2011 AUDI A5 COUPE brake

If the ABS fails, the ABS warning/indicator light ~r (USA
mode ls)/ (C anada mode ls) flashes toge ther w ith the br ake system
wa rning/ind icator light=> &.
(USA models): If the warning light
BRAKE and the warning light i llu­
m inate together, immed ia te ly co ntac t your author ized A udi deale r or
qualified workshop to have all brake pads inspected=>
page 38.
When the light comes on, an a ud ible w arni ng s ign al is also given.
& WARNING
• USA model s: If the BRAKE warning light and the S warning
light come on togethe r, the rear wheels could lock up first under
hard braking . R ear wheel lock-up can cause lo ss of vehicle control
and an accident. Ha ve your vehicle repa ired immediately by you r
authorized Audi dealer or a qualified work shop. Driv e slowly and
avoid sudden , hard brake applications.
• Canada model s: If the brake warning light(@ and the ABS
warning light ,. come on togethe r, the rear wheels co uld lock up
first under hard braking. Rear wheel lock-up can cau se lo ss of
veh icle cont rol and an accident . Have your vehicle repaired imme­
diately by your authorized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop.
Drive slow ly and avoid sudden, hard brake applications .
• If the brake warning/indicator light doe s not go out after a few
seconds and the parking brake released, or lights up while you are
driving , the fluid level in the brake fluid rese rvoir is too low. If you
believe that it is safe to do so, proceed immediately at low speed
to the neare st authorized Audi dealer or qualified repair facility
and have the brake system inspected .
• Always keep in mind that after several brake applications , you
will need greater pressure on th e brake pedal to stop your vehicle .
Do not rely on strained brakes to respond with maximum stopping
power in critical situation s. You must allow for increased braking
distances. The extra distance used up by fading brakes could lead
to an accident . •
Controls and equip ­
ment Safety first
Instruments and warning
/indicator lights
Vehicle care Technical data

0 Alternator failure => page 33
BRAKE
USA models: =:>page 33
Brake system malfunction

Canada models: =:>page 33
Brake system malfunction
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4-
Engine coolant level too =:>page 34
low/engine coolant temperature
too high
~ Engine oil pressure too low =:>page 35
~ II Refill engine oil now =:>page 35
@-e Steering malfunction =:> page 36
©-1 Ignition lock malfunction ::::>poge36
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Alternator malfunction 0
If the O symbol in the instrument panel display flashes, then there
is a malfunction in the alternator or the vehicle electron ics . A warning
to the driver will appear, too . The driver warning goes out after about
5 seconds, but it can be brought up at any time by pressing the
!SETI
button again.
Usua lly, you can sti ll drive to the next dea lership. Turn off all but the
most necessary e lectr ica l consumers, s ince these dra in the vehicle's
battery.
0 Note
If the the _ f_ warning symbol (coolant system malfunction) a lso
lights up on the instr ument panel during the trip =>
page 34, then
Controls and equip ­
ment Safety first
•
Driver information display
you
have to stop immediately and turn off the engine . The coolant
pump is not work ing anymore--danger of damage to the engine! •
Brake system malfunction
A malfunction in the brake system must be repaired as
soon as possible.
If the warning/indicator light BRAKE (USA models)/((D )
(Canada models) in the instrument cluster flashes, there is a
brake system malfunction . A driver message appears as well
to explain the malfunction in more detail. The driver warning
goes out after about 5 seconds, but it can be brought up at
any time by pressing the
[SET] button again.
Stop the Vehicle and Check the Brake Fluid
-Stop the vehicle .
- Check the brake fluid level=>
page 284.
-Seek professional assistance if necessary .
Warning ! Fault in brake system. Contact
workshop
- Drive carefully to the nearest authorized Audi dealer or
other qualified workshop and have the malfunction
corrected =>
&.
Vehicle care Technical data

Driver information display
Parking brake Please get to a repair shop
-If this symbol appears when the vehicle is stationary or
after the ignition is turned on, check to see if the parking
brake can be released. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer
or other qualified workshop as soon as possible and have
the malfunction corrected. If the parking brake cannot be
opened, then take it to an expert at an authorized Audi
dealer.
- If the symbol appears while you are driving, it is possible
that the traction control or the emergency brake has malfunctioned. It is possible that the parking brake
cannot be applied. It is also possible that the parking
brake cannot be released after it has been applied. Drive
to an authorized Audi dealer or other qualified workshop
to have the malfunction corrected.
If the ABS system malfunctions, the ABS warning/indicator light illu­
minates together with the brake system malfunction warning/indi­
cator light~ & .
& WARNING
• Always observe the warnings in~ page 267, "Engine compart­
ment", before opening the hood and checking the brake fluid.
• Driving with low brake fluid is a safety hazard. Stop the car and
get professional assistance.
• USA models: If the BRAKE warning light and the ' warning
light come on together, the rear wheels could lock up first under
hard braking. Rear wheel lock-up can cause loss of vehicle control
and an accident. Have your vehicle repaired immediately by your
authorized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop. Drive slowly and
avoid sudden, hard brake applications.
• Canada models: If the brake warning light (Q)} and the ABS
warning light come on together, the rear wheels could lock up
& WARNING (continued)
first under hard braking. Rear wheel lock-up can cause loss of
vehicle control and an accident. Have your vehicle repaired imme­
diately by your authorized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop.
Drive slowly and avoid sudden, hard brake applications. •
Engine cooling system malfunction _L
A malfunction in the engine cooling system must be
repaired as soon as possible.
If the _ r_ symbol flashes in the display, either the engine
coolant
temperature is too high or the engine coolant level is
too low. A driver message appears as well to explain the
malfunction in more detail. The driver warning goes out after
about 5 seconds, but it can be brought up at any time by pressing the
(SET) button again .
Switch off engine and check coolant level
- Pull off the road.
- Stop the vehicle.
- Turn off the engine .
- Check coolant level==>
page 282.
-Add coolant if necessary==> page 283.
Continue driving only after the engine coolant
warning/indicator light goes out .
- Contact your authorized Audi dealer for assistance if
necessary .
If the engine coolant leve l is correct, then the radiator fan may be the
cause of the malfunction. ...

When a yellow warning symbol appears, one warning tone sounds. A
driver message appea rs as well to expla in the ma lf u nction in more
detail. The driver warning goes out after about 5 second s, but it can
be brought up at any time by pressing the
! SETI button again.
Check t he function displayed as soon as possible . T he yellow symbol
wi ll not go out again until the reason for the malfunct ion has been
corrected.
I f several priority 2 malfunctions are present , the symbols appear in
succession and remain for about 2 seconds .
Dynamic steering*
=:> page37
Worn brake pads =>page 38
Battery voltage =>page39
IIDefective light bulb* =>page39
Check engine oil level => page 40 or
=> page40
Engine oil sensor malfunction =>page40
Low f uel level => page 39
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ment
jl Windshield washer fluid
level low
Convenience key*
Key not in vehicle
Light/rain sensor* defective
Dynamic headlight range
control defective
Safety first
=> page 39
=> page 38
=>page 38
=>page40
Dri ver information display
II Battery in remote control key =>page43
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Electromechanical => page 118
parking brake
-Engine speed limitation* =>page40
adaptive light* defective =>page40
Ignition lock malfunction =>page40
Adaptive dampers* =>page40
"Windshield wiper defective => page 41
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Significant loss of a ir pressure* => page 311
Tire pressure monitoring sys-=> page 311
tern * (malfunction)
W Tips
The speed warn ings warning threshold 1 and warn ing threshold 2
r are also yellow symbols in some models. The warning is a lways
shown as a small symbol in the upper area of the d isplay
=> page 30. •
App lies to ve hicle s: wit h Aud i d ri ve sele ct
Dynamic steering'"'
Dynamic ste ering: S ystem mal fu ncti on
This d river message and the symbol appear when a system
ma lfunction occurs dur ing travel. You can continue to drive ca refu lly
at a reduced speed to a qualified workshop. Steering can be more _,.
Vehicle care Technical data

Driver information display
difficult or sensitive than usual. The steering wheel can also be at an
angle when driving straight.
Dynamic steering: initialization
If this driver message appears and the indicator light is flashing on
the instrument panel, dynamic steering is being reinitialized. Once
you start the engine after this is finished, the steering wheel will be
easy to move. Re-initialization might be necessary if the steering
wheel was moved hard to the left and right while the vehicle was not
moving. The display goes out as soon as initialization is complete.
& WARNING
Have the dynamic steering system malfunction repaired as soon
as possible by an authorized Audi dealer or any qualified workshop
- risk of accident!
rn Tips
The dynamic steering stability systems are not available in the event
of a system malfunction. •
Applies to vehic les: with con ven ie nce ke y
Key not in vehicle
Key not in vehicle
This reminder appears along with the 7 symbol if the master key is
removed from the vehicle with the engine running. It is intended to
remind you (e.g. when chang ing drive rs) not to continue the journey
without the master key.
If the master key is no longer in the vehicle, you cannot switch off the
ignition after stopping the engine and you also cannot start the
engine again. You also cannot lock the vehicle from the outside. •
App lies to veh icles : with light/ra in senso r
Light/rain sensor defective )
...i-Automatic headlights/automatic wipers defective
If the symbol illuminates, the light sensor has failed . For safety
reasons the low beams are turned on permanently with the switch in
AUTO. However, you can continue to turn the lights on and off using
the light switch. In the case of a defect in the rain sensor, the wind­
shield wiper lever functions are still available. Have the light/ rain
sensor checked as soon as possible by an authorized Audi dea ler. •
Worn brake pads J
Brake pads!
If the warning light illum inates, immediately contact your authorized
Audi dealer or qualified workshop to have all brake pads inspected .
On USA models the warning light comes on together with the
warning light
BRAKE . Both sets of brake pads on an axle must always
be replaced at the same time.
& WARNING
Driving with bad brakes can cause a collision and serious personal
injury.
• If the warning light and the warning light
BRAKE1> with the
message Brake pads! comes on in the instrument cluster display,
immediately contact your authorized Audi dealer or qualified
workshop to have all brake pads checked or replaced if
necessary. •
l) BRAK£: USA mode ls only

Seats and storage
-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=>
page 80.
& WARNING
Never place any objects in the driver's footwell. An object could
get into the pedal area and interfere with pedal function. In case
of sudden braking or an accident, you would not be able to brake
or accelerate. •
Front passenger's seat
Always move the front passenger seat into the rearmost
position.
To avoid contact with the airbag while it is deploying, do not
sit any closer to the instrument panel than necessary and
always wear the three-point safety belt provided adjusted
correctly. We recommend that you adjust the passenger's
seat in the following manner:
- Bring the backrest up to an (almost) upright position.
Do
not ride with the seat reclined.
- 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=>
page 80.
-Place your feet on the floor in front of the passenger's
seat. •
Adjusting front seats manually
Applies to veh icles: wit h manually adjustab le seats
Seat adjustment controls
The seat has several adjustments.
Fig. 68 Controls on
the driver's seat
Some the controls shown are only installed in certain model versions
or are supplied as an option.
Controls
© Fore-and-aft adjustment
@ Upper thigh support"
@ Adjusting seat cushion angle*
© Adjusting lumbar support*
© Adjusting seat height
© Adjusting seatback angle •

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
:::>page 93
::::>page94
=> 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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ment Safety first
Seats and storage
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. •
Vehicle care Technical data

-On the road .,.,..___ ______________ _
Ignition Lock and ignition switch
Starting engine with the key
The ignition is switched on and the engine started with
the ignition key.
Fig. 107 Ignition key
-Insert the key into the ignition lock.
-fvtanual transmission: Fully depress the clutch pedal and
move the shift lever to the neutral position.
-Automatic transmission*: Step on the brake pedal and
move the selector lever to the
P or N position.
- Press the key=> fig. 107 -the engine will start .
By pressing the key without stepping on the clutch or the brake, the
ign ition is switched on and off. With the ignition on, the steering
wheel is unlocked.
You can only remove the key with the ignition switched off . To do this,
you have to press on the key again. With an automatic transmiss ion,
the selector lever must be in the
P position.
When starting the engine, major electrical loads are switched off
temporarily . After
starting a cold engine, there may be a brief period of increased
noise because the oil pressure must first build up in the hydraulic
valve adjusters . This is normal and not a cause for concern .
If the engine should not start immediately, the starting process is
automatically stopped after a short time. Repeat starting procedure.
Driver message in the instrument cluster display
Press brake pedal to start engine
This message appears if you do not step on the brake pedal to start
the engine on a vehicle w ith an automatic transmission .
Press clutch pedal to start engine
This message appears if you do not step on the clutch pedal to start
th e engine on a vehicle with a manual transmission.
Engage N or P to start engine
This message appears when attempting to start the engine if the
selector lever for the automatic transmission is not in the
P or N posi­
tion . The engine can only be started with the selector in these posi­
tions.
Shift to P, otherwise vehicle can roll away. Doors do not lock if lever
is not in P.
Thi s message appears for safety reasons along with a warning signal.
It appears if the selector lever for the automatic transmission is not
in the
P position after the ignition is switched off . Move the selector
lever to the
P position, otherw ise the vehicle is not secured against
rolling away. You also cannot lock the vehicle using the locking
button on the door handle or using 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 as the power windows could be operated. This can lead to
serious injury.