AUDI A5 2008 8T / 1.G Quick Reference Guide

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Audi A5/S5
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 offwhen 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.
Securing the boot lid in the open position
Press up the open boot lid slightly.

Opening/closing the tilting panorama roof
Press/pull the switch in the direction indicated by the
arrows. Press/pull the switch again when the panorama
roof is in the desired position.

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 tilting
panorama roof automatically.

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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
Locking sensor

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%advanced key
The advanced key allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle
and start the engine without handling the key itself. You only
need to have the remote control key on your person.
Unlocking the vehicle
Take hold of a door handle. The vehicle will be unlocked auto-
matically.
Locking the vehicle
Briefly touch the locking sensor on one of the door handles.
The selector lever must be in position Pon vehicles with
automatic gearbox.
Note:If you keep hold of the sensor, this will also close the
windows and the tilting panorama roof.
Adjusting front seats
Manual seat adjustment
eAdjusting head restraint
To raise head restraint:Take hold of the sides of the head
restraint with both hands and move it up as required
To lower head restraint:Press the button on the side and
move the head restraint down.
rEasy entry function
Slide the lever upwards and fold the
backrest down to the front.
tAdjusting backrest
Take your weight off the backrest
and turn the knob.
uAdjusting seat height
Lift or press the lever repeatedly until
the seat reaches the desired height.
iAdjusting lumbar support
Press the appropriate part of
the switch.
oAdjusting angle of seat cushion
Lift or press the lever repeatedly until
the seat reaches the desired height.
pMoving seat backwards or forwards
Lift the lever and move the seat into the desired position.
Then release the lever and move the seat further until the catch engages.
aAdjusting seat cushion
Lift the button and move the seat cushion. Electrical seat adjustment
iAdjusting lumbar support
Press the appropriate part of
the switch.
sAdjusting seat height and
moving seat backwards
or forwards
Press the switch in the direction
indicated by the arrows: To raise/lower the seat
at the front
To raise/lower the seat at
the rear
To raise/lower the seat
To move the seat forwards/
backwards
dAdjusting backrest/head restraint
Press the switch in the direction indicated
by the arrows: Backrest further upright/further
reclined
Head restraint up/down
Starting/stopping the engine
Starting the engine
p Insert the key in the ignition lock.
p Manual gearbox: Press the clutch pedal and select neutral
gear.
p Automatic gearbox: Press the brake pedal and move the
selector lever to Por N.
p Press the key in briefly.
On vehicles with diesel
engine, keep your foot
on the clutch (manual
gearbox) or brake
(automatic gearbox)
until the engine starts.
Switching off the engine when the vehicle is stationary
p Vehicles with automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to
Por N.
p Press the key in briefly.
Switching the ignition on/off
p Press in the key withoutpressing the clutch
(manual gearbox) or brake pedal (automatic gearbox).

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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
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:
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

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Audi A5/S5 Kurzanleitung englisch 9.07283.562.834.20
Instruments and controls
1 .....Electric windows
To set the desired position:
Press/pull to the first stop and hold.
”One-touch” function:
Press/pull briefly to the second stop.
2 .....Adjuster for exterior mirrors ,3 .....Door handle and central locking switches
Unlock
Lock
4 .....Recall buttons for seat memory
5 .....Light switch
,6 .....Button for side assist
To activate/deactivate the monitoring
function for the “blind spot”.
7 .....side assist warning lamp
8 .....Turn signal and main beam lever with
button for lane assist
,9 .....Controls for audio, telephone and speechdialogue system
10 ...Instruments and warning/indicator lamps
11 ...Control lever for windscreen wipers/ washer and on-board computer
,12 ...Ignition lock
13 ...Display for sound system/MMI

14 ...Switch for hazard warning lights
15 ...Sound system or CD changer
The button on the sound
system can be used to select various
vehicle settings.
16…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.

CAR

17 ...Air conditioner
Automatic mode: Set the desired tem-
perature separately for driver and pas-
senger (e.g. +20 °C/+22 °C) and press
the button.
18 ...Gear lever (selector lever on vehicles with automatic gearbox)
,19 ...MMI control console
20 ...ENGINE START/STOP button
,21 ...Audi hold assist and electro-mechanical parking brake
,22 ...Lever for steering column adjustment
,23 ...Control lever for cruise control system
24 ...Bonnet release lever
25 ...Switch for releasing the boot lid

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5Instruments and controls
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.
1)Should one of these warning lamps light up when driving, please contact a qualified
workshop without delay.
Press the button to display the messages for the red and yellow
symbols again for about 5 seconds.
SET

Dynamic steering
Emission control system1)

Engine management1)or
lane assist (active)

Glow plug system1)
lane assist (inactive)

Electr onic stabilisation

pr ogr am (ESP)
Main beam headlights

Airbag system1)
Cruise control system

Tyr e pr essur e monit or
Anti-loc k br ake system1)

Turn signals,
hazard warning lights
Parking brake/
A udi hold assist

Trailer turn signals
Fault in brake system

Seat belt warning lamp

Alternator
Add engine oil
immediately

F ault in the brake system
Steering defective

Fault in the cooling system
Ignition lock def ective

Engine oil pressur e
t oo low
Tyr e pr essur e monit or

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).
Warning and indicator lamps
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Further information for these items is given on the following pages.

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[5] Light switch
eOff
rAUTO
Sensor-controlled activa-
tion/deactivation
tSide lights
uDipped beam/
main beam headlights
iInstrument lighting
oRear fog light
pFront fog lights

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[8] Turn signal and main beam lever with buttonfor lane assist
eButton for lane assist
rRight turn signals (with ignition off: right parking light on)
tLeft turn signals (with ignition off: left parking light on)
uMain beam
headlights
iHeadlight flasher
[11] Control lever for windscreen wipers/washer and
on-board computer
Wipers off
eBrief wipe
rActivating intermittent wipe/rain sensor
Move control to set sensitivity level of rain sensor
(wiper delay intervals).

tSlow wiper speed
uFast wiper speed
iAutomatic wash and wipe
Pull lever towards you and hold.
Controls for on-board computer
Press the top or bottom of rocker switch repeatedly to
show the various computer displays in turn. Press and hold
RESET button to return the current display to zero.
Function selector for display modes
Press RESET button repeatedly to select the on-board
computer, digital speedometer and navigation system displays
in turn.

[2] Adjuster for exterior mirrors
Turn the adjuster to select:
eLeft exterior mirror
rOff
tRight exterior mirror
uRetract both exterior mirrors
Press the adjuster to move the mirror glass
in the desired direction.
Note: When adjuster knob is in position rthe mirrors are
heated automatically at low outside temperatures
(while ignition is switched on).

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[21] 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.
[21] Electromechanical 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.

[18] 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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[20] 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
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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
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Switching the ignition on/off: Press the START/STOP
button without pressing the clutch (manual gearbox)
or brake pedal (automatic gearbox).[22] 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.