fuel AUDI RS7 SPORTBACK 2014 Owner's Guide

No. Equ ipment Amps
4 Suspension control system sen-s sor
s
E
lectronic Stabilization Cont rol
s (ESC) module
6 Climate control
5
7 Adaptive cruise control 10
8
Airbag control module, front
5
passenger's seat sensor system
9 Gateway 5
Homelink (garage doo r opener),
10 night vis ion system cont ro l 5
module
11 Image
processing (active lane
10
ass ist, adaptive cruise control)
12 Dynamic steering 5
13 Terminal 15 in
the instrument
15
panel
14 Terminal 15
in the luggage com-
partment 30
15 Terminal 15
(engine)
15
16 Starter 40
Fu se pa nel ® (b rown )
No . Equipment Amps
1 Gateway
5
2 C limate control 10
3 E
lectronic Stabili zation Contro l
10
(ESC) module
4 Fron
t door (driver 's side)
30
s
Power seat adjustment (driver's
7,5
seat)
6 Dynam
ic steering
35
7 Sunroof 20
8
Rear door control module (driv-
15
er 's side)
9 Lumbar support (
Front passen-
s ger seat)
10 Tire pressure
monitoring system
5
11 Su
nroof, rear spoi ler (Sportba ck)
20
12 Driver
door control module
15
Fuse s and bulb s 261
Fuse pan el© (r e d )
No . Equipment
2 Fuel pump
3 Brake light sensor/brake pedal
sensor system
AdBlue control module (Diesel)/
4 Engine acoust ics
5 Left rear door cont rol modu le
6 Power seat adjustment
(pas-
senge r's seat)
7 Horn
8 Windshield wiper motor
9 Light/rain sensor, heater
for vid-
eo camera in windscreen
10 L umba r support (driver seat)
1 1 Front
passenger door control
modu le
12 Right rea r door cont rol modu le
Front passenger side cockpit fuse
assignment Amp
s
25
5/5
5/7,S 30
7,5 15
30
s
5
15
15
F ig . 217 Front passenger side cockpit: fuse pa nel w it h
plast ic brac ket
Fuse panel @ (bla ck)
No . Equipment Amps
1 Head-up
Display
5
2 MMI Display 5
3 CO/DVD changer
5
4 MMI unit/drives 7,5
5 Chip
card reader (not in all coun-
5
tries)
6 Instrument
cluster
5
7 Steering column switch module 5 ...

262 Fuses and bulb s
No. Equ ipment Amps
8
Headlight range adjustment/
5/7,S
adaptive lighting system
10 Left headlight
(headlight with
7,5
adaptive light)
11 Supplementary
heater
s
Fuse p ane l@ (b ro w n)
No . Equipment Amps
1 Climate control
10
2 Climate control system blower 40
3 Diagnostic interface
10
4 E lectrical ignition lock
s
s
Power steering column adjust-
s ment
6 Steering column switch module
10
7 Power steering column adjust-
ment
25
8 Light
switch
s
Luggage compartment fuse assignment
Fig. 218 Luggage compartment: fuse panel with plas­
tic bracket
Fuse p anel @ (b la ck )
No. Equipment Amps
4 E lectromechanical parking brake 30
s Electromechanical parking brake
30
6 Front door
(front passenger's
30
s ide)
7 Rear exter ior lighting
30
Rear sun shade, closing aid, lug-
8 gage compartment lock, con-
20
venience key, START ENGINE
STOP, fuel filler door
No. Equipment Amps
9 Power seat adjustment
15
10 Parking system
s
11 Rear seat
heating
30
Fuse pan el@ (r e d )
No . Equipment Amps
l Left belt tensioner
25
2 Right belt tensioner 25
3 Socket/cigarette
lighter
20
4 Socket 20
s Electromechanical parking brake s
6 adaptive ai r suspension 15
7 Rear door
(front passenger's
30
side)
8 Rear exterior lighting 30
9 Luggage compartment
lid con-
30
t rol modu le
10 Telephone
s
11 Sound amplifier 30
12 Rear
spoiler (Sportback)
20
Fuse pan el© (brown)
No . Equipment Amps
1 Radio
receiver, Sound amplifier/
30/20
MMI unit/drives
2 Tank leak detection system
s
4 AEM
control module/battery
10/15
module
6 Battery fan 35
7 Rad
io receiver 7,S
8 Rear Seat Entertainment 7,5
9 Automatic d
imming interior
5/15
rearview mirror/battery module
10 Parking system
s
Fuse pan el@ (gre en)
No . Equipment Amps
1 pre sense s
2 Electromechanical parking brake s
3 adaptive
air suspension 5
4 Automatic transmission 7,5

2 70 Technical data
Technical data
Vehicle identification
Fig . 228 Vehicle Ident ification Number (VlN) plate: lo·
cat ion on driver 's s ide dash panel
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Fig. 229 Th e vehicle identificat ion label -inside the
l uggag e compa rtmen t
Vehicle Identification Number (VlN)
The Vehicle Identification Number is located
in different p laces:
- under the w indshield on the driver's side
~fig . 228.
-in the MMI: Select: Function button ICARI >
(Car)* systems> VIN number .
-on the veh icle identification label.
Vehicle identification label
The vehicle identification label is located in
the luggage compartment in the spare wheel
well. T
he label ~
fig. 229 shows the following vehi ­
cle data:
(D Vehicle Ident ificat ion Number (VIN )
@ . Vehicle type, engine output, transmission
® Engine and transmission code
@ Paint number and interior
® Optional equipment numbers
Th e information of the vehicle identification
lab el can also be found in your Warranty
&
Maintenance booklet.
Safety compliance sticker
The safety compliance sticker is your assur­
ance that your new veh icle complies with all
applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards which were in effect at the time the
vehicle was manufactured. You can find this
sticker on the door jamb on the driver's side.
It shows the month and year of production
and the vehicle ident ificat ion number of your
vehicle (perfo rat ion) as well as the Gross Vehi­
cl e Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) .
High voltage warning label
The high voltage warning label is located in
the engine compartment next to the engine
hood re lease . The spark ign ition sys tem com·
plies with the Canadian standard IC ES-002.
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), and
the Gross Axle Weight Rat ing (GAWR) for
front and rear are listed on a sticker on the
doo r jamb on the driver' s side .
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating includes the
weight of the bas ic vehicle plus fu ll fuel tank,
oil and coolant, plus maximum load, which in­
cl udes passenger weight (150 lbs/68 kg per
designated seating position) and luggage
weight ~&. - .,.

Gross Axle Weight Rating
The Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum
l oad that can be applied at each axle of the
vehicle
c::> &. .
Vehicle capacity weight
The vehicle capac ity we ight (max. load) is list­
ed eithe r on the driver's side B-pillar or inside
the fuel filler flap.
& WARNING
- The actual Gross Axle Weight Rating at
the front and rear axles shou ld not ex­
ceed the perm iss ible weights, and their
combination must not exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rat ing.
Dimensions
Length
Width
Width (across mirrors) Height (unloaded)al
Turning circle diameter
-
Techn ical data 2 71
- Exceeding perm iss ible weight ratings can
result in vehicle damage, acc idents and
personal injury.
([) Note
-The vehicle capacity weight figures apply
when the load is d istr ibuted evenly in the
vehicle (passengers and luggage). When
transport ing a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, carry the load as near to
the rear axle as poss ible so that the vehi­
cle's handling is not impaired.
- Do not exceed the maximum permissible
axle loads or the maximum gross veh icle
we ight. Always remember that the vehi­
cle's handling will be affected by the ex­
tra load. Therefore, adjust your speed ac­
cordingly.
- Always observe local regulations .
in (mm)
197.3 (5012)
in (mm) 7S.2 (1911)
in (mm)
84.2 (2139)
in (mm) S5.9 (1419)
ft (m)
39.0 (11.9)
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al The heig h t of t he ve hicle depends on the tires and the s uspe nsio n.
When driving up steep ramps, on rough roads,
over curbs, etc. it is important to remember
that some parts of your vehicle, such as spoil-
Capacities
Fuel tank: total capacity
Windsh ield fluid container
Windshield and headlight washer fluid container* ers or exhaust
system components, may be
close to the ground. Be careful not to damage
them .
gal (liters) approx. 19.8 (75.0)
quarts (liters) approx. 3.7 (3.5)
quarts (liters) approx. 5.2 (4.9)

272 Technical data
RS 7 Sportback 4.0, 8 cylinder
Max imum output SA E net hp@rpm 560@ 5700 - 6600
Maximum torque SAE net lb-ft@ rpm 516@ 1750 -5500
Displa cement CID (cm
3
) 2 43 .7 (3993)
Engine oil with f ilter change q uarts ( liters) 8.8 (8.3)
Fuel
Premium unl eaded (91 AKI) , Q page 208, Gasoline

Consumer Information
Warranty coverages
Your Audi is covered by the following war­
ranties :
-New Vehicle Limited Warranty
- Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perfo-
ration
- Emissions Control System Warranty
- Emissions Performance Warranty
- California Emissions Control Warranty (USA
vehicles only)
- California Emissions Performance Warranty
(USA vehicles only)
Detailed information regarding yo ur warran ­
ties can be found in your
Warranty & Mainte­
nance booklet .
Operating your vehicle
outside the U.S.A. or
Canada
Government regulations in the United States
and Canada require that automobiles meet
specific emission regulations and safety
standards. Therefore, veh icles built for the
U.S.A. and Canada differ from vehicles sold in
other countries .
I f you p lan to take your vehicle outside the
continental limits of the United States or Can­
ada, there is the possibility that:
- unleaded fuels for vehicles with cata lytic
converter may not be available;
- fuel may have a considerably lower octane
rating . Improper fuel may cause engine
damage;
- service may be inadequate due to lack of
proper service facilities, tools or testing
equipment;
- replacement parts may not be readily availa­
ble.
- Navigation systems for vehicles built for the
U.S.A. and Canada will not necessari ly work
in Europe, and may not work in other coun­
tries outside North America .
Consumer Information 273
@ Note
Audi cannot be responsible for mechanical
damage that could result from inadequate
fuel, serv ice or parts availab ility.
Audi Service Repair
Manuals and Literature
Audi Offic ial Factory Service Manuals and Lit ­
erature are published as soon as possible after
model introduct ion. Service manuals and lit­
erat ure are available to order from the Audi
T echnical Literature Ordering Center at:
www.audi.techliterature.com
Maintenance
' General
Your vehicle has been designed to help keep
maintenance requirements to a m inimum.
However, a certain amount of regular mainte­
nance is still necessary to assure your vehicle's
safety, economy and reliability . For detailed
vehicle maintenance consult your Warranty &
Maintenance booklet.
Under difficult operating conditions , for ex­
ample at extremely low outside temperatures,
in very dusty regions, etc., some service work
shou ld be pe rformed between the intervals
specified. This applies particularly to:
- oil changes, and
- cleaning or replacing the air fi lter.
@ For the sake of the environment
By regu larly maintaining your veh icle, you
help make sure that emission standards
are maintained, thus min imizing adverse
effects on the environment.
Important considerations for you and
your vehicle
T he increasing use of electron ics, soph isticat­
ed fuel injection and emission control sys­
tems, and the genera lly increasing technica l
complexity of today's automobiles, have ..,_
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Engine oi l ... .. .... ..... .. .. .. .. ... 215
Adding .... .... .. .... ... .. .. .. ... 218
Addit ives ... .... ...... ... .. .. .. .. . 2 18
Changing .. ............. .... .. ... 219
Checking the eng ine o il level .. .. .. .. . 218
Indications and cond it ions requ iring ex -
tra check ing ..... .. ...... .. .. .. .. . 218
I ndicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
O il consumption .......... .. .. .. .. . 217
O il gr ad es .. ............. .... .. ... 2 15
P ressure mal func tion ... ... .. .. .. .. .. 17
Recommended oil check intervals . ... . 21 8
Sensor defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Specif ication and viscos ity . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Temperature indicator ..... .. .. .. .. .. 28
E ng ine sound . ... ...... ... .. .. .. .. .. 96
E ng ine speed limitat ion ...... ... ... ... 20
Engine start system (indicator lights) . ... 1 7
E nvi ro nment
B re ak -in period ........... .... .. .. . 198
Ca ta lytic converter ..... ... .. .. .. .. . 199
D isposing of yo ur vehicle battery . ... . 227
Driving at high speeds .. ... .. .. .. .. . 20 1
Driving to m inimize pollution and no ise 200
Fue l ..... .. .. .. ........... .. .. ... 210
F u el economy ... .... ... .. .. .. .. .. . 200
Leaks under your ve hicle ...... .. .... 213
L ett ing the veh icle stand and wa rm up . 20 1
Pr ope r disposal of dra ined brake flu id . 22 3
Pr ope r disposal of dra ined engine coo l-
a nt . .. .. .. ................. .. .. . 22 1
Pr ope r disposal of drained engine
oil . ..... .. .. ... .. ..... ... .. 218,2 19
Recycl ing used engine oil ... .. .. .. .. . 218
Unleaded f uel ............ .... .. ... 208
What should I do with an old battery? . 227
E vent Data Recorder (EDR) ... .. .. .. .. . 189
E xhaust tail p ipes
C leaning . .. ....... ...... .... .. .. . 205
Expansion tank ............ .... .. .. . 220
E xterior lighting . ... .... ... .. .. .... .. 44
E xterior mirrors
Ad justing ................ ... ... ... 50
D imming . .. ............. .... .. .... 51
H eating .. .. .. ........... .. .. .. .... 50
Exterior temperature d isplay ..... ... ... 23
Inde x 281
F
Fastening
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Convertib le child safety seats . ... .. .. 175
Infant seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 4
Floor ma ts .. .. .. .. .. .. ........... .. 128
Foot peda ls .... ... .. ..... .......... 128
Fo r th e sake of the environment
Gasoline fumes and the env ironment . . 210
Red ucing engine noise by early upshift -
ing ....... .. .. .. ................. . 10
Refueling . .. .. .... .......... ..... 210
Sav ing fuel by early upsh ifting ...... .. 10
Fo ur-zone automatic climate control ... . 70
Fron t air bags
D es cription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
How they wor k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Frontal coll is io ns and the laws of p hys ics 134
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Adjusting . .. .. .. .. .. ........... .. 125
Child restraints in the fron t seat .... .. 144
Fuel Additives . ... .... .. . .. .. ..... ... .. 208
B lended gaso line ..... ............. 208
C u rrent consumption ........... .. .. . 24
Economy messages (effic iency program) 25
Fuel fil ler flap emergency re lease . .... 211
Fuel fille r neck ... .. ... ....... .... . 209
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Gasoline .. .. .. .. ... ............ .. 208
Gasoline ad di tives .... ........... .. 209
L ow fue l level symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Octane rat ing . ..... . .. .. ..... ... .. 208
Recommendation ... . .. .. ... ... .. .. 208
Ref uel ling ... .. ...... ............. 210
Reserve ... .. .. .. ... ............ .. . 11
Tank capac ity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,271
Fuses Ass ignment ..... .. . .. .. ..... ... .. 260
Rep lacing . .. .. .. ................. 260
G
Garage door opener (Homelink) ... .. .. 121
Ga rment hooks .. .. .. . .. .. ..... ... .. . 61
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284 Index
Opening Hood .. .... ................ ..... . 213
Power windows .................... 41
Rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Sliding/tilting sunroof ..... .. .. .... .. 42
Operate your vehicle economica lly and
minimize po llution .......... ... .... . 200
Other equipment (effic iency program) ... 25
Outlet .. .. .. ............. .. .. .. ... . 59
p
Paint damage
205
Paint No . .. .... ........... .. .. .... . 270
Parking . .. .... ........... .... .... .. 78
Automatic transmission ....... .. ... 106
Valet park ing .. ... ... .... .. .. .. .. .. 42
Parking brake ............. .. .. .. ... . 77
also refer to Electromechanical parking
br ake .. .. ................. .. .. .. .. 77
Parking system Adjusting the disp lay/warning tone . .. 120
C leaning sensors/came ra lenses . .... . 204
Cleaning the rear view camera .. .. .. .
Malfunc tion ......... ...... .. .. .. .
Parking system plus ........ ... .. .. . 112
120
111
Peripheral cameras ........ ... .. ... 115
Rear view camera ............. .. ... 11 2
o/sorefertoPark ingsystems . .. 111 ,112
Pa rking systems .. ......... .. .. .. .. . 110
Parts replacement .......... ... .... . 275
Pass-through with sk i sack ... .. .. .. .. . . 67
PASS ENG ER A IR BAG OF F light . . . . . . . . 155
Passenger protection ....... .. .. .. .. . 187
Passive safety system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Pedals .... .. ............... .. .... . 128
Physical principles of a frontal coll is ion 134
Plas tic parts
Cleaning . ...... .. ..... .... .. .. .. . 205
Polishing .... ................ ..... . 205
Pollen filter
refer to Pollutant filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Pollutan t filter ............ .. .. .. .. .. 69
Power locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Locking/unlocking the vehicle from in-
side ... .... ................ ..... .. 37
Selective unlock feature ... .. .. .... .. 35 Settings .
..... .. ............. ..... 35
Unlocking and locking vehicle ..... ... . 35
Power seat ad justment
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Power steer ing
refer to Electro -mechanical power as -
sist ......... ... .. ............... 194
Power windows .. ........ ....... .... . 41
malfunction . .. .. .... ... .. .. .. .. .. . 41
Pregnant women Special considerations when wearing a
safety belt .... .. ................ . 138
pre sense . .. .. .. . .. ... ..... ... ... .. 187
Preventative passenger pro tec tion . .. .. 187
Programming the Homelink universal re -
mote control . ..... ................. 121
Proper occupant seating positions . .. .. 124
Proper safe ty belt position .. .... .. .... 13 7
Proper seating position Front passenger .. ............. .... 125
Occupants ..... .. ................. 124
Rear passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Protecting
Q
quattro
refer to All-wheel drive
Question What happens to unbelted occupants?
Why safety belts? ................ .
R
205
195
1 34
133
Radia tor fan .. .. .. ...... ..... .. .... 222
Radio clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Rain/light sensor Headlights .. .. .. ....... ..... ..... . 44
Inte rmittent (w indshield w ipers) . .... . 48
Sensor defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Range (fuel level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Reading lights ..... ............. ..... 47
Rear fog lights .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 44
Rear lid
Automatic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Emergency release .................. 40