Exterior lighting
Switching the lights on and off
Light switch
Press and hold 
until the desired light function is selected. The selected function is displayed briefly in the instrument cluster. When switching on the ignition, the AUTO light function is automatically selected.
— AUTO - The automatic headlights adapt to the surrounding brightness automatically. The daytime running lights* will automatically turn on. In vehicles for certain markets, you can switch the automatic daytime running lights* on and off in the MMI.
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- You can switch the low beam headlights on manually once the ignition is switched on.
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- You can switch the parking lights on at speeds below 20 mph (32 km/h).
— USA models: OFF - You can switch off all light functions at speeds under 6 mph (10 km/h).
— Canada models: OFF - You can switch off all light functions when the ignition is switched off while the vehicle is stationary.
Buttons
When you turn the light switch to the AUTO* or low beam headlight ZO position, you can activate the following:
- All-weather lights. The front lights are adjusted automatically so that there is less glare for the driver from his or her own lights, for example when roads are wet.
Q - Rear fog light(s)
Automatic headlight range control
Your vehicle is equipped with automatic headlight range control. It reduces glare for oncoming traffic if the vehicle load changes. The headlight range adjusts automatically.
Audi adaptive light
Adaptive light provides better visibility when it is dark by adapting the lights to the road conditions based on speed, such as on expressways, rural roads, at intersections, and in curves. The adaptive lights only function when the light switch is in the AUTO* position and the all-weather lights are switched off.
WARNING
— Automatic headlights* are only intended to assist the driver. They do not relieve the driver of responsibility to check the headlights and to turn them on manually based on the current light and visibility conditions. For example, fog cannot be detected by the light sensors. So always switch on the low beams ZO under these weather conditions and when driving in the dark.
—To prevent glare for traffic behind your vehicle, the rear fog lights should only be turned on in accordance with traffic regulations.
Tips
— Follow the regulations applicable to the country where you are operating the vehicle when stopping the vehicle and when using the lighting systems.
— If the vehicle battery has been discharging for a while, the parking light may switch off automatically. Avoid using the parking lights for several hours.
— The light sensor for the automatic headlights* is in the rearview mirror mount. Do not place any stickers in this area on the windshield.
— Only the front headlights turn on when the daytime running lights are switched on*. In vehicles in certain markets, the tail lights will also turn on.
—Incool or damp weather, the inside of the headlights, turn signals, and tail lights can fog over due to the temperature difference between the inside and outside. They will clear shortly after switching them on. This does not affect the service life of the lighting.
Turn signal and high beam lever
The lever operates the turn signals, the high beams and the headlight flasher.
Turn signals
The turn signal will activate when you move the lever into a turn signal position while the ignition is switched on. The respective 
or 
indicator light will flash. The turn signal blinks three times if you tap the lever (convenience turn signal).
1. Right turn signal
2. Left turn signal
If an indicator light blinks twice as fast as usual, a turn signal bulb has failed. Carefully drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.
High beams 
and headlight flasher
- Move the lever to the corresponding position:
3. High beams on (vehicles with High beam assistant*
4. High beams off or headlight flasher
The 
indicator light in the instrument cluster will turn on.
WARNING
High beams can cause glare for other drivers, which increases the risk of an accident. For this reason, only use the high beams or the headlight flasher when they will not create glare for other drivers.
High beam assistant
The high beam assistant automatically turns the high beams on or off depending on the surrounding conditions.
A camera on the rearview mirror mount can detect light sources from other road users. The high beams switch on or off automatically depending on the position of vehicles driving ahead and oncoming vehicles, the vehicle speed as well as other environmental factors and traffic conditions.
Activating high beam assistant
Requirement: the light switch must be set to AUTO, the low beams must be switched on and the high beam assistant must be switched on in the Infotainment system.
- To activate the high beam assistant, tap the lever forward (3). The
indicator light will appear in the instrument cluster display and the high beams will be switched on or off automatically. The 
indicator light will turn on if the high beams are switched on.
Switching the high beams on or off manually
If the high beams did not switch on or off automatically as expected, you may switch them on or off manually instead:
- To switch the high beams on manually, push the lever forward (3). The Ea indicator light turns on. To switch the high beams off again, pull the lever back (4).
- To deactivate the high beams manually, pull the lever back (4) The high beam assistant is deactivated.
Operating the headlight flasher
- To operate the headlight flashers, pull the lever back (4) If the high beam headlights are not switched on, the high beam assistant will remain activated.
WARNING
High beam assistant is only intended to assist the driver. The driver is still responsible for controlling the headlights and switching them manually depending on light and visibility conditions. It may be necessary to operate them manually in situations such as:
— In adverse weather conditions such as fog, heavy rain, blowing snow or spraying water.
— On roads where oncoming traffic may be partially obscured, such as expressways.
— If there are road users with poor lighting, such as bicyclists.
— In tight curves and on steep hills.
—In poorly lit areas.
— With strong reflectors, such as signs.
— If the area of the windshield near the sensor is fogged over, dirty, icy or covered with a sticker.
Adjusting the exterior lighting
You can adjust the exterior lighting separately. The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
The functions are adjusted in the Infotainment system.
- Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Light & Visibility > Exterior lighting.
Automatic headlights
You can adjust the following settings in the Automatic headlights menu:
Activation time - You can adjust if the headlights switch on Early, Medium, or Late based on the sensitivity of the light sensor.
High beam assistant - You can switch the high beam assistant on and off.
Entry/exit lighting
The Entry/exit lighting illuminates the area around the vehicle when the vehicle is unlocked or when the driver’s door is opened while the ignition is off. The entry/exit lighting works when it is dark and when the AUTO light function is switched on. The front and rear daytime running lights* switch on automatically within the limits of the system each time the vehicle is unlocked regardless of how bright it is outside the vehicle.
Daytime running lights
The daytime running lights can be turned on and off. When daytime running lights are turned on, the lights will stay on continuously whenever the ignition is switched on.
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers help to make other drivers aware of your vehicle in dangerous situations.
- Press the
(1) button to switch the emergency flashers on or off.
When the emergency flashers are turned on, the and indicator lights will flash at the same time.
You can indicate a lane change or a turn when the emergency flashers are switched on by using the turn signal lever. The emergency flashers stop temporarily.
The emergency flashers also work when the ignition is turned off.
Messages
If the 
indicator light turns on, a bulb has failed. The message indicates the location of the bulb. Replace the bulb immediately.
Vehicle lights: malfunction! Please contact Service\
There is a malfunction in the headlights or the light switch. Drive immediately to an authorized There is a malfunction in the headlights or the light switch. Drive immediately to an authorized
Audi adaptive light: malfunction! See owner's manual
Adaptive light* is not working. The headlights still function.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.
Headlight range control: malfunction! See owner's manual
There is a malfunction in the dynamic headlight range control system, which may cause glare for other drivers.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.
High beam assistant: malfunction! See owner's manual
You can still switch the high beams on or off manually. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.
Headlight assistant: malfunction! See owner's manual
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired. You can still switch the high beams on or off manually.
Automatic headlights: malfunction! See owner's manual
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning.
The low beams remain switched on at all times for safety reasons when the light switch is in the AUTO position. However, you can continue to turn the lights on and off using the light switch.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.
WARNING
— Light bulbs are pressurized and can explode when they are replaced, which increases the risk of injury.
—To reduce the risk of fatal injury, the highvoltage component on HID headlights (xenon lights) must be handled correctly.
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