2010 AUDI A5 COUPE ESP

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. •

[ i J Tips
• Pressing the button l~•~ l seve ral times consecutively can tr igger
the over load protection . The sun shade can only be
extended/re tracted again af ter a brief waiting period.
• The rea r window sun shade only functions when the vehicle inte ­
rio r is wa rmer than 23°F (-5°Cl. •
Wiper and washer system
Switching on the windshield wipers
Fig. 6 3 Win dshield
w iper l ever
M ove the windshield w iper lever to the c orresp onding position :
@-Windshie ld w iper off
G) -Interva l mode. To extend/shorten the wiper inte rvals, move the
sw itc h @ to the lef t/right. In vehic les wi th a rain sensor*, the w ind­
shield wipers are activated automatically starting at a speed of
2 mph (4 km/h). The higher the sensitivity of t he rain senso r* is set
(switch @to the right), the earlier the windshield wipers react to
moisture on the windshie ld.
@ -Slow wipi ng
© -Fast wiping
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
Clear vision
© -Single wipe
© -C lean the windshie ld. To eliminate wate r droplets, the wind­
shie ld wiper performs one afterwipe operation after several
seconds whi le d riving. You can switch this function off by moving
the lever to pos ition © within 10 seconds o f the afterwipe opera ­
tion. The afterwipe function is reactivated the next time the ignition
is sw itched on.
Cleaning the headlights *. The headlight washer system * only func ­
tions when the light is switched on . The headlights are automati ­
ca lly c leaned the first time and every fifth time the lever is moved to
pos ition
® · They are also cleaned every time you hold the lever in
pos ition © for longer than 2 seconds.
& WARNING
• The rain sen sor is only intended to a ssi st the driver . The driver
is still responsible for manually swit ching the wiper s on according
to the visibility conditions .
• The windshield may not be treated with water -repelling wind ­
s hield coating agents . Unfavorab le conditions , such as wetnes s,
darkness , low sun , can result in increased glare . Wiper bl ade
c hatter is also po ssible .
• Properly functioning windshield w iper blades are required for a
clear view and safe driving
~ page 63 , "Installing new wiper
blades ".
0 Note
• I n the case of frost, check whether the windshie ld wiper blades
are frozen to the windshield . Switching on the windshield wipers
ca n damage the wiper b lades !
• P rior to using a car wash, the windshield wiper system must be
switched off (lever in posi tion 0). This prevents un intentiona l
switching on and damage to the windshield wiper system. .,.
Vehicle care I I irechnical data

Clear vision
Anti-glar e setting
- Move the small leve r (located on the bottom edge of the
mirror) to the rear. •
Applies to vehi cles: wit h a utom atica lly dimm in g ins id e mirro r
Automatically dimming inside mirror
The aut omatic dimming function can be turned on and off
if required.
Disabling auto dimming
F ig . 6 7 Ins ide r ear
vi ew mirror
- Press button©=> fig. 67 briefly, -the indicator light @
goes out.
Activating /rea ctivating auto dimming
- Press button© briefly, -th e indicator ligh t@ goes on .
Automatic dimming fun ction
The automatic dimming function is activated eve ry time th e ignition
is turned on . The green indicator light is lit to indicate auto d imming
is active.
When dimming is activated , the inside mirror will darken automati­
cally in response to the amount of light striking the mirror (such as headlights from rearward approaching vehicles). Even in dimming
mode,
the mirror surface t urns bright when:
• the inter ior light is switched on
• r everse gear is engaged.
& WARNING
Broken glas s of au tomati c dimming mir ror can cau se elect rol yte
flu id l eaka ge . Ele ctr olyte fluid can irritate s kin , eyes , and re s pir a­
t o ry sy stem.
• Repeated or prolonged e xposure to el ectro lyte can cause irrita­
ti on to the re spiratory sy stem , espe cially am ong people wi th
a sthm a or other re spirator y conditions . Get fr esh air immediatel y
by leavin g the vehicl e or , if that i s not po ssib le , open window s and
door s all the wa y.
• If electrolyte get s into the eye s, flu sh them thorough ly with
l a rge amou nts of cle a n wa ter for at le ast 15 mi nute s; me dic al
a tt ention is recommended .
• If ele ctrolyte cont acts sk in , flu sh affe cted are a w ith cle an w ater
for a t lea st 15 minute s and then wa sh affe cted ar ea with soap and
wa ter; medi cal attention is re commended . Thoroughl y w ash
affected cloth ing and shoe s before reu se .
• If swallo wed and person is consciou s, rinse mouth w ith w ater
for at lea st 1 5 minute s. Do no t indu ce vomiting unle ss instru cted
to do so by medi cal profess iona l. G et me dica l attenti on immedi­
ately.
0 Note
Liquid electro lyte leaked from a broken mir ror glass wi ll damage any
plastic surfaces it comes in contact wi th . C lean up spilled electrolyte
immediately with c lear water and a sponge . ..

Clear vision
[ i ] Tips
If there should be a malfunction in the electrical system, you can
sti ll adjust the outside mirrors by pressing the edge of the mirror. •
Applies to ve hicles: with automatically adjusting outside m irrors
Automatic dimming for the outside mirrors
The outside mirrors dim at the same time as the inside mirror. When
the ignition is switched on, the mirrors automatically dim
depending on the amount of light striking the mirrors (such as head­ lights shining into the vehic le from the rear).
When the inte rior lighting is switched on and when reve rse gear is
engaged, the mirrors are switched back to their original brightness
{not dimmed) .
& WARNING
Broken glass of automati c dimming mirror can cau se e lectrolyte
fl uid leakage. Ele ctrolyte f luid c an irritate skin , eye s, an d re spir a­
tory system .
• Repeated or pr olonged e xposure to electrol yte can cause irrita ­
tion to the resp iratory sy stem , e specially among people with
a sthma or oth er re spir atory condition s. Get fre sh air immedi ately
by leaving the vehi cle or, if that is not po ssibl e, op en windows and
d o ors all the way .
• If electrolyte get s into the eyes , flush them thoroughly with
large amount s of clea n water for at lea st 15 minute s; medi cal
attention is recommended .
• If electrolyte contact s skin, flush affe cted area w ith clean water
for at least 15 minute s and then wa sh affected area with soap and
water ; m edic al a ttention is recommend ed . Thoroughl y wash
affected clothing and shoes before reuse .
• If swallowed and per son is con sciou s, rinse mout h with water
for at least 15 minute s. Do not induce vomiting unles s ins tructed
& W ARN ING (continued )
to do so by m ed ical p rofess ional. Get medic al attent ion immedi­
ately .
0 Note
Liquid electro lyte leaked from a broken mirror glass wi ll damage any
plastic surfaces it comes in contact with. C lean up spilled e lectrolyte
immediately with c lear wate r and a spo nge.
[ i ] Tips
• Switching off the dimming function of the inside rear view
mirror al so dea ctivate s the autom atic dimm ing fun ction of the e xte ­
rior mirrors .
• Automatic dimming for the mirror only operates properly if the
sun shade* for the rear window is not in use or the light striking the
inside mirror is not hindered by other objects. •

Seats and storage
General recommendations
Why is your seat adjustment so important? The safety belts and the airbag system can only provide
maximum protection if the front seats are correctly
adjusted.
The re are various ways of adjusting the front seats to provide safe
and comfortable support for the driver and the front passenger.
Adjust your seat properly so that:
• you can easily and quickly reach all the switches and controls in
the instrument panel
• your body is properly supported thus reducing physical stress
and fatigue
• the safety belts and airbag system can offer maximum protec­
tion
~ page 188.
In the follow ing sections, you will see exactly how you can best
adjust your seats.
There are special regulations and instructions for installing a child safety seat on the front passenger's seat. Always follow the informa ­
tion regarding child safety provided in~
page 213, "C hild Safety".
& WARNING
Incorrect seating position of the driver and all other passengers
can result in serious personal injury.
• Always keep your feet on the floor when the vehicle is in motion
- never put your feet on top of the instrument panel, out of the
window or on top of the seat cushion. This applies especially to
the passengers. If your seating position is incorrect, you increase
the risk of injury in the case of sudden braking or an accident. If
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ment
Seats and storage
& WARNING (continued)
the airbag inflates and the seating position is incorrect, this could
result in personal injury or even death.
• It is important for both the driver and front passenger to keep
a distance of at least 10 inches (25 cml between themselves and
the steering wheel and/or instrument panel. If you're sitting any closer than this, the airbag system cannot protect you properly. In
addition, the front seats and head restraints must be adjusted to
your body height so that they can give you maximum protection.
• Always try to keep as much distance as possible between your­
self and the steering wheel or instrument panel.
• Do not adjust the driver's or front passenger's seat while the
vehicle is moving. Your seat may move unexpectedly, causing
sudden loss of vehicle control and personal injury . If you adjust
your seat while the vehicle is moving, you are out of position. •
Driver's seat
The correct seat position is important for safe and relaxed
driving.
We recommend that you adjust the driver's seat in the
following manner:
Adjust the seat in fore and aft direction so that you can
easily push the pedals to the floor while keeping your
knees slightly bent=>
& in "Why is your seat adjustment
so important?".
- Adjust the seatback so that when you sit with your back
against the seatback, you can still grasp the top of the
steering wheel. ..,
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Seats and storage
Applies 10 vehicles: with manually adjustab le seats
Easy entry function
The easy entry function makes it easier for the rear
passengers to enter and leave the vehicle.
Fig . 72 Driver's seat:
Latch on the seat back
Tilt the seat back forward and push the front
seats forward
- Lift the latch
=} fig. 72.
- Hold the latch and tilt the seat back forward.
- Release the latch and push the seat forward.
Push the front seats back and fold the seat back
up
- Push the front seat back
before you fold the seat backs
up . Otherwise the seat cannot be pushed back to its orig ­
inal position.
& WARNING
Always be certain that the front seats are upright and securely
latched when you drive. •
Power front seat adjustment
Applies to vehicles: with power adjustable seats
Seat adjustment controls
The operating logic for the switches corresponds to the
construction and function of the seat.
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Fig . 73 Front seat:
Controls for seat
adjustment
The switches to adjust the seat cushion and the seat back corre­
spond to the layout, the design and the function of the seat. The
seats are adjusted by moving the switches following this logic.
Controls
© Lumbar support
@ Seat adjustment
© Seat back and head restraint height adjustment*
© Upper thigh support *•

Seats and storage
Applies to vehicles: with power adjustable seats
Easy entry function
The easy entry function makes it easier for the rear
passengers to enter and leave the vehicle.
Fig. 74 Driver's seat:
Controls for easy entry
assist
Folding down the front seat backs
- Lift the latch
~ fig. 74.
- Tilt the seatback forward.
Moving the front seats forward Press and hold the switch
© until the seat has reached
the desired position.
Moving front seats back
- Press and hold the switch
@ until the seat has reached
the desired position. The seat stops automatically when
it has reached its starting position again.
To make it easier to enter and leave the rear seat, the seatbacks of
the front seats can be folded forward and the head restraints are
automatically lowered. At the same time, the front seats can be
moved forward and back. When
the front seats are moved forward, their original position is
stored. When it is moved back, the seat automatically stops in this
position . To move the seat even further back, you have to release the
switch
@ and reactivate it.
The head restraints from the front seats, depending on the seat height that has been set, are automatically retracted when the seat ­
backs are folded down. They return to their original position again
when the seatbacks for the front seats are raised.
[ i ] Tips
With the driver's or passenger's door closed, the corresponding
switch to move the seat is inoperative. •
Seat memory
Applies to vehicles: with seat memo ry
Memory for driver's seat
The seat adjustment settings for two drivers can be stored
using the memory buttons in the driver's door.
Fig. 75 Driver 's door:
Seat memory
In addition to the setting for the driver's seat, the exterior rear view
mirror setting can be stored and recalled through seat memory if
the vehicle is properly equipped. .,

Storing and recalling settings
With the help of the memory buttons 1 and 2
~ page 74, fig. 75 the
settings for two different drivers can be stored and recalled
~ page 75.
The current settings are also automatically stored on the remote
control key being used when the vehicle is locked. When the vehicle
is unlocked, the settings stored on the remote control key being
used are automatically recalled.
Turning seat memory on and off
If the [ ON /OFF
I switch is depressed, the seat memory is inoperative.
The word
OFF in the [ON/OFF I switch illuminates.
All the stored settings are retained . We recommend using the
I ON/OFF I switch and deactivating the seat memory if the vehicle is
only going to be used
temporarily by a driver whose settings are not
going to be stored. •
Applies to vehicles : w ith seat m emo ry
Storing and recalling settings
Before you can store or recall your settings, the [ON/OFF]
switch on the seat memory must be engaged (not raised).
Storing settings
- Adjust the driver's seat .
- Adjust the two exterior mirrors.
- Press the [SET] button and hold it down. In addition ,
press one of the memory buttons for at least one second.
- Release the buttons. The settings are now stored under
the corresponding memory button.
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Seats and storage
Recalling settings If the driver's door is open, tap the corresponding
memory button briefly.
If the driver's door is closed, press the appropriate
memory button until the stored position is reached.
Successful storage is confirmed audibly and by the light in the [SETI
button illuminating ~ page 74, fig. 75.
When the vehicle is
locked, the current settings are stored and
assigned to the remote control key. But the settings stored on
memory buttons 1 to 2 are not deleted. They can be recalled at any
time. When the vehicle is
unlocked, the settings stored on the
remote control key are restored.
If your vehicle is driven by other persons using your remote control
key, you should save your individual seat position on one of the
memory buttons. You can recall your settings again simply and
conveniently by pressing the corresponding memory button. When
the vehicle is locked, these settings are automatically re-assigned to
the remote control key and stored.
& WARNING
• For safety reasons, the seat setting can only be recalled when
the vehicle is stationary -otherwise you risk having an accident .
• In an emergency the recall procedure can be cancelled by
pressing the [
ON/OFF I switch or by tapping of the the memory
buttons. •
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