fuel AUDI TT ROADSTER 2017 Owner's Manual

Check ing and F illing
Using the proper engine oil is impo rtant for the
functionality and service life of the engine. Your engine was facto ry-filled with a h igh-quality oi l
which can usually be used throughout the entire
year.
@) Note
Your Limited New Vehicle War ranty 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 Warran ty
& Maintenance booklet.
- Use only a high quality eng ine oil t hat ex-
p ressly complies with the Audi oil qua lity
standard specified for your vehicle's engine .
Using a ny o ther oil can cause serious engine
d am age.
- D o not mix any lubricants o r other addit ives
i nto the engine oil. Doing so ca n cause en­
g ine damage.
(D Tips
I f you need to add oil and there is none availa­
ble t hat meets the Audi o il quality standard
your eng ine requi res , you m ay ad d a tot al of
no more than 0.5 q t (0,5
l) of a h igh-quali ty
"synthe tic"oil that meets t he following speci ­
fications.
- AC EA A3 o r API SM wi th a viscosity grade o f
SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40.
- F or more inform ation about engine o il that
has been approve d for your ve hicl e, please
contact eithe r you r a uthorized Audi dea le r
or A udi C ustome r Relat ions at
1 (800) 822-2834 or visit o ur web site at
www.audiusa.com or www.audicanada.ca .
Engine oil consumption
T he engine in your vehicle depends on an ade­
quate amoun t of oil to lubricate and cool all of
i ts moving par ts.
In order to p rovide effective lubr ication and cool­
ing of internal engine components, all interna l
combustion engines consume a cer tain amount
of oil. Oi l co nsumption varies from engine to en ­
g ine and may change significant ly over the life of
the eng ine . Typically, eng ines with a specified
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b reak -in period (see q page 57) cons ume more
oi l during the break-in period than they consume
after o il consumption has stab ilized.
U nder normal cond itions, the ra te of oil con ­
s u mption depends on the q ua lity and viscos ity o f
the oil , the RPM (revo lutions per minute) at
which the engine is operated, the amb ient tem­
perature and road condit ions. Further facto rs a re
the amount of o il di lution from wate r condensa­
tion or fue l resid ue a nd the oxidation level of the
o il. As any engine is subject to wear as mileage
builds up, the o il consumption may increase ove r
ti me until replacement o f wo rn components may
become ne cessary.
With a ll these va riables coming into p lay, no
standard rate of o il consumption can be estab­
li sh ed or spec ified . T he re is no alte rnative to reg­
u lar and freq uen t che cki ng of the oil level , see
Note .
If the yellow engine oil level warning symbo l l!I
in the instrument clus ter lights up , you sho uld
c h eck t he o il level as soon as poss ible
q page 239 . Top off the o il at your earlies t con­
venience
q page 239.
_& WARNING
Before you check a nyt hing in the en gine com ­
partment, always read and heed all WARN­
INGS
9 page 235.
@ Note
D riving w ith an insufficient oil level is like ly to
cause severe damage to the eng ine.
(D Tips
- The oil pressure warning display. is not
an indicator of the oil level. Do not rely on
it . Instead, check the oil level in your en­
gine at regular intervals , preferably each
time you refuel, and always befo re going
on a long trip .
- If you have the impress io n your engine con­
sumes excessive amounts of oil, we recom­
mend that yo u consult an authorized A udi
dea le r to have t he cause of your concern
properly diagnosed. Keep in mind that the .,.

Checking and Filling
@ For the sake of the environment
-Engine oil should never enter the sewer sys­
tem or come into contact with the ground
under any circumstances.
- Pay attention to legal requirements when
disposing of empty oil containers.
(D Tips
The engine oil consumption may be up to 0.5 quart/600 miles (0.5 liter/1,000 km), de­
pending on driving style and operating condi­
tions. Consumption may be higher during the
first 3,000 miles (5,000 km). Because of this,
the engine oil level must be checked regular­
ly .
It would be best to check each time you re­
fuel your vehicle and before long drives.
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, always read and heed all WARNINGS
q .&.
in Working in the engine compartment on
page 235.
The engine oil must be changed according to the
intervals specified in your Warranty
& Mainte­
nance booklet. This is very important because the
lubricating properties of oil diminish gradually
during normal vehicle use.
Under some circumstances the engine oil should
be changed more frequently . Change oil more of­
ten if you drive mostly short distances, operate
the vehicle in dusty areas or under predominantly
stop-and-go traffic conditions, or have your vehi­
cle where temperatures remain below freezing
for extended periods.
Detergent additives in the oil will make fresh oil
look dark after the engine has been running for a
short time. This is normal and is not a reason to
change the oil more often than recommended.
Because of the problem of proper disposal, along
with the special tools and necessary expertise re­
quired, we strongly recommend that you have
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your oil changed by an authorized Audi dealer or
a qualified service station.
If you choose to change your oil yourself , please
note the following important information:
& WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury if you
must change the engine oil in your vehicle
yourself:
- Wear eye protection.
-
-To reduce the risk of burns from hot engine
oil, let the 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 .
(D Note
Never mix oil additives with your engine oil.
These additives can damage your engine and adversely affect your Audi Limited New Vehi­
cle Warranty.
@I 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 .

Wheels
Wheels
Wheels and Ti res
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.
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-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 b raking 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
F ig. 188 Tire des ignat ion on the side ­
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reinforced by ply cords and that is
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 man ufac­
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 ho ur 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 lud ing the maximum capac ity of
fuel, oil, and coolant, a ir condi­
tioning and add itional weigh t of
optional equ ipment .
Extra load ti re
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at h igher in­
flation pressures than the corre­
sponding standard tire . Extra load
tires may be ident ified 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 in terfaces.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
( " GVWR ")
means the maxim um 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 pressu re. You may not find
this informat ion on all tires be­
ca use it is no t requ ired by law.
Maximum load rating
means the load rating for a tire at
the maximum permissible infla­
tion pressure for that tire .
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
means the sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory we ight
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the risk of an accident. Read
and follow the important safe­
ty precautions inc:::>
page 258 ,
Tires and vehicle load limits.
-The tire must flex more if the tire pressure is too low or if
the vehicle speed or load are
too high . This heats the tire up
too much . This increases the
risk of an accident because it
can cause the tire to burst and result in loss of vehicle con­
trol.
- Incorrect tire pressure in ­
creases tire wear and has a negative effect on driving and
Tire pressure table
Please note that the information
contained in the following table
was correct at the time of print­ ing , and the information is sub­
ject to change . If there are differ­
ences between this information
and the tire pressures specified
on the label on the driver's side B­
pillar, always follow the specifica­
tion on the B-pillar label
~ page 256, fig. 190.
Wheels
braking behavior, which in ­
creases the risk of an accident.
Replace lost valve caps to re­
duce the risk of damage to the
tire valves.
Tire pressure that is too low in­ creases fuel consumption.
Audi recommends using the
tire pressure specified for a
normal load c:::>
table on
page 258
or for a full load
when the vehicle is partially
loaded .
Make sure that the tire designa­
tion on your tire matches the des­
ignation on the tire pressure label
and the tire pressure table .
The following table lists recom ­
mended tire pressures in cold
tires according to the load and
the size of the tires installed .
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Wheels
Model/ Tire designation Tire pressure
Engine Normal load Maximum load
(up to 2 people)
front rear front rear
PSI
TT : 245/45 R17 95Y
2.0L High Performance
32
4-Cylinder 245/40 R18 93H
All Season
32
245/40 R18 93Y
High Performance 32
245/35 R19 93Y
High Performance
35
255/30 R20 92Y
High Performance
35
A WARNING
Please note the important safe­
ty precautions regarding tire pressure ¢
page 256 and load
limits¢
page 258.
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.
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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
220 29 200 33 230 30 210
240 32 220 35 240
32 220
240 32 220 38 260 32 220
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
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 ..,

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tread pattern), summer tires provide less trac­
tion on ice and snow.
.,. Use w inter tires on a ll fo ur wheels.
.,. Only use win ter tires that are approved for your
vehicle.
... Please note that the maximum permitted
speed may be lower with winter tires ¢,& .An
authori zed Aud i dealer or authori zed Aud i Serv­
ice F acility can inform you about the maximum
permitted speed for your tires .
... Check the tire pressure after installing wheels
¢ page 256 .
The effectiveness of winter tires is reduced great­
ly when the tread is worn down to a depth of
0 .1 57 in (4 mm) . The character istics of winter
tires a lso decrease great ly as t he tire ages, re­
ga rdless of the remaining tread .
_& WARNING
-Never dr ive faste r than the maxim um per­
mitted speed for your t ires. This cou ld cause
the tires to heat up too much . Th is increases
the risk of an acc ident because it can cause
the tire to burst.
- Always adapt yo ur dr iv ing to the road and
traff ic conditions. Drive carefully and red uce
your speed on icy or slippery roads. Even
winter tires can lose traction on black ice.
@ For the sake of the environment
Reinstall summer ti res at the approp riate
time, because they provide better handling
when roads are free of snow and ice. Summer
tires cause less road noise, t ire wear and fuel
consumption .
You can also use all season tires instead of
w inter t ires . Please note that in some coun­
tries where w inter t ires are required, only
w inter t ires with the
& symbol may be per­
m itted.
Snow chains
-
Snow chains no t only imp rove the d riving in w in­
ter road conditions, but also the braking.
Wh eel s
... On ly install snow chains on the front wheels.
This applies a lso to vehicles with a ll wheel
drive* .
... Check and correct the seating of the snow
chains after driving a few feet, if necessary. Fol­
low the instructions from the manufacturer .
... Note the maximum speed of 30 mph (SO km/
h) . Note the local regulations .
Use of snow cha ins is only permitted with certa in
rim/tire comb inat ions due to technical reasons .
Check with an authorized Audi dealer or author­
i zed Audi Se rvice Facility to see if you may use
snow c hains.
You must remove the snow chains on roads with­ out snow . O therwise, you co uld impair driving
ability a nd damage the t ires .
_& WARNING
Using incor rect snow chains or install ing snow
ch ains incor rec tly c an resu lt in loss of veh icle
control, which increases the risk of an acci­
dent .
(D Note
-Snow chains can damage the rims/wheel
cove rs* if the chains come into direct con­
tact with them . Remove the wheel covers*
first. Use coated snow chains.
- Us ing snow chains that add more tha n O.S3
in (13,S mm) of height can severe ly damage
the whee l housings and other vehicle com­
ponents.
(D Tips
When using snow chains, it may be usefu l to
switch on sport mode ¢
page 89.
Low aspect ratio tires
Your Audi is factory-equ ipped with low aspect ra­
tio t ires . These tires have been thoroughly tested
and been selected spec ifically for your model for
the ir superb performance, road feel and handl ing
under a var iety of dr iv ing condit ions. Ask your au-
thorized Audi dea le r fo r more details . .,.
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Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B and
C. Those grades represent the tire's
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured un­
der controlled conditions on specified govern­
ment test surfaces of asphalt and concrete . A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance
¢ _& .
Temperature
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B ,
and
C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on
a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the mate­ rial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure
c:> .& .
The grade C corresponds to a level of perform­
ance which all passenger car tires must meet un­
der the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
109 . Grades Band A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
A WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight -ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cor­
nering, hydroplaning or peak traction charac­
teristics.
A WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is estab­
lished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded . Excessive speed, underinfla­
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
A WARNING
Temperature grades apply to tires that are properly inflated and not over or underinflat­
ed.
Wheels
Tire pressure monitoring system
ill General notes
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and inflat­
ed to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size ind icated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la­ bel, you should determine the proper tire infla­
tion pressure for those tires).
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure tell­
tale when one or more of your tires is significant ­
ly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure . Driving on a signifi­
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to over­
heat and can lead to tire failure . Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle's handling and stop­
ping ability .
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's re­
sponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres­
sure telltale .
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the sys­
tem is not operating properly . The TPMS mal­
function indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi­
mately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal­
function exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, including the .,.
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Care and cleaning Component Situation Solution
Power top
Deposits Clean water, power top cleaning product, if necessary.
Clean with the grain of the fabric using a soft brush and al-
low to air dry.
Wind deflector Deposits Water,
mild soap sol ution, if necessaryal
Decorative parts/ Deposits Mild soap solution al, a cleaning solution suitable for stain-
Trim less steel, if necessary
Paint Paint damage Refer to the paint number on the vehicle data label, repair
with touch up paint
¢page 290
Spilled fuel Rin se with wate r immediately
Surface r ust Rust remover, then protect with hard wax; for questions,
consult an 1 authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Serv-
ice Facility.
Corrosion Have it removed by an autho rized Aud i dea le r o r authorized
Audi Service Facility.
Water no longer Protect with hard wax (at least twice per year)
beads on the surface
of clean paint
No shine even though Treat with suitable polish; then apply paint protectant if
paint has been pro- the polish that was used does not contain any protectant
tected/pa int looks
poor
Deposits such as in- Dampen with water immediately and remove with a micro-
sects, bird droppings,
fiber cloth
tree sap and road
salt
Grease-based con- Remove immedia tely with a mild soap solution a) and a
taminants such as
soft cloth
cosmetics or sun-
block
Carbon parts Deposits clean the same way as painted parts¢ page 266
a) Mi ld soap so lution: maxim um two tablespoo ns of neut ra l soap i n 1 quart (l lite r) of water
Interior cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Windows
Deposits Glass
cleaner, then wipe dry
Decorative parts/ Deposits Mild soap solutional
Trim
Plastic parts
Deposits Damp cloth
Heavier deposits Mild soap solution al, detergent-free plast ic clean-
ing so lution, if necessary
Displays/instru-Deposits Soft cloth with LCD cleaner; dust deposits in the
ment cluster lower area of the instrument cluster can be re-
moved using a soft brush.
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Left engine compartment fuse assignment
Fig. 209 Engine compartment: fuse ass ignment
No. Equipment
Fl ESC control module
F2 ESC control module
F3 Engine control module
Engine cooling, engine components, auxili -
F4 ary heater coil re lay ( 1+2), secondary air
injection pump relay
FS E
ngine components, tank system
F6 Brake light sensor
F7 Engine components
F8 Oxygen sensor
F9 Engine components, exhaust door, glow
time control module
FlO Fuel injectors, fuel control module
Fll Auxiliary heater heating element 2
F 12 Auxiliary heater heating e
lement 3
F13 Automatic transmission cont rol module
FlS Horn
F16 Ignition coil
F17 ESC control module
, engine control mod-
ule
F18 Term inal 30 (reference voltage)
Fuses and bulbs
No . Equipment
Fl9 Windshield wipers
F20 Horn
F22 Terminal SO diagnos
is
F23 Starter
F24 Auxiliary heater heating element 1
F3 2 LED headlights
Bulbs
Message
Your vehicle is equ ipped with maintenance-free
headlights and tail lights . However, if a light bulb
needs to be replaced, p lease contact yo ur author­
ized Audi dea ler or authorized Audi Service Facili­
ty.
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