2011 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET window

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Under certain circumstances, weekly washing may be necessary .
Under other conditions, a monthly washing and waxing may be
adequate.
After the winter, the underside of the vehicle shou ld be thoroughly
washed preferably in a professional car wash.
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
~page 260. •
Automatic car wash
The vehicle can be washed in almost any modern auto­
matic car wash.
Th e vehicle paint is so durable that the vehicle can normally be
washed without problems in an automatic car wash . However, the
effect on the paint depends to a lar ge exten t on the design of the
facility, the filtering of the wash water, the type of wash and care material, etc. If the paint has a dull appearance after going through
the car wash or is scratched, bring this to the attention of the oper­
ator immediately . If necessary, use a different car wash.
The power top does not require special precautions before passing
through a car wash .
However, the car must not be treated with hot
wax after the wash cycle!
The wax could adverse ly affect the power
top and even damage the fabr ic over a period of time .
The power top does not have to be washed every time you use a car
wash. The power top can be spared if the car wash facility is equ ipped
with manually adjustable roof brushes or rollers.
Before going thro ugh a car wash, be sure to take the usual precau­
tions such as closing the windows . Remove antenna if applicable.
If you have installed additional accessories on the vehicle -such as
spoilers, etc. -it is best to ask the car wash operator if these should
be removed.
Safety first
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and the information
~page 260. •
Washing the vehicle by hand
A lot of water is needed when washing a vehicle by hand.
-Before you start washing, make sure you have read and
understood the WARNINGS~
& in "General informa­
tion" on
page 260.
- First soak all dried dirt until it is soft, then rinse it off .
- As you clean your vehicle, start with the roof and work your
way down to the bottom, using a sponge, a sponge glove
or a clean brush.
- Rinse the sponge or the sponge glove often, flushing it clean each time.
- Use special car shampoo only for very persistent dirt.
- Rinse the car thoroughly with water.
- Use a chamois leather to gently wipe the exterior dry .
Use a separate sponge for cleaning the whee ls, door sills and other
reg ions exposed to road dirt. In this way, you will not scratch the
paint with coarse particles imbedded in the sponge the next time you
wash the ca r.
& WARNING
• Do not clean the underside of the chassis, fenders, wheel
covers, or other hard to reach parts without protecting your hands
and arms . You may cut yourself on sharp-edged metal parts. .,
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& WARNING (conti nu ed )
• Alway s read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
~ page 260 .
0 Note
• N ever try to remove dirt, mud o r d ust if the su rface of the vehicle
is dry . Never use a dry cloth or sponge, since this could scratch your
veh icle's pai nt or windows.
• Never was h your car in bright sunlight . D rops of water act as
magni fyi ng lenses and may damage your pa int.
• When you was h yo ur c ar in the winter: i f you rinse your vehicle wit h
a hose, be care ful not to a im the stream of wate r d irectly at locks, or
at door or hatch openings -they can freeze shut.
• Never use sponges des igned to remove insects, or any kitchen
s co ur ing sponges or s imilar pro ducts. They can damage your paint
fin ish ,
• You shou ld remove debris (s uch as inse cts) from the he adlight
lenses on a regu lar bas is, for example when refuelling yo ur vehicle .
• N ever use a d ry cl oth o r sponge to clean t he he adlig hts . Only use
wet cloths or sponges to prevent scratches. It is best to use soapy
wate r.
~ For the sake of the environment
In the in terest o f th e envi ronme nt, the ve hicl e should o nly be washed
in special wash bays. •
Washing your vehicle with a power washer
Clea ning the ex teri or of y our c ar with a high- pre ssu re
po wer washer is safe as long as y ou obser ve a fe w sim ple
rul es.
- Before using the powe r washer, make su re you have read
a nd unders tood the WARN IN GS=>
& in "General info r­
ma tio n" on
page 260.
- Alw ays fo llow t he operat ing i nst ructions fo r the powe r
washer.
- Make sure t hat the jet o n the spray hose produces a "fa n
shaped sp ray".
- Do
not ho ld t he spr ay no zz le too close t o sof t ma terials .
Never use a power wa sher to cl ean the powe r to p itself.
When cleaning the vehicle with a powe r washe r
always follow the
operat ing inst ruct ions . T his app lies part icu larly to the
operating
pres sure
and the spraying distance. M ain tain a suff ic ient distance to
soft mater ia ls s uch as rubbe r hoses an d so und/v ibration deaden ing
m ater ials (pa rt icula rly on t he un derside o f th e e ng ine hood). Do not
use a jet which sprays water in a
direct stream or one that has a
rotating j et.
Water temperature s hou ld not exceed 140
°F (60 °().
& WARNING
Never wash tires with a jet that sprays water in a direct stream.
This could cause invisible damage to the tires and weaken them ,
even if the spray is from a relatively long distance and for a short
time . Damaged and weakened tires can fail and cause accident s
and personal injury . .,_

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Occasionally apply a colorless vinyl or leather preservative to retain
the material's lust er and pliability.
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
~page 260. •
Aluminum trim
Use only neutral-pH products to remove spots and deposits from
aluminum surfaces. Chrome care products and alkaline cleaners w ill
attack aluminum surfaces and can damage them over time.
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
~page 260. •
Touch-up paint
Minor paint damages should be touched up immediately.
- Use either a touch-up paint stick or spray paint to cover
minor scratches and nicks.
Your authorized Audi dea ler has touch-up paint for minor scratches
and stone chips. Scratches should be touched up soon after they
occur to prevent corrosion.
If a spot starts to rust, however, a simple touch-up job will not be
enough. The affected surface must be sanded smooth and coated
with an anti-rust primer before the painted finish can be restored.
The number for the original vehicle paint can be found on the vehicle identification label~
page 340.
Safety first
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
:=>page 260. •
Windows
Clear vision to all sides .
Clean all windows regularly to remove road film and car wash
wax buildup.
- Remove snow from windows using a brush.
- Use a plastic ice scraper to remove ice from windows and
mirrors .
- Remove other residue on the windows with a spray-on
glass cleaner.
- Wipe the windows dry with a clean piece of cloth or
kitchen paper towel.
The best way to remove snow from windows and mirrors is to use a
brush. Use a non -abrasive
plastic ice scraper -better sti ll, a spray
deicer - to remove
ice from windows and mirrors.
The windows must not be cleaned with insect remover or wax since
t hese can interfere with the function of the windshield wiper blades
(chatter) .
Oil , grease, or silicone residue can be removed with
glass cleaner or
silicone remover . However, wax residue requires the use of a specially
formulated solvent. Please contact your authorized Audi dealer for
advice on safe products for wax removal.
Windows should also be cleaned on the inside at regular intervals. ..,.
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Never dry windows with the same chamois that you use to dry painted
surfaces. W ax res idue o n the chamois can impair vision t hrough the
w indows .
& WARNING
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
=> page 260 .
• The windshield must not be treated with water-repellent
materials. They can increa se glare under poor vi sibility condition s
such as wetness, darkness, o r when the sun is low on the horizon.
In addition, they can cause the wind shield wipers to chatter .
0 Note
• Never use warm or hot water to rem ove snow and ice from
w indows and mirrors . This cou ld cause the glass to crack.
• T o preven t dam age to the wi re s of t he rear defogge r, d o not p lace
any adhesive stickers on the inside of the rear window over the w ires .
• T o help p revent dirt from scr atching the w indow, always scr ape in
a forward direction - pushing t he scraper away from yo u - never back
and fort h.
• Water leaking from the ins ide of the rear windows may damage
sen siti ve e lectr ica l components loc ated ei ther unde r the rea r parce l
shelf or in the rear trunk area. Always ens ure that water never leaks
t hrough the body section o f th e veh icle. Yo u can do th is by usin g
waterproof protection over the vehicle 's electrical components (e.g.,
w hen installing w indow t int ing).
• Damage or ma lfunct ion of elect rical components due to water
damage or any other outs ide infl uen ce is not cove red by t he Aud i New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. See your Warranty
& M aintenance booklet
for addit io nal detai ls about your wa rranty. •
Weatherstrips
Complete car c are include s the weatherstrips as well .
- Apply a suitable rubb er condit ioner to t he weatherst rips
from ti me to ti me.
T o be able se al prope rly, the weathe rst rips a round the hood, doors,
rear lid, etc. must remain pliable . Spray the weatherstr ips w ith sili­
c one or coa t them wi th ta lcum powder o r gly cerin to reta in the flex i­
bility of the rubber and to protect them against freezing in the
w inte r.
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
=> page 260 .
[I) Tips
Keep silicone sprays off the w indshield to avo id wiper smear in rain. •
Cast (light} alloy wheels
Cast (light) alloy wheels require special care .
- Wash the whe els with a sp ong e or h ose b rush every o th er
w ee k.
- For deep cleaning afterwa rds, use only a ded icate d
acid­
free cast alloy wheel c leaner.
- Rub a coat of
liquid wax onto t he rims every three mo nth .
Be sure to reach and treat all parts o f the rim.
To preserve the decorative appearance of the cast alloy wheels, some
special care is necessary. In addi tion t o ro ad dirt and sal t, br ake dust
is a lso corrosive. If left on for too long, brake dust can cause pitting . ..,_

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Have the battery checked when you take your vehicle in for service .
You are well advised to replace a battery that is older than 5 years.
With certain types of a irbag deployment, the battery is disconnected
from the vehicle electrica l system for safety reasons~
& in "Repair,
care and disposal of the airbags" on
page 213.
Disconnecting the battery terminals
Some vehicle funct ions (power window regulators, for example) are
lost if the battery terminals are disconnected. These functions have
to be relearned after the battery termina ls are connected aga in . To
prevent this, the battery should only be disconnected from the
vehicle electr ica l system when absolute ly necessary for repairs.
Vehicles not driven for long periods
If you do not drive your veh icle over a period of several days or weeks,
electrical components are gradually cut back or switched off. This
reduces energy consumption and maintains starting capability ove r a
longer period
~ page 247.
Take into consideration that when you unlock your vehicle, some
convenience functions, such as the master key remote function or
powe r seat adjustment, may not be available. The convenience func ­
tions will be available again when you turn on the ignition and start
the engine.
Winter operation
During the winter months, battery capacity tends to decrease as
temperatures drop. This is because more power is also consumed
while starting, and the headlights, rear window defogger, etc., are
used more often .
Avoid unnecessary power consumption, particu larly in city traffic or
when travel ing only short distances. Let your authorized Audi dealer
check the capacity of the vehicle battery before winter sets in
~ page 293. A well charged battery will not only p revent start ing
problems when the weather is cold, but will also last longer.
Safety first
(I] Tips
If your vehicle is left standing for several weeks at extremely low
temperatures, the vehicle battery shou ld be removed and stored
where it will not freeze. This will prevent it from being damaged and
having to be replaced. •
Working on the battery
Be especially careful when working on or near the
battery.
The battery is located in the luggage compartment under the
floor. Before you check anything in the lu~gage compart­
ment,
read and heed all WARNINGS =:,& .
Always heed the safety warnings, when working on the vehicle
battery or the vehicle electrical system to prevent injury .
The following WARNINGS are very important when
working on the battery:
Always heed the following WARNING SYMBOLS and safety pre ­
cautions when working on the battery.
Always wear eye protection.
Battery acid contains sulfuric acid. Always wear
gloves and eye protection. .,_
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Left cockpit fuse assignment
No. C onsumer
Fus e pa nel @ (black )
1 Dynamic steering
3 Homelink
4 Lane Assist
5 Climate control Right headlight range adjustment
7 Left headlight range adjustment
Fig. 2 4 5 Left cock pit :
fuse pan el with plastic
cl ip
5
5
10 5
5
5
8 Vehicle electrical system control module 1 5
Vehicle OP-eration
No. Consumer Amps
9 Adaptive Cruise Control
5
10 Shift gate 5
1 1 Heater washer fluid nozzles
5
12 Climate control 5
13 Ce lt phone prep
s
14 Airbag
5
15 Term
inal 15
25
16 Terminal 15 engine 40
Fus e pa nel ® (brow n)
1 Automatic dimming interior rearview mirror 5
3 Gasoline fuel p ump 25
4 Auxiliary water pump 3 .2L FSI 5
5 Left seat heating with/wi tho ut seat heat ing 15/30
6 Electronic Stabilization Program
10
7 Horn 25
8 Left door window regulator motor 30
9 Wiper motor 30
10 Electronic Stabilization Program
25
11 Driver side door control modu le 15
12 Rain and light sensor 5
Fuse panel © (red)
3 Lumbar support 10
4 Dynamic steer
ing
35
6 Vehicle electrical system control module 1 35
7 Veh icle elect rical system control module 1 20
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No. Consumer Amps
8 II vehicle electrical system control modu le 1 30
-
9 L eft rea r window regula to r moto r 7
,5
10 Vehicle electrical system control module 1 30
11 R
ight rear window regulator motor 7,5
1 2 C onvenience electron ic s 5
Right cockpit fuse assignment
Fig. 246 Right coc kp it :
fuse panel with pla sti c
clip
•
No. Consumer Amps
Fuse panel @ (black)
5 Steer ing column switch module 5
6 Electronic Stabilization Program
5
7 Terminal 15 diagnostic connector 5
8 Gateway (Databus diagnostic interface)
5
Fuse panel
® (brown)
1 CD-/DV D player 5
2 Aud
i drive se lect switch module
s
3 MMI/Radio 5/20
4 Instrument clust er s
5 Gateway (instrument cluster control module) s
6 Ignition lock 5
7 Rotary light switch s
8 Climate control system blower 40
9 Steer ing colum n lock
5
10 Climate cont rol 10
11 Terminal 30 diagnostic connector
10
1 2 Steering column sw itch module 5
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Alphabetical index -________________ f!:VII
Electronic immobilizer ..... .. .. .. . 346
Homel ink® un iversal remote control . 346
Remote control key .......... ..... 346
Tire pressure monitoring system . .. . 346
Defective light bulb warning ... ... . .. .. 35
Defrost ing the windows . . . . . . . . . . . 92, 99
Deluxe automatic climate control ....... 88
A/C mode ............. ... ........ 93
Air distribution .. .. .. .......... ... 92
Air vents .. .. ... .......... .... .. .. 93
Automatic mode .... .. .. .. .. .... .. 90
Controls .. .. ................. .. .. 89
Defrost ...... ...... .. .. .. .. .... .. 92
Description ........ ....... .. .. .. .. 88
Economical use ................... 94
Fan . ... .................... ..... 91
Rear window defogger ......... .. .. 92
Recirculation mode ................ 91
Temperature ..................... 91
Turning on and off ............ .... . 90
Deluxe automatic climate control plus ... 95
A/C mode ......... ..... .... .... . 100
Air distribution . ... ............... 99
Air vents .. ............. .. .... .. . 101
Air vents (rear) . ............... .. . 101
Automatic mode .... .. .. .. .. .... .. 97
Automatic recirculation ........... . 102
Basic settings ............... ..... 102
Controls .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. ... .. 96
Defrost .......................... 99
Description ....................... 95
Economical use .................. 102
Fan .. .. .................... ..... 98
Front seat heating ............ .... 103
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Rear window defogger
... .. .. .. .. . 100
Recirculation mode ............... . 99
Synchronization ..... .. .. ......... 102
Temperature ..................... 98
Turning on and off . .... ........... . 97
Determining correct load limit ... .. .. .. 305
Digital clock ..... ............. .. .. .. . 10
Digital compass ............... ... ... 75
Digital speedometer ... ............... 20
Dimensions ... .. ................... 341
Doors Emergency locking .............. .. 47
Driver informat ion system .......... ... 18
Defective light bulb warning ......... 35
Digital speedometer ....... ... .. .. . 20
Driver information messages ........ 28
Open door or rear lid warn ing ........ 20
Outside temperature display ........ 19
Sound system display .............. 19
Driver seat
See Seating position .............. 178
Drive r's seat memory
Act ivat ing remote control key .... .. . 81
Driving lights ........................ 63
Driving messages ........... .. ... .... 28
Dr iving safely . .. .... .... .. ... ...... 176
Driving through water ... .. . ... .. .. . . 251
Dr iving time .. .. .... ............. ... 21
Duplicate key ........................ 38
Dust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88, 95
Dynamic shift program .. ............. 158
Dynamic stee ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 34
E
Easy entry function .......... ......... 79
Efficiency program . ... .. .. .. ......... 24
Fuel economy messages ............ 25
Memory levels .................... 22
Other equipment . .. ............... 24
Electrical seat adjustment
See Seat adjustment .. . ... ... .. .. .. 78
Electromechanical parking brake
Emergency braking .......... .. .. . 112
Malfunction ........ ...... .. .... . 112
Operation ...................... . 110
Parking ............ .. .. .. .... ... 111
Releasing and closing ............. 110
Starting assist ........ ........... 111
Starting from rest ... .. .... .... ... lll
Starting off with a trailer ... .. .. .. . 112
Warning/indica tor lights ... .. .. .. .. 16
Electronic differential lock (EDL)
How the system works ............ 242
Warning/indicator lights ..... .. .. .. 15
Electronic immob ilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 41
Electronic power control
(EPC) warning/indicator light ........ 13
Electronic stabilization program (ESP)
How the system works ............ 240
Warning/indicator lights ... .. .. .. .. 14
Emergency braking .. .. .... ......... . 112
Emergency flasher ................... 67
Warning/indicator lights ... .. .. .. .. 15
Emergency key ... .. .. ............... 38
Starting engine ................... 41
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