2008 AUDI A5 ECU

Seats and storage 84
Securing the bag in the luggage compartment
– Two belts with hooks are attached to the bottom side of
the bag. Engage the hooks into the rear fastening rings
in the luggage compartment ⇒page 83, fig. 93.
Securing the objects in the bag
– Pull the free end of the belt tight to secure it ⇒fig. 94.
NoteIf the bag is damp or wet, allow it to dry before putting it away.Roof carrierDescription
Additional loads can be transported using the roof carrier.Note the following points if you intend to carry loads on the roof:•
The rain channels are moulded into the roof as part of the aero-
dynamic roof design. It is therefore not possible to mount conven-
tional roof luggage racks. We recommend using the carrier units
from the range of Audi Genuine accessories.
•
These carrier units form the basic elements of a complete roof
carrier system. Special fixtures must then be added in order to
safely transport luggage, bicycles, skis, surf boards or boats on the
roof. All the elements of this system are available from Audi dealers.Caution
Any damage to the vehicle caused by the use of other types of roof
rack or incorrect installation will not be covered by the factory
warranty. The roof carrier system must therefore be installed exactly
according to the instructions provided.Attachment points
The roof carrier must be attached at the marked points
only.Mounting
The front feet of the carrier units must be fitted exactly onto the
locating pins between the side frame and the roof frame trim
⇒fig. 95. The pins come into view when you push the sealing lip
back off the roof frame trim using the tool supplied with the roof
carrier. The rear attachment points are marked by two small
arrows on the top edge of the side window.
Fig. 94 Securing the
objects in the bag
Fig. 95 Attachment
points for carrier units
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Seats and storage85
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
Roof load
Loads carried on the roof must be securely attached. The
car's handling is affected when transporting loads.The maximum permissible roof load for your vehicle is 75 kg. The
load limit applies to the combined weight of the carrier system and
the load itself.
It will not be possible to carry the full maximum load if the roof
carrier you are using is rated for a load which is less than this figure.
Do not exceed the maximum weight limit for the roof carrier, which
is listed in the fitting instructions.
WARNING
•
To prevent accidents, loads carried on the roof must be
securely attached.
•
Do not exceed the maximum roof load for the vehicle, the
maximum axle loads or the maximum gross vehicle weight, as this
could cause an accident.
•
When transporting heavy or bulky loads on the roof, bear in
mind that the car's handling is affected by the extra weight on the
roof and a possible susceptibility to cross winds. Adjust your
speed and driving style accordingly to avoid accidents.For the sake of the environment
The increased air resistance when the roof carrier is fitted means
that the vehicle uses more fuel. For this reason you should always
take off the roof carrier when it is not in use.
Cup holdersFront cup holder
– Two drinks can be placed in this cup holder ⇒fig. 96.
Opening rear cup holder
– Press the symbol
 ⇒fig. 97.
Placing drinks in rear cup holder
– To adjust the arm of the cup holder , move it in the
direction indicated by the arrow.
Fig. 96 Centre console:
Front cup holderFig. 97 Cup holder in
rear armrest
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– Position the cup in the holder and let go of the arm. The
arm will move back automatically to secure the cup.
Closing cup holder
– Press the middle piece between the two arms and push
the cup holder back into the shaft as far as it will go.The retainer arm should be positioned against the drinks container
so that it is held securely.
One or two drink containers can be held in the centre armrest.
WARNING
•
Do not put any hot drinks in the cup holders while the vehicle
is moving. You could be scalded if the hot liquid is spilt.
•
Do not use hard china cups or glasses. These could cause injury
in the event of an accident.Caution
You should avoid putting open drinks containers in the cup holders.
The drinks could otherwise spill over and cause damage to e.g. the
electrical equipment or the seat covers.
AshtraysFront ashtrayOpening ashtray
– Slide the cover open.
Closing ashtray
– Lightly press the cover to make the ashtray close auto-
matically.
Removing ashtray
–Slide the switch ⇒fig. 98 to the right to release the
ashtray.
– Take out the ashtray ⇒fig. 98.
Inserting ashtray
– Insert the ashtray and press it into its mountings.
WARNING
Never put waste paper in the ashtray, as this could cause a fire.
Fig. 98 Centre console:
Ashtray open
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Seats and storage 90If you connect more than one appliance, the total power rating of all
appliances must not exceed 150 W. If necessary, check the type
plates on the connected appliances for details of the power ratings.
Connected appliances must be in perfect condition and free of
defects.
WARNING
•
Heavy appliances or plugs (such as power supply units) can
damage the mounting of the 230 Volt Euro socket if they are
suspended directly from the socket – Risk of injury!
•
Make sure that all connected appliances are securely stowed
when driving to prevent them from being catapulted through the
car under braking or in an accident – Danger to life!
•
Never spill liquid over the socket – Danger to life! If the socket
does get wet, ensure that it is absolutely dry before using it again.
•
Improper use of the electrical socket or appliances connected
to it can cause injuries or fire – Risk of injury!
•
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle while the engine
is running – Risk of injury!
•
Connected appliances behave differently than when they are
connected to the public electricity grid. As a result, the connected
appliances may become hot during operation – Risk of injury!
•
When using adapters or extension cables, please remember
that the child safety device on the 230 Volt Euro socket is deacti-
vated and the socket is live – Risk of injury!
•
Do not insert conductive materials, such as knitting needles,
into the contacts of the 230 Volt Euro socket – Danger to life!
•
Switch off the connected electrical appliances if the inverter
trips out due to overheating – Risk of injury!Caution
•
Please observe the operating instructions for the connected
appliances.
•
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.
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Heating and cooling 114Applies to vehicles: with auxiliary heating - under development at the time of printingRemote control
The auxiliary heating and auxiliary ventilation can also be
switched on or off with the remote control.Switching on
– Press the button for about 2 seconds to activate the
auxiliary heating/ventilation ⇒fig. 130.
Switching off
– Press the button for about 2 seconds to switch
off the auxiliary heating/ventilation.Changing the battery
– Push back and remove the battery cover on the remote
control ⇒fig. 131.
– Change the battery. The diagram in the battery compart-
ment shows how the battery should be fitted. The new
battery must be of the same type as the old battery.
– Re-fit the battery cover.
When it is switched on, the auxiliary heating or auxiliary ventilation
starts immediately and remains on for the period set in the menu.
The maximum running time is 60 minutes.
If you want to switch the system on again after the end of the
programmed running time, press the button .
Transmitter indicator lamp
The transmitter indicator lamp will flash accordingly to show
whether the command you sent via the remote control was
successful.
When you switch the system on by pressing the button the
indicator lamp will flash green for about 30 seconds to confirm that
the heating/ ventilation has been switched on. When you switch the
system off by pressing the button the indicator lamp will
flash red to confirm that the heating/ ventilation has been switched
off.
If the remote control is outside the transmitting range the indicator
lamp will flash red slowly. If there is a fault in the system (e.g. fuel
level is down to reserve), the indicator lamp will flash red rapidly. In
both cases the command will not be executed.
When the remote control battery is almost completely flat, the
transmitter indicator lamp will not light up and no commands will
be executed.
Fig. 130 Remote
control for auxiliary
heatingFig. 131 Remote
control: Changing
battery

A1
OFF
A2

A1
A3

A1
OFF
A2
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Driving 116DrivingSteeringApplies to vehicles: with manually adjustable steering columnAdjusting the steering wheel position
The height and reach of the steering wheel can be
adjusted as required to suit the driver.– Pull the lever ⇒fig. 133 -arrow- ⇒ up.
– Move the steering wheel to the desired position.
– Then push the lever towards the steering column until
the catch engages.
WARNING
•
Never adjust the position of the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving - this could cause an accident.
•
For safety reasons, the lever must be pushed securely against
the steering column to prevent the steering wheel from acciden-
tally changing position while driving (accident risk).
Ignition lockStarting the engine with the key
You can use the ignition key to switch on the ignition and
start the engine.– Insert the key into the ignition lock.
–Manual gearbox: Press the clutch pedal all the way down
and move the gear lever into neutral.
–Automatic gearbox: Press the brake pedal and move the
selector lever to position P or N.
–Press in the key ⇒fig. 134 to start the engine.
– Diesel engines can take a few seconds longer than usual
to star t on cold days. Please keep your foot on the clutch
or brake pedal until the engine starts. The glow plug indi-
cator lamp

lights up in the instrument cluster while
the glow plugs are preheating.
Fig. 133 Lever beneath
steering column
Fig. 134 Ignition key
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HomeLink 154HomeLinkUniversal transmitterApplies to vehicles: with HomeLinkDescription
The HomeLink universal transmitter can be programmed
to replace the hand-held controls of devices already in
use.HomeLink allows you to conveniently activate garage doors, estate
gates, security systems, home or office lighting and other electric
devices by means of control buttons inside your car.
HomeLink can replace up to three hand-held transmitters operating
existing devices on your property with a single universal trans-
mitter. This will be possible for most transmitters which control the
drive units for a garage door or external gates, etc. You can
programme the individual hand-held transmitters for your remote
control at or near the centre of the radiator grille. This is where the
control unit is located.
To be able to control systems with HomeLink, you need to perform
initial programming on the HomeLink transmitter first. If systems
fail to respond after the initial programming, check whether these
systems work with a "rolling code" (variable security code)
⇒page 155.
WARNING
When you are programming the HomeLink universal transmitter,
make sure that no persons or objects are close to the devices
receiving the transmitter signals. If a gate or door is inadvertently
set into motion during programming, persons might be injured or
other damage caused by moving parts.
Note
•
For additional information on HomeLink
® and/or products
compatible with HomeLink
®, please call the toll-free HomeLink
®
hotline (0) 08000466 35465 or alternatively +49 (0) 6838 907 277, or
visit the HomeLink
® website at: www.homelink.com
•
HomeLink
® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls.
Applies to vehicles: with HomeLinkProgramming the universal transmitter
The HomeLink unit is programmed at the radiator grille.
Fig. 171 Operating
unit in headlinerFig. 172 Radiator grille
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HomeLink155
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
At the operating unit
1. Switch on the ignition (do not start the engine).
2. Press and hold down the two outer HomeLink buttons
⇒page 154, fig. 171 until the indicator diode
⇒page 154, fig. 171 begins to flash after about
20 seconds. This procedure will delete the standard
factory settings and does not need to be repeated when
programming the other buttons.
3. Press the particular HomeLink button which you would
like to program.
4. Wait until the diode begins to flash. The HomeLink
module now remains in training mode for 5 minutes.
5. Now step in front of your vehicle with the original hand-
held transmitter for the garage door opener or any other
device you wish to assign to the HomeLink control
button.
At the radiator grille
6. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at or near the
centre of your car's radiator grille ⇒page 154, fig. 172.
7. Press the activator button on the original hand-held
transmitter.
8. As you do so, watch the turn signals on your vehicle.
HomeLink confirms successful programming by flashing
all four turn signals three times.
9. If the turn signals fail to flash three times, repeat the
procedure with the transmitter held at a different
distance from the radiator grille.
The proper distance between the hand-held transmitter and the
HomeLink module at the radiator grille depends on the system you
want to train. It may require several attempts.
The turn signals will flash once if the time limit for the programming
mode has been exceeded. In this case the programming procedure
needs to be performed again. Repeat the sequence at the operating
unit starting with step 3.
The programming instructions above also apply to the other control
buttons. Start with step 3 if you wish to proceed and program the
other two buttons.
If the garage door or other devices still fail to be activated with the
HomeLink control buttons after programming is completed, it is
possible that these systems might be working with a rolling code
instead of the normal fixed security code. If this is the case, a rolling
code programming is required in addition to the steps described
above. ⇒page 155Applies to vehicles: with HomeLinkRolling code programming
Some devices require rolling code programming of the
HomeLink universal transmitter.Identifying a rolling code
– Press the already programmed HomeLink button again
and hold it down.
–Watch HomeLink diode ⇒page 154, fig. 171. If the
diode starts flashing rapidly and turns into a constant
light after about 2 seconds, this indicates that the device
you wish to operate (e.g. a garage door opener) is
equipped with a rolling code.
– Program the rolling code as follows:
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