2008 AUDI A4 AVANT lock

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Seats and storage
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0 Note
To avoid damaging the socket, only use plugs that fit properly.
[ i] Tips
When the engine is off and accessories are still plugged in and are
on , the vehicl e battery can still be drained .•
Storage
General overview
There are numerous places to store items in your vehicle.
Glove compartment
Center console
Owner's Literature
Compartments in the door trims
Coat hooks
Compartments in the door trims ::, page 122
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Some of the storage locations are only found on specific vehicle
models or are optional equipment.
& WARNING
• Always remove objects from the instrument panel. Any items
not put away could slide around inside the vehicle while driving or
when accelerating or when applying the brakes or when driving
around a corner.
• When you are driving make sure that anything you may have
placed in the center console or other storage locations cannot fall
& WARNING (continued)
out into the footwells. In case of sudden braking you would not be
able to brake, depress the clutch or accelerate.
• Any pieces of clothing that you have hung up must not interfere
with the driver's view. The coat hooks are designed only for light­
weight clothing . Never hang any clothing with hard, pointed or
heavy objects in the pockets on the coat hooks. During sudden
braking or in an accident
-especially if the airbag is deployed -
these objects could injure any passengers inside the vehicle. •
Glove compartment
The glove compartment is illuminated and can be locked .
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To open glove compartment
Fig. 132 Glove
compartment
- Pull the handle in the direction of the arrow ~ fig. 132
and swing the cover down to open.
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To close glove compartment
-Push the glove compartment lid upward until the lock
engages.
The light will illuminate when the parking/headlights are turned on
and the glove compartment is open.
In the glove compartment lid, you will find a place to store a pen and
a pad of paper .
& WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury in an accident or sudden stop,
always keep the glove compartment closed while driving. •
Storage compartment for small objects Ca
Fig. 133 Center
console: storage
compartment
To open the compartment, press the cover Cs => fig . 133.
- To close the compartment, push the drawer all the way in
until it clicks in place .•
Controls and equip ­
ment
Owner 's literature storage shelf
There's a special slot provided where you can store your
Owner 's Manual.
Fig. 134 Slot for
Owner 's literature
- Always store your Owner's literature in the compartment
provided for that purpose
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By pressing both !AUTO l buttons for several seconds, the tempera­
ture on the passenger's side can be set to the temperature of the
driver's side or vice versa . The new temperature set ting will be
shown in the display. The old temperature setting can be restored
by resetting the display as required. •
Switching between Fahrenheit and
Centigrade
You can change the temperature display from °F (Fahren ­
heit) to
°C (Centigrade) and vice versa.
- Press and hold[ ~] and press the plus button on the
driver's side temperature
switch ~ page 126, fig. 137 . •
Air recircul ation [~]
The air recirculation prevents exhaust fumes or other
pollution from entering the vehicle.
Switching on the air recirculation
-Press[ ~]~ page 126, fig. 137 ~ &
Switching off the air recirculation
-Press~ again, or
- press [AUTO], or
press[ ®].
In the air recirculation mode , the air in the passenger compartment
is recirculated to prevent exhaust fumes and other pollution from
entering the vehicle. We recommend that you use the manual air recirculation under the following conditions:
• when driving through tunnels
• in a tra ffic jam.
& WARNING
Do not use this setting for extended periods of time . The windows
could fog up since no fresh air can enter the vehicle.
If the
windows fog up, press the air recirculation button again immedi­ ately to switch off the air recirculation function or select defrost. •
ECON [ECON]
Using ECON helps save fuel
- Press [ECON] to activate ~ page 126, fig. 137.
Press [ECON] again or press [AUTO] to switch off.
In ECON mode the air conditioner is shut off and heating and venti ­
lation are automatically controlled . "ECON" translates "Economy"
since driving with the air conditioning compressor disengaged
improves your mileage noticeably.
When operating in ECON mode make sure the temperature inside
the vehicle is not lower than the outside temperature. The air is
nei ther cooled nor dehumidified, so there is a risk that the windows
can fog up .•
Switching the air conditioning on and off [ OFF]
Switching the air conditioning off
-Press [ OFF] to turn the air conditioner off and block
outside air from entering the vehicle.
Switching the air conditioning on
-Press [ OFF] again (indicator light comes on again), or
- Press [AUTO], or
- Press one of the following buttons:
[O J,[@!] or [-0, ].

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On the road
Steering
Adjusting the steering wheel column
The height and reach of the steering wheel can be
adjusted.
Fig . 142 Lever under
the steering column
First, adjust the driver's seat correctly.
- Push the
lever => fig. 142 -Arrow- =>& .
Move the steering wheel to the desired position.
- Push the lever against the steering column unt il it locks.
There must be at least 10 inches (25 cm) between your breastbone
and the center of the steering wheel. If you cannot sit more than 10
inches (25 cm) from the steering wheel,
we recommend that you
investigate whether adaptive equipment is available to help you
reach the pedals and increase your seating distance from the
steering wheel. For detailed information on how to adjust the driver's seat, see
=> page 97, "Power seat adjustment"
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& WARNING
Improper use of steering wheel adjustment and improper seating
position can cause serious personal injury .
• Adjust the steering wheel column only when the vehicle is not
moving to prevent loss of vehicle control.
• Always make sure that the adjustment lever is securely pushed
up so that the position of the steering wheel cannot be changed
unintentionally when the vehicle is moving.
• Adjust the driver's seat or steering wheel so that there is a
minimum of 10 inches (25 cm) between your breastbone and the
steering
wheel ~ page 168, fig. 162. If you cannot maintain this
minimum distance the airbag system cannot protect you properly.
• If physical limitations prevent you from sitting 10 inches (25
cm) or more from the steering wheel, check with your authorized
Audi dealer to see if adaptive equipment is available.
• Pointing the steering wheel toward your face decreases the
ability of the supplemental driver's airbag to protect you in an
accident. Always make sure that the steering wheel is pointed
towards your chest .
• Always hold the steering wheel on the outside of the steering
wheel rim with your hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions
to help reduce the risk of personal injury if the driver's airbag inflates.
• Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position or with
your hands at other positions inside the steering wheel rim or on
the steering wheel hub. Holding the steering wheel the wrong way
can cause serious injuries to the hands, arms and head if the
driver's airbag inflates.
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Power steering
Power steering makes it easier to steer the vehicle when
the engine is running.
If the engine is not running the power steering does not work and
you will find it more difficult to turn the steering wheel.
Whenever the steering wheel is turned all the way to the left or right
a lo t of stress is placed on the power steering pu mp. When this
happens you will hear a noise coming from the power steering
pump .
0 Note
Never hold the steering wheel turned all the way to the left or right
longer than 15 seconds when the en gine is running -damage to
the power steering system is likely! •
Controls and equip­
ment
Ignition lock and ignition switch
Ignition lock
T he ignition key starts or stops the engine .
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Ignition off G)
Fig . 14 3 Ignition lock
pos it io ns
In position => fig. 143 G) both the ignition and engine are off, and
the steering is locked.
To
lo ck the stee ring after you have removed the ignition key, turn
the steering wheel in either direction un til you hear it lock in to
place. You shou ld always lock the steering whenever you leave your
vehicle. This makes a vehicle theft even more
difficult =>& .
Ign iti on on @
If it is d iff icult to turn the key after you have inserte d it into the igni ­
tion lock, turn the steering whee l back and forth . This will take the
load off the s teering lock mechanism and you will be able to turn the
key free ly and start the engine.
Starting the engine ©
In this position the engine starts. While the engine is starting, the
power supply to the headlights and other e lectrical consumers is
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temporarily interrupted to conserve battery power. After the engine
has started, release the key and it will return to position
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Before the starter can be operated again the key must be turned
back to position
G) . The non-repeat lock prevents you from
damaging the starter when the engine is running.
_& WARNING
• Never remove the key from the ignition lock while the vehicle is
moving. The steering wheel will lock causing loss of control.
• If you have to leave your vehicle-even for just a minute- always
remove the ignition key and take it with you. This is especially
important if you are going to leave children behind in the vehicle.
The children could start the engine or use other vehicle controls.
Unsupervised use of vehicle controls (for example, power
windows) can cause serious personal injuries.
[ i] Tips
If the vehicle battery has been disconnected and then reconnected,
then you must leave the key in position
0 for about 5 seconds
before you can start the engine. •
Ignition key safety lock
The ignition key can only be removed when the selector
lever is in the
"P" (Park) position.
After switching off the ignition, the ignition key can only be
removed from the ignition lock when the selector lever is in the
"P"
(Park) position. After you have removed the key, the selector lever is
locked and cannot be moved. •
Starting and stopping the engine
Starting the engine
The engine can only be started with your original Audi
key.
-Set the parking brake.
-Move the selector lever to the neutral position (automatic
transmission: selector lever in P or N)
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-On vehicles with manual transmission, fully depress the
clutch pedal.
-Turn the ignition key to position 0 => page 135, fig. 143
- do not depress the gas pedal when starting the engine!
-Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts.
A cold engine may at first be loud after it has been started. This is
due to the hydraulic valves building up the oil pressure . This is
normal and no need for concern.
If the engine does not start immediately, stop trying after 10
seconds and then try to restart the engine about 30 seconds later.
What to do if the engine does not start
• ~ page 330
• ~ page 332, "Emergency towing with commercial tow truck"
_& WARNING
Never start or let the engine run in a confined or enclosed area.
Exhaust fumes from the engine contain carbon monoxide, a color­
less and odorless gas. Carbon monoxide can be fatal if inhaled.
• Never leave the engine idling unattended. An unattended
vehicle with a running engine poses a danger of personal injury or
theft.
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-Keep the release button pressed and lower the parking
brake~ &.
If you should drive off with the parking brake still set, a warning tone
will sound and the following will appear in the instrument cluster to
remind you to release the parking brake:
Parking brake set
The parking brake warning comes on only after you have driven for
longer than 3 seconds and faster than 5 mph (5 km/h).
The parking brake warning light Brake (USA)/
«Dl (CDN) illuminates
when the parking brake is set and you switch on the ignition.
& WARNING
Always release the parking brake completely. A partially engaged
brake will overheat the rear brakes, reduce their effectiveness and
cause excessive wear. This could lead to brake failure and an acci­
dent.
0 Note
Only after the vehicle has come to complete stop, should you firmly
set the parking brake and either move the gearshift lever into 1st.
gear (manual transmission) or move the selector lever into
"P"
(Automatic transmission).•
Parking
To prevent a parked vehicle from rolling away, there are a
few things you should do.
When you park your vehicle, do the following:
-Stop the vehicle using the brake pedal.
-Set the parking brake firmly.
-Move the selector lever into the P position ~ &.
-Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key from
the ignition lock.
What else you should do when parking your vehicle on
an incline or decline
Turn the steering wheel so that if the vehicle should start to roll, it
will roll into the curb.
If you are parking on a
decline (the front of your vehicle facing
downhill), turn the front wheels to the right so that they point
toward the curb.
If you are parking on an incline (the front of your vehicle facing
uphill), turn the front wheels to the left so that they point
away from
the curb.
Move the selector lever into the P position.
& WARNING
This is how you can reduce the risk of injury when leaving your
vehicle.
• Never park the vehicle where it can come in contact with dry
grass, spilled fuel or any other flammable materials.
• Never allow anyone -especially small children -to remain in the
vehicle when it is locked. Locked doors make it more difficult for
rescuers to access the passenger compartment in the event of an
emergency. Danger to life!
• Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. Children
could release the parking brake or move the gearshift lever out of
gear. The vehicle could start to roll away and cause an accident.
• No matter what the season is, the temperature in a parked
vehicle can reach dangerous levels. •

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Transmission
Manual transmission
Applies to vehicles: w ith 6 -speed manua l transmission
Gearshift lever
The clutch pedal must be depressed all the way before
you can start the engine .
Your Audi with manual transmission is equipped with an
interlock-feature .
-Depress the clutch pedal all the way.
- Start the engine with the gearshift lever in Neutral and
clutch pedal depressed.
0 Note
Always depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gears. Do not
hold the vehicle on a hi ll with the c lutch pedal partially depressed.
This may cause premature clutch wear or damage .
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• Resting your hand on the gearshift lever knob while driving will
cause premature wear in the transmission.
• The back -up lights go on when you shift into Reverse with the
ignition on .•
Applies to vehicles: with 6-speed manual transmission
Gearshift pattern (6-speed manual
transmission)
Fi g. 14 6 Gearshi ft
pa ttern: 6-speed
Drive in 6th gear for optimum fuel economy when cruising .
However, if more acceleration is required (when passing, for
example), shift down.
E n gag ing r everse gear (R )
- Move the shift lever all the way to the left past the spring
pressure point, press down, then push forward .
Especially after driving forward, stop the vehicle completely, shift
into
Neutral and rest the shift lever briefly in Neutral before shifting
into
Reverse. •