2008 AUDI A5 instrument cluster

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[21] Audi hold assist
The Audi hold assist func-
tion automatically detects
when the vehicle is statio-
nary and prevents it from
rolling away. You do not
have to keep your foot on
the brake pedal.
Switching on/off: Press button
r. The diode in the button
will light up when the Audi hold
assist function is activated.
[21] Electromechanical parking brake
The parking brake replaces the conventional
handbrake.
Applying the parking brake when stopping:
Pull button
e.
Releasing the parking brake: Press brake
pedal and press button
e.
Releasing automatically: Drive off as normal.
The parking brake will be
released automatically
when you drive off.
WARNING!
Do not move the selector lever to positions P or R
when the vehicle is moving.

[18] Selector lever for automatic gearbox
P Parking lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive
To move the selector lever out of position
P or N, or into position Por R, press the inter-
lock button on the selector lever handle and the
brake pedal simultaneously.
Note:If the Audi hold
assist function is
switched off, use the
foot brake to hold the
vehicle when stationary
with the engine running
(in all selector lever
positions other than P).
Manual gear selection
(tiptronic)
The tiptronic program
enables you to change gear
manually. From position D,
push the selector lever to the right
as far as the stop. The currently selected gear is shown
in the instrument cluster display (bottom left). Push the
selector lever forwards briefly to shift up a gear, or pull
the lever back to shift down a gear.

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[20] ENGINE START/STOP button
With the Audi advanced key you can start the engine
without having to insert the key into the ignition lock.
You only need to have the remote control key on your
person.
Starting the engine: Press the clutch pedal, select
neutral gear and press the START/STOP button
t.
On vehicles with automatic gearbox, move the selector
lever to position Por N, put your foot on the brake
pedal and press the START/STOP button.
Switching off the engine: Stop the vehicle, move the
selector lever to position Por Nand press the START/
STOP button
t.
Switching the ignition on/off: Press the START/STOP
button without pressing the clutch (manual gearbox)
or brake pedal (automatic gearbox).[22] Lever for steering column
adjustment
Pull the lever and adjust
the position of the steering
column as required. Then push
the lever towards the steering column until the
catch engages.