2007 AUDI R8 wiper blades

Lights and vision59
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
Windscreen wipersWindscreen wipers

The windscreen wiper lever controls the windscreen
wipers and the automatic wash and wipe.The windscreen wiper lever ⇒fig. 54 has the following
settings:
Brief wipe
– Move the lever down to position to give the wind-
screen a brief wipe.
Intermittent wipe
 (activating light sensor/ rain
sensor*)
– Move the lever up to the stop .
– Move the control to set the wiper intervals or the
sensitivity of the light sensor/ rain sensor*.
Slow wiper speed
– Move the lever up to the stop .Fast wiper speed
– Move the lever up to the stop .
Automatic wash and wipe
– Pull the lever to position .
– Release the lever again. The washer will stop and the
wipers will keep running for approximately 4 seconds.
The number of wipe cycles varies according to the length
of time the lever is pulled.
Switching off the wipers
– Move the lever to the "off" position .
Lifting the wiper arms
–Do not lift the wiper arms away from the windscreen
when they are in their normal park position; this could
damage the paintwork on the luggage lid.
– In icy conditions, check that the wiper blades are not
frozen to the windscreen.
–Place the wipers in the “service position” ⇒page 61.
The washers and wipers will only work when the ignition is switched
on.
To reduce the sensitivity level of the light sensor/ rain sensor* move
control downwards. To increase the sensitivity level of the light
sensor/ rain sensor move the control upwards. If you have selected
a high sensitivity level for the rain sensor the windscreen wipers will
react sooner to any moisture on the windscreen. The wiper intervals
in the intermittent wipe setting are also varied automatically
according to the road speed (in addition to the sensitivity setting).
If you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic lights, the wiper speed will automat-
ically be reduced by one level.
Fig. 54 Windscreen
wiper lever
A1
A2
AA
A3
A4
A5
A0
AA
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Lights and vision 60The windscreen washer jets are heated when the ignition is
switched on.
When the lights are switched on you should only pull the lever
briefly to wash the windscreen, otherwise the headlight washers
will also be activated. This will use an unnecessary amount of fluid
from the reservoir.
WARNING
•
Poor visibility can cause accidents. Always ensure that the
wiper blades are in good condition ⇒page 62, “Changing wiper
blades”.
•
The light sensor/ rain sensor* is only intended to assist the
driver. The driver is still obliged to manually operate the wind-
screen wipers and the lights as required depending on visibility.
•
Do not use water-repellent coatings on the windscreen. In bad
visibility conditions such as light rain, low sun or when driving at
night these coatings can cause increased dazzle, which is a
serious safety hazard. Such coatings can also cause the wiper
blades to judder.Caution
•
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blades are not
frozen to the glass before using the wiper for the first time. If you
switch on the wipers when the wiper blades are frozen to the glass,
this could damage both the wiper blades and the wiper motor.
•
Make sure you switch off the windscreen wiper system (lever in
position "0") before you use an automatic car wash. This will avoid
inadvertent triggering of the wipers and possible damage to the
wiper system.Note
•
Check that the washer fluid reservoir is full before starting a long
journey. Filling the reservoir ⇒page 164.
•
Worn or dirty wiper blades can cause smearing on the glass
which can also impair the effectiveness of the light sensor/ rain
sensor*. Please check the wiper blades regularly.
•
If you leave the windscreen wiper lever set to the intermittent
wipe function when the ignition is switched off, the light sensor/
rain sensor* will not be activated until you reach a road speed of at
least 6 km/h.
•
Applies to vehicles with light sensor/ rain sensor: If the wind-
screen wipers have been activated manually and it is raining, the
automatic headlights* will come on ⇒page 53, “Automatic (sensor-
controlled) headlights”. In the daytime the headlights will automat-
ically go off again once the wipers are switched off. The automatic
headlights* function is only available if the light switch is in the
“AUTO” position ⇒page 53, fig. 47.
Headlight washer systemWith the lights switched on, operate the automatic wind-
screen wash and wipe ⇒page 59, fig. 54 , and keep the
lever pulled towards you for at least 1 second.The headlight washer jets come out of the bumper automatically
(under water pressure).
Clean off stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from the lenses at regular
intervals, for instance when stopping for fuel.
To ensure that the system works properly in winter, keep the nozzle
holders free of snow and remove any ice with a de-icer spray.
A5
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Lights and vision61
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
Service position
The wiper blades can only be replaced when the wiper
arms are in the service position.The windscreen wipers will only function if the luggage lid
is completely closed.
Moving the wiper blades into the service
position
– In icy conditions, check that the wiper blades are not
frozen to the windscreen.
– Switch on the ignition.
– Move the windscreen wiper lever to position 0.
– Press the button repeatedly until the DISPLAY
TYPE menu appears in the driver information system
display.
– Use the rocker switch and the button to select
SET > WIPERS > FRONT > SERVICE POSITION ON. The
wiper arms will move into the service position.Returning the wiper blades to their normal park
position
– Make sure that the wiper blades are resting on the wind-
screen.
– Switch the ignition on and push the windscreen wiper
lever ⇒fig. 55 from position 0 to 1. The wiper arms will
return to their normal park position.
Caution
Never move the vehicle with the wiper arms in a raised position as
they are automatically moved back to their normal park position
above a speed of 6 km/h. The paintwork on the luggage lid may be
damaged as a result.
Note
•
You can also use the service position, for example, if you want to
fix a cover over the windscreen in the winter to keep it clear of ice.
•
The service position is automatically set to off when you operate
the windscreen wiper lever or the road speed exceeds 6 km/h.
Fig. 55 Windscreen
wiper lever
Reset
Reset
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Lights and vision 62Changing wiper blades
Good wiper blades are essential for clear vision.Taking off the wiper blade
– Place the wipers in the service position ⇒page 61.
– Lift the wiper arm away from the glass.
– Press both sides of the plastic retainer at the top end of
the wiper arm together in the direction of the arrows
⇒fig. 56.
– Now twist the wiper blade off the wiper arm in the direc-
tion of the arrow ⇒fig. 57.– Lift the wiper blade off in direction of the arrow .
Fitting the wiper blade
– Fit the plastic cap of the wiper blade onto the end of the
wiper arm (in opposite direction of arrow ⇒fig. 57).
– Make sure you hear the retainer click into place on the
wiper arm.
– Fold the wiper arm back down onto the glass.
– Switch the ignition on and briefly press the windscreen
wiper lever downwards ⇒page 61, fig. 55. The wipers
will return to their normal park position.
WARNING
•
To prevent smearing on the glass, the wiper blades should be
cleaned regularly using a window cleaner solution. If the wiper
blades are very dirty (insects etc.), they should be cleaned using a
sponge or cloth – bad visibility can cause accidents.
•
For safety, the wiper blades should be changed once or twice a
year.Caution
The ignition must not be switched on while the front wiper arms are
in a raised position. The wipers would otherwise return to their park
position when you operate the windscreen wiper lever and damage
the paintwork on the luggage lid.
Note
The windscreen wiper blades differ in length, the wiper blade on the
driver's side is the shorter of the two.
Fig. 56 Releasing the
wiper bladesFig. 57 Removing the
wiper blades
AA
AB
AB
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Care of vehicle and cleaning 146Dirt or marks on the trim mouldings should be removed with an
acid-free cleaning agent (do not use a chrome cleaner). Body polish
is also unsuitable for use on trim mouldings. The intensive cleaning
fluids often used before the car goes into a car wash may contain
alkaline substances, which can cause dull or milky patches when
they dry out.
Audi R8 dealers carry stocks of cleaning products which have been
tested and approved for use on your vehicle and which are not
harmful to the environment.Plastic partsPlastic parts will come clean with regular washing. If this is not suffi-
cient, plastic parts should only be treated with a special solvent-free
plastic cleaning agent. Do not use paint cleaners, polishes or wax on
plastic parts.Applies to vehicles: with carbon partsCarbon partsThe carbon parts on your vehicle have a painted surface. They do
not need any special care and are cleaned just like any other painted
part ⇒page 144.Paint damageMinor damage to the paint, such as scratches or stone chips, should
be touched up without delay before the metal starts to corrode. Suit-
able touch-up brushes or sprays for your car can be obtained from
an Audi R8 dealer.
The number of the original paint finish on the vehicle is given on the
data sticker ⇒page 196.If corrosion is already visible it must be thoroughly removed by a
qualified workshop.
Windows
Clear vision is an essential safety factor.The windscreen must not be cleaned with insect remover or wax,
otherwise the windscreen wipers will not function properly
(juddering).
Traces of rubber, oil, grease or silicone can be removed with a
window cleaning solution or a silicone remover. Wax residue can
only be removed with a special cleaner. Your Audi R8 dealer will be
able to provide you with more detailed information.
The windows should also be cleaned on the inside at regular inter-
vals.
Use a separate cloth or chamois to dry the windows. Cloths used for
waxing and polishing contain residues that will cause smears on the
glass.
WARNING
Do not use water-repellent coatings on the windscreen. In bad visi-
bility conditions such as light rain, low sun or when driving at
night these coatings can cause increased dazzle, which is a
serious safety hazard. Such coatings can also cause the wiper
blades to judder.
Caution
•
Remove snow and ice from windows and mirrors with a plastic
scraper only. To avoid scratches caused by dirt on the glass, the
scraper should only be pushed in one direction and not moved to
and fro.
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Index 208Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167, 172
Tyre pressure monitoring system . . . . . 172
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 36
Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Tyres
Inflation pressures . . . . . . . . . . . 167, 172
Tread wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Tyre pressure monitoring system . . . 172
Tyre service life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167UUniversal transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Unleaded fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44VVehicle battery
SeeBattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Vehicle data sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . 196
Vehicles with automatic gearshift
SeeR tronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Voltmeter display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
WWarning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Audi magnetic ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Clutch overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Electronic differential lock . . . . . . . . . . 19
Electronic stabilisation program . . . . . 16
Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Engine management (EPC) . . . . . . . . . . 16
No R gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Rear spoiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Red symbols in central display . . . . . . 33
Seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Selector lever defective . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Tyre pressure monitoring system . 16, 36
Yellow symbols in central display . . . . 33
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Washer fluid level low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Weights
SeePerformance, weights and
dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Wheel imbalance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147, 166
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166Windows
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
De-icing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Windows (electric)
SeeElectric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Windscreen washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Changing blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Service position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Winter conditions
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Care of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Defrost function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
De-icing windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Winter operation
Seat heating (air conditioner) . . . . . . . 80
Winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Wiper and washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Wiper blades
SeeWindscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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