2008 AUDI A5 turn signal bulb

Contents3
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data Airbag system
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Description of airbag system . . . .
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head-protection airbags
(sideguard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating the front passenger's
airbag via the key-operated switch
Child safety
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Points to remember if children are
travelling in the car . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fitting child safety seats . . . . . . . .
Driving tips
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Intelligent technology
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Electronic stabilisation program
(ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering (servotronic) . . . . .
Four-wheel drive (quattro®) . . . . . .
Power management . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your vehicle and the
environment
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Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emission control systems . . . . . . .
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to improve economy and
minimise pollution . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental compatibility . . . . .
Towing a trailer
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Driving the vehicle with a trailer or
caravan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removable towing bracket . . . . . .
General maintenance
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Care of vehicle and cleaning
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General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel and filling the tank
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Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and topping up fluidsBonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment layout . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wheels and tyres
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Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories and modifications
to the vehicle
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Accessories and replacement
parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio transmitters and business
equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Self-help
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Self-help
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Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First-aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To o l s a n d T y r e M o b i l i t y S y s t e m . . .
Compact temporary spare wheel*
Tyre repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tow-starting and towing away . . .
Fuses and bulbs
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Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing bulbs for headlights . . .
Changing bulb for turn signals . . .
Changing bulb for side lights . . . . .
Changing bulb for front fog lights
Changing bulbs for rear lights in
side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing bulbs in boot lid . . . . . . .
Number plate light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
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Driver information system 36Brake pads worn

 Brake pads!
If the  symbol lights up, have the front brake pads (and, for
safety's sake the rear pads as well) inspected by a qualified
workshop.
Applies to vehicles: with bulb monitorBulb monitor

The bulb monitor checks whether the lights on the vehicle
are working.The bulb monitor checks whether the lights on the vehicle are
working. If it detects a defective bulb on the vehicle it will show a
yellow warning symbol together with a message indicating which
light is not working.
Bulb failure

If the symbol
 lights up, this means that one of the turn signals
(front or rear), headlights, brake lights, rear lights, fog lights or the
rear fog light is not working.
WARNING
•
Bulbs are sensitive to pressure. The glass can break when you
touch the bulb, causing injury.
•
Incorrect handling of the high-voltage element of xenon gas-
discharge bulbs* can have potentially fatal consequences.Note
Have the components repaired or replaced by a qualified
workshop.
Applies to vehicles: with washer fluid warning systemWasher fluid level low

 Please top up washer fluid
If the  symbol lights up, top up the fluid for the windscreen
washer and headlight washer system* ⇒page 242.
Fuel level low

 Please refuel
When this symbol
 comes on for the first time, there are about
8 litres of fuel left in the tank. You should fill up as soon as possible
⇒page 228.
If this warning symbol lights up although the fuel tank is sufficiently
filled, there is a malfunction in the fuel tank system. The display will
also show the driver message Tank system malfunction ! Contact
workshop. Please contact a qualified workshop.
Applies to vehicles: with battery power warning systemBattery power

If battery power drops to a level at which you may encounter prob-
lems when starting the engine, the display will show the symbol

and the driver message Low battery charge: Battery will be charged
while driving.
Please bear in mind that the starting ability of the engine may be
impaired while this message is shown.
Message comes on and goes out again
If the message appears in the display after the ignition is switched
on or while driving, and goes out again after a period of time, the
battery has been charged up again sufficiently while the vehicle was
being driven.
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Fuses and bulbs 276BulbsChanging bulbs
Changing bulbs requires a certain degree of practical
skill.You can change the following bulbs for exterior lights yourself:•
Halogen headlights: Bulb for dipped headlights
•
Halogen headlights: Bulb for main beam headlights
•
Halogen headlights: Bulb for side lights
•
Xenon headlights*: Bulb for turn signals
•
Bulb for fog light
•
Bulbs for rear lights in boot lid
•
Bulbs for rear lights in side panel
•
Bulbs for number plate light
The following bulbs should only be changed by a qualified work-
shop:
•
Halogen headlights: Bulb for turn signals
•
Xenon headlights*: Light source for daytime running
lights/parking lights
•
Bulb for headlights: Bi-xenon lights ⇒
•
Light source for turn signal in exterior mirror housing
•
Light source for high-level brake light
As a rule, you require a certain degree of practical skill to change
defective bulbs. This applies in particular to those bulbs which are
only accessible from the engine compartment.
If in doubt, we recommend that you have defective bulbs changed
by a qualified workshop or qualified mechanic.
If you do decide to change bulbs in the engine compartment your-
self, be aware of the safety risks involved ⇒page 231 ⇒.
Types of bulbs
You must only replace a bulb with a bulb of the same type. Informa-
tion regarding e.g. the wattage can be found on the base of the
bulb.
4
Cigarette lighter
15
5
Parking aid
5
6
Phone pre-installation without handsfree sys-
tem (VDA interface)
5
7
Vacant
8
Vacant
9
EPB switch (electro-mechanical parking brake)
5
10
Lane change assist feature
5
11
Seat heating, rear
5
12
Airbag
5
No.
Electrical equipment
amps
Front bulb (12 V)
Vers io n
Dipped-beam headlights (halogen)
55 W (H7)
Main beam headlights (halogen)
55 W (H7)
Front fog lights
55 W (H7)
Side lights (vehicles with halogen
headlights)
W 5 W
Front turn signals (vehicles with bi-
xenon headlights)
Hiper PY 24 W
Rear bulb (12 V)
Vers io n
Brake lights / tail lights
P 21 W
Turn signals (rear)
P 21 W
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– Press the connector in the direction of the arrow
⇒page 281, fig. 267 until the bulb engages.
– Check that the bulb is securely seated in the bulb
housing.
– Fit the cover and swivel the retaining clip downwards.
– Install the headlight ⇒page 278.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
– Have the headlight settings checked.Applies to vehicles: with xenon headlight bulbsChanging bulb for turn signalsThe bulb is secured in the bulb carrier with a bayonet
fastener.
– Remove the headlight ⇒page 278.
– Take off the rubber cap (small cover) and remove the bulb
carrier.
– Lightly press the defective bulb into the bulb carrier, then
turn it anti-clockwise and remove it.
– Do not touch the glass part of the new bulb with your
bare hands, use a cloth or paper towel instead.
– Fit the new bulb, pressing it into the bulb carrier, and turn
it clockwise as far as it will go.
– If necessary, use a cloth to remove any fingerprints from
the glass part of the bulb.
– Insert the bulb carrier into the headlight.Note
Ensure that the rubber cap is seated correctly so that no water can
enter the unit.Applies to vehicles: with halogen dipped headlightsChanging bulb for side lightsRemoving bulb for side lights
– Remove the headlight ⇒page 278.
– Swivel the retaining clip of the cover upwards.
– Take off the cover ⇒page 280, fig. 264 ⇒page 280 ⇒
in “Changing bulbs” on page 276.
– Grasp the bulb holder by the handle ⇒fig. 268 and pull it
out.
– Lightly press the defective bulb into the bulb carrier, then
turn it anti-clockwise and remove it.
Installing bulb for side lights
– Fit the new bulb, pressing it into the bulb holder and turn
it clockwise as far as it will go.
Fig. 268 Bulb holder
for side lights is high-
lighted
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– Insert the new bulb holder and turn it clockwise as far as
the stop ⇒page 278.After changing the bulb re-install all parts in the reverse sequence
and check that the bulb is working.Changing bulbs for rear lights in side
panelOverview of rear lights•
Brake lights
•
Turn signals
The following instructions for changing the bulb refer to the left side
of the vehicle. Follow the same procedure for changing the bulb on
the other side of the vehicle.
Removing rear light
To change the bulbs, you must remove the rear light.
Removing the light requires a certain degree of practical
skill.– Check which of the bulbs is defective.
– Open the boot lid.
– Remove the side trim.
– Insert the screwdriver (from the tool kit) through the side
opening in the plastic screw ⇒fig. 273.
Fig. 272 Rear lights in
side panel
Fig. 273 Luggage
compartment: Loca-
tion of retaining screw
for rear lightFig. 274 Removing
rear light from side
panel
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Self-help
Technical data
– Turn the screwdriver anti-clockwise to loosen the screw
and then carefully remove the screw.
– Gradually ease the light housing out of the rubber
mountings (positions ⇒page 284, fig. 274 and ) by
pulling alternately in direction of arrows and . If
necessary use the tool for changing bulbs from your
vehicle's toolkit to carefully apply some pressure
between positions and ⇒.
– Unplug the electrical connector.
– Change the defective bulb ⇒page 285.
CautionWhen removing or installing the rear light, take care not to cause
any damage.•
Removing the rear light in particular can lead to the paintwork or
rear light becoming damaged. This is another reason why we
recommend having the bulbs changed by a qualified workshop.
•
NEVER use metal tools (e.g. a screwdriver) or sharp or pointed
plastic tools to lever out the rear light - risk of damaging the paint.Note
Make sure you have a soft cloth ready to place under the glass on
the rear light, to avoid any scratches.
Changing bulbs
All bulbs can be changed easily after removing the rear
light.The bulbs are secured with a bayonet fastener. The table
below gives an overview of the bulb positions.
– Remove the relevant bulb holder ⇒page 278.
–Change the bulb ⇒page 277.
– Install the bulb holder ⇒page 278.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
– Re-install the rear light ⇒page 286.Position of bulbs
A3
A4
A1
A2
A3
A4
Position: ⇒fig. 275
Bulb function
A
Turn signals
B
Tail light and brake light
Fig. 275 Position of
bulbs in rear light.
Example: outer left rear
light
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Index303
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
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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