2013 AUDI A5 COUPE light

Instruments and warning/indicator lights 23
=/4 Ignit ion lock
l!J Ignition lock defective
There is a malfunction in the electron ic igni­
tion lock. Please go to an authorized Aud i
dealer or other qualified workshop to have the
malfunct ion repaired.
¢ Q Turn signals
Whenever you use the left II or the right IJ
turn signal, the indicator light blinks. When
you use the emergency flashers, both indica­
tor lights flash .
If one of the turn signal light bulbs burn out,
the turn signal will blink twice as fast as nor ­
mal. Carefully drive to your authorized Audi
dealer immediately to have the malfunction
corrected.

24 Driver information d isplay
Driver information
display
Introduction
The Driver information display inside the in ­
strument cluster provides you, the driver ,
with important information.
Fig. 7 Ins trum en t cl uster : ce nter display
Fig. 8 W iper lev er: con trols fo r th e menu disp lay
Center display
W ith the ignition on, the display in the Dr iver
I nformation System shows the following in­
formation :
- CD* inserted or Radio* station set
- Outside temperature* : At temperatures be-
low 41 °F (+5 °C), a snowflake symbol ap­
pears in front of the temperature display
c::> .&_.
-Warning if one of the doors, front lid or en-
gine compartment lid is not closed .
Additional functions
You can open the following functions in the
Driver Information System display by pressing
the
! RESET I button c::> fig. 8 one or more times:
Digital speedometer*
Tire pressure monitoring *
~page249
Trip computer
Efficiency program*
Service interval display
c::>page25
c::> page 27
c::> page 29
--·-
Gearshift selector positions
Automatic transmission
Adaptive cruise control*
Auto Check Control
c::> page 78
Some functions and vehicle components are
scanned for their operating status when you
switch the ignition on and whi le you are driv­
ing. Malfunctions or required service proce­
dures are signaled audibly and indicated by
red and yellow illuminated symbols and re­
minders in the d isplay.
A WARNING
--- Never rely exclusively on the outside
temperature display to determine if a
road surface is icy or not. Keep in mind
that road surfaces, especially br idges
and overpasses, could be ice covered and
slippery even at an outside temperature
above 41 °F (+5 °C).
- Always remember, even if the "snow­
flake" symbol (ice warning) does not ap­
pear in the disp lay, black ice cou ld be on
the road.
- Always reduce your speed and drive with
specia l care in cold weather cond itions
when the chance of encountering icy
road surfaces increases.
¢j) Tips
If the vehicle is stationary, or if you are
driving at a very low speed, the tempera­
ture shown in the display might be s light ly
higher than the actual outs ide tempera­
ture. This i.s caused by the heat being radi­
ated from the engine .

In addition, you can determine what informa­
tion from the trip computer should be shown
in the instrument cluster display. If one of the
pieces of driver information is turned
O ff , that
driver information will not be shown in the
d isp lay. The information will continue to be
calculated by the trip computer and can be
turned back
On at any time .
(D Tips
-This function is not availab le on all
vehicles.
- The driving information in the efficiency
program is also reset to zero with t he
s ingle-trip memo ry.
Gearshift Indicator
Applies to vehicles: with manual transmission and gear·
shift indica tor
This indicator can help conserve fuel.
Fig. 12 D isplay : Gea rs hi ft indicator
The radio or MMI* can be used to activate or
deactivate the gearshift indicator.
Driving informat ion -fa ding in and out
~ Select: ICARlfunction button> In st rum ent
clu ster
> S hifting r eco mm endati on. Or
~ Se lect: ICARI funct ion button> Car syste m s
control button > Driv er as sist > G ear reco m­
m en dation .
In order to become familiar with the gearshift
i ndictor, at first just drive the way you a re
used to.
If the cu rrent gear· and the d riving
situation· is not the best one for conse rv ing
fuel, then the indicator will display the recom­
mended gear. The disp lay shows the current
Dri ver inform ation di spl ay 2 7
gear and the gear that is recommended
~ fig. 12.
-Up shifting T he disp lay w ill l igh t up to the
right of the gear c urrently selected if i t is
recommending a higher gear .
-Down shifting : The display will ligh t up to
the
left of the gear currently se lected if it is
recommend ing a lower gear.
Somet imes the indi cator will recommend
skipping a gear (3 > S).
If there is no gearshift recommendation, then
just drive in the appropriate gear for conserv­
i ng fuel.
(D Note
This indicator can help you conserve fuel.
This indicator is not meant to show you
which gear you should a lways be in in all
driving situations. Sometimes, in situa­
tions s uch as passing, driving through
mountains or when towing a t railer, there
won't be any gears hift recommendation.
a) Tips
The display does not light up when the
clutch pedal is being depressed.
Efficiency program
Description
Applies to vehicles: with trip computer with efficiency
program
Fi g. 1 3 Display: eff iciency program
~ Press the I RESET I button @~ page 26,
fig. 11
r epeatedly unt il the effic iency p ro­
gram appears in the display.

28 Driver information d isplay
The efficiency program can help you to use
less fuel.
It evaluates driving information in
reference to fue l consumption and shows oth ­
er equipment influencing consumption as well
as shift recommendations. Fuel economy
messages
¢ page 29 provide tips for effi ­
cient dr iv ing .
The efficiency program uses distance and con­
sumption data from trip computer
1. If the
data are deleted in the efficiency program,
those values are also reset in trip computer
1.
Enhanced shift indicator
Applies to vehicles: with manua l transmission and trip
co mpute r with efficiency program
Fig. 14 Dis play : enh ance d shi ft ind icato r
.. In the efficiency program, press the func­
tion selection switch
r=> page 26, fig. 11 @
repeated ly until the enhanced shift indicator
appears in the display .
The effic iency program also has an enhanced
shift indicator. This enhanced shift indicator
follows the same concept as the "standard"
shift indicator ¢
page 27. The selected and
the recommended gears are highlighted in
colors like a traffic light .
The color of the circle indicates if the most
suitable gear is engaged or if you should sh ift
up or down.
Green circle without No gear or the most
or with a gear suitable gear is en­
gaged
Yellow circle¢
fig. 14 Shift up or down one
gear
Red circle Shift up two gears
(D Note
This enhanced shift indicator can help you
conserve fuel. It is not designed to recom­
mend the correct gear in all driving situa­
tions. Only the dr iver can decide wh ich
gear is correct in certa in driving situations
such as when passing another vehicle,
driving on hills or towing a trailer.
(0 Tips
-The enhanced shift indicator display is
different in vehicles with a monochrome
display .
- The "standard" shift indicator* disap­
pears when the enhanced shift indicator
is displayed.
Other equipment
Applies to vehicles: with trip computer with efficiency
program
Fig. 1 5 Display : other eq uipm en t
.. In the efficiency program, press the func­
tion selection switch¢
page 26, fig. 11 @
repeatedly until the other equ ipment ap­
pears in the display.
Other equipment that is currently affecting
fuel consumption is listed in the efficiency
program. The display shows up to three other
items of equipment @. The equipment using
the most fuel is listed first . If more than three
items using fuel are switched on, the equip­
ment that is currently using the most fuel is
displayed .
A scale @also shows the current total con ­
sumption of all other equipment .

30 Driver information display
the approp riate service on your vehicle. You
a lso have the possibility to reset the oil
change schedule after having performed an
oil change according to Audi specifications.
Select
I CAR I function button > Service interval
display > Reset oil change interval
or ICARI
function button> Car systems control button
> Servicing & checks > Reset oil change inter­
val.
(CT;) Note
If you disconnect the battery terminals, no
calculations can be made for the service
interva l display during this time and no
service reminder will appear. Remember
that observing the proper serv ice interva ls
is vitally important to extending the life of
your vehicle, particularly the engine, and
maintaining its value. Even if the mileage
driven is low, the maximum period of one
year from one serv ice to the next must not
be exceeded.
@ Tips
-Do not reset the display between oil
changes, otherw ise the display will be in­
correct.
- The information in the Service Reminder
remains stored even when the vehicle
battery is disconnected.
On-Board Diagnostic
system (OBD)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) II in
the instrument cluster is part of the On-Board
Diagnostic (OBD II) system.
The warning/indicator light illuminates when
the ignition is switched on and goes out after
the engine starts and the idle has stabi lized .
This indicates that the MIL is working proper­
l y.
If the light does not go out after the engine
is started, or illuminates while you are driv­
ing, a malfunction may exist in the engine sys- tern.
If the
light illuminates, the catalytic con­
verter could be damaged.
Continue driving
with reduced power (avoid­
ing sustained high speeds and/or rapid accel­
erations) and have the condition corrected.
Contact your authorized Audi dea ler.
If the light illuminates, the electronic speed
limiter may also be malfunct ioning. For more
information
q page 31, El ectronic speed
limiter .
An improperly closed fuel filler cap may also
cause the MIL light to illuminate
~page 213.
On-Board Diagnostics
Fig. 18 Locat ion of Data L ink Connector (DLC)
On-Board Diagnostics monitors the compo­
nents of your em ission control system . Each
monitored component in your engine system
has been assigned a code . In case o f a mal­
function, the component will be identified
and the fault stored as a code in the control
module memory.
T he MIL light may also illuminate if there is a
leak in the on-board fuel vapor recovery sys­
tem.
If the light illuminates after a refueling,
stop the vehicle and make sure the fuel filler
cap is properly closed
q page 213.
In order to make an accurate diagnosis, the
stored data can on ly be displayed using spe ­
cial diagnostic equipment (generic scan tool
for OBD).
In order to connect the special diagnostic
equipment, push the plug into the Data Link ..,.

Connector (DLC). The DLC is located to the
right of the hood release¢
fig. 18.
Your authorized Audi dealer or qualified work­
shop can interpret the code and perform the
necessary repair.
~ WARNING
Do not use the diagnostic connector for
personal use. Incorrect usage can cause
malfunctions, which can increase the risk
of a coll is ion!
Electronic speed limiter
-
Your veh icle may be factory equipped with
tires that are rated for a maximum speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). This is may be less than
the maximum speed of your ve hicle. To reduce
the risk of sudden tire failure and loss of con­
trol if the vehicle is operated at excess ive
speeds, your vehicle has an e lectronic speed
limiter. The electronic speed limiter prevents
your vehicle from going faster than the t ire
speed rating. For more information
¢page 242.
If the engine contro l unit receives fau lty vehi ­
cle roadspeed signals, the Malfunction Indica­
tor Light (MIL)
(llllij will illuminate . If this oc­
curs, contact the nearest authorized Audi
dealer for assistance .
A WARNING
-
Always observe the posted speed limits
and adjust your speed to suit prevailing
road, traffic and weather conditions. Never
drive your vehicle faster than the maxi­
mum speed rating of the tires insta lled .
Driver information display 31

34 Openin g and clo sing
keys. Unguarded access to the keys pro­
vides children the opportunity to start the engine and/or act ivate vehicle sys­
tems such as the power w indows etc . Un­
supervised operation of any veh icle sys­
tem by ch ildren can res ult in serious in­
Jury.
- Do not remove the key from the ignition
lock until the vehicle has come to a com­
plete stop. Otherwise the steering col­
um n loc k co uld suddenly e ngage -caus­
ing the risk of an accident.
@ Tips
- The operation of the remote contro l key
c a n be tempo rarily disrupted by in terfer­
ence from tran smi tters in t he v ici nity of
the veh icle work ing in the same frequen­
cy ra nge (e.g . a ce ll phone, radio equip­
ment).
- Fo r security reasons, replacement keys
are on ly available from Aud i dea le rs .
- Fo r De clarat ion o f Compliance to United
States FCC and Industry Canada regu la­
tions ¢
page 2 76.
Remov ing the mechanic al key
Fig . 20 Remot e mas ter key: re mov ing the mec hanic al
key
.. Press the release button@¢ fig. 20.
.. Pu ll the mecha nical key @ out of the mas­
te r key .
Using the mechan ica l key, you can :
- l ock and unlock* the glove compartmen t on
the passenger's side ¢
page 60.
-lock and unlock t he lockable rear bench seat
and pass -th ro ugh ¢
page 63.
-lock and unlock the vehicle manua lly
¢
page 3 7 if this should not be possible
w ith the master key.
- use the ignition key emergency release
¢ page 35.
Check light and battery in the master
key
•
Fig. 21 Re mote mas ter key: re m ov ing th e bat te ry h old ­
er
Check light in the master key
The check light@¢ fig. 21 in the mas ter key
provides information about different condi ­
t ions .
.. The check light turns on br iefly once when a
button is pressed , and during an " inquiry"
by the convenience key system .
.. If the check light does not come on , the
battery is dead and has to be replaced. In
add it ion, when the battery is dead the
!,I
ind icator light appe ars in the instrument
cl uster display as we ll as the message
Plea se change key battery.
Master key battery replacement
.. Remove the mechan ica l key ¢ page 34 .
.. Press t he re lease button @¢ fig. 21on the
bat tery ho lde r and at the same time pu ll the
battery ho lder out of the maste r key in the
d irection of the ar row .
.. Insta ll the new battery CR
2032 with the
"+ " sign facing down .
.. Push the battery holder carefully into the
master key.
.,. Install the mechanical key .

- You cannot open the doors or the rear lid
from the outside (increased security, for ex­
amp le when you are stopped at a red light).
- The diodes in the power locking switc h illu­
minate when all the doors are closed and
locked.
- You can unlock and open the doors from the
i nside by pul ling on the door hand le .
- If you have a crash and the airbag is activat ­
ed , the doors automatically un lock .
_& WARNING
- The power locking switch works with the
ignition off and automatically locks the
entire vehicle when it is actuated .
- On a vehicle locked from the outside the
power locking system switch is inopera­
t ive.
- locked doors make it more difficult for
emergency workers to get into the vehi­
cle, which puts lives at risk . Do not leave
anyone behind in the veh icle, especially
children .
@ Tips
Your vehicle is locked automatically at a
speed of 9 mph (15 km/h) (Auto lock)
Qpage 32. You can un lock the vehicle
aga in using the opening function in the
powe r locking system switch~-
Setting power locking
In the radio/MM!*, you can set which doors
the centrol locking system will unlock .
~ Select : ICARI funct ion button > Central lock­
ing .
Or
~ Select: ~ IC_A_R~I funct ion button > Car system s
control button > Vehicle settings > (C entral
locking )* .
Sin gle door unlocki ng /Unl ock door s* -
you
can specify which doors u nlock when you open
the vehicle .
- Se lecting
off / All and pressing the Ii button
on the remote control key unlocks the entire
vehicle.
Opening and clo sin g 3 7
- Select ing o n/Dri ver and pressing the~ but­
ton on the remote control key once u nlocks
only the driver's door . In vehicles w ith a con ­
ven ience key*, only the door whose handle
you pull w ill unlock . If you press the @! but­
ton tw ice, the entire vehicle will u nlock . If
you press the [@] button, t he e ntire ve hicle
w ill always lock .
Luggage comp. lock /Lock e xterio r trunk han ­
dl e -
If you select On , you can no longer open
the luggage compartment us ing the rear lid
hand le
Q page 39, fig. 28 . In this case, the
r ear lid can be opened with the
l""I bu tton on
the maste r key
Q poge 35, fig. 22 or with the
I"" I* button in the driver's door .
Tone when locking -if you select On, a tone
will sound when yo u loc k the vehicle .
Auto Lock /Lock when driv ing -if you select
On, the entire vehicle w ill lock automatically
when the speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h) .
Emergency locking
Fig. 25 D rive r's doo r: lock cylinder
Fig . 26 Fro nt p assen ger 's doo r/rear doors*: eme rgency
lock
If the cent ral locking system malfunct ions,
yo u m ust unlock/lock the doors separate ly us ­
ing the emergency key or the mec hanical key . .,,.