2014 AUDI R8 SPYDER ESP

30 Opening and closing
Power locking system
General description
The power locking system locks or unlocks all
doors simultaneously.
The power lock ing system in your ve hicle in­
corporates the fo llow ing funct ions:
- Central locking function
- Remote con tro l feature q page 29.
- Anti -Theft Alarm Sys tem q page 34.
A ll the doors and the fron t lid are loc ked by
the central locking system when you lock the
ve hicl e.
The unlocking a nd lock ing mode * can be
cha nged in t he d river i nfo rmation system
qpage22.
Unlocking the vehicle
You can un lock the vehicle from outs ide e ither
by using the remote control
or by insert ing
a nd turning the key in t he d river's doo r lock.
When you
unlock your veh icle:
- The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated br iefly.
- The veh icle inter ior lights ill uminate for ap­
proximate ly 30 seconds.
- All turn signa l lights will f lash twice w hen
the car is unlocked.
- After unloc king the vehicle, yo u have 30 sec­
onds t o open a door or the front lid. After 30
seconds, the vehicle automatically locks and
the ant i-theft a larm system activates again.
The front lid can be locked or u nlocked e it h er
by using the remote control
or by insert ing
a nd turning the key in the driver's door lock.
Unlock ing the ve hicle w ith the remote co ntrol
c::::5 will only unlock the front lid, to open it,
the lid handle needs to be p ressed.
Locking the vehicle
You can lock the vehicle from o utside e ither by
using the remote control
or by insert ing and
turning the key in t he d rivers's door lock.
When you
lo ck the vehicle:
- All doors and the front lid are locked. -
All turn signal lights wi ll flash once when
the car is loc ke d.
- The ant i-theft alarm system is ac tiva ted.
The ho rn of the anti -theft alarm system wi ll
sound and the anti-theft a la rm system read­
iness light, located in the center of the in­
strument panel be low the w indshield on the
r ight side of the a ir vent, will start to blink.
- The vehicle interior lights turn off.
Automatic lock ing*
T he au tom atic locking fea ture locks a ll the ve­
hicle doors and the fron t lid when yo u drive
faster than
9 mph (15 km/h).
You can unl ock t he vehi cle from the inside by:
- remov ing the key from the igni tion swi tc h
(the vehi cle w ill automatically u nlock itself)
or
- pressi ng the un lock pa rt of the power lock
sw itch
ll:D or
pull ing the door handle (to open the doo r).
If you wish, yo u can have an autho rized Aud i
dealer convert your power doo r lock system to
automat ic locking.
Unintentionally locking yourself out
T he vehicle does not lock with t he centra l
l ocking switch
¢ page 3 2 if the driver's door
is open .
D o no t lock your ve hicle w ith the
remote mas ­
ter key
un til a ll doo rs and t he front lid a re
closed. In this way yo u avoid locking yourse lf
o ut acc identally .
_& WARNING
- When you lock yo ur vehicle from o utside,
nobody- espec ia lly children -shou ld re­
main inside the vehicle. Remember,
when yo u lock th e vehicle from the out­
side th e wi ndows canno t be o pened from
the inside.
- W hen you leav e th e ve hicle, always r e­
move the ign ition key an d take it with
you. This will preven t passe ngers (chil­
d ren, f or example) from a ccidenta lly be­
i ng l ocke d in the vehicle s hould they

If you lock the vehicle using the power locking
switch, please note the fol lowing :
- You canno t open the doors from the
ou tside
(in cre ased sec urity, fo r example when you
are stopped at a red light) .
- The L ED in the swi tch ~ ligh ts up when all
the doors and the front lid are closed and
locked.
- You can unlock and open the doors from the
i nside by pull ing o n the doo r hand le.
- You canno t lock the vehicle wi th the centr al
locking switch when the driver's door is
open .
-If you have a crash and the a irbag is acti va t­
ed, the doors au tomati cally un lock .
_& WARNING
-If you use the powe r locking switch with
the doors closed , remember that a ll the
vehicle doors will lock.
- Locked doors make it more diffic ult for
emergency workers to get into the vehi­
cle, which p uts lives at r isk. Do not leave
anyone beh ind in the vehicle, especially
c h ildren.
Emergency locking
If the power locking system fails (power fail­ ure) , you will need to lock the passenger door
separately.
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F ig. 26 Passenger 's door : eme rge ncy re lease
F or this purpose, a mecha nic a l loc kin g device
i s pr ovided on t he end panel of the p assenge r
door (on ly visible when the door is open).
• Remove the cap
¢ fig . 26 .
Opening and clo sin g 33
• Insert the key into the inne r slo t and turn it
to the right as far as it can go.
A ft er yo u close the door yo u will no lo nger be
able to open it from the o utsi de. You can o pen
it from the inside, however, by p ulling on the
door latch twice.
Front lid
Opening /closing the front lid
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Fi g. 27 Drivers door : remo te front lid re lease
Fi g. 28 Release leve r un de r the fro nt l id
When opening the front lid, the windshield
wipers must be sw itched off and the w iper
arms m ust be folded against the windshie ld.
Otherwise the paint could be damaged .
Opening the front lid • Press the ce nte r button on the master key o r
• Pull the re lease button in the dr iver's door
¢ fig.27 .
• Pull up on the release u nder the front lid
¢ fig. 28 (arrow). Th is re leases t he catch .
• Open the front lid a ll the way .
Closing the front lid
... Pull the front lid down unt il the pressure
from the struts is reduced.
• Close the front lid.

36 Openin g and clo sing
A WARNING
- Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, especially with access to vehicle
keys . Unsupervised use of the keys can
result in starting of the engine and use
of vehicle systems such as powe r win­
dows , etc. which cou ld result in serio us
injury.
- Remember -you can still open or close
the power w indows for abou t ten m i­
nutes after the ignition is sw itched off .
Only when either of the front doors are
opened are the power windows switched
off.
- Be careful when closing the windows .
Check to see that no one is in the way, or
serious injury could result!
- Always remove the ignition key whenever
you leave your vehicle.
- If you lock your vehicle from the outside,
no one, especia lly children, sho uld re­
ma in in the vehicle .
- Do not stick anything on the windows or
the windsh ield that may interfere with
the driver's fie ld of vision.
@ Tips
- When the doors are opened, the w in­
dows are a utomatica lly lowered 0.4 in
(10 mm) .
Reactivating the system after battery
disconnection
If the vehicle ba ttery i s disconnected and
then reconnected, the automatic closing and
opening function will not work until it is reac ­
tivated .
• Pull and hold the power w indow swi tch un til
the window is completely clo sed .
• Release the switch and pull it again for one
second.

Convertible top
Convertible top
General information
The fabric convertible top opens and closes
automatically . When it is open, it is stored in
the convertible top storage bay. The converti­
b le top may be opened or closed at speeds up
to 31 mph (SO km/h) .
The convertible top is wind- and waterproof
under normal conditions. Some moisture may
collect in the vehicle interior, but only under
extreme ly adverse weather conditions such as
torrential rain. That is normal and no cause
for concern.
F ollow the clean ing and maintenance instruc­
tions
Q page 159 to ensure the convertible
top remains wind- and waterproof . Also note
the following points:
- Only stow the convert ible top when it is
clean and dry . Grains of sand or coarse dirt
particles can cause abrasions on the conver­
tible top when stowed that can lead to dam­
age to the fabric over time. Stowing the con­
vertible top when it is damp can cause
marks or permanent mildew spots to form .
- Do not leave the convertible top open for
several weeks or the creases in it may be­
come discolored . This is especia lly true if the
top was stowed when damp .
- Remove ice and snow before opening the
convertible top. Do not use any sharp edged
objects to remove ice and snow or the con­
vertible top could be scratched or damaged.
The rear window may be cleared with a
standard ice scraper.
- Th e fabric in the convertible top loses elas ­
t icity in sub-zero temperatures. We recom­
mend not opening or closing the convertible
top when the temperature is below 32 °F
(0 QC). The convertib le top will not open
when the temperature is 5 °F (-15
Q() or be­
low .
Convertible top 3 7
Opening/closing the convertible top
Fig. 32 Center console: convertible top switc h
Requ irement: the front lid must be closed and
the ignition must be switched on .
Opening the convertible top
... Pull and hold the convertib le top switch un ­
til the top is stowed in the bay and the cover
on the bay has closed completely .
Opening the convertible top using the
one-touch function
... Pull the switch briefly to open the converti­
ble top comp letely.
It is not necessary to
hold the switch. The one-touch function is
only available at speeds between 4 and
31 mph (6 and 50 km/h) .
Closing the convertible top
... Press and hold the switch until the converti-
ble top is closed and the latch is locked.
T he ind icator light Nin the instrument clus­
ter goes out when the top is complete ly open
or closed.
The side windows a utomat ically lower slightly
during the opening/closing process.
A WARNING
-Never drive when the convert ible top is
not locked correctly. The wind generated
by driving cou ld cause it to open, which
could injure vehicle occupants or damage
the vehicle .
- Make sure no one will be injured by the
convert ible top supports and other mov­
ing objects on the vehicle whe n opening
a nd clos ing the top.

shown as active in the driver information
system.
The
coming home function illuminates the
area around the vehicle when the ignition is
switched off and the driver 's door is opened.
The length of time the lights rema in on can be
set in the menu display
(Lights> Exterior
lights> coming home) .
The leaving home function illuminates the
area around the vehicle when unlock ing it.
A WARNING
- Never use daytime running lights to see
where you are going. They are not bright enough and will not let you see far
enough ahead for safety, especially at
dusk or when it is dark . Be aware of
changes in outside light conditions when
you are driving and respond by switching
on your low beams.
- Automatic head- and taillight control is
only intended to assist the driver. This
feature does not relieve the driver of his
responsibility to check the headlights
and to turn them on manually according
to the current light and visibility condi­
tions. For example, fog and rain cannot
be detected by the light sensors. Conse­
quently, always switch the headlights on
under these weather conditions and
when driving in the dark.
- Crashes can happen when you cannot see
the road ahead and when you cannot be
seen by other motorists .
-Always turn on the headlights so that you can see ahead and so that others can see your car from the back.
- Please observe legal regulations when
using the light ing systems descr ibed .
@ Tips
-Always observe the specific local regula­
tions for your area when to use your
lights .
- Turn on low beams as evening ap­
proaches or in conditions of poor visibili­
ty. Clear vision 4
7
- Do not attach stickers to the windshield
in front of the sensors as this can disable
the automatic head- and taillight control
and the automatic glare-dimming of the
rearview mirror(s)*.
- If you remove the ignition from the igni­
tion lock while the headlights are still
on, a buzzer will sound as long as the
driver's door is open to remind you to
turn off the lights .
- In the AUTO mode, the low beams are
turned off when the ignition is turned
off. The remaining lights are turned off
when the key is taken out of the ignition .
- In cool or damp weather conditions the
headlights may fog over temporarily on
the inside.
- The critical factor is the temperature
difference between the interior and the
exterior of the headlight Lens.
- With the main beams switched on, the
light-emitting area will be free of con­
densation after a short time, however
the edges of the glass may still be fog ­
ged .
- This physical phenomenon has no ef­
fect on the life of your vehicle's light­
ing system .
Turn signals and high beam lever
The lever on the left side of the steering col­
umn is used to operate the turn signals and the high beam as well as the headlight flash­
er.
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Fig. 53 Turn signal and high b eam lever
The turn signal and high beam lever has the
following functions: ..,.

50 Clear vis ion
- Canada mode ls: instrument panel illumi ­
nation will stay bright regard less of the
i ntensity of amb ient light. Always be
aware of changes in outside light condi­
tions whi le you are driv ing. Respond in
time to fading daylight by turning the light sw itch to position @,0 (or "AUTO " if
you r ca r is equ ipped with this feature) to
tu rn on your headl igh ts.
Luggage compartment light
The ligh t is loc ated on t he righ t side of the
l uggage compartmen t.
These lights come on automat ica lly when the
front lid is ope ned . T he lights tu rn off au to­
mat ica lly if the lid is left open for more t hen
10 minutes .
Vision
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
Fig. 57 Forwa rd se cti on of drive r' s armr est: pow er mir ­
r o r co ntrols
Turn the knob to the desired position :
Q/P - In this position, you can adjust the
driver's and fron t passenger's exter ior mirrors
by turn ing t he knob in the des ired direction .
outs ide temperature.
8 - The exterior mirrors fold in *
You are well-advised to fold the ex te rior m ir­
rors in when mane uvering in tight spaces or
when leaving the car parked close to other
vehi cles .
A WARNING
--Curved (i.e . convex) m irror surfaces in-
crease your field of view. Remember that
veh icles or other objects will appea r
sma ller and farther away than when seen
i n a flat mirror.
If you use th is m irror to
estimate dis tances of followi ng ve hicl es
when changing lanes, yo u co uld estimate
i n correct ly and cause an accident .
(D Note
-If the m irror housing is moved uninten­
ti onally (for examp le , while p arking your
vehicle), then yo u m ust first fold t he mir­
ror electrically. Do not readjust the mir ­
ror housing manually . You cou ld damage
the motor which controls the mirror .
- If you wash the vehicle in an automatic
car wash, you must fo ld the exter ior mir­
rors in to reduce the risk of damage to
the mirro rs . Never fold powe r folding ex­
terior mirrors* by hand . Only fold them
in and o ut using the power controls .
@ Tips
If there should be a malf u nction in t he
electr ica l system, you can st ill adjust the
ex ter io r mirrors by pressing the edge of
the m irror.
Dimming the mirrors
Fig . 58 Auto matic dimmin g rearv iew m irro r*
Manu al anti-glare adju stment
.,. Move the small lever ( located on the bottom
edge of the mirror) to the rear .
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Automatically dimming mirr ors*
• To d im the rearv iew mirror and both exterior
mirrors, press the @ button. The diode @
turns on. The rearview and exterior mirrors dim automat ically when light shines on
them, for example from headlights on ave­ hicle to the rear.
A WARNING
E lectrolyte flu id can leak from automatic
dimming m irrors if the glass is broken.
Electrolyte flu id can irritate skin, eyes and
respiratory system.
- Repeated or prolonged exposure to elec­
tro lyte can cause irritation to the respira­
tory system, espec ially among people
with asthma or other respiratory condi­
tions . Get fresh air immediately by leav­
ing the vehicle or, if that is not possible,
open windows and doors a ll the way.
- If electrolyte gets into the eyes, flush
them thoro ughly with large amounts of
clean water for at least 15 m inutes;
medica l attention is recommended.
- If electrolyte contacts sk in, flush affect­
ed area with clean water for at least 15
minutes and then wash affected area
with soap and water; medical attention is recommended . Thoroughly wash af­
fected clothing and shoes before reuse .
- If swallowed and person is conscious, rinse mouth w ith water for at least 15
minutes . Do not induce vom iting un less
instructed to do so by medical professio­
nal. Get medical attention immediately.
(D Note
Liquid elect rolyte leaking from broken mir­
ror glass will damage any p lastic surfaces
it comes i n contact w ith. Clean up spilled
elec trolyte immediately with clean water
and a sponge.
(D Tips
- Switch ing off the dimming func tion of
the i nside rear view m irror also deact i-
Clear vi sion 51
vates the automatic dimming function of
the exterior mirrors .
- T he automatic dimming mirrors do not
dim when the interior lighting is turned
on or the reverse gear is selected .
- Automatic d imm ing fo r the mirror on ly
operates properly if the light striking the
inside mirror is not hindered in any way.
, Sun visors
,.--~ --~-- -------.
Fig . 59 S un vi so r
The vanity mirrors in the sun visors are equip­
ped with covers .
Wiper and washer
system
Windshield wiper
The windshield wiper lever controls both the
windshield wipers and the washer system.
Fig . 60 W iper le ver: win ds hiel d wiper le ver positio ns
The windshield wiper lever I:!) fig. 60 has th e
fo llowing positions:
Int ermittent wiping ~1 (acti vating r ain
s e n sor )*
• Move the lever up to position (!).

52 Clear vis ion
• Move the interva l set switch @, to change
the interva ls.
Low wiper sp eed
• Move the leve r up to position @.
High wiper speed
• Move the lever up to position @.
One-touch wiping
• Move the lever to position@, when you
want to wipe the windshield briefly.
Automatic wiper /washer
• Pull the lever to position ® (toward the
steering wheel) and ho ld.
• Re lease the lever. The washer stops and the
wipers keep going for about four seconds .
Turning off the wipers
• Move the leve r back to position @.
The windshield wipers and washer only work when the ignition is turned on. If you switch
off the ignit ion w ith the windshield wiper lev­
e r still in the interval wipe position and then
come back a while later and drive off, the rain
sensor will reactivate itse lf after the vehicle
speed has exceeded 4 mph (6 km/h).
The rain sensor* is only activated with the
wiper leve r set to posit ion
(D . When it starts
to rain, the rain sensor will automatically acti­
vate the intermittent wiping mode.
To reduce the sens it iv ity of the se nsor, move
switch @down. To increase the sens itiv ity,
move the switch up. The highe r you adjust the
sens itivity, the faster the sensor wi ll react
when it se nses moisture on the windshield.
The pauses between w iper turns depend not
only on the sensitivity setting, but on the ve­
h icle speed as well.
During brief stops, e .g. at a red light, wiper
motion wi ll automatica lly be reduced to the
next lower speed. Wipers already turning at
low speed change to interm ittent wip ing .
When the ignition is turned on, t he washer
jets are heated.
A WARNING
- W iper blades are crucial for safe driving!
O nly when they are i n good condit io n are
they able to clear the windows properly
to p rov ide uncomprom ising v is ibility.
Wo rn o r damaged wipe r blades are a
safety haz ard
~ page 54, Replacing
windshield wiper blades!
- The light/ rain sensor* is only des igned to
assis t and support the d river. It remains
entire ly the driver's responsibility to
monitor outside weather condit ions and
to manually activate the wipers as soon as rain or dr izzle reduces v is ibility
through the windshield.
- The windsh ield must not be treated w ith
water-repellent materials. They can in­
crease glare under poor v is ibility condi­
tions such as wetness, darkness, or when
the sun is low on the hor izon. In addi­
tion, they can cause the w indshield w ip­
ers to chatter.
(D Note
In freezing o r near freezing conditions:
- Always check that the w iper blades are
not frozen to the g lass before you turn
the wipers on. Loosen a wiper blade
w hich is frozen in place before operating
the wipe rs to prevent damage to the
w iper blade or the wiper motor.
- Do not use the w ipers to clear a frosted
w indow. Using the wipers as a conve n­
ient ice scr ape r will dest roy the wipe r
blades.
- Before yo u take your ve hicle to a n auto­
ma tic ca r w ash, ma ke s ure you have the
w indshield wiper system switched off
(lever in position 0), otherwise the wind­
shield wiper system could get damaged
in the car wash i f it should suddenly
come on.
(D Tips
- The windshie ld wipers are switched off
when the ignit ion is turned off. Act ivate
the winds hield wipers after the ignition