AUDI A4 AVANT 2008 Owners Manual

& WARNING
• Clean your wiper blades regularly with a windshield washer
solution to prevent streaking.
If the wiper blades are very dirty, for
example with insects, carefully clean the wiper blades with a
sponge or a soft brush.
• For your safety, you should replace the wiper blades once or
twice a year. See your authorized Audi dealer for replacement blades.
0 Note
• To prevent damage to the wiper system:
-Always loosen blades which are frozen to the windshield
before operating wipers.
-Do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner , or other solvents
on or near the wiper blades.
-Do not attempt to move the wipers by hand.
[ i] Tips
Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic car washes affect the
cleanability of the glass surface. •
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Installing new rear window wiper blades
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Fig . 91 Installing/rem
oving wiper blade
Removing wiper blade on the rear window
Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
Use one hand to hold the upper part of the wiper arm.
-Use the other hand to pull on the wiper blade in the direc ­
tion indicated by
arrow @=} fig. 91 until it disengages
from the blade holder.
Installing a new wiper blade on the rear window
Push the new wiper blade in the direction indicated by
arrow ® until it clips back into the blade holder .
Clean your wiper blades regularly with a windshield washer solution
to prevent streaking . If the blades are very dirty, for example with
insects, carefully clean the blades with a sponge or a soft brush .
If the wiper blades begin to streak the windshield, this could be
caused by residue left on the windshield by au tomatic car washes.
Fill the windshield washer container with a special solution avail -
able at your authorized Audi dealer to remove the residue.
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Be su re to inspect the condition of your w iper blades regu larly . For
safety reasons, replace your wiper blades once or twice a year if
necessary . See your authorized Aud i dealer for replacement b lades.
& WARNING
• Clean your wiper blades regularly with a windshield washer
solution to prevent streaking . If the wiper blade s are very dirty , for
e xample w ith in se cts , c arefully clean the wiper blade s w ith a
sponge or a soft brush.
• For your safety , you s hould repl ace the wiper blades on ce or
twi ce a year . See your authorized Audi dealer for replacement
blades .
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• To prevent damage to the wiper system:
-Always loosen blades which are frozen to the windshield
be fore operating wipers .
-Do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents
on or near the wiper blades .
-Do not attemp t to move the wipers by hand.
[ i ] Tips
Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic car washes affect the
cleanabili ty of the g lass surface .•
Mirrors
Manual glare-dimming
Standard setting
-Move the sma ll lever (located on the bottom edge of t he
m irr or) to the front .
Anti-glare setting
Move the sma ll l ever (locate d on th e bottom edge of t he
m irror) to the rea r. •
Ap plies to vehic les: w it h auto matically dimming inside mirro r
Automatically dimming inside mirror
The automatic dimming function can be turned on and off
if required .
Fig . 9 2 Inside re ar
v iew mirror

Disabling auto dimming
- Press button © =>page 90, fig. 92 briefly, -the green
indicator light ® goes out .
Activat ing /reactivating auto dimming
- Press button © briefly, -the green indicator light ®
goes on.
Au toma tic dimming func tion
The automatic dimming function is activated every t ime the ignition
is turned on . The green indicator light is lit to indicate auto dimming
is active.
When dimming is activated, the inside mirror will darken
automati ­
cally
in respo nse to the amount of light striking the mirror (such as
headlights from rearward approaching vehicles) . Even in dimming
mode, the mirror surface turns b right when:
• the interior light is sw itched on
• reverse gear is engaged.
& WARNING
The glass of the ins ide rearview mirror i s layered and contain s an
ele ctrolyte to achie ve it s properties . Be aware of liquid ele ctrolyte
le aking from a broken mirror gla ss. This liquid can cau se irritation
to skin , eye s, and re spir atory sy stem . If you get ele ctrolyte in your
e yes or on your skin , immed iately rinse with plenty of water . If irri­
t a tion per sis ts, s eek medical attention .
0 Note
Liquid electrolyte leaked from a broken mirror glass wi ll damage any
p lastic surfaces it comes in contact with. Clean up spi lled electrolyte
immedia tely w ith c lear water and a sponge.
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• If you switch off the automatic dimming function on the in side
mirror , automatic dim ming of the out side mirrors will l ikewise be
di sabled .
• Check to make sure there are no objects preventing light from
reaching the inside mirror.
• Do not attach any stickers to the windshield in front of the light
sensor, as this would interfere with both the automatic operation of
the headlights and the automatic dimming of the inside mirror.
• Be aware that au tomatic dimming of the inside mirror can on ly
operate properly if the rear window sun blind * is retracted .•
Outside mirrors
The outside mirrors are electrically adjusted (power
mirrors)
Fig . 93 Forwa rd
s ecti on of dri ver 's
ar mr est : pow er mirr or
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Adjusting th e outside mirrors
- Turn the adjus ting knob
to=> page 91, fig. 93 © (drive r's
side ou tside mirror)
to @ (front passenger's outside
m irror).
- Press the knob in the appropriate direction to move the
m irror surface so t hat you have a good view to the rear.
Folding both outside mirrors *
- Turn t he kn ob
to @ .
The mirror surfaces are heated whenever you sw itch on the rear
window defogger regardless of the outside temperature .
You are we ll- advised to fold the outside mirro rs in when maneu ­
vering in t ight spaces or when leaving the car parked close to other
vehic les.
A uto matic tilt -d own of passen ger side outsid e mirr or*
With the knob turned to posi tion ®=> page 91, fig. 93, the mirror on
the front passenger door will tilt downward s lightly when you move
the selector lever into
R ( R everse) . This feature provides a better
view of the curb when you are backing into a parking space.
T he mirror wil l go back to its original position when you shift out of
Reverse, or when y ou turn the control k nob back
to © or@ .
Memo ry setting for the outsid e mirrors *
On veh ic les w it h the memory function *, w hen you store a seat posi ­
tion in the memory, the position of the outside mirrors is a lso stored
in the
memory => page 100.
0 Note
• Curved mirror surfaces (co nvex o r spher ical*) i ncrease you r fie ld
of view . Remember that vehic les or other objects wil l appear smaller
and fa rther away than w he n seen in a fla t mi rro r. If yo u use t his mirror to estimate distances of following vehic
les when changing
lanes, you cou ld esti mate incorrec tly a nd cause an acc ident .
• I f the mirror housing is moved unintentional ly (for example,
while parking y our vehicle), t hen you must first fo ld the mirror e lec­
trically. Do not readjust the mirror housing manually . You cou ld
damage the m otor which controls t he m irror.
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If there shou ld be a malfunction in t he electrical syste m, you can
sti ll ad just the outside mirrors by pressing the edge of the mirror .•
Ap plies to vehicles : wit h au tomat ica lly a djus tin g outs ide mirro rs
Automatic dimming for the outside mirrors
The outside mirro rs d im at t he same t ime as the ins ide mirror. W hen
the ignition is switched on, the mirrors automatical ly dim
depending on the amount of flight striking the mir ro rs (such as
headlights shinin g into the veh ic le from the rear).
When you switch on the in terior light , or when you move the
selector lever into
R (Reverse), the d imm ing function stops and the
mirrors return to their original condition (not darkened).
[ i ] Tips
The automat ic dimming feature on the mirrors wil l not operate
pro per ly if the ligh t shining on the m irrors is blocked by other
objects .•

Digital compass
Applies 10 vehicles: w ith di gita l com pass
Activating or deactivating the compass
The direction is displayed on the interior rear view mirror.
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Fig . 94 Inside rear
view mirror: digital compass activated
To activate or deactivate, hold the@~ fig. 94 button
down until the red display appears or disappears .
The digital compass only works with the ignition turned on . The
directions are displayed as initials:
N (North), NE (Northeast), E
(East), SE !Southeast), S (South), SW !Southwest), W !West), NW
(Northwest).
[ i] Tips
To avoid inaccurate directions, do not allow any remote controls,
electrical systems, or metal parts close to the mirror .•
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Ap plies 10 vehi cles: w it h digi ta l c ompass
Setting the magnetic deflection zone
The correct magnetic deflection zone must be set in order
to display the directions correctly.
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Fig. 95 North America: magnetic deflection zone boundaries
Hold the@~ fig. 94 button down until the number of
the set magnetic deflection zone appears on the interior
. . rear view mirror.
Adjust the magnetic deflection zone by repeatedly pressing on
the @ button. The set mode automatically
deactivates after a few seconds .
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Calibrating the compass
The compass has to be recalibrated if the display is wrong
or inaccurate.
- Hold the @button down until the letter C is displayed on
the interior rear view mirror.
- Drive in a circle at a speed of about 6 mph (10 km/h) unt il
a direction is shown on the interior rear view mirror.
& WARNING
The digital compass is to be used as a directional aid only. Even
though you may want to look at it while you are driving, you must
still pay attention to traffic, road and weather conditions as well
as other possible hazards . •

Seats and storage
General recommendations
Why is your seat adjustment so important? The safety belts and the airbag system can only provide
maximum protection if the front seats are correctly
adjusted.
There are several different ways you can adjust the driver's seat and
the front passenger's seat so that it conforms to your body size. It is
especially important that the seat be adjusted properly so that:
• you can easily and quickly reach all the switches and controls in
the instrument panel
• your body is properly supported thus reducing physical stress
and fatigue
• the safety belts and Airbag system can offer maximum protec­
tion=> page 187
In the following chapters, you will see exactly how you can best
adjust your seats.
There are special regulations and instructions for installing a child
safety seat on the front passenger's seat. Always heed the informa ­
tion regarding child safety provided
in => page 210, "Child Safety".
& WARNING
Incorrect seating position of the driver and all other passengers
can result in serious personal injury.
• Always keep your feet on the floor when the vehicle is in motion
- never put your feet on top of the instrument panel, out of the
window or on top of the seat cushion! This applies especially to
the passengers. If your seating position is incorrect you increase
the risk of injury in the case of sudden braking or an accident. If
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the airbag inflates and the seating position is incorrect this could
result in personal injury or even death.
• It is important for both the driver and front passenger to keep
a distance of at least 10 inches (25
cml between themselves and
the steering wheel and/or instrument panel. If you're sitting any closer than this, the airbag system can protect you properly. In
addition to this, the front seats and head restraints must be
adjusted to your body height so that they can give you maximum
protection.
• Always try to keep as much distance as possible between your­
self and the steering wheel or instrument panel.
• Do not adjust the driver's or front passenger's seat while the
vehicle is moving . Your seat may move unexpectedly, causing
sudden loss of vehicle control and personal injury.
If you adjust
your seat while the vehicle is moving, you are out of position. •
Driver's seat
The correct seat position is important for safe and relaxed
driving.
We recommend that you adjust the driver's seat in the
following manner:
-Adjust the seat in fore and aft direction so that you can
easily push the pedals to the floor while keeping your
knee slightly
bent:=> & in "Why is your seat adjustment
so important?".
-Adjust the seatback so that when you sit with your back
against the seatback, you can still grasp the top of the
steering wheel.
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-Position the head restraints according to the occupant's
height. For maximum protection, the upper edge of the
head restra ints should be at least at eye level, or higher
=:> page 105, fig. 106.
& WARNING
Never place any objects in the driver's footwell. An object could
get into the pedal area and interfere with pedal function . In case
of sudden braking or an accident, you would not be able to brake
or accelerate! •
Front passenger's seat
Always move the front passenger seat into the rearmost
position.
To avoid contact with the airbag while it is unfolding, do not
sit any closer to the instrument panel than necessary and
always properly wear the three point safety belt provided.
We recommend that you adjust the driver's seat in the
following manner:
-Adjust the front passenger seat into the rearmost posi­
tion of the fore and aft adjustment range
=:> & in "W hy
is your seat adjustment so important?" on page
95.
-Adjust the backrest to the upright position . Do not
recline.
-Adjust the head restraint so the upper edge of the
restraint is level with the top of your head, but no lower
than eye
level =:> page 105, fig. 106.
-Place your feet on the floor in front of the passenger's
seat. •
Adjusting the front seats manually
Applies to veh icles: with manua l seat adjustment
Adjustment actions
Position, angle and shape of the manual seats can be
adjusted to provide safe and comfortable seating.
Fig . 96 Adjustment
controls: locations on
driver's seat
Reed and heed all WARNINGS =:> & before you adjust your
seat.
Moving the front seats forward or backward
-Lift the lever G) =:> fig. 96 and slide the seat to the desired
position.
-Release the lever and then move the seat further until
you feel and hear it engage.
Adjusting the seat height
-Pull the lever 0 up and pump it to raise the seat.
-Push the lever down and pump it to lower the seat.

Adjusting the lumbar support*
-Press the corresponding depression on the switch shell
© to adjust the height and curvature of the lumbar
support, see
~ page 99.
Adjusting the seatback angle
- Lean forward to take your weight off the seatback.
- Turn the hand wheel © in the direction you want the
seatback to tilt.
Various controls on the manual seats provide a wide range for indi ­
vidual
adjustments~ page 96, fig. 96 .
G) Moving the seat forward or backward
0 Adjusting the seat h eight
© Adjusting the lumbar support *~ page 99
© Adjusting the seatback angle
& WARNING
• Never adjust the driver's or front passenger seat while the
vehicle is moving. If you do this while the vehicle is moving, you
will be out of position. Always adjust the driver's or front
passenger seat when the vehicle is not moving.
• Be careful when adjusting the seat height. Check to see that no
one is in the way, or serious injury could result!
• To reduce the risk of injury in the case of sudden braking or
accident, front passengers must never ride in a moving vehicle
with the seatback reclined. Safety belts and the airbag system
only offer maximum protection when the seatback is upright and
the safety belts are properly positioned on the body. The more the
seatback is reclined, the greater the risk of personal injury from an
incorrect seating position and improperly positioned safety belts!
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Some of the controls are fitted on certain models only or they are
optional equipment. •
Adjusting the front power seats
Applies to veh ic les: w ith power se ats
Power seat adjustment
The power seats can be adjusted in various ways to
provide safe and comfortable seating .
Fig. 97 Adjustment
switches : locations on
driver 's seat
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Fig. 98 Seat cushion
adjustment: switch
motions
Push or pull the switch in the same direction you like the
seat cushion to
move => fig. 98.
Moving the seat forward and backward
G)
- Press the switch forward or backward horizontally =>& .
Adjusting the seat height 0 and @ together
Pull the sw itch evenly at both ends to raise the
seat=>& .
-Push the lever evenly at both ends to lower the seat=>& .
Angling the seat cushion up and down 0 or @
- To angle the seat cushion up, pull the switch at the front
only=>& .
Alternatively, push the switch at the rear only=> &.
-To angle the seat cushion down, push the switch at the
front
only => &.
- Alternatively , pull the switch at the rear only=>& .
For an i ntui tive operation , the sw itches~ page 97, fig . 97@ and ®
are distinctly shaped and positioned to reflect their adjustment
f u nctions.
Push or pull ei ther switch in exactly the same direct ion you l ik e t he
corresponding part of the seat to move .
@ Moving the seat forward or backward
® Adjusting the angle of the seatback and head restraints
© Adjusting the lumbar s uppor t
& WARNING
• Never adjust the driver's or front passenger seat while the
vehicle is moving.
If you do this while the vehicle is moving , you
will be out of position. Always adjust the driver's or front
passenger seat when the vehicle is not moving.
• Be careful when adjusting the seat height . Check to see that no
one is in the way, or serious injury could result!
• Because the seats can be electrically adjusted with the ignition
key removed, never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Unsu­
pervised use of the electric seat adjustments may cause serious
injury. •