2011 AUDI A5 COUPE ECO mode

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.
Controls and equip ­
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. _,.
Vehicle care Technical data

Warm and cold
Applie s to vehicles : wi th del uxe automatic climate contro l
Setting the temperature
Fig. 97 Temperature
setting regulator
- Rotate the regulator to the left to reduce the tempera-
ture, orto the right to increase the temperature~ fig. 97.
The selected temperature appears on the climate contro l display. The
temperature setting will also appear for a few seconds in the radio or
MMI* display. •
Applie s to vehicles : wit h del uxe automatic cl imate contro l
FanOO
The outomo6colly preset fan speed con be reduced or
increased .
-Press the IS!?] button .
Fig. 98 Fan button
and regulator
- Rotate the regulator to set the desired fan speed (air
volume).
We recommend always running the fan at a low speed when driving
slowly.
To prevent polluted outside air (smell) from entering the interior of
t he vehicle, switch to
recirculation mode by pressing the button 1¢e:>J.
When the radio or MMI* is turned on, the fan speed setting appears
for a few seconds on the screen.
[1] Tips
• It is possible that the fan speed may change automatically. This
occurs to ensure that the desired temperature setting is reached as
quickly as possible .
• The fan speed cannot be regulated separately for the driver and
front passenger. •

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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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 .
Vehicle care Do-it-yourselt service Technical data

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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 .,

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affected . To keep the time the climate control system is on as
short as possible, you should do the following:
- To save fuel, turn off cooling mode by pressing the
[AC)
button (indicator light goes out) .
- In addition, if you open the window or the
panorama/tilting sunroof* while driving, turn off cooling
mode by pressing the
[AC) button (indicator light goes
out).
- If the vehicle is extremely hot due to the heat of the sun,
briefly open doors and windows.
~ For the sake of th e environm ent
When you save fuel, you reduce emissions from the vehicle .•
Deluxe automatic climate control
plus
App lies to veh icles: w ith De luxe automatic climate control plus
Description
The air conditioner is fully automatic and is designed to
maintain a comfortable and uniform climate inside the
vehicle.
We recommend the following settings:
- Set the temperature to 75 °F (+23 °C).
- Press the
[AUTO) button.
With this setting, you attain maximum comfort in the least amount
of time. Change this setting, as desired, to meet your personal needs.
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
The climate controls are a combination
of heating, ventilation and
coo ling systems, which automatically red uce humidity and cool the
air inside your vehicle .
The climate control 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 also automatically adjusted. The
system a lso takes into account strong sunsh ine so that man ual
adjustment is not necessary. So in almost all cases,
automa tic mo de
offers the best condit ions for the comfort of the occupants at all
times of the year~
page 104.
Please note the following:
T urn on the a ir cond itioner to reduce humidity in the vehicle. This also
prevents the windows from fogging up.
When the outside temperature is high and the air is very humid,
condensati on from the evaporator may drip under the vehicle. This is
normal and does not indicate a leak .
If the outside temperature is low, the fan normally only switches to a
higher speed once the engine coolant has warmed up sufficiently.
T he air conditioner temporari ly switches off when you drive off from
a standstill using full throttle to save engine power.
T he compressor also switches off if the coolant temperature is too
high, so that the engine can be adequately cooled under extreme
loads.
Du st a nd p ollen filt er
The dust and pollen filter (a combined particle fi lter and activated
charcoal filter) reduces or prevents outside a ir po llution (dust, or
pollen) from entering the vehicle.
T he dust and pollen filter must be changed at the intervals specified
in your Maintenance booklet, so that the air conditioner can properly
work.
If you drive your vehicle in an area with a high degree of air pollution,
the filter may need to be changed more frequently than specified in .,.
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Applies to veh icles : w ith Deluxe automatic climate contro l p lus
Turn ing the climate control on and off
- Briefly press [ OFF ], or press [AUTO) to turn the climate
control
on .
Press the [ OFF] button for at least 2 seconds to turn the
climate control
off and to block the air supply from the
outside. "OFF" appears in the display.
Climate control turns on again when you press the tem per atur e
re gulator •
Applies to veh ic les: with Deluxe automatic climate contro l plus
Automatic mode !AUTO]
The standard operating mode for all times of the year.
Turning on autom atic mode
- Set the temperature between 60 ° F (+16 °C) and 84 °F
(+28 °().
- Press the [AUTO I button.
Automatic mode ensures constant temperatu res in the interior and
dehumidifies the air inside the vehicle. Air temperature, volume and
distribution are controlled automatically to reach or maintain the
desired interior temperature as q uickly as possib le . Fluctuations in
exterior temperature and the effects of temperature from the posi­
tion of the sun are compensated for automatically.
Th is operating mode works only in an adjustable temperature range
of 60° F (+16°() to 84°F (+ 28°C) . If a temperature below 60° F
(+ 16°() is selec ted, LO appears in the display . At temperatures above
84°F (+28°(), HI is disp layed . At both extreme settings, climate
control runs continuously at maximum cooling or heat ing power .
T he re is no temperature regulation .•
Applies to veh icles: w ith De luxe automat ic climate control p lus
Setting the temperature
The temperature can be set separately for the driver's
side and front passenger's side.
Fig . 1 0 1 T emperat ure
s etti ng regu lator
- Rotate the regulator ~ fig. 101 to the left to reduce the
temperature, or to the right to increase the temperature .
The selected temperature appears on the climate control display.
When the MMI d isp lay is turned on, the temperature setting appears
for a few seconds on the screen. •

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App lies to veh icles : wi th Delu xe aut omat ic climate contro l plus
Fan ~
The automatically preset fan speed can be reduced or
increased .
-Press the[~] button=> fig . 102.
Fi g. 102 Fa n but ton
and re g ul ator
- Rotate the regulator to set the des ired fan speed (air
volume) .
The clima te control system automatically regula tes fan speed based
on the interior temperature . You can adjust the volume of a ir
produced by the fan to your own requirements.
W hen the MMI display is tur ned on, t he fan speed setting appears for
a few seconds on the screen .
[ i J Tips
• It is possible that the fan speed may change automatically . This
occurs to ens ure that the desired temperature set ting is reached as
quickly as possible.
• T he fan speed cannot be reg ulated separately for the dr ive r and
front passenger .•
Con tro ls a nd e quip ­
m en t Vehicle
OP-eration
Applies to vehicles : with Deluxe au tomat ic clima te cont ro l plus
Recirculation mode[~)
The recirculation mode prevents polluted outside air
from entering the vehicle interior.
Turning on recirculation mode
- Press the [a;:, ]=> & button .
Turning off recirculation mode
-Press the~ button again, or
press the
[AU TO] button.
In recirculation mode, ai r is drawn from the vehicle interior, filtered
and rec irc ulated . We recommend selecting rec irculation mode under
the following conditions:
Whe n driving throug h a tunnel or i n a t raffic jam so that exhaust
fumes and odors cannot enter the veh icle interior.
& WARNING
You should not u se the recirculation mode f or an exte nded period
sinc e no fre sh a ir i s drawn in . With the air- conditioning switch ed
off, the windows can fog up , which increase s the risk of an
a cci dent! •
Vehicle care Do-it-yourselt service iTechnical data

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Applies to veh icles : w ith Deluxe automatic climate contro l p lus
Air distribution [~]
The automatically preset air distribution can be changed.
- Press the[~] button=> fig. 103.
Fig. 103 Air distribu ­
tion button and regu­
lator
- Rotate the regulator to the desired setting.
You can adjust the air distribution so that air flows from specific
vents . In position
;J air flows only to the windows, in position :J, it
flows to the driver or passenger, and in position
!,O it flows to the
footwell. There are additional combinations availab le to adjust air
distribution as needed.
To regulate air distribution automatically , switch to
[AUTO] .
When the MMI display is turned on, the air distribution setting
appears for a few seconds on the screen. •
Applies to vehicles: w ith De luxe automatic climate control plus
Defrost [@]
The windshield and side windows are defrosted or cleared
of condensation as quickly as possible.
- Press the[@] button to turn on the defroster. -
Press the[@] button again, or press the (AUTO
I button to
turn it off.
T emperat ure is controlled automatically. The maximum amount of
air flows mainly from the vents below the windshield.
Pressing the
I@ ] button switches off recirculation mode. •
Applies to vehicl es: w ith Deluxe automat ic clima te control plus
Rear window defogger [ Qiil ]
The rear window defogger clears the rear window of
condensation.
- Press the [lllil] button to turn the rear window defogger on
and off .
The rear window defogger works only when the engine is running. The
indicator light in the button illuminates when the rear wind ow
defogger is on.
The rear window defogger is switched off automatically after 10 to
20 minutes, depending on the outside temperature.
The rear window defogger can be turned on permanently by pressing
the
[Qlil] button for more than two seconds. This remains stored until
the ign it ion 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 engine is restarted within these 15 minutes, the rear window
defogger is activated for 10 to 20 minutes, depending on outside
temperature. When a vehicle is parked for a short time, the rear
window defogger does not need to be manually activated again. •