2010 AUDI A5 COUPE display

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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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Vehicle care I I irechnical data

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.
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. •

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[ i J Tips
• The windshield wipers are switched off when the ignition is
turned off. Activate the windshield wipers after the ignition is switched back on by moving the windshield wiper lever to any posi­
tion .
• Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result in streaking. This
can affect the rain sensor * function. Check your windshield wiper
blades regularly.
• The rain sensor * is part of the interval wiping system. Turning off
the ignition will also deactivate the rain sensor*. To reactivate the sensor, switch off the interval wiping function, then switch it back
on again.
• The washer fluid nozzles of the windshield washer system are
heated at low temperatures when the ignition is on.
• When stopping temporarily, e.g. at a traffic light, the set speed of
the windshield wipers is automatically reduced by one speed .•
Service position
The windshield wiper blades are replaced in the service
position .
Fig. 64 MMI Display:
Windshield wipers Fig. 65
Servic e posi­
tion
The service position is set in the radio or MMI*.
If the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield, bring
the windsh ield wiper lever to the basic position@
~ page 61, fig. 63.
- Select: Function button
[CARI> Windshield wipers>
Service position ~
fig. 64.
• On -changing the windshield wiper blades can only be done if
you bring the wiper arms to the service position
=> fig. 65. You will
also avoid paint damage to the hood when working on the wipers in
this position .
• Off -the windshield wipers are moved to their initial position
again.
0 Note
Never maneuver your vehicle with the front windshield wiper arms
raised since they will automatically be moved back to their basic
position above a speed of 3 mph (6 km/h) and can scratch the hood.
[ i J Tips
• You can also use the service position, for example, if you want to
protect the windshield from icing by using a cover . _,,

Digital compass
Applies to vehicles: with di gital co mpass
Activating or deactivating the compass
The direction is displayed on the interior rear view mirror.
Fig . 69 Inside rear
view mirror : digital
co mpas s activated
To activate or deactivate, hold the@ button down until
the red display appears or disappears .
The digital compass only works with the ignition turned on. The
directions are displayed as initials :
N (North), NE (Northeast), E
(East), SE (Southeast), S (South), SW (Southwest), W (West), NW
(Northwest).
[ i ) Tips
To avoid inaccura te directions , do not allow any remote controls,
e lectrical systems, or metal parts close to the mirror. •
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Ap plies to vehi cles: wit h dig ital compass
Setting the magnetic deflection zone
The correct magnetic deflection zone must be set in order
to display the directions correctly.
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Fig. 70 North America: magnetic deflection zone boundaries
Hold the@~ page 67, fig. 69 button down until the
number of the set magnetic deflection zone appears on
the interior rear view mirror.
Adjust the magnetic deflection zone by repeatedly
pressing on the @ button. The set mode automatically
deactivates after a few seconds . •
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Applies to ve hicles: wit h digita l compass
Calibrating the compass
The compass has to be recalibrated if the display is wrong
or inaccurate.
- Hold the@ button down until the letter C is displayed on
the interior rear view mirror.
- Drive in a circle at a speed of about 6 mph (10 km/h) until
a direction is shown on the interior rear view mirror.
& WARNING
The digital compass is to be used as a directional aid only. Even
though you may want to look at it while you are driving, you must
still pay attention to traffic, road and weather conditions as well
as other possible hazards. •

Seats and storage
Applies to vehicles: with seat memory
Activating remote control key memory
To be able to recall the stored settings with the remote
control key, the function has to be activated in the radio
or MM/*.
Fig. 76 MMI display:
Driver's seat
-Select: Function button [CAR]> Seat adjustment>
Driver's seat > Key mem. profile> On .
[ i ] Tips
If you do not want another driver to store their settings on the
remote key, switch off the Memory function using the radio or MMI*
or the
I OFF ) button => page 74. •
Head restraints
Adjusting the front head restraints
Head restraints that are adjusted according to body size,
along with the seat bealt, offer effective protection.
Fig. 77 Front seat:
Adjusting the head
restraint
Fig . 78 Front seat:
Adjusting head restraint electrically*
Raising/Lowering the head restraint
- The head restraints on the front seats can be adjusted to
provide safe support to head and neck at the optimum
height~ fig. 77. When optimally adjusted, the top of the
restraint should be level with the top of the head
~ page 173, "Proper adjustment of head restraints". ~

Warm and cold
Button(s) Meaning Page
@] Air distribution => page 94
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~ Defrost => page 95
~ Rear window defogger => page 95
[AC]
Turn cooling system => page 95 on/off
QJ => page 105
al The regulator is also used to set the fan speed, air distribution and seat
he ating.
[ i I Tips
The grille on the controls=> page 91, fig. 99 must remain unob­
structed and must not be taped over. Measuring sensors are located
behind it. •
Applies to veh icles: w ith de luxe automatic cl imate contro l
Turning the climate control system on and off
Briefly press the [ON] button, or press the [AUTO] button
to turn the climate control system
on .
- Press the [ OFF] button to turn the climate control system
off and to block the air supply from the outside.
The climate control system switches back on when a control button
is operated. •
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic climate control
Automatic mode [AU TO)
The standard operating mode for all times of the year.
Turning on automatic mode
Set the temperature between 60°F (+ 16°C) and 84°F
(+28°C).
- Press the [AUTO] button.
Automatic mode ensures constant temperatures in the interior and
dehumidifies the air inside the vehicle. Air temperature, volume and
distribution are controlled automatically to reach or maintain the
desired interior temperature as quickly as possible. Fluctuations in
exterior temperature and the effects of temperature from the posi­
tion of the sun are compensated for automatically .
This operating mode works only in an adjustable temperature range of 60°F (+ 16°C) to 84°F (+28°Cl . If a temperature below 60°F (+ 16°C)
is selected, LO appears in the display. At temperatures above 84°F
( +28 °C),
HI is displayed. At both extreme settings, climate control
runs continuously at maximum cooling or heating power . There is
no temperature regulation. •