AUDI TT COUPE 2014 Owners Manual

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manoeuvring speed is S km/h. The
park assist will be deactivated if you drive too
fast or move the steering wheel by hand. To con­
tinue the parking manoeuvre, switch the engine
off/on. Then press the I@ button again. Alterna­
tively, drive out of the parking space without us­
ing the park assist.
Driver messages
Applies to vehicles: with park assist
I@ Park
assist: steering assistance active.
Please drive slowly and operate the brakes your­
self
The park assist is ready. You can now park the ve­
hicle. Watch the road c:::> A in Description on
page 96.
Ill Park assist: ended.
II Park assist: ended. Please take over steer­
ing.
The park assist has finished the parking manoeu­
vre.
Ill Park assist: cancelled. Continue steering ve­
hicle!
The park assist has interrupted the parking ma­
noeuvre.
Ill Park assist: cancelled. Steering input detec­
ted. Continue steering vehicle!
The steering assistant has been deactivated be­
cause the driver has intervened in the steering.
To continue the parking manoeuvre, press the
I@ button again.
[S] Reduce
your speed! For the best results when
passing the line of parked cars where you want to
park, do not drive faster than 30 km/h (if parking
parallel to the roadside) or 20 km/h (if parking
perpendicular to the roadside) c:::> page 97.
Ill Park assist: cancelled. Speed too high. Con­
tinue steering vehicle!
You were driving too fast into the parking space.
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• Park assist: currently unavailable. Stabilisa­
tion control (ESC) off
Switch the ESC on to use the park assist.
� To leave parking space select reverse gear
and operate turn signal.
The park assist is ready. You can leave the parking
space. Watch the road c:::> A in Description on
page 96.
• Park assist: cancelled. Stabilisation control
(ESC) input. Continue steering vehicle!
Ta ke over the steering. Finish parking without the
park assist or drive out of the parking space.
The park assist has interrupted the parking ma­
noeuvre, because the ESC has been switched off.
Ta ke over the steering or switch on the ES(
c:::> page 104 and start the parking manoeuvre
again ¢page 97.
Ill Park assist: ended. Please take over steering
and continue driving.
The park assist has finished manoeuvring the ve­
hicle out of the parking space. Please take over
the steering.
Ill Park assist: cancelled. Space too small
The assist function is unable to automatically
steer the vehicle out of the parking space be­
cause the space is too small. Manoeuvre the vehi­
cle out of the parking space without using the
park assist.
• Park assist: time limit exceeded
Ill Park assist: cancelled. Time limit exceeded.
Continue steering vehicle!
The parking manoeuvre was not completed with­
in about six minutes after the park assist was ac­
tivated. To continue the parking manoeuvre,
press the I@ button again.
• Park assist: currently unavailable
Ill Park assist: currently unavailable. Continue
steering vehicle!
The park assist cannot be used to park the vehi­
cle. Try repeating the parking manoeuvre or
switching the ignition off and on again.
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II Park assist: not stopped long enough
After you select reverse gear, the vehicle has to
remain stationary for a moment so that the park
assist can activate the steering. Follow the direc­
tions given in the display.
Ill Park assist: fault. Please contact workshop
II Park assist: fault. Continue steering vehicle!
Please contact workshop
Please contact a qualified workshop. The park as­
sist cannot be used to park the vehicle if a system
fault occurs.
II Park assist: cancelled. Space too small. Con­
tinue steering vehicle!
The park assist cannot be used to park the vehicle
in this space. Park the vehicle without using the
park assist or look for a bigger space.
Ill Park assist: stabilisation control (ESC) input
The detected space could not be used because
the stabilisation control intervened.
Adjusting graphic display
and warning beeps
Applies to vehicles: with parking system plus/park assist
The settings for the graphic display and acoustic
signals are controlled via the infotainment sys­
tem.
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tem: IM EN u I button > Car > left control button
> Driver assist> Parking aid.
Warning beeps
Front volume -Volume for the front and side*
zones
Rear volume -Volume for the rear zone
In-car entertainment fader -The volume of the
current audio or video source is reduced when the
parking aid is switched on.
You will hear a short test tone each time you
make a new setting.
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Note
The settings will be automatically stored and
assigned to the remote control key in use.
Fault warnings
Applies to vehicles: with rear parking aid/parking system
plus/park assist
Rear parking aid: fault. Obstacles cannot be de­
tected
Front parking aid: fault. Obstacles cannot be
detected
Parking aid: fault. Obstacles cannot be detected
If the LED in the P,1
1i button starts flashing when
you switch the system on, a system fault has oc­
curred. If the fault is not corrected before you
switch off the ignition, it will only be indicated by
the flashing LED in the P111i button the next time
you switch on the parking aid by engaging re­
verse gear. The fault warning can be displayed in
the second tab of the driver information system
as long as the fault is active.
Parking system plus*/parking system plus
and park assist*
If a sensor or loudspeaker malfunctions, the J;l4:
symbol will be shown on the infotainment sys­
tem in front of or behind the vehicle. If a rear
sensor malfunctions, obstacles will only be dis­
played in zones @and @ ¢ page 94, Fig. 101. If
a front sensor malfunctions, obstacles will only
be displayed in zones © and@ .
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified.

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Electro-mechanical
power steering
Electro-mechanical power steering assists the
driver when steering.
The degree of power assistance is adapted elec­
tronically, depending on the speed.
If the power steering should fail at any time or
the engine is switched off (for instance when be­
ing towed), the car can still be steered. However,
substantially more effort than normal will be re­
quired to turn the steering wheel.
Warning/indicator lamps and driver
messages
• Steering: fault. Please stop vehicle
If the warning lamp lights up permanently and
the message appears, there may be a power
steering failure.
Do NOT drive on. Obtain professional assistance.
• Steering: fault. Please stop vehicle
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock. The ignition can no longer be switched on.
Do not have the vehicle towed away, because you
won't be able to steer it. Obtain professional as­
sistance.
G'!b Steering:
fault. You can continue driving
If the indicator lamp lights up, the steering re­
sponse may be heavier or lighter than usual. In
addition, it is possible that the steering wheel
will be off centre when driving in a straight line.
Drive slowly to a qualified workshop and have the
fault rectified.
Ive Steering
lock: fault. Please contact work­
shop
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock.
� Drive
to a qualified workshop soon and have the
a: fault rectified.
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A WARNING
Have the system malfunction repaired by a
qualified workshop as soon as possible -risk
of accident!
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You can drive on if the warning/indicator lamp
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Brakes
New brake pads
New brake pads do not give full braking effect for
the first 400 km, they must first be "bedded in".
However, you can compensate for the slightly re­
duced braking effect by applying more pressure
on the brake pedal. Avoid placing a heavy load on
the brakes during the running-in period.
Wear The rate of wear on the brake pads depends a
great deal on how you drive and the conditions in
which the vehicle is operated. Negative factors
are, for instance, city traffic, frequent short trips
or hard driving with abrupt starts and stops.
Noises Brake noise may develop in certain situations, de­
pending on the speed, braking force and ambient
conditions (such as temperature and relative hu­
midity).
Effect of moisture and salt
In certain conditions, such as in heavy rain, or af­
ter washing the car or driving through water, the
full braking effect can be delayed by moisture (or
in winter by ice) on the discs and brake pads. The
brakes should be "dried" by pressing the pedal to
restore full braking effect.
When you are driving at higher speeds with the
windscreen wipers on, the brake pads are very
briefly brought into contact with the brake discs.
This automatic process which goes unnoticed by
the driver is carried out at regular intervals and is
intended to improve braking response in wet con-
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The effectiveness of the brakes can also be tem­
porarily reduced if the car is driven for some dis­
tance without using the brakes when there is a
lot of salt on the road in winter. The layer of salt
that accumulates on the discs and pads can be re­
moved with a few cautious brake applications.
Corrosion
There may be a tendency for dirt to build up on
the brake pads and corrosion to form on the discs
if the car is used infrequently, or if you only drive
low mileages without using the brakes very
much.
If the brakes are not used frequently, or if corro­
sion has formed on the discs, it is advisable to
clean off the pads and discs by braking firmly a
few times from a moderately high speed ¢.&,..
Faults in the brake system
If the brake pedal travel should ever increase
suddenly, this may mean that one of the two
brake circuits has failed. Drive immediately to the
nearest qualified workshop and have the fault
rectified. On the way to the dealer, be prepared
to use more pressure on the brake pedal and al­
low for longer stopping distances.
Low brake fluid level
Malfunctions can occur in the brake system if the
brake fluid level is too low. The brake fluid level is
monitored electronically.
Brake servo
The brake servo amplifies the pressure you apply
to the brake pedal. It only works when the engine
is running.
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- When applying the brakes to clean off de­
posits on the pads and discs, select a clear,
dry road. Be sure not to inconvenience or en­
danger other road users; do not risk an acci­
dent.
- Never let the car coast with the engine
switched off (this can cause accidents).
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CAUTION
- Never let the brakes "drag" by leaving your
foot on the pedal when you do not really in­
tend to brake. This overheats the brakes, re­
sulting in longer stopping distances and
greater wear.
- Before driving down a long, steep gradient,
it is advisable to reduce speed and move the
selector lever to a lower gear. In this way
you will make use of the engine braking ef­
fect and relieve the load on the brakes. If
you still have to use the brakes, it is better
to brake firmly at intervals than to apply the
brakes continuously.
Note
- If the brake servo is out of action, you must
apply considerably more pressure to the
brake pedal than you normally would.
- If you wish to equip the car with accessories
such as a front spoiler or wheel covers, it is
important that the flow of air to the front
wheels is not obstructed, otherwise the
brakes can overheat.
Electronic stabilisation
control (ESC)
Description
The electronic stabilisation control (ES() increa­
ses the car's stability. It reduces the tendency to
skid and improves the stability and road holding
of the vehicle. The ESC detects critical handling
situations, such as understeer, oversteer and
wheelspin on the driven wheels. It stabilises the
vehicle by braking individual wheels or by reduc­
ing the engine torque. The indicator lamp Ii] in
the instrument cluster starts flashing as soon as
the ESC intervenes.
The following systems are integrated in the ESC:
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
ABS prevents the wheels from locking up under
braking until the vehicle has reached a virtual
standstill. You can continue to steer the vehicle
even when the brakes are on full. Keep your foot
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the brake pedal and do not pump the brakes.
You will feel the brake pedal pulsate while the
anti-lock brake system is working.
Brake assist system
The brake assist system can shorten the braking
distance. The braking force is automatically boos­
ted if you press the brake pedal quickly in an
emergency. You must keep pressing the brake
pedal until the danger has passed.
Traction control system (ASR)
In the event of wheelspin, the traction control
system reduces the engine torque to match the
amount of grip available. This helps the car to
start moving, accelerate or climb a gradient.
Electronic differential lock (EDL)
When the EDL detects wheelspin, it brakes the
spinning wheel and directs the power to the oth­
er driven wheel (or wheels on quattro* versions).
This function is not available at high speeds.
To prevent the disc brake of the braked wheel
from overheating, the EDL cuts out automatically
if subjected to excessive loads. The vehicle can
still be driven. The EDL will switch on again auto­
matically when the brake has cooled down.
Steering recommendation
The ESC helps to stabilise the vehicle by changing
the steering wheel torque.
Selective wheel torque control
Selective wheel torque control intervenes when
cornering by braking the wheel(s) on the inside of
the bend individually as required. This enables
precision cornering. The relevant system may not
intervene in the wet or snow.
Multicollision brake assist system
The "multicollision brake assist system" can help
to reduce the risk of skidding and further colli­
sions during an accident. If the airbag control
unit detects that a collision has taken place up-
� wards
of a certain speed, the vehicle is braked by
a'.: the ESC.
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The vehicle will not be braked automatically if:
- the driver presses the accelerator,
- the brake pressure applied by pressing the
brake pedal is higher than the brake pressure
initiated by the system,
- or the ESC, the brake system or the vehicle's
electrical system are not fully functional.
A WARNING
- The grip provided by the ESC and the inte­
grated systems is still subject to the physi­
cal limits of adhesion. Always bear this in
mind, especially on wet or slippery roads. If
you notice the systems cutting in, you
should reduce your speed immediately to
suit the road and traffic conditions. Do not
let the extra safety provided tempt you into
taking any risks when driving -this can
cause accidents.
- Remember that the accident risk always in­
creases if you drive fast, especially in cor­
ners or on a wet or slippery road, or if you
follow too close behind the vehicle in front
of you. Please bear in mind that even the
ESC and the integrated systems cannot
compe nsate for the increased accident risk.
- When accelerating on a uniformly slippery
surface (for instance all four wheels on ice
or snow), press the accelerator gradually
and carefully. The driven wheels may other­
wise start to spin (in spite of the integrated
control systems), which would impair the
car's stability and could lead to an accident.
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- To ensure that the ABS and ASR systems
work properly, all four wheels must be fit­
ted with identical tyres. Any differences in
the rolling radius of the tyres can cause the
system to reduce engine power when this is
not desired.
- The systems can make noises when they in­
tervene.
- If the indicator lamp DJ orr§J appears,
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Switching on/off
The ESC is switched on automatically when the engine is started.
Fig. 111 Centre console (top): ESC button
The ES( operates in several levels. Depending on
which level is selected, the stabilising function of the
ESC is restricted or switched off, and the vehi­
cle is stabilised to a greater or lesser degree.
In the following special situations, it may be ad­
visable to switch on the sport mode to allow a
certain amount of wheelspin:
- Rocking the car backwards and forwards to free
it
- Driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces
Sport mode on ESC/ASRoff
Sport mode off or ESC/ASR
Characteris-
tics
Operation
Indicator
lamps
Driver mes-
sages The
stabilising function of
the ESC and traction control
system (ASR) is restricted
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Press the I� OFF! button
briefly.
I) lights up.
Stabilisation control (ESC):
sport. Warning! Restricted
stability
.&_ WARNING The
stabilisation function is
no longer available ¢ A.
ESC and traction control
system (ASR) are switched
off.
Press the I� OFF! button
for
longer than 3 seconds.
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Stabilisation control (ESC):
switched off. Warning! Re-
stricted stability
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The stabilising function of
the ESC and traction control
system (ASR) is fully availa-
ble again.
Press the I� OFF! button
again.
II goes out, or II and
liiii• l��* go
out.
Stabilisation control (ESC): switched on
You should switch on the sport mode or
switch off the ESC/traction control system
(ASR) only if your driving ability and the traffic
conditions allow you to do so safely -danger
of skidding! -
The ESC/traction control system (ASR) can­
not be switched off and the sport mode can­
not be switched on when the cruise control
system* or adaptive cruise control* is on.
- The stabilising functionality is restricted
when sport mode is switched on. The driven
wheels may start to spin, causing the vehi­
cle to lose grip, in particular on slippery or
wet roads.
- When the ESC/traction control system (ASR)
is switched off, the vehicle will not be stabi­
lised.
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magnetic ride, it may not be possible to
switch off the ESC/ASR or switch on the
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Applies to vehicles: with four-wheel drive
On quattro models the engine power is distrib­
uted to all four wheels.
General notes
On four-wheel drive vehicles, the engine power is
distributed to all four wheels. The distribution of
power is controlled automatically according to
your driving style and the road conditions. Also
refer to ¢ page 102, Electronic stabilisation con­
trol (£SC).
The four-wheel drive is specially designed to
complement the superior engine power of your
Audi. This combination gives the car exceptional
handling and performance capabilities -both on
normal roads and in more difficult conditions,
such as snow and ice. Even so (or perhaps espe­
cially for this reason), it is important to observe
certain safety points¢.&,..
Winter tyres
Thanks to its four-wheel drive, your car will have
plenty of traction in winter conditions, even with
the standard tyres. Nevertheless, we still recom­
mend that winter tyres or all-season tyres should
be fitted on all four wheels when winter road
conditions are expected, mainly because this will
give a better braking response.
Snow chains
On roads where snow chains are mandatory, this
also applies to cars with four-wheel drive
¢ page 234, Snow chains.
Replacing tyres On vehicles with four-wheel drive, all four tyres
must have the same rolling circumference. Also
avoid using tyres with varying tread depths
¢ page 231, New wheels or tyres.
Off-road er?
Your Audi does not have enough ground clear­
ance to be used as an off-road vehicle. It is there­
fore best to avoid rough tracks and uneven ter­
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_&. WARNING
- Even with four-wheel drive, you should al­
ways adjust your speed to suit the condi­
tions. Do not let the extra safety provided
tempt you into taking any risks when driving
- this can cause accidents.
- The braking ability of your car is limited by
the grip of the tyres. In this respect, your
car is no different from a car without four­
wheel drive. So do not be tempted to drive
too fast on icy or slippery roads just because
the car still has good acceleration in these
conditions -risk of accident!
- On wet roads bear in mind that the front
wheels may start to "aquaplane" and lose
contact with the road if the car is driven too
fast. If this should happen, there will be no
sudden increase in engine speed to warn the
driver, as with a front-wheel drive car. So do
not drive too fast in the wet: adjust your
speed to suit the conditions (accident risk).
Rear spoiler
Applies to vehicles: with automatic rear spoiler
The automatic rear spoiler increases the car's
stability.
Fig. 112 Centre console: Button for rear spoiler
The rear spoiler can be extended or retracted
manually or automatically.
Automatic mode (normal operation)
- Automatic extension: The rear spoiler is auto­
matically extended at road speeds above ap-
proximately 120 km/h.
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- Automatic retraction: The rear spoiler is auto­
matically retracted at road speeds below ap­
proximately 80 km/h.
Manual mode
- Manual extension: Briefly press the button
¢ Fig. 112 to extend the rear spoiler all the way
out.
- Manual retraction: At road speeds up to about
20 km/h, press and hold the button to retract
the rear spoiler. At road speeds between
20 km/h and 120 km/h, press the button brief­
ly to retract the rear spoiler all the way back.
& WARNING
- When extending or retracting the rear spoil­
er, please make sure that no persons or ob­
jects are close to the moving spoiler -risk of
injury!
- If the indicator lamp (M appears, the rear
spoiler may have failed to extend due to a
malfunction. In this case, the car's handling
may be different at high speeds. Drive to a
qualified workshop without delay (but do
not exceed 140 km/h) and have the fault
rectified.
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- If you need to push the vehicle, never put
your weight on the rear spoiler -Risk of
damage!
- To avoid damage to the rear spoiler, you
should not lean on it or apply any other type
of pressure.
- Do not operate the rear spoiler manually
when the boot lid is open or any moving
parts of the automatic rear spoiler are ob­
structed -risk of damage!
Note
Clean the rear spoiler housing every 2 to 3
months. The rear spoiler housing must be free
of ice, snow and leaves in order to operate
correctly.
106 Power
management
This system helps to ensure reliable
starting
The power management controls the distribu­
tion of electrical energy and thus helps to ensure
that
there
is always enough power available to
start the engine.
If a vehicle with a conventional electrical system
is left parked for a long time, the battery will
gradually lose its charge because certain electri­
cal equipment (such as the immobiliser) contin­
ues to draw current even when the ignition is off.
In some cases there may not be enough power
available to start the engine.
Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent pow­
er management system to control the distribu­
tion of electrical energy. This significantly im­
proves reliability when starting the engine, and
also prolongs the life of the battery.
The main functions incorporated in the power
management system are battery diagnosis, re­
sidual current management and dynamic power
management.
Battery diagnosis
The battery diagnosis function constantly regis­
ters the condition of the battery. Sensors detect
the battery voltage, battery current and battery
temperature. This enables the system to calcu­
late the current power level and charge condition
of the battery.
Residual current management
The residual current management reduces power
consumption while the vehicle is parked. It con­
trols the supply of power to the various electrical
components while the ignition is switched off.
The system takes the battery diagnosis data into
consideration.
Depending on the power level of the battery, the
individual electrical components are switched off
one after the other to prevent the battery from
losing too much charge and to ensure that the
engine can be started reliably.
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While the vehicle is moving, this function distrib­
utes the available power to the various electrical
components and systems according to their re­
quirements. The power management ensures
that on-board systems do not consume more
electrical power than the alternator can supply,
and thus maintains the maximum possible bat­
tery power Level.
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- The power management system is not able
to overcome the given physical Limits.
Please remember that the power and Life of
the battery are Limited.
- If the indicator Lamp ril c:> page 13 appears,
the starting ability may be impaired.
Points to remember
Starting ability has first priority.
Short trips, city traffic and Low temperatures all
place a heavy Load on the battery . In these condi­
tions a Large amount of power is consumed, but
only a small amount is supplied. The situation is
also critical if electrical equipment is in use when
the engine is not running. In this case power is
consumed when none is being generated.
In these situations you will be aware that the
power management system is intervening to con­
trol the distribution of electrical power.
When the vehicle is parked for long periods
If you do not drive your vehicle for a period of
several days or weeks, the power management
will gradually shut off the on-board systems one
by one, or reduce the amount of current they are
using. This Limits the amount of power consumed
and helps to ensure reliable starting even after a
Long period. Certain convenience features, such
as remote control unlocking, may not be availa­
ble. These functions will be restored when you
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With the engine switched off
If you Listen to the radio or use other electrical
equipment when the engine is not running, this
will discharge the battery.
A message will appear on the infotainment dis­
play before the battery power drops to a Level
where the starting ability is impaired.
This message warns you that the system you are
using will soon be switched off automatically.
You should therefore start the engine if you wish
to continue using the system.
When the engine is running
Although the alternator generates electrical pow­
er, the battery can still become discharged while
the vehicle is being driven. This can occur when a
Lot of power is being consumed but only a small
amount supplied, especially if the battery is not
fully charged initially.
To restore the necessary energy balance, the sys­
tem will then temporarily shut off the electrical
components that are using a Lot of power, or re­
duce the current they are consuming. Heating
systems in particular use a Large amount of elec­
trical power. If you notice, for instance, that the
seat heating* or the rear window heater is not
working, they may have been temporarily switch­
ed off or regulated to a Lower heat output. These
systems will be available again as soon as suffi­
cient electrical power is available.
You may also notice that the engine runs at a
slightly faster idling speed. This is quite normal,
and no cause for concern. The increased idling
speed allows the alternator to meet the greater
power requirement and charge the battery at the
same time.
Information saved in the
control units
The vehicle is fitted in the factory with electronic
control units that, among other things, control
the engine and the gearbox. The control units al­
so monitor the exhaust system and the airbags.
The control units continually analyse data rele-
vant to the vehicle while you are driving. In the
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event of faults or anomalies in the vehicle data,
only these data are saved. As a rule, faults are
shown by the warning lamps in the instrument
cluster.
Data saved in the control units can only be read
and analysed with special equipment.
A qualified workshop is only able to recognise
and deal with faults by using the relevant saved
data. Among other things, the saved data may
contain the following information:
- Data relating to the engine and the gearbox
-Speed
- Dire ction of travel
- Braking force
- Seat belt warning system data
The control
units
installed will not under any cir­
cumstances record conversations in the vehicle.
On vehicles with an automatic SOS dial system
via a mobile phone or another connected device,
the current location of the vehicle can be trans­
mitted. In accidents where the control units reg­
ister that airbags have been triggered, a signal
can automatically be sent by the system. This de­
pends on the service provider. The signal can only
be sent in areas with sufficient mobile phone cov­
erage.
Event data recorder
Your vehicle is not equipped with an event data
recorder.
In an event data recorder, information about the
vehicle is temporarily saved. In the event of an
accident, you can therefore obtain detailed infor­
mation about the course of events. On vehicles
with an airbag system, accident-related data such
as impact speed, seat belt status, seat positions
and trigger times can be saved. The exact infor­
mation saved depends on the manufacturer.
The installation of an event data recorder is sub­
ject to the agreement of the vehicle's owner. This
process is governed by legislation in some coun­
tries.
108 Reprogram
ming control units
All data for controlling components are saved in
the control units. Some convenience features,
such as one-touch signalling, single door unlock­
ing and display messages can be reprogrammed
using special workshop equipment. If any con­
venience features are reprogrammed, the infor­
mation in this Owner's Manual will no longer be
accurate for the features that have been
changed. We recommend having the reprogram­
ming confirmed by an Audi workshop in the
"Workshop remarks" section of your Service
Schedule.
Your Audi dealer will be able to provide you with
information about possible reprogramming op­
tions.
Event memory
There is a diagnostic connection for reading out
the event memory located in the footwell on the
driver's side of the vehicle. Information regarding
the operation and status of the vehicle's elec­
tronic control units is stored in the event memo­
ry. The event memory should only be read out
and erased by a qualified workshop.
A WARNING
The diagnostic connection must not be used
for other purposes. Incorrect use can cause
malfunctions -risk of accident!