light AUDI A5 COUPE 2010 Owner's Manual

When a yellow warning symbol appears, one warning tone sounds.
A driver message appears as well to explain the malfunc tion in more
detail. The driver warning goes out after about 5 seconds, but it can
be brought up at any time by pressing the
!SE T) button again.
Check the function disp layed as soon as possible . The ye llow
symbol will not go out again until the reason for the malfunction has
been corrected.
If several priority 2 malfunctions are present, the symbols appear in
succession and remain for about 2 seconds .
Controls and equip­
ment
Dynamic steering*
Worn brake pads
Battery voltage
II Defective light bulb*
Check engine oil level
Engine oil sensor malfunction
Low fuel level
Windshield washer fluid
level low
Convenience key*
Key not in vehicle
Light/rain sensor* defective
Dynamic headlight range
control defective =>
page 33
=> page 34
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page 35
=> page 35
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=> page 36
or => page 36
=> page36
=> page 35
=> page 35
=> page 34
=> page 34
=> page 36
Dr ive r informat ion di spl ay
II Battery in remote control key => page 39
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Electromechanical => page 115
parking brake
-Engine speed limitation* => page 36
adaptive light * defective => page 36
Ignition lock malfunction => page 36
Adaptive dampers* => page 36
"Windshield wiper defective => page 37
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Significant loss of air pres -=> page 307
sure*
Tire pressure monitoring syste
=> page 307
m* (malfunction)
[ i ] Tip s
The speed warnings warning threshold 1 '") and warning threshold
2 :,. are also yel low symbo ls in some models. The warning is always
shown as a small symbol in the upper area of the display
=> page 26. •
Applies t o veh ic les: w ith Audi dri ve sele ct
Dynamic steering
D yn a m ic s te er ing : Syste m malfun cti on
This driver message and the symbol appear when a system
malfunction occurs during travel. You can continue to drive care­
fully at a reduced speed to a qualified workshop. Steering can be .,_
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Driver information display
more difficult or sensitive than usual. The steering wheel can also
be at an angle when driving straight.
Dynamic steering: initialization
If this driver message appears and the indicator light is flashing
on the instrument panel, dynamic steering is being reinitialized.
Once you start the engine after this is finished, the steering wheel
wi ll be easy to move. Re-initialization might be necessary if the
steering whee l was moved hard to the left and right while the
vehicle was not moving. The display goes out as soon as initializa­
tion is complete .
& WARNING
Have the dynamic steering system malfunction repaired as soon
as possible by an authorized Audi dealer or any qualified work­
shop -risk of accident!
[ i ] Tips
The dynamic steering stability systems are not available in the event
of a system malfunction. •
Applies to vehi cles: wit h conven ienc e key
Key not in vehicle
Key not in vehicle
This reminder appears along with the symbol if the master key is
removed from the vehicle with the engine running. It is intended to
remind you (e .g. when changing drivers) not to continue the journey
without the master key.
If the master key is no longer in the vehicle, you cannot switch off
the ignition after stopping the engine and you also cannot start the
engine again . You also cannot lock the vehicle from the outside .•
Ap plies to vehi cles : w it h li ght/ ra in sensor
Light /rain sensor defective C../1
...i-Automatic headlights /automatic wipers defective
If the symbo l il luminates, the light sensor has failed . For safety
reasons the low beams are turned on permanently with the switch
in
AUTO . However, you can continue to turn the lights on and off
using the light switch. In the case of a defect in the rain sensor, the
windshie ld wiper lever functions are still available. Have the
light/rain sensor checked as soon as possible by an authorized Audi
dea ler. •
Worn brake pads
Brake pads!
If the warning light illuminates, immediately contact your autho­
rized Audi dealer or qualified workshop to have all brake pads
inspected . On USA models the warning light 't comes on together
with the warning light
BRAKE . Both sets of brake pads on an axle must
a lways be replaced at the same time .
& WARNING
Driving with bad brakes can cause a collision and serious personal
injury.
• If the warning light and the warning lig ht
BRAKE1
l with the
message Brake pads! comes on in the instrument cluster display ,
immediately contact your authorized Audi dealer or qualified
workshop to have all brake pads checked or replaced if
necessary .•
1 1 BRAK£ : USA models only

Applies to vehic les: with defective light bulb warn ing
Defective light bulb warning
The defective light bulb warning monitors the function of
the light bulbs in the vehicle.
The defective light bulb warning monitors the function of the light
bulbs. If a defective light bulb is detected, or if a light bulb has
burned out, a yellow symbol appears as well as a notification that
shows which light bulb is defective.
Defective bulb
If this symbol lights up, a turn signal (front or rear), a headlamp,
a brake light, the back-up light, a fog lamp or a rear fog lamp has
failed.
& WARNING
• Light bulbs are under pressure and can explode when bulbs are
replaced -risk of injury.
• With gas-discharge lamps* (xenon headlights), the high­
voltage component must be handled appropriately. Doing other­
wise poses a risk of death!
[ i] Tips
Have an authorized Audi dealer or other qualified workshop perform
the replacement or the repair. •
Windshield washer fluid level too low ->
Top off the washer fluid
If the symbol illuminates, add windshield washer fluid to the washer
system and also to the headlight washer system* =>
page 286. •
Controls and equip ­
ment
Driver information display
Fuel supply too low \l
When the symbol illuminates, this means there are about 2.1
gallons
(8 liters) of fuel left in the fuel tank. Time to refuel!
=>
page 266.
If the symbol lights up, even when there is ample fuel in the tank,
and the text
TANK SYSTEM MALFUNCTION ! CONTACT WORKSHOP
appears in the display, there is a fault in the system. Contact a qual­
ified workshop to have the fault rectified. •
Applies to veh icles: with battery voltage warning
Battery voltage ..:J
If battery power drops into the range where it can limit the ability of
the engine to start, this the symbol appears in the instrument
cluster display with the following driver message
battery charge
low: Indicates charging by being driven .
While this driver notification is displayed, you have to be prepared
for limited starting capability.
Driver message appears and goes out again
If this driver message appears after the ignition is turned on or
while driving and it goes out again after a while, the battery has
been adequately recharged.
Driver message appears and does not go out again
If this driver notification appears after the ignition is turned on or
while driving and does not go out again, the battery's state of
charge is not in the optimal range. Starting capability is restricted.
Have the battery checked at an authorized Audi dealer or other qual­
ified workshop as soon as possible. •
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Driver information display
Check engine oil ~
:... Please top off with max. 1 L of oil . You can keep driving.
If the .._. symbol lights up displaying this driver message, then add
a maximum of 1 liter at your earliest opportunity=>
page 275. •
Engine oil level 'I..!.
Please check oil level
When the symbol illuminates, check the engine oil level as soon as
possible =>
page 275. Top off the oil at your earliest opportunity
=>
page 275. •
Engine oil sensor defective --
,. Oil level! Sensor defective
If the symbol illuminates, contact your authorized Audi dealer and
have the oil sensor inspected . Until you have this done, check the oil
level each time you refuel just to be on the safe side=>
page 275. •
Applies to vehi cles: with engine spee d lim itation
Engine speed limitation
~ Engine speed maximum XXXX RPM
The / symbol illuminates when there is an engine control malfunc­
tion . The indicator light • in the instrument cluster also illumi­
nates. The engine speed is limited to the speed displayed in the
driver information system. Keep in mind that the engine speed will not exceed the value displayed in the driver information system, for
example when downshifting.
Please go to an authorized Audi dealer or other qualified workshop
to have the malfunction repaired. •
• Headlight range control defective )
, > Headlight range control defective !
If the symbol "', illuminates, the dynamic headlight range control is
no longer working properly. Have the system checked and repaired
at your authorized Audi dealer. •
Applies t o vehicl es: with a dapt iv e ligh t
Adaptive light defective .CJ
Adaptive Light defective
When this symbol illuminates, it means that adaptive light is
defective. Go to an authorized Audi dealer to have the headlights or
the control unit for the adaptive light repaired. •
Ignition lock malfunction ~
Ignition lock defective
If the symbol in the display comes on, there is a malfunction in
the electronic ignition lock. Please go to an authorized Audi dealer
or other qualified workshop to have the malfunction repaired. •
Applies to vehi cles : with Audi drive se lec t
Adaptive dampers
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Adaptive dampers: system malfunction
If the symbol in the display comes on, there is a malfunction in the
adaptive dampers . Please go to an authorized Audi dealer or other
qualified workshop to have the malfunction repaired. •

[ i J Tips
• The operation of the remote control key can be temporarily
disrupted by interference from transmitters in the vicinity of the
vehicle working in the same frequency range {e .g . a cell phone,
radio equipment).
• If you open the driver's door with the key left in the ignition lock,
a chime will sound. This is your reminder to remove the key and lock
the door.
• For security reasons, replacement keys are only available from
Audi dealers.
• For Declaration of Compliance to United States FCC and Industry
Canada regulations~
page 342. •
Check light in the master key
The check light in the master key provides information
about different conditions.
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Fig. 29 Check light in
the master key
The check light comes on briefly once when a button is pressed, and
during an "inquiry" by the convenience key system.
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
Opening and closing
If the check light does not come on, the battery is dead and has to
be replaced. In addition, when the battery is dead the symbol
appears in the instrument cluster display as well as the message :
Please change key battery
Battery replacement ~ page 39. •
Master key battery replacement
..
Fig. 30 Remote master
key: Removing the
mechanical key
Fig . 31 Remote master
key: Removing the
battery holder
We recommend having the battery changed by an autho ­
rized Audi dealer. However, if you wish to replace the dead
battery yourself, proceed as follows:
- Press the release button @=>fig. 30.
Vehicle care I I Technical data

Opening and closing
& WARNING
Read and follow all WARNINGS :::::, & in "General description " on
page 41.
[ i J Tips
• Aft er the ig niti on is sw itc hed on, the po wer l ocking sy st em
switch and the unlockin g button for the rear lid
,c:j in the door are
enable d.•
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from inside
Fig . 41 Driver' s do or:
power locking sw itch
P ress the button 63 to lock t he vehicle=> &.
Press the button
63 to un lock t he vehicle => fig. 41.
If you lock the vehicle using the power lock ing switch , please note
t he f ollowing :
• If a door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked using the power
l o cki ng sy ste m sw itch .
• You cannot open the doors or the rear lid from the
outside
(inc reas ed secu rity, for exa mple when yo u are stop ped a t a red
light!. • T
he diodes in the power locking swi tch illuminate when a ll the
door s ar e close d and l ock ed .
• Y ou can unlock and open the doors from the inside by pull ing on
t h e do or handle.
• I f you have a crash and the airbag is activated, the doors auto ­
m ati cal ly unl ock .
& WARNING
• The power lock ing switch works with the ignition off and auto ­
matically locks the entire vehicle when it is actuated.
• On a vehicle locked from the outside the power locking system
switch is inoperative .
• Locking doors from the inside can help prevent inadvertent
door opening during an accident and can also prevent unwanted
entry from the outside . Locked doors can , however , delay assis­
tance to vehicle o ccupants and hold up rescue efforts from the
outside in an accident or other emergency .
[ i J Tips
Your vehicle is locked automatical ly at a speed of 9 mph ( 15 km/h)
( A uto Loc k) :::::,
page 4 1. You can un loc k the vehicle again using the
open ing fu ncti on in the po wer loc king sys tem sw itch. •

Opening and closing
& WARNING
• Never close the windows and thepanoramic tilting sunroof
inattentively and without checking -there is risk of injury.
• You must always watch when the windows are being raised so
that no one can be trapped. If you release the key, the closing
action is immediately canceled.
• Always read and heed WARNING~
& in "General description"
on
page 41 . •
Correcting window regulator malfunction
After disconnecting the vehicle battery, the one-touch up
and down feature must be activated again.
- Pull and hold the power window switch until the window
is completely closed.
- Release the switch.
- Pull the switch again for one second. The automatic closing/opening is now reactivated. •
Valet parking
Through the "valet parking" feature the luggage compart­
ment of your vehicle is secured from unauthorized access
during the valet parking service.
Fig . 47 Valet parking
button
With "valet parking" activated, the rear lid cannot be
opened.
- Take the mechanical key out of the master key=>
page 40.
- Open the glove box=> page 89 and activate => fig. 47 the
"valet parking" feature by pressing the [VALET] button.
The indicator light in t he switch illuminates.
- Close the glove box and lock it with the mechanical key.
- Lock both rear seat backs with the mechanical key
=> page 82.
-Lock the luggage compartment pass -through with the
mechanical key=>
page 82.
-Leave the master key with the service personnel for
parking and keep the mechanical key with you.
When the "valet parking" feature is activated:

Opening and closing
Emergency closing of the panoramic tilting
sunroof
The panoramic tilting sunroof can be closed manually in
an emergency.
"' "' N 0 ,;
"' (D
Fig. 49 Section of
. .. . ..... ..• . ... .. . ..•.. ...• headliner : Unscrewing
L._--==~~=--__:; lighting unit
Fig . 50 Section from
headliner: Crank for
emergency operation
If the panorama sunroof detects an object in its path when
it is closing, it will open again automatically. In this case,
you can close the roof with the power emergency closing
function.
Emergency closing function
- Within five seconds after the sunroof opens automati ­
cally, pull the switch until the roof closes. The driver's
and front passenger's doors must be closed.
- If the power emergency closing funct ion is not possible,
you must close the roof mechanically .
Mechanical emergency closing
-You will find the screwdr iver in the vehicle tool kit
=;> page 310 and the crank in the fuse cover::::;> page 320,
fig. 247.
- Remove the screw ::::;> fig. 49 -Arrow- from the lighting
unit and pull the lighting unit out carefully.
- Push the crank into the hexagonal hole as far as it will go
::::;> fig. 50 and turn it. The roof will close.
Ii ] Tips
The crank is easier to turn if you use the screwdriver handle (vehicle
tool kit) as an aid .•

Clear vision
Lights
Switching the lights on and off -'t.5--
0 9
" l8
Fig. 51 Ins trument
pane l: H eadlight
co ntr ol sw itch
Switching on AUTO -Automatic headlight
control*
- Tur n t he light switch to AUTO => fig. 51 .
Turning on the side marker lights
-Tur n t he head light co ntrol switc h to :oo~.
Switching on low beams
- Tu rn t he headlight contro l sw itc h to ~D.
Switching off the lights
- Tur n t he headlight control switc h to 0.
The low beams only il luminate with the ignition turned on.
With the side marker lights or headlights switched on, the symbol next to t he light switch illuminates
::oo: .
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
Clear vision
A UTO -Automat ic headlight contro l*
With the switch in the AUTO position, the low beams are switched
on automatically depending on the ambient ligh t, for e xample in a
tunnel, at dusk and when it is raining or snowing. When the low
b ea ms are switche d on, th e
:oo : symbol comes on . The low beams
remain switched on regardless of the ambient light when you turn
on the fog lights .
When you turn off the ignition, the low beams are automatica lly
switched off .
On vehicles with a rain senso r* the head ligh ts switch on au tomat i­
cally after a few windshield wiper passes. However, the instrument
lighting will n ot be switched on.
With automatic headligh t control, you a lso have the high-beam
function available . However, if you have not switched high beams
back to low beams wh ile driving with automatic headlight control,
only the low beams come on the next time you turn on automatic
head light control. In order to return to high beams again, you f irst
have to pul l the high beam lever back to the normal position and
t hen pu sh the lever forward .
Light sens or* m alfun ctio n
In the event of a ligh t sensor* malfunct ion, the driver is no tifi ed in
the instrument cluster display:
Automatic driving light s/autom atic wiper s defective
For safety reasons, the low beams are turned on permanently with
the switch in
AUTO . However, you can continue to turn the lights on
and o ff using the light switch. Have the light sensor checked as soon
as possible at an authorized Audi dealer or other qualified work -
shop .
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Vehicle care I I irechnical data

Clear vision
& WARNING
Automatic headlights are only intended to assist the driver. They do not relieve the driver of his responsibility to check the head­
lights and to turn them on manually according to the current light
and visibility conditions. For example, fog cannot be detected by
the light sensors. So always switch on the headlights under these
weather conditions and when driving in the dark
tD .
[ i ) Tips
• The light sensor* for headlight control is located in the rear view
mirror mount. You should therefore not apply any stickers to the
windshield in this area in order to prevent malfunctions or failures.
• The sensitivity level for the light sensor* set at the factory can be
changed in the MMI* menu ~
page 55 in the automatic driving
lights function.
• When you remove your key from the ignition while the vehicle's
lights are turned on, a buzzer sounds as long as the driver's door is
open.
• Please obey all laws when using the lighting systems described
here.
• The coming home/leaving home function* is available only with
the switch in the AUTO position. •
Fog lights
Fig. 52 Fog light
switch
To turn on the fog lights }D, press button (D => fig. 52.
- To turn on the rear fog lights
Ot press button @.
Fog lights
The side marker lights or low beams must be switched on. When the
fog lights are switched on, the green check light at the edge of the
switch comes on.
If automatic driving light control AUTO is activated, the low beams
are switched on when the fog lights are turned on.
Rear fog lights
Low beams or side marker lights with fog lights must be turned on.
When the rear fog lights are turned on, the yellow check light at the
edge of the switch comes on.
0 Note
The rear fog lights should only be turned on in accordance with
traffic regulation, as the lights are bright for following traffic. •