2018 AUDI TT ROADSTER warning

Lights and Vision
Lights and Vision
Exterior lighting
Switching lights on and off
F ig. 37 Instrument panel: l ight sw itch
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Turn the switch to the corresponding position.
When the lights are switched on, the
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turns on.
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• lights are off (in some markets, the daytime
running lights* are switched on when the ignition
is switched on.)
-USA models : the daytime running lights switch
on automatically when the ignition is sw itched
on and the light switch is set to the
O or the
AUTO position (only in daylight). The Daytime
runn ing lights
can be switched on and off in
the
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-Canad a models: the dayt ime running lights
switch on automatically when the ignition is
switched on and the light switch is set to the
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AUTO* - automatic headlig hts switch on and off
depending on br ightness, for example in tw ilight,
during ra in or in tunne ls .
;Do: -Parking lights
tD -Low beam headlights
1~"' 1-All-weather lights*
@!I -Rear fog light(s)*
All-weather light s*
In vehicles with a ll-weathe r lights, the front
lights are adjusted automatically so that yo u are
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less likely to see g lare from your own head lights,
fo r example when driving on a wet road.
Automatic dynamic headlight range control
system*
Your vehicle is equipped with a headlight range
contro l system so that there is less g la re for on­
coming t raffic if the vehicle load changes. The
headlight range also adjusts automatically when
braking and accelerat ing.
Light function s
The following light funct ions may be ava ilable
depending on ve hicle equipment and only f unc­
tion when the light switch is in the AUTO posi ­
t ion.
Static cornering light* (vehicles with LED head ­
li ghts) - the corne ring light switches on automat­
i ca lly when the steer ing whee l is turned at acer­
ta in angle at speeds up to approximately 44 mph
(70 km/h) and when the turn signal is activated
at speeds up to approximately 25 mph (40 km/ h) . The area to the side of the veh icle is illum ina t­
ed bette r whe n turn ing .
Highway l ight function * (vehicles with LED head­
li ghts)
-this function adapts the lighting for
highway driv ing based on veh icle speed .
Speed dependent light dist ribution* (vehicles
with LED headlig hts) - the speed dependent light
distribution adapts the light in towns and on
highways or expressways . Intersections can a lso
be illuminated on veh icles w ith a navigat ion sys­
tem*.
& WARNING
- Autom atic headlig hts * are o nly in tended to
assis t the driver. They do not relieve the
driver of responsi bility to check the head­
lights and to t urn them on manually based
on the current light and v is ibility conditions.
For examp le, fog cannot be detected by the
light sensors . So always switch on the low
beams under these weather cond it io ns an d
when dr iv ing in the da rk
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-To prevent gla re for traffic be hind you r vehi-
cle, the rear fog lights* sho uld only be
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turned on in accordance with traffic
reg ulations.
- If the battery has been discharging for a
while, the parking light may sw itch off auto­
matically. A lways make sure your vehicle is
parked and adequately lit according to the
laws . Avo id using the parking lights for sev­
era l hours.
- Always observe legal reg ulat ions when us­
ing the light ing systems described.
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- The light sensor for the automatic head ­
lights* is in the rearview mirror mount. Do
not place any stickers in this area on the
windsh ield.
- Some exterior lighting fu nctions can be ad­
j usted
c::> page 39.
- If you turn off the ignition wh ile the exterio r
lights are on and open the door, a warning
tone so unds.
- In some markets, the ta il lights will sw itch
on when the dayt ime runn ing lights sw itch
on.
- In cool o r damp weather, the inside of the
headlig hts, tu rn s ignals and tai l lights can
fog over d ue to the tem perature d ifference
betwee n the inside and ou ts ide. They will
clea r shor tly after sw itch ing them o n. This
d oes not aff ect t he serv ice life o f the lig ht­
i ng.
Turn signal and high beam lever
The lever opera tes the turn sign als, the high
beams and the headlight flasher .
Fig . 38 Tu rn signal an d high beam lever
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Turn signals ¢ 9
The turn signa ls act ivate w hen yo u move the lev­
er into a turn signa l posit io n when the igni tion is
switched on .
©-Righ t turn signal
@ -Left tur n signal
The turn signa l blinks three t imes i f you tap t he
lever (convenience t urn signa l).
High beams and headlight flasher
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Move t he lever to the corresponding position:
@ -High beams o n
@-High beams off or headlight flasher
T he
II indicato r light in t he inst rument cl uster
turns on .
A WARNING
-High beams can cause glare for other drivers,
which increases the risk of an accident. Fo r
this reaso n, only use the high beams or the
headlight flasher when they wil l not create
g la re fo r ot her dr ivers.
Adjusting the exterior lighting
The functions are adjusted in the Infotainment
system .
.,. Select in the Infotainment system: I MENU ! but­
ton> Vehicle > left control button >Vehicle set­
tings > Exterior lighting .
Automatic headlights
You can adjust the following sett ings in the Au­
tomatic headlights menu:
Activation time
-you can a djust if the headlights
switch on Early, Medium or Late according to the
sensit ivity of the light sensor.
Audi adaptive light * -you can sw itch ad ap tive
li gh t
On and Off .
Daytime running lights*
USA models: the daytime runn ing ligh ts can be
switched on or off using the MM I. Se lec t
On or
Off .
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Instrument illumination
Fig. 41 Instrument illumination
The brightness of the instrument cluster and the
center console can be adjusted.
~ Press the knob to release it.
~ Turn the knob toward"·" or"+" to reduce or in­
crease the brightness .
~ Press the knob again to return it to its original
posit ion.
Vision
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
Fig. 42 Driver 's door: knob for the ex ter ior mirrors
Turn the knob to the desired pos ition:
Q/P -Adjusting the left/ right exter io r mir ror.
Move the knob in the desired direction .
C@-Heats the mirror glass depend ing on the out­
side temperature.
8 -Folds the exterior mirrors* . In the Infotain­
ment system, you can select if the mirrors fold in
automatically when you lock the veh icle
9 page26.
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Front passenger 's exterior mirror tilt
function*
To help you see the curb when backing into a
parking space, the surface of the mirror tilts
slight ly. For this to happen, the knob must be in
the position for the front passenger's exterior
mirror .
You can adjust the tilted mirror surface by turn­ ing the knob in the desired direction. When you
move out of reverse and into another gear, the
new mirror position is stored and assigned to the
key you are using .
The mirror goes back into its original position
once you drive forward faster than 9 mph
(15 km/h) or turn the ignition off .
A WARNING
Curved mirror surfaces (convex) enlarge the
f ield of vision. However, they make objects in
the m irror appear smaller and farther away.
You may estimate incorrectly when you use
these mirrors to gauge your distance from the
vehicles behind you when changing lanes,
which increases the risk of an accident.
(D Note
If th e mirror housing was moved by outs ide
fo rces (such as an impact when maneuver ­
i ng), you must use the power fold ing funct ion
to fold the mirror a ll the way out . The mirror
housing must not be moved back into place
by hand because th is would impair the func­
tion of the mirror mechanism.
(D Tips
If the power adjusting function malfunctions,
the glass in both mirrors can be adjusted by
pressing on the edge of it by hand.
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Lights and Vision
Dimming the mirrors
Fig. 43 Automatic dimming rearview mirror
Manual dimming rea rview mirror
• Pull the lever on the bottom of the mirror back.
Automatic dimming rearview mirror*
• Press the button (D ~ fig. 43. The indicator
light @turns on . Interior and exterior mirrors*
will dim when there is incoming light (such as
headlights from the rear) .
A WARNING
Electrolyte fluid can leak from automatic dim­
m ing mirrors if the glass is broken. Electro­
lyte fluid can irritate skin, eyes and airways.
- Repeated or long-term exposure to electro-
lyte fluid can lead to irritation of the a ir ­
ways, especially in people with asthma or
other resp irato ry conditions. Take deep
breaths immed iate ly after leaving the vehi­
cle or, if this is not possible, open all of the
doors and windows as wide as possible .
-If electrolyte f lu id ente rs the eyes, flush
them thoroughly with a large amount of
clean water for at least 15 minutes and then
seek medical attention.
- If electrolyte f luid comes into contact with
the skin, flush the affected area with clean
water for at least 15 minutes and then clean
with soap and water and seek medical at­
tention. Clean affected clothing and shoes
thoroughly before wearing again .
- If the fluid was swallowed and the person is conscious, flush the mouth with water for at
least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomiting
unless this is recommended by med ical pro-
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fessionals . Seek medical attention immedi­
ately .
(D Note
If the glass on an automatic dimming mirror
breaks, electro lyte can leak out . This liquid
damages plastic surfaces. Remove the liquid
as quickly as possible, for example us ing a
wet sponge.
(D Tips
- If the light reaching the rearview mirror is
obstructed, the automatic dimming mirror
will not function correctly,
- The automatic dimming mirrors do not dim
when the interior lighting is turned on or
the reverse gear is selected.
Sun visors
Fig. 44 Sun visor
T he vanity mirrors on the sun visors have covers .
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on
Fig . 45 W inds hield w iper leve r
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Move the windshield wiper lever to the corre­
sponding position:
@ -Windshield wipe rs off
(D -Interval mode . T o increase/decrease the w ip­
er intervals, move the sw itch
@ to the left/rig ht.
I n vehicles with a ra in senso r*, the wipe rs turn o n
in the ra in once the vehicle speed exceeds ap ­
p roximate ly 2 mph (4 km/h). The h igher the sen ­
sitivity of the rain sensor* is set (switch @to the
right), the earlier the winds hield wipers react to
mo isture on the windshield. You can deact ivate
the ra in sensor mode* in the Infotainment sys­
tem, which switches the intermittent mode on.
Select in the Infotainment system:
IMENU I but­
ton>
V ehicle > left control button >Driv er a ssis ­
tance > Rain sensor > Off .
@-Slow wiping
@-Fast wiping
© -Sing le w ipe. If yo u hold t he leve r in th is posi ­
tion longer, the wipers sw itch from s low w iping
to fast wiping.
® -Clea n the wi ndshield . To e liminate water
d roplets, the windsh ield wipers pe rform one af ­
terwipe after several seconds wh ile driving in
temperatures above 39 ° F (4 °C). You can switc h
this function off by moving the lever to position
@ within 10 seconds of the afterwipe. The after­
wipe function is reactivated the next t ime you
switch the ignition on.
C lean the headlights*. The headlight washer sys­
tem* only functions when the lights are switched
on. The headlights are automat ically cleaned the
f irst time and every fifth t ime the lever is moved
to position
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A WARNING
- T he ra in sensor* is o nly intended to ass ist
the d river. The dr ive r may st ill be responsi­
ble fo r manua lly swit ching the wi pe rs on
based on v is ibility co ndi tions.
- T he w indshie ld ma y not be treated with wa ­
te r-repell ing winds hield coa ting age nts. Un­
f avor ab le cond itions, s uch a s wetness, dar k­
ness, and when the s un is low, can cause in ­
creased g lare, which increases the risk of an
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accident. Wiper b lade chatter is also possi ­
b le.
- Properly functioning windshield wiper
b lades are required for a clear v iew and safe
driving¢ page 44, Replacing windshield
wiper blades.
@ Note
- If there is frost, make sure the windshield
w iper blades are not frozen to the wind­
shield. Switching on the w indshield w ipers
when the blades are frozen to the wind­ shield can damage the w iper blades.
- The windshie ld w iper system must be
sw itched off (lever in posit io n 0) before us­
ing a car wash. This prevents the w ipers
from switc hing on un intent io nally and caus­
ing damage to the winds hield wiper system.
(D Tips
- T he windsh ie ld w ipers sw itch off when the
ign ition is switched off. You can activate the
w indshield w ipe rs after the ignition is
sw itched back on by mov ing the w indshield
w iper lever to a ny posi tion.
- Wor n or d irty w indshie ld w iper blades res ult
in st reaking. This can affect t he rain senso r*
function. Chec k your w indshie ld w iper
blades reg ularly.
- Th e washer fluid no zzles in the winds hield
washe r system are heated* at low tempera ­
t ur es when the ignition is on .
- Whe n stopping tempo rar ily, such as at a
traffic lig ht, the speed of the windshield
wipers automatica lly reduces by one level.
Cleaning windshield wiper blades
Clean the wiper b lades when you see w iper
streaks. C lean the wiper blades with a soft towel
and glass cleaner .
.,. Place the windshie ld wiper arms in the service
position
¢ page 44.
.,. Fold the windshie ld wiper arms away from the
w indshield .
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Lights and Vision
& WARNING
Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair vi­
sion, which increases the risk of an accident .
Replacing windshield wiper blades
Fig. 46 Removing w inds hield w iper b lades
Windshield wiper service position/blade
replacement position
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,.. To bring the windshield wipers into the service
position, turn the ignition off and move the
windshield wiper lever into position@
¢ page 42, fig. 45 .
,.. To bring the wipers into the starting pos it io n,
turn the ignition on and move the windsh ield
wiper lever into position @ for at least two sec­
onds¢ page 42, fig. 45.
Removing the wiper blade
,.. Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
,.. Press the locking knob@¢ fig. 46 on the wiper
blade . Hold the wiper blade firmly.
,.. Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the
arrow.
Installing the wiper blade
,.. Insert the new wiper b lade into the mount on
the wiper arm@until you hear it latch into
place.
,.. Place the wiper arm back on the windshield.
,.. Turn the service position off.
& WARNING
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For safety reasons, the windshie ld wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice each
year.
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(D Note
- Th e windshie ld wiper blades must only be
folded away when in the service position!
Otherwise, you risk damaging the paint on
the hood or the windshield wiper motor.
- You should not drive your vehicle or press the windshield wiper lever when the wiper
arms are folded away from the windshield.
The windshield w ipers would move back in­
to their original position and could damage
the hood and windshield.
a) Tips
- You can also use the service posit ion, for ex­
ample, if you want to protect the windshield
from icing by using a cover .
- You cannot activate the service posit ion
when the hood is open .
Digital compass
Switching the compass on and off
Applies to: vehicles wit h digital compass
Fig. 47 Rearview m irror: d ig ital compass is sw itched on
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,.. To turn the compass on or off, press the button
@ until the compass display in the mirror turns
on or off.
The dig ital compass only works when the ignit ion
is turned on . The directions are indicated with ab­
breviations:
N (north), NE (northeast), E (east),
SE (southeast), S (south), SW (southwest), W
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(D Tips
To prevent inaccurate compass readings, do not bring any remote controls, e lectr ica l devi­
ces or metallic objects near the mirror .
Adjusting the magnetic zone
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass
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• Press and hold the button (D Q page 44, fig . 47
until the number of the magnetic zone appears
in the interior rearview mirror .
• Press the button (D repeatedly to select the
correct magnetic zone . The select ion mode
turns off after a few seconds.
Calibrating the compass
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass
If the display is incorrect or inaccurate, the com ­
pass must be recalibrated.
• Press and hold the button (D until a C appears
in the interior rearview mirror .
.,. Drive in a circle at about 5 mph ( 10 km/h) until
a direction is displayed in the rearview mirror .
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A WARNING
-To reduce the risk to yourself and other driv­
ers, calibrate the compass in an area where
there is no traffic.
- Always pay attention to the traffic and the
area around your vehicle if you are reading
the compass while driving .
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Seats and stor age
Seats and storage
General information
A WARNING
See c> page 179, Safe driving for important
information, tips, suggestions and warnings
that you should read and follow for your own
safety and the safety of yo ur passengers .
Front seats
Power seat adjustment
Applies to vehicles with power adjustable seats
Fig. 49 Fro nt seat: power seat ad jus tm en t
CD -lumbar s upport o r mult ifunct ion button*
c> page 47. T o adjus t the lumbar s upport, press
the button in the applicable location.
@ -Moving the seat up/down: p ress the button
upward/downwa rd . To adjust the front seat cush­
ion, press the front button up/down. To adjust
the rear seat cushion, press the rear button up/
down.
@ -Moving the sea t fo rwa rd/back: press the but­
ton fo rward/back.
@ -Adjusting the backrest angle : press the but­
ton fo rwa rd/back.
© -Lengthening/shortening the upper th igh sup­
port* : lift the grip handle.
A WARNING
- Only adjust the front seat when the vehicle
i s sta tionary. Otherwise, this increases the
risk of an accident
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- The power front seats can also be adjusted
when the ignition is switched off. For this reason, children should never be left unat­
tended in the vehicle because they could be injured.
- Exercise caution when adjust ing the seat
he ight. Unsupervised or ca reless seat ad ­
justment can pinch fingers or hands caus ing
in ju ries .
- The front seat backrests must not be re­
clined too far back when d riving, because
this impa irs the effect iveness of the safety
be lts and a irbag sy stem, whi ch in creases
the risk of in jury.
- To m inimi ze the r isk of inj ury dur ing s udden
braking or a collision, the dr iver and the
front passenger must not drive or ride with
the backrest in the reclined position. The
safety belts and a irbag system can o nly pro­
vide the greatest protection possible when
the backrests are in the upright posit ion and
the safety belts are worn correctly. The more a backrest is reclined, the greater the
risk of injury due to an incorrect seating po­
si tion and safety belt posit ion .
Adjusting bucket seats
App lies to: vehicles with bucket seats
Fig. SO B uck et se at: ad jus tin g the se at
CD-Mov ing the seat forward/back : pull the lever
and s lide the seat .
@-Moving the seat up/down : pull/p ress the lev-
er.
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