2011 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET automatic transmission

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(I) Tips
• 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.•

-Checking and filling
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Closing the engine hood
-Pull the hood down until the pressure from the struts is
reduced.
- Let the hood
drop down and latch in place . Do not try to
push it shut;
it may fail to engage=> &.
& WARNING
A hood that is not completely latched could fly up and block your
view while driving.
• When you close the engine hood, check it to make sure the
safety catch has properly engaged. The hood should be flush with
the surrounding vehicle body parts.
• If you notice while driving that the hood is not secured prop­
erly, stop at once and close it. •
Working in the engine compartment
Be especially careful whenever you work in the engine
compartment.
Whenever you must perform any work in the engine compartment,
for example checking and filling different fluids, there is a risk of
injury, burns and accidents. To prevent personal injury always
observe the following WARNINGS. The engine compartment of any
vehicle is a hazardous area
=> & .
& WARNING
To help avoid injury, before you check anything under the hood :
• Turn off the engine.
• Remove the ignition key.
• Apply the parking brake.
& WARNING (continued)
• Move selector lever of automatic transmission to "P" (Park).
• Always let the engine cool down. Hot components will burn
skin on contact.
• To reduce the risk of being burned, never open the hood if you
see or hear steam or coolant escaping from the engine compart­
ment. Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen or heard before
carefully opening the hood.
• Keep children away from the engine compartment.
• Never spill fluids on hot engine components. They can cause a
fire.
• Never touch the radiator fan. The auxiliary electric fan is
temperature controlled and can switch on suddenly.
• Never open the coolant reservoir cap when the engine is still
warm. The coolant system is pressurized and hot coolant could
spray out.
• Protect your face, hands and arm from steam or hot engine
coolant by placing a thick rag over the cap when you open the
coolant reservoir.
• If work on the fuel system or the electrical system is necessary:
-Always disconnect the battery.
- Never smoke or work near heaters or open flames. Fluids in
the engine compartment could start a fire.
- Keep an approved fire extinguisher immediately available.
• To avoid electrical shock and personal injury while the engine is
running or being started, never touch: -Ignition cables
- Other components of the high voltage electronic ignition system.
• If you must perform a check or repair with the engine running: -First, fully apply the parking brake, move selector lever of
automatic transmission to "P" (Park). ..,

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& WARNING (co ntinued )
• Tires age even if they are not be ing used and can fail suddenly ,
e specially at high speeds . Tires that are more than 6 year s old can
only be used in an emergency and then with special care and at low
s peed .
Glossary of tire and loading terminology
Accessory weight
means the combined weigh t (in excess of those sta ndard items wh ich
may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steer ing, power
bra kes, powe r win dows, power sea ts, radio, and heate r, to the exte nt
that these items are available as factory-insta lled equipment
(whet her i ns ta lled or no t).
Aspect ratio
means the r atio of t he he ight to t he widt h of the t ire in percent.
N umbers of 55 or lower indicate a low sidewa ll for improved steer ing
res ponse and bet ter over all h andling on dry p avemen t.
Bead
means the part of the t ire that is made of stee l wi res, w rapped or
re in forced by ply cords and that is shaped to fit the rim.
Bead separation
means a brea kdown of the bond between components in the bead.
Cord
means the st rands forming the plies in the ti re.
Safety first
& W ARNING (co ntinued )
• Never mount u sed tires on your vehicle if you are not sure of
their "previous history ." Old u sed tires may have been damaged
eventhoughthedamagecannotbeseenthatcanleadtosudden
tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
• If you notice unusual vibr ation or if the vehicle pulls to one side
when driving, always stop as soon as it is safe to do so and check
the wheels and tires for damage. •
Cold tire inflation pressure
means the t ire pressu re recom mended by the vehicle manufa ctu rer
for a tire of a desig nate d size that has not been driven for more than
a couple of m iles ( kilomete rs) a t low speeds in the t hree hour per io d
before the tire pressu re is measured or adjusted.
Curb weight
means the weight of a moto r vehicle wit h standard equipment
incl uding the max imum ca pac it y of fue l, o il, and coo lan t, air condi ­
tioning and additiona l weig ht of optional eq uipment.
Extra load tire
means a tire design to operate at higher loads and at higher inflat ion
pressures than t he co rresponding sta ndard t ire. Extra load tires may
be identif ied as "XL", "xl", "EXTRA LOAD", or "RF" on the sidewa ll.
Gross Axle Weight Rating ( "GAWR ")
means the loa d-carrying capac ity of a sing le ax le system, measure d at
the t ire-grou nd interfaces.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ("GVWR")
mea ns the maximum tota l loaded we ig ht of the vehicle .
Vehicle care Technical data

What do I do now? Ill
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& WARNING (continued)
• Make sure that passengers wait in a safe place away from the
vehicle and well away from the road and traffic.
• To help prevent the vehicle from moving suddenly and possibly
slipping off the jack, always fully set the parking brake and block
the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being changed with the
folding chocks or other objects. When one front wheel is lifted off
the ground, placing the Automatic Transmission in "P" (Park) will
not prevent the vehicle from moving.
• Before you change a wheel, be sure the ground is level and
firm. If necessary, use a sturdy board under the jack.
• After installing the inflatable spare tire, make sure that you
replace the flat tire/wheel in its storage area properly and tighten
the knurled retaining screw securely.
0 Note
If you are changing the wheel on a steep incline, use a rock or similar
object to block the opposite wheel to prevent the vehicle from
moving.
[I) Tips
Obey all laws.•
Changing a wheel
When you change a wheel, follow the sequence described
below step-by-step and in exactly that order.
1. Remove the decorative wheel cover*. For more details see
also~
page 322, "Decorative wheel covers" .
2. Loosen the
wheel bolts=> page 323.
Safety first
3. Locate the proper mounting point for the jack and align
the jack below that point~
page 323.
4. Lift the car with the jack~ page 323.
5. Remove the wheel with the flat tire and then install the
spare tire~ page 325.
6. Tighten all wheel bolts lightly.
7.
Lower the vehicle with the jack.
8. Use the wheel bolt wrench and
firmly tighten all wheel
bolts in a crisscross pattern~
page 323.
9. Replace the decorative wheel cover*.
& WARNING
Always read and follow all WARNINGS and information=> & in
"Raising the vehicle" on
page 323 and => page 326. •
After changing a wheel
A wheel change is not complete without the doing the
following.
- Store and secure the wheel you replaced in the spare
wheel well.
- Replace the tools and the jack in their proper location.
- Check the
tire pressure of the spare tire as soon as
possible.
- As soon as possible, have the
tightening torques on all
wheel bolts checked with a torque wrench. The correct
tightening torque is 90 ft lb (120 Nm).
- Have the flat tire
replaced as soon as possible.
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

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Auto Lock .. .. ... ..... ... ... ... .. .. .. 42 B
Auto Safety Hotline ... ... ... . .. ..... 185
Auto-Check Control .. ..... ... .... ... .. 27
Automatic belt retractor .......... ... 194
Automatic car wash
See Washing ......... .... .. .... . 261
Automatic climate control . . . . . . . . . 88, 9S
Automatic driving light control ......... 63
Automatic power top ..... .. .. .. .... .. 51
Automatic Shift Lock (ASL) ... .. .. 150, 157
Automatic transmission Automatic Shift Lock (ASL) .... 150, 157
automatic transmission ........ ... 148
Driving ...... ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. . 148
Dynamic shift program ... .... .. ... 151
Emergency release ............. .. . 154
Emergency release for selector lever
(mu ltitron ic®) ............... .. . 161
Fail-safe mode .............. 153, 160
Kick-down ...................... 151
Manual shift program ............. 152
multitronic ® ..................... 154
Selector lever ........... .. .. 149, 156
Shift buttons ....... .. .. .... 153, 160
Steering wheel with tiptronic ® . 153, 160
Automatic wipe/wash system .......... 69
Average speed .. ....... .... .. .. .. .. .. 21
Avoid damaging the vehicle .. .. .. .. .. . 251 Battery
... .. ... ... ................. 290
Charging . .. .. .. .... .. .. ... ... .. . 293
Important warnings when work ing on the
battery ..... ........... ...... .. 291
Jump starting . ........... ........ 333
Low ... .. .. .. .... .... .. ......... 247
Replacing the battery .. .. .. .... ... 294
State of charge ..... .. ... ...... .. 247
Winter operation ..... ..... ....... 290
Working on the battery .... .... .... 291
Battery voltage .. ........... ...... .. . 36
Before driving .. ... .... .. .. .. .. ..... 177
Belt positioner .. .. .... .. ... ... ..... 193
Blended gasoline ................ ... 27 4
Body cavity sealing . ................. 267
Booster seats ... .. ...... .. ......... 229
Brake assist ..................... ... 245
Brake booster . ........ ... .......... 244
Brake fluid
Changing the brake fluid ........... 290
Checking the brake fluid level ..... .. 289
Reservoir .. .. .. .... .... ......... 289
What is the correct brake fluid level? . 289
What should I do if the brake fluid warning light comes on? . ... ... .......... 289
Brake system .. .. .. ..... .... ........ 289
Anti-lock brake system . .. .......... 15
Brake fluid ... .... ............... 289
Brake fluid specifications for refill and
replacement ................... 290
Brake light defective ....... .... ... . 35 Brake pads
.. .. .... ..... .... .... . 251
Electromechanical parking brake .... 110
General information .............. 243
How does moisture or road salt affect the
brakes? ... .... .............. .. 243
Malfunction .............. .... .. .. 30
Warning/indicator lights ....... .. .. 17
Worn brake pads symbol ........... 35
Braking guard
See Audi braking guard ............ 129
Break-in period ... .. .. .............. 250
Brake pads .. ...... ........... .. . 251
Tir es ... .. .. ................. .. . 250
Bulbs ................ .. .... .... .. . 332
C
California Proposition 65 Warning .. ... 281
Battery specific .................. 293
Capacities ......................... 342
Car care .. .... .............. ...... . 260
Interior ............ .. .. .. .. .. .. . 268
Plastic and vinyl .... ............. . 264
Weatherstrips ............ .. .. .. . 266
Care of exterior ... .... .. . .. .. .. .. .. . 260
Cargo area
See Loading the luggage compartment ..
183
Catalytic converter .. ..... ........... 251
Certification ......... .............. 346
Changing a flat tire .. ................ 320
Changing a wheel ...... ...... .... .. . 320
Changing engine oil ... .. .. ......... . 285
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first Vehicle operation
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

Alphabetical index -________________ fNi'II
M
Maintenance ................... .... 343
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ... 15, 25
Master key ........ .... .. .. .. ... ... .. 39
Battery replacement .. .. .. .. ....... 39
Check light ............... .. .. .. .. 39
Mechanical key ........... ... ... .... . 40
Memory for driver's seat ............... 80
Recalling settings .. ........... .. .. 81
Storing settings ............... .... 81
Mileage Average .... ........... ...... .... 21
Instantaneous .................... 21
Mirrors Act ivat ing the dig ita l compass ... .. .. 75
Adjusting the anti-glare .... .... .. .. 72
Au tomatic dimming for the outside
mirrors ........... .... .. .. .. .. .. 74
Automatically dimming inside mirror . 72
Ins ide rearview mirror .............. 72
Interior mirror ......... .. .... .... . 72
Manual glare d imm ing .. ....... .. .. 72
Outside mirrors .. .. .... ........... 73
Monitoring the Advanced Airbag System 210
mu ltitronic ® ................ .. .. .. . 154
Automatic Shift Lock (ASL) ......... 157
Driving the mu ltitronic ® .......... . 155
Dynamic shift program ... .. .. .. .. . 158
Fail-safe mode ... ................ 160
Kick-down ......... ...... .. .... . 158
Manual shift program ..... .... .... 159
Selector lever .... ... ..... ... .. .. . 156
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Steering wheel with tiptronic
® .... .. 160 p
tiptron ic . .................. ..... 159
N
Natural leather .................. ... 269
New tires and whee ls ................ 307
NHTSA Contact ing ... .. .... .. .. ......... 185
Number of seats . ............ ..... .. 189
0
Occupant seating posi tions . .... .. .. .. 178
Octane rating .... ... .. .... ......... 274
Odometer .. .. ................ ... ... 11
Oil
See Engine oil ........... .. . 282, 284
Oil consumption . .. ................. 284
On-Board Diagnostic System (OBD) Data Link Connector (DLC) ......... . 2S
Electronic speed limiter ........... . 26
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) .... 25
Open door or rear lid warning ..... .. .. . 20
Operate your veh icle economically and mini-
mize pollution ............ ...... 2S2
Optional equipment Marked with an asterisk ......... .... 5
Other equipment (effic iency program) ... 24
Ou tside mirrors ............. .. .. .. .. . 73
Outside temperature display ........... 19
Owner 's manual
How the Owner's Manual is organized .. 5 Paint
Touch-up . .. .. .. .. ..... ..... ... . 265
Paint No .............. ...... .... ... 340
Park assist ............ .... .. .. .. .. . 162
Adjusting the chimes .. ..... .... .. . 163
rear ... ......................... 162
rear, with rear-view camera ........ 164
Parking . .. .. .. ................. .. . 111
Automatic transmission ........... 148
multitron ic® . ............ .. .. .. . 155
Parking brake .. .. .. .. ..... ..... ... . 110
See also Electromechanical park ing brake
110
Parking system
rear, with rear-view camera ..... .. . 164
Parking system (rear, with rear-view camera) 164
Acoustic parking system tips ..... .. 170
Parking mode 1 . ... ............ .. 167
Parking mode 2 . ... ............ .. 168
Safety precautions ................ 16S
Switching on/off ... ............. . 166
Switching rear-view came ra on/off . . 169
Parts replacement .. .. .... .......... 345
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light . .. .. ... 211
Passive safety system ..... .... .. .. ... 176
Pedals .. .. .... ................... . 182
Physical principles of a frontal collision . 190
Polishing .................. ..... ... 264
Pollen filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88, 9S
Pollutant fi lter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88, 9S
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data