2008 AUDI A4 AVANT light

Luggage compartment light
A dome light in the rear roof liner illuminates the luggage compartment. An additional light is provided on the
inside of the rear lid .
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Fig . 8 2 Swi tc h in r ear
d om e light
Fi g. 83 Rear lid in sid e:
l oca tio n of add itio na l
li g ht
The switc h in the rea r dome light => fig. 82 has three posi­
t io ns:
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Re ar lid conta ct ac tivation
-Move the switch to the center position. The rear dome
light is turned on or off by the rear lid contact switch.
Rear dome l ight on
Move the switch to position I. The light stays on regard­
less of rear lid posit ion.
Re ar dome light off
-Move the switch to pos ition 0 . The light rema ins dark
regardless o f rear lid posi tion .
With the switch at the center pos ition , the rear dome light is auto ­
matical ly switched on as soon as the rear lid is opened. The rear
dome light goes out 30 seconds after the rear lid is closed .
An additional light is located on the inside of the trunk
lid=> fig. 83 .
This light is turned on/off every time the rea r lid is opened/closed .
If the rear lid is left open for more than 10 minutes, both the rear
dome light and the light in rear lid are switched off to conserve the
battery charge. •
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Wiper and washer system
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Windshield wiper ~
The windshield wipe r lever controls both the windshield
w ipers and the washer sys te m .
Fig. 8 6 Winds hiel d
w iper le ver
T he windshield wiper lever=> fig. 8 6 has t he following posi­
t ions:
One-touch w iping
- Move the le ve r to p osit ion G) , when you want to wipe t he
windshield
briefly.
Intermittent wiping "V1 (activating rain sensor )*
-Move the lever up to pos ition 0 -
- Move switch © up or down, to adjust the sensitivity of
the rain sensor or to adjust the intermitte nt interval.
Low wiper speed
- Mov e the l ever u p to pos ition G) .
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High wiper speed
- Move the lever up to position @ .
Automatic wiper /washer
- Pull the lever to pos ition ® (towar d the steering w heel)
and ho ld.
Re lease the lever . The washer stops an d the wipers keep
going f or a bout fou r seconds.
Turning off the wipers
- Move the lever back to posit ion @ .
The windshie ld wipers and washer on ly work when the ignition is
turned on .
The rain sensor* is only activated w ith the wiper lever set to position
G). When it starts to rain, the rain sensor will automa tically activate
the intermittent wiping mode .
To reduce the sensitivity of the sensor, move switch @down . To
inc rease the sensitivity, move the switch up. The higher you adjust
the sensitivity, the faster the sensor will react when it senses mois ­
ture on the windshield. The pauses between wiper turns depend not only on the sensitivity setting, but on the vehicle speed as well.
The rain sensor wiper interva ls depend on the sensitivity setting as
we ll as vehic le speed. During brief stops, wiper motion will adjust to
the amount of rain on the w indshield.
When the ignit ion is turned on, the washer jets are heated .
With the low beam headlights switched on, pull the wiper lever
towards you only
briefly to c lean the windshield. Ho lding the wiper
lever would also engage the headlight washer system* each time
you clean the windshield and would drain the washer fluid reservoir
prematurely.
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Intermittent wiping
- P ush the wiper lever forward towards the dashboard and
to the first posit ion
G) => page 86, fig. 87. The rear
wi ndow wiper will wipe t he wi ndow approx. every six
seco nds .
Automatic w iper /washer fun ction
- P ush the wiper lever forward to the second stop, position
@ , and hold it there for as long as you want t he rear
wiper/washer to operate.
- Release the lever again . th e wiper will keep run ning fo r
approx. four seconds.
Switching intermittent wiper a ction off
- Pull the lever all the way b ack to t he orig inal posit ion.
& WARNING
Wipe r blades are cruci al for safe dr iv ing! Only in good cond ition
a re the y able to clea r the windo ws properly to provide unre­
s tricted vi sibility . Worn or frayed wiper blades a re a safety hazard!
~ page 88 , "In stalling new wiper bl ades "
0 Note
In freezing or near freezing conditions:
• Always check that the wiper blades are not frozen to the glass
before you turn the wiper on. Loosen a wiper blade which is frozen
in place before operating the wiper to prevent damage to the wiper
b lade or the wiper moto r.
• Do not use the wiper to clear a frosted window. Using the wipers
as a convenient ice scraper will destroy the wiper blades. •
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Ap plies to vehicles : wi th h eadl igh t w as her sy ste m
Headlight washer system
The headlight w asher system cleans the headligh ts .
Fig . 88 Headlight
wa sher jet fully
e xte nded .
-Operate the windshield wiper/washer system wi th the
head lights switched
on=> page 85 , fig. 86 © b y hold ing
the lever for longer than one second .
The washer jets extend forward out of the fron t bumper driven by
water pressure to spray the front head lights with
water~ fig. 88 .
You should inspect the headlights regu lar ly (for example when refu ­
e ling) and c lean off any solid dirt or i nsects from the lenses .
To ensure the system works proper ly in winter , keep the washer jets
free of snow and remove any ice using a de -icing spray .•
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Disabling auto dimming
- Press button © =>page 90, fig. 92 briefly, -the green
indicator light ® goes out .
Activat ing /reactivating auto dimming
- Press button © briefly, -the green indicator light ®
goes on.
Au toma tic dimming func tion
The automatic dimming function is activated every t ime the ignition
is turned on . The green indicator light is lit to indicate auto dimming
is active.
When dimming is activated, the inside mirror will darken
automati ­
cally
in respo nse to the amount of light striking the mirror (such as
headlights from rearward approaching vehicles) . Even in dimming
mode, the mirror surface turns b right when:
• the interior light is sw itched on
• reverse gear is engaged.
& WARNING
The glass of the ins ide rearview mirror i s layered and contain s an
ele ctrolyte to achie ve it s properties . Be aware of liquid ele ctrolyte
le aking from a broken mirror gla ss. This liquid can cau se irritation
to skin , eye s, and re spir atory sy stem . If you get ele ctrolyte in your
e yes or on your skin , immed iately rinse with plenty of water . If irri­
t a tion per sis ts, s eek medical attention .
0 Note
Liquid electrolyte leaked from a broken mirror glass wi ll damage any
p lastic surfaces it comes in contact with. Clean up spi lled electrolyte
immedia tely w ith c lear water and a sponge.
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[ i ] Tips
• If you switch off the automatic dimming function on the in side
mirror , automatic dim ming of the out side mirrors will l ikewise be
di sabled .
• Check to make sure there are no objects preventing light from
reaching the inside mirror.
• Do not attach any stickers to the windshield in front of the light
sensor, as this would interfere with both the automatic operation of
the headlights and the automatic dimming of the inside mirror.
• Be aware that au tomatic dimming of the inside mirror can on ly
operate properly if the rear window sun blind * is retracted .•
Outside mirrors
The outside mirrors are electrically adjusted (power
mirrors)
Fig . 93 Forwa rd
s ecti on of dri ver 's
ar mr est : pow er mirr or
co ntr ols
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Clear vision
Adjusting th e outside mirrors
- Turn the adjus ting knob
to=> page 91, fig. 93 © (drive r's
side ou tside mirror)
to @ (front passenger's outside
m irror).
- Press the knob in the appropriate direction to move the
m irror surface so t hat you have a good view to the rear.
Folding both outside mirrors *
- Turn t he kn ob
to @ .
The mirror surfaces are heated whenever you sw itch on the rear
window defogger regardless of the outside temperature .
You are we ll- advised to fold the outside mirro rs in when maneu ­
vering in t ight spaces or when leaving the car parked close to other
vehic les.
A uto matic tilt -d own of passen ger side outsid e mirr or*
With the knob turned to posi tion ®=> page 91, fig. 93, the mirror on
the front passenger door will tilt downward s lightly when you move
the selector lever into
R ( R everse) . This feature provides a better
view of the curb when you are backing into a parking space.
T he mirror wil l go back to its original position when you shift out of
Reverse, or when y ou turn the control k nob back
to © or@ .
Memo ry setting for the outsid e mirrors *
On veh ic les w it h the memory function *, w hen you store a seat posi ­
tion in the memory, the position of the outside mirrors is a lso stored
in the
memory => page 100.
0 Note
• Curved mirror surfaces (co nvex o r spher ical*) i ncrease you r fie ld
of view . Remember that vehic les or other objects wil l appear smaller
and fa rther away than w he n seen in a fla t mi rro r. If yo u use t his mirror to estimate distances of following vehic
les when changing
lanes, you cou ld esti mate incorrec tly a nd cause an acc ident .
• I f the mirror housing is moved unintentional ly (for example,
while parking y our vehicle), t hen you must first fo ld the mirror e lec­
trically. Do not readjust the mirror housing manually . You cou ld
damage the m otor which controls t he m irror.
[ i ] Tips
If there shou ld be a malfunction in t he electrical syste m, you can
sti ll ad just the outside mirrors by pressing the edge of the mirror .•
Ap plies to vehicles : wit h au tomat ica lly a djus tin g outs ide mirro rs
Automatic dimming for the outside mirrors
The outside mirro rs d im at t he same t ime as the ins ide mirror. W hen
the ignition is switched on, the mirrors automatical ly dim
depending on the amount of flight striking the mir ro rs (such as
headlights shinin g into the veh ic le from the rear).
When you switch on the in terior light , or when you move the
selector lever into
R (Reverse), the d imm ing function stops and the
mirrors return to their original condition (not darkened).
[ i ] Tips
The automat ic dimming feature on the mirrors wil l not operate
pro per ly if the ligh t shining on the m irrors is blocked by other
objects .•

Seats and storage
General recommendations
Why is your seat adjustment so important? The safety belts and the airbag system can only provide
maximum protection if the front seats are correctly
adjusted.
There are several different ways you can adjust the driver's seat and
the front passenger's seat so that it conforms to your body size. It is
especially important that the seat be adjusted properly so that:
• you can easily and quickly reach all the switches and controls in
the instrument panel
• your body is properly supported thus reducing physical stress
and fatigue
• the safety belts and Airbag system can offer maximum protec­
tion=> page 187
In the following chapters, you will see exactly how you can best
adjust your seats.
There are special regulations and instructions for installing a child
safety seat on the front passenger's seat. Always heed the informa ­
tion regarding child safety provided
in => page 210, "Child Safety".
& WARNING
Incorrect seating position of the driver and all other passengers
can result in serious personal injury.
• Always keep your feet on the floor when the vehicle is in motion
- never put your feet on top of the instrument panel, out of the
window or on top of the seat cushion! This applies especially to
the passengers. If your seating position is incorrect you increase
the risk of injury in the case of sudden braking or an accident. If
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& WARNING (continued)
the airbag inflates and the seating position is incorrect this could
result in personal injury or even death.
• It is important for both the driver and front passenger to keep
a distance of at least 10 inches (25
cml between themselves and
the steering wheel and/or instrument panel. If you're sitting any closer than this, the airbag system can protect you properly. In
addition to this, the front seats and head restraints must be
adjusted to your body height so that they can give you maximum
protection.
• Always try to keep as much distance as possible between your­
self and the steering wheel or instrument panel.
• Do not adjust the driver's or front passenger's seat while the
vehicle is moving . Your seat may move unexpectedly, causing
sudden loss of vehicle control and personal injury.
If you adjust
your seat while the vehicle is moving, you are out of position. •
Driver's seat
The correct seat position is important for safe and relaxed
driving.
We recommend that you adjust the driver's seat in the
following manner:
-Adjust the seat in fore and aft direction so that you can
easily push the pedals to the floor while keeping your
knee slightly
bent:=> & in "Why is your seat adjustment
so important?".
-Adjust the seatback so that when you sit with your back
against the seatback, you can still grasp the top of the
steering wheel.
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Fastening eyes
The luggage compartment is equipped with four tie-down
eyelets to secure luggage and other items.
Fig. 109 Luggage
compartment:
fastening eyes
Use the fastening eyes to secure your cargo properly
~ fig. 109 -arrows-.
Adhere to all safety
instructions ~ page 173, "Stowing
luggage".
In a collision, the laws of physics mean that even smaller items that
are loose in the vehicle will become heavy missiles that can cause
serious injury. Items in the vehicle possess energy which vary with
vehicle and the weight of the item . The vehicle speed is the most
significant factor.
For example, in a frontal collision at a speed of 30 mph (48 km/hl,
the forces acting on a 10 lbs (4,5 kg) object are about 20 times the
normal weight of the item. This means that the weight of the item
would suddenly be about 200 lbs (90 kgl. You can imagine the inju ­
ries that a 200 lbs (90 kg) item flying freely through the passenger
compartment could cause in a collision like this.
& WARNING
Weak, damaged or improper straps used to secure items to
fastening eyes can fail during hard braking or in a collision and cause serious personal injury .
• Always use suitable mounting straps and properly secure
items to the fastening eyes in the luggage compartment to help
prevent items from shifting or flying forward.
• When the rear seat backrest is folded down, always use suit­
able mounting straps and properly secure items to the fastening
eyes in the luggage compartment to help prevent items from flying
forward into the passenger compartment.
• Never attach a child safety seat tether strap to a fastening
eye. •
Applies to vehicles : w ith cargo net
Elastic cargo net
The cargo net prevents light objects from sliding around
in the luggage compartment.
Fig . 110 Luggage
compartment: cargo
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& WARNING
Fo r st rength -related r easons, th e partition net can o nly be us ed to
s ecure object s weigh ing 10 lb (5 kg ) or le ss. Heavier objects will
not be adequ atel y sec ured -risk of i njury ! •
Retractable luggage compartment cover
The luggage comp artment cover keeps luggage or other
objects out of view.
Pulling out
Fi g. 113 Lugga ge
co mp art m ent:
co mp artm ent c over
c lo se d
- Use t he hand le @ ~ fig. 11 3 to pull the rolled- up cover
toward the rear of t he veh icle in a steady mot ion.
- Secure the en ds of the crossbar in the o penings in the
s ide tr im panels on the right and left
sides ~ fig. 113
-arrows-.
Rolling up th e cov er
- Pull the crossbar out of the ope nings in the side trim
panels.
- Allow the cover to roll up
slowly.
Removing /insta lling luggage compartment cover/partition net
~ page 111.
& WARNING
Whenev er dri vin g, ne ver pl ace any h ard or heavy ob ject s on th e
luggage comp art m ent or allow p ets to sit on the luggage compart­
m ent c over. They could become a hazar d to vehic le occupant s in
the e vent of sudden bra king or in an a ccident.
0 Note
Make sure that the heating/ antenna wires in th e rear lid do no t get
damaged by objects scraping against them.
[ i ] Tips
• You can use the luggage compartment cover to store light
weight clothing or ar ticles bu t do not leave any heavy or sharp
objects in the pockets of the clothing .
• Remember that placing c lothing or articl es on the luggage
compartment cover can block the driver 's vis ion in the rear view
mirror. This also applies especially when you have to transport larg e
objects .
• So that sta le air can escap e from the vehicle b e sure not to cov er
the venti lation slot between the rear lid and the luggage compart­
men t cov er ins talled. •