2011 AUDI A5 COUPE warning

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Exhaust tail pipes
Road salt and other corrosive materials will damage the material in
the exhaust tai l pipes if they are not cleaned regularly . Do not clean
the tail pipes with wheel cleaner, paint po lish, chrome polish or other
abras ive cleaners. Clean the ta il pipes w it h ca r care products that are
suitable for sta inless steel.
Your authorized Audi dealer can provide cleaning products that have bee n tested and approved for your veh icle .•
Care of interior
Ap plies to ve hic le s: wit h MMI
MMI display
- Clean the MMI display with a sof t clean cloth and an LCD
cleaner .
The MMI display can be cleaned with a p rofessionally available "LCD
cleaner". The cloth should be slightly dampened with the cleaning
fluid to clean the d isp lay.
0 Note
T o avoid scratching the MMI disp lay, you should never clean it dry .•
Ap plies to ve hicle s: with MMI
MMI control console
- First clean the MMI control console with a brush to
remove dust from the housing.
- Then wipe the MMI control consol e with a clean, soft,
slightly damp cloth.
Safety first
The MMI control console should be cleaned with a brush first so that
no dirt is trapped be tween the bu tto ns and the ho using. We recom­
mend g iv ing the MMI co ntrol console a final w ipe with a cloth moist ­
ened with water and d ish washing detergent .
0 Note
To prevent damage, make sure that no fluid ever gets into the MM I
control console. •
Aluminum trim
Use only neutral-pH products to remove spots and deposits from
aluminum surfaces . Chrome care products and alkaline cleaners wi ll
attack alumi num surfaces and ca n damage them ove r time .
& WARNING
Always read and he ed all WARNIN GS and other information
~page 256. •
Fabrics and fabric coverings
Fabrics and fabr ic coverings (e.g. seats , door tr im panels, etc.) should
be cleaned at regular intervals with a vacuum cleaner . This removes
surface dirt particles which could become embedded in the fabric
through use . Steam cleaners should not be used, because the steam
tends to push the dirt deeper into the fabric and lock it there .
Normal clean ing
Genera lly, we recommend using a soft sponge or a lin t-free
microfiber cloth to the clean fabric . Brushes should only be used for
carpets and floor mats, since other fabric surfaces could be harmed
by brushes . _,,
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Normal surface stains can be cleaned using a comme rcially avai lab le
fo am cle aner. Spread t he fo am o n th e sur fa ce of the fabr ic wit h a soft
sponge and work it in gently . Do not saturate the fabr ic . T hen pat the
foam dry using absorbent, dry cloths (e .g . m icrofiber cloth) a nd
vacuum it afte r it has dr ied com plete ly.
Cleaning stains
Sta ins caused by beverages (e .g . coffee, fruit juice, etc .) can be
t re ate d wi th a mild detergen t sol utio n. Apply the dete rgent solu tion
w ith a s ponge . In the case o f stubbo rn stains, a detergent pas te ca n
be applied directly to the stain an d wo rked into the fabric . Afte r­
wa rds, use copious amo unts o f clean water to remove the rema ining
detergent . App ly t he water with a damp cloth o r sponge an d pat the
f abr ic dr y wi th a n absorbe nt, dr y cloth .
Sta ins from choco late or makeup sho uld have detergent paste
r u bbed into the m. Afte rw ards, remove the so ap wi th w ate r (dam p
sponge) .
Alcoho l can be used to treat stains from grease, oil, lipstic k or a ba ll­
point pen . M elte d gre as e o r dye mus t be pa tted off using abso rbe nt
material. It may be necessary to ret reat t he a reas with detergent
p ast e and water.
In the case of ge nera l soiling o f the upholste ry and cover mater ia l, we
recommend hiring a specialis t that has the equ ipmen t to clean the
seat covers and other fa bric surfaces by shampoo ing and sp ray
extraction .
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and the information
~page 256 .
[I] Tips
Open Velcro fasteners on your clothing can damage the seat cover.
Please make s ure t hat Velcro fasteners are close d.•
Plastic parts and instrument panel
Always use a clean cloth moistened in clear wate r to clean these
a reas . For pe rsis te nt di rt use an A udi appr ove d
solvent-free plastic
cleaner /protectant.
& WARNING
Solvents can change the propert ies of some plastics and make it
harder for the airbag to deploy.
• Never clean the instrument panel or the surface of airbag
modules with cleaning products that contain solvents.
• Products containing solvents will make the surface of this part
porous.
• Serious injuries can result if pla stic parts come loose when the
airbag is deployed .
• Alway s read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
~ page 256 .
0 Note
Cleaning agents contai ning solvents will attac k the material and can
ch ange the w ay i t be have s. •
Appli es to veh icl es: wit h nat ura l leather
Natural leather
A udi makes gre at e ffo rts t o m ain tain the prop ert ies,
n a tu ra l loo k and fee l of inte rio r leat her .
General
We offe r many differen t types o f leat he r on our vehi cles. Most are
different types of nappa leather, wh ich has a smooth s urface and
comes in va rious co lo rs . _,,,

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More stubborn dirt
- More stubborn dirt can be removed using a cloth sa tu­
rated w ith a mild soap solution (2 tablespoons mild liquid
soap).
- Never allow the soap solution to saturate the leather, and
make certain that no water soaks into the seams .
- Wipe off the soap solution with a soft, dry cloth .
Cleaning spots
- Remove fresh water -ba sed spots (such as coffee, tea,
juices, blood) with an absorbent cloth or paper towel.
- Remove fresh
g rease or oil-based spots (such as butter,
mayonnaise, chocolate) with an absorbent cloth or paper
towel, or use the cleaner from the leather care ki t if the
spot has not yet penetrated into the surface of the
leather.
- Use an oil/grease dissolving spray, if
oil /grease spots
have dried on .
-Remove specific kinds of spots (bal lpoint pen, felt marker ,
fingernail polish, water-based paint, shoe polish, etc.)
with a spot remover specifically formulated for leather.
Leather care
- Every half year use an approved leather care produc t
(available from your authorized Audi dealer) to care for
the leather .
- Apply the product very sparingly.
Wipe it off with a damp cloth.
If you have any questions about cleaning and caring for the leather in
your vehicle, it is best to contact your au thor ized Aud i dealer, who will
be glad to help you and tell you about our full range of leather care
products, such as:
• Leather cleaning and care k it
• Creams to care for colored leather
• Spot removers for ballpoint pens, shoe polish, etc .
• Oil/grease dissolv ing sp ray
• New and upcoming products.
& WARNING
Alw ays re ad and heed all WARNINGS and other information
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• Never use chemical so lve nts (e.g . lighter fluid, turpentine), waxes,
shoe po lish or simi lar products on the leather surfaces in your Audi .
• T o avo id damage, have stubborn sta ins removed by a commerc ial
cleaning specialist .•
Ap plies to veh icl es: w it h Alc anta ra ® u pholst ery
Cleaning Alcantara ® (synthetic suede)
Removing dust and dirt
- Moisten a cloth, squeeze out excess water and wipe down
the seat surfaces.
Removing stains
- Moi sten a cloth with lu kewarm water or with diluted ethyl
( rubb ing ) al cohol.
- Dab at t he stain . Start at the ou tside and work inwards. .,

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- Once the sta in is no longer v isible, use a soft dry cloth or
tissue to soak up t he mois ture.
Do not use leathe r cle an in g p rodu cts on Alc ant ara® .
You may use a suitable shampoo for removing dust and d irt.
Dust an d grit in the pores and seams can scratch and damage the
surface. If the car is left standing in th e su n fo r long p eriods, th e
Alcantara ® sho uld be protected against direct sun light to prevent it
from fading. S lig ht co lor var iat io ns w ill develop in no rm al use a nd are
not a n ind ication of mater ial deterio ration.
0 Note
• N ever use chem ica l solvents (e .g . lighter fluid, turpentine), waxes,
shoe polish or sim ilar pr od uct s on A lc antar a® su rfa ces .
• To avo id damage, have stubborn sta ins removed by a commerc ia l
cl eaning spe cialis t.
• Do not use brushes, stif f sponges or sim ilar ly abrasive clea ning
aids .•
Safety belts
O nly well -maintained s afety belts work reli ably when
nee ded .
- Keep bel ts clean.
- F or cl ean ing , u se a mild so ap and wa ter so lut io n. Let belts
dr y t ho ro ughly and a way fr om direct s unlig ht .
- Do not a llow in ertia re el safety b elt s to retrac t be fore they
are co mpletely dry.
- Chec k t he co ndition of yo u r safety be lts
regularly .
Heavily soiled safety be lts may not retract properly.
Safety first
& WARNING
Damaged safety belts can break in a crash.
• Anything that might damage your safety belts could mean
that you and your passengers would not be adequately protected
in an accident.
• Safety belt performance depends on correct installation . Never
remove belt s from the vehicle to clean them .
• Do not use chemical cleaning agents , bleach or dyes. They have
corrosive properties which weaken the webbing.
• When cleaning your safety belts , inspect them fo r damage . If
you discover damage, see your authorized Audi dealer.
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
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Engine compartment
B e especi ally careful when clean ing the engine co m part ­
me nt.
Always switch off the ign ition before cleaning the engine~& .
Plenum panel
Remove leaves from the plenum pane l in front of the win dshi eld
under the eng ine hoo d. Thi s preven ts the water d rain holes fro m
becoming blocked, and it prevents debris from enter ing th e veh icle
in ter ior thro u gh t he heat ing and ven tilat ion ducts.
Corrosion protection
Th e eng ine com partment and transm iss io n have bee n co rros io n­
protected at the facto ry .
G oo d ant i- cor ros io n trea tmen t is very i mport an t, pa rt icu larly in t he
wi nte r. If the ve hicle is freq uently d riven on sa lt treated roads, the
entire engine compartment and plenum pane l sho uld be tho roug hly .,
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cleaned at the end of winter and retreated to prevent salt damage. At
t he same time, t he un dersi de of the vehi cle s hould be w ashed as well.
If the engine com partment is clea ned at any t ime with grease
removing so lutions
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), o r if yo u have the engine was hed, the anti ­
c o rros ion treatment is almost al ways removed as we ll.
It is th erefo re
e ssential to have a long-last ing corrosion p rotect ion reapplied to all
su rfac es, sea ms, joi nts and compo nent s in t he engi ne c om par tment .
& WARNING
Be aware : The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a
potentially hazardous area .
• Before working in the engine compartment, be sure to read the
information =>
page 267.
• Before reaching into the front plenum panel, always remove
the ignition key. Otherwise, the windshield wiper system could
unintentionally be switched on, possibly causing personal injury
from the moving wiper linkage.
• Never reach into the area around or touch the radiator fan. The
auxiliary fan is temperature controlled and can switch on suddenly
- even when the ignition is off.
• Do not wash, wax or dry the engine with the engine running.
Moving or hot parts could injure you .
• Do not clean the under side of the chassis, fenders, wheel
covers, or other hard to reach parts w ithout protecting your hands
and arm s. You may cut yourself on sharp -edged metal parts.
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
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l Use on ly th e co rrect clean ing solut ions. Neve r use gas oline o r diese l fuel.

In order to fill the tank properly while protecting the environment,
please follow this refueling procedure carefully.
& WARNING
Under normal operating conditions, never carry additional fuel
containers in your car. Gas canisters and other containers used to
transport fuel can be dangerous. Such containers, full or empty,
may leak and could cause a fire in a collision. If you must transport
fuel to use for your lawn mower, snow blower, etc., be very careful
and always observe local and state laws regarding the use, trans­
portation and storage of such fuel containers. Make certain the
container meets industry standards (ANSI/ASTM F852 -86).
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Never drive your vehicle until the fuel tank is completely empty . The
irregular supply of fuel can cause misfiring. Gasoline could enter the
exhaust system and damage the catalytic converter. •
Refuelling
Fig. 199 Right rear
vehicle side: Opening
the fuel filler flap
Vehicle OP-eration
Fuel supply and filling your fuel tank
Fig. 200 Fuel filler
flap with attached fuel
cap
When activating the central locking, the fuel filler flap is
automatically unlocked or locked. Refuel the vehicle with the
igni tion turned
off.
Taking the fuel cap off
-Turn off the ignition.
- Press the left side of the fuel filler flap to open it
~ fig. 199 -arrow-.
- Unscr ew fuel cap counter-clockwise and hang it on the fuel
filler flap~ fig. 200.
Refuelling procedure
-Insert the fuel nozzle from the gasoline pump into the
fuel filler neck as far as it will go.
- Select a medium refuelling rate so that the nozzle
switches off automatically when the tank is full.
Putting the fuel cap back on
- After filling your tank, twist the fuel cap clockwise as far
as it will go.
- Close the fuel filler flap. .,_,
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-Fuel supply and filling your fuel tank
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To avoid fu el sp illin g o r evaporat ing from th e fue l tank a lways clos e
fu el cap prop erl y and com plete ly.
& WARNING
Improper refueling or handling of fuel can cause fire, explosion
and severe burns .
• Fuel is highly flammable and can cause severe burns and other
injuries.
• Failure to shut the engine off while refueling and /or to insert
the pump nozzle fully into the fuel filler neck could cause fuel to
spray out of filler neck or to overflow. Fuel spray and overflowing
fuel can cause a fire.
• Never use a cellular telephone while refueling. The electromag­
netic radiation can cause sparks that can ignite fuel vapors and
cause a fire.
• Never get back into your vehicle while refueling. If in excep­
tional circumstances you must get back in your vehicle while refu­ eling, make certain that you close the door and touch metal to
discharge static electricity before touching the filler nozzle again.
Static electricity can cause sparks that can ignite fuel vapors
released during refueling.
• Never smoke or have an open flame anywhere in or near your
vehicle when refueling or filling a portable fuel container.
• For your safety, we strongly recommend that you do not travel
with a portable fuel container in your vehicle. The container, full or empty may leak and could cause a fire, especially in a crash .
• If, under exceptional circumstances, you must transport a
portable fuel container , please observe the following:
- Never fill a portable fuel container while it is anywhere in or
on the vehicle (for example, in the luggage compartment, or
on the trunk). Static electricity can build up while filling and
can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.
- Always place a portable fuel container on the ground before
filling.
& WARNING (co ntinued )
-Always keep the filler nozzle completely inside the portable
container before and during filling .
- If filling a portable container made of metal, the filler nozzle
must always be in contact with the container. This will help
prevent static electricity from discharging and cause a fire.
- Never spill fuel inside the vehicle or luggage compartment .
Fuel vapors are highly flammable.
- Always observe local and state/provincial laws regarding the
use, storage and transportation of fuel containers.
- Make certain the fuel container meets industry standards
(ANSI/ ASTM F852-86).
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If any fu el ha s sp illed onto t he car , it shoul d be remove d imme diate ly
to p revent damage to the pa int.
As soo n as the cor rect ly operate d nozz le switches off automatically
fo r the fi rs t time, the tank i s full. D o not try to add mo re fue l because
fu el may spill ou t. In addi tion, t he e xpans ion s pace in the fuel ta nk
w ill b e filled - causing t he fue l to overflow when it becomes warm an d
poll ute the environment .
W Tips
• Runn ing y our e ng in e while ref uellin g m ay caus e vapor s to escape
or
even cause fuel to spill out of the tank . This wo uld then shut of f the
fue l no zzle before the tank is ful l.
• Do not ref uel your vehicle with t he ignition turned on . T h e f uel
g auge may o therwise not indicate the co rrec t fu el level af te r ref uel-
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Checking and filling
Engine hood
Releasing the engine hood
The engine hood is released from inside the vehicle.
- Open the dr iver's door.
F ig . 20 3 Driver 's sid e
f oo twell : e ng in e ho od
r elease leve r
-Pull the re lease lever on the left under the instrument
panel ~ fig. 203 in the directio n of the arrow.
The hood pops up slightly under spring press ure. •
Opening the engine hood
Fig. 204 Rel ease le ver
unde r th e eng in e hood
Before opening the eng ine hood, make sure that the wi nd­
shield wipers are flat against the win dshiel d. Otherwise, they
cou ld damage the paint on the hood .
Pull up on t he release under the hood~ fig. 20 4. T his
releases the catch.
- Open t he hood all the way~& .
& WARNING
Hot eng ine coolant can burn you.
• To redu ce the r isk o f be ing burned, never open the hood if you
see or hear steam or coolant escaping from the engine compa rt­
ment. Wait until no ste am or co olant can be seen or heard before
carefully opening the hood .•