2009 AUDI TT COUPE brake

Driver information system
Worn brake pads
~
..) Brake pads!
If the warning light illuminates, immediately contact your autho ­
rized Audi dealer or qualified workshop to have all brake pads
inspected. On USA models the warning light~ comes on together
with the warning light
BRAKE. Both sets of brake pads on an axle must
always be replaced at the same time.
& WARNING
Driving with bad brakes can cause a collision and serious personal
injury.
• If the warning light
~ and the warning light BRAKE11 with the
message Brake pads! comes on in the instrument cluster display,
immediately contact your authorized Audi dealer or qualified
workshop to have all brake pads checked or replaced if
necessary. •
Speed warning 1 -.. (USA models)/ K_ (Canada
models)
If the symbol illuminates, this means you are driving faster than
the set vehicle speed . Slow down! =>
page 30. •
Speed warning 2
models) (USA models)
/ (Canada
If the symbol illuminates, this means you have driven faster than
the second set vehicle speed. Slow down!=>
page 30. •
1 1 BRAKE : USA models only
Applie s to vehi cles : with dynami c hea dlight r ang e a dju st ment
Headlight range control defective
If the ,." illuminates, the dynamic headlight range control is no
longer working properly . Have the system checked and repaired at
your authorized Audi dealer. •
Windshield washer fluid level too low :;-
If the : symbol illuminates, add windshield washer fluid to the
washer system
=> page 233. •
Battery voltage low
If the LI symbol illuminates, contact your authorized Audi dealer
and have the following components inspected:
• drive belt
• battery charge
Also see if the generator warning/indicator light illuminates
=>
page 18. •
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=>
page 12, fig. 2
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There are three reasons why the defective bulb message would
appear in the display:
• The light bulb has burnt out=>
page 278.
• The fuse is "blown"=> page 274, "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 i( r (USA
models)/ (Canada models)
In case of a malfunction or component failure, the symbol
(USA models)/ (Canada models) can appear . The following elec­
trical 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 .•
Controls and equip ­
ment
Driver information system
Ap plies to veh ic les : w it h auto matic headli ghts
Light/rain sensor defective U
The indicator light indicates a defect in the automatic
headlights/automatic wiper system.
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 an authorized Audi
dealer. •
Applies to v ehi cle s : with Ad aptive Light
Adaptive Light defective " )
Adaptive light defective
When this symbol l-illuminates, it means that Adaptive Light is
defective. Go to a qualified workshop to have the headlights or the
control unit for the Adaptive Light repaired. •
Applies to veh ic les : wi th tir e pr essu re m on it o ring sys tem
Tire pressure monitoring system
Tire pressure that is too low must be corrected as soon as
possible.
If the O symbol flashes for about one minute after the igni­
tion is switched on and then remains on, there is a malfunc­
tion in the system. Consult the nearest authorized Audi
dealer as soon as possible.
Additional information about the tire pressure monitoring system
can be found:=> page 253. •
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Seats and storage
- Position the head restraint according to the occupant's height ~
page 74. 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 119, fig. 98.
& 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 t he fore and aft adjustment range~
& in "Why is
your seat adjustment so important?" on
page 69.
- Bring the backrest up to an (a lmost) 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 74. 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
Applies to vehic les: with manua l seat ad justment
Adjustment controls
Various controls on the manual seats provide a wide
range for individual adjustments.
0 Moving the seat forward or backward
0 Adjusting the lumbar support~ page 74
® Adjusting the seat height
© Adjusting the seatback angle
© Releasing the seatback
[ i ] Tips
Fig. 58 Adjustment
controls: locations on
driver's seat
Some of the controls are fitted on certain models only or they are
optional equipment. •

Seats and storage
& WARNING (continued)
the rear lid is closed or if a crash occurs. Always make sure that
rear seat passengers cannot be struck when the rear lid is closed.
• When the rear backrest is folded down do not allow passengers
to occupy the load surface available while the vehicle is in motion.
Vehicle occupants must always be properly restrained.
• Never store any heavy, hard objects on the rear lid cover. This
can be hazardous for rear seat occupants if the rear lid is opened
or if the vehicle is braked suddenly or in the event of a crash.
• Loose items inside the passenger compartment, can fly
forward in a crash or sudden maneuver and injure occupants.
Always store articles in the luggage compartment and use the
fastening eyes, especially when the rear seat backs have been
folded down .
• Read and heed all WARNINGS=:>
page 118, "Proper seating
positions for passengers in rear seats". •
Rear window shelf
You can place light articles of clothing on the rear
window shelf behind the seatback.
& WARNING
Whenever you are driving, do not leave any hard objects on the
rear window shelf or allow your pet to sit on the shelf. These could
become a hazard for vehicle occupants in the event of sudden
braking or a crash!
[ i ] Tips
• A vent slot is located between the shelf and the rear window. Do
not block the vent with any items you may place on the rear window
shelf. •
Do not place bulky items on the rear window shelf as they would
restrict or block the driver's vision through the rear view mirror. •
Luggage compartment
Expanding the luggage compartment
You can increase the available luggage space by folding
the rear seatback down.
Tilting the seat back forward
Fig. 66 Unlocking lever
of the backrest (left
side)
Press the lever~ fig. 66 in the direction of the arrow.
Tilt the seat back forward.
Returning the seat back to its original position
-Tilt the seat back until it latches securely~&.
You can fold down both parts of the seatback either separately or
together to increase the size of the luggage compartment.
Stowing luggage
Follow instruction =:> page 121.

Outlet
The o utle t in the fron t center cons ole may be used for 12 -
volt appliances .
-Fold the cove r for th e out let up.
- Plug in app lia nce to be used .
Fig . 7 4 Center
co nso le, fron t: 12 -vo lt
o utl et
The outlet may be used for 12-volt appliances with maximum
co nsumpt ion of up to 100 watts , such as a flash light. small vacuu m
cleaner , etc.
Before you purchase any accessories, a lways read and follow the
information in~
page 295, "Additiona l accessories and parts
replacement ".
& WARNING
The outlet plu s any appliances plugged into it remain functional
even if the ignition i s swit ched off or the ignition key i s removed .
Never l eave chi ldren in side the vehicle without supervision .
0 Note
To avoid damag ing the socket, only use plugs that fit properly.
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
Seats and storag e
[ i ] Tips
Whe n the engine is off and accessories are stil l p lugged in and are
on, the vehicle battery can still be drained .•
Storage
General
& WARNING
• Alway s remo ve obje cts from the instrument panel. Any items
not put away could slide around in side the vehicle while driving or
when a ccelerating or when applying the br ake s or when driv ing
around a corner .
• When you are driving m ake sure t hat anything you may h ave
placed in the center con sole or oth er storage lo cations cannot fall
out into the foot wells . In case of sudden braking you would not be
able to brake , depres s the clut ch or accelerate .
• Any articles of clothing that you have hung up must n ot inter ­
fere with the driver' s view. The coa t hook s are de sig ned only for
lightwe ight clothing. Ne ver hang any clothing with hard , po inted
or heavy obj ects in the pockets on the coat ho oks . Dur ing sudden
braki ng or in an ac cident · especiall y if the airbag i s de plo yed ·
these ob je cts could injure any pa ssengers in side the vehicle . •
Vehicle care
I I irechnical data

Starting and stopping the engine
Starting the engine
The engine can only be started with on original Audi key
and the clutch pedal* depressed.
- Set the parking brake.
Move the selector lever to the neutral position (automatic
transmission: selector lever in P or N)
~ & .
- On vehicles with manual transmission, fully depress the
clutch pedal.
- Turn the ignition key to position
0 ~ page 92, fig. 79 -
do not depress the gas pedal when starting the engine!
- Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts.
A cold engine may at first be loud after it has been started. This is
due to the hydraulic valves building up the oil pressure . This normal
and no need for concern.
If the engine does not start immediately, stop trying after 10
seconds and then try to restart the engine about 30 seconds later.
& WARNING
Never start or let the engine run in a confined or enclosed area.
Exhaust fumes from the engine contain carbon monoxide, a color­
less and odorless gas. Carbon monoxide can be fatal if inhaled.
• Never leave the engine idling unattended. An unattended
vehicle with a running engine poses a danger of personal injury or
theft.
Controls and equip ­
ment
On the road
0 Note
• Avoid high engine speeds, fast acceleration or heavy engine
loads while the engine is still cold. This could damage the engine.
• The engine cannot be started by pushing or towing the vehicle.
~ For the sake of the environment
To avoid unnecessary engine wear and to reduce exhaust emis­
sions, do not let your vehicle stand and warm up. Be ready to drive
off immediately after starting your vehicle. Maintain moderate
speed until the engine is completely warm. Remember, the engine
performs best at operating temperature. •
Stopping the engine
-Turn the ignition key to position G) ~ page 92, fig. 79.
& WARNING
• Never turn off the engine until the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
• The brake booster and servotronic only work when the engine
is running. With the ignition turned off, you have to apply more
force when steering or braking. Since you cannot steer and stop
normally, this can lead to accidents and serious injuries.
• The radiator fan can continue to run for up to 10 minutes even
after you have turned off the engine and removed the ignition key.
The radiator fan can also turn on again if the engine coolant heats
up because of intense sunlight or heat build-up
in the engine
compartment. .,
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On the road
0 Note
Do not stop the engine immediately after hard or extended driving.
Keep the engine running for approximately two minutes to prevent
excessive heat build-up. •
Parking brake
Parking brake
When the parking brake is set, it prevents the vehicle from
rolling away unintentionally.
Setting the parking brake
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Fig . 80 Center
console: Parking brake
set
- Pull the parking brake lever all the way up.
Releasing the parking brake Pull the parking brake lever up slightly
and press the
release button at the same time=> fig. 80 -arrow-.
Keep the release button pressed and lower the parking
brake=>
& -
If you should drive off with the parking brake still set, a warning tone
will sound and the following will appear in the instrument cluster to remind you to release the parking brake:
Parking brake set
The parking brake warning comes on only after you have driven for longer than 3 seconds and faster than 5 mph (5 km/h).
The parking brake warning light Brake (USA)/
{CD) (CON) illuminates
when the parking brake is set and you switch on the ignition.
& WARNING
Always release the parking brake completely . A partially engaged
brake will overheat the rear brakes, reduce their effectiveness and
cause excessive wear. This could lead to brake failure and an acci­
dent.
0 Note
Only after the vehicle has come to complete stop, should you firmly
set the parking brake and either move the gearshift lever into 1st .
gear (manual transmission) or move the selector lever into "P"
(Automatic transmission). •
Parking
To prevent a parked vehicle from rolling away, there are a
few things you should do.
When you park your vehicle, do the following:
- Stop the vehicle using the brake pedal.
- Set the parking brake firmly.
- Switch off the engine.

-Wit h a manual transm issi on, engage 1st gea r, or with a n
a utomatic transmission place the se lector lever in P
=> & .
- Remove the ignition key from the ignit io n lock.
Wha t el se you should do wh en parking yo ur v ehi cle on
a n incli ne or d ecline
Turn the steering whee l so that if the vehicle shou ld start to rol l, it
wi ll roll into the curb.
I f you are park ing on a
decline (the front of you r ve hicle facing
downhill) , turn the front wheels to the right so that they poin t
toward the curb .
If you are park ing on an in cline (the font of your vehicle facing
uphill!, turn the front whe els to the left so that they point
away from
the curb .
& WARNING
This is how you can reduce the ri sk of injury when le avi ng your
vehicle .
• Never p ark the vehi cle w here it can come
in cont act w ith dry
gra ss, s pilled fuel or any other flammable mater ial s.
• Never allow anyone -espe cially small ch ildren -to remain
in the
vehicle when it is locked . Locked doors make it more difficult for
re scu ers to ac ce ss the pa ssenger compartment in the e vent of an
emergency . Danger to life!
• Never lea ve childr en un super vis ed in the vehicle . Children
c ould release the parking brake or move the gearsh ift l ever out of
gear . The vehicle could start to r oll away a nd cau se an a ccident .
• No matter what the season i s, the temperature
in a parked
v ehi cle can reach dangerou s level s. •
Controls and equip ­
ment
On th e road
Acoustic parking system
Applies to veh ic les : wit h 4 -ch anne l a cou stic park ass is t
Rear acoustic park assist
Acoustic park assist gives a warning a bout o bstacles
behind the vehicle.
Description
The rear acoustic park assist (4 -channel acoustic park assist) deter ­
mines the d istance of the vehic le from an obstac le using u ltrasonic
sensors. The sensors are in the rear bumper. The volume and the
pitch of the chimes can be adjusted through the menu display
=> page 27.
The range at which the sensors start to m easure is about :
To the side
Center rear
Acti v atio n
2 feet (0 .60 m)
5 feet (1.60 ml
The pa rking assist is activated when rever se ge ar is engaged . A brief
tone confirms that the system is activated .
Backing up
Distance warning when backing up starts when an obstacle is
detec ted in the range of the park ass ist system . As the distance
decreases, the time interval between the aud ible tones becomes
shorter .
When the distance is less than 1 foot (0.30 m) , the tone becomes
continuous . At this point you should stop backing up.
Please note that low objects a lready signalled by a warning can
disappear from the sys tem's detection range and wil l not continue
t o be signa lled . ..,
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