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With the vehicle locked and child safe­
ty lock activated, you can also open the rear
lid in an emergency without having to use a
key.
To do this, a passenger in the car must lift
the lever on the inside of the rear lid (arrow) .
Then the rear lid can be opened from the
outside.
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notes
Power locking system
• In the event of an accident with airbag
deployment all locked doors will be auto­
matically unlocked to give access to the ve­
hicle occupants from the outside.
• If the power locking system should fail,
you can still open the fuel tank flap in an
emergency, see page 224. Remote
control function
• The remote control system can be af­
fected by other systems operating in the
same frequency range close to the vehicle,
such as mobile telephones, television
broadcas ting stations, etc.
• Do no use the remote control if you are
inside the car, otherwise you may uninten­
tionally lock the vehicle, and then you would
set off the anti-theft alarm when you try to
start the engine or open a door.
If the ignition is switched on, the remote
control system is deactiv ated.
• Reactiv ating remote control.
If you replace a lost key, or if any repair and
I or exchange work is performed on the re­
ceiver, an authorized Audi Dealer must reac­
tivate the syste m. Only then can the key­
less remote system be used again.

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Power windows
The switches are located in the driver's
door. Also, the front passenger's door and
each rear door has its own power window
switch.
If the respective switch is pushed or pulled
the window will open or close.
• Switches A and B operate the front door
win dows.
• Switches C and D operate the rear win­
dows.
• Safety switch S The
safety switch {S) in the armrest on the
driver's door can turn off the rear power win­
dows. This feature has been provided for
the safety of small children riding in the rear
of the vehicle.
A symbol lights up in the safety switch
when the switches in the rear doors are de­
activated.
Normally , the power windows can be
opened and closed only with the ignition on.
However, when the ignition is off the win­
dows can still be operated by means of the
control switches as long as the driver's and
front passenger's doors are closed. yvhen
either door is opened, the power w1ndow
operation will be deactivated.
�W ARNING
• Do not leave children unat­
tended In the vehicle, especially
with access to vehicle keys. Unsu­
pervised use of the keys can result
in sta rting of the engine and use of
vehicle systems such as power
windows, etc. which could result
in serious injury. m
WARNING continued
• Remember also that the power
windows will continue to operate
until the ignition key has been re­
moved and one of the front doors
has been opened.
• Be careful when closing the win­
dows. Check to see that no one is
in the way, or serious injury could
result I
• Switch off the power to the rear
windows -if necessary -using the
safety switch S.
• 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. The
windows will not open in case of
an emergency.
• Do not stick anything on the
windows or the windshield that
may Interfere with the driver's vi­
sion.
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Convenience close I open
feature
For the convenience of the driver all win­
dows can be closed I opened centrally with
the ignition key while locking I unlocking the
vehicle:
Closing windows
In sert key into the lock of driver's door,
turn and hold in the locking position until all
windows are closed. The automatic close
func tion will stop imme diately if the key is
released.
�W ARNING
• Be careful when closing the win­
dows.
• Check to see that no one is in
the way, or serious injury could re­
sult. Opening
windows
Inse rt key into the lock of driver's door,
turn the key and hold in the unlocking posi­
tion until all windows are opened.
This feature enables the driver, to let the
heat escape from the interior of the car, af­
ter having parked in direct sunlight.
The convenience close I open feature is not
available when locking the vehicle using the
remote control. Note
If you disconnect and then reconnect the
battery, the convenience open and close
feature will not work.
The follow ing steps describe how to reacti­
vate the convenience open I close feature
after reconnecting the battery:
• Close the window completely by lifting
the power window switch and holding.
• Release the switch and then lift it again
for a second.
• The convenience feature is now acti­
vated.
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Selecting a driving position
�W ARNING
• Power is transmitted to the
wheels as soon as a driving posi­
tion Is engaged. Therefore, when
the selector lever is in a driving
position, the vehicle may creep
even at idle speed. Do not release
the parking brake or foot brake un­
til you are ready to move.
• If you must check under the
hood with the engine running,
never have any driving position en­
gaged. Make sure the selector le­
ver is securely locked into the P
(Park) position with the parking
brake firmly set. Otherwise, any
increase in engine speed may set
the vehicle in motion, even with
the parking brake applied.
• Do not accelerate while select­
ing a driving position. At this time
the engine must run at idle speed
so that no undue stress will be
placed on the automatic clutches
in the transmission.
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WARNING continued
o If the selector lever is uninten­
tionally moved into N (Neutral}
while you are driving, take your
foot off the accelerator pedal and
wait to idle speed before selecting
a driving position.
• Never shift into R (Reverse) or P
(Park) when the vehicle is in mov­
ing. You will damage the transmis­
sion.
Sta rting off
Select a gear. Wait for the transmis·
sion to engage the gaar (the vehicle
may move slightly). Then press the gas
pedal.
Maneuvering
When alternating between forward (D) and
reverse (R)-for instance, while maneuver­
ing the vehicle into a tight parking space -
shift only when the vehicle has come to a
full stop and the engine is running at idle
speed. Stopping
• When stopping briefly, at a traffic light for
example, it is not necessary to move these­
lector lever to N (Neutra l). Simply apply
the foot brake.
• The driving positions must never be used
for holding the vehicle on a hill. Always use
the foot brake when stopped on inclines.
mi WARNING
It is best never to get out of the
driver's seat when the engine is
running. However, if you must get
out of the vehicle, do this: Move
the selector lever securely into the
P (Park) position and apply the
parking brake firmly. If you are not
securely in P (Park), your vehicle
could move, possibly causing a se­
rious accident.

Ignition
switch
Yo ur Audi has an ignition switch with an anti­
theft steering column lock.
Switch positions
1 - Ignition off I engine off-steering wheel
can be locked.
Note
Whenever you leave the vehicle unat­
tended, pull out the key, turn the steering
wheel to the left or right until it locks and
make sure that the vehicle is closed and
locked. m
WARNING
Do not leave children unattended
in the vehicle. Unsupervised use of
vehicle controls can cause serious
personal injuries.
Ignition key safety interlock
Yo u can remove the ignition key only when
the selector lever is in the P (Park) position.
When the key is removed, the selector lever
will be locked in "P."
2- Ignition on I steering unlocked1 l.
If it is difficult to turn the key from posi­
tion 1 to 2, move the steering wheel
until the key turns freely.
3 - Starter engages. Key returns to posi­
tion 2 as soon as it is released. For
"Starting procedures", see following
page.
ll If the
vehicle battery has been disconnected
and then reconnected, then you must hold
the key in position 2 for approximately 5 sec­
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In position 3, the power supply to the head­
lights, windshield wipers, blower motor and
rear window defogger is temporarily inter·
rupted to conserve battery power.
Before the starter can be operated again the
key must be turned back to position 1.
The non-repeat lock in the ignition switch
prevents the starter from being operated
when the engine is running as this could
damage the starter.
In positions 2 and 3 several warning 1 indica­
tor lights will come on. Refer to "Warning I
ind icator lights" for details.
Chime If you leave the key in the ignition 1 steering
lock, a chime will sound when the driver's
door is opened. This is your reminder tor&­
move the key and lock the doors.
Buzzer If the lights are not switched off after the
key has been removed from the steeri ng
lock. a buzzer sounds as soon as the driver's
door is opened.
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Odometer
The odometer indicates the distance driven.
USA models:
Miles
Canada models: Kilometres
On the trip odometer, the last digit indicates
1 /,0 of a mile or 1 00 meters.
Reset knob for trip odometer
To record a distance, reset the trip odome­
ter by pressing the knob until the display re­
turns to zero -see illustrat ion.
12 0 When
the ignition is off, the display can be
ill umin ated by pressing the test knob for the
Auto-Check System. See page 116, posi­
tion 8. The display switches off automati­
cally after about 15 seconds.
Also the display will remain illuminated for
abo �t 30 seconds after you open the driv­
er's door.
Defect message
If there is a defect in the instrument cluster,
"dEF" will be displayed continuously in the
trip odometer display area. Have this prob­
lem corrected as soon as possible by an au­
thorized Audi Dealer.
7 - Vo ltmeter
The voltmeter indicates the voltage for the
vehicle's total electrical system, which
should normally be between 12 and
14 volts. If the display drops below 12 volts
when the engine is running, have the power
supply (battery and alternator) checked by
an authorized Audi Dealer. See also
pages 127 and 143.
The voltage may fall below 8 volts while the
engine is being started. 8
- Set I Check knob
Setting the clock ...• ... .
Auto-ch eck system
Odometer lighting .
Service indicator .. 118
14 0
12 0
121
9 - Driver information system
Auto-C heck System display . . . . . ... 138
Outside air temperature display .... 137
Tr ip computer display . . . . . . . . 146
Selector lever position display ....... 1 07
Radio frequency display . . . . . . 138
Service interval display . . . . . . . . . . .
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10 -Reset knob
Reset knob for trip odometer . .... .. 12 0
Service indicator . . . . . .. . . . . . . 121

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Electronic
power control• EPC
The indicator light will come on when the
ignition is switc hed on. It should go out after
the engine starts. If
the engine management system experi­
ence trouble while you are on the road, the
indicator light will come on to alert you. The
electronic engine power control system will
automatically switch to the failure-mode
program. You will experience some reduc­
tion in engine power. Drive the vehicle to an
authoriz ed Audi Dealer as soon as possible. Side
marker lights I ;o�
head lights
The light comes on when the side marker
lights or head lights are switched on with
the ignition on.
Self-lev eling
suspension
The warning light will come on when you
switch on the ignition, and will then go out
after a few seconds just as a test to make
sure the light is working properly.
If the warning light blinks after the function
test, this means that the vehicle's ride
height has dropped down. It's normal for
this happen, for example, after the vehicle
has been parked for some time.
The warning light will go off after the self­
leveling suspension has re-adjusted the ve­
hicle ride height. After this has taken place,
the vehicle will now be at its original ground
clearance regardless of cargo load.
Do not drive off until the warn ing light stops
blinking, otherwise you could damage low­
mounted parts on the rear suspension if you
drive over uneven road surfaces.
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• If the brake warning light does
not go out with the engine running
and the parking brake released, or
lights up while you ere driving, the
fluid level in the brake fluid reser­
voir is too low.
• If you believe that it Is safe to do
so, proceed immediately at low
speed to the nearest authorized
Audi Dealer or qualified workshop
and have the brake system in­
spected.
• Please be very careful and be
sure to remember that after sev­
eral brake applications, you will
need greater pressure on the brake
pedal to stop your vehicle. Conse­
quently, you must allow for in­
creased braking distances. Trying
to brake as quickly as usual could
lead to an accident.
For details see "Brakes.. on page
201. Generator
This
light comes on when the ignition is
turned on and goes out after the engine is
started. If the light does not go out after
star ting and rewing up the engine momen­
tarily or lights up while driving, there may be
a malfunc tion in the electrical system, or the
V- belt driving the gener ator may be broken. A If the warning light comes on
V while driving, stop the vehicle
and turn oft the engine. Inspect the
belts.
If the V-belt is not torn, you can still continue
driving to the nearestAudi Dealer. However,
since the battery is no longer being charged,
switch off all unne cessary electrical equip­
ment.
If the V- belt is tom, the power steering and
the radiator fan will also not work.
Obtain expert assistance.
g Always heed all WA RNINGS
r!!l on page 232, chapter "En­
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Safety belts
Yo ur vehicle has a warning light to remind
you to wear your safety belt and to make
sure that others do too.
After switching on the ignition, the warning
light in the instrument cluster will come on
for about 6 seconds along with a war ning
tone. As soon as you fasten your safety belt,
the warning tone will stop.
The warning light, however, will be on for
the entire 6 seconds.
Fasten your safety belt now and ma­
ke sure that your passengers also
properly put on their safety belts.
Please be sure to read the chapter
"Safety belts" page 14.
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On Board Diagnostic system
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)-see
page 125- is part of the On Board Diagnos­
tic system (OBD).
The lamp comes on when the ignition is
swi tched on and will go out after the engine
is started and the idle has stabilized. This is
to assure you that the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp is working properly.
If the lamp does not go out after the engine
is started, or if it comes on while you're
driving, there is a malfunction in the engine
system. If the lamp starts blinking, the cata­
lytic converter could be damaged.
Continue driving with reduced power
and have the cause corrected right away by
an authorized Audi Dealer or a qualified
workshop.
12 8 If the lamp comes
on, the Electr onic speed
li miter can also be out of operation. See
next page.
The On Board Diagnostics in your vehicle
monitors the various components of your
emission control system. Each controlled
component in your engine system has been
coded. In case of a malfunction the respec­
tive component in question will be identi­
fied and the fault stored in the form of a
code in the control module's memory.
On Board Diagnostic
System (OBD)
The stored data can only be displayed with
special testing equipment (generic scan
tool for OBDl to assure an accurate diagno­
sis.
To connect the special testing equipment,
push the plug into the Data Link Connector
(DLC) located to the right of the release le­
ver for the engine hood -see illus tration.
Yo ur authorized Audi Dealer or a quali fied
workshop can interpret the code and make
the necessary correction.

Electronic
speed limiter
Yo ur Audi may be factory equipped with
tires which are rated for a maximum speed
of 130 mph (21 0 km/h). This is less than the
maximum speed of your vehicle. To reduce
the risk of sudden tire failure and loss of
control should the vehicle be operated at ex­
cessive speeds, your Audi also has an elec­
tronic speed limiterwhi ch prevents your ve­
hicle from going faster than the tire speed
rating. See page 257.
If the vehicle approaches the tire speed rat­
ing, the engine control unit will shut off the
fuel injectors and you will notice an instant
Joss of engine power and drop in road
speed. The engine performance will return
to normal as soon as the speed has dropped
below approximately 125 mph (200 km/h).
If the vehicle road speed signal to
the engine control unit should fail,
the Malfunction Indicator Lamp will
come on.
If this occurs, see your authorized Audi
Dealer and have the cause located and cor­
rected. �W
ARNING
Always observe the posted speed
limits and adjust your speed to suit
preva iling road, traffic and
weather conditions. Never drive
your vehicle faster than the maxi­
mum speed rating of the tires
installed. CONT
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