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Doors and windows55
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Settings for convenience open function
The driver can use the sound system or MMI* to select
which windows are opened.– Select: Function selector button > Windows >
Convenience open.If you wish to use the convenience open function for the windows
and the sun roof*, select on for the functions Front doors, Rear
doors and Sun roof*.What to do after a malfunction
The one-touch open and close function must be reacti-
vated if the battery has been disconnected.– Pull and hold the electric window switch until the
window is fully closed.
– Release the switch and then pull it again for at least one
second.
Sun roofControlsTilting open
– You can tilt the sun roof open or closed only when the
switch is in the position ⇒fig. 51.
– Press the switch briefly to tilt open the sun roof.
– Pull the switch briefly to close the sun roof again ⇒.
– To set an intermediate position, press or pull the switch
until the sun roof has reached the desired position.
Sliding open
– To slide the sun roof open to the position for low wind
noise, turn the switch to position (until you feel a
resistance).
– To slide the sun roof fully open, turn the switch past the
point of resistance to position and hold the switch.
– To close the sun roof, turn the switch to position
⇒.
Fig. 50 Display:
Convenience open
menu
CAR
Fig. 51 Detail of head-
liner: Rotary control for
sun roof
A0
A1
A2
A0
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– You can set the roof to an intermediate position by
turning the switch to the desired position.The sun roof can be operated for about ten minutes after the igni-
tion has been switched off. The switch is deactivated immediately
when one of the front doors is opened.
Sliding sun blind with glass sun roof*
The sliding sun blind can be opened and closed manually in any
position. The sun blind opens automatically when you slide open
the sun roof. When the sun roof is raised to the tilt position, the rear
end of the sun blind is raised together with the sun roof.
WARNING
Take care when closing the sun roof. Careless or uncontrolled use
of the sun roof can cause injuries. For this reason, always take out
the ignition key when leaving the vehicle.
Caution
You should always close the sun roof when leaving the car. Sudden
rain could seriously damage your car's interior equipment, espe-
cially the on-board electronic systems.
Note
•
Should you not be able to close the tilted sun roof, pull and hold
the switch until the sun roof is closed.
•
Details on the convenience open/close function ⇒page 54.
Closing the sun roof manually– Open the compartment for (sun)glasses. The screw
⇒fig. 52 will then be visible.
– Remove the screw and detach the light unit.
– Insert the crank all the way into the hexagonal socket
⇒fig. 53 and turn. The sun roof will now close.
NoteTo make it easier to turn the crank, you can make use of the screw-
driver handle (tool kit).
Fig. 52 Detail of head-
liner: Unscrewing the
light housingFig. 53 Detail of head-
liner: Crank for manual
operation
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Lights and vision 58
WARNING
The automatic headlights are only intended to assist the driver.
The driver must always ensure that the headlights are used when
required, and may have to switch the m o n m a n u a l l y when the light
conditions or visibility are poor. For example, the light sensors are
not able to detect fog. Therefore, you should always switch on the
headlights
in these conditions and when driving after dark.
Note
•
The light sensor for automatic headlight control is located in the
mounting for the interior mirror. Do not affix any stickers on this
section of the windscreen to avoid malfunctioning of the sensor.
•
Some of the settings for the exterior lighting can be adjusted
⇒page 59.
•
If the lights are left on after the key has been taken out of the
ignition lock, a buzzer sounds when the driver's door is opened.
•
The use of the lighting described here is subject to the relevant
statutory requirements.
•
The coming home/leaving home function is active only when the
light switch is set to AUTO.
Fog lights
– Press button ⇒fig. 55 to switch on the front fog lights
.
– Press button to switch on the rear fog lights
.
Front fog lights
The side lights or headlights must be switched on. The green diode
at the edge of the switch lights up when the front fog lights are
switched on.
When the headlights are set to AUTO, the dipped headlights are
switched on automatically when you switch on the front fog lights.
Rear fog lights
The headlights or side lights and the front fog lights must be
switched on.
The yellow diode at the edge of the switch lights up when the rear
fog lights are switched on.
If you are towing a trailer or caravan equipped with a rear fog light
on a vehicle with a factory-fitted towing bracket, only the rear fog
light on the trailer or caravan will light up.
Caution
To avoid dazzling the traffic behind you, the rear fog light should
only be used in accordance with statutory regulations.
Fig. 55 Switch for
front fog lights
A1A2
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Exterior lighting settings
You can change the settings for these functions on the
sound system or MMI*.Important: .
– Select: Function selector button > Exterior lighting.coming home
The coming home function lights up the area round the vehicle after
dark when the ignition has been switched off and the driver's door
opened. This function can be set to operate for a time interval
between 0 (off) and 60 seconds. The coming home function is oper-
ational when the light switch is set to AUTO.
leaving home
The leaving home function lights up the area round the vehicle after
dark when the vehicle is unlocked. The function can be switched on
or off as required. The leaving home function is operational when
the light switch is set to AUTO.
Automatic headlights*
The sensitivity of the light sensor (i.e. how soon the lights are
switched on) can be adjusted.Daytime running lights*
The daytime running lights are switched on and off together with
the ignition.
On vehicles for some markets the daytime running lights cannot be
switched off if the vehicle has halogen headlights.
Headlamp converter* for driving abroad
The asymmetric low beams of the headlights are designed to light
up the near side of the road more intensely. If you drive a right-hand
drive vehicle in a left-hand drive country, or vice versa, you will
dazzle oncoming traffic.
Vehicles with xenon headlights*: The headlamp converter should be
switched on to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic.
Vehicles with halogen headlights: Opaque stickers should be
applied to certain parts of the headlight lenses. For further informa-
tion, please consult an Audi dealer or other qualified workshop.
Instrument lighting
The background lighting of the instruments, the centre
console and the display can be adjusted as required.– Briefly press the knob to release it.
Fig. 56 Display: Exte-
rior lighting
CAR
Fig. 57 Instrument
lighting
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Lights and vision 62•
When reaching the tail end of a traffic jam
•
If your vehicle breaks down or there is an emergency
•
If your vehicle is being towed away, or if you are towing another
vehicle.
Turn signal and main beam lever
The turn signal and main beam lever also operates the
parking lights and the headlight flasher.The turn signal and main beam headlight lever has the
following functions:
Turn signals
– Move the lever all the way up to indicate right, or all the
way down to indicate left ⇒fig. 61.
– Move the lever briefly up or down just as far as the point
of resistance and then release it: the turn signals will
flash three times.
– Move the lever up or down just as far as the point of
resistance and hold it there: the turn signals flash for as
long as you hold the lever.Main beam headlights
– Press the lever forward to switch on the main beams.
– Pull the lever back towards you to switch the main beam
headlights off again.
Headlight flasher
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel to operate the
flasher.
Parking lights
– Switch off the ignition.
– Move the lever up or down to turn on the right or left-
hand parking lights respectively.Notes on these functions•
The turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on. The
corresponding indicator lamp
or
flashes in the instrument
cluster.
•
The turn signals are cancelled automatically when the steering
wheel is returned to the straight-ahead position.
•
The main beam headlights can only be switched on if the dipped
beam headlights are already on. The main beam headlight indicator
lamp then comes on in the instrument cluster.
•
The headlight flasher comes on for as long as you pull the lever –
even if no other lights are switched on. The main beam headlight
indicator lamp
then comes on in the instrument cluster.
•
When the parking lights are switched on, the headlight and the
rear light on one side of the car light up with reduced intensity. The
parking lights will only work with the ignition off. A warning buzzer
will sound for as long as the driver's door is open.
Fig. 61 Turn signal and
main beam headlight
lever
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Caution
Do not use the main beam headlights or the headlight flasher if this
would dazzle oncoming traffic.Interior lightsFront interior lights
The front interior lighting also incorporates the reading
lights for the driver and passenger.The rocker switch ⇒fig. 62 for the interior light has the
following functions:
Courtesy light position
– Move switch to the centre position.
Interior light switched on
– Move switch to position I.
Interior light switched off
– Move switch to position O.Front reading lights
– Press one of the switches ⇒fig. 62 to switch the left
or right reading light on and off.If you switch on the courtesy lighting, the interior lights come on
automatically when the vehicle is unlocked or the doors are opened.
The light also comes on when the key is pulled out of the ignition. It
goes out approximately 30 seconds after the doors are closed. The
interior light is switched off immediately when the vehicle is locked
or when the ignition is switched on.
If a door is left open, the light is switched off after about 10 minutes
to prevent the battery from running flat.
The brightness of the light is automatically adjusted by a dimmer
when it is switched on.Rear interior lights
Reading lights are also provided for rear passengers.The reading lights are switched on and off with the switches
.
Fig. 62 Headliner:
Front interior
lighting/reading lights
AA
AAAAAA
AB
Fig. 63 Headliner: Rear
reading lights
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Lights and vision 64Clear visionSun visors
The sun visors can improve visibility and contribute to
safety.The sun visors for the driver and the front passenger can be pulled
out of their mountings in the centre of the vehicle and turned
towards the doors ⇒fig. 64 . Once the sun visor has been turned
towards the door you can pull it towards the rear as desired.
Make-up mirrors
There are covers on the make-up mirrors in the sun visors. The light
for the mirror (located in the headlining) comes on automatically
when the mirror cover is slid open. The light switches itself off
when the cover is closed and when the sun visor is pushed back
up.
Applies to vehicles: with sun blindsSun blinds
Sun blinds are provided for the rear window and the rear
side windows.Sun blinds (rear side windows)
– Pull out the blind and hook it into the retainers at the top
of the door frame.
Sun blind (rear window)
– Press the switch
⇒fig. 65 or ⇒fig. 66 to extend or
retract the sun blind for the rear window.
Fig. 64 Passenger's
side: Sun visor
A1
A2
Fig. 65 Switch for sun
blind (vehicles with
MMI)Fig. 66 Switch for sun
blind
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Adjusting contour of lumbar support
– Press the front or rear of switch to increase or
decrease the curvature of the lumbar support as
required.
Adjusting height of lumbar support
– Press the top or bottom of adjuster switch to move the
lumbar support upwards or downwards as required.
Moving seat backwards or forwards
– Press switch ⇒page 74, fig. 76 forwards or back-
wards.
Adjusting seat height
– Press switch up or down.
Raising/lowering seat at front
– Press the front of switch up or down.
Raising/lowering seat at rear
– Press the rear of switch up or down.
Adjusting backrest angle
– Press switch forwards or backwards.
Extending or shortening the thigh support*
– Lift the control below the seat cushion. The front seat
cushion will spring forward.
– Slide the seat cushion back to the normal position after
each use.
WARNING
•
Never adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is moving - this
could lead to an accident.
•
The electrical seat adjustment also works when the ignition is
off and when the key is not in the ignition. To avoid accidental inju-
ries, never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
•
Be careful when adjusting the seat height. Careless or uncon-
trolled use of the height adjustment can cause injuries.
•
Do not drive with the backrests of the front seats reclined too
far as otherwise the seat belt and airbag could fail to restrain the
wearer properly in an accident, possibly leading to injury.
Seat memoryMemory for driver's seat
You can use the recall buttons in the driver's door to store
and recall the seat adjustments for two drivers.As well as the driver's seat position, the seat memory will store and
recall the exterior mirror settings (if the vehicle is equipped accord-
ingly):
AA
AA
ABAB
ABAB
ACAD
Fig. 77 Driver's door:
Seat memory
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Seats and storage 76Storing and recalling settings
You can store and recall the settings for two different drivers using
the recall buttons 1 and 2 ⇒page 75, fig. 77 ⇒page 76.
In addition, the current settings are automatically stored when you
lock the vehicle and assigned to the remote control key that is being
used. When you unlock the vehicle, the system automatically recalls
the settings stored on that remote control key.
Switching seat memory on and off
The seat memory will be out of action if the switch has been
pressed and the diode in the switch is lit. In this case, the setting
cannot be stored.
The stored settings will all remain in the memory. However, the seat
can now only be adjusted using the conventional electrical
adjustment.Applies to vehicles: with seat memoryStoring and recalling settingsStoring settings
– Adjust the driver's seat as required.
– Adjust both exterior mirrors.
– Press the button. The diode in the switch will light
up to indicate that it is ready to store the settings. Now
press the desired recall button for at least a second.
– Release the button. The setting is now stored on the
selected recall button.
Recalling settings
– If the driver's door is open, press the desired recall
button briefly.– If the driver's door is closed, press and hold down the
desired recall button until the programmed settings are
reached.
A tone will sound and the diode in the button ⇒page 75,
fig. 77 will light up to confirm that the settings have been stored.
When you lock the vehicle the current settings are automatically
stored and assigned to the remote control key. However, the
settings assigned to the remote control key will not overwrite the
settings stored on recall buttons 1 and 2. The settings stored on the
recall buttons can be called up at any time. When you unlock the
vehicle, the settings assigned to the remote control key are recalled
automatically.
If your vehicle is also driven by other persons using your remote
control key, it is advisable to store your personal settings on one of
the recall buttons. You can then recall your own settings at any time
simply by pressing the corresponding recall button. When you lock
the vehicle these settings are then stored automatically and
assigned once again to the remote control key.
WARNING
•
For safety reasons, never recall seat settings when the vehicle
is moving - this could lead to an accident.
•
In an emergency the recall function can be stopped at any time
by pressing the switch, or by briefly pressing any of the
recall buttons.
OFF
SET
SET
ON/OFF
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Luggage compar tmentLoading the luggage compartment
Loads in the luggage compartment should be safely
secured.To maintain safe handling on the road, please observe the
following points:
– Distribute the weight as evenly as possible.
– Position heavy items as far forward as possible ⇒fig. 82.
– Secure the load with the luggage net* or with non-elastic
straps secured to the fastening rings* ⇒page 79.
WARNING
•
Unsecured objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly
shift and cause changes in the handling of the vehicle.
•
In an accident or a sudden manoeuvre, loose objects in the
passenger compartment can be flung forward and possibly injure
vehicle occupants.
•
Always store objects in the luggage compartment and secure
with suitable straps. This is especially important for heavy
objects.
•
When you transport heavy objects, always keep in mind that a
change of the centre of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle
handling.
•
Please observe the important safety warnings ⇒page 186,
“Safe driving”.Note
Adjust the tyre pressure to match the vehicle loading - the correct
pressures are specified on the sticker on the end face of the driver's
door.Applies to vehicles: with fastening ringsFastening rings
There are four fastening rings in the luggage compart-
ment which can be used to secure loads.– Use the fastening rings to secure the load ⇒fig. 83
-arrows-.
Fig. 82 Heavy items
s h o u l d b e p l a c e d a s fa r
forwards as possible.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 83 Location of
fastening rings in
luggage compartment
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