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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 179, fig. 197 until the indicator diode
⇒ page 179, fig. 197 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 trai ning 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 179, fig. 198.
7. Press the activator button on the original hand-held
transmitter .
8. As you do so, watch the tu rn 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. Repe at 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 st ill 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 180Applies 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 179, fig. 197. 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:
AA
AA
AA
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A HomeLink button can be re-programmed individually
without affecting the other button allocations.At the operating unit in the headliner
– Press and hold down the selected button until the indi-
cator diode ⇒ page 179, fig. 197 starts flashing slowly.
At the radiator grille
–Hold the original hand-held transmitter for the garage
door opener or other device directly in front of the radi-
ator grille of your vehicle (at or near the centre)
⇒ page 179, fig. 198. The exact distance depends on the
system that you want to program.
– Press the button on the original hand-held transmitter
for the garage door opener or other device.
– As you do so, watch the turn signals on your vehicle. HomeLink confirms successful programming by flashing
all four turn signals three times.
– If the turn signals fail to flash three times, repeat the procedure with the transmitter held at a different
distance from the radiator grille.When the turn signals have flashed three times, this means the
device previously stored in HomeLink has been erased and the new
system programmed in its place. To activate the new system, press
the HomeLink button that has just been re-programmed.
Note
It may require several attempts before programming is successful.
When programming a new device, keep the button pressed for at least 15 seconds before trying
again with the transmitter in a
different position. Keep watching the turn signals during that
time.
Applies to vehicles: with HomeLinkConformity certificationThe HomeLink universal transmitter is registered in the following
countries under the following certification numbers:Country
Certification number
Andorra
16SEP2003
Belgium
RTT/D/X2064
Denmark
98.3142-266
Germany
D800038K
Finland
FI98080106
France
97619 RD
Gibraltar
RTTE 20754/0087847
Greece
JCI 05JUL2000 RTTE
Great Britain
RTTE 20754/0087847
Republic of Ireland
TRA 24/5/109/5
Iceland
IS-3418-00
Italy
DGPGF/4/341032/TB 0002573
Croatia
SRD-156/03
Luxembourg
L2433/10510-03J
Malta
WT/122/98
Monaco
PC/cp-CI.T55-03/04672
Netherlands
NL99030970
Norway
NO20000026
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186Safe drivingGeneral notesSafety is the first priority
Your safety is our first priority.This chapter contains important information, tips, sugges-
tions and warnings that you should read and observe for
your own safety and the safety of your passengers.
WARNING
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The information in this chapter is important for the driver of
the vehicle and all passengers. Th e other chapters in this manual
(and, where applicable, in the ot her literature supplied with the
vehicle) contain further importan t notes which you should read
and observe for your own safety and that of your passengers.
•
Ensure that the complete vehicle wa llet is always in the vehicle.
This is especially imp ortant when you lend or sell the vehicle to
others.
Safety features
The safety features listed he re are part of the vehicle's
occupant restraint system. They work together to help
reduce the risk of injury in a wide variety of accident situ-
ations.Your safety and the safety of your passengers should not be left to
chance. In the event of an accident, the safety features incorporated
in your vehicle are capable of reducing the risk of injury. These are
just a few of the safety features in your Audi:•
Optimised three-point seat belts for all seats,
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Belt force limiters for the front seats,
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Belt pre-tensioners for the front seats,
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Head restraints for all seats,
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Optimised protection against injuries of the cervical vertebrae,
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Front airbags,
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Side airbags in the front seat backrests and on the outer rear
seats*,
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Head-protection airbags (sideguard system),
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“ISOFIX” mountings* for “ISOFIX” child safety seats on the rear
seats,
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Height-adjustable head restraints on the seats,
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Adjustable steering column.
These individual safety features are harmonised to provide you and
your passengers with the best possible protection in accident situ-
ations. However, they can only be effective if you and your passen-
gers sit in the correct position and adjust and use the safety equip-
ment properly.
For these reasons, this chapter explains why these safety features
are so important, how they can protect you, what you need to
remember when using them, and how you and your passengers can
gain the most benefit from them. There are also a number of impor-
tant safety warnings which you and your passengers should always
observe in order to minimise the risk of injury.
Safety is everyone's responsibility!
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Before every trip
The driver is responsible for the safety of the passengers
and the safe operation of the vehicle at all times.For your own safety and the safety of your passengers,
always note the following points before every trip:
– Make sure that all lights and turn signals are working
properly.
– Check the tyre pressures.
– Make sure that all windows are clean and give good visi- bility to the outside.
– Secure all luggage and other items carefully ⇒page 79 .
– Make sure that no objects can interfere with the pedals.
– Adjust the front seat, head restraint and mirrors correctly.
– Make sure that the head restraints for all passengers are adjusted to the correct position.
– Make sure that children are protected with suitable safety seats and properly worn seat belts ⇒ page 210.
– Sit in the correct position in your seat and make sure that
your passengers do the same. ⇒page 73 .
– Fasten your seat belt correctly. Make sure that your passengers do the same ⇒page 194.
What affects driving safety?
Safety on the road is directly related to how you drive, and
can also be affected by the passengers in the vehicle.The driver is responsible for the safety of the vehicle and all
its occupants. If your ability to drive is impaired in any way,
you endanger yourself and other road users ⇒. There-
fore:
– Do not let yourself be distracted by passengers or by using a mobile phone, etc.
– Never drive when your driving ability is impaired (by medication, alcohol, drugs, etc.).
– Obey all traffic regulations and speed limits and always maintain a safe distance to the vehicle in front.
– Always adjust your speed to suit the road, traffic and weather conditions.
– Take frequent breaks on long trips. Do not drive for more than two hours without a stop.
– If possible, avoid driving when you are tired or stressed.
WARNING
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Distractions while driving or any kind of impairment to your
driving ability increase the risk of accident and injury.
•
Do not store loose objects on the dashboard. These objects
could fly around the interior when the vehicle is moving (under
acceleration or whilst cornering) and distract the driver – this
could lead to an accident.
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too far back. The airbag system and seat belts can only provide
proper protection when the backre
st is in an upright position and
the driver is wearing the seat belt in the correct position. The
further the backrest is tilted back, the greater the risk of injury due
to incorrect positionin g of the belt webbing or an incorrect sitting
position.
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Adjust the head restraint properly so that it can give maximum
protection.
Correct sitting position for front passenger
The front seat passenger must sit at least 25 cm away
from the dash panel so that the airbag has enough room
to inflate and give maximum protection in an accident.For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the
event of an accident, we recommend adjusting the front
passenger's seat as follows:
– Move the front passenger's seat as far back as possible ⇒ .
– Adjust the backrest to an upright position so that your back remains in contact with the upholstery.
– Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is level with the top of your head ⇒page 190 .
– Keep both feet in the footwell in front of the seat.
– Fasten your seat belt correctly ⇒page 197.In exceptional cases you can disable the front passenger's airbag
via the key-operated switch* ⇒page 208 .
For detailed information on how to adjust the front passenger's
seat, see ⇒page 73, “Seats and storage”.
WARNING
A passenger who is not sitting in the correct position or who is not
wearing a seat belt can be fatally injured if the airbag is triggered.•
Adjust the front passenger's seat so there is a distance of at
least 25 cm between your breastbone and the dash panel.
•
Always keep your feet on the fl oor when the vehicle is moving;
never rest them on the instrument panel, out of the window or on
the seat. If you sit in an incorrect position, you increase your risk
of injury in the event of sudden brak ing or an accident. If the airbag
is triggered, you could sustain pote ntially fatal injuries by sitting
out of position.
•
To reduce the risk of injury to the front passenger in the case of
sudden braking or an accident, th e passenger should never travel
in a moving vehicle with the backrest reclined. The airbag system
and seat belt can only provide pr oper protection when the back-
rest is in an upright position and the passenger is wearing the seat
belt in the correct position. The fu rther the backrest is tilted back,
the greater the risk of injury due to incorrect positioning of the belt
webbing or an incorrect sitting position.
•
Always adjust the head rest raints properly for maximum
protection.
Correct sitting position for passengers in the rear
Rear seat passengers should sit upright with both feet on
the floor and wear their seat belts properly whenever the
vehicle is moving.To reduce any risk of injury in the event of sudden braking
or an accident, passengers in the rear seats must observe
the following:
WARNING (continued)
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– Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is level with the top of your head ⇒page 190 .
– Keep both feet in the footwell in front of the rear seat.
– Fasten your seat belt correctly ⇒page 197.
– Use appropriate child restraint systems for children trav- elling in the vehicle ⇒page 210 .
WARNING
Rear passengers sitting out of po sition can suffer severe injuries.•
Always adjust the head restraints properly for maximum
protection.
•
Seat belts only offer maximum protection when the backrest is
in an upright position and the pa ssengers are wearing the seat
belts properly. By not sitting uprigh t, rear passengers increase the
risk of injury due to incorrect positioning of the seat belt
webbing.
Correct adjustment of head restraints
Properly adjusted head restraints are an important part of
the vehicle's occupant protection system. They can help
to reduce the risk of injuries in most accident situations.
The head restraints must be adjusted properly to provide
maximum protection.
– Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head
restraint is level with the top of your head ⇒fig. 201 and
⇒ fig. 202.For more information on how to adjust the head restraints, see
⇒page 77 .
WARNING
Travelling with the head rest raints removed or incorrectly
adjusted increases the risk of severe injuries.•
Incorrectly adjusted head restrain ts could lead to death in the
event of a collision or accident.
•
Incorrectly adjusted head restraints can also increase the risk
of injury during sudden or un expected braking or other manoeu-
vres.
•
The head restraints must always be adjusted according to the
occupant's size.
Fig. 201 Correctly
adjusted head restraint
(seen from the front)
Fig. 202 Correctly
adjusted head restraint
(seen from the side)
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Examples of incorrect sitting positions
Occupants can suffer severe or fatal injuries injuries if
they sit in an incorrect position while the vehicle is
moving.Seat belts can only provide maximum protection if the belt
webbing is positioned correctl y. Sitting out of position
greatly reduces the effectiveness of the seat belts and
increases the risk of injury since the belt webbing is not
worn in the position for which it is designed. The driver is
responsible for the safety of all vehicle occupants, espe-
cially for children.
– Never allow anyone to sit out of position while the vehicle is moving ⇒.The following list shows just some examples of incorrect sitting
positions which can be dangerous to all occupants. The list is not
complete, but will help to make you aware of possible dangers
which can be avoided.
Therefore, whenever the vehicle is moving:•
never stand up in the vehicle,
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never stand on the seats,
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never kneel on the seats,
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never travel with the backrest reclined too far,
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never lean against the dash panel,
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never lie down on the rear seat,
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never sit on the front edge of a seat,
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never sit sideways,
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never lean out of the window,
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never put your feet out of the window,
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never put your feet on the dash panel,
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never put your feet on the seat cushion,
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never ride in the footwell,
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never travel on a seat with out wearing the seat belt,
•
never climb into the luggage compartment.
WARNING
Sitting out of position increases the risk of severe injuries.•
Sitting out of position exposes the occupants to potentially
fatal injuries: if the airbags inflate they can strike any occupant
who is not in one of th e designed seat positions.
•
Before starting a trip, sit in the correct position and stay in this
position as long as the vehicle is moving. Before every trip, make
sure all passengers are sitting in the correct positions and remain
correctly seated at all times ⇒page 73, “Seats and storage”.
Pedal are aPedal s
The pedals must always be free to move and must never
be obstructed by floor mats or any objects in the footwell.– Make sure that the accelerator, brake and clutch pedals
are not obstructed and can be pressed all the way down
to the floor.
– Make sure that all pedals are able to return freely to their original positions.Only use floor mats which leave the pedal area free and can be
securely fastened in the footwell.
If one of the brake circuits should fail, increased brake pedal travel
will be required to bring the vehicle safely to a stop.
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inside. In this case the child wo
uld be unable to get out of the
vehicle without help. This could have fatal consequences.
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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.
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Never let passengers ride in the luggage compartment. All
occupants must be properly restrained by the seat belts at all
times ⇒page 194 .Note
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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.
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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 79 .
– Use the fastening rings to secure items safely in the luggage compartment ⇒ in “Loading the luggage
compartment” on page 79.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 obje
cts are secured to the fastening
rings with inappropriate or da maged 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.
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Never secure a child seat on the fastening rings.
WARNING (continued)
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