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Acoustic park assist 
Adding 

- Brake fluid  . . .  

- Engine coolant 

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Engine oil 

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Additional accessories  . .  

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Adjustable steering  column  . 

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Adjusting 

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Climate  controls 

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- Mirrors  .  .  . 

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- Washer jets 

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Air circulation - luggage  compart-

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Air cleaner . . . .

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Air conditioning 

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Air outlets  . 

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Air recirculation 

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Air suspension 

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Air vents  . 

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Airbag  . 

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Airbag system 

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Disposal  . 

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- Front airbags  . 

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- How it works (front  airbag)  . 

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- Seating  position 

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Alarm system 

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All Wheel  Drive 

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Alternator 

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Ambient 

lighting 

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Anti-Lock  Brake System 

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Anti-theft  alarm  system 

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Armrest 

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Armrest with telephone 

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Ashtray  . 

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Auto-Check System  . 

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Automatic air recirculation  . 

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Automatic headlight adjustment  . 

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Automatic shift  lock  . 

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Automatic transmission 

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- Back-up lights 

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- Reverse 

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- Tiptronic 

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Back-up  lights - Automatic 

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- Replacing 

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- Winter operation 

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Belt tensioner 

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Body cavity sealing  . 

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Bolt-on hubcap  .  .  . 

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Booster seats  . . . . .

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Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Brake  booster .  . 

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Brake 

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Brake fluid reservoir 

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Braking  . 

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Break-in  period 

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Bulb replacing 

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Summary of Contents for allroad 2001

Page 1: ...orro Owners Manual Au 2001 Audi allroad...

Page 2: ...2001 Audi allroad 2 71 V6 cylinder engine...

Page 3: ...stance 2 The Owner s Manual and the supplements should be read carefully and as soon as possible to ac quaint yourself with your vehicle Pay special attention to the chapter en titled Vehicle operatio...

Page 4: ...Warning and indica tor lights marked with a STOP sign comes on while you are driv ing move a safe distance off the road turn offthe engine turn the emergency flasher on and use other warning de vices...

Page 5: ...record each scheduled service In Canada this literature is also available in French To obtain a copy contact your dealer or write to Au Canada on peut se procurer un ex emplaire en franc ais de ce doc...

Page 6: ...k assist 112 Ignition switch 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 Starting procedures 0 114 Stopping engine 0 0 0 0 0 0 115 Instrument cluster 0 0 0 0 0 0 116 Service Interval Display 121 Warning I Indicator lights 0 0...

Page 7: ...r quattro 207 Trailer towing _ _ 208 IVEHICLE CARE Cleaning and protection 212 Fuel tank 222 Fuel supply _ _ 225 Maintenance Engine hood Engine compartment Engine oil Engine cooling system o Power ste...

Page 8: ...TA Engine data Capacities Dimensions Weights Vehicle identification 286 287 288 289 290 ICONSUMER INFORMATION Reporting safety defects 292 Outside the U S A or Canada 292 Service Repair Manuals o 0 29...

Page 9: ...GENERAL ILLUSTRATION General illustration I I I 1 B4S s i __ _ 1...

Page 10: ...148 165 1 56 1 58 149 25 185 1 86 1 1 6 1 22 160 146 113 1 52 1 53 1 52 1 82 1 78 25 GENERAL ILLUSTRATION Page 18 Thumbwheel for seat heating 150 1 9 Switch for rear windowdefogger 151 20 Climate con...

Page 11: ...voltage 127 143 Electronic immobilizer 1 24 t Safety belt 127 Turn signals emergency flasher 1 25 1 52 D High beam 125 Malfunction Indicator Lamp MIL 1 25 CHECK AIR Airbag system 25 1 25 BAG OK Auto C...

Page 12: ...ng Dynamic headlight dimmer control not functioning Front fog lights Rearfog light Page 143 143 143 143 144 144 144 144 149 149 Note If one of the lights marked with 0 comes on suddenlywhile you are d...

Page 13: ...12...

Page 14: ...histicated safety belts with tension ers optimized safety belt geometry through safety belt anchorages on front seats safety belt height adjustors front seats lateral belt adjustment on outer rear sea...

Page 15: ...tect a fetus is to protect the mother through out the entire pregnancy 1 11 This section explains why safety belts are necessary how they work and how to ad just and wear them properly Please read all...

Page 16: ...ty speeds of 20 to 30 mph 30 to 50 km h the forces acting on the body can reach one ton 2000 lbs or 1000 kg or more At greater speeds these forces are even higher Peoplewho do not use safety belts are...

Page 17: ...6 Unbelted passengers in the rear seats en danger not only themselves but also other passengers In a frontal collision they will be thrown forward violently where they can hit and injure the driver or...

Page 18: ...and follow the instructions carefully Heed all WARNINGS To further increase the safety for the front passengers the vehicle is equipped with a supplemental airbag system See page 25 The safety belts p...

Page 19: ...oth feet on the floor in front of the seat Never wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing such as eye glasses pens keys etc as these may cause injury Do not wearthe shoulder p...

Page 20: ...eating position has a safety belt WARNING Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly re strained with a separate...

Page 21: ...ll belt to check WARNING Always make sure the safety belt tongue is inserted into the buckle for the same seating posi tion Attaching the safety belt to the buckle for another seat could re duce safet...

Page 22: ...posi tioned safety belt can cause seri ous injury in an accident Safety belts worn too loose will fatyourbodymovetoofarforward in a crash A loose belt can also shift its posi tion on your body from t...

Page 23: ...across the pelvis See illustration above Pull belt tight 22 The outer rear seats are equipped with a lateral shoulder belt adjustment To adjust the shoulder belts ofthe outer seats move the belt guid...

Page 24: ...ion related to the use of child re straints on the front seat Activating the locking retractor Slowly pull the belt all the way out Insertthe belt tongue into the buckle for that seating position pull...

Page 25: ...will be activated unnecessar ily in an accident andthen haveto be replaced The belt tensioner will not activate in a light frontal collision insufficient to actuate the tensioner or in any side rollov...

Page 26: ...n head airbag above the doors on each side an AIRBAG indicator light in the instrument cluster see Warning I Indica tor lights page 125 The indicator light in the instrument cluster readiness light wi...

Page 27: ...end collisions in roiJovers Front airbags may not inflate in certain fron tal collisions Vehicle damage repair costs or even the lack of vehicle damage is not necessarily an indication of proper airb...

Page 28: ...itute or the safety belt It ispart of the overall veh1cle safety sy stem The airbag system works most effec tively when used with the safety belts Therefore always wear your safety belts See pages 14...

Page 29: ...ombination with properly worn safety belts slow down and limit the occupant s forward movement and help to reduce the risk of injury to the head and upper torso The airbags will deflate immediately af...

Page 30: ...close to the steering wheel or instrument panel will de crease the effectiveness of the air bags and will increase the risk of personal injury in an accident If you are unrestrained leaning forward s...

Page 31: ...the driver s seat For detailed steps for adjusting the driver s seat please see Front Seats on page 76 We recommend that you adjust the driver s seat as follows adjust the seat in fore and aft directi...

Page 32: ...ju ries to the hands arms and head if the driver s airbag inflates Never hold the steering wheel at the 1 2 o clock position or with your hands at other positions in side the steering wheel rim or on...

Page 33: ...become dangerous projectiles that can cause serious personal in jury if the airbags inflate Never recline the front passen ger s seat to transport objects Items can also move into the area of the sid...

Page 34: ...we strongly rec ommend that children always sit in the back seat See Child Safety on page 44 WARNING Forward facing child seats installed on the front passenger s seatmay interferewith thedeploy ment...

Page 35: ...are marked with the word AIRBAG The supplemental side airbaga can help to reduce the risk of injury to the upper torso on that side of the car that is struck in a side collision WARNING To be sure th...

Page 36: ...tal side airbag system is de signed to reduce the likelihood of serious in juries it can cause swelling bruising and minor abrasions How the supplemental side airbag system works In a side collision t...

Page 37: ...ated always make sure that safety balta are worn properly a child must never rest his her head against the side trim panel in the area where the supple mental aide airbag inflates An inflating airbag...

Page 38: ...To reduce the risk of injury that can be caused by an in flating supplemental side airbag Never lean against the door and over the area wheretheside ai bag is located Navar let anyone to place their h...

Page 39: ...y or sharp edged ob jects in the pockets which may in terfere with side airbag deploy ment and can cause personal inju ry in an accident Never recline the front passen ger s seat to transport objects...

Page 40: ...in which air bags are not supposed to deploy or when theyhavealreadydeployed A head airbag is not a substitute for the safety belt It is part of the overall vehicle safety system The airbag system wo...

Page 41: ...d get fresh air right away by getting out of the car or opening windows or doors If you are in an accident in which airbags deploy wash your hands and facewith mild soap and water before eating Be car...

Page 42: ...ny hangers when hanging clothing on the coat hooks Do not leave any heavy orsharp edged ob jects in the pockets which may in terfere with head airbag deploy ment and can cause personal in jury in an a...

Page 43: ...ional seat cush ions that cover or interfere with the areas where the side airbags inflate Damage to the original seat cov ers or to the seam in the area ofthe side airbag module must be re paired imm...

Page 44: ...an who has the training and special equipment necessary Improper handling may result in injury For any work on the airbag sys tem we strongly recommend that you see your Audi Dealer The alrbag system...

Page 45: ...rease the risk of seri ous injury in an accident 44 WARNING Accident statistics have shown that children are generally safer in the rear seat area than in the front seating position Always restrain an...

Page 46: ...e passenger airbag in flates The inflating airbag will hit the child seat or infant carrier with great force and will smash the child seat and child against the backrest canter arm rest or door Always...

Page 47: ...int The backrest must be ad justed to an upright position 46 Babies and older children must never ride in a vehicle sitting on the lap of an adult Holding a child in your arms is never a substitute fo...

Page 48: ...facing child seats on the rear seat if the front passenger airbag has not been deactivated If exceptional circumstances require the use of a forward facing child seat on the frontseat the child s safe...

Page 49: ...he lap and shoulder partsofthesafetybeltso thatthey pass across the child s body in the right places he rou ting ofthe belt overthe child s body IS very Important for the child s protection whether or...

Page 50: ...ment the airbag can inflate fully and completely and provide supplemental protection in certain frontal collisions WARNING Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat particularly the front seat Neve...

Page 51: ...ure that children and other vehicle occupants properly wear available restraint systems Care fully follow the Instructions pro vided by the manufacturers of child restraints Commercially available chi...

Page 52: ...bag will hit the child seat or infant carrier with great force and will smash the child seat and child against the backrest center arm rest or door Always install rear facing child seats or infant car...

Page 53: ...ctagain The re tractorwillthen operate inthenormal emer gency locking mode for the occupant re straint WARNING Always buckle the child seat firm ly in place even if your child is not sitting in it A l...

Page 54: ...ety belts are used activate the convertible locking retractor feature Guide the tether strap under the rear seat head restraints raisethe head restraint slightly if necessary and attach the tether anc...

Page 55: ...The child restraint anchorages are only to be used to hold a child restraint system in its place Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child...

Page 56: ...edAudi Dealercan disconnect the rear side airbags upon your request NEVER DO THISI DANGER OFINJURY A child who rests his I her head to the side as shown in the illustration would probably beseriously...

Page 57: ...onyourve hicle The function of the remote control is de scribed on page 59 To replace batteries see page 57 B Valet key The valet key has a workshop symbol on it and fits only the driver s door and ig...

Page 58: ...the immobilizerprevents your vehicle from being started by unauthorized persons See page 1 24 Therefore the engine can only be started using the factory equipped key If you lose a key contact your aut...

Page 59: ...itoverthe keybaseand press thetwo parts together Place the key base on the key stem and press both parts together Notes The replacement batteries must be iden tical in size and specification to the o...

Page 60: ...rol Unlocking and locking buttons A and C To unlock just the driver s door press button A one time for approxi mately 1 second To unlock all the doors and the rear lid press button A two times All fou...

Page 61: ...lock the driver sdoorwith the master key The system is now functional Operating locks using the key To lock and unlock the vehicle from the outside turn the key in the lock of the driver s door or the...

Page 62: ...ide door handle Pulling the handle one time raises the locking knob only Pulling the handle two times opens the door Locking the vehicle To lock vehicle from outside Close all windows and doors proper...

Page 63: ...ch with the doors closed re member that all the vehicle doors will lock Locking doors from the inside can help prevent inadvertent door opening during an accident and can also prevent unwanted entry f...

Page 64: ...our key CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Position b To unlock rear lid and all doors Turn keyfrom vertical position a twice to position b To unlock rear lid only Turn keyfrom vertical position a once to positio...

Page 65: ...t bench To help prevent poisonous ex haust gas from being drawn into the vehicle always keep the rear lid closed while driving Never transport objects larger than those fitting completely into the lug...

Page 66: ...ther persons is not wanted For example ifyou should take yourvehicle to a workshop lock the luggage compart ment separately with the master key lock in the horizontal position We recommend you use the...

Page 67: ...uel tank flap in an emergency see page 224 Remote control function The remote control system can be af fected by other systems operating in the same frequency range close to the vehicle such as mobile...

Page 68: ...lock or unlock the vehicle Simply tum the key to the lock or unlock position or use the remote control The system is activated about 30 seconds afterthe vehicle is locked and the indicator lights on t...

Page 69: ...ment sensors If the warning lights come on continuously for about 30 seconds instead of flashing when the vehicle is locked this indicates that the interior movement sensor is defec tive 68 Switching...

Page 70: ...s and front passenger s doors are closed yvhen either door is opened the power w1ndow operation will be deactivated WARNING Do not leave children unat tended In the vehicle especially with access to v...

Page 71: ...the window is opening the window w ill stop where it is The automatic open I close feature for the front door windows is only available when the ignition is switched on 70 Rear door windows To open t...

Page 72: ...nto the lock of driver s door turn the key and hold in the unlocking posi tion until all windows are opened This feature enables the driver to let the heat escape from the interior of the car af ter h...

Page 73: ...nding on the amount of light shining into the car from the rear e g headlights When you move the selector lever I gear shift lever into Reverse R or when you switch the interior lights on the inside m...

Page 74: ...vex mirror Adjusting the outside mirrors With the ignition on both outside mirrors can be adjusted Turn the knob to switch over between the left and right outside mirrors L left hand mirror R r ight h...

Page 75: ...ror will return to its original position as soon as you move the selector leverI gear shift lever out of R Reverse or if you switch the remote control back to the driv er s outside mirror 1l Onlyon ve...

Page 76: ...adjusted For maximum protection the upper edge of the head restraints should be at least at eye level or higher 848 181 Height adjustment front seats The front seats are equipped with head re straints...

Page 77: ...ways sit as far away from the steering wheel and the instrument panel as possible Never sit less than 10 inches 25 em from the steering wheel and the instrument panel Do notadjust seats whilethe ve hi...

Page 78: ...er than 1 0 inches 25 em to the steering wheal If you cannot sit more than 1 0 inches 25 em from the steer ing wheel we recommend that you investigate whether adaptive equipment may be available to he...

Page 79: ...NG To reducethe riskofpersonal in jury in an accident front seat pas sengers must never ride in a mov ing vehicle with the seatback re clined Safety belts offer protec tion only when the seatback is u...

Page 80: ...s can be electri cally adjusted with the ignition key removed never leave children unattended in the vehicle Unsu pervised use of the electric seat adjustments may cause serious in iury Seat adjustmen...

Page 81: ...ng of the lumbar support can be adjusted in curvature and height This feature will give you more or less sup port forthe natural curve ofyourlower back to minimize fatigue especially during long trips...

Page 82: ...steering wheal positions and ad justments Adjust the seat Adjust both outside mirrors see page 72 Adjust steering wheel see page 99 Press Memory button and hold Atthe same time press oneofthethreenumb...

Page 83: ...iefly press the memory button to be coordinated with the remote control Wait until the seat the outside mirrors and the steering wheel have reached their stored position Pressthe same memory button as...

Page 84: ...the memory buttons WARNING For your safety use the recall fea ture only when the vehicle is not moving With the driver s door open depress and release the desired memory button The seat and outside m...

Page 85: ...button see il lustration on page 81 and 83 or tapping one of the memory buttons Pushing the ON OFF button to the OFF position onlyswitches offthe Memory The stored settings will not be erased It s a...

Page 86: ...u to react more quickly to avoid an accident To open the storage compartment in the armrest lift the release button arrow B Thefront centerarmrestcan be adjusted to Armrest for cartelephone see page 1...

Page 87: ...injuries Loose items inside the passen ger compartment can fly forward in an accident or sudden maneuver and injure occupants Always store articles in the luggage compartment and use the fasten ing ey...

Page 88: ...always be se curely latched so that the safety belts can work properly to help protect all back seat passengers Objects stored in the luggage compartment will not fly forward during sudden braking Nev...

Page 89: ...upants must always be prop erly restrained Loose items inside the passen ger compartment can fly forward in an accidentor sudden maneuver and injure occupants Always store articles in the luggage comp...

Page 90: ...ft and right side of the luggage compartment Be sure to keep these slots free and open Fastening eyes There are four fastening eyes in the lug gage compartment arrows Use these eyes to secure objects...

Page 91: ...t Installing Insertthecoverin the retainers push down wards and let the catches engage WARNING The luggage compartment cover between the rear seat and the rearwindow must not be used for storage even...

Page 92: ...frontre tainers B Retracting nat Disengagethe netfromthe retainersand let it roll up slowly Close the partition net cov er The partition net can only be ramovad and installed with the backreststiltedf...

Page 93: ...d marking on the release latches sea page 87 92 Installing 1 setting up the child seat bench You must remove the luggage compart ment cover the net and the round cover caps in the cargo area floor cov...

Page 94: ...ion and make certain itlatchessecurelyintothecargo floor 6 Fold down the arm rests Removethesafetybeltfrom the bracketon the door trim panel and inset it into the belt guide on the top of the back res...

Page 95: ...nd Pivoting the child seat bench off to the side If necessary remove tray for beverage I food from the left side trim panel Once the seat cushion has been folded up andthefolding legs have been swung...

Page 96: ...once the cushion is folded up and folding legs have been swung back into the stowed position Pushdownonthesafetybeltlatchesandre install the folding cargo floor cover 13 Releasethe seat bench byturnin...

Page 97: ...wn the flap 96 Fold out center armrest in the rear seat backrest Press the release button for the ski sack flaponthe insideofthevehicle andopenthe flap Pull out and unfold the ski sack Load skis or si...

Page 98: ...ompletely beforeyou stow it away WARNING The ski sack is intended only for the transportation of akis and other light objects To reduce the risk of serious personal injury never transport heavy or poi...

Page 99: ...ion Adjustthe steeringwheel sothatthedis tancefromthecenterofyourbreastboneto the centerofthe airbag coveron the steer ing wheel must be at least 10 inches 25 em or more See right illustration Pull th...

Page 100: ...ng wheel on the outside of the steering wheel rim with your hands at the 9 o clock and 3 o clock positions to help reduce the risk of personal injury if the driver s airbag in flates Never hold the st...

Page 101: ...ches 25 em from the steer ing wheel we recommend that you investigate whether adaptive equipment may be available to help you reach the pedals and in crease your seating distance from the steering whe...

Page 102: ...d After the driver has entered the car the steering wheel returns to the memorized position as soon as the key is turned in the ignition This recall function is only operative when the STOP button for...

Page 103: ...ccident an object could interfere with pedal function You would not be able to brake or accelerate 102 I t J I I ___ _ _I _ _ l _ 4B 311 ij Floor mats floor mat fasteners Floor mats are factory instal...

Page 104: ...ut WARNING Always release the parking brake fully A partially engaged brake will overheat the rear brakes reduc e their effective ness and cause excessive wear This could lead to brake failure and an...

Page 105: ...ith heavyacceleration and frequently changing speeds Upshifts are then delayed to make full use of engine P Wer an9 downshifting takes place at higher eng1ne speeds than in the economy programs The s...

Page 106: ...allyfrom 1 stto 2nd geartosavefuel How ever ifyou usea heavy throttle thetrans mission will stay in 1st gear until near maximum rpm s are reached or until the drivershifts into 2nd gear CONTROLS AND E...

Page 107: ...el are illuminated Tappingthe upperpart ofone ofthetwo selector buttons will cause the vehicle to shift into a high gear Tapping the lower part will cause the vehicle to shift down to a lowergear Auto...

Page 108: ...itionsappearjusttheopposite If all the positions appear dark against a bright background at the same time or when no positions are indicated then there is a malfunction in the transmission see under F...

Page 109: ...for coasting downhill Coasting downhill with the transmission in Neutral and while the engine is not running will result in damage to the automatic transmission and can also damage the catalytic conve...

Page 110: ...only upshifttothe second gear Note When manually downshifting the selector leverwill moveintothe lowergearposition However the automatic transmission itself will not downshift until there is no possib...

Page 111: ...r foot off the accelerator pedal and wait to idle speed before selecting a driving position Never shift into R Reverse or P Park when the vehicle is in mov ing You will damage the transmis sion Starti...

Page 112: ...Referto Emer gency starting with jumpercables Should the enginefail to start consultyournearest Audi Dealer Towing To towthe vehicle see instructions Emer gency towing on page 281 Auxiliary modes You...

Page 113: ...aller the time inteNalbetweentheaudibletones grows shorter 1 1 2 The danger zone begins at a distance of about 1 ft 0 30 m Do not back up any fur ther once you have reached the danger z _ one The dang...

Page 114: ...eased For Starting procedures see following page ll Ifthe vehicle battery has been disconnected and then reconnected then you must hold the key in position 2 forapproximately5 sec onds before the engi...

Page 115: ...ine per forms bast at operating tempera ture Manual transmission Your Audi with manual transmission is equipped with an interlock feature Start the engine with the gearshift lever in Neutral and the c...

Page 116: ...running for about two min utes to prevent excessive heat build up WARNING Before you check anything in the engine compartment stop the engine and let it cool down Hot components can burn skin on con...

Page 117: ...ter trip odometer display 7 Voltmeter 8 SetI check knob for see page 119 120 120 Setting the clock 1 1 8 Auto check system 140 Clock and Odometer lighting 120 Service indicator 121 Pos see page 9 Driv...

Page 118: ...n drive to the next authorized Audi Dealer but do not run engine at high speeds 2 Tachometer with clock Tachometer The red area at the end of the scale indi cates maximum permissible engine rpm revolu...

Page 119: ...ime see Setting the time I date Turning the date display on and off Pull out the knob as often as needed to make the date display flash o Turn the knob counterclockwise to deac tivatethe display or cl...

Page 120: ...8 5 gallons 70 liters When the needle reaches the red area there is a reserve of about 2 4 U S gallon 9 liters offuel left in thetank lime to re fuel The fuel pump symbol in the instrument clusterligh...

Page 121: ...e displayed continuously in the trip odometer display area Have this prob lem corrected as soon as possible byan au thorized Audi Dealer 7 Voltmeter The voltmeter indicates the voltage for the vehicle...

Page 122: ...SERVICE will ap pear Thedisplaywill switch backtothenor mal display after about 5 seconds Resetting the interval display The Service Department at your authorized Audi Dealer will reset the display a...

Page 123: ...ARNING Failure to heed warning lights and other important vehicle infor mation may result in serious per sonal injury or vehicle damage Whenever stalled or stopped for repair move the vehicle a safe d...

Page 124: ...e switched on with the ignition on Self leveling suspension The warning light will come on when you switch on the ignition and will then go out after a fewseconds just as a testto make sure the light...

Page 125: ...bout 2 seconds When the ESP system is in control mode this indicator light will flash while the ve hicle is being operated When you start the engine the ESP mayshutoffforsafety reasons The indica tor...

Page 126: ...d on andgo outafter a few seconds If the light does not go out or if it comes on while you are driving this indicatesafault in theairbagIbelttensioner system Iftheindicatorlightdoes notcomeonwhen the...

Page 127: ...ntial lockworksin con junction with the ABS system Afault in the ABS causes therefore a malfunction of the electronic differential lock Formoredetailson howthe EDLworks go to page 204 Brake USA models...

Page 128: ...maybe a malfunction in the electricalsystem orthe V beltdrivingthegeneratormaybe broken A If the warning light comes on V while driving stop the vehicle and turn oft the engine Inspect the belts Ifth...

Page 129: ...workshop 128 If the lamp comes on the Electronic speed limiter can also be out of operation See next page The On Board Diagnostics in your vehicle monitors the various components of your emission cont...

Page 130: ...trol unit will shut off the fuel injectors and you will notice an instant Joss of engine power and drop in road speed The engine performance will return to normal assoon asthespeed hasdropped below ap...

Page 131: ...Audi Navigation System is described in a separate manual Selector lever position Automatic transmission 107 When the selector lever of the automatic transmission is in P or N position the display will...

Page 132: ...change menu driven settings and call up additional data The Example of operation on page 135 il lustrates howto use the menus in a typical setting operation This model procedure can also be adapted f...

Page 133: ...B4B 688 Selecting menus and entering selections Use the rotary push button to choose and enter selections Rotate button Select Set Rotatethe button see iIIustration curvedar row to move the selection...

Page 134: ...switches in the center console see separate operator manual for the Navi gation System Check Service see page 121 Set Computer see page 146 Clock see page 1 1 7 and 1 35 Radio info see page 138 Speed...

Page 135: ...ush button The set function will now be displayed Once again select and enter values by rotating or pressing the rotary push button Making s l ctlons In some setting operations a selection_ is made ra...

Page 136: ...eration Suppose you wish to set the date Press the MENU button in the center console the starting menu will appear Turn the rotary button to move the selec tion arrow to Set See illustration Pressthe...

Page 137: ...the button clockwise or counter clockwise until the correct number for the day appears Enter this number by pressing the button the setting mode will then skiptothe month the number of the month will...

Page 138: ...lever of the automatic transmission is in a driving position At temperatures between 41 F 5 C and 23 F 5 C a snowflake symbol ap pears in temperature display WARNING The snowflake symbol is to warn y...

Page 139: ...cle as soon as the ignition is turned on and when the vehicle is moving Malfunctions or urgent repairs are audibly signaled as well as displayed by red prior ity 1 or yellow priority 2 light symbols i...

Page 140: ...w seconds and the Priority 1 Warning symbol will appear After that the symbol will change into the Priority 2 display and the Navigation System will be visible once again As long there is a Priority 1...

Page 141: ...mpanyingdriverinformation canbe called up in the display forassistance For example SWITCH OFF ENGINE CHECK OIL LEVEL Press thetest button tocall up this display The information disappears about 5 sec...

Page 142: ...bols can appear Brake light USA models Canada models BRAKE LIGHT Thefollowing electrical componentsshould bechecked repaired or replaced as neces sary Brake light bulbs Fuses All wiring connections En...

Page 143: ...team by covering the cap with a large thick rag Turn the cap slowly and very carefully in a counter clockwise direction while applying light downward pressure on the top of the cap To help avoid being...

Page 144: ...a habit to havethe engine oil level checkedwith every fuel filling A Always heed all WARNINGS on page 232 Brake pads worn 0 SeeyourAudi Dealer promptlyto havefront and rear brake pads checked and repl...

Page 145: ...and MPH km h appears in the display Nota Always monitor the vehicle speed by means of the speedometer The speed warning device may only be used as a re minder not to exceed the posted speed limit The...

Page 146: ...ould not be exceeded when winter tires are fitted etc Selecting speed limit Press the test button briefly with the ignition switched off The mileage re corder display will then light up Press the test...

Page 147: ...epressing Reset for 2 seconds the driving time average fuel consump tion and average driving speed can be reset The miles or kilometres to empty display cannot be reset By pushing Reset briefly the co...

Page 148: ...off Further driving time will be added automatically af ter engine restart Maximum storage and display range is 23 hours 59 minutes To keep track of driving time between points depress Reset for zero...

Page 149: ...auto matically adjust themselves to the load and angleofthevehicle forexample duringac celeration or braking This preventsunnec essary glare for on coming traffic If the system is not operating proper...

Page 150: ...n the rear lid ofthevehicle Thefrontfoglightswill come on automatically when the rear fog light is switched on Therearfoglightcandistractdriversbehind you soitmustonlybe switched on in condi tions of...

Page 151: ...are activated the numbers on the thumbwheel will light up The steering wheel heating is switched on automatically when the seat heating is switched on The temperature however remains ata constantpres...

Page 152: ...ratures are above 32 F 0 C the rear window defogger will turn off automatically after approximately 10 minutes r Gb In order to save electricity m switch off the defogger when the rear windowisclear T...

Page 153: ...nition switch posi tion If your vehicle is disabled or parked under emergency conditions depress the switch to make all four turn signals flash simulta neously The warning light in the switch flashes...

Page 154: ...green LED s will now be lit in the level dis play 2 Notes If you manually select High or High est while the automatic mode is on but the vehicle has slowed down to the point where it lowers to Normal...

Page 155: ...dicatedbyconti nuously lit LED s Manually lowering the ride height Press button 1 to go to the next lower laval You can repeat this until you ve se lected the low level The next level thatwas selected...

Page 156: ...D for the manual mode on the level indicator 2 and the warning light for level control in the instrument cluster see pa ge 123 will all come on Once this happens tum off the ignition The vehicle can n...

Page 157: ...steering wheel returns to the straight ahead posi tion If a turn signal fails the indicator light flashesabouttwice asfast Alightbulb may have to be replaced Lane changer Movethe lever up ordownjustto...

Page 158: ...After starting the engine the Xenon head lights are automaticallyadjustedtothe load and angleofthevehicle forexample during acceleration braking This prevents on coming traffic from experiencing unnec...

Page 159: ...ff when it is not being used It is dangerous to use the Re sume feature when the previously set speed is too fast for existing traffic conditions The system is operated with switch A and button B loca...

Page 160: ...The system is temporarily switched off by stepping on the brake pedal or by sliding switch A towards OFF Thespeedthatis stored atthistimeis main tained The speed you Dre going Dt the time you temporar...

Page 161: ...0 One tap wiping Lever in position 1 Intermittent wiping Lever in position 2 You can adjusttowiping intervalstofourdif ferent settings using the small lever A Turn the small lever A to the right shor...

Page 162: ...solution and wipe dry with a lint free or a cham ois cloth Do not use the wiper1washer in freezing weather without first warming the windshield with the defrosters otherwise the washer solution may fr...

Page 163: ...he ve hicle Thetemperatureoftheairsuppliedtothe in terior the fan speed air distribution andvol ume of air delivery are regulated automati cally This automatic climatecontrol program can also be adjus...

Page 164: ...nteriortemperaturecan be pre setwithin a rangefrom 64 F 18 C to 84 F 29 C In the two extreme settings LO and HI the system operates continuously with maximum cooling or heating output so the temperatu...

Page 165: ...ain and switch back to AUTO OFF Switching air conditioner oft The air conditioner can be switched off by pressing the button briefly This cuts off the supplyof air from the outside To reactivate the a...

Page 166: ...ow defroster I defogger nozzles 3 Side dashboard and rear consolevents 4 Center dashboard vents 5 Footwall outlets Outlets 2 3 and 4 can be opened or closed separately with the respective thumbwheel n...

Page 167: ...nlyworkswhen the sliding roof is closed or raised open at the rear If the ventilation system happens to be set to the recirculate mode the climate control system automatically switches to the fresh ai...

Page 168: ...ot air to es cape before switching on the air condi tioner The dust and pollen filter will prevent dust and pollen etc in the outside air from entering the car Switch to air recirculation to prevent u...

Page 169: ...the rear as required When theignition ison itcan be opened and closed by turning the rota control nextto the interior light The roof 1s tilted open or closed by pressing or pulling the control see ill...

Page 170: ...ing the switch until the roof reaches the desired position To lower To move it all the way down again pull the control briefly CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Notes When the glass roofopens the sunvisor used t...

Page 171: ...pry the lens downward 170 Then insert the screwdriver into the gap between the light housing and the frame in therearon theside and carefullypryoutthe housing To close the roof press the manual crank...

Page 172: ...ightdelay The lightstaysonforabout30secondsafter itis activated Ifoneofthedoors is left open the light goes out automatically afterabout 1 0 minutes The lightgoesoffassoonasyou lockthecar or switch on...

Page 173: ...these off 172 Luggage compartment light Luggage compartment light The light is locatedatthetop ofthe luggage compartment Switch positions 0 Off Centerposition Light comes on when the rearlid is opene...

Page 174: ...onnected Homelink will retain all pro gramming WARNING When programming the Audi Homelink UniversalTransmitter you may be operating a garage doororestategate Makesurethat people and objects are out of...

Page 175: ...nsmit ter of the device you wish to train approximately 2 inches away from the surface of the Homelink channels keeping the indicator light in view 4 Usingboth hands simultaneouslypush the hand held t...

Page 176: ...a third t ime The garage door openershould now recog nize the Audi Homelink Universal Trans mitter You may use either the hand held transmitter orthe Audi Homelink Univer sal Transmitter to activate...

Page 177: ...been programmed into Homelink This procedure will not af fect any other programmed Homelink channels 176 Accessories Accessories for the Audi Homelink Uni versalTransmitterareavailablethroughvari ous...

Page 178: ...ris closed The light also switches itself off when the sun visor is pushed back up There is also a small folding sun visor lo cated between the sun visors forthe driver andfrontpassenger Youcan use th...

Page 179: ...keys or emergency key will lock or unlock the glove compart ment To open the lockable glove compart ment pull the handle in direction of arrow The light will come on when the parking I headlights are...

Page 180: ...notleaveanyheavyorsharpedged objects in the pocketswhich may interfere with the side airbag de ployment and can cause personal injury in an accident Always heed all WARNINGS in chapter AIRBAG SYSTEM...

Page 181: ...ashtray Press the switch in direc tion indicated by the arrow to remove the ashtray Toreinstall ashtray Insert the ashtray and press into housing Rear ashtrays To open ashtray Press the edge of the as...

Page 182: ...ignition key is removed Therefore to avoid injury never leave children inside the vehicle without supervision Remember you can dischargethe battery if theengine is not running and poweris used to run...

Page 183: ...socausean accident and personal injury o Use only soft cups in the cup holder Hard cups andglassescan causeinjuryin an accident 182 Centerconsole Rear seat l There is a cup holderon the right side of...

Page 184: ...able on which you can place beverages or food Owner s literature storage There s a special slot provided where you can store your Owner s Manual see il lustration Compartments in the door trims There...

Page 185: ...be used for storing equipment such as a tow rope jumpercables etc To open press the handle down and re move the cover 1 84 CD changer The CD changerforthe SoundSystem is lo cated in a compartment of t...

Page 186: ...rease volume A Seek I Advance Radio Radio seek forward Cassette player fast forward CD CD track forward B Seek I Rewind Radio seek in reverse direction Cassette player fast rewind CD CO track back Cas...

Page 187: ...io seek in forward direction Cassette fast forward CD CD track forward Autodial numbers telephone memory scroll down names in alphabetical order Z A Holding this button down will cause the display to...

Page 188: ...from the telephone into the system This operation can beperformed in the Ra dio operating mode It takes a few min utes If the Telephone mode is active press the C button Onceyou have donethis any chan...

Page 189: ...Langugage changes can only be made in the Radio mode If you are in the Tele phone mode press the C button 188 Now simultaneously press the C and F buttons for at least 5 seconds The current language s...

Page 190: ...cause malfunctions in thevehicle selectronic sys tem Moreover the unit achieves maximum pick up only if an outside antenna is installed WARNING Using a mobile telephone or CB radio inside the vehicle...

Page 191: ...n the required position 190 Opening phone cover Open the cover in the armrest by pressing therelease button B The phone is located under the cover Taking phone out of armrest Press button C to take th...

Page 192: ...othertypesof cross bars that have not been ap proved by Audi for your vehicle or incorrect roof rack installation is notcovered bytheWarranty WARNING Use ofanunapproved roof rack or incorrect mounting...

Page 193: ...y bulky long or flat will have a greater negative influence on the vehicle s aerodynamics center of gravity and overall handling Neverexceedthemaximumper missible load carrying capacity of the roofofy...

Page 194: ...braking New brake pads don t have the best stopping powerand must be broken in during the initial 100 to 150 miles 150 to 200 kilo metres ofnormalcitydriving You can compensate forthis by press ing t...

Page 195: ...sitting in the rear seepage 14 Passengersnotwearing safetybeltsendan ger not onlythemselves in case of an acci dent but also the driver and other passen gers Makesurethatchildrenalwayssit ontherearsea...

Page 196: ...of these points Yourpersonalsty e ofdriving wiII determinetheeconomyofyourvehicle as well as exhaust and noise levels i Donotlet yourvehicle standand warm up When the engine is idling it takes a very...

Page 197: ...rvehicle Special attention was paid to the environment To retain and make use of these characteris tics please note the following points riJUse only unleaded gasoline Leaded gasoline causes damage to...

Page 198: ...ur vehicle about 3 000 miles 5 000 kilometres before you can properly assess oil consumption This also applies to fuel consumption and engineoutput The published ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY EPA an...

Page 199: ...ys ta m unless approved by the manufacturer Donotalterorremoveanydevice such as heat shields switches igni tion wires valves which are de signed to protect your vehicle s Emission Control System and o...

Page 200: ...properly secured so that they do not shift Nevertravel on any roads trails orterrain on which motorvehicle travel is prohibited r Cib Always protect the environ W ment Respect our natural su rounding...

Page 201: ...page 260 Install snow chains before attempting to drive through deep unplowed snow see page 261 200 Driving through water Always make certain that the ride level system is in the highest level before...

Page 202: ...ings The effectiveness of the brakes can be re duced when the vehicle is driven on a salt covered road and the brakes are not used Clean off accumulated salt coating from brake discs and pads with a f...

Page 203: ...lock the ABS automatically reduces brake pressureto prevent that wheel from locking This automatic adjustment process will cause a slight vibration of the brakepedalandsomanoisestoalert you that vehic...

Page 204: ...eavy rain or after washing the vehicle the effectiveness of the brakes can be reduced In winter ice can accumulateonthebrakepads lin ings discs and drums Cautiously applybrakesforatest Brakeswill dry...

Page 205: ...d range at which this sy stem operates if the wheels spin e g on slippery surfaces they are braked in a con trolled manner and more of the engine s power is directed to whichever wheels achieve greate...

Page 206: ...utomatically beactivated and will perform a self test The system can be activated ordeactivated by pressing the button The warning light comes on when the sys tem is switched off See page 124 If you d...

Page 207: ...brakesaremainlyappliedon the wheel that isontheoutsideofthecurve In thecaseofa vehiclethatis understeering tendency to slide out of the curve the brakes are applied at the rear wheel that is on the in...

Page 208: ...excessive speeds on icy or slipperyroadsurfaces ftl WARNING continued On wet road surfaces be careful not to drive too fast because the front wheels could begin to slide ontopofthewater hydroplaning I...

Page 209: ...the trailer hitch manufacturerto make sure that you are using the correct hitch Do not use a bumperhitch The hitch must be installed in such a way that itdoes notinterferewith the impact ab sorbing bu...

Page 210: ...m trailer weight Atrailerforyourvehicle is limitedtoatypical class 1 or class 2 trailer Never allow apassengerto ride in a trailer WARNING Anyone not properly restrained in amovingvehicle isatmuch gre...

Page 211: ...wind conditions particularly when going downhill 210 Be especially careful when passing other vehicles Reduce vehicle speed immediately if the trailer shows the slightest sign ofswaying Do nottryto s...

Page 212: ...plenty of room for your trailer before changing lanes again Avoid jerky starts sharp turns or rapid lane changes After parking always block the wheels of both vehicle and trailer Do not park with a tr...

Page 213: ...vironmentally friendly cleaning products Any remaining cleaning products do not belong in the household waste WARNING Cleaning agents may be poison ous Keep them out ofthe reach of children Observe al...

Page 214: ...and care material etc Ifthe paint has a dull ap pearance after going through the car wash or is scratched bring this to the attention of the operator immediately If necessary use a different car wash...

Page 215: ...F 60 C WARNING Never wash tires with a jet that sprays the water out in a direct stream This could invisibly dam age and weaken the tires even if they are sprayed from a relatively long distance for a...

Page 216: ...ould be used for the windshield washer Touch up paint Y our Audi Dealer has touch up paint for mi nor scratches and stone chips Scratches should be touched up soon afterthey occur to prevent corrosion...

Page 217: ...t from chrome and stainless steel with a chrome cleaner Apply a chrome polish for continued luster and protection Steel wheels Always include the hub caps and wheel rims when washing your vehicle to r...

Page 218: ...h or sponge soaked with all purpose cleaner orwith a solvent type vinyl cleaning agent Occasionally apply a colorlessvinyl or leath er preservativeto retain the material s luster and pliability Alumin...

Page 219: ...the leather or pene trate into the seams Then wipe offwith a soft dry cloth In addition to this regular cleaning it is worthwhile treating the leather with a suit able leather care product This shoul...

Page 220: ...fficiency Test the brakes carefully after each vehicle wash The engine compartment and transmission have been corrosion protected at the facto ry Remove leaves from the plenum panel in front of the wi...

Page 221: ...oughly protected against corrosion Any damage to the undercoating caused by road hazards should be repaired promptly g WARNING Do not applyadditional undercoat ing or rustproofing on or near the exhau...

Page 222: ...Only tar or wax based anti corro sion protectors are compatible with the fac toryapplied corrosion protection Bef_ore ap plication road dirt salt spray deposits and oily substances must be removed Y...

Page 223: ...bove Notes Don t drive until the fuel tank is completely empty Gasoline could get in the exhaust system and dam age the catalytic converter If any fuel has spilled ontothe car it should be removed imm...

Page 224: ...er neck could cause fuel over flow and fuel spray which can cause fire or serious injury Stop refueling when the fuel pump shuts off automatically do not add more fuel or top off dih As soon as the co...

Page 225: ...filling 224 WARNING continued Never spill fuel inside the lug gage compartment or vehicle inte rior Fuel vapors are highly flam mable and can cause fire and seri ous bums Always observe local and stat...

Page 226: ...e The use of leaded gasoline will se verely damage your vehicle s cata lytic converter and its ability to con trol exhaust emissions Unleaded gasoline is available throughout the USA Canada and in mos...

Page 227: ...AKI or higher Blend must not contain more than 10 ethanol Blend of gasoline and MTBE Anti knock index must be 87 AKI or higher Blend must contain not more than 15 MTBE Notes Do not use fuels that fail...

Page 228: ...you use Although gasolines differ from one manufacturer to another they have certain things in common All gasolines contain properties that can cause deposits to col lect on vital engine components s...

Page 229: ...ted fuel injection and emission control systems and the generally increasingtech nical complexity of today s automobiles have steadily reduced the scope of mainte nance and repairs which can be carrie...

Page 230: ...ormed maintenance adjustments or repairs Be extremely careful when working on the vehicle Follow commonly accepted safety prac tices and good judgment Never risk personal injury Do not attempt any of...

Page 231: ...ctor lever automatic transmission is in P Park posi tion and the hand brake is firmly applied Always be extremely careful when working on the vehicle Al ways follow commonly accepted safety practices...

Page 232: ...od alltheway Itwill be held up by gas pressure in the strut VEHICLE CARE To close Pull the hood down until the pressure from the strut is reduced Then Jet the hood fall and latch in place you do not n...

Page 233: ...tery Never smoke or work near heat ers or open flames Fluids in the engine compartment could start a fire Keep an approved fire extin guisher immediately available To avoid electrical shock and person...

Page 234: ...rly If you see spots fromoil or othervehicle fluids have your vehicle inspected by an autho rized Audi Dealer D Always heed all WARNINGS on page 232 Always exercise extreme caution when working under...

Page 235: ...SAEOW 30 is notavailable you can also use SAE 5W 30 or SAE 5W 40 SeeyourauthorizedAudi Dealertor more in formation regarding oil for your vehicle 234 IB31 113CI Engine oil identification symbol Oilsof...

Page 236: ...pends on oil to lubricate and cool all of its moving parts Therefore the engine oil should be checked regu larly and kept at the required level Lack of sufficient engine oil may lead to severe engine...

Page 237: ...stick all the way Otherwise oil could leak out when the engine is run ning Changing the engine oil The engine oil must be changed according to the intervals specified in your Mainte nance booklet This...

Page 238: ...f the reach of children Continuous contact with used engine oil is harmful to your skin Always protect your skin by wash ing thoroughly with soap and wa ter BefoN changing your oil first make sure you...

Page 239: ...on and cooling efficiency 238 Foryear round driving antifreeze is added at the factory for temperatures down to 31 F 35 C USA 40 F 40 C Canada g Always heed all WARNINGS E 1 on page 232 Never use eny...

Page 240: ...ust be switched off Since the expansion tank istransparent the cap need not be removedto checkthe cool ant level The coolant level must be between the MIN and MAX marks when the en gine is cold and ca...

Page 241: ...water can be add ed the correctratio between water and an tifreeze seepage238 mustberestoredas soon as possible If you have lost a considerable amount of coolant thenyou shouldadd coldantifreeze andc...

Page 242: ...vel is checked during the scheduled Maintenance ser vices If the electronic regulating system is not working properly this is most noticeable when turning the steering wheel at low speeds for example...

Page 243: ...ehicle The complete brake sys tem should be thoroughly checked by an authorized Audi Dealer or another qualified workshop and the cause corrected The brakewarning lamplights uptoindicate a low fluid l...

Page 244: ...id changed dur ing a Maintenance Service WARNING Brake failure can result from old or inappropriate brake fluid Observe these precautions Use only brake fluid that meets SAE specification J 1703 and c...

Page 245: ...hydrogen gas which is explosive and could cause personal inju ry Do not expose the battery to an open flame electric sparks or an open light Do not smoke Do not reverse polarity Battery acid contains...

Page 246: ...void unnecessary power consumption particularly in city traffic or when trave ling only short distances Let your authonzed Audi Dealer check the capacity of the ve hicle battery before winter sets in...

Page 247: ...eral minutes and call a doctor Do not expose the battery to an open flame or electric spark Hydrogen gas generated by the battery can explode and cause per sonal injury Note Do not overfill the batter...

Page 248: ...ake sure the area is well ventilated when you charge the battery It is not necessaryto remove the battery from the engine compartment and it is also not necessary to disconnect the cables Make sure th...

Page 249: ...l equipment battery Specifications are listed on the battery housing When installing the battery make sure the ignition and all electrical consumers are switched off r Gb Because of the problem of pro...

Page 250: ...ir conditioner compressor are driven by one V belt The installed V belt conformstothe highest quality requirements The V belt adjusts its own tension Replacing of the V belt should be performed by you...

Page 251: ...tadequatefor cleaning the glass add a cleaning solution to the water Use winterized windshield washer solvent during the cold season even though the ve hicle is equipped with heated washer jets It hel...

Page 252: ...o inspect the condition of your wiper blades regularly For safety reasons replace your wiper blades once o twrce a year if necessary See your authonzed Audr Dealer for replacement blades Notes Commerc...

Page 253: ...edtires in acool dryand pre ferably dark place Tires which are not on wheels should be stored standing up New tires may have different tread depths due to the configuration and des gn by the tire manu...

Page 254: ...When thetiresarewarm the pres sure will be higher Do not reduce the pressure of warm tires Don t forget to check the spare wheel The inflation pressure is marked on thetireside wall Use an accurate t...

Page 255: ...ce the tires Werecommend however thatyou do not let the tires wear down this far Worn tires cannot grip the road surface properly and are even less effective on wet roads WARNING Worn tires can lead t...

Page 256: ...singdifferenttireand wheel rim combinations can result in re duced clearance between the tire and the vehicle body Therefore never mount tires that are of a different designation or have different dim...

Page 257: ...used tires if you are not sure of their previous history Whenever replacing a tubeless tire al ways install a new valve stem Tire repair should only be performed by a specialist In the interest of max...

Page 258: ...rate a vehicle at speeds greater than the maximum speed rating of its tires Always observe speed limits and adjust your vehicle to prevail ing road and traffic conditions Note Your vehicle is normally...

Page 259: ...conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested undercontrolled conditionson asp...

Page 260: ...note the following For technical reasons it is not al ways possible to use wheels from other vehicles under certain condi tions notevenwheels from the same vehicle model Wheel rims and wheel bolts are...

Page 261: ...ximum traction in mud and snow Check with your local Motor Vehicle Bu reau for possible restrictions 260 When installing winter tires please note the following Only radial ply winter tires may be inst...

Page 262: ...s greater than the maximum speed rating of its tires Always observe speed limits and adjust your vehicle to prevail ing road and traffic conditions Snow chains For engineering reasons snow chains must...

Page 263: ...Parts replacement Your vehicle incorporates the latest safety design features ensuring a high standard of active and passive safety This safety could be compromised by non approved changes to the ori...

Page 264: ...l requirements Don t forget to look at the expira tion data on the contents of your first aid kit If the date has expired you should purchase another one as soon as possible Emergency warning triangle...

Page 265: ...ehicle in an ac cident or sudden maneuver The jack must never be used as a support toworkunderneaththe vehicle If thejack is accidentally dislodged you could be seriously injured Beforeyou usethejack...

Page 266: ...has a reversible blade flat blade on one end and Phillips head on the other Open ended wrench 10 x 13 Towing loop fortransporting the vehicle see page 281 Note Never use the hexagonal opening in the...

Page 267: ...when the deflated full size spare tire is installed The deflated full size spare tire was de veloped especiallyforyourvehiclemodel It must not be used on other models Simi larly donotusesparewheelsfr...

Page 268: ...the engine turn the emergency flasher on and use other warning devices to alert other motorists Passengers must not remain in the vehicle when it is jacked up This includes children as well as adults...

Page 269: ...be on see page 123 Now switch off the ignition and change the tire Shutting off the jack mode once you ve finished changing the tire You can shut off the jack mode again by si multaneouslypessing but...

Page 270: ...d of the lug wrench if nec essary using your foot Make sure you are standingfirmlyon the ground and holdon to the vehicle for support Loosen all wheel bolts about one turn Do not yet remove the bolts...

Page 271: ...0 Step 5 Turn the handle on the jack until the jack arm just fits underneath the vehicle Position the jack arm on the lower sill of the vehicle so that the rib in the recess is surrounded by the jack...

Page 272: ...es in the wheel are in line with the threaded holes in the wheel hub Thenfullyunscrewtheotherwheelbolts and remove the wheel leaving the plastic pin in the bolt hole Remove any dirt or corrosion prese...

Page 273: ...ssure hosefromtheval ve and screw the dust cap back on To lower the vehicle turn the handle counter clockwise until the jack is fully re leased Remove jack Then go crosswise from one bolt to another t...

Page 274: ...ore you check the tightening torque Until then drivewith extra care and at reduced speeds m WARNING Ifyou are going to equip yourve hicle with tires or rims which dif fer from those which were factory...

Page 275: ...e replacing a fuse Open the cover of the centralized unit by inserting a screwdriver in the slot of the cover and pry it off Check the fuse listing on the next pages to find out which fuse belongs to...

Page 276: ...m ABS brake light switch 1 0 8 Car telephone 5 9 Heated mirrors 10 1 0 Automatic headlight adjustment 5 1 1 Cruise control Automatic Transmission 1 0 1 2 On Board Diagnostic system _ 1 0 1 3 Brake lig...

Page 277: ...inside mirror 15 32 Engine timing 20 33 Cigarette lighter 1 5 34 Enginetiming 1l Amps 276 1 5 35 Vacant 36 Front fog lights rearfog light 37 Radio 38 Luggage compartment light 1 5 20 power locking sys...

Page 278: ...eesymbol above WARNING Only your authorized Audi Dealer or a qualified workshop should change the bulbs in gas discharge lamps xenon light Due to the high voltage improper handling can cause serious p...

Page 279: ...low batteryacid to con tact ayes or skin Flush any con tacted area with water immediate ly Improper use of a booster bat teryto start a vehicle may cause an explosion Vehicle batteries generate ex plo...

Page 280: ...umper cables WARNING To avoid serious personal Injury and damage to the vehicle heed all warnings and instructions of the jumper cable manufacturer If in doubt call for road service The jumper cables...

Page 281: ...of neg ative cable to the negative terminal 4 of the discharged vehicle battery Check that all screw plugs on the battery calls are screwed in firmly If not tighten plugs prior toconnectingclamp on n...

Page 282: ...in the ve hicle tool kit and attach to the front anchorage WARNING Atowed vehicleisnot safefor pas sengers Never allow anyone to ride in a towed vehicle for any rea son Front towing anchorage C n the...

Page 283: ...install re insert the flap and turn the fasteners to the right 282 Front hook up Center the vehicle in relation to the car carrier ramp Attach the towing loop in the front se curely Attach the winch h...

Page 284: ...and floor jack lift points illustrated Failure to lift the ve hicle at these points could cause the vehicle to tilt or fall from a lift if there is a change in vehicle weight distribution and balance...

Page 285: ...seconds The warning light in the instru mentcluster the LED formanual mode and the LED son the control buttonswill all turn off The original system stateandfull functional ity of the ride height syst...

Page 286: ...IT YOURSELF SERVICE Lifting point rear The lifting point is located on the vertical re inforcement of the lower sill for on board jack Lifting with vehicle jack Referto Changing a wheel on page 267 2...

Page 287: ...um torque SAE net No of cylinders Displacement Stroke Bore Compression ratio Fuel1l 1 1 For further details see Fuel supply on page 225 286 250 hp at 5800 rpm 258 ft lbs at 1850 rpm 6 163 CID 2671 cm3...

Page 288: ...2 4 gal Windshield and headlight washer container 5 0 quarts Engine oil with filter change The oil level should be checked while topping up Do not overfill see page235 Always head all WARNINGS on pag...

Page 289: ...el Differences may occur depending on the modeltype and options ordered forexample tire sizes 288 189 4 in 4810 mm 76 1 in 1932 mm 60 1 in 1526 mm 62 7 in 1592 mm 5 6 in 142 mm 8 2 in 208 mm 38 3 ft 1...

Page 290: ...ear axles should not exceed the permissible weights and their combination must nbt exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Exceeding permissible weight ratings can result in vehicle dam age accidents a...

Page 291: ...le Identification Number YIN is locatedon thedriver s side sothatitisvis ible from the outside through the wind shield see illustration The safety compliance sticker is your assurance that your new ve...

Page 292: ...on Engine output in Kilowatts 5 Engine and transmission code letter 6 Paint no I Interior 7 Optional equipment numbers Vehicle data 2 to 7 are also found in your Maintenance booklet TECHNICAL DAT A Th...

Page 293: ...n washington D C 20590 You can also obtain otherinformation about motorvehicle safetyfrom the Hotline 292 Outside the U S A or Canada Operating your vehicle outside the U S A or Canada Government regu...

Page 294: ...lable from eitherof the following sources Robert Bentley Inc Order directly from the publisher Call toll free 1 800 423 4595 from the United States and Canada 8 30 AM to 5 00 PM EST or go to www rb co...

Page 295: ...NOTES 294...

Page 296: ...NO S 295...

Page 297: ...Service _ 41 Alarm system 67 All Wheel Drive 207 Alternator 120 127 Ambient lighting _ 172 Anti Lock Brake System 202 Anti theft alarm system 67 Armrest 85 263 Armrest with telephone _ 1 90 Ashtray 1...

Page 298: ...212 Climate controls o 162 Clock 117 Coat hooks 179 Compartment for Service Literature Wallet 1 83 Convenient entry function 1 01 Convertible locking retractor 51 Convertible seats 47 Coolant temperat...

Page 299: ...ystem 1 97 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 1 25 Engine Compartment 232 Cooling 238 Data 286 Hood 231 Oil 234 Oil level 144 Oil pressure 143 Oil sensor defective 1 44 Engine oil Adding 236 Additives 234 Cha...

Page 300: ...nce _ 1 20 127 1 78 1 78 153 Gross axle weight rating 289 289 Gross vehicle weight rating H Head airbags 39 Head restraints 75 Headlight adjustment 1 48 Headlight dimmer 1 56 Headlight flasher 157 Hea...

Page 301: ...51 Locking the vehicle 61 Locks Doors _ 59 Rear lid 63 Lubricants 234 Luggage compartment 88 184 Luggage compartment light 172 Luggage net 89 M Maintenance 228 Maintenance booklet 4 Malfunction Indic...

Page 302: ...load 289 Rear facing child seat bench 92 Rear fog light 149 Rear lid 63 Rear lid child safety lock 65 Rear lid light 172 Rear seats 86 Rear view mirror 72 Rear window defogger 1 5 1 Remote control 59...

Page 303: ...tarting menu 1 31 Starting procedures 1 1 4 Starting with jumper cables 278 Steering lock 113 Steering wheel _ 98 Tiptronic 106 Steering wheel with Audio controls 1 85 Stopping engine 1 1 5 Storage co...

Page 304: ...w Warning and indicator lights 1 0 Warning lights 1 0 1 22 Warning I indicator lights Airbag system 1 25 Anti lock brake system 1 25 Battery voltage 1 43 Brake 1 26 Brake light 141 Brake pads worn 1 4...

Page 305: ...ALPHABEDCAL INDEX Windows 215 Windshield washer system 250 Winter tires 207 260 Wiper 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 60 Wiper blades 0 0 0 0 251 Workshop hoist 283 X Xenon lights 1 57 277 304...

Page 306: ...Beu iebsanleitung Audiallroad Nordameriu englisch 10 0 211 561 BH 21...

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