Audi Q3 2017 User manual

owner's tv1anual
2017 Q3

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Foreword
Thank you for choosing an Audi - we value your trust in us.
Your new Audi will allow you to experience the best in groundbreaking technolo-
gy and premium quality equipment a vehicle has to offer. We recommend that
you read your Owner's Manual thoroughly so that you quickly become acquaint-
ed with your Audi and make use of all of its features.
In addition to explaining how the different features work, we provide many use-
ful tips and information concerning your safety, how to care for your vehicle and
how to maintain your vehicle's value. We also give you useful tips and informa-
tion on how to drive your vehicle more efficiently and in an environmentally
friendly manner.
We hope you enjoy driving your Audi and we wish you safe and pleasant motor-
ing.
AUDIAG

Table of contents
About this Owner's Manual . . . . . .
Cockpit . . . . . . .............. . ... . . .
Cockpit overview .......... ... . . . .
Controls at a glance ... ........ . . . . . . .
Instruments and indicator lights
Instruments . . . . . . . .......... . . . . . . .
Indicator lights . . . . .......... . . . . . . .
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD) .. . . .
4
6
6
6
8
8
10
17
Driver information system . . . . . . 19
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Efficiency program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Starting and driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Luggage compartment lid ... . ..... . . . .
Child safety loc k ... . .......... . ... . . .
Power wi ndows . . ............ . ... . . .
Panorama glass roof .......... . ... . . .
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31
32
33
Lights and Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Exterio r lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
I nt erior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
V1s1on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Digital compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Seats and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Head restra ints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Warm and cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Climate contro l system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . 58
General inf ormation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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Starting and stopping the engine
(vehicles with an ignition lock) . . . . . . . . . 60
Starting and stopping the engine
(vehicles with a convenience key) ..... . .
Driver messages . . . . . . . ............ . .
Electromechanical parking brake ...... .
Start ing from a stop . . . . ...... .. . . . . .
Drivi ng offroad . . . ... . ..... . ...... . . .
Automatic transmission
62
63
64
66
66
67
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Traile r to wing information . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Driver assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Assist .... . ... . . . . . . . . . .......... . . 78
Speed warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Cruise control syst em . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Audi side assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Audi drive select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Parking systems
General information
Rear parking system
85
85
85
Parking system plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Rearview camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Adjusting the display and the warning
tones ........ . . . ... . ..... . ...... . .. 90
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Trail er hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Intelligent Technology . . . . . . . . . . 92
Electronic Stabilization Contro l (ESC) . . . . 92
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Electromechanical steering . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
All wheel drive (quattro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Energy management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Notice about data recorded by the Event
Data Recorder and vehicle contro l
modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Safety first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Driving safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Correct passenger seating positions . . . . . 101
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Storing cargo correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

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S a fe t y belt s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Why use safety belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Safety belts ........................ 112
Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Airb a g sy stem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 7
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Mon itor ing the Advanced Airbag System . 127
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Side curtai n airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Ch ild safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
I mpor tant info rmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 3
Securing child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 7
LATCHsystem (lower anchorages and
tethers for children) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Checking and Filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Brake flu id . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Bat t ery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
W indshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Service inte rval display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Wheel s ... . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . ... . 171
Wheels and Tires . . . . .... . . . . . . . . ... . 17 1
Tire pressure monitoring system 188
Care and cle aning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 1
Car washes . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Cleaning and care information . . . . . . . . . 192
Placing your vehicle out of service . . . . . . 196
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Emergency assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 197
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Table of contents
Replacing wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Fuses and bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Electrica l fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Bul bs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Eme rgency s ituation s . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Start ing by pushing or tow ing . . . . . . . . . . 209
Start ing with j umper cables . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Use of jumper cables .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 210
Towingwithatowt ruck . .......... . .. 211
Raising the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Accessories and Technical Data . 215
T e chnic a l d a ta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Vehicle specificat ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Weig hts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 15
Notes about t echnical dat a . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 16
Dimens ions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 2 16
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Gasoline engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Consumer informat ion . . . . . . . . . . 218
War ranty coverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Operating your vehicle outside the U.S.A.
or Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Audi Service Repair Manuals and
Literat ure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Maintenance .. . ... . ... . .......... . .. 218
Accessories and techn ical changes . . . . . . 220
Declaration of Compli ance,
Telecomm unicat ions and Electr onic
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Index ............................. 222
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About this Owner's Manual
This Owne r's Man ual applies to a ll versions of
this mode l. It contains important information,
tips, suggestions and warn ings for using your ve-
hicle.
Keep this manua l in your vehicle at all times . This
is especially important if you loan your vehicle to
others or sell it.
This owner's manua l describes the equipment
range specified for this mode l at the time of
printing. Individual equipment options described
may on ly be available at a later date or may only
be offered in certain countries .
Some sections in this manual do not apply to all
vehicles. In this case, the beginning of the sec-
tion indicates the validity, for examp le "Applies
to: veh icles w ith Audi side assist". Optional or ve-
hicle-specific equipment is also identified with an
aster isk"*".
The illustrations in th is manual are a guide, and
some of the details in your vehicle may differ
from the illustration.
All directions, such as "left", "right", "front" and
"rear", are based on the vehicle's direct ion of
travel.
* Optional or vehicle -s pecific equipment
.,._ The section continues on the next page.
c::>& Cross reference to a "WARNING" within a
section. If a page number is indicated, the
WARNING is located outs ide of the section.
&, WARNING
Text with this symbol contains information
about safety and how to reduce the risk of se-
rious personal injury or death.
(D Note
Text with this symbol contains info rmat ion
about reducing the risk of damage to your ve-
hicle.
@ For the sake of the environment
Text with this symbol contains info rmat ion on
protecting the environment.
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(D Tips
Text with this symbol contains additional use-
fu l information.

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Cockpit overview
Cockpit overview
Controls at a glance
Fig. 1 Cockpit : left section
Fig. 2 Cockpit: rig ht sect ion
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(!) Door handle
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Central locking switch
Central locking LED . ........ . . .
Side assist button
Side assist display
Headlight cont rol switch .... . . .
Air vents with thumbwheel
Lever for turn signal and high
beams . . . . . . . . . .......... . . .
® Multifunction ste ering wheel with :
- Horn
- Driver's airbag ........... . . .
- Driver information system con-
trols . . . . . .............. . . .
- Audio , te lephone, navigation and
voice recognit ion controls
- Programmable steering wheel
button . . . . . . .......... . . . . .
- Rocker switches for tiptronic
mode . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . .
@ Instrument cluster .......... . .
@ Windshield washer system lever
@ ISTART ENGIN E STO PI button . . .
@ Parking brake button ....... . . .
~ Starting the engine when there is a
malfunction or ignition lock . . . . .
@ Steer ing whee l adjustment ... . .
@ Cruise contro l lever .... . . . . . . . .
@ Data link connector for On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD II) . . . . .
@ I nst rument illum ination ... . . . . .
@ Hood release . . . . . .... . . . . . . . .
@ Automat ic luggage compartment
lid . . . . ... . . . .......... . .... .
27
23
80
80
35
36
121
19
20
71
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40
62
64
63
60
78
17
37
159
29
@ Power exterior mirror adjustment 38
Coc k pit o v e rv iew
@ Power windows . . . . . . . . .... . . .
@ Child safety lock ............. .
@ Buttons/indi cator l ights for:
- Emergency flashers . . . .... . . .
- PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF .. . . .
@ Infotainment system display (does
not fold away)
@ Glove compartment .......... .
@ Front passenger's airbag ...... .
@ Infota inment system control panel
@ Buttons/indicator lights for:
- Drive select . . . . . ........... .
- Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC) . . . . . . . . . . ...... . .... .
32
31
36
128
47
121
83
93
- Parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
- Hill hold assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
@ Climate contro l system . . . . . . . . . 56
@ Selector lever (automatic transm is-
sion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
@ Center console w ith:
- Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
- Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
- USBcharging port
(D Tips
- Some the equipment listed here is on ly in-
sta ll ed in certain models or is available as
an opt ion.
- The image in the instrument cluster display
depends on the vehicle equipment. A maxi-
mum of two versions will be pictured in th is
Owner's Manual.
- A separate operat ing manua l describes how
to operate the Infota inment system .
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Instruments and indicator lights
Instruments and indicator Lights
Instruments
Instrument cluster overview
The instrument cluster is the central information center for the driver.
Fig. 3 Instrument cluster overview
(D ISETIbutton . ... . .......... . . .
Tachometer . ... . . . . . .... . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge
9
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8
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Turn signal ind icator lights .. . .. . 36
Display w ith :
- Indicator lights
- Driver information system
@ Speedometer
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Fuel level . . . ... . .......... . . .
Trip odometer reset button
@ Tips
10
19
9
10
The instrument illumination for the needles
and dials turns on when the ignition is turned
on and the lights are turned off. The illumina-
tion for the gauges reduces automat ically and
eventually turns off as brightness outside in-
creases. This function reminds the driver to
turn the low beams on at the appropriate
time.
Coolant temperature indicator
The coolant temperature ind icator @ c:::>page 8,
fig. 3 only operates when the ignition is switched
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on. To prevent engine damage, please observe
the following notes about the temperature rang-
es.
Cold range
If the needle is at the bottom of the gauge, the
engine has not reached operating temperature
yet. Avoid high eng ine speeds, full accelerating
and heavy engine loads.
Normal range
The engine has reached operating temperature
when the needle moves into the center of the
gauge under norma l driving condit ions. The nee-
dle may move farther to the right on the gauge
with heavier engine load at hig h outside temper -
atu res. This is no cause for concern as long as the
• ind icator light in the instrument cluster does
not turn on .
If the needle is far over on the right side of the
gauge and the . ind icator light turns on in the
inst rument cluster, then the coolant tempe ra-
ture is too high c:::>page 13.

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CDNote
- Auxiliary headlights and other accessories in
front of the cooling-air intake impair the
cooling effect of the coolant. This increases
the risk of the engine overheating during
high outside temperatures and heavy en-
gine load.
- The front spoiler also helps to distribute
cooling air correctly wh ile driving. If the
spo iler is damaged, the cooling effect will
be impai red and the risk of the engine over-
heating will increase. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authori zed Audi Service Fa-
cility for assistance .
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine speed in rev-
olutions per minute (RPM).
You shou ld shift to the next lowest gear when
the eng ine speed is be low 1,500 RPM. The beg in-
ning of the red zone in the tachometer indicates
the maximum permissible engine speed for all
gears once the engine has been broken in and
when it is warmed up to operating temperature.
Before reaching this zone, you should sh ift into
the next highest gear, select the D selector lever
position, or remove your foot from the accelera-
tor pedal.
CDNote
The needle in the tachometer @ Q page 8,
fig. 3 may only be in the red zone of the
gauge for a short t ime or the engine could be
damaged. The location where the red zone
begins varies depend ing on the eng ine.
@) For the sake of the environment
Upshifting early helps you to save fuel and re-
duce operating noise.
Fuel level
The fuel leve l ind icator only ope rates when t he
ignit io n is switched on. The tDQpage 15
turns on if the reserve quant ity of fuel is reac hed.
In st rum e n ts an d ind ic a t o r ligh ts
The fue l tank capacity of your vehicle is listed in
the Technical Data section Q page 216.
(D Note
Neve r dr ive until the tank is comp lete ly emp-
ty. The irregu la r supply of fuel that res ults
from that can cause engine misfires . Uncom-
busted fuel will then enter the exhaust sys-
tem. This can cause overheat ing and damage
to the catalyt ic converter.
Time/date display
You can switch between the quartz clock or the
GPS controlled clock* depend ing on the vehicle
equipment. For mo re information, refe r to you r
MMI Operating Manual.
Outside temperature display
The instrument cluster display shows the outside
temperature. At temperatures be low 42 °F (+S
°C), a snowflake symbo l appears in front of the
temperature display.
If your vehicle is stationary or if you a re driving at
very low speeds, the temperature displayed may
be slight ly higher than the actual temperature
outside due to the heat radiating from the en -
gine.
A WARNING
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Do not assume the roads are free of ice based
on the outside temperature d isplay. Be aware
that there may be ice on roads even when the
outside tempe rature is a round 42 °F (+5 °C)
a nd that ice can increase t he risk of a ccidents.
(0 Tips
You can set the units used for temperature,
speed and othe r measurements in the Info-
tai nment system.
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In strumen ts and ind ica tor ligh ts
Odometer
Fig. 4 Instrument cluster: odometer
Trip odomete r and odomete r
The trip odometer @ shows the distance driven
since it was last reset. It can be used to measure
short distances .
The trip odometer can be reset to zero by press-
ing the jo.o l reset button @ c>page 8, fig. 3.
The odometer ® shows the total distance that
the vehicle has been driven.
Malfunction indicator
If there is a malfunction in the inst rument clus-
ter, DEF will appear in the trip odomete r display .
Have the malfunct ion corrected as soon as possi-
ble.
Indicator lights
Description
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blin k or t urn on. They indicate funct ions or ma l-
functions . Wit h some indicator lights, messages
may appear and war ning signals may sound.
Some ind icator lights are shown in multiple col-
ors in the inst rument cluste r display.
Display in Driver information system
The indicator lights and messages in the display
can be covered by other displays . Display ing driv-
er messages again c>page 19, Operating using
the windshield wiper lever, c>page 20, Operat-
ing using the multifunction steering wheel.
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A WARNING
- Failure to heed wa rning lights and other im-
porta nt vehicle information may result in
serious personal injury or vehicle damage.
- Whenever stalled or stopped for repair,
move the vehicle a safe d istance off the
road, st op the eng ine , and turn on the
emergency f lasher c>page 36.
- The engine compartment of a ny motor veh i-
cle is a potent ia lly ha za rdous area. Before
you check anything in t he engine compa rt-
men t , st op the eng ine and let it cool down.
Always exercise extreme cauti on when wor k-
ing under the hood c>page 159.
Overview
Some indicator lights t urn on brief ly as a function
check when you switch the ignition on. These sys -
tems are marked with a ./ in the follow ing tab les.
If one of these ind icator lights does not turn on,
there is a malfunct io n in that system.
Red indicator light s
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USA models:
Brake system ./
c>page 12
Canada model s:
Brake system ./
c>page 12
USA model s:
Elect romechanical parking brake
c>page 12
Canada model s :
Electromechanical parking b rake
c>page 12
Cooling system
c>page 13
Engine oil pressure
c>page 13
Generator
c>page 13
Safety be lt
c>page 14
Transmission
c>page 72

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Electromechanical steer ing,/
¢ page 96
Steer ing lock
¢ page 14
Yellow indicator light s
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TPMS
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Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC),/
¢ page 14
Electronic Stabili zation Control
(ESC),/
c>page 14
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
¢ page 92
USA models :
Anti-loc k braking system (ABS),/
¢ page 14
Canada models :
Anti-lock braking system (ABS),/
¢ page 14
Safety systems,/
c>page l4
Brake pads
¢ page 15
Electromechanical parking brake
¢ page 12
Tire Pressu re Monitoring System*
,/
¢ page 188
Tire pressure monitoring system*
¢ page 188
Electronic power control,/
c>page 15
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
./
c>page 15
Eng ine speed limitation*
¢ page 15
Engine oil level
¢ page 15
Engine oil sensor
¢ page 15
Instruments and ind icator lights
Battery charge
¢ page 13
Tank system
¢ page 15
Washer fluid level*
c>page 16
Engine start system
¢ page 16
Electromechanical steering./
¢page 96
Steering lock
¢page 14
Remote control key*
c>page 63
Battery in remote control key
c>page24
Bulb failure indicator
c>page 16
Headlight range control system
c>page 16
Adaptive light*
c>page 16
light/rain sensor *
c>page 16
Adaptive dampers*
c>page 17
Speed warning system*
c>page 78
Canada models:
Speed warning system*
c>page 78
Other indicator lights
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Turn signals
c>page 17
Trailer turn signa ls*
c>page 17
USA models:
Cruise control system
c>page 78
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Instruments and indicator lights
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Canada mod e ls:
Cruise contro l system
¢ page 78
Hill descent assist*
¢ page94
Remote control key*
¢page 63
High beams
¢ page36
Door open
¢ page 17
Hood open
¢ page 17
Luggage compartment lid open
¢ page 17
BRAKE/(©)Brake system
If th is ind icator light turns on, there is a malfunc-
tion in the brake system.
llll <USA models ) I.(Canada models ) Stop
vehicle and check brake fluid level
Stop the vehicle and chec k the bra ke fluid level.
See an authorized Audi dea ler or authorize d Aud i
Serv ice Facility for assistance if necessary.
1111(USA models )/ . (Canada model s)
Brakes: malfunction! Please stop vehicle safely
If t he ABS indica to r light tu) (USA mode ls) I
[I] (Canada mode ls), t he ESC indica t or ligh t Dl.
a nd the bra ke sys t em ind icator light 1111(USA
mo d els) I.(Canada mode ls) all t urn on and
this message appears, then the ABS, ESCand
braking distrib ution are malfunct ioning ¢ ,&..
Do not cont inue d riving . See an au t horized Aud i
dea ler or a utho rized Aud i Service Facility for as -
sistance ¢ .&..
1111(USA models) / . (Canada models ) Park-
ing brake: System fault ! See owner's manual
- If t he indica t or light and the message appear
when the vehicle is stationary or aft er switch -
ing the ignition on, check if you can release the
parkin g brake . If you cannot re lease t he par k-
ing brake, see yo ur au t horized Audi dea ler or
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authorized Audi Se rvice Facility . If you can re-
lease the parking brake and the message still
appears, see an a uthorized Audi dea ler or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the malfunction corrected.
- If the ind icator light and message appear while
driving, the hill start assist or emergency brak-
ing function may be ma lfunctioning. It may not
be poss ible to set the parking brake or release
it once it has been set . Do not park your vehicle
on hills. See an a ut horized Audi dea le r or a u-
thorized Aud i Servi ce Facility for assistan ce.
Applies t o: USAmode ls
If the 1111and EIJtur n on at the same time, t he
brake pads are wo rn out ¢ page 15 .
A WARNING
- Read a nd follow the warnings in
¢ page 159, Working in the engine com-
partment befo re o peni ng t he hoo d and
checking the brake fluid level.
- If the brake system indi cator light does not
turn off or it turns on wh ile driving, t he
brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low,
and this increases the risk of an accident.
Stop the vehicle and do not continue driv-
ing. See an authorized Aud i dea le r or a u-
thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance .
- If the brake system indicator light turns on
together with the ABS and ESC indicator
lights, the ABS/ESC regu lating function may
be malfunct ion ing . Functions t ha t stabilize
the vehicle are no longer available . This
could cause the vehicle to swerve, which in-
creases the risk t hat t he vehicle will slide.
Do not contin ue d riving . See an autho rized
Aud i dea le r o r a uthorized Audi Service Facili-
ty for ass istance .
PARK/(®)Electromechanical parking brake
If the - (USA mode ls) I.(Canada models)
indicato r light turns on, the parking brake was
set.
-(USA models ) / . (Canada mode ls) Press
brake pedal to relea se parking brake Ill-

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To release the parking brake, press the brake
pedal and press the ~ button at the same time
or start driving with hill start assist ¢ page 66,
St art ing from a st op.
rlJParking brake system fault! See owner's
manual
There is a malfunction in the parking brake. Drive
to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility immediately to have the malfunc-
tion corrected.
@ Tips
For additional information on the parking
brake, see ¢ page 64.
- ~- Cooling system
• Turn off engine and check coolant level.
The coolant level is too low.
Do not continue driving and switch the engine
off. Check the coolant level ¢ page 166.
- If the coolan t level is too low, add coolant
¢ page 166 . Only continue driving once the in-
dicator light turns off .
• Coolant temperature! Let engine run with
vehicle stationary.
Let the engine run at idle for a few minutes to
cool off, until the indicator light turns off.
- If the indicator light does not turn off, do not
continue driving the vehicle. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.
.&_WARNING
- Never open the hood if you can see or hear
steam or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment . This increases the risk of
burns. Wait until you no longer see or hear
steam or coolant escaping .
- The engine compartment in any vehicle can
be a dangerous area . Stop the engine and
allow it to cool before working in the engine
compartment. Always follow the informa-
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Instruments and indicator lights
tion found in ¢ page 159, Working in the
engine compartment.
@ Note
Do not continue driving if the . indicator
light turns on - this increases the risk of en-
gine damage.
<t:::7:Engine oil pressure
• Turn off engine! Oil pressure is too low.
Stop the engine and do not continue driving.
Check the engine oil level ¢ page 164.
- If the engine oil level is too low, add engine oil
c:!;>page 164. Only continue driving once the in-
dicator light turns off.
- If the engine oil level is correct and the indica-
tor light still turns on, turn the engine off and
do not continue driving. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance.
(D Tips
The oil pressure warning is not an oil level in-
dicator. Always check the oil level regularly .
0 Alternator/vehicle battery
• Alternator fault: Battery is not being charg-
ed.
There is a malfunction in the alternator or the ve-
hicle electrical system .
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately. Because the ve-
hicle battery is discharging, turn off all unneces-
sary electrical equipment such as the radio. See
your authori zed Audi dealer or authori zed Audi
Service Facility if the battery charge level is too
low .
r•jlow battery charge: Battery will be charged
while driving.
The starting ability may be impaired.
If this message turns off after a little while, the
vehicle battery charged enough while driving. ..,_
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Instruments and indicator lights
If the message does not turn off, have an author -
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty repa ir the malfunction .
t Safety belt
The . indicator light stays on unti l the driver's
and front passenger's safety be lts are fastened.
Above a certain speed, there will also be a warn-
ing tone .
(D Tips
For add it ional information on safety be lts,
see ¢ page 109.
@- Steering lock
• Steering fau lt! Do not drive 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.
ell Steering lock: System fault! Please contact
dealer.
There is a malfunc t ion in the electronic steering
lock .
Drive to an a ut horized Aud i dea le r or a ut horized
Aud i Serv ice Facility immediately to have t he
malfunct io n corre cted .
A WARNING
Do not tow your veh icle when the re is a mal -
function in the electronic stee ring lock - this
increases the risk of an accident.
;;.! [J Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
If the blindicator light blinks wh ile driving, the
ESCor ASR (Anti-Slip Regu lation) is actively regu-
lating.
If the blindicato r light turns on, the system has
sw itched the ESCoff. In this case, you can switch
the ignition off and then on to switch the ESC on
again . The indicator light turns off when the sys-
tem is functioning fully.
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If the II ind icator light turns on, ESCwas
switched off using the I~OFFIbutton
¢ page 92.
Stabilization control (ESC/ ABS): Fault! See
owne r's manual
If the GJind icator light and the ABS indicato r
ligh t [El (USA mode ls) I [iJ (Canada models)
turn on an d this message appears, there is a mal-
function in the ABS system or electronic differen -
tia l lock. This also causes the ESCto malfunction.
The brakes still function with their normal power,
but ABS is not active.
Drive to an au t horized Audi dealer or authori zed
Audi Service Facility immediate ly to have the
malfunction corrected .
A WARNING
If the 1111(USA models) • (Canada mod-
e ls) brake system indicator light turns on to-
gether with the ABS and ESC ind icator lights,
the ABS and ESC regulating function may
have malfunctioned . Funct ions that stab ilize
the vehicle are no longer availab le. This co uld
cause the vehicle to swerve, which increases
the risk that the vehicle will slide . Drive care-
fu lly to the nearest authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility and have the
malfunction corrected.
(D Tips
For addi t ional informat ion on ESC and ABS,
refer to ¢ page 92.
!J..'Safety systems
The E,iindicator light monitors the safety sys-
tems.
If the E,iind icator light turns on or blinks, there
is a ma lfunction in a safety system.
Drive to an author ized Audi dealer or authori zed
Audi Se rvice Facility immed iate ly to have t he
malfunction corrected.

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A WARNING
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Have the malfunction in the safety systems
inspected immediately. Otherwise, there is a
risk that the systems may not activate during
a collision, which increases the risk of serious
injury or death.
(0) Brake pads
Ei]Brake pads!
The brake pads are worn .
Driveto an authorized Audi dea ler or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
brake pads checked.
App lies to: USAmodels
The Ei]indicator light turns on together with the
1111indicator light
EPCEngine control (gasoline engine)
Applies to: vehicles with gasoli ne engines
If the 13:aindicator light turns on while driving,
there is an eng ine control malfunction.
Immediately drive slowly to an authorized Audi
dealer or authori zed Audi Service Facility to have
the malfunction corrected.
0 Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)is part of
the On Board Diagnostic system (OBDII). The
¢4symbol turns on when the ign ition is switched
on and tur ns off again once the engine is started
and running at a steady idle speed . This indicates
that the MILis functioning correctly.
The indicato r light turns on if there is a malfunc-
tion in the engine electronics. See an autho rized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the ma lfunction corrected. For additiona l
information, see ~ page 17.
The indicator light can also tu rn on if the fuel fill-
er cap is not closed correct ly i::!>page 157.
Instruments and ind icator lights
!"-", Engine speed lim itation
Applies to: vehicles with engine speed limitat ion
(I! Maximum engine speed XXXX RPM
The eng ine speed is automatically limited to the
speed displayed in the driver information system.
This protects the engine from overheat ing .
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 13:aindicator
light also turns on. Make sure that the speed
does not go above the speed displayed . Drive to
an authorized Audi dea ler or authorized Audi
Service Facility immed iately to have the malfunc-
tion corrected.
~ ;. Engine oil
Ill Checkoil level.
Refill engine oil as soon as possible i::!>page 162.
~ .,.Engine oil sensor
• Oil level sensor: System fault!
The sensor to check the eng ine oil level has
failed. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility imm ediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
i) Tank system
H Please refuel
If the indicator light turns on for the first time
and the message appears, there are about
1.8 -2.2 gallons (7 .0-8. S liters) of fuel left in the
tank .
H Fuel tank system malfunction! Contact deal-
er
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immed iately to have the
malfunction corrected. ..,.
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Instruments and indicator lights
(D Tips
More informat ion on ref ueling is available on
page c::>page 156.
c:> Washer fluid level
Applies to: vehicles with washer flu id level indicator
Ill Please refill washer fluid
Fill the washer fluid with the ignition switched
off c::>page 169.
~ Engine start system
i ·I1-'.nginestart system: Malfunction! Please
contact dealer.
Do not switch the ignition off because you may
not be able to switc h it on again.
Drive to an aut horized Aud i dealer or aut horized
Audi Service Facility immedia t ely to have the
malfunctio n corrected .
Engine start system: Malfunction . Please con-
tact dealer .
There is a malfunc t ion in the engine start ing sys-
tem.
Drive to an authorized Aud i dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunct ion corrected.
i§iDefective light bulb warning
If t he 1:Jindicat or light turns on, a bulb has
fa iled. The message indi cat es th e locat ion of t he
bulb.
Replace t he bulb immedia t ely.
Vehicle lights: system fault!
There is a malfunction in the headli ghts or the
light switch.
Drive to an aut horized Aud i dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have t he
malfunct ion corrected .
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A WARNING
-- Light bulbs are under pressure and can ex-
plod e when bulbs are replaced, wh ich in-
creases the risk of inj ury.
- With HID headlights (xenon headlights) , the
high-vo ltage component must be handled
correctly . Ot herwise, there is a risk of fa t al
lnJUry.
i.IDHeadlight range control
II Headlight range control system: system
fault!
There is a malf unction in the headlight range
contro l system, which may cause gla re for other
drive rs.
Drive to an author ized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immed iate ly t o have t he
malfunction correct ed.
go Audi adaptive light
Appli es t o: vehicles wi th Audi adapti ve light
r!iJAudi adaptive light : system fault!
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There is a malfunction in the adapti ve lights. The
headlig hts st ill funct ion.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immed iate ly to have the
malfunction corrected .
@.D Light/rain sensor
Appli es to: vehicles wit h light/ra in sensor
£1Automatic headlights / wipers: System fault!
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning.
The low beams remain switched on at all times
fo r safety reasons when the li ght switch is in the
AUTOposition. You can cont inue to turn the
lights on and off using the lig ht switch. You can
sti ll contro l all fu nctions that are independent of
the rain sensor t hrough the winds hield wiper lev-
er.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediate ly to have the
malfunction correct ed.

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; Adaptive dampers
App lies to: vehicles with Audi drive select and suspension con-
tro l
B Suspen sion: system fault !
There is an adaptive damper malfunction .
Driveto an aut horized Audi dea ler or authori zed
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunct ion corrected.
¢¢ Turn signals
If the II or i!Iindicator light blinks, the turn
signals are activated. If both indicator lights are
blinking, the emergency flashers are act ivated.
If an indicato r light blinks twice as fast as usua l,
a t urn signa l bulb has failed . Carefully drive to an
author ized Audi dealer or author ized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
¢1.~Trailer turn signal assembly
The indicat or light II blinks when t he turn sig-
nal is used, if a tr ailer has been properly connect-
ed to the vehicle.
If one of the turn signal bulbs on the trailer is
burned out or defect ive, the indicator light will
not blink when you use t he t urn signals.
(D Tips
Forvehicles with a t railer hitch that was in-
stalle d later accord ing to factory spec ifica-
tions, t he tr ailer tur n signal assembly is actu -
at ed.
/fJl~/c:5 Door, hood or luggage
compartment lid is open
IJ-If the indicator light tu rns on, then one of
the doors is not closed.
&-\-If the indicator light t urns on, then the hood
is not closed .
§-j- If the indicator light tu rns on, t hen t he lug-
gage compartment lid is not closed .
Instruments and indicator lights
On Board Diagnostic
System (OBD)
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
The ma lf unction indicator lamp (MIL) Illin t he
inst rument cluste r is pa rt of the On Board Diag-
nostic System (OBDII).
The warning/i ndicator light tu rns on when t he ig-
nition is switche d on and tu rns off once the en-
gine is starte d and is running in idle at a stab le
speed. This indicates t hat the MILis functioning
correctly.
If the light does not turn off after starting the
engine or t urns on while driving, this may indi-
cate there is a malfunction in the eng ine. If the
indicator tu rns on, the catalytic converter may be
damaged .
Drive
with reduced engine performance (avoid
high speeds for extended periods of t ime and/o r
fast acceleration) and have the malfu nction cor-
rected . See an author ized Audi dealer or author -
ized Audi Service Facility.
The indicator may turn on if the electronic speed
limiter is faulty . For addit ional information, see
¢ page 18, Electronic speed limiter .
The MILmay also turn on if the fuel filler cap is
not closed correctly ¢ page 157.
On-Board Diagnostics
Fig. 5 Locat ion of Data Link Connecto r (OLC)
On-Board Diagnostics monitors the components
of your emission control system . Each monitore d I>-
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Instruments and indicator lights
component in your eng ine system has been as-
signed a code. In case of a ma lfunction, the com-
ponent will be identif ied and the fau lt stored as a
code in the control module memory.
The MILlight may also illuminate if there is a
leak in the on-board fuel vapor recovery system.
If the light illuminates after a refueling, stop the
vehicle and make sure the fuel filler cap is prop-
erly closed (only vehicles with gasoline engine)
¢ page 157 .
In order to make an accurate diagnosis, the stor-
ed data can only be displayed using special diag-
nostic equipment (generic scan tool for 0BD).
In order to connect the specia l diagnostic equip -
ment, push the plug into the Data LinkConnector
(DLC).The DLCis located to the right of the hood
release ¢ fig. 5.
Yourauthorized Audidealer or qualified work-
shop can interpret the code and perform the nec-
essary repair.
A WARNING
Do not use the diagnostic connector for per-
sonal use. Incorrect usage can cause malfunc-
tions, which can increase the risk of a colli-
sion!
Electronic speed limiter
Yourvehicle may be facto ry equipped with ti res
that are rated for a maximum speed of 130 mph
(210 km/h) . This is less than the maximum speed
of your vehicle. To reduce the risk of sudden tire
failure and loss of control if the vehicle is operat-
ed at excessive speeds, your vehicle also has an
electronic speed limiter. The electronic speed
limiter prevents your vehicle from going faster
than the t ire speed rating . For more information
¢ page 171 .
If the engine contro l unit receives faulty vehicle
road speed signals, the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
¢4will illuminate . If this occurs,
contact the nearest authorized Audidealer for
assistance .
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A WARNING
--
Always observe the posted speed limits and
adjust your speed to suit prevailing road, traf-
fic and weather conditions. Never drive your
vehicle faster than the maximum speed rating
of the ti res insta lled.