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[ i J Tips
• If you sw itch off the automatic dimming function on the in side
mirror, autom ati c dimming of the outs ide mirror s will likewise be
di sabled.
• Check to make sure there are no objects preventing light from
reaching the inside mirror.
• Do not attach any sticke rs to the windshield in front of the light
sensor*, as this wou ld interfere with both the automatic operation
of the headlights and the automatic dimming of the inside mirror .
• Be aware that automatic dimming of the inside mirror can on ly
operate proper ly if the rear window sun blind* is retracted .•
Outsid e mirrors
The outside mirrors are electrically adjusted (power
mirrors) .
Adjusting exterior mirrors
Fig. 6 8 Fo rwa rd
se ction of driver's
arm re st : po wer mirr or
c ontrol s
-Rotat e th e kno b to th e© pos ition (driver's exter ior
m ir ror) o r to the ® pos ition (passenger's exterior m irro r)
:::::, fig . 68.
- Rotate the knob a nd t he mi rror so that you have a clear
view to the r ear .
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Clear vision
Heated mirrors
- Rotate the knob to pos ition
@ .
Depending on the outside temperature, the mirror surfaces are
heated until the ignition is switched off -even if the knob is no
longer in position
@ .
You are well -advised to fold the outside mirrors in when maneu
vering in tight spaces or when leaving the car parked close to other
vehic les.
Mem ory for e xte rior mirrors *
On vehicles wi th memory for the d river's seat, the cur rent setting for
the ex ter ior mirrors is automatically s tored along wi th the seat posi
tion :::}
page 74.
Tilt function f or the passenge r's mirro r* (only w ith
memory for exterior mirrors )
When the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror surface t ilt s down
ward slight ly if the setting is for the passenger's mirror (knob in
pos it ion @ ~ fig. 68) . This allows you to see the curb during parallel
parking.
The mirror returns to its initia l pos ition as soon as reverse gear is
disengaged and vehic le speed is above about 9 mph (15 km/h) . T he
mirro r also returns to its initia l p osition if the swi tch is moved to the
driver's outside mirror© or the ignition is switched off.
I f the position of the mirror surface is changed on a ti lted mirror, this
new pos it ion will be automa tically assigned to the remote key when
the vehicle is taken out of reverse gear.
0 Note
Curved mirror surfaces (convex or spherical*) increase your field of
v iew . Remember that vehicles or o ther objects wi ll appear sma ller
and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror. If you use this
mirror t o estimate distances of following vehic les when changing
lanes, you cou ld estimate incorrectly and cause an acc ident. .,.
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Clear vision
[ i ] Tips
If there should be a malfunction in the electrical system, you can
sti ll adjust the outside mirrors by pressing the edge of the mirror. •
Applies to ve hicles: with automatically adjusting outside m irrors
Automatic dimming for the outside mirrors
The outside mirrors dim at the same time as the inside mirror. When
the ignition is switched on, the mirrors automatically dim
depending on the amount of light striking the mirrors (such as head lights shining into the vehic le from the rear).
When the inte rior lighting is switched on and when reve rse gear is
engaged, the mirrors are switched back to their original brightness
{not dimmed) .
& WARNING
Broken glass of automati c dimming mirror can cau se e lectrolyte
fl uid leakage. Ele ctrolyte f luid c an irritate skin , eye s, an d re spir a
tory system .
• Repeated or pr olonged e xposure to electrol yte can cause irrita
tion to the resp iratory sy stem , e specially among people with
a sthma or oth er re spir atory condition s. Get fre sh air immedi ately
by leaving the vehi cle or, if that is not po ssibl e, op en windows and
d o ors all the way .
• If electrolyte get s into the eyes , flush them thoroughly with
large amount s of clea n water for at lea st 15 minute s; medi cal
attention is recommended .
• If electrolyte contact s skin, flush affe cted area w ith clean water
for at least 15 minute s and then wa sh affected area with soap and
water ; m edic al a ttention is recommend ed . Thoroughl y wash
affected clothing and shoes before reuse .
• If swallowed and per son is con sciou s, rinse mout h with water
for at least 15 minute s. Do not induce vomiting unles s ins tructed
& W ARN ING (continued )
to do so by m ed ical p rofess ional. Get medic al attent ion immedi
ately .
0 Note
Liquid electro lyte leaked from a broken mirror glass wi ll damage any
plastic surfaces it comes in contact with. C lean up spilled e lectrolyte
immediately with c lear wate r and a spo nge.
[ i ] Tips
• Switching off the dimming function of the inside rear view
mirror al so dea ctivate s the autom atic dimm ing fun ction of the e xte
rior mirrors .
• Automatic dimming for the mirror only operates properly if the
sun shade* for the rear window is not in use or the light striking the
inside mirror is not hindered by other objects. •
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Seats and storage
General recommendations
Why is your seat adjustment so important? The safety belts and the airbag system can only provide
maximum protection if the front seats are correctly
adjusted.
The re are various ways of adjusting the front seats to provide safe
and comfortable support for the driver and the front passenger.
Adjust your seat properly so that:
• you can easily and quickly reach all the switches and controls in
the instrument panel
• your body is properly supported thus reducing physical stress
and fatigue
• the safety belts and airbag system can offer maximum protec
tion
~ page 188.
In the follow ing sections, you will see exactly how you can best
adjust your seats.
There are special regulations and instructions for installing a child safety seat on the front passenger's seat. Always follow the informa
tion regarding child safety provided in~
page 213, "C hild Safety".
& WARNING
Incorrect seating position of the driver and all other passengers
can result in serious personal injury.
• Always keep your feet on the floor when the vehicle is in motion
- never put your feet on top of the instrument panel, out of the
window or on top of the seat cushion. This applies especially to
the passengers. If your seating position is incorrect, you increase
the risk of injury in the case of sudden braking or an accident. If
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Seats and storage
& WARNING (continued)
the airbag inflates and the seating position is incorrect, this could
result in personal injury or even death.
• It is important for both the driver and front passenger to keep
a distance of at least 10 inches (25 cml between themselves and
the steering wheel and/or instrument panel. If you're sitting any closer than this, the airbag system cannot protect you properly. In
addition, the front seats and head restraints must be adjusted to
your body height so that they can give you maximum protection.
• Always try to keep as much distance as possible between your
self and the steering wheel or instrument panel.
• Do not adjust the driver's or front passenger's seat while the
vehicle is moving. Your seat may move unexpectedly, causing
sudden loss of vehicle control and personal injury . If you adjust
your seat while the vehicle is moving, you are out of position. •
Driver's seat
The correct seat position is important for safe and relaxed
driving.
We recommend that you adjust the driver's seat in the
following manner:
Adjust the seat in fore and aft direction so that you can
easily push the pedals to the floor while keeping your
knees slightly bent=>
& in "Why is your seat adjustment
so important?".
- Adjust the seatback so that when you sit with your back
against the seatback, you can still grasp the top of the
steering wheel. ..,
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Seats and storage
Applies to vehicles: wi th fo lding seat back
Locking the seatback
Fig. 88 Locking seat
back
- Turn the mechanical key~ fig . 88 to the right to lock the
seatback.
- Turn the mechanical key to the left to
unlock the seat
back.
The correctly latched seat back (basic position) can locked and
unlocked with the mechanical key next to the release handle . This
prevents any entry from the vehicle interior into the luggage
compartment.
0 Note
Make sure when raising the seatback that the rear safety belts are in
the guide so that are not pinched in the seatback lock and
damaged. •
Parcel shelf
The parcel shelf behind the rear seat bock con be used to
carry light items of clothing.
& WARNING
No heavy or hard objects should be placed on the parcel shelf.
They are a hazard to the vehicle occupants during sudden braking.
The is a risk of injury.
0 Note
Please make sure that the heating wires for the rear window
defogger are not damage by abrasive objects.
[ i ] Tips
To ensure problem -free ventilation, the ventilation slots between
the rear window and the parcel shelf must not be covered. •
Applies to vehicles: with ski sack
Ski sack
The ski sock con be carried in the interior with the help of
the poss-through.
e
Fig. 89 In the rear seat
bench: Opening the
pass-through
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Warm and cold
Warm and cold
Deluxe automatic climate control
App lies to vehicles: with deluxe automat ic climate cont ro l
Description
The climate control system can be used to set a comfort
able temperature inside the vehicle.
The climate control system is a combination of a heating and venti
lation system as we ll a cooling system responsible for dehumid i
fying and cooling the air inside the vehicle.
The au tomatic c limate control system aut omatically mainta ins a
temperature once it has been set. The temperature of the air from
the vents, fan speed (air volume) and ai r distribution are also auto
matical ly adjusted . The system also takes into account strong
sun light so that manual adjustment is not necessary. So in almost
a ll cases,
automati c mode offers the best conditions fo r the com fort
of the occupants at all times of the year =>
page 92.
Please n ote the following :
The cooling mode lowers the humidity level inside the vehicle. This
prevents fogging up of the windows.
In the case of high outside humidi ty a nd temperatures,
condensa
tio n
can drip from the air conditioning system evaporator and form
a po ol under the vehicle . This is normal and not an indica tion of
leaks!
At low outside temperatures, the fan automatica lly switches to a
higher speed when the coolant reaches a sufficient temperature
except in the defroster position .
When star ting with ful l throttle, the compressor of the au toma tic
climate control system is temporari ly switched off to achieve full
engine power. To ensure engine cooling when the engine is under an extreme
load,
the compressor is switched off at high coo lant temperatures.
Pollutant filter
The pollutant filter (pa rticle fi lter) ensu res that impurit ies in the
outside air (e .g . dust, pollen) and odors are significant ly reduced or
stopped. The air is also fi ltered in recirculation mode .
The pol lutant fi lter e leme nt m ust be changed at the i nterva ls spec i
fied in the service plan so that the performance of the automatic
cli mate con trol syste m is not impaired.
If the effectiveness of the filter decreases prematurely due to oper
ation of the vehicle in areas with significant pollution, the f ilter
e lement must be changed between the speci fied s ervice dates.
K ey recognition
The current automatic climate contro l settings are automatica lly
stored and assigned to the mas ter key .
Energy managem ent
To p revent t he ba ttery from being discharged and t o res to re the
balance of energy, components which require large amounts of
ene rgy are temporarily cut back or switched off=>
page 241.
Heating systems in particu lar require a great deal of energy. If you
notice, for examp le, that the rear window heater is not heating, then
it has been temporarily reduced or switched o ff by
energy manage
ment .
These systems are available again as soon as the energy
balance has been restored .
& WARNING
Traffic safety require s all windo ws to be clear of ice , sn ow, and
condensation . Only then c an good visibility be ensured . Famil-
ia rize yourself with the co rre ct operation of the automatic climate
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& WARNING !continued)
control system as well as the proper procedure for defog
ging/defrosting the windows.
0 Note
• If you suspect that the automatic climate control system has
been damaged, switch the system off to avoid further damage and
have it inspected by a qualified dealership.
• Repairs to the Audi automatic climate control system require
specialized knowledge and special tools. Therefore, contact an
authorized dealer in the event of malfunctions.
[ i) Tips
• To avoid adversely affecting heating and cooling performance
and to prevent condensation on the windows, the air intake in front
of the windshield must be free of ice, snow and leaves .
• The air flowing out of the vents and throughout the vehicle's
entire interior is discharged at the rear of the vehicle. Make sure that
the outlet slots are not covered by clothing, etc.
• Th e automatic climate control system works most effectively if
the windows and the panorama/tilting sunroof* are closed.
However, if the interior of a parked vehicle is extremely hot from the
sun, briefly opening the windows can speed up the cooling
process. •
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Ap plies to veh icles: with deluxe automat ic climate contro l
Controls
This overview is to assist you in familiarizing yourself with
the controls of the automatic climate control system.
Fig. 99 Controls of the deluxe automatic climate control
Functions are set by rotating the regulator or are switched on and
off by tapping the buttons . The LED in the buttons illuminates when
the function is active .
Button(s) Meaning Page
!OFF] Switching on and off => page 92
(AUTO] Automatic operation => page 92
Regu latoral T
emperature selection => page 93
@ Fan => page 93
1~1 Recirculation mode => page 94
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Button(s) Meaning Page
@] Air distribution => page 94
--
~ Defrost => page 95
~ Rear window defogger => page 95
[AC]
Turn cooling system => page 95 on/off
QJ => page 105
al The regulator is also used to set the fan speed, air distribution and seat
he ating.
[ i I Tips
The grille on the controls=> page 91, fig. 99 must remain unob
structed and must not be taped over. Measuring sensors are located
behind it. •
Applies to veh icles: w ith de luxe automatic cl imate contro l
Turning the climate control system on and off
Briefly press the [ON] button, or press the [AUTO] button
to turn the climate control system
on .
- Press the [ OFF] button to turn the climate control system
off and to block the air supply from the outside.
The climate control system switches back on when a control button
is operated. •
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic climate control
Automatic mode [AU TO)
The standard operating mode for all times of the year.
Turning on automatic mode
Set the temperature between 60°F (+ 16°C) and 84°F
(+28°C).
- Press the [AUTO] button.
Automatic mode ensures constant temperatures in the interior and
dehumidifies the air inside the vehicle. Air temperature, volume and
distribution are controlled automatically to reach or maintain the
desired interior temperature as quickly as possible. Fluctuations in
exterior temperature and the effects of temperature from the posi
tion of the sun are compensated for automatically .
This operating mode works only in an adjustable temperature range of 60°F (+ 16°C) to 84°F (+28°Cl . If a temperature below 60°F (+ 16°C)
is selected, LO appears in the display. At temperatures above 84°F
( +28 °C),
HI is displayed. At both extreme settings, climate control
runs continuously at maximum cooling or heating power . There is
no temperature regulation. •
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When the radio or MM1 ·• is turned on, the fan speed setting appears
for a few seconds on the screen =:.
page 93, fig. 103.
[ i ] Tips
• It is possible that the fan speed may c hange automatically. This
occurs to ensure that the desired temperature se tting is reached as
quickly as possible.
• The fan speed cannot be regulated separately for the driver and
front passenger. •
App lies to v ehicl es: with d eluxe a utom ati c clim ate contro l
Recirculation mode [¢7:;) ]
The reci rculation m ode preve nts po llute d ou tside a ir from
entering the vehicle interior.
A ctivating
- Press the button joE::> ] ~ &.
Deactivating
Press the button [~ I again, or
press the [AUTO
I button.
In recircu lation mode , air is drawn from the vehicle interior , fi ltered
and recirculated. We recommend select ing recirculation mode
under the fol low ing conditions:
When driving through a tunnel or in a traffic jam so that exhaust
fumes and odors cannot enter the veh icle in terior.
& WARNING
Y ou should not use the re circulation mode for an ext ended period
since no fres h air is drawn in . W ith the air- co nd itio ning sw itched
& W ARNING (continu ed )
off , the window s ca n fog up , which increases the risk of an
accident! •
Applies to veh icle s: wi th de luxe automat ic c limate con trol
Air distribution I in ]
The automati cally pr eset air distribu tion c an be change d.
- Press th e [ in ] bu tton.
F ig . 104 Air distr ibu
t io n bu tt o n and r egu
l a tor
F ig . 10 5 Display: A ir
d is tribu tion
- Rota te the regulator to the des ired sett ing.
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You can adjust the air distribution so that air flows from specific
vents. In position
;J air flows only to the windows, in position :,J, it
flows to the driver or passenger, and in position
!,a it flows to the
footwell. There are additional combinations available to adjust air
dist ribution as needed .
To regu late air distribution automatically, switch to
( AU TO] .
When the radio or MMI* is turned on, the air distribution setting
appears for a few seconds on the screen=>
page 94, fig. 105 . •
A pp lies to vehicles: w ith de lu xe a utomat ic c limate co ntro l
Defrost [@ I
The windshield and side windows are defrosted or cleared
of condensation as quickly as possible.
- Press the button [@)to turn on the defroster .
- Press the b utton
(@J again, or press the [AUTO I button to
t ur n it off.
Temperature is control led automatical ly . The maximum amount of
air flows main ly from the vents below the windshield .
Pressing the[@] button sw itches off recirculation mode .•
Ap plies to ve hicles: w ith d elu xe au to m at ic c limate co ntro l
Rear window defogger [[jiiJ )
The rear window def ogger clears the rear window of
condensati on.
- Press the [QWJ button to turn the rear w indow defogger on
and off .
The rear window defogger works only when the engine is running .
T he indicator light in the button illuminates when the rear window
defogger is on .
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W arm and cold
The rear window defogger is switched off automatica lly after 10 to
20 minu tes, depending on the ou tside tempera ture .
The rear window defogger can be turned on permanently by pressing the
[Ciul] button for more than two seconds. This remains
stored until the ignition is switched off . A rear window defogger that
was switched on also remains stored for 15 minutes after the igni
t ion is sw itched off .
I f the engine is restarted within these 15 minutes, the rear window
defogger is activated for 10 to 20 minutes, depending on ou tside
temperature . When a vehic le is parked for a short time , the rear
window defogger does not need to be manually activated again.
ci> For th e sake of the environment
As soon as the rear window is clea r, you shou ld switch the rear
window defogger off . The reduced power consumption has a bene
ficial effect on fuel consumption .•
Ap plies to vehic les: w it h d eluxe au tomat ic c limate co ntro l
AC mode [ACJ
Deactivating
- Press the [AC I button.
Activating
- Press the [AC] button again.
The cooling system is turned on in AC mode. The heating and venti
lation system is controlled automatica lly.
[ i ] Tip s
If the LED in the switch continues to illuminate after AC mode has
been turned off( = turning the AC off), there is a fault in an air -condi -_,.
I • •
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tioning component. Please cons ult an authori zed dealersh ip if there
is an operating problem. •
Applies t o ve hicles: w it h d elu xe au to m ati c clim ate con tro l
Rear air vents
The rear air vents are located in the center console.
- Rotate the thumbwheel to open and close the vents.
- To ad just the direction of the airflow from the outlet,
move the tab in the center of the outlet in the desired
direction. The direction of the air delivered from the
vents can be adjusted horizontally and vertically.
The air vents are actuated either automatically or manually d e pending on the op erating mode selec ted . H eated or unh eated
fresh air, or cooled air flows from the vents.
i he ai r ven ts to heat the rear footwell are located under the front
seats.
[ i J Tips
If the climate control is operating in cooling mode, air flows prima
rily from the vents in the center console. To achieve adequate
cooling, you should never close these v ents completely. •
Applies to ve hicles: with delu xe au to m atic c limate con tro l
Economical use of the climate control system
Economical use of the climate control system helps save
fuel.
When the climate control system is working in cooling mode, engine performance is reduced and fuel consump- tion is affected. To keep the time
the climate control system
is on as short as possible, you should do the following:
- To save fuel, turn off cooling mode by pressing the
[AC )
button (ind icator light goes out).
- In addition, if you open the window or the
panorama/tilting sunroof* while driving, turn off cooling
mode by pressing the
[AC) button (indicator light goes
out).
- If the vehicle is extremely hot due to the heat of the sun,
briefly open doors and windows .
c£> For the sake of the environment
When you save fuel, you reduce emissions from the vehicle. •
Deluxe automatic climate control
plus
Applies to vehicle s: with D elu xe a utoma tic cl ima te co ntrol p lus
Description
The air conditioner is fully automatic and is designed to
maintain a comfortable and uniform climate inside the
vehicle.
We recommend the following settings :
- Set the temperature to 75 °F (+23 °Cl.
- Press the [AUTO
I button.
With this setting, you attain maximum comfort in the least amount
of time . Change th is s etting, as des ired, to meet your personal
needs .
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