AUDI A4 CABRIOLET 2009 Owners Manual

Adjusting the angle of the head restraint
-Grasp the head restraint on t he side with both hands and
t il t it forward or backward.
The height and angle of the head restraints are adjustable. They
should be adjusted to f it the occ upan t's body size. Correc tly
adjusted head restraints and safety be lts are an extremely effective
safety feature ~
page 151.
& WARNING
Read and heed all WARNINGS~ page 151, "Proper ad justment of
head restraint s".
[ i ] Tips
The powered head restraints on power seats should never be
removed by anyone other than a p rofessional mechanic. •
Applies t o vehicles: with power seats
Folding the front seatback forward
Folding the seatba ck forward
Fig . 11 3 Driv er seat :
co ntr ols
- Lift t he hand le as ind icated by the arrow~ fig. 113.
Controls and equip ­
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S eats and storage
- Ho ld the handle and fold t he seat back fo rwa rd .
Folding the seatback up again
- Fo ld the seatback into t he upr ight position until it
securely latches into place.
Moving the front seat forward
- Press and h old t he swi tc h at th e fr ont @ un til th e sea t
reach es the des ire d posit ion. T he s eat w ill stop a uto mat­
ically when the previo us position is reached.
Moving the front seat backward
- Press and hold t he swi tc h at t he rear ® until the se at
reaches the des ire d posit ion . Th e seat w ill stop a utomat­
icall y whe n it reac hes the or ig ina l posi tion .
When the seat is moved back again, it automatica lly stops at this
position. To move the seat further to the rear, you wil l need to
re lease switch @ and then press it again.
When you fold the seatbacks forward, the head restraints will retract
automatica lly. They will return to their o riginal positio n when the
front seatbacks are folded back again.
& WARNING
Always make sure the front se atbacks are in the upright po sition
and securely locked in place .
[ i ] Tips
When the driver's door or the fr ont passenger door is closed, the
corresponding switch to move the seat will not operate .•

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Applies to ve hicles : w ith po wer seats
Seat cushion extension (only drive r's seat)
The seat cushion can be extended to optimally support
the thighs for driving .
Extending the seat cushion
Fig. 114 Adjustable
seat cushion
- Reach under the front edge of the seat cushion.
- Pull up and hold the seat cushion extens ion, then slide it
forward to the desired position.
Shortening the seat cushion
Reach under the front edge of the seat cushion.
- Pull up and hold the seat cushion extension, then slide it
backward to the desired position.
& WARNING
Never adjust the seat cushion while the vehicle is moving. If you
adjust your seat while the vehicle is moving, you will be out of
position. Always adjust the seat cushion when the vehicle is not
moving. •
Center armrest
The front center armrest can be adjusted to several posi­
tions and contains a storage bin.
Fig . 115 Between the
front seats: armrest
folded down
Adjusting the angle of the armrest
-Press button @ in=> fig. 115 and pull the armrest all the
way down.
- Then lift the armrest slowly until it engages in a comfort­
able posit ion.
Opening the storage bin
- Pull the release catch @and lift the lid up.
& WARNING
When folded down, the armrest can restrict the driver's move­
ment. Fold up the armrest when road or traffic conditions may
demand rapid steering or shifting response. This will allow you to
react more quickly to avoid an accident. .,.

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[ i J Tip s
The storage area in the center armrest may be equipped with a te le­
phone base plate to house a phone crad le . Ask your authorized Audi
dealer if you have questions .•
Rear seats
General information
Safe transportation of passengers on the rear seats
requires proper safety precautions.
All passengers on the rea r seats must be seated in comp liance with
the safety guidelines explained in=>
page 159 and=> page 168 . The
correct seat ing pos ition is critical for the sa fety of front
and rear
seat passengers alike =>
page 150.
& WARNING
• Occ upants in the front and rear seats must a lways be properly
restrained .
• Do not let anyone r ide in the vehi cle w ithout the head re str aints
provided . Head re str aint s help to reduce injurie s.
• Loo se item s in side the p assenger compartm ent , c an fly
forward in a crash or sudden m aneuve r an d injure occupants.
Alw ays store articl es in the luggag e comp artment and use the
fa stening eye s, especi ally wh en the r ear seat back s have been
fold ed d ow n.
• Read and h eed all WARNIN GS::::>
page 150, "Proper seating
p ositi ons f or p assengers in re ar seats ". •
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Rear head restraints
The rear head restraints a re set at the optimum height at the factory.
This height setting cannot be changed . This preset height protects
both short and tall persons effective ly. •
Seat memory
App lies to vehicles: with seat memory
Driver 's seat memory
The seat adjustment settings for four drivers can be
stored using the memory buttons in the driver's door.
F ig . 116 Driver's doo r:
m emory button s
In addition to the setting for the driver's seat, the settings for the
head restraint* and both exter ior mirrors can be stored .
Storing and recalling setting s
Using the memory buttons G), @ , @ and G), you can store and
recall the settings for four different drivers=> fig . 116 .
The current settings are also automatically stored on the remote
control key being used when the vehicle is locked. When the vehicle
is unlocked, the settings stored on the remote contro l key being
used are automatically recal led . .,..
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Turning seat memory on and off
If the I STOP I switch is depressed, the seat memory is inoperative.
The word OFF next to the
!S TOP] switch illuminates .
All the stored settings are retained . We recommend using the
I S TO PI switch and deactivating the seat memory if the vehicle is
only going to be used
temporarily by a driver whose settings are not
going to be stored.
[ i] Tips
Seat position settings cannot be recalled if the seatback is folded
forward. •
Applies to veh icles: with se at memory
Storing and recalling a seat position
Before you can store or recall your seat position, the [ STOP]
button must be engaged (down).
Storing settings
- Adjust the driver's seat=> page 96.
Adjust the head restraint => page 98
- Adjust both outside mirrors ::::> page 89. In the tilt-down
position, the passenger mirror can be adjusted to the
preferred position and saved in the seat memory.
- Press the [MEMO] button and hold it down. At the same time, press one of the memory buttons for at least one
second.
- Release the buttons. The settings are now stored under
the corresponding memory button.
Recalling settings
-Driver's door open -press the desired memory button .
- Driver's door closed -press the corresponding memory
button until the stored position is reached.
When the vehicle is locked, the current settings are stored and
assigned to the remote control key. But the settings stored on
memory buttons (1) through (4) are not deleted . They can be
recalled at any time. When the vehicle is unlocked, the settings
stored on the remote control key are restored.
If your vehicle is driven by other persons using your remote control
key, you should save your individual seat position on one of the
memory buttons. You can recall your settings again simply and
conveniently by pressing the corresponding memory button . When
the vehicle is locked, these settings are automatically re -assigned to
the remote control key and stored.
& WARNING
• For safety reasons, the seat setting can only be recalled when
the vehicle is stationary -otherwise you risk having an accident.
• In an emergency, the recall operation can be stopped by
pressing the
I STOP] button or by briefly pressing any given
memory button .
[ i] Tips
Seat position settings cannot be recalled if the seatback is folded
forward. •

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Luggage compartment
Ski sack
Use the ski sack to transport and protect skis and other
long , light items in the passenger compartment.
Loading
Fig . 117 Luggage
compartment, rear
seatback back panel:
ski sack hatch cover
Fig . 118 Ski sack:
securing
- Open the luggage compartment lid and clear a space in
the center.
- Reach ins ide the finger openings on the hatch cover and
pull the recessed buttons together to release the cover
from the seatback back panel :::;, fig. 117.
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- Inside the passenger compartment, fold the armrest out
of the rear seatback.
- Reach into the recess, release and open the inner hatch
cover.
- Pull out and unfold the ski sack .
- Load skis or similar objects through the luggage
compartment into the interior of the vehicle :::;,,& .
Securing
-Pull the lose belt end until the belt sits tight :::;, fig. 118.
Stowing
- In the luggage compartment, close the ski sack hatch
cover .
- Inside the passenger compartment, fold the ski sack up
neat and tight.
- Close and engage the inner hatch cover.
- You can now fold the armrest back into the rear seat back.
& WARNING
• Always keep the first aid kit in the vehicle at all times . Be partic­
ularly careful to do so when you remove the seatback center
section in order to use the ski bag. If you do not have the first aid
kit with you, you may not be able to give first aid in the event of an
accident.
• The ski sack is intended only for the transportation of skis and
other light objects . To reduce the risk of serious personal injury
never transport heavy or pointed objects in the ski sack.
• When braking rapidly or during an accident the load could be
displaced and cause injury to occupants. .,
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& WARNING (continued)
• Sharp edges on the load must be covered for protection.
Always fasten the belt tightly around the sack and its contents
~ page 103, fig. 118 .
[ i ] Tips
Never stow the ski sack away if it's wet or damp (for example, snow
melting from skis). Let it dry completely before you stow it away. •
Cupholder
Cupholder in the center consol e
Fig. 119 Center
console : dual
cupholder
There are two cupholders in the center console~ fig. 119 .
& WARNING
Spilled hot liquid can cause an accident and personal injury.
• Never carry any beverage containers with hot liquids, such as
hot coffee or hot tea, in the vehicle while it is moving. In case of an
accident, sudden braking or other vehicle movement, hot liquid
& WARNING (continued)
could spill, causing scalding burns. Spilled hot liquid can also
cause an accident and personal injury.
• Use only soft cups in the cup holder . Hard cups and glasses can
cause injury in an accident.
0 Note
Only drink containers with lids should be carried in the cupholder.
Liquid could spill out and damage your vehicle 's electronic equip ­
ment or stain the upholstery , etc. •
Ashtrays
Front ashtray
To open ashtray
Fig. 120 Center
console: front ashtray
-Tap the edge of the ashtray@::::, fig . 120 ::::, &.
To empty ashtray
Hold the sides of the ashtray@::::, fig. 120 insert and lift
out.
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To reinstall ashtray
- Press the ashtray insert back into its holder.
& WARNING
Never put waste paper in the ashtray. Hot ashes or other hot
objects in the ashtray could set waste paper on fire. •
Rea r as htr ay
& WARNING
Never put waste paper in the ashtray. Hot ashes or other hot
objects in the ashtray could set waste paper on fire. •
Cigarette lighter/socket
Cig are tt e light er
r 00 a,
m:I Fig. 122 Center
Fig . 121 Rear ashtray
To open ashtray
- Open the cover==> &.
To empty ashtray
- Hold the ashtray housing ==> fig. 121 and lift out.
To reinstall ashtray
-Open the ashtray cover, insert the ashtray and press
down.
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console : cigarette
lighter
Using the cigarette lighter
- Tap the edge of the ashtray @==> fig. 122.
- Push the knob in.
- Wait until the cigarette lighter knob pops out.
- Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
- Reinsert cigarette lighter into the socket after use.
Connecting an appliance
- Remove cigarette lighter.
- Plug in appliance to be used.
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The socket of the cigarette lighter may be used for 12 -volt appli ­
ances with maximum consumption of up to 100 wat ts, such as a
flash light, small vacuum cleaner, etc.
Before you purchase any accessories, always read and fo llow the
informat ion in~ page
318, "Additional accessories and parts
replacement".
& WARNING
Improper use of the cigare tte l ighter can cause seriou s injury or
s ta rt a fire .
• Be c are ful when u sing the cigarette lighter. If you do n ot pay
attention t o what you a re do ing wh en you are u sing the cig are tte
lighter you can burn yourself .
• The cig arette lighte r and so ck et r em ain fu nctio nal e ven if the
ign ition i s switched off or the ig nition k ey is re m oved . Never l eave
c hildren in side the veh icle w ithout supe rvisi on.
0 Note
• To avoid damaging the socket, only use p lugs that fit properly .
• Only use the cigarette lighter socket as a power source for elec­
trical accessories for short durations. Use the socke ts in the vehicle
when a power source is needed for longer durations .
[ i ] Tips
When the engine is off and accessories are sti ll plugged in and are
on, the vehic le battery can sti ll be drained. •
Outlets
The outlet in the front center console and in the luggage
compartment may be used for 12-volt appliances .
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Outlet in the front cent er co nsole
Fig. 12 3 Center
co nsole, fron t: 12-volt
outl et
F ig . 12 4 Sid e trim i n
lu gga ge co mpartmen t:
1 2- vol t outl et
Fo ld the cover fo r the outlet down => fig . 123.
Plug in appliance to be used .
Outlet in the luggage compartment
Tap cover => fig. 124.
Plug in appliance to be used .

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The outlet may be used for 12-volt appliances with maximum
consumption of up to 100 watts, such as a flash light, small vacuum
cleaner, etc.
Before you purchase any accessories, a lways read and follow the
information in~
page 318, "Additional accessories and parts
replacement".
& WARNING
The outlet plus any appliances plugged into it remain functional
even if the ignition is switched off or the ignition key is removed.
Never leave children inside the vehicle without supervision.
0 Note
To avoid damaging the socket, only use plugs that fit properly.
[ i] Tips
When the engine is off and accessories are still plugged in and are
on, the vehic le battery can still be drained. •
Storage
General
& WARNING
• Always remove objects from the instrument panel. Any items
not put away could slide around inside the vehicle while driving or
when accelerating or when applying the brakes or when driving
around a corner.
• When you are driving make sure that anything you may have
placed in the center console or other storage locations cannot fall
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& WARNING (continued)
out into the footwells . In case of sudden braking you would not be
able to brake, depress the clutch or accelerate .
• Any pieces of clothing that you have hung up must not interfere
with the driver's view. The coat hooks are designed only for light­
weight clothing . Never hang any clothing with hard , pointed or
heavy objects in the pockets on the coat hooks . During sudden
braking or in an accident -especially if the airbag is deployed -
these objects could injure any passengers inside the vehicle. •
Glove compartment
The glove compartment is illuminated and can be locked.
To open glove compartment
Fig. 125 Glove
compartment
P ull the handle~ fig. 125 in the direction of the arrow
and pull the lid down.
To close glove compartment
Push the glove compartment lid upward until the lock
engages.
In the glove compartment lid, you w ill find a place to store a pen and
a pad of paper . ..,_
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CD chan ger*
The CD changer for the Sound System is located on the lef t side in
the glove compartmen t.
& WARNING
T o redu ce the ris k of per so na l injur y in an acci dent or sudd en stop ,
a lways keep the g love compartment clo sed while driv ing .
[ i ] Tips
As soon as you lock your vehicle from the outside via remote control
o r the d river's doo r lock , the glove compartment is also locked. •
App lies to veh icles : with Air ve ntilat ion in the glove compa rtm ent
Air ventilation in the glove compartment
Cooled air is vented into the glove compartment when­
ever the air conditioner is on.
Fi g. 126 G love
com partm ent : air
v ent ilati on
Open the glove compartment=> page 107, fig. 125.
Open the door to the cooled section
=> fig . 126
Use the r otary sw itch to turn coo ling on or off.
The coo led section of the g love compartment only works when the
air conditioner is running. If the climate contro l system is in the
heating mode , we recommend that you turn off the coo led section
of the g love compartment.
[ i ] Tips
The "non -skid mat" in the refrigerated compartment may be
removed for cleaning. •
App lies to vehicles : wi th St ora ge c om part m ents
Storage compartment for small objects Ca
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F ig. 127 Ce nter
console: S to ra g e
co mpartm ent
To ope n the compartment, press the cover Ce=> fig . 127.
- To c lose the compartment, push the drawer all the way in
until it c licks in p lace .•