AUDI A5 2008 8T / 1.G Manual PDF

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Controls
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General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
Applies to vehicles: with digital compassSetting the correct compass calibration zone
The correct compass calibration zone must first be set
before the compass can give an accurate reading.Fig. 71 Map of compass calibration zones– Press and hold button ⇒page 68, fig. 70 until the
currently set zone number is displayed on the interior
mirror.
– Press button repeatedly until the correct zone number
appears. The adjustment mode will be ended automati-
cally after a few seconds.
Applies to vehicles: with digital compassCalibrating compass
The compass must be re-calibrated if the display is incor-
rect or inaccurate.– Press and hold button until the letter C appears in the
interior mirror.
– Drive in a circle at a speed of about 10 km/h until a point
of the compass is displayed in the interior mirror.
WARNING
Calibrate your compass at a location where there is no traffic so
that you do not endanger yourself or other road users (accident
risk).
AA
AA
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Seats and storage 70Seats and storageManual adjustment of front seatsApplies to vehicles: with manual seat adjustmentSeat adjuster controls
There are several seat adjustment functions for your
comfort and convenienceSome of the controls shown are only fitted on certain models or are
optional extras.
Adjuster controls
Moves seat backwards or forwards
Thigh suppor t*
Adjusts angle of seat cushion*
Adjusts lumbar support*
Adjusts seat height
Adjusts backrest angle
Applies to vehicles: with manual seat adjustmentSeat adjustment
It is possible to adjust the position and shape of the seat
manually so that you can travel in a safe and comfortable
sitting position.Before adjusting your seat, please read and observe the
warnings ⇒.
Moving seat backwards or forwards
– Lift the lever ⇒fig. 72 and move the seat to the
desired position.
– Then release the lever and move the seat further until
the catch engages.
Extending or shortening the thigh support*
– Lift the control below the seat cushion. The front seat
cushion will spring forward.
– Slide the seat cushion back to the normal position after
each use.
Adjusting angle of seat cushion*
– Pull the lever ⇒fig. 72 up or down repeatedly (i.e.
pump the lever).
Adjusting contour of lumbar support*
– Press the front or rear part of the adjuster switch to
increase or decrease the curvature of the lumbar support
as required.
Fig. 72 Adjuster
controls on driver's
seat
A1A2A3A4A5A6
A1
A1
A2A3
A4
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Adjusting height of lumbar support*
– Press the top or bottom part of the adjuster switch to
move the lumbar support upwards or downwards as
required.
Raising or lowering the seat
– Pull the lever ⇒page 70, fig. 72 up or down repeat-
edly (i.e. pump the lever).
Adjusting backrest angle
– Lean forwards to take your weight off the backrest.
– Turn the adjuster wheel ⇒page 70, fig. 72 to set the
angle of the backrest as required.
WARNING
•
Never adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is moving - this
could lead to an accident.
•
Be careful when adjusting the seat height. Careless or uncon-
trolled use of the seat adjustment can cause injuries.
•
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.
Applies to vehicles: with manual seat adjustmentEasy-entry functionThe easy-entry function gives improved access to the rear
seats.Folding down backrest and moving front seats
forwards
– Pull up the lever ⇒fig. 73.
– Keep holding the lever and fold down the backrest.
– Let go of the lever and push the seat forwards.
Moving front seat back and returning backrest
to an upright position
– Push the front seat back before you return the backrest to
an upright position. Otherwise, it will not be possible to
move the seat back to its original position.
WARNING
Before you drive off, always make sure the front seats are upright
and securely locked in position.
A4
A5
A6
Fig. 73 Driver's seat:
Lever on backrest
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Seats and storage 72Electric adjustment of front seatsApplies to vehicles: with electric seat adjustmentSeat adjuster controls
The arrangement of the switches corresponds with the
design of the seats.The adjustment switches for the seat and backrest correspond with
the design of the seat. The seats can be adjusted simply by pressing
the corresponding switch in the required direction.
Adjuster controls
Lumbar support
Seat adjuster
Height adjuster for backrest and head restraint
Thigh suppor t*
Applies to vehicles: with electric seat adjustmentSeat adjustment
You can use the electrical adjustment to set the position,
angle and shape of the seat so that you can travel in a
safe and comfortable sitting position.Before adjusting your seat, please read and observe the
warnings ⇒.
Adjusting contour of lumbar support
– Press the front or rear of switch to increase or
decrease the curvature of the lumbar support as
required.
Adjusting height of lumbar support
– Press the top or bottom of adjuster switch to move the
lumbar support upwards or downwards as required.
Moving seat backwards or forwards
– Press switch ⇒fig. 74 forwards or backwards.
Adjusting seat height
– Press switch up or down.
Raising/lowering seat at front
– Press the front of switch up or down.
Raising/lowering seat at rear
– Press the rear of switch up or down.
Adjusting backrest angle
– Press switch forwards or backwards.
Fig. 74 Front seat:
Adjuster controls
AAABACAD
AA
AA
ABAB
ABAB
AC
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Adjusting head restraint height
– Press switch up or down.
Extending or shortening the thigh support*
– Lift the control below the seat cushion. The front seat
cushion will spring forward.
– Slide the seat cushion back to the desired position.
WARNING
•
Never adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is moving - this
could lead to an accident.
•
The electrical seat adjustment also works when the ignition is
off and when the key is not in the ignition. To avoid accidental inju-
ries, never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
•
Be careful when adjusting the seat height. Careless or uncon-
trolled use of the height adjustment can cause injuries.
•
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.
Applies to vehicles: with electric seat adjustmentEasy-entry functionThe easy-entry function gives improved access to the rear
seats.Tipping the front backrests forward
– Pull up the lever ⇒fig. 75.
– Tip the backrest forward and down.
Moving the front seats forward
– Press and hold the switch until the seat reaches the
desired position.
Moving the front seats back
– Press and hold the switch until the seat reaches the
desired position. The seat will stop automatically when it
has moved back to its original position.The front backrests can be tipped forward for easier access to the
rear seats (the head restraints will be retracted automatically). At
the same time, the front seats can also be moved forwards and
backwards as required.
ACAD
Fig. 75 Driver's seat:
easy-entry controls
AAAB
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Seats and storage 74When the front seats are moved forward, their original positions are
stored in a memory. The seats then stop automatically in this posi-
tion when they are moved back. If you want to move one of the seats
back further, release the switch and press it again.
The head restraints on the front seats retract automatically
(depending on the seat height setting) when the backrests are
tipped forward, and move back to their original positions when the
backrests are returned to the upright position.
Note
The easy-entry switches on the relevant seat are out of action when
the driver's or passenger's doors are closed.Seat memoryApplies to vehicles: with seat memoryMemory for driver's seat
You can use the recall buttons in the driver's door to store
and recall the seat adjustments for two drivers.As well as the driver's seat position, the seat memory will store and
recall the exterior mirror settings (if the vehicle is equipped accord-
ingly):Storing and recalling settings
You can store and recall the settings for two different drivers using
the recall buttons 1 and 2 ⇒fig. 76 ⇒page 74.
In addition, the current settings are automatically stored when you
lock the vehicle and assigned to the remote control key that is being
used. When you unlock the vehicle, the system automatically recalls
the settings stored on that remote control key.
Switching seat memory on and off
Th e s e a t m e m o r y w i l l b e o u t o f a c t i o n i f t h e s w i t c h i s i n t h e
raised position (press and release). The word OFF will then light up
in the switch.
The stored settings will all remain in the memory. We recommend
using the switch to deactivate the seat memory when the
vehicle is being driven temporarily by a different driver whose
settings do not need to be stored in the system.
Applies to vehicles: with seat memoryStoring and recalling settingsThe switch must be in its down position (pressed
in) before you can store and recall the desired settings.
Storing settings
– Adjust the driver's seat as required.
– Adjust both exterior mirrors.
– Press and hold the button. At the same time press
one of the recall buttons for at least a second.
– Then release the buttons. The settings are now stored on
the selected recall button.
AB
Fig. 76 Driver's door:
Seat memory
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
SET
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Recalling settings
– If the driver's door is open, press the desired recall
button briefly.
– If the driver's door is closed, press and hold down the
desired recall button until the programmed settings are
reached.A tone will sound and the diode in the button ⇒page 74,
fig. 76 will light up to confirm that the settings have been stored.
When you lock the vehicle the current settings are automatically
stored and assigned to the remote control key. However, the
settings assigned to the remote control key will not overwrite the
settings stored on recall buttons 1 and 2. The settings stored on the
recall buttons can be called up at any time. When you unlock the
vehicle, the settings assigned to the remote control key are recalled
automatically.
If your vehicle is also driven by other persons using your remote
control key, it is advisable to store your personal settings on one of
the recall buttons. You can then recall your own settings at any time
simply by pressing the corresponding recall button. When you lock
the vehicle these settings are then stored automatically and
assigned once again to the remote control key.
WARNING
•
For safety reasons, never recall seat settings when the vehicle
is moving - this could lead to an accident.
•
In an emergency the recall function can be stopped at any time
by pressing the switch, or by briefly pressing any of the
recall buttons.
Applies to vehicles: with seat memoryActivating memory for remote control key
The relevant function must be activated on the sound
system or MMI so that the settings stored in the memory
can be recalled using the remote control key.– Select: Function selector button > Seat adjustment
> Driver's seat > Remote control key > on.
SET
ON/OFF
Fig. 77 MMI display:
Driver's seat
CAR
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Seats and storage 76Head restraintsAdjusting the front head restraints
In combination with properly worn seat belts, the head
restraints offer effective protection. However, they must
always be properly adjusted to suit the height of the occu-
pant.Raising head restraint
– Take hold of the sides of the head restraint with both
hands.
– Push the head restraint upwards.Lowering head restraint
– Take hold of the sides of the head restraint.
– Press button ⇒fig. 78 and push the head restraint
downwards.
Electric height adjustment*
– Press the switch ⇒fig. 79 up or down to move the head
restraint to the desired height.
– You should adjust the head restraint so that the top of
the head restraint is at least at eye level, or higher
⇒fig. 78.
For best protection, the top of the head restraint should be at least
at eye level, or higher.
The height of the head restraints is adjustable. They should be set
to suit the height of the occupant. In combination with the seat
belts, the head restraints offer effective protection, provided they
are properly adjusted.Adjusting the rear head restraints
Fig. 78 Front seat:
Adjusting head
restraintFig. 79 Front seat:
Adjusting head
restraint (electric
adjustment*)
AA
Fig. 80 Rear seats:
Head restraint
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Raising head restraint
– Take hold of the sides of the head restraint with both
hands.
– Push the head restraint upwards as far as it will go.
Lowering head restraint
– Take hold of the sides of the head restraint.
– Press the button ⇒page 76, fig. 80 and push the head
restraint downwards.For best protection, the top of the head restraint should be at least
at eye level, or higher.
When the rear seats are not occupied the head restraints should be
moved to the lowest position so that they do not obstruct the
driver's field of vision.Applies to vehicles: with front armrestFront armrestThe armrest can be adjusted to several positions and
moved back and forwards.
Adjusting armrest
– To adjust the position of the armrest, pull the armrest all
the way down.
– Then lift the armrest gradually until it engages in the
desired position.
Moving armrest
– You can move the armrest backwards or forwards
⇒fig. 81.Please note that the armrest can restrict the driver's movements
when it is lowered. The armrest should therefore be moved back
before driving in city traffic.
There is a storage compartment underneath the armrest.Luggage compartmentLoading the luggage compartment
Loads in the luggage compartment should be safely
secured.
AA
Fig. 81 Armrest
between driver's seat
and front passenger's
seat
Fig. 82 Heavy items
s h o u l d b e p l a c e d a s fa r
forwards as possible.
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To maintain safe handling on the road, please observe the
following points:
– Distribute the weight as evenly as possible.
– Position heavy items as far forward as possible
⇒page 77, fig. 82.
– Secure the load with the luggage net* or with non-elastic
straps secured to the fastening rings* ⇒page 78.
WARNING
•
Unsecured objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly
shift and cause changes in the handling of the vehicle.
•
In an accident or a sudden manoeuvre, loose objects in the
passenger compartment can be flung forward and possibly injure
vehicle occupants.
•
Always store objects in the luggage compartment and secure
with suitable straps. This is especially important for heavy
objects.
•
When you transport heavy objects, always keep in mind that a
change of the centre of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle
handling.
•
Please observe the important safety warnings ⇒page 162,
“Safe driving”.Note
Adjust the tyre pressure to match the vehicle loading - the correct
pressures are specified on the sticker on the end face of the driver's
door.
Applies to vehicles: with fastening ringsFastening rings
There are four fastening rings in the luggage compart-
ment which can be used to secure loads.– Use the fastening rings to secure the load ⇒fig. 83
-arrows-.
– Please refer to the safety notes ⇒page 169.
Fig. 83 Location of
fastening rings in
luggage compartment
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