2008 AUDI S4 ron

Doors and windows55
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
Settings for convenience open function
The driver can use the sound system or MMI* to select
which windows are opened.– Select: Function selector button > Windows >
Convenience open .If you wish to use the convenience open function for the windows
and the sun roof*, select on for the functions Front doors, Rear
doors and Sun roof* .What to do after a malfunction
The one-touch open and close function must be reacti-
vated if the battery has been disconnected.– Pull and hold the electric window switch until the
window is fully closed.
– Release the switch and then pull it again for at least one second.
Sun roofControlsTilting open
– You can tilt the sun roof open or closed only when the switch is in the position ⇒fig. 51.
– Press the switch briefly to tilt open the sun roof.
– Pull the switch briefly to close the sun roof again ⇒.
– To set an intermediate position, press or pull the switch until the sun roof has reached the desired position.
Sliding open
– To slide the sun roof open to the position for low wind noise, turn the switch to po sition (until you feel a
resistance).
– To slide the sun roof fully open, turn the switch past the point of resistance to position and hold the switch.
– To close the sun roof, turn the switch to position ⇒ .
Fig. 50 Display:
Convenience open
menu
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Fig. 51 Detail of head-
liner: Rotary control for
sun roof
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– You can set the roof to an intermediate position by turning the switch to the desired position.The sun roof can be operated for about ten minutes after the igni-
tion has been switched off. The switch is deactivated immediately
when one of the front doors is opened.
Sliding sun blind with glass sun roof*
The sliding sun blind can be opened and closed manually in any
position. The sun blind opens automatically when you slide open
the sun roof. When the sun roof is ra ised to the tilt position, the rear
end of the sun blind is raised together with the sun roof.
WARNING
Take care when closing the sun roof. Careless or uncontrolled use
of the sun roof can cause injuries. For this reason, always take out
the ignition key when leaving the vehicle.
Caution
You should always close the sun roof when leaving the car. Sudden
rain could seriously damage your car's interior equipment, espe-
cially the on-board electronic systems.
Note
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Should you not be able to close th e tilted sun roof, pull and hold
the switch until the sun roof is closed.
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Details on the convenience open/close function ⇒page 54 .
Closing the sun roof manually– Open the compartment for (sun)glasses. The screw
⇒fig. 52 will then be visible.
– Remove the screw and detach the light unit.
– Insert the crank all the way into the hexagonal socket ⇒fig. 53 and turn. The sun roof will now close.
NoteTo make it easier to turn the crank, you can make use of the screw-
driver handle (tool kit).
Fig. 52 Detail of head-
liner: Unscrewing the
light housingFig. 53 Detail of head-
liner: Crank for manual
operation
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WARNING
The automatic headlights are only intended to assist the driver.
The driver must always ensure th at the headlights are used when
required, and may have to switch th e m o n m a n u a l l y when the light
conditions or visibility are poor. For example, the light sensors are
not able to detect fog. Therefore, you should always switch on the
headlights
 in these conditions and when driving after dark.
Note
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The light sensor for automatic headlight control is located in the
mounting for the interior mirror. Do not affix any stickers on this
section of the windscreen to avoid malfunctioning of the sensor.
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Some of the settings for the exterior lighting can be adjusted
⇒ page 59 .
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If the lights are left on after the key has been taken out of the
ignition lock, a buzzer sounds when the driver's door is opened.
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The use of the lighting described here is subject to the relevant
statutory requirements.
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The coming home/leaving home function is active only when the
light switch is set to AUTO.
Fog lights
– Press button ⇒fig. 55 to switch on the front fog lights
.
– Press button to switch on the rear fog lights
.
Front fog lights
The side lights or headlights must be switched on. The green diode
at the edge of the switch lights up when the front fog lights are
switched on.
When the headlights are set to AUTO, the dipped headlights are
switched on automatically when you switch on the front fog lights.
Rear fog lights
The headlights or side lights and the front fog lights must be
switched on.
The yellow diode at the edge of the switch lights up when the rear
fog lights are switched on.
If you are towing a trailer or cara van equipped with a rear fog light
on a vehicle with a factory-fitted towing bracket , only the rear fog
light on the trailer or caravan will light up.
Caution
To avoid dazzling the traffic behind you, the rear fog light should
only be used in accordance with statutory regulations.
Fig. 55 Switch for
front fog lights
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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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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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Controls
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Caution
Do not use the main beam headlights or the headlight flasher if this
would dazzle oncoming traffic.Interior lightsFront interior lights
The front interior lighting also incorporates the reading
lights for the driver and passenger.The rocker switch ⇒ fig. 62 for the interior light has the
following functions:
Courtesy light position
– Move switch to the centre position.
Interior light switched on
– Move switch to position I.
Interior light switched off
– Move switch to position O. Front reading lights

– Press one of the switches
⇒fig. 62 to switch the left
or right reading light on and off.If you switch on the courtesy ligh ting, the interior lights come on
automatically when the vehicle is unlocked or the doors are opened.
The light also comes on when the key is pulled out of the ignition. It
goes out approximately 30 seconds after the doors are closed. The
interior light is switched off immediately when the vehicle is locked
or when the ignition is switched on.
If a door is left open, the light is switched off after about 10 minutes
to prevent the battery from running flat.
The brightness of the light is au tomatically adjusted by a dimmer
when it is switched on.Rear interior lights
Reading lights are also provided for rear passengers.The reading lights are switched on and off with the switches
.
Fig. 62 Headliner:
Front interior
lighting/reading lights
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Fig. 63 Headliner: Rear
reading lights
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64Clear visionSun visors
The sun visors can improve vi sibility and contribute to
safety.The sun visors for the driver and the front passenger can be pulled
out of their mountings in the centre of the vehicle and turned
towards the doors ⇒fig. 64 . Once the sun visor has been turned
towards the door you can pull it towards the rear as desired.
Make-up mirrors
There are covers on the make-up mirrors in the sun visors. The light
for the mirror (located in the headlining) comes on automatically
when the mirror cover is slid open. The light switches itself off
when the cover is closed and when the sun visor is pushed back
up.
Applies to vehicles: with sun blindsSun blinds
Sun blinds are provided for the rear window and the rear
side windows.Sun blinds (rear side windows)
– Pull out the blind and hook it into the retainers at the top of the door frame.
Sun blind (rear window)
– Press the switch

⇒ fig. 65 or ⇒ fig. 66 to extend or
retract the sun blind for the rear window.
Fig. 64 Passenger's
side: Sun visor
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blind (vehicles with
MMI)Fig. 66 Switch for sun
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the paintwork on the bonnet.•
off - the windscreen wipers will be moved back to their original
position.Caution
Never move the vehicle with the front wiper arms in a raised posi-
tion as they are automatically moved back to their normal park posi-
tion above a speed of 6 km/h. The paintwork on the bonnet may be
damaged as a result.
Note
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You can also use the service position, for example, if you want to
fix a cover over the windscreen in the winter to keep it clear of ice.
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The service position is automatically set to off when you operate
the windscreen wiper lever or the road speed exceeds 6 km/h.
Changing wiper blades
Good wiper blades are essential for clear vision.Taking off the wiper blade
– Set the wipers to the service position ⇒page 67 . – Lift the wiper arm away from the glass.
– Press the release button on the wiper blade
⇒fig. 70.
Hold the wiper blade firmly and press it forwards slightly .
– Slide the wiper blade upwards .
Fitting the wiper blade
– Fit the new wiper blade into the mounting on the wiper
arm . You should hear it engage in the wiper arm.
– Fold the wiper arm back down onto the glass.
WARNING
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To prevent smearing on the glas s, the wiper blades should be
cleaned regularly using a window cleaner solution. If the wiper
blades are very dirty (i nsects etc.), they should be cleaned using a
sponge or cloth – bad visibility can cause accidents.
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For safety, the wiper blades shou ld be changed once or twice a
year.Caution
The windscreen wipers must be in the service position ⇒page 67
when replacing the blades! Otherwise the wiper motor or the paint-
work on the bonnet may be damaged.Rear-view mirrorsManual anti-dazzle adjustmentNormal setting
– Push the lever at the bottom of the mirror away from you.
Fig. 70 Removing the
wiper blades
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