2010 AUDI A5 COUPE lights

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Lights
Switching the lights on and off -'t.5--
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Fig. 51 Ins trument
pane l: H eadlight
co ntr ol sw itch
Switching on AUTO -Automatic headlight
control*
- Tur n t he light switch to AUTO => fig. 51 .
Turning on the side marker lights
-Tur n t he head light co ntrol switc h to :oo~.
Switching on low beams
- Tu rn t he headlight contro l sw itc h to ~D.
Switching off the lights
- Tur n t he headlight control switc h to 0.
The low beams only il luminate with the ignition turned on.
With the side marker lights or headlights switched on, the symbol next to t he light switch illuminates
::oo: .
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A UTO -Automat ic headlight contro l*
With the switch in the AUTO position, the low beams are switched
on automatically depending on the ambient ligh t, for e xample in a
tunnel, at dusk and when it is raining or snowing. When the low
b ea ms are switche d on, th e
:oo : symbol comes on . The low beams
remain switched on regardless of the ambient light when you turn
on the fog lights .
When you turn off the ignition, the low beams are automatica lly
switched off .
On vehicles with a rain senso r* the head ligh ts switch on au tomat i­
cally after a few windshield wiper passes. However, the instrument
lighting will n ot be switched on.
With automatic headligh t control, you a lso have the high-beam
function available . However, if you have not switched high beams
back to low beams wh ile driving with automatic headlight control,
only the low beams come on the next time you turn on automatic
head light control. In order to return to high beams again, you f irst
have to pul l the high beam lever back to the normal position and
t hen pu sh the lever forward .
Light sens or* m alfun ctio n
In the event of a ligh t sensor* malfunct ion, the driver is no tifi ed in
the instrument cluster display:
Automatic driving light s/autom atic wiper s defective
For safety reasons, the low beams are turned on permanently with
the switch in
AUTO . However, you can continue to turn the lights on
and o ff using the light switch. Have the light sensor checked as soon
as possible at an authorized Audi dealer or other qualified work -
shop .
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& WARNING
Automatic headlights are only intended to assist the driver. They do not relieve the driver of his responsibility to check the head­
lights and to turn them on manually according to the current light
and visibility conditions. For example, fog cannot be detected by
the light sensors. So always switch on the headlights under these
weather conditions and when driving in the dark
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[ i ) Tips
• The light sensor* for headlight control is located in the rear view
mirror mount. You should therefore not apply any stickers to the
windshield in this area in order to prevent malfunctions or failures.
• The sensitivity level for the light sensor* set at the factory can be
changed in the MMI* menu ~
page 55 in the automatic driving
lights function.
• When you remove your key from the ignition while the vehicle's
lights are turned on, a buzzer sounds as long as the driver's door is
open.
• Please obey all laws when using the lighting systems described
here.
• The coming home/leaving home function* is available only with
the switch in the AUTO position. •
Fog lights
Fig. 52 Fog light
switch
To turn on the fog lights }D, press button (D => fig. 52.
- To turn on the rear fog lights
Ot press button @.
Fog lights
The side marker lights or low beams must be switched on. When the
fog lights are switched on, the green check light at the edge of the
switch comes on.
If automatic driving light control AUTO is activated, the low beams
are switched on when the fog lights are turned on.
Rear fog lights
Low beams or side marker lights with fog lights must be turned on.
When the rear fog lights are turned on, the yellow check light at the
edge of the switch comes on.
0 Note
The rear fog lights should only be turned on in accordance with
traffic regulation, as the lights are bright for following traffic. •

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.
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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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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.
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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. •

Applies to veh icles : w ith ad aptive light
Adaptive light
When driving around bends, the relevant area of the road
is better illuminated.
Fig. 55 Adaptive light
when driving
The benefit of adaptive light is that the curve and the edge of the
road are better illuminated~ fig. 55 . Dyna mic adaptive light is
controlled automatically, depending on vehicle speed and steering
wheel angle.
When driving around bends, the head lights are controlled
according to steering wheel angle . So that there is no black hole
ahead of the vehicle, the two main beams pivot at different angles.
[ i ] Tips
Th e system works above a speed of about 6 mph (10 km/hl. •
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Emergency flashers
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The emergency flashers makes other motorists aware
that you or your vehicle are in an emergency situation.
Fig. 56 Emergency
flasher switch
Press the switch ~=>fig. 56 to turn the emergency
flashers on or off.
When the emergency flashers are on, all four turn signals blink at
the same time. The turn signal indicator lights¢¢ in the instru­
ment cluster, as well as the light in the emergency flasher switch
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blink likewise. The emergency flashers also work when the ignition
is turned off.
The emergency flashers will tu rn on automatically if you are in an
accident where the airbag has deployed .
[ i ] Tips
You should turn on the emergency flashers when :
• you are the last vehicle standing in a traffic jam so that any other
vehicles coming can see you, or when
• your vehicle has broken down or you are in an emergency situa­
t io n, or when
• your vehicle is being towed by a tow truck or if you are towing
another vehicle behind you.•
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Turn signals -
¢ ¢ and high beam j[D lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column is used to
operate the turn signals and the high beam as well as the
headlight flasher.
Fig . 57 Turn signal and
high beam lever
The turn signal and high beam lever has the following func ­
tions:
Turn signals ¢ Q G) ®
- Push the lever up as far as it can go to turn on the right
turn signal or down to turn on the left turn signal
=> fig. 57.
- Move the lever briefly until you meet resistance and
release it to flash three times.
- Move the lever (up or down) until you meet resistance
and hold it there to determine the flashing time for the
turn signals.
High beam ~D 0
- Push the lever forward to switch on the high beam.
- Pull the lever back towards you to switch off the high
beam.
Headlight flasher ~D ©
- Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to use the head ­
light flasher.
Notes on these features
• The turn signals only work with the ignition turned on. The indi­
cator lights ¢ or¢ in the instrument cluster also blink.
• After you have turned a corner, the turn signal switches off auto ­
matically.
• The
high beam works only when the headlights are on. The indi ­
cator light [D in the instrument cluster illuminates when the high
beams are on.
• The
headlight flasher works only as long as you hold the lever -
even if there are no lights switched on. The indicator light [D in the
instrument cluster illuminates when you use the headlight flasher .
0 Note
Do not use the high beam or headlight flasher in if you know that
these could be blinding oncoming traffic. •

Interior lights
Front interior lights
The front interior lights also contain reading lights for the
driver and passenger.
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Fig. 58 Headliner :
Front interior lights
The rocker switch @~fig . 58 for operating the interior
lighting has the following functions:
Door contact switch
- Place the switch @ in the middle position.
Interior light switched on
- Place the switch@ in posit ion
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Interior light switched off
- Place the switch @in position 0 .
Front reading lights
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- Press one of the switches ® to turn the right or left
reading light on or off .
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With the door contact switch turned on, the interior lights turn on
as soon as you unlock the vehicle or open the doors. The lighting is
also turned on when the ignition key is removed. The lights go out
about 30 seconds after the doors are closed . When the vehicle is
locked or when the ignition is turned on, the interior lights are
turned off.
When a door is open, the interior lights are turned off after about 10
minutes to preven t draining of the battery .
The brightness of the lights is controlled automatically by a dimmer
when they are switched on and off. •
Rear interior lights
There are reading lights in the rear for the passengers.
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Fig. 59 Headliner : R ea r
reading lights
The reading lights are switched on and off using the buttons "< ~. •
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[ 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
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© -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. .,.
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