lights AUDI TT 2021 Owner´s Manual

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Lights and Vision

There is a malfunction in the headlight range
control system, which may cause glare for other
drivers.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
Ww
— Light bulbs are pressurized and can explode
when they are replaced, which increases the
risk of injury.
—To reduce the risk of fatal injury, the high-
voltage component on HID headlights (xe-



non lights) must be handled correctly.

Interior lighting
Interior lighting

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Fig. 43 Headliner: interior lighting
4 - Door contact switch. The interior lighting is
controlled automatically.
A switch is no longer needed to switch the read-
ing lights on. A swiping movement or a brief tap
on the light is all that is needed to switch the
light on or off. If you hold your finger on the read-
ing light when switching it on, this can dim the
light down to a certain level.
Interior lighting
There are other optional interior lighting func-
tions that are available. Several functions can be
set in the Infotainment system. Select in the In-
fotainment system: [MENU] button > Vehicle >
left control button > Vehicle settings > Interior
lighting.



Instrument i
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Fig. 44 Light switch: instrument illumination
4%, - The brightness of the instrument cluster
and the center console can be adjusted.
> Press the knob to release it.
> Turn the knob toward "-" or "+" to reduce or in-
crease the brightness.
> Press the knob again to return it to its original
Position.
Vision
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
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Fig. 45 Driver's door: knob for the exterior mirrors
> Turn the knob in the driver's door to the desired
position:
0 - Deactivates all adjustment functions.
/ © - Selects the left or right exterior mirror.
To adjust the mirror glass in a mirror, press the
knob in the desired direction.
GA - Heats the mirror glass depending on the
outside temperature.
S\ - Folds the exterior mirrors*. To fold the mir-
rors out, turn the knob to one of the other posi-
tions. In the Infotainment system, you can select >
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Lights and Vision

if the mirrors fold in automatically when you lock
the vehicle > page 23.
Front passenger's exterior mirror tilt
function*
Requirement: the knob must be in the position
for the front passenger’s exterior mirror.
The mirror surfaces tilt slightly when reverse
gear is selected to provide a better view, for ex-
ample of the edge of the curb.
You can adjust the mirror surface by turning the
knob in the desired direction. When you move
out of reverse and into another gear, the new
mirror position is stored and assigned to the key
you are using.
The mirror goes back into its original position
once you drive forward faster than 9 mph
(15 km/h) or turn the ignition off.

Z\ WARNING
Curved mirror surfaces (convex) enlarge the
field of vision. However, they make objects in
the mirror appear smaller and farther away.
When using these mirrors to estimate your
distance to vehicles behind you when chang-
ing lanes, you could estimate incorrectly,
which increases the risk of an accident.

@) Note
If the mirror housing was moved by force (for
example, by running into an object when ma-
neuvering the vehicle), the mirror must be
folded all the way in using the power folding
function. The mirror housing must not be
moved back into place by hand because this
could impair the function of the mirror mech-
anism.
@ Tips
If the power adjusting function malfunctions,
the glass in both mirrors can be adjusted by
pressing on the edge of it by hand.
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Manual
dimming rearview mirror
> Pull the lever on the bottom of the mirror back.
Automatic dimming rearview mirror*
> The interior and exterior mirrors* dim auto-
matically when light shines on them, for exam-
ple from headlights on a vehicle behind you.

Z\ WARNING
Electrolyte fluid can leak from automatic dim-
ming mirrors if the glass is broken. Electrolyte
fluid can irritate skin, eyes and airways.
— Repeated or long-term exposure to electro-
lyte fluid can lead to irritation of the air-
ways, especially in people with asthma or
other respiratory conditions. Take deep
breaths immediately after leaving the vehi-
cle or, if this is not possible, open all of the
doors and windows as wide as possible.
— If electrolyte fluid comes into contact with
the eyes, flush them thoroughly with plenty
of clean water for at least 15 minutes and
then seek medical attention.
— If electrolyte fluid comes into contact with
the skin, flush the affected area with clean
water for at least 15 minutes, and then
clean with soap and water and seek medical
attention. Clean affected clothing and shoes
thoroughly before wearing again.
— If the fluid was swallowed and the person is
conscious, flush the mouth with water for at
least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomiting
unless this is recommended by medical pro-
fessionals. Seek medical attention immedi-
ately.
() Note
If the glass on an automatic dimming mirror
breaks, electrolyte can leak out. This liquid
damages plastic surfaces. Clean this liquid as
quickly as possible, for example with a wet
sponge.

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® Tips
— If the light reaching the rearview mirror is
obstructed, the automatic dimming mirror
will not function correctly,
— The automatic dimming mirrors do not dim
when the interior lighting is turned on or
the reverse gear is selected.
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Fig. 46 Roof headliner: sun visor
Applies to: vehicles with pivoting sun visors: The
sun visors can be pulled out of their brackets and
turned toward the doors (4).
The vanity mirrors on the sun visors have covers.
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow (2).
Applies to: vehicles with mirror lighting: The mir-
ror lighting switches on when the cover opens.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on

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Fig. 47 Lever: windshield wipers
Move the windshield wiper lever SY to the corre-
sponding position:
@ - Windshield wipers off
@- Interval mode. To increase/decrease the wip-
er intervals, move the switch @ to the left/right.
In vehicles with a rain sensor*, the wipers turn on
in the rain once the vehicle speed exceeds ap-
proximately 2 mph (4 km/h). The higher the sen-
sitivity of the rain sensor* is set (switch @) to the
right), the earlier the windshield wipers react to
moisture on the windshield. You can deactivate
the rain sensor mode®* in the Infotainment sys-
tem, which switches the intermittent mode on.
Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Driver assis-
tance > Rain sensor > Off.


@- Slow wiping
@®- Fast wiping
@- Single wipe. If you hold the lever in this posi-
tion longer, the wipers switch from slow wiping
to fast wiping.
© Clean the windshield &. The number of wipes
and afterwipes depends on how long the lever is
held in position ©).
The wipers wipe one time after several seconds of
driving to remove water droplets. You can switch
this function off by moving the lever to position
© within ten seconds of the afterwipe. The after-
wipe function is reactivated the next time you
switch the ignition on.
If you hold the lever in position ) for longer
than half a second, the edge wiping feature will
be activated. This moves the wiper closer to the
edge of the windshield and performs an after-
wipe to clean the residue that results from the
wiping process from the edge of the windshield.
The function is available when driving at speeds
up to 75 mph (120 km/h).
The headlight washer system” only functions
when the lights are switched on. The headlights
are automatically cleaned the first time and ev-
ery fifth time the lever is moved to position ©).

ZX WARNING
— The rain sensor* is only intended to assist
the driver. The driver may still be responsi-
ble for manually switching the wipers on
based on visibility conditions.

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— The windshield must not be treated with
water-repelling windshield coating agents.
Under unfavorable conditions, such as wet-
ness, darkness, and when the sun is low,
these coatings can cause increased glare,
which increases the risk of an accident. They
can also cause wiper blade chatter.
— Properly functioning windshield wiper
blades are required for a clear view and safe
driving > page 42, Replacing windshield
wiper blades.

> Place the windshield wiper arms in the service
position > page 42.
> Fold the windshield wiper arms away from the
windshield.

ZX WARNING
Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair vi-
sion, which increases the risk of an accident.
Replacing windshield wiper blades


@) Note
— If there is frost, make sure the windshield
wiper blades are not frozen to the wind-
shield. Switching on the windshield wipers
when the blades are frozen to the wind-
shield can damage the wiper blades.
— The windshield wiper system must be
switched off (lever in position 0) before us-
ing a car wash. This prevents the wipers
from switching on unintentionally and caus-
ing damage to the windshield wiper system.
@ Tips
— The windshield wipers switch off when the
ignition is switched off. You can activate the
windshield wipers after the ignition is
switched on again by moving the windshield
wiper lever to any position.
— Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result
in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor*
function. Check your windshield wiper
blades regularly.
— The washer fluid nozzles in the windshield
washer system are heated* at low tempera-
tures when the ignition is on.
— When stopping temporarily, such as ata
traffic light, the speed of the windshield
wipers automatically reduces by one level.
Cleaning windshield wiper blades
Clean the wiper blades when you see wiper
streaks. Clean the wiper blades with a soft towel
and glass cleaner.
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Fig. 48 Windshield wiper: removing the wiper blade
Windshield wiper service position/blade
replacement position
> To bring the windshield wipers into the service
position, turn the ignition off and move the
windshield wiper lever into position @)
=> page 41, fig. 47.
> To bring the wipers into the starting position,
turn the ignition on and move the windshield
wiper lever into position (@) for at least two sec-
onds & page 41, fig. 47.
Removing the wiper blade
> Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
> Hold the wiper blade firmly.
> Press the locking knob (+) > fig. 48 on the wiper
blade.
> Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the
arrow.
Installing the wiper blade
> Insert the new wiper blade into the mount on
the wiper arm () until you hear it latch into
place.
>» Place the wiper arm back on the windshield.
> Turn the service position off.

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ZA WARNING
For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice each
year.

@) Note
— The windshield wipers must only be folded
up when in the service position! Otherwise,
you risk damaging the paint on the hood or
the windshield wiper motor.
— You should not drive your vehicle or press
the windshield wiper lever when the wiper
arms are folded away from the windshield.
The windshield wipers would move back in-
to their original position and could damage
the hood and windshield.
G) Tips
— You can also use the service position, for ex-
ample, if you want to protect the windshield
from icing by using a cover.
— You cannot activate the service position
when the hood is open.
If the & indicator light turns on, then there is a
windshield wiper malfunction. Drive to an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
a Automatic wipers: malfunction! See owner's
manual
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning.
You can still control all functions that are not
controlled by the rain sensor using the wind-
shield wiper lever.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
Digital compass
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Applies to: vehicles with digital compass

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Fig. 49 Rearview mirror: digital compass is switched on

> To turn the compass on or off, press the button
@ until the compass display in the mirror turns
on or off.
The digital compass only works when the ignition
is turned on. The directions are indicated with ab-
breviations: N (north), NE (northeast), E (east),
SE (southeast), S (south), SW (southwest), W
(west), NW (northwest).
@ Tips
To prevent inaccurate compass readings, do
not bring any remote controls, electrical devi-
ces or metallic objects near the mirror.
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Adjusting the magnetic zone
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass

BFV-0293


Fig. 50 North America: magnetic zone map
> Press and hold the button (@) > page 43, fig. 49
until the number of the magnetic zone appears
in the interior rearview mirror.
> Press the button (A) repeatedly to select the
correct magnetic zone. The selection mode
turns off after a few seconds.
Calibrating the compass
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass
If the display is incorrect or inaccurate, the com-
pass must be recalibrated.
> Press and hold the button () until a C appears
in the interior rearview mirror.
> Drive in a circle at about 5 mph (10 km/h) until
a direction is displayed in the rearview mirror.

—To reduce the risk to yourself and other driv-
ers, calibrate the compass in an area where
there is no traffic.
— Always pay attention to the traffic and the
area around your vehicle if you are reading
the compass while driving.

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Sitting correctly and safely



— You can press the pedals down completely —To reduce the risk of an accident, never place
while your legs are slightly bent additional floor mats or other floor covers
— The distance between your upper body and the over the installed floor mats, because this
steering wheel or instrument panel is at least reduces the pedal's range of motion and can
10 inches (25 cm) impair pedal operation.
— The distance between your knees and the in- —To reduce the risk of injury, never place your
strument panel is at least 4 inches (10 cm) feet on the instrument panel, out of the
— Your thighs are lightly supported by the front window, or on the seat surfaces. This also
surface of the seat applies to passengers in the rear seats.
— The backrest is in an upright position and your
back
is resting against it @) Note
— You have a sufficient view of the area around To reduce the risk of damage, be very careful
when adjusting the seat to make sure the
head restraints do not come into contact with
and indicator lights fie hardliner.
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Applies to: vehicles with power adjustable seats
the vehicle
— You have a clear view of the instrument cluster

Z\ WARNING
— If you are too close to the steering wheel or
instrument panel, the airbag system cannot
provide the optimal protection, which in-
creases the risk of injury and death.
—To reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking maneuvers or accidents,
never drive with the backrest reclined very
far. The airbag system and seat belts can on-
ly provide optimal protection when the back-
rest is in an upright position and the driver
is wearing the seat belt correctly. If the
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backrest is angled back too far, the safety Fig. 51 Front seat: power seat adjustment
belt can shift to soft areas of the body, such / /
as the stomach, which increases the risk of @- Lumbar support or multifunction button”
= page 47. To adjust the lumbar support, press injury. . : °
—To reduce the risk of an accident, only adjust the button in the applicable location.
the seats when the vehicle is stationary. @- Adjusting the seat upward or downward:
— Be careful when adjusting the seat. Lack of push the rear section of the button upward or
control or attention when adjusting can re- downward. To adjust the seat surface, press the
sult in injuries due to pinching to vehicle oc- front part of the button upward or downward.
cupants both in the front seats and rear
ae @- Moving the seat forward/back: press the but-
. f /back.
— Never place objects in the driver's footwell. Hon tarwandébae
Objects could shift and enter the area @- Adjusting the backrest angle: press the but-
around the pedals, which could prevent you ton forward/back.
from using them. You would then be unable
to use the pedals if sudden driving or brak-
ing maneuvers were needed, which increas-
es the risk of an accident.
— Make sure that the floor mats are always se-
curely attached.
@- Lengthening/shortening the upper thigh sup-
port*: lift the grip handle.

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Driving

— Do not drive with winter tires during the summ-
er.
— Utilize the engine braking effect.
— Avoid driving short distances when possible.
G) Tips
The amount of noise produced by the vehicle
can increase significantly when driving with a
sporty style. Show respect to others around
you and the environment with the way you op-
erate your vehicle, especially at night.
Starting and stopping
the engine
Starting the engine


The [START ENGINE STOP] button switches the
ignition on and starts the engine.

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Applies to: TT RS
Fig. 84 Steering wheel: START ENGINE STOP button
Switching the ignition on or off
If you would like to switch the ignition on without
starting the engine, follow these steps:

> Press the [START ENGINE STOP} button without
pressing the brake pedal.


Starting the engine
> Automatic transmission: press the brake pedal
and move the selector lever into the “P” or “N”
position > /\.
> Press the [START ENGINE STOP} button. The en-
gine 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
starting procedure stops automatically after a
short time. If this is the case, repeat the starting
procedure after approximately 30 seconds.

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.
— The brake booster and power steering only
work when the engine is running. If the en-
gine is off, you have to use more force when
steering or braking. The fact that you cannot
steer and brake as usual may increase the
risk of accidents and serious injuries.
() Note
Avoid high engine speed, full throttle, and
heavy engine load if the engine has not
reached operating temperature yet. You could
damage the engine.

@) For the sake of the environment
Do not let the engine run while parked to
warm up. Begin driving immediately. This re-
duces unnecessary emissions.
(i) Tips
— Some noise after starting the engine is nor-
mal and is no cause for concern.
— If you leave the vehicle with the ignition
switched on, the ignition will switch off af-
ter a certain amount of time. Make sure
that electrical equipment such as the exteri-
or lights are switched off.
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Driving

appears in the instrument cluster once the en-
gine stops automatically.
> The engine starts again when you remove your
foot from the brake pedal. The indicator light
turns off.
Additional information for automatic
transmissions
The engine stops in the "P", "N" and "D" selector
lever positions.
If you select the “R” gear during a Stop phase
while pressing the brake pedal, the engine will
start again.
Shift to "P" quickly to prevent the engine from
starting unintentionally when shifting through
"RM.
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.
@) 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.
— When you stop and the Start/Stop system
turns the engine off, the ignition remains
on. Make sure the ignition is switched off
before you leave the vehicle or else the bat-
tery could drain.
General information
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system
Starting and stopping the engine automat-
ically
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
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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.
Ignition is switched off automatically
To prevent the vehicle battery from draining, the
ignition will switch off automatically under the
following conditions:
— If the vehicle has already been driven
— If the Start/Stop system has stopped the en-
gine
— If the driver's door is opened
— If the driver's safety belt is unbuckled
— If the brake pedal is not pressed
— If the vehicle is stationary
In this case, the parking lights switch on in place
of the low beams and the message Side marker
lights will switch off automatically in 30 mi-
nutes. See owner's manual appears in the Info-
tainment system display. The side marker lights
will switch off after approximately 30 minutes or
when you lock the vehicle.
If the Start/Stop system has not turned off the
engine or if you have switched the Start/Stop sys-
tem off manually, the ignition will not be auto-
matically switched off and the engine will contin-
uetorun>A.

ZA WARNING
To reduce the risk of poisoning, never allow
the engine to run in confined spaces.
G) Tips
If you select the “D” or “N” selector lever posi-
tion after shifting into reverse, the vehicle
must be driven faster than 6 mph (10 km/h)
in order for the engine to switch off again.

Driving

P - Park
You can only shift into Park when the vehicle is
stationary > A.
To shift in and out of the P selector lever position,
press the interlock button in the selector lever
while pressing the brake pedal.
R - Reverse
Only shift into reverse gear when the vehicle is
stationary and the engine is running at idle
speed >A.
To select the R selector lever position, press the
interlock button while pressing the brake pedal.
The back-up lights switch on in the R position if
the ignition is switched on.
N - Neutral (idle)
The transmission is in idle in this position.
D/S - Normal position for driving forward
In the D/S selector lever position, the transmis-
sion can be operated either in the normal D mode
or in the S sport mode. To select the S sport
mode, pull the selector lever back briefly. Pulling
the lever back again will select the normal D
mode. The selected driving mode is shown in the
Infotainment display.
In the normal mode "D", the transmission auto-
matically selects the correct gear. It depends on
engine load, vehicle speed and driving style.
Select the sport mode "S" for sporty driving. The
vehicle makes full use of the engine's power.
Shifting may become noticeable when accelerat-
ing.
To move from selector lever position "N" to "D",
you must press the brake pedal and the vehicle
must be traveling less than 1 mph (2 km/h) or be
stationary > A.


— Never select "R" or "P" while driving, be-
cause this increases the risk of an accident.
— 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”) when the engine
is running. Otherwise, this increases the risk
of an accident.
— Do not inadvertently press the accelerator
pedal when the vehicle is stopped if a gear is
engaged. Otherwise the vehicle will start to
move immediately, even if the parking brake
is set. This could result in a crash.
— Do not press the accelerator pedal when
changing the selector lever position while
the vehicle is stationary and the engine is
running.
— Never leave your vehicle with the engine
running while in gear. If you must leave your
vehicle when the engine is running, set the
parking brake and move the selector lever to
the "P" position.
— To decrease the risk of an accident, the se-
lector lever must be in the P position and
the parking brake must be set before open-
ing the hood and working ona running en-
gine. Always read and follow the applicable
warnings > page 200, General information.


Z\ WARNING
Read and follow all WARNINGS.
— Before starting to drive, check if the desired
selector lever position is displayed next to
the selector lever.
— The vehicle can roll even if the ignition is

switched off.

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@) Note
Never let the vehicle roll downhill with engine
off and the selector lever in the "N" position,
because this could damage the automatic
transmission and catalytic converter.
(i) Tips
— Drive select: sporty shifting characteristics
can be selected using the Dynamic driving
mode. The Infotainment display shows “S”
as the selector lever position instead of “D”.
— If you accidentally select "N" while driving,
take your foot off the accelerator pedal im-
mediately and wait for the engine to slow
down to idle before selecting "D" or "S".
— If there is a power failure, the selector lever
will not move out of the "P" position. The >