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Table of contents 
  
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Display and operation............ 
Instrument cluster............... 
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Adjusting the display................. 
Coolant temperature display........... 
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Outside temperature display........... 
Engine oil temperature indicator....... 
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Touch display..................... 
General touch display operation........ 
Multi Media Interface................ 
Head-up display.................. 
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Generalinformation................. 
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Additional function buttons........... 
Starting and driving............. 
Personalization.................. 
Opening and closing............. 
Central locking........-.....00-e eee 
Child safety lock.............00.-0 08 
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Sliding/tilting sunroof................ 
Panoramic glass roof................. 
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Lights and Vision................. 48 
Exterior lighting...................0. 48 
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Windshield wipers................05- 55 
Digital compass..............--.0000- 57 
Sitting correctly and safely...... 59, 
Correct passenger seating position...... 59 
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Head restraints..................000. 63 
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Memory function .  « scion ss cee ve ero ee 67 
Airbag system... .. 2.6... eee eee eee 67 
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Stowing and using............... 78 
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Gup holders'. ¢ scr 2 + wen 2 = wee 2 oe een 78 
Storage areas and compartments....... 78 
Luggage compartment............... 79 
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Warm and cold.................65 87 
Climate control system.............0. 87 
3-zone deluxe automatic climate control. 88 
Steering wheel heating............... 90 
Fluids in the A/C system. .........0005 91 
Driving.................. 00... eee 92 
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Drive system... 2.2... ee eee eee 98 
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Brakes’: so isemwe o eames av omceme 2  2 mess 6 ase 101 
Electromechanical parking brake....... 102 
Special driving situations.............. 104 
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Audi drive select...............000005 106 
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Quick access 
  
Quick access 
Cockpit 
  
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Fig. 1 Cockpit 
@ Door handle @ Lockable glove compartment with: 
@ Central locking switch ........... 32 — Valet Parking function ......... 44 
@ Memory function buttons ........ 67  @3 Front passenger's airbag ........ 67 
@ Vent GO; Knee Sirbag aes 2 x wwe ss ees s oe 67 
© Lever for: @ Climate control system .......... 87 
—Turn signals and high beams .... 49   @ Depending on equipment, buttons 
— High beam assistant .......... 49 for: 
— Audi active lane assist ......... 137 drive SElLCCE cscs «6 soe © 4 enero © eve 106 
— Traffic jam assist ............. 134 —Start/Stop system ............ 99 
© Multifunction steering wheel with: — Electronic Stabilization Control 
— ‘Horney (ESO) as «  : nemw x wees eee sas 110 
—Driver's airbag ............0.. 67 — Pank@ssist ws 5 2 quws « = wane x # ae 155 
— Operating buttons ............ 12,26 —Parking aid ..............004- 147 
—Shift paddles ................ 96 — Hill descentassist vco. . seca ss « 105 
@ Instrument cluster ............. 11 — Center display .............055 18 
Resetting the trip odometer ...... 14. @ Socket ...-...seeeeee eee ees 78 
© Windshield washer system lever .. 55 @ Cupholders ...... 0... ee eens 78 
@ Emergency flashers ............. 50 4 MMIOn/Off button ............. 18, 26> 
@ Center display ................. 18  
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Quick access 
  
@0 Center armrest with storage com- 
partment. Depending on vehicle 
equipment, it may have: 
  
      
— Audi music interface .......... 196 
—Audi phone box ............... 160 
— Starting the engine when there is 
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@) Electromechanical parking brake 
BUGEON sieves so emene @ oe ent oo eecnie 102 
@ Selector lever (automatic transmis- 
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@3 Storage compartment .......... 78 
@) [START ENGINE STOP]button .... 92 
@) Audi music interface ............ 196 
@8 Steering wheel adjustment ...... 62 
@) Lever for: 
— Cruise control system ......... 123 
— Audi adaptive cruise control .... 127 
Button for switching the head-up 
display on/off, adjusting the height . 23 
Instrument illumination ......... 52 
Connection port for the On Board 
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Diagnostic System (OBD) ........ 269 
Light switch ......... 0... e ee eee 48 
Hoodireleased «  a asics x  x wosne x  x smasain 215 
Buttons for: 
—All-weather lights ............ 48 
—Rear fog lights ..............- 48 
G4 Luggage compartment lid button . 36 
65) Exterior mirror adjustment ...... 52 
G8) Buttons for: 
— Power windows .............. 42 
—Child safety lock .............. 41 
@ Tips 
Some the equipment listed here is only instal- 
led in certain models or is available as an op- 
tion. 
Indicator lights overview 
The  indicator lights in the instrument cluster 
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal- 
functions. Some warning and  indicator lights 
turn on when you switch the ignition on and must 
turn off when the engine is running or while driv- 
ing. 
With some indicator lights, messages may ap- 
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica- 
tor lights and messages may be covered by other 
displays. To show  them again, select the second 
tab for messages with the multifunction steering 
wheel © page 12. 
Some indicator lights in the display can display in 
several colors. 
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If the A or A indicator light turns on, check 
the message in the instrument cluster. 
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The following indicator lights may be available, 
depending on the vehicle equipment: 
  
Red indicator lights 
   
   
    
   
   
   
    
  
   
  
   
    
  
   
   
    
   
  
Central indicator light 
=> page 7, 
Audi pre sense 
=> page 139, 
Instrument cluster 
=> page 11 
Safety belt 
=> page 66 
Transmission 
=> page 97 
Drive system 
=> page 97 
Electromechanical parking brake 
=> page 103 
Electromechanical parking brake 
=> page 103 
Brake system 
=> page 102, > page 103, 
=> page 222 
Brake system 
=> page 102, > page 103, 
=> page 222  
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Touch display 
  
> Press the General button. 
> If the Date & time button is not displayed, 
swipe upward or downward with one finger un- 
tilit appears. 
> Press the Date & time button. 
@® Tips 
If a menu or symbol is in parentheses in the 
path, for example, (General) or ({23), then it is 
an optional menu item that does not need to 
be used in every system. 
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: 
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > MMI. 
Possible settings: 
— Brightness 
— Touchscreen Feedback 
Multi Media Interface 
emule) 
Audi recommends performing certain Infotain- 
ment system functions, such as entering a desti- 
nation, only when the vehicle is stationary. Al- 
ways be prepared to stop operating the Infotain- 
ment system in the interest of your safety and 
the safety of other road users. 
  
Z\ WARNING 
Only use  the Infotainment system when road, 
traffic, weather, and visibility conditions per- 
mit and always in a way that allows you to 
maintain complete control over your vehicle. 
@) Tips 
Certain functions are not available  while driv- 
ing. 
      
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Switching the MMI on or off 
> To switch the MMI off, press and hold the 
On/Off knob > page 26, fig. 22 until all Info- 
tainment functions are switched off. 
> To switch the MMI on, press the On/Off knob. 
Restarting the MMI 
> Press and hold the On/Off knob for at least 10 
seconds. 
Switching the center display on or off 
> To switch the center display on or off, press the 
fo] button in the center console above the se- 
lector lever, or 
> To switch the center display off, press [Jin the 
notification center > page 20. 
> To switch the center display on, touch the dis- 
play or press [J again. 
Introduction 
You can display and operate Infotainment system 
and  vehicle functions using the touch display in 
the Multi Media Interface, abbreviated MMI. 
Configuration wizard 
After starting for the first time, the configuration 
wizard helps you to set  up the vehicle, for exam- 
ple to set the desired system language and con- 
nect a telephone. 
> Follow the instructions in the center display. 
> Applies to: MMI: To access the configuration 
wizard at a later time, select on the home 
screen: HELP > Configuration wizard.  
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Sitting correctly and safely 
  
Adjusting the upper thigh support 
> To increase or decrease the upper thigh sup- 
port, lift the handle @) and move the upper 
thigh support. 
Massage function 
> To switch the massage function on or off, press 
the button © ° fig. 57. 
Adjusting the lumbar support 
> To adjust the lumbar support, press the button 
@ at the applicable location. 
Adjusting the side supports 
You can adjust the side bolsters using the multi- 
function button @) > fig. 57. 
  
Z\ WARNING 
—To reduce the risk of an accident, only adjust 
the driver's seat when the vehicle is station- 
ary. 
— The power front seats can also be adjusted 
when the ignition is switched off. To reduce 
the risk of injury, children should never be 
left unattended in the vehicle for this  rea- 
son. 
— Exercise caution when adjusting the seat 
height. Unsupervised or careless seat adjust- 
ment could cause parts of the body to get 
pinched, which increases the risk of injury. 
— The front seat backrests must not be re- 
clined too far back when driving, because 
this impairs the effectiveness of the safety 
belts and airbag system, which increases the 
    
risk  of injury. 
  
Adjusting the front seats in the MMI 
  
Applies to: vehicles with seat settings in the MMI 
You can adjust additional settings in the MMI. 
  
Fig. 58 Center display: seat settings 
The settings and the number of menus and but- 
tons depend on the vehicle equipment. 
Operating 
Applies to: MMI 
> Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Seats. 
> To access the various menus (4), swipe to the 
left or right. 
> To display the various seats, press ) or ( @. 
The red coloring of the symbol @) indicates which 
seat is selected. 
Massage 
See > page 61 
Additional seat settings 
See > page 62 
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Applies to: vehicles with massage function 
Selecting the massage function 
Applies to: MMI 
> To open the Massage menu, press the button 
© > page 60, fig. 57. 
Switching the massage function on or off 
Applies to: MMI 
> To switch the massage function on or off, press 
the button G) > page 60, fig. 57. 
> Press Start/Stop on the MMI. 
Setting the massage type and  intensity 
Applies to: MMI 
> To adjust the massage type, press the desired 
button on the MMI, such as Pulse. 
> To adjust the intensity of the massage, press 
Intensity on the MMI repeatedly until the de- 
sired level is reached. 
@) Tips 
The massage function switches off automati- 
cally after approximately 10 minutes. 
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Driving 
  
Driving 
Starting the vehicle 
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Applies to: vehicles with convenience key 
  
      
  
Fig. 98 Center console: starting the engine 
Requirement: the key must be in the vehicle. 
Starting the engine 
> Press and hold the brake pedal. 
> Press the [START ENGINE STOP] button.  The 
engine will start. 
  
  
    
Equipment that uses a lot of electricity is switch- 
ed off temporarily when you start the engine. If 
the engine does not start immediately, the start- 
ing procedure stops automatically after a short 
time. If this is the case, repeat the starting pro- 
cedure after approximately 30 seconds. 
Stopping the engine 
> Bring the vehicle to a full stop. 
> Press the [START ENGINE STOP] button.  The 
engine will switch off. 
  
  
    
Applies to: vehicles with steering lock: The steer- 
ing is locked when you turn off the engine and 
open the driver's door. The steering lock helps 
prevent vehicle theft. “P” must be engaged on 
vehicles with an automatic transmission. 
Stopping the engine in an emergency 
If necessary in an emergency, the engine can also 
be stopped while driving using the emergency off 
function*. 
  
  > Press the [START ENGINE STOP] button twice in 
a row or press and hold it one time. 
    
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Switching on and off 
If you would like to switch the ignition on or off 
without starting the engine, follow these steps: 
  
  > Press the [START ENGINE STOP] button without 
pressing the brake pedal. 
    
Switching the ignition off automatically 
To prevent the vehicle battery from draining, the 
ignition and possibly the exterior lighting may 
switch off automatically. 
Requirements: 
— The Start/Stop system must have stopped the 
engine. 
— You must have left the vehicle for longer than 
30 seconds. 
— The ignition must be switched on. 
Among other indicators, the system detects that 
you have left the vehicle based on the following 
factors: 
— The driver's door has been opened. 
— The driver's safety belt has been unbuckled. 
— The brake pedal is not being pressed. 
The ignition will also be switched off after 30 mi- 
nutes or if you lock the vehicle from the outside. 
  
ZA\ WARNING 
—To reduce the risk of asphyxiation, never al- 
low the engine to run in confined spaces. 
— Never turn off the engine before the vehicle 
has come to a complete stop. Switching it 
off before the vehicle has stopped  may im- 
pair the function of the brake booster and 
power steering.  You would then need to use 
more force to steer and  brake the vehicle. 
The fact that you cannot steer and brake as 
usual may increase the risk of accidents and 
serious 
injuries. 
— Always select the “P” selector lever position 
when parking the vehicle; otherwise, the ve- 
hicle could roll away. 
      
@) Note 
— Avoid high engine speed, full throttle, and 
heavy engine load if the engine has not  
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Driving 
  
  
— If you leave the vehicle, switch the ignition 
off and take the  key with you. This is espe- 
cially important when leaving persons or an- 
imals in the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle 
could start unintentionally, the parking 
brake could release, or electronic equipment 
could activate, which increases the risk  of an 
accident. 
— No persons or animals should be left in a 
locked vehicle. Locked doors make it more 
difficult for emergency workers to enter the 
vehicle, which puts lives at risk. 
— If you do not begin driving immediately af- 
ter releasing the brake pedal, your vehicle 
may begin to roll backward. Press the brake 
pedal or set the parking brake immediately. 
@) Note 
If you have to stop on an incline, always press 
the brake pedal to hold the vehicle in place to 
reduce the risk  of the vehicle rolling back- 
ward. Do not try to hold the vehicle in place 
by pressing and holding the accelerator pedal. 
The transmission can overheat, which increas- 
es the risk  of damage. 
Hill hold assist 
If you take your foot off of the brake  pedal when 
driving on hills, the braking force will be held for 
several seconds. At that time, you can start driv- 
ing without the vehicle rolling backward. 
      
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed, 
the engine must be on, and the vehicle must be 
traveling uphill. 
> To activate hill hold assist, press and hold the 
brake pedal for several seconds while the vehi- 
cle is stationary. 
  
ZA\ WARNING 
— If you do not begin driving immediately af- 
ter releasing the brake pedal, your vehicle 
may begin to roll backward. Press the brake 
pedal or set the parking brake immediately. 
— The hill hold assist cannot hold the vehicle 
on inclines in every scenario (for example, 
on slippery or icy ground). 
      
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Gears and driving programs 
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Fig. 99 Center console: selector lever 
  
  
      
The automatic transmission shifts automatically 
depending on the selected gear and the current 
driving style. When driving with a moderate driv- 
ing style, upshifting early and downshifting late 
will help to improve fuel economy. When driving 
with a sporty driving style, the transmission per- 
mits higher RPMs. 
The gears are displayed next to the selector lever. 
— P (Park) 
— R (Reverse) 
—N (Neutral) 
—D (Drive) 
Selecting a gear 
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on. 
— Bring the vehicle to a full stop and press the 
brake pedal. 
— Press the release button (@) on the selector lev- 
er. 
—To select the nearest gear, move the selector 
lever forward or back until you feel the first 
pressure point. 
—To skip a gear (for example, move from “D” to 
“R”), move the selector lever past the pressure 
point in the desired direction. 
— The label next to the selector lever for the se- 
lected gear will light up. 
“N” (Neutral) gear 
In the “N” gear, power is not transmitted to the 
driving wheels. Use the “N” gear in a car wash 
(with conveyor belts), for example.  
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Driving 
  
If you unintentionally select “N” while driving 
(faster than 1 mph (2 km/h)), you can also shift 
back to “D” without pressing the brake pedal. 
For safety reasons, the vehicle cannot be locked 
when the transmission is in the  "N” gear. 
“Pp” (Park) gear 
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on. 
The vehicle is secured from rolling away by the 
parking lock when in the “P” gear. 
— Bring the vehicle to a full stop and press the 
brake pedal. 
— Press the “P” button (2) on the selector lever. 
— The “P” next to the selector lever will light up. 
“P” engages automatically if you switch the en- 
gine off while the  “D” or “R” gear is selected. If 
you switch the engine off in “N”, “P” will engage 
automatically after approximately 30 minutes. 
If you want to switch from “P” to “D” or “R”, the 
engine must be running. 
If you cannot shift out of “P”, for example be- 
cause the vehicle has no power, you may need to 
use the emergency release for the parking lock 
=> page 97. 
Selecting a driving program 
Various driving programs can be selected when in 
the  “D”  gear. The programs influence when the 
transmission shifts and how the accelerator ped- 
al responds. 
The selected driving program is displayed in the 
instrument cluster. 
— D (Drive): normal driving mode 
—S (Sport): sporty driving mode 
If you select the Dynamic mode in Audi drive se- 
lect*, the “S” driving program will be activated. 
When the ignition is switched off, the driving pro- 
gram  may be reset to “D”. 
To switch between the current driving program 
and “S”, push the selector lever toward the rear. 
  
ZX WARNING 
— Before starting to drive, check if the desired 
gear is displayed next to the selector lever. 
— Always secure your vehicle from rolling 
away. Press the brake pedal or shift to “P”. 
When leaving the vehicle, also set the park- 
ing brake. 
— Power is still transmitted to the wheels 
when the engine is running at idle. To pre- 
vent the vehicle from “creeping”, you must 
keep  your foot on the brake in all selector 
lever positions (except "P" and "N") when 
the engine is running. 
—To reduce the risk of an accident, do not 
press the accelerator pedal when changing 
gears if the vehicle is stationary and the en- 
gine is running. 
— Never select the “R" or "P” gears while driv- 
ing. Doing so could cause an accident. 
—The vehicle can roll even if the ignition is 
  
  
switched off. 
  
G) Tips 
If you shift between “D” and “R” within one 
second, you do not need to press the brake 
pedal. This makes it possible to “rock” if it is 
stuck, for example. 
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Driving 
  
Switching the Start/Stop system off and on 
The & button is located above the selector lever 
in the center console. The LED in the button turns 
on when the function is switched off. 
> Press & to switch on or off. 
If you switch the system off during a Stop phase, 
the engine will start again automatically. 
Basic requirements 
—The driver's door and hood must be closed. 
—"P","N", or "D" must be engaged. 
— The steering wheel must not be turned far in ei- 
ther direction. 
— The vehicle must have driven  faster than 2 mph 
(3 km/h) since the last time it stopped. 
— The vehicle is not in trailer mode. 
@) Note 
Always switch the Start/Stop system off when 
driving through water > page 100. 
G) Tips 
— Depending on the driving situation, the en- 
gine may already stop when coasting before 
the vehicle has come to a complete stop )). 
— If you select the "D" position after shifting 
into reverse, the vehicle must be driven fast- 
er than 6 mph (10 km/h) in order for the 
Start/Stop system to become active again. 
This makes it possible to maneuver without 
stopping the engine. 
Stopping and starting the engine 
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system 
> Press and hold the brake pedal until the vehicle 
has stopped. The @ indicator light appears in 
the instrument cluster once the engine stops 
automatically. 
> The engine starts again when you remove your 
foot from the brake pedal. The  indicator light 
turns off. 
  
D_ In certain countries. 
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G) Tips 
— Press the brake pedal during a Stop phase 
to keep the vehicle from rolling. 
— The ignition will turn off if you press the 
START ENGINE STOP] button during a Stop 
phase. 
— If you leave the vehicle briefly during a Stop 
phase, the driver's door must be closed and 
the safety belt buckled for the engine to be 
able to restart. 
  
      
— You can control if the engine will stop or not 
by reducing or increasing the amount of 
force  you use to press the brake pedal. For 
example, if you only lightly press on the 
brake pedal in stop-and-go traffic or when 
turning, the engine will not switch off when 
the vehicle is stationary. If you press the 
brake pedal harder, the engine will switch 
off. 
Starting and stopping the engine automat- 
ire] AY 
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system 
The system checks if certain conditions are met 
before and during the Stop phase, and deter- 
mines if the engine stops and how long it re- 
mains stopped. For example, if power usage is 
high, the engine will not be stopped. Along with 
other conditions, the following factors influence 
the automatic engine start or stop: 
— Environmental conditions (slopes, inclines, ele- 
vation, temperature) 
— Battery  (charge status, temperature, power us- 
age) 
— Engine temperature 
— Assist systems 
— Driving behavior 
Depending on the engine, the indicator light 
may appear if the engine is not stopped. 
Messages 
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system 
Drive system: please start the vehicle manually >  
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This message appears when specific conditions 
are not met during a Stop phase. The Start/Stop 
system will not be able to restart the engine.  The 
engine must be started with the 
START ENGINE STOP] button. 
  
      
Vehicle starting system: malfunction! Please 
contact Service 
There is a malfunction in the Start/Stop system. 
Drive the vehicle to an authorized Audi dealer or 
authorized Service Facility as soon as possible to 
have the malfunction corrected. 
Brakes 
General information 
You can apply the vehicle's brakes using the brake 
pedal. 
Operating noise 
Noises may occur when braking depending on the 
speed, braking force, and outside conditions such 
as temperature and humidity. 
Braking effect 
The response time from the brakes depends on 
the weather and environmental conditions. To 
ensure the optimal braking effect, the brake sys- 
tem is cleaned at regular intervals. This is done 
by applying the brake pads to the brake rotors for 
a short period of time when driving at high 
speeds when the windshield wipers are switched 
on. 
If the brake system becomes damp, for example 
after driving in heavy rain, the braking effect may 
be delayed. Other factors that could temporarily 
increase the response time of the brakes include: 
— Wet conditions 
— Low temperatures, ice, and snow 
— Roads covered in salt 
— Dirty brake pads 
Corrosion 
Corrosion may form on the brake rotors if there is 
no heavy braking, if the vehicle is not driven for 
long periods of time, or if the vehicle is not driv- 
en 
frequently or for long distances. In this case, 
braking heavily several times while driving at 
high speeds can clean the brake rotors > A\. 
Brake pads 
New brake pads do not achieve their full braking 
effect during the first 250 miles (400 km). They 
must be “broken in” first. However, you can com- 
pensate for the slightly reduced braking force by 
pressing firmly on the brake pedal. Avoid heavy 
braking during the break-in period. 
Brake pad wear depends largely on the way the 
vehicle is driven and on operating conditions. 
Brake pad wear increases when driving frequently 
in the city or short distances or when using a very 
sporty driving style. 
Ceramic brakes 
Applies to: vehicles with ceramic brakes 
Ceramic brakes provide excellent deceleration 
rates. 
The break-in period for new ceramic brakes may 
be significantly longer than for standard brake 
rotors. Due to the properties of the material, 
they may cause noises at lower speeds. Ceramic 
brakes also absorb more moisture in wet condi- 
tions. Therefore, there will temporarily be less 
braking force than when the brakes are dry. You 
can compensate for this by pressing the brake 
pedal harder. 
  
ZA\ WARNING 
— Only apply the brakes for the purpose of 
cleaning the brake system when road and 
traffic conditions permit. You must not en- 
danger other road users and increase the 
risk of an accident. 
— Due to the risk  of injury, only have an au- 
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi 
Service Facility work on the brake system. 
Incorrect repairs could impair the function. 
— Never let the vehicle roll while the engine is 
stopped because this increases the risk  of an 
accident. 
— During automatic braking maneuvers, the 
brake pedal may move downward automati- 
cally. To reduce the risk of injury, do not 
place your foot under the brake pedal. 
       
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