Power Windows
Controls
The driver can control all power windows.
Fig . 28 Section of the driver 's door: Controls
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Fig. 29 Center console: centra l power window sw itch
All power window switches¢ fig. 28 are provided
with a
tw o-pos ition functi on:
Opening th e window s
"' Press the sw itch to the first stop and hold it un
ti l the window reaches the desi red position .
"' Press the sw itch briefly to the
sec ond stop to
automatical ly open the window.
Cl os ing th e window s
"' Pull the switch to the fir st sto p and hold it until
the window reaches the desired position .
"' Pull the switch briefly to the
seco nd stop to au-
tomat ica lly close the window .
Power window switche s
@ Driver's door
@ Passenger's door
~ © Left rear window
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Open ing and clo sing
You can open or close a ll the windows with the
switch ¢
fig. 29.
.&_ WARNING
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-When you leave your vehicle -even if only
briefly -always
remove the ignition key. This
applies particularly when children remain in
the vehicle . Otherwise the ch ildren could
start the engine or operate electrical equip
ment (e.g. power windows) . The power win
dows are functiona l until the dr iver's door or
p a ssenger's door has been opened.
- Pay close attention when closing the win
dows to prevent p inching of hands or limbs.
- When locking the vehicle from outside, the
veh icle must be unoccup ied since the win
dows can no longe r be opened in an emer
gency .
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-When you open the doors, the windows au
tomatically lower about 10 mm.
- After the ign ition has been switched off, the
w indows can still be opened or closed fo r
about 10 minutes. The w indow regulators
are no t sw itched until the driver 's or pas
senge r's door is opened.
Convenience opening /closing
The windows can be opened and closed with the
mechanical key or the emergency key.
Fig. 30 Key turns for opening and closing
Conven ience op ening feature
"' Use the emergency key or pull the mechanical
key out of the master key
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.,. Insert the key into the lock of the driver's door. IJI,-
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Opening and closing
• Turn the key to position ¢ fig . 30 @ until all
the windows have reached the des ired position.
Convenience closing feature
• Use the emergency key or pull the mechanical
key out of the master key
¢ page 31.
• Turn the key in the lock of the dr iver's door to
the lock pos ition @ unt il the windows are
closed
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- Never close the windows inattentive ly and
without checking -there is r isk of injury.
- You must always watch when the windows
are being ra ised so that no one can be trap
ped.
If you release the key, the closing ac
tion is immediately canceled.
- Always read and heed WARNING ¢
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General description on page
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Correcting window regulator malfunction
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After disconnect ing the vehicle battery, the one
t ouch up and down feature mus t be activated
again.
• Pull and hold the power window switch until
the window is complete ly closed.
• Release the switch and pull the switch again for
one second .
Valet parking
Applies to vehicles: with valet parking functio n
The valet parking feature protects the luggage
compartment from unauthorized access .
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Fig. 31 Glove compar tment: valet parking bu tton
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You can switch the "valet parking function" on
when someone else is park ing your vehicle. When
the function is switched on, the vehicle can be
driven , locked and unlocked using the master key,
but access to the luggage compartment is not
permitted.
• Take the mechanical key out of the master key
¢page 31 .
• Open the glove compartment¢ page 65.
• Activate ¢ fig. 31 the "valet parking" feature by
press ing the
!VA LET I button . The indicator light
in the switch illuminates.
• Close the glove compartment and lock it w ith
the mechan ical key.
• Leave the master key with the service personnel
for parking and keep the mechanical key with
you.
The following buttons are deactivated when the
valet parking function is switched on :
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~ button on the master key
- Handle in the rear lid
When the valet parking feature is activated, the message
Valet parking activated appears in the
instrument cluster display when you switch the
i gnition on.
Garage door opener
(Homelink)
Description
App lies to vehicles: with garage door opener (Homelink)
Fig. 32 Garage door ope ne r: examples o f us ing w ith d iffer
ent systems
You can activate various systems such as garage
doo rs, security systems and home lighting from
i nside your vehicle using the garage door opener .,.
Power top
Power top
Automatic power top
General information
The power top opens and closes automatically.
The entire power top is stored in the power top
compartmen t. The powe r top may be opened or
closed at speeds up to 30 mph
(SO km/h).
Under normal conditions, the power top is wind
and waterp roof. In rare cases, smal l droplets of
water may form under extreme weather cond i
tions such as torrential or pro longed rain. That is
norma l and no cause for concern .
Follow the care instructions to keep the roof from
leaking and to maintain its appearance over time
¢ page 184, Care and cleaning . Also observe the
following:
- Only open and store the power top when it is
clean and dry. Sharp d irt part icles can cause
damage to the rear window and the power top .
If the power top is stored when damp, dents
can form. If left stored for a long period of
time, mildew and other damage can develop.
- Do not leave the power top open for several
weeks or the creases in it may become discol
ored .
- Remove ice and snow before opening the power
top. Do not use any sharp edged objects to re move ice and snow or the power top could be
scratched or damaged. The rear window may be cleared with a standard ice scraper .
- Do not open the power top when temperatures
are below 32 °F
(0 °() . The fabric used in the
power top loses its elastic ity when tempera
tures are be low freezing.
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Opening /closing the power top
Fig. 35 Center co nsole : power top sw itch
.. Switch the ignition on .
.. To open/close the power top, pull/press and
hold the~ button during the entire process .
Th-f!.-) indicator light turns on.
- when the power top opens/closes or
- if the power top did not open/close completely.
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14 indicator light in the instrument cluster
turns off when the power top is completely open/
closed.
The
II light will blink if the power top cannot be
opened/closed
¢ page 44 .
.&_ WARNING
- When operating the power top, make sure
the function is not affected by wind or other
factors and that it does not interfere with
other drivers .
- N ever drive when the powe r top is not
locked co rrectly. The wind from driving
could cause the power top to open. This can
result in inj uries and damage to the vehicle .
- Make sure no one wi ll be injured by the pow
er top supports and othe r moving parts
when opening and closing the top.
- The head space in the rear is reduced when
the power top opens and closes . Make sure
the passengers in the rear are far enough
away from the power top to reduce the risk
of injury.
- When operat ing the power top, visibility to
the rear is limited. Avoid operating the top
while driving in reverse .
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(D Note
-To prevent damage to the power top:
- do not store any objects in the powe r top
compartment.
- make sure the re is enough space above
the vehicle when open ing or closing the
power top.
- To reduce the risk of damage, make su re
there are no fragile objects within the stor
age bay's range of motion.
(D Tips
- To prevent the battery from draining, do not
open or close the power top repeatedly
when the engine is switched off.
- A message will appear in the instrument cluster display if there is a power top ma l
funct ion
~ page 44.
- The power top can also be operated manual
l y if there is a malfunct ion ¢
page 46,
Power top emergency operation. The cause
of the malfunction should be corrected by
an a uthorized Audi dea ler or authorized re
pair facility as soon as possible.
- The vehicle is not protected from the weath
er or from unauthorized entry if the vehicle
is left parked with the power top open. Lock
any objects you are leaving in the vehicle in
the luggage compartment. Close the power
top before leaving the vehicle.
- The side windows lower slightly automati
cally when opening/closing the power top.
Power top convenience opening/closing
F ig . 36 Remote control key: buttons
Power top
Fig. 37 Turning the key to open and close
Convenience opening with the driver 's door
lock
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"" Press the@ button on the remote control key to
un loc k the vehicle .
.,. Turn the key once in the driver's door lock to
the opening position @¢
fig. 3 7.
.,. Turn the key to the opening position again
wi thin two seco nds and hold it there until the
power top opens completely.
Conv enience closing with th e dri ver's door
lo ck
.,. Turn the key once in the driver's door lock to
the closing position@¢
fig. 37.
.,. Turn the key to the closing position aga in with
in t wo se cond s
and hold it there unt il the pow
er top closes completely.
Releasing the key stops the opening or closing
process
i mm ed ia te ly .
A WARNING
Read and follow the important safety precau
tions
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Power top
Variable power top storage bay
Fig. 38 Luggage compartment: t he va riable power top
storage bay is lowered
Fig. 39 Luggage compartment: emergency release lever
fo r th e va riable power top storage bay
The variab le power top storage bay lowers auto
mat ically when the powe r top opens. To reduce
the risk of damage, make s ure there are no frag
ile objects w ith in the sto rag e bay's range of mo
t ion.
Raising the power top storage bay
• Press the trim i n the direction of the arrow to
raise the variable power top storage bay
<=> fig . 38.
Lower ing the power top storage bay
manually (emergency operation)
• Open the left s ide tr im and press t he re lease
lever dow n to lower the variable power top
storage bay¢
fig. 39 .
The variab le power top sto rage bay can be ra ised
when the
pow er top is closed . This provides more
cargo space in the luggage compa rtment.
The
opened power top is stored in the storage
bay and protected. The power top bay cannot be ra ised when the power top is ope n. The cargo
area in the l uggage compa rtment is smaller
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when the powe r top is open than when it is
closed.
Messages
Convertible top Please close trunk
This message ap pears in the instr ument cl uster
display if the luggage compartment lid is not
closed w hen ope rating the power top. Close the
lu ggage compartment lid.
Convertible top storage box not lowered. Plea se
remo ve obstacle
This message ap pears w hen the power to p stor
age bay is not lowe red whe n ope ning t he power
top.
If t h e power top storage bay is b locked by
o bj ects in t he luggage compartment, remove t he
ob jects that are in the way. If the power top stor
age bay is st ill not lowered automatica lly, you can
lower it manually ¢
page 44.
Convertible top Cannot be used
This message ap pears if the power top ca nnot
o pen or clo se au tomat ically because of safety
reasons or if there is a mal func tion . T he follow
i ng ca uses are possible:
- Vehicle speed too high: The automatic power
t op is deac tiva ted for sa fe ty reasons if the vehi
cle speed is too high . Reduce t he vehi cle speed
an d try closing/opening the power top again .
-Battery voltage too low: The automa tic powe r
top is deactivated i f the battery charge level is
too low. You can open/close the power top
aga in after starting the engine.
- Rollover protection active: If the powe r top
runs continuously for a long per iod of time, the
overload protection will activate for appro xi
mate ly 15 to 30 minutes. You can open/close
the power top again after that¢ &.
-Malfunction: Failure of system components is
one poss ible cause for ma lf u nction. The power
top can be operated manually
c:> page 46.
Convertible top not secure
This mess age ap pears and a w arning tone soun ds
if the power top is not comp letely closed/open
and t he vehicle speed is above 50 km/h. Reduce
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the vehicle speed and try closing/opening the
power top again.
A WARNING
Never drive when the power top is not locked
correctly. The wind from dr iving could cause
the power top to open . This can result in inju
r ie s and damage to the vehicle .
Wind deflector
Applies to vehicles: with wind de flecto r
The wind deflector reduces turbulence in the pas
senger compartment and makes driving more comfortable .
Fig. 40 Rear of the ve hicle : inser ting the wind d eflecto r (1)
Fig. 41 Rear of the vehicle : insert ing th e wind deflecto r (2 )
The wind deflector is located in the luggage com
partment in a storage bag* or under the cargo
floor cover .
Inserting and positioning the wind deflector
.,. Open the rear door on the passenger's side.
.. Remove the wind deflector from the luggage
compartment and fold it apart once. The wind
deflector is installed in the correct position
when the long side is toward the front and the
wind deflector frame is at the top.
Power top
.,. Insert both pins on the wind deflector @
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fig. 40 on the driver's side in the mounts in
the s ide trim.
.. Fold the handle @upward and lift the center of
the wind deflector up slightly®¢
fig. 41 .
.,. Guide the wind deflector into the mounts on
the passenger's side@) and press lightly in the
center of the wind deflector ® unti l the handle
locks in place.
" Raise the wind deflector completely.
Removing the wind deflector
" Fold the wind deflector frame back .
" Fold the handle@Q
fig. 40 upward and lift the
center of the wind def lector up slightly ®
Qfig.41 .
.. Remove the wind deflector from the mounts in
the side trim on the passenger side .
.. Pull the wind deflector out of the mounts on
the driver side and lift it out .
.. Fold the wind deflector together and store it
securely .
A WARNING
--Do not use the wind deflector to secure car
go.
- Be careful when installing so you do not
p inch your fingers.
- Pay attention to traffic when install ing the
wind deflector. Install the wind deflector
from the side of the veh icle that is farthest
from traffic.
Q) Note
Do not lean against the vehicle when instal
ling the w ind deflector. Hard objects and dec
orations on clothing such as belt buckles can
scratch the paint .
(D Tips
-The wind deflector works best when all of
the windows are rolled up while driving .
- Only store the wind deflector in the storage
bag* when it is dry.
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Power top
Power top emergency
operation
General information
The power top can be closed manually if there is
a malfunction .
• Set the parking brake .
• Open the windows.
• Switch the ignition off.
• To reduce pressu re in the power top hydrau lics,
pull the~ button for approximately 10 to 15
seconds
¢ page 42, fig. 35 .
Only close the power top manual ly in an emer
gency . Have a second person help yo u. Drive to an
authorized Audi dealer or author ized repair facili
ty immediately to have the malf unction correct
ed.
A WARNING
- There is a risk of pinching your hands or in
juring other people during all steps in the power top emergency operation process.
- Make sure all w indows are open during
emergency operation.
- Do not hold the power top supports or
other moving parts.
- Never dr ive when the power top is not
locked correct ly. The wind from driv ing
could cause the power top to open . This can
result in injuries and damage to the vehicle.
(1) T ips
The vehicle headliner is not clipped in and the
power top compa rtment cover is not locked
after using the power top emergency opera
tion procedure. Drive to an authorized Audi
dea ler or authorized repa ir facility immed iate
ly to have the malfunction corrected.
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Step 1 : Releasing the power top storage
bay lid
Fig. 42 Luggage compartme nt: release lever
Fig. 43 Luggage compartme nt: side tr im
• Open the luggage compartment lid.
• Reach with you r finger into the gap behind the
t rim near the center of the vehicle¢
fig. 42.
• Press the release lever down to release the
power top compartment cover.
• Open the left side trim and press the yellow lev
er in the direction of the arrow ¢
fig. 43.
• Remove the emergency release key (hex key)
from the left side trim®¢
fig. 43.
• Open the right side tr im and press the yellow
lever in the direction of the arrow .
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Step 2: Lifting the power top compartment
cover out
Fig. 44 Rear of vehicle: storage bay cover part ially open
Fig. 45 Rear of vehicle: power top storage compartment
cover complete ly open
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in the direction of the arrow @c>
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.. Then ra ise the power top compartment cover
out of the power top storage bay @and hold it
in place.
.. Close the luggage compartment lid .
.. Open the power top storage compartment cov
er comple tely~
fig. 45.
Step 3: Opening the latch
Fig. 46 Rear of vehicle: opening t he latch
Power top
.. Remove the cap from the trim and insert the
emergency release key in the opening .
.. Turn the emergency release key counter-clock
w ise until it stops to open the latch .
.. Remove the emergency release key.
Step 4: Closing the power top
Fig . 47 Rear of vehicle: closing the power top
Fig . 48 W indshie ld: closing the power top
.. Raise the power top out of the storage bay and
pull it out completely c>
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tion on page 46 .
.,. Press the power top onto the windshie ld frame
r=>fig. 48 .
.,. Press the d:, button ¢ page 42, fig. 35 to clos e
the power top. If th is does not work, proceed
w ith
¢ page 48, Step 5: Retracting the power
top compartment cover.
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