2008 AUDI A4 Owners Manual

Automatic gearbox167
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Shifting up a gear
– Briefly push the selector lever forwards (in the tiptronic
gate) ⇒page 166, fig. 180 .
Shifting down a gear
– Briefly pull the selector lever backwards (in the tiptronic
gate) .With the tiptronic system the driver can manually choose between
7 different pre-programmed gears. The manual programme can be
selected either with the vehicle stationary or on the move.
When accelerating, the gearbox automatically shifts up into the next
gear shortly before the maximum engine speed is reached.
If you select a gear which is lower than the gear shown in the instru-
ment display ⇒page 166, fig. 181, the gearbox will only shift down
when there is no longer a risk of overrevving the engine.
When the vehicle slows down (for instance when braking), the
gearbox automatically shifts down into the next gear when the
minimum engine speed is reached.
Changing down to a lower gear increases the engine braking effect
on downhill gradients.
When the accelerator pedal is pressed right down past the point of
resistance at full throttle, the gearbox will select a lower gear,
depending on road speed and engine speed.Applies to vehicles: with multitronic® or tiptronicBack-up programme
A back-up system is in place should a fault occur in the
control system.The automatic gearbox switches to the back-up programme if a fault
should occur in the control system. This is indicated by all segments of the display panel either lighting up together or going out
completely.
It is still possible to move the selector lever to all positions. The
manual shift programme (tiptronic) is not available when the back-
up programme is active.
Vehicles with tiptronic gearbox: When the selector lever is in posi-
tion D or S or in the manual shift programme, the gearbox will
remain in 3rd gear if 1st, 2nd or 3rd gears were engaged when the
fault occurred. The gearbox will remain in 5th gear if 4th, 5th or 6th
gears were engaged. The gearbox will then engage 3rd gear when
you drive away from a standstill or after the engine is restarted.
It will still be possible to use reverse gear in the normal way.
However, the electronic lock for reverse gear will be switched off.
Caution
Should the gearbox ever switch into the back-up programme, you
should take the vehicle to an Audi dealer or qualified workshop as
soon as possible.Applies to vehicles: Paddle leversSteering wheel with paddle levers
The paddle levers on the steering wheel enable the driver
to manually select pre-programmed ratios or gears.
A+
A…
Fig. 182 Steering
wheel: tiptronic
switches
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– Briefly pull the left-hand paddle lever to change down
to a lower gear.
– Briefly pull the right-hand paddle lever to change up
to a higher gear.The paddle levers are activated when the selector lever is in position
D or S, or the position for the manual shift programme (tiptronic).
The manual shift programme can, of course, still be operated using
the selector lever in the centre console.Applies to vehicles: with multitronic® or tiptronicManual release of selector lever
The selector lever can be released manually if the elec-
trical power supply should fail.
The manual release mechanism is behind the ashtray.
– Slide open the cover for the ashtray.
–Slide the switch ⇒fig. 183 to the right to release the
ashtray.
– Take out the ashtray .
– You will now see a small cover cap at the front of the
opening in the ashtray mounting unit.
– Loosen and remove this cover cap.
– Use a screwdriver or similar object to press down the pin,
which is now accessible, and hold it down ⇒fig. 184.
– Now press the interlock button on the selector lever and
move the selector lever to position N.The selector lever can only be moved out of position P if the ignition
key is inserted and the ignition is switched on. If the power supply
should ever fail (discharged battery, etc.) and the vehicle has to be
pushed or towed, the selector lever must first be moved to
position N. This is possible after operating the manual release
mechanism.
A–A+Fig. 183 Removing
ashtray
Fig. 184 Manual
release of selector
lever
AA
AB
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Parking aid169
Controls
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Parking aidApplies to vehicles: with Audi parking system/plus/advancedGeneral notesVarious systems are available to help you when parking or manoeu-
vring in tight spaces, depending on the equipment fitted on your
vehicle.
The Audi parking system gives an acoustic warning if there are any
obstacles behind the car ⇒page 169.
When you are parking, the Audi parking system plus warns you
acoustically and optically about obstacles in front of and behind the
vehicle ⇒page 170.
In conjunction with a reversing camera, the Audi parking system
advanced shows a picture of the area behind the vehicle. This
picture helps you to manoevre the vehicle backwards and sideways.
In addition, you are assisted by the acoustic signals and graphic
display of the parking aid ⇒page 171.
Note
To ensure that the acoustic parking aid works properly, the sensors
must be kept clean and free of snow and ice.Audi parking systemApplies to vehicles: with Audi parking systemDescription
The Audi parking system is an acoustic parking aid.Sensors are located in the rear bumper. When the sensors detect an
obstacle, you are alerted by acoustic signals (beeps). The measuring
range of the sensors starts at about:The acoustic signals sound with increasing frequency as you
approach the obstacle. A warning tone will sound continuously
when the vehicle is less than approx. 0.30 m away from the obstacle.
Stop reversing immediately!
The volume of the warning beeps will be gradually reduced after
about 4 seconds if the vehicle remains at a constant distance from
a detected obstacle (it will not be reduced if the obstacle is closer
than 0.30 m).
The parking aid is switched on automatically when reverse gear is
engaged. You will hear a brief acknowledgement tone.
WARNING
•
The parking aid cannot replace the full concentration of the
driver. The driver is always responsible for safety during parking
and other manoeuvres.
•
The sensors have blind spots in which obstacles are not regis-
tered. It is particularly important to ensure that there are no small
children or animals near the vehicle, as the sensors may not
always be able to detect them.
•
Always keep a close watch on the area around the vehicle and
make full use of the rear-view mirrors.Caution
Please note that low obstacles detected by the system may no
longer be registered by the sensors as the car moves closer, so the
system will not give any further warning. Certain kinds of obstacles
(such as wire fences, chains, thin painted posts or trailer draw bars, Rear
Side
0.60 m
Centre
1.60 m
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Parking aid 170etc.) may not always be detected by the system, so take care not to
damage the vehicle in such cases.
Note
•
Please refer to the notes on towing ⇒page 177.
•
You can adjust the volume and pitch of the beeps ⇒page 177.
Audi parking system plusApplies to vehicles: with Audi parking system plusDescription
The Audi parking system plus is a parking aid with
acoustic signals and graphic display.Sensors are located in the front and rear bumpers. When the
sensors detect an obstacle, you are alerted by acoustic signals
(beeps) and a graphic display. The measuring range of the sensors
starts at about:
The acoustic signals sound with increasing frequency as you
approach the obstacle. A warning tone will sound continuously
when the vehicle is less than approx. 0.30 m away from the obstacle.
Stop moving immediately!
The volume of the warning beeps will be gradually reduced after
about 4 seconds if the vehicle remains at a constant distance from
a detected obstacle (it will not be reduced if the obstacle is closer
than 0.30 m).
Applies to vehicles: with Audi parking system plusSwitching on/offSwitching on
– Switch on the sound system or MMI*.
– Engage reverse gear, or
– Press the switch

in the centre console ⇒fig. 185 or
next to the selector gate. You will hear a brief acknowl-
edgement tone and the diode in the switch will light up.
Switching off
– Drive forwards faster than 10 km/h, or
Front
Side
0.90 m
Centre
1.20 m
Rear
Side
0.60 m
Centre
1.60 m
Fig. 185 Centre
console: Parking aid
switchFig. 186 Display:
Graphical distance
display
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Parking aid171
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– Press the switch

, or
– Switch off the ignition.
Segments in the graphic display
You can estimate the distance to an obstacle by referring to the red
segments at the front and rear of the vehicle ⇒page 170, fig. 186.
The closer the vehicle gets to the obstacle the closer the segments
move towards the vehicle in the graphic. At the latest when the
penultimate segment is highlighted the vehicle has reached the
danger (collision) zone. Stop moving immediately ⇒!
WARNING
•
The parking aid cannot replace the full concentration of the
driver. The driver is always responsible for safety during parking
and other manoeuvres.
•
The sensors have blind spots in which obstacles are not regis-
tered. It is particularly important to ensure that there are no small
children or animals near the vehicle, as the sensors may not
always be able to detect them.
•
Always keep a close watch on the area around the vehicle and
make full use of the rear-view mirrors.Caution
Please note that low obstacles detected by the system may no
longer be registered by the sensors as the car moves closer, so the
system will not give any further warning. Certain kinds of obstacles
(such as wire fences, chains, thin painted posts or trailer draw bars,
etc.) may not always be detected by the system, so take care not to
damage the vehicle in such cases.
Note
•
You can change the display and adjust the volume and pitch of
the beeps ⇒page 177.
•
Please refer to the notes on towing ⇒page 177.
•
There is a slight delay in the picture display.
Audi parking system advancedApplies to vehicles: with Audi parking system advancedIntroductionA reversing camera is integrated in vehicles with the Audi parking
system advanced, in addition to a parking aid with acoustic signals
and graphic display ⇒page 170.
Two modes can be selected when parking. “Parking mode 1” can, for
example, be used when parking your vehicle in a parking bay or a
Fig. 187 Viewed from
above: Parking mode 1Fig. 188 Viewed from
above: Parking mode 2
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Parking aid 172garage ⇒fig. 187. Select “parking mode 2” if you wish to park
parallel to the roadside ⇒fig. 188.Applies to vehicles: with Audi parking system advancedDescriptionThe reversing camera covers approximately the area depicted in
⇒fig. 189 and ⇒fig. 190 . This is the area you will see in the
picture on the MMI display. Orientation lines and colour markings
are projected onto the picture to help you when parking or mano-
evring in tight spaces. Objects out of range of the camera in area
do not appear in the picture on the MMI display.
Applies to vehicles: with Audi parking system advancedGeneral notesWe recommend that you practise parking with the reversing camera
in a quiet location (car park or similar) in order to become familiar
with the system, including the orientation lines and all the other
features. Ideally, the weather and light conditions should be good.
Vehicles or other objects shown in the MMI display appear to be
further away or closer, if:•
you are reversing from a horizontal surface up a gradient or
down a hill,
•
you are reversing towards protruding objects,
•
the vehicle has been loaded with a greater load on the rear.
The accuracy of the orientation lines and the blue area markings
decreases if:
•
the reversing camera does not provide a reliable image, e.g. if
visibility is poor or the lens is dirty,
•
the sun is so dazzling that you cannot see the image on the
display screen.
How to clean the lens of the reversing camera
The reversing camera is located above the rear number plate. To
ensure that the parking aid works properly, the lens ⇒fig. 191 must
be kept clean.
Fig. 189 Viewed from
above: Area covered by
the reversing cameraFig. 190 Side view: :
Area covered by the
reversing camera; :
area NOT covered by
the reversing camera
A1A2
A1
A2
Fig. 1 91 Bo o t lid : Lo c a-
tion of reversing
camera
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•
Moisten the lens using a commercially available, alcohol-based
glass cleaning agent and clean the lens with a dry cloth ⇒.
•
Use a small brush to remove snow and a de-icer spray to remove
ice ⇒.
WARNING
•
The parking aid cannot replace the full concentration of the
driver. The driver is always responsible for safety during parking
and other manoeuvres.
•
Always keep a close watch on the area around the vehicle and
make full use of the rear-view mirrors.
•
Do not allow the camera images in the MMI display to distract
you from watching the traffic.
•
For safety reasons, you should not use the system if the posi-
tion and installation angle of the camera have been changed, e.g.
in a rear-end collision. Have it checked by a qualified workshop.Caution
•
Please note that low obstacles detected by the system may no
longer be registered by the sensors as the car moves closer, so the
system will not give any further warning. Certain kinds of obstacles
(such as wire fences, chains, thin painted posts or trailer draw bars,
etc.) may not always be detected by the system, so take care not to
damage the vehicle in such cases.
•
Never remove snow and ice from the lens of the reversing
camera using warm or hot water - danger of cracks appearing on the
lens.
•
Never use abrasive cleaning agents on the lens.
Applies to vehicles: with Audi parking system advancedSwitching on/off
The reversing camera is automatically switched on
together with the acoustic signals and graphic display
when you select reverse gear.Switching on
– Switch on the MMI system.
– Engage reverse gear, or
– Press the switch

in the centre console ⇒page 170,
fig. 185. You will hear a brief acknowledgement tone and
the diode in the switch will light up.
Switching off
– Drive forwards faster than 10 km/h, or
– Press the switch

, or
– Switch off the ignition.
Changing display via MMI
– Press the control button for Graphic ⇒page 174, fig. 192
to show the graphic display on the screen.
– Press the control button for Rear View to display the
picture from the reversing camera.
WARNING
•
Some objects (e.g. narrow posts or bars), recesses in the
ground or protruding parts on other vehicles may not be displayed
in a satisfactory manner or may not be displayed at all on the MMI
screen.A5
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Parking aid 174•
Only use the reversing camera to assist you if it is supplying
you with a good and clear picture. The quality of the picture could
be impaired by adverse light, dirt on the lens or a defect (accident
risk).
•
Only use the reversing camera when the boot lid is completely
c lo s e d . P l e a se m a k e su re t h a t t here are no objects mounted to the
rear end of the vehicle which could block the view of the reversing
camera.Note
•
If your vehicle is near an obstacle, the graphic display will also
appear in the reversing camera image. This superimposed graphic
helps the driver to localise the critical area of the vehicle.
•
You can change the display and adjust the volume and pitch of
the beeps ⇒page 177.
•
Please refer to the notes on towing ⇒page 177.
•
There is a slight delay in the picture display.
Applies to vehicles: with Audi parking system advancedParking perpendicular to the roadside
Parking mode 1 can be used when parking your vehicle in
a garage or parking bay.– Turn the steering wheel until the orange orientation lines
are pointing towards the parking space ⇒fig. 192.
You can estimate the distance to an obstacle by referring
to the markings . Each marking is equivalent to
1metre.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 192 MMI display:
Approaching a parking
spaceFig. 193 MMI display:
Aligning the vehicle
A1
A2
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