2011 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET battery

Opening and closing
-Pull the mechanical key ® out of the master key.
- Press the release button©=>
page 39, fig. 28 on the
battery holder and at the same time pull the battery
holder out of the master key in the direction of the arrow.
- Install the new battery CR 2032 with the"+" sign facing
down.
- Push the battery holder carefully into the master key.
- Install the mechanical key.
<£> For the sake of the environment
Dispose of dead batteries properly so as not to pollute th e environ­
ment.
(I] Tips
Th e replacement battery must be the same specification as the
original. •
Removing the mechanical key
-Press the release button©=> fig. 29.
Fig. 29 Remote
master key: Removing
the mechanical key
-Pull the mechanical key ® out of the master key.
Using the mechanical key, you can
• Lock and unlock* the storage compartment on the passenger's
side ~
page 87.
• Lock and unlock the vehicle manually =:> page 45 if this should not
be possible with the master key .•
Emergency unlocking of the ignition key
In the event of malfunctions in the electrical system, it
may happen that you cannot remove the ignition key.
Fig. 30 Ignition
switch with ignition
key
If you are unable to remove the ignition key, for example
because the vehicle battery is discharged, proceed as follows:
- Press the release button©=> fig. 30 for example with a
ball point pen and pull the mechanical key ® out of the
master key.
- Lock the vehicle using the mechanical key=>
page 45.
-Have the electrical system inspected by an authorized Audi
dealership. •

Locking vehicle
-Move the selector lever to the P position (automatic trans­
mission), otherwise the vehicle cannot be locked.
- Touch the sensor at the door handle
once~ page 44,
fig. 35 to lock the vehicle ~ & in "General description"
on
page 41 .
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked at any door. It depends on the
settings in the radio or in the MMI* whether the entire vehicle is
unlocked or one of the doors=>
page 43. The master key must be
within a range of about 1.5 m from the appropriate door or the rear
lid . It makes no difference whether the master key is in your jacket
pocket or in your brief case.
If you grip the door handle while locking, th is can adversely affect the
locking function.
It is not possible to re-open the door for a brief period directly after
closing it. This allows you to ensure that the doors are properly
locked.
& WARNING
Read and follow all WARNINGS => & in "General description " on
page 41.
[ i ] Tips
If your vehicle has been standing for an extended period, please note
the following :
• The proximity sensors are deactivated after a few days to save
powe r. You then have to pull on the door hand le once to unlock the
vehicle and a second time to open the vehicle .
• To prevent the battery from being discharged and to preserve your
vehicle's ability to start for as long as possible, the energy manage­
ment system gradually switches off unnecessary convenience func-
Controls and equip ­
ment Safety first
Opening and closing
tions. It is possible that you w
ill not be able to unlock your vehicle
us ing these conven ience f unctions .
• For Declaration of Compliance to United States FCC and Industry
Canada regulations =>
page 346. •
Operating locks with the mechanical key
In the event of a failure of the power locking system, the
driver's door con locked and unlocked with the mechan­
ical key at the lock cylinder.
To unlock the vehicle
Fig. 36 Key turns for
opening and closing
- Insert the mechanical key in to the lock of the driver's
door.
- Turn the mechanical key to position @~ fig . 36.
To lock the vehicle
- Move the selector lever to the P position (automatic trans­
mission) .
- Close all windows and doors properly.
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Vehicle care Technical data

Opening and closing
Convenience opening feature
- Use the emergency key or pull the mechanical key out of
the master key=>
page 40.
-Insert the key into the lock of the driver's door.
- Turn the key to position=>
page 49, fig. 43 @until all the
windows have reached the desired position.
Convenience closing feature
- Use the emergency key or pull the mechanical key out of
the master key=>
page 40.
-Turn the key in the lock of the driver's door to the lock
position @ until the windows are closed=>
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& WARNING
• Never close the windows inattentively and without checking ·
there is risk of injury.
• You must always watch when the windows are being raised so
that no one can be trapped. If you release the key, the closing
action is immediately canceled.
• Always read and heed WARNING=>
& in "General description"
on
page 41. •
Correcting window regulator malfunction
After disconnecting the vehicle battery, the one-touch up
and down feature must be activated again.
- Pull and hold the power window switch until the window is
completely closed.
- Release the switch. -
Pull the switch again for one second. The automatic
closing/opening is now reactivated. •

Power top
Automatic power top
General information
The soph istic ated design of the fab ric power top allows you to
operate it eas ily and quick ly. Yo u can open and close the power top
w hil e dr iv ing as lo ng as t he veh icle is t raveling below 30 mph. When
open, the power top is stored in a special compartment which is
equipped wi th a cover.
Under normal cond it io ns, the power top is w ind- a nd wate rproof . In
rare cases, small droplets o f water may form under extreme weather
conditions such as tor rential or prolonged ra in. That is norma l and no
cause fo r concern.
F ollow t he ma intenan ce inst ructio ns to ma inta in t he att ra ctive
appea rance of t he convertib le and to ensure that it does no t leak
~ page 263, "P ower top care" . A lso obse rve the following:
• Only open and close the power top when it is clea n. Sharp-edged
part icles of d irt can sc ratch the rear window when the power top is
folde d and can c ause abrasion th at result i n damage to the power top
over time. You should also remove ice and snow befo re opening the
powe r top.
• Never remove snow and ice w ith sharp-edged ob jects . Yo u can
re move ice from the rear w indo w wit h a stand ard ice scr aper.
• You s hou ld only open the powe r top when it is comp lete ly dry.
Open ing the power top and stow ing it in the compa rtme nt whe n it is
wet can cause marks on the top t hat detract from its appearance .
M ildew can also form if th e power top is s towe d for an exte nded
period of time when it is wet.
• Do not leave the power top ope n for seve ral weeks at a time .
Always close it between uses to p revent disco lorat io n and creases
from f orming. Thi s is especi ally im porta nt if i t was not comple tely d ry
w hen stowed.
Controls and equip ­
ment Safety first
Power top
•
Open ing o r closing the power top in temperatures below 32 °F
(0 °C) is not recommended because the flexibility of the fabric
decreases is sub- ze ro te mperatures.
& WARNING
• When operating the power top, make sure the function is not
affected by wind or other factors and that it does not interfere
with other drivers .
• Never drive when the power top is not locked correctly. The
wind from driving could cause the power top to open . Thi s can
result in injuries and damage to the vehicle.
• When opening and closing the power top, make sure no one
will be injured by the supports and othe r moving parts.
• Operat ing the power top reduces the headroom in the rear of
the vehicle. Make sure there is enough clearance between the rear passenger and the power top when opening and closing it.
• When operating the power top, visibility to the rear is limited .
Avoid operating the top while driving in reverse.
0 Note
• Always make sure there is eno ugh clearance above the vehicle so
t he power top is no t damage d when o pening and closing i t.
• Do not store any objects in the power top compartment to avoid
dama ge when opening the to p.
[ i ] Tips
• T o prevent the battery from discharg in g, do no t open o r close the
power top re pea tedly when the engine is swi tched off . .,_
Vehicle care Technical data

Power top
• A message in the instrument cluster display will alert you if a
protection function was activated or if there is a malfunction
=>page 52.
• The power top can also be operated manually if there is a malfunc­
tion=>
page 57, "Power top emergency operation" . Have you autho­
rized Audi dealer correct the cause of the malfunction as soon as
possible .
• If parking the vehicle with the power top open, remember that the
vehicle interior will not be protected from the weather or from unau­
thorized entry. Closing the power top before leaving the vehicle is
recommended. If you leave items in the vehicle, lock them in the
trunk .•
Power top operation
The indicator light monitors the power top.
The . indicator light illuminates for approximately 2 seconds when
the ignition switches on to check the function and then goes out
again. The indicator light also:
• illuminates when the power top opens or closes.
• blinks if the power top switch is operated but the conditions for
opening or closing the power top are not met . A warning message
also appears in the instrument cluster display=>
page 52, "E rror
message in the instrument cluster display" .
• if the power top did not open or close completely.
[ i J Tips
The indicator light stays on if the power top was opened manually. •
Error message in the instrument cluster
display
An error message appears if the power top cannot open
or close.
Several conditions must be met for the power top to open or close
automatically.
An error message in the instrument cluster display indicates if one of
the conditions is not met or there is a malfunction.
Power top: please close rear lid
The luggage compartment lid must be closed when the power top is
opening or closing. This error message appears in the instrument
cluster display if the luggage compartment lid is not closed.
Storage bay not lowered. Please remove
obstruction
The power top storage bay must lower when the power top is
opening. This error message appears in the instrument cluster
display if the storage bay is not lowered . If the storage bay does not
lower automatically because of objects in the luggage compartment,
remove the objects that are in the way from the storage bay area.
Otherwise, you can operate the power top storage bay manually
=>page 55.
Power top: cannot be used
This error message appears if the convertible cannot open or close
automatically because of safety reasons or if there is a malfunction.
The following causes are possible:
• Vehicle speed too high: Power top operation is deactivated and an
error message appears if the vehicle speed is too high. Reduce the
vehicle speed and operate the switch again to open or close the power
top.
• Battery voltage too low: The power top cannot be operated if the
battery voltage is too low. This ensures there will be enough battery
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Clear vision High be am
~D @
- Push the lever forward to switch on the high beam.
- Pull the lever back towards you to switch off the high
beam.
H eadlight flasher ~D ©
- Pull the lever toward the steering whee l to use the head­
light flasher.
Not es on th es e fe ature s
• The turn signals only work with the ignit ion turned on. The indi­
cato r 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.
• T he
headlight flasher works only as long as you hold the lever -
even if there are no lights switched on. The indicator light ~Din 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.•
Interior lights
Interior lights
The interior lights include the reading lights for the driver
and the front passenger .
Activating door contact circuit
Fig. 72 Sect ion from
h ead liner: Interio r
l ig ht s
- Press the button@. The LED in the button illuminates .
Deactivating door contact circuit
-Press the button@. The LED in the button goes out .
Front reading Lights ~
- Press one of the switches @ to turn the right or le ft
reading light on or off .
With the door contact circu it, the inte rior lights turn on as soon as
you un lock the vehicle or open the doors. The interior lights are also
tu rned on when the ignit ion key is removed. The lights turn off about
30 seconds after the doors are closed. When the vehicle is locked or
when the ignition is tu rned on, the interior lights are turned off.
When a door is open, the interior lights are turned off after about 10
min utes to prevent battery draining. _,.

• Only use the c igarette ligh ter socket as a powe r source for e lec­
tr ical a ccesso ries f or short dur ations. Use the socke ts * in the ve hicle
when a powe r so urce is needed fo r lo nger durations.
[I] Tips
When the eng ine is of f and accessories ar e st ill plugged in and are on,
the ve hicl e battery can sti ll be draine d.•
Storage
General overview
There are num er ous pla ce s to stor e item s in your v eh ic le .
Glove com par tm en t =>page 87
& 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 brake s or when driving
around a corner .
• When you are driving make sure that anything you may have
placed in the center console or other sto rage locat ions cannot fall
out into the footwells. In case of sudden braking you would not be
able to brake, depress the clutch or accelerate. •
Controls and equip ­
ment Safety first
Seats and storage
Glove compartment
Th
e g lov e comp artmen t is i llum inat ed and c an be lo cked.
To open glove compartment
Fig. 94 Glov e
c om partment
- Pull the h andl e i n th e dir e ct ion of t he arro w ~ fig . 9 4 and
swi ng th e co ver d own to o pen.
To close glove compartment
-Push t he gl ove co mpa rtment lid upward u ntil t he lock
engages.
T he re are holders for a pen and a pad of paper in the glove compart ­
me nt lid.
On t he right s ide in the glove compartment is a holder with the key
body into w hich t he eme rgency key mus t be clip ped to be able to start
the vehicle.
& WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury in an accident or sudden stop, always keep the glove compartment closed while driving. •
Vehicle care Technical data

Warm and cold
Warm and cold
Deluxe automatic climate control
Applies 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 ventila­
tion system as well a cooling system respons ible for dehumid ifying
and cooling the air inside the vehicle.
Th e automatic climate control system automatically maintains a
temperature once it has been set. The temperature of the air from
the vents, fan speed (air volume) and air distribution are a lso auto­
matically adjusted . The system also takes into account strong
sunlight so that manual adjustment is not necessary . So in almost all
cases, automatic mode offers the best conditions for the comfort of
the occupants at all times of the year=>
page 90.
Please note 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 humidity and temperatures,
condensation
can drip from the air conditioning system evaporator and form a pool
under the veh icle. This is normal and not an indication of leaks!
At low outs ide temperatures, the fan automatically switches to a
higher speed when the coolant reaches a sufficient temperature
except in the defroster position.
When starting with full throttle, the compressor of the automatic
climate control system is temporarily switched off to achieve full
engine power.
T o ensure engine cooling when the engine is under an extreme load,
the compressor is switched off at h igh coolant temperatures.
Pollutant filter
The pollutant filter (particle filter) ensures that impurities in the
outs ide a ir (e.g. dust, pollen) and odors are significantly reduced or
stopped. The air is also filtered in recirculation mode.
Th e pollutant filter e lement must be changed at the intervals speci­
fied in the service plan so that the performance of the automatic
climate control system is not impaired.
If the effect iveness of the filter decreases premat urely due to opera­
tion of the vehicle in areas with significant pollution, the filter
element must be changed between the specified service dates.
Key recognition
The current climate control settings are automatically stored and
assigned to the key being used. The settings assigned to the key are
restored automatically when the vehicle is started. These settings are
different when the power top is open or closed. Each driver can use
his or her preferred settings witho ut having to man ually adjust them
when using their own key.
If another driver changes the settings while using your key, your
prefer red sett ings will be erased.
Energy management
To prevent the battery from be ing discharged and to restore the
balance of energy, components which require large amounts of
energy are temporarily cut back or switched off=>
page 247. Heating
systems in partic ular require a great dea l of energy. If you notice, for
example, that the rear window heater is not heating , the n it has been
temporarily reduced or switched off by
energy management . These
systems are available again as soon as the energy balance has been
restored. .,,_