Exterior lighting
Switching the lights on and off
(1) Light switch
Turn the light switch (1) to the corresponding position when the ignition is switched on. The symbol and the selected position will turn on (except position 0).
O - The daytime running lights* will automatically turn on. In vehicles for some markets, you can switch the automatic daytime running lights on and off in the MMI.
AUTO - The headlights will automatically adapt to the surrounding brightness.
— Parking lights
— Low beam headlights
When the low beam headlights or parking lights are switched on, the corresponding indicator light will turn on depending on vehicle equipment.
Buttons
When you turn the light switch to the AUTO or low beam headlight position , you can activate the following functions:
- All-weather lights. The headlights automatically adjust so that there will be less glare, for example when the road surface is wet.
- Rear fog lights*
Automatic headlight range control system
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic headlight range control system that 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, on rural roads, at intersections, and in curves. The adaptive light only functions when the light switch is in the AUTO position.
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 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
— 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.
— When using lighting equipment, the driver is responsible for adhering to any local applicable regulations while driving and when parking the vehicle.
— 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.
— In cool 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 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 the AUTO position and the high beam assistant must be switched on in the Infotainment system:
- To activate the high beam assistant, tap the lever forward. The a4 indicator light appears in the instrument cluster display and the high beams are switched on/off automatically. If the high beams were completely or partially switched on, the Ed indicator light will turn on.
Switching the high beams on or off manually
If the high beams did not switch on or off as expected, you may switch them on or off manually instead:
- To activate the high beams manually, tap the lever forward (3) . The indicator light will turn on.
- 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.
— When there are road users that do not have sufficient lighting, such as bicyclers or vehicles with dirty tail lamps. —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.
Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] button > Vehicle > left control button > Vehicle settings > 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 according to the sensitivity of the light sensor.
High beam assistant - You can switch the high beam assistant on and off.
Entry/exit lighting
When it is dark, the Entry/exit lighting illuminates the area around the vehicle when unlocking the vehicle and after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.
The Entry/exit lighting only works when it is dark and the light switch is in the AUTO position.
Daytime running lights
USA models: The daytime running lights can be switched on and off.
Canada models: This function cannot be switched off. They activate automatically each time the ignition is switched on.
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers makes 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 a 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.
Tips
You should switch the emergency flashers on if:
— you are the last car in a traffic jam so that all other vehicles approaching from behind can see your vehicle
— your vehicle has broken down or you are having an emergency
— your vehicle is being towed or if you are towing another vehicle.
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 Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.
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.
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.
Headlight range control: malfunction! See owner's manual
There is a malfunction in the 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.
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.
Headlight assistant: currently unavailable. Camera view restricted due to surroundings. See owner's manual
The camera view is blocked, for example by a sticker or debris.
The sensor is located between the interior rearview mirror and the windshield. Do not place any stickers in this area on the windshield.
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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