2008 AUDI S4 lock

Contents
2ContentsNotes on this Owner's
Manual
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Controls
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Controls and displays
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instruments and
warning/indicator lamps
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Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning and indicator lamps . . . . .
Driver information system
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speed warning function . . . . . . . . .
Auto-check control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre pressure monitoring system .
Doors and windows
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Central locking system . . . . . . . . . .
Boot lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child-proof catches . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and vision
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Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clear vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and storage
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Manual adjustment of front seats
Electric adjustment of front seats
Seat memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . .
Roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter and electrical
sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On-board 230 Volt Euro socket . . .
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . .
Heating and cooling
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Deluxe automatic air conditioner .
Deluxe automatic air conditioner -
basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deluxe automatic air conditioner
plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deluxe automatic air conditioner
plus - basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary heating and auxiliary
ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving
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Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and stopping the engine
with the advanced key . . . . . . . . . . Electro-mechanical parking brake
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . .
adaptive cruise control (ACC)
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Speed and distance control system
Driver messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audi braking guard . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audi lane assist
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Audi lane assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audi side assist
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Lane change assist feature . . . . . .
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audi drive select
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Adjusting the vehicle set-up . . . . .
Automatic gearbox
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multitronic®, tiptronic (6-speed
gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking aid
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General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audi parking system . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audi parking system plus . . . . . . . .
Audi parking system advanced . . .
Switching display and acoustic
signals on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HomeLink
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Universal transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
Controls and displaysOverview
Door handle
Seat memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric adjuster for exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Button for side assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control lever for:
−Turn signals and main beam headlights . . . . . . . . .
− lane assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel with:
− Horn
− Driver's airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Controls for audio, TV*, telephone and speech
dialogue system*
− Paddle levers for tiptronic gearshift . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SET button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reset button for trip recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control lever for:
− Windscreen wipers and washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlets with thumbwheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− For deluxe automatic air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . .
− For deluxe automatic air conditioner plus . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted: −
Radio
− CD changer
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Radio display
− MMI display
1)
Hazard warning lights
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger's airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switches for the following (as applicable):
−Audi parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . .
− Electric sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Control for Audi drive select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioner, depending on equipment fitted:
− Deluxe automatic air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Deluxe automatic air conditioner plus . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray with cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on gearbox fitted, gear lever or selector
lever for:
− multitronic
® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Manual gearbox
Depending on equipment fitted:
− MMI control console or
− Switch for Audi parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Switch for Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP
OFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A11
12
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11
A13
14
A14
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25
A15
116
A16
107 99
107
A17
1)Depending on the equipment fitted in your vehicle the display screen is ei-
ther two-coloured or multi-coloured. As the two displays are more or less
identical this Owner's Manual uses the multi-coloured displays for illustra-
tion purposes.A18A19A20
90
A21
203
A22
170
222 64
159
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101
A24
86, 87
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A26
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− Switch for electric sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Control for Audi drive select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electro-mechanical parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustable steering column (hidden behind steering
wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− adaptive crui se control
Bonnet lock release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for releasing the boot lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note
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Please refer to the separate operating manual for instructions on
using the Multi Media Interface (MMI).
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The arrangement of switches and controls on right-hand drive
models* may be slightly different from the layout shown in the illus-
tration ⇒page 8, fig. 1. However, the symbols used to identify the
controls are the same. 64
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A27
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A28
121
A29
116
A30
125
A31
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A32
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Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
The button has the following functions:
Activating clock, date, temperature and mileage
recorder displays
The display will appear for abou
t 30 seconds if you press the
button ⇒page 12, fig. 3 when the ignition is switched off.
Starting check procedure (auto-check control)
The auto-check control checks important components and vehicle
systems. These background checks are run constantly, as long as
the ignition is switched on ⇒page 30 .
You can start the “check procedure” manually by pressing the
button with the ignition switched on. This function check can be
started at road speeds up to 5 km/h.
Calling up driver messages again
A red or yellow symbol appearing in the instrument cluster display
is normally accompanied by a corresponding message. The
message will disappear from the display after about 5 seconds. If
required, you can call up the message again by briefly pressing the button.
Setting speed warning
You can press the button briefly to set speed limit warning 1
while the vehicle is moving ⇒ page 29 . If you press and hold the
button, this will cancel the speed warning.
Time and date displayQuart z clock
The date, time and display format can be changed using the sound
system or MMI* control console. Please refer to the sound system
or MMI* Operating Manual for more details.
Radio-controlled clock*
When the clock is in “radio-con trol” mode the signal reception
symbol (a radio tower with radi o waves) appears in the display
⇒ fig. 4. It is then not possible to change the minutes or the date
manually.
Note
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The digital clock and mileage recorder displays are switched on
for about 30 seconds when the driver's door is opened.
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When the ignition is switched off, the clock and date display can
be switched on for about 30 seconds by pressing the button
⇒ page 12, fig. 3 ⇒ page 12.
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SETSET
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Fig. 4 Instrument
cluster: Time and date
display
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14Mileage recorder
The instrument shows how far you have travelled.The mileage is stated in kilometres (“km”) or “miles”.
You can switch the display from kilometres to miles and vice versa
via the sound system or MMI* us ing the button on the control
console.
Odometer / trip recorder
The odometer records the vehicle's total mileage.
The trip recorder shows the distance that has been travelled since it
was last reset. It is used to measure individual journeys. The last
digit of the trip recorder indicates distances of 100 metres or tenths
of a mile. The trip recorder can be reset to zero by pressing the reset button
⇒ fig. 6.
Fault display
If there is a fault in th e instruments, the letters dEF appear perma-
nently in the trip recorder display. Please have the fault rectified as
soon as possible.
Immobiliser
When the ignition is switched on, the security programming of the
ignition key is verified electronically.
If an uncoded key is used, SAFE will appear continuously in the
mileage recorder display. The vehicle cannot then be driven
⇒ page 43 .
Note
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The date, time and recorded mileage will continue to be
displayed for about 30 seconds after you switch off the ignition.
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The digital clock and mileage recorder displays are switched on
for about 30 seconds when the driver's door is opened.
•
When the ignition is switched off, the mileage recorder can be
switched on for about 30 seconds by pressing the button
⇒ page 12, fig. 3 ⇒page 12 .
Fuel gaugeThe gauge only works when the ignition is switched on.
When the needle reaches the reserve zone, the symbol
 ⇒ page 37
lights up in the instrument cl uster display together with the
message Please refuel . At this point there are still about 8 litres of
fuel left in the tank. This is your reminder to fill up soon.
The tank capacity of your vehicle is given in the Technical data
section.
Fig. 5 Instrument
cluster: Mileage
recorderFig. 6 Instrument
cluster: Reset button
CAR
0.0
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16Additional warning and indicator lamps are displayed on vehicles
equipped with the adap tive cruise control* ⇒page 134 .
Note
A number of functions are monitored by the auto-check control
⇒page 21 . If a malfunction should occur, this will be shown by the
display in the instrument cluster either with a red symbol (priority 1
– serious malfunction) or a yellow symbol (priority 2 – other
malfunction or item requiring attention).Applies to vehicles: with Audi drive selectDynamic steering

If the warning lamp
 lights up when you switch on the ignition and
goes out when the engine has starte d, the dynamic steering is acti-
vated.
If the warning lamp  stays on after the engine has started, this
indicates a malfunction in the system. You can continue driving
carefully at reduced speed to the next qualified workshop, however
the steering may feel heavier and its response may be more sensi-
tive than usual. In addi tion, it is possible that the steering wheel will
be off centre when driving in a straight line.
WARNING
Have the system malfunction in the dynamic steering repaired by
a qualified workshop as soon as possible – risk of accident.
Note
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If the warning lamp
 flashes, this indicates that the dynamic
steering is being initialised. The message “Dynamic steering: Initial-
ising” ⇒page 36 will appear in the driver information system
display.
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The stabilisation functions of the dynamic steering ⇒page 222
are not available in the event of a system malfunction.
Applies to vehicles: with petrol engineEngine management

This warning lamp monitors the engine management
system on petrol engines.The
 warning lamp (Electronic Power Control) lights up when the
ignition is switched on to show that the lamp is working properly.Note
If the warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is moving, this indi-
cates a fault in the engine management system. The engine should
be serviced by a qualified workshop without delay.Applies to vehicles: with diesel engineGlow plug system

The indicator lamp lights up to show that the glow plugs
are preheating.Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic glow plug system.
The indicator lamp
 lights up while the glow plugs are preheating.
If the engine fails to start imm ediately, the glow plugs have not
finished preheating. In this case, keep the clutch pedal depressed
(or keep your foot on the brake if your vehicle has an automatic
gearbox) until the engine starts.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
⇒ page 19

Electro-mechanical parking
brake/Audi hold assist*
⇒page 20

Fault in brake system
⇒page 20
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Technical data
Applies to vehicles: with cruise control systemCruise control

The indicator lamp
 in the instrument cluster lights up when the
cruise control system is operating.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

The warning lamp monitors the ABS and the electronic
differential lock (EDL).The warning lamp
 lights up for a few seconds when the ignition
is switched on and while the engine is being started. The lamp goes
out again once the system has run through an automatic test
sequence.
There is a fault in the ABS if:
•
the warning lamp
 does not light up when the ignition is
switched on,
•
the warning lamp does not go out again after a few seconds,
•
the warning lamp lights up when the vehicle is moving.
The vehicle can still be braked in the normal way (except that the
ABS control function is out of action). Please take the vehicle to a
qualified workshop as soon as po ssible. For further information on
the ABS ⇒ page 222.
If a fault occurs in the ABS, the ESP warning lamp will also light up.
Fault in the main brake system
If the ABS warning lamp
 lights up together with the brake
warning lamp
 ⇒ page 32 , this indicates a fault in the ABS func-
tion, and possibly a malfunction in the main brake system as well
⇒ .
If there is a malfunction in the brake system the symbol
 will light
up in the instrument cluster. Please refer to ⇒page 32 . Fault on the electronic differential lock (EDL)
The EDL works in conjunction with the ABS. If a malfunction should
occur in the EDL, this is indicated by the ABS warning lamp
.
Please take the vehicle to a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
For further information on the EDL ⇒page 222 .
WARNING
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Before opening the bonnet and ch ecking the brake fluid level,
observe the warning information on ⇒page 255, “Working on
components in the engine compartment”.
•
If the brake warning lamp
 should light up together with the
ABS warning lamp
, stop the vehicle imm ediately and check the
brake fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid level has dropped
below the "MIN" mark you must no t drive on - otherwise there may
be an increased acciden t risk. You should obtain professional
assistance.
•
If the brake fluid level is OK, the fault in the brake system may
have been caused by a failure of the ABS control function. As a
result the rear wheels can lock relatively easily when braking. This
could cause the tail of the vehicle to skid sideways. Drive carefully
to the nearest qualified workshop and have the fault rectified.
Applies to vehicles: with Audi hold assistAudi hold assist

This warning lamp monitors the Audi hold assist function.Audi hold assist helps the driver to keep the vehicle stationary while
the engine is running, for instance on steep gradients, at traffic
lights or in stop-and-go traffic. When the Audi hold assist function
is on, you don't have to keep your foot on the brake to prevent the
vehicle from accidentally rolling away. Once it detects that the
vehicle is stopped, Audi hold assist keeps the vehicle stationary. The
green symbol
 in the instrument cluster indicates that the func-
tion is activated. You can now take your foot off the brake pedal.
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20When the vehicle has been stationary for an extended period, Audi
hold assist will automatically appl y the parking brake. In this case,
the green symbol
 will change to red
.
Electro-mechanical parking brake

This warning lamp monitors the electro-mechanical
parking brake.The warning lamp
 lights up when the parking brake is applied
with the ignition on. After the ig nition has been switched off the
lamp will stay on for about 30 seconds. The warning lamp will light
up for about 30 seconds if the parking brake is applied with the igni-
tion switched off.
The warning lamp should go out when the parking brake is released.
If the warning lamp flashes continuously after the parking brake has
been applied , the brake may not be strong enough to hold the
vehicle on a slope. This may be due to the brakes overheating.
Please note the following points:
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If the gradient is too steep to park the vehicle safely, the display
will show the message Caution: Vehicle parked too steep .
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In the event of a fault in the parking brake system the symbol

will also appear in the instrument cluster display together with the
message Parking brake! You should have the fault corrected by a
qualified workshop without delay.
Brake system

The warning lamp flashes if the brake fluid level is too low
or if there is a fault in the ABS system or the parking
brake.If the warning lamp
 flashes, there is a fault in the brake system.
The symbol
 in the instrument cluster display will flash at the same time. You can press the button to obtain a message
explaining the fault
⇒page 32 .
If a failure should occur in the ABS, the ABS warning lamp
 will
light up together with the brake warning lamp
 ⇒ .
WARNING
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Before opening the bonnet and ch ecking the brake fluid level,
observe the warning information on ⇒page 255, “Working on
components in the engine compartment”.
•
If the brake warning lamp does not go out, or if it lights up
when driving, the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low – this
may cause an increased accident risk. Stop the vehicle and do not
drive on. You should obtain professional assistance.
•
If the brake warning lamp lights up together with the ABS
warning lamp, this can mean that the control function of the ABS
is out of action. As a result the rear wheels can lock relatively
easily when braking. This could caus e the tail of the vehicle to skid
sideways. Drive carefully to the nearest qualified workshop and
have the fault rectified.
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