2000 AUDI ALLROAD page 57

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C... -Air recirculation
In the air recirculation mode, the supply of
outside air is blocked and the air in the pas­
senger compartment is recirculated. This
helps to prevent pollutant-conta ining out­
side air from entering the passenger
compartment. It is best not to use this set­
ting for exte nded periods of time.
If the windows begin to fog or ice
up, select the ® program setting as
soon as possible.
�W ARNING
• You will not receive any fresh
outside air when air recirculation
is on. Do not use this setting over
long periods of time because stale
air contributes to fatigue and re­
duced driver alertness.
• If the windows fog up, press the
air recirculation button again im­
mediately to switch off the air re­
circulation function or select de­
frost.
16 4 ECON -
Economy
The air conditioner compressor can be
turned off to save fuel. However, the com­
fort level that the system can achieve in this
mode limited.
If the interior of the vehicle gets too hot, or
if the windows begin to fog or ice up, press
the ECON button again to tum the compres­
sor on again and switch back to AUTO .
OFF -Switching air conditioner oft
The air conditioner can be switched off by
pressing the button briefly. This cuts off the
supply of air from the outside.
To reactivate the air conditioner,
press the AUTO button or one of the blower,
temperature or air distribution selector but­
tons, or press OFF again.
It is not normally necessary to switch off the
air condition er.
- + Fan speed
The automatically selected fan speed (vol­
ume of air delivery) can be reduced or in­
creased manually by operati ng these but­
tons. The selected fan speed is shown by a
segment display above the buttons. 4iiJ
-Rear window defogger
See page 151.
Air distribution selector
buttons
The automatically programmed air distribu­
tion can be altered manually with the but­
tons {},� . and {).. The buttons can be op­
erated singly or in combination.
To return to the automatically programmed
air distribution, switch off the selected
manual functions separately or by pressing
the "AUTO" or ® butto ns.
iJ -Air directed to windows
Unlike setting ®, this setting directs all
the air to outlets 1 and 2.
1 :s::
1 -
Air
from dashboard outlets
-
and rear of center console
All the air comes from outlets 3 and 4.
0 -Air to footwall&
All the air comes from outlets 5 and from
the outlets under the front seats.

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General notes
• Vehicle heating is depend upon tne tem­
perature of the engine coolant -therefore,
your vehicle interior will warm uponly when
the engine has reached its operating tem­
perature.
When the ambient temperature is too low,
the fan only switches to high speed modes
when the coolant has reached a sufficiently
high temperature, or when the ® button
has been depressed.
• Keeping the air intake slots in front of the
windshield free from ice, snow and debris
helps to make sure that the climate control
system will work properly.
• When the air conditioner compressor is
on it reduces both the temperature and the
humid ity of the air inside the vehicle. This
prevents the windows from fogging up.
• The air conditioner works best with the
windows and power roof* closed. •
If the inside temperature is very high af­
ter the vehicle has been parked in the sun,
open windows and allow the hot air to es­
cape before switching on the air condi­
tioner.
• The dust and pollen filter will prevent
dust and pollen etc. in the outside air from
entering the car. Switch to air recirculation
to prevent unpleasant fumes from entering
the vehicle.
If water drips under the
vehicle ...
At high outside temperatures and humidity,
condensation may drip from the evaporator.
This is normal and does not indicate a leak.
If the airflow is not cool ...
• At low ambient temperatures the air con­
ditioner compressor switches off automati­
cally. The compressor cannot be switc hed
on again in this case, even by pressing the
AUTO button. •
The air conditioner may switch itself off
temporarily to ensure sufficient engine
cooling when the engine is running at full
load.
The air conditioner will also be switched off
temporarily in the kick-down function. See
page 109.
• Check the air conditioning fuse on the
fuse p imel -see page 27 4. Have it replaced,
if necessary.
• If you suspect that the air conditioner is
damaged, for instance after an accident,
switch to the ECON and have the system
examined immediately for leaks or other
damage.
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Emergency closing
If you cannot close the roof with the electric
switch, you can still close the roof manually
using a crank (see right illustr ation). The
crank is located behind the fuse cover (see
page 274).
In order to access the power roof motor, re­
move the interior light (lens and housing) as
follows:
• Place the flat side of the screwdriver
found in the vehicle tool kit on the rear side
of the lens as shown in the illustration and
carefu lly pry the lens downward.
17 0 •
Then insert the screwdriver into the gap
between the light housing and the frame in
the rear on the side and carefully pry out the
housing.
To close the roof, press the manual
crank (1) into the hex socket (2) until it en­
gages. Keep pressing down and turn the
crank.
Reinst all the light housing and lens in the
reverse order.
Have the problem corrected by your autho­
rized Audi dealer. Power
roof with solar panel*
The solar panel is operated in the same way
as the power roof. The roof's solar cells sup­
ply energy for the air conditioner blower.
See page 166.
The interior trim is fixed to the solar panel
cannot be opened and closed separately.

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Ambient lighting
When you switch on the ignition, the lights
in the door handles come on automatically.
The lights above the windshield come on
when the headlights are switched on. The
center console is illumi nated from above.
You cannot manually turn these off.
17 2 Luggage
compartment light
Luggage compartment light
The light is located at the top of the luggage
compartment.
Switch positions:
0- Off
Center position -Light comes on when
the rear lid is opened.
I - Luggage compartment light on cont inu­
ously.
Delay function
See description on previous page. ---- -------------
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Rear lid light
The light in the rear lid comes on automati­
cally when you open the lid. If you leave the
lid open for longer than 1 0 minutes, the I ight
will automatically switch off.

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Cigar ette lighter I Socket
Push the knob in. When the cigarette
lighter is ready for use, the knob will pop
out again.
The socket for the ciga rette lighter can be
used for 12 volt appliances with maximum
consump tion of up to 1 00 watts, such as a
hand spot light, small vacuum cleaner, etc. �W
ARNING
The cigarette lighters and sockets
remain functional even after the
ignition key is removed.
Therefore. to avoid injury. never
leave children inside the vehicle
without supervision.
Remem ber, you can discharge the battery if
the engine is not running and power is used
to run an appliance connected to the socket.
For more information, see "Additional
accessories, Modifications and Parts re­
placement," page 262.
Only use plugs that fit properly, to avoid
damaging the socket. Electrical
socket in the luggage
compartment
The electrical socket in the luggage
compartment is located on the left side in
the trim panel.
To fold the cover down, lightly press the
cover.
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Loading a roof rack
Always distribute the loads evenly.
The total maximum permissible load
carrying capacity of 200 lbs ( 1 00 kg)
for the roof rack installation (includ­
ing weight the roof rack system)
must not be exceeded -see
page 290 for details.
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WARNING
• Improper use of a roof rack can
cause accidents and personal inju­
ries.
• The use of a roof rack can nega­
tively affect the way a vehicle han­
dles.
• Cargo that is large. heavy,
bulk y, long or flat will have a
greater negative influence on the
vehicle's aerodynamics. center of
gravity and over all handling.
• Never exceed the maximum per­
missible load carrying capacity of
the roof of your vehicle.
• Always drive slowly, avoid sud­
den braking and maneuvers when
transp orting cargo on the roof of
your vehicle. When to
remove the roof rack
If you have installed a roof rack on your ve­
hicle, it is best to ask the car wash operator
if it should be removed before going
through an automatic car wash.
When not in use, remove the roof rack to re­
duce wind noise, improve handling, fuel
consump tion and guard against theft.

The
first 1,000 miles (1 500 km)­
and afterwards
Break-in period
During the first few hours of driving, the en­
gine's internal friction is higher than later
when all the moving parts have been broken
in. How well this break-in process is done
depends to a considerable extent on the
way the vehicle is driven during the first
1, 000 miles (1 500 kilometres").
For the first 600 miles
(1 000 kilometres):
As a rule of thumb:
• Do not use full throttle.
• Do not drive faster than 3/4 of top
speed shown on the speedometer.
• Avoid high engine speeds.
• If possible, avoid towing a trailer. �
WARNING
• New tires tend to be slippery
and must also be "broken-ln." Be
sure to remember this during the
first 300 miles (500 kilometres).
Brake gently. Avoid following
closely behind other vehicles or
other situations that might require
sudden, hard braking.
• New brake pads don't have the
best stopp ing power and must be
.. brok en-in" during the initial 100
to 150 miles (150 to 200 kilo­
metres) of normal city driving. You
can compensate for this by press­
ing the brake pedal more firmly.
This also applies later when new
pads are installed.
From 600 to 1,000 miles
(1 000 to 1 500 kilometres):
Speeds can gradually be increased to maxi­
mum permissible road or engine speed. VE
HICL E OPER ATION
During and after break-in
period
• Do not rev the engine up to high speeds
when it is cold. This applies whether the
transmission is in N (Neutral) or in gear. dib Do not drive with unnece ssarily C!1'5 high engine speeds -upshifting
early saves fuel, reduces noise and
protects the environmeht -see also
page 195.
After the break-in period
Do not exceed maximum engine
speed under any circumstances. Up­
shift into the next higher gear before reach­
ing the red area at the end of the tachome­
ter scale -see page 117.
Excessive engine speeds are automatically
reduced.
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Operate your vehicle safely
The condition of the vehicle is es­
sential for driving safety.
Therefore, always be sure to observe the
following points before you drive off:
• Check lights and turn signals.
• Check fuel level.
• Adjust the mirrors.
• Make sure that all lights and all
windows are clean.
• Make sure the air Intake slot be­
tween the engine hood and the
windshield is free of leaves, snow
and ice.
• Check warning and indicator
lights when starting the engine.
For driving safety, always follow the speci­
fied maintenance intervals in your Mainte­
nance booklet -especially for changing
the brake fluid, see page 242.
Yo ur personal driving style and your
attitude affect driving safety to a
very great extent.
19 4 Therefore,
for your own safety:
• Wear your safety belts and wear
them properly, even if you're just
driving in the city or to the corner
store -see page 14.
• Make sure that all passengers are
wearing their safety belts properly,
even those sitting in the rear -
see page 14.
Passengers not wearing safety belts endan­
ger not only themselves in case of an acci­
dent, but also the driver and other passen­
gers.
• Make sure that children always sit
on the rear seat properly restrained
by a res traint system appropriate
for their size and age.
• Never transport a child in a rear­
facing child or infant seat on the
front passenger seat.
• Adjust your seat so that you can
easily reach all controls as far away
from the airbag as possible but no
closer than 10 in. (25 em) -
see page 76. •
The seating position is very im­
portant for the airbag performance
- see page 29.
• Always adjust the head restra ints
to the correct height.
For maximum protection, the upper edge of
the head restraints should be at least at
eye level, or higher .
• Always make sure that the move­
ment of the pedals is not restricted
In any way-see page 102.
• Store luggage and light items
properly
in the luggage compartment ­
see page 88.
of the roof - see page 191.
• If you drink, do not drive.
The use of alcohol, drugs and certain medi­
cations will seriously impair perception,
reactions and driving ability, and substan­
tially increase the risk of an accident and
personal injury.