2010 AUDI A5 COUPE clutch

Driver information display
Applies to vehicles: with m anu al tr ansmi ssion and g earsh if t indica tor
Gearshift Indicator
This indicator can help conserve fuel.
mi 16.0
+6 5°F Fig . 11 Display : Gear ­
shift indicator
Fig . 12 MMI Display:
Showing and hiding
gearshift recommen­
dation
T he radio or MMI* can be used to activate or deactivate the
gearshift indicator.
Driving information -fading in and out
Select: Function button [CAR]> Instrument panel>
Shifting recommendation => fig. 12.
In order to become familiar with the gearshift indictor, at first just
drive the way you are used to . If the current gear -and the driving situation
-is not the best one for conserving fuel, then the indicator
will display the recommended gear . The display shows the current
gear and the gear that is recommended~ fig. 11.
• Upshifting The display will light up to the right of the gear
currently selected if it is recommending a higher gear.
• Downshifting: The display will light up to the left of the gear
currently selected if it is recommending a lower gear .
Sometimes the indicator will recommend skipping a gear (3
> 51.
If there is no gearshift recommendation, then just drive in the
appropriate gear for conserving fuel.
[ i ] Tips
• This indicator can help you conserve fuel. This indicator is not
meant to show you which gear you should always be in in all driving
situations. Sometimes , in situations such as passing , driving
through mountains or when towing a trailer, there won't be any
gearshift recommendation.
• The disp lay does not light up when the clutch peda l is being
depressed .•
Digital speedometer
Fig. 13 Display: D igital
speedometer ...

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 . •

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Ignition lock and ignition switch
Starting engine with the key
The ignition is switched on and the engine started with
the ignition key.
Fi g. 11 7 Ignit ion key
Insert the key into the ignit ion lock .
Manual transmission : Fully depress the clutch pedal a nd
move t he shi ft lever to the neutra l posi tion .
Automatic transmission*: Step on the brake peda l and
move the selector lever to the
P or N posit ion.
Press the key=::> fig . 117 -the eng ine will sta rt.
By pressing the key w ithout stepping on the clutch or the brake, the
ign ition is switched on and off. With the ignition on, the steering
whee l is unlocked.
You can only remove the key with the ignition switched off. To do
this, you have to press on the key again. With an automatic trans­ mission, the selector lever m ust be in the
P position.
When starting the engine, major electrical loads are switched off
temporarily. After starting a cold engine
, there may be a brief period of increased
noise because the o il pressure must first build up in the hydraulic
valve adjusters . This is normal and not a cause for concern .
I f the engine should not start immediately, the starting process is
automatically stopped a fter a short t ime . Repeat starting procedure.
Driv er me ssage in the instrument clust er di spl ay
Pre ss b rake ped al to s ta rt engine
This message appears if you do not step on the brake pedal to start
the engine on a vehicle with an automatic transmission .
Press clut ch pedal to sta rt engine
T his message appears if you do not step on the c lutch peda l to start
the engine on a vehicle with a manua l transmission .
Engage N or P to start engine
This message appea rs when attempting to start the engine if the
selector lever for the automatic transmission is not in the
P or N
position . The engine can only be started with the selec tor in these
positions.
S hift to P, othe rwis e veh icle can roll away. Doors do not lock if le ver
is not in
P.
This message appears for safety reasons along with a warning
signal. It appears if the selector lever for the automatic transmiss ion
is not in the
P p o sition after the ign it ion is switched off. Move the
selector lever to the
P position, otherwise the vehicle is not secured
aga inst ro lling away. You a lso cannot l ock the vehicle using the
locking bu tton on the door handle or using the remote key .
& WARNING
• Always take the key with you wheneve r you leave yo ur vehi cle .
Otherwi se , the engine could be start ed or electr ical equipment
s u ch as the po wer windows could be oper ated . Th is ca n lead to
seri ous injury.

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Starting and stopping the engine
vvith convenience key
App lies to vehi cles: with conven ience key
Starting the engine with the
[ START E NGINE STOP] button
This button switches on the ignition and star ts the engine.
Fig. 118 Conven ie nc e
ke y: START ENGINE
S TOP
but ton
Manual transmission: Fully depress the clutch pedal and
move t he shift lever to the neut ra l posi tion.
- Automatic transmission*: Step on the brake peda l and
move the selector leve r to
P or N => & .
Press on the ( START ENGINE STOP ] b utton=> fig. 11 8 -
t h e eng ine will sta rt.
By pressing the [STAR T ENGINE STOP) button without depressing
the c lutch or the brake peal, the ignition is switched on and
switched off by pressing it again .
If the engine does not start immediately, stop trying a fter 10
seconds and then try to restart the engine about 30 seconds later .
After a cold engine is sta rted, there may be a brief period of
increased noise because oil pressure must first bu ild up in the hydraulic valve adjusters. This is normal and not a cause for
concern.
Dri
ver message in th e instrument cluster displ ay
No key ide ntified
This message appears when the [S TART ENGINE ST OP ) button is
pressed if there is no master key inside the vehic le or if the system
does not recognize it . For example, the master key cannot be recog ­
n ized if it is covered by an object (e.g. aluminu m brief case) which
screens the radio signal. Electronic devices such as cell phones can
also interfere with the radio signa l.
Press brake pedal to start engine
This message appears if you press the I START ENGINE STOP ]
button to start the engine and do not depress the brake pedal. The
engine can only be started if the brake pedal is depressed.
Pre ss clut ch pedal to start engin e
This message appears with a manua l transmission when you press
the
I S T ART ENGINE ST OP l button to start the engine and do not
depress the clu tch pedal. The eng ine can only be started when the
clutch peda l is depressed.
E n ga ge N or P to start engine
This message appea rs when attempting to start the engine if the
selector lever for the automat ic transmission is not in the
P or N
position . The engine can only be started with the se lector in these
pos itions.
Key not in vehicle
This message appears along with the symbo l if the master key is
r emoved from the vehic le with the engine r unning. It is intended to
remind you (e.g. when changing drivers) not to continue the journey
without the maste r key.
I f the master key is no longe r in the vehicle, y ou canno t switch o n
the ignition after stopping the engine and you also cannot start the .,

On the road -
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& WARNING
If a gear or a drive range (automatic transmission) is engaged with
the vehicle stationary and the engine running, you must in no
instance accelerate or release the clutch carelessly . Otherwise the
vehicle will start to move immediately -risk of an accident.
0 Note
If the symbol (CD) in the display or the indicator light BRAKE (USA
models)/ {(i)) (Canada models) in the instrument cluster flashes, there
is a malfunction in the brake system. By pressing the
[SET] button,
you can bring up a driver message which explains the malfunction in more detail. If the driver message
Parking brake! appears, there
is an operating malfunction in the parking brake which you should
have repaired immediately by an authorized Audi dealer or other
qualified workshop ~
page 29.
[ i] Tips
• You can apply the parking brake at any time -even with the igni ­
tion turned off. The ignition must be turned on in order to release
the parking brake.
• Occasional noises when the parking brake is applied and
released are normal and are not a cause for concern.
• When the vehicle is parked, the parking brake goes through a
self -test cycle at regular intervals. Any associated noises are
normal. •
Parking
Various rules apply to prevent the parked vehicle from
rolling away accidentally.
Parking
- Stop the vehicle with the foot brake.
Controls and equip ­
ment
- Pull the switch to apply the parking brake.
- Automatic transmission*: Move the selector lever to
P.
- Turn the engine off=:,& .
- Manual transmission: Shift into 1st gear.
In addition on inclines and grades
-Turn the steering wheel so that your vehicle will roll
against the curb in case it should start to move.
& WARNING
• When you leave your vehicle -even if only briefly -always
remove the ignition key. This applies particularly when children
remain in the vehicle. Otherwise the children could start the
engine, release the parking brake or operate electrical equipment
(e.g. power windows). There is the risk of an accident.
• When the vehicle is locked, no one -particularly not children
should remain in the vehicle. Locked doors make it more difficult
for emergency workers to get into the vehicle -putting lives at
risk. •
Starting from rest
The starting assist function ensures that the parking
brake is released automatically upon starting.
Stopping and applying parking brake
-Pull the switch to apply the parking brake.
Starting and automatically releasing the parking
brake
-When you start to drive as usual, the parking brake is
automat ically released and your vehicle begins to move . .,..
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- Manual transmission : K eep the clu tch pedal p ressed
d own longer, or
- Press the lever i nto position
0 (not clicked into place)
=> page 115, fig. 120, or
- Drive for longer t han 5 minutes at more than 5 mph
(10 km/h) above the stored speed.
Switching off completely
- Pre ss lever into posit ion 0 (clicked into place), or
- Switch t he igniti on o ff.
The speed you saved wil l be retained if the cruise control has been
switched off temporarily . To resume the saved speed, let up on the
brake or clutch peda l and pu ll the lever to position
G) .
The saved speed wil l be erased after turning the ignition off .
& WARNING
You should only resume the saved speed if it is not too high for
exi sting traffi c condition s. Otherwi se you ri sk an accident . •
Controls and equip ­
ment
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Transmission
Manual transmission
Applies to vehicles: with manual transmission
Gearshift lever
The clutch pedal must be depressed all the way before
you can start the engine.
The manual transmission in your Audi is equipped with an
interlock-feature.
- Depress the clutch pedal all the way.
- Start the engine with the gearshift
lever in Neutral and
the clutch pedal depressed .
0 Note
Always depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gears. Do not
hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially depressed .
This may cause premature clutch wear or damage .
[ i J Tips
• Resting your hand on the gearshift lever knob while driving will
cause premature wear in the transmission.
• The back-up lights go on when you shift into Reverse with the
ignition on .•
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
App lies to vehicles: with manual transm ission
Gearshift pattern (6-speed manual
transmission )
Engaging reverse gear (R)
Fig. 158 Gearshift
pattern: 6-s peed
manual transmission
- Move the shift lever all the way to the left, press it down,
then push it forward.
Especially after driving forward, stop the vehicle completely, shift
into
Neutral and rest the shift lever briefly in Neutral before shifting
into
Reverse. •
Automatic transmission
Applies to vehicles: wi th au tomat ic transmission
Introduction
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronically controlled 6 -speed
automatic transmission. Upshifting and downshifting takes place
automatically. ~
Vehicle care I I irechnical data

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& WA RNIN G (continu ed )
- Do not accelerate while sele cting a driving pos ition. At this
time the engine mu st be at idle speed so that undue stre ss is
not placed on the clutches in the transmiss ion .
- Remember: Even when stopped briefly with the automatic
transmission in D ,S or R, engine power is being transmitted to
the wheels. Your vehicle could "creep " forward or back ward .
When stopped , keep the brake pedal fully depressed and use
the parking brake if necess ary to keep the vehicle from rolling.
• If the selector lever i s unintentionally moved into N while you
are driving, take your foot off the accele rator pedal and wait for
the eng ine to return to idle speed before selecting a dr iving posi­
tion.
• Never shift into R or P when the vehicle is in mot ion .
• Never get out of the driver 's seat when the engine is running .
• If you mu st get out of the vehicle , move the selector lever
securely into the
P pos ition and apply the parking brake firmly .
• If the engine must remain running , never have any driving po si­
tion engaged when che cking under the hood. Make sure the
selector lever has securely engaged and is locked in
P with the
parking brake firmly set~ page
263 , "Engine compartment ".
Otherwise , any increase in engine speed may set the vehicle in
motion , even with the parking brake applied. •
Controls and equip ­
ment
Ap plies to vehicles: wit h auto matic tra nsmiss io n
Selector lever positions
This sec tion describes the selec tor l ever positi ons an d
dr iv ing ra ng es.
Fig . 160 Display in the
instrument clu ste r:
se lector lever in posi­
tion P
The se le cto r lev er p osit io n engaged ap pears ne xt to the selec to r
lever as wel l as in the instrument cluster display .
P -Park
In this selecto r lever position the transmission is mechanica lly
lo cked. Engage
P o nly w hen th e vehicle is comple tely stopped ~ &
in "Driving the automatic transm ission" on page 148.
To s hift i n or out of positi on P, yo u m us t first p ress and h old the
b rake peda l and then press the re lease button in the se lector lev er
handle while moving the selector lever to o r from
P . You can shift
out o f this pos it io n only with the ig niti on on .
R - Reverse
The transmission wi ll automatically sel ect the lowest gear ratio
whe n you sh ift i nto reverse.
Se lec t R only w hen th e ve hicle is a t a
full stop an d the en gin e is
running at idle speed~
& in "Driving the automatic transmission"
on page
14 8. ~
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