2009 AUDI S4 CABRIOLET display

[ i J Tips
To avoid inaccurate directions, do not allow any remote controls,
electrical systems, or metal parts close to the mirror.•
Applies to vehicles: wi th digita l compass
Setting the magnetic deflection zone
The correct magnetic deflection zone must be set in order
to display the directions correctly.
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©
Fig . 103 North America: magnetic deflection zone boundaries
-Hold the © ~ page 90, fig. 102 button down until the
number of the set magnetic deflection zone appears on
the interior rear view mirror .
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Clear vision
Adjust the magnetic deflection zone by repeatedly
pressing on the© button. The set mode automatically
deactivates after a few seconds. •
Applies to veh icles: with digi tal co mpass
Calibrating the compass
The compass has to be recalibrated if the display is wrong
or inaccurate.
Hold the© button down until the letter C is displayed on
the interior rear view mirror.
Drive in a circle at a speed of about 5 mph (10 km/h) until
a direction is shown on the interior rear view mirror.
& WARNING
The digital compass is to be used as a directional aid only. Even
though you may want to look at it while you are driving, you must
still pay attention to traffic, road and weather conditions as well
as other possible hazards . •
~ehicle care irechnical data

Warm and cold -
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If a different driver uses your key and changes the air conditioner
settings, the latest adjustments will erase and replace the settings
you have stored.
& WARNING
Reduced visibility is dangerous and can cause accidents .
• For safe driving it is very important that all windows be free of
ice, snow and condensation.
• Fully familiarize yourself with the proper use and function of
the heating and ventilation system and especially how to defog
and defrost the windows.
• Never use the windshield wiper/washer system in freezing
weather until you have warmed the windshield first, using the
heating and ventilation system. The washer solution may freeze
on the windshield and reduce visibility.
0 Note
• If you suspect that the air conditioner has been damaged, switch
on ECON and contact an authorized Audi dealer to have the system
inspected.
• Repairs to the Audi air conditioner require special technical
knowledge and special tools. Contact an authorized Audi dealer for
assistance.
[ i] Tips
• Keep the air intake slots (in front of the windshield) free from ice,
snow and debris in order to maintain the proper function of the
climate control system.
• Air escapes through vents under the rear window. When placing
items of clothing on the luggage compartment cover, ensure that
the openings are not covered.
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• If the inside temperature is very high (for example, if the vehicle
has been parked in sun), open the windows and allow the hot air to
escape before turning on the air conditioner. •
Controls
This overview will help you to familiarize yourself with the
air conditioning controls.
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Fig. 130 Air conditioning control elements
The left display indicates the temperature selected for the driver's
side, the right display indicates the temperature selected for the
passenger's side.
Each function is turned on or off by briefly pressing the corre ­
sponding button.
The indicator light in the button illuminates when
the function is active. _,.

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Button (s )
!AU TO)
88
(left and right)
§)
!ECON]
!OFF)
88
!in the center)
Fun cti on
Automatic operation
Temperature controls for
driver's side and passenger side
Air recirculation
Switches off air conditioning
Switches off air conditioning (rather than using
@a)
Switches o ff the air reci rculation (rather than
using
I O FF])
Adjusts fan speed
Air directed to the windows
A ir directed to the footwells
Air from dashboard outlets
Windshie ld defroster/defogger
Rear window defroste r/defogger
The buttons
I -O J, IEJJ, and j-0,,J can be selected individually or in
combination .•
Automatic mode [AU TO]
The automatic mode is the standard setting for all
seas ons.
Swit ching on AUTO
- Set the temperature between 64 °F (+ 18 °C) and 86 °F
(+29 °C) . -
Press [AUTO
I=> page 111, fig. 130.
AUTO on ly works when you set the inside temperature between
64 °F (18 °C) and 86 ° F (29 °Cl. If you select a temperature be low
64 °F (18 °C),
LO will appear in the display. If you se lect a tempera­
ture above 86 °F (29 °C),
H I wi ll appear in the display.
The system automatically compensates for changes in outside
temperature and for the intens ity of the sunlight.
[ i ] T ips
By keeping the !AUTO l button on the driver's side pressed for
severa l seconds, the temperature of the passenger side can be set
t o the tempera ture of the driver's side or vice versa . The new
temperature setting will be shown in the disp lay .•
Setting the temperature
Sep arate temperatures can be selected for the driver's
and front passenger side.
- Press the(:) button or t he G button under each display
=> page 111, fig. 130 until the desired temperature is
reached.
The selected temperature setting appears in the display above the
buttons .
By pressing both
! AUTO l buttons for severa l seconds, the tempera­
ture on the passenger side can be set to the temperature of the
driver's side or v ice versa . The new temperature setting will be
shown in the display. The old temperature setting can be restored
by resett ing the display as required .•

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Switching between Fahrenheit and
Centigrade
You can change the temperature display from °F (Fahren­
heit) to
°C (Centigrade) and vice versa.
- Press and hold[~] and press the p lus button on the
driver's s ide temperature switch =>
page 111, fig. 130. •
Air recirculation [ <8?)
The air recirculation prevents exhaust fumes or other
pollution from entering the vehicle.
Switching on th e air re cir culation
- Press[ ~]=> page 777,fig.130 =>&
Switching off the air recirculation
- Press~ again, or
- press (AUTO], or
press[ @].
In the air recirculation mode , the air in the passenger compar tment
is recircula ted to p revent exhaust fumes and other pollution from
entering the vehicle . We recommend that you use the manua l air
recircula tion under the following conditions :
• when driving through tunnels
• in a traffic jam .
& WARNING
Do not use this setting for extended period s of time . The windo ws
c o uld fog up since no fresh air ca n enter the veh icle . If th e
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& WAR NING (c onti nued)
wind ows fog up, pre ss th e air r ecirculat ion butt on a gai n immed i­
atel y to s witch off the air re circula tion function or sel ect defro st. •
ECON [ECO N]
Using ECON helps save fuel
-Press [ECON] to switch on=> page 111 , fig. 130 .
- Press [ECON] o r pre ss [AUTO] to switch off.
In ECON mode the air condit ioner is shut off and heating and venti­
lation are automat ically controlled. "ECON" translates "Economy"
s ince driving with the air conditioning compressor
disengaged
improves your mileage noticeably.
When operating in ECO N mode make sure the temperature inside
the vehicle is not lower than the outside temperature. The air is
neither cooled nor dehumidified, so there is a risk that the windows
can fog up. •
Switching the air conditioning on and off [ OFF ]
Switching the air conditioning off
- Press [ OFF] to tu rn the air condit ioner off a nd block
o utside a ir from entering the vehicle .
Switching the air conditioning on
- Press [ OFF] aga in (indicator light comes on aga in), or
- Press [AUTO], or
- Press one of the following butto ns: [ {)' ], [@ ]or
I -0, ].

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Moreover, the air conditioning switches on again whenever you
press the fan speed or temperature buttons.•
Automatic air recirculation [~I
If outside air is polluted, an air quality sensor in the
vehicle will automatically s witch on the air recirculation .
Switching on air recirculation
-Press [~ J:::::, page 777,fig.130.
Switching off air recir culation
Press~ again, or
- press [AUTO J, or
- press[ ~).
The automat ic air recirculat ion mode should nor mally be left
switched on at a ll times.
The system is ready to operate approximately 30 seconds afte r yo u
turn on the ignition or start the vehicle. Fresh air enters the vehicle only during this initialization period .
I f the
air quality sensor in the air conditioning sys tem detects
exhaust fumes in the outside air, the control unit wil l either pass the
incoming a ir through the pol lution filter, or automatically switch on
the air recirculation .
The air conditioning syste m wi ll aut omatically swi tch o n the ai r
recirculation if it senses that the outside air is very po lluted. At the
same time, it wil l not al low any outside air to ente r the vehic le until
the a ir quality has improved .
T he air recircula tion operates for a maximum of
12 minutes. If the
w indows s tart to fog up whi le the air rec ircula tion is on, press[@!.
Under certain operating conditions (for example, if 1@1 or
[ci;;,, I are
pressed) the air recircu lation automatically switches off . If "ECON" is pressed, or if the temperature is below
-8 °C, the air recirculation
will operate on ly for
12 sec onds. •
Adjusting the fan speed 8 0
The automaticall y selected fan speed can be increased or
de crease d.
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F ig . 131 Fa n speed
butt ons a nd di splay
ind ication
Press the 8 or G buttons in the center of the co ntrol
panel :::::, fig. 13 1 to adjust the fan speed to your comfort.
The air conditioning system automatical ly regulates the fan speed
in respo nse to the i nterior temperature . However, you can a ls o
adjust the fan speed manually . A line of sma ll bars in the center
display above the fan control but tons will retreat or ex tend to reflect
your adjustments to the fan speed .•
Air distribution
The aut omatically pr ogr am med air dis tribution ca n be
c ha nged m anu ally.
You can use the [ 0 I, (@ ] or [-0- J buttons separately or together in
combina tion . To swi tch back to the au tomatic air distribution
setting, either switch off the buttons you previously selected, or
press
[ AUTO J.

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The se lector lever must be in Nor P. If one of the driving positions
is engaged a safety switch w ill preven t the eng ine from being
started. See also=> page 120 .
Before you move the selector lever from the P position, you must
a lways apply the brake peda l before and wh ile de press ing the
button in the hand le of the selector lever.
& WARNING
• Unintended vehicle movement can cause serious injury .
- When the selector lever is in a driving position , the vehicle
may creep , even at idle speed . Therefore do not release the
parking brake or foot brake until you are ready to move,
because power is transmitted to the wheels as soon as a
driving position is engaged.
- Do not accelerate while selecting a driving position . At this
time the engine must be at idle speed so that undue stress is
not placed on the clutches in the transmission .
- Remember: -even when stopped briefly with the automatic
transmission in "D ", "S " or "R ", engine power is being trans­
mitted to the wheels. Your vehicle could "creep" forward or
ba ckward . When stopped , keep the brake pedal fully depressed
and use the parking brake if necessary to keep the vehicle from
rolling .
• If the selector lever is unintentionally moved into N while you
are driving , take your foot off the accelerator pedal and wait for
the engine to return to idle speed before selecting a driving posi ­
tion .
• Never shift into "R " or "P " when the vehicle is in motion .
• Never get out of the driver 's seat when the engine is running .
• If you must get out of the vehicle , move the selector lever
securely into the P pos ition and apply the parking brake firmly .
• If the engine must remain running , never have any dr iving posi ­
tion engaged when checking under the hood . Make sure the
selector lever has securely engaged and is locked in "P " with the
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& W ARNING (continued )
park ing brake firmly set=> page 242, "Engine compartment ".
Otherwi se , any increase in engine speed may set the vehi cle in
motion , even w ith the parking brake appl ied . •
App lies to veh icles: wi th 6-speed automatic transm ission
Selector lever positions
T his sec tion d escri be s th e sel ector le ver po sitio ns an d
d ri vin g rang es.
Fig. 140 D ispl ay in the
in strument c luster:
se lector lever in posi­
tion D
The se lecto r lev er p ositi on engage d ap pears next to t he se lec to r
leve r as well as in the instrument cluster display .
P -Park
In this selecto r lever position the transmission is mechanica lly
l oc ked. Engage P only whe n th e ve hicle is completely stopped=>
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in "Dr iving the automatic transmission" on page 126.
To shift in or out o f po sition P, yo u m ust firs t pr ess an d hol d th e
brake pedal and then press the re lease button in the se lector lever
handle w hile mov ing the se lector leve r to or from P. Yo u can shif t
out o f this pos it io n onl y wit h th e i gn it ion on. _..,

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R -Reverse
The transmission will automatically select the lowest gear ratio
when you shift into reverse.
Select
R only when the vehicle is at a full stop and the engine is
running at idle speed~
& in "Driving the automat ic transmission"
on
page 126 .
Before you move the selector lever to R, press both the button in the
handle of the selector lever
and the brake pedal at the same time.
When the ignition is on, the backup lights illuminate when the selector lever is moved into
R.
N -Neutral
The transmission is in neutral in this position. Shift to this position
for standing with the brakes applied~
page 128.
When the vehicle is stationary or at speeds below 3 mph (5 km/h),
you must always apply the footbrake before and while moving the
lever out of
N.
D -Normal position for driving forward
Position Dis for normal city and highway driving. It ranges from zero
to top speed and all six gears shift automatica lly, depending on
engine load, driving speed and automatically selected shift
programs. The gear engaged is shown in the right of the display
~ page 127, fig. 140.
When the vehicle is stationary or at speeds below 3 mph (5 km/h),
you must always apply the foot brake before and whi le moving the
lever to
D out of N .
In certain circumstances it may be advantageous to temporarily
switch to the manual shift program to manua lly se lect gear ratios to
match specific driving conditions~
page 130.
S -Sport position
Select this position for sportier performance. In this position, the
t ransmission will not upshift as soon, allowing the vehic le to use the increased power available at higher engine speeds
to achieve live­
lier accelera tion .
When the vehicle is stationary or at speeds below 3 mph (5 km/h),
you must always apply the foot brake before and while moving the lever to
S out of N.
& WARNING
Read and follow all WARNINGS ~ & in "Driving the automatic
transmission" on
page 126.
(D Note
Coasting downhil l with the transmission in N and the engine not
running w ill result in damage to the automatic transmission and
possibly the catalytic converter. •
Applies t o veh icles: with 6-speed automat ic transmission
Automatic Shift Lock (ASL)
The Automatic Shift Lock safeguards you against acciden­
tally shifting into a forward or the reverse gear and
causing the vehicle to move unintentionally.
Fig. 141 Shift gate:
se lector leve r lock
position s and interlock
butt on highlighted
The selector lever lock is released as follows :

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- Tur n t he ignition on.
- Step on the brake pedal.
At the same time press and hold
the interlock butto n on the side of the gear selector knob
=> page 128, fig. 141 with your thumb until you have
moved the selector lever to the desi red posi tion .
Autom atic s elect or l ever l ock 53
The se lector lever is locked in the
P and N positions when the igni ­
tion is turned on. To move the lever from these positions the driver must depress the brake pedal. As a reminder to the driver, the
f ollow ing warning appears in the instrument c luster display when
the selector is in
P and N :
When sta tionary apply footbr ake whil e selecting gear
In addition, the symbol 53 will light up on the shift gate at the base
of the selector lever.
A time delay e lement prevents the selecto r lever from locking when
it is moved through the
N position (going from R to Dl. The locking
element will lock the selector lever if the lever is left in N (Neutral)
for more than approx imately 1 second, without the brake pedal
being pressed .
At speeds above about 3 mph (5 km/h) t he Automatic Shif t Lock is
automatically deactivated in the
N position.
Int erlock button
The lock button on the selector lever prevents the lever from be ing
accidentally shifted into certain positions . Pressing this bu tton
deactivates the selector lever lock . Depending on the direction of
the shift, the se lec tor lever locks at different posi tions. The positions
are highlighted in the illustration~
page 128, fig. 141 .
Ignition key safety int erlo ck
The key cannot be removed from the ignition un less the selector
lever is in the
P park position. When the ignitio n key is re moved, the
selector lever wil l be locked in the
P position. •
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App lies to veh icles: with 6-speed automatic transmission
Kick-down
T he kick-down feature allows the vehicle to generate
ma ximum acceler ati on.
When you press the accelerator peda l beyond the resistance point
that is reached at ful l throttle, the transmission will select a lower
gear ratio based o n vehicle speed and engine RPM. The engine RP M
wil l be control led to produce maximum vehicle acceleration as long
as you continue to press the acce lerato r pedal beyond this resis­
tance point.
& WARNING
Be care ful when using the ki ck-down feature on slippery road s.
Rapid acceleration may cause the vehicle to skid . •
App lies to vehicles: with 6-speed automatic transm iss ion
Dynamic shift program (DSP)
T he aut omatic transmission is electronically controlle d.
The transmission is se lf adapting and will auto matically se lect the
best sh ift program suited to the driving conditions and driving style.
The transmission wil l select one of the
e conomy programs when
you drive at a steady speed or a gradually changing speed without
heavy acceleration. This achieves optimum fuel efficiency, with early
upshifting and delayed downshifting.
The transmiss ion w ill automatically select the
s porty shift programs
when you drive at higher speeds, or with heavy acceleration and
frequently changing speeds . Upshifts are delayed to make full use
of engine power. Downshifting takes place at higher engine speeds
than in the economy p rog rams . _,.