2010 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET mirror

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Notes
Applies to veh icles: w ith s ide ass ist
Messages in instrument cluster display
If side assist turns off automatically, the indicator lig ht on the butto n
w ill go out and yo u w ill see a message in the instrument cl uster
display:
Audi side assist not available: sensors blocked
Th e side ass ist senso rs a re b uilt in to the rear bum per o n the left and
r ight (not v is ible on the outside)=>
page 136, fig. 138. To e nsure
that you do not adve rsely affect the way side assist f unctions, foreign
objec ts (such as stic ke rs or b icycle racks) should not be attached to
the a rea on the rear bumper where t he sensors are located. If side
as sis t fu nctions a re adverse ly affe cted , you will see thi s me ssa ge in
the instrume nt cl uster disp lay. Remove anything that may b e
bl ockin g the sensor s.
If no ve hicle is detected for a lo nger p eriod of t ime w hile driving, side
assist w ill also switch off automatically .
Audi side assist currently not available
If the re is a te mp orary p rob lem (such as the vehicle 's batt ery ch arg e
bei ng low) , side assist ca nnot be act ivated temporar ily.
Audi side assist : system fault
Have the system checked by an auth orized Audi dealer or qualified
wo rkshop .•
Applies to veh icles: w ith s ide ass is t
Safety tips
T he side assist detect io n may be limited when driving a ro u nd na rrow
s tr ee t co rner s, on hilly stree ts, and und er poor we ather cond itio n s.
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ment Safety first
It
is possible that the rada r senso rs may a lso detect o ther objects,
such a s high or stag gere d guar drails.
S ide assis t does not measure actua l lane w idth. The system assum es
a fi xed la ne w idt h. Detection in the left and right lanes is based on
t hi s a ssumed lane w id th. Wh en driving o n narrow ro ads or w he n
dr iv ing to the left or rig ht of the center of a travel lane, it is poss ible
t h at vehicles will be de tected tha t a re
no t in th e lan e nex t to th e l an e
you are using.
& WARNING
• Improper reliance on the side assist system can cause collisions
and serious personal injury:
-Never rely only on side assist when changing lanes .
- Always check rear view mirrors to make sure that it is safe to
change lanes.
• Side assist cannot detect all vehicles under all conditions­
danger of accident!
• Side assist cannot detect vehicles in time to alert you when
they approach from behind at very high speed , or fall drop back
very quickly .
• The radar sensor's
vision can be reduced or entirely blocked by
rain, snow, and heavy spray. This can result in side assist not
adequately detecting vehicles or, in some cases , not detecting
them at all. Always keep an eye on the direction you are traveling and the relevant area around the vehicle .
• Please note that side ass ist indicates there are approaching
vehicles, or vehicles in your blind spot, only after your vehicle has reached a driving speed of at least 19 mph (30 km/h).
• Side assist signal does not work around tight corners (turning
radius less than 328 feet, or 100 m ).
• Side assist is no replacement for the driver's full attention . The
driver alone is responsible for lane changes and similar driving
maneuvers. Always keep an eye on the direction you are traveling
and the relevant area around the vehicle. .,,
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• Remove snow with a hand brush and ice preferably with a de- ic ing
spray ~(D .
& WARNING
• The park ing aid cannot repla ce the dri ver' s attention . The
dri ver alone is res pon sible f or p arking and sim ilar dri ving m aneu­
ve rs.
• Always keep yo ur eyes on the vehicle 's su rro unding s, usi ng th e
r e ar -view mirror a s we ll.
• Do not all ow y ourself to be dist racted from tr affic b y th e re ar­
v iew cam era pic ture s.
• If the p osit ion and the in stall ati on ang le of the came ra has
c hange d, fo r ex ample, aft er a rea r end collisi on, do n ot contin ue
to u se the system for safe ty rea sons . Ha ve it ch ecked b y a qualifi ed
d eal ers hip.
0 Note
• Low obstacles a lready s ignaled by a warning can disappear from
the system's detection range as they are approached and will not
cont inue to be s ignaled. Objects such as bar rier chains, t railer draw
bars, thin painted vertical poles or fences may not be detected by the
system, pos ing ris k of damage .
• Never use warm or hot water to remove snow or ice from the rear­
view came ra lens -danger of crack format io n on the lens!
• When cleaning the lens, never use products that are abrasive.•
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A
pp lies to vehicles : wi th par king syst em (r e a r) a nd r ear-v iew came ra
Sw itching on /off
The rearview camera switches on automatically together
with the acoustic and optical park assist when you put the
vehicle in reverse .
Activation
-Put the vehicle in reverse gear, the acoustic parking
system with rear-view camera is activated automatically .
Activation of the acoustic pa rking system is confirmed by
a brief acknowledgement sound .
Switching between the rearview camera and
optical display
-Press the Graphic control button~ page 168, fig. 171 ®
to see the optical display.
- Press the
Rear view control button to see the rearview
camera image.
Deactivat ion
- Take the vehicle out of reverse gear. The acoust ic parking
system is immediate ly deactivated, and the rear-v iew
camera picture is deactivated automatically after a period
of about 15 seconds, or
- Switch the ignition off, the entire acoustic parking system
is automatically deactiva ted.
T he rear-view camera will deactivate a utoma tica lly when you shift
into a forward gear and dr ive faster than about 9 mph (15 km/h) .
Th e de lay in deactivating the camera provides an uninterrupted view
behind the vehicle espec ia lly when maneuver ing in tight parking
spaces and prevents the picture from turning off the every time you
shift out of reverse. _..
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& WARN ING (continued)
y ou sh oul d no t use th e help line s to help w ith pa rki ng, wh ic h
p os es dang er of an a ccident!
0 Note
• Low obstacles a lready s ignaled by a wa rning can disappear from
t he sys tem' s de tec tion range as they are approached and will no t
cont inue to be s ignaled. Objects such as bar rier chains, trailer draw
bars, thin pa inted vertical poles or fences may not be detected by the
system, posing risk of damage.
• In the MMI display, the direc tion of travel of the vehicle rear is
represented depend ing on the stee ring whee l angle. The vehicle front
swings out more than the vehicle rear . Maintain plenty of distance
from an obstacle so that your outs ide mirror or a corner of your
vehicle does not collide with any obstacles -danger of accident! •
Applies to veh icl es: wit h pa rk ing syst em (rear ) and re ar-v iew ca mer a
Parallel Parking
Use parking mode 2 to help you park on the edge of a
street.
Con tro ls a nd e quip ­
m en t
Fig.173 MMI Display :
b lu e s urface In th e
par king s lot
Vehicle OP-eration
Fig.174 MM I Dis pl ay:
Bl ue cur ve on t h cur b
The following steps apply only when there is no obstacl e
(such as a wall) near the parking spot. Otherw ise, please read
the "Tips o n Parking Next to Obstacles" .
- Activate the turn signal.
- Switch the MMI on and select the reverse gear. The
parking a id turns on and parking mode 1 appears on the
display.
- Position your vehicle parallel to the edge of the street,
approximately 1 meter from a parked vehicle.
- Press the
Mode ~ fig. 173 © control button on the MMI
control console . Parking mode 2 appears .
- Back up in reverse gear a nd alig n your veh icle so that the
blue area
0 borders on the rear end of the veh icle or on
the parking spot line . The blue area represents an exten­
sion of the vehicle's out line by approximately 5 m to the
rear. The long side of the b lue area should be on the curb .
The entire blue area must fit into the park ing spot.
- Whi le the vehicle is stationary, turn the steering whee l to
the right as far as it will go . _.,
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- Back into the parking space until the blue curve touches
the curb~
page 169, fig . 174. Stop the vehic le .
- While the ve hicle is stationa ry, turn the steering whee l to
the left as far as i t will go.
- Continue to back up into the parking spot until the ve hicle
is parked parallel to the curb. ® mar ks the rear bumper.
You shou ld stop dr iving i n reverse as soon as and no later
than when the red orientation line
0 abuts a n object
~ & !Kee p an eye on the front of your vehicle wh ile doing
this ~0.
Parking next to obs tacles
When there is an obstacle (such as a wall) next to the parking spot,
c hoose a spo t w it h more space on the sides. Position the long side of
the blue area so that there is sufficient space from the curb. The area
must not be on the curb . You will a lso need to star t turning the
steering wheel much earlier. There should be a suff icie nt amount of
space between the c urb and the b lue c urve, and the b lue c urve
=> page 169, fig. 17 4 must not touch the curb .
& WARNING
• The rea r-v iew camera does not show the entire area behind the
vehicle =>
page 166, fig. 169 . Watch out e spe cially for small chil­
dr en and animal s. The rear-view camera cannot alway s det ect
them, posing risk of an accident!
• Please note that objects not touch ing the ground can appear to
be further away than they really are (for example, the bumper of
a park ed vehicle, a trailer hit ch , or the rear of a truck) . In this case ,
you should not use the help lines to help with parking , which
po ses danger of an accid ent!
0 Note
In the MMI display, the d irection of t ravel of the vehicle rear is rep re­
sented depending o n the steering wheel angle . The ve hicle front
swi ngs ou t mo re than the ve hicl e rea r. M aintain plenty of d istance
from an obstacle so that your outside mirror or a corner of your
veh icle does not collide w ith any obstacles - d anger of a ccident!
[ i ] Tips
Th e left or rig ht or ientation lines and surfaces w ill be displayed,
depending on the tur n signa l being used .•
A pp lies to veh icles: with par king system (rear) and r ear-view camera
Adjusting the display and warning tones
The display* and warning tones can be adjusted in the
radio or in the MM!*.
-Select : [CAR)> Parking system.
Display
• Off -when the parking system is switched off, only aud ible sig nals
are g iven.
• On -when the pa rking system is switched on , eithe r the visua l
display or the p ictu re from the rearview camera is displayed.
Warn ing tones
• Front volume -front sensor vo lume
• Front frequency -front sensor frequency
• Rear volume -rear senso r vo lume
• Rear frequency -rear sensor freq uency
• In-car ent ertainment fader -when the park ing system is sw itched
on, the volume of the active audio source is lowere d.
Th e newly adju ste d val ue is briefly he ard from the signal generato r . ..

Driving Safely ---------------------"~'----
Important things to do before driving
Safety is everybody's job! Vehicle and occupant safety
always depends on the informed and careful driver.
For your safety and the safety of your passengers, before
driving always:
- Make sure that all lights and signals are operating
correctly.
- Make sure that the tire pressure is correct.
- Make sure that all windows are clean and afford good visi-
bility to the outside.
- Secure all luggage and other items carefully::::>
page 86.
-Make sure that nothing can interfere with the pedals.
- Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors correctly for your height .
- Instruct passengers to adjust the head restraints according to their height.
- Make sure to use the right child restraint correctly to
protect children ::::,
page 222, "Child Safety".
- Sit properly in your seat and make sure that your passen­ gers do the same::::,
page 77, "General recommenda­
tions".
- Fasten your safety belt and wear it properly. Also instruct
your passengers to fasten their safety belts properly
=:> page 190. •
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ment Safety first Vehicle operation
What impairs driving safety?
Safe driving is directly related to the condition of the
vehicle, the driver as well as the driver's ability to concen­
trate on the road without being distracted .
The driver is responsible for the safety of the vehicle and all
of its occupants. If your ability to drive is impaired, safety
risks for everybody in the vehicle increase and you also
become a hazard to everyone else on the road::::,,& . There­
fore:
Do not let yourself be distracted by passengers or by using
a cellular telephone.
NEVER drive when your driving ability is impaired (by
medications, alcohol, drugs, etc.).
- Observe all traffic laws, rules of the road and speed limits
and plain common sense .
- ALWAYS adjust your speed to road, traffic and weather
conditions.
- Take frequent breaks on long trips. Do not drive for more than two hours at a stretch.
- Do NOT drive when you are tired, under pressure or when
you are stressed .
& WARNING
Impaired driving safety increases the risk of serious personal
injury and death whenever a vehicle is being used.•
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Trailer towing
Driving with a trailer
General information
Your Audi was designed primarily for passenger transpor ­
tation.
If yo u plan to tow a t rai ler, p lease rem emb er that the add itiona l load
wi ll affect durab ility, economy and performance.
T railer tow ing not on ly p laces mo re s tress on the vehicle, it a lso calls
for more concentrat ion from the driver.
For this reason, a lways follow the ope rating and dr iv ing instr uctions
prov ided and use common sense .
Technical requirements
Trailer hitch
Use a weight-carrying hitch conforming to the gross trailer weig ht.
Th e hitch mus t be suitable for yo ur vehicle a nd tra ile r and mus t be
mounted secure ly on the vehicle's chassis at a
technically sound l oca­
t ion. Use only a trailer hitch wi th a remov ab le b all m ount. Alw ays
check w ith the tra iler hitch manufacturer to make sure that you are
using t he cor re ct hi tch.
Do not use a bumper hitch.
The h itch must be installed in such a way t hat it does not interfere
w ith the impa ct-absorbing b umper system. No mod ifi cat ions sho uld
be made to the vehicle exhaust and brake systems. From time to
ti me, chec k tha t all hitc h mou ntin g bol ts rem ain secure ly f aste n ed.
When you a re not tow ing a tra iler, remove the tra iler hitch ba ll
mount. This prevents the hitc h from caus ing damage should yo ur
vehicle be struck from behind=> &.
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Trailer brakes
If your trailer is eq
uipped with a braking system, check to be s ure that
i t confo rm s to all regula tions.
The tra iler hydraulic brake system must not be directly connected to
the vehicle's hydraulic brake system=>& .
Safety chains
Alw ays use safety chains be twee n your vehicle and the trai ler.
Trailer lights
Tr ailer l ights m ust meet all reg ulat io ns. Be su re to check with your
author ized Audi deale r for correct wir ing, switches, and re lays.
Mirrors
If you are unab le to see the traffic behind you us ing the regular
outside m irro rs, then you
must install extended m irro rs. It is impor­
tant that yo u
always have clear vision to the rear.
& WARNING
• If a trailer has electrical b rake s please note that these brakes
are not activated by the factory-fitted control unit -ri sk of acci­
dent!
• After removing the trailer hitch , do not store it in your vehicle.
In case of sudden braking, the hitch could fly fo rward and injure
you or your passengers. •
Operating instructions
Maximum trailer we ight
A trailer for your vehicle is limited to a typical class 1 or class 2 trailer . .,.
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Occasionally apply a colorless vinyl or leather preservative to retain
the material's lust er and pliability.
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
~page 260. •
Aluminum trim
Use only neutral-pH products to remove spots and deposits from
aluminum surfaces. Chrome care products and alkaline cleaners w ill
attack aluminum surfaces and can damage them over time.
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
~page 260. •
Touch-up paint
Minor paint damages should be touched up immediately.
- Use either a touch-up paint stick or spray paint to cover
minor scratches and nicks.
Your authorized Audi dea ler has touch-up paint for minor scratches
and stone chips. Scratches should be touched up soon after they
occur to prevent corrosion.
If a spot starts to rust, however, a simple touch-up job will not be
enough. The affected surface must be sanded smooth and coated
with an anti-rust primer before the painted finish can be restored.
The number for the original vehicle paint can be found on the vehicle identification label~
page 340.
Safety first
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
:=>page 260. •
Windows
Clear vision to all sides .
Clean all windows regularly to remove road film and car wash
wax buildup.
- Remove snow from windows using a brush.
- Use a plastic ice scraper to remove ice from windows and
mirrors .
- Remove other residue on the windows with a spray-on
glass cleaner.
- Wipe the windows dry with a clean piece of cloth or
kitchen paper towel.
The best way to remove snow from windows and mirrors is to use a
brush. Use a non -abrasive
plastic ice scraper -better sti ll, a spray
deicer - to remove
ice from windows and mirrors.
The windows must not be cleaned with insect remover or wax since
t hese can interfere with the function of the windshield wiper blades
(chatter) .
Oil , grease, or silicone residue can be removed with
glass cleaner or
silicone remover . However, wax residue requires the use of a specially
formulated solvent. Please contact your authorized Audi dealer for
advice on safe products for wax removal.
Windows should also be cleaned on the inside at regular intervals. ..,.
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Never dry windows with the same chamois that you use to dry painted
surfaces. W ax res idue o n the chamois can impair vision t hrough the
w indows .
& WARNING
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
=> page 260 .
• The windshield must not be treated with water-repellent
materials. They can increa se glare under poor vi sibility condition s
such as wetness, darkness, o r when the sun is low on the horizon.
In addition, they can cause the wind shield wipers to chatter .
0 Note
• Never use warm or hot water to rem ove snow and ice from
w indows and mirrors . This cou ld cause the glass to crack.
• T o preven t dam age to the wi re s of t he rear defogge r, d o not p lace
any adhesive stickers on the inside of the rear window over the w ires .
• T o help p revent dirt from scr atching the w indow, always scr ape in
a forward direction - pushing t he scraper away from yo u - never back
and fort h.
• Water leaking from the ins ide of the rear windows may damage
sen siti ve e lectr ica l components loc ated ei ther unde r the rea r parce l
shelf or in the rear trunk area. Always ens ure that water never leaks
t hrough the body section o f th e veh icle. Yo u can do th is by usin g
waterproof protection over the vehicle 's electrical components (e.g.,
w hen installing w indow t int ing).
• Damage or ma lfunct ion of elect rical components due to water
damage or any other outs ide infl uen ce is not cove red by t he Aud i New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. See your Warranty
& M aintenance booklet
for addit io nal detai ls about your wa rranty. •
Weatherstrips
Complete car c are include s the weatherstrips as well .
- Apply a suitable rubb er condit ioner to t he weatherst rips
from ti me to ti me.
T o be able se al prope rly, the weathe rst rips a round the hood, doors,
rear lid, etc. must remain pliable . Spray the weatherstr ips w ith sili­
c one or coa t them wi th ta lcum powder o r gly cerin to reta in the flex i­
bility of the rubber and to protect them against freezing in the
w inte r.
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
=> page 260 .
[I) Tips
Keep silicone sprays off the w indshield to avo id wiper smear in rain. •
Cast (light} alloy wheels
Cast (light) alloy wheels require special care .
- Wash the whe els with a sp ong e or h ose b rush every o th er
w ee k.
- For deep cleaning afterwa rds, use only a ded icate d
acid­
free cast alloy wheel c leaner.
- Rub a coat of
liquid wax onto t he rims every three mo nth .
Be sure to reach and treat all parts o f the rim.
To preserve the decorative appearance of the cast alloy wheels, some
special care is necessary. In addi tion t o ro ad dirt and sal t, br ake dust
is a lso corrosive. If left on for too long, brake dust can cause pitting . ..,_