
the correct grade of gasoline is very important to
he lp prevent possible engine damage and a loss
of eng ine performance.
Gasoline most commonly used in the United
States and Canada has the following octane rat­
i n gs that can usually be found on the filler pump:
- Premium Grade: 91 - 96 AKI
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- Regular Grade: 87 - 90 AKI
Explanation of the abbreviations:
AKI = Anti Knock Index = (R +M)/2 = (RON +MON)/
2
RON = Research Octane Number
MON= Motor Octane Number.
{[) Note
-Do not use any fuel with octane ratings low­
er than 87 AKI or 91 RON otherwise expen­
sive engine damage wi ll occur .
- Do
not use leaded gasoline. The use of lead­
ed gasoline will severely damage your vehi­
cle's catalytic converter and its ability to
control exhaust emissions .
Blended gasoline
Applies to vehicles: with gasoline engine
Use of gasoline containing alcohol or MTBE
(methyl tertiary butyl ether)
You may use unleaded gasoline blended with al­
cohol or MTBE (commonly referred to as oxygen ­
ates) if the blended mixture meets the following
criteria:
Blend of gasoline methanol (wood alcohol or
methyl alcohol)
-Anti -knock index must be 87 AKI or h igher.
- Blend must contain no more than 3% metha-
nol.
- Blend must contain more than 2% co-solvents.
Blend of gasoline and ethanol (grain alcohol or
ethyl alcohol)
- Anti-knock index must be 87 AKI or h igher .
- Blend must not contain more than 15% etha-
nol.
- Vehicles with flexible fue l* engine: blend must
not contain more than 85% ethanol.
Blend of gasoline and MTBE
- Anti-knock index must be 87 AKI or h igher.
- Blend must contain not more than 15% MTBE.
Seasonally adjusted gasoline ...

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pecia lly we ll for winter or summer driving. Dur­
ing seasona l change-over, we suggest that you
f ill up at busy gas stations where the seasonal
adjustment is more likely to be made in time.
- Fuels containing a high percentage of etha ­
no l such as ESO and E85 may only be used in
vehicles with flexible fuel* eng ines. Using
high ethanol fuel in veh icles not equ ipped
with flexible fuel* engines can cause severe
engine damage .
- Methanol fuels which do not meet these re­ quirements may ca use corros io n and dam­
age to plast ic and r ubber components in the
fuel system.
- Do not use fuels that fail to meet the spec i­
fied c rit er ia i n this c hapter.
- If you a re unable to determine whether or
not a particular fue l blend meets the spec i­
fi cat ions, ask your service station o r its fuel
su pplier.
- Do not use fue l fo r w hich the contents can­
not be identified.
- Fuel sys tem damage and performance prob­
l ems result ing from the use of fue ls diffe r­
ent from those specified are not the respon­
s ibility o f Audi and are no t covered under
the New Vehicle or the Emissio n Contro l
System Wa rranties .
- If you experience a loss of fue l economy o r
driveability an d performance prob lems d ue
to the use o f one of these fuel b lends, we
r ecommend that you switch to unblended
fuel.
Ethanol fuel (Bio-ethanol)
App lies to vehicles: with flexib le fuel engine
You con recognize vehicles with a flexible fuel
engine by looking a t the label on the inside of
the fuel filler flop.
Veh icles with flexibl e fu el engines may be op er­
ated w ith bio -ethanol fuels such as E85 (85%
ethano l and 15% gasoline) or with un leaded gas­
oline (9 1 AKI/RO Z 95). The ve hicle may a lso be
ope rated with a mixture of these fuels.
Fuel and R efueling
Your fuel consumpt ion w ill increase when using
bio-ethano l fue ls due to th e lower amount of en­
ergy conta ined per un it vol ume in ethanol.
Warming up the flexible fuel engine in low
temperature s
Due to the chemica l composition of b io -ethanol ,
a certa in amount of fue l ends up in the engine o il
when driving short distances in very low temper­
atures . This fuel evaporates again when the en­
gine is warmed up.
II Please warm up eng ine .
If the drive r message appears in the instr ume nt
cluster disp lay, drive with a warm engine to re ­
duce the oil leve l.
(D Note
- N ever fill wi th metha nol o r with a higher
percentage of b io -ethanol than 85% (E85).
A highe r percentage of bio-ethanol in the
fuel can cause damage to the engine or to the fuel system.
- If you use on ly E85, it is recommended to
fill the fue l tank complete ly w ith unleaded
premium grade gasoline every 5,000 mi les.
- If you expe rience starting, rough id le or hes ­
itat ion d riveab ility prob lems, f ill the fuel
tank complete ly w ith unleaded p remium
grade gaso line and drive it norma lly until
the gaso line is used. See your author ized
Audi dea ler if the problem persists.
- Inform your author ized Audi dealer that you
are operating o r have operate d the vehicle
w ith E8S.
- Read and follow the i nformat ion and tips
abou t gasoli ne <=:>
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(D Tips
It may take longer to start the engine when
the outs ide temperatu re is very cold . If possi­
ble, use w inte rized fue l if tempe ratures are
below free zing .
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Gasoline additives
Applies to veh icles: w ith gaso li ne engine
A major concern among many auto manufactur­
ers is carbon deposit build- up ca used by the type
of gasoline you use.
Although gasoline grades d iffer from one manu­
facturer to another, they have certain things in
common. All gaso line grades contain substances
that can cause deposits to collect on v ita l engine
parts, such as fue l injectors and intake valves . Al­
though most gasoline brands include additives to keep engine and fuel systems clean, they are not
equally effective.
Audi recommends using TOP TIER Detergent Gas­
oline. For more information on TOP TIER Deter­
gent Gasoline, please go to the official website (www.toptiergas.com).
After an extended pe riod of using inadequate
fue ls, built-up carbon depos its can rob your en­
gine of peak performance.
(D Note
- Damage or ma lfunction due to poor fue l
quality is not covered by the Audi New Vehi­
cle Limited Warranty.
- Do not add aftermarket fuel additive prod­
ucts to yo ur fuel tank.
Diesel fuel
Applies to veh icles: w ith d iese l e ngine
Always use ULSD (Ultra Low Su lfur Diesel) No. 2 .
The ULSD No . 2 meets the ASTM D97S.
Diese l fuel with concentrations of biodiesel high­
er than S % such as 811,820 or 8100 are strictly prohibited.
Service station f uel pumps are labeled with the
correct fue l information for easy recognition by
the user.
If the diesel fuel pump is not labeled
ask the station operator what fuel is be ing dis­
pensed before filling up your vehicle .
ULSD No . 2 may not be availab le outside the USA
and Canada . Be sure to check before traveling to
other countries .
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ULSD No. 2 can become thicke r in very cold tem ­
peratures, and this can impair the engine's start­
i ng and running. Depend ing on the season, gas
stations provide ULSD No. 2 that flows better in
cold temperatures so that you can continue oper­
at ing your vehicle as usual.
(D Note
- Your vehicle's diese l eng ine was designed
so ley for use w ith ULSD No. 2. Therefore,
never use gasoline, heating oil, other fuels
or flow improvers. These contain substances
that will severely damage the fuel system and the engine. Such damage will no t be
c ove red by your New Vehicle Limited War­
ranty .
-If you pu t any amo unt of inco rre ct fuel in
the fuel tank, do not start the engine u nder
any circumstances. Immed iate ly contact the
nearest authorized Audi dealer or author­
ized Audi Serv ice Facility for ass istance .
These fuels contain substances that can se­
verely damage the fuel system and the en­ gine if the engine is started .
Refueling
Fuel filler neck
The fuel filler neck is located on the right rear
s ide panel behind the fuel filler flap .
If the power lock ing system shou ld fai l, you can
still open the flap manually -fo r detailed instruc­
tions see
¢ page 216 .
You can find the fuel tan k capacity of your vehicle
in ¢ page277.
The label on the inside of the fuel filler flap tells
you the correct fuel for your veh icle. For more in­
fo rmat ion about fuel specifications, see
¢ page 212.
Your vehicle f uel tank has an on-board refuelling
vapor recovery system . Th is feature helps to pre­
ven t fue l vapors from escaping from the tank and
po lluting the environment wh ile you refue l yo ur
vehicle. In order to fill the tank properly wh ile
protecting the environment, p lease follow this
refue ling procedure carefully .

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,&_ WARNING
Under normal operating conditions, never car­
ry additiona l fue l containers in your car. Gas
canisters and other containers used to trans­
port fuel can be dangerous. Such containers,
full or empty, may leak and could cause a fire
in a collision. If you must transport fuel to
use for your lawn mower, snow blower, etc.,
be very careful and a lways observe local and
state laws regarding the use, transportation
and storage of such fue l conta iners. Make cer­
tain the container meets industry standards
(ANSI/ASTM F852 -86) .
(D Note
Never d rive your vehicle unt il the fuel tank is
completely empty. The irregu lar supply of
fue l can cause misfiring. Gasoline cou ld enter
the exhaust system and damage the catalytic
converter.
Refuelling
Fig . 190 Righ t rear vehicle side: Opening the fuel fille r flap
Fig . 191 Fuel filler flap wit h attac hed fuel cap
When activating the central locking, the fuel fill­
er flap is automatically unlocked or locked. Re­
fuel the vehicle with the ignition turned
off .
Fue l an d Re fuelin g
Taking the fuel c ap off
.,. Press the left side of the f uel filler flap to open
it¢fig.190-arrow-.
.,. Unscrew fuel cap counter-clockwise and hang it
on the fuel filler flap¢
fig. 191 .
.,. Check the label on the inside of the fuel filler
flap to determine if the vehicle must be fueled
w ith gasoline or diesel fuel.
Refu ellin g pr ocedure
.,. Insert the fuel nozzle from the gasoline pump
into the fuel fill er neck as far as it will go.
.,. Select a medium refuelling rate so that the
nozzle switches off automatically when the
tank is full.
Pu tting th e fuel cap ba ck on
.,. After filling your tank, twist the fuel cap clock-
wise as far as it will go.
.,. Close the fuel filler flap.
T o avoid fuel spilling or evaporating from the fuel
tank always close fue l cap properly and com­
pletely. An improperly closed fuel filler cap may
also cause the MIL lamp ¢
page 26 to come on
(only vehicles with gasoline engine).
A WARNING
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Improper refueling or handling of fuel can
cause fire, explosion and severe burns . -
- Fuel is highly flammable and can cause se­
vere burns and other injuries.
- Fa ilure to shut the engine off while refuel­
ing and/or to insert the pump nozzle fully
into the fue l filler neck could cause fuel to
spray out of fi ller ne ck or to overflow. Fue l
spray and overflowing f uel can cause a fire.
- Never use a cellular telephone while refue l­
ing. The electromagnetic rad iat ion can
cause sparks that can ignite fuel vapors and
cause a fire.
- Never get back into your vehicle while refu­
eling. If in exceptional circumstances you
must get back in your vehicle whi le refuel ­
ing, make certa in that you close the door
and touch metal to discharge static electric-
ity before touching the filler nozzle again. ..,
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Static electricity can cause sparks that can
ignite fuel vapors released during refueling .
- Never smoke or have an open flame any­
where in or near your vehicle when refueling
or filling a portable fuel container.
- For your safety, we strongly recommend
that you do not travel with a portable fue l
container in your vehicle. The container, full
or empty may leak and could cause a fire, especially in a crash.
- If, under exceptional circumstances , you
must transport a portable fuel container,
please observe the follow ing :
- Never fill a portable fuel container while it
is anywhere in or on the vehicle (for exam­
ple, in the luggage compartment, or on
the trunk) . Static electricity can build up
while filling and can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire.
- Always place a portable fuel container on
the ground before filling .
- Always keep the filler nozzle completely
inside the portable container before and
during filling .
- If filling a portable container made of
metal, the filler nozzle must always be in
contact w ith the container . This will help
prevent static electric ity from discharg ing
and cause a fire.
- Never spill fuel inside the vehicle or lug­
gage compartment . Fuel vapors are highly
f lam mable.
- Always observe local and state/provincial
laws regard ing the use, storage and trans­
portation of fuel containers.
- Make certain the fuel conta iner meets in­
dustry standards (ANSI/ ASTM F852-86).
(D Note
If any fuel has spilled onto the car, it should
be removed immediately to prevent damage
to the paint .
@ For the sake of the environment
As soon as the correctly operated nozzle switches off automatically for the first time,
the tank is full. Do not try to add more fuel
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because fuel may spill out. In addition, the
expansion space in the fuel tank will be filled -
causing the fue l to overf low when it becomes
warm and pollute the environment.
(D Tips
- Running your engine white refuelling may
cause vapors to escape or even cause fuel to
spill out of the tank. This wou ld then shut
off the fuel nozzle before the tank is full.
- Do not refuel your vehicle with the ignition
turned on. The fuel gauge may otherwise not indicate the correct fuel level after refu­
elling .
- Diesel vehicles* are equipped with a diesel
misfueling protector. It allows the vehicle
to be fueled only with a diesel fuel pump
nozzle. A worn or damaged nozzle or a noz­
zle that is too small may not be able to open
the diesel misfueling protector . If this is the
case, try turning the nozzle before inserting
it in the fuel filler neck, use a different fuel
pump or see your authorized Audi dealer or
authorized repair facility for assistance.
- Th e fue l fi ller f lap of your vehicle is not
locked when you lock the vehicle from the
inside.
Unlocking the fuel filler flap
by hand
You can open the fuel filler flap by hand if the
pow er locking syst em should fail .
Fig. 192 Lu ggage compa rt men t: Em ergency open ing of
fu el filler fl ap
Th e emergency open ing mechanism is located
behind the right side trim panel in the luggage
compar tment.
.. Open the right side trim panel.