2008 AUDI TT ROADSTER brake

Driver information system
When a red symbol appears, a warning tone will sound consecu­
tively
three times. The symbol continues to flash until the malfunc­
tion has been repaired. If there are
more than one priority 1 malfunc­
tions, the symbols appear one after the other for about two
seconds.
[ i] Tips
• The message for a malfunction can be shown by pressing on the
left knob.
• During route guidance on vehicles with a navigation system, the
warning symbol is shown in the field above. •
Brake system malfunction
BRAKE (USA models) /
(CD) (Canada models)
A malfunction in the brake system must be repaired as
soon as possible.
When BRAKE/ (CD) (Canada models) appears in the display
and flashes, this means there is a malfunction in the brake
system. In addition to the symbol, one of the following two
messages also appears in the display:
STOP VEHICLE AND CHECK BRAKE FLUID
ABS FAULT! SEE OWNER'S MANUAL
- Pull of the road and stop the vehicle.
- Check the brake fluid level=>
page 230.
USA models: if there is a malfunction in the ABS system, the i:i
warning/indicator light illuminates along with the BRAKE system
malfunction warning/indicator light=>&.
Canada models: if there is a malfunction in the ABS system, the
warning/indicator light illuminates together with the ID brake
system malfunction warning/indicator light=>& .
& WARNING
• Always observe the warnings in=> page 212, "Engine compart­
ment", before opening the engine hood and checking the brake
fluid.
• Driving with low brake fluid is a safety hazard! Stop the car and
get professional assistance .
• If the brake system warning/indicator light illuminates
together with the ABS warning/indicator light, then the ABS
system is malfunctioning. The rear wheels could quickly lock up
when you apply the brakes. This could lead to loss of control _and
your vehicle could slide! Drive carefully to the nearest authorized
Audi dealer and have the malfunction corrected. •
Engine cooling system malfunction _t_
A malfunction in the engine cooling system must be
repaired as soon as possible.
When the _t symbol in the display flashes, then either the
engine coolant
temperature is too high, or the coolant level
is too low. In addition to the symbol, the following message
also appears in the display:
SWITCH OFF ENGINE AND CHECK COOLANT LEVEL
-Pull off the road and stop the vehicle .
Turn off the engine.
Check coolant level =>
page 228.
Add coolant if necessary => page 228.
-Continue driving only after the engine coolant
warning/indicator light goes out.

Driver information system
[ i] Tips
• The engine oil pressure symbol 9:::r. is not an indicator for a low
engine oil level. Do not rely on it. Instead, check the oil level in your
engine at regular intervals, preferably each time you refuel, and
always before going on a long trip.
• The yellow oil level warning indication · requires oil refill or
workshop service without delay. Do not wait until the red oil pres­
sure warning symbol
9:::r. starts to flash before you respond to the
low oil level warning . By then, your engine may already have
suffered serious damage. •
Yellow symbols
A yellow symbol means WARNING.
Yellow symbols mean:
Low fuel level
Check engine oil level Engine oil sensor malfunction
-
Worn brake pads
USA models:
Speed warning 1
Canada models:
Speed warning 1
-
USA models:
Speed warning 2
-Canada models:
Speed warning 2 =>
pag
e35
=> page35
=> page35
-
=> page35
=> page35
=> page35
=> page35
-
=> page35
Dynamic headlight range con­
trol* defective => page35
Windshield washer fluid level low
=> page 35
Battery voltage too high or too
low
Defective light bulb
USA models:
Defective brake light
Canada models:
Defective brake light =>
page35
=> page36
=> page36
=> page36
Light/rain
sensor defective (auto-=> page 36
matic headlights) * defective
Adaptive Light* defective =>
page 36
Tire pressure monitoring system * => page 37
Yellow symbols indicate a priority 2 malfunction -Warning!
When a yellow symbol appears, a warning tone will sound
once .
Check the displayed function as soon as possible . If more than one
priority 2 malfunction is detected, all symbols will appear one after
the other for about two seconds.
To display driver information
As an example, the[} symbol appears in the display . If you now
press the button =>
page 12, fig. 2 ©, the following driver message
appears in the display:
PLEASE REFUEL
The driver message in the display goes out after about 5 seconds.
You can display the driver message again by briefly p ressing the
button. •

Fuel supply too low [J
When the J symbol illuminates, this means there is about 1.8
gal lons
(7 l iters) o f fue l left in the fuel ta nk. T ime to re fuel!
=>
page 275.
I f the symbo l lights up, even when there is ample fuel in the tank,
and the text
TANK SYSTEM MA LFUN CTION! CON TACT WORKSHOP
appears in the display, there is a fau lt in the system. Contact a qual ­
ified workshop to have the fau lt rectified. •
Checking the engine oil level _,;.
When the -= symbol illuminates, check the engine oil leve l as soon
as possib le =>
page 224. Top off the oil at your ear liest opportun ity
=>
page 225. •
Engine oil sensor defective
-
If the _ symbol illuminates, contact your authorized Audi dealer
and have the oil sensor inspected . Unti l you have this done, check
the oi l leve l each time you re fue l jus t to be on the sa fe s ide
=>
page 224 . •
Worn brake pads .)
If the symbo l illuminates, contact your authorized Audi dea ler to
have the front bra ke pads inspected (on that occasion have the rear
brakes inspected as wel l to be safe). •
Controls and equip ­
ment
Driver inform ation system
Speed warning 1
~ (USA models) / ~ (Canada
models)
I f the ~ symbo l illuminates, this means you are d riving faste r than
the set vehicle speed . Slow down!=>
page 37. •
Speed warning 2
-.... (USA models) /
l.,... (Canada models)
If the C) symbol il luminates, this means you have driven faster than
the sec ond set vehic le s peed. Slow d own! =>
page 37. •
Applies to veh icles : wi th dynami c he ad light r ange ad just ment
Headlight range control defective
If the il luminates, the dynamic head light range control is no
longer working pr ope rly. Have the syste m checked and repa ired at
your authorized Audi dea ler .•
Windshield washer fluid level too low .-_j
If the ~ symbol illuminates, add windshie ld washer fluid to the
washer sys tem =>
page 236 . •
Battery voltage low ~
If the C sy mb ol illu min ates, co ntact your au thori ze d Audi dealer
and have the following components inspected:
• drive belt
• generator
• b att e ry charge
I • •

Driver information system
Also see if the generator warning/indicator light illuminates
=> page 19. •
Defective light bulb warning
The defective light bulb warning tells you when a vehicle
light bulb has become defective.
If a defective bulb has been detected by the system or a light bulb
burns out, the symbol with a message appears in the display to
tell you which bulb is burnt out and where it is located. For example:
REAR LEFT TURN SIGNAL
After 5 seconds, the message disappears. If you want to recall the
message into the display, press the CHECK button.
There are three reasons why the defective bulb message would appear in the display:
• the light bulb has burnt out=> page 277.
• the fuse is "blown" => page 273, "Replacing a fuse".
• the wire connection to the light bulb is defective.
Have the bulb replaced or the connection repaired by your autho ­
rized Audi Service department.
& WARNING
• Light bulbs are pressurized and could explode while they are
being changed causing serious personal injury.
• Work with due care when handling the high-voltage section of
gas discharge (xenon) lamps*. Failing to do so could result in death
or serious injury! •
Brake light defective K: U (USA
models) / (Canada models)
In case of a malfunction or component failure, the acoustic warning
will sound and the symbol&;
l[ (USA models)/ (Canada
models) can appear.
The following electrical components should be checked, repaired or
replaced, as necessary :
• Brake light bulbs
• All wiring connections
• Brake light switch
Contact your authorized Audi dealer for assistance if necessary.
[ i] Tips
The brake light switch is only inspected as part of the functional
check after the engine is started. •
Applies to vehicles: with automat ic headlights and rain sensor
Light /rain sensor defective >
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS/AUTOMATIC WIPERS DEFECTIVE
If the symbol illuminates, the light sensor has failed. For safety
reasons the low beams are turned on permanently with the switch
in
AUTO. However , you can continue to turn the lights on and off
using the light switch. In the case of a defect in the rain sensor, the
windshield wiper lever functions are still available. Have the
light /rain sensor checked as soon as possible at a dealership. •
Applies to veh ic le s: w ith Adaptive Light
Adaptive Light defective
ADAPTIVE LIGHT DEFECTIVE
•
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objects are left inside the vehicle, they should be locked in the
luggage compartment. •
Applies to vehicles: with manual folding top
Opening the Folding Top Manually
LY.
-Apply the hand brake firmly.
Fig . 47 Locking handle
Fig . 48 Folding top
open a hand's width
- Remove any objects from the storage compartment to
prevent damage to the folding top and the rear window.
- Fold the locking handle down
~ fig. 47.
- Turn the handle counter-clockwise as far as it will go and hold it .
Contro ls and eq uip­
ment
Folding top
- Push the released folding top up by the locking handle
and open it about the width of a hand
~ fig. 48.
- Exit the vehicle.
- Lift the folding top at the front and guide it to rear into
the storage compartment as far as it will go.
- Push the folding top down into the tonneau until you
hear it click into place.
- Fold the covers down
~ page 66, fig. 56.
The folding top is completely open when the indicator light in the
instrumen t cluster goes out. The door windows are automatically
lowered about 20 mm while the top is opening.
& WARNING
For safety reasons, the folding top may only be unlocked when the
vehicle is stationary .•
App lies to ve hicles: with manua l folding top
Closing the Folding Top Manually
Fig. 49 Handle
between the seatbacks ...
Vehicle care I I Technical data

Folding top
Fig. 50 Locking handle
Apply the hand brake firmly.
- Pull the handle~
page 61, fig. 49 between the seatbacks
to unlock the folding top.
- Exit the vehicle.
- Fold the covers upward
~ page 66, fig. 55.
- Lift the folding top and guide the frame forward
~ fig. 50.
- Get back into the vehicle.
Swing the locking handle down~
page 61, fig. 47.
Turn the handle counter-clockwise as far as it will go and
pull the top down into the latch.
Turn the handle clockwise as far as it will go.
- Fold the latch handle back into its recess.
& WARNING
Never drive the vehicle with the top not properly latched! Other ­
wise there is a risk that the top will be opened by the wind . This
can result in injuries and damage to the vehicle.
[ i ] Tips
The indicator light for the folding top goes out as soon as it is
correctly latched .•
Appl ies to vehic les: with powe r fo lding top
Opening and Closing the Folding Top
Automatically
~
Fig. 51 Switch for
folding top actuation
Automatically Opening the Folding Top
- Turn on the ignition.
- Remove any objects from the storage compartment to
prevent damage to the folding top and the rear window.
- Pull and hold onto the switch throughout the opening
procedure.
Automatically Closing the Folding Top
- Turn on the ignition.
- Remove any objects from the storage compartment to
prevent damage to the folding top and the rear window . ..,

Folding top
-Within two seconds turn the key a second time and hold
it in this position until the power top has completely
closed.
Opening or closing motion stops immediately as soon as you
release the key . For safety reasons, i t is not possible to activate the
convenience feature with the remote control.
& WARNING
When opening and closing the power top make sure to keep your­
self and others clear of all moving parts. Risk of injury! •
Applies to vehi cles: w ith wind deflecto r
Wind Deflector
The wind deflector reduces turbulence in the passenger
compartment and makes driving more comfortable.
Extending wind deflector
N
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Fig . 53 Section from
center console: Switch
for wind deflector
operation
Pull the switch for wind deflector operation.
- Release the switch as soon as the wind deflector is
completely extended.
Retracting wind deflector
- Keep the switch for the wind deflector depressed until it
is fully retracted.
The wind deflector is extended and retracted electrically .
& WARNING
• The wind deflector may not be used for securing cargo.
• Always watch the wind deflector carefully while it is closing.
Fingers can be trapped painfully in the mechanism!
[ i ] Tips
• Extension is interrupted immediat ely the sw itch is releas ed.
• The wind deflector is most effective if all the windows are
raised. •
Emergency Operation of the Folding
Top
A pp lies to vehicles: wit h p owe r fo ld ing t op
General information
The folding top can be closed manually if it malfunctions.
- Set the parking brake.
- Open the windows.
- Remove the key from the ignition.
Close the folding top manually only in an emergency situation . The
best way course of act ion is to contact your dealership to have the
cause of the malfunction corrected. .,

Seats and storage
-Position the head restraint according to the occupant's
height=>
page 92. For maximum protection, the top of
the head restraint should be at least at eye level, prefer­
ably higher and ideally level with the top of the head
=>
page 132, fig. 120.
& WARNING
Never place any objects in the driver's footwell. An object could
get into the pedal area and interfere with pedal function. In case
of sudden braking or an accident, you would not be able to brake
or accelerate! •
Front passenger's seat
Always move the front passenger seat into the rearmost position.
To avoid contact with the airbag while it is deploying, do not
sit any closer to the instrument panel than necessary and
always wear the three-point safety belt provided adjusted
correctly. We recommend that you adjust the passenger's
seat in the following manner:
- Move the front passenger seat into the rearmost position
of the fore and aft adjustment range=>
& in "Why is
your seat adjustment so important?" on
page 87.
- Bring the backrest up to an (almost) upright position. Do
not ride with the seat reclined.
- The ideal position for the head restraint is with the upper
edge of the restraint level with the top of your head
=> page 92. You should not lower the top of the restraint
below the level of your eyes. -
Place your feet on the floor in front of the passenger's
seat. •
Adjusting front seats manually
Applie s to vehicles: with manua l seat ad justment
Adjustment controls
Various controls on the manual seats provide a wide
range for individual adjustments.
(D Moving the seat forward or backward
® Adjusting the lumbar support~ page 91
G) Adjusting the seat height
© Adjusting the seatback angle
[ i] Tips
Fig . 80 Adjustment
controls: locations on
driver's seat
Some of the controls are fitted on certain models only or they are
optional equipment. •