2011 AUDI A5 COUPE check transmission fluid

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 .,_

Checking and filling Ill
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Closing the engine hood
- Pull the hood down until the pressure from the struts is
reduced.
- Let the hood
drop down and latch in place. Do not try to
push it shut;
it may fail to engage=:> &.
& WARNING
A hood that is not completely latched could fly up and block your
view while driving.
• When you close the engine hood, check it to make sure the
safety catch has properly engaged. The hood should be flush with
the surrounding vehicle body parts.
• If you notice while driving that the hood is not secured prop­
erly, stop at once and close it. •
Working in the engine compartment
Be especially careful whenever you work in the engine
compartment.
Whenever you must perform any work in the engine compartment,
for example checking and filling different fluids, there is a risk of injury, burns and accidents. To prevent personal injury always
observe the following WARNINGS. The engine compartment of any
vehicle is a hazardous area=>& .
& WARNING
To help avoid injury, before you check anything under the hood:
• Turn off the engine.
• Remove the ignition key.
• Apply the parking brake.
Safety first
& WARNING (continued)
• Move selector lever of automatic transmission to "P" (Park);
put manual transmission in Neutral.
• Always let the engine cool down. Hot components will burn
skin on contact.
• To reduce the risk of being burned, never open the hood if you
see or hear steam or coolant escaping from the engine compart­
ment. Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen or heard before
carefully opening the hood.
• Keep children away from the engine compartment.
• Never spill fluids on hot engine components. They can cause a
fire.
• Never touch the radiator fan. The auxiliary electric fan is
temperature controlled and can switch on suddenly.
• Never open the coolant reservoir cap when the engine is still
warm. The coolant system is pressurized and hot coolant could
spray out.
• Protect your face, hands and arm from steam or hot engine
coolant by placing a thick rag over the cap when you open the
coolant reservoir.
• If work on the fuel system or the electrical system is necessary:
-Always disconnect the battery.
- Never smoke or work near heaters or open flames. Fluids in
the engine compartment could start a fire.
- Keep an approved fire extinguisher immediately available.
• To avoid electrical shock and personal injury while the engine is
running or being started, never touch:
-Ignition cables
- Other components of the high voltage electronic ignition
system.
• If you must perform a check or repair with the engine running: ..,
Vehicle care Technical data

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Audi drive select .. .. .. ...... .. .. . .. . 147
Adaptive dampers ................ 147
Description ............. .. ....... 147
Dynamic steer ing ... ....... ..... .. 147
Sett ing the driv ing mode . .. .. .. .. . 148
Audi Serv ice Repai r Manuals and Litera ture .
340
Auto Lock .. .. ... ..... ... ... ... .. .. .. 46
Auto Safety Hotline ... ... ... . .. ..... 179
Auto-Check Control .... .. ... ...... .. .. 31
Automatic belt retractor .......... .. . 185
Automatic car wash
See Washing ....... .. .... .. .... . 257
Automatic climate control
A/C mode .......... .... .. .... .. .
100
Automatic climate control plus ..... .. . 101
A/C mode .... .......... ...... .. . 107
See also Deluxe automa tic clima te cont rol
plus ..........................
101
Automatic climate control system . ...... 95
See also Deluxe automat ic climate contro l
95
Automatic driving light control ......... 58
Automatic Shift Lo ck (ASL) ......... .. .
153
Automatic transmission .............. 150
Automatic Shift Lock (ASL) ..... .... 153
Driving ...... ...... .. .. .. .. .... . 151
Dynamic shift p rogram . .. .. ... . .. . 154
Eme rgency release ......... .... .. . 156
Fail-safe mode . .. ................ 156
Kick -down ........ .. .... ... .. .. . 154
Manual shift program ..... .... .... 155
Selector lever ............ ... ..... 152
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Shift buttons
... ...... .. .... ..... 156
Steering wheel with tiptronic ...... . 156
Automatic wipe/wash system .......... 65
Average speed ......... .. .. .......... 24
Avoid damaging the vehicle .... .... ... 247
B
Battery . .. .. .. .. .... ...... ......... 285
Bat tery location inside the luggage
compartment . ........ .... .....
286
Charging ........................ 288
Important warnings when working on the
battery ... .. .. ... ..... .... ... ..
286
Jump start ing . ........... ...... .. 328
Low ... .. .. .. .... .... ........... 243
Replacing the battery .. .. .. ....... 289
State of charge ..... .............
243
Winter operation ... ..... ......... 285
Work ing on the battery .... ... .. .. .
286
Battery voltage .. .... .... .. .. .... ... . 39
Befo re driving ..... .... .. .. .. .. .... .
171
Blended gasoline .. ......... ...... .. 269
Body cavity sealing ..... ....... ...... 262
Booster seats ... .. .... .. ........... 223
Brake assist ... .. ........... ........ 241
Brake booster ... .. ... ... .. ......... 240
Brake fluid
Changing the brake fluid ...........
285
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 284
Reservoir .. .. .. ...... .. .... ..... 284
What is the correct brake fluid level? . 284
What should I do if the brake fluid warning
light comes on? ... .. .. .. ........
284
Brake system . .... .. .. ... .... ... ... . 284
Anti-lock brake system .......... ... 17
Brake fluid .. ...... ............. . 284
Brake fluid specificat ions for refill and
replacement . .... ............. .
285
Brake light defective .... ... .. .. .. .. 39
Brake pads .. .. .... ..... .... .... .
246
Electromechanical parking brake . ... 116
General information ............ .. 239
How does moisture or road salt affect the
brakes? ... .... .. ............. . 239
Malfunction .............. ...... .. 33
Warning/indicator lights ... .. .. .. ..
18
Worn brake pads symbol ........... 38
Braking guard
See Audi braking guard .......... .. 135
Break-in period . .. .. .. .... .......... 246
Brake pads . ... ................ .. 246
Tir es ... ........................ 246
Bulbs . ................ ... .. .. .. ... 327
C
California Proposition 65 Warning .. ... 276
Battery specific .. .. .... ... .... ... 288
Capacities . ......... ... . .... .. .. .. . 339
Car care ... ................ ...... .. 256
Interior ............ .. .... .... .. .
263
Plastic and vinyl ................ .. 260
Weatherstrips ...... ...... .. .. .. . 261
Care of exterior ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. ... 256
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data