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Summary of Contents for TT 2012

Page 1: ...TT5 TT R5 Coupe Owner s Manual 2012 Audi TT TT5 TT R5 Coupe Owner s Manual Englisch Nordamerika 05 2011 121 561 8J3 21 1111111111111111111111111111111111111 1215618J321 www audi com Audi Vorsprung du...

Page 2: ...ur Owner s Manual thoroughly 50 that you can quickly become ac quainted with your Audi In addition to explaining how the different features work we also give you many useful tips and information conce...

Page 3: ...67 67 68 70 70 74 74 75 75 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 81 83 83 83 90 90 93 93 93 94 98 98 99 101 103 103 104 107 109 111 111 115 Monitoring the Advanced Airbag 5ystem 122 Knee airbags 126 Side airbags 129 C...

Page 4: ...egular ly and contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Audi Always have the booklet with you when you take your vehicle to an authorized Audi dealer for serv ice Your Audi Serv...

Page 5: ...l find a table of contents at the begin ning of this book which displays all topics de scribed in this manual in order of appearance Vou will find an alphabetical index at the end of this book All dir...

Page 6: ...tions Radio or navigation system Glove compartment lockable Front passenger s airbag Rear window defogger switch Climate controls Ashtray with cigarette lighter Selector lever or gearshift lever Selec...

Page 7: ...k Pull the knob as many times as necessary until the day month or year display flashes Turn the knob to the left or right To hide or display the date Pull the knob as many times as necessary until the...

Page 8: ...indicator lights The messages turn off after a short time To display a message again press the Warning indicator Lights Immobilizer Malfunction message If there is a malfunction somewhere in the in st...

Page 9: ...started and the parking brake is fully released This indicates that the brake warning light is functioning properly If the brake warning light does not light up when the engine is cranking or the par...

Page 10: ...ce without delay Do not wait until the red oil pressure warning symbol starts to flash before you respond to the low oillevel warning Ill By then p your engine may already have suffered serious damage...

Page 11: ...mmediately by your authorized Audi dealer or a quali fied workshop Drive slowly and avoid sudden hard brake applications Canada models If the brake warning light Il the Dlwarning light and the ABS war...

Page 12: ...replaced or the connection re paired by your authorized Audi Service depart ment R 8 WARNING _ Light bulbs are pressurized and could ex plode while they are being changed caus ing serious personal inj...

Page 13: ...increases Digital speedometer Tire pressure monitoring Trip computer Menu display Efficiency program Service interval display Lap timer Speed warning Auto Check Control Fig 7 Wiper lever controls for...

Page 14: ...verage and cur rent range and speed are displayed in metric units on Canadian models All stored values will be last if the vehi cle battery is disconnected The elapsed distance since the last time the...

Page 15: ...ighlighted cursor 9 fig 14 Press the lKes button rs on the left in front of the se cursor appea lected values the eseiJ button you activate By pressing l t on you made or confirm the values the se ec...

Page 16: ...in every instance but rather in in tervals over a period of time Service intervaL dispLay The service intervaL dispLay reminds you when yaur next service is due Fig 19 Section of instrument cluster S...

Page 17: ...eva uate the fastes t s owest and average ap times If timing is paused you can continue i t later even if you switch the ignition off The speed warning system warns the driver if he exceeds a previous...

Page 18: ...itored component in your engine system has been assigned a code In case of a mal function the component will be identified and the fault stored as a code in the control module memory The MIL light may...

Page 19: ...lose a key contactyour authorized Audi dealer immediately to have the lost key disa bled Be sure to bring all your keys with you Registered keys Vou can check to find out how many keys have been regis...

Page 20: ...de either by using the remote control or by inserting and turning the key in the driver s door lock When you unlock your vehicle The power locking system in your vehicle in corporates the following fu...

Page 21: ...ehicle The maximum effec tive range depends on several things Remem ber if the battery is weak the effective range decreases Unlocking and locking the vehicle with 1 the remote control Whether only th...

Page 22: ...id trunk Lid You can open it from the inside however by pulling on the door latch twice You con open the rear lid from inside the vehi cle using a switch in the driver s door Emergency locking 1 For t...

Page 23: ...C button again to turn off the alarm How is the anti theft alarm switched off when triggered The alarm system is switched offwhen you unlock the vehicle using the remote control key or when the igniti...

Page 24: ...high beam Switching on the side marker lights Turn the light switch to 00 Switching on automatic headlight control The lig ht switch must not be overtu rned past the stops in either direction CLear v...

Page 25: ...automatic headlights are switched on To use the high beams you first have to pull the high beam lever back and then push the lever forward again In cool or damp weather the inside of the headlights t...

Page 26: ...or Canadian specifications USA models illumination of the instru ment cluster gauges and needles dash and center console around the i Tips You should switch on the emergency flash er when you are the...

Page 27: ...rofessio nal Get medical attention immediately hicles when changing lanes you could estimate incorrectly and cause an acci dent Dimming the mirrors Dl Tips If there should be a malfunction in the elec...

Page 28: ...sor is pal of the interval wiping system Turning off the ignition will also deactivate the rain sensor To re activate the sensor switch off the inter val wiping function then switch it back on aga in...

Page 29: ...ce the wiper bLades once or twice a year See your authorized Audi dealer for repLace ment bLades CD Note The windshield wiper blades must onLy be repLaced when in the service position c page 53 Otherw...

Page 30: ...of injury in the case of sudden braking or an accident If the airbag inflates and the seating position s Incorrect this could result in personal InJury or even death It is important for both the driv...

Page 31: ...ile the vehicle is moving Ifyou do this while the vehicle is moving you will be out of position Always adjust the driver s or front passenger s seat when the vehicle is not moving b _ Be careful when...

Page 32: ...g 64 Hold the lever and fold the seatback for ward WARNING Always make sure the front seatbacks are in the upright position and securely locked in place when driving Lumbar support APplies to vehicles...

Page 33: ...well as children on booster seats who are too close to the rear window can suffer severe head and neck injuries when the rear lid is closed or if a crash occurs Always make sure that rear seat passen...

Page 34: ...ifically designed for your model Contact the nearest Audi dealer for information on approved modular roof racks for your vehi cleo _ These approved roof racks are the basis for a complete roof rack sy...

Page 35: ...he vehicle while it is moving In case of an accident sudden braking or other vehicle movement bot liquid could spill causing scalding burn Spilled hot liquid can also cause an accident and personal in...

Page 36: ...s of clothing that you have hung up must not interfere with the driv er s view The coat hooks are designed only for lightweight clothing Never hang any clothing with hard pointed or heavy objects in t...

Page 37: ...ust be changed according to the intervals specified in the maintenance schedule 50 that the air condi tioning system s performance is not adversely affected Pollutant filter The pollutant filter parti...

Page 38: ...button again or Press the IAUTOI button or Automatic operation Temperature is controlled automatically The maximum amount of air flows mainly from vents 1 qpage 72 Asmall amount of air flows from vent...

Page 39: ...to help you reach the pedals and increase the distance from the steering wheel For detailed information on how to adjust the driver s seat see page 59 WARNING Individuals with reduced sensitivity to p...

Page 40: ...run in a con fined or enclosed area Exhaust fumes fram the engine contain carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless gas Carbon mon oxide can be fatal if inhaled Never leave the engine idling unattend...

Page 41: ...age the hand brake In order to prevent the vehicle from roll ing back unintentionally when starting in stop and go traffic keep the brake pedal depressed for a few seconds before driv ing off D Tips Y...

Page 42: ...of the engine the steering characteris tics for a more direct power steering response and the damping characteristics of the Audi magnetic ride for dynamic suspension tuning sport mode APplies ta veh...

Page 43: ...l cause premature wear in the transmission The back up lights go on when you shift into Reverse with the ignition on Gearshift pattern 6 speed manual transmission Applies to vehicles with 6 speed manu...

Page 44: ...it becomes stuck If the lever is in the Nposition for more than 1 second with the brake pedal not depressed the selector lock engages automatically A WARNING Never place the selector lever in the R o...

Page 45: ...nclines Hill Oescent Assist is activated by pressing the brake while descending when the selector lev er is in 0 5 The 5 tronic transmission auto maticaLLy shifts down to il gear suitable for the incl...

Page 46: ...on are high lighted with a light background in the instru ment cluster display In some cases you can not use reverse gear any more If the transmission switches to fail safe mode you should take the ve...

Page 47: ...Home Link buttons CDand for approxi mately 20 seconds until indicator light fig 95 begins to flash Then release both buttons Do not hold the buttons for longer than 30 seconds This procedure only nee...

Page 48: ...rve for your own safety the safety ofyour passengers and others We have summarized here what you need to know about safety belts airbags child restraints as well as child safety Your safety is for us...

Page 49: ...ing the steering wheel toward your face decreases the ability of the supple mental driver s airbag to protect you in a collision Always sit in an upright position and nev er lean against or place any...

Page 50: ...es the risk of personal injury from improperly positioned safety belts er adJ ustment of head restraints prop ctly adiusted head restraints are an im Corre ortont part ofyour vehicle s occupant re P n...

Page 51: ...cannot move and interfere with the pedals q Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they cannot slip out of position Vou can obtain suitable flo...

Page 52: ...ires that were on your vehicle at the timm was manufactured For recommended tire pressures for nor malload conditions please see chapter page202 Tie downs The luggage compartment is equipped with four...

Page 53: ...ng positions in the front and two height limited seating Positions in the rear Each seating position has a safety belt The rear seat area in your Audi TT Coupe does not have enough room for pas senger...

Page 54: ...ar safety belts correctly in order to mini rnize the risk of severe injury or death in a crash Rernember too that airbags will deploy only once and that your safety belts are always h s unbelted occup...

Page 55: ...elt Howev er special clips may be required for the correct use of some child restraint sys tems Never allow safety belts to become dam aged by being caught in door or seat hardware Torn or frayed safe...

Page 56: ...safety belts Push the red release button on the buckle c fig 111 The beLt tongue will spring out of the buckle c A Let the belt wind up on the retractor as you guide the belt tongue to its stowed pos...

Page 57: ...and with considerable force The supplemental airbags can cause injuries if the driver or the front seat passenger are not seated properly Therefore in order to help the airbag to do its job it is impo...

Page 58: ...ant information and head the WARNINGS for important de tails about children and Advanced Airbags qpage 133 Even though your vehicle is equipped with an Advanced Airbag System make certain that all chi...

Page 59: ...ve the airbag system inspected by your Audi dealer immediately Always carefully follow instructions from child restraint manufacturers when in stalling child restraints WARNING If in exceptional circu...

Page 60: ...ot come on the front airbag on the passenger side has not been turned off by the control unit and can deploy if the control unit senses an impact that meets the conditions stored in its memory If the...

Page 61: ...rs to the front passenger seat must be performed by qualified and properly trained workshop personnel _ Never remove the front passenger or driver seat from the vehicle _ Never remove the upholstery f...

Page 62: ...ys on WARNING Sitting in the wrong position can increase the risk of serious injury in crashes _ To reduce the risk of injury when the air bags inflate the driver and passengers must always sit in an...

Page 63: ...facing orforward fac ing infant restraints listed in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 with which the Advanced Airbag System in your vehicle was certified If the front passenger seat is not o...

Page 64: ...effectiveness of the system will not be impaired and that dis carded components do not cause injury or pol lute the environment diately install the rear facing child safety seat in a rear seating pos...

Page 65: ...ath the steering wheel q fig 116 the airbag for the passenger is at about the same height in the instrument pan el underneath the gLove compartment The knee airbag offers additional protection ta the...

Page 66: ...or fatal injuries _ Never carry objects of any kind in the footwell area in front of the driver s or passenger s seat Sulky objects shop ping bags for exampLe can interfere with or prevent proper dep...

Page 67: ...r passengers must know and act accordingly to help the safety belts and airbags do their job to pro vide supplemental protection A WARNING An inflating side airbag can cause serious or fatal injury Im...

Page 68: ...enly be more than 260 pounds 120 kg Under these conditions only an appropriate child restraint properly used can reduce the risk of serious injury Child restraints like adult safety belts must be used...

Page 69: ...he front passenger seat with a typi calI year old child the Advanced Airbag Sys tem compares the weight measured by the weight sensing mat with the information stor ed in the electronic control unit E...

Page 70: ...n unrestrained or improperly restrain ed chi Id can be injured or killed by be ing thrown against the inside of the ve hicle or by being ejected from it during a sudden maneuver or impact _ An unrestr...

Page 71: ...rearward facing infant seat properly installed on the rear seat Babies and infants up to about one year old and 20 lbs or 9 kg need special rearward fac_ ing child restraints that support the back nec...

Page 72: ...safety belts Fig 123 Rear seat child properly restrained in a boos ter seat ly Used booster seats con help protect proper children weighing between about 40 lbs and 80 lbs lB kg and 36 kg who are less...

Page 73: ...curely latch the passenger seat at the very rear of its fore and aft adjustment range The backrest must be adjusted to an upright position WARNING Ifyou must install a booster seat child re straint on...

Page 74: ...er the ignition is switched on _ If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light does not come on and stay on immedi ately instaLl the rear facing child safety seat in a rear seating position and have the airbag s...

Page 75: ...The LATCH lower anchorage points are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints Never mount two child restraint systems on one LATCH lower anchorage point Nev...

Page 76: ...eat cushion 50 that the lower anchorages are visible Pull off the guidance fixtures from the low er anchorages Always remove the guidance fixtures and keep them in a safe place when not in use You may...

Page 77: ...go area qfig 132 slide the tether strap hook over the anchor bracket Pull on the tether strap hook so that the spring catch of the hook engages Tighten the tether strap firmly following the child rest...

Page 78: ...spin yaw out of control and helps you to get the vehicle back under control by selectively braking the wheels and or reducing engine power and providing steering assistance to help hold the vehicle o...

Page 79: ...ALways adapt your speed to road traffic and weather conditions The risk of Los ing control of the vehicle increases when driving too fast especially through curves and on slippery or wet roads and wh...

Page 80: ...iving through water or very heavy rain or even after washing your vehicle the braking effect can be reduced due to moisture or in freezing conditions ice on the brake pads A few cautious brake applica...

Page 81: ...g these tires must be mounted on ail four wheels See also page 213 Winter tires Snow chains Where tire chains are mandatory on certain roads this normally also applies to vehicles with all wheel drive...

Page 82: ...lectrical energy is generated when the vehicle is being driven the battery can be come discharged This happens mostly when little energy is being generated and a great deal consumed and the battery s...

Page 83: ...id damaging the vehicle When you are driving on poor roads or over curbs steep ramps etc make certain that low lying parts such as spoilers and exhaust system parts do not bottom out and get dam aged...

Page 84: ...speed limit and weather con ditions permit Reducing unnecessary idling Even when your car isJust idling it burns up fuel Shut the engine off when you are not driv ing the vehicle Do not warm up the v...

Page 85: ...ted and have to be diluted Use spot removing fluids only in well ventilated areas Do not use gasoline kerosene diesel fuel nail polish remover or other volatile fluids They may be toxic flammable or h...

Page 86: ...cloths or sponges to prevent scratches It is best to use soapy water For the sake of the environment In the interest of the environ ment the ve hicle should only be washed in special wash bays Washing...

Page 87: ...e on safe products for wax removal Windows should also be cleaned on the inside at regular intervals Never dry windows with the same chamois that you use to dry painted surfaces Wax resi due on the ch...

Page 88: ...e spots and deposits from aluminum surfaces Chrome care products and alkaline cleaners will attack aluminum surfaces and can dam age them over time A WARNING Always read and heed all WARNINGS and the...

Page 89: ...om direct exposure to sun light Sharp objects on clothing such as zip pers rivets or sharp pieGes on belts can leave permanent scratches or scrape marks on the surface of the leather Dl Tips After eac...

Page 90: ...especially careful when cleaning the en gine compartment Always switch off the ignition before clean ing the engine A Plenum panel Remove leaves from the plenum panel in front ofthe windshield under...

Page 91: ...perform especially well for winter or summer driving During seasonal change over we suggest that you fill up at busy gas stations where the sea sonal adjustment is more likely to be made in time CD N...

Page 92: ...ar it should be removed immediately to prevent damage to the paint Fuel supply and fiLLing your fuel tank _ A WARNING Improper refueling or handling offuel can cause fire explosion and severe burns Fu...

Page 93: ...uel system or the electri cal system is necessary Always disconnect the battery Never smoke or work near heaters or open flames Fluids in the engine com partment could start a fire Keep an approved fi...

Page 94: ...if engine oil viscosity grade SAE SW40 is not available you can also use viscos ity grade SAE SW 30 or SAE OW 40 as long as It meets Audi oil quality standard VW S02 00 Specifications Because engine o...

Page 95: ...ke ly to cause severe damage to the engine ijJ Tips The oiL pressure warning dispLay is not an indicator of the oil Leve Do not reLy on it Instead check the oiL LeveL in your engine at reguLar interva...

Page 96: ...mit ed New Vehicle Warranty For the sake of the environment Before changing your oil first make sure you know where you can properly dispose ofthe used oil Always dispose of used engine oil proper ly...

Page 97: ...coolant by following these steps Turn off the engine and allow it ta cool down Protect your face hands and arms from escaping fluid and steam by covering the cap with a large thick rag Turn the cap s...

Page 98: ...for long periods Ifyou are going to letyourvehicle stand fora long time and not drive it you should remern ber there are electrical components which are still functioning and they will draw energy fro...

Page 99: ...ead com pounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproduc tive problems Wash hands after han dling A WARNING Whenever working on the battery or on the electrical system th...

Page 100: ...ge sensitive electranic components such as control units relays radio etc as weil as the battery charger A WARNING It is not necessary to remove the battery fram the luggage compartment and it is also...

Page 101: ...ged tires can lead ta loss of control sudden tire fail ure including a blowout and sudden de flation crashes and serious personal in juries Have worn or damaged tires re placed immediately Tires age E...

Page 102: ...ans that portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road Sidewall means nominal distance between rim flanges means that portion of a tire between the tread and bead Rim width Recommended infla...

Page 103: ...sure label is located on the driv er s side B pillar The tire pressure labellists the recommended cold tire inflation pressures for the vehicle at its maximum capacity weight and tires that were on yo...

Page 104: ...tween the pressure in the cold tire and the pressure you need and add the air that you need to reach the correct pressure for the vehicle load passengers and luggage for the tires on your vehicle as l...

Page 105: ...icle can cause loss ofve hicle control a crash or other acddent se rious personal injury and even death Carrying more weight than your vehicle was designed ta carry will prevent the vehicle from handl...

Page 106: ...old can only be used in an emergency and then with special care and at lower speeds Never mount used tires on your vehicle if you are not sure oftheir previous histo ry Old used tires may have been d...

Page 107: ...neral the greater the number of plies the ore weight a tire can support Tire manufac rn rs also must indicate the materials in the ture e which include steel nylon polyester and tir others Maximum Loa...

Page 108: ...ailure Winter tires Win ter tires can improve vehicle handling an snow and ice At temperatures below 45 oF 7 oC we recommend changing to winter tires In some heavy snow areas local governments may req...

Page 109: ...ied torque for the wheel bolts is 90 ft lb 120 Nm with a tolerance of 7 4 ft lb 10 Nm Torque wheel bolts diago nally After changing a wheel the torque must be checked as soon as possible with a torque...

Page 110: ...ol g and a message q fig 155 The driver message in the display goes out after 5 seconds The driver message can be displayed again by pressing the CHECKI button q page 10 fig 3 If on ly one tire is aff...

Page 111: ...re sidewall Ifyou do change the tires on your vehide from normal to ru n flat tires you must buy the special rims required for run flat tires and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System must be re program...

Page 112: ...ire also affects driving characteristics by pulling to the side where the tire is mounted and also reduces braking performance The effect on vehicle handling is most noticeable when driving around cur...

Page 113: ...cility TMS must NOT be used for cuts or punctures in the tire which are larger than 0 16 inch 4 mm for damage to the rim ifyou have been driving with very low tire pressures or tires with no air 5eek...

Page 114: ...ump off switch in position O If the required tire pressure of at least 1 8 bar has not been reached it is not possible to make a repair with the tire seal ant Seek professional assistance Disassemblin...

Page 115: ...ting points for the jack Raising the vehicle Apply the parking brake firmly to prevent your vehicle from rolling unintentionally Shift into lst gear on vehicles with manual transmission or move the se...

Page 116: ...te When removing or installing the wheel the rim could hit the brake rotor and dam age the rotor Work carefully and have a second person help you i Tips Never use the hexagonal socket in the han dle o...

Page 117: ...replace a blown fuse with one that h s a higher amp rating This can cause damage to the elec trical system and a fire CD Note If a new fuse burns out again after shortly have you have installed it hav...

Page 118: ...applies especiaUy to the light bulbs in the front of your car which you can only reach through the engine compartment Sheet metal and bulb holders can have sharp edges that can cause serious cuts and...

Page 119: ...er cable the frozen battery must be thawed com pletely otherwise it could explode Do not allow battery acid to contact eyes or skin Flush any contacted area with water immediately Improper use of a bo...

Page 120: ...o load the vehicle on to the flat bed use the towing loop found in the vehicle tools and attach to the front or rear anchorage q page 237 and q page 238 A WARNING Avehicle being towed is not safe for...

Page 121: ...nt lifting point right side Read and heed WARNING Q Locate lifting points Q fig 186 Q fig 187 Adjust lifting arms of workshop hoist or floor jack to match vehicle lifting points Insert a rubber pad be...

Page 122: ...ting GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for front and rear are listed on a sticker on the left door jamb The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating includes the weight of the basic vehicle plus full fuel...

Page 123: ...pprox Length with license plate bracket in mm Width across mirrors in mm Height unloaded in mm Turning circle diameter curb to curb ft m Capacities approx 165 3 4198 76 9 1952 53 1345 35 96 10 96 in m...

Page 124: ...Technical Literature Ordering Center at www audi techliterature com Audi Service Repair Manuals and Literature If you plan to take your vehicle outside the continentallimits of the United States or Ca...

Page 125: ...with the vehicle is not adequate for this pur pose and could collapse causing serious personal injury Ifyou must work underneath the vehicle with the wheels on the ground always make sure the vehicle...

Page 126: ...to operate the equipment RSS Gen Issue 1 Operation is subject to the following two con ditions 1 this device may not ca interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interferen...

Page 127: ...2 Plastic and vinyl 170 Care of exterior 167 Cargo area refer to Luggage compartment 99 Catalytic converter 163 CD changer 69 Certification 248 Changing a flat tire 225 Changing engine oil 188 Chassis...

Page 128: ...erature indicator 29 Engine speed limitation 19 Environment Break in period 162 Catalytic converter 163 Disposing ofyour vehicle battery 193 Driving at high speeds 164 Driving to minimize pollution an...

Page 129: ...30 LATCH 146 Description 147 Guidance fixtures for lower anchorages 148 Installing a child restraint 149 Location 147 Mounting and releasing the anchorage hook 149 Launch Control Program 88 Leather 17...

Page 130: ...e Automatic transmission 84 Rims Cast alloy 171 Replacing 209 Steel rims 171 Roof rack Loading 65 Mounting locations 65 Safe mounting 64 Roofweight 65 Run flat tires 219 Driving 220 Introduction 219 R...

Page 131: ...248 Temperature 71 gy New tires and wheels Replacing Snow chains Tires and vehicle load limits Wheel bolts Winter tires Tire service life 199 209 209 214 206 214 213 207 Tool kit 222 Touch up paint 1...

Page 132: ...213 All wheel drive 213 Wiper and washer system 51 Intermittent wiping 51 One tap wiping SI x Xenon Lig hts 233 It has always been Audi s policy to continu ously improve its products Audi therefore re...

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