warning AUDI A4 2008 B8 / 4.G Quick Reference Guide

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Audi A4
Quick reference guide
Dear Audi Driver,
This quick reference guide gives you a brief introduction
to the main features and controls of your vehicle.
However, it cannot replace the Owner’s Manual and the
other manuals supplied with the vehicle; these contain
important information and safety warnings.
We wish you safe and enjoyable motoring
with your Audi.
AUDI AG
Anti-theft alarm system
The alarm system is automatically setwhen you lock
the car, and switched off when you unlock the car
with the remote control. If you unlock the vehicle by
inserting the key in the driver’s door, the ignition must
be switched on within 15 seconds, otherwise the alarm
will be triggered.
Opening boot lid
If you
p press the button on the remote control key,
p or pull the button on the driver’s door,
p or press the catch on the boot lid, the boot lid will
be unlocked and opened. Push up the boot lid
slightly to make it stay open.
Locking and unlocking the vehicle
Press the required button.
eUnlocking button
Open one of the doors within about 60 seconds, other-
wise the vehicle will lock itself again automatically.
rUnlocking button for boot lid
Press the button for at least 1 second.
tLocking button
The turn signals flash once to
confirm that the doors and
boot lid are properly
closed and locked.
Convenience feature
Press and hold button
eor ton the remote control
key to open or close all the windows and the sun roof
automatically.
WARNING!
The doors and windows cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle if it has been locked from the
outside.
1Locking and unlocking the vehicle
Comfort setting
Turn the control until it
engages at position
e.
To tilt open
Press the control briefly (in position ) to make the
roof tilt open all the way. Pull the control to close the
sun roof.
Press or pull the control and hold it to make the roof
tilt up or down to the desired position.
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0
Sun roof
Opening and closing
With the ignition switched on, turn the control to
position
rand hold it there until the roof reaches the
desired open position. When you let go of the control
it will auto matically
return to position
e.
To close the roof, turn
the control back to
position .
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1Instruments · Safety
© 2007 AUDI AG
AUDI AG reserves the right to alter any part of the vehicle, its equipment and technical
specifications. No legal commitment can be implied by the information, illustrations or
descriptions in this publication. No part of this publication may be reprinted, repro -
duced or translated without the written permission of AUDI AG. All rights under the laws
of copyright are expressly reserved by AUDI AG. Subject to alteration and amendment.
Printed in Germany. Concept and layout: Pfriemer GmbH.
Instruments
eCoolant temperature gauge
rRev counter
tWarning and indicator lamps
uSpeedometer
iFuel gauge
oReset button for trip recorder
pDisplay for:
p Driver messages
p Date, time and mileage recorder displays
p Warning symbols and auto-check control p
Digital speedometer, radio, CD and telephone
p Navigation system, outside temperature
p Selector lever position, gear-change indicator
(recommends when to change gear)
p On-board computer (with two memories)
p Service interval display
abutton for:
pActivating digital clock and mileage recorder displays
temporarily
p Starting auto-check control manually
p Calling up driver messages again
p Setting speed warning 1
SET
Adjust seat and sit in correct position
The front seats should not be posi -
tioned too close to the steering
wheel or dashboard. Maintain a

distance of at least 25 cm and sit in a normal upright position. The top of the head restraint should be at
eye level or higher. Always keep your feet in the footwell.
Wear the seat belt correctly
Make sure that the shoulder section of the belt is positioned over the
centre of the shoulder and move the lap section as far down over the
hips as possible. The belts should always be worn so that they fit
tightly
(see illustration).
Safety of children in the vehicle
Children under 12 should travel on the rear seat. They must be
protected by a child restraint system which complies with the
European standard ECE-R 44 and is suitable for the child’s height and
weight. The safest place for the child restraint system is behind the
front passenger’s seat.
WARNING!
Please follow the instructions in the Owner’s
Manual. Please also read the instructions for your
child seat.
25 cm
Safety
Seat belts must be worn on every journey, even on short trips in town.
This applies to the front and rear passengers.
To ensure that the seat belts, belt tensioners and airbags are fully
effective, please note the following points:
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Audi A4 Kurzanleitung englisch 9.07 281.562.843.20
Warning symbols
If one of the red symbols lights up while you are driving, stop the car
immediately, switch off the engine and refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Instruments and controls
1)Should one of these warning lamps light up when driving, please contact a qualified
workshop without delay.
Warning and indicator lamps
Press the button to display the messages for the red and yellow
symbols again for about 5 seconds.
SET

1Warning and indicator lamps · Filling the tank
5Instruments and controls

Dynamic steering
Emission control system1)

Engine management1)
lane assist (active)

Glow plug system1)
lane assist (inactive)

Electronic stabilisation
program (ESP)
Main beam headlights

Airbag system1)
Cruise control system

Turn signals,
hazard warning lights
Anti-lock brake system1)

Trailer turn signals
Parking brake/
Audi hold assist

Seat belt warning lamp
Fault in brake system

Alternator
Add engine oil
immediately

Fault in the brake system
Steering defective

Fault in the cooling system
Ignition lock defective

Engine oil pressure
too low
Tyre pressure monitor

Filling the tank
The tank flap is locked and
unlocked automatically via the
central locking system.
Opening the tank flap
Press the left side of the flap. Unscrew the tank cap anti-clockwise
and hook it onto the flap.
The correct fuel gradefor your vehicle is shown on the inside of the
tank flap.
The sticker listing the tyre pressuresis located on the inside face of
the driver’s door (only visible when door is open).
1 .....Recall buttons for seat memory
2 .....Adjuster for exterior mirrors
,3 .....Door handle and central locking switch
Unlock
Lock
4 .....Light switch,5 .....Button for side assist
To activate/deactivate the monitoring
function for the “blind spot”.
6 .....side assist warning lamp
7 .....Turn signal and main beam lever with button for lane assist
,8 .....Controls for audio, telephone andspeech dialogue system
9 .....
Instruments and warning/indicator lamps
10 ...Control lever for windscreen wipers/
washer and on-board computer
,11 ...Ignition lock
12 ...Display for sound system/MMI
13 ...Switch for hazard warning lights
14 ...Sound system or CD changer
The button on the sound system can
be used to select various vehicle settings.
CAR

15…Controls for:
Audi drive select
The following drive modes are
available: Comfort: for relaxed driving and a
comfortable ride
(e.g. on motorways)
Auto: standard setting
Dynamic: for performance-oriented driving
Sun blind
ESP OFF (deactivates and
activates the Electronic Stabilisation
Programme)
parking system plus
Press this switch to activate the
system when moving forwards.
16 ...Air conditioner
Automatic mode: Set the desired
temperature separately for driver and
passenger (e.g. +20 °C/+22 °C) and press
the button.

AUTO

17 ...Gear lever (selector lever on vehicles with automatic gearbox)
,18 ...MMI control console
19 ...ENGINE START/STOP button
,20 ...Audi hold assist and electro-mechanical parking brake
,21 ...Lever for steering column adjustment
,22 ...Control lever for cruise control
system or adaptive cruise control
23 ...Bonnet release lever
24 ...Switch for releasing the boot lid
25 ...Electric windows
,
,
Further information for these items is given on the following pages.

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[20] Audi hold assist
The Audi hold assist func-
tion automatically detects
when the vehicle is statio-
nary and prevents it from
rolling away. You do not
have to keep your foot on
the brake pedal.
Switching on/off: Press button
r. The diode in the button
will light up when the Audi hold
assist function is activated.
[20] Electro-mechanical parking brake
The parking brake replaces the conventional
handbrake.
Applying the parking brake when stopping:
Pull button
e.
Releasing the parking brake: Press brake
pedal and press button
e.
Releasing automatically: Drive off as normal.
The parking brake will be
released automatically
when you drive off.
WARNING!
Do not move the selector lever to positions P or R
when the vehicle is moving.

[17] Selector lever for automatic gearbox
P Parking lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive
To move the selector lever out of position
P or N, or into position Por R, press the inter-
lock button on the selector lever handle and the
brake pedal simultaneously.
Note:If the Audi hold
assist function is
switched off, use the
foot brake to hold the
vehicle when stationary
with the engine running
(in all selector lever

positions other than P).
Manual gear selection
(tiptronic)
The tiptronic program

enables you to change gear
manually. From position D,
push the selector lever to the right
as far as the stop. The currently selected gear is shown
in the instrument cluster display (bottom left). Push the
selector lever forwards briefly to shift up a gear, or pull
the lever back to shift down a gear.

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[19] ENGINE START/STOP button
With the Audi advanced key you can start the engine
without having to insert the key into the ignition lock.
You only need to have the remote control key on your
person.
Starting the engine: Press the clutch pedal, select
neutral gear and press the START/STOP button
t.
On vehicles with automatic gearbox, move the selector
lever to position Por N, put your foot on the brake
pedal and press the START/STOP button.
Switching off the engine: Stop the vehicle, move the
selector lever to position Por Nand press the START/
STOP button
t.
Switching the ignition on/off: Press the START/STOP
button without pressing the clutch (manual gearbox)
or brake pedal (automatic gearbox).
[21] Lever for steering column
adjustment
Pull the lever and adjust
the position of the steering
column as required. Then push
the lever towards the steering column until the
catch engages.