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is triggered immediately when you open a
door.
To deactivate the alarm, switch on the ignition or
press the[@] button on the remote control key.
Int erior monitor and tow-away prot ection
When the vehicle is locked, the alarm will be trig
gered if movements are detected in the interior
(e.g. by animals) or if the vehicle's inclination is
changed (e.g. during transport). You can prevent
the alarm from being triggered accidentally by
switching off the interior monitor and/or tow
away protection. To do so, proceed as follows:
� Press the� button¢ Fig. 23. The LED in the
button will light up.
� If you now lock the vehicle, the interior monitor
and tow-away protection will remain deactiva
ted until the vehicle is unlocked again.
Safelo ck1
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The doors can no longer be opened from the in
side. This makes it more difficult to break into
the vehicle ¢ A . The message Be aware of door
sa felock. See owner's manual appears on the in
fotainment display when you switch off the igni
tion as a reminder that the safelock mechanism*
will be activated. You can switch off the safelock
mechanism* by using one of the following op
tions:
� Press the� button on the remote control key a
second time within 2 seconds. Or:
� Touch
the sensor on the door handle a second
time within 2 seconds (applies to vehicles with
convenience key). Or:
� Turn the emergency key in the door lock to the
lock position a second time within 2 seconds.
The alarm is triggered if you switch off the safe
lock mechanism* and a door handle is then oper
ated. To deactivate the alarm, switch on the igni
tion or press the� button on the remote control
key.
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versions. Doors
and windows
A WARNING
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in
the car if it is locked from the outside and the
safelock mechanism* is activated: the doors
and windows cannot then be opened from the
inside. Locked doors could delay assistance in
an emergency, potentially putting lives at
risk.
CD CAUTION
If you switch off the safe lock mechanism*,
the interior monitor and tow-away protection
are automatically disabled, and vice versa.
This means that your vehicle is no longer
completely protected against theft.
The interior monitor and tow-away protection
will only function as intended if the windows
are closed.
Boot lid
Opening and closing the boot lid
Opening boot lid
� To open the boot lid, press the� button on
the remote control key for at least one second.
Or:
� Pull the boot lid up.
Closing boot lid
� Pull down the boot lid and let it drop into the
latch ¢ A .
A WARNING
- After closing the boot lid, always check that
the catch has engaged properly. The boot lid
could otherwise open suddenly when the ve
hicle is moving -this could result in an acci-
dent. ..,.
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- The boot lid must always be completely
closed when the vehicle is moving; other
wise toxic exhaust fumes can be drawn into
the interior.
@ Note
When the vehicle is locked, you can unlock
the boot lid separately by pressing the�
button on the remote control key. The boot
lid will lock automatically when you close it
again.
Releasing the boot lid manually
The boot lid can be released manually from the
inside.
Fig. 24 Storage compartment between the backrests
Fig. 25 Unlocking lever for manual release "'
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� Pull the catch on the lid in the direction indica
ted (arrow) ¢ Fig. 24 and open the lid.
� Take the handle out of its retainer.
� Pull the handle in the direction indicated by the
arrow¢ Fig. 25.
A WARNING
The manual release lever for the boot lid must
NOT be pulled while the vehicle is moving.
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windows
Controls
The driver can operate all the electric windows.
Fig. 26 Driver's door: Controls for electric windows
All electric windows have two-stage switches:
Opening/closing the windows N
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� Press/pull
the switch briefly to the second stop:
the window will automatically open/close all
the way. The window will stop moving immedi
ately if the switch is operated again.
� To set an intermediate position, press/pull the
switch to the first position until the window has
reached the desired position.
Switches for electric windows
(D Left window
@ Right window
A WARNING
- Always take the key with you when leaving
the vehicle -even if you only intend to be
gone for a short time. This is especially im
portant if children are left in the car. They
might otherwise be able to start the engine
or use power-operated equipment such as
the electric windows -this could lead to in
juries. The window switches are only deacti
vated when the driver's door or the passeng
er's door is opened.
- Always be careful when closing the win
dows. Careless use of the electric windows
can cause severe injuries.
- When locking the vehicle from the outside,
make sure that nobody is inside the vehicle,
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top (folding roof)
� Note
- To avoid draining the vehicle battery, do not
operate the soft top repeatedly with the en
gine switched off.
-A message will be displayed in the instru
ment cluster if a soft top malfunction oc
curs ¢ page 40.
- The soft top can also be operated manually
in the event of a malfunction ¢page 41,
Manual operation of the soft top. The cause
of the fault should be traced and rectified
by a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
- If you park the car with the soft top open,
remember that this leaves the interior ex
posed to intruders and to potential damage
in sudden adverse weather. Lock any be
longings you leave behind in the luggage
compartment. Close the soft top before you
leave the vehicle unattended.
- The windows in the doors are automatically
lowered slightly while the soft top is open
ing/closing.
Convenience open/close function for soft
top
Fig. 31 Turning the key to activate the open and close
functions
Convenience open function at driver's door
lock
.. Press the@ button on the remote control key
to unlock the vehicle. .....
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lock position CD ¢Fig. 31.
.. Within two seconds, turn the key a second
time and hold it in this position until the soft
top is fully open.
40 Convenience
close function at driver's door
lock
.. Turn the key in the driver's door once to the
lock position @¢ Fig. 31.
.. Within two seconds, turn the key a second
time and hold it in this position until the soft
top is completely closed.
The soft top stops moving immediately if you re
lease the key. It is possible to operate this fea
ture with the convenience key* up to a distance of
approximately 4 metres.
A WARNING
Please refer to the important safety notes
¢ A in Opening I closing the soft top on
page 39.
Driver messages
Soft top: operation not possible -
This message will appear if a malfunction occurs.
The soft top can be operated manually
¢page 41.
Soft top: operation currently not possible
If the soft top is operated repeatedly, the over
load cut-off is activated for approx. 15 to 30 mi
nutes. You can open/close the soft top again af
ter this period.
Soft top: operation currently not possible.
Engine must be running
The power-operated soft top is deactivated if the
battery voltage is too low. You can open/close
the soft top again after starting the engine.
Soft top: operation currently not possible.
Outside temperature too low
The soft top cannot be opened at temperatures
below -15 °C.
Soft top: operation currently not possible.
Speed too high
For safety reasons, the power-operated soft top
cannot be opened at road speeds of over 50 km/
h. Reduce speed to open/close the soft top.
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the settings for the exterior
lighting
You can change the settings for these functions
on the infotainment system .
.., Select the following on the infotainment sys
tem: I MENU
I button >Car> left control button
> Vehicle settings > Exterior lighting.
Automatic headlights
The following settings are available in the Auto
matic headlights menu:
Activation time -You can determine how soon
the lights are switched on by using the settings
early, medium or late to adjust the sensitivity of
the light sensor.
Main beam assist* -You can switch the main
beam assist* on and off.
Audi adaptive light* -You can switch the adap
tive light on and off.
Headlight dip settings for driving at home
and abroad
If you drive a rig ht-hand drive vehicle in a left
hand drive country, or vice versa, it is not neces
sary to adjust the headlights, as they are de
signed for use when driving on the left or right.
Entry/exit lights
The entry lights illuminate the area around the
vehicle after dark when the vehicle is unlocked.
To activate this function, select Entry/exit lights.
The exit lights illuminate the area around the ve
hicle after dark when the ignition has been
switched off and the driver's door opened. To ac
tivate this function, select Entry/exit lights.
The entry and exit lights are operational after
dark when the light switch is set to AUTO.
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and vision
Hazard warning lights
Fig. 42 Centre console: Switch for hazard warning lights
The hazard warning lights are used to make other
road users aware of your vehicle in hazardous sit
uations.
.., Press the switch � to switch the hazard warn-
ing lights on/off.
If you brake hard at high speed, the brake lights
will flash and the hazard warning lights will come
on automatically 1
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You can use the turn signals to indicate a change
of direction (or lane) even when the hazard warn
ing lights are on. The hazard warning lights will
be interrupted temporarily.
The hazard warning lights also work when the ig
nition is switched off.
Interior Lights
Interior lights
Fig. 43 Headliner: Interior lights
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[i]- Courtesy light position. The interior lights are
switched on and off automatically when this
function is activated.
It is no longer necessary to operate a switch to
turn on the reading lights. Simply swipe or tap
your finger on the light to switch it on or off. The
light can be dimmed by keeping your finger in
contact with the reading light after switching it
on.
Interior lights
Various optional lighting functions are available
for the vehicle interior. The settings for certain
functions can be adjusted on the infotainment
system. Select the following on the infotainment
system: I MENU I button > Car > left control but
ton > Vehicle settings> Background lighting.
Instrument lighting
Fig. 44 Instrument lighting
The brightness of the lighting in the instrument
cluster and the centre console can be adjusted as
required.
.,. Briefly press the knob to release it.
.,. Turn the knob towards "-" or"+" to reduce or in
crease the brightness of the lighting.
.,. Briefly press the knob again to engage it.
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vision
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
Fig. 45 Driver's door: Adjuster knob for exterior mirrors
Turn the knob to the appropriate position:
Q/P - To adjust the exterior mirror (left or right
side). Move the knob in the desired direction.
(fill - To heat the mirrors (depends on the outside
temperature).
8 - To fold in the exterior mirrors*. One of the
infotainment settings allows you to control
whether or not the mirrors are folded in when
you lock the vehicle �page 31.
Tilt function for exterior mirror on passenger
side*
The mirror is tilted slightly to provide a better
view of the kerb when parking backwards. This
feature only works when the knob is in the posi
tion for adjusting the mirror on the passenger
side.
You can adjust the tilted mirror surface by mov
ing the knob in the desired direction. This new
position is automatically stored and assigned to
the remote control key when you take the car out
of reverse .
The mirror returns to its original position as soon
as you drive forwards at over 15 km/h or switch
off the ignition.
A WARNING
Convex or wide-angle* exterior mirrors give a
larger field of vision. However, they make ob-
jects look smaller and further away than they
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Do not drive with the backrests of the front
seats reclined too far as otherwise the seat
belt and airbag could fail to restrain the
wearer properly in an accident, possibly
leading to injury.
Bucket seat adjustment
Applies to: vehicles with bucket seats
Fig. 54 Bucket seat: Adjuster controls M
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CD -Seat forwards/backwards: Lift the lever and
move the seat.
@ -Seat height: Pull/press the lever.
A WARNING
- Never adjust the seats when the vehicle is
moving -this could lead to an accident.
- Be careful when adjusting the seat height.
Careless or uncontrolled use of the seat ad
justment can cause injuries.
- For safety reasons the seat backrests must
always be locked while driving -risk of in
jury!
- Never run a seat belt through one of the
openings in the backrest. This could cause
the backrest to tip forwards while the vehi
cle is moving -accident risk!
Multi-function button
Applies to: vehicles with multi-function button
The multi-function button can be used to adjust
the side cushions.
� If you turn the multi-function button CD
¢ page 54, Fig. 53 to the left or right, the later
al support on the seat will be increased/re- Seats
and storage
duced by adjusting the side cushions on the
backrest.
@ Note
The air in the side cushions* is released when
you open the driver's door. This makes it eas
ier to get in and out of the vehicle. The side
cushions are re-inflated as soon as you drive
the vehicle.
Centre armrest
Applies to vehicles with centre armrest
Fig. 55 Armrest between driver's seat and passenger's
seat
� To adjust the angle, lift the armrest ¢ Fig. 55
until it engages in the desired position.
� To lower the armrest again, lift the armrest
slightly from the top click stop and then fold it
back down. Then raise the armrest to the de
sired position if necessary.
You can move the armrest backwards or for
wards.
There is a storage compartment underneath the
armrest.
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Cup holders
Fig. 58 Cup holders
Fig. 59 Centre armrest raised: Cup holder*
Cup holder* underneath the centre armrest
"" Fold up the centre armrest ¢ page 55.
""If necessary, fold back the plastic retainer
¢Fig. 59 .
.&_ WARNING
- Do not put any hot drinks in the cup holders
while the vehicle is moving. You could be
scalded if the hot liquid is spilt.
- Do not use cups, mugs or glasses made
from hard materials such as glass or porce
lain. These could cause injury in the event of
an accident.
CD CAUTION
You should avoid putting open drinks contain
ers in the cup holders. The drinks could other
wise spill over and cause damage to e.g. the
electrical equipment or the seat covers. Seats
and storage
Further storage compartments
You will find several storage compartments and
retainers at various points in the vehicle:
- Storage compartments in the doors
- Storage compartment in the glove box. The
glove box can be locked with the emergency key
¢page 28.
- Storage compartment underneath the centre
armrest*
- Storage compartment at the front end of the
seats*. This compartment can hold objects
weighing up to 1 kg.
.&_ WARNING
- To avoid the risk of injuries, always keep the
glove box lid closed when driving.
- The storage compartments in the door trims
should only be used to store small objects.
Make sure that they are stored safely inside
the compartment, as otherwise they might
impair the protection offered by the side air
bags.
Storage compartment between the
backrests
Fig. 60 Between the backrests: Storage compartment
""To open the storage compartment, pull the
catch on the lid in the direction indicated (ar
row) ¢ Fig. 60 and swivel the lid downwards.
""To close the storage compartment, swivel the
lid upwards until it engages.
.&_ WARNING
To avoid the risk of injuries, always keep the
storage compartment lid closed when driving.
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the engine
� Manual gearbox: Press the clutch pedal all the
way down and move the gear Lever into neutral.
� Vehicles with automatic gearbox: Press the
brake pedal and move the selector Lever to po
sition P or N ¢ ,&..
� Press the ....,1s=
T_A_R _T_E_
N_G_I_N_ E-ST_O_PI
button. The
engine should start.
� Diesel engines can take a few seconds Longer
than usual to start on cold days. Please keep
your foot on the clutch pedal (manual gearbox)
or brake pedal (automatic gearbox) until the
engine starts. The indicator Lamp IJ Lights up
while the glow plugs are preheating.
If the engine fails to start immediately, the start
er will be switched off automatically after a few
seconds. Try to start the engine again.
Start/stop system
Please note the information on ¢ page 71,
Start/stop sy
stem.
A WARNING
Never run the engine in confined spaces. The
exhaust gases are toxic -risk of poisoning!
CD CAUTION
Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle and ex
treme load conditions until the engine has
reached its normal operating temperature;
otherwise this can damage the engine.
@) For the sake of the environment
Do not warm up the engine by running it with
the car stationary. You should drive off imme
diately whenever possible. This will help avoid
unnecessary exhaust emissions.
ijj} Note
-Any noises which may be heard when the
engine is started are quite normal and no
cause for concern.
- If you leave the vehicle with the ignition
� switched
on, it will be switched off auto-
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matically after a while. Please note that
electrical equipment such as the exterior
Lighting will also be switched off.
Switching off the engine
� Stop the vehicle.
� Vehicles with automatic gearbox: Move these
lector Lever to position P.
� Press the !START
ENGINE STOP!
button
¢page 68, Fig. 72.
Steering lock1
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The steering will be locked if you switch off the
engine with the !START
ENGINE STOP!
button,
move the selector lever to position P (on vehicles
with automatic gearbox*) and open the driver's
door.
The steering will be Locked if you switch off the
engine with the !START
ENGINE STOP!
button
and open the driver's door. The steering lock acts
as a theft deterrent.
Emergency Off function*
If necessary in an emergency, the engine can be
switched off while the vehicle is still moving at
speeds of 7 km/h and above. To switch off the
engine, press the !START E
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OP!
button
twice in quick succession or hold it in for longer
than two seconds.
A WARNING
- Never switch off the engine until the vehicle
is stationary. Otherwise you may not have
the full benefit of the brake servo and pow
er steering. You may need more strength to
steer and brake the vehicle than you nor
mally would. This would mean a greater risk
of accidents and serious injury, because you
cannot steer and brake in the normal man
ner.
- Always take the key with you when you leave
the vehicle. Otherwise the engine can be
started or power-operated equipment such
as the electric windows can be used. This
could result in serious injury.
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