Audi S4 User manual

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Audi S4/S4 Avant
Quick reference
guide
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1Locking and unlocking the vehicle · Filling the tank
WARNING!
The doors and windows cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle if it has been locked from the
outside.
Dear Audi Driver,
This quick reference guide gives you a brief introduction
to the main features and controls of your vehicle.
However, it cannot replace the Owner’s Manual which
contains important information and safety warnings.
We wish you safe and enjoyable motoring
with your Audi.
AUDI AG
Filling the tank
Opening the tank flap
Open the tank flap by pressing it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Unscrew the tank cap and hook it onto the flap (see illustration).
Fuel grade
The correct fuel grade for your vehicle is shown on the
inside of the tank flap.
Note: The sticker listing the tyre pressures is located
on the driver’s door pillar.
Locking and unlocking
the vehicle
The central locking system locks and unlocks all the
doors, the boot lid and the tank flap. It can be operated
with the remote control or by turning the key in the lock.
Remote control keys
Press the appropriate button for about 1 second.
eUnlocking button: Open one of the doors within
about 60 seconds, otherwise the vehicle will lock itself
again automatically.
rUnlocking button for boot lid:
Press the button for at least 1 second.
tLocking button: The turn signals flash once to
confirm that the doors and boot lid are properly closed
and locked.
uFolding out the master key:
Press the release button.
Folding in the master key:
Press the button and fold in the key.
Note: Press and hold the unlocking button on the
remote control to open all the windows automatically.
Press and hold the locking button to close all the
windows and the sun roof.
Anti-theft alarm
The alarm system is automatically set when you lock
the car, and switched off when you unlock the car
with the remote control. If you unlock the vehicle by
inserting the key in the driver’s door, the ignition
must be switched on within 15 seconds, otherwise
the alarm will be triggered.

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1Safety · Adjusting front seats
Adjust seat and sit in correct position
The front seats should not be positioned too close
to the steering wheel or dashboard. Maintain a distance
of at least 25 cm and sit in a normal upright position.
The top of the head restraint should be at eye
level or higher. Always keep your feet in the
footwell.
Safety
Seat belts must be worn on every journey, even on short trips in town. This
applies to the front and rear seats. To ensure that the seat belts, belt
tensioners and airbags are fully effective, please note the following points:
WARNING!
Please follow the instructions in the Owner's Manual
supplied with your Audi and read the instructions
provided by the child seat manufacturer.
25 cm
Wear the seat belt correctly
Make sure that the shoulder section
of the belt is positioned over the
centre of the shoulder and move
the lap section as far down over
the hips as possible. The belts
should always be worn so that
they fit tightly (see illustration).
Safety of children in the vehicle
Children under 12 should travel on the rear
seat. They must be protected by a child restraint
system which complies with the European standard
ECE-R 44 and is suitable for the child’s height and weight.
The safest place for the child restraint system is behind the front
passenger’s seat.
Adjusting seat belt height
Take hold of the top guide fitting and
slide it up or down so that the
shoulder portion of the seat belt is
positioned roughly midway over
the shoulder. After adjusting, pull
the shoulder belt sharply to check
that the catch on the guide
fitting has engaged securely.
Adjusting front seats
eAdjusting head restraints
Raising head restraint: Take hold of the sides
of the head restraint with both hands and
move it up as required.
Lowering head restraint: Press the button
on the side of the head restraint and
move the head restraint as required.
rAdjusting seat height and moving
seat backwards or forwards
Press the switch in the appropriate direction
(as indicated by the arrows):
To raise/lower the seat at the front
To raise/lower the seat at the rear
To raise/lower the seat
To move the seat forwards/backwards
tAdjusting the backrest
Backrest further upright/further reclined
uAdjusting lumbar support
Press appropriate part of the switch.

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eCoolant temperature gauge
rRev counter
tWarning and indicator lamps
uSpeedometer
iFuel gauge
oReset button for trip recorder
Press the button until the display is reset to zero.
pButton for service indicator
Press the button briefly when the vehicle is stationary
and the ignition is switched on. A service reminder
appears briefly if a service inspection is due in the
near future.
aCheck button for:
pActivating mileage recorder display and clock
Press button with ignition switched off.
pCalling up driver messages again
Press button briefly when warning symbol appears.
pSetting speed warning 1
Press button briefly when desired speed is reached.
To cancel: press button for at least 1 second while
vehicle is moving.
sDisplay for:
pWarning symbols and auto-check control
pRadio, CD and telephone
pNavigation system
pOutside temperature
pOn-board computer (with two memories)
pSelector lever position
pService indicator
dAdjuster buttons for:
pInstrument lighting
To adjust, press button or .
pDigital clock and date
Press the button until the desired display
(e.g. hour) starts to flash. To adjust, press button
or .
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Audi S4/S4 Avant Kurzanleitung englisch 11.06 272.562.771.20
1Warning and indicator lamps 5Instruments and controls
Emission control system1) Turn signals,
hazard warning lights
Airbag system1) Electronic Stability Program
(ESP)
Cruise control system Alternator1)
Trailer turn signals Main beam headlights
Anti-lock brake system1) Engine management1)
Seat belt warning lamp Fault in brake system
or
handbrake engaged
Fault in brake system Engine oil pressure too low
Fault in cooling system Tyre pressure too low
Instruments and
controls
1 .....Door handle
2 .....Central locking switch
Press the appropriate symbol to unlock or lock
the vehicle from the inside:
To unlock
To lock
3 .....Electric windows
Press or lift the switch as far as the first stop
and hold it until the window has moved to the
desired position.
"One-touch" function:
Press/pull the switch briefly to the second stop.
4 .....Electric adjuster for exterior mirrors
Note: At low outside temperatures, the
mirrors are heated automatically when the rear
window heating is switched on.
5 .....Light switch ,
6 .....Lever for turn signals and main beam
headlights ,
7 .....Control lever for cruise control system ,
8 .....Controls for multi-function
steering wheel
Please read Owner’s Manual.
9 .....Horn
10 ...tiptronic paddle levers
11 ...Instruments and warning/
indicator lamps
12 ...Switch for sliding/tilting
sun roof ,
13 ...Control lever for windscreen
wipers/washer, on-board
computer and menu functions ,
14 ...Switch for Electronic Stabilisation
Program (ESP)
15 ...Switch for sun blind (only Saloon)
16 ...PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF display
17 ...Switch for acoustic parking system
18 ...Switch for hazard warning lights
19 ...Cup holder
20 ...Glove box
21 ...Navigation System Plus
(sound system, navigation, TV/video)
22 ...Heating and ventilation or switches
for air conditioner ,
23 ...Thumbwheel for seat heating
(front right seat)
24 ...Switch for rear window heating
25 ...Switch for windscreen heating
26 ...Thumbwheel for seat heating
(front left seat)
27 ...Gear lever/selector lever (on vehicles
with automatic gearbox) ,
28 ...Ashtray
29 ...Cigarette lighter/socket
30 ...Storage compartment or switches
for navigation system
31 ...Handbrake
32 ...Service Wallet compartment
33 ...Ignition lock
34 ...Lever for adjustable steering column ,
35 ...Bonnet release lever
Please read Owner’s Manual.
36 ...Memory buttons for driver's seat
Please read Owner’s Manual.
Fuel level low Washer fluid level low
MIN
Check engine oil level Bulb failure
SENSOR
Engine oil sensor faulty1) Battery voltage too high
or too low1)
Light sensor/rain sensor
defective Loss of tyre pressure
Brake pads worn1) Tyre pressure monitoring
system not available
km/h
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Speed warning 1 and 2 Door(s) or boot lid open
Dynamic headlight range
control faulty1)
Warning symbols and auto-check control
Any faults which may occur are indicated by red or yellow symbols in
the instrument cluster display.
You can also press the button to display a message that gives
you more information. The messages remain in the display for about
5 seconds. The message can be called up once more if you press the
adjuster/test button again.
CHECK
WARNING!
If one of the red symbols lights up while you are driving, stop the car,
switch off the engine and refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Note: Depending on your vehicle version some warning/indicator lamps
may appear different. For example, the symbol indicating tyre pressure
loss may appear as or .
1) Should one of these warning symbols or warning lamps light up when driving, please
contact a qualified workshop without delay.
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Further information for these items is given on the following pages.
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[5] Light switch
eOff
rAUTO
When the light switch is set to AUTO, the dipped beam headlights will be switched
on and off automatically according to the outside light conditions (only on vehicles
with a light sensor).
tSide lights
uDipped beam/main beam headlights
In fog, turn switch to dipped headlights position and then pull out to 1st stop
(ifront fog lights) or to 2nd stop (ofront and rear fog lights).
[13] Control lever for windscreen wipers/washer, on-board computer
and menu functions
Windscreen:
Wipers off
eBrief wipe
rIntermittent wipe: Move control Ato alter the wiper delay intervals.
tSlow wiper speed
uFast wiper speed
iAutomatic wash and wipe: Pull lever towards you and hold.
Rear window (only Avant):
oIntermittent wipe: Press lever towards dashboard.
pAutomatic wash and wipe: Press lever as far as it will go
towards dashboard and hold.
[6] Lever for turn signals and main beam headlights
eRight turn signals (with ignition off: right parking light on)
rLeft turn signals (with ignition off: left parking light on)
tMain beam headlights
uHeadlight flasher
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To tilt open
Press the control briefly (in position )
to make the roof tilt open all the way.
Pull the control briefly to close the sun
roof.
You can also press or pull the control
and hold it (in position ) to make the
roof move up or down to the desired
position.
[12] Switch for sliding/tilting sun roof
The ignition must be switched on to open and
close the sunroof.
Comfort setting
Turn the control until it engages at position e.
To open completely
Turn the control to position rand hold it there.
To close
.Turn the control until it engages at position .
[7] Control lever
for cruise control system
Please refer to the Owner’s Manual
for operating instructions.
Controls for on-board computer
Press the top or bottom of rocker switch Brepeatedly to display the various computer
functions in turn. Press and hold RESET button Cto return the current display to zero.
RESET/Selector button
Press the RESET button Crepeatedly to select the information supplied by the
on-board computer or to select the menu display. Use rocker switch Bto highlight
a menu function (e.g. tyre pressure). Then activate the function by pressing the
RESET button C.

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[34] Lever for adjustable
steering column
Push lever down and adjust
position of the steering column
as required. Then push the lever
back up.
[27] Selector lever for automatic gearbox
Selector lever positions
PParking lock RReverse gear
NNeutral DDrive
SSport
To move the selector lever out of position Por N,
or into position Por R, press the interlock button on
the selector lever handle and the brake pedal simul-
taneously.
Note: Use the foot brake to hold the vehicle when
stationary with the engine running (in all selector lever
positions other than P).
[22] Switches for air conditioner
eAutomatic mode
(driver’s side/front passenger’s side)
rTemperature selection
(driver’s side/front passenger’s side)
tBlower speed
Standard setting for all seasons: Select a temperature
between 18 °C and 29 °C (60 °F and 84 °F) and press
the switch.
AUTO
Manual gear selection (tiptronic)
The tiptronic program enables you to change gear manually. Move the selector lever out of
position Dinto the tiptronic gate on the right. Press the selector lever forwards briefly to
shift up a gear, or push the lever back to shift down a gear.
WARNING!
Do not move the selector lever to positions P or R
when the vehicle is moving.
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