2011 AUDI A5 COUPE Owners Manual

-Turn th e m echanical key=> fig . 85 to the right to lock th e
seatback .
- Tur n the mechanical key to the left to
unlock t h e seatback.
Parcel shelf
The par cel shelf behind the rear seatback can be used to
carry li ght items of clo thing .
& WARNING
No hea vy o r hard objects should be placed on the parcel shelf. They
are a haza rd to the vehicl e occupant s during sudden braking . The
is a risk of injur y.
0 Note
Please make sure that the heating wires for the rear window defogger
are not damage by abrasive objects .
[I] Tips
To ensure problem-free ventilation, the ventilation s lots between the
re ar win dow and the parcel shelf must not be cove red .•
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Seats and storage
Applies to veh icles : w ith ski sack
Ski sack
The ski sack can be carried in th e interior with the help of
the pass-through.
Fig. 86 I n the rea r
s ea t bench : Open ing
t h e pa ss-t hr ough
Opening the trunk pass-through
- Fold the cente r armrest in the rear forward and out.
- Pull the rele ase han dle => fig . 86 -Arrow- an d fold down
th e c ove r of the pass -through i n the vehic le int erior.
- Open the rea r lid.
- Push the ski sack through the opening from the luggage
compartment.
- Secure the s ki sack =>
page 88 .
Closing the trunk pass-through
-Open the rea r lid.
- Remove the ski sack from the trunk pass -through .
- Push t he pass-through cover up inside the vehicle until it
latches .
- Raise t he cen ter armrest in the vehicle again .
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-Close the rear lid .
_6 WARNING
Objects must only be tran sported in th e ski sack s ince the ski sack
can be secured. Indi vidual objects ca nnot be secured . There is a
ri sk of injur y.
[I] Tips
• You can open the pass-thro ugh from the luggage compartment.
Push the release button down and push the cover forward .
• T he pass- through can be locked and unlocked with the vehicle
mechanical key=>
page 87, fig. 86 . •
App lies to vehicles : w ith ski s ac k
Securing the ski sack
The ski sack must be secured in the luggage compart ­
ment .
Fig. 87 L uggage
co mpa rt m ent :
Secu ring th e b ag Fig. 8
8 Securing the
o bjects in the s ki sack
Securing the ski sack in the luggage
compartment
- The ski sack has two be lts with hooks on the unders ide .
Hang the hooks to the rear fastening eyelets in the
luggag e compar tm ent => fig . 87.
Securing the objects in the ski sack
- Pull the safety belt taut::::> fig. 88 at the free e nd of the
belt.
[I] Tips
Make sure that the sk i sack is not stored wet .•
Roof rack
Description
Additional cargo can be carried with a roof luggage rack .
If luggage or cargo is to be carried on the roof, you must observe the
following:
• Your vehicle has aerodynam ic rai n gutters molded into the roof.
T his is why co nvent ional roof luggage racks cannot be used . We .._

recommend using roof racks from the Audi original accessories
program.
• These approved roof racks are the basis for a complete roof rack
system . Additional attachments for the basic roof rack are necessary
to safe ly transport luggage, bicycles, surf boards, skis or small boats.
All necessary hardware for these systems is available at your autho­
rized Audi dealer.
• We recommend that you keep the installation instructions for
your roof rack system together with your Owner's literature in the
vehicle .
When should the roof rack be removed?
• Before going thro ugh an automat ic car wash (it is best to ask the
car wash operator for advice).
• When not in use, to reduce fuel consumpt io n, w ind noise and to
guard against theft.
& WARNING
• Use of an unapproved roof rack or incorrect mounting of an
approved roof rack can cause the roof rack or the items attached
to it to fall off the roof onto the road.
• Objects falling from the roof of a vehicle can cause a crash and
personal injury .
• Only mount the system between the markings shown in
~ fig. 89.
• The roof rack system must be installed exactly according to the
instructions provided.
0 Note
• Your vehicle warranty does not cover any damages to the vehicle
caused by using roof racks or mounting structures not approved by
Audi for your veh icle. The same applies to damage resulting from
incorrect roof rack installat ion .
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• Always check the roof rack mount ings and hardware before each
trip and during a trip to make sure everyth ing is securely tightened. If
necessary, retighten the mountings and check the entire system from
time to time .
• After mounting a roof rack system, or when you transport objects
on the roof of your veh icle, the height of the vehicle is natura lly
increased . Be careful when driving under low bridges or in parking
garages for example. This could cause damage to the load and even
the vehicle itself . •
Mounting points
The roof rack must be attached only at the locations
marked.
Installation
Fig. 89 Mounting
locations for roof rack
When installing the front feet, make sure that they are positioned
exactly on the positioning bolts provided @between the side pane l
and the upper roof frame~ fig. 89. The bo lt is visible as soon as you
push back the seal from the upper roof frame using the insta llation
tool supplied with the roof rack. The rear markings ® are identified
at the uppe r edge of the side glass by two small arrowheads. .,,.
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& WARNING
After traveling several miles, ensure that the roof rack is secure.
[ i ] Tips
The roof rack ind icates whether it is to be mounted in the front or
back .a
Roof load
T h e cargo on the roof must be securely attached.
H andling characteristics change when cargo is trans ­
p orted.
The pe rmissible roof load for yo ur vehicle is 165 lb s. (75 kg ). The
roof load is a combination of the weight of the carrier system and the
c argo .
When using roof rack systems with a lower load capacity , you cannot
use the maximum permissib le roof load. In t his case, the roof rac k
can o nly be loaded to the weight limit g iven in the insta llation g uide .
& WARNING
• The cargo must be securely attached on the roof rack , other­
wise you ri sk an accident .
• You must under no ci rcumstances exceed the permissible roof
load, the permissible axle loads and the permissible overall
weight of your vehicle· risk of an accident .
• Consider that when transporting heavy objects
or one with a
large surface, the handling characteristics change due to shift in
the center of gravity or the greater surface exposed to the wind. So
adapt your driving and your speed to prevailing conditions .
W For the sake of the environment
As a result of the increase wind resistance created by a roof rac k, yo ur
vehicle is using fue l unnecessari ly. So remove the roof rack after
using i t.•
Beverage holders
Front beverage holders
Fig. 90 Cent er
console : Front
bev erag e holder s
Fig. 91 Be verage
storage in th e rear
a rmrest
- You can accommodate two beverages in t his sto rage
=> fig . 9 0.

Opening rear beverage holders
-Press on t he symbol W @ ~ page 90, fig. 91 .
Holding beverages at the rear
To adjust the arm@, swing it in the d irectio n of t he arrow .
- Plac e th e be verage in the holder and r elease t he arm. T he
arm swings bac k by its elf a nd automati cally se c ur es th e
bev erage .
Closing cup holders
-Press on t he center sec tion between t he two arms and
push t he cup ho lder in t he slot as far as it wi ll go .
The ho ld ing arm must be adjusted such that it lies close ly against the
c u p ho lde r.
A max imum of two beverages can be placed i n th e cente r armr est.
& WARNING
Spilled hot liquid can cause an accident and personal injury.
• Never carry any beverage containers with hot liquids, such a s
hot coffee or hot tea, in the vehicle wh ile it is moving. In case of
an accident, sudden braking or other vehicle movement , hot liquid
could spill, causing scalding burns. Spilled hot liqu id can also
cause an accident and personal injury .
• Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Ha rd cups and glasses can
c ause injury in an a ccident .
• Never use the cupholder or adapter a s an ashtray· risk of fire .
0 Note
Only drink containers with lids should be carr ied in the cupholder.
Li quid could spill ou t and damage your ve hicle 's e lec tron ic e quipment
or stain the upho lstery, etc. •
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Ashtray
Fig. 92 Center
c ons ole : front ashtr ay
Opening the ashtray
- Slide the cov er open .
Closing the ashtray
-Tap t he lid to c lose the ashtray automatica lly .
Removing ashtray insert
- Release the ash tray i nsert by sliding the switc h@
~ fig . 92 to t he right.
- Remove the ashtray insert@~ fig. 92 .
Reinstalling ashtray insert
-Press th e as htray i nsert i nto its ho lder .
& WARNING
Never put waste paper in the ashtray. Hot ashes or other hot
objects in the ashtray could set waste paper on fire .•
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Cigarette lighter/outlet
Cigarette lighter
Using the cigarette lighter
-Open the lid of th e front ashtr ay.
Fig . 93 Open front
ash tray
- P ush t he kn ob on the cig are tte lig hter i n.
- Wa it until the knob p ops out s lig htly.
- R emove the ciga rett e lig hter immed iat ely.
- Ligh t yo ur cigaret te fro m t he red- hot heat in g coi l of the
ciga rett e li ghter.
- Return t he cigaret te ligh ter to its socket .
Using the socket
- Remove the cigarette light er.
- In ser t the p lug o f the elect rical d evice i nto the c iga re tt e
li g hter socke t.
The socket o f the cigare tte lighter may be used fo r 12-volt applia nces
with maximum consumption o f up to 100 watts, such as a flash light,
small v acuum cle aner, etc. Before you purchase any accessor
ies, always read and follow the
inf ormat ion in ~
page 342 , "Add it io nal acc esso ries and part s
replac ement" .
& WARNING
• Use care when using the cigarette lighte r. Inattentive or unsu­
pervised u se of the cigarette lighter can cause burns - risk of
i njury!
• The cigarette lighter works when the ignition is switched off or
with the ignition key removed . Children should never be left unsu­
pervised in the vehicle, or there could be risk of fire!
• The power outlets and therefore the electrical accessories
connected to them operate only with the ignition on. Improper
use of the outlets or of electrical accessories can lead to serious
injuries or cause a fire. For thi s rea son , children should never be
left unattended in the vehicle -they could be injured!
0 Note
• To avoid damag ing the socket, only use plugs that fit properly .
• O nly use the cig are tte ligh ter socket a s a powe r sou rce fo r elec ­
trical accessories for short durat ions . Use the sockets* in the v ehicle
w hen a powe r sou rce is needed fo r longe r d ur ations.
[ i ] Tips
W hen the eng ine is of f and accessories are sti ll p lu gged in and a re o n,
the vehicle battery can st ill be drai ned .•

Storage
General overview
There are numerous places to store items in your vehicle.
Glove compartment
Storage compartment in the roof
Coat hooks
Storage in the tr im panels in the luggage
compartment
ln. WARNING
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=> page 94
• Alway s remove object s from the instrument panel. Any items
not put away could slide around in side the vehicle while dr iving 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 ca se of sudden braking you would not be
able to brake, depress the clutch or accelerate.
• Any pieces of clothing that you have
hung up must not int er­
fere with the driver 's view . The coat hooks a re designed only for
lightweight clothing . Never hang any clothing with hard, pointed
or heavy objects
in the pockets on the coat hooks. During sudden
braking or in an accident -especially if the airbag is deployed -
these objects could injure any passengers inside the vehicle. •
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Glove compartment
The glove compartment is illuminated and can be locked.
...
•
To open glove compartment
Fig. 94 Glov e
c om partment
- Pull the ha ndle in th e di rec tion of the arr ow ~ fig. 94 and
swi ng th e cov er d own to o pen .
To close glove compartment
- Push t he g love compartment lid upward u ntil the lock
engages.
T here are holders fo r a pen and a pad of paper in the glove compart ­
ment lid.
On the righ t side in the glove compartmen t is a holder with the key
body into which t he eme rgency key mus t be clip ped to be able to start
the vehicle.
ln. WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury in an accident or sudden stop, always keep the glove compartment closed while driving. •
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Storage compartment in the roof
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Fig. 95 Storage
pocket in the roof
-To open the lid you have to touch the bar => fig. 95
(Arrow ). The lid opens automatically.
- To close the lid, push it up until it engages .
& WARNING
Always keep the lid closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury
during a sudden braking maneuver or in the event of an accident. •
Coat hooks
The coat hooks are located on the side on the pillar in the
rear .
& WARNING
• Make sure that hanging clothing does not obscure the view to
the rear.
• Hang only lightweight clothing and be sure that there are no
heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
• Do not use coat hangers to hang the clothing otherwise the
efficacy of the head air bags* is compromised. •