key AUDI A4 AVANT 2008 Owner's Manual

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If you do not open the door within ten minutes after unlocking it,
then you have to use the memory button to recall a seat position.
& WARNING
In an emergency, the recall operation can be stopped by pressing
the STOP button or by briefly pressing any given store button . •
App lies to vehicles: with power seats and driver's seat memory
Assigning the keys
Each remote key can be assigned to a memory button.
After you have stored your seat adjustments on a memory
button~ page 101 you can assign the remote key to the
memory button
Assigning a seat position to a key
- Press the memory button of the seat position you wish to
assign to your key.
- Hold down the memory button and within
ten seconds
press the unlock button on your remote control key.
- Release both buttons after
two seconds . Now that seat
position has been assigned to that remote key.
Canceling a seat position assigned to a key
-Hold the MEMO button depressed and within ten seconds,
press the unlock button on the remote control key.
- Release the
MEMO button after two seconds.
Each time to assign a seat position to a key, you cancel the seat posi­
tion, which had been assigned to that key before. We recommend you assign
memory buttons (1) and (2) to the two
remote control keys you received with your vehicle. You can obtain
additional remote control keys from your authorized Audi dealer. •
Center armrest
The front center armrest can be adjusted to several posi­
tions and contains a storage bin.
Adjusting the armrest
Fig. 103 Between the
front seats: armrest
folded down
- Press button @ down ~ fig. 103 and push armrest
down.
- Then lift the armrest slowly until it is in a comfortable
position.
Opening the storage bin
- Pull the release button ® upward.

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To empty ashtray
Hold the ashtray housing => page 119, fig. 128 and lift
out.
To reinstall ashtray
- Open the ashtray cover , insert the ashtray and press
down.
& 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 /socket
Cig are tt e light er
The socket of the cigarette lighter may be used for 12-volt
appliances.
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Fig . 129 Center
console : cigarette
lighter
The cigarette lighter, or the socket, only works when the
ignition is switched on.
Using the cigarette lighter
- Tap the edge of the ashtray @=> page 119, fig. 127.
Push the knob in
=> fig. 129.
- Wait until the cigarette lighter knob pops out.
- Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
- Reinsert cigarette lighter into the socket after use .
Connecting an appliance
- Remove cigarette lighter.
- Plug in appliance to be used .
The socket of the cigarette lighte r may be used for 12-volt appli­
ances with maximum consumption of up to 100 watts, such as a
flash light, small vacuum cleaner, etc .
Before you purchase any accessories, always read and follow the
information
in ~ page 348, "Additional accessories and parts
replacement" .
& WARNING
Improper use of the cigarette lighter can cause serious injury or
start a fire.
• Be careful when using the cigarette lighter. If you do not pay
attention to what you are doing when you are using the cigarette
lighter you can burn yourself .
• The cigarette lighter and socket remain functional even if the
ignition is switched off or the ignition key is removed. Never leave
children inside the vehicle without supervision.
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To avoid damaging the socket, on ly use plugs that fit properly.
[ i ] Tip s
When the engine is off and accessories are s till plugged in and are
on, the vehic le batt ery can stil l be drained. •
Outlets
The outlet in the front center console and in the luggage
compartment* may be used for 12 -volt appliances.
Controls and equip ­
ment
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F ig . 130 Ce nter
co nsol e, fr ont : 12 -vol t
out let
Outlet in the front center console
Fig . 1 3 1 Lugg age
co mp artm ent : 12- volt
o utlet
Fo ld the cover for t he out let down :::::, fig. 130.
-P lu g in applia nce to be used .
Outlet in the luggage comp artment *
-Tap cover :::::, fig. 13 1.
-Plu g in ap plian ce to be used.
The outlet may be used for 12 -volt appliances w ith maximum
c onsumption of up to 100 watts, such as a flash light, small vacuum
cleaner, etc .
Before you purchase any accessories, always read and follow the
information
in ::::, page 348, "Additiona l accessories and parts
replacement" .
& WARNING
The outlet plu s any applian ces plugged into it remain fun ctional
e ven if the ign ition is swit ch ed off or the ignition key i s removed.
Never leave children in side the vehicle without supervi sion. .,_
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Warm and cold
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The rear window defogger works only when the ignition is switched
on. The light in the switch will illuminate when the defogger is on .
When the outside temperature is warmer than 32 °F (O °Cl , the rear
window defogger switches off automatically after about ten minutes.
'£> F o r the sake of the environment
Switch off the defogger when the rear window is clear . When you
save e lectricity, you save fuel. •
Using the climate controls economically
Using the climate controls prudently can help save fuel .
When you use the air conditioner, engine power is reduced
and fuel consumption increases . To save fuel, you should
use the air conditioner only when necessary . Also please
note the following points:
-If you want to save fuel, activate ECON.
-If you are goi ng to drive w ith the windows open, use
ECON.
'£> For th e sake of the environment
By reducing the amount of fue l you use , you also reduce the amount
of pollutants emitted into the air. •
Key coded settings
When the ignition is switched on, the air conditioner
settings are automatically assigned to the key being used.
The air conditioner settings selected are automatically stored and
assigned to the key being used. When the vehicle is started, the air
conditioner automatically selects the settings assigned to that key.
This way every dr iver will ma intain his/her own personal settings
and does not have to reset them manually .
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If a different driver uses your key and changes the air conditioner
set tings, the latest adjustments will erase and replace the settings
you have stored. •
App lies to ve hicles: w ith e lec tric ally heat ed front seats
Electrically heated front seats
With the ignition on, the seat cushion and backrest of the
front seats can be heated.
Fig . 140 Cente r
cons ole: thumb whe els
fo r fr ont seat heati ng
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Power steering
Power steering makes it easier to steer the vehicle when
the engine is running.
If the engine is not running the power steering does not work and
you will find it more difficult to turn the steering wheel.
Whenever the steering wheel is turned all the way to the left or right
a lo t of stress is placed on the power steering pu mp. When this
happens you will hear a noise coming from the power steering
pump .
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Never hold the steering wheel turned all the way to the left or right
longer than 15 seconds when the en gine is running -damage to
the power steering system is likely! •
Controls and equip­
ment
Ignition lock and ignition switch
Ignition lock
T he ignition key starts or stops the engine .
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Ignition off G)
Fig . 14 3 Ignition lock
pos it io ns
In position => fig. 143 G) both the ignition and engine are off, and
the steering is locked.
To
lo ck the stee ring after you have removed the ignition key, turn
the steering wheel in either direction un til you hear it lock in to
place. You shou ld always lock the steering whenever you leave your
vehicle. This makes a vehicle theft even more
difficult =>& .
Ign iti on on @
If it is d iff icult to turn the key after you have inserte d it into the igni ­
tion lock, turn the steering whee l back and forth . This will take the
load off the s teering lock mechanism and you will be able to turn the
key free ly and start the engine.
Starting the engine ©
In this position the engine starts. While the engine is starting, the
power supply to the headlights and other e lectrical consumers is
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temporarily interrupted to conserve battery power. After the engine
has started, release the key and it will return to position
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Before the starter can be operated again the key must be turned
back to position
G) . The non-repeat lock prevents you from
damaging the starter when the engine is running.
_& WARNING
• Never remove the key from the ignition lock while the vehicle is
moving. The steering wheel will lock causing loss of control.
• If you have to leave your vehicle-even for just a minute- always
remove the ignition key and take it with you. This is especially
important if you are going to leave children behind in the vehicle.
The children could start the engine or use other vehicle controls.
Unsupervised use of vehicle controls (for example, power
windows) can cause serious personal injuries.
[ i] Tips
If the vehicle battery has been disconnected and then reconnected,
then you must leave the key in position
0 for about 5 seconds
before you can start the engine. •
Ignition key safety lock
The ignition key can only be removed when the selector
lever is in the
"P" (Park) position.
After switching off the ignition, the ignition key can only be
removed from the ignition lock when the selector lever is in the
"P"
(Park) position. After you have removed the key, the selector lever is
locked and cannot be moved. •
Starting and stopping the engine
Starting the engine
The engine can only be started with your original Audi
key.
-Set the parking brake.
-Move the selector lever to the neutral position (automatic
transmission: selector lever in P or N)
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-On vehicles with manual transmission, fully depress the
clutch pedal.
-Turn the ignition key to position 0 => page 135, fig. 143
- do not depress the gas pedal when starting the engine!
-Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts.
A cold engine may at first be loud after it has been started. This is
due to the hydraulic valves building up the oil pressure . This is
normal and no need for concern.
If the engine does not start immediately, stop trying after 10
seconds and then try to restart the engine about 30 seconds later.
What to do if the engine does not start
• ~ page 330
• ~ page 332, "Emergency towing with commercial tow truck"
_& WARNING
Never start or let the engine run in a confined or enclosed area.
Exhaust fumes from the engine contain carbon monoxide, a color­
less and odorless gas. Carbon monoxide can be fatal if inhaled.
• Never leave the engine idling unattended. An unattended
vehicle with a running engine poses a danger of personal injury or
theft.
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• Avo id high eng ine speeds, fast acceleration or heavy e ngine
loads while the engine is still cold . This could damage the engine!
• The engine cannot be started by pushing or towing the vehic le.
ffi For the sake of the environment
To avoid unnecessary e ngine wear and to reduce exhaust emis ­
sions, do not let your vehic le stand and warm up. Be ready to drive
o ff immediate ly aft er starting your vehicle. Mai ntain mode rate
speed until the engine is completely warm. R emember, the engine
per forms bes t at opera ting temperature .•
Stopping the engine
- Tur n t he ignitio n ke y t o posit io n G) => page 135 , fig. 14 3.
& WARNING
• Nev er turn off the engine until the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
• The brake boo ster and servotronic only work when the engine
is running . With the ignition turned off , you have to app ly more
force when steering or braking . Since you cannot steer and stop
normally, th is can lead to accidents and seriou s injurie s.
• The radiator fan can continue to run for up to 10 minutes even
afte r 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
c ompartment.
Controls and equip ­
ment
0 Note
Do not stop the e ng ine immed iately after hard or extended drivin g.
Keep the engine running for appro ximate ly two minutes to prevent
e xcessive heat build -up. •
Parking brake
Parking brake
When the parkin g brake is set , it prevents the vehicle from
rolling aw ay unin tentionally.
Setting the parking brake
Fig . 144 Cent er
co nso le : P ark ing bra ke
set
- Pull the p arking brak e lever all the way up.
Releasing the parking brake
Pull t he pa rkin g brake lever up sligh tly and press the
release butto n at th e s ame tim e::::> fig . 144 -ar row- .
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-Keep the release button pressed and lower the parking
brake~ &.
If you should drive off with the parking brake still set, a warning tone
will sound and the following will appear in the instrument cluster to
remind you to release the parking brake:
Parking brake set
The parking brake warning comes on only after you have driven for
longer than 3 seconds and faster than 5 mph (5 km/h).
The parking brake warning light Brake (USA)/
«Dl (CDN) illuminates
when the parking brake is set and you switch on the ignition.
& WARNING
Always release the parking brake completely. A partially engaged
brake will overheat the rear brakes, reduce their effectiveness and
cause excessive wear. This could lead to brake failure and an acci­
dent.
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Only after the vehicle has come to complete stop, should you firmly
set the parking brake and either move the gearshift lever into 1st.
gear (manual transmission) or move the selector lever into
"P"
(Automatic transmission).•
Parking
To prevent a parked vehicle from rolling away, there are a
few things you should do.
When you park your vehicle, do the following:
-Stop the vehicle using the brake pedal.
-Set the parking brake firmly.
-Move the selector lever into the P position ~ &.
-Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key from
the ignition lock.
What else you should do when parking your vehicle on
an incline or decline
Turn the steering wheel so that if the vehicle should start to roll, it
will roll into the curb.
If you are parking on a
decline (the front of your vehicle facing
downhill), turn the front wheels to the right so that they point
toward the curb.
If you are parking on an incline (the front of your vehicle facing
uphill), turn the front wheels to the left so that they point
away from
the curb.
Move the selector lever into the P position.
& WARNING
This is how you can reduce the risk of injury when leaving your
vehicle.
• Never park the vehicle where it can come in contact with dry
grass, spilled fuel or any other flammable materials.
• Never allow anyone -especially small children -to remain in the
vehicle when it is locked. Locked doors make it more difficult for
rescuers to access the passenger compartment in the event of an
emergency. Danger to life!
• Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. Children
could release the parking brake or move the gearshift lever out of
gear. The vehicle could start to roll away and cause an accident.
• No matter what the season is, the temperature in a parked
vehicle can reach dangerous levels. •

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- Step on the brake pedal. At the same time press and hold
the lock button -green
st ub-=> page 145, fig. 1 49 w it h
your t humb until you have moved the se lector leve r to
the desired posit ion.
Au toma tic selec tor le ver lo ck (IS,
The se lector lever is locked in the P and N positions when the igni ­
t io n is turned on .
When the selector lever is in the
P or N positions, the message
When station ary app ly footbr ake while sele ct ing ge ar
appears on the instrument c luster display on vehicles equipped
with the Driver Information System as a reminder to the driver. I
addition, the symbo l
53 will light up on the shift gate at the base of
the selector lever.
A time delay e lement prevents the se lector lever from locking when
it is moved through the
N position (going from R to D ). The locking
element will lock the selector lever if the lever is left in N (Neutral)
for more than approximate ly 1 seco nd, without the brake peda l
being pressed.
At speeds above about 3 mph (5 km/h) the Automatic Shift Lock is automatically deactivated in the
N position .
The button needs to be pressed to shift from
D to S to avoid unnec ­
essari ly high fuel consump tion in the
Sport mode.
Int erlock button
The lock button on t he se lector lever preve nts the lever from bei ng
accidentally shifted into certain positions. Pressing this button
deactivates the selector leve r lock.
Depending on the direction of shift, the se lector lever locks at
different positions. The positions are highlighted in the il lustration
above~ page 145, fig. 149 .
Ignition ke y sa fe ty int erlo ck
The key cannot be removed from the ignition un less the selector
lever is in the P park position.
When the ignition key is removed, the selector lever will be locked
i n the
P position. •
Applies to vehicles : with 6-speed automatic transmiss ion
Kick-down
T he kick-down feature allows the vehicle to generate
maximum acceleration.
When you press the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point
that is reached at fu ll thrott le, the transmiss ion w ill se lect a lower
gear ratio based on the vehicle speed and engine RPM . T he engine
RPM w ill be contro lled to produce maximum veh ic le acce leration as
long as you keep pressing the accelerator peda l beyond this resis ­
t ance point.
& WARNING
Be c are ful when u sing the ki ck-down on slippery ro ads. R apid
a cc elerat ion m ay ca use skidd ing .
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Ap plies t o vehic les : with 6-s pee d auto mat ic tran smi ssi on
Dynamic Shift Program (DSP)
The automatic transmission is electronically controlled.
The transm ission is self adapting and wi ll automatically se lect the
best shift program suited to the driving conditions and driving style.
The transmission wil l se lect one of the
e conomy programs when
you drive at a steady speed or a gradually changing speeds without heavy acce leration. This achieves optimum fuel efficiency, with early
upshifting and delayed downshifting.
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The selector lever lock is released as fo llows:
- Turn t he ignition on.
- Step on the brake pedal.
At the some time press and hold
the inter lock button on the side of the gear selector knob
=> page 145, f ig. 149 with your thumb until you have
moved the selector lever to the desi red position.
A uto mat ic se lec to r l eve r lock C\S)
The se lector lever is locked in the P and N posi tions when the igni ­
tion is turned on.
When the selector lever is in the
P or N pos itions , th e m essage
When statio nary appl y footbrak e while sel ecting gear
appears on the instrument c luster disp lay on vehicles equipped
with the Driver Informatio n System as a reminder to the driver . The
symbo l
Cs» will a lso light up on the shi ft gate at the base of the
selector lever.
In additio n, the symbo l for the automatic selector level lock with
light up in th e shift ga te .
A time delay e lement prevents the selecto r lever from loc king when
it is moved through the
N position (going from R to Dl. The locking
e lement will lock the selector lever if the lever is left in
N (Neutral)
for more than approx imately one second , without the brake peda l
being pressed.
At speeds above abou t 3 mph (5 km/h) the Automatic Shift Lock is
automatically deactivated in the
N position.
The button needs to be pressed to sh ift from
D to S to avoid unnec ­
essari ly high fuel consumption in the
S po rt mode .
Interlock but ton
The lock button on the selec tor lever prevents the lever from be ing
accidentally shifted into certain pos it ions . Pressing this button
deactivates the selector lever
lock=> page 152 , fig. 155.
Controls and equip ­
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Igniti on key sa fe ty int erlo ck
The key cannot be removed from the ignition un less the se lector
lever is in the
P park posi tion . When the ignition key is removed , the
selector lever wil l be locked in the
P posit ion. •
Applies t o ve hic les: w it h m ultitron ic™ C ontin uo usly Var iab le Tra nsmiss ion (CVTl
Kick-down
The kick -d own feature allows the veh icle to generate
maximum acceler ati on.
When you press the accelerator peda l beyond the resistance point
that is reached at ful l throttle, the trans mission wi ll select a lower
gea r ratio based on vehicle speed and engine RPM . The engine RPM
wil l be control led to produce max imum veh ic le acceleration as long
as you continue to press the acce lerator pedal beyond this resis ­
tance point .
& WARNING
Be careful when u sing the kic k-down f eature on slipp ery ro ad s.
R apid acceler ation m ay cause the vehicle to skid . •
A pplies to v ehicles: w ith mult it ro nic™ Con tinuo usly Var iab le Tra nsmiss ion (CV Tl
Dynamic shift program (DSP)
The multitronic™ transmission is electronically
controlled.
The transmiss ion se lec ts the appropr ia te gear rat io (upshifts and
downshifts) automatically based on preset driving programs .
However, you can also manua lly select a s hift program (tiptronic ®
f eature)
=> page 154 .
The transmission will select on e of th e econom y programs when
you drive at a s teady speed or a gradually changing speeds without
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