Audi A4 - GUIDE 2008 Owner's Manual

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Controls and displays8Fig. 1 Some of the items of equipment listed in this section are only fitted on certain models or are optional extras.document_

Heating and cooling98You can use the air distribution setting to select the air outlets you wish to activate. In setting  all the air is directed to

Heating and cooling 99Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataNoteIf the LED in the AC button should continue to ligh

Heating and cooling100adequate cooling effect, you should not close these outlets completely.Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditione

Heating and cooling 101Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with diesel engineSupplementary h

Heating and cooling102instance, that the rear window heater is not working, it may have been temporarily switched off by the power management function

Heating and cooling 103Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataNote• The grille on the control console ⇒ page 102, fi

Heating and cooling104interior temperature as quickly as possible, and then to maintain this temperature. The system automatically compensates for any

Heating and cooling 105Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Press the button for the blower .– Turn the rotary c

Heating and cooling106Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plusAir distribution The automatically programmed air distribution c

Heating and cooling 107Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataremain on until the ignition is switched off. When the

Controls and displays 9Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataControls and displaysOverviewDoor handleSeat memory .

Heating and cooling108NoteWhen the air conditioner is operating in the cooling mode, the air is directed mainly to outlets and . To ensure an adequ

Heating and cooling 109Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataDeluxe automatic air conditioner plus - basic settings

Heating and cooling110The synchronisation is cancelled as soon as any adjustments are made on the front passenger's side.Applies to vehicles: wit

Heating and cooling 111Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataNote• It is advisable to open the air outlets when usi

Heating and cooling112Setting the timers– Select: Function selector button > control button AC > e.g. Timer 1 ⇒ page 111, fig. 122.Activating

Heating and cooling 113Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with auxiliary heating - under de

Heating and cooling114Transmitting rangeThe range of the remote control transmitter is about 600 metres. However, this can be greatly reduced by obsta

Heating and cooling 115Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with seat heating for rear seatsS

Driving116DrivingSteeringApplies to vehicles: with manually adjustable steering columnAdjusting the steering wheel positionThe height and reach of the

Driving 117Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataIf you press in the key without pressing the clutch or brake pedal

Controls and displays10− Switch for electric sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . − Control for Audi drive select . . . . . . . . . . . .

Driving118Note• If the key should become stuck in the ignition lock, remove the top part of the key and use it to lock the vehicle.• If you open the d

Driving 119Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Automatic gearbox: Press the brake pedal and move the selector l

Driving120Steering lockThe steering is locked if the key is not in the ignition and the driver door has been opened. The steering lock acts as a theft

Driving 121Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical datastart running again after some time if the coolant temperature ris

Driving122a fault in the parking brake. Have the fault repaired by a qualified workshop without delay ⇒ page 32.Note• The parking brake can be applied

Driving 123Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical databraking force of the parking brake is only released when there is

Driving124Press brake pedal to release parking brakeThis message may appear when you press the switch to release the parking brake. The parking brake

Driving 125Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical datalights or in stop-and-go traffic. When the Audi hold assist functi

Driving126– Pull the lever to position ⇒ page 125, fig. 134 to switch on the system.– Drive at the speed you wish to set the system to.– Press the

Driving 127Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical databe deactivated temporarily. The green symbol in the display will c

Instruments and warning/indicator lamps 11Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataInstruments and warning/indicator l

adaptive cruise control (ACC)128adaptive cruise control (ACC)Speed and distance control systemApplies to vehicles: with adaptive cruise controlDescri

adaptive cruise control (ACC) 129Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data• Adaptive cruise control will not react whe

adaptive cruise control (ACC)130Applies to vehicles: with adaptive cruise controlHow does the distance control work?Vehicles in front are detected by

adaptive cruise control (ACC) 131Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with adaptive cruise co

adaptive cruise control (ACC)132Setting a higher speed– Briefly move the control lever up towards ⇒ fig. 140. The speed will be incremented by one g

adaptive cruise control (ACC) 133Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with adaptive cruise co

adaptive cruise control (ACC)134WARNINGWhen setting the distance, the driver is responsible for adhering to the laws and regulations which apply in th

adaptive cruise control (ACC) 135Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataTarget speedThe target speed set by the driv

adaptive cruise control (ACC)136• Vehicle in front: If a vehicle is detected in front, the arrows will be on the scale. The green area of the scale re

adaptive cruise control (ACC) 137Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data• The control lever has been pushed up / dow

Instruments and warning/indicator lamps12Warning symbol in instrument cluster If the symbol  lights up in the display, this means that either the co

adaptive cruise control (ACC)138The ACC sensor is located inside the trim grille (front right) ⇒ page 128, fig. 136. If the sensor is no longer functi

adaptive cruise control (ACC) 139Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data• An acoustic warning will also sound (unles

adaptive cruise control (ACC)140Setting the driving programIn the Driving program menu you can select either dynamic, standard or comfort according to

adaptive cruise control (ACC) 141Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataDriving into a bendWhen you are driving into

adaptive cruise control (ACC)142Applies to vehicles: with adaptive cruise controlStationary vehiclesIf a vehicle detected by the ACC system turns off

adaptive cruise control (ACC) 143Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical datawhich can shorten the system response time.

adaptive cruise control (ACC)144The message will also appear if the system is unavailable due to an error or if you switch the ESP off ⇒ page 222. In

Audi lane assist 145Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataAudi lane assistAudi lane assistApplies to vehicles: with

Audi lane assist146Indicator lamp in instrument cluster Active: The green indicator lamp confirms that the system is fully functional. You will be wa

Audi lane assist 147Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data• Unfilled lines: The lane assist is switched on but not

Instruments and warning/indicator lamps 13Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataThe button has the following func

Audi lane assist148driving on a straight section. On narrow roads, the system will give off warnings later than on wide roads.late: In this setting, t

Audi side assist 149Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataAudi side assistLane change assist featureApplies to vehi

Audi side assist150Switching on– Press the button ⇒ page 149, fig. 165. The red indicator lamp in the button will light up.Switching off– Press the bu

Audi side assist 151Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with side assistArea covered by the

Audi side assist152Warning modeIf you operate the turn signal when the side assist has detected a vehicle on that side that it judges to be critical i

Audi side assist 153Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with side assistSituation with vehic

Audi side assist154Applies to vehicles: with side assistSituation when you are slowly overtaking other vehiclesFig. 169 side assist: Other vehicles b

Audi side assist 155Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataquickly. The warning lamp on the exterior mirror does not

Audi side assist156Applies to vehicles: with side assistWhen driving through bendsThe side assist cannot detect vehicles in tight bends (with a radius

Audi side assist 157Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataAudi side assist: system faultThe system should be checke

Instruments and warning/indicator lamps14Mileage recorderThe instrument shows how far you have travelled.The mileage is stated in kilometres (“km”) or

Audi side assist158operated must be set by a qualified workshop, or if necessary the side assist must be deactivated.The manufacturer certifies that,

Audi drive select 159Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataAudi drive selectAdjusting the vehicle set-upApplies to

Audi drive select160Note• You can select the sport program for gear changes on vehicles with an automatic gearbox* by activating the DYNAMIC mode. The

Audi drive select 161Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataWARNINGAlways keep an eye on the traffic when using the

Automatic gearbox162Automatic gearboxmultitronic®, tiptronic (6-speed gearbox)Applies to vehicles: with multitronic® or tiptronicIntroductionApplies t

Automatic gearbox 163Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– To prevent the vehicle from rolling away, apply the pa

Automatic gearbox164moving the selector lever either in or out of position P. The lever can only be moved out of position P when the ignition is on.R

Automatic gearbox 165Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with multitronic® or tiptronicSelec

Automatic gearbox166WARNINGPlease note that if the road surface is slippery or wet, the kick-down feature could cause the driving wheels to spin, whic

Automatic gearbox 167Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataShifting up a gear– Briefly push the selector lever forw

Instruments and warning/indicator lamps 15Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataCautionNever run the tank completel

Automatic gearbox168– Briefly pull the left-hand paddle lever to change down to a lower gear.– Briefly pull the right-hand paddle lever to change

Parking aid 169Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataParking aidApplies to vehicles: with Audi parking system/plus/

Parking aid170etc.) may not always be detected by the system, so take care not to damage the vehicle in such cases.Note• Please refer to the notes on

Parking aid 171Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Press the switch , or– Switch off the ignition.Segments in

Parking aid172garage ⇒ fig. 187. Select “parking mode 2” if you wish to park parallel to the roadside ⇒ fig. 188.Applies to vehicles: with Audi parki

Parking aid 173Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data• Moisten the lens using a commercially available, alcohol-bas

Parking aid174• Only use the reversing camera to assist you if it is supplying you with a good and clear picture. The quality of the picture could be

Parking aid 175Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Reverse into the space and adapt the steering angle to the p

Parking aid176– Press the control button for Mode ⇒ fig. 194 on the MMI control console. Parking mode 2 is displayed.– Reverse and align your vehicle

Parking aid 177Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with Audi parking system/plus/advancedSwi

Instruments and warning/indicator lamps16Additional warning and indicator lamps are displayed on vehicles equipped with the adaptive cruise control* ⇒

Parking aid178reversing camera will then be shown without orientation lines and blue area markings.Applies to vehicles: with Audi parking system/plus

HomeLink 179Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataHomeLinkUniversal transmitterApplies to vehicles: with HomeLinkDe

HomeLink180At the operating unit1. Switch on the ignition (do not start the engine).2. Press and hold down the two outer HomeLink buttons ⇒ page 179

HomeLink 181Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataActivating the garage door opener drive unit– Locate the programm

HomeLink182Applies to vehicles: with HomeLinkRe-programming a buttonA HomeLink button can be re-programmed individually without affecting the other bu

HomeLink 183Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataAustria GZ104569-ZB/98Poland URT-GP-CLBT-431-66/2002/CPortugal JC

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Safe driving186Safe drivingGeneral notesSafety is the first priorityYour safety is our first priority.This chapter contains important information, tip

Safe driving 187Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataBefore every tripThe driver is responsible for the safety of

Instruments and warning/indicator lamps 17Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataNote• If the glow plug indicator la

Safe driving188Correct sitting positionsCorrect sitting position for driverThe correct driving position is important for safe and fatigue-free driving

Safe driving 189Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical datatoo far back. The airbag system and seat belts can only provi

Safe driving190– Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is level with the top of your head ⇒ page 190.– Keep both feet in the

Safe driving 191Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataExamples of incorrect sitting positionsOccupants can suffer s

Safe driving192WARNINGAny obstructions that restrict pedal travel can cause loss of vehicle control and critical situations on the road.• Never place

Safe driving 193Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical datainside. In this case the child would be unable to get out of

Seat belts194Seat beltsWhy is it so important to use seat belts?Seat belts provide effective protectionThe common belief that passengers can brace the

Seat belts 195Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataImportant safety instructions for using seat beltsThere are a n

Seat belts196The physical principles involved in a frontal collision are relatively simple:Both the moving vehicle and the passengers possess energy,

Seat belts 197Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataIt is also important for the rear passengers to wear seat belts

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Instruments and warning/indicator lamps18Turn signals  Depending on which turn signal is operated, either the left  or right  indicator lamp flash

Seat belts198The height of the front seat on your vehicle can be adjusted in order to match the position of the seat belt to your height.WARNING• The

Seat belts 199Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles:Seat belt height adjustmentSeat belt height

Seat belts200WARNING• Any work on the tensioner system or removal and installation of system components for other repairs must be performed by a quali

Airbag system 201Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataAirbag systemDescription of airbag systemGeneral notes on ai

Airbag system202• Do not remove the front seats.• The airbag system can only be activated once; if the airbag has been triggered, the system must be r

Airbag system 203Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataFront airbagsDescription of front airbagsThe airbag system i

Airbag system204Important safety notes on the front airbag systemThere are a number of safety points concerning the airbag system which you should rem

Airbag system 205Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataSide airbagsDescription of side airbagsThe airbag system is

Airbag system206Important safety notes on the side airbag systemThere are a number of safety points concerning the airbag system which you should reme

Airbag system 207Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataHead-protection airbags (sideguard)Description of head-prote

Instruments and warning/indicator lamps 19Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with cruise co

Airbag system208second). The airbag releases a fine dust when it inflates. This is quite normal and does not mean there is a fire in the vehicle.Impor

Airbag system 209Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataThe key-operated switch for deactivating the front passenger

Child safety210Child safetyPoints to remember if children are travelling in the carIntroductionStatistics show that children are generally safer on th

Child safety 211Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data• If children lean forward or are otherwise out of position w

Child safety212Applies to vehicles: with side airbagsImportant notes on side airbags and child safetyChildren must never sit too close to the opening

Child safety 213Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataChild safety seatsChild seat categoriesOnly use child restrai

Child safety214Child safety seats: category 1A suitable child safety seat and a correctly worn seat belt can protect your child.Babies and small child

Child safety 215Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataWARNINGThe diagonal part of the belt should be positioned rou

Child safety216Fitting child safety seatsGeneral informationLabel on a child safety seat ⇒ fig. 230 Approval number Manufacturer's serial number.

Child safety 217Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataExtended list of recommended child restraint systems1)manufac

Instruments and warning/indicator lamps20When the vehicle has been stationary for an extended period, Audi hold assist will automatically apply the pa

Child safety218Possible alternatives for securing a child safety seatA child safety seat can be secured on the rear seats and on the front passenger&a

Child safety 219Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Fit the protective sleeves onto the retainers between t

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Intelligent technology222Intelligent technologyElectronic stabilisation program (ESP)DescriptionESP increases the car's stability. It reduces the

Intelligent technology 223Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataNote• To ensure that the ASR works properly, all fo

Intelligent technology224WARNINGYou should switch off the ESP only if your driving ability and traffic conditions allow you to do so safely. Please no

Intelligent technology 225Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataWARNING• When applying the brakes to clean off depo

Intelligent technology226Applies to vehicles: with four-wheel driveFour-wheel drive (quattro®)On quattro models the engine power is distributed to all

Intelligent technology 227Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical datacurrent even when the ignition is off. In some case

Driver information system 21Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataDriver information systemIntroductionGeneral note

Intelligent technology228With the engine switched offIf you listen to the radio or use the other MMI functions when the engine is not running, this wi

Your vehicle and the environment 229Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataYour vehicle and the environmentRunning i

Your vehicle and the environment230Anticipate well in advanceA car uses most fuel when accelerating. If you anticipate hazards and speed changes well

Your vehicle and the environment 231Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataSave electrical energyThe engine drives t

Towing a trailer232Towing a trailerDriving the vehicle with a trailer or caravanTechnical requirementsThe towing bracket must comply with certain tech

Towing a trailer 233Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataadditional mirrors fitted. Both exterior mirrors should b

Towing a trailer234• The trailer overrun brake must be set correctly. This is important to ensure that the trailer can be braked correctly, to avoid t

Towing a trailer 235Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with towing bracketAccessoriesBefore

Towing a trailer236The removable ball joint attachment for the towing bracket is carried under the floor panel on the left-hand side of the luggage co

Towing a trailer 237Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Also check the shaft section of the ball joint and its

Driver information system22CD and radio displayIf no priority 1 or 2 faults have been detected by the auto-check control, the name or frequency of the

Towing a trailer238– Pull out the knob in direction , hold and turn in direc-tion until the locking ball engages ⇒ .Inserting the ball joint– Wit

Towing a trailer 239Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Check that the ball joint fits tightly in the mounting

Towing a trailer240Applies to vehicles: with towing bracketTowing bracket (retrofitting)If required, the vehicle can be retrofitted with a towing brac

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Care of vehicle and cleaning244Care of vehicle and cleaningGeneral notesRegular care helps to maintain the value of the vehicle.Regular and careful ca

Care of vehicle and cleaning 245Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataWARNING• Do not wash the vehicle with the ign

Care of vehicle and cleaning246Plastic partsPlastic parts will come clean with regular washing. If this is not suffi-cient, plastic parts should only

Care of vehicle and cleaning 247Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataAfter washing, the wheels should only be clea

Driver information system 23Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataYou can activate and deactivate the gear-change i

Care of vehicle and cleaning248water to remove any residue left by the paste. To do so, use a damp cloth or sponge and then dab the stain with an abso

Care of vehicle and cleaning 249Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data• Clean the leather every 2 to 3 months and r

Care of vehicle and cleaning250Applies to vehicles: with Alcantara seat coversCleaning AlcantaraRemoving dust and dirt– Moisten a cloth just a little

Fuel and filling the tank 251Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataFuel and filling the tankPetrolApplies to vehicl

Fuel and filling the tank252Filling the tankFilling the tankThe flap that covers the tank cap is unlocked and locked automatically by the central lock

Fuel and filling the tank 253Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data− Insert the filler nozzle as far as possible in

Checking and topping up fluids254Checking and topping up fluidsBonnetReleasing the bonnetThe bonnet is released from inside the vehicle.– Open the dri

Checking and topping up fluids 255Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataWorking on components in the engine compart

Checking and topping up fluids256Closing the bonnet– To close the bonnet, pull it down to overcome the spring pressure.– Then let it drop into the cat

Checking and topping up fluids 257Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataThe positions of the engine oil filler cap

Driver information system24Door catches / boot lid warningThe pictogram shows whether the doors and the boot lid, etc. are properly closed when drivin

Checking and topping up fluids258Checking the oil level (with dipstick)Checking the oil level– Park your vehicle on a level surface.– Allow the warm e

Checking and topping up fluids 259Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: without oil dipstickCh

Checking and topping up fluids260Caution• The oil level must never be above area ⇒ page 258, fig. 254, as this may result in damage to the catalytic

Checking and topping up fluids 261Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data• The coolant additive G12++ can be mixed o

Checking and topping up fluids262WARNING• The cooling system is under pressure. Do not unscrew the cap on the expansion tank when the engine is hot: y

Checking and topping up fluids 263Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataChanging brake fluidWhen required, the brak

Checking and topping up fluids264Please note that certain convenience features, such as the Audi advanced key*, the remote control key or the electric

Checking and topping up fluids 265Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical datacharges) when handling cables and electrica

Checking and topping up fluids266– Now connect the battery charger to the mains and switch on.– After charging the battery: switch off the battery cha

Checking and topping up fluids 267Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataWindscreen washerPlain water on its own is

Driver information system 25Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical datathe number of kilometres reaches zero, even if th

Wheels and tyres268Wheels and tyresWheelsGeneral notes–When driving with new tyres, be especially careful during the first 500 km.– If you have to dri

Wheels and tyres 269Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– The tyre pressures should only be checked when the tyre

Wheels and tyres270Tread wear indicatorsThe tread wear indicators show the condition of the tyre treads.The original tyres on your vehicle have 1.6 mm

Wheels and tyres 271Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Never use tyres whose actual size exceeds the dimen-sio

Wheels and tyres272replacement parts, trained personnel and facilities for disposing of the old tyres.WARNING• It is very important to ensure that the

Wheels and tyres 273Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataIn winter road conditions winter tyres will considerably

Wheels and tyres274For technical reasons snow chains may only be used on tyres with certain wheel rim/tyre combinations.Only use snow chains with fine

Wheels and tyres 275Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataFurthermore, this could cause damage to your vehicle and

Wheels and tyres276Applies to vehicles: with run flat tyresRenewing defective components on run flat tyresThe run flat tyres have been specially devel

Accessories and modifications to the vehicle 277Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataAccessories and modifications

Driver information system26The following items of information are processed by the on-board computer and can be shown one after the other on the displ

Accessories and modifications to the vehicle278Radio transmitters and business equipmentRadio transmitters (fixed installation)Retrofit installations

Accessories and modifications to the vehicle 279Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical datadocument_0900452a81b1b9de.boo

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Self-help282Self-helpApplies to vehicles: with warning triangleWarning triangleThe factory-supplied warning triangle is attached to the inside of the

Self-help 283Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with fire extinguisherFire extinguisherThe

Self-help284If you need the tools, the Tyre Mobility System or the jack*, you will have to open the floor panel and take out the spare wheel* ⇒ page 2

Self-help 285Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataHow to use the compact temporary spare wheelShould you ever have

Self-help286The TMS can be used at outside temperatures down to – 20 °C.WARNINGAfter repairing a tyre please note the following points:• Do not drive

Self-help 287Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Check whether a repair is possible using the Tyre Mobility Sys

Driver information system 27Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataPress RESET button ⇒ fig. 20 to switch back and

Self-help288• Seek professional assistance if the repair of a tyre puncture is not possible with the sealing compound.• If tyre pressure is less than

Self-help 289Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data–Loosen the wheel bolts ⇒ page 289.– Raise the car with the jack

Self-help290Loosening–Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over the wheel bolt5).– Grip the box spanner as close to the end as possible and turn t

Self-help 291Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Now fit the crank handle onto the jack by inserting it in th

Self-help292– Screw in the mounting pin (provided in the vehicle's tool kit) by hand in place of the wheel bolt ⇒ page 291, fig. 276.– Then unscr

Self-help 293Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Insert the hook (provided in the vehicle's tool kit) in t

Self-help294Starting the engineThe two jump leads must be connected in the correct sequence.The jump-start terminals are located in the engine compart

Self-help 295Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataterminal must not touch metal parts of the vehicle: this can cau

Self-help296Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle and take care to avoid jerking the towrope. When towing on a loose surface there is always a

Self-help 297Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataRear towline anchorageVehicles which do not have a factory-fitte

ForewordThank you for choosing the Audi A4.The new Audi A4 combines the latest technology with numerous features for your comfort and convenience. To

Driver information system28• Driving time• Distance coveredYou can also cancel all the values in the single journey memory or the total journey memory

Self-help298WARNINGThere is a high risk of accidents when tow-starting, as the towed vehicle can easily be driven into the towing vehicle.CautionWhen

Self-help 299Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataNoteIf it is not possible to tow the vehicle as described above,

Fuses and bulbs300Fuses and bulbsFusesChanging a fuseIf a fuse has blown it must be replaced.– Identify the fuse for the failed component.– Switch off

Fuses and bulbs 301Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataThe seats with electrical adjustment are protected by circ

Fuses and bulbs302Fuses on the passenger's sideSome of the items listed are only fitted on certain models or are optional extras.Please note that

Fuses and bulbs 303Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataFuse list for luggage compartment– Remove the trim.– Open

Fuses and bulbs304BulbsChanging bulbsChanging bulbs requires a certain degree of practical skill.You can change the following bulbs for exterior light

Fuses and bulbs 305Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataWARNING• Take particular care when working on components i

Fuses and bulbs306Bulb holders with a bayonet fastenerIn the case of bulb holders with a bayonet fastener please proceed as follows:Removing the bulb

Fuses and bulbs 307Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Take the screwdriver and the interchangeable Torx socket

Driver information system 29Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataneed to keep below a particular speed when winter

Fuses and bulbs308Installing the bulb for the main beam headlightsWhen installing a bulb, the lug on the base of the bulb must be inserted into the ap

Fuses and bulbs 309Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Remove the headlight ⇒ page 306.– Take off the cover ⇒ p

Fuses and bulbs310– Press the connector in the direction of the arrow ⇒ page 309, fig. 297 until the bulb engages. – Check that the bulb is securely s

Fuses and bulbs 311Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with halogen main beam headlightsChan

Fuses and bulbs312Applies to vehicles: with halogen main beam headlightsRemoving rear lightTo change the bulbs, you must remove the rear light. Removi

Fuses and bulbs 313Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataChanging bulbsAll bulbs can be changed easily after removi

Fuses and bulbs314Changing bulbs in boot lidRear lights in boot lid• Rear fog light• Reversing lightBefore you begin working, please make yourself fam

Fuses and bulbs 315Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataChanging bulb / installing bulb carrier– Renew the defecti

Fuses and bulbs316– Detach the number plate light.Changing bulb– Press the defective bulb out of the bulb holder and fit the new bulb.Installing numbe

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Driver information system30• Speed warning - to set the speed above which a warning signal will sound.Speed limit warning 2 can be adjusted in increme

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General notes320General notesExplanation of technical dataWhere not otherwise indicated or separately listed, all technical data apply to vehicles wit

General notes 321Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataCapacitiesFuel tankWindscreen washerVehicle identification d

General notes322attached to the inside cover of the Service Schedule before the vehicle is handed over.The sticker lists the following data:Vehicle id

Performance, weights and dimensions 323Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataPerformance, weights and dimensionsPet

Performance, weights and dimensions324A4 3.2 quattroEngine dataPerformance figuresWeightsMaximum trailer weights2)Engine oilMG = manual gearbox1) With

Performance, weights and dimensions 325Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataDiesel enginesA4 2.0 TDIEngine data1)P

Performance, weights and dimensions326A4 2.7 TDIEngine data1)Performance figuresWeightsMaximum trailer weights2)Engine oilAG = automatic gearbox1) Thi

Performance, weights and dimensions 327Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataA4 3.0 TDI quattroEngine dataPerforman

Driver information system 31Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataFor example, in the event of an oil pressure malf

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Index330AAbroadChanging headlight dip settings . . . . . 59ABSSee Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . 19AC mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index 331Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataAutomatic air conditioner plusSee Deluxe automatic air conditioner p

Index332CCapacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321Car keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Care of

Index 333Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataSupplementary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Switching on and of

Index334Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Releasing and applyi

Index 335Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataHazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Indicator l

Index336Exterior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Front fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Headlight control . . .

Index 337Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataSwitching reversing camera on and off . 177Towing bracket . . . .

Driver information system32Alternator fault If the symbol  flashes in the instrument cluster display, there is an alternator fault or a fault in the

Index338Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Seat height (manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Seat belt height adjustment

Index 339Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataTowing bracket, removable . . . . . . . . . . . 235Towing bracket, r

Index340Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260Defrosting windows . . . . . . . . . . . 98, 106De-icing windows . . . . . . . . .

Driver information system 33Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataeasily when braking. This could cause the tail of

Driver information system34will disappear after about 5 seconds, but you can call it up again at any time by pressing the button:Switch off engine a

Driver information system 35Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data5 seconds, but you can call it up again at any ti

Driver information system36NoteOn some models the speed limit warning 1  and speed limit warning 2  will also be displayed as yellow symbols. These

Driver information system 37Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataLight sensor / rain sensor defective  Automatic

Contents2ContentsNotes on this Owner's Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Contro

Driver information system38Applies to vehicles: with battery power warning systemBattery power If battery power drops to a level at which you may enc

Driver information system 39Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with dynamic headlight rang

Driver information system40The tyre pressure monitoring system makes use of the ABS sensors to compare the rolling circumference and the vibration of

Driver information system 41Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with tyre pressure monitori

Doors and windows42Doors and windowsCentral locking systemDescriptionThe vehicle can be locked and unlocked via the central locking system. You can us

Doors and windows 43Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataTo prevent yourself from being locked out, do not lock th

Doors and windows44Data stored on remote control keyData related to the service and maintenance of the vehicle are stored continuously on your remote

Doors and windows 45Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataReplacing the battery for the remote control key– Press t

Doors and windows46Emergency release for ignition keyIn the event of a malfunction in the vehicle's electrical system, it may no longer be possib

Doors and windows 47Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataLocking and unlocking the vehicle with the remote control

Contents 3Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataSafety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safe driving

Doors and windows48Locking the vehicle– Move the selector lever to position P (automatic gearbox), otherwise it will not be possible to lock the vehic

Doors and windows 49Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataLocking– Move the selector lever to position P (automatic

Doors and windows50• Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency, poten-tially putting lives at risk. Do not leave anyone (especially children

Doors and windows 51Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataDeactivating interior monitor– Press switch ⇒ page 50,

Doors and windows52Opening boot lid– Press the  button on the remote control key for at least one second, or– Pull the unlock switch  on the driver&

Doors and windows 53Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataChild-proof catchesChild-proof catches on the rear doorsT

Doors and windows54Rear door (left-side)*Rear door (right-side)*Safety switchChild safety switchWhen the safety switch ⇒ page 53, fig. 49 is pressed

Doors and windows 55Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataSettings for convenience open functionThe driver can use

Doors and windows56– You can set the roof to an intermediate position by turning the switch to the desired position.The sun roof can be operated for a

Lights and vision 57Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataLights and visionLightsSwitching lights on and off Switc

Contents4Self-help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Self-help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warning triangle . . . . . . . .

Lights and vision58WARNINGThe automatic headlights are only intended to assist the driver. The driver must always ensure that the headlights are used

Lights and vision 59Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataExterior lighting settingsYou can change the settings for

Lights and vision60– Turn the button clockwise +” to increase the brightness of the instrument lighting in dark conditions.– Turn the button anti-cloc

Lights and vision 61Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with xenon headlight bulbsDynamic he

Lights and vision62• When reaching the tail end of a traffic jam• If your vehicle breaks down or there is an emergency• If your vehicle is being towed

Lights and vision 63Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataCautionDo not use the main beam headlights or the headlig

Lights and vision64Clear visionSun visorsThe sun visors can improve visibility and contribute to safety.The sun visors for the driver and the front pa

Lights and vision 65Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– To retract the sun blind automatically when reversing,

Lights and vision66Automatic wash and wipe– Pull the lever to position .– Release the lever again. The washer will stop and the wipers will keep runn

Lights and vision 67Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataNote• Check that the washer fluid reservoir is full befor

Notes on this Owner's Manual 5Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataNotes on this Owner's ManualThis Owne

Lights and vision68when they are in the service position you will also avoid damaging the paintwork on the bonnet.• off - the windscreen wipers will b

Lights and vision 69Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataAnti-dazzle setting– Pull the lever at the bottom of the

Lights and vision70Exterior mirrorsThe exterior mirrors are adjusted electrically.Adjusting exterior mirrors– Turn the adjuster knob to position (le

Lights and vision 71Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with automatic anti-dazzle adjustmen

Lights and vision72Applies to vehicles: with digital compassSetting the correct compass calibration zoneThe correct compass calibration zone must firs

Seats and storage 73Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataSeats and storageManual adjustment of front seatsApplies

Seats and storage74Adjusting height of lumbar support*– Press the top or bottom part of the adjuster switch to move the lumbar support upwards or do

Seats and storage 75Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataAdjusting contour of lumbar support– Press the front or r

Seats and storage76Storing and recalling settingsYou can store and recall the settings for two different drivers using the recall buttons 1 and 2 ⇒ pa

Seats and storage 77Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with seat memoryActivating memory fo

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Seats and storage78belts, the head restraints offer effective protection, provided they are properly adjusted.Adjusting the rear head restraintsRaisin

Seats and storage 79Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataLuggage compartmentLoading the luggage compartmentLoads i

Seats and storage80– Please refer to the safety notes ⇒ page 193.Applies to vehicles: with stretch netStretch net / retaining netThe stretch net / ret

Seats and storage 81Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– To open the storage compartment, pull the handle ⇒ page

Seats and storage82CautionWhen returning the backrest to an upright position, make sure that the seat belts for the outer rear seats are in their guid

Seats and storage 83Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Open the boot lid.– Open out the ski bag and fill it wi

Seats and storage84Attachment pointsThe roof carrier must be attached at the marked points only.MountingThe feet of the roof carrier must always be at

Seats and storage 85Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataCup holdersFront cup holder– Two drinks can be placed in

Seats and storage86AshtraysFront ashtrayOpening ashtray– Slide the cover open.Closing ashtray– Lightly press the cover to make the ashtray close auto-

Seats and storage 87Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataCigarette lighter and electrical socketsCigarette lighter

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Seats and storage88Applies to vehicles: with 12 Volt sockets12 Volt socketsElectrical equipment can be connected to both 12 Volt sockets.Electrical so

Seats and storage 89Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with 230 Volt Euro socketOn-board 23

Seats and storage90• If the power drawn by the connected appliances is above 150 W, the inverter in the socket will get warm. The inverter will trip o

Seats and storage 91Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataOpening glove box– Pull the catch on the lid in the direc

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Heating and cooling 93Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataHeating and coolingDeluxe automatic air conditionerAppl

Heating and cooling94and lead to an accident. Please familiarise yourself with the oper-ating controls for the air conditioner, including the demist/d

Heating and cooling 95Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataNoteThe grille on the control console ⇒ page 94, fig. 1

Heating and cooling96Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditionerTemperature selection– Turn the rotary control anti-clockwise to reduce

Heating and cooling 97Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataThe blower speed will be shown on the screen ⇒ page 96,