2010 AUDI A5 COUPE ECU

Seats and stor ag e
St orage n et
- Engage the hooks on the cargo net in the fastening
eyelets in the f loor at the rear of the l uggage compart ­
me nt
~ page 79, fig . 84 .
Fo ld down the attaching hooks in t he upper area of the
luggage compartment, pull the net up and hang the
eyelets on the net into the hooks .
You can use the attaching hooks~ page 79, fig. 84 to hang bags,
sacks, etc.
If nothing is attached to the hooks , they fold back by themselves.
& WARNING
Fo r rea sons of str ength , only o bjects wit h a m axim um weight of
5 kg should b e carri ed in the sto rag e net . H ea vier obje cts a re not
a d equ atel y s ecur ed . T here is risk of p ers onal inj ury. •
Ap plies to vehicle s: with fo lding s ea t b ack
Enlarging cargo capacity of the vehicle
interior
The seat backs can be folded forward to enlarge the cargo
capacity.
Fi g. 85 Release handle
on the seat bac k
Folding th e se atback forward
- When you pull the release lever@~ fig. 85 in the direc ­
tion of the a rrow, the safety knob© pops out far enough
for the red mar king on knob to be vis ible .
- Fo ld the seatback forward .
Raising the seatback
- Ra ise t he seatback un til it is securely latched~& .
When yo u can no longer se e the red ma rk o n the safety
knob @, the seat is latched.
& WARNING
The sea t ba ck mu st be securely l atc h ed so that obje cts c annot
s lide for ward out of the luggage compartm ent during sudd en
br ak ing.
0 Note
Make sure when raising the seatback that the rear safety belts are in
the guide so that a re not pinched in the seatback lock and
damaged. •

Applies to vehi cle s: wi th fo ldi ng seat bac k
Enlarging cargo capacity of the luggage
compartment
The se at backs can be folded f orw ard to enl arge the c argo
c ap acity.
0 Fi g. 86 Relea se lev er in
car go ar ea
Fig . 8 7
S afet y k nob
Unlocking and tipping seat back forward
-When y ou pu ll the re le a se lev er=? fig. 86 in the di rec tion
of th e arr ow, t he safe ty knob @~ fig. 87 pops ou t far
eno ugh for t he re d markin g on kno b to be visib le.
- Tilt th e sea tb ac k f orwa rd .
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
Seats and storag e
Raising the seatback
- Raise the seatback un til it is secure ly la tc h ed =? &.
When you can no lon ger see the red mark on the safety
knob @~ fig. 87, the sea t is l atch ed .
The correctly latched seat back (basic position) can locked and
unlocked with the mechanical key . This preven ts any entry from the
vehicle interior into the luggage compartment .
Enlarging the cargo capacity of the luggage compartment is only
possible when the seat back has not been locked with the mechan ­
ica l key.
& WARNING
The seat back must be se curely lat ched so that obje cts cannot
s lide forward out of the luggage compartment during sudden
braki ng.
0 Note
Make sure when raising the seatback that the rear safety be lts are in
t he guide so that a re not pinched in th e sea tback lock and damaged .
Other objects should be removed from the rear seat bench to
protect the seat back from damage. •
Vehicle care I I irechnical data

Opening the trunk pass-through
-Fold the center armrest in the rear forward and out .
- Pull the release handle=:> page
82, fig. 89 -Arrow- and
fold down the cover of the pass-through in the vehicle interior.
- Open the rear lid.
- Push the ski sack through the opening from the luggage
compartment.
- Secure the ski sack => page
83.
Closing the trunk pass-through
- Open the rear lid.
- Remove the ski sack from the trunk pass-through.
- Push the pass-through cover up inside the vehicle until it
latches.
- Raise the center armrest in the vehicle again .
- Close the rear lid .
& WARNING
Objects must only be transported in the ski sack since the ski sack
can be secured. Individual objects cannot be secured. There is a
risk of injury.
[ i] Tips
• You can open the pass -through from the luggage compartment.
Push the release button down and push the cover forward.
• The pass -through can be locked and unlocked with the vehicle
mechanical key:::::, page
82, fig. 89 . •
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
A pp lies to vehicles: wit h ski sa ck
Securing the ski sack
Seats and storage
The ski sack must be secured in the luggage compart­
ment.
Fig . 90 Luggage
compartment :
Securing the bag
Fig . 91 Securing the
objects in the ski sack
Securing the ski sack in the luggage
compartment
- The ski sack has two belts with hooks on the underside.
Hang the hooks to the rear fastening eyelets in the
luggage compartment => fig. 90.
Vehicle care I I irechnical data

Seats and storage
Securing the objects in the ski sack
- Pull the safety be lt taut=> page 83, fi g. 91 at the free e nd
of the be lt.
[ i J Tips
Make sure that the ski sack is not stored wet. •
Roof rack
Description
Additional cargo can be carried with a roof luggage rack.
If luggage o r cargo is to be carr ied on the roof, you must observe the
following:
• Your vehic le has aerodynamic rain gutters mo lded into the roof.
This is why co nventiona l roof luggage rac ks cannot be used . We
recommend using roof racks from the Audi original accessories
program.
• These approved roof racks are the basis fo r a complete roof rack
system . Addit ional attachments for the basic roof rack are neces ­
sary to safely transport luggage, bicycles, surf boards, skis or smal l
boats. All necessary ha rdware for these sys tems is available at your
authorized Audi dealer.
• We rec ommend tha t you keep the installation instructions for
your roof rack system together with your Owner's literature in the
vehic le .
When should the roof r ack be removed?
• Before goin g through an automat ic car wash (it is best to ask the
car wash operator for advice).
• When not in use, to reduce fue l consumption, wind noise and to
guard against theft.
& WARNING
• Use of an unappro ved roof rack o r in correct mounting of an
approved roof r ack can cause the roof rack or the items attached
to it to fall off the roof onto the road .
• Objects falling from the roof of a vehi cle can cau se a crash and
person al injur y.
• Only mount the system between the markings shown in
=> page 85 , fig . 92 .
• The roof rack sy stem mu st be in stalled e xactly according to the
instruct ions provided .
0 Note
• Your vehicle warranty does not cover any damages to the vehicle
caused by using roof racks or mounting structures not approved by
Audi for your vehicle. The same app lies to damage resulting from
incorrect r oof rac k in sta llation .
• Always check the roof rack mountings and hardware before each
trip and du ring a tr ip to make su re everything is securely tightened.
I f necessary, retighten the mountings and check the entire system
from time to time.
• After mounting a roof rack system, or when you transport
objects on the roof of your vehicle, the he ight of the vehicle is nat u­
rally increased . B e carefu l when driving under low bridges or in
parking garages for example . This could cause da mage to th e lo ad
and even the vehic le itself .•

Mounting points
The roof r ack must be a ttached onl y at the loc ations
marked .
Installation
Fig . 92 Mou ntin g lo ca­
tion s for r oof rac k
When ins tall ing the front fee t, make sure that they are p ositioned
exactly on the positioning bolts provided @between the side panel
and the upper roof frame=> fig. 92. The bol t is visible as soon as you
push back the seal from the upper roof frame us ing the insta llation
t ool s upplied with the roof rack . The rear markings ® are identified
at the upper edge of the side g lass by two smal l arrowheads.
& WARNING
After tra veling several mile s, ens ure that the roof ra ck is secure .
[ i ] Tip s
The roof rack indicates whether it is to be mounted in the front or
b ack .•
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
Seats and storag e
Roof load
The cargo on the roof must be securely attached.
Han dling c har acteristic s change when c argo is trans­
ported .
The permissible roof load for your vehicle is 165 lb s. (75 kgl. The roof
load is a combination of the weight of the carrier system and the
cargo .
W hen using roof rack systems with a lower load capacity, you
cannot use the maximum permissib le roof load . In this case , the
ro of rack can only be loaded to the we ight li mit given in the instal ­
lation guide.
& WARNING
• The cargo must be se curel y attached on the roof ra ck, other­
wise you risk an a ccident.
• You mu st under no cir cumstances exceed the permissible roof
load , the permi ssible axle load s and the permis sible overall we ight
of your vehicle -risk of an a ccident.
• Consider that when tra nspo rting heavy obje cts or one with a
la rg e surface , the handling characteristi cs change due to shift in
the center of gravity or the greater surface exposed to the w ind.
So adapt your driv ing and your speed to pre vailing condit ion s.
<£> For the sake of the environment
As a result of the increase wind resistance created by a roof rack ,
your vehicle is using fuel unnecessarily . So remove the roof rack
after using i t.•
Vehicle care I I irechnical data

Seats and storage
Beverage holders
Front beverage holders
Fig. 93 Center
console: Front
beverage holders
Fig .
94 Beverage
storage
in the rear
armrest
- You can accommodate two beverages in this storage
=> fig . 93.
Opening rear beverage holders
- Press on the symbol W@ ::::;, fig. 94.
Holding beverages at the rear
To adjust the arm ®, swing it in the direction of the
arrow. Place the
beverage in the holder and release the arm. The
arm swings back by itse lf and automatically secures the
beverage.
Closing cup holders
Press on the center section between the two arms and
push the cup holder in the slot as far as it will go.
The holding arm must be adjusted such that it lies closely against
the cup holder.
A maximum of two beverages can be placed in the center armrest.
& WARNING
Spilled hot liquid can cause an accident and personal injury.
• Never carry any beverage containers with hot liquids, such as
hot coffee or hot tea, in the vehicle while it is moving. In case of an
accident , sudden braking or other vehicle movement, hot liquid
could spill, causing scalding burns. Spilled hot liquid can also
cause an accident and personal injury.
• Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard cups and glasses can
cause injury in an accident.
• Never use the cupholder or adapter as an ashtray -risk of fire .
0 Note
Only drink containers with lids should be carried in the cupholder.
Liquid could spill out and damage your vehicle's electronic equip ­
ment or stain the upholstery, etc.•

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Ignition lock and ignition switch
Starting engine with the key
The ignition is switched on and the engine started with
the ignition key.
Fi g. 11 7 Ignit ion key
Insert the key into the ignit ion lock .
Manual transmission : Fully depress the clutch pedal a nd
move t he shi ft lever to the neutra l posi tion .
Automatic transmission*: Step on the brake peda l and
move the selector lever to the
P or N posit ion.
Press the key=::> fig . 117 -the eng ine will sta rt.
By pressing the key w ithout stepping on the clutch or the brake, the
ign ition is switched on and off. With the ignition on, the steering
whee l is unlocked.
You can only remove the key with the ignition switched off. To do
this, you have to press on the key again. With an automatic trans­ mission, the selector lever m ust be in the
P position.
When starting the engine, major electrical loads are switched off
temporarily. After starting a cold engine
, there may be a brief period of increased
noise because the o il pressure must first build up in the hydraulic
valve adjusters . This is normal and not a cause for concern .
I f the engine should not start immediately, the starting process is
automatically stopped a fter a short t ime . Repeat starting procedure.
Driv er me ssage in the instrument clust er di spl ay
Pre ss b rake ped al to s ta rt engine
This message appears if you do not step on the brake pedal to start
the engine on a vehicle with an automatic transmission .
Press clut ch pedal to sta rt engine
T his message appears if you do not step on the c lutch peda l to start
the engine on a vehicle with a manua l transmission .
Engage N or P to start engine
This message appea rs when attempting to start the engine if the
selector lever for the automatic transmission is not in the
P or N
position . The engine can only be started with the selec tor in these
positions.
S hift to P, othe rwis e veh icle can roll away. Doors do not lock if le ver
is not in
P.
This message appears for safety reasons along with a warning
signal. It appears if the selector lever for the automatic transmiss ion
is not in the
P p o sition after the ign it ion is switched off. Move the
selector lever to the
P position, otherwise the vehicle is not secured
aga inst ro lling away. You a lso cannot l ock the vehicle using the
locking bu tton on the door handle or using the remote key .
& WARNING
• Always take the key with you wheneve r you leave yo ur vehi cle .
Otherwi se , the engine could be start ed or electr ical equipment
s u ch as the po wer windows could be oper ated . Th is ca n lead to
seri ous injury.

On the road -
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engine again . Moreover, you cannot lock the vehicle from the
ou tside with the key.
S hift to P, other wise v ehicle can roll a way. Doors d o not lo ck if lev er
i s not in
P.
This message appears for safety reasons along with a warning
signal. It appears if the selector lever for the automatic transmission
is not in the P position when switching off the ignition with the
I START ENG INE STOP I button. Move the selec tor lever to the P
position, otherwise the vehicle is not secured against rolling away.
You a lso cannot lock the vehic le using the locking button on the
door handle or using the remote key .
Convenience key defective ! Use ign it ion lock
This message appears if the vehicle has to be started not with the
I S TART ENG IN E STOP I button bu t with the ignition key .
& WARNING
• Nev er allow the engine to run in confined spaces · danger of
asphy xia ti on.
• Never turn off th e engine until th e vehicl e ha s come to a
c omplete stop .
• The br ake boo ster and servotronic only work when the engine
is running . With the ignit ion turned off , you have to apply m ore
force wh en ste ering or braking. Since you cannot steer and stop
norm ally , th is c an lead to accidents and serious injuries.
0 Note
• Avoid high engine rpm, ful l throttle and heavy engine loads unti l
the engine has reached operating temperature -o therwise you risk
engine damage .
• The engi ne cannot be started by pushing or tow ing the vehic le .
• I f the engine has been under heavy load for an extended period,
heat builds up in the engine compa rtment after the engine is
Controls and equip ­
ment
switched off -there is a risk of damaging the engine . Allow the
engine to run at idle for about 2 minutes be fore switch ing it off .
[ i ] Tips
If you open the driver's door with the ign it ion switched on, a buzzer
sounds and the message
Ign itio n is on appears in the instrument
c luster display. Sw itc h t he ign ition off .•
Ap plies to ve hic les: w it h con venie nc e key
Switching engine off with th e
[START ENGINE STOP] button
-Bring you r vehi cle to a comp lete st op.
- Automat ic transm ission*: Move the selector lever to the
P or N position .
-Press the[S TA RT EN GINE S TO P] button => page 110,
fig. 118.
Em ergen cy OFF fun ction
If necessary, the engine can be sw itc hed off wit h the selector lever
in the
R , D or S* positions . To do so, step on the brake pedal and
press and hold the
I S TA RT ENGINE ST OP I button (vehicle speed
must be less than 6 mph/ 10 km/h.
& WARNING
• Never turn off the engine unt il the vehicle h as come to a
complete s top.
• The brake boo ster and servotroni c on ly wor k when the eng ine
is running . With the ignition turned off , you have to apply more
for ce when stee ring or braking . Since you cannot steer and stop
norm ally, t his can lead to accident s and seriou s injuries .
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