2008 AUDI A4 mirror controls

Contents 2ContentsNotes on this Owner's
Manual
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Controls
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Controls and displays
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instruments and
warning/indicator lamps
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Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning and indicator lamps . . . . .
Driver information system
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speed warning function . . . . . . . . .
Auto-check control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre pressure monitoring system .
Doors and windows
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Central locking system . . . . . . . . . .
Boot lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child-proof catches . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and vision
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Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Clear vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and storage
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Manual adjustment of front seats
Electric adjustment of front seats
Seat memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . .
Roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter and electrical
sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On-board 230 Volt Euro socket . . .
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . .
Heating and cooling
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Deluxe automatic air conditioner .
Deluxe automatic air conditioner -
basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deluxe automatic air conditioner
plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deluxe automatic air conditioner
plus - basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary heating and auxiliary
ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving
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Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and stopping the engine
with the advanced key . . . . . . . . . . Electro-mechanical parking brake
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . .
adaptive cruise control (ACC)
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Speed and distance control system
Driver messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audi braking guard . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audi lane assist
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Audi lane assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audi side assist
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Lane change assist feature . . . . . .
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audi drive select
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Adjusting the vehicle set-up . . . . .
Automatic gearbox
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multitronic®, tiptronic (6-speed
gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking aid
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General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audi parking system . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audi parking system plus . . . . . . . .
Audi parking system advanced . . .
Switching display and acoustic
signals on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HomeLink
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Universal transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Controls and displaysOverview
Door handle
Seat memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric adjuster for exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Button for side assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control lever for:
−Turn signals and main beam headlights . . . . . . . . .
−lane assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel with:
−Horn
−Driver's airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−Controls for audio, TV*, telephone and speech
dialogue system*
−Paddle levers for tiptronic gearshift . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SET button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reset button for trip recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control lever for:
−Windscreen wipers and washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlets with thumbwheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−For deluxe automatic air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . .
−For deluxe automatic air conditioner plus . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:−Radio
−CD changer
Depending on equipment fitted:
−Radio display
−MMI display
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Hazard warning lights
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger's airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switches for the following (as applicable):
−Audi parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . .
−Electric sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−Control for Audi drive select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioner, depending on equipment fitted:
−Deluxe automatic air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−Deluxe automatic air conditioner plus . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray with cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on gearbox fitted, gear lever or selector
lever for:
−multitronic
® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−Manual gearbox
Depending on equipment fitted:
−MMI control console or
−Switch for Audi parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−Switch for Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP
OFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1)Depending on the equipment fitted in your vehicle the display screen is ei-
ther two-coloured or multi-coloured. As the two displays are more or less
identical this Owner's Manual uses the multi-coloured displays for illustra-
tion purposes.A18A19A20
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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:
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when the interior lighting is switched on
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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
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If you switch off the anti-dazzle function for the interior mirror,
this will also deactivate the anti-dazzle function for the exterior
mirrors.
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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.
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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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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
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If you switch off the anti-dazzle function for the interior mirror,
this will also deactivate the anti-dazzle function for the exterior
mirrors.
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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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Adjusting contour of lumbar support
– Press the front or rear of switch to increase or
decrease the curvature of the lumbar support as
required.
Adjusting height of lumbar support
– Press the top or bottom of adjuster switch to move the
lumbar support upwards or downwards as required.
Moving seat backwards or forwards
– Press switch ⇒page 74, fig. 76 forwards or back-
wards.
Adjusting seat height
– Press switch up or down.
Raising/lowering seat at front
– Press the front of switch up or down.
Raising/lowering seat at rear
– Press the rear of switch up or down.
Adjusting backrest angle
– Press switch forwards or backwards.
Extending or shortening the thigh support*
– Lift the control below the seat cushion. The front seat
cushion will spring forward.
– Slide the seat cushion back to the normal position after
each use.
WARNING
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Never adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is moving - this
could lead to an accident.
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The electrical seat adjustment also works when the ignition is
off and when the key is not in the ignition. To avoid accidental inju-
ries, never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
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Be careful when adjusting the seat height. Careless or uncon-
trolled use of the height adjustment can cause injuries.
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Do not drive with the backrests of the front seats reclined too
far as otherwise the seat belt and airbag could fail to restrain the
wearer properly in an accident, possibly leading to injury.
Seat memoryMemory for driver's seat
You can use the recall buttons in the driver's door to store
and recall the seat adjustments for two drivers.As well as the driver's seat position, the seat memory will store and
recall the exterior mirror settings (if the vehicle is equipped accord-
ingly):
AA
AA
ABAB
ABAB
ACAD
Fig. 77 Driver's door:
Seat memory
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Audi side assistLane change assist featureApplies to vehicles: with side assistDescription
The side assist function assists the driver when changing
lanes.The side assist function employs radar sensors ⇒fig. 163 to assist
the driver in monitoring following traffic and the blind spots on both
sides of the car ⇒page 151, fig. 166.Warning lamps are incorporated in the two exterior mirrors
⇒fig. 164. The warning lamp on the left-hand mirror assists the
driver when changing lane towards the left and the warning lamp
on the right-hand mirror assists the driver when changing lane
towards the right.
When one of these lamps lights up, this is to inform you that the
side assist has detected a vehicle on that side and calculates that a
lane change would be critical. This is the first stage of the warning,
referred to as the information mode ⇒page 151. This stage of the
warning is designed to be visible only when you look in the exterior
mirror.
If you operate the turn signal when the side assist has registered
what it judges to be a critical vehicle, the lamp on the exterior mirror
will then flash several times with greater intensity. This is the
warning mode ⇒page 151.
Applies to vehicles: with side assistSwitching on and off
Fig. 163 Rear bumper:
Position of radar
sensors (not externally
visible)Fig. 164 Warning lamp
on exterior mirror
(driver's side)
Fig. 165 Driver's door:
Button for side assist
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Applies to vehicles: with side assistArea covered by the radar sensorsThe area covered by the radar sensors ⇒fig. 166 consists of:•
The rearward approach zone (light green area: up to about 50
metres) and
•
Blind spots (dark green area) .
The radar sensors monitor the lanes immediately to the left and
right of your vehicle. Other lanes are not covered by the sensors.Note
The side assist system is programmed for lanes of a fixed width, and
is not able to measure differing lane widths. It monitors a zone
equivalent to one normal lane width on either side. If the lanes are
narrower than this, or if vehicles are not travelling in the centre of
the lanes, the system may register vehicles that are not in fact trav-
elling in an adjacent lane ⇒page 156.Applies to vehicles: with side assistHow the system worksWhen other vehicles are detected, the side assist system registers
their distance and how fast they are approaching. The warning lamp on the relevant exterior mirror will light up whenever the side assist
calculates that the distance and the speed differential of
approaching vehicles would be critical in the event of a lane change.
The warning lamp may light up when you are being overtaken and
when you are overtaking another vehicle.
If you are overtaking slowly, with a speed differential of less than
15 km/h, the warning lamp will light up as soon as the other vehicle
enters your blind spot and is detected by the sensors. If you are
overtaking with a speed differential which is greater than this the
lamp will not give a warning.
Applies to vehicles: with side assistInformation mode and warning modeThe side assist has two modes of operation•
The information mode and
•
The warning mode
The side assist will respond in the appropriate mode, depending on
whether or not you operate the turn signal to indicate an intended
lane change.
Information mode
As long as you do not operate the turn signal, the side assist will
merely inform you of the presence of vehicles that it has detected
and judges to be critical in the event of a lane change. The warning
lamp on the relevant exterior mirror will light up with low intensity
whenever the side assist calculates that the distance and the speed
differential of an approaching vehicle are critical.
The intensity of the warning lamp in this information mode is delib-
erately kept relatively low, so that it does not distract you while you
are looking at the road in front and do not intend to change to a
different lane. The information mode is clearly visible when you look
in the exterior mirror.
Fig. 166 Schematic
diagram: Area covered
by the radar sensors
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Applies to vehicles: with side assistSituation with vehicle approaching slowly from behindFig. 168 side assist: Vehicles approaching slowly from behind and vehicles in
the blind spot Warning lamp on exterior mirror does not light up
The sensors have detected a slowly approaching vehicle - in this
example in the left-hand lane. Because it is relatively far away and
only approaching slowly, no warning will appear on the exterior
mirror ⇒ in “Safety notes” on page 157.
Warning lamp lights up in information mode
The slowly approaching vehicle is now closer. The warning lamp on
the exterior mirror lights up in the information mode.
The warning lamp on the exterior mirror will only light up if the side
assist calculates that the distance and the speed differential of
approaching vehicles would be critical in the event of a lane change. In all cases, the side assist will light up to indicate the vehicles it has
detected at the latest when they enter the “blind spot”.
Warning lamp flashes in warning mode
If you operate the turn signal in situation , the warning lamp on
the exterior mirror will flash briefly several times. This calls your
attention to the presence of a vehicle which you may have over-
looked.
Note
•
The faster a vehicle approaches, the earlier the warning will
appear on the exterior mirror. The side assist will give a warning for
the approaching vehicles it has detected at the latest when they
enter the “blind spot”.
•
If a vehicle is approaching at high speed it is possible that a lane
change may be critical, even though no warning is given.
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