2009 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET Owners Manual

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General information
Explanation of technical data
Some of the technical data listed in this manual requires
further explanation .
The technical data for your vehicle is listed in the charts starting on
~ page 314 . This section provides general information, notes and
restrictions which apply to this data. •
Vehicle identification
The key data is given on the vehicle identification number
(VIN) plate and the vehicle data sticker.
F ig . 232 Ve hicle Iden ti­
fi cati on N umber (VI N)
p late: loca tio n
on
driv er's side das h
pa nel
Fi g. 233 The vehi cle
i d e ntifi cat ion la be l -
insid e th e lu gga ge
co mp art me nt
T he Vehicle Identificati on Number (VIN )
is located on the driver's side so that it is visible from the outside
through the windshield ~ fig . 232 .
The veh icle ide ntification lab el
is located in the luggage compartment in the spare whee l well.
The label
~ fig . 233 shows the following vehicle data :
0 Production control No.
0 Vehicle identification No.
G) Type code number
© Type designation/engine output in Ki lowatts
© Engine and transmission code letter
© Paint No./lnterior
0 Optiona l equipment No.'s
Vehicle data 2 to 7 are also found in your Warranty
& Maintenance
booklet.
The safet y co mpliance sti cke r
is your assurance that your new vehicle complies with a ll app licable
Federa l Motor Vehic le Safety Standards which were in effect at the
time the veh ic le was manu factured. You can find this sticker on the
left door jamb. It shows the month and year of production and the .,,_

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vehicle identification number of your vehicle (perforation) as well as
t he Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR).
Th e high voltage warning label
is located on the lock carrier .
The s pa rk ign iti on syst em compl ies with th e Canadi an
s tandard ICES-002 . •
Weights
G ross V ehicl e W eight R atin g
The Gross Vehic le Weight Rating (GVWR), and the Gross Axle Weigh t
Rating (GAWR) for front and rear are listed on a sticker on the left
door ja mb.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating includes the weight of the basic
vehicle pl us fu ll f uel tank, oil and coolant, plus maximum load,
wh ic h inc ludes passenger weight (150 lbs/68 kg per designated
seating position) and luggage weight.
Gross Axle We ight Rating
The Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum load that can be
app lied at each axle of the vehicle~ &.
Vehicle capacity weight
The vehicle capacity weigh t (max. load) is listed ei ther on the
driver's side B -p illar or inside the fuel filler flap .
& WARNING
• The actual Gro ss Axle Weight Rating at the front and rear axles
s h ould not e xceed the permi ssible weight s, and their comb in ation
mu st not exceed the Gro ss Vehicle Wei ght Rating.
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ment . Safety first Vehicle operation
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ARNING (conti nued )
• Exceeding pe rmi ssible weight ratings can result in vehicle
d am age , ac ciden ts a nd per sonal inj ury .
0 Note
• The vehicle capacity weight figures apply when the load is
distributed even ly in the vehicle (passengers and luggage) . When
transporting a heavy load in the luggage compartment, carry the
load as near to the rear axle as possib le so that the vehicle 's
handl ing is not impai red.
• Do not exceed the maximum permiss ib le axle loads or the
maximum gross vehicle weight . Always remember tha t the veh ic le's
handling wil l be affected by the extra load. Therefore, adjust your
speed according ly .
• Always observe local regulations. •
Dimensions
The specifications refer to the basic model. Differences may occur
depending on the mode l type and op tions o rdered, for example, tire
sizes.
0 Note
When driving up steep ramps, on rough roads, over curbs , etc . it is
important to remember that some parts of your vehic le, such as
spoilers or exhaust system components, may be close to the
g round. Be ca reful not to damage them. •
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Data
Applies to vehi cles : w ith 2.0 lite r 4-cyl. engi ne
200 hp, 2.0 liter 4-cyl. turbo engine
En gin e da ta
Maximum output SAE net
Maximum torque SAE net
No . of cylinders
Disp lacement
Stroke
Bore
Compression ratio
Fuel
Dimen sion s (a pprox.)
Length (with licence plate bracket)
Width (across mirrors) Height (unladen)
Turning circle diameter (curb to curb)
Ca paci ties (a pprox.)
Fuel ta nk
-Total capacity
- Reserve (of total capacity)
Wind shield and h eadlight washer fluid containe r
Eng ine oil
with filter change hp@rpm
lb
-ft@ rpm
CID (cm
3 )
in (mm)
in (mm)
200 @ 5100 -6000
207
@ 1800-5000
4 121 (1984)
3.65 (92.8)
3 .25 (82 .5)
10.5: 1
Premium unleaded (91 AKI! Recommended for maximum eng ine performance . Fur­
ther details =:,
page 244, "Gasoline"
in (mm)
in (mm)
in (mm)
ft. (ml
180 (4573)
76.2 (1937) 54.8 (1391)
36.4 (11.1)
gal/litres
gal/litres
qua rts/1 it res
quarts/litres
front -wheel drive
18.5 / 70 .0
2.1 / 8.0
4.8
I 4.5
4.8
I 4.5
quottro
16.6 / 63_0
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Applies t o vehicl es: wi th 3.2 liter 6-c yl. engine
255 hp , 3.2 liter 6-cyl. engine
Engine data
Maximum output SAE net
Maximum torque SAE net
N o. of cy linders
Displacement
Stroke
Bore
Compression ratio
F uel
Dimensions (appro x.)
L e ngth (with licence plate bracke t)
Width (across m irrors)
Height (unloaded)
Turning circle diameter (curb to curb )
Capacities (appr ox .>
Fuel tank
- To tal capacity
- Reserve (of total capacity)
Windshield and he adlight wa sher fluid container
Engine oil
with filter change hp@rpm
lb
-ft@ rpm
C ID (cm
3
)
in (mm)
in (mm)
255@ 6500
243@3250
6
190 (3123)
3 .65 (92 .8)
3 .33 (8 4.5)
10.1 : 1
Premium unleaded 191 AKI)
Re commended for maximum engine performance . Fur­
ther details =>
page 244, "Gasoline"
in ( mm)
in (mm)
in (mm)
ft. (ml
1 80 ( 4573)
76 .2 (1937)
54 .8 (139 1)
36.4 (11 .1)
gal/l itres
gal/litres
quarts /litres
qua rts/l itres 16.6 / 63.0
2 .1 / 8.0
5 .1 / 4.8
6.9 / 6 .5
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ment . Safety first Vehicle operation
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Consumer Information
Warranty coverages
Your Aud i is c overed b y the follo wing warra nti es:
• New Vehicle Limited Warranty
• Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation
• Emissions Control System Warranty
• Emissions Performance Warranty
• California Emissions Control Warranty (USA vehicles only)
• California Emissions Performance Warranty (USA vehicles only)
Detailed information regarding your warranties can be found in
your
Warr anty & M aint ena nce booklet .•
Operating your vehicle outside the
U .S.A. or Canada
Government regulations in the United States and Canada require
that auto mobiles meet specific em ission regulations and safety
standards . Therefore, vehic les built for the U .S .A. and Canada differ
from veh icles sold in other countries .
If you plan to take your vehic le outside the continental limits of the
United States or Canada, there is the possibility that
• unleaded fue ls for vehicles with cata lyt ic converter may not be
available;
• f uel may have a considerably lower octane rat ing . Imprope r fuel
may cause engine damage;
• service may be inadequate due to lack of proper service facilities,
tools or testing equipment;
• replacement parts may not be readily avai lable . •
Navigation systems for vehicles built for the U.S.A . and Canada
wil l not necessarily work in Europe, and may not work in other coun ­
tries outside of North America.
0 Note
Audi cann ot be responsible for mechanica l damage that could
resu lt from inadequate fuel, service or parts avai lability .•
Audi Service Repair Manuals and
Literature
Audi Official Factory Service Manuals are published as soon as
possible after model introduction . Se rvice manua ls are availab le
from :
Audi Technical Literature Ordering Center
Call tol l-free:
Tel. :
1 (800) 544-802 1
(from 8:00 AM to 8 :00 P M, EST, Monday through Friday)
or access thei r website
www .audi .dd sltd .com on the Internet to
order repair manua ls and other Audi literature. •
Maintenance
General
Your vehicle has been designe d to he lp keep maintenance requ ire ­
ments to a minimum. However, a certain amount of regu lar mainte ­
n ance is sti ll necessary to assu re your vehic le's safety, economy and ..,,

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re liabi lity. For detailed v ehicl e maintenance consult your Warranty &
M ainte nanc e book le t.
Und er diff icult op era ting co nd iti ons, for example at extreme ly low
outsi de temperatures, in very dusty regions, when towing a trailer
very frequent ly, etc ., some service work shou ld be performed
between the intervals specified. This applies particu lar ly to:
• oil changes, and
• cleaning or replacing the air filter.
<£> For the sake of the environment
By regularly maintaining your vehicle, you help make sure that emis­
sion s tandards are maintained, thus minimizing adverse effects on
the environment. •
Important considerations for you and your
vehicle
The increasing use of electronics, sophisticated fue l injection and
emission control systems, and the generally increasing techn ical
complexity of today's automobiles, have steadily reduced the scope
of maintenance and repairs which can be carried out by veh ic le
owners.
Also , safety and env ir o nment al concerns place very strict
limits on the nature of repairs and adjustmen ts to engine and trans ­
mission parts which an owner can perform.
Maintenance, adjustments and repairs usua lly require special tools,
test ing devices and other equipment availab le to spec ial ly trained
workshop personne l in order to assure proper performance, reli ­
abil ity and sa fety of the vehicle and its many systems.
I mproper maintenance, adjustments and repairs can impair the
operation and reliability of your vehicle and even void your vehicle
warranty. Therefore, proof of servicing in accordance with the main­
te nance schedule may be a condit ion fo r upholding a possible
warranty claim made within the warranty period.
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ment . Safety first Vehicle operation
Above all, operational safety can be adverse
ly affected, creating
unnecessa ry risks for you and your passengers .
If in doubt about any servicing, have it done by your authorized Audi
dealer or any other properly equipped and qua lified workshop. We
strongly urge you to g ive your authorized Audi dea ler the opportu ­
nity to perform al l scheduled maintenance and necessary repairs.
Your dealer has the fac ilities, original parts and trained spec ia lists
to keep your vehicle running properly.
Performing lim it e d maintenan ce yourself
The following pages describe a limited number of procedures which
can be performed on your vehicle with ord inary tools, should the
need arise and trained personne l be unavailab le. Before performing
any of these procedures, a lways thoroughly read all of the app li ­
cable text and carefu lly fo llow the instruct ions given. Always rigor ­
ously observe the
WARNINGS provided .
Before you che ck anything in t he engine compartment , al wa ys read
and heed all WARNINGS~
& and ~ & in "Working in the engine
compartment" on
page 250.
_& WARNING
• Seriou s per sonal injury m ay occur a s a result of imprope rly
performed maintenance , adjustments or r epair s.
• Alway s be e xtremely ca reful when w orking on the veh icle .
Always follow commonly accepted safety practices and general c ommon sen se . Never risk per sonal injur y.
• Do not attempt any of the maintenance , che cks or repair s
de scr ibed on the follo wing page s if you are not f ully famili ar w ith
the se or other procedures with re spe ct to the vehicle , or are un cer ­
t a in ho w to pro ceed .
• Do not do an y work without the proper tools and equipment .
Have the ne ce ssary wor k done by your authorized Audi dealer or
another properly equipped and qualified work shop .
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& WARN ING (continued )
• The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially
hazardous area . Never reach into the area around or touch the
radiator fan . It is temperature controlled and can sw itch on
suddenly -even when the engine is off and the ignition key has
been removed . The radiator fan switches on automatically when
the coolant reaches a certain temperature and will continue to run until the coolant temperature drops .
• Always remove the ignition key before anyone gets under the
vehi cle .
• Always support your vehicle with safety stands if it is neces ­
sary to work underneath the vehicle . The jack suppl ied with the
vehicle is not adequate for this purpose and could collapse causing serious personal injury .
• If you must work underneath the vehicle with the wheels on
the ground, always make sure the veh icle is on level ground , that
the wheels are always securely blocked and that the engine
cannot be sta rted .
• Always make sure the transmission selector lever (automatic
transmission) is in "P " (Park position ) or Neutral (manual transm is­
sion) and the park brake is firmly applied.
W For the sake of the environment
• Cha ng ing t he e ngine sett ings will adverse ly aff ect em iss ion
l eve ls. This is detrimenta l to the environment and increases fuel
co nsu mp tio n .
• Always observe environmental regu lations when disposing of
ol d eng ine oil, u sed br ake fluid , d irty e ngin e coo la nt , spe nt batter ies
or worn out tires.
• Undeployed airba g modu les and prete nsioners might be classi ­
fied as Perchlorate Material -specia l handling may apply, see
www .dtsc.ca .gov/ hazar douswaste/perc hlorat e. When the vehic le o r
parts of the restraint system including airbag modules safety be lts
w it h pr eten sion ers ar e sc ra p pe d, a ll ap pli cab le la w s and reg ula- tions must be observed. Your authorized Audi dealer is familiar with
t
hese requi re m ents and we re co m mend th at you h ave your dealer
perform this service for you .•
Additional accessories,
modifications and parts replacement
Additional accessories and parts
replacement
Always consult an author ized Audi dealer before
pu rchasin g acc ess ori es.
Your vehicle incorporates the latest safety design features ensuring
a high standa rd o f act ive and passiv e safety .
T his saf ety coul d be compromised by non -approved changes to the
vehic le . F or t his reason, if parts have to be replace d, p lease obse rve
t h e f ollow ing po ints when i nsta lling addi tio na l acc essor ies:
App roved Aud i accessories and genuine Audi pa rts a re avai lab le
fr om autho rize d Aud i dea lers.
T hese dealers also have the necessary fac ilities, tools and trained
spec ia lists t o ins tal l the part s and accessor ie s pr oper ly .
& WARNING
Using the wrong spare parts or using non -approved accessories
can cause serious personal injury.
• Use only accessorie s expressly approved by Audi and genuine
Audi spare parts.
• These parts and accessories have been specially designed to
be used on your vehicle .
• Never install accessories such as telephone cradles or
beverage holders on airbag covers or within the airbag deploy-