ESP AUDI S4 2014 Owners Manual
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6  About  this  Owner's Manual 
This owner's  manua l contains  important  infor
mation,  tips,  suggestions,  and warnings  for 
the  use of  your  veh icle. 
Make  sure that  this owner's  manua l is always 
located  in  the  vehicle.  This is especia lly  impor
tant  if  you allow  other  people to  drive  the  ve
h icle,  or  if you  sell  it. 
This  owner's  manua l descr ibes the 
equipment 
range 
specified  for  this  mode l at  the  editoria l 
deadline  date.  Some of  the  equipment  descri
bed here will  on ly be available  at  a later  date, 
or  only  in specific  markets. 
Some sections  in  this owner's  manua l do not 
apply  to  a ll vehicles . In  that  case, the 
range  of 
applicability 
is g iven at  the  beginn ing of  the 
section,  e.g.,  "Applies  to  vehicles: with  ad
vanced parking  system".  In  addition,  optional 
or vehicle -specific  equipment  is indicated  by 
a n  aster isk 
" *" . 
Illustrations may be different  from  those  in 
your  vehicle,  and are intended  to  be viewed  as 
a basic guide . 
You will  find  a 
table  of  contents at  the  begin
n ing of  this  book, which  disp lays all  topics  de
scribed  in this  manual  in order  of  appearance. 
You will  find  an alphabetical 
index at  the  end 
of  this  book . 
All 
directions , such as "left",  "right",  "front", 
''back",  are relative  to  the  direct ion of  travel. 
* Optional  or vehicle-specific  equipment 
.,..  This  section  continues  on the  next  page. 
~ .&. Cross-reference  to a "WARNING!"  with
in  a sect ion.  For ind ication  w ith  a page  num
ber, the  corresponding  "WARNING!"  can be 
found  outside  of  the  section . 
A WARNING 
Text with  this  symbol  contains  important 
information  on safety  and  how to  reduce 
the  risk of  personal  injury or  death. 
(D Note 
Text with  this  symbo l draws your  attention 
to  potentia l sources of  damage  to  your  ve
hicle. 
@) For the  sake of the  environment 
Text with  this  symbo l contains  information 
abo ut  the  environment  and  how you  can 
help  protect  it. 
{!) Tips 
Text with  this  symbo l contains  specia l tips 
and other  information  about  gett ing the 
most  out  of  your  vehicle  and  its  features.  
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16  Instrum ent s and  w arn ing /indic ato r  light s 
A WARNING 
-Always observe  the  warnings  in 
i=> page  214, before  opening  the  hood 
and  checking  the  brake  fluid. 
- Driv ing  with  low brake  fluid  is a  safety 
hazard.  Stop  the  car  and  get  professional 
assistance. 
- If  the . (USA 
models) ;II (Canada 
models)  brake  system  indicator  l ight 
turns  on  together  with  the  ABS and  ESC  indicator  lights,  the  ABS/ESC regu lating 
function  may  have  failed.  F unctions  that 
stabilize  the  vehicle  are  no  longer  availa
ble.  This  could  cause  the  vehicle  to 
swerve  and  increase  the  risk of  sliding . 
Drive carefu lly to  the  nearest  authorized 
Audi  dealer  or  other  qualified  workshop 
and  have  the  malfunction  corrected. 
- If  the  brake  warning/indicator  light  does  not  go  out  after  a few  seconds  and  the 
park ing  brake  is released,  or  lights  up 
wh ile you  are  driving,  the  fluid  level  in 
the  brake  fluid  reservoir  is too  low . If you 
believe  tha t it  is safe  to  do  so,  proceed 
immediately  at  low speed  to  the  nearest 
authorized  Audi dealer  or  qualified  work shop  and  have  the  bra ke  system  inspect
ed. 
- Always  keep  in m ind  that  after  several 
brake  applications,  yo u will  need  greater 
pressure  on  the  b rake  peda l to  stop  your 
vehicle.  Do not  re ly on  strained  brakes  to 
respond  w ith  maximum  stopp ing  power 
in  critical  situations.  You must  allow  for 
increased  brak ing  distances . The  extra 
distance  used  up  by fad ing  brakes  could 
lead  to  an  acc ident. 
:fil.J(® ) Electromechanical  parking  brake 
The warning/indicator  light  monitors  the 
electromechanical  parking  brake . 
If  the  indicator  light. (USA  models)/ . 
(Canada  models)  turns  on,  the park ing  brake 
was  set . If the  parking  brake  is set  when  the 
ignit ion  is off, the  indicator  light  turns  off  af
ter  about  20  seconds.  T
he  warn ing/indicator  light  wi ll go  out  when 
the  parking  brake  is  re leased. 
•  (USA  model s) /.  (Canada  mod els)  Cau
ti on: Vehicle  parke d too  steep 
If  the  indicato r light  b links  and  the  message 
appea rs,  there  is  not  enough  bra king  power  to 
k eep  the  vehicle  from  roll ing . T he  brakes  have 
overheated.  The veh icle  cou ld  roll  away  even 
on  a  sma ll incline. 
Pre ss brak e pedal  to  rel eas e parking  brake 
To re lease  the  park ing  brake,  press  the  brake 
pedal  and  press  the  button(®) or  start  driving 
with  sta rting  assist  at  t he  same  time 
i=> page  86. 
Pl ease r elea se parking  brake 
To re lease  the  park ing  brake  manually,  p ress 
the  brake  pedal  and  press  the  button®) at 
the  same  time. The  parking  brake  on ly releas
es  automatically  if the  driver's  safety  be lt  is 
fastened. 
Iii Parking  brake! 
If t he Iii ind icator  light  tu rns  o n and  this 
message  appears,  there  is a  parking  brake 
malfunction.  Drive to  your  authorized  A udi 
dealer  or  qualified  workshop  immediately  to 
have  the  malfunct ion  corrected. 
~ Safety  belts 
This  warning/indicator  light  reminds  you  to 
put  on your  safety  belt. 
T he .  warning/ indicator  light  illuminates 
when  the  ignition  is switched  on  to  remind 
the  driver  and  (on  USA models  only)  any  front 
passenger  to  put  on  the  safety  be lt.  Addit ion
ally,  an  acoustic  warning  (gong)  will also 
sound. 
For  more  Informat ion 
c:> page  138,  Safety 
belt  warning  light.  
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Instruments  and  warning/indicator  lights  17 
0 Battery 
The. warni ng/ind icator  lig ht  ill umin ates 
when yo u switc h on th e igni tion and  mu st  go 
ou t aft er the  engine  has  s tarte d. 
• Alternator  fault:  Battery  is not  being 
charged 
I f  the  i ndicator  lig ht  t urns  on and  t he  mes
sage  appears,  the re  is a  malf unction  in t he 
gen erato r or vehicle e lectr ica l system . 
Drive to  yo ur autho rized Aud i dea le r  or quali
fied workshop  immediately . Because the  vehi
cl e ba ttery is  disc harging,  tur n off a ll unnec
essa ry ele ct rical eq uipment  suc h as  th e  radio. 
S eek profession al ass is ta nce if  the  batte ry 
ch arg e leve l is t oo  low. 
(•)  low  battery:  Battery  will  be charged 
while  driving 
If t he  indicator  lig ht t urns  on and  t he  mes
sage  appears,  the re may be  limited  starting 
ab il ity . 
If 
t hi s message turns off after a litt le w hile, 
the  battery  charged  enough  wh ile driving. 
If t he message  does  not  turn  off,  have your 
author ized Audi dealer  or qua lified wor kshop 
c o rrect  the  malfunctio n. 
't:::7: Engine  oil  pressure 
The red  en gine oil  pressure  warning  symbol 
requires  immediate  service or  repair . Driving 
with  a low-oil -pressure  indication  is likely  to 
inflict  severe damag e to  the  engine. 
•  Turn off  engine!  Oil pressure  too  low 
If th e ind ic a tor  lig ht  tur ns on an d th e me s
sage  a ppears,  the oil  press ure  is  too low . 
~ Pull off the  road. 
~ Sto p th e ve hicl e. 
~T urno ff th e e ngine. 
~ Check the  engine  oil  level <=> page  219. 
~ If the  engi ne oi l leve l is too  low , add  engine 
o il 
<:!) page  219. Make sure  that  the  oil pres 
s ur e warning  symbol. appea rs no longer 
i n t he d isp lay before  you start  d riving aga in. 
~ If  the  en gine o il level  is co rrec t and  the  in di
cato r light  still  turns  on, turn  the  e ngine 
off 
and do not  cont inue  driv ing . See k pr ofessi o
na l assistance . 
(D Tips 
- The engine  oil  pressure  symbol. is 
not  an  indicator  for a  low  engine  oil  lev
el.  Do not  rely on  it.  Instead,  check the 
oil  level  in your engine  at  regular  inter
vals,  preferably  each  time  you  refuel, 
and  always  before  going  on  a  long  trip. 
- The yellow  oil  level  warning  indication 
Ill requires  oil  refill  or workshop  serv
ice without  delay . Do not  wait  until  the 
red oil  pressure  warning.  starts  to 
flash  before you  respond  to  the  low  oil  level  warning 
Ill. By then,  your engine 
may already  have  suffered  serious  dam
age. 
· 
~ ..  Engine  oil  level 
•  WARNING: Please  add  oil  immediately 
If  the  indica to r li ght and the  message  a ppear, 
add  engine  oil  immediately 
c:!) page  216 . 
El Add oil,  max XXXX l. You may cont.  driv . 
When the symbol El and  dr ive r message  ap 
pear,  add  the amoun t of oil app ear ing  in t he 
display at  t he  next oppo rtunity 
r:=> page  21 6. 
-L Engine  cooling  system 
A malfunction  in  the  engine  cooling  system 
must  b e repaired  as soon  as possibl e . 
•  Turn off  engine  and  check coolant  level 
If the  indicato r light  turns  on and  the  mes
sage  appears,  the  coolant  temperature  is too 
high or the  coolant  leve l is t oo  low. 
~ Pull off t h e roa d. 
~ Stop  the  vehicle. 
~ Tu rnoff  the  engine . 
~ Check coolant  level<=> page  221 . 
~ Add coolant  if  necessary <=> page  222. 
~ Continu e dr iv in g o nly afte r the  engin e cool-
ant  wa rning/ind icator  light  goes  ou t.  ..,.  
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Instruments  and  warning/indicator  lights  19 
If the fl indicator  light turns  on,  ESC was re
stricted  or switched 
off using  the I ~ O FF I but
ton 
¢ page  186. 
Stabilization  control  (ESC/ABS):  Fault! See 
owner's  manual 
If the  indicator  light Ji) and the  ABS  indicator 
light 
ml (USA models) / II] (Canada  models) 
turn  on and  the message appears, the  ABS or 
e lectronic  differential  lock  is ma lfunctioning. 
This a lso ca uses the  ESC to  malfunction . The 
brakes st ill function  with  their  normal  power, 
but  ABS is not  act ive. 
D rive to  your  authorized  Audi  dea ler  immedi
ately  to  have the  malfunction  corrected . 
Fo r more  informat io n  about  the  ESC 
¢page  186. 
A WARNING 
If the .  (USA  models) . (Canada mod 
els) brake system  indicator  light turns  on 
together  with the ABS and ESC indicator 
lights,  the  ABS/ESC regulating  function 
may have failed.  Functions  that  stabilize 
the  vehicle  are  no longer  avai lab le. This 
could  cause the  vehicle  to  swerve  and in
crease the  risk  of  sliding. Drive carefu lly  to 
the  nearest  authorized  Audi dea le r and 
have  the  malfunction  corrected. 
(D Tips 
For addit ional  information  on  ESC and 
ABS,  refer  to¢ 
page  186. 
ABS /(8) Anti-lock  braking  system  (ABS) 
This warning/indicator  light  monitors  the ABS 
and  the  electronic  differential  lock  (EDL). 
The warning/indicator  light ml (USA models)/ 
II] (Canada models)  w ill come on for  a few 
seconds when  the  ign ition  is switched  on . The 
light  wi ll go out  after  an automatic  check se
quence  is completed. 
There  is a  malfunction  in the  ABS when: 
-The warning/ indicator  light  does  not illumi
nate  when you switch  the  ignition  on . -
The warning/indicator  light  does not go out 
after  a few  seconds. 
- The warning/indicator  light il luminates 
while  driving. 
T he  ESC  indicator  lig ht also  illuminates  if 
there  is  a malfunction  in the  ABS. The mes
sage 
Stabilization  control (ESC): Fault!  See 
owner 's manual 
also appears  in the  instru
ment  cluster  display and a warning  tone 
sounds. 
The brake  system will  still  respond  even 
without  the  assistance of the  ABS  system. 
See your  authorized  Audi dealer  as soon as 
possible to  restore full  braking  performance. 
For more  information  regarding the  ABS 
¢page  186. 
Malfunction  in the  brake  system 
If the brake  warning  light ¢page  15 and the 
ABS  warning  illuminate 
together there  may be 
a malfunction  in the  ABS, and there  may a lso 
be a malfunct ion in the  brake system  itself 
¢ .&. .The  ABS will  not work  and you will  no
tice  a change in braking  response and  per
formance. 
In  the  event of  a malfunction  in the  brake 
system 
the  warning/indicator  light . (USA 
models) . (Canada models)  in the  instru 
ment  cluster  flashes 
¢ page  15 . 
Malfunction  in  the  electronic  differential 
lock (EDL) 
The EDL works  together with  the  ABS . The 
ABS warning  light  will  come on if  there is a 
malfu nction  in the  EDL  system ¢ 
page  186. 
See your  authorized  Audi  dealer  as  soon as 
poss ible. 
A WARNING 
-
-If the ml (USA models) tli] (Canada 
models)  warning  light  does  not  go out, 
or  if  it  comes  on while  dr iving,  the  ABS 
system  is not  working  properly.  The vehi
cle can then  be stopped  only w ith  the 
standard  brakes  (without ABS). You w ill 
not  have  the  protect ion ABS  provides. 
...  
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Instruments  and  warning/indicator  lights  21 
speed. This  ind icates  that  the  MIL is working 
properly. 
The  warning  light  illuminates  when  there  is a 
mal funct ion  in the  engine  e lectronic  system. 
Contact  your  authorized Audi  dealer  and  have 
the  ma lfunction  corrected . 
An improperly  closed  fuel  filler cap may  also 
cause  the  MIL light  to illum inate 
r::!,> page 212. 
For  more  informat ion r:!,> page 30 . 
!?) Engine  speed  limitation 
App lies to  vehicles: wit h eng ine speed  lim itat ion 
Ill Do not  exceed  max. engine  speed  of 
XXXX  rpm 
The Ill symbol  illuminates  when  there  is an 
engine  control  malfunction . The 
'3i indicator 
l ight  in  the instrument  cluster  also  illumi
nates.  The engine  speed is lim ited  to  the 
speed  displayed  in  the  driver  information  sys 
tem . Keep  in mind  that  the  engine  speed  will 
not  exceed  the  va lue  disp layed  in the  driver  in
formation  system,  for  example  when  down
shifting. 
Drive  to  your  authorized  Audi  dea ler  immedi
ately  to  have  the  malfunction  corrected . 
'.!2:;,.,, Engine  oil  sensor 
•  Oil level!  Sensor defective 
If the  symbol  illuminates,  contact  your  au
thorized  Audi  dealer  and  have  the  oil  sensor 
inspected.  Until  you  have  this  done,  check  the 
oil  level  each  time  you  refuel  just to  be  on  the 
sa fe  side 
r:!,> page 219 . 
Bil Tank  system 
(iD Please refuel 
If  the  indicator  light  turns  on  for  the  f irst 
time  and  the  message  appears,  there  are 
about  2.1- 2 .4  gallons  (7  -9  liters)  of  fuel  left 
in  the  tank.  Time  to  refuel 
r::!,>page 211 . 
DD Fuel tank  system malfunction!  Contact 
dealer 
If the  indicator  light turns  on  and  this mes
sage  appears,  there  is a  malfunction  in the 
tank  system. 
Drive to  your authorized  Audi dealer  immedi
ate ly  to  have  the malfunction  corrected. 
C> Windshield  washer  fluid  level 
II Please refill  washer fluid 
If the symbol  illum inates,  add windshield 
washer  fluid to  the  washer  system  and  also  to 
the  headlight  washer  system* 
r:!,> page 228. 
~ Windshield  wipers 
El Windshield  wiper defective 
The re  is  a  malfunc tion  with  the windshie ld 
wipers . 
Drive to  your  author ized  Audi  dealer  immedi
ate ly  to  have  the  malfunction  corrected . 
~/ }D /0$ Defective  light  bulb  warning 
If  the S:$ indicator  light  turns  on,  a  bulb  has 
failed.  The  message  indicates  the  location of 
the  bu lb. 
- If  the 
El indicato r light  also  turns  on,  then 
a  fo g lig ht  has  failed.  The  position  of  the  in
dicator  light  corresponds  w ith  the  location 
on  the  vehicle . 
- If  the 
II indicato r light also  turns  on,  then 
a  rear  fog * light  has failed.  The  position  of 
the  indicator  light  corresponds  with  the  lo
cation  on  the  vehicle . 
T his  wa rning  can  also  occur  if the  light  switch 
is  in an  unengaged  position  between  two  sym
bols. 
Vehicle lights:  System fault! 
If  the  message  appears,  there  is a  malfunc 
tion  in  the  headlights  or light  sw itch . 
Drive to  your  au thori zed  Audi  dealer  immedi-
ately  to  have  the  malfunction  corrected . 
IJJ,,  
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24  Driver  information  d isplay 
Driver  information 
display 
Introduction 
The Driver  information  display  inside  the  in
strument  cluster  provides  you,  the  driver, 
with  important  information. 
Fig. 7  Instrument  cluster:  ce nter display 
Fig. 8 Wiper  lever:  controls  for the  menu  display 
Center  display 
With  the  ignition  on, the  display  in the  Dr iver 
I nformation  System  shows  the  following in
formation: 
- CD* inserted  or  Radio* station  set 
- Outside  temperature*:  At  temperatures  be-
low  41  °F (+S °C), a snowflake  symbol  ap
pears  in front  of  the  temperature  display 
c::> .&_. 
-Warning  if  one of  the  doors,  front  lid  or  en-
gine  compartment  lid  is not  closed. 
Additional  functions 
You can open  the  following  functions  in the 
Driver  Information  System  display  by pressing 
the 
! RESET I button c::> fig.  8 one or  more times: 
Digital  speedometer* 
Tire  pressure monitoring* 
<::>page249 
Trip computer* <::>page25 
Efficiency  program* <::> page  27 
Service interval  display <::> page  29 
Speed warning <::> page  87 
Gearshift  selector  positions <::> page  92 
Automatic  transmission 
Adaptive  cr uise control* 
<::> page  99 
Auto  Check Control 
Some functions  and vehicle  components are 
scanned  for their  operating  status  when  you 
switch  the  ignition  on and whi le you are  driv
ing . Malfunctions  or  required  service proce
dures  are signaled  audibly  and indicated  by 
red and yellow  illuminated symbols  and  re
minders  in the  d isplay. 
A WARNING 
--- Never  rely exclusively on the  outside 
temperature  display  to  determine  if a 
road surface  is icy  or  not . Keep  in mind 
that  road surfaces , espec ially br idges 
and  overpasses,  could be ice  covered  and 
slippery  even at  an outside  temperature 
above  41 °F (+S °C). 
- Always remember, 
even if the  "snow
flake"  symbol  (ice warning)  does not  ap
pear in the  disp lay, black  ice cou ld be on 
the  road. 
- Always reduce your  speed and drive  with 
specia l care  in cold  weather  conditions 
when  the  chance of  encountering  icy 
road surfaces  increases. 
¢j) Tips 
If the  vehicle  is  stationary, or  if  you are 
driving  at  a very  low  speed, the  tempera
ture  shown  in the  display  might  be slightly 
higher  than  the  actual  outside  tempera
ture.  This  i.s  caused by the  heat  being  radi
ated  from  the  engine .  
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30  Driver  information  display 
Resetting the service  interval  display 
Your  authorized  Audi  dealer  will  reset  the  cor
responding  service schedule  after  performing 
the  appropriate  service on yo ur vehicle . Yo u 
also  have the  possibility  to  reset the  oil 
change schedule  after  having  performed  an 
oil  change  according  to  Audi  specifications. 
Select 
I CAR I function  button  > Service  interval 
display > Reset  oil  change  interval 
or ICARI 
function  button> Car systems* control  but
ton 
> Servicing & checks > Reset  oil  change 
interval. 
(D Note 
If  you  disconnect  the  battery  terminals, no 
calculations  can be made for  the serv ice 
interval  display during  this  time  and  no 
service rem inder wi ll appear.  Remember 
that  observing  the  proper  service  intervals 
is  vitally  important  to  extend ing the  life  of 
your  vehicle,  particu larly  the  eng ine, and 
maintaining  its  value.  Even if  the  mileage 
driven  is  low, the  maximum  period of  one 
yea r from  one service to  the  next must  not 
be exceeded . 
@ Tips 
-Do not  reset  the  display  between  oil 
changes, otherwise  the  display  will  be  in
correct. 
- The information  in the  Service Reminder 
r ema ins stored  even when  the  vehicle 
battery  is disconnected. 
On-Board  Diagnostic 
system  (OBD) 
Malfunction  Indicator  Lamp  (MIL) 
The Malfunction  Indicator  Lamp (MIL) ¢4' i n 
the  instrument  cluster  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  proper
ly. 
If the  light  does  not  go out after  the  engine 
is started,  or  illuminates  while  you  are driv
i ng, a malfunction  may exist  in the  eng ine sys
tem . If  the  light illuminates,  the  catalytic  con
verter  could  be damaged . 
Continue  driving 
with  reduced  power (avoid
ing  sustained  high speeds and/or  rapid  accel
erations)  and  have the  cond ition  corrected. 
Contact your  authorized  Audi  dealer. 
If the  light  il luminates,  the  electronic  speed 
limiter  may also  be malfunct ioning.  For more 
information 
c:> page  31 , Electronic  speed 
limiter. 
An improperly  closed  fuel  filler  cap may also 
cause  the 
MIL light  to  illuminate 
c:>page  212. 
On-Board  Diagnostics 
Fig . 18 Locat io n  of  Data  Link  Con nector  (D LC) 
On-Board  Diagnostics  monitors  the  compo 
nents  of  your  emission  control  system . Each 
monitored  component  in your  engine  system 
has been assigned a code. In  case of  a mal
function,  the  component  will  be identified 
and the  fault  stored  as a code in  the  control 
module  memory. 
The MIL  light  may also illuminate  if  there  is a  leak  in the  on-board  fuel  vapor  recovery sys
tem.  If  the  light illuminates  after  a  refueling, 
stop  the vehicle  and  make sure  the  fuel filler 
cap is  properly  closed 
c:> page  212 . 
In  order  to  make an accurate  diagnosis,  the 
stored  data  can on ly be displayed  using  spe
c ial  diagnostic  equipment  (generic scan  tool 
furOBD) . 
~  
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-If  the  power  lock ing  system  should  ma  l
function,  you  can  lock the  driver's  door 
using  the  mechanical  key~ 
page 38. 
-If  the  power  locking  system  should  fail, 
you  can  still  open  the  fue l tank  flap  in an 
emergency <=> 
page 213. 
-You are  well  advised  not  to  keep  valua
bles  inside  an  unattended  vehicle,  visible 
or  not . Even  a  properly  locked  vehicle 
cannot  provide  the  security  of  a safe . 
- If  the  LED in the  upper  edge  of  the  driv
er's  door  panel  comes  on  for  about  30 
seconds  after  the  vehicle  is  locked,  there 
i s  a  malfunction  in the  power  locking  or 
the  anti-theft  warning  system.  Have  the 
malfunction  corrected  by an  author ized 
Audi  dealersh ip or  qua lified  repair  fac ili
ty. 
Key  set 
Fig. 19 Key set 
@ Remote  cont rol  k ey with  me chanical 
ke y 
You can  centrally  lock  and  unlock  your  vehicle 
and  start  the  engine  with  the  master  key with 
remote  control.  A mechanical  key  is integrat 
ed  i n the  master  key 
<=> page 34 . 
@ Emerg ency key 
The  emergency  key is  not  intended  for  con
stant  use. 
It should  on ly be  used  in an  emer
gency,  for  example,  in place  of  the  ign ition  key 
<=> page 82. Keep  it  in  a safe  p lace  and  do 
not  carry  it  on  your  key ring . 
Openin g  an d clos ing  33 
Ke y re plac ement 
If you  lose  a  key, contact  your  author ized  Audi 
dealer  immediate ly to  have  the 
lost key disa 
bled.  Be sure  to  bring  all  your  keys  with  you . 
Number  of  keys 
You can  check  the  number  of  assigned  keys  to 
you r vehicle <=> 
page 11. This  allows  you  to 
make  sure  you  have  re ceived  all  of  the  keys 
when  you  purchase  a  used  vehicle. 
Data  in th e mast er ke y 
During  driving,  service  and  maintenance-rele
vant  data  is continuously  stored  on  your  mas
ter  key. Your Audi  service  adviser  can  read  out 
this  data  and  tell  you  abo ut  the  work  yo ur ve
hicle  needs . This  applies  also  to  vehicles  with 
convenience  key*. 
Person al comf ort  settings 
If two  people  use  one  vehicle,  it  is  recom
mended  that  each  person  always  uses  "their 
own''  master  key. When  the  ignition  is turned 
off  or  when  the  vehicle  is  locked,  pe rsonal 
convenience  settings  for  the  following  sys 
tems  are  stored  and  assigned  to  the  remote 
master  key. 
- Climate  control 
- Powe r locking  system 
- Seat  memory* 
- Parking  system* 
- Adaptive  cruise  control* 
- Side  assist* 
- Drive select* 
T he  sto red  settings  are  automatically  recalled 
when  you  unlock  the  vehicle,  when  you  open 
the  doors  or  when  you  turn  on  the  ignition . 
A WARNING 
--
-Do not  leave  your  vehicle  unattended 
with  the  key  in the  ignition  lock . Entry  by 
unauthorized  persons  could  endanger 
you  or  result  in theft  or  damage  the  vehi
cle . 
- Do not  leave  ch ildren  unattended  in t he 
veh icle,  especially  with  access  to  vehicle  
Page 39 of 296

-You cannot  open  the  doors  or the  rear  lid 
from  the  outside (increased  security, for  ex
amp le when  yo u are  stopped  at  a red  light). 
- The diodes  in the  power  loc king switc h illu
minate  when  a ll the  doors  are  closed  and 
l ocked. 
- Front doors:  you can un lock and  open  the 
doors  from  the  ins ide  by p ulling on the  door 
hand le. 
- Rea r doors:  p ull the  door  handle  once to re
lease  the  lock. Pull the  hand le  again  to  open 
the  door. 
- If you have a crash  and  the  airbag  is activat
ed, the  doors  automatically  un lock. 
A WARNING 
- The power locking sw itch  works w ith  the 
ignition  off and  automatically  locks the 
entire  vehicle when  it  is actua ted . 
- On a vehicle locked from  the  outs ide  the 
power  locking system  switch  is inopera
t ive. 
- Locked doors  make it  more  diffic ult for 
eme rg ency workers  to  get  into  th e  vehi 
cle, w hich  puts  lives at  risk . Do not  leave 
anyone  behi nd  in  the  ve hicle, espe cially 
ch ildren. 
(D Tips 
Your vehicle is locked automatically  at  a 
speed  of 
9 mph (15 km/h)  (Au to  Lock) 
~ page  32. You  ca n  unl ock the  vehicle 
a g ai n using the  opening  f un ction  in  the 
power  locking sys tem  swit ch ~ -
Setting  power  locking 
In the  radio/MM !*,  you  can se t which doors 
t he  central  locking system  will unlo ck . 
.,.  Se lect: 
I CARI f u nct ion  butto n > Central  lock
ing . 
Or 
.,.  Se lect: 
~ I C-A-R~I fu nct io n  bu tton > Car  systems * 
co ntrol  b utton > Vehicle  settings > (Central 
locking)*. 
Single  door  unlocking /Unlock door s* -
you 
c a n specify whi ch door s unl ock when yo u open 
the  veh icle . 
Opening  and  clo sin g  37 
-Select ing off / All  and  p ressing  the Iii button 
on t he  remote  contro l key  unlocks the  entire 
veh icle. 
- Selecting 
on /Driver and  pressing  the Iii but
ton  on the  remote  control  key once  un locks 
only the  driver's  door.  In vehicles with  a con
ven ience  key*, only the  door whose  handle 
you pull w ill unlock. If you press  the 
Iii but
ton  tw ice, the  entire  vehicle will u nlock . If 
you press  the [@] button,  t he entire  ve hicle 
w ill always lock . 
Luggage  comp.  lock/ Lock exterior  trunk  han
dl e -
If you select On , you can no longer  ope n 
the  luggage  compartment  using the  rea r lid 
hand le 
~ page  39,  fig.  2  7. In  this  case,  the 
r ear  lid can be opened  with t he 
l=I bu tton  on 
th e maste r key¢  page  35,  fig.  22  or with  the 
l= I* button  in the  d river's doo r¢  page  40, 
fig . 
29 . 
Fold  mirrors * if you se lec t On , the  outs ide 
mirro rs will fo ld in au tomati cally when  yo u 
press  the 
Iii button  on the  remote  cont ro l key 
~ page  50. 
Tone when  locking  -if you selec t On, a to ne 
will soun d when  yo u lo ck t he vehicle. 
Auto  Lock /Lock when  driving  -if you selec t 
On, th e e nti re ve hicl e w ill lock automat ically 
whe n the  speed  reaches 
9 m ph (1 5 km /h).  
Page 49 of 296

Clear  vision Lights 
Switching  the  lights  on and  off 
F ig . 40 Instrument  pane l: headlight  control  switch 
Light  switch ·'t/,· 
Turn the  switch c> fig . 40 to  the  correspond ing 
position . When  the  lights  are switched  on, the 
:oo: symbol  turns  on. 
0  • The lights  are off  or the  dayt ime running 
lights  are on: 
- USA  mod els : The daytime  running  lights  are 
activated  when the  light  sw itch 
c> fig . 40 is 
in the 
O position  or the AUTO position  (only 
in daylight  conditions) . The daytime  running 
lights  function  can be turned  on and off  in 
the  radio  or  MMI*  menu 
E xteri or li ghtin g 
¢ page 48 , c> &_. 
-Ca nad a mod els: The daytime  runn ing lights 
are activated  when  the  light  sw itch 
¢ fig . 40 
is in the O position, :oo : position  or the AUTO 
posit ion  (only  in  daylight  conditions).  The 
daytime  running  lights  function  cannot  be 
turned  off¢&. . 
AUTO*  -Automatic  headlights  switch  on and 
off  depending  on  b rightness,  for  example  in 
tw ilight,  during  rain  or  in  tunnels¢,& . 
:oo:  -Side marker  lights 
~D  -Low beam  headlights 
Fog  light s/rea r fog  ligh t(s)* 
Press the  appropriate  button c> fig. 40: 
1D -Fog  lights 
0$  -Rear fog  light(s) 
Clear  vi sion  4  7 
adaptive  light* 
When  switched  on, adaptive  ligh t adap ts to 
curves in the  road depend ing on the  vehicle 
speed and the  steering  ang le. This  provides 
better  lighting  through  the  curve. The system 
operates  at  speeds between  approximately  6 mph  (10  km/h)  and 68  mph  (110  km/h). 
St atic corner ing light * (vehicles with  adaptive 
light)  -the  cornering  light  switches  on at 
speeds up to  approximately  25  mph  (40  km/  h) when  a certain  steering  wheel  angle  is 
reached or when  a turn  signal  is activated.  The 
area to  the  s ide of  the  vehicle  is illuminated 
better  whe n turn ing . 
The adaptive  light  and the  cornering  light  only 
function  when  the  switch  is in the  AUTO posi
tion  (automatic  headlights*) . 
A WARNING 
-Daytime  running  lights  and automatic 
headlights*  are only  intended  to  ass ist 
the  driver . T hey do no t re lieve the  driver 
of  his responsibility  to  chec k the  head 
lights  and to  t urn them  on manua lly ac
cording  to  the  current  light  and visibility 
conditions.  For examp le, fog  cannot  be 
detected  by the  light  sensors*.  So a lways 
switch  on the  headlights 
~D under  these 
weather  conditions  and when  driving  in 
the  dark . 
- Crashes can happen  when you cannot  see 
the  road ahead and when you  cannot  be 
seen by other  motorists.  Always  turn  on 
the  head lights  so that  you  can see ahead 
and so that  others  can see your  car from 
the  back. 
- Please obey all  laws when  using the 
lig hting  sys tems described  here. 
(D Note 
The rear fog  lights*  should  on ly be turned 
on in  accordance with  t raff ic regulation,  as 
the  lights  are bright  for  following  traffic.  ..,.