2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET climate control

Table of contents
Owner's Literature
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About this Owner's Manual . . . . . . 6
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Gene ral illus tra tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Instrument s and indicator lights 10
I nstruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
I ndicator ligh ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3
Driver information system . . . . . . 23
I n troduct ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Efficiency program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Service interval disp lay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 7
On Board Diagnos tic System (OBD) . . . . . . 28
Opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Centra l locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Luggage compar tment lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
PowerWindows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Va let park ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Garage door opener (HomeLi nk) . . . . . . . . 38
Power top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2
Automatic power top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
W ind defle ctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
P owe r top eme rgency operation . .. .. .. .
Lights and Vision ............ .. .. .
Exterio r lighting .............. .. .. .. .
I n terior light ing ... ... .. .... .. .. .. .. . 4
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V1s1on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3
W indshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5S
Dig ita l compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Seats and storage ....... .. .. ... . .
Gene ral info rmation ..... ... .. .. .. .. .
Front seats . .. .. ............. .. .. .. .
H ead restrain ts ... ... .. ...... .. .. .. .
Memory f unct io n ........ ... .. .. .. .. .
Ashtray ...... .. ................ ... .
C igarette lig hter .... .. ... ..... .. .. .. . 59
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Sto ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
L uggage compa rtmen t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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Warm and cold .. .. ... . .... ... .. . .
Climate control system . ... .... ... .. . .
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Dr1v1ng ... .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .... ... .. 73
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Ignition loc k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Convenience key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Driver messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
E lectromechanical pa rking brake . . . . . . . 77
Speed warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Cru ise cont ro l system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . 83
mult itron ic, S tronic, tiptron ic . . . . . . . . . . 83
Audi adaptive cruise control and
braking guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
General informa tio n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Audi adaptive cruise cont rol . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Audi braking guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Audi side assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
S ide assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Audi drive select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Driving set tings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3
Parking System ... ........... .. . .
Parking system ..... .... .. .... ... .. . .
Rear par king system . .... . .... ... .. . .
Rea r par king syst em with rea rview
came ra 106
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Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Driving safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Bas ics .... .. .. .. .. .. ............. . .
Correct p assenger seating positions . .. . .
D river's and front passenger's footwell ..
Pedal a rea ..... ... ................. .
Stor ing ca rgo correctly ... ... ... ... .. .
Repo rting Safety Defe cts .......... .. . .
A ctive rollove r pro tect ion system 113
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Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
General informa tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 24
Why use safety be lts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 25

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Door handle
Power locking switch
Memory buttons (driver's seat) . .
Button for side assist
A ir outlets
Control lever for :
- Turn signal and high beam
0 Multifunction steering wheel with :
- Horn
- Driver's airbag ....... .... .. .
- Audio/video, telephone and navi-
gation buttons
- Rocker switches for tiptronic op-
eration ................... .
@ ISETI button ................. .
® Instrument cluster ..... .. .. .. .
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@ Reset button for trip odometer
Switches for:
- Windsh ield wiper/washer
- Trip computer . ....... .. .. .. .
I gnition lock ................ .
Adjustable steering column
Control lever for:
- Cruise control .............. .
- adaptive cruise control ....... .
@ Instrument lighting ........ .. .
@ Release lever for the engine hood
@ Data Link Connector for On Board
Diagnostics (OBD II) ........ .. .
@ Light switch ........ ... .. .. .. .
@ Adjuste r control for outside
mirrors . ... .............. ... .
@ Power window switches ... .... .
@ Radio-Disp lay1l or MMI-Display
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l ) The image in t he d is pl ay w ill appear e ither in multiple col ­
o rs or in a single colo r, depending on the vehicle e quip­
ment. The mult i color image will be u sed in this Owner 's
Manual because both multi co lo r an d single colo r ve rs io n s
are a lmost identical.
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Depending on options:
- Radio system
- CD changer
Emergency flasher
Glove compartment (lockable) .. .
Front passenger's airbag ...... .
Depend ing on options, switches
for:
- drive select .. .............. .
- Electronic Stabilization Control .
Deluxe automatic climate control
Selector lever for automatic trans-
mission . ..... .............. .
@) Ashtray with cigarette lighter
@ Depending on options:
- MMI control console or
- drive select . ............... .
- Electron ic Stabilization Control
button ...... ... .......... . .
@ Central power window switch
@ Power top switch . ... ..... ... . .
@ I START ENGINE STOPI button .. .
@ Electromechanical parking brake
0) Tips
Cockpit
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- Some of the equipment or features shown in the general illustration may be standard
equipment on your vehicle or may be op­
tional equipment depending on your model.
Always ask your authorized Audi dealer if
you have a question about your vehicle.
- Operation of the Multi Media Interface
(MMI) is described in a separate manua l.
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Opening and closing
-If the power locking system should fail, you
can still open the fuel tank flap in an emer­
gency ~
page 194.
-You are well advised not to keep valuables
inside an unattended vehicle, visible or not.
Even a properly locked vehicle cannot pro­
vide the security of a safe.
- If the LED in the upper edge of the driver's
door panel comes on for about 30 seconds
after the vehicle is locked, there is a mal­
function in the power locking or the anti­
theft warning system. Have the malfunction
corrected by an authorized Audi dealership
or qualified repair facility.
Key set
Fig . 17 Key set
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@ Remote control key with mechanical key
You can centrally lock and unlock your vehicle and
start the engine with the master key with remote
control. A mechanical key is integrated in the
master key
~page 31 .
@ Emergency key
The emergency key is not intended for constant
use . It should only be used in an emergency, for
example, in place of the ignition key
~ page 7 4 . Keep it in a safe place and do not
carry it on your key ring.
Key replacement
If you lose a key, contact your authorized Audi
dealer immediately to have the
lost key disabled.
Be sure to bring all your keys with you .
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Number of keys
You can check the number of assigned keys to
your vehicle
¢ page 11. This allows you to make
sure you have received all of the keys when you purchase a used vehicle.
Data in the master key
During driving, service and maintenance-relevant
data is continuously stored on your master key .
Your Audi service adviser can read out this data
and tell you about the work your vehicle needs.
This applies also to vehicles with convenience
key*.
Personal comfort settings
If two people use one vehicle, it is recommended
that each person always uses "their own" master key. When the ignition is turned off or when the
vehicle is locked, personal convenience settings
for the following systems are stored and as­
signed to the remote master key.
- Climate control
- Power locking system
- Seat memory*
- Parking system*
- Adaptive cruise control* - Side assist*
- Drive select*
The stored settings are automatically recalled
when you unlock the vehicle, when you open the
doors or when you turn on the ignition.
A WARNING
-Do not leave your vehicle unattended with
the key in the ignition lock. Entry by unau­
thorized persons could endanger you or re­
sult in theft or damage the vehicle.
- Do not leave children unattended in the ve­
hicle, especially with access to vehicle keys.
Unguarded access to the keys provides chil­
dren the opportunity to start the engine
and/or activate vehicle systems such as the
power windows etc. Unsupervised operation
of any vehicle system by children can result
in serious injury.
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Warm and cold
Warm and cold Climate control system
Description
The climate control system warms, cools and
adds humidity to the air in the vehicle interior. It
is the most effective when the windows and pow­
er top are closed.
If there is a build-up of heat in­
side the vehicle , ventilation can help to speed up
the cooling process.
In all heating mode functions except
defrost, the
blower only switches to a higher speed once the
engine coolant has reached a certain tempera­
ture.
Condensation from the cooling system can drip
and form a puddle of water under the vehicle.
This is normal and does not mean there is a leak.
Pollutant filter
The pollutant filter removes pollutants such as
dust and pollen from the air.
The air pollutants filter must be changed at the
intervals specified in your Warranty & Mainte­
nance booklet, so that the air conditioner can
properly work.
If you drive your vehicle in an area with high air pollution , the filter may need to be changed
more frequently than specified in your Audi War­
ranty
& Maintenance booklet. If in doubt, ask
your authorized Audi Service Advisor for advice.
Key coded settings
The climate control settings are automatically
stored and assigned to the remote control key
that is in use . These settings are different when
the power top is open or closed.
_& WARNING
Reduced visibility is dangerous and can cause
accidents.
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- For safe driving it is very important that all
windows be free of ice, snow and condensa­
tion.
- Completely familiarize yourself with the
proper use and function of the heating and
ventilation system and especially how to de­
fog and defrost the windows .
- Never use the windshield wiper/washer sys­
tem in freezing weather until you have
warmed the windshield first, using the heat­
ing and ventilation system . The washer solu­
tion may freeze on the windshield and re­
duce visibility .
(U;) Note
- If you suspect that the air conditioner has
been damaged, switch the system off to
avoid further damage and have it inspected
by a qualified dealership.
- Repairs to the Audi air conditioner require
special technical knowledge and special
tools. Contact an authorized Audi dealer for
assistance.
@ For the sake of the environment
By reducing the amount of fuel you use, you
also reduce the amount of pollutants emitted
into the air.
(D Tips
- Keep the air intake slots (in front of the
windshield) free from ice, snow and debris in order to maintain the proper function of
the climate control system.
- The energy management system may switch
the seat heating* or rear window defroster
off temporarily. These systems are available
again as soon as the energy balance has
been restored.
- Air escapes through vents under the rear
window. When placing items of clothing on
the luggage compartment cover, ensure
that the openings are not covered.

Warm and cold
Operation
We recommend pressing the !AUTO I button and setting the temperature to 72 °F (22 °C).
Fig. 83 Automatic cl imate control system: control
Fig. 84 3-zone del ux e automatic climate controt•: controls
Press the buttons to turn the functio ns on or off.
Use the dials to adjust the temperature, the
b lower speed and the air distrib ution . The LED in
a button will light up when the function is
switched on. The settings are displayed for a few
seconds in the radio or MMI* display.
In vehicles with a 3-zone del uxe automat ic cl i­
mate control systems*, the dr iver and front pas­
senger side can be adjusted separately. The set·
tings are also disp layed in the climate control
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IOFF I Switching the climate control system
on/off
The i OFF i button switches the climate contro l
system on or off. It also sw itches on when you
press the knob. Airflow from outside is blocked
when the climate control system is switched off.
IA/Cl Switching cooling mode on/off
The air is not coo led and humidity is not removed
when cool ing mode is switched off. This can
cause fog on the windows . The cooling mode is
switched off automatically at low outside tern· peratures. .,.
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Warm and cold
l= I Swit ching recir culation m ode on /off
In recirculation mode, the air ins ide the vehicle is
circu lated and filtered . This prevents the unfil ­
tered air outside the vehicle from entering the
ve hicle interior . We recommend switching recir­
culation mode on when driving through a tunne l
or when sitting in traffic
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The IAU TOI button or lllll> F RONT I button switches
recirculation mode off .
IAUTOI Switching automatic mode on
Automatic mode ma inta ins a constant tempera­
ture inside the vehicle. A ir temperature, airflow
and ai r distribution are controlled automatica lly .
Adjusting th e tempe ratur e
Temperatures between 60 °F (+16 °C) and 84 °F
( + 28 °C) can be set. Outside of this range,
LO or
HI will appear in the cl imate control system dis­
p lay. At both of these settings, the climate con­
trol system r uns continuously at maximum cool­
i n g or heating power. There is no temperat ure
regulation.
~ Ad justing the airflow
You can adjust the a irf low manually to su it yo ur
needs . To have the airf low regulated automatica l­
ly, press the
IAUTO I button .
~ Adjusting the air distribution
You can manually se lect the vents where the air
will flow. To have the air distr ibution reg ulated
automatically , press the
!AUTO ! button.
QJ Adjusting seat h eating *
Pressing the button sw itches the seat heating on
at the h ighest setting (level 3) . The LEDs indicate
the tempe ratu re leve l. To reduce the tempe ra­
ture, press the button again . To switch the seat
heating off, press the button repeatedly unt il the
L ED turns off .
Afte r 10 minutes, the seat heat ing automat ica lly
sw itches from level 3 to leve l 2.
~ Adjust ing seat ventilation*
Pressing the button switches the seat ventilation
on at the highest setting (level 3) . The LEDs indi-
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cate the ventilation level. To reduce the ventila ­
tion level, press the button again. To switch the
seat ventilation off , press the button repeatedly
u nt il the LED turns off .
I@ FRONT I Switch the defro ste r on /off
The w indshield and side windows are defrosted
or cleared of condensation as q uickly as possib le.
The maximum amount of air f lows mainly from
the vents below the windshield. Recirculation
mode switches off. The temperature should be
set to 72 °F (22 °C) or h igher. The temperature is
controlled automat ically.
The
! AUTO ! button switches the defroster off.
lliil REAR I Switch ing rear window he ater on /
off
The rear window heater on ly operates when the
engine is runn ing . It switches off automatically
after a few minutes, depending on the outside
temperature.
To prevent the rear window heater from switch­ ing off automatically, press and hold the
I Cliil REARI
button for more than 2 seconds. This remains
stored until the ignit ion is switched off.
Air vents
You can open and close the center and rear air
vents using the th umbwhee ls . The levers adjust
the d irection of the airflow from the vents.
In vehicles with a 3-zone deluxe automa tic cli­
mate control system*, you can adjust the air tem­
perature in the rear by turning the thumbwhee l
toward the red side to make it warmer or toward
the blue side to make it cooler.
A WARNING
- Do not use the recircu lation for extended
periods of time. The windows could fog up
since no fresh air can enter the vehicle. If
the wi ndows fog up, press the air rec ircula­
tion button again immed iate ly to sw itch off
the air recirc ulation func tion or selec t de­
frost.
- I ndivid ua ls w ith red uced sensitivity to pain
or tempera ture could develop burns when
using the seat heating f unction . To reduce
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the risk of injury, these individua ls should
not use seat heating.
(D Note
To avo id damage to the heating elements in
the seats, do not kneel on the seats or place heavy loads on a small area of the seat .
Setup
The basic climate control settings can be adjust ­
ed in the radio or MMI*.
.. Se lect: I CAR I fu nct ion button > A /C control but­
ton . Or
.. Se lect:
ICARI function button> Car system s*
control button > AC.
Automatic recircul ation *
When switched o n, automatic recirculation con ­
trols the recircu lation mode au toma tically . If the
windows fog up, press the
I '"" F RONT I button.
Synchronization *
When synchronization is sw itched on, the same
settings are applied to both the driver and front
p a ssenger, except fo r the seat hea ting/vent ila­
tion* . Synchronization switches off when you ad­
just the settings on the front passenger 's side .
You can a lso switch synchroniza tion on by press­
i ng a nd ho ld ing the knob on the driver's side.
Supplementary he ater
The supplementary heater warms the inter ior of
veh icles w ith flexible fuel engines more quickly.
The supplementa ry heater is cont rolled automat­
ically in the
Auto se tting.
Warm and cold
Upper cabin heating
Applies to vehicles: with upper cabin heating
F ig. 85 Driver's seat: ven t fo r upper cabin heating
Fig . 86 Driver's sea t: uppe r cab in hea tin g button
The upper cabin area of the front seats can be
heated at three levels when the engine is run­
ning.
.. Press the~ button to switch the upper cabin
heating on. The LED illuminates.
.,. Press the~ button repeatedly until the LED
goes out to switch the upper cabin heating off .
A WARNING
-Individuals w ith reduced sensitivity to pain
or tempera ture could deve lop burns when
using the upper cabin heat ing. To reduce the
risk of injury, these ind ividuals shou ld not
use upper cabin heat ing.
- The output from the upper cabin heati ng
system may be very hot temporarily if the
air vents in the seats<=>
fig. 85 are covered
by clothing or other objects when the sys­
tem is switched on. This can cause burns on
unprotected sk in exposed directly to the
vents.
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Fuses and bulbs
Fuse panel @ (black )
No. Consumer
5 Steering col
umn switch module
7 Term inal 15 d iagnost ic connector
8 Gateway (Databus diagnostic interface)
9 Supplementary heater
Fuse panel@ (brown )
No. Consumer
1 CD/ DVD p laye r
2 Wi-Fi
3 M
MI/Radio
4 Instrument cluster
5
Gateway (ins trument cluster co ntrol mod-
ule)
6 Ignition lock
7 Ligh t swi tch
8 Climate control system blower
9 Steering col umn lock
10 Climate contro l system
1 1 Te
rm inal 30 d iagnost ic connector
12 Steer ing column sw itch module
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Right luggage compartment fuse
assignment
Fig. 1.96 Right lu ggage compartment: f use pane l w it h
plast ic clip
Fuse panel @ (black )
No . Consumer
2 Rea r window heater (Cabriole t)
3 Power top latch (Cabriolet)
4 Power top hyd raulics (Cabr io let)
Fuse panel @ (black)
No . Consumer
Luggage compartment lid con trol mo dule
1 (all road)/Powe r top cont ro l modu le (Cab-
r iolet)
2 Retractable rear
spoiler
(RS 5 Coupe)
5 Elec tromechan ica l pa rking brake
6 Electronic damping control
7 Elec tromech anica l par king brake
8 Rear exterior lig hti ng
9 qu attro sport
10 Rear exter ior lighting
1 1 Cent
ral locking
12 Term inal 30