2010 AUDI A5 COUPE low beam

Instruments and warning/indicator lights
Warning/indicator lights AIR USA models: ~ page 14
BAG Airbag system
Overview -
. o. Canada models: ~ page 14 ,::;.q
The warning/indicator lights indicate different functions Airbag system
or a possible malfunction. Tire pressure too low* ~ page 14
¢ Left turn signal => page 14
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Safety belt => page 14
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIU => page 15
D High beam ~ page 15
¢ Right turn signal ~ page 14
CRUISE USA models: ~ page 15
Cruise control activated
012 Canada models: ~ page 15
Cruise control activated
USA models: Anti-lock brake system ~ page 15
Fig. 7 Instrument cluster with warning/indicator lights (ABS) defective
Your vehicle is equipped with several important warning and indi -Canada models: Anti-lock brake sys-=> page 15
cator lights to help you monitor the continued reliable operation of tern
(ABS) defective
your vehicle ~& .
PARK USA models: Parking brake =:> page 16
BRAK E
Dynamic steering* ~ page 13 -
(®) Canada models: Parking brake ~ page 16
Electronic power control => page 73 -
BRAKE
USA models: Brake malfunction ~ page 16
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) => page 13

Canada models: Brake malfunction ~ page 16

Driver information display
more difficult or sensitive than usual. The steering wheel can also
be at an angle when driving straight.
Dynamic steering: initialization
If this driver message appears and the indicator light is flashing
on the instrument panel, dynamic steering is being reinitialized.
Once you start the engine after this is finished, the steering wheel
wi ll be easy to move. Re-initialization might be necessary if the
steering whee l was moved hard to the left and right while the
vehicle was not moving. The display goes out as soon as initializa­
tion is complete .
& WARNING
Have the dynamic steering system malfunction repaired as soon
as possible by an authorized Audi dealer or any qualified work­
shop -risk of accident!
[ i ] Tips
The dynamic steering stability systems are not available in the event
of a system malfunction. •
Applies to vehi cles: wit h conven ienc e key
Key not in vehicle
Key not in vehicle
This reminder appears along with the symbol if the master key is
removed from the vehicle with the engine running. It is intended to
remind you (e .g. when changing drivers) not to continue the journey
without the master key.
If the master key is no longer in the vehicle, you cannot switch off
the ignition after stopping the engine and you also cannot start the
engine again . You also cannot lock the vehicle from the outside .•
Ap plies to vehi cles : w it h li ght/ ra in sensor
Light /rain sensor defective C../1
...i-Automatic headlights /automatic wipers defective
If the symbo l il luminates, the light sensor has failed . 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 off
using the light switch. In the case of a defect in the rain sensor, the
windshie ld wiper lever functions are still available. Have the
light/rain sensor checked as soon as possible by an authorized Audi
dea ler. •
Worn brake pads
Brake pads!
If the warning light illuminates, immediately contact your autho­
rized Audi dealer or qualified workshop to have all brake pads
inspected . On USA models the warning light 't comes on together
with the warning light
BRAKE . Both sets of brake pads on an axle must
a lways be replaced at the same time .
& WARNING
Driving with bad brakes can cause a collision and serious personal
injury.
• If the warning light and the warning lig ht
BRAKE1
l with the
message Brake pads! comes on in the instrument cluster display ,
immediately contact your authorized Audi dealer or qualified
workshop to have all brake pads checked or replaced if
necessary .•
1 1 BRAK£ : USA models only

Clear vision
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: .
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
Clear vision
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

Clear vision
& 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
tD .
[ 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.
Controls and equip ­
ment
Clear vision
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
io. ~
I • •

Clear vision
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. •

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Fastening
Booster seats .................... 221
Convertible chi ld safety seats ..... . 219
Infant seats .. ...... ...... ........ 218
Flat tire Changing ....... .... .... ...... .. 312
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Fog lights . ....... .... ... .. ... ... .. .. 54
Foot pedals ... ... .. .... .... ...... .. 174
For the sake of the environment Gaso line fumes and the environment 267
Reducing engine noise by early upshifting .. ............ ......... 9
Refueling ..................... .. 267
Saving fuel by early upshifting ....... 9
Front ai rbags
Description ...................... 192
How they work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Front ashtray ... .... .... .... .... .... . 87
Front seats . ... ... .... ... .. .... .... .. 69
Adjusting ... .... .... .... .... ... . 171
Child restraints in the front seat .... 190
Fronta l collisions and the laws of physics
180
Fuel Additives . .............. ......... 265
Blended gasoline ................. 265
Consumption .... ..... ... .... .... . 23
Filler neck ....................... 266
Fuel gauge ...... .... .... ..... .. .. 10
Gasoline ... .. .... .... ... .... .... 265
Gasoline additives .. ...... ...... .. 266
Octane rating ..... .... ... .... .... 265
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Recommendation
.... ... ... .. .... 265
Refuel ling .... .... .... .... ....... 267
Reserve .......................... 10
Tank capacity .... ...... ....... ... 337
Un locking the fue l filler flap by hand 269
Fuel filler flap
Un locking the fuel filler flap by hand 269
Fuel supply too low ....... .. .... .... .. 35
Fuse arrangement ... .... .... ..... .. . 320
G
Garage door opener (Homelink®) 164
Gas discharge lamps .... ........ .... 324
Gauges Engine coolant temperature . .... ..... 8
Fuel ga uge ... .. .... .... .... .... .. 10
Tachometer ..... .... .... .... .... .. 9
Gearshift indicato r .. ........ .... .... . 20
Gearshift lever 6-speed manual transmission ... ... 147
General illustration
I nstruments and contr ols ... .. .... ... 7
G lossary of tire and loading terminology .. .
288
G love compartment ... .. .... ..... .. .. 89
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ... 335
H
Head lights
Fog lights ... ....... .............. 54
Rear fog lights ... .... .... .. ....... 54 Head restraints
..... . .. .. ...... ..... 173
Adjusting .. .... .... ... .... .... ... 173
Front seats ... .... .... .... ..... ... 76
Rear seats ........................ 77
Headlight Washer system .... .... ... .... ..... 61
Headlight washer rese rvoir ...... ... .. 286
Headlights Adaptive ligh t .. ... .... .... .... .... 57
Head light range control defective .... 36
Heatable Front seats ... .... .... ... ... .... . 105
Heated Rear window ...... .... .... .... 95, 102
Washer fluid nozzles . ..... .... .... . 61
Hea ted outside m irrors ....... .... .... . 65
Heater Deluxe automatic climate contro l .... 90
Hea ting
Deluxe au tomatic c limate con trol plus 96
Heavy clothing and safety be lts .... .... 182
High beam ... .... ..... .. .... ...... .. 58
Warning/indicator lights .... .... .... 15
High vo ltage warning la b el . ...... ... . 334
Home link® universal remote control .. . 164
Hood Opening .. ........ ....... .... ... 270
Release lever ... .... ..... .. ...... . 270
Horn . ...... .... .... ... .... .... ..... . 7
How are chi ld restraint system anchors relat-
ed to child safety .. ...... .... .... 227
How many airbags does my vehicle have? ..
195
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

___ A_l.:,. p _h_ a_ b_e _t _ic _ a_l _in _ d_e _x ____________________________________________ _
How often should I check my tire pressures?
294
How safety be lt pretensioners work . . . 186 Interval wiping
Rain sensor .
.. ..... .. ... ... .. .... 61
61
Hydroplaning ..... .. .... .... ..... .. 298
J
I
Ignition key .... ... .. .... .... ...... . 108
Emergency unlocking .............. 40
Ignition lock ...... ...... .... ...... . 108
Malfunction ................... 32, 36
Immobilizer .. ............... ..... 11, 38
Important things to do before driving . . 169
Im proper ly worn safety belts . . . . . . . . . 186
Indicator light
Dynam ic steering ... ... .... .. .. 13, 33
Indicator lights ........... ...... ..... 12
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199, 200
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF . . . . . . . . . 200
Infant seats ..... ................... 218
Inside rear view mirror ......... ....... 64
Installing child safety seats
Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Installing the upper tether strap on the
anchorage ................. .... 231
Instrument lighting .............. .... 56
Instruments and controls .............. 8
General illustration ................. 7
Interior lights
Dimming ................. .... ... 59
Front ................. ........... 59
Rear . ..... ... .... ........ .... ... 59 Jumper cables ........
............ .. 327
Jump -starting 326
K
Key ......... .... ...... ....... ...... 38
Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Key replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Master key with remote contro l ..... 38
Mechanica l key ................... 40
Kick -down
tiptronic ...... ............. ..... 151
Knee airbags ................ ....... 204
Description ............ ..... .. ... 204
How they work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Important safety instructions 206
L
LATCH .................. ..... .. ... 227
Description ... ....... ...... ...... 228
Installing a child restraint ......... 229
Location ......... ............... 228
Mounting and releasing the anchorage hook ........ ........ .......... 229
Leather ... .... .... .. ..... ...... .... 260
Cleaning ..... .... ... .... ....... . 261
Lifting jack .. .... ....... ...... ...... 315
Lifting vehicle ...................... 331 Light
Coming home .................... 55
Daytime running lights . .... .... .... 55
Driving light control ....... .... .... 53
Exterior light ing ................... 55
Leaving home ......... ... .... .... 55
Switching on and off ... .... .... .... 53
Light sensor .... .... ... ..... ... .. .... 53
Light sensor defective ........ .... .... 34
Lighting ...... ........... .... .... ... 53
Lights Emergency flashers .... .... .... ... . 57
High beam . ... ... ... .. ..... ...... 58
High beam warning/indicator light ... 15
Turn signals ...................... 58
Xenon headlights .. ........ ... .... 56
Loading the luggage compartment 175
Locking Power locking switch ...... .... .... 46
R ear lid/trunk lid . ...... .... .... ... 47
Remote control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using the mechanical key .. .... .... 45
Low beams . ... .. .... .... ...... .... . 53
Low -beam headlight
De fective ......................... 35
Lower anchorage locator button ...... 228
Lower universal anchorage bars (Canada) ...
227
Lower universal anchorages (Canada) 227
Luggage Stowing ........ .. .............. 175