2011 AUDI A5 COUPE service interval

Driver information display
Driver information display
Introduction
General notes
The driver information display inside the instrument
cluster provides you, the driver, with much useful infor­
mation .
Fig. 8 Inst rument
cluster: center d isplay
Information from the driver information system is shown in the
display in the center of the instrument cluster.
When you tu rn on the ign ition and while you are driving, some func­
tions and vehicle components are scanned for their operating status. Malfunctions or required service procedures are signaled audibly and
shown by red and yellow lighted symbols and reminders to the driver
in the display .
T he driver is a lso shown information about radio and CD operation
and directions for the navigation system*. You can find additional
information on these subjec ts in the MMI manual.
The illustrations in the instrument panel display differ in some of the
vehicles.
The driver information system provides the follow ing functions: Sound system display
Outside air temperature
Gearshift indicator*
Digital
speedometer
Open door- and luggage compartment warn ing
Service interval display
Auto Check system Driver information
Speed warning
T rip computer*
Gearsh ift selector positions
(Automatic transmission*)
Adaptive cruise control*
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In the event of a malfunction either a red or yellow icon appears in the
display. Red symbols ind icate
Danger => page 32. Yellow symbols
ind icate a
Warning=> page 36. •

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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Driver information display
Resetting the service interval display
Your authorized Audi dea ler will reset the corresponding service
schedule after perform ing the appropriate service on your vehicle .
You a lso have the possibility to reset the oi l change schedule after
having performed an oil change according to Aud i specifications .
Select
I CAR I> Service interval display> Reset oil change interval.
0 Note
If you disconnect the battery te rm inals, no calculations c an be made
for the service interval display dur ing this time and no service
reminder will appear . Remember that observing the proper service
interva ls is v itally important to extending the life of your veh icle,
particularly the engine, and maintaining its value . Even if the mileage
dr iven is low , the max imum per iod of one yea r from one se rvice to the
next must not be exceeded .
[ i ] Tips
• Do not reset the display between oil changes, otherwise the
display will be incorrect .
• The information in the Service Reminder remains stored even
when the vehicle battery is disconnected .•
Trip computer
Introduction
The trip computer gives you information on current and
average fuel mileage, average speed, fuel range and
driving time .
Fig. 15 Trip computer
di sp lay : Average fuel
mileage
The follow ing information is conti nuously evaluated by the trip
computer and can be displayed sequentially in the instrument cluster
display :
Fuel range
The estimated cruising range in miles (km) appears in the display.
Thi s tells you how far your vehicle will be able to travel on the current
tank of fuel and with the same driv ing style . The display changes in
increments of 6 miles (10 km).
The cruis ing range is ca lculated based on the fuel consumpt ion for
the last 18 miles (30 km). If you drive conservatively, the cruising
range will increase.
Average fuel mileage
The average fuel economy in MPG (l/100 km) s ince you last cleared
the memory appears in this d isp lay. You can use this d isplay to adjust
your dr iving tech nique to achieve a des ired mileage. .,,.

& WARNING
• If your vehicle should break down for mechan ical or oth er
rea sons , park at a safe di stan ce fr om moving traffi c, turn off the
e ngine and turn on the hazard warning lights=>
page 62, "Emer­
gency flashers A".
• Never open the hood if you s ee or hear steam or coolant
esc aping from the engine compartment -you ri sk being scalded.
Wa it until you can no longer see or hear steam or coolant
escaping.
• The engine compartment of any vehicle is a dangerou s area .
Before you perform any work in the engine compartment, turn of
the engine and allow it to cool. Follow the warning sti ckers
=> page 267 , "Engine compartment ".
0 Note
Do not cont in ue dr iving if the J_ symbol ill uminates. There is a
ma lfunct io n in the engine coo ling system -yo u could damage your
engine .•
Engine oil pressure malfunction ~
The red e ngi ne oil pressure warni ng symbol requires
immediate servic e or repair. Driving with a low oil pres ­
sur e indication is likely to caus e severe engine damage.
If the ~ symbol on t he disp lay flashes , the engi ne oil pres­
s u re is too low . A dr iver message appears as we ll to explain
t h e ma lfun ction in mo re detail. The driver wa rning goes out
a fte r about 5 seco nds, but it can be brought up at any tim e by
press ing t he
[SET] but ton aga in .
Switch off engine ! Oil pressure too low
- Sto p the veh icle .
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ment Safety first
Driver information display
- Tu rn the engine off .
- Check t he eng ine oi l level=>
page 279 .
-Contact your authorized Aud i dea ler if necessa ry.
Engine oil level too low
If the eng ine oil leve l is too low, add e ngine oil=> page 2 79.
Engine oil level correct
If the symbo l~ flashes even though the engi ne oil level is cor rect,
please seek professional assistance. Do not continue driv ing. Do not
leave t he eng ine runn ing
idle, either .
[I) Tips
• The engine oil pres sure symbol ~ is not an indi cator for a low
engine oil level. Do not rely on it . Instead , check the oil level in your
engine at regular intervals , preferably each time you refuel, and
always before going on a long trip.
• The yellow oil level warning indication.,.... requires oil refill or
workshop service without delay. Do not wait until the red oil pres­
s ure warning ~ starts to flash before you re spond to the low oil
level warning . By then, your engine may already have suffered
serious damage. •
Fill engine oil now~
~-Plea se replenish oil now
If the ~ .. symbo l lights up, then t he oil has to be replen is hed right
now =>
page 279. •
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Applie s to vehicles : with su n s had e
Sun shade
Fig. 59 with MMI:
Button for rear window
sun shade
Fig. 60 without MMI :
Button for rear window
sun shade
- To extend/retract the rear window sun shade, press the
button
r.&l => fig. 60. In vehicles with MMI*, the button is
located above the climate control system=> fig. 59.
The rear window sun shade can be set in the MMI* so that it retracts
automatically when driving in reverse. Select [CAR]>
Window> Rear
window sun shade> On
to do this. The sun shade is extended again
as soon as the vehicle is traveling forward at a speed greater than
9 mph (15 km/h) if the ignition has not been switched off in the
meant ime. The current setting is automatically stored and assigned
to the remote key .
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Clear vision
(I) Tips
• Pressing the button~ several times consecutively can trigger the
overload protection. The sun shade can only be extended/retracted
again after a brief waiting period .
• The rear window sun shade only functions when the vehicle inte­
rior is warmer than 14°F (-10°(). •
Wiper and washer system
Switching the windshield wipers on
Fig. 61 Windshield
wiper lever
Move the windshield wiper lever to the corresponding position :
@-Windshield wiper off
©-Interval mode. To extend/shorten the wiper intervals, move the
switch @to the left/right. In vehicles with a rain sensor*, the wind­
shield wipers are activated automati cally starting at a speed of 2 mph
(4 km/h) . The higher the sensitivity of the rain sensor* is set (switch
© to the right), the earlier the windshield wipers react to moisture
on the w indshield.
@ -Slow wiping
®-Fast wiping .,_
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©·Single wipe
© -Clean the windshield. To eliminate water droplets, the wind­
shield wiper performs one afterwipe operation after several seconds
while driving. You can switch this function off by moving the lever to
posit ion© within 10 seconds of the afterwipe operation. The after­
wipe function is reactivated the next time the ignition is switched on.
Cleaning the headlights*. The headlight washer system* only func­
tions when the light is switched on. The headlights are automat ically
cleaned the first time and every fifth time the lever is moved to posi­
tion ®· They are also cleaned every time you hold the lever in pos it ion
© for longer than 2 seconds.
& WARNING
• The rain sensor is only intended to assist the driver . The driver
is still responsible for manually switching the wipers on according
to the visibility conditions.
• The windshield may not be treated with water-repelling wind­
shield coating agent s. Unfavorable conditions, such as wetness,
darkness, low sun, can result in increased glare. Wiper blade
chatter is also possible.
• Properly functioning windshield wiper blades are required for
a clear view and safe driving=>
page 67, "Replacing windshield
wiper blades" .
0 Note
• In the case of frost, check whether the windshield wiper blades are
frozen to the windshie ld . Switching on the windshield wipers can
damage the wiper blades!
• Prior to using a car wash, the windshield wiper system must be
switched off (lever in position 0). This helps to prevent unintentional
switching on and damage to the windshield wiper system .
[I] Tips
• The w indshield wipe rs are switched off when the ignition is turned
off . Activate the windshield wipers after the ignition is switched back
on by mov ing the windshield w iper lever to any position.
• Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result in streaking. This can
affect the rain sensor* function. Check your windshie ld wiper blades
regularly.
• The rain sensor* is part of the interval wiping system . Turning off
the ignition will a lso deactivate the rain sensor*. To reactivate the
sensor, switch off the interval wiping function, then switch it back on
again .
• The washer fluid nozzles of the w indshield washer system are
heated at low temperatures when the ignition is on .
• When stopping temporarily, e.g. at a traffic light, the set speed of
the windshield wipers is automatically reduced by one speed .•
Service position
The windshield wiper blades are replaced in the service
position.
Fig . 62 Service posi­
tion
The service position is set in the radio or MMI*.

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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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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Intelligent technology
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pressing the=> page 236, fig. 198 button. When it is activated, the
message
ESP/ASR on appears briefly in the display.
Deactivating
You can deactivate the ASR if req uired by press ing the button (for less
than 3 seconds) =>
page 236, fig. 198. With the ASR deactivated, the
ESP check light comes on, see=>
page 15. The message ASR off
appears in the display as well. The ASR can be deactivated at any
speed.
The ASR should normally be activated all the time . Only in certain
exceptional situations when some slip is desirable does it make sense
to deactivate the ASR. Examp les:
• when driving with tire chains
• when driving in deep snow or on loose ground and
• when rocking the vehicle loose after it has become stuck .
When the abnormal situation is over, you sho uld activate the ASR
again.
& WARNING
The increased safety afforded by ASR does not mean that you can
take safety risks. Always adapt your driving style to the road
conditions and traffic situation.
(I) Tips
To ensure that the ASR works properly, all four whee ls must be fitted
with ident ical tir es . Any differences in rolling radius of the tir es can
cause the system to reduce eng ine power when this is not desired .
See also =>
page 303, "New tires and replacing tires and wheels".
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Braking
General information
What
affects braking efficiency?
Operating conditions and driving habits
The brakes on today's automobiles are still subject to wear,
depending la rgely on ope rating conditions and driving habits=>& .
On vehicles that are either driven mostly in stop-and-go city traffic or
are driven hard, the brake pads should be checked by your authorized
Audi dealer more often than specified in the
Warranty & Mainte ­
nance booklet.
Failure to have your b rake pads inspected can result
in reduced brake performance .
On steep slopes, you should use the braking effect of the engine. This
way, you prevent unnecessary wear on the brake system. If you must
use your brakes, do not hold the brakes down continuously. Pump the
brakes at intervals.
Noises may occur when b rak ing depending on the speed, braking
force and outside cond itions such as temperatu re and humid ity.
Moisture or road salt
If you are driving faster than 31 mph (50 km/h) and the windshield
wipers are on, the brake pads will briefly touch the brake discs in
regula r interva ls so as to improve reaction time when braking on wet
surfaces. You, the driver, will not not ice anything.
Under certain condit ions, for example, when driving through water or
very heavy rai n, or even after washing your vehicle, the braking effect
can be reduced due to moisture (o r in free zing conditions ice) on the
bra ke pads. A few careful brake applications should dry off the brake
pads or remove any ice coatings.
Th e effectiveness of the brakes can be reduced when the vehicle is
dr iven on a salt-covered road and the brakes are not used. H ere too,
you should clean off accumu lated salt coating from brake discs and
pads with a few careful applications of the brake=>&,.
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