2008 AUDI S4 wheel

Driver information system
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will disappear after about 5 seconds, but you can call it up
again at any time by pressing the button:Switch off engine and check oil level
– Stop the vehicle.
– Switch off the engine.
– Check the engine oil level ⇒page 258 .
– Obtain professional assistance if necessary.If the engine oil level is too low
If the engine oil level is too low, add more oil ⇒page 259 .
If the engine oil level is correct
If the

symbol flashes and the engine oil level is correct, obtain
professional assistance. Do not drive on. Do not continue to run the
engine, not even at idle speed .
Note
The oil pressure warning lamp

is not an indicator for the oil
level. The oil level should therefore be checked regularly.
Add engine oil immediately

 WARNING! Please add oil immediately
If the  symbol lights up, you must add oil immediately
⇒ page 259 .
Fault in the steering system

The steering wheel cannot be unlocked if there is a fault
in the electronic steering lock.If the symbol

flashes in the display, there is a malfunc-
tion in the electronic steerin g lock. The symbol is accompa-
nied by a driver message giving you more information
about the fault. This message will disappear after about
5 seconds, but you can call it up again at any time by
pressing the button:
Do not drive vehicle. Steering defective
– You should obtain professional assistance.
– Do not have the vehicle towed away.
WARNING
The vehicle must not be towed if th ere is a fault in the electronic
steering lock: the steering will be locked and the vehicle cannot be
steered. Towing a vehicle with lo cked steering can cause an acci-
dent.
Note
On some models the symbol may look slightly different.Ignition lock defective

A fault in the ignition lock must be rectified immediately.If the symbol

flashes in the display, there is a malfunc-
tion in the electronic ignition lock. The symbol is accompa-
nied by a driver message giving you more information
about the fault. This message will disappear after about
SET
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NoteOn some models the speed limit warning 1
 and speed limit
warning 2
 will also be displayed as yellow symbols. These always
appear as a small symbol at the top of the display ⇒page 28 .
Applies to vehicles: with Audi drive selectDynamic steering

 Dynamic steering: system fault
This message and the
 symbol will appear if a fault develops in the
system while the vehicle is moving. You can continue driving care-
fully at reduced speed to the next qualified workshop, however the
steering may feel heavier and its response may be more sensitive than usual. In addition, it is possible that the steering wheel will be
off centre when driving in a straight line.
Dynamic steering: initialising
If this message appears and the warning lamp
 flashes in the
instrument cluster, this indicates that the dynamic steering is being
initialised. The steering wheel will move slightly after the engine is
started. The dynamic steering may be initialised if the steering
wheel was moved while the vehicle was stopped. The warning lamp
will go out when the initialisation has been completed.
WARNING
Have the system malfunction in the dynamic steering repaired by
a qualified workshop as soon as possible – risk of accident.
Note
The stabilisation functions of the dynamic steering ⇒page 222 are
not available in the event of a system malfunction.Applies to vehicles: with advanced keyKey not in vehicle

 Key not in vehicle
This message will appear together with the symbol
 if the remote
control key is removed from the vehicle while the engine is running.
This is to remind you not to continue driving without the key (for
example if you change drivers).
If the remote control key is not in the vehicle you will not be able to
switch on the ignition or restar t the engine after it has been
switched off. You will also not be able to lock the vehicle from the
outside.

Dynamic headlight range con-
trol* defective
⇒ page 39

Battery in remote control key
⇒page 44

Electro-mechanical
parking brake
⇒page 123

adaptive light* defective
⇒page 39

Ignition lock defective
⇒page 39

Windscreen wiper defective
⇒page 39

Suspension control
⇒page 39
TPMS
Tyre pressure monitoring sys-
tem
⇒page 39
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Driver information system
40The tyre pressure monitoring system makes use of the ABS sensors
to compare the rolling circumfe rence and the vibration of the
wheels. The display in the instrument cluster alerts the driver if
changes are detected on one or more wheels. If only one tyre is
affected, the display will indicate its position ⇒fig. 27.
Each time you change a tyre or the tyre pressures on your vehicle,
you must store the new tyre pressures via the sound system or
MMI* ⇒page 41 .
The rolling circumference and vibration can change if:•
The tyre pressure is too low
•
The tyre has suffered structural damage
•
The air pressure in one or more tyres was changed and the new
tyre pressures were not stored ⇒page 41, “Storing the tyre pres-
sures”
•
The wheels were changed and the new tyre pressures were not
stored ⇒page 41, “Storing the tyre pressures”
•
There is a greater load on the wheels of one axle (e.g. if you are
carrying more passengers or luggage)
•
The road surface under the left wheels is different to the road
surface under the right wheels for a long period
Warning lamp
 / TPMS Tyre pressure ! System malfunction
If the warning lamp  flashes for about a minute and then remains
lit after you switch on the ignition, there is a fault in the system. TPMS
(Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) Tyre pressure ! System
malfunction ⇒ page 40, fig. 28 will also be displayed in the instru-
ment cluster. Please contact the ne arest qualified workshop as soon
as possible.
WARNING
•
If the tyre pressure warning lamp appears in the instrument
cluster display, slow down i mmediately and avoid any severe
braking or steering manoeuvres. As soon as you can do so safely,
stop and check the tyres and the tyre pressures.
•
It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that the tyre pressures
are correct. For this reason yo u must check the tyre pressures
regularly.
•
Under certain conditi ons (e.g. driving at high speeds, on ice and
snow or on poor road surfaces) the tyre pressure warning lamp
may not light up immediately or not at all.
•
Please ask your Audi dealer or qualified workshop whether run
flat tyres can be used on your vehicle. Unauthorised use of these
tyres can invalidate the vehicle's type approval for use on public
roads. Furthermore, this could cause damage to your vehicle and
possibly also result in an accident.
Fig. 28 Display:
System fault ("System-
störung")
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Lights and vision
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– Turn the button clockwise +” to increase the brightness of the instrument lighting in dark conditions.
– Turn the button anti-clockwise -” to reduce the bright- ness of the instrument lighting in dark conditions.
– Press the knob in again to prevent the setting from being changed unintentionally.The instrument lighting (dials and needles), the centre console illu-
mination and the illumination of the displays are regulated by a
light sensor incorporated in the instrument cluster. In bright condi-
tions any changes made to the brig htness of the instrument lighting
have no effect.
Note
The instrument lighting (illumination of dials and needles) is
switched on when the ignition is on and the vehicle's lights are off.
The instrument lighting is dimme d automatically as the daylight
starts to fade; it is switched off completely when the light condi-
tions become very poor. This function is intended to remind the
driver to switch on the dipped-beam headlights in good time when
light conditions become poor.
Applies to vehicles: with headlight range controlHeadlight range control

When the dipped beam headlights are switched on, the
range of the headlights can be adjusted to suit the load
being carried.– Turn the thumbwheel
 ⇒ fig. 58 to the appropriate
setting.
Adjustment settings
The settings correspond roughly to the following load conditions:
Two front occupants, luggage compartment empty
All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty
All seats occupied, luggage compartment loadedDriver only, luggage compartment loaded
Caution
Always adjust the headlights to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic.
Make sure you lower the headlights when the vehicle is carrying a
heavy load.
Fig. 58 Headlight
range control
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Lights and vision61
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
Applies to vehicles: with xenon headlight bulbsDynamic headlight range controlHeadlights with xenon gas-discharge bulbs automatically adapt to
suit the load being carried when the engine is switched on. The
headlights are also automatically adjusted when the vehicle is in
motion (e.g. when accelerating and braking).Applies to vehicles: with adaptive lightadaptive light
This feature provides better illumination when you drive
through a corner.The adaptive light gives better illumination of the bend and the side
of the road when driving through a corner ⇒fig. 59. The adaptive
light is controlled automatically, depending on the speed of the
vehicle and the steering wheel angle.
The headlights are regulated automatically when you drive through
a corner, depending on how far you turn the steering wheel. To
avoid having a dark spot in front of the vehicle the two headlights
are directed at different angles.
Note
The system is active at speeds from approximately 10 km/h to
110 km/h.Hazard warning lights

The hazard warning lights ar e used to make other road
users aware of your vehicle in hazardous situations.– Press the switch
 to switch the hazard warning lights
on or off ⇒fig. 60.
All four turn signals flash simultaneously when the hazard warning
lights are switched on. The two turn signal indicator lamps
  and
the indicator lamp in the switch
 will flash at the same time. The
hazard warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off.
The hazard warning lights come on automatically in the event of an
accident in which an airbag is triggered or in the case of an emer-
gency stop (full br ake application).
Note
You should switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road
users, for instance:
Fig. 59 adaptive light
when driving
Fig. 60 Switch for
hazard warning lights
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When reaching the tail end of a traffic jam
•
If your vehicle breaks down or there is an emergency
•
If your vehicle is being towed away, or if you are towing another
vehicle.
Turn signal and main beam lever
The turn signal and main beam lever also operates the
parking lights and the headlight flasher.The turn signal and main beam headlight lever has the
following functions:
Turn signals
 
– Move the lever all the way up to indicate right, or all the way down to indicate left ⇒fig. 61.
– Move the lever briefly up or do wn just as far as the point
of resistance and then release it: the turn signals will
flash three times.
– Move the lever up or down just as far as the point of resistance and hold it there: the turn signals flash for as
long as you hold the lever. Main beam headlights

– Press the lever forward to switch on the main beams.
– Pull the lever back towards you to switch the main beam
headlights off again.
Headlight flasher

– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel to operate the flasher.
Parking lights

– Switch off the ignition.
– Move the lever up or down to turn on the right or left- hand parking ligh ts respectively.Notes on these functions•
The turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on. The
corresponding indicator lamp
 or
 flashes in the instrument
cluster.
•
The turn signals are cancelled automatically when the steering
wheel is returned to the straight-ahead position.
•
The main beam headlights can only be switched on if the dipped
beam headlights are already on. The main beam headlight indicator
lamp  then comes on in the instrument cluster.
•
The headlight flasher comes on for as long as you pull the lever –
even if no other lights are switched on. The main beam headlight
indicator lamp
 then comes on in the instrument cluster.
•
When the parking lights are switched on, the headlight and the
rear light on one side of the car light up with reduced intensity. The
parking lights will only work with the ignition off. A warning buzzer
will sound for as long as the driver's door is open.
Fig. 61 Turn signal and
main beam headlight
lever
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Seats and storage
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Adjusting height of lumbar support*
– Press the top or bottom part of the adjuster switch to move the lumbar support upwards or downwards as
required.
Raising or lowering the seat
– Pull the lever ⇒page 73, fig. 75 up or down repeat-
edly (i.e. pump the lever).
Adjusting backrest angle
– Lean forwards to take your weight off the backrest.
– Turn the adjuster wheel ⇒ page 73, fig. 75 to set the
angle of the backrest as required.
WARNING
•
Never adjust the driver's seat wh en the vehicle is moving - this
could lead to an accident.
•
Be careful when adjusting the seat height. Careless or uncon-
trolled use of the seat adjustment can cause injuries.
•
Do not drive with the backrests of the front seats reclined too
far as otherwise the seat belt and airbag could fail to restrain the
wearer properly in an accident, possibly leading to injury.
Electric adjustment of front seatsSeat adjuster controls
The arrangement of the switches corresponds with the
design of the seats.The adjustment switches for the se at and backrest correspond with
the design of the seat. The seats can be adjusted simply by pressing
the corresponding switch in the required direction.
Adjuster controls
Lumbar support
Seat adjuster
Backrest adjuster
Thigh suppor t*Seat adjustment
You can use the electrical adjustment to set the position,
angle and shape of the seat so that you can travel in a
safe and comfortable sitting position.Before adjusting your seat, please read and observe the
warnings ⇒.
A4
A5
A6
Fig. 76 Front seat:
Adjuster controls
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Heating and cooling99
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
Note
If the LED in the AC button should continue to light up when the AC
mode has been switched off (i.e. the air conditioner has been
switched off) this is due to a defect in one of the air conditioner
components. If a malfunction should occur, please contact a quali-
fied workshop.Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditionerAir outlets
The air distribution setting directs the air to the outlets
you select.Fig. 110 Dashboard: Location of air outletsAir outlets and
– The outlets can be opened and closed by turning the
thumbwheels next to them. – The direction of air delivery from these outlets can be
adjusted horizontally and vert ically using the adjuster in
the centre of each outlet grille.
The flow of air from the outlets is controlled either automatically or
manually, depending on the oper ating mode selected. All the
outlets can provide air which is either heated, unheated, or cooled.
Note
When the air conditioner is operating in the cooling mode, the air is
directed mainly to outlets and . To ensure an adequate cooling
effect, you should not close these outlets completely.Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditionerAir outlets for rear passengers
The air outlets for the rear ca bin are located in the centre
console.– The outlets can be opened and closed by turning the
thumbwheels.
– The direction of air delivery from these outlets can be adjusted horizontally and vert ically using the adjuster in
the centre of each outlet grille.The flow of air from the outlets is controlled either automatically or
manually, depending on the oper ating mode selected. All the
outlets can provide air which is either heated, unheated, or cooled.
The heater outlets for the rear footwells are located under the front
seats.
Note
When the air conditioner is operating in the cooling mode the air is
directed mainly to the outlets in the centre console. To ensure an
A2
A3
A2
A3
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