2008 AUDI A4 window

Doors and windows 56
– You can set the roof to an intermediate position by
turning the switch to the desired position.The sun roof can be operated for about ten minutes after the igni-
tion has been switched off. The switch is deactivated immediately
when one of the front doors is opened.
Sliding sun blind with glass sun roof*
The sliding sun blind can be opened and closed manually in any
position. The sun blind opens automatically when you slide open
the sun roof. When the sun roof is raised to the tilt position, the rear
end of the sun blind is raised together with the sun roof.
WARNING
Take care when closing the sun roof. Careless or uncontrolled use
of the sun roof can cause injuries. For this reason, always take out
the ignition key when leaving the vehicle.
Caution
You should always close the sun roof when leaving the car. Sudden
rain could seriously damage your car's interior equipment, espe-
cially the on-board electronic systems.
Note
•
Should you not be able to close the tilted sun roof, pull and hold
the switch until the sun roof is closed.
•
Details on the convenience open/close function ⇒page 54.
Closing the sun roof manually– Open the compartment for (sun)glasses. The screw
⇒fig. 52 will then be visible.
– Remove the screw and detach the light unit.
– Insert the crank all the way into the hexagonal socket
⇒fig. 53 and turn. The sun roof will now close.
NoteTo make it easier to turn the crank, you can make use of the screw-
driver handle (tool kit).
Fig. 52 Detail of head-
liner: Unscrewing the
light housingFig. 53 Detail of head-
liner: Crank for manual
operation
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Lights and vision 64Clear visionSun visors
The sun visors can improve visibility and contribute to
safety.The sun visors for the driver and the front passenger can be pulled
out of their mountings in the centre of the vehicle and turned
towards the doors ⇒fig. 64 . Once the sun visor has been turned
towards the door you can pull it towards the rear as desired.
Make-up mirrors
There are covers on the make-up mirrors in the sun visors. The light
for the mirror (located in the headlining) comes on automatically
when the mirror cover is slid open. The light switches itself off
when the cover is closed and when the sun visor is pushed back
up.
Applies to vehicles: with sun blindsSun blinds
Sun blinds are provided for the rear window and the rear
side windows.Sun blinds (rear side windows)
– Pull out the blind and hook it into the retainers at the top
of the door frame.
Sun blind (rear window)
– Press the switch

⇒fig. 65 or ⇒fig. 66 to extend or
retract the sun blind for the rear window.
Fig. 64 Passenger's
side: Sun visor
A1
A2
Fig. 65 Switch for sun
blind (vehicles with
MMI)Fig. 66 Switch for sun
blind
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Lights and vision65
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
– To retract the sun blind automatically when reversing,
select: Function selector button > Windows >
Automatic rear blind > on.If you switch the Automatic rear blind function on in the sound
system or MMI*, the raised sun blind will be retracted automatically
when reverse gear is engaged ⇒page 55. In this way, the rear blind
will not obstruct your vision when reversing. The rear blind returns
to its raised position when reverse gear is disengaged and the
vehicle is driven forwards at a speed above about 15 km/h. The
current setting is automatically stored and assigned to the remote
control key.
If the rear blind was rolled in automatically when reversing and then
the ignition was switched off and on again, the blind will not roll
back out again when you select a forward gear and the speed
exceeds 15 km/h. You will then have to press the button
 on the
centre console to extend the blind again.
The sun blind for the rear window switches off automatically when
it reaches the end position. It can be made to move in the other
direction before it reaches its end position by briefly pressing the
switch a second time. If the ignition is turned off while the blind is
still moving, it continues until it reaches the end position before
switching off.
Note
•
An overload cut-out may be activated if the sun blind is operated
repeatedly. There will then be a short delay before the blind can be
operated again.
•
As the material of the sun blind is less flexible at low tempera-
tures the electric actuator is switched off when the temperature in
the car is below -5°C. The blind can only be operated when the
temperature in the car's interior rises above this level.
Windscreen wipersWindscreen wipers

The windscreen wiper lever controls the windscreen
wipers and the automatic wash and wipe.The windscreen wiper lever has the following settings:
Brief wipe
– Move the lever down to position to give the wind-
screen a brief wipe.
Intermittent wipe

(activating rain sensor)
– Move the lever up to the stop .
– Move the control to the left or right to set the sensi-
tivity of the rain sensor.
Slow wiper speed
– Move the lever up to the stop .
Fast wiper speed
– Move the lever up to the stop .
CAR
Fig. 67 Windscreen
wiper lever
A1
A2
AA
A3A4
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Lights and vision 68when they are in the service position you will also avoid damaging
the paintwork on the bonnet.•
off - the windscreen wipers will be moved back to their original
position.Caution
Never move the vehicle with the front wiper arms in a raised posi-
tion as they are automatically moved back to their normal park posi-
tion above a speed of 6 km/h. The paintwork on the bonnet 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.
Changing wiper blades
Good wiper blades are essential for clear vision.Taking off the wiper blade
– Set the wipers to the service position ⇒page 67.– Lift the wiper arm away from the glass.
– Press the release button on the wiper blade ⇒fig. 70.
Hold the wiper blade firmly and press it forwards slightly
.
– Slide the wiper blade upwards .
Fitting the wiper blade
– Fit the new wiper blade into the mounting on the wiper
arm . You should hear it engage in the wiper arm.
– Fold the wiper arm back down onto the glass.
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 windscreen wipers must be in the service position ⇒page 67
when replacing the blades! Otherwise the wiper motor or the paint-
work on the bonnet may be damaged.Rear-view mirrorsManual anti-dazzle adjustmentNormal setting
– Push the lever at the bottom of the mirror away from you.
Fig. 70 Removing the
wiper blades
A1
A2
A3
A4
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Lights and vision69
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
Anti-dazzle setting
– Pull the lever at the bottom of the mirror towards you.Applies to vehicles: with automatic anti-dazzle adjustment for interior mirrorAutomatic anti-dazzle adjustment
The automatic anti-dazzle function can be switched on
and off as desired.Switching off anti-dazzle function
– Press button ⇒fig. 71 - the indicator lamp will go
out.
Switching on anti-dazzle function
– Press button - the indicator lamp will light up.Anti-dazzle function
The anti-dazzle function is activated every time the ignition is
switched on. The green indicator lamp lights up in the mirror
housing.
When the anti-dazzle function is activated the interior mirror will
darken automatically according to the amount of light it receives
(for example from the headlights of a vehicle behind). The mirror
will not darken automatically:
•
when the interior lighting is switched on
•
when reverse gear is engaged
WARNING
Electrolyte fluid can leak from a broken mirror. This fluid can cause
irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory organs. Wash thor-
oughly with clean water should you come into contact with this
fluid. Seek medical assistance if needed.
Caution
Electrolyte fluid leaking from a broken mirror can cause damage to
plastic surfaces. Use a sponge or similar to remove the fluid as soon
as possible.
Note
•
If you switch off the anti-dazzle function for the interior mirror,
this will also deactivate the anti-dazzle function for the exterior
mirrors.
•
The automatic anti-dazzle function will only work properly if the
sun blind* for the rear window is not in use and there are no other
objects preventing light from reaching the interior mirror.
•
Do not attach any stickers to the windscreen in front of the
sensors, as these could lead to malfunctioning of the mirror.
Fig. 71 Anti-dazzle
interior mirror: On/off
button with indicator
lamp
AA
AB
AA
AB
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Lights and vision71
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
Applies to vehicles: with automatic anti-dazzle adjustment for exterior mirrorsAutomatic anti-dazzle adjustment for exterior mirrorsThe exterior mirrors darken together with the automatically
adjusting interior mirror. When the ignition is on, the mirrors will
darken automatically according to the amount of light received (for
example from the headlights of a vehicle behind).
When the interior lights are switched on, or when reverse gear is
engaged, the mirrors revert to their original (i.e. not darkened)
condition.
WARNING
Electrolyte fluid can leak from a broken mirror. This fluid can cause
irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory organs. Wash thor-
oughly with clean water should you come into contact with this
fluid. Seek medical assistance if needed.
Caution
Electrolyte fluid leaking from a broken mirror can cause damage to
the paintwork or plastic surfaces. Use a sponge or similar to remove
the fluid as soon as possible.
Note
•
If you switch off the anti-dazzle function for the interior mirror,
this will also deactivate the anti-dazzle function for the exterior
mirrors.
•
The automatic anti-dazzle function will only work properly if the
sun blind* for the rear window is not in use and there are no other
objects preventing light from reaching the interior mirror.
Digital compassApplies to vehicles: with digital compassActivating and deactivating the compass
The compass direction will appear in the mirror.– To switch the compass on and off, press and hold
button until the compass display in the mirror
⇒fig. 73 appears or disappears.The digital compass only works when the ignition is on. The points
of the compass are displayed as follows: N (North), NE (North East),
E (East), SE (South East), S (South), SW (South West), W (West), NW
(North West).
Note
To avoid inaccurate compass readings, do not hold any remote
controls or other electrical devices or metal objects near the interior
mirror.
Fig. 73 Interior mirror:
activated digital
compass
AA
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Seats and storage 82
CautionWhen returning the backrest to an upright position, make sure that
the seat belts for the outer rear seats are in their guides so that they
cannot be caught up and damaged in the catches for the backrest.Storage shelf
The storage shelf behind the rear backrest should only be
used to store light articles of clothing.
WARNING
Do not store any heavy or hard objects on the storage shelf. They
could cause injury if the brakes are applied suddenly.
Caution
Please note that hard objects could chafe against the wires of the
heating element in the rear window and cause damage.
Note
Make sure that the slots between the rear window and the storage
shelf are kept clear to ensure unimpaired ventilation.
Applies to vehicles: with load-through hatchLoad-through hatch with transport bag
You can use the load-through hatch and the removable
ski bag to transport skis or other extra-long objects safely
inside the vehicle without soiling or damaging the uphol-
stery.Loading
– In the passenger compartment, pull down the centre rear
armrest.
– You will then see the inside cover of the load-through
hatch - pull the release catch downwards ⇒fig. 90
-arrow- to fold the hatch down.
Fig. 90 Rear seat:
Cover of load-through
hatchFig. 91 Securing the
ski bag with the centre
seat belt buckle on the
rear seat
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Seats and storage 90•
If the power drawn by the connected appliances is above 150 W,
the inverter in the socket will get warm. The inverter will trip out if
the temperature exceeds a certain limit. The inverter can trip out on
hot days even when an appliance with a suitable power rating is
used. The inverter will switch on again automatically after it has
cooled down. Appliances which are already connected and
switched on will be activated again automatically ⇒.
•
Do not connect lamps which contain a neon tube. For technical
reasons, this may damage the lamp.
•
Do not connect 115 Volt appliances to the 230 Volt Euro socket.
This may cause irreparable damage to the appliance. Check the type
plate on the appliance if you are unsure of the voltage rating.
•
With some power supplies (e.g. on laptop computers), the inte-
grated surge suppressor prevents the equipment from being
switched on because the starting current is too high. If this
happens, please disconnect the power supply unit from the load
and wait for about 10 seconds before re-connecting.Note
•
Unshielded equipment can cause interference on the radio, TV
and vehicle's electrical system.
•
The Euro socket has an integrated child safety device. There is no
power at the socket until the Euro connector is fully inserted.
•
Some appliances may not function normally due to the lower
power rating (wattage).
•
The socket can be operated with 115 Volt power supplies, as is
the case in certain countries. In this case, a different type of inverter
must be installed in the vehicle. Retrofit kits are available from your
Audi dealer. Do not connect 115 Volt appliances to the 230 Volt Euro
socket.
•
Interference can occur on the radio's AM waveband if electrical
appliances are used near the rear window aerial.
Storage compartmentsOverview
There are several storage compartments at various points
in the vehicle.Glove box
The glove box is equipped with a lock* and a light.Glove box
⇒page 90
Compartment for (sun)glasses in head-
liner
⇒page 91
Storage compartments in the front seats
⇒page 91
Coat hooks
⇒page 91
First-aid kit
⇒page 282
Side storage compartment in luggage
compartment
⇒page 80
Warning triangle
⇒page 282
Fig. 101 Glove box
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