2011 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET steering wheel

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(]] Tips
• When you shift into the next lower gear, the transmission w ill
downshift only when there is no possibility of over-revving the
eng ine.
• When the kick-down comes on, the transmission will shift down to
a lower gear, depending on vehicle and engine speeds.
• tiptronic ® is inoperative when the transmission is in the fai l-safe
mode. •
Applies to vehicles: w ith tip tro nic -steer ing wheel
Steering wheel with tiptronic ®
The shift buttons on the steering wheel allow the driver to
shift gears manually.
Fig . 156 Steering
wheel: Shift buttons
-To downshift, touch the button on the left 0-
- To upshift, touch the button on the right G).
The shift buttons are activated when the selector lever is in D, Sor in
the manual shift program (tiptronic).
Of course, you can cont inue to use the manual shift program with the
selector lever on the center console. •
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Applies to ve hicles : with automa tic t ransmiss ion
Automatic transmission malfunction 0
In the event of a system malfunction, the automatic transmission
switches to emergency operation mode .
Gearbox malfunction: you can continue driving
You can cont inue to drive the vehicle. See an authorized Audi dealer
or other qualified workshop at the next opportunity .
Gearbox malfunction: you can continue driving (limited
funct ionality )
There is a serious system malfunction:
• Th e program shifts only into certain gears.
• The engine may sta ll.
• It is not poss ible to restart the engine if it has been sw itched off .
• Co ntinuing to drive could result in subsequent damage.
0 Note
If the transmission switches to fail-safe mode, you sho uld take the
vehicle to an authorized Audi dealers hip as soon as poss ible to have
the condition corrected. •
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• When you sh ift into the next lower gea r, the engine will downshift
only wh en th ere i s no poss ib ility o f ov er-revv ing.
• When the kick -down comes on, the transm is sion wi ll shift down to
a low er gear dep ending on v ehicl e and engine sp eeds.
• The tiptron ic ® is inoperat ive when the transm ission is in the fa il­
saf e mode .•
Ap plies to ve hic les : w it h mu ltitronic ® Continu ous ly Var ia bl e Tra nsm issi on ( CVT)
Steering wheel with tiptronic ®
The shift buttons on the steering wheel allow the driver to
shift gears manually.
F ig . 1 64 Steeri ng
whe el: Shift butt ons
- To downshift, touc h the bu tton on the l eft Q.
- To upshift, to uch th e button on t he right G).
The shift buttons a re activated when the se lector lever is in D, So r in
the manua l shift prog ram (tiptron ic).
Of co urse, yo u can con tinue to use t he manual sh if t progr am with t he
selector lever on the center console .•
App lies to veh icles : w ith multitron ic® Conti nuous ly Var ia bl e Transm ission (CVT)
Automatic transmission malfunction :)
In the event of a system malfunction, the automatic tra nsm iss ion
swi tches to emergency opera tion mode .
Gearbox malfunction: you can continue driving
You ca n con tinue to dr ive the vehicle . See an autho rized Audi dealer
o r othe r qualif ied workshop at the next opportunity .
Gearbox malfunction : you can continue dr iving (limited
functionality)
There is a serious system malfunction:
• T he program sh if ts only into certa in ge ars .
• T he engine may sta ll.
• It is not poss ible to restart the engine if it has been switched off.
• Con tinuing to d rive cou ld res ult in subseq uen t damage .
0 Note
If the tra nsmission switc hes to fail-safe mode , you sho uld take t he
vehicle to an authorized Aud i dealership as soon as poss ible to have
the cond ition corr ecte d.•

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If the warning message appears in the display but not the rear-view
camera picture, read and confi rm the warn ing message . The aco ustic
distance signal is always act ive.
If you press a function button on the MMI control console, the rear ­
view camera picture disappears. The rear-view camera picture reap­
pears the next time you park .
Further information on the wa rning message and the MMI contro l
console can be found in the MMI instruct io n booklet.
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• The rear-view camera picture is ava ilable as soon as the MMI
Display or the MMI is .switched on, or the start-up phase is completed.
• Keep the sensors in the rear bumper and the rear-view camera lens
clean and free of snow and ice, so that the parking system can work
properly . Please follow the additional notes on=>
page 170. •
App lies to veh icles : w ith parking system (r ear) and rear-view camera
Reverse Parking
Parking mode 1 can be used when parking in a garage or
parking space.
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Fig. 17 1 MMI D ispla y:
Aim ing at a par king
sp ot
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Fig.172 MMI D ispl ay:
A lig ning the vehicl e
-Switch th e MMI on and select the reverse gea r.
- Turn the steering wheel until the orange orientation lines
(D appear in the parking spot=> fig. 171. Use the mark­
ings @to help you es timate the distance from an
obstacle. Each marking co rres ponds to 3 ft (1 m). The
blue area repr esen ts an ext ension of the vehicle 's outline
by approximately 16 ft (S m) to the rear .
- While driving in reverse gear, adjust the steering wheel
angle to fit the parking space wi th the aid of the orange
orienta tion lines=>
0. ® marks th e re ar bumper . You
should sto p driving in reverse as soon as and no later than
when the red orientation line © abuts an object=> &!
& WARNING
• The re ar- vie w came ra doe s not sh ow th e entire are a behind the
veh icl e=>
pag e 165, fig. 169. Watch out espe ciall y for small chil ­
dr en and anim als. Th e rear-view cam era cannot alwa ys dete ct
th em, posing ri sk of an a ccident!
• Plea se note that objec ts not tou ching th e ground can appear to
be furthe r awa y than the y reall y are ( for e xample , th e bump er of
a p arked vehi cle, a trailer hitch , or the rear of a truck ). In thi s ca se, .,_
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& WARNING (continued)
you should not use the help lines to help with parking, which
poses danger of an accident!
0 Note
• Low obstacles already signaled by a warning can disappear from
the system's detection range as they are approached and will not
continue to be signaled. Objects such as barrier chains, trailer draw
bars, thin painted vertical poles or fences may not be detected by the
system, posing risk of damage.
• In the MMI display, the direction of travel of the vehicle rear is
represented depending on the steering wheel angle. The vehicle front
swings out more than the vehicle rear . Maintain plenty of distance
from an obstacle so that your outside mirror or a corner of your
vehicle does not collide with any obstacles -danger of accident! •
Applies to vehicles: w ith park ing system (rea r) and rear-view camera
Parallel Parking
Use parking mode 2 to help you park on the edge of a
street.
Fig.173 MMI Display:
blue surface In the
parking slot Fig.174 MMIDisplay:
Blue
curve on th curb
The following steps apply only when there is no obstacle
(such as a wall) near the parking spot. Otherwise, please read
the "Tips on Parking Next to Obstacles".
- Activate the turn signal.
- Switch the MMI on and select the reverse gear. The
parking aid turns on and parking mode 1 appears on the
display.
- Position your vehicle parallel to the edge of the street,
approximately 1 meter from a parked vehicle.
- Press the
Mode => fig. 173 © control button on the MMI
control console. Parking mode 2 appears.
- Back up in reverse gear and align your vehicle so that the
blue area
0 borders on the rear end of the vehicle or on
the parking spot line. The blue area represents an exten­
sion of the vehicle's outline by approximately 5 m to the rear. The long side of the blue area should be on the curb.
The entire blue area must fit into the parking spot.
- While the vehicle is stationary, turn the steering wheel to
the right as far as it will go.
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- Bac k into the parking space un til the bl ue curve touches
the curb =:>
page 168, fig. 17 4. Stop the vehicle .
- While th e ve hicle is statio nary, turn the steering wheel to
the left as far as i t wil l go .
- Continue to back up into the parking spot until the vehicle
is parked paralle l to the curb. @ mar ks the rear bumper .
You should stop driving in reverse as soon as and no late r
than when the red orie ntatio n line
0 abuts an object
:::::, & ! Keep an eye on the f ront of you r ve hi cle while doi ng
this =:>
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Parking next to obstacles
When there is an obstacle (such as a wall) next to the park ing spot,
choose a spo t w ith more space on the s ides. Pos ition the long side of
the blue area so that there is sufficient space from the curb. The area
must not be on the curb . You will also need to star t turning the
steeri ng wheel much earlier. There sho uld be a suff icie nt amount of
space between the cu rb and t he b lue c urve, and the blue c urve
=> page 168, fig . 1 74 must not touch the curb .
& WARNING
• The rea r-view camera does not show the entire a rea behind the
vehicle =>
page 165, fig. 169. Watch out e speciall y for small chil·
dren and animals . The rear-view camer a cannot always dete ct
them , posing ri sk of an accident!
• Please note th at objects not touching the ground can appear to
be further away than they really are (for example, the bumper of
a park ed vehicle, a trailer hit ch, or the r ear of a truck). In this ca se,
you should not u se the help line s to help with pa rking , which
po se s danger of an accident!
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I n the MMI display, the d irect io n of travel of t he vehicle rear is rep re­
sented depending on the steering wheel ang le. The vehicle front
sw ings ou t mo re than t he veh icle rea r. M ain tain plenty of d ista nce
from an obstacle so that your outside mirror or a corner of your
vehicle does not collide w ith any obstacles -dange r of a ccident!
[ i ] Tips
Th e left or r ight or ien tat ion lines and s urf aces will be d isp laye d,
depending on the turn signal being used .•
A pp lies to veh icles : w ith par king system (rea r) and rea r-vi ew camera
Adjusting the display and warning tones
The display* and warning tones can be adjusted in the
radio or in the /11/111* .
- Select: [C A R]> Parking sy stem.
Display
• Off -when the parking system is switched off, only aud ible signals
are given.
• On -when the pa rking system is switched on, e ithe r the v isua l
display or the picture from the rearv iew camera is displayed .
Warning tones
• Front volume -front sensor vo lume
• Front frequ ency -front sensor frequency
• Rear volume -rear sensor vol ume
• Rear frequency -rear sensor freq uency
• In-car entertainm ent f ader · when the parking system is switched
on, the volume of the active a udio source is lowered .
Th e newly ad justed v alue is briefly hear d from the s ignal ge nerator.
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Proper occupant seating positions
Proper seating position for the driver
The proper driver seating position is important for safe,
relaxed driving.
Fig. 178 Correct
seating position
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the
event of an accident, we recommend that you adjust the
driver's seat to the following position:
- Adjust the driver's seat so that you can easily push the
pedals all the way to the floor while keeping your knee(s)
slightly bent~& .
- Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is in an upright
pos ition so that your back comes in full contact with it
when you drive.
- Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a distance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the steering wheel and
your breast bone~ fig . 178. If not possible, see your
authorized Audi dealer about adaptive equipment.
- Adjust the steering wheel so that the steering wheel and airbag cover points at your chest and not at your face. -
Grasp the top of the steering wheel with your elbow(s)
slightly bent.
- Adjust the head restraint so the upper edge is as even as
possible with the top of your head. If that is not possible,
try to adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to this
position as possible.
- Fasten and wear safety belts correctly~
page 193.
-Always keep both feet in the footwell so that you are in
control of the vehicle at all t imes.
F o r deta iled informat ion on how to adjust the d river 's seat, see
=:> page 78.
& WARNING
Drivers who are unbelted, out of position or too close to the airbag
can be seriously injured by an airbag as it unfolds. To help reduce
the risk of serious personal injury:
• Always adjust the driver's seat and the steering wheel so that
there are at least 10 inches (25 cm) between your breastbone and
the steering wheel.
• Always hold the steering wheel on the outside of the steering
wheel rim with your hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions
to help reduce the risk of personal injury if the driver's airbag
inflates.
• Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position or with
your hands at other positions inside the steering wheel rim or on
the steering wheel hub. Holding the steering wheel the wrong way
can cause serious injuries to the hands, arms and head if the
driver's airbag deploys.
• Pointing the steering wheel toward your face decreases the
ability of the supplemental driver's airbag to protect you in a colli-
sion.
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What happens to occupants not wearing
safety belts?
In crashes unbelted occupants cannot stop themselves from flying forward and being injured or killed. Always
wear your safety belts!
Fig. 188 A driver not
wearing a safety belt is
violently thrown
forward
Fig. 189 A rear
passenger not wearing
a safety belt will fly
forward and strike the
driver
Unbelted occupants are not able to resist the tremendous forces of
impact by holding tight or bracing themselves. Without the benefit
of safety restraint systems, the unrestrained occupant will slam
violently into the steering wheel, instrument panel, windshield, or
whatever else is in the way=:> fig. 188. This impact with the vehicle
interio r has all the energy they had just before the crash.
Never rely on airbags alone for protection . Even when they deploy,
airbags provide only additional protection. Airbags are not supposed
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Safety belts
to deploy in all kinds of accidents. Although your Audi is equipped
with airbags, all vehicle occupants, including the driver, must wear
safety belts correctly in order to minimize the risk of severe injury or
death in a crash.
Remember too, that airbags will deploy only once and that your
safety belts are always there to offer protection in those accidents in
which airbags are not supposed to deploy or when they have already
deployed . Unbelted occupants can also be thrown out of the vehicle
where even more severe or fatal injuries can occur.
It is also important for the rear passengers to wear safety belts
correctly. Unbelted passengers in the rear seats endanger not only
themselves but also the driver and other passengers=:> fig . 189. In a
frontal collision they will be thrown forward violently, where they can
hit and injure the driver and/or front seat passenger. •
Safety belts protect
People think it's possible to use the hands to brace the
body in a minor collision. It's simply not true!
Fig. 190 Driver is
correctly restrained in
a sudden braking
maneuver
Safety belts used properly can make a big difference. Safety belts
help to keep passengers in their seats, gradually reduce energy levels
applied to the body in an accident, and help prevent the uncontrolled
movement that can cause serious injuries. In addition, safety belts
reduce the danger of being thrown out of the vehicle. .,.
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Airbag system
Important things to know
Importance of wearing safety belts and
sitting properly
Airbags are only supplemental restraints. For airbags to
do their job, occupants must always properly wear their
safety belts and be in a proper seating position.
For your safety and the safety of your passengers, before
driving off, always:
- Adjust the driver's seat and steering wheel properly
=>
page 178,
- Adjust the front passenger's seat properly=> page 78,
-Wear safety belts properly=> page 192,
-Always properly use the proper child restraint to protect
children=>
page 221.
In a collision airbags must inflate within the blink of an eye and with
considerable force. The supplemental airbags can cause injuries if the
driver or the front seat passenger is not seated properly. Therefore in
order to help the airbag to do its job, it is important, both as a driver
and as a passenger to sit properly at all times.
By keeping room between your body and the steering wheel and the
front of the passenger compartment, the airbag can inflate fully and
completely and provide supplemental protection in certain frontal
collisions =:,
page 178, "Proper occupant seating positions" . For
details on the operation of the seat adjustment controls=>
page 78.
It's especially important that children are properly restrained
=:,
page 221.
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There
is a lot that the driver and the passengers can and must do to
help the individual safety features installed in your Audi work
together as a system .
Proper seating position is important so that the front airbag on the
driver side can do its job. If you have a physical impairment or condi­
tion that prevents you from sitting properly on the driver seat with
the safety belt properly fastened and reaching the pedals, special
modifications to your vehicle may be necessary .
Contact your authorized Audi dealer, or call Audi Customer Relations
at 1-800-822-2834.
When the airbag system deploys, a gas generator will fill the airbags, break open the padded covers, and inflate between the steering
wheel and the driver and between the instrument panel and the front
passenger. The airbags will deflate immediately after deployment so
that the front occupants can see through the windshield again
without interruption.
All of this takes place in the blink of an eye, so fast that many people
don 't even realize that the airbags have deployed . The airbags also
inflate with a great deal of force and nothing should be in their way
when they deploy . Front airbags in combination with properly worn
safety belts slow down and limit the occupant's forward movement.
Together they help to prevent the driver and front seat passenger
from hitting parts of the inside the vehicle while reducing the forces
acting on the occupant during the crash. In this way they help to
reduce the risk of injury to the head and upper body in the crash.
Airbags do not protect the arms or the lower parts of the body.
Both front airbags will not inflate in all frontal collisions . The trig­
gering of the airbag system depends on the vehicle deceleration rate
caused by the collision and registered by the electronic control unit.
If this rate is below the reference value programmed into the control
unit , the airbags will not be triggered, even though the car may be
badly damaged as a result of the collision. Vehicle damage , repair .._
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