2008 AUDI A5 child lock

Driving 122a fault in the parking brake. Have the fault repaired by a qualified
workshop without delay ⇒page 31.
Note
•
The parking brake can be applied at any time - even when the
ignition is switched off. However, the ignition must be switched on
before the parking brake can be released.
•
Any slight noise which may be heard when the parking brake is
applied or released is quite normal and no cause for concern.
•
The parking brake runs an automatic test cycle at regular inter-
vals when the vehicle is parked. This may also cause a slight noise,
which is normal.
Parking
Please note the following points to ensure there is no risk
of the car rolling away accidentally after it is parked.Parking t he c ar
– Use the foot brake to stop the vehicle.
– Pull the switch to apply the parking brake.
– Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to P.
– Switch off the engine ⇒.
– Manual gearbox: Engage the first gear.
When parking on slopes
– Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle would roll into
the kerb if it did start to move accidentally.
WARNING
•
Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle – even
if you only intend to be gone for a short time. This is especially
important if children are left in the car. They might otherwise be
able to start the engine, release the parking brake or use power-
operated equipment such as the electric windows - this could lead
to injuries.
•
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the vehicle when it
is locked. Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency,
potentially putting lives at risk.
Driving away from a standstill
The parking brake auto release function releases the
parking brake automatically when you wish to start
moving.Applying the parking brake when stopping
– Pull the switch to apply the parking brake.
Releasing the parking brake when driving away
– Drive off in the normal way: the parking brake will be
released automatically and the vehicle will start moving.On vehicles with automatic gearbox, you can apply the parking
brake when stopping at traffic lights, etc. Then you do not have to
hold the car with the footbrake, as the parking brake will stop it
creeping forward while a gear is engaged in the automatic transmis-
sion. When you drive off in the normal way, the parking brake will be
released automatically and the vehicle will start moving.
Driving away on a slope
When driving away on a gradient, the parking brake auto release
function prevents the vehicle from rolling back unintentionally. The
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Technical data inside. In this case the child would be unable to get out of the
vehicle without help. This could have fatal consequences.
•
Never allow children to play in or around the vehicle. Always
close and lock the boot lid and all the doors when you leave the
vehicle.
•
Never let passengers ride in the luggage compartment. All
occupants must be properly restrained by the seat belts at all
times ⇒page 170.Note
•
Air circulation in the vehicle helps reduce fogging of the
windows. Used air escapes through ventilation slots in the rear of
the vehicle. Make sure that these ventilation slots are not
obstructed.
•
Suitable belts for securing loads to the fastening rings* are
commercially available.
Applies to vehicles: with fastening ringsFastening rings
Unsecured loads are a hazard to all vehicle occupants.There are fastening rings in the luggage compartment
which can be used to secure luggage and other objects
⇒page 78.
– Use the fastening rings to secure items safely in the
luggage compartment ⇒ in “Loading the luggage
compartment” on page 77.During a collision or an accident, even small and light objects can
possess so much energy that they can cause very severe injuries.
The amount of this “kinetic energy” depends on the speed of the vehicle and the weight of the object. The most significant factor,
however, is the speed of the vehicle.
An example: An object weighing 4.5 kg is lying unsecured in the
vehicle. During a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, this object
generates a force corresponding to 20 times its weight. That means
that the effective weight of the object increases to about 90 kg. You
can imagine the severity of the injuries which might be sustained if
this “projectile” strikes an occupant as it flies through the
passenger compartment.
WARNING
If items of luggage or other objects are secured to the fastening
rings with inappropriate or damaged retaining cords, injuries
could result in the event of sudden braking or a collision.•
To prevent pieces of luggage or other objects from flying
forward, always use appropriate retaining cords which are prop-
erly secured to the fastening rings.
•
Never secure a child seat on the fastening rings.
WARNING (continued)
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Seat belts171
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Technical data
Important safety instructions for using seat belts
There are a number of safety points concerning the seat
belts which you should remember. This will help to reduce
the risk of injury in an accident.
WARNING
•
The seat belts can only provide maximum protection if the
seats are adjusted properly ⇒page 70, “Seats and storage”.
•
To ensure proper protection, it is important to wear the seat
belts in the correct position ⇒page 173, “How to wear seat belts
properly”. Ensure that the seat belts are worn exactly as recom-
mended in this chapter. Belts which are not worn properly can
increase the risk of injury in accidents considerably.
•
Do not allow the seat belt to become twisted or jammed, or to
rub on any sharp edges.
•
Never allow two passengers (even children) to share the same
seat belt. It is especially dangerous to place a seat belt over a child
sitting on your lap.
•
Do not wear the belt over hard or fragile objects (such as
glasses or pens, etc.) because this can cause injuries.
•
Loose, bulky clothing (such as an overcoat over a jacket)
impairs the proper fit and function of the belts.
•
The belts must be kept clean, otherwise the retractors may not
work properly ⇒page 226, “Seat belts”.
•
The slot in the seat belt buckle must not be blocked with paper
or other objects, as this can prevent the latch plate from engaging
properly.
•
The latch plate of the belt must always be engaged in the
correct buckle for that seat, otherwise the belt will not be fully
effective.
•
Check the condition of the seat belts at regular intervals. If you
notice that the belt webbing, fittings, retractor mechanism or buckle of any of the belts is damaged, the belt must be replaced
by a qualified workshop.
•
The seat belts must not be removed or modified in any way. Do
not attempt to repair a damaged belt yourself.
•
Seat belts which have been worn in an accident and stretched
must be replaced by a qualified workshop. The belt anchorages
should also be checked.
Forces acting in a collisionThe physical principles involved in a frontal impact
Very large forces are generated during a collision; these
forces have to be absorbed.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 178 Passengers of
a vehicle which is
headed for a brick wall.
They are not using seat
belts.
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Seat belts 174The height of the front seat on your vehicle can be adjusted in order
to match the position of the seat belt to your height.
WARNING
•
The diagonal part of the belt should never be positioned across
the neck, but roughly over the centre of the shoulder; it should fit
closely against the upper part of the body. The lap part of the belt
must be worn tightly across the hips, and not over the abdomen
⇒page 173, fig. 184. Pull the belt tight if necessary to take up any
slack.
•
Always make sure that belt is positioned properly. Incorrectly
worn seat belts can give rise to injuries even in a minor collision.
•
Seat belts worn too loose can result in injuries because they
allow excessive forward movement in a crash; the occupant will
be brought to a sudden stop by the belt webbing.
Wearing and adjusting the seat belts during pregnancy
To afford the best protection for the unborn child it is
important for the mother to wear the seat belt properly at
all times.
Women should always ensure they adjust the seat belt
correctly during pregnancy.
– Adjust the front seat and head restraint correctly before
putting on the seat belt ⇒page 70, “Seats and storage”.
– To fasten the belt, take hold of the latch plate and pull it
slowly down across your chest. Wear the lap portion of
the seat belt as low as possible over the hips so that there
is no pressure on the stomach ⇒fig. 185, ⇒.
– Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the appropriate
seat and push it down until it is securely locked with an
audible click ⇒page 173, fig. 183.
– Pull the belt to check that it is now securely fastened.
WARNING
During pregnancy, women should especially make sure to wear
the lap portion of the seat belt as low as possible across the hips
so that there is no pressure on the stomach.Taking off the seat belts
The red button releases the belt from the buckle.
Fig. 185 Positioning
seat belts during preg-
nancy
Fig. 186 The latch
plate of the belt
springs out of the
buckle
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Checking and topping up fluids 238Brake fluidChecking brake fluid level
The brake fluid level can be checked at a glance.– Check the fluid level on the brake fluid reservoir
⇒fig. 228. It should always be between the “MIN” and
“MAX” marks.In right-hand drive vehicles the brake fluid reservoir is on the other
side of the engine compartment.
The fluid level may drop slightly after a period of time due to the
automatic compensation for brake pad wear. This is quite normal.
However, if the level goes down noticeably in a short time, or drops
below the “MIN” mark, there may be a leak in the brake system. If
the fluid level in the reservoir is too low, this will be indicated by the
brake warning lamp ⇒page 31. If this should happen, take the car
to a qualified workshop immediately and have the brake system
inspected.
Changing brake fluid
When required, the brake fluid should be changed by a
competent mechanic with the proper equipment.Brake fluid gradually absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. If the
water content in the brake fluid is too high, this may cause corrosion
in the brake system over time. In addition, the boiling point of the
brake fluid will be considerably reduced. This could adversely affect
the braking ability in certain circumstances.
For this reason the brake fluid must be changed periodically.
Your vehicle's Service Schedule will tell you when the brake fluid has
to be changed.
It is advisable to have the brake fluid changed as part of a regular
Inspection Service at your Audi workshop. They are familiar with the
procedure and have the necessary special tools and spare parts as
well as the proper facilities for disposing of the old fluid.
Use only the genuine brake fluid specified by the factory Qualified
workshops know that the brake fluid “DOT 4” is approved by Audi.
The brake fluid must be fresh and unused.
WARNING
•
Brake fluid is poisonous; store it in the sealed original container
in a safe place out of reach of children.
•
Heavy use of the brakes may cause a vapour lock if the brake
fluid is left in the system for too long. This would seriously affect
the efficiency of the brakes and the safety of the car – risk of acci-
dent.Caution
Please note that brake fluid will attack the paintwork on contact.
Fig. 228 Engine
compartment: Mark-
ings on brake fluid
reservoir
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Index303
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Technical data Bicycle rack
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Bioethanol fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Blower
Deluxe automatic air conditioner . . . . 96
Deluxe automatic air conditioner plus . .
105
Bonnet
Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Boot
SeeLoading luggage compartment . 168
SeeLuggage compartment . . . . . . . . . 77
Boot lid
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Manual release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Brake system
Brake assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Brake light defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Brake pads worn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Electro-mechanical parking brake . . . 121
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Bulb holder
Bayonet fastener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Bulb monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Bulbs
Bayonet fastener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Changing (general notes) . . . . . . . . . . 276
Bulbs, changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Brake lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Bulb holder with bayonet fastener . 277,
278
Dipped headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Front fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Main beam headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Number plate light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Rear lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Reversing light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Turn signals (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Business equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
CCapacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Car keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Care of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Boot lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Deadlock mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Fuel tank flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from
inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Manual locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Opening and closing windows . . . . . . . 50
Switches on driver's door . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Cetane number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Changing bulbs
SeeBulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Chassis number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Child safety seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Child seat categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
On front passenger's seat . . . . . . . . . . 186
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Cleaning Alcantara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Cleaning seat covers
Alcantara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Natural leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Textile covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Cleaning textile covers and trim parts . . 223
Clock, setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Closing
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Coat hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Colour code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Compact temporary spare wheel
SeeSpare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Compartment for (sun)glasses . . . . . . . . . 91
Compass in mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Controls and displays
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Convenience close function . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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