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Table of contents 
  
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Multi Media Interface................ 
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Starting and driving............. 
Personalization.................. 
Opening and closing............. 
Central locking........-.....00-e eee 
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Panoramic glass roof................. 
Garage door opener.................. 
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Storage and compartments............ 82 
Luggage compartment............... 82 
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Climate control system............... 89 
Steering wheel heating............... 92 
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Electromechanical parking brake....... 104 
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Driving dynamic.................. 108 
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Electronic Stabilization Control......... 112 
Trailer towing.................... 115 
Driving with atrailer................. 115  
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Quick access 
  
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— Vehicle key holder 
Depending on equipment: 
  
      
— Audi music interface .......... 213 
—Audi phone box ............... 167 
—SDicard readers. we.isi ccna eve 210 
@ Electromechanical parking brake 
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@9 Automatic transmission selector 
LEVEN scoop: «  & eres ¢  o ane a  2 eee Fe 96 
@ [START ENGINE STOP] button .... 94 
@ Steering wheel adjustment ...... 64 
@3) Lever for: 
— Cruise control system ......... 130 
— Adaptive cruise assist .......... 134 
@4 Connection port for the On Board 
Diagnostic System (OBD) ........ 288 
@3) Buttons for: 
Lights as 5  2 egies 5  ¢ ewe yo ees & 45 
—All-weather lights ............ 45 
— Rear fog lights ............... 45 
@8 Hood release ..............00-% 234 
@2 Button for: 
— Luggage compartment lid ...... 36 
Exterior mirror adjustment ...... SL. 
@9) Buttons for: 
— Power windows ...........00. 40 
— Child safety lock .............. 40 
@ Tips 
Some the equipment listed here is only instal- 
led in certain models or is available as an op- 
tion. 
Indicator lights overview 
The  indicator lights in the instrument cluster 
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal- 
functions. Some warning and indicator lights 
turn on when you switch the ignition on and must 
turn off when the drive system is switched on or 
while driving. 
With some indicator lights, messages may ap- 
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica- 
tor lights and messages may be covered by other 
displays. To show  them again, select the second 
tab for messages with the multifunction steering 
wheel & page 12. 
Some indicator lights in the display can display in 
several colors. 
A\ Central indicator light 
If the A or indicator light turns on, check 
the message in the instrument cluster. 
The following indicator lights may be available, 
depending on the vehicle equipment: 
  
Red indicator lights 
Central indicator light 
=> page 7, 
Instrument cluster 
=> page 11 
Safety belt 
=> page 69 
   
   
   
   
   
  
   
    
  
   
    
    
  
   
    
   
    
   
   
   
   
   
  
Engine start system 
=>page 95 
Transmission 
=> page 99 
Drive system 
=> page 101, 
Electrical system 
=> page 242 
Electromechanical parking brake 
=> page 104 
Electromechanical parking brake 
=>page 105 
Brake system 
=> page 103, > page 105, 
=> page 241 
Brake system 
=> page 103, > page 105, 
=> page 241 
Steering 
=>page 110 
Steering lock 
=>page 110  
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Touch displays 
  
> If the General button is not displayed, swipe 
toward the left or right with one finger until it 
appears. 
>» Press the General button. 
> If the Date & time button is not displayed, 
swipe upward or downward with one finger un- 
tilit appears. 
> Press the Date & time button. 
@) Tips 
If a menu or symbol is in parentheses in the 
path, for example, (General) or (423), then it is 
an optional menu item that does not need to 
be used in every system. 
You can adjust or turn off the MMI touch display 
feedback. 
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: 
SETTINGS > Display & Brightness > MMI. 
Possible settings: 
— Brightness 
— Touchscreen Feedback 
Multi Media Interface 
Airlie lia acoder) 
Audi recommends performing certain Infotain- 
ment system functions, such as entering a desti- 
nation, only when the vehicle is stationary. Al- 
ways be prepared to stop operating the Infotain- 
ment system in the interest of your safety and 
the safety of other road users. 
  
ZA\ WARNING 
Only use  the Infotainment system when road, 
traffic, weather, and visibility conditions per- 
mit and always in a way that allows you to 
maintain complete control over your vehicle. 
@ Tips 
Certain functions are not available  while driv- 
ing. 
      
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Switching the MMI on or off 
> To switch the MMI off, press and hold the 
On/Off knob > page 27, fig. 20 until the up- 
per display and all Infotainment system func- 
tions are switched off. 
> To switch the MMI on, press the On/Off knob. 
Restarting the MMI 
>» Press and hold the On/Off knob for at least 10 
seconds. 
Switching displays on or off 
> To switch the upper display off, press [Jon the 
lower display. 
> To switch the upper display on, touch the upper 
display or press [Jon the lower display. 
> To switch both displays on or off, press and hold 
Co] on the lower display. 
Introduction 
You can display and operate Infotainment system 
and  vehicle functions using both of the Multi Me- 
dia Interface (MMI) touch displays. 
Configuration wizard 
After starting for the first time, the configuration 
wizard helps you to set  up the vehicle, for exam- 
ple to set the desired system language and con- 
nect a telephone. 
> Follow the instructions in the display. 
> Applies to: MMI: To access the configuration 
wizard at a later time, select on the home 
screen: HELP > Configuration wizard. 
Tool tips 
Tool tips are displayed on the upper display after 
starting for the first time. They  introduce various 
MMI functions to you. 
> Follow the instructions in the display. 
» Applies to: MMI: To access the tool tips at a lat- 
er time, select on the home screen: SETTINGS 
> Help > Show tool tips. 
> Applies to: MMI: To receive additional tool tips, 
select on the home screen: HELP > Tool tips > 
Basic information or Expert information.  
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Touch displays 
  
status bar @) > page 19, fig. 14. In the notifica- 
tion center, you can view these notifications @) 
> fig. 16 and apply quick settings @. 
Using the notification center 
> To open the notification center, pull the status 
bar downward, or 
> Press the [=] button on the status bar. 
> To apply quick settings, press the respective 
symbol @). 
> To obtain additional information about a notifi- 
cation, press it. 
> To delete a notification, pull it toward the  right 
edge of the screen. 
> If there are more than four notifications in the 
notification center, the older notifications will 
be hidden. To display the older notifications, 
drag 
your finger upward on the screen. 
Setting displayed content 
You can set whether some notifications should be 
displayed. 
> To set the displayed content, press &S, or 
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: 
SETTINGS > Notifications. 
> Select and confirm which notifications should 
be displayed. 
Possible quick settings 
  
  
Symbol Description 
  
Apply sound settings 
‘0. Open menu settings 
Manage connected devices 
Manage personal profiles 
Set date and time 
= Set displayed content in the noti- 
fication center 
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can op- 
erate various functions in the function bar. 
  
  
  
Symbol Description 
  
Switch Start/Stop system on or 
off 
Switch hill descent assist on or off 
  
  
Symbol Description 
    
Opens the garage door opener 
function 
Press: shows settings for the 
head-up display 
Press and hold: switches the 
head-up display on or off 
Press: switches the upper display 
on or off 
Press and hold: switches both dis- 
plays on or off 
Shortcuts 
By creating shortcuts, you have quick access to 
various items, such as radio stations, frequently 
used contacts, or vehicle settings. 
  
Adding shortcuts 
The «++ buttons in the upper display indicate, for 
example, if a selected radio station can be added 
to the shortcuts. Depending on the context, you 
may also be able to add items from a list to the 
shortcuts. 
> Press +++ or press and hold an item ina list. 
> Press Save as a shortcut. The selected item will 
be added to the shortcuts on the lower display 
and displayed as a tile. 
Using shortcuts 
> Press the aot 4) > page 19, fig. 14 button in the 
function bar on the lower screen. The saved 
shortcuts will be displayed or hidden. 
> To access the stored function, press the respec- 
tive tile. 
Moving or deleting shortcuts 
>» Press and hold a shortcut on the lower display. 
> To adjust the order of the shortcuts, drag a 
shortcut to the desired location. 
> To delete a shortcut, press ®. 
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Sitting correctly and safely 
  
> To adjust the seat upward or downward, push 
the rear section of the button @) upward or 
downward. 
> To adjust the seat surface, press the front part 
of the button @ upward or downward. 
Adjusting the backrests 
> To move the backrest forward or backward, 
press the button @) forward or backward. 
Adjusting the lumbar support 
> To adjust the lumbar support, press the button 
@ at the applicable location. 
Massage function 
Switch the massage function on or off @). Setting 
the massage type and intensity > page 60. 
  
ZA\ WARNING 
The power front  seats can also be adjusted 
when the ignition is switched off. To reduce 
the risk  of injury, children should never be left 
unattended in the vehicle. 
      
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Applies to: vehicles with seat settings in the MMI 
You can adjust additional settings in the MMI. 
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Fig. 52 Upper display:  seat setting 
      
The settings and the number of menus and but- 
tons depend on the vehicle equipment. 
Operating 
Applies to: MMI 
> Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Seats. 
> To access the various menus (3), swipe to the 
left or right. 
> To display the various seats, press ) or ¢ @®. 
The red color of the symbol () indicates which 
seat is selected. 
60 
Seat adjustment 
Applies to: MMI 
> To select a seat setting, press (@ if necessary. 
> Press the respective arrow (@) until the desired 
position is reached. 
Massage 
See > page 60 
Seat ventilation balance 
Using the seat temperature balance, you can heat 
or cool the backrest and seat surface to different 
temperatures > /\ in Settings on page 91. 
> To adjust the seat heating or cooling balance, 
slide the control upward or downward. 
Additional seat settings 
See > page 61 
Front seat massage function 
Applies to: vehicles with massage function 
Selecting the massage function 
Applies to: MMI 
> To access the Massage menu, press the — but- 
ton @) > page 59, fig. 51. 
Switching the massage function on or off 
Applies to: MMI 
> To switch the massage function on or off, press 
the J button @ © page 59, fig. 51. Or: 
> Press Start/Stop on the MMI. 
Setting the massage type and  intensity 
Applies to: MMI 
> To adjust the massage type, press the desired 
button on the MMI, for example Wave. 
> To adjust the intensity of the massage, press 
Intensity on the MMI repeatedly until the de- 
sired level is reached. 
G) Tips 
The massage function switches off automati- 
cally after approximately 10 minutes.  
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Driving 
  
Driving 
Starting the vehicle 
  Description 
  
    
  
Fig. 92 Center console: starting the engine 
Requirement: the key must be in the vehicle. 
Starting the engine 
> Press and hold the brake pedal. 
> Press the [START ENGINE STOP] button. The 
engine will start. 
  
  
    
Equipment that uses a lot of electricity is switch- 
ed off temporarily when you start the engine. If 
the engine does not start immediately, the start- 
ing procedure stops automatically after a short 
time. If this is the case, repeat the starting pro- 
cedure after approximately 30 seconds. 
Stopping the engine 
> Bring the vehicle to a full stop. 
> Press the [START ENGINE STOP] button. The 
engine will switch off. 
  
  
    
Applies to: vehicles with steering lock: The steer- 
ing is locked when you turn off the engine with 
the selector lever in the “P” position and open 
the driver's  door. The steering lock helps prevent 
vehicle theft. 
Stopping the engine in an emergency 
If necessary in an emergency, the engine can also 
be stopped while driving using the emergency off 
function*. 
  
  
  > Press the [START ENGINE STOP] button twice in 
a row or press and hold it one time. 
  
94 
Switching on and off 
If you would like to switch the ignition on or off 
without starting the engine, follow these steps: 
  
  
  > Press the [START ENGINE STOP] button without 
pressing the brake pedal. 
  
Switching the ignition off automatically 
To prevent the vehicle battery from draining, the 
ignition and possibly the exterior lighting may 
switch off automatically. 
Requirements: 
— The Start/Stop system must have stopped the 
engine. 
— You must have left the vehicle for longer than 
30 seconds. 
— The ignition must be switched on. 
Among other indicators, the system detects that 
you have left the vehicle based on the following 
factors: 
— The driver's door has been opened. 
— The driver's safety belt has been unbuckled. 
— The brake pedal is not being pressed. 
The ignition will also be switched off after 30 mi- 
nutes or if you lock the vehicle from the outside. 
  
ZA\ WARNING 
—To reduce the risk of asphyxiation, never al- 
low the engine to run in confined spaces. 
— Never turn off the engine before the vehicle 
has come to a complete stop. Switching it 
off before the vehicle has stopped  may im- 
pair the function of the brake booster and 
power steering.  You would then need to use 
more force to steer and  brake the vehicle. 
The fact that you cannot steer and brake as 
usual may increase the risk of accidents and 
serious 
injuries. 
— Always select the “P” selector lever position 
when parking the vehicle; otherwise, the ve- 
hicle could roll away. 
      
@) Note 
— Avoid high engine speed, full throttle, and 
heavy engine load if the engine has not  
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Driving 
  
  
— Do not leave your vehicle unattended while 
the engine is running, because this increases 
the risk of an accident. 
— If the parking brake is set, it can release au- 
tomatically when the accelerator pedal is 
pressed. To reduce the risk of an accident, 
do not inadvertently press the accelerator 
pedal and always shift into “P” when the ve- 
hicle is stopped. 
— If you leave the vehicle, switch the ignition 
off and take the  key with you. This is espe- 
cially important when leaving persons or an- 
imals in the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle 
could start unintentionally, the parking 
brake could release, or electronic equipment 
could activate, which increases the risk  of an 
accident. 
— No persons or animals should be left in a 
locked vehicle. Locked doors make it more 
difficult for emergency workers to enter the 
vehicle, which puts lives at risk. 
— If you do not begin driving immediately af- 
ter releasing the brake pedal, your vehicle 
may begin to roll backward. Press the brake 
pedal or set the parking brake immediately. 
@) Note 
If you have to stop on an incline, always press 
the brake pedal to hold the vehicle in place to 
reduce the risk  of the vehicle rolling back- 
ward. Do not try to hold the vehicle in place 
by pressing and holding the accelerator pedal. 
The transmission can overheat, which increas- 
es the risk of damage. 
Hill hold assist 
If you take your foot off of the brake  pedal when 
driving on hills, the braking force will be held for 
several seconds. At that time, you can start driv- 
ing without the vehicle rolling backward. 
      
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed, 
the engine must be on, and the vehicle must be 
traveling uphill. 
> To activate hill hold assist, press and hold the 
brake pedal for several seconds while the vehi- 
cle is stationary. 
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Z\ WARNING 
— If you do not begin driving immediately af- 
ter releasing the brake pedal, your vehicle 
may begin to roll backward. Press the brake 
pedal 
or set the parking brake immediately. 
— The hill hold assist cannot hold the vehicle 
on inclines in every scenario (for example, 
on slippery or icy ground). 
Gears and driving programs 
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Fig. 93 Center console:  selector lever 
  
      
  
The automatic transmission shifts automatically 
depending on the selected gear and the current 
driving style. When driving with a moderate driv- 
ing style, upshifting early and downshifting late 
will help to improve fuel economy. When driving 
with a sporty driving style, the transmission per- 
mits higher RPMs. 
The gears are displayed next to the selector lever. 
— P (Park) 
— R (Reverse) 
—N (Neutral) 
—D (Drive) 
Selecting a gear 
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on. 
— Bring the vehicle to a full stop and press the 
brake pedal. 
— Press the release button @ on the selector lev- 
er. 
—To select the nearest gear, move the selector 
lever forward or back until you feel the first 
pressure point.  
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Driving 
  
—To skip a gear (for example, move from “D” to 
“R”), move the selector lever past the pressure 
point in the desired direction. 
— The label next to the selector lever for the se- 
lected gear will light up. 
“N” (Neutral) gear 
In the “N” gear, power is not transmitted to the 
driving wheels. Use the “N” gear in a car wash 
(with conveyor belts), for example. 
If you unintentionally select “N” while driving 
(faster than 1 mph (2 km/h)), you can also shift 
back to “D” without pressing the brake pedal. 
For safety reasons, the vehicle cannot be locked 
when the transmission is in the  "N” gear. 
“Pp” (Park) gear 
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on. 
The vehicle is secured from rolling away by the 
parking lock when in the “P” gear. 
— Bring the vehicle to a full stop and press the 
brake pedal. 
— Press the “P” button 2) on the selector lever. 
—The “P” next to the selector lever will light up. 
“P” engages automatically if you switch the en- 
gine off while the  “D” or “R” gear is selected. If 
you switch the engine off in “N”, “P” will engage 
automatically after approximately 30 minutes. 
If you want to switch to another gear from “P”, 
the engine must be running. 
If you cannot shift out of “P”, for example be- 
cause the vehicle has no power, you may need to 
use the emergency release for the parking lock 
=> page 98. 
Selecting the driving program 
Various driving programs can be selected when in 
the “D” gear. The programs influence when the 
transmission shifts and how the accelerator ped- 
al responds. 
The selected driving program is displayed in the 
instrument cluster. 
—  D (Drive): normal driving mode 
—S (Sport): sporty driving mode 
If you select the Dynamic mode in Audi drive se- 
lect*, the “S” driving program will be activated. 
When the ignition is switched off, the driving pro- 
gram  may be reset to “D”. 
To switch between the current driving program 
and “S”, push the selector lever toward the rear. 
  
ZA WARNING 
— Before starting to drive, check if the desired 
gear is displayed next to the selector lever. 
— Always secure your vehicle from rolling 
away. Press the brake pedal or shift to “P”. 
When leaving the vehicle, also set the park- 
ing brake. 
— Power is still transmitted to the wheels 
when the engine is running at idle. To pre- 
vent the vehicle from “creeping”, you must 
keep  your foot on the brake in all selector 
lever positions (except "P" and "N") when 
the engine is running. 
—To reduce the risk of an accident, do not 
press the accelerator pedal when changing 
gears if the vehicle is stationary and the en- 
gine is running. 
— Never select the “R" or "P” gears while driv- 
ing. Doing so could cause an accident. 
— The vehicle can roll even if the ignition is 
switched off. 
      
(i) Tips 
If you shift between “D” and “R” within one 
second, you do not need to press the brake 
pedal. This makes it possible to “rock” if it is 
stuck, for example. 
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Driving 
  
— Do not let the engine run while the vehicle 
parked. 
— Use the Start/Stop system. 
— Utilize the engine braking effect. 
— Avoid driving short distances when possible. 
@ Tips 
The amount of noise produced by the vehicle 
can increase significantly when driving with a 
sporty style. Show respect to others around 
you  and the environment with the way you op- 
erate your vehicle, especially at night. 
tiger le (aay 
Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent ener- 
gy management system for distributing electrici- 
ty. This significantly improves the starting ability 
and increases the vehicle battery life. 
G) Tips 
— If you drive short distances frequently, the 
vehicle battery may not charge enough 
while driving. As a result, convenience func- 
tions for electrical equipment may be tem- 
porarily unavailable. 
— The vehicle battery will gradually drain if 
the vehicle is not driven for long periods of 
time, or if electrical equipment is used 
when the engine is not running. To ensure 
that the vehicle can still be started, the 
electrical equipment will be limited or 
switched off. 
B Drive system: malfunction! Safely stop vehi- 
cle 
There is a malfunction in the  drive system. The 
brake booster and the power steering may stop 
working. Stop the vehicle immediately or as soon 
as possible and do not continue driving. Have the 
problem corrected by  an authorized Audi dealer 
or authorized Audi Service Facility. 
B Drive system: malfunction! Please contact 
Service 
There is a malfunction in the  drive system. Drive 
slowly to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized 
Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction cor- 
rected. 
Start/Stop system 
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system 
The Start/Stop system can help increase fuel 
economy and reduce CO2 emissions. 
In Start/Stop mode, the engine shuts off auto- 
matically when stopped, for example at a traffic 
light. The ignition and important assist systems 
such as power steering and the brake booster will 
remain available during the Stop phase. The en- 
gine will restart automatically when needed. 
The Start/Stop system is automatically activated 
once the ignition is switched on. 
Switching the Start/Stop system off and on 
The & button is located above the selector lever 
in the center console. The  LED in the button turns 
on when the function is switched off. 
> Press & to switch on or off. 
If you switch the system off during a Stop phase, 
the engine will start again automatically. 
Basic requirements 
— The driver's door and hood must be closed. 
—"P","N", or"D" must be engaged. 
— The steering wheel must not be turned far in ei- 
ther direction. 
— The vehicle must have driven  faster than 2 mph 
(3 km/h) since the last time it stopped. 
— The vehicle is not in trailer mode. 
() Note 
Always switch the Start/Stop system off when 
driving through water > page 101. 
@ Tips 
— Depending on the driving situation, the en- 
gine may already stop when coasting before 
the vehicle has come to a complete stop )). 
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Driving 
  
— If you select the "D" position after shifting 
into reverse, the vehicle must be driven fast- 
er than 6 mph (10 km/h) in order for the 
Start/Stop system to become active again. 
This makes it possible to maneuver without 
stopping the engine. 
Stopping and starting the engine 
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system 
> Press and hold the brake pedal until the vehicle 
has stopped. The @ indicator light appears in 
the instrument cluster once the engine stops 
automatically. 
> The engine starts again when you remove your 
foot from the brake pedal. The  indicator light 
turns off. 
@) Tips 
— Press the brake pedal during a Stop phase 
to keep the vehicle from rolling. 
— The ignition will turn off if you press the 
START ENGINE STOP] button during a Stop 
  
      
phase. 
— If you leave the vehicle briefly during a Stop 
phase, the driver's door must be closed and 
the safety belt buckled for the engine to be 
able to restart. 
— You can control if the engine will stop or not 
by reducing or increasing the amount of 
force you use to press the brake pedal. For 
example, if you only lightly press on the 
brake pedal in stop-and-go traffic or when 
turning, the engine will not switch off when 
the vehicle is stationary. If you press the 
brake pedal harder, the engine will switch 
off. 
Starting and stopping the engine automat- 
re] NY 
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system 
The system checks if certain conditions are met 
before and during the Stop phase, and deter- 
mines if the engine stops and how long it re- 
mains stopped. For example, if power usage is 
  
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high, the engine will not be stopped. Along with 
other conditions, the following factors influence 
the automatic engine start or stop: 
— Environmental conditions (slopes, inclines, ele- 
vation, temperature) 
— Battery  (charge status, temperature, power us- 
age) 
— Engine temperature 
— Assist systems 
— Driving behavior 
Messages 
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system 
Drive system: please start the vehicle manually 
This message appears when specific conditions 
are not met during a Stop phase. The Start/Stop 
system will not be able to restart the engine. The 
engine must be started with the 
START ENGINE STOP] button. 
  
      
Vehicle starting system: malfunction! Please 
contact Service 
There is a malfunction in the Start/Stop system. 
Drive the vehicle to an authorized Audi dealer or 
authorized Service Facility as soon as possible to 
have the malfunction corrected. 
Brakes 
General information 
You can apply the vehicle's brakes using the brake 
pedal. 
Operating noise 
Noises may occur when braking depending on the 
speed, braking force, and outside conditions such 
as temperature and humidity. 
Braking effect 
The response time from the brakes depends on 
the weather and environmental conditions. To 
ensure the optimal braking effect, the brake sys- 
tem is cleaned at regular intervals. This is done 
by applying the brake pads to the brake rotors for >