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9. The emergency flashers will flash three times (after
about 15-60 seconds) when the programming is
successful. Release the button on the remote control.
-To program more devices, repeat steps 4 to 9.
10. Press and hold the trained Homelink® button and
observe the indicator light@=>
page 108, fig. 93 .
- If the indicator light is solid/continuous, programming is
complete and your device should activate when you
press and release the trained Homelink® button.
- If the indicator light blinks rapidly for 2 seconds and is
then a solid/continuous light , proceed with phase 3 to
program a rolling code device.
Phase 3: rolling code programming
-A second person on a ladder who can safely reach the
garage door opener motor is recommended.
11. Locate the "learn" button on the garage door opener
motor (refer to the operating instructions for the opener,
as the location of this button may
vary by manufacturer).
12. Press and release the learn button on the garage door
opener motor.
- Note: once the button is pressed, there are 30 seconds in
which to initiate the next step.
13. On the Homelink® keypad inside the vehicle, firmly
press and hold the Homelink® button previously
programmed in phases 1 and 2 for two seconds and
release. Repeat this sequence
twice .
Contro ls and eq uip
ment
- Some vehicles may require the press/hold/release
sequence up to three times to complete the training
process.
- Homelink® should now activate your rolling code
equipped device.
If the 5 minute time limit is exceeded , the emergency flashers will
flash one time to indicate that the process has been terminated . In
this case, repeat steps 4 through 9.
If the emergency flashers do not flash
three times (after about 15-
60 seconds), programming was not successful. In this case, repeat
steps 4 through 9.
Remote control units for garage door openers in Canada are set to
stop transmitting radio frequency signals after two seconds. This
time may not be sufficient for the Homelink® system to learn the
radio frequency signal. Perform all other steps as described
above. •
Applies to veh ic le s: with Homelink® un iversal re m ote contro l
Operating the HomeLink ® transmitter
The HomeLink® transmitter works in the same manner as
the original handhe/d remote control that came with the
system.
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- Press the appropriate programmed button
(0, ® or @
to activate the desired remote control function
~ & in
"General information" on
page 107. •
Applies to v ehic les : wit h Home link® univers al rem ote con tro l
Reprogramming a single button
A Homelink® button can be reprogrammed individually without affecting the other button a/locations.
Programming the overhead keypad
- Press the appropriate Homelink® button until the indi
cator light begins flashing slowly.
Programming the bumper mounted transmitter 1. Hold the
original remote control at a distance between 0-
5 in. (0-13 cm) from the bumper below the appropriate
headlight for your vehicle (use the shortest distance
possible) .
2. Aim the remote control just below the driver side head
light.
3. Press and hold the act ivation button on the remote
control.
4. The emergency flashers w ill flash three times (after
about
15-60 seconds) when the programming is
successful. Now release the button on the remote
control.
- If the device ut ilizes a rolling code, please follow phase 3
of ~
page 108, "Programming the Homelink® trans
mitter" for rolling code programming.
This procedure will cause the existing programming on the
Homelink ® button to be erased! •
App lies to ve hicl es: wit h Homeli nk® uni versal remote cont rol
Erasing the programming of the Homelink ®
transmitter
When you erase the programming, the programming on
all three of the transmitter channels with be lost!
- Perform steps 1 to 4 as described on~ page 108, "Phase
1: programming the overhead keypad".
When completed , the Homelink ® system will be in the p rog ram
ming mode and is then ready to learn the codes for remote
controlled devices.
[I) Tips
• Programmed buttons cannot be erased individually.
• For security reasons you are advised to erase the programming
of the Homelink ® system befo re you sell your vehicle. •
- Make sure that your safety be lt s ar e alw ay s re ady fo r use
a nd are not damaged.
& WARNING
Not wearing safety belts or wearing them improperly increases
the risk of ser ious personal injury and death . Safety belts can work
only when used correctly.
• Always fasten your safety belts correctly before driving off and
make sure all passengers are properly restrained .
• For maximum protection , safety belts must always be posi
tioned correctly on the body.
• Never strap more than one person , including small children ,
into any single safety belt .
• Never place a safety belt over a child sitting on your lap.
• Always keep feet in the footwell in front of the seat while the
vehicle is being driven.
• Never let any person ride with feet on the instrument panel or
sticking out the window or on the seat.
• Never remove a safety belt while the vehicle is moving. Doing
so will increase your risk of being injured or killed.
• Never wear belts twisted.
• Never wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your
clothing, such as eye glasses, pens, keys , etc ., as these may cause
injury .
• Never wear the shoulder part of the belt under your arm or
otherwise out of position .
• Several layers of heavy clothing may interfere with correct posi
tioning of belts and redu ce their effectiveness .
• Always keep belt buckles free of anything that may prevent the
bu ckle from latching securely .
• Never use comfort clips or devices that create slack in the
shoulder belt . However , special clips may be required for the
correct use of some child restraint systems.
Safety first
Safety belts
& WARNING !continued)
• Never allow safety belts to become damaged by being caught
in door or seat hardware.
• Torn or frayed safety belts can tear and damaged belt hardware
can break in an accident . Inspect belts regularly . If webbing , bind
ings, buckles, or retractors are damaged, have belts replaced by an
authori zed Audi dealer or qualified workshop.
• Safety belts that have been worn and loaded in an accident
must be replaced with the correct replacement safety belt by an
authorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop . Replacement may
be necessary even if damage cannot be clearly seen. Anchorages
that were loaded must also be inspected .
• Never remove , modify , disassemble, or try to repair the safety
belts yourself .
• Always keep the belts clean. Dirty belts may not work properly
and can impair the function of the inertia reel
=> page 209 , "Safety
belts" .•
Safety belts
Fastening safety belts
S eat firs t - everybo dy b uckle u p!
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Fig . 106 Belt buckle
and tongue on the
driver 's seat
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To provide maximum protection, safety belts must always
be positioned correctly on the wearer's body.
Adjust the front seat and head restraint properly
=> page 69, "General recommendations ".
Hold the belt by the tongue and pull it evenly across the
chest and pelvis=>&.
- Insert the tongue into the correct buckle of your seat
until you hear it latch securely => page
129, fig. 106.
Pull on the belt to make sure that it is securely latched in
the buckle.
Automatic safety belt retractors
Every safety belt is equipped with an automatic belt retractor on the
shoulder belt. This feature locks the belt when the belt is pulled out
fast, during hard braking and in an accident . The belt may also lock
when you drive up or down a steep hill or through a sharp curve.
During normal driving the belt lets you move freely.
Safety belt pretensioners
The safety belts on the front seats are equipped with a belt preten
sion er that helps to tighten the safety belt and remove slack when
the pretensioner is activated. The function of the pretensioner is
monitored by a warning light:::::,
page 78, "Airbag system
t!A (USA models) /!.ir (Canada models)".
Switchable locking feature
Every safety belt except the one on the driver seat is equipped with
a switchable locking feature that
must be used when the safety belt
is used to attach a child seat. Be sure to read the important informa
tion about this feature:::::,
page 168.
& WARNING
Improperly positioned safety belts can cause serious injury in an
accident :::::,
page 130, "Safety belt position".
• Safety belts offer optimum protection only when the seat back
is upright and belts are properly positioned on the body.
• Never attach the safety belt to the buckle for another seat.
Attaching the belt to the wrong buckle will reduce safety belt
effectiveness and can cause serious personal injury.
• A passenger who is not properly restrained can be seriously
injured by the safety belt itself when it moves from the stronger
parts of the body into critical areas like the abdomen.
• Always lock the convertible locking retractor when you are
securing a child seat in the vehicle:::::,
page 170. •
Safety belt position
Correct belt position is the key to getting maximum
protection f ram safety belts.
Fig. 107 Head restraint
and safety belt posi
tion as seen from the
side
Use the height adjustment to change the position of the shoulder
straps of the front seat safety belts.
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surfaces, seams, joints and compon ents in the en gin e comp art
ment.
& WARNING
Be aware: The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a
potentially hazardous area .
• Before working in the engine compartment, be sure to read the
information
=> page 209 .
• Before reaching into the front plenum panel, always remove the
ignition key . Otherwise , the windsh ield wiper system could unin
tentionally be switched on , possibly causing personal injury from
the moving wiper link age .
• Never reach into the area around or touch the radiator fan . The
auxiliary fan is temperature controlled and can switch on suddenly
- even when the ignition is off.
• Do not wash, wax or dry the engine with the engine running .
Moving or hot parts could injure you.
• Do not clean the underside of the chassis , fenders , wheel
covers , or other hard to reach parts without protecting your hands
and arms. You may cut yourself on sharp -edged metal parts.
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other informat ion
=> page 198 . •
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Closing the engine hood
- Pull the hood down until the pressure from the struts is
reduced .
- Let the hood
drop down and latch in place. Do not try to
push it shut;
it may fail to engage => &.
& WARNING
A hood that is not completely latched could fly up and block your
view while driving.
• When you close the engine hood, check it to make sure the
safety catch has properly engaged. The hood should be flush with
the surrounding vehicle body parts.
• If you notice while driving that the hood is not secured prop
erly, stop at once and close it. •
Working in the engine compartment
Be especially careful whenever you work in the engine
compartment!
Whenever you must perform any work in the engine compartment,
for example checking and filling the different fluids, there is a risk of injury, burns and accidents. To prevent personal injury always
observe the following WARNINGS. The engine compartment of any
vehicle is a hazardous area!
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& WARNING
To help avoid injury, before you check anything under the hood :
• Switch off the engine.
• Remove the ignition key.
• Apply the parking brake .
& WARNING (continued)
• Move selector lever of automatic transmission to "P" (Park);
put manual transmission in Neutral .
• Always let the engine cool down. Hot components will burn
skin on contact.
• To reduce the risk of being burned, never open the hood if you
see or hear steam or coolant escaping from the engine compart
ment. Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen or heard before
carefully opening the hood .
• Keep children away from the engine compartment.
• Never spill fluids on hot engine components . They can cause a
fire.
• Never touch the radiator fan. The auxiliary electric fan is
temperature controlled and can switch on suddenly.
• Never open the coolant reservoir cap when the engine is still
warm. The coolant system is pressurized and hot coolant could
spray out.
• Protect your face, hands and arm from steam or hot engine
coolant by placing a thick rag over the cap when you open the
coolant reservoir.
• If work on the fuel system or the electrical system is necessary:
- Always disconnect the battery.
- Never smoke or work near heaters or open flames. Fluids in
the engine compartment could start a fire .
- Keep an approved fire extinguisher immediately available.
• To avoid electrical shock and personal injury while the engine
is running or being started, never touch :
- Ignition cables
- Other components of the high voltage electronic ignition
system.
• If you must perform a check or repair with the engine running: ..,
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Fuses and bulbs
Fuses
Replacing a fuse
A problem in the electrical system may be caused by a
blown fuse.
Fig . 168 End face of
instrument panel:
removing cover plate
to access fuses
Fig .
169 Left side of
engine compartment :
fuse cover
Fuse cover on the left end face of the instrument
panel
- Switch off the ignition and the electrical component
affected. - Carefully pry the fuse cover off the instrument panel
using the ignition key or a screwdriver~ fig. 168.
- Check the fuse listing on the next pages to find out which
fuse belongs to the component which has failed
~ page 275, "Fuse Locatio n, Instrume nt Panel left".
- Remove the blown fuse with the plastic clip provided.
The clip is located on the holder in the fuse box.
- Replace a blown fuse (recognizable by the melted metal
strip inside) w ith a fuse of the same amperage .
- Firmly snap the cover back onto the instrument panel
face.
Fuse cover in engine compartment
- Switch the ignition and the affected consumer off.
- Unlatch the fuse cover, push the two slides forward
~ fig. 169.
- Find out which fuse belongs to the equipment which
stopped working~ page 277, "Fuse location, left side of
engine compartment".
- Remove the plastic from its reta iner in the fuse box cover
(left face end of the instrument panel), place it on the
fuse in question and pull it out.
- If the fuse is burned out (recognizable by melted strips of
metal), replace it with a new fuse of the same rating.
- Replace the fuse cover.
- Push the two slides to the rear~ fig. 169. Install the fuse
cover carefully to prevent water from entering.
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General information
Explanation of technical data
Some of the technical data listed in this manual require
further explanation .
The tecical data for your vehicle are listed in the charts starting on
~ page 291 . This chapter provides general information, notes and
restrictions which apply to these data.•
Vehicle identification
The key data are given on the vehicle identification
number (VIN) plate an d the vehicle d ata sticker.
Fig. 18 0 Vehicl e Identi
fi ca tion N umber (V IN)
pl ate : lo cation on
dri ver 's s ide d ash
pan el F
ig . 181 The vehi cle
i d e ntifi catio n la bel -
i n sid e th e luggag e
com partm ent
The Vehicle Id ent ification Numb er (V IN)
is located on the driver's side so that it is visible from the outside
through the winds hie ld -see ~ fig. 180 .
The veh icle identifi cat ion lab el
is located in the luggage compar tment in the spare whee l well .
The label~ fig. 181 shows the following vehic le data :
0 Production contro l 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.
Th e s afety c ompliance sticker
is your assurance that your new vehicle complies with a ll app licable
Federa l Motor Vehicle Safety Standards which were in effect at the
time the vehicle was manu factured. You can find this sticker on the
left door jamb . It shows the month and year of production and the .._