oil AUDI S4 2013 Owner's Guide

The location of the coolant expansion tank
can be seen in the engine compartment illus­
tration
q page 221 .
To obtain an accurate read ing , the eng ine
must be switched off .
The expa nsion tank in you r vehicle is equipped
with an elec tric coolant level sensor.
When the coolant level is too low, the warning
light in the Auto-Check System
q page 18 wi ll
b lin k until you add coo lant and the level has
been restored to norma l. Even t hough the re is
an e lec tric coolant level sensor, we s till rec ­
ommend you check the coolant leve l from
time to time .
Coolant loss
Coolant loss may indi cate a leak in the coo ling
sys tem. In the event of coolant loss, the cool­
ing system should be inspected immedia tely
by your authorized A udi dealer. It is not
enough merely to add coolant.
I n a
s ealed system, losses can occur only if
the boiling point of the coolant is exceeded as
a result of overheating.
A WARNING
The cooling system is unde r press ure and
can get ve ry hot. Reduce the risk of sca ld­
ing from hot coolant by following these
steps.
- Turn off the engine and allow it to coo l
down.
- Protect yo ur face, hands and arms from
escaping fluid and steam by covering the
cap with a large, thick rag.
- Turn the cap slowly and very carefu lly in
a counter-clockwise direction wh ile ap­
plying light, downward pressure on the
t op of the cap .
- To avoid being bu rned, do not spill ant i­
freeze or coo lant on the exhaust system
o r hot eng ine parts . Unde r certai n condi­
t ions, the ethy lene g lycol in engine cool­
an t ca n catc h fire.
Checkin g and fillin g 22 7
@ Note
Do not ad d any type of radiator leak sea l­
ant to your ve hicle's engine coolant. Add ­
i ng radiator repa ir flui d may adverse ly af­
fect the funct ion and performance of your
cooling system and could result in damage not cove red by your New Vehicle l imi ted
Warranty .
Adding coolant
Be very careful when adding engine coolant.
Before you check anyth ing in the eng ine com ­
partment,
always read and heed all WARN­
INGS q & in Working in the engine compart ­
ment on page 219 .
.,. Turn off the engine.
.,. let the engi ne cool down.
.,. Place a thick rag over the coolant expansion
tank
q page 226, fig . 187 and carefully turn
the cap counter-clockwise
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.,. Add coo la nt.
.,. Twist the cap o n aga in
tightly.
Rep lacement engine coo lant must confo rm to
exact specificat ions ~
page 226, Coolant. We
recommend using on ly coo lant additive G 12+
+ , G 13 or in an eme rgency G12+. Do
not use a
different additive. In an emergency use pla in
water until you can get the correct additive
and can restore the correct ratio . This sho uld
be done as soon as possible.
If you have los t a cons iderab le amount o f
coolant , then you sho uld add cold antifreeze
and co ld water on ly when the engine is cold.
A lw ays use
new engine coo lant w hen refilling.
Do not f ill coo lant above t he "MAX" mark. Ex­
cess coola nt w ill be fo rced o ut through t he
pressure relief valve in the cap when the en­
gine becomes hot.
A WARNING
- The cooling system is under pressure and
can get very hot. Reduce the risk of ..,.
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not exceeded . Vehicle load includes everybody
and everything in and on the vehicle. These
l oad limits are techn ica lly referred to as the
ve hicle's
Gross Veh icle Weight Rat ing
("GVWR").
The "GVWR" includes the weight of the basic
veh icle, all factory insta lled accessories, a full
tank of fu el, oil, coolant and other fluids plus
maximum load. The maximum load includes
the number of passengers that the vehicle is
in tended to carry ("seating capacity") w ith a n
assumed weight of 150 lbs . (68 kg) for each
passenger at a des igna ted sea ting pos ition
and the tota l we ight of any l uggage in the ve­
h icle. If you tow a trailer, the weig ht o f the
trailer hitch and the tong ue weight of the
l oaded trailer must be included as part of the
veh icle load.
The
Gro ss A xle Weight Rating ("GAWR") is
the maximum load that can be applied at each
of the vehicle's two ax les.
The G ross Vehicle We ight Rating and the
Gross Axle Weight Rating are listed on the
safety compliance sticker labe l located on the
driver's side B -pi llar .Your Audi has 5 seating
positions, 2 in the front and 3 in the rear for
tota l seating capacity of 5. Each seating posi­
tion has a seat belt¢
page 137, Safety belts.
The fact that there is an upper limit to your
veh icle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating means
that the tota l weight of whatever is being car­
ried in the vehicle (including the weight of a
trailer hitch and the tongue weight of the
loaded trailer) is limited. The more passen­
ge rs in the veh icle or passengers who are
h eav ier than the standa rd weights assumed
mean that less weight can be ca rr ied as l ug­
gage.
The tire pressure labe l on you r Audi also lists
the maximum combined we ight of all of the
oc cu pants and luggage o r othe r ca rgo that
the vehicle can carry . For the location o f the
l abe l
¢page 238, fig. 191.
Tires an d wheel s 243
A WARNING
Overloading a vehicle can cause loss of ve­
h icle contro l, a crash or other accident, se­
rious pe rsonal injury, and even death.
- Carrying more we ight than your veh icle
was des igned to carry will prevent the
veh icle from handling properly and in­
crease the risk of the loss of vehicle con­
trol.
- The brakes on a vehicle that has been
overloaded may not be able to stop the
veh icle w ith in a safe distance.
- Tires on a vehicle that has been overload­
ed can fail suddenly, incl uding a blowout
and sudden defla tion, causing loss of
contro l and a crash.
- Always ma ke sure that the total load be­
ing transpor ted - incl uding the weight of
a trailer hitch and the tongue weight of a loaded trailer -does not ma ke the vehi­
cle heavier than the vehicle's Gross Vehi­
cle We ight Rating.
Determining correct load limit
U se th e example below to ca l­
culate the total weight of the
pa ssengers and lu ggage or oth­
e r thing s that you pl an t o tran s­
po rt so that you can make sur e
that your vehicle will not b e
o verloaded.
Steps for Determining
Correct Load Limit
1 . Lo cate th e statement "THE
C OMBINED WEIGHT OF O C­
CUPANTS AND CARGO
SHOULD NE VER E XCEED XXX
KG OR XXX LBS"on your vehi-
c le 's pla card (tire inflation ..,
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Snow chains
Snow chains may be fitted only to the front
wheels, and only to certain tire sizes. Ask your
authorized Audi dealer on which tire sizes
snow chains can be used.
The snow chains must have low-profile links
and must not be thicker than 0.53 inch
(13.5 mm), including the lock .
Remove wheel center covers and trim discs
before putting snow chains on your vehicle
~ 0. For safety reasons cover caps must then
be fitted over the wheel bolts. These are avail­
able from authorized Audi dealers.
~ WARNING
Using the wrong snow chains for your vehi­
cle or installing them incorrectly can in­
crease the risk of loss of control leading to
serious personal injury.
- Snow chains are available in different sizes. Always make sure to follow the in­
structions provided by the snow chain
manufacturer .
- When driving with snow chains never
drive faster than the speed permitted for
your specific snow chains.
- Always observe local regulations.
(D Note
- Remove snow chains before driving on
roads not covered with snow to avoid
damaging tires and wearing the snow
chains down unnecessarily.
- Snow chains, which come into direct con­
tact with the wheel rim, can scratch or
damage it . Therefore, make sure that the
snow chains are suitably covered . Check
the position of the snow chains after
driving a few yards and correct if neces­
sary. Follow the instructions from the
snow chain manufacturer when doing so.
(j) Tips
Where snow chains are mandatory oncer­
tain roads, this normally also applies to
vehicles with all wheel drive.
Tires and wheels 251
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must always be tightened to the
correct torque.
The design of wheel bolts is ma tched to the
factory inst alled rims. If diffe ren t rims are fit­
ted, the correct wheel bolts with the right length and correctly shaped bolt heads must
be used. This ensures that wheels are fitted
securely and that the brake system functions
correctly.
In certain circumstances, you may not use
wheel bolts from a different vehicle -even if it
is the same model~
page 282 .
&_ WARNING
Improperly tightened or maintained wheel
bolts can become loose causing loss of
control , a collision and serious personal in­
jury.
- Always keep the wheel bolts and the threads in the wheel hubs clean so the
wheel bolts can turn easily and be prop­
erly tightened.
- Never grease or oil the wheel bolts and
the threads in the wheel hubs. They can become loose while driving if greased or
oiled, even if tightened to the specified
torque .
- Only use wheel bolts that belong to the
rim being installed .
- Never use different wheels bolts on your
vehicle.
-Always maintain the correct tightening torque for the wheel bolts to reduce the risk of a wheel loss. If the tightening tor­
que of the wheel bolts is too low, they
can loosen and come out when the vehi­
cle is moving.
If the tightening torque is
too high, the wheel bolts and threads
can be damaged and the wheel can be­
come loose.
(I} Note
The specified torque for the wheel bolts is
90 ft lbs. (120 Nm) with a tolerance of
± 7,4 ft lbs. (± 10 Nm). Torque wheel bolts .,.. •
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--No. Consumer Amps
I a
Gateway (Databus diagnos-
5 tic interface)
I
9 Supplementary heater
Fuse panel ® (brown )
1 CD/DVD playe r
2
Wi-Fi
3 MMI/Radio
4 Instrument cluster
5 Gateway (instrument cluster
control module)
6 Ignition lock
7 Light switch
8
Climate cont
rol system
blower
9 Steering column lock
10 Climate control system
11 Termina
l 30 diagnostic con-
nector
-
12 Steering column switch
module
Right luggage compartment fuse
assignment
5
5
5
5/20
5
5
5
5
40
5
10
10
5
F ig . 2 12 R igh t lu ggage compar tmen t: fu se pan el w ith
pla stic cl ip
-
Fu se s and bulb s 267
No . Consumer Amps
Fuse panel @ (blac k)
Luggage compartment lid
1 control module (all
road) /
30/10
Power top control module
(Cabriolet)
Trailer con trol modu le or re-
2 tractable rear spoiler (RS 5 15
Coupe)
3 Trailer control module 20
4 Trailer contro l modu le 20
5 Electromechanical parking
5
brake
6 E lectron ic damping con trol 15
7
Electromechanical parking
30
brake
8 R ear exterior lighting 30
9 quattro sport
35
10 Rear exterior lighting
30
11 Vehicle electrical system
20
con trol module
12 Term inal 30
5
Fuse panel © (brown )
1 Luggage compartment lid
30
control module (allroad)
-.
2 12-volt
socket, cigarette
20
lighter
3 DCDC converte
r path 1 40
4 DCDC converter path
2, DSP
30
amplifie r, radio
6
Right upper cabin heating
30
(Cabriolet)
7
Electromechanical parking
30
brake
R ig ht front door (window
9 regulator, central locking,
30
mirror, switch, lighting)
10 L
eft upper cabin heating
30
(Cabriole t)
Two-door models : rear r ight
window regu lator, Four-door
11 models : rear right door
30
(w indow regulato r, ce ntra l
l ock ing, switch , lighti ng)

2 7 4 Emergency situations
This might happen, for e xamp le, when
h eavy components such as the engine
b lock or transmiss io n are removed.
- When removing heavy components li ke
these, ancho r vehicle to ho ist o r add cor­
responding weig hts to ma inta in the cen ­
ter of g ravity . Othe rwise, the v eh icle
m ight tilt or slip
o ff th e hoist, caus ing
s er io us p ers on al inju ry.
(D Note
- Be awa re of the fo llowing points befo re
li fting the veh icl e:
- The vehicle should never be lifted or
jacked up from underneath the engine oil pan, the transmission housing , the
front or rear axle or the body side members. This could lead to serious
damage.
- To avoid damage to the underbody or
chassis frame, a rubber pad must be
inserted between the floor jack and
the lift points .
-Before driving over a workshop hoist,
check that the vehicle weight does not
exceed the permissible lifting capacity
of the hoist .
- Before driving over a workshop hoist,
ensure that there is sufficient clear­ ance between the hoist and low parts
of the vehicle.

Data
Data
A4 Sedan 211 hp,
2.0 liter 4-cyl. engine
Engine data
Maximum output SAE net
Maximum torque SAE net
No. of cylinders
Displacement
Stroke
Bore
Compression ratio
Fuel
Dimensions (approx.)
length (with licence plate bracket)
Width (with outside mirrors folded)
He ight (unloaded)
T urning circle diameter (curb to curb)
Capacities (approx. )
Fuel tank
- Total capacity
- Reserve (of total capacity) hp@rpm
lb-ft@rpm
C[D (cm
3
)
in (mm)
in (mm)
211 @4300-6000
258@ 1500-4200
4
121 (1984)
3 .65 (92.8)
3 .25 (82.5)
9.6: 1
Premium unleaded (91 AKI) Recommended for
maximum engine performance. Further details
Q page 214, Gasoline
B io-ethanol (E85 ) Vehicles with flexible fuel en­
gines may be operated with bio-ethanol fuels
(E85) or with premium unleaded gasoline (91
AKI). Further details Q page 215, Ethanol fuel
(Bio-ethanol).
in (mm)
in (mm)
in (mm)
ft (m) 1 85.1 (4701)
71.9 (1826)
56.2 (1427)
gal (liters)
gal (liters)
1.8-2.4
(7-9)
Wind shield and headlight* washer fluid container
Engine oil with filter change quarts (liters)
quarts (lite
rs) 4 .8 (4 .5)
4 .9 (4.6)
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278 Data
allroad 211 hp, 2.0 liter 4-cyl. engine
Engine data Maximum output SAE net
Maximum torque SAE net
No . of cylinders
Displacement
Stroke
Bore
Compression ratio
Fuel
Dimensions (approx.)
Length (with licence plate bracket)
Width (with outside mirrors folded)
He ight (unloaded)
T urning circle diameter (curb to curb)
Capacities (approx.)
Fuel tank
- Total capacity
- Reserve (of total capacity) h
p@rpm
L b-ft@ rpm
CID (cm
3 )
in (mm)
i n (mm) 211
@ 4300-6000
258@ 1500-4200
4 121 (1984)
3.65 (92 .8)
3.25 (82 .5)
9.6:
1
Premium unleaded (91 AKI) Recommended for
maximum engine performance . Further details
¢ page 214, Gasoline
Bio-Ethanol (E85 ) Vehicles with flexible fuel en­
gines may be operated with bio-ethanol fuels
( E 85) or with premium unleaded gasoline (91
AKI). Further details ¢page 215, Ethanol fuel
(Bio-ethanol).
i n (mm)
i n (mm)
----
in (mm)
ft (m)
185 .9 (4721)
72.5 (1841)
58.0 (1473)
37.7 (11.5)
gal (liters)
gal (liters) 1.8 -2 .4
(7-9)
Wind shield and headlight* washer fluid container
Engin e oil
with filter change quarts (liters)
quarts (lite
rs) 4
.8 (4 .5)
4 .9 (4 .6)

Data
S4 Sedan 333 hp, 3.0 liter 6-cyl. engine
Engine data
Maximum output SA E ne t
M aximum torque SAE net
No . of cylinders
Displacement
Stroke
Bore
C ompression ratio
Fuel
Dimension s (approx .)
L eng th (with licence pla te bra ck et)
Width (with outside mirrors folded) He igh t (unloaded)
T urning circle diameter (curb to curb)
Capacities (appro x.)
Fuel tank
- Total capac ity
- Reserve (o f to tal capacity) hp@rpm
lb-ft@ rpm
-~,
ClD (cm3
)
in (mm)
in (mm)
333 @ 5500 -6500
325
@ 2900-5300
6
182.8 (2995)
3 .50 (89)
3 .33 (84 .5)
1 0.3 : 1
Prem ium unleaded (91 AKI) Recommended for
maximum engine performance. Further details
c:> page 214, Gasoline
in (mm) 1 8 5.7 ( 4716)
in (mm) 71.9 (1826)
in (mm) 55 .4 ( 1406)
ft (m) 37.7 (11.5)
gal (liters) 1 6 .1 (61.0)
gal (li ters) 1.8- 2.4
( 7- 9)
Windshield and headlight* wa sher fluid container quarts (liters) 4.8 (4.5)
Engine oil with filte r ch ange qu
arts (lite rs) 7. 2 (6 .8)
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280 Consumer Information
Consumer Information
Warranty coverages
You r 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 your warran­
ties can be found in your
Warranty & Mainte­
nance booklet .
Operating your vehicle
outside the U.S.A. or
Canada
Government regu lations 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 .
If 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 lowe r octane
rating. Improper fuel may cause engine
damage ;
- service may be inadequate due to lack of
proper service facilities, tools or testing
equipment ;
- replacement pa rts may not be readily availa­
ble.
- Navigation systems for vehicles built for the
U.S.A. and Canada will not necessar ily work
in Europe, and may not work in other coun­
tries outside of North America.
(D Note
Audi cannot be responsible for mechanical
damage that could result from inadequate
fuel, service or parts availability.
Audi Service Repair Manuals and Literature
Audi Official Factory Service Manuals and Lit­
erature are published as soon as possible after
model introduction. Service manuals and lit­
erature 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 minimum.
However, a certain amount of regular mainte­
nance is still necessary to assure your vehicle's
s afety, economy and rel iability. For detailed
vehicle maintenance consult your Warranty &
Maintenance booklet.
Under difficult operating conditions, for ex­
ample at extremely low outside temperatures,
i n very dusty regions , when towing a trailer
very frequently, etc., some service work
should be performed between the intervals
specified. This applies particularly to:
- oil changes, and
- cleaning or replacing the air filter .
(® For the sake of the environment
By regularly maintaining your vehicle, you
help make sure that emission standards
are maintained, thus minimizing adverse
effects on the environment.
Important considerations for you and
your vehicle
The increasing use of electronics, sophisticat­
ed fuel injection and emission contro l sys-
tems, and the genera lly increasing technical
liJJ,

28 2 Con sum er Inf ormation
-Always make sure the transmission se­
lector lever (automatic transmiss ion) is
in "P" (Park position) or Neutral (manual
transmission) and the park brake is firm­
ly applied.
@) For the s ake of the environment
-Changing the engine settings will ad­
versely affect emission levels. This is det­
rimental to the environment and increas­
es fuel consumption .
- Always observe environmental regula­
tions when disposing of old engine oil,
used brake fluid, dirty engine coolant,
spent batteries or worn out tires.
- Undeployed airbag modules and preten­
s ioners might be classified as Perchlo­
rate Material -spec ial handling may ap­
ply, see www.dtsc.ca .gov/hazardous­
waste/perch lorate. When the veh icle or
parts of the restraint system including
airbag modules safety belts with preten­
sioners are scrapped, all app licable laws
and regulations must be observed . Your
authorized Audi dealer is familiar with
these requirements and we recommend
that you have your dealer perform this
serv ice for you .
Additional accessories,
modifications and
parts replacement
Additional accessories and parts
replacement
Always consult on authorized Audi dealer be­
fore purchasing accessories.
Your veh icle inco rporates the latest safety de­
sign featu res ensuring a high standard of ac­
tive and passive safety.
This safety could be compromised by non-ap­
proved changes to the veh icle. For this reason ,
if pa rts have to be replaced , please observe
the following points when installing addition­
a l accessories: Approved Audi accessories and genuine Audi
parts are available from authorized Audi deal­
ers.
T hese dea lers a lso have the necessary facili­
ties, tools and trained specialists to install the parts and acc essories proper ly.
A WARNING
-Using the wrong spare parts or using non-
approved accessories can cause damage to
the veh icle and ser ious personal injury.
- Use on ly accessories expressly approved
by Audi and genuine Audi spare parts
- These parts and accessories have been
specially designed to be used on your ve­
h icle .
- Never install accessories such as tele­
phone crad les or beverage ho lders on a ir­
bag covers or within the airbag deploy­
ment zones . Do ing so will increase the
risk of injury if a irbags are triggered in an
accident!
- Before you check anything in the engine
compa rtment, always read and heed a ll
WARNINGS
9 page 213 .
(D Note
-If items other than genu ine Audi spare
parts, add-on equipment and accessory
items are used or if repair work is not
performed accord ing to specified meth­
ods, this can resu lt in seve re damage to
your vehicle's eng ine and body (such as
corrosion) and adversely affect yo ur vehi ­
cle's warranty .
- If emergency repairs must be performed
elsewhere, have the vehicle examined by
an authorized Audi dealer as soon as
possible .
- The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage wh ich occ urs due to failure
to comply with these stipu lations.