Instruments and controls
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Door handle
Power locking switch
Adjuster contro l for outside mi rrors .. ...... ...... .
Memory buttons (driver's seat) .. ....... ...... ... .
Button for side assist ..... .... ... .. ...... ... ... .
Light switch .. ...... ....... ... ... .. .... ....... .
Instrument lighting ...... ..... .. .... .... ...... . .
Control lever for :
- Turn signal and high b eam
® Multi -function steering wheel with:
- Horn
-Driver's airbag .... ..... .. .... .... .... .... ... .
- Operating buttons for the audio system
- Rocker swi tches for tiptronic operation ...... ... .
@ SET button ..................... .... .......... .
@ Instrument cluster . ...... ........ .............. .
@ Reset button for trip odometer ... ...... ...... ... .
@ Swi tches for:
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- Windshield wip er/washer ............. ... .. ... .
- Trip computer ..... .. .... .... ...... .... ... .. .
Ign ition lock .... .... .... ...... .... ... ... ... ... .
Air ou tlets ........... .... ..... ........... ... .. .
Depend ing on options
- Radio system
- CD changer
MM I Display
Emergency flasher
G love compartment ( lockab le)
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@ Front passenger's airbag ......... ... .... .... ... .
@ Depending on options, switches for:
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- Elect ron ic Stabilization Program (ESP) ..... .. .. . .
- Rear window sun shade ..... ... ... ... ... .. ... .
Deluxe automatic climate control . .... .... .... ... .
Ashtray with cigare tte lighter ..... ...... .. .... ... .
Depending on options, selector lever or shift l ever for
- Manual transmission ........ .... ....... .. . ... .
- 6-speed automatic transmission
Depending on options:
- MMI terminal or
- Electronic Stabil ization Program (ESP) switch
- Power switch for rear window sun shade ........ .
Start/Stop button .... .... ... .... .... .... .... ... .
Elect romechanical parking brake ... .... .... ...... .
Adjus tab le ste ering column .. ...... ...... ..... .. .
Cruise control .... ... .... .... .... .... .... ... ... .
Data Link Connector for On Board Diagnostics (OBD Ill
Release lever for the engine hood ........ ........ .
Switch for unlocking the trunk lid ...... .... .. .. .. .
Power window switches
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Operation of the Mu lti Media Interface (MMll is described in a sepa
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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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Clear vision
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 "< ~. •
Vehicle care I I Technical data
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.
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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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control system as well as the proper procedure for defog
ging/defrosting the windows.
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• 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.
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• 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. •
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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
Vehicle care
I I irechnical data
Warm and cold
• Repairs to the Audi ai r conditioner require special technical
know ledge and special tools. Contact an authorized Audi dea ler for
assistance.
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• To avoid adversely affecting hea ting and cooling performance
and to preven t 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 ven ts and throughout the vehicle 's
entire interior is d ischarged at the rear of the vehicle . Make sure tha t
the outle t slots are not cover ed by clothing, etc .
• Climate control works mos t effectively if the windows and the
panoramic s liding /ti lting sunroof * are closed. Howeve r, if the in te
rior of a parked vehicle is extremely hot from the sun, briefly
opening the windows can speed up the cooling process. •
App lies to ve hicles : w it h D elux e auto matic cli mate co ntrol plu s
Controls
This overview will help you to familiarize yourself with the
climate controls.
F ig . 106 Climate control s
The display shows the selected temperature for the driver's side on
the left and the selected temperature for the front pas senger's side
on the right.
Functions are set by rotating th e control or are switched on and off
b y tapping the buttons . The LED in the bu ttons illum inates when the
function is active . ..,_
Transmi ssion -_______________ ___.
Applies to vehi cles : wi th tip troni c st eer ing w heel
Steering wheel with tiptronic
The shift buttons on the steering wheel allow the driver to
shift gears manually.
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whee l: S hift b utt ons
- To downshift, touch the button on the left Q .
- To upshift , touch the button on t he r ight G) .
The shift buttons are activated when the selector lever is in D, S or
in the manual shift program (tip tronic) .
Of course, you can continue to use the manual shift program with
t he selector lever on the center console .•
A pplies to vehicle s: with automatic t ran sm iss ion
Fail -safe mode
If tiptronic suffers a malfunction, the f ail-safe mode main
tains minimum drivability .
In the event of particular system malfunctions, the automatic trans
mission switches to the fail-safe mode . This is signaled by all the
segments in the display illuminating or going out.
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You can continue to move the selector lever to a ll positions . The
manual shift p rogram (tiptronic) is switched off in the fail -safe
mode.
I n selector lever positions D and Sand in the manual shift program,
the transm ission remains in 3rd gear if 1st, 2nd or 3rd gear was
engaged previously. The transmission remains in 5th gear, if 4th, 5th
or 6th gear was engaged previously .
The next time you drive off or start the engine, 3rd gear is engaged .
You can continue to use reverse gear. But the electronic loc kout for
reverse gear is turned off .
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If the transmission switches to fail-sa fe mode, you should take the
vehicle to an authorized Audi dea le rship as soon as possib le to have
t he condition corrected .•
A pplies to vehi cles : w ith au to m atic t ran smi ssio n
Automatic transmission malfunction t'.!>
In the event of a system malfunction, the automatic transm ission
switches to emergency operation mode .
Gearb ox malfun cti on: you can continue dr iving
You can continue to drive the veh icle. See an authori zed Audi dealer
or other qua lified workshop at the next opportunity .
Gearbo x m alfun ction : you can continue driving !limited
fun ctionality )
There is a serious system ma lfunction:
• The program shifts only into certain gears .
• The engine may stall.
• I t is not poss ib le to restart the engine if it has been switched of f.
• Continuing to drive could resu lt in subsequent damage . .,,_
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Applies to vehicles: with Homelin k® un iversal remote contro l
Programming the Homelink ® transmitter
The transmitter is programmed in two phases. For rolling
code transmitters, a third phase is also necessary.
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Fig . 177 Overhead
console: HomeLink ®
keypad
Fig . 178 Radiator grille
Phase 1: programming the overhead keypad
1. Make sure your vehicle is within operating range of the
remote controlled garage door opener.
2. Set the parking brake==>
& in "General information" on
page 764.
3. Turn the ignition on. Do not start the engine!
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4. Press and hold the two outside Homelink® buttons 0
and @for approximately 20 seconds until indicator
light@==> fig. 177 begins to flash. Then release both
buttons. Do not hold the buttons for longer than
30
seconds.
- This procedure only needs to be performed
once . It
erases the factory-set default codes and does not have to
be repeated to program additional remote controls.
5. Press and hold the Homelink® button
0,@ or@ until
the indicator light @starts flashing slowly. Release the
button.
- The system will remain in programming mode for 5
minutes.
Go to the front of the vehicle and proceed with
phase 2.
Phase 2: at the radiator grille
6. Point the
original remote control to the middle of the
radiator grille of your vehicle==> fig. 178.
7. Hold the original remote control at a distance between
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5 in. (0-13 cm) (use the shortest distance possible).
8. Press and hold the activation button on the remote control.
- May be different in Canada . If so, press and re -press
(cycle) the activation button on your remote control every
two seconds.
9. The emergency flashers will flash
three times (after
about
15 -60 seconds) when the programming is
successful. Release the button on the remote control.
- To program more devices, repeat steps 4 to 9.
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