2016 AUDI A5 COUPE key

Seats and storage
@ Tips
-You can open the pass-through from the
luggag e compartment. Push the release
button down and push the cover forward.
- You can lock or unlock the pass-through us­
ing the mechanical key. This prevents any
access to the luggage compartment from
the vehicle interior.
Securing the ski sack
Appl ies to veh icles: w ith s ki sac k
The ski sack must be secured in the luggage com­
partment.
Fig. 71 Luggage compartme nt: Secur ing the ski sack
Fig. 72 Rear bench sea t: secu ring the ski sack
There are two straps with hooks on the bottom
side of the ski sack
~ fig. 71 @ . There is also a
securing strap@~
fig. 72 on the sack.
.. To secure the ski sack in the luggage compart­
ment, hang the hooks in the rear tie-downs
~fig. 71.
.. Tight en the strap on the ski sack to prevent the
objects in the sack from sliding
~ fig. 72.
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A WARNING
-The ski sack is intended only for the trans­
portation of skis and other light objects . To
reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
never transport heavy or pointed objects in
the ski sack.
- When braking rapidly or during an accident,
the load could be displaced and cause injury to occupants.
- Sharp edges on the load must be covered
for protection . Always fasten the belt tight­
ly around the sack and its contents
~fig . 72.
- For safety reasons, do not transport more
than two pairs of skis in the ski sack.
- You must secure the ski sack with the strap
after loading.
- Make sure that all objects you are transport­
ing in the pass-through are secured. Other­
wise they could slide around during sudden braking maneuvers and cause injuries.
@ Tips
-Never stow the ski sack away when it is still
wet or damp (for example, snow melting
from skis). Allow it to dry completely before stowing it away.
- When transporting skis or snowboards,
tighten the securing strap between the
bindings.
- Position skis in the ski sack with the pointed
ends facing the front and ski poles with the
pointed ends facing the rear.
- You can lock or unlock the pass-through us­
ing the mechanical key. This prevents any
access to the luggage compartment from
the vehicle interior.
. Parcel shelf
The parcel shelf behind the rear seatback can be
used to carry light items of cloth ing. ..,.

Warm and cold
Warm and cold
Climate control system
Description
The climate control system warms, cools and
adds humidity to the air in the veh icle inter ior. 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.
I n all heating mode functions except
defrost, the
b lower only switches to a higher speed once the
engine coolant has reached a certain tempera­
ture .
Condensat ion from the cooling system can drip
and form a puddle of water under the veh icle.
This is normal and does not mean there is a leak.
P ollutant filt er
The pol lutant filte r removes pollutants such as
dust and pollen from the a ir.
The air pollutants filter must be changed at the intervals specif ied in your Warranty
& Mainte­
nance booklet, so that the a ir cond it ione r can
properly work.
If you drive your vehicle in an area with high air pollut ion, the filter may need to be changed
more frequently than specified i n your Aud i War­
ranty
& Maintenance booklet. If in doubt, ask
your author ized Audi Service Advisor for advice.
Ke y cod ed setting s
The climate control settings are automatically
stored and assigned to the remote control key
that is in use .
.8, WARNING
Reduced visib ility is dangerous and can ca use
accidents.
- For safe dr iv ing it is very impo rtan t that all
windows be free of ice, snow and condensa­
t ion .
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-Complete ly familiarize yourself with the
proper use and function of the heating and
ventilation system and espec ially how to de­
fog and defrost the wi ndows .
- Never use the windshield wiper/washer sys­
tem in freezing weather until you have
warmed the windshield first, using the heat­ ing and vent ilation system. The washer solu­
tion may freeze on the windshield and re­
duce visibi lity.
(D Note
- If you suspect that the air conditioner has
been damaged, sw itch the system off to
avoid further damage and have it inspected
by a q ualified dealership.
- Repa irs to the Aud i air cond itioner requ ire
special techn ica l know ledge and spec ial
tools. Contact an a uthorized Audi dealer fo r
assistance.
@ For the sake of the environment
By reduc ing the amo unt of fuel you use, you
also reduce the amount of pollutants emitted
into the a ir.
(D Tips
- Keep t he a ir intake slots (in front of the
windshield) free from ice, snow and debr is
in orde r to maintain the prope r funct ion of
the climate control system .
- The energy management sys tem may sw itch
the seat heating* o r rea r 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
Driving
Steering
Manually adjustable steering wheel
The steering wheel position is fully adjustable up
and down and forward and back .
Fig. 75 Lever under the steering column
First, adjust the driver's seat correctly.
• Pull the lever¢
fig. 75 ¢ .&_ .
• Move the steering wheel to the desired posi­
tion.
• Push the lever against the steering column un-
til it locks.
There must be at least 10 inches (25 cm) be­ tween your chest and the center of the steering
wheel. If you cannot sit more than 10 inches (25
cm) from the steering wheel, see if adaptive
equipment is available to help you reach the ped­
als and increase the distance from the steering
wheel.
For detailed information on how to adjust the
driver's seat, see
¢page 55.
A WARNING
Improper use of steering wheel adjustment
and improper seating position can cause seri­
ous personal injury.
- Adjust the steering wheel column only when
the vehicle is not moving to prevent loss of
vehicle control.
- Adjust the driver's seat or steering wheel so
that there is a minimum of 10 inches (25
cm) between your chest and the steering
wheel
¢page 113, fig. 118 . If you cannot
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maintain this minimum distance, the airbag
system cannot protect you properly.
- If physical limitations prevent you from sit­
ting 10 inches (25 cm) or more from the
steering wheel, check with your authorized
Audi dealer to see if adaptive equipment is
available.
- If the steering wheel is aligned with your
face, the supplemental driver's airbag can­
not provide as much protection in an acci­
dent. Always make sure that the steering
wheel is aligned with your chest.
- Always hold the steering wheel with your
hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posi­
tions to reduce the risk of personal injury if
the driver's airbag deploys.
- Never hold the steering wheel at the 12
o'clock position or with your hands inside
the steering wheel rim or on the steering
wheel hub. Holding the steering wheel the
wrong way can cause serious injuries to the
hands, arms and head if the driver's airbag
deploys.
Ignition lock
Starting engine with the key
Applies to vehicles: wit h ignition lock
The ignition is switched on and the engine start­
ed with the ignition key .
Fig. 76 Ignition key
Starting the engine
• Insert the key into the ignition lock.
• Manual transmission: Fully depress the clutch
pedal and move the shift lever to the neutral
position. ..,.

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peda l and move the se lector lever to the P or N
pos ition .
~ Press the key c::> fig. 76 - the engine will start.
Switchi ng the ignition on /off
If you wou ld like to switch the ig nition on with­
out starting the engine , fo llow these steps :
~ Insert the key into the ignition lock.
~ Press t he key briefly withou t pressing the
clutch peda l (for manual transmissions) or the
brake pedal (for automatic transmissions).
~ To switch the ignition off, press th e key again .
When start ing t he engine, major elec trical loads
are switched off tempora rily.
You can on ly remove the key with the ignition
switched off.
If the engine should not start immed iately, the
starting process is automat ically stopped after a
short time. Repeat sta rting procedu re .
_& WARNING
- Never allow the e ngine to ru n in confined
spaces - danger of asp hyxiation .
- Never remove the ign it io n key from the ig ni­
t ion look while the vehicle is moving . O ther­
wise, the stee ring lock cou ld suddenly en­
gage and you would not be able to steer t he
vehicle .
- Always take the key wi th you whenever you
leave your vehicle . Otherwise, the engine
cou ld be started or electrical equipment
such as the power windows cou ld be operat­
ed . This can lead to serious injury.
- Never leave children or persons requiring as­
sistance unattended in the vehicle. The
doors can be locked using the remote trans­
mitter, preventing people from escap ing
from the vehicle on the ir own in the event of
an eme rgency . Depend ing on the t ime of
year, peop le inside the vehicle can be ex­
posed to very hig h or very low tempera­
tures .
-
D riv ing
(D Note
Avoid high engine rpm, full throttle and heavy
engine loads unti l the engine has reached op­
erating temperature - otherwise you risk en­
gine damage.
@ For the sake of the environment
Do not let the engine run w hile parked to
warm up. Beg in driving immed iate ly. Th is re­
duces unnecessary emissions.
(D Tips
- If the key cannot be removed from the ign i­
tion lock, you have to pull the mechanical
key out of the master key in order to be able
to lock the vehicle c::>
page 34.
-Some noise after starting the engine is nor­
mal and is no cause for concern.
- If you leave the vehicle w ith the ignition
switched on, the ignit ion w ill switch off af­
ter a certain per iod of t ime . Please note that
electrical equipment such as exterior lights
w ill switch off as we ll w hen that happens.
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Driving
Starting the vehicle with the emergency
key
Applies to veh icles: w ith ig ni tio n lock
You can use the emergency key as an ignition key
in an emergency.
Fig. 77 Glove compartment: Adapter for e mergen cy key
Fig. 78 Insert emergency key into t he adapte r
.,. Take the adapter for the emergency key out of
the glove compartment ¢
fig. 77.
.,. Push the emergency key¢
fig. 78 fully into the
adapter. Make sure that the Audi rings are fac­
ing up.
.,. Press the emergency key in the adapter down
until it latches audibly.
.,. Insert the adapter with the emergency key for­
ward into the ignition switch. The engine can
now be started as usual.
Stopping the engine
App lies to veh icles: w ith ig ni tio n lock
.,. Bring the vehicle to a full stop.
.,. Automa tic transmission: Move the selector lev­
er to the P or N position .
.,. Press on the ignition key . The engine is turned
off .
.,. You can now remove the key .
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Steering lock
The steering locks when you remove the ignition
key. The locked steering helps prevent vehicle
theft.
Emergency off
If it is necessary in unusual circumstances, the
engine can be switched off while the vehicle is
moving. The engine will be switched off if you
press on the key for an extended period .
A WARNING
-Never turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop. The full func­
tion of the brake booster and the power
steering is not guaranteed. You must use
more force to turn or brake if necessary . Be ­
cause you cannot steer and brake as you
usually would, this could lead to crashes
and serious injuries .
- For safety reasons, you should always park
your vehicle with the selector lever in P .
Otherwise, the vehicle could inadvertently
roll away.
- The radiator fan can continue to run for up
to 10 minutes even after you have turned
off the engine and removed the ignition key .
The radiator fan can also turn on again if the
engine coolant heats up because of intense
sunlight or heat build-up in the engine com­
partment .
- Always take the key with you whenever you
leave your vehicle . Otherwise, the engine
could be started or electrical equipment
such as the power windows could be operat­
ed. This can lead to serious injury .
- Never leave children or persons requiring as­
sistance unattended in the vehicle. The
doors can be locked using the remote trans­
mitter, preventing people from escaping
from the vehicle on their own in the event of
an emergency. Depending on the time of
year, people inside the vehicle can be ex­
posed to very high or very low tempera­
tures.

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CD Note
If the engine has been under heavy load for
an extended per iod, heat builds up in the en­
gine compartment after the engine is switch­
ed off- there is a risk of damaging the eng ine .
Allow the engine to run at idle for about two
m inutes before switching it off .
Convenience key
Starting the engine
Applies to vehicles: with conve nien ce key
The I S TAR T ENGINE ST OP ! button switches the
ignition on and starts the engine.
Fig. 79 Cen ter co nsole : START ENGI NE STOP b utto n
Starting the engine
• Manual transmission: Fully depress the clut ch
pedal and move the s hift lever to the neutral
position.
• Automatic transmission: Step on the brake
peda l and move the se lector lever to P or N
¢,&. .
•Presson the !S TAR T ENGINE ST OPI button
¢fig . 79 -the engine w ill star t.
Sw itching the ignition on /off
If you wou ld like to switch the ign ition on with­
out starting the eng ine, fo llow these steps:
• Press the
I START ENGIN E ST OP I button with ­
out press ing the clutch peda l (for manual
transm iss ions) or the brake peda l (for automat­
ic transmissions) .
• To switch the ign ition off, press the b utton
again.
D rivi ng
If the engine should not start immediately, the
starting process is automatically stopped after a
short time . Repeat starting p rocedure .
When star ting the engine, majo r electr ical loads
are switched off temporarily.
After a cold engine is sta rted, t here may be a
br ief period of inc reased noise because o il pres­
s ur e must first b uild up in the hydraulic valve ad­
justers. This is normal and not a ca use for con­
cern.
.&_ WARNING
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-Never a llow the engine to run in confined
spaces -danger of asphyx iat ion.
- Never turn off the engine unti l the vehicle
has come to a complete stop.
- Always take the key with you whenever yo u
leave your vehicle. Otherwise, the engine
could be started or electrical equipment
such as the power windows c ould be operat­
ed . This can lead to ser ious injury .
- Never leave children or persons requiring as­
sistance unattended in the vehicle. The
doors can be locked using the remote trans­
mitter, p reve nti ng peop le from esca ping
from t he vehicle on their own in the even t of
a n emergen cy . Depending on the time of
ye ar, people i ns ide the ve hicle can be ex ­
posed to very high or very low tempera ­
tures .
CD Note
-Av oid high eng ine rpm, fu ll t hrottle and
he avy eng ine lo ad s u ntil the eng ine has
reac hed operating tem per ature -othe rw ise
you risk e ngine damage.
@ For the sake of the environment
Do no t let the e ng ine run w hile p arked to
warm up . Beg in d riving immed iate ly . T his re ­
du ces unnecessary emissions .
@ Tips
-After starting a cold engine, the re m ay be a
br ie f per iod of increased noise because the
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Driving
oil pressure must first build up in the hy­
draulic valve adjusters. This is normal and not a cause for concern.
- If you leave the vehicle with the ignition
switched on, the ignition will switch off af­
ter a certain period of time. Please note that
electrical equipment such as exterior lights
will switch off as well when that happens .
Switching engine off
Applies to veh icles: w ith conven ience key
" Bring your vehicle to a complete stop .
" Automatic transmission: Move the selector lev­
er to the P or N position.
"Press the
I STA RT ENG INE S TOPI button
~ page 75, fig. 79.
Steering lock
The steering locks when you turn the engine off
using the
I START E NGINE STOP ! button and
open the driver's door. The locked steering helps
prevent vehicle theft.
Emergency off
If necessary, the engine can be switched off with
the selector lever in the R or D/S positions . The
engine stops if you press and hold the
I STAR T ENGIN E STOPI button at speeds below
6 mph (10 km/h) and press the brake pedal.
A WARNING
-Never turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop. The full func­
tion of the brake booster and the power
steering is not guaranteed. You must use
more force to turn or brake if necessary. Be­
cause you cannot steer and brake as you
usually would, this could lead to crashes
and serious injuries.
- For safety reasons, you should always park
your vehicle with the selector lever in P.
Otherwise, the vehicle could inadvertently
roll away .
- The radiator fan can continue to run for up
to 10 minutes even after you have turned
off the engine and removed the ignition key.
The radiator fan can also turn on again if the
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engine coolant heats up because of intense
sunlight or heat build-up in the engine com­
partment.
- Always take the key with you whenever you
leave your vehicle . Otherwise, the engine
could be started or electrical equipment
such as the power windows could be operat ­
ed. This can lead to serious injury.
(D Note
If the engine has been under heavy load for
an extended period, heat builds up in the en­
gine compartment after the engine is switch ­
ed off - there is a risk of damaging the engine .
Allow the engine to run at idle for about two
minutes before switching it off.
Driver messages
Ignition is on
This message appears and a warning tone sounds
if you open the driver's door when the ignition is
switched on .
No key identified
This message appears when the
I STAR T ENGINE ST OP ! button is pressed if there
is no master key inside the vehicle or if the sys­
tem does not recogni ze it. For example, the mas­
ter key cannot be recognized if it is covered by an
object (e .g . aluminum brief case) which
screens
the radio signal. Electronic devices such as cell
phones can also interfere with the radio signal.
Press brake pedal to start engine
This message appears if you do not press the
brake pedal to start the engine in a vehicle with
an automatic transmission.
Press clutch pedal to start engine
This message appears if you do not press the
clutch pedal to start the engine in a vehicle with
a manual transmission.
Shift to N or P to start engine
This message appears when attempting to start
the engine if the selector lever for the automatic
transmission is not in the P or N position . The .,_

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engine can only be star ted with the se lector in
these positions .
!I Is the key in the v ehicle?
This message appears if the master key is re­
moved from the vehicle with the engine run ning .
If the maste r key is no longer in the veh icle, you
cannot swi tch on the ignition after stopping the
engine and yo u also cannot start the engine
again. Moreover, you cannot lock the vehicle
from the outside with the key .
Shift to P otherwise vehicle can roll away . Door s
do not lo ck if l ever i s not in
P.
This message appears fo r safety reasons a long
with a warning signal. It appears if the selec to r
l eve r fo r th e automatic transmission is not in the
P posit ion when switching off the ignition . M ove
the selector leve r to the P position, otherwise the
ve hicle is not secured against rolling away. You
also cannot lock the vehicle using the locking button* on the door handle or using the remote
key.
Con venien ce key d efectiv e! Use ignition lo ck
This message appea rs if the engine mus t be
s t arted or stopped us ing t he igni tion key and no t
the
! START ENGINE STOPI button .
Electromechanical
parking brake
Operation
The electromechanical parking brake replaces
the hand brake.
Fig . 8 0 Center co nsole: Park ing b rake
rl
~ .. Pull on the switch@~ fig. 80 to apply the
~ parking brake. The ind icator lights in the sw itch ......
D rivi ng
and . (USA mode ls)/ . (Canada models) in
the instrument cluster illuminate.
.. W ith the ignition switc hed on, step on the
brake pedal or the accelerator pedal and press
the switch @ at the same time to release the
parking brake . The indicator lights in the switch
and . (USA models)/ . (Canada models) in
the instrument cluster go out .
Your vehicle is equipped with an electromechani­
cal park ing brake. The parking brake is designed
to prevent the vehicle from rolling un intent ional­
ly and replaces the ha nd b rake .
In add ition to the normal functions of a trad i­
t ional ha nd brake, the electromechanical parking
brake prov ides va rious conven ience and safety
funct ions.
When starting from rest
- The integral starting assist helps you when
driving by automatically releas ing the parking
brake ~
page 78 , Starting from rest.
- When start ing on inclines, the starting assist
prevents the veh icle from unintentionally roll­
ing back . T he brak ing force of the park ing brake
is not re leased unt il sufficient dr iving force has
been bu ilt up at the whee ls.
Emergency brake function
An emergency brake ensures that the veh icle can
be slowed down even if the
normal brakes fa il
~ page 79, Emergency braking .
A WARNING
If a gear or a drive range (automatic transmis­
s ion) is engaged wi th the vehicle stationa ry
a nd the engine runn ing, you must in no in­
stance acce lera te or release the clutch* care ­
l essly. Otherwise the vehicle wi ll sta rt to
move immediately- risk of an accident.
(1) Tips
- If the pa rk ing br ake is a pplied with the igni­
tion swi tche d off, the indicator lights i n the
switch and -(USA models) . (Cana­
da mode ls) in the instr ument cluster wi ll go
out after a certain period of time.
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