2010 AUDI A5 COUPE ECO mode

Driver informati on displ ay
The values in the single-trip or the total-trip memory can all be reset
to zero at the same time under
Re set in the menu.
In addition , you can determine what information from the trip
computer should be shown in the instrument cluster display. If one
of the pieces of driver informa tion is turned
O ff , that driver informa­
tion wi ll not be shown in the display. The information will continue
to be calculated by the trip computer and can be turned back
O n at
any tim e.•
Speed warning system
Overview
The speed warning system helps you to keep your driving
speed below a set speed limit.
The speed warning system warns if the driver exceeds a previously stored maximum speed . A warning tone wi ll sound as soon as the
vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by about 3 mph (3 km/h) . At the
same time, a warning symbol appea rs in the display. The symbol's
appearance might be different in some models.
The speed warning system has
t w o wa rning thr esholds that func ­
tion independent ly o f each other and that have somewha t di fferent
purposes:
S p eed war ning 1
You can use speed warning 1 to set the maximum speed while you
are driving. This setting will remain in effect un til you turn off the
ignition, assuming that you have not changed or res et the setting.
The speed warning symbol
8 (USA mode ls)/ 8 (Canada models) in
the warning 1 disp lay appears when you exceed the maximum
speed. It goes out when the speed falls be low the stored maximum
speed . T
he speed warning symbol wi ll also go out if the speed
exceeds the
stored maximum speed by more than about 25 mph
(40 km/h) for at
least
10 seconds . The stored maximum speed is deleted.
Setting speed warning 1
::;> page 26 .
S peed w arning 2
Storing warning 2 is recommended if you always want to be
reminded of a certain speed, for example when you are traveling in
a country that has a general maximum speed limit, or if you do not
want to exceed a specified speed for winter tires.
T he speed warning 2 symbol,
8 , (USA models)/ 0 (Canada models)
appears in the display when you exceed the stored speed limit .
Un like warning 1, it wi ll not go out until the vehic le speed drops
b el ow the stored speed limi t.
Setting speed warning 2
::;> page 27.
[ i ] Tips
Even though your vehicle is equipped with a speed warning system,
you shou ld still watch the speedometer to make sure you are not
driving faster than the speed l im it . •
Speed warning 1: setting a speed limit
Warning threshold 1 is se t by the ( SET) button.
Fig. 23 S ET butt on in
th e inst ru me nt c lu ster ....

Storing th e maximum sp ee d
- Drive at the desired max imum speed.
- Press the
(SET) button in the instrument pane l d isp lay
~ page 26, fig. 23 for 1 second.
R ese ttin g th e m ax imum sp eed
- Drive the vehicle a t a speed of at least 3 mph (5 km/h)
- Press the
(SETI button for more than 2 seconds.
The speed warning symbol 8 (USA modelsl/ e) (Canada mode ls) will
appear briefly in the display when you release the
[SE T) button to
indicate that the maximum speed has been stored successfully.
The maximum speed remains stored until it is changed by pressing
the
I S ET) button again briefly or unt il it is deleted by a lengthy push
on the button. •
Speed warning 2: setting a speed limit
The radio or MM/* control unit is used to set, change or
delete warning threshold 2.
Controls and equip ­
ment
Fig . 24 M MI d is pl ay :
Set warnin g thresho ld
2
Dr ive r informat ion di spl ay
- Select : Function button [ CAR l > In strument clu ster >
Spe ed warning.
Warning thresho ld 2 can be set in the speed range starting from 20
mph to 150 mph (30 km/h to 240 km/h). Settings can each be
adjusted in in tervals of 6 mph (10 km/h). •
Auto Check Control
Introduction
The Auto-Check control monitors the function of certain vehicle
features and components . It simply makes sure these features and
components are working properly. The Auto -Check contro l works as
long as the ignition is on, as well as whenever the vehic le is driven.
If a component is malfunctioning or if the need for an urgent repair
has been detected, this will appear in the instrument cluster d isplay .
You will also hear an audible warning tone . The displays are color
coded in either red or yellow depending on their level of priority.
A red symbo l means
D ang er, a yellow symbol ind icates W arning . In
certain situations, information message for the driver appear in
addition to the red and yel low symbo ls.
Fun ctio n t est: a uto matic t ransm iss ion *
The Auto -Check Control will automatical ly perform a test each time
you switch on the ignition . With the selector lever in
P or N , the
fo llowing message appears in the display :
When statio nar y a ppl y fo otb rake whil e se lecting g ear.
When you a se lect a different gear (for example: R , D , etc.), the
message will disappear and the Auto-Check function is displayed.
If there is a ma lfunction, th en th e malfunction message will appear
about 15 seconds after you start the vehic le. At the same t ime you
wi ll hear a warning tone. •
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With a priority 1 malfunction, a red symbol appears in the upper
center area of the display=:>
page 28, fig. 26. A driver message
appears as well to explain the ma lfunction in more detail. When this
symbo l appears,
three warning tones sound in succession. The
symbol continues to flash until the fault has been corrected.
If
several priority 1 malfunctions are present, the symbols appear in
succession and remain for about 2 seconds .
T he driver warning goes out after about 5 seconds, but it can be
brought up again at any time by pressing the
I SE T]
button.=:>
page 28
LJ Alternator failure =:> page 29
BRAKE
USA model s: =:> page 29
Brake system malfunctio n
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Ca nad a mod els: =:> page 29
Brake system malfunction
- F-Engine coolant level too =:> page 30
-low/engine coolant temperature
too high
~ Engine oil pressure too low =:> page 31
~,. Refill engin e oil now =:> page 31
~-e Steering ma lfunction =:> page 32
--
©-e Ignition lock malfunction
=:> page 32
Alternator malfunction 0
If the O symbol in the instrument pane l disp lay flashes, then there
is a malfunction in the alternator or the vehicle electronics. A
warning to the driver will appear, too . The driver warning goes out
Controls and equip ­
ment
•
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after about 5 seconds, but it can be brought up at any time by
pressing the
ISETj button again .
Usually, you can still drive to the next dea lership . Turn off all but the
most necessary electrical consumers, since these drain the vehicle's
battery .
0 Note
If the the .JL warning symbol (coolant system ma lfunction) also
lights up on the instrument pane l during the trip=:>
page 30, then
you have to stop immediately and turn off the engine . The coolan t
pump is not working anymore --danger of damage to the engine! •
Brake system malfunction
A malfunction in the brake system must be repaired as
soon as possible.
If the warning /indi cator light BRAKE (USA models)/ (©)
(Canada models) in the i nstrument cluster flashes, there is
a brake sys tem mal funct ion . A driver message appears as
well to explain the malfunction i n more detail. T he driver
warning goes o ut after about 5 seco nds, but it ca n be
br ought up a t any time by p ressing the !SET] button aga in .
S top th e Vehi cle and Che ck the Brak e Fluid
- Stop the vehicle.
- Check the brake fluid level=> page
280 .
-Seek professional assistance if necessary .
Cauti on! Brake m alfun ction (ABS ) G et it s ervi ced
- Drive carefully to the nearest authorized Aud i dealer or
other qualified workshop and have the malfunction
corrected =>
&. .,_
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Driver information display
Parking brake Please get to a repair shop
-If this symbol appears when the vehicle is stationary or
after the ignition is turned on, check to see if the parking
brake can be released. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer
or other qualified workshop as soon as possible and have
the malfunction corrected. If the parking brake cannot be opened, then take it to an expert at an authorized Audi
dealer.
- If the symbol appears while you are driving, it is possible
that the traction control or the emergency brake has
malfunctioned. It is possible that the parking brake
cannot be applied. It is also possible that the parking
brake cannot be released after it has been applied. Drive
to an authorized Audi dealer or other qualified workshop
to have the malfunction corrected.
If the ABS system malfunctions, the ABS warning/indicator light illu ­
minates together with the brake system malfunction warning/indi­
cator light=>& .
& WARNING
• Always observe the warnings in => page 263, "Engine compart­
ment ", before opening the hood and checking the brake fluid.
• Driving with low brake fluid is a safety hazard. Stop the car and
get professional assistance.
• USA models: If the
BRAKE warning light and the warning
light come on together, the rear wheels could lock up first under
hard braking . Rear wheel lock-up can cause loss of vehicle control
and an accident. Have your vehicle repaired immediately by your
authorized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop. Drive slowly and
avoid sudden, hard brake applications.
• Canada models: If the brake warning light (Ci] and the ABS
warning light come on together, the rear wheels could lock up
& WARNING (continued)
first under hard braking. Rear wheel lock-up can cause loss of
vehicle control and an accident. Have your vehicle repaired imme­
diately by your authorized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop.
Drive slowly and avoid sudden, hard brake applications. •
Engine cooling system malfunction _}_
A malfunction in the engine cooling system must be
repaired as soon as possible.
If the _p_ symbol flashes in the display, either the engine
coolant
temperature is too high or the engine coolant level
is too low. A driver message appears as well to explain the
malfunction in more detail. The driver warning goes out
after about 5 seconds, but it can be brought up at any time
by pressing the [ SET] button again.
Switch off engine and check coolant level
- Pull off the road.
- Stop the vehicle.
- Turn off the engine.
- Check coolant level~
page 278.
- Add coolant if necessary ~ page 279.
Continue driving only after the engine coolant
warning/indicator light goes out.
- Contact your authorized Audi dealer for assistance if
necessary.
If the engine coolant level is correct, then the radiator fan may be
the cause of the malfunction. ...

Driver information display
Steering malfunction ~-
If there is a malfunction in the electronic steering column
lock, the steering cannot be unlocked.
If the @- symbol in the display blinks, there is a malfunc­
tion in the electronic steering column lock. A driver
message appears as well to explain the malfunction in more
detail. The driver warning goes out after about 5 seconds, but it can be brought up at any time by pres sing the [SET]
button again.
Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine. Steering
defective
- Obtain professiona l assistance.
- Do
not tow your vehicle .
& WARNING
Your vehicle must not be towed in the event of a malfunction in the
electronic steering column lock because it cannot be steered due
to the locked steering. If it is towed with the steering locked , there
is the risk of an accident.
[ i ] Tips
The symbol's appearance might be different in some models.•
Ignition lock malfunction ©-
A malfunction in the ignition lock must be repaired imme­
diately.
If the ©- symbol in the display blinks, there is a malfunction
in the electronic ignition lock. A driver message appears as
well to explain the malfunction in more detail. The driver warning goes out after about 5 seconds,
but it can be
brought up at any time by pressing the (SET] button again
Defective ignition switch Get it serviced!
-Do not turn the engine off.
- Drive immediately to an authorized service facility to
have the malfunction corrected.
If there is a malfunction in the electronic ignition lock, the ignition
cannot be turned off . Drive immediately to an authorized service
facility to have the cause of the ma lfunction corrected.
On vehicles with convenience key*, the engine should not be
switched off using the start/stop button because the engine cannot
be started again after the ignition has been switched off.
[ i ] Tips
The symbol's appearance might be different in some models. •
Yellow symbols
A yellow symbol means WARNING.
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Fig. 27 Display: Yellow
warning symbol
Yellow symbols indicate a priority 2 malfunction -Warning!

When a yellow warning symbol appears, one warning tone sounds.
A driver message appears as well to explain the malfunc tion in more
detail. The driver warning goes out after about 5 seconds, but it can
be brought up at any time by pressing the
!SE T) button again.
Check the function disp layed as soon as possible . The ye llow
symbol will not go out again until the reason for the malfunction has
been corrected.
If several priority 2 malfunctions are present, the symbols appear in
succession and remain for about 2 seconds .
Controls and equip­
ment
Dynamic steering*
Worn brake pads
Battery voltage
II Defective light bulb*
Check engine oil level
Engine oil sensor malfunction
Low fuel level
Windshield washer fluid
level low
Convenience key*
Key not in vehicle
Light/rain sensor* defective
Dynamic headlight range
control defective =>
page 33
=> page 34
=>
page 35
=> page 35
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=> page 36
or => page 36
=> page36
=> page 35
=> page 35
=> page 34
=> page 34
=> page 36
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II Battery in remote control key => page 39
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Electromechanical => page 115
parking brake
-Engine speed limitation* => page 36
adaptive light * defective => page 36
Ignition lock malfunction => page 36
Adaptive dampers* => page 36
"Windshield wiper defective => page 37
-
Significant loss of air pres -=> page 307
sure*
Tire pressure monitoring syste
=> page 307
m* (malfunction)
[ i ] Tip s
The speed warnings warning threshold 1 '") and warning threshold
2 :,. are also yel low symbo ls in some models. The warning is always
shown as a small symbol in the upper area of the display
=> page 26. •
Applies t o veh ic les: w ith Audi dri ve sele ct
Dynamic steering
D yn a m ic s te er ing : Syste m malfun cti on
This driver message and the symbol appear when a system
malfunction occurs during travel. You can continue to drive care­
fully at a reduced speed to a qualified workshop. Steering can be .,_
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Adjusting exterior lighting
The functions are selected in the radio or MM/*.
Fig. 53 MMI Display:
Exterior l ighting
-Select: Function button [CAR]> Exterior lighting .
Coming home*
The coming home function ensures that after
turning off the igni ­
tion and opening the driver's door
the vehicle periphery is illumi ­
nated in the dark. In addition, the front fog lights, the tail lights and
the license plate light are turned on. The power-on time can be set
for a period from
O (off) to 30 or 60 seconds.
Leaving home*
The leaving home functions ensures that
when unlocking, the
vehicle periphery is illuminated in the dark. In addition, the front fog
lights, the tail lights and the license plate light are turned on. This
function can be turned on and off.
Auto headlights*
When the light switch is in the AUTO~
page 53 position, the switch­
on point of the lights can be changed in the automatic driving light
function.
Controls and equip ­
ment
Clear vision
Daytime running lights
The daytime running lights can be turned on or off using this func ­
tion. If the function is active, the daytime running lights are turned
on automatically when the ignition is switched on.
[ i] Tips
The coming home/leaving home function * is available only with the
switch in the AUTO position . •
Daytime running lights
When you turn on the ignition the daytime running lights
will come on automatically .
USA models
The daytime running lights are activated when the light switch
~ page 53, fig. 51 is in the O position or the AUTO position (only in
daylight conditions). The daytime running lights function can be
turned on and off in the radio or
MMI* menu Exterior lighting
~ page 55.
Canada models
The daytime running lights are activated when the light switch
~ page 53, fig. 51 is in the O position, ooo: position or the AUTO posi­
tion (only in daylight conditions). The daytime running lights func­
tion cannot be turned off.
& WARNING
Never use daytime running lights to see where you are going. They
are not bright enough and will not let you see far enough ahead for
safety, especially at dusk or when it is dark. Be aware of changes
in outside light conditions when you are driving and respond by
switching on your low beams
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Clear vision
0 Note
Always be aware of changes in outside light conditions while you
are driving. Respond in time to fading daylight by turning the light
switch to position
gO (or "AUTO") to turn on your headlights. •
Instrument lighting
The basic brightness of the illumination for the instru ­
ments, the center console and the display can be
adjusted.
Press the knob to release it.
Fig. 54 Instrument
lighting
- Rotating the knob to the right"+" will increase the basic
brightness when it is dark.
Rotating the knob to the left" -" will decrease the basic
brightness when it is dark.
- Pressing the knob will prevent unintentiona l changes.
0 Note
The instrument cluster and center console illumination (gauges and
needles) comes on when you switch on the ignition and the
vehicle headlights are off
.
Be aware of the following difference between
models built to US or Canadian specifications:
• USA models: illumination of the instrument cluster (gauges and
needles), dash and center console around the gearshift lever is
controlled by a light sensor located in the instrument panel. The
instrument panel illumination will automatically become dimmer
as the daylight fades away and eventually will go out completely
when outside light is very low. This is to remind you, the driver, to
switch on the headlights before it gets too dark.
• Canada models: instrument panel illumination will stay bright
regardless of the intensity of ambient light . Always be aware of
changes in outside light conditions while you are driving. Respond
in time to fading daylight by turning the light switch to position
gD
(or "AUTO" if your car is equipped with this feature) to turn on your
headlights. •
Applies to vehicles : w ith xenon head ligh ts
Xenon headlights
After starting the engine, the xenon headlights are automatically
adjusted to the load and angle of the vehicle (for example, during
acceleration and braking!. This prevents oncoming traffic from
experiencing unnecessary headlight glare from your xenon head­
lights.
If the system is not operating properly, a warning symbol in the
Auto-Check Control is displayed
:::::> page 36. •