engine oil AUDI TT COUPE 2016 Owner's Manual

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1-
-When adding oil, do not let oil drip onto hot
engine components. Th ere could be risk of a
fire.
-
You must secure the cap on the oil filler
opening correctly so that oil does not leak
out onto the hot engine and exhaust system
when the engine is r unning, because this is
a fire
hazard.
- Always clean skin thoroughly if it comes into
co ntact with engine oil.
«I) Note
-The oil level must not be above the@
range, because this can cause damage to
the catalytic converter or the engi ne. Con­
tact an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
A udi Service Facility to have excess oil ex­
tracted if necessary.
-
Do no t mix any additional lu bricants into
the engine oil. Damage cause by such addi­
tives is not covered by the warranty.
@ For the sake of the environment
-Oil should never enter the sewer system or
come into contact with the ground.
-
Pay attention to legal requirements when
disposi ng of empty oi l containers.
Changing the engine oil
We recommend that have your oil changed by an
authorized Audi dealer or a qualified service
sta­
tion.
Before you check anything in the engine compart­
ment, alwa y s read and heed all WARNINGS
~page236.
The engine oil must be changed accord ing to the
intervals specified i n your Warranty & Mainte­
nance booklet. This is very important be cause the
lubricati ng properties of o il d iminish gradually
dur ing normal vehi cle use.
Unde r some circumstances the engine oil should
be changed more frequently. Change oil more of­
ten if yo u drive mostly short dis tances, opera te
the vehicle in dusty areas or u nder predominantly
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stop-and-go traffi c conditions, or have your vehi­
cle where temperatures remain be low freezing
for extended periods.
Dete r
gent additives in the oi l w ill make fresh oil
l
ook dark after the engine has been r u nning for a
short time. This is normal and is not a reason to
change the oil more often than recommended.
Beca u
se of the problem of proper disposal, along
with the special tools and necessary expertise re­
quired, we strongly recommend that you have
you r o
il changed by an authorized Audi dealer or
a q ualified service station.
If you choose to change your oil yourself, please
note the following important information:
A WARNING
~ -
To reduce the risk of personal injury if you
must change the engine oil in you r vehicle
yourself:
-
Wear eye protection.
- To reduce the risk of burns from hot engine
oil, let th e engine cool down to the touch.
-When removing the oil drain plug with your
fingers,
stay as far away as possible. Always
keep your forearm parallel to the ground to
help prevent hot oil from running down your
arm.
-Drain the oil into a container designed for
this purpose, one large enough to hold at
least the total amount of oil in your engine.
-Engine oil is poisonous. Keep it well out of
the reach of children.
-
Continuous contact with used engine oil is
harmful to your skin. Always protect your
skin by washing oil off thoroughly with soap
and water.
CD Note
Never mix oil additives with your engine oil.
These additives can damage your engine and
adversely affect yo ur Audi Limited New Vehi­
cle Warranty.
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@) For the sake of the environment
-Before changing your oil, first make sure
you know where you can properly dispose of
the used oil.
- Always
dispose of used engine oil properly.
Do not dump it on garden soil, wooded
areas, into open streams or down sewage
drains.
- Recycle
used engine oil by taking it to a used
engine oil collection facility in your area, or
contact a service station.
Coo Ling system
Coolant
The engine coolant performs two functions: it
keeps
the engine from overheating and it pro­
tects the engine from freezing in the winter.
The cooling system is sealed and generally re­
q uires
little attention.
The cooling
system has been filled at the factory
with a
permanent coolant which does not need to
be changed. The coolant consists of a mixture of
specially conditioned water and the manufactur­
er's glycol-based coolant additive G13 antifreeze
with anticorrosion additives (50% for USA mod­
els; 60% for Canadian models). This mixture
both assures the necessary frost protection and
protects metal components in the engine's cool­
ing
system from corrosion and scaling. It also
raises
the boiling point of the coolant.
Do not reduce the concentrat ion of the coolant in
the summer by addi ng p la in water. The propor­
tion of coolant additive must be at least 50°/o
but not more than 60°/o to maintain antifreeze
protection and cooling efficiency. If the coolant
frost protection is too low, the coolant could
freeze and damage the vehicle heating and en­
gine cooling system.
For year-round driving,
antifreeze is added at the
factory for temperatures down to:
- -
31 °F ( -35 °C) USA
- -40 °F ( -40 °C) Canada.
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If you must add coolant, use a mixture of water
and coolant additive. Mixing the coolant additive
with distilled
water is recommended.
A WARNING
~ h . Before you check anything in t e engine com-
partment, always read and heed all WARN­
INGS C)page 236.
CD Note
-Before winter sets in, have the coo lant
checked to see if the coolant additive in you r
vehicle is
sufficient to meet the climate con­
d itions. This is especia l
ly important if you
live
in a regio n where the winter is extre m e­
ly cold . If necessary, increase the proportion
o f coo la
nt ad ditive to 60o/o.
-When add ing coolant additive to your cool­
ing
system, remember:
-We recommend using only coolant addi­
tive G12++
or G13 (check the label) for
your vehicle. This coolant additive is avail­
able at authorized Audi dealers. Other
types of antifreeze can significantly re­
duce corrosion protection. The resulting
corrosion can cause a loss of coolant and
serious engine damage.
-Do not add any type of radiator leak sealant
to your vehicle's engine coolant. Adding ra­
dia to r repair fluid may adversely
affect the
func tion and performance of your cooling
system and could result in damage not cov ­
ered by your New Veh icle Limited W arranty .
Adding coolant
Fig. 187 Engine compartment : coolant expansion tank
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Read and follow the WARNINGS before check­
ing anything
in the engine compartment
Qpage236.
Checking the engine coolant level
""Park your vehicle on a level surface.
"" switch the ignition off.
.. Read the coolant level on the coolant expansion
tank
Q page 238, fig. 184. The coolant level
must be between the markings when the en­
gine
in cold. When the engine is warm it can be
slightly above
the upper marking.
Adding coolant
Requirement: there must be a res idual amount of
coo l
ant in the expans io n tank c:?(i) .
""Let the engine cool down.
.. Place a cloth over the coolant expansion tank
cap and unscrew
the cap counterclockwise
c:?,8..
""Add coolant mixed in the correct ratio
i:?page 242 up to the upper marking.
""Make sure that the fluid level remains stable.
Add more coolant if necessary.
"" Close the cap securely .
A coolant loss suggests a leak. Immediately drive
your vehicle
to an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized
Audi Service Facility and have the cool­
ing system inspected.
If the cooling system is not
leaking, a loss can come from
the coolant boiling
through overheating and being pushed
out of the
cooling system.
.&. WARNING
-The cooling system is pressurized and can be-
come very hot.
To reduce the risk of burns
from hot coolant:
-
Do not open the coolant expansion tank cap
w ith
the engine hot. There is a risk of burns .
- Stop
the engine and allow it to cool.
-
Protect your face, hands and arms from es-
caping coolant and
steam by covering the
coolant tank cap with a large, thick cloth.
- Turn
the coolant tank cap counterclockwise
slowly and keep light pressure on
the cap.
-
To reduce the risk of burns, do not allow any
antifreeze or coolant to dr
ip onto the ex-
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ha ust system or hot engine components.
The ethylene glycol in engine coolant can
catch fire under certain circumstances.
- The coolant additive and the coolant can be
dangerous to your health.
For this reason,
keep
the coolant in the original container
away from children. There is a
risk of poi­
soning.
-When working in the engine compartment,
remember
that the radiator fan can switch
on even if
the ignition is switched off, which
increases
the risk of personal injury.
CD Note
Do not add coolant if the expans ion tank is
empty . Air could enter the cooling system and
damage
the eng ine. If this is the case, do not
continu e driving. See an authorized
Audi dea l­
er or authorized
Audi Service Facility for assis­
tance.
Radiator fan
The radiator fan switches on automatically by it­
self.
An auxiliary electric radiator fan switches on and
off depending on coolant temperature and other
vehicle operating conditions.
After you switch
the engine off, the auxiliary fan
can continue running for
up to 10 minutes -even
with
the ignit ion off. It can even switch on again
later by itself c:? & . if
- the temperature of
the engine coolant rises due
to
the heat build-up from the engine in the en­
gine compartment, or
-
the engi ne compartment heats up because the
vehicle is parked in intense sunlight.
.&. WARNING
-To reduce the risk of personal injury never
touch
the radiator fan.
- The auxiliary electric fan
is temperature
controlled and can switch on suddenly even
when
the engine is not running.
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-The auxiliary radiator fan switches on auto­
matically when the engine coolant reaches a
certain temperature and will continue to run
until the coolant temperature drops.
Brake fluid
Checking brake fluid level
Fig. 188 Engine compartment: cover on the brake fluid
reservoir
Before you check anything in the engine compart­
ment, always read and heed all WARNINGS
¢page 236.
~ Read the brake fluid level from the brake fluid
reservo ir ¢ fig. 188, ¢page 238, fig. 184. The
brake fluid level must be between the "MIN"
and "MAX" markings.
The location
of the brake fluid reservoir can be
seen in the engine compartment illustration
¢page238.
The fluid level may drop slightly after some time
due to the automatic adjustment of the brake
pads. This is not cause for alarm.
If the brake fluid level falls considerably below
the "MIN" mark, the brake warning/indicator
light .. (U.S. models) I. (Canadian models)
will come on ¢ page 11. Do not continue to oper­
ate the vehicle. The complete brake system
should be thoroughly checked by an authorized
Audi dealer or other qualified facility and the
cause corrected. Ifthe brake fluid level is too
low, the brake warning/indicator light will illumi­
nate. Contact an authorized Audi dealer immedi­
ately.
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Changing brake fluid
Have the brake fluid changed by an experienced
technician .
Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air. If the
water content in the brake fluid is too high, cor­
rosion in
the brake system may result after ape­
riod of time. The boiling point of the brake fluid
will
also decrease considerably and decrease
braking performance.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be changed every
two years. Always use new brake fluid which con­
forms to Federal Motor Vehicle Standard "FMVSS
116 DOT 4".
The brake fluid reservoir can be difficult to reach,
therefore, we recommend that you have the
brake fluid changed by your authorized Audi
dealer. Your dealer has the correct tools, the
right brake fluid and the know-how to do this for
you.
8._ WARNING
- Brake fluid is poisonous. It must be stored
only in the closed original container out of
the reach of children!
-Brake failure can result from old or inappro­
priate brake fluid. Observe these precau­
tions:
-Use only brake fluid that meets SAE speci­
fication
J 1703 and conforms to Federal
Motor Vehicle Standard 116. Always check
with
your authorized Audi dealer to make
sure you are using the correct brake fluid.
The
correct type of brake f lui d is also ind i­
cated on the brake fluid reservoir .
- The
brake fluid must be new. Heavy use of
the brakes can cause a vapor lock if the
brake fluid is left in the system too long.
This
can seriously affect the efficiency of
the brakes as well as your safety. This
could
result in an accident.
CD Note
Brake flu id will damage the paint of your veh i-
cle .
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Service interval display
The service interval display detects when your ve­
hicle
is due for service.
Fig . 191 Inst rument cluster display: serv ice in terva l d is ­
p lay (exa mpl
e)
The service interval display works in two stages:
-Inspection or oil change reminder: after a cer­
tain distance driven, a message appears in the
Infotainment system display each time the ig­
nition is switched on
or off¢ fig. 191. The re­
main ing
distance or time is displayed briefly.
-Inspection or oil change due: if your vehicle
has reached an inspection or oil change interval
or both intervals at the same time, the mes­
sage Inspection due! or Oil chang e due! or Oil
cha nge and inspection due! appears briefly af­
ter switching the ignition on/off.
Check ing s ervice intervals
You can check the remaining distance or time un­
til the next oil change or next inspection. Select
in the Infotainment system: the IMENUI button>
Vehicle > left control button > Ser vice & checks >
Service intervals .
@ Note
-Follow ing the service intervals is critical to
maintaining the service life and value of
your vehicle, especially the engine. Even if
the mileage on the vehicle is low, do not ex­
ceed
the time for the next service.
- Calcu l
ating the time to the next o il change
is interrupted when the vehi cle battery is
disco n
nected. If the vehicle is not driven for
a long period
of time, check the mainte­
nance schedule so that you can follow th e
maintenance intervals .
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Wheels
Wheels and Tires
General information
.,.Check your tires regularly for
damage (punctures, cuts, cracks
and bulges). Remove foreign ob­
jects from the tire tread.
.,. If driving over curbs or similar
obstacles, drive slowly and ap­
proach the curb at an angle.
.,.Have faulty tires or rims re­
placed
immediately.
.,.Protect your tires from oil,
grease and fuel.
.,.Mark tires before removing
them so that the same running
direction can
be maintained if
they are reinstalled .
... Lay tires flat when storing and
store them in a cool, dry location
with
as little exposure to light as
possible.
CD Note
-Please note that summer and
winter tires are designed for
the conditions that are typical
in those seasons. Audi recom­
mends using winter tires dur­
ing the winter months. Low
temperatures significantly de­
crease the elasticity of summ­
er tires, which affects traction
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and braking ability. If summer
tires are used in very cold
temperatures, cracks can form
on the tread bars, resulting in
permanent tire damage that
can cause loud driving noise
and unbalanced tires.
-Burnished, polished or
chromed rims must not be
used in winter driving condi­
tions. The surface of the rims
does not have sufficient corro­
sion
protection for this and
could be permanently dam­
aged by road salt or similar
substances.
Tire designations
Fig. 192 Tire designation on the side­
wall

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shaped to fit the rim.
Bead separation
means a breakdown of the bond
between components in the bead.
Cord
means the strands forming the
plies in the tire.
Cold tire inflation pressure
means the tire pressure recom­
mended by the vehicle manufac­
turer for a tire of a designated
size that has not been driven for
more than a couple of miles (kilo­
meters) at low speeds in the
three hour period before the tire
pressure is measured or adjusted.
Curb weight
means the weight of a motor ve­
hic le
with standard equipment in­
c l
uding the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil, and coolant, air condi­
tioning and additional weight of
optional equipment.
Extra load ti re
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher in­
flation pressures than the corre­
sponding standard tire. Extra load
tires may be identified as "XL ",
Wheels
"xl" "EXTRA LOAD" or "RF" on , ,
the sidewall.
Gross Axle Weight Rating
("GAWR")
means the load-carrying capacity
of a single axle system, measured
at the tire-ground interfaces.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(" GVWR ")
means the maximum total loaded
weight of the vehic le.
Groove
means the space between two ad­
jacent tread ribs.
Load rating (code)
means the maxim um load that a
tire is rated to carry for a g iven in­
flation pressure. You may not find
this information on all tires be­
ca use it is not required by law.
Maximum load rating
means the load rating for a tire at
the maximum permissible infla­
tion pressure for that tire.
Ma ximum loaded vehicle
weight
means the sum of:
(a)
Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
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Model/ Tire designation Tire pressure
Engine Normal load Maximum load
(up to 2 people)
front rear front rear
PSI
TT: 245/45 R17 95H
2.0L All Season 32
4-Cylinder 245/40 R18 93H
All
Season 32
245/35 R19 93Y XL
High Performance 35
A WARNING
Please
note the important safe­
ty precautions regarding tire
pressure¢ page 260 and load
limits
¢page 262.
Tires and vehicle load limits
There are limits to the amount of
load or weight that any vehicle
and any tire can carry. A vehicle
that is overloaded will not handle
well and
is more difficult to stop.
Overloading can
not only lead to
loss of vehicle control, but can al­
so
damage important parts of the
vehicle and can lead to sudden
tire failure, including a blowout
and sudden deflation
that can
cause
the vehicle to crash.
Your safety and
that of your pas­
sengers also depends on making
sure that load limits are not ex­
ceeded. Vehicle load includes ev­
erybody and everything
in and on
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kPA PSI kPA PSI kPA PSI kPA
220 29 200 33 230 30 210
220 29 200 33 230 30 210
240 32 220 35 240 32 220
the vehicle. These load limits are
technically referred
to as the vehi­
cle's Gross Vehicle
Weight Rat­
ing
("GVWR").
The "GVWR" includes the weight
of the basic vehicle, all factory in­
stalled accessories, a full tank of
fuel, oil, coolant and other fluids
plus maximum load. The maxi­
mum load includes
the number of
passengers that the vehicle is in­
tended to carry ("seating capaci­
ty") with an assumed weight of
150 lbs (68 kg) for each passen­
ger
at a designated seating posi­
tion and
the total weight of any
luggage
in the vehicle.
The Gross Axle
Weight Rating
("GAWR") is the maximum load
that can be applied at each of the
vehicle's two axles.

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from sharp metal components when wash­
ing th e underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings.
- After
washing the vehicle, the brak ing effect
may be delayed due to moisture on the
brake rotors or ice in the w inter. The brakes
must be dried first w ith a few careful brake
applications.
CD Note
-If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, yo u must retract the extendable rear
spoiler* if necessary, and fold the exterior
mirrors in to red uce the risk of damage.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must on ly
be fol
ded in and ou t u sing the power folding
function.
-
To p reve nt paint d amage, d o not wash th e
vehicle in dir
ect sunlight.
Care and cleaning
- To red uce the risk of damage to the surface,
do
not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges or s imilar items.
-
Matte finish painted veh icle components:
-To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polishing agents or hard
wax.
- Never u
se protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect.
-
Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle parts painted with matte
finish paint. The paint could be damaged
when the stickers or magnets are re­
moved .
@ For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle in facilities sp ec ia ll y de­
signed for that pu rpose. This will reduce the
risk of dirty water contamina ted with oil from
entering the sewer sys tem.
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and ca ring for individua l vehicle
components, refer to the follow ing tables. The
information contained there is simply recom ­
mendations. For q uestions or for components
that are not listed, consult an authoriz e d Audi
de a
ler or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also
f o ll
ow the informa tion found in~.&..
Ext erior cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper Deposits ~poge42
blades
Headlights /
Deposits Soft sponge with
a mild soap solutiona)
Tail lights
Sensors
Deposits soft cloth with solvent-free clean ing solution
Snow/ice Hand brush/solvent
-free de-icing spray
Wheels Road salt Water
Brake dust Acid-free special cleaning sol u tion
E x haust tail p ipes Road salt Water, clean ing solution suitable for stainless steel, if nee -
essary
Decorative parts/ Deposits Mild soap solution a>, a cleaning solution suitable for stain-
trim less steel, if necessary
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Component Situation Solution
Textiles Deposits adhering to the Vacuum cleaner
a rt ificial leat her , surface
Alc an tara Water-based deposits such Absorbent cloth and mild soap solu tion3>
as coffee, tea, b lood, etc.
O il-based
deposits such as Apply a mild soap solutio n a), blot away the dis-
oil,
make- up, etc. solved oil or dye, treat afterward with water, if nee-
essary
Special deposits such as ink, Special stain remover, blot with absorbent materi-
nail polish, latex paint, shoe al, treat afterward with mild soap solution, if neces-
polish, etc.
sary a)
Natural leather Fresh stains Wool cloth w ith a mild soap solutiona )
Water-based deposits such fresh stains: absorbent cloth
as coffee, tea, blood, etc. dried stains: stain remover suitable for leather
Oil-based deposits su ch as Fresh stains: absorbent cloth and stain remover
oil, make-up, etc. suitable for leather
Dried stains: grease dissolving spray
Specia l deposits such as ink, Spot remover suitable for leather
na il polish, latex paint, shoe
polish, etc.
Care Regularly apply conditioning cream that protects
from light and penetrates into the material. Use
specially-colored conditioning cream, if necessary .
Carbon parts Deposits clean the same way as plastic parts
al M ild soap sol u tion: max im um two tablespoons of ne u tra l soap in 1 quart(! liter) of water
A WARNING
The windshield may not be treated with wa­
ter-repelling windshield coating agents. Un­
favorable conditions such as wetness, dark­
ness, or low sun can result in increased glare.
Wiper blade chatter is also possib le.
@ Note
-Headlights /tail lights
-Never clean headlights or tail lights with a
dry
cloth or sponge.
-Do not use any cleaning product that con­
tains a lcohol, because they could cause
cracks to form.
-Wheels
- Never use any paint polish or other abra-
sive materials.
- I
-Damage to the protective layer on the
rims such as stone chips or scratches must
be repaired immediately.
-Doo r window s
-Remove snow and ice on windows and ex-
terior mirrors with a plastic scraper. To
avoid scratches, move the scraper only in
one direction a nd not back and forth.
- Neve r remove snow or ice from door win­
dows and mirrors us ing warm o r hot water
beca u
se this could cause cracks to form.
- To avoid damage to the rear window de­
fogger, do not apply any stickers on the
heating wires on the inside of the window.
- De corati ve parts/trim
- Never use chrome care or cleaning prod-
ucts.
-Paint
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