wiper blades AUDI S5 2008 8T / 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Lights and vision63
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data To reduce the sensitivity level of the rain sensor move control
⇒page 62, fig. 63 to the left. To increase the sensitivity level of the
rain sensor move the control to the right.
If you have selected a high sensitivity level for the rain sensor the
windscreen wipers will react sooner to any moisture on the wind-
screen. The wiper intervals in the intermittent wipe setting are also
varied automatically according to the road speed (in addition to the
sensitivity setting).
WARNING
•
Poor visibility can cause accidents. Always ensure that the
wiper blades are in good condition ⇒page 64, “Changing wiper
blades”.
•
The rain sensor is only intended to assist the driver. The driver
is still obliged to manually operate the windscreen wipers as
required depending on visibility.
•
Do not use water-repellent coatings on the windscreen. In bad
visibility conditions such as light rain, low sun or when driving at
night these coatings can cause increased dazzle, which is a
serious safety hazard. Such coatings can also cause the wiper
blades to judder.Caution
•
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blades are not
frozen to the glass before using the wiper for the first time. If you
switch on the wipers when the wiper blades are frozen to the glass,
this could damage both the wiper blades and the wiper motor.
•
Make sure you switch off the windscreen wiper system (lever in
position "0") before you use an automatic car wash. This will avoid
inadvertent triggering of the wipers and possible damage to the
wiper system.
Note
•
Check that the washer fluid reservoir is full before starting a long
journey. Filling the reservoir ⇒page 231.
•
Worn or dirty wiper blades can cause smearing on the glass
which can also impair the effectiveness of the rain sensor. Please
check the wiper blades regularly.
Applies to vehicles: with headlight washersHeadlight washer systemThe headlight washer system only operates when the lights
are switched on.
– Move the automatic wash and wipe lever to position
⇒page 62, fig. 63.The headlight washer system is always activated the first time you
operate the automatic wash and wipe. Subsequently, it is only acti-
vated about every five wash and wipe cycles. The headlights are
always washed if you hold the lever for longer than about
2 seconds.
The headlight washer jets come out of the bumper automatically
(under water pressure).
Clean off stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from the lenses at regular
intervals, for instance when stopping for fuel.
To ensure that the system works properly in winter, keep the nozzle
holders free of snow and remove any ice with a de-icer spray.
AA
A5
document_0900452a81793dcc.book Seite 63 Mittwoch, 21. März 2007 5:42 17

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Lights and vision 64Service position
Use the service position to change the wiper blades.You can set the wipers to the service position on the sound
system or MMI*.
– If the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen,
move the windscreen wiper lever to the "off" position
⇒page 62, fig. 63.
– Select: Function selector button > Windscreen
wipers > Service position ⇒fig. 64.•
on - the wiper blades can only be replaced when the wiper arms
are in the service position ⇒fig. 65. If you only work on the wipers when they are in the service position you will also avoid damaging
the paintwork on the bonnet.
•
off - the windscreen wipers will be moved back to their original
position.Caution
Never move the vehicle with the front wiper arms in a raised posi-
tion as they are automatically moved back to their normal park posi-
tion above a speed of 6 km/h. The paintwork on the bonnet may be
damaged as a result.
Note
•
You can also use the service position, for example, if you want to
fix a cover over the windscreen in the winter to keep it clear of ice.
•
The service position is automatically set to off when you operate
the windscreen wiper lever or the road speed exceeds 6 km/h.
Changing wiper blades
Good wiper blades are essential for clear vision.Taking off the wiper blade
– Set the wipers to the service position ⇒page 64.
Fig. 64 MMI display:
Windscreen wipersFig. 65 Service posi-
tion
A0
CAR
Fig. 66 Removing the
wiper blades
document_0900452a81793dcc.book Seite 64 Mittwoch, 21. März 2007 5:42 17

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Lights and vision65
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
– Lift the wiper arm away from the glass.
– Press the release button on the wiper blade
⇒page 64, fig. 66. Hold the wiper blade firmly and press
it forwards slightly .
– Slide the wiper blade upwards .
Fitting the wiper blade
– Fit the new wiper blade into the mounting on the wiper
arm . You should hear it engage in the wiper arm.
– Fold the wiper arm back down onto the glass.
WARNING
•
To prevent smearing on the glass, the wiper blades should be
cleaned regularly using a window cleaner solution. If the wiper
blades are very dirty (insects etc.), they should be cleaned using a
sponge or cloth – bad visibility can cause accidents.
•
For safety, the wiper blades should be changed once or twice a
year.Caution
The windscreen wipers must be in the service position ⇒page 64
when replacing the blades! Otherwise the wiper motor or the paint-
work on the bonnet may be damaged.Rear-view mirrorsManual anti-dazzle adjustmentNormal setting
– Push the lever at the bottom of the mirror away from you.Anti-dazzle setting
– Pull the lever at the bottom of the mirror towards you.
Applies to vehicles: with automatic anti-dazzle adjustment for interior mirrorAutomatic anti-dazzle adjustment
The automatic anti-dazzle function can be switched on
and off as desired.Switching off anti-dazzle function
– Press button ⇒fig. 67 - the indicator lamp will go
out.
Switching on anti-dazzle function
– Press button - the indicator lamp will light up.Anti-dazzle function
The anti-dazzle function is activated every time the ignition is
switched on. The green indicator lamp lights up in the mirror
housing.
When the anti-dazzle function is activated the interior mirror will
darken automatically according to the amount of light it receives
(for example from the headlights of a vehicle behind). The mirror
will not darken automatically:
A1
A2
A3
A4
Fig. 67 Anti-dazzle
interior mirror: On/off
button with indicator
lamp
AA
AB
AA
AB
document_0900452a81793dcc.book Seite 65 Mittwoch, 21. März 2007 5:42 17

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Care of vehicle and cleaning 212Plastic partsPlastic parts will come clean with regular washing. If this is not suffi-
cient, plastic parts should only be treated with a special solvent-free
plastic cleaning agent. Do not use paint cleaners, polishes or wax on
plastic parts.Paint damageMinor damage to the paint, such as scratches or stone chips, should
be touched up without delay before the metal starts to corrode. Suit-
able touch-up brushes or sprays for your car can be obtained from
an Audi dealer.
The number of the original paint finish on the vehicle is given on the
data sticker ⇒page 279.
If corrosion is already visible it must be thoroughly removed by a
qualified workshop.Windows
Clear vision is an essential safety factor.The windscreen must not be cleaned with insect remover or wax,
otherwise the windscreen wipers will not function properly
(juddering).
Traces of rubber, oil, grease or silicone can be removed with a
window cleaning solution or a silicone remover. Wax residue can
only be removed with a special cleaner. Your Audi dealer will be able
to provide you with more detailed information.
The windows should also be cleaned on the inside at regular inter-
vals.
Use a separate cloth or chamois to dry the windows. Cloths used for
waxing and polishing contain residues that will cause smears on the
glass.
WARNING
Do not use water-repellent coatings on the windscreen. In bad visi-
bility conditions such as light rain, low sun or when driving at
night these coatings can cause increased dazzle, which is a
serious safety hazard. Such coatings can also cause the wiper
blades to judder.
Caution
•
Remove snow and ice from windows and mirrors with a plastic
scraper only. To avoid scratches caused by dirt on the glass, the
scraper should only be pushed in one direction and not moved to
and fro.
•
The heating element for the rear window is located on the inner
side of the window. To avoid damaging the heating element, do not
put stickers on the inner side of the window.
•
Never use warm or hot water to remove snow and ice from
windows and mirrors. This could cause the glass to crack!
Rubber seals (weatherstrips)The weatherstrips will remain pliable and last longer if they are
occasionally treated with a suitable care product (for example sili-
cone spray). This will also prevent premature ageing and leaks. The
doors will be easier to open as well. If they are kept pliable, the door
seals will be less likely to freeze up in the winter.WheelsThe wheels require regular attention to preserve their appearance.
It is important to remove road salt and brake dust by washing the
wheels at regular intervals, otherwise the finish will be impaired.
document_0900452a81793dcc.book Seite 212 Mittwoch, 21. März 2007 5:42 17

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Index 292Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Tyre Mobility System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Tyres
Inflation pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Tread wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Tyre service life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232UUniversal transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Unleaded fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45VVehicle data sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . 279
Ventilation
Deluxe automatic air conditioner . . . . 91
Deluxe automatic air conditioner plus 99
Ventilation slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158WWarning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Electro-mechanical parking brake . . . 18
Electronic stabilisation program . . . . . 16
Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . 17Engine management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Washer fluid level low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Washing the vehicle
By hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
With high-pressure cleaner . . . . . . . . 210
Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Weights
SeePerformance, weights and
dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Wheel imbalance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212, 232
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Changing wheels round . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Window heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96, 104
Windows
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
De-icing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Windows (electric)
SeeElectric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Windscreen washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Windscreen wiper and washer system . . 62
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Changing blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Service position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Winter conditions
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Care of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Defrosting windows . . . . . . . . . . . 96, 104
De-icing windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Seat heating (deluxe automatic air
conditioner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Seat heating for rear seats . . . . . . . . . 113
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Wiper blades
SeeWindscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
XXenon lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
document_0900452a81793dcc.book Seite 292 Mittwoch, 21. März 2007 5:42 17