2010 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET child seat

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& WARNING (continued)
• A child in a rearward-facing child safety seat installed on the
front passenger seat will be seriously injured and can be killed if
the front airbag inflates -even with an Advanced Airbag System.
• The inflating airbag will hit the child safety seat or infant
carrier with great force and will smash the child safety seat and
child against the backrest, center arm rest, door or roof.
• Always be especially careful if you must install a rearward
facing child safety seat on the front passenger seat in exceptional
circumstances.
• A tight tether strap on a rearward-facing child restraint
attached to the front passenger seat can put too much pressure on
the weight-mat in the seat and register a heavier weight in the
Advanced Airbag System. The heavier weight registered can make
the system work as though an adult were on the seat and deploy the Advanced Airbag when it must be suppressed causing serious
or even fatal injury to the child.
• Make sure that the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light comes on
and stays on all the time whenever the ignition is switched on.
• If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light does not come on and
stay on, immediately install the rearward-facing child safety seat
in a rear seating position and have the airbag system inspected by
your authorized Audi dealer. •
Activating the convertible locking retractor
Use the convertible locking retractor to secure a child
restraint.
Always heed the child safety seat manufacturer's instruc­
tions when installing a child restraint in your vehicle. To acti­
vate the convertible locking retractor:
- Place the child restraint on a seat, preferably on the rear
seat. -
Slowly pull the belt
all the way out.
- Route it around or through the child restraint belt path
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- Push the child safety seat down with your full weight to
get the safety belt really tight.
- Insert the belt tongue into the buckle for that seating
position.
- Guide the safety belt back into the retractor until the belt
lies flat and snug on the child safety seat.
- You should hear a "clicking" noise as the belt winds back
into the inertia reel. Test the convertible locking retractor
by pulling on the belt. You should no longer be able to pull
the belt out of the retractor. The convertible locking
retractor is now activated.
- Make sure that the red release button is facing away from
the child restraint so that it can be unbuckled quickly.
- Pull on the belt to make sure the safety belt is properly
tight and fastened so that the seat cannot move forward
or sideways more than one inch (2.5 cm).
& WARNING
Using the wrong child restraint or an improperly installed child
restraint can cause serious personal injury or death in a crash.
• Always make sure that the safety belt retractor is locked when
installing a child safety seat. An unlocked safety belt retractor
cannot hold the child safety seat in place during normal driving or
in a crash.
• Always buckle the child safety seat firmly in place even if a
child is not sitting in it. A loose child safety seat can fly around
during a sudden stop or in a crash.

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& WARNING (c on tinued )
• Always make sure the seat backrest to which the child re stra int
is installed is in an upright position and securely latched into place
and cannot fold forward . Otherwise , the seat back with the child
safety seat atta ched to it could fly forward in the e vent of an acci­
dent or other emergency situation.
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS whenever u sing a child
restrained in a vehicle is being used~
page 222. Special precau ­
tions apply when installing a child safety seat on the front passenger seat~
page 202, "Child restra ints on the front seat -
s ome important things to know ".•
Deactivating the convertible locking
retractor
The convert ible locking retractor for child restraints will
be dea ctivat ed aut om at ic ally when the belt i s woun d all
th e way bac k in to t he retr actor .
- Press the re d but to n o n th e sa fety belt buckle. T he b elt
to ng ue wi ll pop out of th e buckle .
- Guide the safety belt all t he way back in to its stowed posi-
tion.
Always le t the safety bel t retract completely into i ts stowe d position .
Th e safety belt can now be used as an ord inary safe ty be lt withou t the
convertible locking ret ractor fo r ch ild rest raints .
If the convertib le locking retractor should be activated inadvertently,
t he s afety bel t m ust be unfastened and guide d com plete ly b ack i nto
its stowed position to deactivate this feature. If the convertible
lo ck ing r etr acto r is no t deact ivated, the sa fe ty belt w ill gradu ally
become t ighter and uncomfo rtable to wear .
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& WARNING
Improperly installed child safety seats increase the risk of serious
personal injury and death in a colli
sion.
• Never unfasten the safety belt to deactivate the convertible
locking retractor for child restraints while the vehicle i s moving.
You would not be restrained and could be seriously injured in an
accident.
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS whenever using a child
re strained in a vehicle i s being used~
page 222. Special precau­
tions apply when installing a child safety seat on the front
pas senger seat~
page 202, "Child restraints on the front seat -
some important things to know ".•
LATCH Lower anchorages and
tethers for children
Child Restraint System anchors and how
are they related to child safety
To provide a simp le r and more practicable way to attac h the child
restra int on the ve hicle sea t, Fe d era l regu lations require spec ia l
lower anchorages in veh icles and devices on new child restra ints to
attach to t he vehicle anc ho rages.
Th e combin ation of the te ther anchorages and t he lower an chorages
is now generally called the
LATCH system for " Lower Anchorages and
T ether s fo r Chi ldren. "
Forward-fac ing ch ild restra ints manufactured after September 1,
1 999, are required by U .S . federa l reg ulations to comp ly with new
child head movement per formanc e requi reme nts . These new perfor­
mance requirements ma ke a tether necessary on most new child
sea ts.
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Installing a child restraint that requires a top tether w ithout one can
ser iously impair the pe rformance of the ch ild res tra in t and i ts abili ty
to protect the c hild in a collision . Instal ling a child restra int that
requires a top tether w ithout t he top tether may be a violation of
state law.
Chi ld restraint manufacturers o ffer LATCH lower anchorages on their
c hild se ats with hoo k-on or push-on connectors att ache d to ad ju st­
able straps.
In ad dit ion to the LA TCH lowe r anchorages, these ch ild restra int
systems usually require the use o f tether st raps to help keep the chi ld
restra int fi rm ly in place.
Tether anchorages
Yo ur Audi Cabr io le t is not equippe d w it h a LA TCH sys tem . It is not
equipped with top tether anchorages. It is equ ipped w ith lower
anchora ges on ly .
Yo ur Cabr iolet is eq uipped w ith the A ctive Rollove r Pro te ct io n
System, which is integ rated into the back rest of the rear seat. The
Ac tive Rollover Prote ction Sy st em dep loy s upward s to hel p pr ovide
add itiona l protection in certa in coll is ions and crash sit uat ions. For
t his re a son, you r ve hicl e is
not equipped wi th top te ther an chor ages
for use with forward-fac ing ch ild restraints .
In Canada, provincial law requires that fo rwa rd -facing child
restra ints use bot h top tethe r anc horages and lower a ncho rages;
therefore, it is
not possible to install a forwar d-fac ing child rest raint
in thi s ve hicle.
In the United States , child restraint installation must co nform with
t he ch ild rest rain t manufactu rer's instr uctions. Chec k the inst ru c­
tions that come with the c hild restraint or contact the manufacturer
to dete rmine if the c hild rest raint may be insta lled facing fo rwa rd
without secu ring the top tether st rap .
& WARNING
Improper installation of child restraints will increase the risk of
injury and death in a cra sh .
• Always follow the instructions pro vided by the manufacturer
of the child restraint you intend to install in your vehicle.
• Improper use of child restraint LATCH lower anchorage points
c an lead to injury in a colli sion . The LATCH lower anchorage point s
are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly
fitted child restraints .
• Never mount two child restraint systems on one LATCH lower
anchorage point .
• Never secure or attach any luggage or other item to the LATCH
lower anchorages.
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In other countries, the term "IS O FIX " is used to descr ibe the lower
anchorages. •
Location
Fig. 209 Schemati c
overv iew : LATCH
an chorage p oint loca­
tions
T he ill ustrat ion shows the seati ng locat ions in your vehicle wh ich are
equi pped wi th the lowe r anchora ges sys te m .•

Description
The lower anchorage positions are marked for quick
locating.
Fig. 210 Rear seat­
backs: locator buttons
for lower anchorages
Fig. 211 Rear seats:
lower anchorage
bracket locations
Attachment locator markers for lower anchorages
Circular locator buttons on the rear seatback indicate the lower
anchorage locations on the rear seating positions~ fig . 210.
Lower anchorages
The lower anchorage attachment points are located between the rear
seatback and rear seat cushion~ fig . 211.
Lower anchorages secure the child restraint in the seat without using
the vehicle's safety be lts. Anchorages provide a secure and easy-to-
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Child Safety
use attachment and m inimize the poss ibility of improper child
restra int ins tallat ion.
All child restra ints man ufactured after September 1, 2002, must
have lower anchorage attachments for the
LATCH system .
Remember that the lowe r anchorage points are only intended for
installation and attachment of child restraints specifically certified
for use wi th
LATCH lower anchorages . Child restraints that are not
equipped with the Lower anchorage attachments can still be installed
in compliance with the child restraint man ufact urer's instructions on
using vehicle safety be lts.
& WARNING
Improper use of LATCH lower anchorages can cause serious
personal injury in an accident.
• Always carefully follow the child restraints manufacturer 's
instructions for proper installation of the child restraint and
proper use of the lower anchorages or safety belts in your vehicle.
• Never secure or attach any luggage or other items to the
LATCH
lower anchorages.
• Always read and heed the important information about child
restraints in this chapter and WARNINGS~
page 222, "Child
Safety". •
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Installing a child restraint with LATCH
lower anchorages
Whenever you install a child restraint always follow the
child restraint manufacturer's instructions.
Mounting
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Fig. 212 Lower
anchorages: proper
mounting
- Make sure the seat back of the rear seat bench is in the
upright position and securely latched in place.
- Attach both hook-on connectors with the spring catch release on the child safety seat onto the LATCH lower
anchorage so that the connectors lock into place
~ fig . 212.
- Pull on the connector attachments to make sure they are
properly attached to the LATCH lower anchorage.
- Pull straps tight following the child restraint manufac­
turer's instructions.
Releasing
- Loosen the tension on the straps following the child
restraint manufacturer's instructions. -
Depress the spring catches to release the anchorage hooks
from the lower anchorages.
Remember: Use tether straps to help keep the child restraint firmly
in place.
& WARNING
Improper use of the LATCH system can increase the risk of serious
personal injury and death in an accident.
• These anchors were developed only for child safety seats using
the "LATCH" system.
• Never attach other child safety seats, belts or other objects to
these anchors.
• Always make sure that you hear a click when latching the seat
in place. If you do not hear a click the seat is not secure and could
fly forward and hit the interior of the vehicle, or be ejected from
the vehicle.
& WARNING
Improper installation of child restraints will increase the risk of
injury in an accident.
• Always follow the child restraint system manufacturer's
instructions for proper installation of the child restraint system
and proper use of tether straps as well as the lower anchorages or
safety belts in your vehicle.
• Always read and heed the important information and WARN­
INGS about child safety and the installation of child restraint
systems
=> page 222, "Child Safety". •

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Using tether straps on rearward -facing
child restraints
Currently, few rearward-facing child rest raint systems come w ith a
t e ther. Please re ad and heed the c hild restrain t system manu fac­
t u rer 's instructions car efully to determine how to prope rly insta ll the
t ether.
& WARNING
A child in a rearward-facing child safety seat installed on the front
passenger seat will be seriously injured and can be killed if the
front airbag inflates - even with an Advanced Airbag System.
• The inflating airbag will hit the child safety seat or infant
c arrier with great force and will smash the child safety seat and
child against the backrest, center armrest , or door .
• A tight tether or other strap on a rearward -facing child
restraint attached to the front passenger seat can put too much
pressure on the weight-mat in the seat and register a heavier
weight in the Advanced Airbag System. The heavier weight regi s­
tered can make the system work as though an adult were on the seat and deploy the Advanced A irbag when it must be suppressed
c ausing serious or even fatal injury to the child .
• If you must install a rearward facing child safety seat on the
front passenger seat becau se of exceptional circum stances and
the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light does not come on and stay on ,
immediately install the rearward-facing child safety seat in a rear
seating position and have the airbag system inspected by your
authorized Audi dealer. •
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Additional Information
Sources of information about child
restraints and their use
There are a number of sou rces of additional informat ion abo ut child
restr aint sele ct io n, inst all ati on and use:
NH TSA adv ises t hat t he best ch ild safety seat is the one that f its your
child and fits in yo ur vehicle, a nd that yo u wi ll use cor rectly and
co nsist en tly .
Try before you buy!
U.S National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
T el. : 1-888 -327 -4236 (T TY : 1-800 -424-9153)
www .nhtsa .gov
National SAFE KIDS Campaign
Te l.: (202) 662-0600
www. safe kids .o rg
Safety BeltSafe U .S.A
T el. : (800) 745 -SAFE ( English)
Te l.: (800) 747-SA NO (Span ish)
www .carseat .org
Transport Canada Information Centre
Te l.: 1 (800) 333-0371 or call 1 (613) 998 -8616 if you are in the
O tt awa area
www .tc .gc.ca/ roadsafety
Audi Customer CARE
Te l.: (800) 822-2834 •
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consider if children, animals or other factors might prove to be partic­
ularly hard on the leather.
By contrast, leather types that are covered by a colored finish layer
are more durable. This has a positive effect on the leather's resistance
to wear and soiling in daily use . On the other hand, the typical charac­
teristics of natural leather are barely or not apparent . However, this
does not mean that the leather itself is of inf erior quality.
Care and handling
Because of the exclusive nature of the types of leather that Audi uses
and the ir un iqu e properties (such as sensitivity to oils, grease, so iling,
etc.), you will need to be somewhat careful with these leathers, and
a certain type of care is required. For example, dark clothing mate­
ria ls can disco lor leather seats (especially if such clothing is damp and
was not dyed correctly). Dust and dirt particles in pores, folds, and
seams can have an abrasive effect and can damage the leathe r
surface as well as weaken seams .
Th e leather should be cleaned regu larly as needed. After having been
used for a relatively long time, your leather seats will acquire a rich
aged finish. This is a characteristic of natural leather and a sign of
true quality.
In order to ma intain the value of this natural product over the life of
your vehicle, you should fo llow the recommendations below:
0 Note
• To keep your leather from bleaching out, do not allow it to be
exposed to bright sunlight for long periods of time . If you have to
leave the vehicle parked outside for long periods, cover the leather to
protect it from direct exposure to sunlight.
• Sharp objects on clothing, such as zippers, rivets or sharp pieces
on belts can leave pe rmanent scratches or scrape marks on the
surface of the leather.
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• After each time you clean the leathe r and at regular intervals, use
a leather preservative cream that contains UV-blockers and that
wor ks into the leather. This cream will nourish and moisturize the
leather, helping it to breathe and s tay supple . It also helps to build up
a protect ive coating on the surface.
• Clean the leather every 2 -3 months, and clean any areas that get
soiled.
• Remove fresh marks made by ballpoint pens, ink, lipstick , shoe
polish, etc. as soon as poss ible.
• Preserve the color of the leather as needed by using a special
colored leather care cream to touch up areas of uneven color .•
Ap plies to veh icles : with nat ural lea ther
Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery
and trim
Natural leather requires special care and attention.
Normal cleaning
-Clean soiled areas with a slightly moistened cotton or
woolen cloth.
More stubborn dirt
- More stubborn dirt can be removed using a cloth satu­
rated with a mild soap solution (2 tablespoons mild liquid
soap).
- Never allow the soap solution to satu rate the leather, and
make certain that no water soaks into the seams .
- Wipe off the soap solution with a soft, dry cloth. .,_

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A/C mode ...................... 93, 100
Accessories ..... .................. . 345
Active rollover protection system ... ... 187
Retracting rollover protection . ..... 188
Adaptive cruise control ............ .. 116
Chang ing speed .................. 119
Dr iver information ............... 122
Driver intervention prompt ........ 126
Driving in traffic ................. 117
Driving program .. .. ............. 127
Error messages . .. ...... .... ..... 125
Open road ...................... 117
Override ................ ...... .. 117
Request for driver to assume control 117
Save speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Setting distance ................. 121
Setting time interval . ............. 121
Sett ings ... ..................... 127
Special driving situations ........ .. 127
Status messages ........ ......... 125
Switching on and off .............. 118
System limits ................ ... 127
T emporarily turning off ........... 120
warning/indicator lights ........... 123
Adaptive light ... ...... .............. 66
defect ive .. .. .. .. .. .............. 35
Adding Engine coolant .................. 288
Engine oil .. ...... ....... ..... ... 285
Windshield washer flu id ........ ... 295 Additional accessories
............... 345 Side airbags .. .. .. .. .. .. ......... 219
Additives We
ight-sensing mat .............. 223
Engine oil ........ .... .. .. .. .. ... 285 When must
the system be inspected? 211
Adjusting All wheel drive
.. .. .. .. .. ...... ... .. 246
Steering column .......... .. .. .. . 105 Winter tires
.. .. ................. 311
Adjusting front seats .......... ...... . 77 Alloy wheels
........... .. .... .... .. 266
Airbag Warning/indicator lights ... .. .. .. .. 14
Airbag system .................. 200, 220 Advanced Airbag System .......... 204
Advanced Airbag System components 207 Care .................... .. .... . 214
Child restraints .................. 224
Children ........................ 223
Components (front airbags) ... .. .. . 207
Danger of fitting a child safety seat on the
front passenger seat ............ 202
Disposal ........ .... ..... .. .... . 214
Front airbags .............. .. 204, 205
How do the front airbags work? ..... 209
How many airbags does my vehicle have? .
207
How the Advanced Airbag System compo- nents work together ........... . 208
Important safety instructions on the knee airbag system ............ ... .. . 218
Important things to know .. .. .. .. . 200
Indicator light ........ .. .. .. .... . 211
Knee airbags .................... 216
Monitoring . .. ............... ... 211
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light ..... 212
Repairs .. ........ ... ... .. .. .. .. . 214
Safety instructions ............. .. 213 Alternator
Malfunct ion .... .. .. .............. 28
Anti-freeze
See Eng ine cooling system ......... 286
Anti-glare inside day-night mirror ..... .. 72
Anti -lock brake system
How the ABS system works . . . . . . . . 245
Wa rning/indicator lights . .......... 16
Anti-Slip Regulation System (ASR) How the system works ..... ... .. .. 242
Anti-theft systems Electronic immobilizer ............. 40
Ashtray ............................ 85
Asterisk What does it mean when something is
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Audi brak ing guard .................. 129
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Settings ........................ 131
Status messages ................. 131
Switching on and off ....... ... .. .. 131
Audi drive select Description ..................... 145
Setting the driving mode .......... 146
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