service indicator AUDI S3 2009 Owners Manual
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Instruments  and  warning/indicator  lights 
Instruments  and  warning/indicator  lights 
Instruments 
Instrument  cluster  and  controls 
The  ins trum ent cluster  is  your  central  source  of  informa
ti on. 
Fig . 2  Overv ie w  of th e  instrume nt  clu ster 
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T achometer  with  time  and  date  display  ......•..... 
I ndicator  lights  (turn  signals)  ... ....... .... .....  . 
Coo lant  temperature  gaug e .... ... ...... ...... .. . 
Fuel  gauge  .. ... .... .. ...... .... ... ..... ... ... . 
S pe edom eter  wi th  o do met er  ..... .... ... .. .. ... . 
Se t/Chec k button  ..... ... ..... ..... ... ........  . 
Warn ing/indicator  l ights 
Reset  but ton  for 8,9 
1 1 
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- Trip  odomete r 10 
-Service  i nterv al  dis play  .  . . .  . .  . .  . .  . . . .  . . .  . . . .  . . .  20 
(D Note 
The instrument  clu ste r and  center  c onsole  i lluminati on (gauge s and 
n eedles)  comes  on  w hen you  sw itch  on  the  ignit ion  and  the vehicle 
he adl ights  are  off . Be awa re  of  the  following  difference  betw een 
models  built  to  US or  Canad ian  specificat io ns: 
•  USA models : illumination  of the  instrument  cluster  (gauges  and 
needles),  dash  and  center  con sole around  the  gear shift  lever  is 
controlled  by a  light  sensor  located  in the  instrument  panel.  The 
instrument  panel  illumination  will  automatically  become  dimmer 
as the  daylight  fades  away  and  eventually  will  go out  completely 
when  outside  light  is very  low . This  is to  remind  you, the  driver , to 
sw itch  on the  headlights  befo re it  gets  too  dark . 
•  Canada  models:  instrument  panel  illumination  will  stay  bright 
regardless  of the  intensit y of  ambient  light . Always  be aware  of 
changes  in outside  light  conditions  while  you  are  driving . Respond 
in time  to  fading  dayl ight  by turning  the  light  swit ch to  position 
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(or"  AUTO"  if  you r car  i s equi ppe d with  this  feature)  to  turn  on your 
headlights . • 
Tachometer  (engine  rev  counter) 
T h e  ta chom eter  ind icates  the e ngine  RPM  (revo luti ons  pe r 
minut es). 
The  tachom eter 0 => fig . 2 is the  left  on e of  the  two  large  clock -type 
dis plays . 
The  engine  turns  at  a  speed  1 000 
times the  single  di git  in  the 
display,  e.g . if  the  needle  p oints  at  the  "2", the  eng ine  t urns at 
2 000  RP M.  
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Driver  informati on  displ ay 
Service  Interval  Display 
The Service  Interval  Display  is  a  reminder  of  the  next 
service  due. 
F ig . 9  Sect io n  of 
i n strum en t  cl uster: 
Se rv ice  in terva l d isplay 
The service  interval  display  determines  when  a service  procedure  is 
needed  for  your  vehicle. 
Di sp lay  re main ing  di sta nce/ tim e 
By briefly  pulling  the  knob,@~ 
page 8, fig. 2, the  distance/time 
remaining  to  the next  service  date  is displayed  with  the  ignition  on. 
The remaining  distance/time  is not  displayed  within  the  first  500 km  of  a new  vehicle  or  after  a service . It  is  updated  every  500  km  after 
that. 
A utom ati c  re maini ng  d ista nce/ tim e  dis play 
It  operates  in  two  stages: 
•  Service  reminder:  At  a certa in distance  before  the  next  service 
event  is  reached,  the  message 
S ervice in  12 30 mi  (2000  km ) 3 0  d ays 
or Oil  ch ange in  1 230  mi  (2000  km ) 15 0 days is displayed  when  you 
switch  the  ignition  on. 
•  Service  event : If the  date  for  service  is  reached,  the  message 
S ervic e due! appears  and  the  wrench  indicator  light  il luminates.  It 
is  accompanied  by  an  audib le signal.  The type  of  service  event  is 
a lso  displayed.  T
o  r eset  the disp lay 
The  dealership  performing  the  service  resets  the  display  when  the  service  has  been  completed.  The  display  is  resets  as follows : 
•  Switch  the  ignition  on . 
•  Pull the  knob@)~ 
page 8, fig. 2, this  message  appears: S erv ice 
du e! 
•  Pull  the  knob  until  the  display Oil  chang e in ----- mi (km )--- days 
appears  in  the  display . If the  reset  button  is  not  pulled  within  5 
seconds,  the  disp lay  reset  mode  c loses. 
[ i ] Tip s 
• If  a malfunction  is  present  (red  symboll,  the  distance  remaining 
cannot  be  called  up. 
•  Do  not  reset  the  display  between  service  interva ls .  Doing  so will 
resu lt  in  an  incorrect  display . 
•  If the  battery  is disconnected,  the Service  Interva l Display  values 
are  retained. 
•  On vehicles  with  the Driver  Information  System,  you  can  also  call 
up  the  service  interval  display~ 
page 23. 
•  If  service  was  not  performed  at  the correct  time  or  the  service 
interva l display  was  not  reset  after  service  was  performed,  the  addi
tional  mileage  driven  or  the  elapsed  days  will  be shown  as negative 
numbers. •  
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On-Board  Diagnostic  system  (08D) 
On-Board  Diagnostics 
Fig. 10  location  of 
Data  Link  Connecto r 
( DL C) 
On-Board  Diagnostics  monitors  the  components  of  your  emission 
control  system . Each controlled  component  in  your  engine  system 
has  been  assigned  a code.  In case of  a malfunction , the  component 
will  be  identified  and  the  fault  stored  as a code  in  the  control 
module  memory . 
The  Mil  lamp  may  also  illuminate  if  there  is a  leak  in  the  on-board 
fuel  vapor  recovery  system . If  the  light  illuminates  after  a refuelling, 
pull  off  the  road  and  stop  the  vehicle,  then  check  that  the  fuel  filler 
cap  is  properly  closed=> 
page  227. 
In order  to  make an  accurate  diagnosis,  the  stored  data  can  only  be 
displayed  using  special  diagnostic  equipment  (generic  scan  tool  for 
OBDl. 
In  order  to  connect  the  special  diagnostic  equipment,  push  the  plug 
into  the Data  Link Connector  (DLC). The  DLC is located  to  the  right  of 
the  engine  hood  re lease  lever=> 
page  21, fig.  10 . 
Your  authorized  Audi  dealer  or  a qualified  service  station  can  inter 
pret  the  code  and  perform the necessary  repair. • 
Contro ls and  eq uip
ment 
Driver  information  display 
Malfunction  Indicator  Lamp  (MIL) (USA 
models)/ (Canada  models) 
The Malfunction  Indicator Lamp (MIU  in  the  instrument  cluster 
=> page  17, fig . 5  is  part  of  the  On-Board  Diagnostic  (OBD II) system . 
The  warning/indicator  light  illuminates  when  the  ignition  is 
switched  on  and  goes  out after  the  engine  starts  and  the  idle  has 
stabilized.  This  indicates  that  the  Mil is working  properly . 
If the  light does not go out after  the engine  is started,  or  illuminates 
while  you are driving,  a ma lfunction  may  exist  in the  engine  system. 
If  the  light  starts  flashing,  the  catalytic  converter  cou ld be damaged. 
Continue  driving 
with  reduced  power (avoiding  sustained  high 
speeds  and/or  rapid  accelerations)  and  have the  condition 
corrected . Contact  your  authorized  Audi  dealer. 
If the  light  illuminates , the  electronic  speed  limiter  may  also  be 
malfunctioning.  For more  information=> 
page  27, "Electronic speed 
limiter". 
An  improperly  closed fuel filler  cap  may also cause  the  MIL  light  to 
illuminate => page  221.  • 
Electronic  speed  limiter 
Your  vehicle  may  be factory  equipped  with tires  that  are  rated for a 
maximum  speed  of  130  mph  (210 km/h) . This  is  less  than  the 
maximum  speed  of  your  vehicle.  To reduce  the  risk  of  sudden  tire 
failure  and  loss  of  control  if the  vehicle  is operated  at  excessive 
speeds,  yo ur vehicle  also  has an  electronic  speed limiter.  The elec
tronic  speed  limiter  prevents  your  vehicle  from  going  faster  than  the 
tire  speed  rating.  For more  information 
=> page 257, "Speed  rating 
(letter  code)". 
If  the  engine  control  unit  receives  faulty  vehicle  roadspeed  signals, 
the  Malfun cti on  Indicator  Light (MIU  will illuminate . If this 
occurs,  contact  the  nearest  authori zed Audi  dealer  for  assistance.  _., 
Vehicle  care I I irechnical data  
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-Turn  off  the  engine. 
- Check  coolant  level  => page 
233 . 
-Add  coolant  if necessary => page 234 . 
-Continue  driving only after  the engine  coolant 
warning/indicator  light  goes  out. 
- Contact  your authorized  Audi  dealer  for  assistance  if 
necessary. 
If  the  engine  coolant  level  is correct,  then  the radiator  fan may  be 
the  cause  of  the  malfunction. 
If the  generator  warning/indicator  light  should  also  illuminate 
=> page 14, then  the  fan  belt  may  be damaged . 
& WARNING 
•  If your  vehicle  should  break down  for  mechanical  or  other 
reasons,  park  at  a  safe  distance  from  moving  traffic,  turn  off  the 
engine  and  turn  on  the  hazard  warning  lights 
=> page 58, "Emer
gency  flasher 
A". 
•  Never  open  the  hood  if you  see or  hear  steam  or  coolant 
escaping  from  the  engine  compartment  -you  risk  being  scalded. 
Wait  until  you  can  no longer  see or  hear  steam  or  coolant 
escaping. 
•  The  engine  compartment  of  any vehicle  is a  dangerous  area. 
Before you  perform  any work  in the  engine  compartment,  turn  off 
the  engine  and  allow  it  to  cool . Follow the  warning  stickers 
=> page 217, "Engine  compartment" . 
0 Note 
Do  not  continue  driving  if  the -IL symbol  illuminates.  There  is a 
malfunction  in the  engine  cooling  system  -you could  damage  your 
engine. • 
Controls  and  equip 
ment 
Driver  information  display 
Engine  oil  pressure  malfunction 'l=;:f. 
The red  engine  oil  pressure  warning  symbol  requires 
immediate  service  or repair. 
If the 'l=::7-: symbol  appears  in the  display  and  flashes,  the  oil 
pressure  is too  low.  In addition  to the symbol,  the  following 
message  also  appears  in  the display: 
Switch  off engine  and  check  oil level 
-Pull  off  the  road and  stop  the vehicle. 
Shut  the  engine  down. 
Check  the  engine  oil  level=> page 
229. 
Contact  your  authorized  Audi  dealer  for  assistance  if 
necessary. 
Engine  oil  level  too  low 
If  the  engine  oil  level is too  low,  top  off oil to  the  proper  level 
=> page 230. 
Engine  oil  level  OK 
If the ~  symbol  star ts flashing  again  even  though  the  engine  oil 
level  checks  OK on the  dipstick, 
do not  start  driving again  and do not 
let  the  engine  run  at  idle . 
Instead,  contact  your  authorized  Audi 
dealer  for assistance. 
[ i] Tips 
•  The  engine  oil  pressure  symbol ~ is not  an  indicator  for  a  low 
engine  oil  level. Do not  rely on  it.  Instead,  check the  oil  level in your 
engine  at  regular  intervals,  preferably  each  time  you  refuel,  and 
always  before  going  on  a  long trip. 
•  The  yellow  oil  level warning  indication  requires oil  refill  or 
workshop  service without  delay.  Do not  wait  until  the  red oil  pres 
sure warning  symbol 
~ starts  to  flash  before  you  respond  to  the  ... 
I  • •  
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Speed  warning  1 C (USA models) /'"  (Canada 
models) 
If  the  symbol  illuminates,  this  means  you  are  driving  faster  than 
the  set  vehicle  speed.  Slow  down!=> 
page 26. • 
Speed  warning  2 
models)  (
USA  models) / (Canada 
If the  symbol  illuminates,  this  means  you  have driven  faster  than 
the  second  set  vehicle  speed.  Slow  down!  => 
page 26. • 
App lies  to  vehicles:  w ith  dynamic  headlight  range  adjustment 
Headlight  range  control  defective ~ > 
If the ·r illuminates,  the  dynamic  headlight  range  control  is  no 
longer  working  properly.  Have the  system  checked  and  repaired  at 
your  authorized  Audi  dealer. • 
Windshield  washer  fluid  level  too  low  ' · ' 
If  the rt symbol  illuminates,  add  windshield  washer  fluid  to  the 
washer  system=> 
page  241.  • 
Battery  voltage  low D 
If  the t::J symbol  illuminates,  contact  your  authorized  Audi  dealer 
and  have  the  following  components  inspected: 
•  drive  belt 
•  battery  charge 
Also  see  if  the  generator  warning/indicator  light illuminates 
=> 
page  14.  • 
Controls  and  equip 
ment 
Driver  information  display 
Defective  light  bulb  warning ~ 
The defective  light  bulb warning  tells  you  when  a vehicle 
light  bulb has  become  defective. 
If a defective  bulb  has  been  detected  by  the  system  or  a light  bulb 
burns  out, the  ' symbol  with  a  message appears in  the display  to 
tell  you  which  bulb  is burnt  out  and  where  it  is located.  For example: 
Rear  left  turn  signal 
After  5 seconds,  the  message  disappears.  If you  want  to  recall  the 
message  into  the  display,  press  the  CHECK  button=> 
page  8, fig. 2 
©-
There  are three  reasons  why  the  defective  bulb  message  would 
appear  in  the  display: 
•  The  light  bulb  has  burnt  out=> 
page 285. 
• The fuse  is "blown" => page 280, "Replacing  a fuse" . 
•  Th e wire  connection  to  the  light  bulb  is defective. 
Have the  bulb  replaced or  the connection  repaired  by your  autho
rized  Audi  Service  department. 
& WARNING 
•  Light  bulbs  are  pressurized  and  could  explode  while  they  are 
being  changed  causing  serious  personal  injury. 
•  Work  with  due  care when  handling  the  high-voltage  section  of 
gas discharge  (xenon) lamps.  Failing to  do so could  result  in death 
or  serious  injury!  • 
Brake  light  defective BR !.I" (USA 
models) / (Canada  models) 
In case of  a malfunction  or component  failure,  the  symbol 
(USA models)/  (Canada  models)  can  appear.  The  following  elec- .,_ 
I  • •  
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& WARNING 
Items  stored  between  the  safety  belt  buckle  and  the center 
console  can  cause  the  sensors in the  buckle to  send the  wrong 
information  to  the  electronic  control  module  and  prevent  the 
Advanced  Airbag  System  from  working  properly. 
•  Always  make  sure that  nothing  can  interfere  with  the  safety 
belt  buckles  and  that  they  are  not  obstructed. 
Undeployed  airbag  modules  and  pretensioners  might  be classified 
as Perchlorate  Material  -special  handling  may  apply,  see 
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.  When  the  vehicle  or 
parts  of  the  restraint  system  including airbag  modules  and  safety 
belts  with pretensioners  are  scrapped,  all  applicable  laws  and  regu 
lations  must  be observed . Your  authorized  Audi  dealer  is familiar 
with  these  requirements  and  we  recommend  that  you  have  your 
dealer  perform  this service  for  you. • 
Safety  first 
Side  airbags 
Description of side airbags  Airbag 
system 
The airbag 
system  can  provide supplemental  protection 
to  properly  restrained  occupants. 
Fig . 147  Side airbag 
location  in the  driver 's 
seat 
The  side  airbags  are  located  in  the  sides  of  the  front  seat  backrests 
~ fig . 147 and  the  rear backrest * facing  the  doors.  They  are  identi 
fied  by  the  word  "AIRBAG" . 
The  side airbag  system  basically  consists  of: 
•  the electronic  control  module  and  external  side  impact  sensors 
•  the  two  side  airbags  located in  the  sides  of  the  front  backrests 
•  two  rear  side  airbags  (as an  ordered 
option) 
•  the airbag  warning  light  in  the  instrument  cluster. 
The  airbag  system  is monitored  electronically  to  make certain  that 
it  is functioning  properly  at all  times.  Each time  you  turn  on the  igni 
tion,  the  airbag  system  indicator light  will  come  on  for a few 
seconds  (self  diagnostics) . 
The  side  airbag  system  supplements  the  safety  belts and can  help 
to  reduce  the  risk  of  injury to  the  driver's  , front  and  rear* 
passenger's  upper  torso  on  the  side  of  the  vehicle  that  is struck  in  a 
side  collision . The  airbag  deploys  only  in  side  impacts and  only 
when  the  vehicle  acceleration  registered by the  control  unit  is  high 
~ 
Vehicle  care I I irechnical data  
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___ T_ i_ r_e _s_ a_ n_ d_ w_ h_ e_ e _ ls _________________________________________________  _ 
Tire  service  life 
The service  life  of  tires  depends  on  a Jot of  different  things 
including  proper  installation  and  balancing,  correct  tire 
pressure  and  driving  style . 
(r 
l \._ _____  ;) 
Tread  Wear  I nd ica tor  ( TWll 
Fig.  182  Tire tread: 
tr ea d wea r ind ica tors 
( TWIJ 
Fi g. 1 83  Ro tati ng  tir es 
for  mor e even wea r 
The or iginal  tires  on your  vehicle  have  1/16  inch  (1.6  mm)  high  "wear 
indicators":::::,  fig.  182 running  across  the tread . Depending  on  the 
make,  there  will  be  six to  eight  of  them  evenly  placed  around  the 
tire . Marks  on the  tire  sidewall  (for  example  "TWI"  or other  symbols) 
indicate  the  positions  of  the  tread  wear  indicators . Worn  tires must 
be  replaced.  Dif ferent  figures  may  apply  in  other  countries:::::,&. 
Tir e  p re ss ure 
Incorrect  tire  pressure  causes  premature  wear  and  can  cause 
sudden  tire  blow-out . For this  reason,  tire  pressure  must  be checked 
at  least  once  a month  :::::, 
page 250. 
Drivin g sty le 
Driving  fast  around  curves,  heavy  acce leration  and  hard  braking 
increase  tire  wear . 
Rotating tires  for  more  even  wear 
For all  four  tires  on  your  vehicle  to  have  the  same  service  life,  we 
recommend  that  the  front  and  rear tires  are rotated  according  to  the 
tire  manufacturer's  suggested  tire  rotation intervals .  Please 
r emember  the  following: 
•  Tire  rotation  interva ls may  differ  from  the vehic le service  inter 
vals  outlined  in  your  Warranty 
& Maintenance  Booklet. 
•  The  longer  one  tire  is  used  in  one  location  on  the  vehicle,  the 
more  it  wears  at  certain  points;  therefore,  we  recommend  that  you 
follow  the  tire  manufacturer's  suggested  tire  rotation  intervals. 
•  Vehicles  with  front -wheel  drive  experience  mo re tread  wear  on 
the  front  wheels  compared  to  all-wheel  drive  (quattro®) . 
•  Please  rotate  tires  as shown  :::::, fig . 183. 
•  Extra  care  must  be  taken when  rotating  direction -specific  tires 
:::::,  page 279. 
Whe el b ala n cing 
The  wheels  on  new  vehicles  are  balanced.  However,  various  situa
tions  during  everyday  driving  can  cause  them  to  become  unba l
anced,  resulting  in  vibrations  you  can  usual ly feel  through  the 
steering  wheel. 
Unba lanced  whee ls must  be  rebalanced  to  avoid  excessive  wear  on 
steering,  suspension  and  tires.  A wheel  must  a lso  be  reba lanced 
when  a new  tire  is  installed. 
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-~_T_ ir_e_ s_ a_ n_d _ w_ h_ e_e _l_s  _________________________________________________  _ 
toring  system*  would not  be  able  to  monitor  the  tire  pressure  or 
warn  yo u  if  it  is  n ece ssa ry . 
•  The  battery  inside  of  t he ti re  pressure  sensor  has a  l imited 
service  life. 
•  Always  driv e with  the  valv e stem  caps  s ecurely  mount ed.  We 
r ecomme nd  u sing  fact ory insta lled valve  s tem  caps . As k your  autho
rized  Audi  d ealer  to  replace  lost  va lve  stem  caps. 
T he  installation  of  rep lacement  tires  with  steel  cord  body  p lies  in 
the  t ir e  si dewa ll may  caus e  malf unc tio n  of  th e tir e pre ssure  mo ni
toring  system*,  and  is  not  recommended  (cord  material  informat ion 
in  mo lded  o n  th e tire  s idewa ll). 
Always  check  your  tire  pressu re  monitoring  system*  indicator  after 
r eplacing  one  o r  more  tir e s  on  yo ur veh icle .  If the  ti re  p ressure 
monito ring sy ste m* in dicato r flas hes or  is  illum inated,  you r syste m 
is  not  working  p ro perl y. Yo ur  replacement  ti re  might  be  incompat 
i b le  with  you r tire  p ressu re  mo nitoring  sys tem*,  or  some  compo 
nent  of  the  tire pressure  monitori ng  system*  may  be  damaged. 
& WARNING 
•  Using incorrect  or unmatched  tires  and I or wheels  or improper 
tire  and  wheel  combinations  can  lead to  loss of control , collision 
and  serious  personal  injury . 
•  Always  use tires , rims  and  wheel  bolts  that  meet  the  specifica
tions  of original  factory-installed  tires  or  other  combinations  that 
have  been  specifically  approved  by the  vehicle  manufacturer. 
•  Tires age even  if they  are  not  being  used and  can fail  suddenly, 
especially  at  high speeds . Tires that  are  more than  6 years old can 
only  be  used  in an  emergency  and  then  with  special  care  and  at 
lower  speeds . 
•  Never  mount  used tires  on your  vehicle  if you  are  not  sure of 
their  "previous  history ." Old  used tires  may  have  been  damaged 
even though  the  damage  cannot  be  seen that  can  lead to  sudden 
tire  failure  and  loss of vehicle  control. 
& WARNING  (continued) 
•  All four  wheels  must  be fitted  with  radial  tires  of  the  same  type, 
size  (rolling  circumference ) and  the  same  tread  pattern.  Driving 
with  different  tires  reduces  vehicle  handling  and  can  lead  to  a loss 
of  control. 
•  If  the  spare  tire  is  not  the  same  as  the  tires  that  are  mounted 
on  the  vehicle  - for  e xample  with  winter  tires  - only  use  the  spare 
tire  for  a  short  period  of  time  and  drive  with  extra  care . Refit  the 
normal  road  wheel  as  soon  as  safely  possible. 
•  Never  drive  faster  than  the  maximum  speed  for  which  the  tires 
on  your  vehicle  are  rated  because  tires  that  are  driven  faster  than 
their  rated  speed  can  fail  suddenly . 
•  Overloading  tires  cause  heat  build-up , sudden  tire  failure , 
including  a  blowout  and  sudden  deflation  and  loss  of  control . 
•  Temperature  grades  apply  to  tires  that  are properly  inflated  and 
not  over  or  underinflated . 
•  For te chnical  reasons  it  is  not  always  possible  to  use  wheels 
from  other  vehicles  -in  some  cases  not  even  wheels  from  the 
same  vehicle  model. 
•  If you  install  wheel  trim  discs  on the  vehicle  wheels,  make  sure 
that  the  air  flow  to  the  brakes  is  not  blocked.  Redu ced  airflow  to 
the  brakes  can  them  to  overheat , increasing  stopping  distances 
and  causing  a collision. 
•  Run  flat  tires  may  only  be  used  on  vehicles  that  were  equipped 
with  them  at the  fa ctory . The vehicle  must  have  a chassis  designed 
for  run  flat  tires  and  a factory-installed  tire  pressure  monitoring 
system * that  indicates  a  loss  of  tire  pressure . Incorre ct  use  of  run 
flat  tires  can  lead  to  vehicle  damage  or  accidents . Check  with  an 
authorized  Audi  dealer  or  t ire  specialist  to  see  if  your  vehicle  can 
be  equipped  with  run  flat  tires . 
If run  flat  tires  are  used, they  must 
be  installed  on  all  four  wheels . Mixing  tire  types  is  not  permitted.  .,  
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Alphab eti ca l  ind ex  -
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Convenience  close/open  feature 
Windows  . .... .... .... ... ... ..... . 47 
Convertible  child  safety  seats 
How  do  I properly  install  a convertible 
ch ild  seat  in  my vehicle?  . ...... ..  175 
Safety  instructions  .. ... .... ... .. .  175 
Convertible  locking  retrac tor 
Activating  ... ... ... .. ... ... .. ....  181 
Deactivating  .. .... .... ... ... .....  182 
Using  to  secure  a child  safety  seat  179,  181 
Coolant  system  . .... .... .... .... ... . 232 
Cooling  System  Expansion  tank  ... ................  233 
Cornering  light  .... .... .... .... .... ..  55 
Cruise  contro l ......................  113 
Changing  speed  ..................  114 
Presetting  your  speed  ... .... .... ..  114 
Swi tching  off  .. ...... .... ... .... .  114 
Swi tch ing  on  .. ...... .... ....... .  113 
Warning/indicator  lights  . ... .. .... ..  14 
Cup  holder  ..........................  92 
Cup  holders  front  ......... ...... ...... ..... ..  91 
Current  fuel  mileage  .... .... ... .. .. .. .  22 
D 
Damping 
See Audi  magnetic  ride  .. .... .. ....  115 
Data  .. .... ... ... .. .... .... ... .... . 300 
Data  recorder  .......................  190 
Date  display  ... .. ... ... .... ... .... ....  9 
Controls  and  equip
ment  Safety  first 
Daytime  running  lights 
.. ... .... .... .. . 54  Driver  information  system 
Daytime  running  lights  (Canada) .. .. ... .  55  Gearshift  indicator 
..... .. .... .... ..  19 
Dec laration  of  compliance  Menu  button  ..
........ .... ...... ..  25 
Ce ll  phone  package  ............... 307 Open  door  or  front  lid  warning  .
.... . 18 
Electronic  immobilizer  ............ 307 Outside  temperature  display 
.... ....  18 
Home link®  universal  remote control  307  Red symbols 
...... .... .. . .. .. .... .  28 
Remote  control  key  ...... .. .. .... .  307  Setting 
... .... .... .... ... .... .....  26 
Tire  pressure  monit oring  system  . ... 307  Sound  system  disp
lay  ........ ... .. . 18 
Dec laration  of  conform ity  ... .... .... . 268  Trip  compu
ter  ... .. .... ... .... .... .  22 
def  yellow  symbols  .
...... .... .... .....  29 
What  does  this  mean when  it appears  in Dr
iver  seat 
t he trip  odometer  d isplay?  .. ...... . 10 
See Seating  position  ... ... .... ....  128 
Defective  light  bulb  warning  . ..........  33  Driving  safely 
.......................  126 
Defogg ing  the  windows  ... .. .... .... .  10 1 Dup
lica te key  . ...... .... ... .... .... ..  35 
D efrosting  the  windows  .. ... ..... ... . 101 
Defrosting/defogging  windows  .... ....  104 
E 
Determining  correct  load  limit  . ...... .  252 
Elapsed  time  .. ...... .... ... .... .... .  22 
Digita l clock  ..... .. .... .... .... ...... . 9 
Setting  the  time  ............. ... .. ..  9 
Digita l compass  . .... ... .... .... .... ..  72  Electrically  heated  front  seats 
......... 105 
Electro -mechanical  power  assist  . ... 16, 195 
Electronic  differential  lock 
Dimensions  . ..... ... .... .... .... ...  299 
Warning/indica tor  lights  .... .... ....  16 
Dipstick  Electronic  differential  lock (EDU 
Reading  the dipstick  properly  ..... . 229 
How  the  system  works  .... .... ....  191 
Direct  Shift  Gearbox 
Emergency  release  ... .... .... ....  1 23 
Distance  . .... ... ...... ...... .... ....  23  Elect
ronic  immobilizer  . ...... .... ..  10, 37 
Electro nic  power  contr ol 
EPC warning/indicator  light  ... .... ..  13 
Doors,  power  locks  .. ... .... ..... ... ..  40 
Electronic  speed  limiter  ...............  21 
Driver  information  ...... .. .... .... ... .  29 
Driver  Information  System 
Menu  display  . ...... .. .... ..... .. . 23  Electronic  Stability  Program 
...... ... .  190 
Electron ic stabil ization  program  (ESP) 
Warning/ind icator  lights  .... .... ....  13 
Emergency  flasher  Warning/indicator  lights  .... ...... ..  14 
Vehicle  operation  Vehicle  care  Do-it-yourself  service  Technical  data  
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Saving fuel  by  upshifting  early  ... ..  8, 9 
Using  the  rear  window  defogger  ....  105 
Front  airbags 
Description  ... ....... .... .. . .... .  151 
How  th ey  work  . .  .  . . . .  . . .  .  . . .  . . . .  .  156 
Front  seats  ......... .... ... .... ......  74 
Adjusting  ................... ....  129 
Adjusting  the  manual  seats  .. .. .... . 76 
Child  restraints  in the  front  seat  .. ..  149 
Heated  seats . .  . . . .  . .  . .  . . .  . .  . .  . . . .  105 
Fronta l collisions  and  the laws  of  physics 
138 
Fuel  Current  fuel  mileage  ........... ....  22 
Fuel  gauge  ...... .... .... ...... ...  10 
Fuel  supply  too low  ...... .... .... ..  32 
Fuel  filler  f lap 
Unlocking  the  fuel  filler  flap  by  hand  223 
Fuel  gaug e .... .... ...... .. .... ..... .  10 
Fuel  range  .. .... .... .... .... ... .... . 22 
Fuel  supply  Additives  . .... .... .... ... ..... ...  219 
Blended  gasoline  ... .. ........ ....  219 
Fuel  filler  neck  ... .... .... ........  220 
Fuel  gauge  ...... .... .... ........ . 10 
Fuel  tank  capacity  ........... ..  10,  220 
Gasoline  ... .. .... .... ...........  219 
Gasoline  additives  . ... .... ....... .  220 
Octane  rating  . .... .... ... .... ....  219 
Recommendation  . .. .. .. .... .... . 219 
Refu elling  .... ..... ... ..... .. ... .  221 
Unlocking  the  fuel  filler  flap  by  hand  223 
Controls  and  equip ment  Safety  first Fuel 
tank 
Capacity  . .... ...... ........ .....  220 
Capacity  (gal lons/liters)  ...... ... .. ..  10 
Fuse  arrangemen t ... .. .. .... ... .... .  281 
G 
Gas  discharge  lamps  .. .. ..... .. .... .  285 
Gauges  Engine  coolant  temperature .. ..... ... 9 
Fuel  gauge  ... .. .... .... .. .. .... ..  10 
Speedometer  ... ...... .... .... ....  10 
Tachometer  .......... .... ... .... ..  8 
Trip  odometer  . ...................  10 
Gear  recommendation  ..... ...... .... . 19 
Gearshift  indicator  .. ...... .... .... ...  19 
Gearshift  lever ........ ... .... .......  116 
Genera l illustration 
Instruments  and  controls  . .... .... ...  7 
Generator  Warning /indicato r lights  .. .. .... ....  14 
Glossary  of tire  and  loading  terminology  ..  . 
244 
G love  compartment  ... .. .... ... .... ..  95 
Light  .... ... ... .. .... .... ........  60 
Gross  Vehicle  Weight  Rating (GVWR)  ... 299 
H 
Head  restraints  ........ ...... ... ....  131 
Adjusting  ... ... .................  131 
Rear  seats  ... ... .. ........ ........  80 Headlight 
defective  . .... .... .... ...... ... .. . 33 
Head light  range  control 
defective  ..... .... .... .. . .........  33 
Headlights  ... ... ...... ..... .. ...... . 52 
adaptive  light  ..... .... ....... .....  55 
Front  fog  lights  . ..... .. ............  56 
Switching  off  . ... .... .... .... .. .. .  52 
Switching  on  ...... .... .. .. .... ....  52 
Washer  system  .. ...... ... .... .. . ..  66 
Heated  rear  window  .....................  105 
Heated  outside  mirrors  ... .... ... ... ...  70 
Heated  washer  jets 
Wiper  and  washer  system  ........... 63 
Heavy  clothing  and  safety  be lts  .... ....  140 
High  beam  ... .... ..... .. .... .....  5 2,  59 
Warning/indicator  lights  .. .... .... ..  14 
High  vo ltage  warning  label  . ...... ....  298 
Hi ll  Descent  Assist  .... ... .... .... ....  120 
Hill  hold  assist  Starting  on  hills  ... ... ... .... .... . 111 
hood 
See Engine  hood ..... .... .... ....  224 
Hood  re lease  .... ..... .. .... .... .... 224 
Horn  ... .... .... .... ... .... .... ..... .  7 
How  many  airbags  does  my vehicle  have? .. 
154 
How  often  shou ld  I check  my tire  pressures? 
251 
How  safety  belt  pretensioners work .. ..  145 
Hydroplaning  ...... .. ...... .... .... . 255 
Vehicle  operation  Vehicle  care  Do-it-yourself  service  Technical  data