2010 AUDI A5 COUPE warning

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 .•
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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.•
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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.•

Ashtray
Opening the ashtray
-Slide the cover open.
Closing the ashtray
Fig . 95 Center
console : front ashtray
- Tap the lid to close the ashtray automatically.
Removing ashtray insert
-Release the ashtray insert by sliding the switch ©
=:, fig. 95 to the right.
- Remove the ashtray insert®=:, fig. 95.
Reinstalling ashtray insert
- Press the ashtray insert into its holder.
& WARNING
Never put waste paper in the ashtray. Hot ashes or other hot
objects in the ashtray could set waste paper on fire. •
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ment
Seats and storage
Cigarette lighter /outlet
Cigarette lighter
Fig . 96 Open front
ashtray
Using the cigarette lighter
- Open the lid of the front ashtray.
- Push the knob on the cigarette lighter in.
- Wait until the knob pops out slightly.
Remove the cigarette lighter immediately.
- Light your cigarette from the red -hot heating coil of the
cigarette lighter.
- Return the cigarette lighter to its socket.
Using the socket
-Remove the cigarette lighter.
- Insert the plug of the electrical device into the cigarette lighter socket.
The socket of the cigarette lighter may be used for 12-volt appli­
ances with maximum consumption of up to 100 watts, such as a
flash light, small vacuum cleaner, etc .
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Seats and storage
Before you purchase any accessories, always read and follow the
information in=> page 341, "Additional accessories and parts
replacement".
& WARNING
• Use care when using the cigarette lighter. Inattentive or unsu­
pervised use of the cigarette lighter can cause burns -risk of
injury!
• The cigarette lighter works when the ignition is switched off or
with the ignition key removed . Children should never be left unsu­
pervised in the vehicle, or there could be risk of fire!
• The power outlets and therefore the electrical accessories
connected to them operate only with the ignition on. Improper use
of the outlets or of electrical accessories can lead to serious inju­
ries or cause a fire. For this reason, children should never be left
unattended in the vehicle -they could be injured!
0 Note
• To avoid damaging the socket, only use plugs that fit properly .
• Only use the cigarette lighter socket as a power source for elec­
trical accessories for short durations . Use the sockets* in the
vehicle when a power source is needed for longer durations.
[ i] Tips
When the engine is off and accessories are still plugged in and are
on, the vehicle battery can still be drained .•
Storage
General overview
There are numerous places to store items in your vehicle.
Glove compartment => page 89
Storage compartment in the roof =>
page 89
Coat hooks => page 89
- -Storage in the trim panels in the luggage
compartment
& WARNING
• Always remove objects from the instrument panel. Any items
not put away could slide around inside the vehicle while driving or
when accelerating or when applying the brakes or when driving around a corner .
• When you are driving make sure that anything you may have
placed in the center console or other storage locations cannot fall
out into the footwells. In case of sudden braking you would not be
able to brake, depress the clutch or accelerate.
• Any pieces of clothing that you have hung up must not interfere
with the driver's view. The coat hooks are designed only for light­
weight clothing. Never hang any clothing with hard, pointed or
heavy objects in the pockets on the coat hooks . During sudden
braking or in an accident - especially if the airbag is deployed -
these objects could injure any passengers inside the vehicle . •

Glove compartment
The glove compa rtmen t is illumin ated an d can be Jocke d.
To open glove compartment
Fig . 97 Glov e comp art ­
m ent
- Pull t he handle i n th e direc tion o f the arrow =:> fig. 97 and
swing t he cover down to open .
To close glove compartment
-Push the glove compartment lid upward unt il the loc k
engages.
T here are holders for a pen and a pad of paper in the glove compart ­
ment l id .
On the right side in the glove compartment is a holder with the key
b ody into which the emergency key must be clipped to be a ble to
start the vehicle .
& WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal inju ry in an a ccident or sudde n stop ,
alway s keep the glove compartment closed while driving . •
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ment
Seats and storag e
Storage compartment in the roof
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in th e roof
- T o open t he li d yo u have to tou ch the bar =:> fig. 98
(Ar row). T he lid opens a utom atic ally.
- To close the lid, push i t up un til it enga ges.
& WARNING
Alway s keep the lid closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury
during a sudden braking maneuver or in the event of an a ccident. •
Coat hooks
The coat hooks are lo cated on the side on t he pillar in the
rear.
& WARNING
• Make sure that hanging clothing doe s not obscure the view to
the rear .
• Hang only lightweight clothing and be sure that there are no
heavy or sharp -edged object s in the po cket s.
• Do not u se co at hanger s to han g the clothing otherwi se the effi ­
c a cy of the head a ir b ags* is compromi sed. •
Vehicle care
I I irechnical data

Warm and cold
Warm and cold
Deluxe automatic climate control
App lies to vehicles: with deluxe automat ic climate cont ro l
Description
The climate control system can be used to set a comfort­
able temperature inside the vehicle.
The climate control system is a combination of a heating and venti ­
lation system as we ll a cooling system responsible for dehumid i­
fying and cooling the air inside the vehicle.
The au tomatic c limate control system aut omatically mainta ins a
temperature once it has been set. The temperature of the air from
the vents, fan speed (air volume) and ai r distribution are also auto ­
matical ly adjusted . The system also takes into account strong
sun light so that manual adjustment is not necessary. So in almost
a ll cases,
automati c mode offers the best conditions fo r the com fort
of the occupants at all times of the year =>
page 92.
Please n ote the following :
The cooling mode lowers the humidity level inside the vehicle. This
prevents fogging up of the windows.
In the case of high outside humidi ty a nd temperatures,
condensa ­
tio n
can drip from the air conditioning system evaporator and form
a po ol under the vehicle . This is normal and not an indica tion of
leaks!
At low outside temperatures, the fan automatica lly switches to a
higher speed when the coolant reaches a sufficient temperature
except in the defroster position .
When star ting with ful l throttle, the compressor of the au toma tic
climate control system is temporari ly switched off to achieve full
engine power. To ensure engine cooling when the engine is under an extreme
load,
the compressor is switched off at high coo lant temperatures.
Pollutant filter
The pollutant filter (pa rticle fi lter) ensu res that impurit ies in the
outside air (e .g . dust, pollen) and odors are significant ly reduced or
stopped. The air is also fi ltered in recirculation mode .
The pol lutant fi lter e leme nt m ust be changed at the i nterva ls spec i­
fied in the service plan so that the performance of the automatic
cli mate con trol syste m is not impaired.
If the effectiveness of the filter decreases prematurely due to oper ­
ation of the vehicle in areas with significant pollution, the f ilter
e lement must be changed between the speci fied s ervice dates.
K ey recognition
The current automatic climate contro l settings are automatica lly
stored and assigned to the mas ter key .
Energy managem ent
To p revent t he ba ttery from being discharged and t o res to re the
balance of energy, components which require large amounts of
ene rgy are temporarily cut back or switched off=>
page 241.
Heating systems in particu lar require a great deal of energy. If you
notice, for examp le, that the rear window heater is not heating, then
it has been temporarily reduced or switched o ff by
energy manage ­
ment .
These systems are available again as soon as the energy
balance has been restored .
& WARNING
Traffic safety require s all windo ws to be clear of ice , sn ow, and
condensation . Only then c an good visibility be ensured . Famil-
ia rize yourself with the co rre ct operation of the automatic climate
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& WARNING !continued)
control system as well as the proper procedure for defog­
ging/defrosting the windows.
0 Note
• If you suspect that the automatic climate control system has
been damaged, switch the system off to avoid further damage and
have it inspected by a qualified dealership.
• Repairs to the Audi automatic climate control system require
specialized knowledge and special tools. Therefore, contact an
authorized dealer in the event of malfunctions.
[ i) Tips
• To avoid adversely affecting heating and cooling performance
and to prevent condensation on the windows, the air intake in front
of the windshield must be free of ice, snow and leaves .
• The air flowing out of the vents and throughout the vehicle's
entire interior is discharged at the rear of the vehicle. Make sure that
the outlet slots are not covered by clothing, etc.
• Th e automatic climate control system works most effectively if
the windows and the panorama/tilting sunroof* are closed.
However, if the interior of a parked vehicle is extremely hot from the
sun, briefly opening the windows can speed up the cooling
process. •
Contro ls and eq uip­
ment
Warm and cold
Ap plies to veh icles: with deluxe automat ic climate contro l
Controls
This overview is to assist you in familiarizing yourself with
the controls of the automatic climate control system.
Fig. 99 Controls of the deluxe automatic climate control
Functions are set by rotating the regulator or are switched on and
off by tapping the buttons . The LED in the buttons illuminates when
the function is active .
Button(s) Meaning Page
!OFF] Switching on and off => page 92
(AUTO] Automatic operation => page 92
Regu latoral T
emperature selection => page 93
@ Fan => page 93
1~1 Recirculation mode => page 94
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