2011 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET display

Clear vision
Instrument lighting
The basic brightness of the illumination for the instru­
ments, the center console and the display can be
adjusted .
-Press the knob to release it.
N ~ 0 0 ,;
"' Fig. 68 Instrument
lighting
Rotating the knob to the right"+" will increase the basic
brightness when it is dark.
- Rotating the knob to the left"-" will decrease the basic
brightness when it is dark.
- Pressing the knob will prevent unintentional changes.
(I] Tips
The illumination for the instrument cluster lights up whenever you
switch on the ignition with the vehicle headlights off . As the daylight
fades, the instrument cluster illumination likewise dims automati­
cally and will go out completely when the outside light is very low.
This feature is meant to remind you to switch on the headlights when
outside light conditions become poor. •
Appli es to veh icles : wi th xenon headlights
Xenon headlights
After starting the engine , the xenon headlights are automatically
adjusted to the load and angle of the vehicle (for example, during
acceleration and braking). This prevents oncoming traffic from expe­
riencing unnecessary headlight glare from your xenon headlights .
If the system is not operating properly, a warning symbol in the Auto­
Check Control is displayed~
page 37. •
Ap plies to vehi cles: with adap tive light
Adaptive light
When driving around bends, the relevant area of the road
is better illuminated.
Fig. 69 Adaptive light
when driving
The benefit of adaptive light is that the curve and the edge of the road
are better illuminated ~ fig. 69. Dynamic adaptive light is controlled
automat ically, depending on vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.
When driving around bends, the headlights are controlled according
to steering wheel angle . So that there is no black hole ahead of the
vehicle , the two main beams pivot at different angles. .,.

& WARNING (continued)
• If swallowed and person is conscious, rinse mouth with water
for at least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed
to do so by medical professional. Get medical attention immedi­
ately .
0 Note
Liquid electrolyte leaked from a broken mirror glass will damage any
plast ic surfaces it comes in contact with. Clean up spilled electro lyte
immediately with clear water and a sponge.
[ i J Tips
• Switching off the dimming function of the inside rearview
mirror also deactivates the automatic dimming function of the
exterior mirrors.
• Automatic dimming for the mirror only operates properly if the
light striking the inside mirror is not hindered by other objects. •
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Clear vision
Digital compass
App
lies to veh icles: with digital compass
Activating or deactivating the compass
The direction is displayed on the interior rear view mirror.
Fig. 80 Inside rear
view mirror: digital
compass activated
- To activate or deactivate, hold the@button down until
the red display appears or disappears.
The digital compass only works with the ignition turned on. The direc­
tions are displayed as initials:
N (North), NE (Northeast), E (East), SE
(Southeast), S (South), SW (Southwest), W (West), NW (Northwest).
(I] Tips
To avoid inaccurat e directions, do not allow any remote controls ,
electrical systems, or metal parts close to the mirror. •
Vehicle care Technical data

Clear vision
Applies to veh icles : w ith d igita l compass
Setting the magnetic deflection zone
The correct magnetic deflection zone must be set in order
to display the directions correctly .
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Fig. 81 North America: magnetic deflection zone boundaries
-Hold the@~ page 75, fig. 80 button down until the
number of the set magnetic deflection zone appears on
the interior rear view mirror.
- Adjust the magnetic deflection zone by repeatedly
pressing on the @button. The set mode automatically
deactivates after a few seconds. •
Applies to veh icles : w ith dig ita l compass
Calibrating the compass
The compass has to be recalibrated if the display is wrong
or inaccurate.
- Hold the@ button down until the letter C is displayed on
the interior rear view mirror.
- Drive in a circle at a speed of about 5 mph (10 km/h) until
a direction is shown on the interior rear view mirror.
& WARNING
The digital compass is to be used as a directional aid only. Even
though you may want to look at it while you are driving, you must
still pay attention to traffic, road and weather conditions as well
as other possible hazards. •

Warm and cold
Button(s) Meaning Page
@) Air distribution :>page 92
--
~ Defrost :>page 92
~ Rear window defogger :>page 92
[AC]
Turn cooling system :>page 93 on/off
QJ :>page 103
al The regu lator is a lso used to set the fan speed, a ir dist ribut io n and seat
heating.
rn Tips
The grille on the controls=> page 89, fig. 95 must remain unob­
structed and must not be taped over. Measuring sensors are located
beh ind it .•
A pplies to vehicle s: wit h delu xe auto mati c climate co ntro l
Turning the climate control system on and
off
- Briefly press the [ON] button, or press the [AUTO] button
to turn the climate control system
on .
-Press the [ OFF] button to turn the climate control system
off and to block the air supply from the outside .
The climate control system switches back on when a contro l button is
operated. •
App lies to veh icles: with del uxe auto matic climate contro l
Automatic mode !AUTO j
The standard operating mode for all times of the year.
Turning on automatic mode
-Set the temperature between 60°F (+16°() and 84°F
(+28°().
- Press the (AUTO] button.
Automatic mode ensures constant temperatu res in the interior and
dehumidif ies the air inside the vehicle. Air temperature, volume and
distr ibution are controlled automat ical ly to reach or ma intain the
desired interior temperature as quickly as possible . Fluctuations in
exte rior tempe rature and the effects of temperature from the posi­
tion of the sun are compensated for automatically .
This operating mode works only in an adjustable temperature range
of 60°F ( +l6°C) to 84°F (+ 28°C) . If a temperature below 60°F
(+ 16°() is selected, LO appears in the display. At temperatures above
84°F (+28°() , HI is displayed. At both extreme sett ings, climate
control runs continuously at max imum cooling or heating power.
Th ere is no temperature regulation. •

Button(s)
IOFFJ
!AU TO ]
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Temperature regu-
lator 1 al
T emperat ure regu­
lator 2a)
-
I~ 1b>
-
Meaning
Turns on and off
Automatic operation -
driver's side/ front pas­
senger's side
-
Temperature selection -
dr ive r's side
T emperature selection -
front passenger 's side
-Fan - driver's side/ front
passenger's side
Recirculat ion mode
Air distribution - driver's
side / front passenger's
side
Defrost
Rear window defogger
T urns coo ling system on
and off
Page
:::> page97
:::> page97
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=>page 98
:::> page98
=>page
99
:::> page 99
=>page 99
:::>page 100
=> page 100
Seat heating / seat ventila-
tion =>
page 103
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-
a) The reg ulator is a lso used to se t the fan speed, ai r distrib u tion a nd seat
heati ng.
b) The sy mb ol m ay appe ar sli ght ly diffe re nt in s om e m od els .
[I] Tips
T he grille on the controls=> page 96, fig . 100 must remain unob­
structed and must not be taped over . Measuring sensors are located
beh ind it. •
Controls and equip ­
ment Safety first
Warm and cold
App
lies to ve hicles : w ith de luxe a utomat ic cl imate contro l plu s
Turning the climate control on and off
-Briefly press [ OFF], or press [A UTO I to turn t he climate
co ntrol
on .
-Press the [ OFF ) button for at least 2 seconds to turn the
climate control
off an d to b lock t he air supp ly from t he
outside. " OFF" appears in the d isp lay.
Climate cont rol turns on again when you press t he temperature
regulator •
Applies to v ehicl es: wit h d elu xe a utom atic cl im ate co ntro l pl us
Automatic mode I AU TO]
The sta ndard operating mode for all times of the year .
Turning on automatic mode
-Set the temperature between 60 °F (+ 16 °() and 8 4 °F
(+28 °() .
-Press the [AUTO I b utton.
Automatic mode ens ures constant temperat ures in the in terio r and
dehumidifies the air inside the ve hicle . Air temperature, volume and
distribution are controlled automatica lly to reac h or ma inta in the
desired inte rior temperature as qu ic k ly as possible. F luctuations in
exterior temperatu re and t he effects of temperature from the posi­
tion of the s un a re compensated for au toma tically.
Th is operating mode works o nly in an ad justab le temperatu re range
o f 6 0°F (+ 16 °() to 8 4°F ( +28° C). If a temperat ure below 60°F
( + 16°() is se lec ted,
LO appears in the display . At temperatures above
84° F (+28° (),
HI is displayed. At both extreme sett ings, climate
control runs continuously at max imum cooli ng or heating power .
Th ere is no temperat ure reg ulation .•
Vehicle care Technical data

Warm and cold
Applie s to vehi cles : w ith del uxe automat ic cl imate contro l p lu s
Setting the temperature
The temperature can be set separately for the driver's
side and front passenger's side.
Fig. 101 Temperature
setti ng regula tor
- Rotate the regulator=> fig. 101 to the left to reduce the
temperature, or to the right to increase the temperature.
The selected temperature appears on the climate control display.
When the MMI d isplay is turned on, the temperature setting appears
for a few seconds on the screen. •
Appli es to veh icles : wi th d elux e a utomatic clim ate contro l p lu s
Fan OO
The automa6cally preset fan speed can be reduced or
increased .
-Pressthelst?]button =>fig .102 .
Fig. 102 Fan button
and regulator
- Rotate the regulator to set the desired fan speed (air
volume).
The climate control system automatically regulates fan speed based
on the interior temperature . You can adjust the volume of air
produced by the fan to your own requirements.
When the MMI display is turned on, the fan speed setting appears for a few seconds on the screen.
[ i ] Tips
• It is possible that the fan speed may change automatically. This
occurs to ensure that the desired temperature set ting is reached as
quickly as possible.
• T he fan speed cannot be regulated separate ly for the driver and
front passenger. •

Applies to vehicles : w ith deluxe automatic cl ima te contro l p lus
Recirculation mode (~ I
The recirculation mode prevents polluted outside air
from entering the vehicle interior.
Turning on recirculation mode
- Press the [o'b] => & button.
Turning off recirculation mode
-Press the~ button again, or
- press the
[AUTO] button.
In recirculation mode, air is drawn from the vehicle interior, filtered
and recirculated . We recommend selecting recirculation mode under
th e following conditions:
When driving through a tunnel or in a traffic jam so that exhaust
fumes and odors cannot enter the vehicle interior.
& WARNING
You should not use the recirculation mode for an extended period
since no fresh air is drawn in. With the air-conditioning switched
off, the windows can fog up, which increases the risk of an
accident! •
Con tro ls a nd e quip ­
m en t Vehicle
OP-eration
Warm and cold
Applies to vehicles : w ith deluxe a utomatic climate control plus
Air distribution [~ ]
The automatically preset air distribution can be changed.
Fig. 103 Air distribu ­
tion button and regu­
lator
- Press the [~I button => fig. 103.
- Rotate the regulator to the desired setting.
You can adjust the air distribution so that air flows from specific
vents. In position
-0-air flows only to the windows, in position(§], it
flows to the driver or passenger, and in position
-0-it flows to the
footwell. There are additional combinations available to adjust air
distribution as needed .
To regulate air distribution automatically, switch to
!AUTO J.
When the MMI display is turned on, the a ir distribution setting
appears for a few seconds on the screen. •
Applies to veh icles: w ith deluxe automa tic clim ate control p lus
Defrost [®]
The windshield and side windows are defrosted or cleared
of condensation as quickly as possible.
-Press the [®j button to turn on the defroster.
Vehicle care Do-it-yourselt service iTechnical data

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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.
F ig. 10 9 Igniti on k ey
-Inse rt the key in to the ig n ition lock.
- Step on th e brake pedal and mov e th e selec tor lev er to th e
P or N posi tion.
- Press the key => fig. 109 -the engine wi ll start .
By pressing the key without stepp ing on the clutch or the b rake, the
i gn itio n is switc hed on and o ff . With the ignition on, the steeri ng
w heel is unlocked.
You can o nly remove the key with the i gnition switc hed off . To do this,
you have to press on the key ag ain. Wi th an a utomat ic transm iss io n,
the se lector lever must be in the P pos ition.
W hen s tarting the eng ine, major electrica l loads a re swi tched off
temporarily .
After startin g a cold eng ine, there may be a brief period of increased
noise be cause the oil p ress ure mu st firs t b uild up in t he hydr auli c
valve adjuste rs. This is normal and not a cause for concern. If the eng
ine s hould not start immediately, the starting process is
a u tom atically st op ped aft er a sh ort t ime. Re peat sta rtin g p ro cedu re.
Driver message in the instrument cluster display
Press brake pedal to start engine
T h is message ap pears i f yo u do not step on the brake pedal to start
t he engine on a vehicle w ith an au toma tic transmission .
Engage N or P to start engine
This message appea rs when at tempti ng to start the eng ine if the
sele ctor lever fo r the au tomatic t ransm ission is no t in the P or N po si·
t ion . The engine can on ly be sta rted wi th the selecto r in these posi­
tions.
Shift to P , otherwise vehicle can roll away. Doors do not lock if lever
is not in P .
This message app ears fo r sa fe ty reasons along with a wa rning sig nal.
It appea rs if the selector lever for t he automat ic transm iss io n is not
in the P posi tion af ter the ignition is sw itched off . M ov e t he se lector
lever to the P pos itio n, ot herw ise the vehicle is not secured against
rolling away . You a lso ca nnot lo ck th e ve hi cle u sing the locking
button on the door hand le or us ing the remote key.
& WARNING
• Always take the key with you whenever you leave your vehicle.
Otherwise, the engine could be started or electrical equipment
such a s the power windows could be operated . This can lead to
serious in jury.
• Never leave children or per sons requiring assistan ce unat­
tended in the vehicle. The doors can be locked u sing the remote
transmitter, p reventing people from escaping from the vehicle on
their own in the event of an emergency. Depending on the time of
year, people inside the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures. ..,