Audi A5 SPORTBACK Скачать руководство пользователя страница 1

Страница: 1 / 313

i A

englis

Audi A5

Owner's Manual

ärz 2007 10:19 10

Содержание A5 SPORTBACK

Страница 1: ...Audi A5 englisch 04 07 Audi A5 Owner s Manual ärz 2007 10 19 10 ...

Страница 2: ...vehicle and its equipment or technical spec ifications at any time No legal commitment can therefore be implied by the information illustrations or descriptions in this Manual No part of this Owner s M translated without the wr under the laws of copyrig Subject to alteration and Date of publication 09 03 For the sake of the This paper was bleached w März 2007 10 19 10 ...

Страница 3: ...th minimum impact on the environment In addition to this Owner s Manual the Service Wallet also includes the Service Schedule for your vehicle This booklet contains important information on Audi service requirements and lists the vehicle s fuel consumption figures The Service Wallet also includes operating manuals for optional on board systems such as the radio navigation and telephone We recommen...

Страница 4: ...basic settings Deluxe automatic air conditioner plus Deluxe automatic air conditioner plus basic settings Auxiliary heating and auxiliary ventilation Seat heating Driving Steering Ignition lock Starting and stopping the engine with the advanced key Electro mechanical parking brake Cruise control system Automatic gearbox multitronic Audi parking system Parking aid systems parking system parking sys...

Страница 5: ...el Filling the tank Checking and topping up fluids Bonnet Engine compartment layout Engine oil Cooling system Brake fluid Battery Windscreen washer Wheels and tyres Wheels Accessories and modifications to the vehicle Accessories and replacement parts Modifications Radio transmitters and business equipment Self help Self help Warning triangle First aid kit Fire extinguisher Tools and Tyre Mobility ...

Страница 6: ...n of technical data Dimensions Capacities Vehicle identification data Performance weights and dimensions Petrol engines Diesel engines Index 291 292 292 292 293 293 295 295 297 301 document_0900452a8179700c book Seite 4 Donnerstag 22 März 2007 10 19 10 ...

Страница 7: ...ning of this Owner s Manual you will find a table of contents showing all the items described in this manual in the order in which they appear An alphabetical index is included at the end of the Owner s Manual All references to positions such as left right front or rear are given as seen facing in the direction of travel optional equipment The section is continued on the following page Denotes the...

Страница 8: ...6 document_0900452a8179700c book Seite 6 Donnerstag 22 März 2007 10 19 10 ...

Страница 9: ...7 Controls document_0900452a8179700c book Seite 7 Donnerstag 22 März 2007 10 19 10 ...

Страница 10: ...ols and displays 8 Fig 1 Some of the items of equipment listed in this section are only fitted on certain models or are optional extras document_0900452a8179700c book Seite 8 Donnerstag 22 März 2007 10 19 10 ...

Страница 11: ... as applicable Audi parking system Electronic Stabilisation Program ESP Electric sun blind Air conditioner depending on equipment fitted Deluxe automatic air conditioner Deluxe automatic air conditioner plus Ashtray with cigarette lighter Depending on gearbox fitted gear lever or selector lever for multitronic Manual gearbox Depending on equipment fitted MMI control console or Switch for Audi park...

Страница 12: ...ate operating manual for instructions on using the Multi Media Interface MMI The arrangement of switches and controls on right hand drive models may be slightly different from the layout shown in the illus tration page 8 fig 1 However the symbols used to identify the controls are the same A 28 116 A 29 125 A 30 230 A 31 48 A 32 50 document_0900452a8179700c book Seite 10 Donnerstag 22 März 2007 10 ...

Страница 13: ...ntended to remind the driver to switch on the dipped beam headlights in good time when light conditions become poor Coolant temperature gauge The coolant temperature gauge fig 2 only works when the ignition is switched on In order to avoid possible damage to the engine please read the following notes for the different tempera ture ranges Engine cold If the needle is still in the lower range of the...

Страница 14: ... heating The front spoiler also ensures proper distribution of the cooling air when the vehicle is moving If the spoiler is damaged this can reduce the cooling effect which could cause the engine to overheat You should obtain professional assistance Rev counter The rev counter indicates the number of engine revolu tions per minute You should select a lower gear if the engine speed drops below 1500...

Страница 15: ...onds If required you can call up the message again by briefly pressing the button Setting speed warning You can press the button briefly to set speed limit warning 1 while the vehicle is moving page 28 If you press and hold the button this will cancel the speed warning Time and date display Quartz clock The date time and display format can be changed using the sound system or MMI control console P...

Страница 16: ...letters dEF appear perma nently in the trip recorder display Please have the fault rectified as soon as possible Immobiliser When the ignition is switched on the security programming of the ignition key is verified electronically If an uncoded key is used SAFE will appear continuously in the mileage recorder display The vehicle cannot then be driven page 39 Note The date time and recorded mileage ...

Страница 17: ...tention Applies to vehicles with petrol engine Engine management This warning lamp monitors the engine management system on petrol engines The warning lamp Electronic Power Control lights up when the ignition is switched on to show that the lamp is working properly Engine management alternative to page 15 alternative to page 16 Electronic stabilisation program ESP page 16 Airbag system page 16 Lef...

Страница 18: ...trol system ASR has been switched off using the ESP OFF button page 196 It lights up when the ignition is switched on and should go out again after about 2 seconds This signals that the lamp is working properly It will light up continuously if there is a malfunction in the ESP It will also come on if a fault should occur in the ABS because the ESP operates in conjunction with the ABS If the batter...

Страница 19: ...er is correctly attached and connected to the vehicle The indicator lamp will not flash if one of the turn signals on the trailer fails Seat belt warning lamp The warning lamp acts as a reminder to fasten the seat belts After switching on the ignition the warning lamp will remain lit until the driver and front passenger if applicable have fastened their seat belts When the vehicle has gathered spe...

Страница 20: ...ning the bonnet and checking the brake fluid level observe the warning information on page 231 Working on components in the engine compartment If the brake warning lamp should light up together with the ABS warning lamp stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir If the fluid level has dropped below the MIN mark you must not drive on otherwise there may be an incr...

Страница 21: ... press the button to obtain a message explaining the fault page 31 If a failure should occur in the ABS the ABS warning lamp will light up together with the brake warning lamp WARNING Before opening the bonnet and checking the brake fluid level observe the warning information on page 231 Working on components in the engine compartment If the brake warning lamp does not go out or if it lights up wh...

Страница 22: ...rmation on these systems please refer to the MMI operating manual On some models the display of information shown in the instru ment cluster differs from the illustrations used here The driver information system includes the following functions Note If a fault should occur the display will show a red or yellow warning symbol A red warning symbol indicates a serious malfunction page 30 A yellow war...

Страница 23: ... on the road When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds the temperature displayed may be slightly higher than the actual outside temperature as a result of the heat radiated from the engine The temperature units can be set to F or C on the MMI or sound system control console The outside temperature is automatically displayed in the units you have selected Please refer to the O...

Страница 24: ... down a gear The suggested gear appears to the left of the current gear when a lower gear is recommended Gears may ocassionally be skipped 3 5 If no gear change is recommended you are already in the most economical gear Note The gear change indicator is intended to help save fuel It is not intended to recommend the right gear for all driving situations For example the display may not recommend a g...

Страница 25: ...e completely closed and the driver information func tions selected will then be displayed again Service interval display This display reminds the driver when the next routine service is due and is called up using the MMI or the sound system control console The date when the next service is due is calculated automat ically and the driver is reminded accordingly Service reminder When the next servic...

Страница 26: ...n The system cannot calculate the figures for the service indicator if the battery is disconnected from the vehicle so no service reminder can be displayed during this time Please remember that keeping to the correct service intervals is most important for the service life and residual value of the vehicle and especially for the life of the engine The period between two services must never be long...

Страница 27: ... drive in a more economical manner Average fuel consumption This mode displays the average fuel consumption since the memory was last cancelled in litres 100 km If required you can use this display to adjust your driving style to achieve the desired fuel consumption Current fuel consumption The display shows the current fuel consumption in litres 100 km If required you can use this display to adju...

Страница 28: ...sumed within two hours after the ignition is switched off the new figures are automatically included in the calculation The memory is automatically deleted when you resume driving if the journey is interrupted for more than two hours Total journey memory on board computer 2 Unlike the single journey memory the total journey memory is not erased automatically In this way you can determine the perio...

Страница 29: ...is disconnected Applies to vehicles with on board computer Basic settings for the on board computer You can change the basic settings for the on board computer on the MMI or on the sound system control console Select Function selector button Instrument cluster On board computer 1 or On board computer 2 You can zero all the values in the single journey memory or the total journey memory at the same...

Страница 30: ...ve the set speed for at least 10 seconds This cancels the speed limit that was originally set Setting speed limit warning 1 page 28 Speed limit warning 2 You are recommended to store this speed limit warning if you always wish to be reminded of a particular speed limit This could be when driving in countries with general speed limits or if you need to keep below a particular speed when winter tyre...

Страница 31: ...ion The auto check control checks important components and vehicle systems These background checks are run constantly as long as the ignition is switched on A message is displayed in the instrument cluster if a fault should occur or if any maintenance or repairs are urgently required This is accompanied by an audible warning signal Depending on the priority of the fault a red or yellow warning sym...

Страница 32: ... symbol appears in the display it will automatically be accompanied by the corresponding driver message For example in the event of an oil pressure malfunction the oil pres sure symbol will appear in the display In addition the following message will appear Switch off engine and check oil level The message will disappear from the display after about 5 seconds If required the message can be called ...

Страница 33: ...le qualified workshop However you should avoid using electrical equipment that is not absolutely necessary because this will drain the battery Caution If the coolant warning lamp in the instrument display lights up as well as the alternator warning lamp while driving page 32 stop the vehicle immediately and switch off the engine In this case the coolant pump is no longer being driven and there is ...

Страница 34: ...s up together with the ABS warning lamp this can mean that the control function of the ABS is out of action As a result the rear wheels can lock relatively easily when braking This could cause the tail of the vehicle to skid sideways Drive carefully to the nearest qualified workshop and have the fault rectified Note The warning lamp in the instrument cluster will start flashing as well if there is...

Страница 35: ...ving you more information about the fault This message will disappear after about 5 seconds but you can call it up again at any time by pressing the button Switch off engine and check oil level Stop the vehicle Switch off the engine Check the engine oil level page 234 Obtain professional assistance if necessary If the engine oil level is too low If the engine oil level is too low add more oil page...

Страница 36: ...son you should drive the vehicle without delay to a qualified workshop and have the cause of the fault repaired If the vehicle is equipped with the advanced key feature you should not switch off the engine with the Stop Start button because it cannot be started again after the ignition has been switched off Note On some models the symbol may look slightly different Yellow symbols A yellow symbol i...

Страница 37: ...s that the light sensor rain sensor is not functioning For safety reasons the dipped beam headlights will then be switched on permanently when the light switch is set to the AUTO position However you can still switch the lights on and off in the normal way with the light switch If the rain sensor is defective the functions operated via the windscreen wiper lever will still be available You should ...

Страница 38: ...Please top up washer fluid If the symbol lights up top up the fluid for the windscreen washer and headlight washer system page 242 Fuel level low Please refuel When this symbol comes on for the first time there are about 8 litres of fuel left in the tank You should fill up as soon as possible page 228 If this warning symbol lights up although the fuel tank is sufficiently filled there is a malfunc...

Страница 39: ...ever in position S on vehicles with automatic gearbox As a result of the increase in temperature the soot in the filter will be burned off The symbol will disappear once the cleaning process has been completed success fully If the symbol does not go out please contact a qualified work shop and have the fault rectified For further information on the diesel particulate filter page 205 WARNING It is ...

Страница 40: ...screen wipers defective This symbol indicates a malfunction in the electronics for the windscreen wipers Take the vehicle to a qualified workshop to have the windscreen wiper system repaired document_0900452a8179700c book Seite 38 Donnerstag 22 März 2007 10 19 10 ...

Страница 41: ... of vehicle on the same key ring Data stored on remote control key Data related to the service and maintenance of the vehicle are stored continuously on your remote control key Your Audi dealer can read out the data and will then be able to tell you what service work is required This also applies to vehicles with advanced key Personal convenience settings If two people use the same car regularly i...

Страница 42: ...these are in the same frequency range Indicator lamp on remote control key The indicator lamp on the remote control key lights up when you press the buttons The indicator lamp should light up once briefly when you press one of the buttons briefly The indicator lamp should flash when you press and hold one of the buttons convenience open close If the indicator lamp does not light up this means the ...

Страница 43: ...032 Removing the emergency key Press the release button fig 31 Pull the emergency key out of the remote control key You can use the emergency key to activate and deactivate the front passenger s airbag page 183 lock and unlock the front passenger s storage compartment page 91 lock and unlock the lockable rear seat page 82 manually lock and unlock the vehicle if this is not possible using the remot...

Страница 44: ...an use any of the following Remote control key page 44 Door handles in conjunction with advanced key page 45 Lock on driver s door page 46 Interior central locking switch page 47 Unlocking one side of the vehicle only When you lock the vehicle the central locking system will lock the doors and the boot lid When you unlock the vehicle the central locking system will unlock either the driver s door ...

Страница 45: ...will flash twice when the vehicle is unlocked and once when the vehicle is locked If the turn signals do not flash one of the doors the bonnet or the boot lid is still open Accidental lock out The central locking system prevents you from being locked out of the vehicle in the following situations When the driver s door is open it cannot be locked together with the other door by pressing the centra...

Страница 46: ...using the handle on the boot lid page 49 fig 43 In this case you can open the boot lid using the button on the remote control key fig 36 or the unlock switch on the driver s door page 48 fig 42 Locking and unlocking the vehicle with the remote control key Press the button to unlock the vehicle fig 36 Press the button to lock the vehicle Press the button briefly to unlock the boot lid Press the but...

Страница 47: ...he vehicle can be locked and unlocked from any of the doors The driver s door will always be unlocked as well when the passenger s door is unlocked The remote control key has to be within a range of about 1 5 metres of the relevant door or the boot lid It does not matter where you carry the key for instance whether it is in your jacket pocket or in a briefcase The unlocking function may be affecte...

Страница 48: ...tion to lock the vehicle If you turn the key to position a second time within 2 seconds this will lock the vehicle without activating the deadlock mechanism In order to switch off the anti theft alarm you must switch on the ignition within 15 seconds after opening the driver s door Other wise the alarm will be triggered WARNING Do not leave anyone especially children in the car if it is locked fro...

Страница 49: ...le when pressed The central locking switch inside the vehicle is not operative if you lock the vehicle from the outside Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency poten tially putting lives at risk Do not leave anyone especially children in the vehicle Note The doors and the boot lid are locked automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of about 15 km h Auto Lock page 42 You can unloc...

Страница 50: ...ssenger s door manually if the central locking fails to work If the central locking system should fail to work at any time the passenger s door will have to be locked sepa rately A mechanical locking device only visible when the door is open is provided on the front passenger s door Take the emergency key out of the remote control key page 41 Pull the cap out of the opening fig 41 Insert the key i...

Страница 51: ... open suddenly when the vehicle is moving this could result in an accident The boot lid must always be completely closed when the vehicle is moving otherwise toxic exhaust fumes can be drawn into the interior Note When the vehicle is locked you can unlock the boot lid separately by pressing the button on the remote control key The boot lid will lock automatically when you close it again Manual rel...

Страница 52: ...tart the engine or use power operated equipment such as the electric windows this could lead to injuries The window switches are only deactivated when the driver s door or the front passenger s door is opened Always be careful when closing the windows Careless use of the electric windows can cause severe injuries When locking the vehicle from the outside make sure that nobody is inside the vehicle...

Страница 53: ...juries For safety reasons you should only use the remote control open and close functions within about 2 metres of the vehicle To avoid injuries always keep an eye on the windows when pressing the button to close them The windows and panorama roof stop moving as soon as the button is released Settings for convenience open function The driver can use the sound system or MMI to select which windows ...

Страница 54: ... out the ignition key when leaving the vehicle Caution You should always close the tilting panorama roof when leaving the car Sudden rain could seriously damage the upholstery and elec tronic equipment inside the vehicle Note It is advisable to close the sun blind when the vehicle is left standing in the sun Applies to vehicles with tilting panorama roof Closing the tilting panorama roof by overri...

Страница 55: ...ly pull out the light housing Remove the fuse box cover page 272 page 272 fig 253 on the driver s side Take the crank handle from its mounting Insert the crank handle all the way into the hexagonal socket fig 49 Hold the crank in position and turn it to close the sun roof Re install the complete light housing Have the fault rectified Note To make it easier to turn the crank you can make use of the...

Страница 56: ...tomati cally after several windscreen wiper cycles The instrument lighting does not switch on however While using the automatic headlights you can activate the main beam headlights as normal if this function has been activated in the MMI However if you switch on the main beam headlights while using the AUTO function and then do not switch back to the dipped headlights setting only the dipped headl...

Страница 57: ...r sounds when the driver s door is opened The use of the lighting described here is subject to the relevant statutory requirements The coming home leaving home function is active only when the light switch is set to AUTO Fog lights Press button fig 51 to switch on the front fog lights Press button to switch on the rear fog lights Front fog lights The side lights or headlights must be switched on T...

Страница 58: ...ction can be switched on or off as required Auto headlights When the light switch is set to AUTO page 54 you can make the headlights switch on earlier or later by changing the Auto head lights setting Daytime running lights daylight headlights This function can be used to switch the daytime running lights on and off as required When the function is activated the daytime running lights are switched...

Страница 59: ...ting from being changed unintentionally The instrument lighting dials and needles the centre console illu mination and the illumination of the displays are regulated by a light sensor incorporated in the instrument cluster In bright condi tions any changes made to the brightness of the instrument lighting have no effect Note The instrument lighting illumination of dials and needles is switched on ...

Страница 60: ...ad users aware of your vehicle in hazardous situations Press the switch to switch the hazard warning lights on or off fig 56 All four turn signals flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are switched on The two turn signal indicator lamps and the indicator lamp in the switch will flash at the same time The hazard warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off The hazard war...

Страница 61: ...wn to turn on the right or left hand parking lights respectively Notes on these functions The turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on The corresponding indicator lamp or flashes in the instrument cluster The turn signals are cancelled automatically when the steering wheel is returned to the straight ahead position The main beam headlights can only be switched on if the dipped beam ...

Страница 62: ...lly when the vehicle is unlocked or the doors are opened The light also comes on when the key is pulled out of the ignition It goes out approximately 30 seconds after the doors are closed The interior light is switched off immediately when the vehicle is locked or when the ignition is switched on If a door is left open the light is switched off after about 10 minutes to prevent the battery from ru...

Страница 63: ...he mirror cover is slid open The light switches itself off when the cover is closed and when the sun visor is pushed back up Applies to vehicles with sun blind Sun blind A sun blind is provided for the rear window Sun blind rear window Press the switch to extend or retract the electric sun blind for the rear window fig 62 or fig 63 If you have selected the Automatic rear blind function on in the M...

Страница 64: ...d cut out may be activated if the sun blind is operated repeatedly There will then be a short delay before the blind can be operated again As the material of the sun blind is less flexible at low tempera tures the electric actuator is switched off when the temperature in the car is below 5 C The blind can only be operated when the temperature in the car s interior rises above this level Windscreen...

Страница 65: ... reduce the sensitivity level of the rain sensor move control page 62 fig 64 to the left To increase the sensitivity level of the rain sensor move the control to the right If you have selected a high sensitivity level for the rain sensor the windscreen wipers will react sooner to any moisture on the wind screen The wiper intervals in the intermittent wipe setting are also varied automatically acco...

Страница 66: ...about 2 seconds The headlight washer jets come out of the bumper automatically under water pressure Clean off stubborn dirt insects etc from the lenses at regular intervals for instance when stopping for fuel To ensure that the system works properly in winter keep the nozzle holders free of snow and remove any ice with a de icer spray Service position Use the service position to change the wiper b...

Страница 67: ...ition page 64 Lift the wiper arm away from the glass Press the release button on the wiper blade fig 67 Hold the wiper blade firmly and press it forwards slightly Slide the wiper blade upwards Fitting the wiper blade Fit the new wiper blade into the mounting on the wiper arm You should hear it engage in the wiper arm Fold the wiper arm back down onto the glass WARNING To prevent smearing on the gl...

Страница 68: ...s switched on when reverse gear is engaged WARNING Electrolyte fluid can leak from a broken mirror This fluid can cause irritation to the skin eyes and respiratory organs Wash thor oughly with clean water should you come into contact with this fluid Seek medical assistance if needed Caution Electrolyte fluid leaking from a broken mirror can cause damage to plastic surfaces Use a sponge or similar ...

Страница 69: ...ide knob in position fig 69 This provides a better view of the kerb when parking The mirror returns to its original position when reverse gear is disengaged and the vehicle is driven forwards at a speed above about 15 km h The mirror will also return to its original position when the adjuster knob is turned to the position for the driver s exterior mirror or when the ignition is switched off If th...

Страница 70: ...o remove the fluid as soon as possible Note If you switch off the anti dazzle function for the interior mirror this will also deactivate the anti dazzle function for the exterior mirrors The automatic anti dazzle function will only work properly if the sun blind for the rear window is not in use and there are no other objects preventing light from reaching the interior mirror Digital compass Appli...

Страница 71: ...y until the correct zone number appears The adjustment mode will be ended automati cally after a few seconds Applies to vehicles with digital compass Calibrating compass The compass must be re calibrated if the display is incor rect or inaccurate Press and hold button until the letter C appears in the interior mirror Drive in a circle at a speed of about 10 km h until a point of the compass is dis...

Страница 72: ...ing position Before adjusting your seat please read and observe the warnings Moving seat backwards or forwards Lift the lever fig 72 and move the seat to the desired position Then release the lever and move the seat further until the catch engages Extending or shortening the thigh support Lift the control below the seat cushion The front seat cushion will spring forward Slide the seat cushion back...

Страница 73: ... backrests of the front seats reclined too far as otherwise the seat belt and airbag could fail to restrain the wearer properly in an accident possibly leading to injury Applies to vehicles with manual seat adjustment Easy entry function The easy entry function gives improved access to the rear seats Folding down backrest and moving front seats forwards Pull up the lever fig 73 Keep holding the le...

Страница 74: ...n travel in a safe and comfortable sitting position Before adjusting your seat please read and observe the warnings Adjusting contour of lumbar support Press the front or rear of switch to increase or decrease the curvature of the lumbar support as required Adjusting height of lumbar support Press the top or bottom of adjuster switch to move the lumbar support upwards or downwards as required Movi...

Страница 75: ... too far as otherwise the seat belt and airbag could fail to restrain the wearer properly in an accident possibly leading to injury Applies to vehicles with electric seat adjustment Easy entry function The easy entry function gives improved access to the rear seats Tipping the front backrests forward Pull up the lever fig 75 Tip the backrest forward and down Moving the front seats forward Press an...

Страница 76: ...l buttons 1 and 2 fig 76 page 74 In addition the current settings are automatically stored when you lock the vehicle and assigned to the remote control key that is being used When you unlock the vehicle the system automatically recalls the settings stored on that remote control key Switching seat memory on and off The seat memory will be out of action if the switch is in the raised position press ...

Страница 77: ... is also driven by other persons using your remote control key it is advisable to store your personal settings on one of the recall buttons You can then recall your own settings at any time simply by pressing the corresponding recall button When you lock the vehicle these settings are then stored automatically and assigned once again to the remote control key WARNING For safety reasons never recal...

Страница 78: ...9 up or down to move the head restraint to the desired height You should adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is at least at eye level or higher fig 78 For best protection the top of the head restraint should be at least at eye level or higher The height of the head restraints is adjustable They should be set to suit the height of the occupant In combination with the sea...

Страница 79: ...est Front armrest The armrest can be adjusted to several positions and moved back and forwards Adjusting armrest To adjust the position of the armrest pull the armrest all the way down Then lift the armrest gradually until it engages in the desired position Moving armrest You can move the armrest backwards or forwards fig 81 Please note that the armrest can restrict the driver s movements when it ...

Страница 80: ...ent and secure with suitable straps This is especially important for heavy objects When you transport heavy objects always keep in mind that a change of the centre of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle handling Please observe the important safety warnings page 162 Safe driving Note Adjust the tyre pressure to match the vehicle loading the correct pressures are specified on the sticker on th...

Страница 81: ... compartment Pull up the net and attach the loops of the net to the retaining hooks You can also use the retaining hooks fig 85 to secure light items of luggage such as shopping bags etc The hooks will fold up again by themselves when not in use WARNING The retaining net should only be used to hold objects weighing up to 5 kg Heavier objects cannot be safely secured injury risk Side storage compar...

Страница 82: ... backrests Extending the luggage compartment from the boot The backrests can be folded forwards to increase the storage space Releasing and folding down backrest When you pull the release lever fig 88 in the direction of the arrow the safety knob fig 89 will pop up and the red marking on the knob will become visible Fold down the backrest Fig 87 Luggage compartment DVD player for navigation system...

Страница 83: ...s so that they cannot be caught up and damaged in the catches for the backrest It is also important to remove any other objects from the rear seats to avoid damaging the backrest when folding it forwards Applies to vehicles with folding backrests Extending the luggage compartment from inside the vehicle The backrests can be folded forwards to increase the storage space Folding down backrest When y...

Страница 84: ...vents unauthorised access to the luggage compartment from inside the vehicle Caution When returning the backrest to an upright position make sure that the seat belts for the rear seats are in their guides so that they cannot be caught up and damaged in the catches for the backrest Storage shelf The storage shelf behind the rear backrest should only be used to store light articles of clothing WARNI...

Страница 85: ...hrough hatch Fold the cover of the load through hatch back up from inside the vehicle until it engages Fold up the centre armrest again if desired Close the boot lid WARNING Loose objects must be transported in the bag as the bag can be secured Individual objects cannot be secured Risk of accident Note You can also open the load through hatch from the luggage compartment Press down the release cat...

Страница 86: ... Special fixtures must then be added in order to safely transport luggage bicycles skis surf boards or boats on the roof All the elements of this system are available from Audi dealers Caution Any damage to the vehicle caused by the use of other types of roof rack or incorrect installation will not be covered by the factory warranty The roof carrier system must therefore be installed exactly accor...

Страница 87: ...maximum axle loads or the maximum gross vehicle weight as this could cause an accident When transporting heavy or bulky loads on the roof bear in mind that the car s handling is affected by the extra weight on the roof and a possible susceptibility to cross winds Adjust your speed and driving style accordingly to avoid accidents For the sake of the environment The increased air resistance when the...

Страница 88: ... china cups or glasses These could cause injury in the event of an accident Caution You should avoid putting open drinks containers in the cup holders The drinks could otherwise spill over and cause damage to e g the electrical equipment or the seat covers Ashtrays Front ashtray Opening ashtray Slide the cover open Closing ashtray Lightly press the cover to make the ashtray close auto matically Re...

Страница 89: ...the cigarette lighter can also be used as a power source for other electrical appliances Using cigarette lighter Open the cover of the front ashtray Press in the cigarette lighter knob Wait for the lighter to spring out Pull out the cigarette lighter immediately Use the glowing heater element of the cigarette lighter to light your cigarette Put the cigarette lighter back in its socket Operating el...

Страница 90: ...ances connected to them can cause injuries or fire To avoid the risk of injury never leave chil dren unsupervised in the vehicle with the key Caution Always use the correct type of plugs to avoid damaging the sockets Note Using electrical appliances with the engine switched off will drain the battery Applies to vehicles with 12 Volt sockets 12 Volt sockets Electrical equipment can be connected to ...

Страница 91: ... has been tested for electromagnetic compatibility in compliance with EC Directive 2004 104 EC Note Using electrical appliances with the engine switched off will drain the battery Applies to vehicles with 230 Volt Euro socket On board 230 Volt Euro socket Electrical equipment can be connected to the 230 Volt Euro socket in the rear centre console The 230 Volt Euro socket can only be used when the ...

Страница 92: ...e connected appliances If the power drawn by the connected appliances is above 150 W the inverter in the socket will get warm The inverter will trip out if the temperature exceeds a certain limit The inverter can trip out on hot days even when an appliance with a suitable power rating is used The inverter will switch on again automatically after it has cooled down Appliances which are already conn...

Страница 93: ...h a key shell In order to start the engine with the spare key it has to be clipped into this shell WARNING To avoid the risk of injuries always keep the glove box lid closed when driving Compartment for sun glasses in headliner To open the cover lightly press the panel fig 105 arrow The cover will then open by itself To close the cover push it upwards until it engages Glove box page 91 Compartment...

Страница 94: ...oat hooks for light items of clothing and make sure that there are no heavy or sharp objects in the pockets Do not use clothes hangers to hang up the clothing as this could interfere with the function of the head protection airbags Applies to vehicles with storage compartments in the front seats Storage compartments in front seats There is a fold out drawer in the front part of each front seat Ope...

Страница 95: ...to the defrost setting In order to achieve maximum engine power the air conditioner compressor is temporarily switched off when pulling away from a standstill with full throttle The compressor also switches off if the coolant temperature is excessively high to ensure adequate engine cooling under extreme loads Pollution filter The pollution filter a particle filter serves as a barrier against impu...

Страница 96: ... from the outlets flows through the passenger compart ment and out through the slots at the rear of the vehicle Do not cover these slots with clothing or other objects The air conditioner operates most effectively with the windows and the tilting panorama roof closed However if the vehicle has heated up after standing in the sun for some time the air inside can be cooled more quickly by opening th...

Страница 97: ...nt temperature inside the vehicle and dehumidifies the air Air temperature air delivery and air distribution are regulated automatically to reach the desired interior temperature as quickly as possible and then to maintain this temperature The system automatically compensates for any variations in the outside temperature and for the effect of direct sunlight The automatic temperature regulation on...

Страница 98: ...peed can be reduced or increased manually if required Press the button for the blower Turn the rotary control to set the blower to the desired speed and regulate the volume of air delivery We recommend keeping the blower running at a low setting when driving slowly To prevent fumes or unpleasant smells from entering the vehicle switch to the air recirculation mode by pressing the button Fig 107 Ro...

Страница 99: ...button or Press the button In this setting the air is drawn from the interior of the vehicle filtered and continuously recirculated We recommend using the air recirculation mode in the following circumstances When driving through a tunnel or in queues of traffic to prevent fumes entering the interior of the vehicle WARNING For reasons of safety you should not leave the air recirculation switched o...

Страница 100: ...to switch the rear window heating on and off The rear window heating only works when the engine is running An indicator lamp in the button lights up when the rear window heater is switched on Depending on the outside temperature the rear window heating switches off automatically after about 10 to 20 minutes The rear window heating can be switched on permanently by pressing the button for longer th...

Страница 101: ...he outlets can provide air which is either heated unheated or cooled Note When the air conditioner is operating in the cooling mode the air is directed mainly to outlets and To ensure an adequate cooling effect you should not close these outlets completely Applies to vehicles with deluxe automatic air conditioner Air outlets for rear passengers The air outlets for the rear cabin are located in the...

Страница 102: ... the AC button LED off if you open the windows or the tilting panorama roof while driving If the vehicle has heated up after standing in the sun open the windows and doors for a short time to cool the vehicle For the sake of the environment By saving fuel you also reduce the amount of pollutants emitted from your vehicle Deluxe automatic air conditioner basic settings Applies to vehicles with delu...

Страница 103: ...d ventilation and also cools and dehumidifies the air inside the vehicle The air conditioner is fully automatic and will maintain the desired temperature at a constant level To achieve this the temperature of the air supplied to the interior the blower speed volume of air delivery and the air distribution are regulated automatically The system also allows for the effect of strong sunlight so there...

Страница 104: ... have been temporarily switched off by the power management function or regulated to a lower heat output These systems will be available again as soon as sufficient electrical power is available WARNING For safety reasons it is important that all the windows are kept free of ice snow and condensation These can cause poor visibility and lead to an accident Please familiarise yourself with the oper ...

Страница 105: ...nsure that it is not covered by stickers or similar Measuring sensors are located behind it Buttons Function Page Switching on and off page 104 Automatic mode drivers side front passengers side page 104 Temperature con trol 1a Temperature con trol 2a a The rotary control is also used to adjust the blower speed air distribution and seat heating Temperature selection drivers side Temperature selecti...

Страница 106: ...aintains a constant temperature inside the vehicle and dehumidifies the air Air temperature air delivery and air distribution are regulated automatically to reach the desired interior temperature as quickly as possible and then to maintain this temperature The system automatically compensates for any variations in the outside temperature and for the effect of direct sunlight The automatic temperat...

Страница 107: ... the blower Turn the rotary control to set the blower to the desired speed and regulate the volume of air delivery The air conditioning system automatically regulates the blower speed according to the interior temperature However you can also adjust the blower speed manually The blower speed will be shown on the MMI display fig 120 for a few seconds if the MMI is switched on Note The blower speed ...

Страница 108: ...This mode prevents fresh air from entering the vehicle so the windows can mist over if the air cooling is switched off Bad visibility can cause an accident Applies to vehicles with deluxe automatic air conditioner plus Air distribution The automatically programmed air distribution can be altered manually if required Press the button for Distribution Turn the rotary control to the desired setting Y...

Страница 109: ...s The rear window heating can be switched on permanently by pressing the button for longer than two seconds It will then remain on until the ignition is switched off When the rear window heating is switched on this setting will remain activated for 15 minutes after switching off the ignition If the engine is started again during this period of 15 minutes the rear window heating will be switched on...

Страница 110: ...uld not close these outlets completely Applies to vehicles with deluxe automatic air conditioner plus Air outlets for rear passengers The air outlets for the rear cabin are located in the centre console The outlets can be opened and closed by turning the thumbwheels The direction of air delivery from these outlets can be adjusted horizontally and vertically using the adjuster in the centre of each...

Страница 111: ... the AC button LED off if you open the windows or the tilting panorama roof while driving If the vehicle has heated up after standing in the sun open the windows and doors for a short time to cool the vehicle For the sake of the environment By saving fuel you also reduce the amount of pollutants emitted from your vehicle Deluxe automatic air conditioner plus basic settings Applies to vehicles with...

Страница 112: ...ndows mist up when the automatic air recirculation is on press the button immediately The automatic air recirculation can switch itself off in certain condi tions If the outside temperature is less than about 10 C the auto matic air recirculation will only operate for 30 seconds If the air conditioner is switched to the ECON mode or if the outside temper ature is less than about 1 C the automatic ...

Страница 113: ...2 You can also switch the system on and off using the remote control page 114 Switching on via timer You can programme various start times using the timers page 112 However you must first activate the timer before the auxiliary heating ventilation system will switch on automatically The auxiliary heating ventilation will switch itself off at the end of the programmed running time The running time ...

Страница 114: ...gain Note The symbols auxiliary ventilation or auxiliary heating flash in the instrument cluster next to the clock display when the auxiliary heating ventilation is switched on Applies to vehicles with auxiliary heating under development at the time of printing Setting the timers The timers need to be activated before they will switch on the auxiliary heating ventilation Setting the timers Press t...

Страница 115: ...iary heating ventilation from switching on repeatedly when the vehicle is not being used Note Before activating the timer make sure that the correct time and date settings have been entered If the time and or date are not correct the auxiliary heating will come on late or not at all Please refer to the MMI Operating Instructions for information on how to set the date and time Applies to vehicles w...

Страница 116: ...fter the end of the programmed running time press the button Transmitter indicator lamp The transmitter indicator lamp will flash accordingly to show whether the command you sent via the remote control was successful When you switch the system on by pressing the button the indicator lamp will flash green for about 30 seconds to confirm that the heating ventilation has been switched on When you swi...

Страница 117: ...to 6 The seat heating setting will be shown on the MMI display fig 132 for a few seconds if the MMI is switched on Caution To avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heating please do not kneel on the seat or apply sharp pressure at a single point Applies to vehicles with seat heating for rear seats Seat heating for rear seats The seat cushions and backrests of the two outer rear seats can...

Страница 118: ...anging position while driving accident risk Ignition lock Starting the engine with the key You can use the ignition key to switch on the ignition and start the engine Insert the key into the ignition lock Manual gearbox Press the clutch pedal all the way down and move the gear lever into neutral Automatic gearbox Press the brake pedal and move the selector lever to position P or N Press in the key...

Страница 119: ...age N or P to start engine This message will appear if you try to start the engine when the selector lever of the automatic gearbox is not in P or N Shift to P otherwise vehicle can roll away Doors do not lock if lever is not in P or Please move selector lever to position P Vehicle cannot be locked For safety reasons this message will appear and a warning buzzer will sound if the selector lever of...

Страница 120: ...gine is running You need more strength to steer and brake the vehicle when the engine is switched off This would mean a greater risk of accidents and serious injury because you cannot steer and brake in the normal manner Caution If the engine has been working hard for a long time there is a risk of heat building up in the engine compartment after the engine has been switched off this could cause e...

Страница 121: ...or similar Electronic equipment such as mobile phones can also interfere with the radio signal from the key Press brake pedal to start engine This message appears on automatic vehicles if you press the Start Stop button to start the engine without first pressing the brake pedal The engine will only start if you press the brake pedal Press clutch pedal to start engine This message appears on manual...

Страница 122: ...ed off this could cause engine damage For this reason you should leave the engine idling for about 2 minutes before switching it off Switching off the engine with the Start Stop button Stop the vehicle Automatic gearbox Move the selector lever to position P or N Press the Start Stop button page 118 fig 135 Emergency Off function Should it be necessary in an emergency the engine can be switched off...

Страница 123: ...ease function prevents the vehicle from rolling back unintentionally The braking force of the parking brake is only released when there is enough power at the wheels to make the vehicle move in the desired direction Emergency braking function An emergency braking function enables you to stop the vehicle even if the conventional foot brake should fail to work page 123 Emergency braking function War...

Страница 124: ... if children are left in the car They might otherwise be able to start the engine release the parking brake or use power operated equipment such as the electric windows this could lead to injuries Do not leave anyone especially children in the vehicle when it is locked Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency potentially putting lives at risk Driving away from a standstill The parking b...

Страница 125: ...ator If you pull out and hold the parking brake switch at a road speed above about 8 km h this will initiate an emergency brake applica tion The brakes are then applied hydraulically at all four wheels The effect is the same as an emergency stop full brake application To prevent the emergency braking function from being used acci dentally a warning buzzer sounds when the switch is operated The bra...

Страница 126: ...foot on the brake pedal Conditions for switching on Audi hold assist The driver s door must be closed The driver s seat belt must be buckled The engine must be running Switching on Audi hold assist Press button fig 137 in the centre console to switch on the Audi hold assist function The indicator lamp in the switch will light up Switching off Audi hold assist Press button fig 137 to switch off the...

Страница 127: ...nto taking a safety risk Audi hold assist cannot keep the vehicle stationary in all condi tions on a gradient e g if the road is slippery or icy Audi hold assist must be switched on again each time the engine is started Risk of accident Never get out of the vehicle when the engine is running and Audi hold assist is switched on Risk of accident Always ensure that the vehicle is stopped properly and...

Страница 128: ...s ice fog loose grit or gravel heavy rain aquaplaning this could cause an accident When you take a turn off drive along a motorway exit lane or pass through roadwork sections please temporarily switch off the cruise control system Please make sure you do not unintentionally rest your foot on the accelerator this will override the cruise control system which as a result will not brake the vehicle C...

Страница 129: ...possible to briefly drive at a higher speed without storing this new speed Press the accelerator for example to overtake another vehicle Once you release the accelerator the system will automatically revert to the speed you stored initially However the system will only function in this manner for as long as the symbol page 126 fig 140 lights up green If your speed is more than 10 km h higher than ...

Страница 130: ... you are driving faster than 30 km h Pull the lever to position page 125 fig 138 When you reactivate the cruise control system you resume driving with the programmed cruising speed you stored earlier WARNING Do not resume the programmed cruising speed if this is too high for the traffic conditions this can cause accidents Pre selecting a speed When the cruise control system is deactivated you can ...

Страница 131: ...o cruising speed stored in the system The current speed is stored when you briefly push lever up towards if the speed is above 30 km h If the speed is lower 30 km h is stored Switching off the cruise control system While driving Press the lever to position click stop engaged page 125 fig 138 When the vehicle is stationary Switch off the ignition The stored speed will be deleted when the ignition i...

Страница 132: ...ia a multi plate clutch and not via a torque converter as on conventional automatics This means that the car will not creep as much as conventional automatics when the engine is idling if you stop temporarily with the selector lever in position D S or R Applies to vehicles with multitronic General notes on using multitronic The transmission ratio is varied continuously Driving away from a standsti...

Страница 133: ... easier to move the selector lever out of position P WARNING Do not press the accelerator while selecting a gear with the vehicle stationary and the engine running as this could cause an accident Please note that some power will still be transmitted when you stop temporarily with the selector lever in position D S or R For this reason to avoid risking an accident apply the footbrake firmly when st...

Страница 134: ... pedal when moving the selector lever from N to S if the vehicle is stationary or at speeds below 5 km h WARNING Never move the selector lever to R or P when driving as this could cause an accident In selector position D or S the vehicle must always be held with the foot brake when the engine is running This is because an auto matic gearbox still transmits power even at idling speed and the vehicl...

Страница 135: ... The key can only be withdrawn with the ignition switched off and the selector lever in position P When the ignition key is removed the selector lever is locked in position P Applies to vehicles with multitronic Kick down feature The kick down feature is designed to give maximum acceleration When the accelerator pedal is pressed right down past the point of resistance at full throttle the gearbox ...

Страница 136: ...ition D push the selector lever to the right As soon as the automatic gearbox has changed over to this programme the display will show the selected gear Shifting up a gear Briefly push the selector lever forwards in the tiptronic gate fig 147 Shifting down a gear Briefly pull the selector lever backwards in the tiptronic gate With the tiptronic system the driver can manually choose between 7 diffe...

Страница 137: ...all positions The manual shift programme tiptronic is not available when the back up programme is active It will still be possible to use reverse gear in the normal way However the electronic lock for reverse gear will be switched off Caution Should the gearbox ever switch into the back up programme you should take the vehicle to an Audi dealer or qualified workshop as soon as possible Applies to ...

Страница 138: ...a screwdriver or similar object to press down the pin which is now accessible and hold it down fig 151 Now press the interlock button on the selector lever and move the selector lever to position N The selector lever can only be moved out of position P if the ignition key is inserted and the ignition is switched on If the power supply should ever fail discharged battery etc and the vehicle has to ...

Страница 139: ...nced The parking system advanced comprises the rear and front acoustic parking aid in conjunction with the graphic display as well as a reversing camera Rear View page 140 The reversing camera is located in the boot lid page 140 fig 154 and assists the driver when parking or manoeuvring in tight spaces The reversing camera provides an image which is shown in the MMI display It represents the mirro...

Страница 140: ...r is always responsible for safety during parking and other manoeuvres Always keep a close watch on the area around the vehicle Please note that low obstacles detected by the system may no longer be registered by the sensors as the car moves closer so the system will not give any further warning Certain kinds of obsta cles such as wire fences chains thin painted posts or trailer draw bars etc may ...

Страница 141: ...ersing driving forwards When the vehicle is reversing driving forwards the system starts to beep if it registers an obstacle within its detection range see above The warnings will beep increasingly rapidly as the vehicle approaches the obstacle When the vehicle is less than approx 0 30 m away from the obstacle the warning tone will sound continuously From here at the latest the driver should then ...

Страница 142: ...ety during parking and other manoeuvres Always keep a close watch on the area around the vehicle Please note that low obstacles detected by the system may no longer be registered by the sensors as the car moves closer so the system will not give any further warning Certain kinds of obsta cles such as wire fences chains thin painted posts or trailer draw bars etc may not always be detected by the s...

Страница 143: ...move the selector lever of the automatic gearbox to position P However the system remains active The warning beeps will start again as soon as you release the parking brake or move the selector lever out of position P if the system has detected an obstacle Reversing driving forwards When the vehicle is reversing driving forwards the system starts to beep if it registers an obstacle within its dete...

Страница 144: ...critical area of the vehicle If the MMI screen is showing the graphic display you can switch to the image of the reversing camera by pressing the control button for the function Rear View page 141 fig 155 If the MMI screen is showing the image of the reversing camera you can switch to the graphic display by pressing the control button for the function Graphic page 145 fig 160 The image of the reve...

Страница 145: ... Press the control button Mode repeatedly to switch between Parking mode 1 and Parking mode 2 Orientation lines and area markings Orientation lines and area markings page 145 fig 160 and page 146 fig 162 are also projected onto the reversing camera images They differ depending on the parking mode you have selected These orientation markings are intended to assist the driver when parking and manoeu...

Страница 146: ...ways be detected by the system accident risk Note There is a slight delay in the picture display To ensure that the reversing camera works properly the lens of the camera page 140 fig 154 must be kept clean and free of snow and ice Please observe the additional notes on page 152 If the boot lid is open the angle covered by the camera will change For this reason the image of the reversing camera wi...

Страница 147: ...st you Align your vehicle according to the blue area marking The blue area marking should be parallel to the lines of the parking space fig 161 Blue area marking The marking behind the vehicle in different shades of blue is an extension of the vehicle outline It reaches about five metres to the rear of the vehicle The shade of blue changes at a distance of approx 1 m 2 m and 5 m from the vehicle a...

Страница 148: ...nsure that the reversing camera works properly the lens of the camera page 140 fig 154 must be kept clean and free of snow and ice Please observe the additional notes on page 152 Applies to vehicles with parking system advanced Parking mode 2 Parking mode 2 can be used for example when parking at the roadside To park in a parking space on the right side of the road Position your vehicle parallel t...

Страница 149: ...rking and the light blue curve are used when parking on the left side of the road When the turn signals are on the display will only show the mark ings for the relevant side To change the display to the other side just switch on the opposite turn signals The light blue and dark blue curves show you when to turn the steering wheel in the other direction i e when the curve touches the kerb page 146 ...

Страница 150: ... The image of the reversing camera will then be shown without orientation lines and blue area markings Settings Applies to vehicles with parking system Adjusting warning beeps The volume and frequency pitch of the beeps can be adjusted on the sound system or MMI Select Function selector button Audi parking system Rear volume to adjust the rear volume Rear frequency to adjust the rear frequency Fro...

Страница 151: ...itch on the parking system Applies to vehicles with parking system advanced Switching graphic display reversing camera on and off The settings for the graphic display and reversing camera can be selected on the sound system or MMI Select Function selector button Audi parking system Display fig 166 When parking you can use the reversing camera Rear View and the graphic display separately or in comb...

Страница 152: ...l not take effect until the next time you switch on the parking system Special parking situations Applies to vehicles with parking system advanced Parking next to an obstacle When parking next to an obstacle it is important to keep sufficient distance at the side When using Parking mode 2 you can park your vehicle very close to the kerb of the pavement page 143 fig 157 However if you are parking f...

Страница 153: ...lay is directly on the bumper of the vehicle behind In actual fact however the red line page 151 fig 170 is not making contact with the bumper but has already moved underneath the bumper The actual distance to the vehicle behind broken line is already much less than 40 cm You must also include the bumper of your own vehicle in the calculation of the distance WARNING Please note that objects which ...

Страница 154: ... MMI display appear to be further away or closer if you are reversing from a horizontal surface up a gradient or down a hill you are reversing towards protruding objects the vehicle has been loaded with a greater load on the rear The accuracy of the orientation lines and the blue area markings decreases if the reversing camera does not provide a reliable image e g if visibility is poor or the lens...

Страница 155: ...t you when manoeuvring accident risk The reversing camera produces two dimensional images Please remember that ridges in the ground parts protruding on other vehicles or fixed objects jutting out are all more difficult to detect on the MMI display screen due to a lack of spatial depth In some cases it may not be possible to detect them at all For safety reasons you should not use the system if the...

Страница 156: ...eed to perform initial programming on the HomeLink transmitter first If systems fail to respond after the initial programming check whether these systems work with a rolling code variable security code page 155 WARNING When you are programming the HomeLink universal transmitter make sure that no persons or objects are close to the devices receiving the transmitter signals If a gate or door is inad...

Страница 157: ...istance between the hand held transmitter and the HomeLink module at the radiator grille depends on the system you want to train It may require several attempts The turn signals will flash once if the time limit for the programming mode has been exceeded In this case the programming procedure needs to be performed again Repeat the sequence at the operating unit starting with step 3 The programming...

Страница 158: ...ce If you encounter problems programming the rolling code you may find helpful information in the operating instructions of the garage door opener or other device you wish to operate Applies to vehicles with HomeLink Operating HomeLink The programmed devices are activated by means of the HomeLink control buttons in the headliner Make sure that the ignition is on Press the programmed HomeLink butto...

Страница 159: ...the radiator grille When the turn signals have flashed three times this means the device previously stored in HomeLink has been erased and the new system programmed in its place To activate the new system press the HomeLink button that has just been re programmed Note It may require several attempts before programming is successful When programming a new device keep the button pressed for at least...

Страница 160: ...weden Ue990195 Switzerland BAKOM 98 0746 K P Slovak Republic R 267 2001 N Spain 0416 00 Czech Republic CTU 2000 3 R 1194 Turkey 0425 TGM TR JOCO EURO Hungary BB 5793 1 2000 Cyprus MCW129 95 12 2000 Country Certification number document_0900452a8179700c book Seite 158 Donnerstag 22 März 2007 10 19 10 ...

Страница 161: ...HomeLink 159 Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self help Technical data document_0900452a8179700c book Seite 159 Donnerstag 22 März 2007 10 19 10 ...

Страница 162: ...160 document_0900452a8179700c book Seite 160 Donnerstag 22 März 2007 10 19 10 ...

Страница 163: ...161 Safety document_0900452a8179700c book Seite 161 Donnerstag 22 März 2007 10 19 10 ...

Страница 164: ...ll seats Belt force limiters for the front seats Belt pre tensioners for the front seats Head restraints for all seats Optimised protection against injuries of the cervical vertebrae Front airbags Side airbags in the backrests of the front seats Head protection airbags sideguard system ISOFIX mountings for ISOFIX child safety seats on the rear seats Height adjustable head restraints on the seats A...

Страница 165: ...ed by the passengers in the vehicle The driver is responsible for the safety of the vehicle and all its occupants If your ability to drive is impaired in any way you endanger yourself and other road users There fore Do not let yourself be distracted by passengers or by using a mobile phone etc Never drive when your driving ability is impaired by medication alcohol drugs etc Obey all traffic regula...

Страница 166: ...control of the vehicle at all times For detailed information on how to adjust the driver s seat see page 70 Seats and storage WARNING A driver who is not sitting in the correct position or who is not wearing a seat belt can be fatally injured if the airbag is triggered Adjust the driver s seat so there is a distance of at least 25 cm between your breastbone and the centre of the steering wheel fig...

Страница 167: ...d storage WARNING A passenger who is not sitting in the correct position or who is not wearing a seat belt can be fatally injured if the airbag is triggered Adjust the front passenger s seat so there is a distance of at least 25 cm between your breastbone and the dash panel Always keep your feet on the floor when the vehicle is moving never rest them on the instrument panel out of the window or on...

Страница 168: ...nt part of the vehicle s occupant protection system They can help to reduce the risk of injuries in most accident situations The head restraints must be adjusted properly to provide maximum protection Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is level with the top of your head fig 175 and fig 176 For more information on how to adjust the head restraints see page 76 WARNING Tr...

Страница 169: ...ver lean out of the window never put your feet out of the window never put your feet on the dash panel never put your feet on the seat cushion never ride in the footwell never travel on a seat without wearing the seat belt never climb into the luggage compartment WARNING Sitting out of position increases the risk of severe injuries Sitting out of position exposes the occupants to potentially fatal...

Страница 170: ...gage compartment All luggage and other objects must be safely secured in the luggage compartment Loose items in the luggage compartment can shift suddenly and cause a safety hazard or impair the handling of the vehicle by changing the weight distribution Distribute the load evenly in the luggage compartment page 77 Place heavy items as far forward as possible in the luggage compartment and secure ...

Страница 171: ...partment in Loading the luggage compartment on page 77 During a collision or an accident even small and light objects can possess so much energy that they can cause very severe injuries The amount of this kinetic energy depends on the speed of the vehicle and the weight of the object The most significant factor however is the speed of the vehicle An example An object weighing 4 5 kg is lying unsec...

Страница 172: ...forces acting on the occupants and consequently the risk of injury Although these examples are based on a frontal collision the phys ical principles involved are the same in other types of accidents and for vehicles with an airbag system This is why it is so important to put on the seat belts before every trip even when just driving around the corner Ensure that your passengers wear their seat bel...

Страница 173: ... such as an overcoat over a jacket impairs the proper fit and function of the belts The belts must be kept clean otherwise the retractors may not work properly page 226 Seat belts The slot in the seat belt buckle must not be blocked with paper or other objects as this can prevent the latch plate from engaging properly The latch plate of the belt must always be engaged in the correct buckle for tha...

Страница 174: ...are even higher A rule of thumb if the speed doubles the forces increase by a factor of four Passengers who do not wear seat belts are not attached to the vehicle In a frontal collision they will continue to move forward at the speed their car was travelling just before the impact What happens to passengers not wearing seat belts Passengers not wearing seat belts risk fatal injuries in the event o...

Страница 175: ... locked with an audible click fig 183 Pull the belt to check that it is now securely fastened The three point inertia reel belts are tensioned automatically The retractor system gives complete freedom of movement as long as the pull on the belt is slow Hard braking locks the belt The belt will also lock when you accelerate drive up or down a steep hill or in a sharp curve WARNING Always make certa...

Страница 176: ...for the mother to wear the seat belt properly at all times Women should always ensure they adjust the seat belt correctly during pregnancy Adjust the front seat and head restraint correctly before putting on the seat belt page 70 Seats and storage To fasten the belt take hold of the latch plate and pull it slowly down across your chest Wear the lap portion of the seat belt as low as possible over ...

Страница 177: ...ts In a less severe accident or in the event of a roll over the belt tensioners are not activated WARNING Any work on the tensioner system or removal and installation of system components for other repairs must be performed by a qualified workshop The belt tensioners can only be activated once If they have been activated at any time the system must be replaced Note Some smoke may be released when ...

Страница 178: ... comes on or flickers while the car is moving WARNING The airbags are not a substitute for the seat belts they are an integral part of the car s overall passive safety system The airbags can only offer effective protection if the occupants are wearing their seat belts For this reason it is very important to wear the seat belts at all times page 170 Why is it so important to use seat belts The seat...

Страница 179: ...tal collision In severe side collisions the side airbags on the impact side of the vehicle are triggered together with the head protection airbag The front airbags side airbags and one of the head protection airbags may be triggered together in certain types of accident The airbag system is not triggered in minor frontal or side collisions or in rear collisions or if the car overturns In these sit...

Страница 180: ... frontal collision In certain types of accident the front airbags side airbags and one of the head protection airbags may be triggered together When the system is triggered the airbags fill with a propellant gas and open out in front of the driver and front passenger fig 189 In order to provide the desired extra protection in an accident the airbags have to inflate extremely rapidly within fractio...

Страница 181: ...y seat on the front passenger s seat unless the front passenger s airbag has been deactivated However if you have no alternative but to use a rear ward facing child seat on the front passenger s seat the front passenger s airbag must be deactivated beforehand by means of the key operated switch page 183 Failure to observe this precaution could result in serious or potentially fatal injury Occupant...

Страница 182: ...ow the side airbags work When fully inflated the side airbags reduce the risk of injuries to the upper part of the body In certain types of side collisions the side airbag is triggered on the impact side of the vehicle fig 192 The front airbags side airbags and the head protection airbag may be triggered together in certain types of accident When the system is triggered the airbag is filled with p...

Страница 183: ...ed work shop The built in coat hooks should only be used for lightweight clothing Do not leave any heavy or sharp edged objects in the pockets Do not apply excessive force to the sides of the backrests such as hard knocks or kicks as this could damage parts of the system The side airbags could then fail to operate when required If you intend to fit protective covers over the seats these must be of...

Страница 184: ...or pillar when fully inflated the head protection airbag also gives extra protection if the car should collide with an obstacle at an oblique angle The front airbags side airbags and head protection airbags may be triggered together in certain types of accident In order to provide the desired extra protection in an accident the airbags have to inflate extremely rapidly within fractions of a second...

Страница 185: ... accessories could be thrown into the vehicle and injure passengers page 250 Any work involving the head protection airbags or removal and installation of the airbag components for other repairs such as repairs to the roof liner must always be performed by a quali fied workshop Otherwise the airbag system may fail to work properly Applies to vehicles with key operated switch for front passenger s ...

Страница 186: ...arning lamp in the instrument cluster page 16 When the front passenger s airbag is deactivated using the key operated switch the seat belt warning lamp for the front passenger page 17 is also switched off WARNING If you have no alternative but to install a rearward facing child seat on the front passenger s seat the front passenger s airbag must be deactivated beforehand Potentially fatal injuries...

Страница 187: ...er E in a circle with the test number below it We recommend using child restraint systems from the range of Audi Genuine Accessories available from Audi dealers The Huckepack range includes suitable restraint systems for all ages These systems have been specially developed and tested for use in Audi vehicles and comply with the ECE R 44 standard Follow the manufacturer s instructions and observe a...

Страница 188: ...safety reasons we recommend that child safety seats should be installed on the rear seats whenever possible However if you have to use a child seat on the front passenger s seat when there is no other alternative it is most important to note the following warn ings WARNING Do not use a rearward facing child safety seat on the front passenger s seat unless the front passenger s airbag has been deac...

Страница 189: ...ing child safety seats WARNING Never install a rearward facing child safety seat on the front passenger s seat if the front passenger s airbag has not been deac tivated page 186 This can result in serious or possibly fatal injury Child safety seats category 1 A suitable child safety seat and a correctly worn seat belt can protect your child Babies and small children up to about 4 years of age weig...

Страница 190: ...y statutory requirements when installing and using child restraints page 185 Important safety notes for using child safety seats WARNING The diagonal part of the belt should be positioned roughly over the centre of the shoulder and fit closely against the upper part of the body It must never be allowed to run across the neck The lap part of the belt should fit closely over the hips It must not be ...

Страница 191: ...pment For the current range of child seats from Audi Genuine Accessories visit http www audi com Fig 201 Example of an approval number on a child safety seat A 1 A 2 Weight class Identification Huckepack Audi Genuine accessories catalogue number Manufacturer Model Approval number 0 up to 13 kg G0 Plus 00A 019 900 A Britax Römer Baby Safe Plus E1 03301146 1 9 to 18 kg G1 ISOFIX Duo Plus 00A 019 909...

Страница 192: ...tion Catalogue number Manufacturer Model Mode of securing seat Approval number 0 1 up to 18 kg ISOFIX RWF 4590 xx 4710 xx 1 FAIR FAIR G0 1 rearward facing with vehi cle specific platform type A RWF E4 04443513 1 9 to 18 kg ISOFIX FWF Universal 4590 xx 4610 xx 1 4590 xx 1 FAIR FAIR FAIR G0 1 forward facing with vehicle specific platform type A FWF FAIR G0 1 standard three point seat belt 2 E4 04443...

Страница 193: ...RNING While the vehicle is moving children must always be protected with a restraint system which is suited to their age height and weight Please refer to the chapter Child seat categories Never install a rearward facing child safety seat on the front passenger s seat unless the front passenger s airbag has been deactivated This could result in potentially fatal injuries If you have no alternative...

Страница 194: ... rear seat or on the front passenger s seat Detailed fitting instructions are supplied with the child safety seat Child seats with ISOFIX mountings are available from Audi dealers and specialist retailers If required the ISOFIX mounting system can be retrofitted WARNING The retainers used here are specially designed for child safety seats with ISOFIX mountings Do not attempt to secure other types ...

Страница 195: ...Child safety 193 Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self help Technical data document_0900452a8179700c book Seite 193 Donnerstag 22 März 2007 10 19 10 ...

Страница 196: ...194 document_0900452a8179700c book Seite 194 Donnerstag 22 März 2007 10 19 10 ...

Страница 197: ...195 Driving tips document_0900452a8179700c book Seite 195 Donnerstag 22 März 2007 10 19 10 ...

Страница 198: ...pares them with the actual behaviour of the vehicle If the desired course is not being maintained for instance if the car is starting to skid then the ESP compensates automatically by braking the appropriate wheel The forces acting on the braked wheel effectively bring the car back to a stable condition If the car is oversteering rear wheels losing grip first the brake application is concentrated ...

Страница 199: ...ing distances in all conditions For instance on loose gravel or fresh snow on top of an icy surface conditions which anyway require extreme care and reduced speed the stopping distance with ABS may even be slightly longer How the ABS works The system runs an automatic self check when the car reaches a road speed of about 6 km h This may be accompanied by a noise from the ABS pump If one of the whe...

Страница 200: ... ASR works in conjunction with the ABS If a malfunction should occur in the ABS the ASR will also be out of action Switching on The ESP is switched on automatically when the engine is started and performs a self test routine As soon as this routine is complete the system switches back to normal operating mode If the traction control system ASR has been deactivated for one of the reasons noted belo...

Страница 201: ...n wheels is on ice In this case keep pressing the accelerator gradually until the car starts moving even though the wheel with less grip will still spin Overheating of the brakes To prevent the disc brake of the braked wheel from overheating the EDL cuts out automatically if subjected to excessive loads The car remains operational and will behave in the same way as a car without EDL The EDL will s...

Страница 202: ...e two brake circuits has failed Drive immedi ately to the nearest qualified workshop and have the fault rectified On the way to the dealer be prepared to use more pressure on the brake pedal and allow for longer stopping distances Low brake fluid level Malfunctions can occur in the brake system if the brake fluid level is too low The brake fluid level is monitored electronically Brake servo The br...

Страница 203: ...l be required to turn the steering wheel If the system is leaking or malfunctioning please take the car to a qualified workshop as soon as possible The power steering requires a special hydraulic fluid The fluid reservoir is located at the front of the engine compartment on the left page 232 The correct fluid level in the reservoir is important for the power steering to function properly The hydra...

Страница 204: ...at there is always enough power available to start the engine If a vehicle with a conventional electrical system is left parked for a long time the battery will gradually lose its charge because certain electrical equipment such as the immobiliser continues to draw current even when the ignition is off In some cases there may not be enough power available to start the engine Your vehicle is equipp...

Страница 205: ...eatures such as the Audi advanced key the remote control key or the electrical seat adjust ment may not be available when you unlock the vehicle These func tions will be restored when you switch on the ignition and start the engine With the engine switched off If you listen to the radio or use the other MMI functions when the engine is not running this will discharge the battery The MMI display wi...

Страница 206: ...ge comes on and goes out again If the message appears in the display after the ignition is switched on or while driving and goes out again after a period of time the battery has been charged up again sufficiently while the vehicle was being driven Message comes on and does not go out If the message appears in the display after the ignition is switched on or while driving and does not go out again ...

Страница 207: ...g which would allow unburnt fuel to enter the exhaust system which could cause overheating and damage the catalytic converter Diesel particulate filter Applies to vehicles with diesel engine The diesel particulate filter can filter out almost all soot particles contained in the exhaust gas In normal driving conditions the filter is self cleaning Should the self cleaning function of the filter not ...

Страница 208: ...al gearbox Shift up to second gear as soon as possible If possible we recommend shifting up to the next gear at approx 2 000 rpm Automatic gearbox Press the accelerator slowly and avoid using the kick down feature Avoid driving at high speed Avoid travelling at top speed Fuel consumption exhaust emissions and noise levels all increase very rapidly at higher speeds Driving at moderate speeds will h...

Страница 209: ...ses when more power is required for elec trical equipment Switch off electrical equipment when it is not needed Electrical equipment which uses a lot of electricity includes the blower at a high setting the rear window heating and the seat heating Environmental compatibility Environmental protection is a top priority in the design choice of materials and production of your new Audi Design measures...

Страница 210: ...sing altitude the engine power and therefore the car s climbing ability are impaired because of the reduced air density so the maximum trailer weight has to be reduced accordingly The weight of the car and trailer must be reduced by 10 for every further 1000 m or part thereof This figure refers to the combined weight of the loaded vehicle and loaded trailer The figures for the draw bar weight that...

Страница 211: ...s that the trailer is swaying and this is affecting the towing vehicle it will automatically brake the vehicle to stabilise the trailer by slowing it down The warning lamp will light up in the instrument cluster If possible do not turn the steering wheel at this stage In order to warn traffic behind you the brake lights will come on during this automatic braking operation A trailer weighing less t...

Страница 212: ...to avoid towing a loaded trailer with an unladen vehicle If this cannot be avoided drive extra slowly to allow for the unbalanced weight distribution Speed The stability of the car and trailer is reduced with increasing speed For this reason it is advisable not to drive at the maximum permis sible top speed in unfavourable road weather or wind conditions This applies especially on a downhill gradi...

Страница 213: ...d by Audi on the ball joint If you wish to attach other equipment please make sure that it has been approved by the manufacturer for use on the ball joint If you mount unsuit able equipment this can cause damage to the towing bracket In an extreme case damage to the towing bracket could cause it to break WARNING If you wish to mount equipment which has not been approved by Audi please ensure that ...

Страница 214: ...ilar accessory still attached It is advisable to remove the ball joint when you are not towing a trailer Fold the socket back to its original position so that the mounting fixture is properly closed The ball joint must be removed if you intend to clean the car with a steam cleaning attachment Make sure that the mounting fixture is properly closed For installation and removal of the ball joint we r...

Страница 215: ... locking ball is inside the hole in the shaft section of the ball joint Check that the knob protrudes visibly from the ball joint so that there is a clear gap between the knob and the ball joint The ball joint can only be installed if the internal spring mechanism is in the ready position Continued page 213 Fitting the ball joint step 3 Applies to vehicles with removable towing bracket Fitting the...

Страница 216: ...ball joint Please take your vehicle to a qualified workshop To avoid injury keep your hands away from the knob and the cover piece when inserting the ball joint into the mounting fixture Note Make sure that the knob can turn freely when the ball joint is inserted Applies to vehicles with removable towing bracket Fitting the ball joint step 4 Safety check Check that the green marking fig 212 on the...

Страница 217: ...able towing bracket Removing the ball joint Take off the cover cap and insert the key fig 214 in the lock on the knob Unlock the ball joint by turning the key clockwise Take hold of the ball joint and pull out the knob in direc tion Keep hold of the knob and turn it as far as it will go in direction Release the knob The spring mechanism will remain in the ready position Pull the ball joint down ou...

Страница 218: ...and fig 217 are located under the vehicle Audi dealers are familiar with the method of installation and any modifications which may be required for the cooling system WARNING If a towing bracket is retrofitted the installation should be carried out by a qualified workshop If the towing bracket is incorrectly fitted this could cause a safety risk For your own safety please observe the instructions ...

Страница 219: ...Towing a trailer 217 Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self help Technical data document_0900452a8179700c book Seite 217 Donnerstag 22 März 2007 10 19 10 ...

Страница 220: ...218 document_0900452a8179700c book Seite 218 Donnerstag 22 März 2007 10 19 10 ...

Страница 221: ...219 General maintenance document_0900452a8179700c book Seite 219 Donnerstag 22 März 2007 10 19 10 ...

Страница 222: ...the period when salt is put on the roads it is important to have the underside of the vehicle washed thoroughly Automatic car washes Before going through a car wash be sure to take the usual precau tions such as closing the windows and sunroof If the vehicle has special accessories such as spoilers or a roof carrier or two way radio aerial etc it is advisable to consult the car wash operator It is...

Страница 223: ...he paintwork It is time to apply a good coat of wax when water no longer forms droplets and rolls off the clean paint work Even if a wax solution is used regularly in the car wash it is advis able to protect the paint with a coat of wax at least twice a year In the summer you will find it is much easier to remove dead insects which accumulate on the bumper and the front of the bonnet if the car ha...

Страница 224: ...olishing contain residues that will cause smears on the glass WARNING Do not use water repellent coatings on the windscreen In bad visi bility conditions such as light rain low sun or when driving at night these coatings can cause increased dazzle which is a serious safety hazard Such coatings can also cause the wiper blades to judder Caution Remove snow and ice from windows and mirrors with a pla...

Страница 225: ... be cleaned with a damp cloth If this is not sufficient plastic parts and leatherette should only be treated with a special solvent free plastic cleaner Textile covers and trim parts Textile covers and trim parts e g seats door trim should be cleaned regularly with a vacuum cleaner This will remove surface dirt which could otherwise be rubbed into the textile material during use Do not use steam c...

Страница 226: ...o damage This has a great advantage for day to day use However this means that the typical natural characteristics of the surface are less apparent though this does not affect quality Cleaning and care Because of the natural properties of the specially selected hides employed the finished leather has a certain sensitivity to grease and dirt etc so a degree of care is required in everyday use and w...

Страница 227: ...eaning agent from the care set Remove fresh fat based stains on the surface such as butter mayonnaise chocolate etc with an absorbent cloth or kitchen roll or with the cleaning agent from the care set Treat fat based dried in stains with grease dissolving spray Treat less common stains such as ball pen and other inks felt tip pens nail polish dispersion paint shoe cream etc with a special leather ...

Страница 228: ...cream stain removers leather cleaning products or any similar products on Alcantara To avoid damage stubborn stains should be removed by a qual ified workshop On no account use brushes hard sponges or similar utensils Seat belts Seat belts should be looked after properly to ensure that they give the full protection Keep the seat belts clean For cleaning use a mild soap solution Check the condition...

Страница 229: ...ng with the EN 228 standard can contain small quantities of ethanol However bioethanol fuels which are retailed under various different names such as E50 and E85 and which contain a large proportion of ethanol must not be put into the vehicle as this would damage the fuel system Even one tankful of leaded fuel would permanently impair the efficiency of the catalytic converter High engine speed and...

Страница 230: ...ion page 293 WARNING Fuel is highly inflammable and can cause serious burns and other injuries For safety reasons always switch off the auxiliary heating before refuelling the vehicle For safety reasons we do not recommend carrying a spare fuel canister in the vehicle The canister could become damaged in an accident and leak Observe all relevant statutory regulations on using storing and transport...

Страница 231: ...iesel engine the ignition must be switched on for at least 30 seconds without starting the engine When you then start the engine it may take longer than normal up to one minute for the engine to start firing This is because air needs to be bled from the fuel system while starting For the sake of the environment Do not try to put in more fuel after the automatic filler nozzle has switched off this ...

Страница 232: ...lass Otherwise the paint may get damaged Lift the bonnet slightly Press the release catch under the bonnet upwards fig 222 This will release the arrester hook Open the bonnet The bonnet is held open by two gas filled struts WARNING To avoid the risk of being scalded never open the bonnet if you see steam or coolant escaping from the engine compartment Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen bef...

Страница 233: ... a large thick rag to protect against escaping coolant and steam If any tests have to be performed with the engine running there is an extra safety risk from the rotating parts such as the drive belts alternator and radiator fan etc and from the high voltage ignition system Vehicles with automatic gearbox Never open the throttle inad vertently for instance by hand from the engine compartment if a ...

Страница 234: ...stop the vehicle immediately and close the bonnet properly otherwise it could cause an accident Engine compartment layout Engine compartment layout Main components for checking and refilling Fig 223 Typical locations of fluid containers engine oil dipstick and engine oil filler cap Jump start terminal under a cover Brake fluid reservoir Engine oil filler cap Engine oil dipstick orange Radiator exp...

Страница 235: ...can put in a small quantity of oil for fixed service intervals page 295 Performance weights and dimensions This should not be done more than once and no more than 0 5 litres should be used Fixed service intervals Inspection Service If you do not take advantage of the LongLife service for your car you can use the oils for fixed service intervals page 295 Perform ance weights and dimensions In this ...

Страница 236: ...can be topped up After topping up the oil level should be in area Oil level in area Oil must be topped up After topping up the oil level should be in area Depending on how you drive and the conditions in which the car is used oil consumption can be up to 0 5 ltr 1000 km Oil consump tion is likely to be higher for the first 5000 km You should therefore check the oil level at regular intervals ideal...

Страница 237: ...zing in winter The cooling system is filled for life at the factory so the coolant does not need to be changed The coolant consists of a mixture of water and anti freeze additive G12 This is a glycol based anti freeze with anti corrosion additives Anti freeze additive The amount of anti freeze additive required depends on the temper atures to be expected in the winter season If the anti freeze con...

Страница 238: ...l can be checked at a glance Switch off the ignition Read off coolant level on radiator expansion tank fig 227 When the engine is cold it should be between the MIN and MAX marks When the engine is hot it may be slightly above the MAX mark The coolant level should be checked with the engine switched off The coolant level is monitored by a warning lamp in the instrument cluster page 32 However we re...

Страница 239: ...can be a health hazard Store the coolant additive in the original container in a safe place out of reach of children risk of poisoning For the sake of the environment Drained off coolant should not be used again Drain off the used coolant into a suitable container and dispose of it in the proper manner observe environmental regulations Radiator fan The radiator fan can start running spontaneously ...

Страница 240: ...tem over time In addition the boiling point of the brake fluid will be considerably reduced This could adversely affect the braking ability in certain circumstances For this reason the brake fluid must be changed periodically Your vehicle s Service Schedule will tell you when the brake fluid has to be changed It is advisable to have the brake fluid changed as part of a regular Inspection Service a...

Страница 241: ...stems one by one or reduce the amount of current they are using This limits the amount of power consumed and helps to ensure reli able starting even after a long period page 202 Please note that certain convenience features such as the Audi advanced key the remote control key or the electrical seat adjust ment may not be available when you unlock the vehicle These func tions will be restored when ...

Страница 242: ...cal equipment before starting any work on the vehicle electrical system Remove the ignition key The minus cable of the battery must be disconnected When changing a light bulb it is sufficient to only turn off the light Before disconnecting the battery turn off the anti theft system Otherwise the alarm will sound When disconnecting the battery from the vehicle s electrical system first disconnect t...

Страница 243: ...ry charger and disconnect the mains cable Now disconnect the charger cables Refit the red cap onto the positive terminal Close the bonnet page 232 When it is discharged the battery can freeze at temperatures around 0 C A frozen battery must be thawed before charging However it is advisable to replace the battery if it has frozen because the ice can crack the battery casing and allow the battery ac...

Страница 244: ...id can otherwise escape and possibly cause damage The battery holder and clamps must always be correctly secured Before starting any work on the battery always observe the warnings listed under page 240 Important safety warnings for handling a car battery For the sake of the environment Batteries contain toxic substances including sulphuric acid and lead They must be disposed of appropriately and ...

Страница 245: ...ke the tyres last longer The tread depth of new tyres may vary according to the type and make of tyre and the tread pattern Concealed damage Damage to tyres and rims is often not readily visible If you notice unusual vibration or the car pulling to one side this may indicate that one of the tyres is damaged Reduce speed immediately if there is any reason to suspect that damage may have occurred In...

Страница 246: ...speeds The pres sures should therefore be checked at least once a month and before starting a journey Do not forget the spare wheel when checking the tyre pressures Keep the spare tyre inflated to the highest pressure required for the road wheels Driving habits Fast cornering heavy acceleration and hard braking squealing tyres all increase tyre wear Wheel balancing The wheels on new vehicles are b...

Страница 247: ...pth The tread depth should same on the tyres of both the front and the rear axles The decrease in driving safety due to insufficient tread depth is particularly evident in vehicle handling when there is a risk of aquaplaning in deep puddles of water and when driving through corners Braking is also adversely affected The speed has to be adapted accordingly otherwise there is a risk of losing contro...

Страница 248: ...uirement can affect the clearance needed for the tyres This could result in contact between the tyres and suspension components or bodywork The brake lines could also be damaged and the vehicle s safety could be severely impaired When using tyres with the maximum permitted nominal dimen sions this can also void the vehicle s registration If you use tyres that are approved by Audi you can be sure t...

Страница 249: ...ou are not sure of their previous history For technical reasons it is not normally possible to use wheel rims from other vehicles In some cases this also applies to rims from other vehicles of the same model Wheel bolts The wheel bolts are designed to suit the rims on your car The wheel bolts are matched to the rims When installing different wheels for instance wheels with winter tyres it is impor...

Страница 250: ...ng winter tyres with V rating Please note that the generally applicable 240 km h speed rating for winter tyres with the letter V is subject to technical restrictions the maximum permissible speed for your vehicle may be signifi cantly lower The maximum speed limit for tyres with a V rating depends directly on the maximum axle weights for your car and on the listed weight rating of the tyres being ...

Страница 251: ...he tyres including tensioner Remove the chains when roads are free of snow Otherwise they will impair handling damage the tyres and wear out very quickly Four wheel drive where snow chains are compulsory on certain roads this normally also applies to cars with four wheel drive Snow chains may only be fitted to the front wheels also on vehicles with four wheel drive Rim size Rim offset Tyre size 7 ...

Страница 252: ...e vehicle and or the way it is driven e g cruise control system or electroni cally controlled suspension must be approved for use in your vehicle and bear the e mark the European Union s approval symbol If any additional electrical components are fitted which do not serve to control the vehicle itself for instance a refrigerator box laptop or ventilator fan etc these must bear the CE mark manufact...

Страница 253: ...ternal aerial incorrectly installed transmitting power more than 10 W Therefore you must not operate portable mobile telephones or radio equipment inside the vehicle without a correctly installed external aerial Please note also that the maximum range of the equipment can only be achieved with an external aerial Business equipment Retrofit installation of business or other equipment in the vehicle...

Страница 254: ...252 document_0900452a8179700c book Seite 252 Donnerstag 22 März 2007 10 19 10 ...

Страница 255: ...253 Self help document_0900452a8179700c book Seite 253 Donnerstag 22 März 2007 10 19 10 ...

Страница 256: ...t First aid kit The first aid kit is accommodated in the compartment behind the rear centre armrest Pull up the catch to open the storage compartment fig 235 On vehicles with a load through hatch the first aid kit is kept in the rear centre armrest The centre armrest has to be folded down in order to access the compartment The storage compartment will hold a maximum weight of 0 5 kg Note Before fo...

Страница 257: ...re extinguisher Have the fire extinguisher checked regularly at least every two years by a qualified dealer or by the fire service to ensure that it will be in working order when you need it When buying a new fire extinguisher make sure it fits in the holder WARNING If the fire extinguisher is not secured properly it could be cata pulted through the vehicle during driving and braking manoeuvres or...

Страница 258: ...ount attempt to use it for lifting heavier vehicles or other loads risk of injury Never start the engine when the vehicle is on the jack risk of accident If work has to be done under the vehicle ensure that it is safely supported on stands designed for the purpose otherwise there is a risk of injury Applies to vehicles with compact temporary spare wheel Compact temporary spare wheel The spare whee...

Страница 259: ...e faster than 80 km h higher speeds can cause an accident Avoid heavy acceleration hard braking and fast cornering risk of accident Never use two or more compact spare tyres at the same time risk of accident No other type of tyre normal summer or winter tyres may be fitted on the compact temporary spare wheel Tyre repairs General information and safety notes Repaired tyres are only suitable for te...

Страница 260: ...diately if it becomes soiled with the tyre sealant Make sure you do not breathe in the fumes If any of the tyre sealant is accidentally ingested immediately rinse the mouth thoroughly and drink lots of water Do not induce vomiting Immediately contact a doctor If any allergic reactions should occur get medical help immedi ately Keep the sealant away from children For the sake of the environment Use...

Страница 261: ...se of the electric compressor onto the tyre valve and plug the connector into the cigarette lighter Pump the tyre up to 2 0 to 2 5 bar and monitor the pres sure shown on the pressure gauge If the tyre pressure remains lower than the value speci fied above drive the vehicle approx 10 metres forwards or backwards so that the sealant can spread evenly in the tyre If the pressure is still lower than t...

Страница 262: ...moving traffic Choose a location that is as level as possible All passengers should leave the car They should wait in a safe place for instance behind the roadside crash barrier Apply the parking brake to stop the vehicle moving acci dentally Engage first gear manual gearbox or move selector lever to position P automatic gearbox When towing a trailer unhitch the trailer from your vehicle Take the ...

Страница 263: ...ue of the wheel bolts checked as soon as possible with a torque wrench The correct tight ening torque is 120 Nm Have the flat tyre replaced as quickly as possible Note If you notice that the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to turn when changing a wheel they must be replaced before having the tightening torque checked In the interest of safety drive at moderate speeds until the tight ening t...

Страница 264: ... bolts If the wheel bolt is very tight it may be possible to loosen it by pushing down the end of the spanner carefully with your foot Hold on to the car for support and take care not to slip Raising the vehicle The vehicle must be raised with the jack to remove the wheel Each jacking point is marked by a recess underneath the vehicle fig 243 Place the jack underneath the jacking point closest to ...

Страница 265: ...rt On a hard slippery surface such as tiles use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the jack from slipping WARNING Prevent the base of the jack from slipping risk of injury The car can be damaged if the jack is not applied at the correct jacking points There is also a risk of injury since the jack can slip off suddenly if it is not properly engaged Taking off the wheel and putting on the spare whee...

Страница 266: ...tting on a tyre with direc tional tread pattern page 264 Note Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to loosen or tighten the wheel bolts Tyres with directional tread pattern Tyres with directional tread pattern must be mounted so that they rotate in the correct direction A directional tread pattern is identified by arrows on the sidewall pointing in the forward running directio...

Страница 267: ...tery the battery can be connected to the battery of another vehicle to start the engine Suitable jump leads are required Both batteries must be rated at 12 Volts The capacity Ah of the booster battery should not be significantly lower than that of the discharged battery Jump leads The jump leads must be heavy enough to carry the starter current Refer to the details given by the manufacturer Only u...

Страница 268: ... engine of the vehicle with the boosting battery and let it run at idling speed Now start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery If the engine fails to start do not operate the starter for longer than 10 seconds Wait for about 30 seconds and try again When the engine is running disconnect the leads in exactly the opposite sequence to that described above Refit the red cap onto the p...

Страница 269: ... off Engage the clutch very gently when starting to move on vehicles with automatic gearbox press the accelerator slowly Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle The ignition should be switched on so that the turn signals horn windscreen wipers and washers can be used Please ensure that the steering wheel is unlocked when you switch on the ignition and that it moves freely Put gear lever in neutr...

Страница 270: ...ine anchorage The front towline anchorage is only mounted if the vehicle has to be towed The screw connection for the towline anchorage is located behind a cover cap on the right side of the front bumper Take the towline anchorage out of the vehicle s tool kit page 255 To detach the cover cap from the bumper firmly press the lower part of the cap inwards to release it fig 250 Screw the towline anc...

Страница 271: ...ng accident risk If your car has a towing bracket please use only special tow bars with suitable attachments i e tow bars which are specially designed for use with towing brackets to avoid damage to the coupling equipment If your car has a towing bracket please use only special towing ropes risk of accident Tow starting As a general rule tow starting is not recommended Engage 2nd or 3rd gear befor...

Страница 272: ...for this is when the engine is not running the gearbox oil pump does not work and the gearbox is not adequately lubricated for higher speeds or longer distances If the vehicle has to be towed with a breakdown truck it must only be suspended at the front wheels The reason for this is the drive shafts are located on the front wheels If the car is towed with the rear wheels lifted off the road i e tr...

Страница 273: ...n doing so please note the following points Release the parking brake page 121 Make sure the selector lever is in the N position The vehicle must not be towed faster than 50 km h The vehicle must not be towed further than 50 km The reason for this is when the engine is not running the gearbox oil pump does not work and the gearbox is not adequately lubricated for higher speeds or longer distances ...

Страница 274: ...anel There is also a sticker listing the fuses in each of the fuse boxes in the dash panel Caution Never attempt to repair a fuse or replace it by fitting a fuse with a higher rating risk of fire It could also cause damage to other parts of the electrical system Note If a newly replaced fuse blows again after a short time the electrical system must be checked by a qualified workshop as soon as pos...

Страница 275: ...nt amps Fuse carrier brown 1 Vacant 2 Clutch sensor 5 3 Fuel pump diesel petrol 20 25 4 Vacant 5 Control unit for vehicle s electrical system 30 6 Electronic stabilisation program 10 7 Horn 25 8 Electric window motor left door 30 9 Wiper motor 30 10 Electronic stabilisation program 25 11 Door control unit driver s side 15 12 Rain and light sensor 5 No Electrical equipment amps Fuse carrier red 1 V...

Страница 276: ...t No Electrical equipment amps Fuse carrier black 1 Vacant 2 Vacant 3 Vacant 4 Vacant 5 Steering column switch module 5 6 Switch for ASR ESP and parking aid 5 Fig 255 Diagram of fuse box left hand drive vehicle 7 Diagnostic connector 5 8 Gateway diagnostic interface for data bus 5 9 Vacant 10 Vacant 11 Vacant 12 Vacant No Electrical equipment amps Fuse carrier brown 1 CD drive 5 2 Switch module 5 ...

Страница 277: ... for vehicle s electrical system 30 11 Control unit 2 for vehicle s electrical system 20 12 Vacant No Electrical equipment amps Fuse carrier brown 1 Electrical socket 15 2 Vacant 3 Radio navigation 7 5 4 Control unit for digital sound system 30 5 MMI 5 6 Door control unit driver s side 30 7 Electronic parking brake 30 8 Seat heating rear 30 9 Electric window right 30 10 Remote control receiver for...

Страница 278: ...bs which are only accessible from the engine compartment If in doubt we recommend that you have defective bulbs changed by a qualified workshop or qualified mechanic If you do decide to change bulbs in the engine compartment your self be aware of the safety risks involved page 231 Types of bulbs You must only replace a bulb with a bulb of the same type Informa tion regarding e g the wattage can be...

Страница 279: ...lace the parts you have removed on a soft cloth so that they do not become scratched Please check at regular intervals that all lighting especially the exterior lighting on your vehicle is functioning properly This is not only in the interest of your own safety but also in that of all other road users Before changing a bulb make sure you have the correct new bulb Do not touch the glass part of the...

Страница 280: ... even contact all around Turn the bulb holder in the direction indicated by the arrow fig 257 as far as it will go Changing bulbs for headlights Removing and installing headlights The description for removing the headlight refers to the left headlight in principle the same procedure applies to the right headlight Removing Switch off the ignition and the lights Open the bonnet Fig 257 Diagram Bulb ...

Страница 281: ...o guides on the underside of the headlight This is the only way to ensure that the headlight is installed in the correct position To determine whether the headlight is correctly installed check that it is aligned flush with adjacent body parts such as the wing panel Do not interchange the securing screws Caution Please take particular care not to damage or scratch the adjacent parts of the body wh...

Страница 282: ...he bulb housing Press the connector in the direction of the arrow fig 263 until the bulb engages Check that the bulb is securely seated in the bulb housing Fit the rubber cap and install the headlight page 278 Check whether the new bulb is working Have the headlight settings checked Note Ensure that the rubber cap is seated correctly so that no water can enter the unit Applies to vehicles with hal...

Страница 283: ...halogen dipped headlights Installing bulb for dipped headlights When installing a bulb the lug on the base of the bulb must be inserted into the appropriate mounting on the bulb housing Attach the new bulb to the connector in Changing bulbs on page 276 Insert the bulb carefully into the bulb housing Start by placing the base of the bulb directly behind one of the retaining hooks so that the lug fi...

Страница 284: ...new bulb pressing it into the bulb carrier and turn it clockwise as far as it will go If necessary use a cloth to remove any fingerprints from the glass part of the bulb Insert the bulb carrier into the headlight Note Ensure that the rubber cap is seated correctly so that no water can enter the unit Applies to vehicles with halogen dipped headlights Changing bulb for side lights Removing bulb for ...

Страница 285: ...s to the right fog light Switch off the ignition and the lights Detach the trim cover fig 269 pull it carefully in the direction of the arrow Remove the two securing screws fig 270 and pull the fog light unit out of the bumper Unplug the electrical connector Caution The trim cover is secured to the bumper by several retaining hooks Do not use force when removing the trim cover to avoid damaging it...

Страница 286: ...me procedure for changing the bulb on the other side of the vehicle Removing rear light To change the bulbs you must remove the rear light Removing the light requires a certain degree of practical skill Check which of the bulbs is defective Open the boot lid Remove the side trim Insert the screwdriver from the tool kit through the side opening in the plastic screw fig 273 Fig 272 Rear lights in si...

Страница 287: ...eason why we recommend having the bulbs changed by a qualified workshop NEVER use metal tools e g a screwdriver or sharp or pointed plastic tools to lever out the rear light risk of damaging the paint Note Make sure you have a soft cloth ready to place under the glass on the rear light to avoid any scratches Changing bulbs All bulbs can be changed easily after removing the rear light The bulbs are...

Страница 288: ...w to secure the rear light from the luggage compartment Make sure that all bulbs for the rear lights are working Caution Take care when installing the rear light to make sure there is no damage to the paintwork or any of its components Changing bulbs in boot lid Rear lights in boot lid Rear fog light Reversing light Before you begin working please make yourself familiar with the different bulb ver...

Страница 289: ...lder from the light unit Change the bulb page 287 Changing bulbs All bulbs can be changed easily on the bulb carrier The bulbs are secured with a bayonet fastener The table below gives an overview of the bulb positions Lightly press the defective bulb into the bulb carrier then turn it anti clockwise and remove it Fit the new bulb pressing it into the bulb holder and turn it clockwise as far as it...

Страница 290: ...ber plate light Removing number plate light Take the screwdriver out of the vehicle tool kit page 255 Insert the flat blade side of the reversible screwdriver insert into the slot on the number plate light fig 282 Using the screwdriver start by pressing the number plate light to the right arrow 1 and then pull the number plate light downwards from this position arrow 2 and out of the opening Detac...

Страница 291: ...ive bulb out of the bulb holder and fit the new bulb Installing number plate light First insert the side with the retaining element page 288 fig 283 and then carefully press the number plate light into the opening Check whether the new bulb is working document_0900452a8179700c book Seite 289 Donnerstag 22 März 2007 10 19 10 ...

Страница 292: ...290 document_0900452a8179700c book Seite 290 Donnerstag 22 März 2007 10 19 10 ...

Страница 293: ...291 Technical data document_0900452a8179700c book Seite 291 Donnerstag 22 März 2007 10 19 10 ...

Страница 294: ...nts up to 8 are appli cable only up to a maximum speed of 80 km h even though higher speeds may be permitted when towing a trailer in some countries The figures for a trailer with brakes on gradients up to 12 and for the weight of car and trailer on gradients up to 12 are applicable up to a maximum speed of 100 km h This maximum speed must not be exceeded even in countries where higher speeds are ...

Страница 295: ...ation number in the engine compartment The vehicle identification number is located on the right hand side of the engine compartment Type plate The type plate is located on the right hand side of the engine compartment Vehicles for certain export countries have no type plate Front wheel drive ltr approx 64 Four wheel drive ltr approx 65 Windscreen and headlight washer system ltr approx 4 5 Fig 284...

Страница 296: ...given at the bottom of the vehicle data sticker Urban cycle consumption ltr 100 km Extra urban cycle consumption ltr 100 km Combined cycle consumption ltr 100 km Combined CO2 emissions g km The specified values were determined in accordance with the test procedure prescribed by the currently applicable version of Directive 80 1268 EEC The specifications do not refer to an indi vidual vehicle The c...

Страница 297: ... 3197 cm3 Fuel Premium unleaded 95 RON or regular unleaded 91 RON1 Maximum speed km h AG 250 Acceleration from 0 100 km h sec AG 6 6 Gross vehicle weight kg AG 1995 Kerb weight unladen weight kg AG 1570 Maximum front axle weight kg AG 1090 Maximum rear axle weight kg AG 1010 Trailer with brakes on gradients up to 8 kg AG 1800 Trailer with brakes on gradients up to 12 kg AG 1700 Weight of vehicle a...

Страница 298: ...91 RON1 Maximum speed km h MG 250 Acceleration from 0 100 km h sec MG 6 1 Gross vehicle weight kg MG 2035 Kerb weight unladen weight kg MG 1610 Maximum front axle weight kg MG 1065 Maximum rear axle weight kg MG 1070 Trailer with brakes on gradients up to 8 kg MG 2100 Trailer with brakes on gradients up to 12 kg MG 1900 Weight of vehicle and trailer on gradients up to 12 kg MG 3965 Trailer without...

Страница 299: ... km h sec AG 7 6 Gross vehicle weight kg AG 2075 Kerb weight unladen weight kg AG 1650 Maximum front axle weight kg AG 1155 Maximum rear axle weight kg AG 1015 Trailer with brakes on gradients up to 8 kg AG 1900 Trailer with brakes on gradients up to 12 kg AG 1700 Weight of vehicle and trailer on gradients up to 12 kg AG 3805 Trailer without brakes kg AG 750 LongLife Service VW 506 01 VW 507 00 ve...

Страница 300: ... MG 2110 Kerb weight unladen weight kg MG 1685 Maximum front axle weight kg MG 1150 Maximum rear axle weight kg MG 1065 Trailer with brakes on gradients up to 8 kg MG 2100 Trailer with brakes on gradients up to 12 kg MG 1900 Weight of vehicle and trailer on gradients up to 12 kg MG 4040 Trailer without brakes kg MG 750 LongLife Service VW 506 01 VW 507 00 vehicles with diesel particulate filter on...

Страница 301: ...Performance weights and dimensions 299 Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self help Technical data document_0900452a8179700c book Seite 299 Donnerstag 22 März 2007 10 19 10 ...

Страница 302: ...300 document_0900452a8179700c book Seite 300 Donnerstag 22 März 2007 10 19 10 ...

Страница 303: ...301 Index document_0900452a8179700c book Seite 301 Donnerstag 22 März 2007 10 19 10 ...

Страница 304: ...system works 197 Warning lamp 18 Anti theft alarm 42 Interior monitor 47 Tow away protection 47 Anti theft wheel bolts 264 Armrest front Adjusting 77 Storage compartment 77 Ashtrays Front 86 Rear 87 Audi hold assist 124 Warning lamp 18 Auto Lock 42 Auto check control 29 Automatic air conditioner plus See Deluxe automatic air conditioner plus 101 Automatic gearbox Manual release multitronic 136 mul...

Страница 305: ...r lights 284 Reversing light 286 Turn signals rear 284 Business equipment 251 C Capacities 293 Car keys 39 Care of vehicle 220 Catalytic converter 205 Central locking system 42 Boot lid 48 Deadlock mechanism 46 Fuel tank flap 228 Locking 46 Locking and unlocking the vehicle from inside 47 Manual locking 48 Opening and closing windows 50 Switches on driver s door 47 Unlocking 46 Cetane number 227 C...

Страница 306: ...ater 101 Switching on and off 95 Temperature 96 Deluxe automatic air conditioner plus 101 AC mode 107 Air distribution 106 Air outlets 108 Air outlets for rear passengers 108 Air recirculation mode 106 Automatic mode 104 Automatic recirculation 110 Auxiliary heating 111 Auxiliary heating remote control 114 Auxiliary heating running time 113 Basic settings 109 Blower 105 Controls 103 Defrosting 107...

Страница 307: ... Parking 122 Releasing and applying 121 Warning lamp 18 19 Electronic differential lock How the system works 199 Warning lamp 18 Electronic immobiliser 14 Electronic stabilisation program How the system works 196 Warning lamp 16 Emergency braking function 123 Emergency key 41 Emergency release Ignition key 41 Emission control systems Catalytic converter 205 Diesel particulate filter 205 Emissions ...

Страница 308: ... Head restraints Front seats 76 Rear seats 76 Headlight flasher 59 Headlight range control 56 Malfunction 37 Headlights 54 adaptive light 58 Changing dip settings 205 Headlight range control 56 Washer system 64 Heated Exterior mirrors 67 Front seats deluxe automatic air conditioner 115 Rear seats 115 Rear window 98 107 Washer jets 62 Heated rear window 98 107 Heating Deluxe automatic air condition...

Страница 309: ...77 Extending 80 81 82 Fastening rings 78 Loading 77 Load through hatch 83 Side storage compartment 79 Stretch net 79 See also Loading luggage compartment 168 Luggage rack See Roof carrier 84 M Main beam headlights 59 Indicator lamp 17 Make up mirrors 61 Manual operation Boot lid 49 Fuel tank flap 229 Tilting panorama roof 52 53 Manual release Selector lever multitronic 136 Maximum speed See Perfor...

Страница 310: ...ra parking mode 2 146 Special parking situations 150 Switching graphic display on and off 149 Switching reversing camera on and off 149 Towing bracket 147 Parking the car multitronic 130 Particulate filter See Diesel particulate filter 205 Passengers See Sitting position 165 Pedals 167 Performance figures See Performance weights and dimensions 295 Performance weights and dimensions 295 General not...

Страница 311: ...ring pregnancy 174 Putting on 173 Safety notes 171 Taking off 174 Warning lamp 17 Seat heating Front deluxe automatic air conditioner 115 Rear 115 Seat memory 74 Selector lever Manual release multitronic 136 Selector lever positions multitronic 131 Service interval display 23 Service position for windscreen wipers 64 servotronic 201 Side lights 54 Single journey memory 26 Sitting position Driver 1...

Страница 312: ...hts See Performance weights and dimensions 295 Transport bag See Load through hatch 83 Tread depth 245 Trip recorder 14 Trips checklist 162 Turn signals 59 Indicator lamp 17 Type plate 293 Tyre Mobility System 257 Tyre pressure 243 Tyre repair kit 255 Tyre Mobility System 257 Tyres Inflation pressures 243 Tread wear indicators 245 Tyre service life 243 U Universal transmitter 154 Unleaded fuel 227...

Страница 313: ...ndscreen washer fluid 242 Windscreen wiper and washer system 62 Windscreen wipers 62 Changing blades 65 Defective 38 Service position 64 Winter conditions Battery 239 Care of vehicle 220 Cooling system 235 Defrosting windows 98 107 De icing windows 222 Diesel 227 Seat heating deluxe automatic air conditioner 115 Seat heating for rear seats 115 Snow chains 248 Tyres 247 Windscreen washer 242 Winter...

Результаты поиска

Содержание A5 SPORTBACK

Отзывы:

Бренды по названию

Популярные бренды

Audi A5 SPORTBACK, Руководство пользователя

Результаты поиска

Содержание A5 SPORTBACK

Отзывы:

Бренды по названию

Популярные бренды