oil level AUDI TT ROADSTER 2016 Owners Manual

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Instruments and warning/indicator Lamps
Instruments Audi virtual cockpit (instrument cluster)
The instrument cluster is the driver's information centre.
Fig. 3 Overview of instrument cluster
(D Coolant temperature gauge 10
@ Driver information system . . . . . . 20
@ Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
@ Reset button for trip recorder . . .
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Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauger=> page 10,
Fig. 3@ only works when the ignition is switched
on. In order to avoid possible damage to the en­
gine, please read the following notes for the dif­
ferent temperature ranges.
Engine cold
If the LEDs are still in the left-hand range of the
display, this indicates that the engine has not yet
reached operating temperature. Avoid high en­
gine speeds, full acceleration and heavy engine
loads.
Normal temperature
The LEDs will settle somewhere in the centre of
the display once the engine has reached operat­
ing temperature. If the warning lamp. lights
up on the infotainment display, the coolant tem­
perature is too high r=> page 14.
10 CD
CAUTION
-Additional lights and other accessories in
front of the air inlet reduce the cooling ef­
fect of the radiator. At high outside temper­
atures and high engine loads, there is a risk
of the engine overheating.
- The front spoiler also ensures proper distri­
bution of the cooling air when the vehicle is
moving. If the spoiler is damaged this can
reduce the cooling effect, which could cause
the engine to overheat. Obtain professional
assista nee.
i Note
Diesel engines are so efficient that they may
not reach their full operating temperature in
very cold weather. This is quite normal and no
cause for concern.
Fuel gauge
The gauge @only works when the ignition is
switched on. If there is less than 7 litres of fuel in
the tank, a red LED will light up and the indicator
lamp I]] will appear r=> page 18. The LED will
flash in red if the fuel level is very low.
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Engine management
¢page 17
Engine management system (diesel
engines)./ ¢page 17
Emission control system
¢page 17
Diesel particulate filter*
¢page 17 Central
warning/indicator lamp
¢page 15
Electro -mechanical power steering ./
¢page 116
Suspension control*
¢page 19
Rear spoiler
¢page 117
Engine speed governing
¢page 17 Further
indicator lamps
12 Engine
oil level
¢page 18
Engine oil sensor
¢page 18
Battery charge
¢page 15
Fuel tank system
¢page 18
Washer fluid level
¢page 18
Windscreen wipers
¢page 18
Remote control key
¢page 70
Battery in remote control key
¢page 29
Headlight range control
¢page 19
Adaptive light*
¢page 19
Light sensor/rain sensor*
¢page 19
Steering lock
¢page 15
Engine start system
¢page 15 ¢¢
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signals
¢page 19
Cruise control system*
¢page 86
Active lane assist*
¢page 93
Hold assist*
¢page 76
Speed limiter*
¢page 88
Start/stop system*
¢page 71
Start/stop system*
¢page 71
Convenience key
¢page 71
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Electro -mechanical parking brake
¢page 13
Active lane assist*
¢page 93
Audi side assist*
¢page 99
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Electro -mechanical parking brake
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rlJ Parking brake: fault. Safely stop vehicle.
Please contact workshop
There is a malfunction in the parking brake. Drive
to a qualified workshop soon and have the fault
rectified.
[i] Hold assist: only available when door is
closed and engine is running
If this message appears, make sure that the door
is closed, the seat belt is buckled and the engine
is running.
[i] Hold assist: unavailable
If this message appears, the system require­
ments have not been met.
� Please release parking brake
If this message appears, release the parking
brake.
� Parking brake auto release: unavailable
If this message appears, press the brake pedal
and then release the parking brake.
� Parking brake: caution! Vehicle parked too
steep
If the warning Lamp flashes and the message ap­
pears, the brake may not be strong enough to
hold the vehicle. The brakes have overheated.
The vehicle can roll away, even on a gentle slope.
� Parking brake is applied
If this message appears, press the brake pedal
and then release the parking brake as necessary.
(D Note
For further information on the parking brake
refer to¢ page 74.
_t Cooling system
• Switch off engine and check coolant level.
See owner's manual
The coolant Level is too Low.
Switch off the engine and do not drive on. Check
the coolant Level¢ page 249.
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If the coolant Level is too Low, add more coolant
¢ page 249. Do not drive on until the warning
Lamp has gone out.
• Coolant temperature: too high. Let engine
run with vehicle stationary
Let the engine cool down by running it at idling
speed for a few minutes until the warning Lamp
goes out.
- Do not drive on if the warning Lamp does not
disappear. Obtain professional assistance.
A WARNING
- Never open the bonnet if you can see or hear
steam or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment; there is a risk of being scal­
ded. Wait until you can no Longer see or
hear escaping steam or coolant.
- The engine compartment of any motor vehi­
cle is a dangerous place. Before carrying out
any work in the engine compartment, switch
off the engine and allow it to cool down.
Please observe the important safety warn­
ings ¢ page 244, Working on components
in the engine compartment.
CD CAUTION
Do not drive on if the warning Lamp. Lights
up; otherwise there is a risk of engine dam­
age.
9::::r. Engine oil pressure
• Switch off engine. Oil pressure too low
Switch off the engine and do not drive on. Check
the engine oil Level ¢ page 247.
- If the engine oil Level is too Low, add more oil
¢ page 247. Do not drive on until the warning
Lamp has gone out .
- If the engine oil Level is OK and the warning
Lamp is flashing, switch off the engine and do
not drive on. Obtain professional assistance.

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(D) Note
The oil pressure warning lamp is not an indi­
cator for the oil level. The oil level should
therefore be checked regularly.
0 Alternator/vehicle battery
• Electrical system: fault. Battery is not being
charged
There is an alternator fault or a fault in the vehi­
cle's electrical system.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay.
However, you should avoid using electrical equip­
ment that is not absolutely necessary because
this will drain the battery. If the battery charge is
insufficient, obtain professional assistance.
ri1 Electrical system: low battery charge. Bat­
tery will be charged while driving
Starting reliability may be impaired.
If this message disappears after a while, the ve­
hicle battery will have been sufficiently charged
while driving.
If the message does not disappear again, drive to
a qualified workshop without delay and have the
fault rectified.
� Engine stopped while vehicle is moving
• Engine stopped: brake servo and power
steering not possible
There is a malfunction in the engine or fuel sup­
ply system.
Greater strength is required to steer and brake
the vehicle if the engine stops while the vehicle is
coasting. Carefully try to bring the coasting vehi­
cle safely to a standstill out of the way of moving
traffic. Obtain professional assistance.
_& WARNING
Greater strength is required to brake the vehi­
cle if the engine stops while the vehicle is
moving -risk of accident! Greater strength
will be required to steer the vehicle unless the
power steering is still providing assistance. The
power steering may still be available if
the vehicle is still coasting with the ignition
switched on (and the battery charge is suffi­
cient).
,(,.Seatbelt
The warning lamp.
lights up and does not go
out until the driver's and passenger's* seat belts
have been fastened. When the vehicle has gath­
ered speed you will also hear a warning chime.
(Q)) Note
For further information on the seat belts
¢page 230.
@- Steering lock
• 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.
(::$ 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
fault rectified.
_& WARNING
Your vehicle must not be towed if there is a
fault in the electronic steering lock -risk of
accident!
& Central warning/indicator lamp
If the warning lamp.
or indicator lamp II
lights up, note the information in the instrument
cluster.
©- Engine start system
• Engine start system: fault. Please contact
workshop ..,.
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� Engine oil level (min.)
II Please check oil level
You can continue driving for the time being but
you should check the engine oil level as soon as
possible ¢ page 247.
- If the engine oil level is too low, add more oil
¢page 247.
- If the engine oil level is normal but the indica­
tor lamp stays on, drive to a qualified workshop
without delay and avoid high engine speeds.
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Engine oil sensor
l!I Oil level sensor system: fault. Please contact
workshop
The sensor for checking the engine oil level has
failed. Drive to a qualified workshop soon and
have the fault rectified.
l!I Oil level sensor: oil change required. Please
contact workshop
The engine oil level is too high.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
CD CAUTION
Please observe the procedure described in the
Owner's Manual¢ page 247, Checking and
topping up the engine oil Level.
Bi) Fuel tank system (petrol/diesel)
GD Please refuel
When the indicator lamp lights up for the first
time and the message appears, there are still
about 7 litres of fuel left in the tank.
GD Please refuel immediately
If the indicator lamp lights up and the message
appears, the fuel tank is almost empty. Drive to a
filling station without delay.
GD Tank system malfunction! Please contact
workshop
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This equipment is not available on all export versions.
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is a malfunction in the tank system.
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine: Water
may have collected in the fuel filter ¢(D.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
CD CAUTION
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine
If poor-quality diesel fuel is used, it may be
necessary to have the water separator 1
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on
the fuel filter drained. Risk of engine damage!
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay
and have the fault rectified.
• For the sake of the environment
Never pour fuel down drains or into the
ground.
.
1 Note
For more information about filling the tank,
refer to ¢page 242.
• Washer fluid level
C Please add washer fluid
With the ignition switched off, top up the fluid
for the windscreen washer and headlight washer
system* ¢page 252.
'V! Windscreen wipers
BJ Windscreen
wipers: fault. Please contact
workshop
There is a malfunction in the windscreen wipers.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
-'.q):- Bulb monitor
If the indicator lamp II lights up, a bulb has
failed. The message indicates the location of the
bulb.
Have the bulb replaced without delay.

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information system
... Select the following on the infotainment sys­
tem: I MEN
U I
button > Car > left control button
> Layout .
... Move the cursor (red frame) to select the de-
sired setting.
The driver information system displays various
components.
(D Tab area
@ Rev counter including digital speedometer
and mileage recorders
@ Secondary display (two separate sections in
extended view)
@ Boost pressure display
® Engine oil temperature display
@ Status line
(J) Function area (central area shifted to left)
Boost pressure display
The current boost level of the engine (that is the
current charge pressure) is indicated by a bar
which moves from left to right.
Engine oil temperature gauge
The display shows ---°Cat low engine oil temper­
atures.
The engine has reached its operating tempera­
ture in normal driving conditions when the oil
temperature is between 80 °C and 120 °C. If the
engine is running under increased load at high
ambient temperatures, the oil temperature may
increase above this value. This is no cause for
concern, provided that the indicator/warning
lamps. ¢page 14 orl! ¢page 18 in the dis­
play do not start flashing.
{(!)) Note
- You can change the measurement units for
temperature or speed, etc. via the infotain­
ment system.
- When the vehicle is stationary or travelling
at very low speeds, the temperature dis­
played may be slightly higher than the ac­
tual outside temperature as a result of the
heat radiated from the engine.
26 -At
temperatures below +5 °( a snowflake
symbol appears next to the temperature
display ¢&. in Overview on page 20.

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Driving
General notes
Running in
A new vehicle should be run in over a distance of
1,500 km. For the first 1,000 km the engine
speed should not exceed 2/3 of the maximum
permissible engine speed -do not use full throt­
tle. From 1,000 to 1,500 km you can gradually
increase the engine rpm and road speed.
During its first few hours of running, the internal
friction in the engine is greater than later on
when all the moving parts have bedded down.
How the vehicle is driven for the first 1,500 km
also influences the engine quality. After this peri­
od you should continue driving at moderate en­
gine speeds, in particular when the engine is
cold. This helps to reduce wear and tear on the
engine and increases the potential mileage which
can be covered by the engine.
You should also avoid driving with the engine
speed too low. Change down to a lower gear
when the engine no longer runs "smoothly". Ex­
cessively high engine speeds are prevented by an
automatic rev limiter.
Letting the engine warm up/cool down
Applies to: Sand RS models
You can reduce the amount of wear and tear on
your vehicle during a sporty driving session sim­
ply by adopting a more restrained driving style
while the engine is warming up and cooling
down.
When the engine is cold, the engine speed is limi­
ted so that the full range of engine power is not
available. Once the engine has reached operating
temperature, the rev Limit moves to a higher
range of engine speeds. In addition, the tyres will
not develop their full grip potential until they
have had a chance to warm up on the road.
Even though the engine continues to be cooled
after you switch it off, it is particularly important
to give it time to cool down before parking. The
engine, brakes, exhaust system and gearbox will
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reach very high temperatures when you adopt
a sporty driving style. Before you park the vehi­
cle, allow it to cool down to normal temperature
by driving at moderate engine speeds for several
miles.
Avoiding damage to the car
CD CAUTION
Take care not to damage low-mounted parts
of the car (such as the spoiler or exhaust sys­
tem) on steep ramps, uneven road surfaces or
roadside kerbs, etc. This applies especially to
vehicles with low ground clearance and to all
vehicles when fully laden.
Driving through water on roads
Please note the following in order to prevent
damage to the vehicle when driving through wa­
ter (e.g. on flooded roads):
- The water level must not be higher than the ve­
hicle's underbody.
- Do not drive faster than walking pace.
A WARNING
After driving through water, mud, sludge,
etc., the braking effect can be delayed slightly
due to moisture on the discs and brake pads.
Applying the brakes carefully several times
will remove the moisture and restore the full
braking effect.
CD CAUTION
- Parts of the vehicle (e.g. engine, gearbox,
running gear or electrical components) can
be badly damaged when driving through
water.
- Always switch off the start/stop system*
¢ page 71 before driving through water.
i Note
- It is advisable to check the depth at the
deepest point before approaching the wa­
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Do NOT stop the vehicle, drive in reverse or
switch off the engine before you are out of
the water.
- Bear in mind that waves created by oncom­
ing traffic could exceed the permissible
wading depth of your vehicle.
- Avoid driving through salt water (corrosion).
How to improve economy and minimise
pollution
Fuel economy, environmental impact and wear
on the engine, brakes and tyres depend largely
on the way you drive the vehicle. By adopting an
economical driving style and anticipating the
traffic situation ahead, you can reduce fuel con­
sumption by 10-15%. The following section gives
you some tips on lessening the impact on the en­
vironment and reducing your operating costs at
the same time.
Anticipate well in advance
A car uses most fuel when accelerating. If you an­
ticipate hazards and speed changes well in ad­
vance, you will need to brake less and thus accel­
erate less. Wherever possible, let the car slow
down gradually with a gear engaged, for in­
stance when you can see that the next traffic
lights are red.
Change gear early to save fuel
An effective way of saving fuel is to change up
quickly through the gears. Running the engine at
high rpm in the lower gears uses an unnecessary
amount of fuel. Press the accelerator slowly and
avoid using the "kick-down" feature.
Avoid driving at high speed
Avoid travelling at top speed. Fuel consumption,
exhaust emissions and noise levels all increase
very rapidly at higher speeds. Driving at moder­
ate speeds will help to save fuel.
Do not let the engine idle for longer than
necessary
Engine idling periods are automatically reduced
on vehicles with start/stop system*. On vehicles
without start/stop system*, it is worthwhile
switching off the engine at level crossings, for in- Driving
stance, or at traffic lights with a long red phase.
The fuel saved after only 30 -40 seconds is
greater than the amount of fuel needed to re­
start the engine.
The engine takes a very long time to warm up
when it is running at idling speed. Mechanical
wear and pollutant emissions are also especially
high during this initial warm-up phase. It is
therefore best to drive off immediately after
starting the engine. Avoid running the engine at
high speed.
Regular servicing
Regular servicing can establish a basis for good
fuel economy before you start driving. A well­
serviced engine gives you the benefit of im­
proved fuel efficiency as well as maximum relia­
bility and an enhanced resale value.
A poorly maintained engine can consume up to
ten percent more fuel than necessary.
Check the oil level when filling the tank. Oil con­
sumption depends to a great extent on the en­
gine load and engine speed. It is quite normal
that the oil consumption of a new engine only
reaches its lowest level after a certain mileage.
This means that the oil consumption can only be
properly assessed after about 5,000 km.
Avoid short trips
The engine and emission control system need to
reach their proper working temperature in order
to minimise fuel consumption and emissions.
A cold engine uses disproportionately more fuel.
The engine only reaches its working temperature
after about four kilometres, when fuel consump­
tion will return to a normal level.
Check tyre pressures
Always make sure the tyres are inflated to the
correct tyre pressures to save fuel. If the tyre
pressures are just 0.5 bar too low, this can in­
crease the fuel consumption by as much as 5 %.
Due to the greater rolling resistance, under-infla­
tion also increases tyre wear and impairs han­
dling.
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In certain situations, the system may not
function properly, or the functionality of the
system may be restricted. For example:
- If other vehicles are approaching very
quickly, or if you are overtaking other
vehicles quickly. The warning lamp may
not light up in time.
- In poor weather conditions, such as heavy
rain, snow or road spray.
- If you are travelling in very wide lanes, in
tight bends or over crests. The system
may not detect vehicles in the adjacent
lane because they are outside the area
covered by the sensors.
CD CAUTION
Impacts or damage to the bumper, wheel
arches or underbody can cause misalignment
of the sensors. This can impair the functional­
ity of the system. Have the systems checked
by a qualified workshop.
(D} Note
The warning lamps on the exterior mirrors
may not be properly visible if tinted foil is af­
fixed to the side windows on the driver's or
passenger's side.
Switching on and off
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
The system can be switched on and off on the in­
fotainment system.
"' Select the following on the infotainment sys­
tem: I MENU I button >Car> left control button
> Driver assist> Audi side assist.
The warning lamps in the exterior mirrors light
up briefly each time the ignition is switched on to
indicate that the system is activated. Driver
assist systems
Adjusting brightness of warning lamp
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
The brightness of the warning lamp can be ad­
justed on the infotainment system.
"' Select the following on the infotainment sys­
tem: I MENU I button >Car> left control button
> Driver assist> Audi side assist.
The brightness of the warning lamp in both the
information and warning modes is regulated au­
tomatically according to the ambient light level.
If you are in very dark or very light surroundings
when you adjust the brightness of the warning
lamp, the automatic brightness control may al­
ready have reached the lowest or the brightest
setting. In such a case it is possible that you
won't notice a difference while you are adjusting
the brightness or that you will only notice it once
the light surroundings have changed.
Please adjust the brightness of the warning lamp
for the information mode so that it does not dis­
tract you while you are looking at the road in
front. When you change the brightness, the
warning lamp on the exterior mirror will light up
briefly with the intensity set for the information
mode. The intensity of the lamp in the warning
mode is linked to the intensity in the information
mode and is adjusted automatically.
(CD) Note
- The side assist is not active while the set­
tings are being adjusted.
- Your personal settings are stored automati­
cally and assigned to the remote control key
which is being used.
Driver messages
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
Should the side assist be deactivated automati­
cally, a driver message will appear on the info­
tainment display.
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side assist: currently unavailable.
Sensor view restricted due to surroundi ngs.
See owner's manual
The radar sensors are blocked. The area in front
of the sensors must not be obstructed by bicycle
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WARNING
You should switch on the sport mode or
switch off the ESC/traction control system
(ASR) only if your driving ability and the traf­
fic conditions allow you to do so safely -dan­
ger of skidding!
- The stabilising function 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
stabilised.
@ Note
- 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* is on.
- In the event of a malfunction in the rear
spoiler system or the Audi magnetic ride, it
may not be possible to switch off the ESC/
ASR or switch on the sport mode.
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). Intelligent
technology
Effect of moisture and salt
In certain conditions, such as in heavy rain, early
morning dew, or after washing the car or driving
through water, the full braking effect can be de­
layed 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 brak­
ing 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
ditions.
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
removed 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 ¢ A.
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.
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