Audi 2009 A5 Cabriolet User manual

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Audi
2009 Audi A5
Owner's Manual

Introduction
Thank you for choosing an Audi A5 -we value your trust in us.
Your new Audi A5 incorporates the newest technology as well as numerous features designed for
your comfort, convenience and safety. We recommend you read your Owner 's Manual thoroughly
so that you can quickly become acquainted with your Audi.
In addition to explaining how the different features work, we also give you many useful tips and
information concerning your safety and that of your passengers, how to care for your vehicle and
maintain your vehicle's value.
We hope you enjoy driving your Audi A5 and we wish you safe and pleasant motoring .
AUDI AG

Table of contents
Table of contents
Vehicle literature ... .. ... .
About this Owner's
Manual .. ... ... ...... ....... .
Controls and
equipment ................. .
Ins t rumen t s and con tro ls ..... .
Genera l illustration ............. .
Ins tr umen t s and
warning/indicat o r lig h ts ....... .
Instruments . .. . . . . ........... . .
Warning /indica to r lights ........ .
Driver in f o rma ti o n disp lay .. . .. .
Introduction . .. . ......... . .. . .. .
On -Board Diagnos t ic system (OBD)
Trip compute r ................. .
Speed war ni ng system .... . .... .
Auto Chec k Control . .. . .. . ..... .
Tire pressure monitoring system ..
Opening and c losi n g .......... .
Keys .............. . .. . .. . .. . .. .
Power lock ing system . ......... .
Opening and closing rear lid/trunk
lid ............................ .
Powe r w in dows .......... . .... .
Vale t pa rking .. . .... .. .. . ..... . .
Pano ramic t ilting sunroof ....... .
C lear v ision ............... . . ... .
Lig hts . .. . .. . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. .. .
Interior lights .................. .
Vision .. . ..... . ..... . ........ . .
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Wiper and washer system .. . . .. .
Mirrors ....................... .
Digital compass ......... . .. ... .
Seats and storage ............ .
Genera l recommendat ions ..... .
Adjust ing front sea t s manua lly . .
Easy entry function ..... .. . . . . . .
Power front seat adjustment .. . .
Easy ent ry funct ion ............ .
Seat memory . ... .. .. . ... . .... .
Head restraints ... . ..... . . .... .
Front ar m rest . ........ . ..... . .
Luggage compartment .. . ..... .
Roof rack .. ........... . .. . .... .
Beverage holders . . ........... .
Ashtrays .. . ........ . .. . . . . .. . .
Cigarette lighter/ou tlet .. . .. . .. . .
Storage ................ . ..... .
Warm and cold
Deluxe automatic climate control
Climate contro ls - basic settings .
Deluxe au t omat ic cl ima t e con t rol
plus ........ . .. . . . ........... .
Deluxe au t omat ic cli ma t e con t rol
plus - basic sett ings ........... .
Seat h ea t ing ............ . ..... .
On the road .... . .. . ..... . ..... .
Stee ring ...................... .
Ign ition lock and ignition sw itch .
Starting and stopping the engine
w it h co nven ie n ce key ......... .
Electromechanical parking brake .
Cruise control ................. .
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A d ap t ive c ruise contro l ....... .
Spe ed and distance control system
Driver inform at ion .. . .......... .
System limitations ......... . ... .
Audi bra kin g gu ar d . . .. . .. . . .. . .
A udi side ass ist ............... .
La ne cha n ge assistant ..... . ... .
No t es ........................ .
Audi drive se lect .... . ..... . ... .
Driv ing se tt ings . .. . . . .... . .. . . .
Transmiss ion .................. .
Manua l t ransmiss ion .. .... .. ... .
Au t omatic t ransm ission . . .. . . .. .
Park assist .................... .
Audi Park ing System ........... .
Audi Parking Sys t em (rea r, w ith rear -
v iew camera) ................. .
Homelink® .................... .
Universa l remo t e control . . . . ... .
Safety first ............ ... ..
Driving Safe ly ....... . ......... .
General notes ................. .
Prope r occupan t seating pos it ions
Driver and passenger side footw ell
Peda l a re a ............... . .... .
Stow ing luggage .............. .
Report ing Sa f ety De f ec ts ... . . . . .
Safety belts ................... .
Genera l notes ....... . ..... . ... .
Why safe t y be lts? .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .
Safety belts ................... .
Safet y bel t pretensioners ... • ....
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Airbag system .......... . .. . .. .
Impo rt a nt things to knovv ...... .
Front airbags .... . . .. .. . ..... . .
Moni t oring the Advanced Airbag
System ....... .. . ......... ... .
Knee a irbags ........... . ..... .
Side airb ags . . . ..... . ......... .
Side curtain airbags . .. ........ .
Child Safety ............. . .. . .. .
Import a nt things to knovv ...... .
Child safety seats . .. .... ..... . .
Insta lli ng a ch ild safety seat .... .
Lovver anchorages and tethers for
ch ildren (LATCH) . . .. . . . .. . .. . .. .
Add it ional Informa t ion ......... .
Vehicle operation ....... .
Intel ligent techno logy ......... .
Notice about data recorded by
veh icle con t ro l modules ....... .
Electronic Stabilization Program
(ESP) . .. . .. . .. . . .. . .. ........ . .
Braking ...................... .
Servo tro nic® - advanced povver
steer ing syst em .. . ......... . .. .
Driving vvith your quat t ro® ..... .
Energy management .......... .
Driving and environment ..... .
The firs t 1,000 mi les (1,500 kml and
aftervvards ................... .
Cata lytic converter ............ .
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Avoid damag ing the vehicle . . . . . 249
Opera t e your vehicle economically
and minimi ze pollution . . . . . . . . . 249
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Driving vvith a t railer . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Traile r tovv in g t ips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Controls and equip-
ment Safety first
Vehicle care .............. .
Cleaning and protection ...... .
Genera l information
Care of exterior ......... . ...... .
Care of in terior ..... ... . .. . .. . . .
Fue l supp ly and fi lling your f uel
tank ....... . ..... . ............. .
Gasoline ............... . ...... .
Fuel tank ............... . ..... .
Checking and fil ling ..... . ..... .
Engine hood . . . .. . .. . ..... ... . .
Engine compartment ......... . .
Engine oil . ....... .... ..... . .. . .
Engine cooling system ......... .
Brake fluid .................... .
Battery ................ ... ... . .
W in dshield / headlight vvasher
containe r . ... . ........ . .. . .... .
Tires and wheels ....... .. ..... .
Tires ..... . ..... . .. . .. . .. . .... .
Do-it-yourself service
What do I do now? . .. . . . ...... .
Trunk escape handle ..... . ..... .
Vehic le tool kit ................ .
Space -saving spare t ir e (compact
spare tire)* .................... .
Changing a vvheel ...... . ...... .
Fuses and bulbs .. . . . .. . . ..... .
Fuses ................. . ...... .
Bul bs ................. . ..... . .
Em ergency situations . . . ... .. . .
Genera l ....................... .
Starting by pushing or tovving .. .
Starting vvith jumper cables .... .
Use of jumper cab les .......... .
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Table of co ntents
Emergencytovving vvith commercia l
tovv truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Lif t ing vehic le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Technical data
General information
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Expl anation of technical data 334
Vehic le identif ication . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Displaying Vehic le Ide nti ficatio n
N umber in the MMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Data ...... . .. ... . .. . .. . .. . ...... 337
211 hp, 2.0 liter 4 -cyl. engine . . . . . 337
265 hp, 3 .2 lit er 6-cy l. e n gine . . . . . 338
Consum er Information ......... 339
Warranty coverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Operating your veh icle outs ide the
U.S.A. or Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Audi Service Repair Manuals and
Literat ure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Add it ional accessor ies,
modificat io ns and parts
rep lacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Dec lara t ion of Compliance,
Telecommunications and Electron ic
Sys tems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Alphabetical index .. ... . 34 4
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

V ehi c le lite ra t ur e
Vehicle literature
In addition to this Owner 's Manual, your Audi comes with the
• MMI Operating Instructions
• Warranty & Maintenance booklet.
If you are missing one of these publications, or if you believe that
the information is not complete, contact your authorized Audi
dealer for assistance .
MMI Operating Instructions
contain detailed description of the Audi Multi Media Interface (MMI)
including the navigation system, the sound system and the hand-
held phone .
The Warranty & Maintenance booklet
explains how you can keep your Audi in top driving condition by
having it serviced regu larly 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 service.
Your Audi Service Adviser will record each scheduled service and
can answer any questions you may have regarding how to maintain
your vehicle.
In Canada,
the vehic le literature is also available in French. To obtain a copy,
contact your dealer or write to:
Au Canada, on peut se procurer un exemplaire en frani;:ais de ce
document aupres du concessionnaire ou de:
Volkswagen Canada, Inc.
Client Assistance
Assistance a la Clientele
777 Bayly Street, West,
Ajax, Ontario L1S 7G7
If you sell your Audi
all literature should be left in the vehicle to make the Warranty terms
as well as all operating, safety and maintenance information avail-
able to the next owner.
If you change your address or if you bought this
Audi used
be sure to send in a "Notice of Address Change"/ "Notice of Used
Car Purchase" post card . This card can be found in the Warranty &
Maintenance booklet or obtained fro m your author ized Aud i dealer .
It is in your own interest th at we are able to conta ct you should the
need arise. •

About this Owner's Manual
This owner's manual contains important information, tips, sugges -
tions, and warnings for the use of your vehicle.
Make sure that this owner's manual is always located in the vehicle .
This is especial ly important if you allow other people to drive the
vehicle, or if you sell it.
This owner's manual describes the equipment range specified for
this model at the editoria l deadline date. Some of the equipmen t
described here will only be availab le at a later date, or only in
specific markets.
Some sections in this owner's manua l do not apply to all vehicles.
In that case, the range of applicability is given at the beginning of
the sect ion, e. g., "Applies to vehicles : w ith Advanced Parking
System". In addition, optiona l equipment is indicated by an asterisk
"*"
The details in the illustrations may be different from those in your
vehicle, and are intended to be viewed as a basic guide .
You wil l find a table of content s at the begin ning of this book,which
displays all topics described in this manua l in order of appearance.
You will find an alphabetical index at the end of this book.
All directions, such as "left", "r ight", "front", "back", are relative to
the direction of travel.
optiona l equipment
.,.. This section continues on the next page .
• Indicates the end of a section.
® Registered trademarks are identified with a® . If this symbol is
missing, it is no guarantee that the terms can be used freely .
=>& Cross-reference to a "WARNING!" within a section . For indi -
cation with a page number, the correspond ing "WARN ING!" can be
found outside of the section.
Controls and equip-
ment Safety first Vehicle operation
About thi s Own e r's M anual
& WARNING
Text with this symbol contains important information on safety
and how to reduce the risk of personal injury or death.
0 Note
Text with this symbo l draws your attention to potential sources of
damage to your vehicle.
<i'Forthe sake of the environment
Text with this symbo l contains information about the environment
and how you can help protect it.
[i ]Tips
Text with this symbo l contains special tips and other information
about getting the mos t out of your vehicle and its features. •
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

Instruments and controls
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Fig. 1 Some of the equipment or features shown in the general illustration may be standard equipment on your vehicle or may be optional equipment depending on your
model. Always ask your authorized Audi dealer if you have a question about your vehicle.

Instruments and controls
General illustration
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Door handle
Power locking switch
Adjuster contro l for outside mi rrors .. .. . ... .. .. . . .
Memory buttons (driver's seat) .. . ...... .. .. .. . .. .
Button for side assist . . ... . ... . .. .. .. . ... . .. .. . .
Light switch .. .. . . .. . ...... . .. . . . .. .. .. .. . . . .. .
Instrument lighting .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ... . .
Control lever for :
- Turn signal and high beam
® Multi -function steering wheel with:
- Horn
-Driver'sairbag .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .
- Operating buttons for the audio system
- Rocker switches for tiptronic operation .. . . .. . .. .
@ SET button .. . .................. . . .. . ......... .
@ Instrument cluster . .. . ... . ....... . ............. .
@ Reset button for trip odometer ... .. . ... .. .. . . ... .
@ Switches for:
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- Windshield wip er/washer ..... .. .. . ... . .. .. .. . .
- Trip computer .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ... . ... . .. .. .
Ignition lock .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ... . ... . .. ... . .. .. . .
Air outlets . . ......... . ... . .... . .......... . .. . . .
Depending on options
- Radio system
- CDchanger
MMI Display
Emergency flasher
Glove compartment (lockab le)
Controls and equip-
ment
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Instruments and controls
@ Front passenger's airbag .... .. . .. ... . ... . ... . . . .
@ Depending on options , switches for:
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- Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) . . . . . .. .. . .
- Rear window sun shade .. ... . .. . .. ... . .. .. .. . .
Deluxe automatic climate control . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .
Ashtray with cigare tte lighter . . ... .. . . .. .. . . .. .. . .
Depending on options, selector lever or shift lever for
- Manual transmission ..... . .. .. .. . ...... . . . ... .
- 6-speed automatic transmission
Depending on options:
- MMI terminal or
- Electronic Stabil ization Program (ESP)switch
- Power switch for rear window sun shade ....... . .
Start/Stop button . ... . ... . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ... . .. .
Electromechanical parking brake . .. .. .. .. .. .. . ... .
Adjus table steering column .. .. . ... .. .. .. .. . .. .. .
Cruise control . ... . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ... . ... . .. .. . .
Data Link Connector for On Board Diagnostics (OBD Ill
Release lever for the engine hood .. .. .. .. .. . ..... .
Switch for unlocking the trunk lid .. . ... . . .. . . .. . . .
Power window switches
[i ]Tips
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Operation of the Multi Media Interface (MMll is described in a sepa-
rate manual. •
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Instruments and warning / indicator lights
Instruments and warning/indicator lights
Instruments
Instrument cluster and controls
The instrument cluster is your central source of informa-
tion .
Fig. 2 Overview of the instrument cluster
CDCoolant temperature gauge ..... . .............. . .
0 Tachometer .. . ........... . .. .. ...... . ... . .... .
G) Warning/indicator lights .. . .. .. .. ... . .. .. . ... . . .
© [SET] button . . . ... . .. .. .. . . .. . . .. .. .. . ... . ... . .
© Display
- Driver information system ..... .. .. . ... . .. .. .. .
- Time and date display .. . .. . ....... . . .. . . .. . . .
- Odom eter .. . ........... . .. .. ...... . ........ .
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Reset button for trip odometer
Speedometer
Fuel gauge ... . ... . .. .. ... .. .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . • .
[i ]Tips
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• When switching the ignition on, the needles in the instrument
cluster swing upward briefly.
• The illumination for the instrument cluster lights up wh enever
you switch on the ignition with the vehicle headlights off. As the
dayligh t fades , the instrument cluster illumina tion likewise dims
automatically and wil l go out completely when the outside light is
very low. This feature is meant to remind you to switch on the head-
lights when outside light conditions become poor. •
Engine coolant temperature gauge
The engine coolant gauge =>fig . 2 CDonly works when the ignition
is on. To prevent damage to your engine , please note the following
important points:
Engine co ld
If th e needle is at or close to the bottom of the gauge, the engine
has not yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid high engine
speeds, heavy engine loads, and heavy throttle applications.
Normal temperature
When the engine has reached its operating temperature, the needle
will move to the middle of the gauge and remain ther e. If the engine
is working hard at high outside temperatures , the needle may move
higher on the gauge. This is not a cause for concern as long as the
.JL warning light in the instrument cluster display does not illumi -
nate. .,

Warning light in the instrument cluster display -L
If the _L warning light in the instrument cluste r display flashes, this
can mean one of two things : either the coolant temperature is too
high, or the coolan t level is too low ~ page 30.
If the needle is we ll in the upper area of the gauge, the coolant
temperature is too high. Stop the vehicle, switchthe engine off, and
allow it to cool. If the war ning light comes on again after driving a
short distance, contact an authorized Audi dealer or other qualified
workshop.
& WARNING
• Always observe the warning in ~ page 267, "Engine compart-
ment ", before opening the hood and checking the engine coolant
level.
• Never open the engine hood if you see or hear steam, or if you
see engine coolant dripping from the engine compartment. You
could burn yourself. Letthe engine cool off first sothat you cannot
hear or see any steam or engine coolant .
0 Note
• Mounting additiona l lights or accesso ries in front of the air inlets
reduces the cooling effect of the radiator . At high outside tempera -
tures or high engi ne load, the engine coul d overheat.
• The front spoiler has been designed to properly distribute the
cooling air wh en the vehic le is moving. If the spoi ler is damaged,
this could reduce the cooling effect and the engine could then over-
heat. Ask your auth orized Audi deale r for assistance. •
Controls and equip-
ment
Instruments and warning / indicator lights
Tachometer (engine rev counter)
The tachometer indicat es theengine RPM (revolutions per
minutes).
If engine RPM drops below 1,500, you should downshift to the next
lower gear.The red area at the end of the scale indicates maximum
permissible engine RPM after the break-in period. Before reaching
this area, move the selector lever to positi on "D (Drive)" or easeyour
foot off the accelerator peda l.
0 Note
The tachometer needle @ ~ page 8,fig. 2 should only briefly be in
the red zone: you could damage your engine! The beginning of the
red zone varies depending on the engine .
~ For the sake of the environment
Upshiftin g early saves fu el and reduces engine noise . •
[SET) button
You can perform diffe rent functio ns with this but ton.
Fig. 3 SET button in
the instrument cluster
The [SET] butto n perfor ms the fo llowi ng fu nctions:
Vehicle care I I irechnical data

Instruments and warning/indicator lights
Switching on time, date, temperature display, and
odometer
The display appears for approximately 30 seconds when you press
the !SET] button =>page 9, fig. 3 with the ignition off.
Starting the Auto-Check sequence
The Auto -Check system =>page 27 constantly monitors certain indi -
vidual functions and components of the vehicle when the ignition is
turned on and when the vehicle is moving.
With the ignition turned on, you can start the "Auto-Check
sequence" by pressing the !SET] button . You can perform an Auto -
Check sequence when the vehicle is stationary and the ignition is
turned on or when the vehicle is moving slower than 3 mph
(5 km/hl.
Calling up the driver information
A yellow or red symbol appears in the instrument cluster display,
usually with a driver message. The driver message display disap-
pears after about 5 seconds. The driver message can be displayed
again by briefly pressing the !SET] button.
Setting the speed warning
By pressing the [SET] button briefly, you can set threshold 1 of the
speed warning while you are driving=> page 26. By maintaining
pressure on the !SET] button, you delete the warning threshold. •
Digital clock with date display
Digital clock
Fig. 4 Instrument
cluster: time and date
The date, time of day, time and date format can be set in the radio
or in the MMI*. You can learn more about this in the MMI manual or
in the radio user's manual.
[i] Tips
• The digital clock turns on for about 30 seconds when the driver's
door is opened.
• When the ignition is turned off, the odometer reading and the
digital clock with date display can be switched on for about
30 seconds by pressing the !SET] button =>page 9, fig. 3. •
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge works only when the ignition is on.
When the needle reaches the red area, the warning light in the
instrument cluster will illuminate =>page 35 . This means you
have approximately 2.1 gallons (8 liters) of fuel left in the tank. Time
to refuel!
The total tank capacity of your vehicle is listed in =>page 337. .,,

0 Note
Never run the tank completely dry! An irregular supply of fuel can
cause engine misfiring and fuel could enter into the exhaust
system. The cata lytic converter could then overheat and be
damaged . •
Odometer
The odometer indicates the distance driven.
Fig. 5 Instrument
cluster: odometer
Fig. 6 Instrument
cluster: reset button
The display of distance driven is shown in kilometers "km" or in
"miles".
• USA models - Miles
Controls and equip-
ment
Instruments and warning / indicator lights
• Canada models - Kilometers
The units of measure (kilometers/miles) can be changed in the MMI
or using the ICAR Ibutton on the radio control.
Odometer/trip odometer
The odometer shows the total number of kilometers or miles that
have been driven on the vehicle .
The trip odometer shows the distance driven since it was last reset.
It can be used to measure short distances. The last digit shows
distances of 100 meters or 1/10 of a mile.
The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing the reset button
[0.0] =>fig. 6.
Malfunction message
If there is a malfunction somewhere in the instrument cluster, dEF
wi ll appear in the trip odometer and will stay on. Contact your
authorized Audi dealer to have the problem corrected.
Immobilizer
When the ignition is switched on, the data on the ignition key are
scanned automatically .
If an unauthorized key was used, SAFE is displayed permanently in
the odometer disp lay field. The vehicle cannot be operated
=>page 42.
[i ]Tips
• The date, time, and distance cont inue to show for about 30
seconds after the ignition is switched off.
• The odometer turns on for about 30 seconds when the driver's
door is opened .
• The odometer can be turned on for approximate ly 30 seconds
with the ignition off by pressing the [SET] button=> page 9, fig. 3. •
Vehicle care I I irechnical data

In st rum e nt s a nd warning / indi ca t o r lig hts
Warning/indicator lights
Overview
The warning/indicator lights indicate different functions
or a possible malfunction.
Fig. 7 Instrument cluster with warning/ indicator lights
Your vehicle is equipped with several important warning and indi -
cator lights to help you monitor the continued reliable operation of
your vehicle ~ & .
Dynamic steering*
Electronic power control
~ page 13
=>page 73
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) =>page 13
AIR
BAG
CRUISE
PARK
BRAKE
USA models:
Airbag system
Canada models:
Airbag system
Tire pressu re too low*
Left turn signa l
Safety belt
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIU
High beam
Right turn signal
USA models :
Cruise control activated
Canada models:
Cruise control activated
USA models : Anti -lock brake system
(ABS) defect ive
=>page 14
=>page 14
=>page 14
=>page 74
~ page 74
=>page 15
=>page 15
=>page 14
=>page 75
=>page 75
=>page 75
Canada models: Anti-lock brake sys- =>page 15
tern (ABS)defective
USA models: Parking brake =::,page 16
{®) Canada models: Parking brake
BRAKEUSA models : Brake malfunction
=>page 16
=>page 16
<CD>
Canada models: Brake malfunction ~ page 16
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& WARNING
• Failure to heed warning lights and other important vehicle
information may result in serious personal injury or vehicle
damage .
• Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the vehicle a safe
distance off the road, stop the engine, and turn on the emergency
flasher =>page 62.
• The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially
hazardous area. Before you check anything in the engine compart-
ment, stop the engine and let it cool down . Always exercise
extreme caution when working under the hood =>page 267,
"Engine compartment"
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Many functions are moni tored by the Auto-Check system
=>page 27. Malfunctions or faults will be identified either with a red
symbol (priority 1 - Danger!) or with a yellow symbol (priority 2 -
Warning). •
Applies to vehicles:with Audi dr ive select
Dynamic steering c
If the indicator light illuminates when switching on the ignition
and goes out when the engine starts, dynamic steering is activated.
If the indicator light '.,,;illuminates after the engine starts, a system
malfunction has occurred. You can continue to drive carefully at a
reduced speed to a qualified workshop. Steering can be more diffi -
cult or sensitive than usual. The steering wheel may also be at an
angle when driving straight.
Controls and equip-
ment
Instruments and warning/indicator lights
& WARNING
Have the dynamic steering system malfunction repaired as soon
as possible by an authorized Audi dealer or any qualified work-
shop -risk of accident!
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• If the indicator light 6 flashes , dynamic steering is being re-
initialized. The driver information system display shows the words
"Dynamic steering: initialization"=> page 33.
• The dynamic steering stability systems are not available in the
event of a system malfunction. •
Electronic power control r.
This warning/indicator light monitors the electronic
power control.
The warning/indicator light (Electronic Power Control) illumi-
nates when you turn on the ignition as a function check.
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If this warning/indicator light illuminates while you are driving, then
there is a malfunc tion in the engine electronics . Have the malfunc-
tion corrected as soon as possible by your authorized Audi dealer or
qualified workshop . •
Electronic stabilization program (ESP)
This warning/indicator light monitors the electronic stabi-
lization program.
The warning/indicator light has the following functions:
• It blinks while you are driving when the ESPis working.
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• It illuminates when you switch on the ignition for approximately
2 seconds as a function check.
• It illuminates when there is a malfunction in the ESP.
• It illuminates when ESPor ASR (Anti-Slip Regulation) is deacti-
vated.
• It illuminates if there is a malfunction in the ABS, since the ESP
is part of the ABS system .
If the ESPwarning/indicator light illuminates and stays on after you
have started the engine, this may mean that the control system has
temporari ly switched off the ESP.If this is case, you can reactivate
the ESP by turning the ignition off and then on again . The
warning/indicator ligh t shou ld go out to show that the system is
fully functional again.
For more information about the ESP~ page 238. •
Airbag system
~~ (USA models) /!.~-(Canada models)
This warning/indicator Iight monitors the airbag and the
pretensioner systems.
The I (USA mode ls)JJ.'!r (Canada models) warning light illuminates
for a few seconds each time you switch on the ignition .
If the ~ (USA models) JJ!r (Canada models) warning light does not
go out, or if it illuminates while you are driving, or if it starts to blink,
then there is a malfunction somewhere in the system. If the light
does not illuminate when you switch on the ign ition, this also
means there is a malfunction.
& WARNING
If you have a malfunction in the airbag system, contact your autho -
rized Audi dealer immedi ately. Otherwise the airbag or the belt
pretensioner may not work properly in an accident .•
Applies to vehicles: wi th tire pressure monitori ng system
Tire pressure monitoring system - telltale
indicator lamp '
The warning/indicator light appears in the event of a
significant loss of air pressure .
The I L
1 warning/indicator light illuminates for a few seconds after
the ignition is turned on as function check, and then goes out.
If the 1'· symbol appears, pressure is too low in at least one tire.
When the system detects a malfunction, the warning/indicator light
wi ll flash for approximately one minu te and then remain continu -
ously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent
vehic le starts up as long as the malfunction exists. Contact your
authorized Audi dealer and have the malfunction corrected.
For more information
~ page 39. •
Turn signals ¢ ¢
The indicator light blinks when you use either turn signal.
Whenever you use the left ¢ or the right ¢ turn signal, the indicator
light blinks . When you use the emergency flashers, both indicator
lights flash.
If one of the turn signal light bulbs burn out, the turn signal will
blink twice as fast as normal. •
Safety belts t
This warning/indicator light reminds you to put on your
safety belt.
The t warning/indicator light illuminates when the ignition is
switched on to remind the driver and (on USA models only) any front
passenger to put on the safety belt .Additionally, an audible warning
tone will also sound . _.,,

For more Information~ page 183, "Safety belt warning light~"- •
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL )
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIU is part of the On-Board Diag-
nostic (OBD II) system. The symbol "' lights up when the ignition is
turned on and will turn off after the engine has started and has
settled at a constant idle speed. This indicates that the MIL is
working properly.
The warning light illuminates when there is a malfunction in the
engine electronic system. Contact your authorized Audi dealer and
have the malfunction corrected.
For more information
~ page 22. •
High beam ~D
The aDwarning/indicator light illuminates when the high beams are
on or when you use the headlight flasher. For more information
about using the high beams, see ~ page 62. •
Cruise control CRUISE(USA models) /0"-'
(Canada models)
The warning/indicator light illuminates when the cruise control is
activated. •
Controls and equip-
ment
Instruments and warning/indicator lights
Anti-lock brake system (ABS )
....(USA models) /
~ (Canada models)
This warning/indicator light monitors the ABS and the
electronic differential lock (EDL).
The warning /indicato r light will come on for a few seconds when the
ignition is switched on. The light will go out after an automatic
check sequence is completed.
There is a malfunction in the ABS when:
• The warning/indicator light does not illuminate when you switch
on the ignition.
• The warning/indicator light does not go out after a few seconds.
• The warning/indicator light illuminates while driving.
The brake system will still respond even without the assistance of
the ABS system. See your authorized Audi dealer as soon as
possible to restore full braking performance. For more information
regarding the ABS~ page 242.
The ABSwarning light and the brake warning light come on
together. The ABS will not work and you will notice a change in
braking response and performance.
Malfunction in the brake system
If the brake warning light ~ page 16and the ABSwarning illuminate
together there may be a malfunction in the ABS, and there may also
be a malfunction in the brake system itself =} & .
In the event of a malfunction in the brake system the warning/indi -
cator light BRAKE(USA models)/ ((D)(Canada models) in the instrument
cluster flashes. By pressing the [
SET) button, you can bring up a
driver message which explains the malfunction in more detail.
Please note
~ page 29. .,,_
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Malfun cti on in the ele ctronic differ e ntial lo ck (EDL )
The EDL works together with the ABS. The ABS warning light will
come on if there is a malfunction in the EDL system=> page 239. See
your authorized Audi dealer as soon as possible.
& WARNING
• If the ,..,1 (USA models)/;:_,,.(Canada models) warning light
does not go out, or if it comes on while driving, the ABS system is
not working properly. The vehicle can then be stopped only with
the standard brakes (without ABS). Youwill not have the protec-
tion ABS provides. Contact your authorized Audi dealer as soon as
possible.
• USA model s: If the BRAKEwarning light and the l:i warning
light come on together, the rear wheel s could lock up first under
hard braking . Rear wheel lock-up can cause loss of vehicle control
and an accident. Have your vehicle repaired immediately by your
authorized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop . Drive slowly and
avoid sudden, hard brake applications .
• Canada models :If the brake warning light «I»and the ABS
warning light
~ come on together , the rear wheels could lock up
first under hard braking . Rear wheel lock-up can cause loss of
vehicle control and an accident. Have your vehicle repaired imme -
diately by your authorized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop .
Drive slowly and avoid sudden, hard brake applications. •
Electromechanical parking brake
~[ (USA models) / (®) (Canada models)
The warning/in dicator light monitors the electromech an-
ical parking brake.
With the parking brake applied and the ignit ion turned on, the
war ning/indicator lig ht illuminates. After th e ignition has been
turned off, the warning/indicator light continues to illuminate for
about 30 seconds. If the parking brake is applied with the ignition
turned off, the warning/indicator light illuminates for about 30
seconds.
The warning/ind icator light wi ll go out when the parking brake is
released .
If the warn ing/indica tor light flas hes contin uously after applying the
parking brake, braking force is not sufficient to prevent the vehicle
from rolling uninten tiona lly. Please note the following:
• If the slope of the ground is too steep to park the vehicle, the
additiona l drive message appears Caution: Vehicle parked too
steep.
• In the event of aparking brake malfunction, theyellow symbol
appears in the instrument cluster display and the driver message
Parking brake malfunction! is displayed . Have the malfunction
repaired as soon as possib le by an authorized Audi dealer or any
other qualified workshop. •
Brake system BRAKE(USA models) / ((J))(Canada
models)
The warning/indicator light flashes if brake fluid level is
low, if there is an ABSsystem mal function or a parking
brake malfun ction.
The light illu minateswhen the ignitio n istur ned on. It goes out after
the engine has been started . This indicates that the brake warning
light is functioni ng prope rly.
l9 If the brake warning light does not light up when the engine is
cranking,there may bea malfunction inthe electrical system. In this
case, contact an authori zed Audi dealer.
If the brake system warning/indicator light flashes, there is a brake
system malfunc ti on. By pressing the [SET)button, you can bring up
a driver message which explains the malfunction in more detai l
=>page 29.
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If the ABS fai ls, the ABS warning/indicator light , ,., (USA
models)/ (Canada mode ls) flashes together wit h the brake system
warning/ind icator light=> & .
(USA models): If the warning light BRAKEand the warning light
illum inate toge ther, immediately contact your authorized Aud i
dealer or qua lified workshop to have all brake pads inspected
=>page 34.
When the light comes on, an audible warning signal is also given .
& WARNING
• USA models : If the BRAKEwarni ng light and the r,i:r warning
light come on together , the rear wheels could lock up first under
hard braking. Rear wheel lock -up can cause loss of vehicle control
and an accident. Have your vehicle repaired immediately by your
authorized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop . Drive slowly and
avoid sudden, hard brake applications .
• Canada models: If the brake warning light ((D)and the ABS
warning light come on together, the rear wheels could lock up
first unde r hard braking . Rear wheel lock -up can cause loss of
vehicle control and an accident. Have your vehicle repaired imme-
diately by your authorized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop .
Drive slowly and avoid sudden , hard brake applications.
• If the brake warning /indi cator light does not go out after a few
second s and the parking brake released, or lights up while you are
driving , the flu id level in the brake flu id reservoir is too low . If you
believe that it is safe to do so, proceed immediately at low speed
to the nearest authorized Audi dealer or qualified repair facility
and have the brake system inspected.
• Always keep in mind that after several brake applications , you
will need greater pressure on the brake pedal to stop your vehi cle.
Do not rely on strained brakes to respond with maximum stopping
power in critical situations . You must allow for increased braking
distances .The extra distance used up by fading brakes could lead
to an accident. •
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ment
Instruments and warning / indi c ator lights
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Dri ve r informati on displ ay
Driver information display
Introduction
General notes
The driver information display inside the instrument
cluster provides you, the driver, with much useful infor-
mation.
Fig. 8 Instrument
cluster: center display
Informat ion from the driver information system is shown in the
display in the center of the instrument cluster.
When you turn on the ignition and while you are driving, some func -
tions and vehicle components are scanned for their operating
status. Malfunctions or required service procedures are signaled
audibly and shown by red and yellow lighted symbols and
reminders to the driver in the display.
The driver is also shown information about radio and CD operation
and directions for the navigation system *. You can find additional
information on these subjects in the MMI manual.
The illustrations in the instrument panel display differ in some of
the vehicles.
The driver informat ion system prov ides the following functions:
Sound system display ::::;,
page 19
Outside air temperatur e ::::;,page 19
Gearshift indicator* _________ ::::;,page 20
Digital speedometer ::::;,page 20
Open door- and luggage compartment warning ::::;,page 21
Service interval display
Auto Check system
Driver information
Speed warning
Trip computer
::::;,page 21
::::;,page27
::::;,page28
::::;,page26
::::;,page23
Gearshift selector positions Automatic transmis- ::::;,page 155
sion*
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In the event of a malfunction either a red or yellow icon appears in
the display. Red symbols indicate Danger ~ page 28. Yellow
symbols ind icate a Warning ::::;,page 32. •