Audi 2008 A5 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 cooling98– Turn the rotary control to the desired setting.You can use the air distribution setting to select the air outlets you wish to a

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 data– Select the desired air conditioner settings using th

Heating and cooling102The compressor also switches off if the coolant temperature is excessively high, to ensure adequate engine cooling under extreme

Heating and cooling 103Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditi

Heating and cooling104Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plusSwitching on and off Switching on air conditioner– Press the bu

Heating and cooling 105Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Turn the rotary control anti-clockwise to reduce the

Heating and cooling106Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plusAir recirculation mode The air recirculation setting prevents fum

Heating and cooling 107Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataSwitch to for automatic control of the air distribut

Controls and displays 9Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataControls and displaysOverviewDoor handleCentral lockin

Heating and cooling108Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plusAir outletsThe air distribution setting directs the air to the ou

Heating and cooling 109Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditi

Heating and cooling110– Select the desired air conditioner settings using the rotary pushbutton ⇒ page 109, fig. 125.The following functions are avail

Heating and cooling 111Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataAuxiliary heating and auxiliary ventilationApplies to

Heating and cooling112Applies to vehicles: with auxiliary heating - under development at the time of printingSwitching on/off immediatelySwitching on

Heating and cooling 113Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataActivating a timer– Press the button.– Press the con

Heating and cooling114Applies to vehicles: with auxiliary heating - under development at the time of printingRemote controlThe auxiliary heating and a

Heating and cooling 115Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataTransmitting rangeThe range of the remote control tran

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 displays10Adjustable steering column (hidden behind steering wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Driving118• Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle and extreme load condi-tions until the engine has reached its normal operating tempera-ture, other

Driving 119Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Manual gearbox: Press the clutch pedal all the way down and move

Driving120lock the vehicle using the exterior locking switch on the door handle or the remote control key.Advanced key defective! Use ignition lockThi

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 31.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

Driving126The cruise control system allows you to drive at a constant speed of 30 km/h or higher.A constant speed is maintained by adjusting the engin

Driving 127Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Pull the lever to position ⇒ page 125, fig. 138 to switch on

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

Driving128Pressing lever brieflyYou can increase the set speed in steps of 1 km/h by briefly pressing the lever up towards ⇒ page 125, fig. 138.

Driving 129Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical datajoined the motorway you can then activate the cruise control syste

Automatic gearbox130Automatic gearboxmultitronic®Applies to vehicles: with multitronic®IntroductionThe vehicle is equipped with an electronically cont

Automatic gearbox 131Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– To prevent the vehicle from rolling away, apply the pa

Automatic gearbox132Reverse gear must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is idling ⇒ .To move the selector lever to positio

Automatic gearbox 133Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Press the brake pedal and at the same time press in th

Automatic gearbox134the accelerator quickly. Depending on road speed, this makes the gearbox shift down early into a lower gear ratio for more rapid a

Automatic gearbox 135Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataWhen the vehicle slows down (for instance when braking),

Automatic gearbox136Applies to vehicles: with multitronic®Manual release of selector leverThe selector lever can be released manually if the elec-tric

Audi parking system 137Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataAudi parking systemParking aid systemsApplies to vehic

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

Audi parking system138When the vehicle is less than approx. 0.30 m away from the obstacle the warning tone will sound continuously. From here at the l

Audi parking system 139Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataActivating– Engage reverse gear to automatically activ

Audi parking system140reached the danger (collision) zone. The driver should then not move backwards/forwards any further ⇒ .The graphic display in th

Audi parking system 141Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataActivating– Engage reverse gear to automatically activ

Audi parking system142displayed on the MMI screen. The warnings will then return to the normal volume if the vehicle approaches the detected obstacle

Audi parking system 143Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data• To ensure that the acoustic parking aid works proper

Audi parking system144• Off (no display).The reversing camera can be switched on and off in the MMI ⇒ page 149. The acoustic proximity warning will, h

Audi parking system 145Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataWARNINGPlease note that objects which are not touching

Audi parking system146 Rear bumperFor better orientation the rear bumper of your vehicle is also shown in the MMI display.WARNINGPlease note that obje

Audi parking system 147Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Press the control button for Mode ⇒ page 145, fig.

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

Audi parking system148parking aid are NO LONGER activated when reverse gear is engaged. This results in the following restrictions:parking system:Ther

Audi parking system 149Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with parking system plusSwitching

Audi parking system150fig. 163. You can use the control buttons to switch between the Rear View camera and Graphic display at any time as desired. The

Audi parking system 151Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data• The parking aid cannot replace the full concentratio

Audi parking system152Safety notesApplies to vehicles: with parking systemFault warning for the acoustic parking aidparking system:If you hear a long

Audi parking system 153Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data• Do not allow the camera images in the MMI display to

HomeLink154HomeLinkUniversal transmitterApplies to vehicles: with HomeLinkDescriptionThe HomeLink universal transmitter can be programmed to replace t

HomeLink 155Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataAt the operating unit1. Switch on the ignition (do not start the

HomeLink156Activating the garage door opener drive unit– Locate the programming button on the garage door drive. The exact location and colour of the

HomeLink 157Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with HomeLinkRe-programming a buttonA HomeLi

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

HomeLink158Austria GZ104569-ZB/98Poland URT-GP-CLBT-431-66/2002/CPortugal JCI 03JUL2000 RTTESweden Ue990195Switzerland BAKOM 98.0746.K.PSlovak Republi

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Safe driving162Safe drivingGeneral notesSafety is the first priorityYour safety is our first priority.This chapter contains important information, tip

Safe driving 163Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Make sure that all lights and turn signals are working prop

Safe driving164Correct sitting positionsCorrect sitting position for driverThe correct driving position is important for safe and fatigue-free driving

Safe driving 165Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical datatoo far back. The airbag system and seat belts can only provi

Safe driving166– Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is level with the top of your head ⇒ page 166.– Keep both feet in the

Safe driving 167Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataExamples of incorrect sitting positionsOccupants can suffer s

Instruments and warning/indicator lamps 15Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataWarning and indicator lampsOverview

Safe driving168WARNINGAny obstructions that restrict pedal travel can cause loss of vehicle control and critical situations on the road.• Never place

Safe driving 169Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical datainside. In this case the child would be unable to get out of

Seat belts170Seat beltsWhy is it so important to use seat belts?Seat belts provide effective protectionThe common belief that passengers can brace the

Seat belts 171Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataImportant safety instructions for using seat beltsThere are a n

Seat belts172The physical principles involved in a frontal collision are relatively simple:Both the moving vehicle and the passengers possess energy,

Seat belts 173Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataIt is also important for the rear passengers to wear seat belts

Seat belts174The 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 175Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Press the red button in the seat belt buckle ⇒ page 174, fig.

Airbag system176Airbag systemDescription of airbag systemGeneral notes on airbag systemThe airbag is an integral part of the car's passive safety

Airbag system 177Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data• The airbag system can only be activated once; if the airba

Instruments and warning/indicator lamps16NoteIf the warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is moving, this indi-cates a fault in the engine manageme

Airbag system178Front airbagsDescription of front airbagsThe airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belts.The front airbag for the driver is l

Airbag system 179Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataImportant safety notes on the front airbag systemThere are a

Airbag system180Side airbagsDescription of side airbagsThe airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belts.The side airbags are located in the ba

Airbag system 181Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataImportant safety notes on the side airbag systemThere are a

Airbag system182In conjunction with the three-point seat belts and side airbags, the head-protection airbags give the occupants additional protection

Airbag system 183Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical datacontrol for the garage door). These objects could cause inju

Airbag system184– The front passenger's airbag can be reactivated by turning the key to position .Deactivating front passenger's airbag whe

Child safety 185Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataChild safetyPoints to remember if children are travelling in

Child safety186• If children lean forward or are otherwise out of position when the car is moving, they are at greater risk of injury in an accident.

Child safety 187Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataChildren who are taller than 1.5 metres can use the existing

Instruments and warning/indicator lamps 17Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataWARNINGIf a malfunction should occu

Child safety188WARNINGNever install a rearward-facing child safety seat on the front passenger's seat if the front passenger's airbag has no

Child safety 189Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataFitting child safety seatsGeneral informationLabel on a child

Child safety190Extended list of recommended child restraint systems1)manufacturer details:Company: FAIR srlAddress: Strada della Cisa 249/251, I- 4204

Child safety 191Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataPossible alternatives for securing a child safety seatA child

Child safety192– Fit the protective sleeves onto the retainers between the backrest and the seat cushion ⇒ page 191, fig. 202.– Push the mountings

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Intelligent technology196Intelligent technologyElectronic stabilisation program (ESP)General notesThe electronic stabilisation program increases the c

Intelligent technology 197Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataSwitching offThe ESP should normally be left switch

© 2007 AUDI AGAUDI AG works continuously to develop and further improve all models. You will appreciate that we must therefore reserve the right to al

Instruments and warning/indicator lamps18Anti-lock brake system (ABS) The warning lamp monitors the ABS and the electronic differential lock (EDL).Th

Intelligent technology198pedal very quickly, the brake assist system automatically boosts the braking force to the maximum level, up to the point wher

Intelligent technology 199Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataNoteTo ensure that the ASR works properly, all four

Intelligent technology200factors are, for instance, city traffic, frequent short trips or hard driving with abrupt starts and stops.Wet roads; road sa

Intelligent technology 201Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataPower steering (servotronic)The power steering assi

Intelligent technology202Replacing tyresOn vehicles with four-wheel drive, all four tyres must have the same rolling circumference. Also avoid using t

Intelligent technology 203Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataDynamic power managementWhile the vehicle is moving

Intelligent technology204Driver message in the instrument cluster displayIf battery power drops to a level at which you may encounter prob-lems when s

Your vehicle and the environment 205Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataYour vehicle and the environmentRunning i

Your vehicle and the environment206safety reasons, the dip settings may only be changed by a qualified workshop.For further information, please consul

Your vehicle and the environment 207Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical datafuel consumption will return to a normal

Instruments and warning/indicator lamps 19Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataElectro-mechanical parking brake T

Towing a trailer208Towing a trailerDriving the vehicle with a trailer or caravanTechnical requirementsThe towing bracket must comply with certain tech

Towing a trailer 209Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataadditional mirrors fitted. Both exterior mirrors should b

Towing a trailer210• In low outside temperatures, both the towing vehicle and the trailer should be fitted with winter tyres.WARNINGIt is essential th

Towing a trailer 211Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataAccessoriesBefore mounting equipment and accessories (e.g

Towing a trailer212The removable ball joint attachment for the towing bracket is stored under the floor panel on the left-hand side of the luggage com

Towing a trailer 213Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Also check the shaft section of the ball joint and its

Towing a trailer214– 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 215Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Check that the ball joint fits tightly in the mounting

Towing a trailer216WARNINGMake sure that the socket unit has closed off the mounting fixture of the towing bracket properly. Otherwise the ball joint

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Driver information system20Driver information systemIntroductionGeneral notesThe driver information system in the instrument cluster shows you the sta

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Care of vehicle and cleaning220Care of vehicle and cleaningGeneral notesRegular care helps to maintain the value of the vehicle.Regular and careful ca

Care of vehicle and cleaning 221Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataWARNING• Do not wash the vehicle with the ign

Care of vehicle and cleaning222Plastic partsPlastic parts will come clean with regular washing. If this is not suffi-cient, plastic parts should only

Care of vehicle and cleaning 223Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataAfter washing, the wheels should only be clea

Care of vehicle and cleaning224A spirit-based cleaner can be used to remove grease, oil, lipstick or ball point pen. Then dab the dissolved grease or

Care of vehicle and cleaning 225Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data• Remove stains from fresh ball-pen and other

Care of vehicle and cleaning226Applies to vehicles: with Alcantara seat coversCleaning AlcantaraRemoving dust and dirt– Moisten a cloth just a little

Fuel and filling the tank 227Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataFuel and filling the tankPetrolApplies to vehicl

Driver information system 21Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataCD and radio displayIf no priority 1 or 2 faults

Fuel and filling the tank228Filling the tankFilling the tankThe flap that covers the tank cap is unlocked and locked automatically by the central lock

Fuel and filling the tank 229Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data− Insert the filler nozzle as far as possible in

Checking and topping up fluids230Checking and topping up fluidsBonnetReleasing the bonnetThe bonnet is released from inside the vehicle.– Open the dri

Checking and topping up fluids 231Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataWorking on components in the engine compart

Checking and topping up fluids232Closing 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 233Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataThe positions of the engine oil filler cap

Checking and topping up fluids234Checking the oil levelChecking oil level– Park your vehicle on a level surface.– Allow the warm engine to run briefly

Checking and topping up fluids 235Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data–Unscrew cap  from oil filler opening ⇒ pa

Checking and topping up fluids236otherwise this would reduce the antifreeze protection. In addition, the cooling effect will be adversely affected.Veh

Checking and topping up fluids 237Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Add coolant.– Screw the cap on again tigh

Driver information system22You can deactivate the gear-change indicator on the sound system or MMI.Switching the gear-change indicator on and off– Sel

Checking and topping up fluids238Brake fluidChecking brake fluid levelThe brake fluid level can be checked at a glance.– Check the fluid level on the

Checking and topping up fluids 239Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataFor the sake of the environmentIf the fluid

Checking and topping up fluids240Important safety warnings for handling a car batteryAll work on batteries requires specialist knowledge.The vehicle b

Checking and topping up fluids 241Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data• Do not expose the battery to direct sunli

Checking and topping up fluids242Replacing the batteryA replacement battery must have the same specifications as the original equipment battery.Your v

Wheels and tyres 243Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataWheels and tyresWheelsGeneral notes–When driving with new

Wheels and tyres244– The tyre pressures should only be checked when the tyres are cold. The slightly raised pressures of warm tyres must not be reduce

Wheels and tyres 245Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataTread wear indicatorsThe tread wear indicators show the c

Wheels and tyres246– Never use tyres whose actual size exceeds the dimen-sions of the factory-approved makes of tyre.– If you wish to fit the vehicle

Wheels and tyres 247Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical datareplacement parts, trained personnel and facilities for d

Driver information system 23Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataDoor catches / boot lid warningThe pictogram show

Wheels and tyres248In winter road conditions winter tyres will considerably improve the car's handling. Due to their type of construction (width,

Wheels and tyres 249Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataFor technical reasons snow chains may only be used on tyr

Accessories and modifications to the vehicle250Accessories and modifications to the vehicleAccessories and replacement partsAlways ask your dealer or

Accessories and modifications to the vehicle 251Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataRadio transmitters and busine

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Self-help254Self-helpApplies to vehicles: with warning triangleWarning triangleThe factory-supplied warning triangle is attached to the inside of the

Self-help 255Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with fire extinguisherFire extinguisherThe

Self-help256If 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 257Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataHow to use the compact temporary spare wheelShould you ever have

Driver information system24– The remaining time and distance to the next service are indicated every time the ignition is switched on, until the servi

Self-help258The 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 259Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Check whether a repair is possible using the Tyre Mobility Sys

Self-help260• 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 261Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data–Loosen the wheel bolts ⇒ page 261.– Raise the car with the jack

Self-help262Loosening–Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over the wheel bolt7).– Grip the box spanner as close to the end as possible and turn t

Self-help 263Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Now fit the crank handle onto the jack by inserting it in th

Self-help264– Screw in the mounting pin (provided in the vehicle's tool kit) by hand in place of the wheel bolt ⇒ page 263, fig. 246.– Then unscr

Self-help 265Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Insert the hook (provided in the vehicle's tool kit) in t

Self-help266Starting the engineThe two jump leads must be connected in the correct sequence.The jump-start terminals are located in the engine compart

Self-help 267Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataterminal must not touch metal parts of the vehicle: this can cau

Driver information system 25Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataOn-board computerApplies to vehicles: with on-boa

Self-help268Do 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 269Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataRear towline anchorageVehicles which do not have a factory-fitte

Self-help270WARNINGThere is a high risk of accidents when tow-starting, as the towed vehicle can easily be driven into the towing vehicle.CautionWhen

Self-help 271Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataNoteIf it is not possible to tow the vehicle as described above,

Fuses and bulbs272Fuses and bulbsFusesChanging a fuseIf a fuse has blown it must be replaced.– Identify the fuse for the failed component.– Switch off

Fuses and bulbs 273Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataThe seats with electrical adjustment are protected by circ

Fuses and bulbs274Fuses 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 275Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataFuse list for luggage compartment– Remove the trim.– Open

Fuses and bulbs276BulbsChanging bulbsChanging bulbs requires a certain degree of practical skill.You can change the following bulbs for exterior light

Fuses and bulbs 277Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataWARNING• Take particular care when working on components i

Driver information system26Note• The displays for fuel consumption (average and current consumption), fuel range and speed are shown in metric units.

Fuses and bulbs278Bulb holders with a bayonet fastenerIn the case of bulb holders with a bayonet fastener please proceed as follows:Removing the bulb

Fuses and bulbs 279Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Take the screwdriver and the interchangeable Torx socket

Fuses and bulbs280Applies to vehicles: with halogen main beam headlightsInstalling the bulb for the main beam headlightsWhen installing a bulb, the lu

Fuses and bulbs 281Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Remove the headlight ⇒ page 278.– Swivel the retaining c

Fuses and bulbs282– Press the connector in the direction of the arrow ⇒ page 281, fig. 267 until the bulb engages. – Check that the bulb is securely s

Fuses and bulbs 283Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Use a clean cloth to remove any fingerprints from the gl

Fuses and bulbs284– Insert the new bulb holder and turn it clockwise as far as the stop ⇒ page 278.After changing the bulb re-install all parts in the

Fuses and bulbs 285Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Turn the screwdriver anti-clockwise to loosen the screw

Fuses and bulbs286Installing rear lightThe rear light is easy to re-install.To re-install the rear light, follow the steps for removal in reverse sequ

Fuses and bulbs 287Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataThe description for changing the bulb refers to the left r

Driver information system 27Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataeter and navigation system*. Press the Reset butt

Fuses and bulbs288Installing bulb carrierThe bulb carrier is easy to install.– Insert the bulb carrier into the rear light. Make sure you hear the ret

Fuses and bulbs 289Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataChanging bulb– Press the defective bulb out of the bulb ho

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General notes292General notesExplanation of technical dataWhere not otherwise indicated or separately listed, all technical data apply to vehicles wit

General notes 293Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataThis applies especially when the vehicle is fully laden.Capa

General notes294Vehicle data stickerThe vehicle data sticker ⇒ page 293, fig. 285 is located near the battery in the luggage compartment. One section

Performance, weights and dimensions 295Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataPerformance, weights and dimensionsPet

Performance, weights and dimensions296A5 3.2 FSI quattroEngine dataPerformance figuresWeightsMaximum trailer weights2)Engine oilMG = manual gearbox1)

Performance, weights and dimensions 297Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataDiesel enginesA5 2.7 TDIEngine dataPer

ForewordThank you for choosing the Audi A5.The new Audi A5 combines the latest technology with numerous features for your comfort and convenience. To

Driver information system28Speed warning functionApplies to vehicles: with speed warning functionIntroductionThe speed warning function can help you k

Performance, weights and dimensions298A5 3.0 TDI quattroEngine dataPerformance figuresWeightsMaximum trailer weights1)Engine oilMG = manual gearbox1)

Performance, weights and dimensions 299Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical datadocument_0900452a8179700c.book Seite

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Index302AABSSee Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . 18AC mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98, 107Acceleration figuresSee Pe

Index 303Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataBicycle rackTrailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index304Convenience open function . . . . . . . . . . . 50Cooling systemAnti-freeze additive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235Checking coolant leve

Index 305Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataSpeed warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Yellow symbo

Index306FFastening rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78, 169Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228Releasing the tan

Index 307Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataInterior mirrorsSee Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Driver information system 29Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataClearing speed limit– Drive the vehicle at a mini

Index308Steering wheel with tiptronic controls . . .135tiptronic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134NNatural leather . . . . . . . . . .

Index 309Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataRear fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Rear

Index310Sunroof (tilting panorama roof)Convenience open/close function . . . . 50Supplementary heaterDeluxe automatic air conditioner . . . 101Delu

Index 311Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataWeightsSee Performance, weights and dimensions . . . . . . . . . .

Driver information system30If one or more faults are detected, the driver information message (as above) will disappear about 15 seconds after the eng

Driver information system 31Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Switch off the engine.– Check the function disp

Driver information system32Parking brake ! Please contact workshop– If the symbol appears after you switch on the ignition when the vehicle is station

Driver information system 33Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataWARNING• If your vehicle should break down for te

Driver information system34WARNINGThe vehicle must not be towed if there is a fault in the electronic steering lock: the steering will be locked and t

Driver information system 35Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataNoteOn some models the speed limit warning 1  an

Driver information system36Brake pads worn  Brake pads!If the  symbol lights up, have the front brake pads (and, for safety's sake the rear pa

Driver information system 37Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataMessage comes on and does not go outIf the messag

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

Driver information system38Windscreen wipers defective  Windscreen wipers defectiveThis symbol  indicates a malfunction in the electronics for the

Doors and windows 39Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataDoors and windowsRemote control keysSet of keys Remote co

Doors and windows40WARNING• Always switch off the ignition and take the key with you when leaving the vehicle - even if you only intend to be gone for

Doors and windows 41Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Pull the emergency key out of the remote control key.

Doors and windows42– Press the release catch ⇒ page 41, fig. 32 using a ball-point pen or a similar object and pull the emergency key out of the re

Doors and windows 43Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataLock function can be switched on and off on the sound sys

Doors and windows44Setting the central locking systemYou can use the sound system or MMI* to select which doors are unlocked by the central locking sy

Doors and windows 45Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataWARNINGDo not leave anyone (especially children) in the c

Doors and windows46NotePlease note the following points if the vehicle is left parked for long periods:• To save electrical power, the proximity senso

Doors and windows 47Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataCentral locking switch– Press the  button to unlock the

Contents 3Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataAirbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Description of air

Doors and windows48Deactivating interior monitor– Press switch ⇒ fig. 40. The diode in the switch will light up.Deactivating tow-away protection– Pr

Doors and windows 49Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataOpening boot lid– Press the  button on the remote contro

Doors and windows50Electric windowsControlsThe driver can operate the electric windows on the driver's door with the right-hand switch and the el

Doors and windows 51Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataConvenience open function– Press and hold the unlocking b

Doors and windows52Tilting panorama roofApplies to vehicles: with tilting panorama roofTilting open and closedThe tilting panorama roof is operated vi

Doors and windows 53Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataWARNINGTake care when closing the tilting panorama roof.

Lights and vision54Lights and visionLightsSwitching lights on and off Switching on automatic headlights* (AUTO)– Turn the light switch to AUTO ⇒ fig.

Lights and vision 55Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataWARNINGThe automatic headlights are only intended to assi

Lights and vision56CautionTo avoid dazzling the traffic behind you, the rear fog light should only be used in accordance with statutory regulations.Ex

Lights and vision 57Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Turn the thumbwheel  ⇒ page 56, fig. 53 to the appro-p

Contents4Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . .General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Explanation of technical data . . . .Dimensions .

Lights and vision58Applies to vehicles: with adaptive lightadaptive lightThis feature provides better illumination when you drive through a corner.The

Lights and vision 59Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataTurn signal and main beam leverThe turn signal and main b

Lights and vision60Interior lightsFront interior lightsThe front interior lighting also incorporates the reading lights for the driver and passenger.T

Lights and vision 61Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataThe reading lights are switched on and off with the switc

Lights and vision62driven forwards at a speed above about 15 km/h. The current setting is automatically stored and assigned to the remote control key.

Lights and vision 63Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataAutomatic wash and wipe– Pull the lever to position .– R

Lights and vision64Note• Check that the washer fluid reservoir is full before starting a long journey. Filling the reservoir ⇒ page 242.• Worn or dirt

Lights and vision 65Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical datawhen they are in the service position you will also avoid

Lights and vision66Anti-dazzle setting– Pull the lever at the bottom of the mirror towards you.Applies to vehicles: with automatic anti-dazzle adjustm

Lights and vision 67Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataExterior mirrorsThe exterior mirrors are adjusted electri

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

Lights and vision68Applies to vehicles: with automatic anti-dazzle adjustment for exterior mirrorsAutomatic anti-dazzle adjustment for exterior mirror

Lights and vision 69Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with digital compassSetting the corr

Seats and storage70Seats and storageManual adjustment of front seatsApplies to vehicles: with manual seat adjustmentSeat adjuster controlsThere are se

Seats and storage 71Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataAdjusting height of lumbar support*– Press the top or bot

Seats and storage72Electric adjustment of front seatsApplies to vehicles: with electric seat adjustmentSeat adjuster controlsThe arrangement of the sw

Seats and storage 73Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataAdjusting head restraint height– Press switch up or dow

Seats and storage74When the front seats are moved forward, their original positions are stored in a memory. The seats then stop automatically in this

Seats and storage 75Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataRecalling settings– If the driver's door is open, pr

Seats and storage76Head restraintsAdjusting the front head restraintsIn combination with properly worn seat belts, the head restraints offer effective

Seats and storage 77Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataRaising head restraint– Take hold of the sides of the hea

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Seats and storage78To maintain safe handling on the road, please observe the following points:– Distribute the weight as evenly as possible.– Position

Seats and storage 79Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with stretch netStretch net / retain

Seats and storage80– To open the storage compartment, pull the handle ⇒ page 79, fig. 86.DVD player for navigation system*The DVD player for the navig

Seats and storage 81Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataReturning backrest to an upright position– Push the backr

Seats and storage82WARNINGThe rear backrest must always be securely latched so that objects stored in the luggage compartment will not fly forward dur

Seats and storage 83Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataApplies to vehicles: with load-through hatchLoad-through

Seats and storage84Securing the bag in the luggage compartment– Two belts with hooks are attached to the bottom side of the bag. Engage the hooks into

Seats and storage 85Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataRoof loadLoads carried on the roof must be securely attac

Seats and storage86– Position the cup in the holder and let go of the arm. The arm will move back automatically to secure the cup.Closing cup holder–

Seats and storage 87Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataRear ashtrayOpening ashtray– Pull the front lip of the as

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Seats and storage88The cigarette lighter employs a standard 12 Volt socket which can also be used as a power source for electrical appliances. The app

Seats and storage 89Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the so

Seats and storage90If you connect more than one appliance, the total power rating of all appliances must not exceed 150 W. If necessary, check the typ

Seats and storage 91Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical dataStorage compartmentsOverviewThere are several storage com

Seats and storage92WARNINGAlways keep the compartment cover closed while the vehicle is in motion to reduce the risk of injury during a sudden braking

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

Heating and cooling94WARNINGFor safety reasons it is important that all the windows are kept free of ice, snow and condensation. These can cause poor

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 MMI display ⇒ pag