2008 AUDI S5 set clock

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Controls
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Self-help
Technical data The button has the following functions:
Activating clock, date, temperature and mileage
recorder displays
The display will appear for about 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 29.
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 28. 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 Operating
Manual for the MMI or sound system for more details.
Radio-controlled clock*
When the clock is in “radio-control” mode the signal reception
symbol (a radio tower with radio waves) appears in the display
⇒fig. 4. It is then not possible to change the minutes or the date
manually.
Note
•
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 clock and date display can
be switched on for about 30 seconds by pressing the button
⇒page 12, fig. 3 ⇒page 12.
SET
SETSET
SET
SET
SET
Fig. 4 Instrument
cluster: Time and date
display
SET
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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 MMI or the button on the sound system 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 the 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 38.
Note
•
The date, time and recorded mileage will continue to be
displayed for about 30 seconds after you switch off the ignition.
•
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.
Fig. 5 Instrument
cluster: Mileage
recorderFig. 6 Instrument
cluster: Reset button
CAR
0.0
SET
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CautionTo avoid dazzling the traffic behind you, the rear fog light should
only be used in accordance with statutory regulations.Exterior lighting settings
You can change the settings for these functions on the
sound system or MMI.– Select: Function selector button > Exterior lighting.Coming home
The coming home function lights up the area round the vehicle after
dark when the ignition has been switched off and the driver's door
opened. It switches on the fog lights, rear lights and number plate
lights. This function can be set to operate for a time interval
between 0 (off) and 30 or 60 seconds.
Leaving home
The leaving home function lights up the area round the vehicle after
dark when the vehicle is unlocked. It switches on the fog lights, rear
lights and number plate lights. The function can be switched on or
off as required.Automatic headlights*
When the light switch is set to AUTO ⇒page 54, you can make the
headlights switch on earlier or later by changing the Auto head-
lights setting.
Daytime running lights (daylight headlights)*
This function can be used to switch the daytime running lights on
and off as required. When the function is activated, the daytime
running lights are switched on automatically when the ignition is
switched on.
Note
The coming home/leaving home function is active only when the
light switch is set to AUTO.Instrument lighting
The background lighting of the instruments, the centre
console and the display can be adjusted as required.– Briefly press the knob to release it.
– Turn the button clockwise +” to increase the brightness
of the instrument lighting in dark conditions.
Fig. 52 MMI display:
Exterior lighting
CAR
Fig. 53 Instrument
lighting
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Technical data
– 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 brightness 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 dimmed 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 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. 54. 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.
Fig. 54 adaptive light
when driving
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Heating and cooling 94Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditionerTemperature selection– Turn the rotary control anti-clockwise to reduce the
temperature or clockwise to increase the temperature
⇒fig. 104.The temperature setting will be shown on the MMI display
⇒fig. 105 for a few seconds if the MMI is switched on.
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditionerBlower

The automatically selected blower speed can be reduced
or increased manually if required.– Press the button for the blower .
– Turn the rotary control to set the blower to the desired
speed (and regulate the volume of air delivery).We recommend keeping the blower running at a low setting when
driving slowly.
To prevent fumes or unpleasant smells from entering the vehicle,
switch to the air recirculation mode by pressing the button.
Fig. 104 Rotary control
for temperature selec-
tionFig. 105 MMI display:
Temperature setting
Fig. 106 Blower
button and rotary
controlFig. 107 MMI display:
Blower setting


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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Heating and cooling 102interior temperature as quickly as possible, and then to maintain
this temperature. The system automatically compensates for any
variations in the outside temperature and for the effect of direct
sunlight.
The automatic temperature regulation only operates at temperature
settings between +16 °C and +28 °C. If a temperature below +16 °C
is selected, LO appears on the display. If a temperature above +28 °C
is selected, the display will show HI. In the two extreme settings the
air conditioner operates continuously with maximum cooling or
heating output, and the temperature is not regulated
automatically.Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plusTemperature selection
Separate temperatures can be selected for the driver's
and front passenger's sides.
– Turn the rotary control anti-clockwise to reduce the
temperature or clockwise to increase the temperature
⇒fig. 114.The temperature setting will be shown on the display of the air
conditioner console. The temperature setting will be shown on the
MMI display ⇒fig. 115 for a few seconds if the MMI is switched
on.Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plusBlower
The automatically selected blower speed can be reduced
or increased manually if required.
Fig. 114 Rotary control
for temperature selec-
tion
Fig. 115 MMI display:
Te m p e r a t u r e s e t t i n g

Fig. 116 Blower
button and rotary
control
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Technical data exhaust outlet under the car is not obstructed in any way and that
the exhaust gases do not come into contact with flammable mate-
rials (fire risk).
Note
•
It is advisable to open the air outlets when using the auxiliary
heating/ventilation.
•
The auxiliary heating/ventilation will not switch on if the fuel in
the tank has reached the reserve zone.
•
The auxiliary heating/ventilation will not switch on if the battery
charge level is low.
•
The symbols
 (auxiliary ventilation) or
 (auxiliary heating)
flash in the instrument cluster next to the clock display when the
auxiliary heating/ventilation is switched on. Both symbols light
continuously when the timer is activated.
•
At low outside temperatures some visible water vapour may
form in the engine compartment. This is a normal phenomenon,
and no reason for concern.
Applies to vehicles: with auxiliary heating - under development at the time of printingSwitching on/off immediately
Switching on immediately
– Press the button.
– Press the control button for AC.
–Set Aux. heating or Aux. ventilation to on.
Switching off immediately
– Press the button.
– Press the control button for AC.
–Set Aux. heating or Aux. ventilation to off.When the auxiliary heating/ventilation is running, you can press the
button on the air conditioner console to switch off the blower
only. Pressing the button a second time will switch on the
blower again.
Note
The symbols
 (auxiliary ventilation) or
 (auxiliary heating) flash in
the instrument cluster next to the clock display when the auxiliary
heating/ventilation is switched on.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 123 MMI display:
Setup AC
CARCAR
OFF
OFF
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Technical data
– Also check the shaft section of the ball joint and its asso-
ciated mechanical parts to make sure they are clean and
undamaged.Continued ⇒page 203, “Fitting the ball joint (step 2)”.
WARNING
It is important to keep the mounting fixture clean. Otherwise the
ball joint may fail to engage securely (accident risk).Applies to vehicles: with removable towing bracketFitting the ball joint (step 2)The spring mechanism inside the ball joint must
be in the "ready" position.
– Check that the red marking ⇒fig. 198 on the knob is
inside the green zone on the ball joint.
– Check that the locking ball is inside the hole in the
shaft section of the ball joint.
– Check that the knob protrudes visibly from the ball joint,
so that there is a clear gap between the knob and the
ball joint.
The ball joint can only be installed if the internal spring mechanism
is in the ready position.
Continued ⇒page 203, “Fitting the ball joint (step 3)”.Applies to vehicles: with removable towing bracketFitting the ball joint (step 3)Setting the spring mechanism to the "ready"
position (if required)
– Insert the key ⇒fig. 199 for locking the ball joint into
the lock on the knob and turn it clockwise.
Fig. 198 Removable
towing bracket: Ball
joint
A2A1A3
Fig. 199 Removable
towing bracket:
Setting the spring
mechanism to the
"ready" positionFig. 200 Removable
towing bracket:
Inserting the ball joint
A4
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