2015 AUDI A5 ESP

Seats and storag e
Power easy entry function
Applies to vehicles: with power adjustable seats
The easy entry function makes it easier for the
rear passengers to enter and leave the vehicle .
Fig . 53 Comfo rt seat s•: easy e ntry co ntro ls
F ig . 54 Spor t seats * : ea sy entry con tro ls
.,. To fold the front seat backrests forward/back,
li ft the latch@~
fig. 53 or~ fig. 54 and fo ld
the backrest forwa rd .
.,. To move the front seats forward/back, press
and hold the @ button until the seat has
reached the desired posit ion.
When the front seats are moved forward, their
or iginal position is s tored. When it is moved
back, the sea t automatically stops in this posi­
tion . To move the seat even further back , you
have to re lease the switch @ and reactivate it .
Applies to vehicles w ith adjustable head re­
straints: The head restraint s from the front seats,
depending on the seat height that has been set,
are automatically ret racted when the seatbacks
are folded down . T hey return to their o riginal po­
sition again when the seatbacks fo r the front
seats are raised .
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@ Tips
With the driver 's or passenger's door closed,
the corresponding switch to move the seat is i noperative .
Seat adjustments in MMI
Applies to vehicles: with seat memory and MMI
The passenger 's seat can be adjusted to various
position s by the driver.
Convenience side view
.,. Sele ct: !CAR ! function b utton> Seat adju st­
ment > Passenger's seat > Con venience side
v iew.
Or
.,. Select: !CAR ! function button> Car systems *
control button > Vehicle settings > Seats > Pas ­
s enger 's se at> Con venience side v ie w .
.,. Continue to press the control knob until the ad­
justment process is complete .
Seat symmetry
.,. Sel ect: Function button !CAR !> Seat adju st­
ment
> Passenge r's seat > Seat symmetry . Or
.,. Select: !CAR ! function button> Car s ystems *
control button > Vehicle settings > Seat s > Pas­
se ng er' s s eat > Align with d rive r's se at .
.,. Continue to press the control knob until the ad-
j ustment process is complete .
Using the
Con venience side view functio n, the
passenger 's seat is adjusted so that the driver
has the best possib le view to the right . When the
Co nvenience side view is set, the spec ific position
of the dr iver's seat is taken into consideration .
Us ing the
Seat symmetr y function, the passeng­
er's seat can be moved to the same position as
the d river 's sea t. The settings for the dr iver's seat
are imported and set au tomatically.

Seats and storag e
_& WARNING
Never put waste paper in the ashtray . Hot
ashes or other hot objects in the ashtray could
set waste paper on fire .
Cigarette Lighter
Fig. 62 Fron t center c onso le: cig arett e lighter
.,. Press the c igarette lighter in .
.,. Remove the cigarette lighter when it pops out .
_& WARNING
The cigarette lighter only works when the ig­
nition is sw itched on. Incorrect usage can lead
to ser ious injuries or burns. For this reason,
children should never be left unattended in
the vehicle because this increases the risk of
injury.
(D Note
The ciga rette lighter can be damaged if you
connect electrical accessories to it .
Storing
General overview
_& WARNING
- Always remove objects from the instrument
panel. Any items not put away could slide
around inside the vehicle while dr iv ing or
when accelerating or when applying the brakes or when dr iv ing aro und a corner .
- When you a re driv ing make sure that a ny­
thing yo u may have placed in the ce nter con­
so le or ot her storage locations can not fall
o ut into the footwells. In case of sudden
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braking you would not be ab le to brake, de­
press the clutch or accelerate.
- Any pieces of clothing that you have hung
up must not interfere with the driver's view .
The coat hooks are designed only for light­
weigh t clothing. Never hang any cloth ing
w ith ha rd, pointed or heavy objects in the
pockets on the coat hooks. During sudden
braking or in an accident -espec ially if the
airbag is deployed -these objects cou ld in­
jure any p assengers inside the vehicle.
Cupholder
F ig. 63 Center co nsole: front cup holde r
Fig. 6 4 Rea r arm rest: rear cuphol der
Opening re ar cupholders
.,. To open the cupholder, press on the symbol~
®Qfig . 64 .
.,. To adjust the arm @, sw ing it in the d irection
of the a rrow.
.,. Place the beverage in the ho lder and release
the arm . The arm sw ings back by itself and au-
tomatically secures the beverage .
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Seats and storag e
The coat hooks are des igned only for light­
weight cloth ing . Never hang any clothing
with hard, pointed or heavy objects in the
pockets on the coat hooks . During sudden
braking or in an acc ident -especially if the
airbag is deployed -these objects could in­
jure any passenge rs ins ide the veh icle.
- T o reduce the r isk of persona l injury in an ac­
cident or sudden stop, always keep the
glove compartment closed while dr iv ing .
- Read and follow all WARNINGS
9 page 147, Important safety instructions
on the side airbag system.
- Hang clothes in such a way that they do not
impa ir the d river's vision.
- The coat hooks must only be used for light­
weight clot hing . Do not leave any heavy o r
sharp edged objects in the pockets which may in terfere with the side curtain airbag
deployment and can cause personal injury in
a cras h.
- Do not use coat hangers for hanging cloth­
ing on the coat hooks as this can interfere
with proper deployment of the side c urtain
airbags in an accident.
- Do not hang heavy objects on the coat
hooks, as they could cause personal injury in
a sudden stop.
- Always keep the compartment above the
rearview mirror closed while dr iving to re­
duce the r isk of injury in the event of sudden
braking maneuvers or a collision .
(D Note
Objects located on the rear shelf that rub
against the rear window could damage the
heating wires for the rear window defogger.
(D Tips
- A vent slot is located between the shelf and
the rear window. Do not b lock the
vent with
any items you may place on the rear window
shelf.
- Do not place bulky items on the rear w indow
shelf as they could restrict or b lock the driv­
er 's vision in the rear view m irror.
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Roof rack
Description and mounting locations
Additional cargo can be carried with a roof lug­
gage rack .
Fig. 66 Roof ra ck attachm en t po ints
.. Always read and follow the instructions provid­
ed by the roof rack manufacturer when instal ­
ling the roof rack system .
If luggage or cargo is to be carr ied on the roof,
you must observe the following:
- Onl y use roof racks approved for your vehicle .
T hese approved roof racks are the bas is for a
comp le te roof rack system . Addi tional attach­
ments or carrier systems are needed to trans­
port luggage and sports equipment. We recom­
mend using roof racks from the Aud i origina l
accessories program.
- When installing the roof rack, make sure it is
only mounted on the designated locations on
the roof
c:> fig. 66.
- We recommend that you keep the installation
instructions for your roof rack system together
w ith your Owner 's litera ture in the vehicle.
When should the roof rack be r em oved?
- Before going through an automatic car wash (it
is best to ask the car wash operator for advice).
- When not in use, to reduce fue l consumption,
wind noise and to guard against theft .
A WARNING
-Use of an unapproved roof rack or incorrect
mounting of an approved roof rack can
cause the roof rack or the items attached to
it to fall off the roof onto the road .
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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 sun­
roof 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 .
.8, WARNING
Reduced visibility is dangerous and can cause
accidents.
- For safe driving it is very important that all
windows be free of ice, snow and condensa­
tion.
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- 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 .
(D 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.

Driving
Speed warning 1: setting a speed limit
Warning threshold 1 is set by the I SE TI button.
F ig. 82 SET button in the instrument cluster
Storing the m aximum spe ed
• Drive at the desired maximum speed.
• Press the
!SET I button in the instrument p anel
display
c;, fig. 82 for 1 second .
Resetting the ma ximum speed
• Drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 3 mph
(5 km/h)
• Press the
i~S-ET~ I button for mo re than 2 seconds .
The . (USA models) /. (Canada models)
speed warn ing symbol will appear briefly in the
d isplay when you release the
!SETI button to indi­
ca te that the max imum speed has been stored
successfully .
The max imum speed remains stored unti l it is
changed by pressing the
! SET I button again br ief­
ly or unt il it is deleted by a lengthy p ush on the
button.
Speed warning 2: setting a speed limit
The radio or MMI* control unit is used to set,
change or delete warning threshold 2.
• Se lect: !CARI funct ion button> Instrum ent
clu ster > Sp eed warning .
Or
• Se lect: !CARI funct ion button> Car syste m s*
control button> Dri ver a ss is t> Speed warning .
Warning th reshold 2 can be set in the speed
r a nge starting from 20 mph to 150 mph (30 km/
h to 240 km/h). Settings can each be adjus ted in
interva ls of 6 mph (10 km/h) .
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Cruise control system
Switching on
The cruise control system makes it possible to
drive at a constant speed starting at
20 mph (30
km/h).
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Fig . 83 Contro l lever with push-button
Fi g. 84 D isplay: Selected speed
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• Pull the lever to position (D <::> fig. 83 to sw itch
the system on .
• Drive at the speed to be controlled .
• Press button ® to set that speed.
The stored speed and th e green symbol
til;\IJM4 (US mode l)/ El (Canadian model) are
shown in the display
c;, fig. 84. The display may
vary, depending on the type of display in your ve­
hicle.
The speed is kept constant by modifying engine
power or through an act ive brake intervention.
A WARNING
-Always pay atte ntion to the traffic around
you when the cruise control is in operation.
You a re always respons ible for your speed
and the distance between your veh icle and
o ther veh icles.
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Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever
Applies to vehicles: with manual transmission
The clutch pedal must be depressed all the way
before you can start the engine .
The manual transmission in your Audi is equipped
with an
interlock-feature.
• Depress the clutch pedal all the way.
• Start the engine with the gearshift lever in Neu­
tral and the clutch pedal depressed.
(D Note
Always depress the clutch pedal fully when
changing gears . Do not hold the vehicle on a
hill with the clutch pedal partially depressed.
This may cause premature clutch wear or damage.
@ Tips
- Resting your hand on the gearshift lever
knob while driving will cause premature
wear in the transmission.
- The back-up lights go on when you sh ift into
Reverse with the ignit ion on.
Gearshift pattern (6-speed manual
transmission)
Applies to vehicles: with manual transmission
Fig. 85 Gearshift pattern: 6-speed manual transmiss ion
Engaging reverse gear (R)
• Move the shift lever all the way to the left,
press it down, then push it forward .
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Especially after driving forward, stop the vehicle
completely, shift into
Neutral and rest the shift
lever briefly in Neutral before shifting into
Re­
verse.
S tronic, tiptronic
Introduction
Applies to vehicles: with S tronic/tiptronic
The automatic transmission is controlled elec­
tron ically. The transmission upshifts or down­
shifts automatica lly depending on which drive
program is selected .
When a
moderate driving style is used, the
transmission selects the most economical driving
mode. It will then change up early and delay the
downshifts to give better fuel economy.
The transmission switches to a sporty mode after
a kick-down or when the driver uses a
sporty driv­
ing style
characterized by quick acce lerator pedal
movements, heavy acce leration, frequent
changes in speed and traveling at the maximum
speed .
If desired, the driver can a lso select the gears
manually (tiptronic mode) c::> page 86.
Various automatic transmissions may be instal­
l ed, depending on the model :
S tronic transmission
The S tronic is a dual-clutch transmission . Power
i s transferred using two clutches that work inde­
pendently from one another . They replace the
torque converter used in conventio nal automatic
transmissions and allow the vehicle to accelerate
without a noticeable interruption in traction .
tiptronic transmission
In the tiptronic t ransm ission, power is transfer­
red by a torque converter.

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will return to automatic mode. To keep shifting
using the shift paddles, move the s elector lever
to the right out of the 0/5 position.
The t ransmission automatically shifts up o r down
before critica l engine speed is reached.
The transmission only allows manua l shift ing
when the engine speed is within the permitted range .
@ Tips
-When you sh ift into the next lower gear, the
transmission will downshift only when there i s no poss ibility of over -revving the engine.
- When the kick-down comes on, the trans­
mission will sh ift down to a lower gear, de­
pending on vehicle and engine speeds .
- Tiptronic is inoperat ive when the transmis­
s ion is in the fa il-safe mode .
Kick-down
Appl ies to vehicles: with S tro nic/t iptronic
Kick-down enables maximum acceleration.
When you depress the accelerato r pedal beyond
the resistance po int, the automatic transm iss ion
downshifts into a lower gear, depend ing o n ve hi­
cle speed and engine speed. The upsh ift into the
nex t higher gear ta kes place once the maximum
specified engine speed is reached .
A WARNING
Please note that the drive wheels can spin if
kick-down is used on a smooth slippery road -
there is a risk of sk idding.
Launch Control Program
App lies to vehicles: with S tro nic
Th e Launch Control Program provides the best
acceleration possible when starting from a stop .
Requirement: The engine must be at operating
temperature and the steering wheel must not be
turn ed .
.,. Press the
1.$ O FF I button ¢ page 171 while the
engine is running. The
II i ndicator light ill umi­
nates i n the instrument cluster and
Stabiliza-
Aut omatic transm issio n
tion control (ESC): Sport. W arning! Re stri cted
s tability
appears in the driver information sys­
tem display .
.,. Move the sele ctor leve r to the 0/5 position to
select spo rt mode (5) or se lect the
d y namic
driving mode in drive se lect* ¢ page 103 .
.,. Press the brake pedal strongly with your left
foot and ho ld it down fo r at least 1 second.
.,. At the same time, press the accelerator pedal
down comp lete ly with yo ur right foot u nti l th e
eng ine reaches and mainta ins a high R PM .
.,. Remove your foot from the brake pedal within 5
seconds ¢
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A WARNING
-Always adapt your dr iving to the traff ic flow.
- Onl y use the Launch Cont ro l Program when
road and traffic cond itions allow it and oth­
er drivers will not be endangered or annoyed by your driving and the vehicle's acce lera­
tion .
- Please note that the driving wheels can spin
and the vehicle can break away when sport
mode is switched on, especially when the
road is s lippery .
- Once you have accelerated, you shou ld
sw itch sport mode off by pressing the
l.f3 OFF I button .
(D Tips
-The tra nsmission temperature may increase
signif icant ly after us ing the Launch Contro l
Program. If that happens , the program may
not be availab le for a few minutes.
It wi ll be
available again afte r a cool-down per iod.
- When acc elerating using the Launch Control
program, a ll vehicle parts are subject to
heavy loads. Thi s can resu lt in in creased
wear.
Transmission malfunction
App lies to vehicles : wi th S tronic/tip tro nic
[cjJ Tran smi ssion: Pre ss brake pedal and select
gear again . ..,.
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Audi adapt ive crui se cont rol and bra king gu ard
Audi adaptive cruise
control and braking
guard
Introduction
App lies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive cruise co ntrol
The adaptive cruise control system assists the
driver by regu lating vehi cle speed and helping to
maintain a set distance to the vehicle ahead,
within the limits of the system.
If the system de­
tects a moving vehicle up ahead, adaptive cruise
control can brake and then accelerate your vehi­
cle. This helps to make driving more comfortable
on long highway stretches.
The braking guard system can warn you about an impend ing collision and initiate braking maneu ­
vers
¢ page 95.
Adaptive cruise control and braking guard have
technical limitations that you must know, so
p lease read this section carefu lly, understand
how the system works and use them properly at
all times.
General information
General information
A pp lies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive cruise co ntrol
Fig. 93 Fr ont of th e veh icle : Posit ion of radar sensor
The area that contains the radar sensor¢ fig. 93
must never be covered by stickers or other ob­
jects or obstructed with dirt, insects, snow or ice
that will inte rfe re with the adapt ive cr uise con­
trol system and brak ing guard. For information
on cleaning, refer to ¢
page 184. The same ap­
p lies for any mod ificat ions made in the front
area. T
he function of the adaptive cruise cont ro l sys­
tem and braking guard is limited under some
condit ions:
- Ob jects can on ly be de tected when they are
with in sensor range¢
page 91, fig. 96.
-The system has a limited ability to de tect ob­
jects that are a short distance ahead, off to the
side of your vehicle or moving into your lane .
- Some kinds of veh icles are hard to detect; for
examp le motorcycles, vehicles with high
ground clearance or overhanging loads may be
detected when it is too late or they may not be
detected at all.
- When driving through curves
¢page 90 .
-Stationa ry objects ¢ page 90.
,&_ WARNING
-= -Always pay attention to traffic when adaptive
cruise control is switched on and braking
g uard is active. As the driver, you are still re­
sponsib le for start ing and for maintai ning
speed and distance to other objects. Braking
g uard is used to assist you . The drive r must
a lways take action to avo id a col lision . The
d river is always responsible for bra kin g at the
cor re ct t ime.
- I mp roper use of adaptive cruise control can
cau se collisions, o ther accidents and serious
pe rsonal injury.
- Never let the comfort and conve nience that
adapt ive cr uise control and braking guard
offer distrac t you from the need to be alert
to traffic con dit ions and the need to remain
i n full control of your vehicle at all times,
- Always remember that the adaptive cruise
control and braking guard have limits -they
will not slow the vehicle down or maintain
the set distance when you dr ive towards an
obstacle or somethi ng on or near the road
that is not moving, such as vehicles stopped
in a traff ic jam, a sta lled or d isabled vehicle.
If registered by the radar sensor, vehicles or
obstacles that a re not moving can t rigger a
coll is io n warning and if confi rmed by the
video came ra, an acute collision war ning.
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