engine AUDI A5 COUPE 2011 Owner's Manual

Driver information display
Check engine oil .....
:... Add oil , max x qt (l). You may continue driv ing
I f t he • " sym bo l lights up displaying this dr ive r mess age, then ad d a
maximum of
l li te r at you r earliest opportunity=> page 279. •
Engine oil level ~:.
Please check oil level
W hen the symbol i lluminates, check the engine oi l level as soon as
poss ible =>
page 2 79. Top off the oil at yo ur earliest o ppor tunity
:::> page 279. •
Engine oil sensor defective ...
,. Oil level! Sensor defective
If th e sym bol ill uminates , con tact your au thor ized A udi d ealer and
have the o il senso r inspected . Until you have this done, check the oil
level e ach t ime you ref ue l just to be o n the s afe side =>
page 2 79. •
Applies to veh icles: w ith eng ine spee d limitation
Engine speed limitation .7
~ Do not e xceed ma x. eng ine speed of XXXX rpm
Th e /! symbo l illu minat es whe n there is an engine con trol malfunc­
tion . The ind icator light in the i nstr ument cluster also illuminates.
T he eng ine speed is limited to the speed disp layed in the driver infor­
mation system . Keep in mi nd that the e ngine s peed will not exceed
the va lue d isp layed in t he d rive r informat ion system, for example
w hen downshifti ng.
Please go to an authorized Audi dealer or other qualified workshop to
have the malfunc tion rep air ed. •
Headlight range control defective ( >
, Headlight range control defective !
If the sym bol i llumin ates, the dyn am ic he ad lig ht r ange contro l is
no longer working pro perly . Have the system checked and repaired at
your aut horize d Au di dea ler. •
Appli es to veh icles : with ada ptive light
Adaptive light defective .. U
adaptive Light defective
When this symbol.., illuminates, it means that adaptive light is
defe ctive. Go to an a uthor ized Audi de ale r t o have the hea dlight s o r
the contro l unit for the a dapt ive light repaired .•
Ignition lock malfunction
Ignition lock defective
If the symbo l i n the d ispl ay c omes on, t he re is a m alfu nction in the
elect ronic ignit ion lock . Please go to an a uth orized Audi dea ler or
o ther qu alifi ed workshop to h ave t he mal fun ction r epair ed. •
App lies to vehicle s: wit h Au di d rive s elect
Adaptive dampers
Adaptive dampers: system malfunction
If the symbo l in the display comes on, the re is a malfunction in the
adapt ive dampers . Please go to a n au thor ized A udi d eale r or ot her
qualifie d workshop to have t he malfunction repai red. •

Opening and closing
Opening and closing
Keys
Key set
B
Fig. 27 Key se t
© Master key with remote control and integrated
mechanical key
You can centra lly lock and un lock your vehicle and start the engine
w ith the master key w ith remote cont ro l. A mecha nica l key is inte­
grated in the master key=>
page 44.
@ Emergency key
The emergency key is not intended for constan t use. It should on ly be
used in an emergency. Keep it in a safe place and do not car ry it on
your key ring.
Key replacement
If you lose a key, cont act your autho riz e d Audi de aler immedia tely to
have the
lost key d isab led . Be sure to bri ng all your keys with you .
Data in the master key
During d riving, service and mai ntenance-relevant data is cont in u­
ously s tore d on yo ur ma ster key. Your Audi service adviser can re ad out this data a
nd tell you about th e wo rk your ve hicle needs . T his
applies also to vehicles with convenience key* .
Personal comfort settings
If two peop le use one vehicle, it is recommended that each person
always uses "their ow n" mas ter key . When t he ignition is t urne d off
or when the vehicle is locked, pe rsonal convenience settings for the
followi ng systems a re stored and assig ned to the remote maste r key .
• Climate control
• Centra l lo cki ng sy stem
• Seat memory*
• Parki ng system *
• Audi s ide ass ist*
• Audi dr ive select *
Th e s tored se ttings a re au toma ticall y recalled when you unlock t he
veh icle, when yo u ope n the doo rs o r whe n you turn on the ign ition.
& WARNING
• Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the key in the igni­
tion lo ck . Entry by unauthorized per sons could endanger you or
result in theft or damage the vehicle. Always lock all doors and
take the key.
• Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, especially with
acce ss to vehicle key s. Unguarded acce ss to the keys provides chil­
d ren the opportunity to start the engine and/or activate vehicle
system s such as the power windows et c. Un supervised operation
of any vehicle system by children can result in serious injury .
• Do not remove the key from the ignition lock until the vehicle
has come to a complete stop. Otherwise the steer ing column lock
could suddenly engage -cau sing the ri sk of an accident.
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Starting the vehicle with the emergency
key
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Fig. 33 Glove
compartment: Adapter
fo r emergency key
Fig. 34 Inser t emer ­
gency key i nto the
adapter
- Take the adapter for the emergency key out of the glove
box ~ fig . 33.
- Push the emergency key~ fig. 34 fully into the adapter.
Make sure that the Audi rings are facing up.
- Press the emergency key in the adapter down until it
latches audibly.
- Insert the adapter with the emergency key forward into the ign ition switch. The engine can now be started as
usual. •
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Opening and closing
Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being started
by unauthorized persons.
Ins ide the key there is a computer chip. This ch ip automatically deac­
tivates the elect ronic immobilizer when yo u insert the key in the igni­
tion lock. When you remove the key from the ignition lock, the elec­
tronic immobilizer is automat ica lly activated once aga in .
[ i ] Tips
• T he vehicle cannot be started if an unauthorized key is used. The
vehicle may no t start if another rad io dev ice such as a key for another
vehicle or a transponder is located on the key ring .
• For Declarat ion of Compliance to Uni ted S tates FCC and Industry
Canada regula tions =>
page 343 . •
Power locking system
General description
The power locking system locks or unlocks all doors and
the rear Lid simultaneously .
You can lock and unlock the ve hicle cent rally . You have the following
choices:
• Remote maste r key =>
page 47,
• Door handles with convenience key*=> page 48,
• Lock cylinder at the drive r's door => page 49, or
• Power locking swit ch inside =>
page 50.
Sele ct ive unl ocking
When they a re closed, the door and rear lid a re locked . Wh en
unlocking, you can set in the radio or MMI* whether
only the dr ive r's
door or the entire veh icle should be unlocked=>
page 47. .,_
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Opening and closing
It depends on the settings in the radio or MMI* whether the entire
vehicle is unlocke d or only cer tain doo rs ~
page 47.
On veh icles w ith a utomat ic transmission*, the selector lever must be
in the
P position, otherwise the vehicle ca nnot be locked .
& WARNING
Read and follow all WARNINGS~ & in "General de scription " on
page
45 .
W Tips
• In order to make sure the locking fu nction is working, you shou ld
always keep your eye on t he vehicle to make sure it is p roperly locked.
• Do not use the remote co ntrol if you are ins ide the car, otherw ise
you may unintentionally lock the vehicle, and then yo u wo uld set off
the ant i-theft alarm when you try to start the engine or open a door.
In case this happens anyhow, push the unlock button
0.
• Use the pa nic function on ly if you are in an emergency situation. •
Applies to veh icles : w ith conven ience key
Unlocking and Locking with convenience
key
The doors and the rear lid can be unlocked and locked
without operat ing the master key.
Unlocking vehicle
Fig . 3 6 Conv enience
key : U nlo cki ng v ehicl e
door
Fig. 37 Conveni en ce
key : Lock ing t he
v ehi cle
- Take hold of the door hand le. The doo r is unlocked auto ­
matical ly.
- Pull t he han dle to open the door.

Power windows
Controls
The driver can operate the window regulator for the
driver's door with the left switch and the window regu­
lator for the passenger's door with the right switch.
Fig. 44 Driver's door:
power window
switches
If the respective switch is pushed or pulled the window will
open or close. The power window switches have a
two-posi­
tion function:
Opening the windows
- Push the switch to the first stop and hold it there until the
window has lowered to the desired position .
- Push the switch briefly to the
second stop : the window
will automatically open all the way .
Closing the windows
-Pull the switch up to the first stop and hold it there until
the window has risen to the desired position.
- Pull the switch quickly to the
second position: the window
will automatically close all the way.
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OP-eration
Opening and closing
& WARNING
• Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, especially with
access to vehicle keys. Unsupervised use of the keys can result in
starting of the engine and use of vehicle systems such as power
windows, etc. which could result in serious injury.
• Remember -you can still open or close the power windows for
about ten minutes after the ignition is switched off. Only when
either of the doors are opened are the power windows switched
off.
• Be careful when closing the windows. Check to see that no one
is in the way, or serious injury could result!
• Always remove the ignition key whenever you leave your
vehicle.
• If you lock your vehicle from the outside, no one, especially
children, should remain in the vehicle.
• Do not stick anything on the windows or the windshield that
may interfere with the driver 's field of vision.
(I) Tips
• When you open the doors, the windows automatically lower about
10mm.
• After the ignition has been switched off, the windows can still be
opened o r closed for about 10 minutes. The window regulato rs are
not switched until the driver's or passenger's door is opened. •
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Opening and closing
& WARNING
Pay careful attention when closing the panoramic tilting sunroof
• otherwise serious injury could result! For this reason, always
remove the ignition key when leaving the vehicle.
• Never leave children or persons requiring assistance alone in
the vehicle, especially when they could access the vehicle keys.
Unsupervised use of the keys can result in the engine being started
or use of vehicle systems such as the power windows, etc. which
could result in serious injury. The doors could be locked with the remote key, delaying help in an emergency.
• The panoramic tilting sunroof will continue to operate until
the ignition key has been removed and one of the front doors has
been opened .
0 Note
Always close your panoramic tilting sunroof when leaving your
vehicle . Sudden rain can cause damage to the interior equipment of
your vehicle, particularly the electronic equipment.
[ i J Tips
• Information on convenience opening/closing=> page 54. •
Emergency closing of the panoramic tilting
sunroof
The panoramic tilting sunroof can be closed manually in
an emergency .
Fig. 48 Section of
headliner: Unscrewing
lighting unit
Fig. 49 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 func-
tion.
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Instrument lighting
The basic brightness of the illumination for the instru ­
ments, the center console and the display can be
adjusted.
- Press the knob to release it .
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Fig. 52 Instrument
lighting
Rotating the knob to the right"+" will increase the basic
brightness when it is dark.
- Rotating the knob to the left"-" will decrease the basic
brightness when it is dark.
- Pressing the knob will prevent unintentional changes.
(I) Tips
The illumination for the instrument cluster lights up whenever you
switch on the ignition with the vehicle headlights off . As the daylight
fades, the instrument cluster illumination likewise dims automati­
cally and will go out completely when the outside light is very low .
This feature is meant to remind you to switch on the headlights when
outside light conditions become poor.•
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Clear vision
App lies to veh icles : wi th xenon h ead lights
Xenon headlights
After starting the engine, the xenon headlights are automatically
adjusted to the load and angle of the vehicle (for example, during
acceleration and braking) . This prevents oncoming traffic from expe­
riencing unnecessary headlight glare from your xenon headlights .
If the system is not operating properly, a warning symbol in the Auto­
Check Control is displayed~
page 40. •
Ap plies to vehicles : wit h adap tive light
Adaptive light
When driving around bends, the relevant area of the road
is better illuminated.
Fig. 53 Adaptive light
when driving
The benefit of adaptive light is that the curve and the edge of the road
are better illuminated ~ fig. 53. Dynamic adaptive light is controlled
automatically, depending on vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.
When driving around bends, the headlights are controlled according
to steering wheel angle . So that there is no black hole ahead of the
vehicle, the two main beams pivot at different angles. ..,_
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Warm and cold
Deluxe automatic climate control
Applies to vehicles : wit h deluxe automat ic climat e 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 ventila­
tion system as well a cooling system responsible for dehumidifying
and cooling the air inside the vehicle.
Th e automatic climate control system automatically maintains a
temperature once it has been set. The temperature of the air from
the vents, fan speed (air volume) and air distribution are a lso auto­
matically adjusted. The system also takes into account strong
sunlight so that manual adjustment is not necessary . So in almost all
cases,
automatic mode offers the best conditions for the comfort of
the occupants at all times of the year=>
page 97.
Please note the following :
The cooling mode lowers the humid ity level inside the vehicle. This
prevents fogging up of the windows.
In the case of high outside humidity and temperatures,
condensation
can drip from the air conditioning system evaporator and form a pool
under the vehicle . This is normal and not an indication of leaks!
At low outside temperatures, the fan automatically switches to a
higher speed when the coo lant reaches a sufficient temperature
except in the defroster position .
When starting with fu ll thrott le, the compressor of the automatic
climate control system is temporarily switched off to achieve full
eng ine power .
T o ensure engine cooling when the engine is under an extreme load,
the compressor is switched off at high coolant temperatures.
Controls and equip ­
ment Safety first
Warm and cold
Pollutant filter
The pollutant fi
lter (particle filter) ensures that impurities in the
outs ide air (e.g. dust, pollen) and odors are significantly reduced or
stopped . The air is also filtered in recirculation mode.
T he pollutant filter e lement must be changed at the intervals speci­
fied in the service plan so that the performance of the automatic
climate contro l system is not impaired.
If the effectiveness of the filter dec reases prematurely due to opera­
tion of the vehicle in areas with significant pollution, the filter
element must be changed between the specified service dates.
Key recognition
Th e cur rent automatic clima te control settings are automatically
stored and assigned to the master key.
Energy management
To prevent the battery from being discharged and to restore the
balance of energy, components which require large amounts of
energy are temporarily cut back or switched off=>
page 243. Heating
systems in particular require a great deal of energy. If you notice , for
example, that the rear window heater is not heating, then it has been
temporarily reduced or switched off by
energy management . These
systems are available again as soon as the energy balance has been
restored.
& WARNING
Traffic safety requires all window s to be clear of ic e, snow, and
condensation. Only then can good visibility be ensured . Famil­
iarize yourself with the correct operation of the automatic climate
control system as well as the proper procedure for defog-
ging/defrosting the windows. _,.
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- Press the button[@] again, or press the [AUTO] button to
turn it off .
Temperature is controlled automat ically. The max imum amount of
air flows mainly from the vents below the windshield.
Pressing the
I@] button switches off recirculation mode. •
Applies to vehicles: w ith deluxe automat ic climate control
Rear window defogger [ GiP ]
The rear window defogger clears the rear window of
condensation.
- Press the [llW] button to turn the rea r window defogger on
and off.
T he rear window defogger wo rks only when the engine is running. The
indicator light in the button illuminates when the rear window
defogger is on.
The rear window defogger is sw itched off automatically after 10 to
20 minutes, depending on the outside temperature.
T he rear window defogger can be tu rned on pe rmanently by pressing
the
ICiW] 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 ignition is
switched off.
If the e ng ine is restarted within these 15 minutes, the rear window
defogger is activated for 10 to 20 minutes, depending on outside
t emperature. When a vehicle is parked for a short time, the rear
window defogger does not need to be manually activated again.
W For the sak e of the en vironment
As soon as the rear window is clear, you should switch the rear
window defogger off. The reduced power consumption has a benefi­
cial effect on fue l consumption. •
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic climate control
AC mode jAC]
Deactiv ating
- Press the [AC] button.
Activating
-Press the [AC] butto n again.
The cooling system is tu rned on in AC mode. The heating and ventila ­
tion system is controlled automatically.
[ i ] Tips
If the LED in the switch continues to illuminate after AC mode has
been turned off( = turn ing the AC off), there is a fa ult in an air-condi­
tioning component. Please consult an authorized dealership if there
is an ope rating prob lem. •
Applies to veh icles: with deluxe automat ic climate control
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 consumption is .,

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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 (indicator 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.
~ For the sake of th e environm ent
When you save fuel, you reduce emissions from the vehicle .•
Deluxe automatic climate control
plus
App lies to veh icles: w ith De luxe automatic climate control plus
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 °C).
- Press the
[AUTO) button.
With this setting, you attain maximum comfort in the least amount
of time. Change this setting, as desired, to meet your personal needs.
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
The climate controls are a combination
of heating, ventilation and
coo ling systems, which automatically red uce humidity and cool the
air inside your vehicle .
The climate control automatically maintains a temperature once it
has been set. The temperature of the air from the vents, fan speed
(air volume) and air distribution are also automatically adjusted. The
system a lso takes into account strong sunsh ine so that man ual
adjustment is not necessary. So in almost all cases,
automa tic mo de
offers the best condit ions for the comfort of the occupants at all
times of the year~
page 104.
Please note the following:
T urn on the a ir cond itioner to reduce humidity in the vehicle. This also
prevents the windows from fogging up.
When the outside temperature is high and the air is very humid,
condensati on from the evaporator may drip under the vehicle. This is
normal and does not indicate a leak .
If the outside temperature is low, the fan normally only switches to a
higher speed once the engine coolant has warmed up sufficiently.
T he air conditioner temporari ly switches off when you drive off from
a standstill using full throttle to save engine power.
T he compressor also switches off if the coolant temperature is too
high, so that the engine can be adequately cooled under extreme
loads.
Du st a nd p ollen filt er
The dust and pollen filter (a combined particle fi lter and activated
charcoal filter) reduces or prevents outside a ir po llution (dust, or
pollen) from entering the vehicle.
T he dust and pollen filter must be changed at the intervals specified
in your Maintenance booklet, so that the air conditioner can properly
work.
If you drive your vehicle in an area with a high degree of air pollution,
the filter may need to be changed more frequently than specified in .,.
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