2010 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET headlights

Clear vision
(I] Tips
Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic car washes affect t he
how easily the glass surface can be cleaned. •
Mirrors
Manual glare-dimming
Standard setting
- Move the small lever (located on the bottom edge of the
mirror) to the front.
Anti-glare setting
- Move the small lever (located on the bottom edge of the
m irror) to the rear .•
A ppli es to vehicl es: w ith automat ica lly dim ming in side m ir ro r
Automatically dimming inside mirror
The automatic dimming function con be turned on and
off if required.
Fi g. 7 7 In sid e re ar
v iew mirr or
Disabling auto dimming
- Press button@=> fig. 77 briefly, -the indicator light ®
goes out.
Activating /reactivating auto dimming
- Press button @ briefly, -the indicator light ® goes on .
Automatic dimming function
The automat ic dimm ing function is act ivated eve ry time t he ig nitio n
is turned on. The green indicator lig ht is lit to indicate auto dimming
is active.
When d imming is activated, the inside mirror w ill darken
automati­
cally
in respo nse to the amount o f light s triking the mir ror (suc h as
headlights from rearward approach ing ve hicles). Even in dimming
mode, the mirror surface turns brigh t when:
• the interior light is sw itched on
• reverse gear is engaged .
& WARNING
Broken glass of automatic dimming mirror can cause electrolyte
fluid leak age. Electrolyte fluid can irritate skin, eyes , and resp ira­
tory sy stem.
• Repeated or p rolonged e xposu re to electrolyte can cause i rrita­
tion to the re spiratory system, especially among people with
asthma or other respiratory conditions . Get fresh air immediately
by leaving the vehicle or , if that is not po ssible , open window s and
doors all the way.
• If electrolyte get s into the eye s, flu sh them thoroughly with
large amounts of clean water fo r at least 15 minutes; medical
attention is recommended.
• If elect rolyte contacts skin , flush affected area with clean
water for at lea st 15 minute s and then wash affected area with

& WARNING (cont inued )
soap and water; medical attention is recommended. Thoroughly
wash affe cted clothing and shoes before reuse.
• If swallowed and person is conscious, rinse mouth with water
for at least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomiting unle ss instructed
to do so by medical professional. Get medical attention immedi­
ately .
0 Note
Liquid elec tro ly te le aked fro m a broken mirro r g la ss w ill damage any
plast ic surfaces it comes i n contact with . Clean up spilled electro lyte
immedi ately wit h cle ar wa te r an d a spo nge.
[ i ] Tips
• If you switch off the automatic dimming function on the inside
mirror, automatic dimming of the outside mirrors will likewise be
disabled.
• Check to make s ure there are no objects preventing light from
reach ing the inside m irro r.
• Do not attach any st ickers to the w indshield in front of the light
s ensor, as this wo uld inter fere wi th both t he a utom atic oper ation of
the headlights and the automatic d imm ing of the inside mi rror. •
Contro ls a nd e quip ­
m en t Vehicle
OP-eration
Clear vision
Outside mirrors
Th e outs ide m irrors are e lec tricall y adj ust ed ( pow er
m irr ors )
Adjusting exterior mirrors
Fig. 78 Forward
section of d river 's
armr est : p ower mirror
controls
- R otate the kn ob to the© position (driver's ex ter ior
m irror) or t o th e® p osit io n (passe nger's e xterior mi rro r)
=> fig. 78 .
- R otate the k nob a nd th e mirror so t hat you have a clear
v iew to the rea r.
Heated mirrors
- Rotat e the k nob to position
@ .
Depen ding on the outs ide te mperature, the mir ror surfa ce s a re
heated until the ignit ion is sw itched off- even if the knob is no longer
in pos itio n
@.
You are w ell -advis ed to fold th e outside m irro rs in when man euv ering
in tight spaces or when leaving the ca r parked close to other vehicles ._..
Vehicle care Do-it-yourselt service Technical data

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0 Note
• Never use a power washer to clean the power top itself.
• To avoid damaging your vehicle, always make sure that there is
suff icient distance between the spray head and soft mater ials l ike
rubber hoses, plastic parts and sound -deadening materials. Never
aim the spray head at the same po int for a long time. This also applies
to cleaning headlights and painted bumpers. Remember: the closer
the nozzle is to the surface of the mater ial, the greater the stress on
the material. •
Power top care
The power top requires special care.
Keeping your top looking great and mak ing certain that it lasts a long
time depend to a great extent on proper use and care. Remove bird
droppings as soon as possible, since the corrosive chemicals in them
wi ll cause the rubber impregnation in your top to swell and possibly
allow the fabric to leak.
With
normal soiling, all you need to do is clear the top with a soft
brush and clear water. Always brush in the direction of the fabric from
front to rear.
If the top is
very dirty and has spotted areas clean it with a br ush
using a convert ible top cleaner . Always brush in the direction of the
fabric from front to rear. Rinse with plenty of clear water, and allow
the top to air -dry .
Chamois are not sui tab le for drying the top .
Never use gasoline, spot remover, benzene, paint thinner or solvents
to remove spots. We recommend that you only use cleaners espe­
cially formulated for use on convertib le tops, and that you follow the
produce use directions carefully . Authorized Audi deals can provide
detailed information.
Safety first
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and the information on
:=> page 260.
0 Note
Never use a high-pressure power washer to clean the power top. •
Applies to ve hicles : w it h w ind deflecto r
Wind deflector
Clear the wind deflector with wate r or, if it is heavily soiled, a chemi ­
ca lly neutra l cleaning solution.
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and the information on
:=>page 260. •
Waxing
Wax protects the vehicle's paint.
-Use a man ually applied car wax occasionally to protect the
paint .
A good wax coating protects the veh icle paint to a large extent
agains t the environmental factors listed under =>
page 260,
"Washing " and even against slight scratches.
You can use a liquid car wax to protect your paint as soon as one week after your vehicle has been delivered.
Even if you regularly use a
waxing process in automatic car washes,
we recommend that you manually apply a coat of wax to give the .,_
Vehicle care Technical data

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& WARNING (co ntinued )
-The brake fluid mu st be new. Heavy use of the brake s can
cause a vapor lock if the brake fluid i s left in the sy stem too
long. This can seriously affect the efficiency of the brakes as
well as your safety . This could result in an accident.
0 Note
B rake fluid will damage the pain t of your ve hicle.
c£> For the sake of the environment
Because of the p rob lem of proper d isposal of b rake fl uid as we ll as
the spec ia l too ls requ ired and the necessary expert ise , we recom­
mend th at yo u have the brake fl uid ch anged by your authori ze d Audi
dealer. •
Battery
General information
Under normal operating cond itions, t he battery in your Audi does not
need any maintenance. W ith
high o uts ide temperatures or long daily
dr ives we recomme nd that yo u have the electro lyte level ch ecked by
an a utho rized Audi dealer o r q ua lified workshop. The e lectrolyte leve l
sho uld also be che cked ea ch t ime the battery i s ch arge d=>
page 293 .
Have t he battery checked when yo u take you r vehicle in for serv ice .
You a re well a dvised to rep lace a batte ry that is o lde r than 5 years.
With certa in ty pes of a irbag deployment, the ba tte ry is disconnected
from the vehicle e lectr ica l system for safety reasons=>
& in "Repair,
c are and disposal of the air bags " on
page 214.
Safety first
Disconnecting the battery terminals
Some vehicle f unctions ( power w indow reg ulators, for examp le) are
lost if the batte ry termina ls a re disconnected . These funct ions have
to be re learned after the battery terminals are connected again . To
prevent this, the battery should only be disconnected from the
vehicle electr ica l system when absolute ly necessary for repairs.
Vehicles not driven for long periods
If yo u do not drive your ve hicle over a period of severa l days o r wee ks,
elect rical compo nents are g radually cut bac k or swi tched off. This
re du ces ene rgy consumption and maintains start ing capability over a
longer period=>
page 2 47.
Take into consideration that when you unlock your vehicle, some
c onvenie nce func tions, such as the master key remote func tion o r
power seat adjustme nt, may not be avai lable. The convenience func­
tions will be available again w he n you t urn on the ign it ion and sta rt
the engine .
Winter operation
During the winter months , battery capacity tends to decrease as
t empe ra tu res drop . This is beca use more power is a lso cons umed
wh ile starting, and the headlights, rear w indow defogger , etc ., are
used more o ften .
Avoid unne cessa ry powe r consum ption, part icu larly in city traffic o r
when traveling only short distances. Let your authori zed Audi dealer
che ck t he capa city of the vehicle b atte ry befo re w inte r sets in
=>
page 293 . A well charged battery will not only prevent start ing
pro blems when t he we ather is co ld, bu t w ill also last l onge r.
[ i ] Tips
If yo ur vehicl e is lef t standi ng fo r seve ral weeks at extremely low
temperatures, the veh icle battery should be removed and stored
whe re it will no t free ze . This will preven t it from being dam aged and
having to be replaced .•
Vehicle care Technical data

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Instruments and controls ... .. .. .. .. .. . 8
General illustration .. .. .. ...... .... .
7
Interior lights ..... .. .... .. .. .. .. .... 68
Rear .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... ..... 68
Inte rva l wip ing .. .. .................. 69
Rai n sensor .. ........... ...... .. . 69
J
Jumper cables . .. ................. .. 334
Jump -start ing .. . ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 333
K
Key ........................... .... 37
Batte ry rep lacement ..... .. ........ 38
Key rep lacement ... ... .. .. .. .. .... 37
Mas ter key with remo te control ...... 37
Mech anica l key . .. .. .... .......... 39
Kick-down multitron ic ® ..... ... ..... .... ... 158
tiptro nic® ........ .............. 151
Knee airbags . ... .. .... .. .. .. ... . ... 2 16
Description . ... .. .. .. .. .. .... .. . 216
How they work . .. .... .. ......... 217
Important safety instructions . ..... 218
L
Lane ass ist
Activat ing and deactivat ing ... ..... 132
Description .. ....... ... .. ....... 132
Indicator in the instrument cluster display
133 Instrument cluster
indicator light .. . 132
N otes on inst rument cluster d isp lay . 132
steer ing wheel v ibration ........... 135
wa rning time ......... .. .. .. .. .. . 135
LATCH ................. .... .. ..... 235
Description . .. .... ......... .... . 237
Insta lling a child restraint .. .. ..... 238
Location ... ... ...... ... .. .. .. .. . 236
Mounting and releas ing the anchorage
hook .... ... ... .... .... .. .. ... 238
Leather . ...... .. ........... .. .... . 269
Clean ing ........ .... .. .. .. ..... 270
Lifting jack ... .... .. .. .. .. . ... .. ... 323
Li ft ing vehicle . ... .. .... ... . ... .... . 338
Light senso r ......... .... ...... ..... 62
Light senso r defective .. ...... .... .. .. 33
Ligh ting ........ ........... .... .. .. 62
Lights Coming home ...... .. .. .......... 64
Daytime running ligh ts .. ........ ... 64
Dr iv ing light control .. ... . ... .. .. .. 62
E mergency flashers ....... .... .. .. 66
E xter io r li gh ting ... ....... ...... .. 64
H igh beam .. .. ........... .. .. .. .. 6 7
H igh beam wa rning/indica tor light .. . 15
Leaving home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Switching on and of f ... ..... .. ... .. 62
T urn signals ... .. .... ...... ... .. .. 67
Xenon headlights ...... ........... 66
Loading the luggage compartment .. .. . 183
Locking Power locking switch ............ .. 45
Rear lid/trunk lid .................. 46 Remote control key
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Us ing the mechanical key . ....... ... 44
Low beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Lower unive rsal anchorage bars (Canada) . ..
235
Lower un ive rsal a nchorages (C anada) . .. 235
Luggage Stowing ............. ... .. .. .. .. 183
L u ggage compartment ... .. ... ... ... . 83
Increasing the s ize .. .............. 84
Loading ........ .......... .... .. . 83
Tie-downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
See also Load ing the luggage
compartment .. . .. ...... ... . ... 183
See also Luggage compartment . ... . 83
Luggage compartmen t lid
E mergency unlocking ....... .... .. . 47
M
Ma intenan ce ................. .. .. .. 343
Malfunction Indicato r Lamp (MIL) ... 15, 21
M aster key ..... .. ...... ..... ... . .. . 38
Battery rep lacement ... ... .. .. . ... . 38
Check light . ... .. .. ...... .. .. ... . 38
M echa nica l key .. .. .. .. .............. 39
Memory for dr iver's seat ............. . 80
Recalling settings . .. .. .. ......... . 81
Storing sett ings .... .............. 81
M il eage
Average ........ .... .. .... .. .. .. . 22
Instantaneous ................... . 22

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Wiper blades
Installing new wiper blades ..... .... 71
Service posit ion .... ............... 70
X
Xenon headlights .. .. ... .. ... ... . 66, 331
y
Yellow symbols .................. ... . 31