2011 AUDI A5 COUPE window

Clear vision Heated mi rrors
- Rotate the knob to position @ .
Depend ing on the outs ide temperature, the mirror surfaces are
heated until the igni tion is sw itched off -even if the knob is no longe r
in posit io n @ .
You are we ll-advised to fold the o utside mirrors in when maneuvering
in tight spaces or when leaving the ca r pa rked close to other vehicles .
Memory for exterior mirrors*
On vehicles with memo ry fo r the d rive r's seat, the current sett ing for
the exter ior mirrors is automatically stored a long w it h the seat posi ­
tion=>
page 78 .
Tilt function for the passenger's mirror* (only with
memory for exterior mirrors)
W hen the reverse gear is engaged, the mir ror surface tilts downward
sl ightly if the setti ng is for the passenger 's mirror (knob in pos ition
® => page 69, fig. 65) . T h is allows you to see the curb during paralle l
par king.
The mirror returns to its init ial position as soon as reverse gear is
disengaged and ve hicl e speed is a bove about 9 mph (15 km/h). The
m irror also returns to its in itia l pos ition if the switch is moved to the
dr iver's ou tside mir ror © or the igni tion is sw itched off .
If the posi tion of t he mir ro r surface is changed on a ti lted mi rror, this
new position will be automat ically assigned to the remote key when
t he vehicle is ta ken ou t of reverse gear.
0 Note
Curved mirr or s urfa ces (c onvex o r sp her ica l*) increase your fie ld of
view. Remember that vehicles or other objects will appear smaller
a nd f arth er aw ay than when see n in a fla t m irror. If you use this
m irror to est imate d istances of following vehicles when changing
lanes, you co uld es timate incorre ct ly and ca u se an acciden t.
W Tips
If t here should be a ma lfunction in the elect rical system, you can still
adjust the outside mir rors by pressing the edge of the mirror .•
A ppli es to vehicles: with automa ticall y a djust ing outsi de mi rrors
Automatic dimming for the outside
mirrors
The o utside mirrors dim at the same time as the ins ide mirror . When
the ignition is switched on, t he mi rrors a utomatically dim depend ing
on the a mount of light str ik ing t he m irrors (such as head lights
shining into the vehicle from the rear).
W hen the in ter io r li gh ting is switched on and whe n reverse gear is
engaged, the m irrors are switched back to their original brightness
(no t dimmed) .
& WARNING
Broken glass of automatic dimming mirror can cause electrolyte
fluid leakage. Electrolyte fluid can irritate skin, eyes , and resp ira­
tory sy stem.
• Repeated or prolonged exposure to electrolyte can cause irrita­
tion to the respiratory system, especially among people with
asthma o r other respiratory conditions . Get fresh air immediately
by leaving the vehicle or, if that is not po ssible, open window s and
doors all the way.
• If electrolyte gets into the eyes, flush them thoroughly with
large amounts of clean water fo r at least 15 minutes; medical
attention i s recommended.
• If elect rolyte contacts skin , flush affected area with clean
water for at lea st 15 minutes and then wash affected area with
soap and water; medical attention is recommended. Thoroughly
wash affected clothing and shoe s before r eu se. .,

Seats and storage
General recommendations
Why is your seat adjustment so important?
The safety belts and the airbag system can only provide
maximum protection if the front seats are correctly
adju sted.
Th ere a re various ways of adjusting t he front seats to provide safe and
comfortable support for the driver and the front passenger . Ad just
your seat properly so that :
• you can easily and quickly reach a ll the switc hes and contro ls in the
ins trumen t pa nel
• your body is properly supported thus reducing phys ica l stress and
fatigue
• the safety be lts and airbag system can offer maximum protection
=>
page 190 .
In the following sections, you w ill see exact ly how you can best ad just
your sea ts .
Th ere are special regulations a nd instr uctions for install ing a child
safety seat on the front passenger's sea t. Always follow the informa ­
tion regarding child safety p rovided in=>
page 215, "Child Safety ".
& WARNING
Incorrect seating posit ion of the dri ver and all other passengers
can result in seriou s personal injury.
• Always keep your feet on the floor when the vehicle is in
motion -never put your feet on top of the instrument panel, out
of the window o r on top of the seat cush ion. This applies especially
to the passengers.
If your seating po sition is incorrect, you
increase the ri sk of injury in the case of sudden braking or an acci-
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ment Safety first
Seats and storage
& WARNING
(con tinu ed)
dent . If the airbag inflates and the seating position is incorrect ,
this could result in per sonal injury or even death .
• It is important for both the dri ver and front passenger to keep
a distan ce of at least 10 inche s (25 cm) between themselves and
the steering wheel and /or instrument panel. If you 're sitting any
closer than this , the airbag system cannot protect you properly. In
addition, the front seats and head restraints must be adjusted to
your body height so that they can give you maximum protection .
• Always try to keep as much distance as possible between your­
self and the steering wheel or instrument panel.
• Do not adjust the driver's or front passenger 's seat while the
vehicle is moving. You r seat may move unexpectedly , causing
sudden loss of vehicle control and personal injury . If you adjust
your seat while the vehicle is moving , you are out of position. •
Driver's seat
The correct seat position is important for saf e and
re lax ed driving.
W e recomme nd that you a djust the drive r's sea t in the
f ollowing man ner :
- Ad just the seat in fore and aft direction so that you can
easily pus h the pedals to the floor w hile keeping your
knees slightly bent=>
& in "Why is yo ur seat a djus tme nt
so importa nt?" .
- Adjust the seatback so that when yo u sit with yo ur back
agai nst t he seatback , you can st ill grasp t he top of the
steering w heel. ..,
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-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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OP-eration
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 .
Vehicle care Do-it-yourselt service Technical data

Warm and cold
Deluxe automatic climate control
Applies to vehicles : wit h deluxe automat ic climat e cont ro l
Description
The climate control system can be used to set a comfort­
able temperature inside the vehicle.
The climate control system is a combination of a heating and ventila­
tion system as well a cooling system responsible for dehumidifying
and cooling the air inside the vehicle.
Th e automatic climate control system automatically maintains a
temperature once it has been set. The temperature of the air from
the vents, fan speed (air volume) and air distribution are a lso auto­
matically adjusted. The system also takes into account strong
sunlight so that manual adjustment is not necessary . So in almost all
cases,
automatic mode offers the best conditions for the comfort of
the occupants at all times of the year=>
page 97.
Please note the following :
The cooling mode lowers the humid ity level inside the vehicle. This
prevents fogging up of the windows.
In the case of high outside humidity and temperatures,
condensation
can drip from the air conditioning system evaporator and form a pool
under the vehicle . This is normal and not an indication of leaks!
At low outside temperatures, the fan automatically switches to a
higher speed when the coo lant reaches a sufficient temperature
except in the defroster position .
When starting with fu ll thrott le, the compressor of the automatic
climate control system is temporarily switched off to achieve full
eng ine power .
T o ensure engine cooling when the engine is under an extreme load,
the compressor is switched off at high coolant temperatures.
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ment Safety first
Warm and cold
Pollutant filter
The pollutant fi
lter (particle filter) ensures that impurities in the
outs ide air (e.g. dust, pollen) and odors are significantly reduced or
stopped . The air is also filtered in recirculation mode.
T he pollutant filter e lement must be changed at the intervals speci­
fied in the service plan so that the performance of the automatic
climate contro l system is not impaired.
If the effectiveness of the filter dec reases prematurely due to opera­
tion of the vehicle in areas with significant pollution, the filter
element must be changed between the specified service dates.
Key recognition
Th e cur rent automatic clima te control settings are automatically
stored and assigned to the master key.
Energy management
To prevent the battery from being discharged and to restore the
balance of energy, components which require large amounts of
energy are temporarily cut back or switched off=>
page 243. Heating
systems in particular require a great deal of energy. If you notice , for
example, that the rear window heater is not heating, then it has been
temporarily reduced or switched off by
energy management . These
systems are available again as soon as the energy balance has been
restored.
& WARNING
Traffic safety requires all window s to be clear of ic e, snow, and
condensation. Only then can good visibility be ensured . Famil­
iarize yourself with the correct operation of the automatic climate
control system as well as the proper procedure for defog-
ging/defrosting the windows. _,.
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Warm and cold
0 Note
• If you suspect that the automatic climate control system has been
damaged, switch the syst em off to avoid further damage and have it
inspected by a qualified dealership.
• Repairs to the Audi automatic climate control system requ ire
specialized knowledge and special tools . Therefore, contact an autho­
rized dealer in the even t of malfunctions.
[ i J Tips
• To avoid adversely affecting heating and cooling performance and
to prevent condensat ion on the w indows, the air intake in front of the
windshield mus t be free of ice, snow and leaves.
• The air flowing out of the vents and throughout the vehicle's
entire interior is discharged at the rear of the vehicle. Make sure that
the outlet s lots are not covered by clothing, etc.
• The automatic climate control system works most effectively if
the windows and the panorama/tilting su nroof* are closed . However,
if the interior of a parked vehicle is extremely ho t from the sun,
br iefly opening the windows can speed up the cooling process.•
A ppli es to veh icles : wi th del uxe automatic climate contro l
Controls
This overview is to assist you in familiarizing yourself with
the controls of the automatic climate control system.
Fig. 96 Controls of the deluxe automatic climate control
Functions are set by rotating the regulator or are sw itched on and off
by tapping the buttons. The LED in the buttons illuminates when the
function is active.
Button(s) Meaning Page
IOFFJ Switching on and off => page 97
IAUTO J Automatic operation page 97
Regulator a> Tern
perature selection =>page 98
@ Fan =>page 98
1~1 Recirculation mode => page 99

Button(s)
@)
-
Meaning
Air distribution
-
Defrost
Rear window defogger
Turn cooling system on/off
Seat heating
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al The regulator is also used to set the fan speed, air distribution and seat
heating .
[I) Tips
The grille on the contro ls~ page 96, fig. 96 must remain unob­
structed and must not be taped over . Measuring sensors are located
behind it .•
Applies to veh icles: w ith delu xe automatic climate contro 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 control button is
operated. •
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ment Safety first
Warm and cold
App
lies to vehicles : w ith deluxe automatic 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°C) and 84°F
(+28°() .
- Press the [AUTO
j button.
Automatic mode ensures constant temperatures in the interior and
dehumidifies the air inside the vehicle. Air temperature, volume and
distribution are controlled automatically to reach or ma inta in the
desired interior temperature as quickly as possible . Flu ctuations in
exterior temperatu re and the effects of temperature from the posi­
tion of the sun are compensated for automatically .
This operating mode works only in an adjustab le 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 maximum cooling or heating power.
Th ere is no temperature regulation. •
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Appli es to veh icles: wi th del uxe auto matic c limate contro l
Recirculation mode (~I
The recirculation mode prevents polluted outside air
from entering the vehicle interior.
A ctiva ting
- Press the button [cD] => &.
De activating
- Press the button [cD] 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
the following conditions:
When driving through a tunnel or in a traffic jam so that exhaust
fumes and odors cannot enter the vehicle interior.
& WARNING
Y ou sh ould not u se the recirc ulati on m ode f or a n exte nded p erio d
si nce no fre sh air is draw n in . With t he air-condi tioning swit ched
o ff, the windows ca n fo g up, whi ch in creases the risk of an
ac cident !•
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m en t Vehicle
OP-eration
Warm and cold
App lies to veh icl es: wit h delux e a utoma tic clim ate cont rol
Air distribution [in]
The automatically preset air distribution can be changed.
- Press the [ ·ial button.
Fig. 99 Air distribu­
tion button a nd reg u­
lator
- Rotate the regulator to the desired setting .
You can adjust the air distr ibut ion so that air flows from specific
vents. In position
;J air flows only to the windows, in position :,0, it
flows to the drive r or passenger, and in position
!,J it f lows to the
footwell. There are additional combinations available to adjust air
distribution as needed .
To regulate air distribution automatically, switch to
! AU TO].
When the radio or MMI" is turned on, the air distribution setting
appea rs for a few seconds on the screen. •
Ap plies to v eh icles: with de luxe automat ic cli mate control
Defrost [@]
The windshield and side windows are defrosted or cleared
of condensation as quickly as possible .
-Press the button [@)to turn on the defroster .
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- Press the button[@] again, or press the [AUTO] button to
turn it off .
Temperature is controlled automat ically. The max imum amount of
air flows mainly from the vents below the windshield.
Pressing the
I@] button switches off recirculation mode. •
Applies to vehicles: w ith deluxe automat ic climate control
Rear window defogger [ GiP ]
The rear window defogger clears the rear window of
condensation.
- Press the [llW] button to turn the rea r window defogger on
and off.
T he rear window defogger wo rks only when the engine is running. The
indicator light in the button illuminates when the rear window
defogger is on.
The rear window defogger is sw itched off automatically after 10 to
20 minutes, depending on the outside temperature.
T he rear window defogger can be tu rned on pe rmanently by pressing
the
ICiW] button for more than two seconds. This remains stored until
the ignition is switched off. A rear window defogger that was
switched on also remains stored for 15 minutes after the ignition is
switched off.
If the e ng ine is restarted within these 15 minutes, the rear window
defogger is activated for 10 to 20 minutes, depending on outside
t emperature. When a vehicle is parked for a short time, the rear
window defogger does not need to be manually activated again.
W For the sak e of the en vironment
As soon as the rear window is clear, you should switch the rear
window defogger off. The reduced power consumption has a benefi­
cial effect on fue l consumption. •
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic climate control
AC mode jAC]
Deactiv ating
- Press the [AC] button.
Activating
-Press the [AC] butto n again.
The cooling system is tu rned on in AC mode. The heating and ventila ­
tion system is controlled automatically.
[ i ] Tips
If the LED in the switch continues to illuminate after AC mode has
been turned off( = turn ing the AC off), there is a fa ult in an air-condi­
tioning component. Please consult an authorized dealership if there
is an ope rating prob lem. •
Applies to veh icles: with deluxe automat ic climate control
Economical use of the climate control
system
Economical use of the climate control system helps save
fuel.
When the climate control system is working in cooling mode,
engine performance is reduced and fuel consumption is .,