2011 AUDI A5 COUPE ignition

Open door or trunk Lid warning
The pictogram alerts you when doors or the trunk lid have
been left open.
Fig . 1 3 Disp lay: Open
door- and trunk lid
warning
The Open Door/Trunk Lid warning displays if even one door, the hood
or the trunk lid is open. This symbol also shows
which door or lid has
not been closed~ fig. 13 .
As soon as the door, the hood and the trunk lid are closed properly, the door and trunk lid warning turns off and the selected driver infor­
mation system functions are displayed again .•
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Driver information display
Service interval display
The service interval display reminds you when your next
service is due.
Fig. 14 Display:
Service interval display
The schedule for the next oil change or inspection is calculated auto ­
matically and displayed accord ingly. The display works in two stages :
Service reminder
30 days before the next service is due, a service reminder appears in
the display when you turn on the ignition~ fig. 14.
After about 5 seconds the display switches back to normal. The
distance and time remain ing are updated each time the ign ition is
turned on until the date due for service is reached.
Service due
When the due date for service is reached, the message Service due!
appears in the instrument cluster immediately after you turn on the
ignition. Additionally, a warning tone sounds. After about 5 seconds
the display sw itches back to normal.
Calling up the service schedules
If or when an oil change or inspection is due, can be shown in the
radio or MMI* display by selecting the service interval display in the
car menu. Select
I CAR ]> Service interval display. .,,
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Current fuel mileage
The instantaneous fuel consumption in miles per gallon (l/100 km) is
show n in this display . You can use this disp lay to adjust your driv ing
technique to achieve a desired mileage.
Fuel consumption is recalculated at intervals of 33 yards (30 meters).
Th is display switches to gallons/hour (liters/hour) when the vehicle is
not moving .
Average speed
The average speed in mph (km/h) since the last time the display was
reset appears in the display.
Elapsed time
The length of time that you have been driving since you last reset the
memory appears in this display.
Distance
The distance that has been covered since the last time the memory
was cleared appears in the display .
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• Fuel consumptions (average and current), range and speed are
displayed in metric units on Canadian models.
• All stored values will be lost if the vehicle battery is
disconnected .•
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Driver information display
Memories
The trip computer is
equipped with two fully automatic
memories as well as an efficiency program*.
Fig . 16 Trip computer
display: memory level
1
You can switch between the trip computer 1 and 2 and the efficiency
program* by pressing the [
RESET] button @=> page 26, fig . 17 .
You can tell which memory level is currently active by the number or
the sign in the display => fig. 16. The data from the single-trip
memory (memory leve l 1) is being displayed if a
1 appears in the
display . If a
2 is shown, then the data from the total -trip memory is
being displayed (memory level 2). The fuel pump nozzle
ii indicates
the efficiency program*=>
page 27.
Single-trip memory (Trip computer 1)
The sing le-trip memory stores the trip information from the time the
ignition is turned on until it is turned off. If the trip is continued
within 2 hours from the time the ignition was turned off, the new
data will be included in the calculation of the current trip informa­
tion.
If the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours the memory is
reset automatically.
Total-tr ip memory (Trip computer 2)
Unlike the single-trip memory, the total-trip memory is not reset
automatically. This permits you to evaluate your driving data for the
entire pe riod between manual resets. _..
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Driver information display
Efficiency program*
The efficiency program can he lp you to use less fuel=> page 27. •
Operation
The trip computer is controlled by two switches on the
windshield wiper lever .
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Fig. 17 Windshield
wiper l eve r: controls
for the trip computer
-To display the trip computer memory levels, press the
[ RESET) button @=> fig. 17 repeatedly until the desired
memory level is shown in the display.
- To display trip information within a memory level, press
the top or bottom part of the function se lection switch @.
The trip computer will not operate unless the ignition is on. When you
turn on the ignition, the function that was in use when yo u last turned
the ignition off will be d isplayed.
In addition to information on the trip computer (trip computer 1 and
2 and the efficiency program*), the dig ital speedometer and informa­
tion regarding the navigation system* can also be displayed. To
switch the d isp lay between the different informat ion, tap the
[RESET I button @ briefly.
Setting values to zero
To delete one current value from the trip computer, select the
desired function and press the
I RESET I button @ for at least one
second. The following values can be set to zero
individually :
• Average fuel mileage
• Average speed
• Elapsed time
• Distance
All curre ntly displayed values are deleted in the effic iency program*.
In addition,
all the values in the single-trip or the total-trip memory
can be deleted simultaneous ly =>
page 26 .
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All stored values will be lost if the vehi cle battery is disconnected. •
Basic Settings for the trip computer
The radio or MM!* operating unit is used for setting the
trip computer's basic settings.
-Select: Function button [CARI> Instrument cluster > On-
board computer 1
or On-board computer 2.
Th e values in the single -trip or the total-trip memory can all be reset
to zero at the same time under
Reset in the menu.
In addition, you can determine what information from the trip
computer should be shown in the instrument cluster display.
If one
of the p ieces of driver information is turned
Off , that driver informa­
tion will not be shown in the display. The information w ill continue to
be calculated by the trip computer and can be turned back
On at any
t ime. ._

On-Board Diagnostic system (OBD)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) in the instrument cluster
~ page 14, fig. 7 is part of the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD II) system.
The warn ing/ind icator light illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out after the engine starts and the idle has stabilized.
This indicat es that the MIL is working properly.
If the light does not go out after the engine is started, or illuminates
while you are driving, a malfunction may exist in the engine system.
If the light illuminates, the catalytic co nverter could be damaged.
Continue driving
with reduced power (avoiding sustained high
speeds and/or rapid accelerations) and have the condition corrected.
Contact your authorized Audi dealer .
If the light illuminates, the electronic speed limiter may also be
malfunctioning. For more information~
page 29, "Electronic speed
limiter".
An improperly closed fuel filler cap may also cause the MIL light to
illuminate ~
page 271. •
On-Board Diagnostics
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Fig. 22 Location of
Data Link Connector (DLC)
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Driver information display
On-Board Diagnostics monitors the components of your emission
control system . Each monitored component in your engine system
has been assigned a code. In case of a malfunction, the component
will be identified and the fault stored as a code in the control module
memory .
The MIL light may also illuminate if there is a leak in the on-board fue l
vapor recovery system. If the light illuminates after a refueling, stop
the vehicle and make sure the fuel filler cap is properly closed
=;, page 271 .
In order to make an accurate diagnosis, the stored data can only be
displayed using specia l diagnostic equipment (generic scan too l for
OBD).
In order to connect the special diagnostic equipment, push the plug
into the Data Link Connector (DLC). The DLC is located to the right of
the hood release=;, fig. 22.
Your authorized Aud i dealer or qualified workshop can interpret the
code and perform the necessary repair. •
Electronic speed limiter
Your vehicle may be factory equ ipped with tires that are rated for a
maximum speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). This is less than the
maximum speed of your vehicle. To reduce the risk of sudden tire
failure and loss of contro l if the vehicle is operated at excessive
speeds, your vehicle also has an electronic speed limite r. The elec­
tronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from going faster than the
tire speed rating . For more information =;,
page 303.
If the engine control unit receives faulty vehicle road speed signals,
the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will illuminate . If this
occurs, contact the nearest authorized Audi dealer for ass istance. .,,_
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- Press the [S ETI button in the instrument panel display
~ page 30, fig. 23 for 1 second.
Resetting the maximum speed
- Drive the veh icle at a speed of at least 3 mph (5 km/ h)
- Press the
[S ET ] button for more than 2 seconds .
The speed warning symbo l E, (USA models)/8 (Canada models) will
appear b riefly in the display when yo u release the
I SETI button to
indicate that the maximum speed has been stored s uccessfully.
T he maxim um speed rema ins sto red until it is changed by p ressing
the
[ SET I button again briefly or until it is de leted by a lengthy push
on the button. •
Speed warning 2: setting a speed limit
The radio or MM I* contro l unit is us ed to set, change or
delete warning threshold 2.
- Select: Funct ion button [CAR I> Instrument cluster >
Speed warning .
Warning thresho ld 2 can be set in the speed range starting from 20
mph to lS0 mph (30 km/h to 240 km/h) . Settings can each be
adjusted in interva ls of 6 mph (10 km/h). •
Auto Check Control
Introduction
The Auto-Check control monitors the function of certain vehicle
features and components . It simp ly makes su re these features and
components are work ing properly. The Auto-Check control works as
long as the ignition is on, as we ll as whenever the vehicle is driven.
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Dri
ver information display
If a component is malfunctioning or if the need for an urgent repair
has bee n de tected, t his will appea r in t he inst rument clus ter display.
You will also hear an audible warn ing tone. The d isp lays are color
co ded in either red or yellow depending on their level of priority.
A red symbol means Danger, a yellow symbo l ind icates Warning . In
certain situations, information message for the driver appear in addi­
ti on to t he red and ye llow symbo ls .
Function test: automatic transmission*
T he Auto-Check Contro l w ill a utomat ically perfo rm a test each time
you switch on the ignit ion. W ith the selector lever in
P or N , the
following message appears in t he d isp lay:
When stationary apply foot brak e while selecting gear .
When you a select a different gear (for example:
R , D , etc.), the
message w ill disappea r and the Auto-Check function is d isplayed .
If there is a ma lfunction, then the malfunct ion message will appear
abou t 15 seconds a fter you st art the vehicle. At the s ame time you
will hear a warning tone. •
Driver information messages
Driv e r information messa ges are sho wn in the instru­
ment cluster display in addition to symb ols.
Fig. 24 In strum ent
clu ster: SET button
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Driver information display
For example, if the transmission selector lever is not in the P position
when the engine is turned off, the following message appears:
Shift to P, otherwise vehicle can roll away. Doors do not lock if
lever is not in P.
The ignition key can only be removed with the selector in this posi­
tion. This and other messages are brought up if a function cannot be
carried out.
Driver messages and red symbols
If a red symbol appears in the display, a driver message is also
displayed automatically.
For example, the symbol for a problem with engine oil pressure
appears in the display . The message:
Switch off engine and check oil level
The driver message in the display goes out after about 5 seconds. The
driver message can be displayed again by briefly pressing the
[ SET]
button ;;;:> page 31, fig. 24.
Driver messages and yellow symbols
If a yellow symbol appears in the display, a driver message is also
displayed automatically.
For example, the symbol appears in the display, indicating low
windshield washer fluid level. The following message also appears :
Please top up washer fluid
The driver message disappears after a few seconds. The driver
message can be displayed again by briefly pressing the
[SETj
button. •
Red symbols
A red symbol means DANCER.
Fig. 25 Display:
Danger symbol
- Pull off the road.
- Stop the vehicle.
- Turn off the engine .
- Check the malfunctioning system. Contact your autho-
rized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop for assistance.
Red symbols indicate a priority 1 malfunction -Danger!
With a priority 1 malfunction, a red symbol appears in the upper
center area of the display~ fig. 25. A driver message appears as well
to explain the malfunction in more detail. When this symbol appears,
three warning tones sound in succession. The symbol continues to
flash until the fault has been corrected.
If
several priority 1 malfunctions are present, the symbols appear in
succession and remain for about 2 seconds.
The driver warning goes out after about 5 seconds, but it can be
brought up again at anytime by pressing the
[SET ] button.=> page 31 .,_

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
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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 =>
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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. ...