transmission AUDI A4 AVANT 2008 Owner's Manual

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The selector lever lock is released as fo llows:
- Turn t he ignition on.
- Step on the brake pedal.
At the some time press and hold
the inter lock button on the side of the gear selector knob
=> page 145, f ig. 149 with your thumb until you have
moved the selector lever to the desi red position.
A uto mat ic se lec to r l eve r lock C\S)
The se lector lever is locked in the P and N posi tions when the igni ­
tion is turned on.
When the selector lever is in the
P or N pos itions , th e m essage
When statio nary appl y footbrak e while sel ecting gear
appears on the instrument c luster disp lay on vehicles equipped
with the Driver Informatio n System as a reminder to the driver . The
symbo l
Cs» will a lso light up on the shi ft gate at the base of the
selector lever.
In additio n, the symbo l for the automatic selector level lock with
light up in th e shift ga te .
A time delay e lement prevents the selecto r lever from loc king when
it is moved through the
N position (going from R to Dl. The locking
e lement will lock the selector lever if the lever is left in
N (Neutral)
for more than approx imately one second , without the brake peda l
being pressed.
At speeds above abou t 3 mph (5 km/h) the Automatic Shift Lock is
automatically deactivated in the
N position.
The button needs to be pressed to sh ift from
D to S to avoid unnec ­
essari ly high fuel consumption in the
S po rt mode .
Interlock but ton
The lock button on the selec tor lever prevents the lever from be ing
accidentally shifted into certain pos it ions . Pressing this button
deactivates the selector lever
lock=> page 152 , fig. 155.
Controls and equip ­
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Igniti on key sa fe ty int erlo ck
The key cannot be removed from the ignition un less the se lector
lever is in the
P park posi tion . When the ignition key is removed , the
selector lever wil l be locked in the
P posit ion. •
Applies t o ve hic les: w it h m ultitron icâ„¢ C ontin uo usly Var iab le Tra nsmiss ion (CVTl
Kick-down
The kick -d own feature allows the veh icle to generate
maximum acceler ati on.
When you press the accelerator peda l beyond the resistance point
that is reached at ful l throttle, the trans mission wi ll select a lower
gea r ratio based on vehicle speed and engine RPM . The engine RPM
wil l be control led to produce max imum veh ic le acceleration as long
as you continue to press the acce lerator pedal beyond this resis ­
tance point .
& WARNING
Be careful when u sing the kic k-down f eature on slipp ery ro ad s.
R apid acceler ation m ay cause the vehicle to skid . •
A pplies to v ehicles: w ith mult it ro nicâ„¢ Con tinuo usly Var iab le Tra nsmiss ion (CV Tl
Dynamic shift program (DSP)
The multitronicâ„¢ transmission is electronically
controlled.
The transmiss ion se lec ts the appropr ia te gear rat io (upshifts and
downshifts) automatically based on preset driving programs .
However, you can also manua lly select a s hift program (tiptronic ®
f eature)
=> page 154 .
The transmission will select on e of th e econom y programs when
you drive at a s teady speed or a gradually changing speeds without
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heavy acceleration. This gives best fuel efficiency, with early
upshifting and delayed downshifting.
The transmission will automatically select the
sporty shift programs
when you drive at higher speeds, or with heavy acceleration and
frequently changing speeds. Upshifts are delayed to make full use
of engine power. Downshifting takes place at higher engine speeds
than in the economy programs.
The selection of the most suitable shift program is a continuous,
automatic process. The driver can a lso make the transmission
switch to a sporty program by
quickly pressing down the gas pedal.
This causes the transmission to shift down into a lower gear ratio
and makes quick acceleration possible (to pass another vehicle) You
do not need to press the gas pedal into the kickdown range. After
the transmission has upshifted, the original program is selected
according to your driving style .
An additiona l shift program allows the automatic transmission to
select the proper gear for uphill and downhill gradients.
This prevents the transmission from shifting up and down unneces ­
sari ly on hills. The transmission will shift down to a lower gear ratio
when the driver presses the brake pedal on a downhill gradient. This
makes use of the braking effect of the engine without the need to
shift down manually .
If you are driving in hills and mountains, the transmission will
continuously adjust the gear ratio to the road grade. If you press the
brake pedal when driving downhill, the transmission will downshift
automatically . This increases the braking effect of the engine.
If the cruise control is on when you are traveling downhill, the trans­
mission will automatical ly select a lower gear ratio in order to main­
tain the set vehicle speed . This will cause the engine speed to
increase. •
Applies to vehi cles : wi th mu ltit roni câ„¢ Con tinu ousl y V ariabl e Tra nsmi ssio n lC VT I
tiptronic ® manual shift program
Using the manual shift program (tiptronic®) you can
manually shift between seven pre-programmed gear
ratios (tran smission positions).
Fig. 156 Center
console: shifting
manually
Fig . 157 Display:
manual shift program,
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Swi tching to ma nual s hift pro gra m
- With the selector lever in
D, push lever to the right. The
display will show7
6 5 4 3 2 1 as soon as the selector lever
is switched over. The gear you select wi ll also be h igh­
lighted in the
display => page 154, fig. 157.
To up shift
- Push the selector lever forward to the plus position
=> page 154, f ig. 156 G) .
To d ownshift
- P ush the lever to the mi nus positio n
Q.
When accelerating, the transmission will automatically shift into the
next higher gear before the engine reaches the maximum RPM .
When accelerating, if you apply a light throttle, the tiptronic® wil l
automatically shift into the next higher gear to save fuel. If you apply
a heavy throttle, the transmission will stay in gear engaged until
near maximum RPM are reached, or until the driver manually shifts
into a higher gear.
If you take your foot off the accelerator pedal when driving down a
steep incline, the tiptronic ® wi ll downshift from the selected gear
into the next lower gear based on road speed and engine RPM . The
automatic downshifting is interrupted as soon as you apply throttle
again .
[ i ] Tips
• When you shift into the next lower gear, the engine will down ­
shift only when there is no possibility of over-revving.
• When the kick -down comes on, the transmission will sh ift down
to a lower gear depending on vehicle and engine speeds.
• The tiptronic® is inoperative when the transmission is in the fail ­
safe mode. •
Controls and equip ­
ment
Ap plies to vehi cles: with mult it r o ni câ„¢ Cont inuo usly V ariab le Tr ansm iss io n (CV Tl -not
a vail abl e at the t ime of p rin ting
Steering wheel with tiptronic ®
The shift buttons on the steering wheel allow the driver to
shift gears manually .
Fig. 158 Stee ring
w hee l: S hift butt ons
To d ownshif t, touch the button on t he left Q .
To upshift, touch the button on the right G) .
The shift buttons are activated when the selector lever is in D, Sor
in the manual shift program (tiptronicl.
Of course, you can continue to use the manual shift program with
the selector lever on the center console. •
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Applies to vehicles: w ith mu ltitroni c"" Continu ously Variab le Tr ansmiss ion {CVT I
Fail-safe mode
If the multitronicâ„¢ suffers a malfunction the fail-safe
mode maintains minimum driveability.
If there is a malfunction in the system, the automatic transmission
will shift to the fail-safe mode. All the segments in the display will
light up to indicate this condition.
Display inverse
If there's a malfunction in the system , the multitronic will shift to the
fail -safe mode. The entire row of gear selector positions will light up
in the display in inverse colors (light background, dark characters)
to indicate this condition. If there is an electrica l failure, the gear
position indicator row will turn blank. You can continue to drive, but
you should take the vehicle to an authori zed Audi dealer as soon as
possible to have the multitronic checked.
Display flashing
If the display is flashing, a serious malfunction has occurred. Drive
the vehicle in a gentle and cautious manner to the nearest autho ­
rized Audi dealer and have the problem corrected. •

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time interval is not sufficient for the Homelink® system to learn the
radio frequency signal, perform the
alternate step 8 in Phase 2:
programming the bumper mounted transmitter:
Alternate step 8
• Press and re-press ("cycle") the activation button on your remote
control every two seconds.
Once programming is successfully completed, the emergency
flashers will flash
three times (after about 15-60 seconds). You can
now release the button on the remote control.•
Applies to vehi cles: w ith Hom eLink ® un iversal r adio frequency re mo te con tro l
Oper ating the Homelink ® universal remote
control
The Homelink® Universal Remote Control activates the
functions of your garage door opener in precisely the
same manner as the original handheld remote control
that came with the system.
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Fig. 161 Driver 's side
sun visor, folded up :
Homelink® keypad
Your vehicle must be located within operating range of the
garage door opener. When you have programmed the Homelink® system:
- Press the appropriate programmed button
0,@ or @
on the Homelink® keypad to activate the garage door
opener.
- The diode will light up when you press the button on the
keypad.
- In the case of a standard code, the Homelink® diode is
constantly illuminated throughout the transmission
process. For use with compatible systems, no further action is necessary.
[ i ] Tips
• Consult the operating instructions for your garage door opener
to learn
how an action can be stopped or reversed once it has been
started.
• For your convenience, the original remote control of the device
may also be used at any time. •
Applies to vehicles : wi th HomeLink® universal radio frequency remote cont ro l
What to do when the garage door op ener
cannot b e activat ed
If, after you have successfully completed programming, you
are not able to operate your garage door opener using the
Homelink® keypad, the garage door opener may be
utilizing a rolling code. In this case, additional rolling code
programming will be necessary (this also applies to any
other radio frequency remote controlled devices that have
to be programmed).
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Driving and environment
The first 1,000 miles (1,500 km) and
afterwards
New engine
The engine needs to be run-in during the first 1,000 miles
(1,500 km).
For the first 600 miles (1,000 kilometers):
Do not use full throttle.
- Do not drive faster than 3/4 of the top speed marked on
the speedometer.
- Avoid high engine speeds .
From 600 to 1,000 miles (1,000 to 1,500
kilometers):
- Speeds can gradually be increased to the maximum
permissible road or engine speed.
During and after break-in period
- Do not rev the engine up to high speeds when it is cold.
This applies whether the transmission is in N (Neutral) or
1n gear.
After the break-in period
- Do not exceed maximum engine speed under any
circumstances.
- Upshift into the next higher gear
before reaching the red
area at the end of the tachometer
scale => page 12.
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Vehicle operation
During the first few hours of driving, the engine's internal friction is
higher than later when all the moving parts have been broken in.
How well this break-in process is done depends to a considerable
extent on the way the vehicle is driven during the first 1,000 miles
(1,500 kilometers).
0 Note
Extremely high engine speeds are automatically reduced. However,
these rpm-limits are programmed for an engine well run-in, not a
new
engine.
~ For the sake of the environment
Do not drive with unnecessarily high engine speeds -upshifting
early saves fuel, reduces noise and protects the environment .•
New tires
If your vehicle is running on new tires, drive particularly
careful for the first 350 miles (500 kilometers) after fitting.
& WARNING
New tires tend to be slippery and must also be "broken-in". Be
sure to remember this during the first 350 miles (500 kilometers).
Brake
gently. Avoid following closely behind other vehicles or
other situations that might require sudden, hard braking.
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[ i] Tip s
• Do not tow a trailer during the break-in period of your vehicle.
• If you tow a trailer, your Audi may require more frequent mainte ­
nance due to the extra load
=> page 346 . •
Parking on a slope
Do not park with a trailer on a slope. If it cannot be
avoided, do so only after doing the following:
Wh en p arkin g:
-Apply the foot brake.
- Have someone place chocks under both the veh ic le and
the trailer wheels .
- Wit h chocks in p lace, s lowly release t he brakes until
wheel blocks absorb t he load.
- T urn t he wheels towards the curb .
- Apply the parking brake.
- Place an automatic transmission in
P , respect ively a
manual transmission in first or reverse gear.
Wh en re starting aft er p arking:
- Start the e ngine .
- Shift transmission into gear.
- Re lease the parking brake and slowly pull out and away
from the wheel blocks.
- Stop and have someone retrieve the whee l blocks.
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first Vehicle operation
[ i
] Tip s
If you move the selector lever of the automatic transmission to P
before applying the parking brake and before blocking the wheels,
you may have to use more force later to move the lever out of the
P
position .•
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Safety belts
Only well-maintained safety belts work reliably when
needed.
- Keep belts clean.
- For cleaning, use a mild soap and water solution. Let
belts dry thoroughly and away from direct sunlight.
- Do not allow inertia reel safety belts to retract before
they are completely dry.
- Check the condition of your safety belts
regularly.
Heavily soiled safety belts may not retract properly.
& WARNING
Damaged safety belts can break in a crash.
• Anything that might damage your safety belts could mean that
you and your passengers would not be adequately protected in an
accident.
• Safety belt performance depends on correct installation. Never
remove belts from the vehicle to clean them.
• Do not use chemical cleaning agents, bleach or dyes. They have
corrosive properties which weaken the webbing.
• When cleaning your safety belts, inspect them for damage. If
you discover damage, see your Audi dealer.
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS and the information
=> page 254. •
Engine compartment
Be especially careful when cleaning the engine compart­
ment.
Always switch off the ignition before cleaning the engine => &.
Plenum panel
Remove leaves from the plenum panel in front of the windshield
under the engine hood. This prevents the water drain holes from
becoming blocked, and it prevents debris from entering the vehicle
interior through the heating and ventilation ducts .
Corrosion protection
The engine compartment and transmission have been corrosion­
protected at the factory.
Good anti-corrosion treatment is very important, particularly in the
winter. If the vehicle is frequently driven on salt treated roads, the
entire engine compartment and plenum panel should be thor ­
oughly cleaned at the end of winter and retreated to prevent salt
damage. At the same time, the underside of the vehicle should be
washed as well.
If the engine compartment is cleaned at any time with grease
removing solutions
21 , or if you have the engine washed , the anti­
corrosion treatment is almost always removed as well. It is therefore
essential to have a long-lasting corrosion protection reapplied to all
surfaces, seams, joints and components in the engine compart ­
ment.
& WARNING
Be aware: the engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a
potentially hazardous area.
• Before working in the engine compartment, be sure to read the
information
=> page 265 . .,,_
21 Use only the corr ect cleaning solutions. Never use gasoline or diesel fuel.
Vehicle care

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ment. Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen or heard before
carefully opening the hood.
•
Closing the engine hood
- Pull the hood down until the pressure from the strut is
reduced.
- Let the hood
drop down and latch in place. Do not try to
push
it shut; it may fail to engage =:>& .
& WARNING
A hood that is not completely latched could fly up and block your
view while driving.
• When you close the engine hood, check it to make sure the
safety catch has properly engaged. The hood should be flush with
the surrounding vehicle body parts.
• If you notice while driving that the hood is not secured prop­
erly, stop at once and close it. •
Working in the engine compartment
Be especially careful whenever you work in the engine
compartment.
Whenever you must perform any work in the engine compartment,
for example checking and filling different fluids, there is a risk of
injury, burns and accidents. To prevent personal injury always
observe the following WARNINGS . The engine compartment of any
vehicle is a hazardous area
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& WARNING
To help avoid injury, before you check anything under the hood:
• Turn off the engine.
• Remove the ignition key .
• Apply the parking brake.
• Move selector lever of automatic transmission to
"P" (Park);
put manual transmission in Neutral.
• Always let the engine cool down. Hot components will burn
skin on contact.
• To reduce the risk of being burned, never open the hood if you
see or hear steam or coolant escaping from the engine compart­
ment. Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen or heard before
carefully opening the hood.
• Keep children away from the engine compartment.
• Never spill fluids on hot engine components. They can cause a
fire.
• Never touch the radiator fan. The auxiliary electric fan is
temperature controlled and can switch on suddenly.
• Never open the coolant reservoir cap when the engine is still
warm . The coolant system is pressurized and hot coolant could
spray out.
• Protect your face, hands and arm from steam or hot engine
coolant by placing a thick rag over the cap when you open the
coolant reservoir .
• If work on the fuel system or the electrical system is necessary: -Always disconnect the battery.
- Never smoke or work near heaters or open flames. Fluids in
the engine compartment could start a fire .
- Keep an approved fire extinguisher immediately available.
• To avoid electrical shock and personal injury while the engine
is running or being started, never touch:
- Ignition cables
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& WARNING (continued )
-Other components of the high voltage electronic ignition
system .
• If you must perform a che ck or repair with the engine running:
- Fir st, fully apply the parking brake , move selector lever of
automatic transmission to
" P " (Park ); put manual transmission
in Neutral.
- Alway s use extreme caution to prevent clothing , jewelry , or
long hair from getting caught in the radiator f an, V -belts or
other moving part s, or from contacting hot parts. Tie ba ck hair
before starting , and we ar no clothing that will hang or droop
into the engine.
• Min imize e xposure to emission and chemical hazards
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& WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning :
• Engine exhaust , some of its constituents , and certa in vehicle
c omponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cali­
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm . In
addition , certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products
of component wear contain or emit chemical s known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reprodu c­
tive harm.
• Battery posts, terminal s and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds , chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms . Wash hands after
handling.
0 Note
When a dding f luids, always make sur e tha t they are poured i nto the
prop er container or filler opening, otherwise serious damage to
ve hicle syste ms wi ll occur .
ffi For the sake of the environment
To detect leaks i n time, inspect the veh icle floor pan from unde r­
neath regularly. If you see spots from oil or other vehicle fluids, have
your veh ic le i nspected by a n authori zed Audi dealer. •
Engine compartment
Applies to v ehic les: with 2 .0 I tur bo, 4-cy linder -e n gi ne
2 .0 I, 4-cy linder turbo engine (200 hp)
T hese are th e mo st impo rtant items that you ca n check .
Fig . 205 Engine comp artment : 2 .0 I , 4-cylind er turbo
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