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Instruments and indicator Lights
Instruments
Audi virtual cockpit (instrument cluster)
The instrument cluster is the central information center for the driver.
Fig. 3 Instrument cluster overview
(!) Engine coolant temperature
@ Driver information system ..... .
@ Fuel level .. ................. .
@ Trip odometer reset knob ...... .
Coolant temperature indicator
The coolan t temperature display~ page 8,
8
19
8
23
fig. 3 (!)only functions when the ignition is
switched
on. T o prevent engine damage, please
observe the following notes about the tempera­
ture ranges.
Cold range
If o nly the LEDs in the left area of the gauge turn
on, the engine has not reached operating tem­
perature yet. Avoid high engine speeds, full ac­
celerating and heavy engine loads.
Normal range
The engine has reached its operating tempera­
ture once the LEDs up to the center of the gauge
turn on under normal driving conditions . The
LEDs farther to the right may turn on if the en­
gine is under heavy load or the outside tempera­
ture is high. This is no cause for concern as long
8
as the. indicator light in the Infotainment dis­
play does not turn on. If the red LED in the rig ht
s ide of the display and the. indicator light in
the d isplay turn on, the coolant temperature is
too high ~page 12.
CD Note
-Auxi lia ry headlights and other ac cessories in
front of the cooling-air intake impair th e
cooling
effect o f the coolant. T his increases
the risk of the engine overheating during
high
outside temperatures and heavy en­
gine load.
- T
he front spoiler also helps to distribute
cooling air correctly while driving. If the
spoiler is damaged, the cooling effect will
be impaired and the risk of the engine over­
heating will increase . See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa­
c ility
for assist ance.
Fuel level
The indicator@ only funct ions when the ignition
i s sw i
tched on. If the fuel level drops below 1.9
gal (7 L), the left LED will light up red and the~ .,.

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tom LED blinks red when the fuel level is very
low.
The
fuel tank capacity of your vehicle is listed in
the Technical Data section¢ page 299.
0 Note
Never drive until the tank is completely emp­
ty.
The irregular suppl y of fuel that results
from that can cause engine misfi res. Uncom­
busted fuel will then enter the exhaust sys­
tem. Th is can cause overheating and damage
to the catalytic converter.
Indicator Lights
Description
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal­
functions.
Wit h some ind icator lights, messages may ap­
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica ­
tor lights and messages in the display can be cov­
ered by other displays. To show them again, se­
lect the tab for the indicator lights and messages
using the multifunction steering wheel
¢page 19. If there are several malfunctions,
you can display them one at a time using the
thumbwheel.
Some indicators lights in the display can turn on
in several colors.
Overview
Some indicator lights turn on briefly as a function
check when you switch the ignition on. These sys­
tems are marked with a./ in the following tables.
I f
one of these indicator lights does not turn on,
there is a malfunction in that system.
Red indicator lights ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-
US A models:
Brake system
¢page 11
Instruments and indicator lights
Canada models:
Brake system
¢page 11
USA models:
Electromechanical parking brake
¢page 12
Canada models:
Electromechanical parking brake
¢page 12
Cooling system
¢page 12
Engine oil pressure
¢ page 13
Alternator
¢page 13
Engine stop while driving
¢page 13
Front safety belt
¢page 13
Electromechanical steering ./
¢ page 90
Steering lock
¢page 13
Central indicator light
¢page 14
Engine start system
¢page 14
USA models:
Speed warning system*
¢page 72
Canada models:
Speed warning system*
¢page 72
Transmission malfunction
¢page 70
Rear spoiler
¢page 91
Yellow indicator lights
USA models: safety systems ./
¢page 15
Canada models: safety systems ./
¢page 15
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Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
../¢page 14
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
../¢page 14
USA models: anti-lock braking sys­
tem (ABS)../
¢page 14
Canada mod els : anti- lock braking
system
(ABS) ../
¢page 14
• Brake
p
ads
¢page 15
10
Elect romechan ical park ing bra ke
¢ page 12
Tire pressure monitoring system../
¢page268
Tire pressure monitoring system
¢page268
Engi ne control
¢ page 15
System indicator light (MIL)
¢page 15
Engine speed limitation
¢page 15
Engine oil level
¢ page 15
Engine oil senso r
¢page 16
Battery charge
¢page 13
Tank system
¢page 16
Was her fluid level
¢page 16
W indshield wipers
¢ page 16
Remote control key
¢page 60
Battery in remote control key
¢page27
Bulb failure indicator*
¢ page 16
Head light range control system
¢page 16
Adaptive light*
¢ page 17
Light/rain sensor *
¢page 17
Transmission
¢ page 70
Steering lock
¢page 13
Engine start system
¢ page 14
Central indicator light
¢page 14
Electromechanical steering../
¢ page 90
Dampe r control*
¢ page 17
Rear spoiler
¢page 91
Speed warning system*
¢page 72
Other indicator lights
•
~ Turn signals
~ !!11!.i ¢page 17
CRUISE
USA models: cruise contro l system*
¢ page 72
Canada models: cruise contro l sys­
tem*
¢ page 72
Active lane assist*
¢ page 75
Convenie nce key
¢page 60
Electromechanical parking brake
¢ page 12
Active lane assist*
¢page 75
Audi side ass ist*
¢page 79
• Transmission
.W¢page70

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CD Note
Do not continue driving if the. indicator
light turns on -this increases the risk of en­
gine damage.
~ Engine oil pressure
• Turn off engine. Oil pressure too low
Stop the engine and do not continue driving.
Check the engine oil level~ page 240.
-If the engine oil level is too low, add engine oil
~page 240. Only continue driving once the in­
dicator
light turns off.
-
If the engine oil level is correct and the indica ­
tor light still blinks, turn the eng ine off and do
not continue driving. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as­
sistance.
Tips
The oil pressure warning is not an oil level in­
dicator. Always check
the oil level regularly.
t:3 Alternator/battery
• Electric system: malfunction! Battery is not
being charged
There is a malfunction in the alternator or the ve ­
hicle electrical system.
Drive
to an authorized Audi dealer or author ized
Audi Service Facility immediately. Turn off all un­
n
ecessar y electrica l equipment because it will
drain
the battery. See your authorized Audi deal­
er or authorized Audi Service Facility if the bat­
tery charge level is too low.
f•l Electrical system: low battery charge. Please
turn on ignition
The starting ability may be impaired.
If this message turns off after a little while, the
battery charged enough while driving.
If the message does not turn off, have and au­
thorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility repair the malfunction .
Instruments and indicator lights
~Engine stop while driving
• Engine stopped: no power steering or brake
servo possible
There is a malfunction in the engine or in the fuel
supply system.
More force
is needed to steer and brake the mov­
ing vehicle
when the engine is stopped. If the ve­
hicle
is rolling, try to bring it to a stop off to the
side from moving traffic. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as­
sistance.
.& WARNING r-= ____,
If the engine stops while driving, you will
need
to use more f orce to brake the vehicle.
This i
ncreases th e risk of an acc ident. There
will still
be power steering if the ignition is
switched on while the vehicle is rolling and
there is sufficient battery charge. Otherwise,
you
must use greater force when steering.
~ Front safety belt
The . indicator light stays on until the driver's
and front passenger's• safety belts are fastened .
Above a certain
speed, there will also be a warn­
ing
tone.
© Tips
For additional information on safety belts, re­
fer
to~ page 180.
@-e Steering lock
• Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle
There is a malfunction
in the electronic steering
lock. You cannot turn the ignition on.
Do not tow your vehicle because it cannot be
steered. See an authorized Audi dealer or author­
ized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
ml Steering lock: malfunction! Please contact
Service
There
is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock . ~
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@ Tips
For additional information on ESC and ABS,
refer to ¢page 87.
BRAKE! .. (USA models) I rl] (Canada models)
Brake pads!
If the warning light turns on, immediately con­
tact your authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility
to have all brake pads in­
spected . Both sets
of brake pads on an axle must
always be replaced at the same time.
A WARNING
Driving with bad brakes can cause a collision
and serious personal injury.
-
If the rl] warning light or the .. warning
light l) with the message Brake pads!
comes on in the instrument cluster display,
immediately contact your authorized Audi
dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have all brake pads checked or replaced if
necessary.
ffl;f !f Safety systems
-1
The II (USA models) Im (Canada models) indi­
cator
light monitors the safety systems.
Safety system
If the II (USA models) Im (Canada models) in­
dicator
light turns on or blinks, there is a mal­
function in a safety system.
Drive
to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately
to have the
malfunction corrected.
A WARNING
-Have the safety systems inspected immedi-
ately. Otherwise, there
is a risk that the sys­
tems may not activate during a collision,
which increases
the risk of serious injury or
death.
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:=: 1) - : USA models only
Instruments and indicator lights
~ Engine control
If the II indicator light turns on if there is a mal­
function in
the engine control.
Drive slowly
to an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility
to have the engine
checked .
o System indicator light (MIL)
The system indicator light (MIL) is part of the On
Board Diagnostic system (OBD II). The ¢.j sym­
bol turns on when the ignition is switched on and
turns
off again once the engine is started and
running
at a steady idle speed. This indicates that
the MIL is functioning correctly.
The indicator
light turns on if there is a malfunc­
tion in the engine electronics. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
to
have the malfunction corrected.
For additional
information, refer to¢ page 17.
!?\Engine speed limitation
Applies to vehicles wit h en gi ne speed lim itation
(I! Maximum engine speed: XXXX rpm
The engine speed is automatically limited to the
speed displayed in the driver information system.
This protects
the engine from overheating.
The engine speed
limitation deactivates once the
engine is no longer in the critical temperature
range and you have released the accelerator ped­
al once.
If the engine speed limitation was activated by
an engine
control malfunction, the II indicator
light also turns on. Make sure the engine speed
does
not go above the speed displayed, for exam­
ple when downshifting. Drive
to an authorized
Audi dealer or authori z
ed Audi Service Facility im­
mediately to have the malfunction corrected.
~ Engine oil level (min.)
II Please check oil level
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You may continue driving for the time being.
Check the engine oil level as soon as possible
<:!)page 239.
-If the engine oil level is too low, add engine o il
<:!)page 240.
-If the engine oil level is correct and the indica­
tor light still turns on, drive at low engine
speed to an authorized Audi dealer or author­
ized Audi Service Facility.
X;:';,,, Engine oil sensor
• Oil le vel system: malfunction! Please con·
tact Service
The sensor to check the engine oil level has
failed. Drive to an authorized Audi deale r or a u­
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
[JlJ Tank system
D Ple a se r efuel
If the indicator light turns on for the first time
and the message appears, there are about 1.9
gal (7 L) of fuel left in the tank.
D Plea se refuel immediately
If t he indicator lig ht turns on the message ap­
pears, the fuel tank is almost empty. Refuel the
vehicle immediately.
D Tank sy ste m : malfun ction! Please contact
Servic e
If the indicator light t urns on and this message
appears, there is a malfunction in the tank sys­
tem.
Drive to an author ized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Serv ice Facility immediately to have th e
malfunction corrected.
@l For the sake of the environment
Fuel should never enter the sewer system or
come into contact w ith the ground.
(Di Tips
More information on refueling is available on
page¢ page 232.
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· ,_Washer fluid level
m Pleas e add washer fluid
Fill the washer fluid for the windshield washer
system and the headlight washer system* when
the ignit ion is switched off<:!) page 248.
\9 ! Windshield wipers
@Windshield wiper s: malfunction! Plea se
conta ct Servi ce
There is a malfunction with the windshield wip­
e r
s.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
-:q>.-Bulb failure indicator
If the II indicator light turns on, a bulb has
failed. The message indica tes the location of the
bulb.
Replace
the bu lb immediately .
Vehicle lights: malfunction! Please contact
Service
There i s a malfunction in the headlights or the
light switch. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Aud i Serv ice Facility immediately to
have the malfunction corrected.
&. WARNING
-Light bulbs are under pressure and can ex·
plode when bulbs are replaced, whic h in­
creases the risk of injury.
-
With gas-discharge lamps* (xenon head­
lights), the high-vo ltage component must
be handled appropriately. Otherwise, there
is a risk of fatal injury.
~CD Headlight range control system
II Headlight range control: malfunction! See
owne
r's manual
There i s a mal f u nction in the headlight range
control system, which may cause glare for other
drive rs. .,..

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-Determine the depth before driving through
water.
-Do not stop the vehicle, drive in reverse or
switch the engine off when driving through
water.
- Keep in mind that oncoming vehicles may
create waves that raise the water level and
make it too deep for your vehicle to drive
through safely.
- Avoid driving
through salt water (corrosion).
Economical and environmentally-friendly
driving
The amount of fuel consumption, the envi ron­
mental impact and the wear to the engine,
b rakes and tires depends mostly on yo ur driving
style. Wit h
an anticipatory and economic driv ing
style, fu
el consumption can be reduced by ap­
proximately 10-lSo/o. The following tips will help
you conserve the environment and your money at
the same time.
Anticip atory driv ing
A veh icle uses the most fuel when a ccele rating.
When you drive with anticipation, you do not
need to brake as often and thus acce lerate less.
When possible, let your vehicle coast with a gea r
engaged -for example, when you notice that the
next traffic light is red.
Avoid full acceleration
You should rarely travel at the maximum vehicle
speed. High speeds cause a disproportionately
high increase in fuel consumption, emissions and
traffic noise. Slower driving saves fuel.
Reduce idling time
It pays off to stop the engine, for example when
at railroad crossings or traffic lights with longer
red lights. Stopping the engine for 30-40 sec­
onds already saves more fuel than the amount of
extra fuel needed to restart the engine.
It takes a very long time in idle to warm the en­
gine up to operating temperature. Wear and
emissions are especially high in the warm-up
Driving
phase. Therefore, you should begin driving im­
mediately after starting the engine. Avoid high
RPMs while doing this.
Service regularly
By servic ing you r vehicle regularly, you can help
to reduce fuel consumption before you even start
to drive . The maintenance condition of your vehi­
cle not only affects traffic safety and long-term
val ue b ut also impacts fuel co nsumptio n.
A poorly serviced engine can lead to fuel con­
sumption that is 10% higher than normal.
Also check the oil level when refueling. The oil
con sumpti on
depends largely on the engine load
and speed. It is no rmal for the oil consumption
of a new engine to reach its lowest point only af­
ter a certain amount of use. Therefore, the oil
consumption can only be properly judged after
approximately 3,000 mi (5,000 km) have been
driven.
Avoi d short trip s
The engine and exhaust cleaning system must
reach their optimal operating tempera tu re to ef­
fectively reduce consumption and emissions.
A cold engine consumes a disproportionately
high
amount of f u el. The engine is at operating
temperature and consumption has normalized
only after approximately four kilometers.
Q) Note
Do not leave engine idling unattended after
starting. If warning lights should come on to
indicate improper operation, they would go
unheeded. Extended idling also produces
heat, which could result in overheating or
other damage to the vehicle or other proper­
ty.
CD Note
-Have your vehicle maintained properly and
in accordance with the service recommenda­
tions in your Warranty & M ain tenance book-
let. Lac k of proper mai ntenance as well as
improper use of th e vehi cle w il l impair the
function of the emission control system and
cou ld lead to damage. .,..
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-There is no vehicle stabilization when ESC/
ASR are switched off.
(D Tips
-When the cruise control system is switched
on, ESC/ ASR cannot be switched off or sport
mode cannot
be switched on.
- Malfunctions in the rear spoiler
or the Audi
magnetic ride may make
it impossible to
switch the ESC/ ASR off or to switch sport
mode on.
Brakes
New brake pads
New brake pads do not achieve their full braking
effect during the first 250 mi (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.
Wear
Brake pad wear depends largely on the way the
vehicle is driven and on operating conditions.
This is especially true
if you are driving frequently
in
the city and on curves or with a sporty driving
style.
Operating noise
Noises may occur when braking depending on the
speed, braking force and outside conditions such
as temperature and humidity.
Effect of water and road salt
In certain situations, for example after driving
through water, in heavy
rain, after overnight con­
densation
or after washing your car, the braking
effect can be reduced by moisture or ice on the
brake rotors and brake pads. The brakes
must be
"dried" first with a few careful brake applica­
tions.
At higher speeds and with the windshield wipers
turned
on, the brake pads press against the brake
rotors
for a short amount of time. This action
which is
not felt by the driver happens at regular
Intelligent Technology
intervals and facilitates a better reaction time for
the brakes in wet weather.
T
he braking effect can also be reduced if you are
driving on salted roads and you do
not apply the
brakes for Long periods of time. The Layer of salt
on the brake rotors and pads must be worn off
first when the brakes are applied.
Corrosion
Leaving the vehicle parked for Long periods of
time, Low mileage and avoiding heavy braking
can contribute
to corrosion on the brake rotors
and
dirty brake pads.
If you usually avoid heavy braking or ifthere is
corrosion present, occasiona l heavy braking
at
high speeds is recommended to clean the brake
rotors and
pads¢.&..
Brake system malfunction
if you notice that the brake pedal travel has sud­
denly gotten Larger, then a brake circuit may have
failed. Drive
to an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the problem corrected. On the way there, drive
with reduced speed and keep in mind that a Long
braking distance and increased pressure on the
brake pedal will be necessary.
Low brake fluid level
When the brake fluid Level is Low, malfunctions in
the brake system may occur. The brake fluid Level
is electronically monitored.
Brake booster
The brake booster amplifies the pressure you ap­
ply to the brake pedal. It only works when the en­
gine is running.
A WARNING
-New brake pads do not achieve their full
braking effect during the first 250 mi
(400 km). They must be "broken in" first.
However, you
can compensate for the
slightly reduced braking force by pressing
firmly on the brake pedal. Avoid heavy brak-
ing during
the break-in period. ~
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Automatic mode (normal operation)
-Automatic extension: the rear spoiler will auto­
matically extend when speeds exceed approxi­
mately 75 mph (120 km/h)
-Automatic retraction: the rear spoiler will auto­
matically retract when speeds decrease to un­
der approximately 50 mph (80 km/h).
Manual mode
-Extending manually: briefly tap the~ fig. 89
button to fully extend the rear spoiler.
- Retracting manually:
when driving at speeds
below approximately 10 mph (20 km/h), press
and hold the button to retract the rear spoiler.
When at speeds between 10 mph (20 km/h)
and 75 mph (120 km/h), the rear spoiler will
completely retract when you tap the button.
Indicator lights
Ii) I. Rear spoiler: malfunction!
The
rear spoiler may not have extended due to a
malfunction.
This could change the veh icle's driv­
ing characteristics
at high speeds. Do not drive
faster than 85 mph (140 km/h). Drive to an au ­
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility
immediately to have the malfunction cor­
rected. The color
of the indicator light depends
on the vehicle speed.
..&. WARNING
-
Driving at higher speeds without the rear
spoiler deployed can impair handling charac­
teristics, making
the vehicle harder to con­
trol.
- Always
make sure that the spoiler is de­
ployed when driving at
speeds ove r 85 mph
(140 km/h). If the rear spoiler warning/indi­
cator light in the instrument cluster comes
on, the rear spoiler may not have deployed.
- Never drive
at speeds higher than 85 mph
(140 km/h) ifthe spoiler is not deployed.
Have
the spoiler inspected as soon as possi ­
ble by an
authorized Audi dealer or qualified
workshop.
- Always obey
speed limits and other traffic
laws.
92
..&. WARNING
Improper operation of the rear spoiler can
cause crushing injuries.
-Always make sure that nobody, especially
children, is
in the way when the rear spoiler
is deployed or retracted.
«J:) Note
-Never push on the vehicle on the rear spoil­
er. This could
cause damage.
- To
prevent damage to the rear spoiler do
not lean or place anything on it.
-
-Only operate the rear spoiler manually when
the luggage compartment lid is close and
the rear spoiler moving parts are not
blocked. Otherwise, damage could occur.
(D Tips
Clean the rear spoiler compartment every 2 to
3 months. To function correctly, the rear
spoiler must be free of ice, snow and leaves.
Energy management
The starting ability is optimized
The energy management system manages the
electrical energy distribution
and optimizes the
availability
of electrical energy for starting the
engine.
When a vehicle with a conventiona l energy sys­
tem is not driven for a long time, the battery is
drained by equipment (for example the immobil­
izer). In
certain circumstances, there could may
not be enough energy to start the engine.
Your vehicle
is equipped with an intelligent ener­
gy
management system for distributing electrici­
ty. T his sign ificant
ly improves the starting ability
and increases the battery life.
The
energy management system Is made up of
battery diagnosis, Idling current management
and dynamic energy management.
Battery diagnosis
The battery diagnosis determines the battery
charge level. The sensors determine the battery Ill>

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Engine oil specifications
The engine oil used must conform to exact speci­
fications.
The ser vice interva l disp lay in the instrument
cluster of your vehicle will inform you when it is
time for an oil change . We recommend that you
have your
oil changed by an authorized Audi Serv­
ice Advisor.
If you have to top off the oil between oil changes,
use the Audi oil quality standard specified in the
table.
Audi oil quality standard
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asoline VW S02 00 or
engin e vw S0400
Using the proper engine oil is important for the
functionality and service life of the engine. Your
engine was factory-filled
with a high-quality oil
which
can usually be used throughout the entire
year.
CD Note
Your Limited New Vehicle Warranty does not
cover damage or malfunctions due to failure
to follow recommended maintenance and use
requirements as set forth in the Audi Owner's
Manual and Warranty
& Maintenance booklet.
-
Use only a high quality engine oil that ex-
pressly complies
with the Audi oil quality
standard specified for your vehicle's engine.
Using any other oil can cause serious engine
damage.
-
Do not mix any lubricants or other additives
into the engine oil. Doing so can cause en­
gine damage.
Tips
If you need to add oil and there is none availa­
ble
that meets the Audi oil quality standard
your engi
ne requires, you may add a tota l of
no more than O.S qt/l of a high-quality "syn­
thetic" oil that meets the following spec ifica­
tions.
Checking and F illing
-ACEA A3 or API SM with a viscosity grade of
SAE OW-30, SAE SW-30 or SAE SW-40.
-For more information about engine oil that
has been approved for your vehicle, please
contact either your
authorized Audi dealer
or Audi Customer
Relations at
1 (800) 822-2834 o r visit our web site at
www .audiusa .com or www.audicanada .ca.
Engine oil consumption
The engine in your vehicle depends on an ade­
quate
amount of oil to lubricate and cool all of
its moving parts.
In order to provide effective lubrication and cool­
i ng
of internal engine components, all internal
combustion engines consume a certa in amount
of oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to en­
gine and may change significantly over
the life of
the engine. Typically, engines with a specified
break-in period
(see~ page 56) consume more
oil during the break-in period than they consume
after oil consumption has stabilized.
Under normal cond it ions, the rate of oil con­
s u
mption depends on th e qu ality and viscos ity of
the oil, the RPM (revolutions per minute) at
which the engine is operated, the ambient tem­
perature and road conditions. Further factors are
the amount of oil dilution from water condensa­
tion or fuel residue and the oxidation level of the
oil. As any engine is subject to wear as mileage
builds
up, the oil consumption may increase over
t ime
until replacement of worn components may
become necessary.
With all these variab les coming into play, no
standard rate
of oil consumption can be estab­
lished
or specified. There is no alternative to reg­
ular and frequent checking of the oil level, see
Note .
If the yellow engine oil level warning symbol II
in the instrument cluster lights up, you should
check
the oil level as soon as possible
~page 240. Top off the oil at your earliest con-
venience
Q page 240. ..,..
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