Audi R8 2009 User manual

2009 Audi RS
Owner's Manual

Introduction
Thank you for choosing an Audi RB -we value your trust in us .
Your new Audi R8 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 feaitures work, we also give you many useful tips and
information concerning your safety and that of your passengers, how to care for your vehic le and
maintain your veh icle's value.
We hope you enjoy driving your Audi R8 and we wish you safe and pleasant motoring .
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Table of contents
Table of contents
Vehicle literature ........ .
About this Owner's
Manual
Controls and
equipment .. . .. . .. .. . . . ... . .
Cockpi t
Genera l ill ustration ............. .
Instruments and
warning/indica to r lig h ts ....... .
Instruments ................... .
Warning/indicator lights ........ .
Driver informa t ion system .. . .. .
Introduction ................. . . .
Service interval display ......... .
On-Boa r d Diagnostic system (080)
Trip comp u te r . . .. ... ... . ..... . .
Menu display ............ . ..... .
Lap Timer ............... • ......
Speed warn ing system ......... .
Warnings and symbo ls .... . .... .
Opening and closing ........ . . .
Keys ..................... . .... .
Powe r loc ki ng system . ........ . .
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Front lid ....... . ........... . .. .
Ant i-theft a larm system ..... . .. .
Powe r w in dows
Cl . ·
ear v 1s1on . .. .. .... ..... . . . .. .
Lights ........................ .
In t er ior li gh t s .............. .. . .
Vis ion .. . .. . ..... .... .. .. . . . . . .
W iper and washer system ... . .. .
Mirrors .................... . .. .
Digital compass ..... . .. .. . . . .. .
Seats and storage ...... ... . .. .
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Genera l recommendat ions . . . . . . 68
Powe r seats .. .......... .. .... .
Head restraints ...... .. .. . . .• ..
Cup ho lder ................ • ...
Ashtray ....... . ........... . .. .
Ciga r ette ligh t er/socke t . .. .. . . . .
Storage . .. ........... . .... • ...
Warm and cold
Climate cont rols .... . .... .. . .. .
Rear window defogger Qill ....••.
Heated seats .............. • ...
O n t he road .... . ........... . .. .
Steering . .. . .... .. . .. .. .. . .. . . .
Ignition lock and igni tion switch .
Start ing the engine ............ .
St . h .
opping t e engine . . .. . . .. . .. .
Park ing brake ................. .
Cruise control .......... . .... • ..
Ad. . "d
u I magnetic r1 e .. . ...... . . . .
Automated manual
transmission ..... . .. . .. . .... . . .
Descript ion ................ . .. .
Manual opera t ion ... . .. . .. . . . . .
Au t omat ic operation ........ . .. .
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7 3
7 5
7 5
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Kick-down ................... • .
Launch Contro l Pr ogram ....... .
St eer ing w h ee l wi t h shif t paddles
Emergency program .... ....... .
p k "
a r 1ng system . . . .. . .. . .. . .... .
Genera l informa t ion ........... .
Accoustic park assist .... ..... . .
Advanced parking system ..... • .
Homel ink® ................... . .
Universa l remote control .... .. . .
Safety first ... . ............ .
Driving Safe ly . . . . . . . ... . .. . .. . .
Genera l notes . .. . . . . .......... .
Prope r occupant seating pos it ions
Driver and passenger side foo t wel l
Stow ing luggage .......... . .. . .
Reporting Safe ty Defects ..... . . .
Sa f ety belts .................. . .
Genera l notes ............. . .. • .
Why safety be lts? .......... . .. . .
Illustrating the principle of an
acc ident ..................... • .
How are safety be lts worn
correct ly? ..................... .
Safety belt pretensioners ....... .
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1 14
1 15
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1 18
1 19
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A. b
1r ag system .......... . .. . .. .
Important th ings to know ...... .
Front airbags .... . . . ... . ..... . .
Moni t oring the Advanced Airbag
System .. . .. . ........ . .. ..... .
Knee airbags ................. .
Side airbags .......•...........
Child Safe t y ................... .
Important things to know ...... .
Important safety instructions for
using child safety seats ........ .
Child safety seats . . .. ......... .
Instal li ng a ch il d safety seat .... .
Tether for children .. . ....... . .. .
Addit ional Information ......... .
Vehicle operation .. .... . .
Intelligent techno logy ......... .
Notice about data recorded by
veh icle con t ro l modules . ..... . .
Electronic Stab ilizat ion Program
(ESP) . .. . ....... . .. .. ........ . .
Rear spoiler ............ . ..... .
Braking ...... . .... • ...........
Power steering ............. . .. .
Driv ing w ith your quattro® ..... .
Dry s u mp lubrication ..... .... . .
Driving and environment .. . .. .
Break -in per iod ................ .
Cata lytic converter ............ .
Sporty driving ................ .
127 Opera t ion and maintenance .. . . .
127 Trai ler towing . .. .. . .. . ..... . .. .
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152 Vehicle care ........... . .. .
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158 C leaning and protection .. . ... .
161 Genera l information . ...... . . .. .
163 Care of exterior ..... . .. . .. . . . . . .
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Care of interior ................ .
Fuel supp ly and filling your fuel
tank .... . .. . .. . ..... . .. .. . .. ... .
Gaso line ........... . ..... . .. .. .
Fuel tank .................. . .. .
Checking and fil ling . . .. . . .. . .. .
Eng ine compartmen t lid ........ .
Engine oi l ..................... .
Engine cooling system . . .. . . . . . .
Brake fluid ................ . ... .
Battery ....................... .
W indshield washer container . .. .
Tires and whee ls ... . .......... .
Ti res . .. .. . ........ . .. . .. . . . .. .
T ire pressure monitoring system .
Consumer Informa t ion . ....... .
Wa rr an t y cove rages .. . ......... .
Operating your vehicle outs ide the
U.S.A. or Canada ..... ......... .
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Audi Service Repair Manuals and
Lit erature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
T a bl e of c ontents
Additional accessor ies,
modifications and parts
rep lacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Dec laration of Compliance,
Telecommunication or Electronic
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Do-it-yourself service ... 235
What do I do now? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Trunk escape handle . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Breakdown kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
T i re repair ... .. . .. .... . .. . .. . .. .
Wha t should I be aware of when
h . . ?
c anging a tire . . .............. .
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Jump -st ar t ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Em erge ncy tow ing with commercial
tow truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Fuses and bulbs . . . .. .. . ....... . 249
Fuses . .. .............. ........ . 249
B ul bs . .. . . . . . ......... ......... 252
Vehicle care I I irechnical data

Table of contents
Technical data
General information
255
256
Expl an ation of technical data . . . . 256
Vehic le ident ification . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Da t a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
R8 4 .2 quatt ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Dimens ions . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Capac it ies (approx.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Alphabetical index ..... . 261

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 additiona l instruction book lets delivered with your vehic le (for
examp le, Operating Instructions for your Sound System, Navigation
Syst em etc.).
If you are missing one of these publ ications, or if you believe tha t
the information is not comp lete , contact your authorized Audi
dea ler for assistance.
The Warranty & Maintenance booklet
exp lains how you can keep your Audi in t op driving condition by
having it serviced regu larly and contains detailed information about
the warranties covering your Audi . Always have the book let with you
when you take your vehicle to an authorized Audi dea ler for service .
Your Audi Service Adviser will record each schedu led service and
can answer any questions you may have regarding how to ma inta in
your vehic le.
In Canada,
the vehicle literature is also avai lab le 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 aup res du concessionna 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 t he vehicle to make t he Warranty terms
as we ll as all operating, safety and maintenance information avail -
able to the next owner.
Controls and equip-
ment Safety first Vehicle operation
V e hi c le lite rat ur e
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 &
Ma intenance booklet or obtained from your authorized Aud i dealer.
It is in your ow n inte rest th at w e are able to conta ct you should the
need arise. •
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

About this Own e r's Manu a l
About this Owner's Manual
This owner's manua l contains important information, tips, sugges-
tions, and warnings for the use of your vehicle.
Make sure that th is owner's manual is always located in the vehicle.
This is especial ly important if you allow other people to drive the
vehi cle, or if you sell it.
This owner's manua l describes the equipment range specified for
t his model at the editor ial deadline date . Some of the equ ipment
described here will on ly be availab le at a later date, or on ly in
specific mar kets.
Some sect ions in th is owner's manual do not apply to all veh icles.
In that case, the range of applicability is given at the beginning of
the sect ion, e. g. "Applies to veh icles : w ith R tron ic". In addition,
optional equipment is indicated by an asterisk" *".
The deta ils in the illustrations may be diffe rent from t hose in you r
veh icle, and are intended to be viewed as a basic guide .
Please note that the pictures in this manual show the European Audi
RSmode l. It may show features not available in North America .
You wil l find a table of contents at the beginning of this book, which
displays all top ics described in t his manua l in orde r of appea rance .
You wil l f ind an alphabetical index at the end of this book.
All direct ions, such as "left", "right", "front", "back", are relative to
the direction of trave l.
* opt ional equipmen t
..,_ This secti on conti nues on the next page.
• Indicates the end of a section .
® Registered trademarks are identified with a® · If this symbo l is
m issing, it is no guarantee that the terms can be used freely.
:::::,& Cross-reference to a "WA RNING!" within a section. For indi -
cation with a page number, the corresponding "WARN ING!" can be
found outs ide of the section.
& WARNING
Text w ith thi s symbol contains important information on safety
and how to reduce the risk of personal injury or death .
0 Note
Text wit h this symbol draws your attention to potential sources of
damage to your veh icle.
<£'For the sake of the environment
Text wit h this symbol contai ns inform ation about the environment
and how you can help protect it.
(I) Tips
Text with this symbol contains specia l tips and other information
about getting t he most out of your vehicle and it s features . •

Controls and equip-
ment Safety first Vehicle operation Vehicle care
About this Owner's Manual
Do-it-yourself service Technical data

Controls and equipment

Cockpit
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.

Cockpit
General illustration
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@
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©
©
©
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©
Power window switches
Door handle
Power locking switch
Adjuster control for outside mirrors
Switches for:
- Front lid release
- Fuel filler flap release .. . ... . .. .. .. . ... . ... . .. .
Air outlets .. .. . ... . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ... . ... . .. .. .
Light switch .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ... . ... . .. .. .. .. .. . .
Turn signa l and high beam
Multifunction steering wheel with:
- Horn
- Driver's airbag .. .. .. .. .. . ... . ...... .. .. .. .. . .
- Audio, telephone and voice control system oper -
ating buttons
- Shift buttons for manual operation (R tronic) .... .
@ Instrument cluster . .. .. .. .. . ... . ...... .. .. .. .. . .
@ Switches for:
- Windshield wiper/washer . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . .
- Trip computer .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ... . .. .. .
- Menu display .. . ... . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ... . .. .. . .
- Lap Timer ..... . ... . .. .. .. .. .. . ....... . ..... .
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48
65
50
190
77
54
58
131
92
12
60
25
26
29
- Speed warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Navigation system
Glove compartment {lockab le)
Front passenger's airbag .. .. .. .. .. . ... . .. .. .. .. .
Rear window defogger switch .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .
Controls and equip -
ment
73
131
79
Cockpit
@) Climate controls .. .. . ... . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. . .
@ Gear shift lever or selector lever (R tronic):
- Manual transmission
- R tronic .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ... . ... . .. .. .. .. .
@ Switches for:
- Audi magnetic ride ....... . ... . ... . ... . ...... .
- Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) . ... . .. .. . .
- Emergency flasher .. . ... . ... . .......... . ..... .
- Retractable rear spoiler .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ... . .. .
- Audi parking system .. . ... . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ... .
@ Ashtray with cigarette lighter/socket
@ Parking brake lever . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .
@ Steering lock/ignition/starter switch (in the steering
whee l column) . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .
75
89
87
166
58
168
94
84
82
@ Adjustable steering co lumn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
@ Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
@ Instrument lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
@ Data Link Connector (DLC) for On Board Diagnostics
(OBD Ill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
@ Engine compartment lid release 193
[i ]Tips
A separate brochure is provided for your factory-insta lled Audi Navi-
gation System . •

Instruments and warning / indicator lights
Instruments and warning/indicator lights
Instruments
Instrument cluster and controls
The instrument cluster is your central source of informa-
tion.
Fig. 2 Overview of the instrument cluster
(D Engine oil temperature .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ... .
G) Tachometer with time and date display .. . ........ .
G) Warning/indicator lights .................... . .. .
© Coolant temperature gauge ..................... .
© Fuel gauge ...... . .......... .. .............. . . .
© Speedometer with odometer . .. .. .. .. .. . ... . .. . .
(j) Voltmeter .. .. .. .. ...... . ...... .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .
© Set/Check button .. .. .. .. . ....... . ............ .
12
13, 13
16
13
14
15
15
13,36
© Driver informat ion display ...................... .
@) Reset button for trip odometer .................. .
22
15
The illumination for the instrument cluster lights up whenever you
switch on the ignition with the vehicle headlights off. The gauges
are also illuminated when the lights are turned on. •
Engine oil temperature display
The engine oil temperature display => fig. 2 only operates with the
ignition on. To prevent engine damage, please observe the
following important points concerning the temperature ranges.
Cold range
If the needle is at the bottom of the gauge, the engine oil has not
reached operating temperature yet. Avoid high engine speeds, full
throttle applications and heavy engine loads.
Normal range
The engine has reached operating temperature when the needle
moves into the center of the gauge under normal driving condi-
tions. The needle may move higher on the gauge with heavier
engine load at high outside temperatures. This is not a cause for
concern as long as the warning light ~ in the display does not
flash.
Warning light
~
If the symbo l ~ in the display flashes , either the engine oi l temper -
ature is too high or the engine oil level is too low => page 198.
If the needle is well in the upper area of the gauge, the engine oil
temperature is too high . Stop the vehicle, switch the engine off and
allow it to cool. If the warning light comes on again after driving a
short distance, contact an authorized Audi dealer. •

Tachometer (engine rev counter)
The tachometer indicates the engine RPM (revolutions per
minutes).
If engine RPM drops below 1,500, you should down shift to the next
lower gear. The red area at the end of the scale indicates maximum
permissible engine RPM after the break -in period . Before reaching
this area, shift into the next higher gear, switch off the Rtronic Sport
mode or ease your foot off the accelerator pedal.
0 Note
The tachometer need le~ page 72, fig. 2 @ should not move into
the red range . If it does, then on ly for a very short period of time. You
could damage your engine by driving at high RPM. •
Digital clock with date display
Your vehicle is equipped with a quartz controlled digital
clock.
Fig. 3 Instrume nt
cluster wit h th e digital
clock
Date and time are set usin g t he kno b =>fig. 3.
Controls and equip-
ment
In st rum e n t s a nd warnin g/ indi c ator light s
To se t th e hour
- Pull the knob (hour display flashes) and turn it to the left
or right.
To set the minutes
- Pull the knob as many t imes as necessary until th e
m inu te display flashes.
- Turn the knob to the left or right .
To set the d a te
- Pull the knob as many times as necessary unti l the day,
month or year display flashes.
- Turn the knob to the left or right .
To hid e or displ a y the d a t e
- Pull the knob as many times as necessary until the date
display flashes .
- Turn the knob to the left or right.
When the date disp lay stops blinking , this means the time and date
have been successfu lly stored.
With the ign ition off, pushing or pulling the Set/Check button
=> page 72, fig. 2 © can turn on the display field lighting for a few
seconds . •
Engine coolant temperature gauge
The engine coolant gauge=> page 12,fig . 2 © only works when the
ignition is on. To prevent damage to your engine, please note the
following important points. .,
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 ..J_warning light in the instrument cluster does not illuminate.
Warning light -L
When the J_ 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 37.
If the needle is well on the right side of the gauge, the coolant
temperature is too high. Stop the vehicle, switch the engine off and
allow it to cool. If the warning light comes on again after driving a
short distance, contact an authorized Audi dealer .
& WARNING
• Always observe the warning in => page 193, "Working in the
engine compartment" before opening the engine compartment lid
and checking the engine coolant level.
• Never open the engine compartment lid if you see or hear
steam, or if you see engine coolant dripping from the engine
compartment. You could burn yourself. Let the engine cool off first
so that 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 38 6) . This means you have approximately
2.6 gallons (10 liters) of fuel left in the tank. Time to refuel!
The total tank capacity of your vehicle is listed in Technical data
=>page 258.
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: odomete r
display
The distance driven is shown in miles (USA models) or in kilometers
(Canada models).
Lowe r o d o m e t e r
The lower odometer shows the tota l number of miles (kilometers)
driven.
U p p er odo m e t e r (t rip odomete r)
The upper odometer shows the tota l 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 mi les (kilo-
meters) you have driven for a single trip or errand. The last dig it ind i-
cates 1/10 of a mile (100 meters). You can set the trip odometer back
to zero by pressing the reset button
~ fig. 4.
With the ignition off, pushing of the Set/Check button~ page 72,
fig . 2 © can t urn on the display field lighting for a few seconds .
Controls and equip-
ment
In st rum e n t s a nd warnin g/ indi c ator light s
M al fun c tion mess ag e
If there is a malfunction somewhere in the instrument cluster, dEF
wi ll appear in the trip odometer and will stay on . Contact your
authorized Audi deale r to have the problem corrected.
Im m o b iliz er
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 disp lay field. The vehicle cannot be operated
~ page 45. •
Voltmeter display
The voltmeter shows the vo ltage in the vehic le electrical system.
The norma l reading is between 12 and 14 volts . If the reading drops
below 12 vo lts with the engine running, you should have the power
supply (batte ry and generator) inspected by an authorized Audi
dea ler.
[i ]Tips
Voltage can drop below 8 volts when you start the engine. •
Vehicle care I I irechnical data

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
G)Warning/indicator lights in the tachometer
@ Turn signals =::>
pag e 18
© Warning / indicator lights in the Driver Information System
=::>
pag e 35
© Warning /indicator lights in the speedometer •
G)Warning / indicator lights in the t achometer
Audi magnetic ride
Tire pressure too low
EPCElectronic power control
=::>
page 77
=::>page 17,
~ page226
=::>page 18
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) =:, page 18
USA models:
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIU
Canada models:
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIU
D High beam
Rear spoiler
© Warning / indicator lights in the
speedometer
CRUISE
USA models:
Cruise control activated
R1:2 Canada models:
Cruise control activated
AIR USA models:
BAG Airbag system
--
.o. Canada models:
e:;:-.Q Airbag system
=::>page 24
~ page24
~ page 78
=::>page 78
~ page 79
~ page 79
=::>page 19
=::>page 19
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BRAKE
{(I))
ABS
Generator
Safety belt
USA models:
Brake system, parking brake set
Canada models:
Brake system, parking brake set
USA models:
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) defec-
tive
=>
page 79
=>page 19
=>page 19
=>page 19
=>page20
Canada models: =>page 20
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) defec-
tive
& WARNING
• Failure to heed warning lights and other important vehicle
information may result in serious personal injury or vehicle
damage.
• Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the vehicle a safe
distance off the road, stop the engine, and turn on the emergency
flasher =>page 58.
• The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially
hazardous area. Before you check anything in the engine compart-
ment, stop the engine and let it cool down. Always exercise
extreme caution when working under the engine compartment lid
=>page 193, "Working in the engine compartment"
[i] Tips
• When a yellow warning symbol appears, one warning tone
sounds . Check the function displayed as soon as possible.
Controls and equip -
ment
Instruments and warning/indicator lights
• When a red symbol appears , three wa rning tones sound in a row .
The symbol continues to flash until the fault has been corrected. •
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Audi magnetic ride Q
The indicator light monitors vehicle damping.
The indicator ligh t Qilluminates when t he igni t ion is switched on as
a function check.
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If the indicator lamp illuminates while you are driving, there is a
malfunction in t he vehicle damping . The chassis should be
inspected immediately by an authorized Audi dealer. •
Ap pli es to veh icles: w ith tir e pressure m on itoring system
Tire pressure monitoring system (1)
Tire pressure that is too low must be corrected as soon as
possible.
The U.)warning/indicator light ill um in ates for a few seconds
after the ignition is turned on as a function check. If the U.)
warning light comes on , pressure in at least one tire is too
low.
- Stop driving as soon as possible without endangering
yourself and other drivers on the road.
- Inspect all tires.
- Correct the tire pressure => page 213.
Additional information about the tire pressure monitoring system
can be found => page 226. •

Ins t rum e n t s and warnin g/ indi c at o r lig hts
Electronic power control EPC
This w arning/indicator light monitors the electr onic
power control.
The EPCwarning/indicator light (Electronic Power Control) illumi -
nates when you switch on the ign it ion as a function check .
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If this warning/indicator light illuminates whi le you are driv ing, then
there is a malfunction in the engine electronics . Have the ma lfunc-
t ion corrected as soon as possible by your authorized Audi dea ler or
qualified workshop. •
Electronic stabilization program (ESP) ~
The warning/indicator light monitors the electronic stabi-
lization program .
The warning/indicator light 1'-has the fo llowing functions:
• It blinks while you are driving, when the ESP is working.
• It illuminates when you switch on the ignition for approximate ly
2 seconds as a function check.
• It illuminates when there is a malfunction in the ESP.
• It illuminates when the ESP is switched off.
• It illuminates if there is a malfu nction in t he 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
t he ESP by switching the ign ition off and then on aga in. The
warning/indicator light shou ld go out to show that the system is
ful ly functional again .
For more information about the ESP=> page 166.
If the battery is disconnected and reconnected, this warning/indi -
cator light illu minates after the engine star ts unti l you have dr iven
straight ahead for a short distance . •
High beam S:D
The @:D warning/indicator light illuminates when the high beams are
on or whe n you use the head light flasher.
For more information =>
page 58. •
Rear spoiler ~.
The warn ing/indi cator light monitors the electrically
retractable rear spoiler.
The warning/indicator light ::}. has the following functions:
• It comes on for about 3 seconds as a function check when the
ign ition is switched on .
• It comes on if there is a malfunct ion in the electr ical ly retractab le
rear spoiler.
Additiona l information about the electrical ly retractable rear spoiler
=>
page 168. •
Turn signals ¢ ¢
Whenever you use the left ¢ or the right ¢ turn signal, the indicator
light blinks . When you use the emergency flasher, both indicator
lights flash .
If one of the turn signa l light bu lbs burn out, the turn signa l wil l
blink twice as fast as norma l.
Additiona l information on the turn signals=> page 58 . •