Audi A3 2010 User manual

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2010 Audi A3
Owner's Manual

Introduction
Thank you for choosing an Audi A3 -we value your trust in us.
Your new Audi A3 incorporates the newest technology as well as numerous features designed for
your comfort, convenience and safety. We recommend you read your Owner 's Manual thoroughly
so that you can quickly become acquainted with your Audi.
In addition to explaining how the different features work, we also give you many useful tips and
information concerning your safety and that of your passengers, how to care for your vehicle and
maintain your vehicle's value.
We hope you enjoy driving your Audi A3 and we wish you safe and pleasant motoring .
AUDI AG

Table of contents
Table of contents
Vehicle literature ... .. ... .
About this Owner's
Manual .. ... ... ...... ....... .
Controls and
equipment ................. .
Ins t rumen t s and con tro ls ..... .
Genera l illustration ............. .
Ins tr umen t s and
warning/indicat o r lig hts ....... .
Instruments . .. . .. . ........... . .
Warning/indicator lights ........ .
Driver inf o rma ti o n disp lay .. . .. .
Introduction . .. . ......... . .. . .. .
On-Board Diagnostic system (OBD)
Trip compute r ................. .
Menu di s play ............ . ..... .
Speed warn ing system ... . .. . .. .
Warnings and symbo ls ......... .
Opening and c losi n g .......... .
Keys .............. . .. . ........ .
Power lock ing system . ......... .
Doors, power locks ....... . .... .
Powe r w in dows ... . .. .. . . .. .. . .
Panoramic sliding sunroof ...... .
Emergency mechanical closing for
t he panoram ic slid ing sunroof .. .
Clear v ision .................... .
Lig hts . .. . .. . .. . .. .... . .. . .. .. .
Interior lights .................. .
Vision .. . ..... . ..... . ........ . .
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Wiper and washer system .. . ... .
Mirrors ....................... .
Digital compass ......... . ..... .
Seats and storage ............ .
Genera l recommendat ions ..... .
Adjust ing front sea t s manua lly . .
Ad j ust ing the power seat ...... .
Adjusting the lumbar support .. .
Head restraints ............... .
Cen t er armrest ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .
Rear seats .................... .
Luggage compartment . . ..... . .
Roof rack* insta llation ......... .
Cup ho lders .......... . ....... .
As htray ................ . ..... .
Cigarette lighter/socket . . • .... . .
Storage .................. . .. . .
War m and cold ..... . ..... . .. . .
Climate controls ....... . .. . ... .
Electrically heated front seats . . .
On the road ............... . .. . .
Steering ...................... .
Ignition lock and ignition switch .
Sta rting and stopping t he e ngine
Par ki ng bra ke ................. .
Starting on hills ... . ..... • .... . .
Cruise control .......... . . ..... .
Transm ission
Manual transm ission
S tronic transmission . .. . . . . ... .
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Safety first ...... ...... .. .. .
Driving Safe ly ...... . ... . .. . ... .
Genera l notes ...... . .......... .
Proper occupant seating pos it ions
Peda l a rea .................... .
St ow ing luggage .......... . ... .
Reporting Safety Defects ... • . . ..
Safety b elts ................... .
Genera l notes ....... • ..........
Why safety be lts? .. . .. . .... • ....
Safety belts ........ . .. . .. . . . . . .
Safety belt pretensioners ... . ... .
Airbag system ................. .
Important t hi ngs to know ...... .
Front airbags .. . . .. . .. . . .... .. .
Monito ring the Advanced Airbag
System ... .. . .. . .. . . ..... . .. . . .
Side a irbags .............. • ....
Side curtain airbags ....... • ....
Ch ild Safe ty ................... .
Important t hi ngs to know ...... .
Child safety seats ............. .
Insta lli ng a ch ild safety seat .... .
LATCH Lower anchorages and
tethers for children ............ .
Add itio n al Information ......... .
Vehicle operation ...... ..
Intel ligent technology . . .. . . .. . .
No t ice abo ut da t a recorded by
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ve hi cle control modules . . . . . . . . . 188
Elect ronic Stabili zation Program
(ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Braking . . .. .. . . . .. . .. . .... . .. .
Electro -mechanical power assist .
Driving with your quattro® ..... .
Driving and enviro n ment .. . .. .
The first 1,000 mi les (1,500 km) and
afterwards ................... .
Cata lytic converter ....... . .. . . .
Diesel particulate filter ...... . .. .
Avoid damag ing the veh icle .... .
Ope rat e your vehicle economically
and minimize pollution ........ .
Tra iler towing ................. .
Driving with a t railer ..... . ..... .
Traile r tow in g t ips
Vehicle care .............. .
Cleaning and protection . .. . .. .
Genera l info rma t ion .. .. . .... .. .
Care of exterior .......... . .... .
Care of inte rior .......... . .. . .. .
Fuel supp ly and f illing your f uel
tank ........................... .
Gaso line .. . .. . .. . .. .. .. . ..... .
Diesel fuel ... . ........... . .... .
Fuel t a nk . . . .. . .. .... .. . .. . . .. .
Checking and fi lling ........... .
Engine hood .................. .
Engine compartmen t .......... .
Engine oi l ............... . .... .
Engine cooling system ...... . .. .
Brake f luid ............... . .... .
Ba tt ery . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . ... . .
W indshield washer container ... .
Tires and wheels
Tires . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. .... . .. .. .
Controls and equip-
ment Safety first
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Tire pressure monitor ing
system* ............. . ... .. .... .
Gene ral notes (l) .. .. . . .. . • .. . .. .
Introduct ion .. . ............... .
Sign if icant loss of air pressure U) .
Stor ing t ire pressures .. . .. . .. . . .
Whee l cha n ge ....... . .. . ...... .
Malfu nct io ns TP MS * ........... .
Cert ificat ion
Do-it-yourself service
W hat do I do now?
Jack , too ls and spare wheel .....
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Compact spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . 269
W hee l cha nge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 0
Fuses and bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Fuses ........... . ..... . ..... . .
Bul bs .. .... . .. .. . .... . . . .. . . . .
Emergency situations .. . ...... .
Genera l ....................... .
Sta rting by pushing or towing . . .
Start ing with jumper cables .... .
Genera l informa tio n of sta rt ing
ass istance .. .... .. ......... . .. .
Use of jumper cab les .......... .
Emergency tow ing with comme rcia l
tow truck . .. . .. .... .. . . ..... .. .
Lifting t h e vehicle
Technical data
Gene ral information
Expla nat ion of tec h nical d ata ... .
Vehic le identification ........... .
Weigh ts ...................... .
Dimensions ............ . . .. . .. .
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Table of contents
Data ... . .. . .. . ..... . .. . . . . .. . .. . 296
200 hp, 2.0 liter 4-cyl. t ur bo gaso line
engine ......................... 296
140 hp, 2.0 TOI liter 4-cy l. turbo
clean diese l engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Co n sumer Inf o rma ti on ... . ..... 298
Warranty coverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Opera t ing your ve hi cle outside the
U.S.A. or Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Audi Service Repair Manuals and
Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Ma intenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Addit ional accesso ri es,
modifications and pa rts
rep lacem ent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Alphabetical index ...... 304
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

V e hi cle lite ra t ur e
Vehicle literature
In addition to this Owner 's Manual, your Audi comes with a
Warranty & Maintenance booklet .
Moreover, depending on the model and the equipment, there may
be additional instruction booklets delivered with your vehicle (for
example, Operating Instructions for your Sound System, Navigation
System etc.).
If you are missing one of these pub lications or if you believe that the
information is not comp lete, contact your authorized Audi dealer for
assistance.
The Warranty & Maintenance booklet
explains how you can keep your Audi in top driv ing condition by
having it serviced regu larly and contains detai led information about
the warranties cove ring your Audi .Always have the book let with you
when you take your vehicle to an authorized Audi dealer for service.
Your Audi Service Adviser will record each scheduled service and
can answer any questions you may have regarding how to maintain
your vehic le.
In Canada,
the vehic le literature is also available in French . To obtain a copy,
contact your dealer or write to:
Au Canada, on peut se procurer un exemplaire en frarn;:ais de ce
document aupres du concess ionna ire ou de:
Volkswagen Canada, Inc.
Client Assistance
Assistance a la Clientele
777 Bayly Street , West,
Ajax, Ontario L1S 7G7
If you sell your Audi
all literature should be left in the vehicle to make the Warranty terms
as wel l as all operating, safety, and maintenance information avail-
able to the next owner.
If you change your address or if you bought this
Audi used
be sure to send in a "Notice of Address Change" /"Notice of Used Car
Purchase" post card. This card can be found in the Warranty &Main -
tenance booklet or obtained from your authorized Audi dealer.
It is in your own interest that we are able to contact you should the
need arise.•

About this Owner's Manual
This owner's manual contains important information, tips, sugges -
tions, and warnings for the use of your vehicle.
Make sure that this owner's manual is always located in the vehicle .
This is especial ly important if you allow other people to drive the
vehicle, or if you sell it.
This owner's manual describes the equipment range specified for
this model at the editoria l deadline date. Some of the equipmen t
described here will only be availab le at a later date, or only in
specific markets.
Some sections in this owner's manua l do not apply to all vehicles.
In that case, the range of applicability is given at the beginning of
the section, e.g. "Applies to veh icles:w ith parking system" . In addi-
tion, optional equipment is indicated by an asterisk"*".
The details in the illustrations may be different from those in your
vehicle, and are intended to be viewed as a basic guide.
You wil lfind a table of contents at the beginning of this book, which
displays all topics described in this manua l in order of appearance.
You will find an alphabetical index at the end of this book .
All directions, such as "left", "right", "front", "back", are relative to
the direction of travel.
* optiona l equipment
.,. This section continues on the next page.
• Indicates the end of a section.
® Registered trademarks are identified with a®. If this symbol is
missing, it is no guarantee that the terms can be used freely.
=>& Cross-reference to a "WARNING!" within a section. For indi -
cation with a page number, the corresponding "WARN ING!" can be
found outside of the section .
Controls and equip-
ment Safety first Vehicle operation
About thi s Own e r's M anual
& WARNING
Text with this symbol contains important information on safety
and how to reduce the risk of personal injury or death.
0 Note
Text with this symbo l draws your attention to potential sources of
damage to your vehicle.
<i'Forthe sake of the environment
Text with this symbo l contains information about the environment
and how you can help protect it.
[i ]Tips
Text with this symbo l contains special tips and other information
about getting the most out of your vehicle and its features. •
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

Instruments and controls
Fig. 1 Some of the equipment or features shown in the general illustration may be standard equipment on your vehicle or may be optional equipment depending on your
model. Always ask your authorized Audi dealer if you have a question about your vehicle.

Instruments and controls
General illustration
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Power window switches
Door handle
Power locking switch
Switches for:
- Adjuster for outside mirrors .. .. .. . ... . . . ...... .
- Switching on heated exterior mirrors
© Light switch .................................. .
© Air outlets . ... . ... . .. .. . .............. .. ...... .
0 Turn signa l and high beam .. .. .. .. . .......... .. .
@ Radio control buttons
@ Steering wheel with:
- Integrated control buttons (multi-function steering
wheel only) for Audi Sound System
- Horn
- Driver's airbag .............................. .
@ Instrument cluster .................... .. .. .. ... .
@ Radio and telephone control buttons
@ Switches for
- Windshield wiper/washer . ... . .. .. .. . ... . .. .. . .
- Trip computer .. .. . .................. .. .. . .. .
@ Depending on options: Radio or Navigation system
(navigation, radio, CDchanger)
@ Switches for:
- Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) .......... .
- Tire pressure monitoring system .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .
@ Emergency flasher ............................. .
@) Storage tray . . . .. . ... . . . . .. . . . .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . .
@ Glove compartment (lockab le) ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. . . .
Controls and equip-
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Front passenger's airbag
Loudspeaker (treble)
Climate controls .. .. ... . . . .... . .......... .. .... .
Rear window defogger switch ...... .. .......... . .
Switch for seat heating .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ...... .
Gear shift lever or selector lever
M I . .
- anua transm1ss1on . .. ......... . ...... . ... . . .
- Automatic transmission ... . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .
Cup holder .. .. .. .. . ... . ...... .. .. .. .. .. . ..... .
Electrical socket ............................... .
Electrical socket ............................... .
AUX-in connection
Parking brake lever ............................ .
Ignition lock . . ...... .. .............. . ... . ..... .
Adjustable steering column .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .
Cruise control .. .. .. . ... . ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. . ... .
Instrument lighting ............................ .
Data Link Connector for On Board Diagnos tic (OBD Ill
Release lever for the engine hood
Switches for:
- Fuel flap release .......... .. .. .. .. .. .. . ...... .
- Rear hatch release
[i ]Tips
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A separate Owner's Manual is in vehic les that have a factory-
insta lled radio, CDchanger, navigation system, AUX-in connection
or multifunction steering wheel. •
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Instruments and warning / indicator lights
Instruments and warning/indicator lights
Instruments
Instrument cluster and controls
The instrum ent cluster is your central source of informa-
tion.
Fig. 2 Overview of the instrume nt cluster
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Tachometer with time and date display ...... • .....
Indicator lights (turn signals) ... . ...... . ... . .... .
Coolant temperature gaug e .. .. ... .. .. .. .. . ... . . .
Fuel gauge . . . .. . . .. .. .. .. .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedom eter wi th odomet er . . . .. .. .. . . . . . .. . . . .
Set/ Check button .. . .. ... ..... .. ... . .. .. .. .. .. .
Warn ing/indicator lights
Reset but ton for
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- Trip odomete r 10
- Service interval dis play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
(D Note
The instrument cluster and center console illu minati on (gauge s and
needles) comes on w hen you switch on the ignit ion and the vehicle
headlights are off. Be awa re of the following difference betw een
models built to US or Canadian specificat ions:
• USA models:illumination of the instrument cluster (gauges and
needles), dash and center console around the gearshift lever is
controlled by a light sensor located in the instrument panel. The
instrument panel illumination will automatically become dimmer
as the daylight fades away and eventually will go out completely
when outside light is very low. This is to remind you, the driver, to
switch on the headlights before it gets too dark.
• Canada models: instrument panel illumination will stay bright
regardless of the intensit y of ambient light. Always be aware of
changes in outside light conditions while you are driving. Respond
in time to fading daylight by turning the light switchto position j D
(or" AUTO" if you r car is equi pped with this feature) to turn on your
headlights . •
Tachometer (engine rev counter)
Thetachom eter indicates the engine RPM (revolutions per
minut es).
The tachom eter 0 =>fig . 2 is the left one of the two large clock-type
dis plays.
The engine turns at a speed 1 000 times the single digit in the
display, e.g. if the needle points at the "2" , the eng ine turn s at
2 000 RPM.

If the engine RPMs drop below 1 500, you should downshift to the
next lower gear. The red area at the end of the scale indicates
maximum permissible engine RPMs after the break-in period.
Before reaching this area, you should either shift into the next
higher gear or ease your foot off the accelerator pedal .
0 Note
The tachometer needle=> page 8,fig . 2G)should not move into the
red range. If it does, then only for a very short period of time. You
could damage your engine by driving at high RPM!
<£>For the sake of the environment
Upshifting early saves fuels and reduces engine noise. •
Digital clock with date display
Your vehicle is equipped with a quartz controlled digital
clock.
To set the hour
Fig. 3 Instrument
cluster with: the digital
clock and date
- Pull the knob (hour display flashes) and turn it to the left
or rig ht.
Controls and equip-
ment
Instruments and warning/indicator lights
To set the minutes
- Pull the button until the minute display flashes.
- Turn the knob to the left or right until the desired setting
appears.
To set the time format (12 or 24-hour display)
- Pull the knob until the time format display flashes.
- Turn the knob to the left or right.
To set the date
- Pull the knob until the day, month or year display flashes.
- Turn the knob to the left or right.
To show or hide the date display
- Pull the knob until the date display flashes.
- Turn the knob to the left or right.
When the date display stops flashing, this means the time and date
have been successfully stored.
With the ignition off, pushing or pulling the Set/Check button
=>page 8, fig . 2 ©-depending on the instrument cluster configu-
ration - can turn on the display field lighting for a few seconds. •
Engine coolant temperature gauge
The engine coolant gauge 0 =>page 8, fig . 2 only works when the
ignition is on. To prevent damage to your engine, please note the
following important points:
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Vehicle care I I irechnical data

Instruments and warning/indicator lights
Engine cold
As long as the needle remains at the left end of the gauge, the
engine still has not reached its operating temperature . Avoid high
engine speeds, heavy engine loads and heavy throttle.
Normal temperature
When the engine has reached its operating temperature, the needle
will move into the middle of the gauge and remain there. If the
engine is working hard at high outside temperatures, the needle
may turn further to the right .This is no cause for concern as long as
the _f_warning light in the instrument cluster does not illuminate.
When the -L warning light starts to flash, this can mean one of two
things: either the coolant temperature is too high, or the coolant
level is too low =>page 30.
& WARNING
• Always observe the warning in=> page 215, "Engine compart -
ment" before opening the engine hood and checking the engine
coolant level.
• Never open the engine hood if you see or hear steam, or if you
see engine coolant dripping from the engine compartment. You
could burn yourself. Letthe engine cool off first sothat you cannot
hear or see any steam or engine coolant.
0 Note
• Mounting additional lights or accessories in front of the air inlets
reduces the cooling effect of the radiator . At high outside tempera -
tures or high engine load, the engine could overheat.
• The front spoiler has been designed to properly distribute the
cooling air when the vehicle is moving. If the spoiler is damaged,
this could reduce the cooling effect and the engine could then over-
heat. Ask your authorized Audi dealer for assistance. •
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge works only when the ignition is on.
When the needle reaches the red area, the warning light in the
instrument cluster will illuminate=> page 32 I) .This means you
have approximately 1.8 gallons (7 liters) of fuel left in the tank. Time
to refuel!
The total tank capacity of your vehicle is listed in =>page 296,
"Data".
0 Note
Never run the tank completely dry! An irregular supply of fuel can
cause engine misfiring and fuel could enter into the exhaust
system. The catalytic converter could then overheat and be
damaged .•
Speedometer with odometer
The speedometer shows you the vehicle speed, and the
odometer shows you how many miles (kilometers) you
have driven.
Fig. 4 Speedometer
close-up:odometer
display
The odometer and trip odometer are located inside the speedom-
eter.

• USA models - Miles
• Canadian models - Kilometers
Lower odometer
The lower odometer shows the total number of miles (kilometers)
driven .
Upper odometer (trip odometer)
The upper odometer shows the total number of miles (kilometers)
driven since you last reset the odometer back to zero . You can use
this odometer when you want to keep track of how many miles (kilo-
meters) you have driven for a single trip or errand. The last digit indi-
cates 1/10 of a mile (100 metres). You can set the trip odometer back
to zero by pressing the reset button ::::,
page 10,fig . 4.
Malfunction message
If there is a malfunction somewhere in the instrument cluster, dEF
will appear in the trip odometer and will stay on. Contact your
authorized Audi dealer to have the problem corrected.
Immobilizer
When the ignition is switched on, the data on the ignition key are
scanned automatically.
If an unauthorized key was used, SAFE is displayed continuously in
the odometer display field . The vehicle cannot be operated
=>page 38.
[i J Tips
• The digital clock and the odometer are turned on for about 30
seconds when the driver's door is opened .
• When the ignition is turned off, the odometer reading and the
digital clock with date display can be switched on for about
30 seconds by pressing the knob ::::,page 8, fig. 2 @.•
Controls and equip-
ment
Instruments and warning/indicator lights
Warning / indicator lights
Overview
The warning/indicator lights indicate different functions
or a possible malfunction.
Fig. 5 Instrument cluster with warning/indicator lights
Your vehicle is equipped with several important warning and indi-
cator lights to help you monitor the continued reliable operation of
your vehicle =>& .
Tire pressure too low =>page 12 -
Electronic power control (gasoline =>page 13
engine only)
Glow plug system (diesel engine only) ::::,
page 13
(alternative to )
Vehicle care I I irechnical data

Instruments and warning / indicator lights
Electronic stabilization program (ESP) =:::>page 13 & WARNING
USA models: =:::>page 14 • Failure to heed warning lights and other important vehicle
Malfunction Indicator lamp (MIU information may result in serious personal injury or vehicle
--damage .
Canada models: =:::>page 14 Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the vehicle a safe
Malfunction lndicto r Lamp (MIU •
distance off the road, stop the engine, and turn on the emergen cy
_D High beam =:::>page 14 flasher =:::>page 56.
-- - • The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially
¢ Left turn signal =:::>page 14 hazardous area. Beforeyou check anything in the engine compart -
ment, stop the engine and let it cool down . Always exercise
c> Right turn signa l =:::>page 14 extreme caution when working under the engine hood
=:::>page 215, "Engine compartment "
CRUISE
USA models: =:::>page 14
Cruise control activate d [i ]Tips
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R~ Canada models: =:::>page 14 • When a yellow warn ing symbo l appears, one warning tone
Cruise control activated sounds . Check the function displayed as soon as possible.
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.o. Airbag system =:::>page 14 • When a red symbol appears, three warning tones sound in
v-q succession . The symbo l continues to flash unti l th e fault has been
0 Generator =:::>page 14 correc ted. •
A
v Safety belt =:::>page 15 Applies to vehicles: with tire pressure mon itoring system
BRAKE
USA models: Tire pressure monitoring system -telltale
=:::>page 15 indicator lamp L
Brake system, parking brake set
((D) Canada models: =:::>page 15 The warning/ind icator light appears in the event of a
Brake system, parking brake set significan t loss of air pressure.
USA models: =:::>page 16 The' , warning/ind icator lig ht illu minates for a few seconds after
Anti -lock brake system (ABS) the ign ition is turned on as function check and then goes out.
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Canada models: =:::>page 16 If the ' symbo l appears, pressure is too low in at least one tire.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) When the system detects a malfu nction, the warn ing/ind icator light
/ ~ Electro -mechanica l power assist =:::>page 16 wi ll flash for approximately one minute and then remain continu -
ously illum inated. This seque nce wi ll cont inue upon subsequent ..

vehicle starts up as long as the malfunction exists . Contact your
authorized Audi dealer and have the malfunction corrected .
For more information :::::>page 264. •
Electronic power control )f'
This warning/indicat or light monitors the electronic
power control.
The warning/indicator light (Electronic Power Controll illumi-
nates when you switch on the ignition as a function check.
[i ]Tips
If this warning/indicator light illuminates while you are driving, then
there is a malfunction in the engine electronics . Have the malfunc -
tion corrected assoon as possible by your authorized Audi dealer or
qualified workshop. •
Applies to vehicles :with diese l engine
Glovv plug system / Engine malfunction X-
The indicator lamp lights up to show that the glow plugs
are preheating. It flashes if there is an engine malfunc-
tion.
W arning light ~ sta ys lit up
If the indicator light illuminates , the glow plug system is active .
You should start the engine immediately after the indicator light
switches off. The indicator light only illuminates for approximately
1second if the engine is warm or if the outside temperature is
above 46 °F (8 °Cl.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light does
not light up when the engine is cold. Contact an authorized Aud i
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Controls and equip -
ment
Inst rum e nt s and w a rnin g/ indi ca to r ligh ts
W arning light "' fl as hes
If a malfunction develops in the engine management system while
you are driving, the glow plug light will flash .........The engine shou ld
be checked by an authorized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
& WARNING
If you do not pay atte ntion to the wa rning light s that have come
on, thi s could lead to personal injury or damage to your vehicle. •
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) r;
The warning/indicator light monitors the electronic stabi-
lization program.
The warning/indicator light has the following functions:
• it flashes while you are driving, when the ESPor the ASR (Anti·
Slip Regulation) is working .
• it illuminates when you switch on the ignition for approximate ly
2 seconds as a func tion check.
• it illuminates when there is a malfunction in the ESP.
• it illum inates after the battery has been disconnected .
• it illuminates continuous ly when the ESPis switched off.
• it illuminates if there is a malfunction in the ABS, since the ESP
is part of the ABS system .
If the ESPwarning/indicator light illuminates and stays on after you
have started the engine, this may mean that the control system has
temporari ly switched off the ESP.If this is case, you can reactivate
the ESP by switching the ignition off and then on again . The
warning/ indicator light should go out to show that the system is
fully functional again.
The ESPwarning/indicator light will illuminate when the ignition is
switched on if the vehicle battery has been disconnected and then .,,
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Inst rum ents and w a rnin g/ indi cat o r lights
reconnected again . The light should go out after driving a short
distance if the steering wheel is turned slight ly.
For more information about the ESP:::::,
page 188.•
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
(USA models )/ (Canada models)
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIU is part of the On-Board Diag-
nostic (OBDIll system . The symbo l lights up when the ignition is
turned on and wi ll turn off after the engine has started and has
sett led at constant idle speed. This indicates that the MIL is working
proper ly.
The warning light illuminates when there is a malfunction in the
engine electronic system. Contact your authorized Audi dealer and
have the malfunction corrected.
For more information :::::,
page 21. •
High beam @:D
The ~Dwarning/ indicato r light illuminates when the high beams are
on or when you use the headlight flasher. For more information
about using the high beams , see :::::,
page 57. •
Turn signals ¢ Q
The indicator light flashes when you use either turn
signal.
Whenever you use the left ¢ or the right ¢ turn signal, the ind icator
light flashes . When you use the emergency flasher, both indicator
lights flash .
If one of the turn signal light bulbs burn out, the turn signal will
flash twice as fast as normal. •
Cruise control
CRUISE(USA models) / 0 (Canada models)
The CRUISEwarning/indicator light illuminates when the cruise
control is activated. •
Airbag system !_J·
This warning/indicator light monitors the airbag and the
tensioner systems.
The !.!rwarning light illuminates for a few seconds each time you
switch on the ignition.
If the !!rwarning light does not go out, or if it illuminates whi leyou
are driving, or if it starts to flash, then there is a malfunction some-
where in the system . If the light does not illuminate when you
switch on the ignition, this also means there is a malfunction.
&WARNING
If you have a malfunction inthe airbag system, contact your autho-
rized Audi dealer immedi ately. Otherwi se the airbag or the belt
tensioner may not work properly in an accident. •
Generator 0
This warning/indicator light detects a malfunction in the
generator or in the vehicle's electrical system .
The O warning/indicator light illuminates when you switch on the
ignition and must go out after the engine has started.
If the O warning/indicator light illuminates while you are driving,
you shou ld contact your authori zed Aud i dealer. Since the vehicle
battery is discharging, you should switch off any unnecessary elec-
trical consumers (for example, the air conditioner) . •

Safety belts i
This warning/indicator light reminds you to put on your
safety belt.
The ,{f.warning/indicator light illuminat es when the ignition is
switched on to remind the driver and (on USA models only) any front
passenger to put on the safety belt. Additionally, an acoustic
warning (gong) will also sound.
For more Information:::::, page 135, "Safety belt warning light-*-"· •
Brake system
BRAKE(USA models) / (CD)(Canada models)
This warning/indicator light illuminates when the brake
fluid level is too low or when there is a malfunction in the
ABS, or when the parking brake is set.
The light illuminates when the ignition is turned on. It goes out after
the engine has been started and the parking brake is fully released.
This indicates that the brake warning light is functioning properly.
If the brake warning light does not light up when the engine is
cranking or the parking brake isapplied, there may be a malfunction
in the electrical system. In this case, contact your Audi dealer.
If the brake system warning/indicator light flashes, there is a brake
system malfunction.
If the ABS fails, the ABS warning /indicator light (USA
models)/ .J (Canada models) flashes together with the brake system
warning/indicator light :::::,& .
(USA models): If the warning light BRAKEand the warning light
illuminate together, immediately contact your authorized Audi
dealer or qualified workshop to have all brake pads inspected
=:>page 33.
When the light comes on, an audible warning signal is also given .
Controls and equip -
ment
Instruments and warning/indicator lights
Parking brake set
The BRAKEor CCi))(Canada) warning /indicator light illuminates when
the parking brake is set:::::,& .
& WARNING
• USA models: If both the BRAKEwarning light and the
warning light come on at the same time, the rear wheels could
lock up first under hard braking. Lock-up of the rear wheel brakes
can cause loss of vehicle control and an accident. Have your
vehicle repaired immediately by your authorized Audi dealer or a
qualified workshop. Drive slowly and avoid sudden, hard brake
application.
• Canada models: If both the brake warning light CCi))and the ABS
warning light come on at the same time, the rear wheels could
lock up first under hard braking. Lock-up of the rear wheel brakes
can cause loss of vehicle control and an accident. Have your
vehicle repaired immediately by your authorized Audi dealer or a
qualified workshop. Drive slowly and avoid sudden, hard brake
application
• If the brake warning/ indicator light does not go out after a few
seconds and the parking brake released, or lights up while you are
driving, the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir istoo low. If you
believe that it is safe to do so, proceed immediately at low speed
to the nearest authorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop and
have the brake system inspected.
• Always keep in mind that after several brake applications, you
will need greater pressure on the brake pedal to stop your vehicle.
Do not rely on strained brakes to respond with maximum stopping
power in critical situations. You must allow for increased braking
distances. The extra distance used up by fading brakes could lead
to an accident. •
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Anti-lock brake system
~ _ (USA models)/ .... (Canada models)
This warning/indicator light monit ors the ABS and the
electronic differenti al lock (EOL).
The ,I<-warning light wi ll come on for a few seconds when the igni -
tion is switched on. The light will go out after an automatic check
sequence is completed.
There is a malfunction in the ABS when:
• the war ning/in dicator light does not illuminate when you switc h
on the ignition .
• the warning/indicator light does not go out after a few seconds.
• the warning/indicator light illum inates while driving.
Without the electronic assistance of the ABS, the brake system will
still respond and brake the car. Have the brake system checked and
restored to its full performance by an authorized Audi dealer as
soon as possible. For more information regarding the ABS see
=>page 192.
Since any malfunction of the ABS also affects the ESP,that system's
warning symbol • =>page 13 will light up along with the A8~/
I':!. (Canada models) warning light.
Unspecific malfunction in the brake system
If both the brake warn ing light =>page 15and the wa rning light
illuminate when the parking brake is released, the likely cause is a
serious malfun ction in the brake system beyond an inoperative ABS
=>& .
If an unspec ific defect in the brake system is indica ted, the entire
brake system is likely to be affected and you must expect degraded
brake response and performance.
Since any malfunc tion of the ABS also effects the ESP,that system's
warning symbol ~=>page 13 will light up along with the ~1 J
(Canada models) warning light .
Malfun ction in the ele ctronic differential lock (EDL )
The two systems EDL and ABS interact. For this reason th e ,. ::,
warning light/
~ (Canada mode ls) wi ll come on to ind icate a
malf unction in the EDL system =>page 189. See your authorized
Aud i dealer as soon as possible.
& WARNING
• If the / .t (Canada models} warning light does not go out,
or if it comes on while driving, the ABS system is not working
properly. The vehicle can then be stopped only with the brakes
operating without ABS support . Youwill not have the protection
ABS provides. Contact your authori zed Audi dealer as soon as
possible.
• USA models: If both the BRAKEwarning light and the
warning light come on at the same time, the rear wheels could
lock up first under hard braking. Rear wheel brake lock-up can
cause loss of vehicle control and an accident . Have your vehicle
repaired immediately byyour authorized Audi dealer or a qualified
workshop . Drive slowly and avoid sudden, hard brake application .
• Canada models :If both the brake wa rning light {(j))and the ABS
warning light come on at the same time , the rear wheels could
lock up first under hard braking. Rear wheel brake lock-up can
cause loss of vehicle control and an accident . Have your vehicle
repaired immediately byyour authorized Audi dealer or a qualified
workshop . Drive slowly and avoid sudden, hard brake
application. •
Electro-mechanical power assist / ~
If the indicator light illum inates while you are driving, ther e is a
malfunction in the electro -mechanica l steering . If the indicator light
is showi ng ....,,, there may be a reduction in power steering assist. If
the indicator light is showing @, there may be a total loss of power
steering assist. The steering must be inspected immediately by a ._

qualified workshop=> & . With the eng ine not running (e.g. when
the car is being towed), there is also no power assist availa ble.
& WARNING
If there is a malfunction , the indicator light for the electro-mechan-
ical power assist illuminates . Seek professional assistance . •
Controls and equip-
ment
Instruments and warning / indi cator lights
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Driver information display
Introduction
Introduction
The Driver information display inside the instrument
cluster provides you, the driver, with important informa-
tion.
Ce nter d isp lay
Fig. 6 Instrument
cluster: center display
Fig. 7 Wiper lever:
controls for the menu
display
With th e ignition on, the displ ay in th e Driver Information System
shows the follow ing information :
• CD* inserted or Radio* station set
• Outside tempe rature *: At temperatures below 41 °F(+5 °Cl, a
snowflake symbol appea rs in front of the temp erature display ~ & .
• Warning: front lid, door or engine compartment lid open: The
display appears if the door, the engine compartment lid or front lid
is not closed .
• Warning : close fuel tank cap: The Driver information display indi -
cates when the filler cap is not secured or missing ~ page 220.
Addi t ional fun ctions
You can open the following fun ctions in the Driver Information
System display by pressing theIRESET] button ~ fig . 7 one or more
times :
Trip computer
Digital speedometer*
Menu display
~ page22
~ page23
The speed warning system is also displayed in the Driver Informa -
tion System. You can read how to set it in~ page 26.
Auto Chec k Con tr ol
Some functions and vehicle componen ts are scanned for their oper-
ating status when you switch the ignition on and wh ile you are
driving. Malfunc tions or required service procedures are signa led
audib ly and indicated by red and yellow illuminated symbols and
reminders in the display~ page 28.
& WARNING
• Never rely exclusively on the outside temperature display to
determine if a road surface is icy or not. Keep in mind that road
surfaces, especially bridges and overpasses, could be ice covered
and slippery even at an outside temperatur e above 41 °F (+5 °Cl. -.,