Specifications

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Further exterior equipment

Provision for trailer towing hitch, includes the wiring to the spare wheel well, a prepared ABS control unit and

adapted engine cooling. The set of parts for retrofitting is available from Audi Genuine Accessories

Trailer towing hitch, removable and lockable, ball-joint coupling and ball head made from forged steel, the 13-

pin socket can be swivelled out of sight behind the bumper skirt; when removed, the towing device can be stored

in the spare wheel well; trailer stabilisation system via ESP

Aluminium-look exterior, surface of windscreen frame, winding capping trim and cover strip in anodised

aluminium

Audi Singleframe, radiator grille in Stone Grey; high-gloss Black for the 3.0 TDI and 3.2 FSI

Exhaust tailpipes, visible, dual-branch design with 1 tailpipe each on left and right-hand sides, 1.8 TFSI manual

and 2.0 TDI models have single-branch design with 2 tailpipes on the left

Model name/logo, model name on the luggage compartment lid, quattro logo (on quattro® models) in radiator

grille, on luggage compartment lid and in the dashboard on the passenger side; on request, vehicle can also be

supplied without the model name on the rear

Seats/seating comfort

4-way lumbar support, electric, for driver and front-passenger seats, with horizontal and vertical adjustment

Adjustable front seats, electric adjustment for seat height, fore/aft position and seat and backrest angles, with

electric 4-way lumbar support; additional electric head restraint height adjustment

Memory function for driver’s seat, 2 different presets for the electrically adjustable driver’s seat and the exterior

mirrors

Folding rear seat backrest, can be split and 50:50 or fully folding, with remote backrest release in luggage

compartment

Seat heaters at front, heat seat cushions and backrests; on sports seats or leather seats also heat the side

bolsters; individually adjustable in 6 stages for driver and front-passenger seats

Seat heaters front and rear, features as for seat heaters at front, additionally also for rear seats. (Only available in

conjunction with drinks holder incorporated into rear seat and with leather upholstery and trim or Alcantara/

Leather combination)

Heat protection (for direct sunlight) for front seat surfaces and backrests, for Alcantara/Leather combination,

Milano leather upholstery and trim and Fine Nappa leather upholstery and trim. The special colour pigmentation

of the leather prevents excessive build-up of heat. The infrared radiation in sunlight is reflected. The surface

temperature can be reduced by up to 20 °C by the heat protection

Centre armrest at front, adjustable lengthways; with fold-open storage compartment and a 12 V socket in the

centre console

Leather armrests in the door trims in Fine Nappa leather, includes rear side panel trims in Fine Nappa leather to

create an exclusive look for the interior. (Can only be ordered in conjunction with leather trim or Alcantara/Leather

combination)

Head restraints front and rear, height adjustable at the front

ISOFIX child seat mounting for the rear seats

ISOFIX child seat mounting for front-passenger seat and rear seats, with deactivation switch for the front-

passenger airbag

Steering wheels/gear levers/controls

Steering wheel in 4-spoke design, with full-size airbag, manually adjustable for height and reach, black

Leather-covered steering wheel in 4-spoke design, with full-size airbag, manually adjustable for height and

reach, includes gear lever knob or selector lever knob and gear lever gaiter in leather, colour coordinated with the

selected interior colour

Leather-covered sports steering wheel in 3-spoke design, with full-size airbag and in perforated leather,

adjustable in height and reach, including gear lever knob or selector lever knob and gaiter in leather

Leather-covered multifunction steering wheel in 4-spoke design, with full-size airbag, equipment as for leather-

covered steering wheel; for operating the basic functions of Audi navigation systems and radios, Bluetooth

interface, fitting for mobile phone or car phone; models with automatic transmission optionally available with

shift paddles behind the steering wheel

Leather-covered multifunction sports steering wheel in 3-spoke design, with full-size airbag and perforated

leather, adjustable in height and reach, including gear lever knob or selector lever knob and gaiter in leather, for

operating the basic functions of Audi navigation systems and radios, Bluetooth interface, fitting for mobile phone

or car phone; models with automatic transmission optionally available with shift paddles behind the steering

wheel

Steering wheel rim customised with Audi exclusive leather, available in all Audi exclusive colours; individual

choice of seams in various Audi exclusive colours. From quattro GmbH

Audi exclusive gear lever knob in aluminium, from quattro GmbH

Controls customised with Audi exclusive leather, leather-covered steering wheel rim, gear lever and gear lever

gaiter; available in all Audi exclusive colours; individual choice of colour for seams in various Audi exclusive

colours. From quattro GmbH

Climate control

Automatic air conditioner, with sunlight-dependent control, electronically regulates the air temperature, flow

rate and distribution, with ram air control and manual recirculation mode, dust and pollen filter, defroster vents

for the windscreen and the side windows, key-coded settings; storage of 2 temperatures for when the hood is

open and closed, retrieved as a key-coded setting

3-zone deluxe automatic air conditioner, with sunlight-dependent control, electronically regulates the air

temperature, flow rate and distribution, separate temperature distribution for driver, front-passenger and rear

compartment, temperature and air distribution adjustable left and right in the front, control panel for setting the

temperature in the rear compartment in the rear centre console, automatic recirculation mode by means of air

quality sensor, front control panel with digital display, includes rain, light and humidity sensor, combined filter,

indirect ventilation

Headroom heating at front, adjustable in 3 stages, vents on the front-seat backrests. (Can only be ordered in

conjunction with climate-controlled comfort seats at the front or front sports seats)

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Lights and mirrors, exterior equipment, interior equipment

Please find out from your local Audi partner which equipment is standard and what optional equipment is available in your country.

Interior mirror, can be dimmed

also optionally:

automatically dimming (can only be ordered in conjunction with light/rain sensor)

Roof systems

Fully automatic hood, made from insulated, 3-ply fabric, hood actuation up to a speed of 50 km/h

Acoustic hood, due to optimised material thickness and connection, the noise level in the interior is clearly

improved, including make-up mirror illumination, LED interior front and rear light

Wind deflector, can be stowed away in the luggage compartment in the spare wheel well, as long as the space-

saving wheel is not ordered

Closing systems

Central locking with autolock function and radio-operated remote control incorporated into the vehicle key

Radio-operated remote control for the central locking, with interior switch incorporated into the vehicle key,

including glove box lock; unlocks and locks the doors, windows, luggage compartment lid and fuel filler cap at the

touch of a button; variable rolling code

Comfort key,

access and authorisation system; the key only needs to be carried with you; the engine is started and

switched off via the engine start/stop button on the centre console, the vehicle is locked from outside via buttons

on both door handles; the vehicle can also be opened from the luggage compartment lid, convenience closing/

opening of hood via the radio-operated remote control within a 4 m radius of the vehicle

Immobiliser, electronic, incorporated in engine control unit, automatically activated by the vehicle key

Garage door opener (HomeLink), programmable radio-operated remote control, operating buttons incorporated

in the interior lighting module; can be used to open many garage doors and exterior gates; allows control of

security and lighting systems; please contact your Audi partner for further information

Anti-theft alarm including interior monitoring and tow-away protection via angle of inclination sensor; can be

deactivated; signal horn for monitoring the doors, bonnet and luggage compartment lid independent of vehicle

electrical system

Fitting for Tracking Assistant, fitting for connecting a Tracking Assistant (available from Audi Genuine

Accessories) that enables a stolen vehicle to be located

Ignition lock electronic, ignition key features integral chip, automatically stores relevant vehicle service data

(mileage, chassis number and much more)

Glazing

Heat-insulating glass, green tinted, windscreen made of laminated glass

Rear window, made of glass, heated, with timer

Windscreen wash/wipe system, 2-speed operation, 4-speed adjustable intermittent wipe, flick-wipe function,

automatic wash/wipe function

Lights

xenon plus including headlight cleaning system,

the headlights with durable gas discharge technology for dipped

and main beam enable an intensive illumination of the road with evenness and range, in a colour resembling

daylight both close-up and in the distance. The automatic-dynamic beam angle control prevents oncoming traffic

from being dazzled; daytime running lights and rear lights in LED technology with low energy consumption

Daytime running lights with separate reflectors, with xenon plus LED daytime running lights with low power

consumption integrated into the headlights

Headlights, halogen headlights utilising ellipsoid technology with clear glass covers, electric headlight range

control and parking light function, daytime running lights with separate reflectors

adaptive light, the dynamic cornering light identifies the course of the road from the movement of the steering

wheel. The headlights swivel into the corner as a function of steer angle, thereby variably illuminating the bend;

operational between speeds of approx. 10 km/h and 110 km/h. (Can only be ordered in conjunction with xenon plus)

Main beam assist, working within system limits, automatically detects the headlights of oncoming traffic, the rear

lights of other road users and built-up areas. Depending on the traffic situation, the main beam is automatically

switched on or off. The system thereby improves the driver’s visibility and ensures a more relaxed drive thanks to the

extra comfort and convenience. (Can only be ordered in conjunction with automatically dimming interior mirror)

Interior lighting with delayed switch-off and contact switches on all doors; lights for luggage compartment,

driver, front-passenger and rear compartment, 2 reading lights at front, make up mirror illumination, ambient

lighting

Light package comprises illuminated vent controls and inside door handles, active door reflectors, entry lights,

front and rear footwell lights, illuminated glove compartment, LED technology for the front interior lighting and

make-up mirror illumination

Rear lights in red, reversing lights in white, integral rear fog lights

LED rear lights, LED brake and tail lights; reversing lights, rear fog lights and indicators have a light bulb. (Only in

conjunction with xenon plus)

Front fog lights, integrated in the bumper, with ring trim in aluminium look

Headlight cleaning system uses water and high pressure, for improved illumination and good visibility. (Standard

in conjunction with xenon plus)

Light/rain sensor

to control the automatic headlights, the coming home/leaving home function and the automatic

windscreen wiper function; includes windscreen with grey-coloured strip along the top edge

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors with integral LED indicator; electrically adjustable; body-coloured housings; convex, flat or

aspherical mirror glass

also optionally:

heated, both exterior mirrors and windscreen washer jets heated

heated and electrically folding

heated, electrically folding and automatically dimming

(can only be ordered in conjunction with automatically dimming interior mirror)

heated, electrically folding and automatically dimming, with memory function

(can only be ordered in conjunction with automatically dimming interior mirror and driver’s seat with memory function)

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