2010 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET stop start

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• The dynamic steering may make noise when starting or stopping
the engine. This does not indicate a problem. •
Applies to ve hicle s: wit h Audi d rive select
Selecting the driving mode
You can choose between COMFORT, AUTO, DYNAMIC and
INDIVIDUAL* modes.
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Fig . 148 Shift gate:
Control for Audi drive
select
Fig . 149 Center
console: Control for
Audi drive select
The control is located on the shift gate~ fig. 148 in vehicles
with a radio, and in vehicles with MMI, it is located in the
center console~ fig. 149.
- Turn on the ignition. -
Press the left or right arrow button until the desired mode
appears in red.
You can change the driv ing mode when the vehicle is stationary or
while driving. If traffic permits , after changing modes, br iefly take
your foot off the accelerator pedal so that the recently selected mode
is a lso act ivated for the eng ine and transmission .
COMFORT
The COMFORT mode provides a comfortable vehicle setting . The
eng ine and automatic transmission* react in a balanced manner to
movements of the acce leration pedal. Steering is light and indirect,
and adaptive dampers provide a soft suspension. The setting is ideal
for driving on long stretches, such as on freeways.
AUTO
Full use of AUTO provides a comfortable, yet dynamic feel. The
se ttin g is per fect fo r daily use.
DYNAMIC
DYNAMIC gives the vehicle a sporty feeling. The eng ine responds
quickly to accelerator pedal movements, and steering is sporty and
direct. The adaptive dampers are adjusted to provide a stiffer suspen­
sion, and the automatic transmission* sh ift points are set at higher
eng ine speed ranges . The setting is idea l for sporty driv ing.
INDIVIDUAL*
You can adapt this mode to your personal needs in the MMI.
& WARNING
Pay attention to traffic when operating Audi drive select to
prevent potential risk of an accident.

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multitronic®
Applies to vehicles: with mult it ro nic ® Continuously Variable T ransmiss ion (CVT)
General information
Your vehicle is equipped with a electronically controlled continuous ly
var iable transmission (multitronic ®). Inside the multitronic ® system,
the gear ratios are not shifted in finite steps as in a conventional auto­
matic transm ission, but rather
continuously. As a result, engine
power is applied smoothly and comfortably, and better fuel economy
is achieved.
The transmission selects the appropriate gear ratio (upshifts and
downsh ifts) automatically based on set driving programs
=> page 159, "Dynamic shift program (DSP)" .
You can also manually select a shift program (tiptronic ®)
=> page 159 .
You should note, that the multitronic transmission differs from a
conventional Automatic Transmission. In the multitronic transmis ­
sion the engine power is transferred via a link-plate chain, rather than
by a conventiona l torque converter . The multitronic transmission
great ly reduces vehicle "creep" when at a standstill and the transmis­
sion is in
D Sor R. •
Con tro ls a nd e quip ­
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OP-eration
Applies to vehicles : with multitronic® Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Driving the multitronic ®
The gear ratio is continuously adopted to vehicle speed
and load.
Starting the engine
- The selector lever must be in N or P.
Starting off
- Press and hold the brake pedal.
Fig. 159 Section of
the center console:
sel ector lever with lock
button
- Press and hold the release button in the selector lever
handle and move the selector leve r from
P (alternatively
N ) to D (alternatively S) and release the button.
- Wait briefly until the transmission has shifted (you will
feel a slight movement).
- Remove your foot from the brake pedal and accelerate
=> &.
Rocking back and forth to become unstuck
- Shift only between D and R when the vehicle is at a full
stop and the engine is running at idle speed.
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Stopping
- Press a nd hold the brake pedal un til the vehicle has come
to a com plet e stop.
- Keep the brake pedal depressed so that the vehicle cannot
roll forward or backward w hile it is idli ng => & .
- Once sto pped,
do not depress t he accelerator pedal to rev
up the engine=> &.
Parking
- Press a nd hold th e br ake pedal u ntil th e v ehicle has com e
to a comp lete stop .
- S et the parki ng brakefir mly=>page
111, "Pa rking".
- Press an d hold the re lease button i n th e selector lever
handle, move the selector lever into
P and then let go of
the re lease button ~ & .
Your vehicle is equipped with a starting assist that a llows for eas ier
s t arting on in clines. The sys tem is activa ted w hen the brake ped al is
depressed for a
few seconds . After releasing the brake pedal, the
bra ke powe r is he ld for a moment to prevent the vehicle from ro lli ng
back when starting .
T he selector lever must be in Nor
P. If one of the driving positions is
engaged a safety switch will p reven t the eng ine from be ing started .
See also =>
page 106.
Before you move the selecto r lever from t he P posi tio n, yo u m ust
always app ly the brake peda l befo re and whi le depressing the button
in the handle of the selecto r lever .
& WARNING
• Unintended vehicle movement can cau se serious injury.
& WARNING (c on tinued )
-When the selecto r lever is in a dri ving pos ition, the vehicle
may creep , even at idle speed. Therefore do not relea se the
parking brake or foot brake until you are ready to move ,
becau se power is transmitted to the wheels a s soon as a driving
position i s engaged.
- Do not a ccelerate while selecting a driving p osition. At this
time the engine must be at idle sp eed so that undue stress is
not placed on the clutche s in the transmi ssion.
- Remembe r: • even when stopped briefly with the automatic
transmi ssion in "D ", "S " or "R ", engine power i s being trans·
mitted to the wheels . Your vehicle could "creep " forward or
backward . When stopped, keep the brake pedal fully
depressed and use the parking brake if necessary to keep the
vehicle from rolling .
- If the selector le ver is unintentionally moved into N while
y ou are driving , take your foot off the accelerator pedal and
wait for the engine to return to idle sp eed before selecting a
driving position.
- Never shift into "R " or "P " when the vehicle i s in motion .
- Never get out of the driver 's seat when the engine i s running .
- If you must get out of the vehicle , move the selector le ver
s ecurely into the P position and apply the parking brake firmly.
- If the engine must remain running , never have any driving
position engag ed when checking under the hood. Make sure
the selector lever has securely eng aged and is locked in "P"
with the parking brake firmly set=>
page 272, "Engin e
compartment ". Otherwise, any increase in engine speed may
s et the vehicle in motion, even with the parking brake
applied. •

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Park assist
Applies to vehic les: wit h pa rk ing s yst e m
Parking system
D iff erent park assist systems may be used for parking or
maneuvering, depending on the vehicle's features .
Parking system (rear)*:
For the parking system, the acoustic par k assist system is installed in
the rear of the vehicle=>
page 163.
The rear par king assist sys tem uses ultrason ic sensors to determine
the distance of the vehicle from a detected obstacle. There are a total
o f f our sensors located on t he rear bumper (two in the middle and
two on the sides).
Parking system (rear, with rear-view camera)*:
For the parking system (rear , wi th rear-view camera), the rear
aco ustic park assist system is integ ra ted in the rear of the vehicle and
the rear-view camera is integrated in the rear lid=>
page 167.
The parking system (rear, with rear-view camera) uses ultrasonic
senso rs to determine the distance of the vehicle from a detected
obstacle. The re are a total of four sensors located on the rear bumper
(two in the m iddle and two on t he sides). •
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ment Safety first
Parking system (rear)
Ap
plies to vehicl es: w ith pa rk ing s yste m (r ear)
Rear acoustic park assist
The rear acous tic park assist warns you of obstacles or
objects behind your car .
Description
The rear a co ustic parki ng assis t sys tem de termines t he d istance o f
the vehicle from an obstacle us ing ultraso nic sensors . There are 4
sensors in the rear bumpe r.
T he range at which the sensors start to measure is
about :
To the side
Center rear
Acti vation
2 ft (0.60 m)
5.2 ft (1.60 m)
Aco ustic park ing assis t is activated au tomatically when
rever se gear
is engaged. A brief tone confirms that the system is activated .
Warning tones
Distance warning is given by chimes which are generated by the rear
signal generator . The vo lume and the pi tch of the chimes can be
adjusted in the radio or i n the MMI* =>
page 164 .
Reversing
Distance warn ing when reversing starts when an obstacle is detected
in the range o f th e parking ass ist system . As t he distance decre ases,
the time interva l between the a udible tones becomes shorter .
Whe n the distance is less than 1 ft (0.30 m), the tone becomes
c ont inuo us. A t this point you should stop ba cking up.
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If the warning message appears in the display but not the rear-view
camera picture, read and confirm the warn ing message. The acous tic
distance s ignal is always active .
If you press a function button on the MMI control console, the rear­
view camera picture disappears. T he rear-view camera picture reap ­
pears the next time you park .
Further information on the wa rning message and the MM I control
console can be found in the MMI instruction booklet.
(I) Tips
• The rear -view camera picture is available as soon as the MM I
Display or the MMI is switched on, or the start-up phase is completed.
• Keep the sensors in the rear bumper and the rear-view camera lens
clean and free of snow and ice, so that the parking system can work
properly . Please follow the additional notes on~
page 171. •
Applie s to veh icl es : wi th park ing syst em (r e a r) an d rear-vi ew cam era
Reverse Parking
Parking mode 1 can be used when parking in a garage or
parking space.
Fig.171 MMI D ispl ay :
Aimin g at a park in g
spot F
ig .172 MMI D isplay:
Ali gni ng the vehi cle
-Switch the MMI on and select the r everse gear .
- Turn the steering wheel until the orange orientation lines
(D appear in the parking spot=> fig . 171. Use the mark­
ings @to help you estimate the distance from an
obstacle. Each marking corresponds to 3 ft (1 m). The blue area re presents an extension of the vehicle's outline
by approx imately 16 ft (5 m) to the rear.
- While driving in reverse gear, adjust the steering whee l
angle to fit the parking space with the aid of the orange
orie ntation lines=>
0. ® marks the rear b umper . You
should stop driving in reverse as soon as and no later than
when the red orientation line© abuts an object=>&!
& WARNING
• The r ear -view cam era d oes not show th e entire are a behind th e
v eh icle ~
page 166, fig. 169. Watch out especia lly f or sm all c hil­
d ren and an imal s. The rear -view camera cannot alwa ys detect
them, posing risk o f an acc ident !
• Plea se not e that object s not tou ching the gro un d c an app ear to
be furthe r away than th ey re a lly are (for exampl e, th e bumpe r of
a parked vehi cle, a traile r hitch , or the rea r of a truck ). In thi s ca se, .,

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Homelink®
Universal remote control
Applies to veh icles: w ith Hom elin k® un iversal re m ote contro l
General information
The Homelink ® feature can learn up to three radio
frequency codes for most current transmitters used for
operating garage doors, estate gates , home or outdoor
lighting systems, and other devices.
Yo u must fi rst p rogr am the Home link® tra nsmi tte r be fore you can
use the system=>
page 173, "Programming the Home link ® trans­
m itter".
In order to program the Homelink ® transm itter fo r devices utilizing
rolling code, a second person on a ladder who can sa fely reach t he
garage door opener motor is recommended. It is also necessary to
locate the "learn" button on yo ur garage door opener motor . Re fer to
t he oper ating ins truc tions fo r th e opene r, as the loca tion and color o f
this button may vary by manufacturer .
Yo u can still use the original remote control for the device at any
t ime .
& WARNING
• Never use the Homelink'"' transmitter with any garage door
opener that does have not the safety stop and rever se feature as
required by fed eral safety standards. This includes any garage
door opener model manufactured before April
l , 1982 .
• A garage door opener which cannot detect an object, signaling
the door to stop and reverse does not meet current federal safety
standards . Using a garage door opener without these features
increases risk of serious injury or death.
& WARNING (cont inu ed )
• For safety reasons never release the parking brake o r start the
engine while anyone i s standing in front of the vehicle .
• A ga rage door or an estate gate may sometimes be set in
motion when the Homelink ® remote control is being
programmed. If the device is repeatedly activated, this can over­
s train motor and dam age its electri cal components -an over­
heated motor is a fi re hazard!
• To avoid pos sible injurie s or property damage , plea se always
make absolutely certain that no persons or objects are located in
the range of motion of any equipment being operated.
[ i ] Tips
• If you would like mo re inf orma tion o n Hom eli nk ®, whe re to
purchase the Homelink ® compat ible products, or would like to
purc hase the Homeli nk® Home Lighting Pac kage, p lease ca ll to ll­
free : 1-800-355-3515 .
• F or Declaration of Compliance to United Sta tes FCC an d Indus try
Canada regulations=>
page 346. •

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The ASR works in conjunction with the ABS. If a malfunction should
occur in the ABS, the ASR w ill also be out of action.
Activating
The ESP is automatically activated when the engine is started and it
performs a self-test. You can activate a deactivated ASR if required by
pressing the=>
page 240, fig. 214 button. When it is activated, the
message
ESP/ASR on appears briefly in the display .
Deactivating
You can deactivate the ASR if required by pressing the button (for less
than 3 seconds) =>
page 240, fig. 214. With the ASR deactivated , the
ESP check light comes on, see=>
page 14 . The message ASR off
appears in the display as well. The ASR can be deactivated at any
speed .
The ASR should normally be activated a ll the time. Only in certain
exceptional situations when some slip is desirable does it make sense
to deactivate the ASR. Examples:
• when driving with tire chains
• when driving in deep snow or on loose ground and
• when rocking the vehicle loose after it has become stuck .
When the abnormal situation is over, you should activate the ASR again.
& WARNING
The increased safety afforded by ASR does not mean that you can
take safety risks. Always adapt your driving style to the road
conditions and traffic situation.
[I] Tips
To ensu re that the ASR works properly, all four whee ls must be fitted
with ident ical t ires. Any differences in rolling radius of the t ires can
cause the system to reduce eng ine power when this is not desired.
See also=>
page 307, "New tires and replacing tires and wheels". •
Safety first
Braking
General information
What affects braking efficiency?
Operating conditions and driving habits
The brakes on today's automobiles are still subject to wear,
depending la rgely on ope rating conditions and driving habits=>& .
On vehicles that are either driven mostly in stop-and-go city traffic or
are driven hard, the brake pads should be checked by your authorized
Audi dealer more often than specified in the
Warranty & Mainte­
nance booklet.
Failure to have your brake pads inspected can result
in reduced brake performance .
On steep slopes, you should use the braking effect of the engine. This
way, you prevent unnecessary wear on the brake system. If you must
use your brakes, do not hold the brakes down continuously. Pump the
brakes at intervals.
Noises may occur when brak ing depending on the speed, braking
force and outside cond itions such as temperatu re and humid ity.
Moisture or road salt
If you are driving faster than 31 mph (50 km/h) and the windshield
wipers are on, the brake pads will briefly touch the brake discs in
regula r interva ls so as to improve reaction time when braking on wet
surfaces. You, the driver, will not not ice anything.
Under certain condit ions, for example, when driving through water or
very heavy rai n, or even after washing your vehicle, the braking effect
can be reduced due to moisture (or in free zing conditions ice) on the
bra ke pads. A few careful brake applications should dry off the brake
pads or remove any ice coatings.
Th e effectiveness of the brakes can be reduced when the vehicle is
dr iven on a salt-covered road and the brakes are not used. H ere too,
you should clean off accumu lated salt coating from brake discs and
pads with a few careful applications of the brake=>&,.
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Observe speed limits. In some areas, speeds for vehicles towing
t railers are lowe r than for regular veh icles.
Always apply brakes early. When dr iv ing downh ill, sh ift in to a lower
gear to use the engine braking effect to slow the vehicle. Use of the
brakes alone can cause them to overheat and fail.
Coolant temperature
The coolant temperature gauge~ page 8 must be observed care­
fully. If the needle moves close to the upper end of the scale, reduce
speed immediately and/or turn off the air conditione r.
If the coolant temperature warning light in the instrument cluster
star ts flashing
-t- , pull off the road, stop and let the engine idle for
about two minutes to prevent heat bu ild-up.
& WARNING
Anyone not properly restrained in a moving vehicle is at a much
greater risk in an accident. Never let anyone ride in your car who is
not properly wearing the restraints provided by Audi. u
Trailer towing tips
Important to know
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Your vehicle handles differently when tow ing a tra iler because of the
additiona l weight and different weight distribution. Safety, perfor ­
mance and economy will greatly depend on how carefu lly you load
your trailer and operate your rig .
Before you actua lly tow your trailer, practice turning, stopping and
backing up in an area away from traffic. Keep pract icing until you have
become completely familiar with the way your vehicle-t railer combi­
nation behaves and responds.
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ment Safety first Vehicle operation
Backing up
is d iff icult and requ ires practice . Backing up with a trailer
generally requires steering action opposite to that when backing up
your vehicle without a trailer.
Maintain a greater distance between your vehicle and the one in front
of you. You will need more room to stop . To compensate fo r the
trailer, you will need a larger than norma l turning radius.
When passing, remember that you cannot accelerate as fast as you
normally would because of the added load. Make sure you have
enough room to pass. After passing, allow plenty of room for you r
trailer before changing lanes again.
Avoid jerky starts, sharp turns or rapid lane changes .
[I) Tips
• Do not tow a trai ler during the break-in per iod of your vehicle.
• If you tow a tra iler, your Audi may requi re more frequent mainte­
nance due to the extra toad~
page 343. •
Parking on a slope
Do not park on a slope with a trailer. If it cannot be
avoided, do so only after doing the following:
When parking:
-Apply the foot brake.
- Have someone place chocks under both the vehicle and the
trailer wheels.
- With chocks in place, slowly release the brakes until the
wheel chocks absorb the load.
- Turn the wheels towards the curb.
- Apply the parking brake .
- Move the se lector lever to
P.
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