engine AUDI A4 CABRIOLET 2009 Owner's Guide

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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 . ..,_
~ehicle care irechnical data

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Warm and cold
Climate controls
Description
The air conditioner is fully automatic and is designed to
maintain a comfortable and uniform climate inside the
vehicle.
We recommend the following settings:
- Select and set a temperature between 64 °F (+22 °C) and
86 °F (+29 °C).
- Press the !AUTO
I button.
With this setting, you attain maximum comfort in the least amount
of time. Change this setting, as desired, to meet your personal
needs.
The climate controls are a combination of heating, ventilation and cooling systems, which automatically reduce humidity and cool the
air inside your vehicle.
The air temperature, air flow and air distribution are automatically regulated to achieve and maintain the desired passenger compart­
ment temperature as quickly as possible.
The system automatically compensates for changes in the outside
temperature and for the intensity of the sunlight entering the
vehicle. We recommend you use the
Automatic mode=> page 112
for year -round comfort.
Please note the following:
Turn on the air conditioner to reduce humidity in the vehicle. This
also prevent the windows from fogging up. When the outside temperature is high and the air is very
humid,
condensation from the evaporator may drip under the vehicle. This
is normal and does not indicate a leak.
I f the outside temperature is low, the fan normally only switches to
a higher speed once the engine coolant has warmed up sufficiently.
The air conditioner temporarily switches off when you drive off from a standstill using full throttle to save engine power.
The compressor also switches off if the coolant temperature is too
high so that the engine can be adequately cooled under extreme
loads.
Air pollutants filter
The air pollutants filter (a combined particle filter and activated charcoal filter) reduces or eliminates outside air pollution (dust, or
pollen) from entering the vehicle.
The air pollutants filter must be changed at the intervals specified in your Warranty
& Maintenance booklet, so that the air conditioner
can properly work.
If you drive your vehicle in an area with high air pollution, the filter
may need to be changed more frequently than specified in your
Audi Warranty
& Maintenance booklet. If in doubt, ask your autho­
rized Audi Service Advisor for advice.
Key coded settings
The air conditioner settings selected are automatically stored and
assigned to the key being used. When the vehicle is started, the air
conditioner automatically selects the settings assigned to that key.
These settings will differ depending if the roof is opened or closed.
This way every driver will maintain his/her own personal settings
and does not have to reset them manually.
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Defrosting/defogging the windshield[@]
The windshield and side windows are quickly defrosted or
defogged
- Press[@]=> page 111, fig. 130.
- Press[@] again or press !AUTO] to switch off the
defroster.
The temperature is automatical ly controlled. Maximum airflow is
primarily b lown in through out lets
0 , © and 0 => page 115 .
Outlets © can be opened and closed with the controls behind
them . Outlets © and
0 must be opened so the windows can be
defrosted as quickly as possible .
By pressing[ @], air recirculation and ECON are switched off. •
Defrosting/defogging the rear window QiP
The rear window defogger removes moisture fr om the
rear window.
- Press the QuJ switch to switch the rear window defogger
on a nd off.
The rear window defogger works only when the ignition is switched
on. The ligh t in the switch will illum inate when the defogger is on.
When the outside temperature is warmer than 32 °F
(0 °C), the rear
window defogger switches off automatically after about ten
m inutes .
'£> For the sak e of the environment
Swi tch off the defogger when the rear window is c lear. When you
save e lectricity, you save fuel. •
Using the climate controls economically
Using the climate controls pru dently can help save fuel.
When you use the air conditioner, engine power is reduced
and fuel consump tion increases. To save fuel, yo u sh ould
use the air conditio ner on ly when necessary. Also please
n ote th e follow ing points:
- If you want to save fuel, activate ECON.
- If you are goi ng to drive with the power top down, use
ECON.
'£> For the sake of the environment
By reducing the amount of fue l you use, you also reduce the amount
of pol lutants emitted into the air .•
App lies to vehic les: with elec tr ically heated seats
Electrically heated front seats
With the i gnition on, the seat cushion and backrest of the
fron t seats can be heated.
Fig . 133 C enter
c o n sole: thumbwh eels
fo r fr ont seat heati ng ....

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Ignition lock and ignition switch
Ignition lock
T he i gnition k ey sta rts or st ops t he e ngin e.
0
Ignition off 0
Fig. 13 6 Ignition lock
positi ons
In position~ fig. 136 0 both the ignition and engine are off, and
t he stee rin g is locke d.
To
lo ck the steering after you have removed the ignit ion key, turn
t he stee rin g wheel in either direc tion un til you hear it loc k into
p lace . You should always lock the steering whenever you leave your
vehicle . This ma kes a vehic le theft even more difficult ~ & .
Ignition on 0
If it is difficult to turn the key afte r yo u have inserted it into the igni­
tion lock, turn the steering wheel back and forth. This will take the
load off the steering lock mechanism and you will be able to turn the
key free ly an d start the engine.
Starting the engine @
In th is position the engine starts . While the engine is starting, the
power supply to the headlights and other electrical consumers is
temporarily interrupted to conserve battery power. After the engine has started, release the key and it wi ll return to position
(v.
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ment
Before the starter can be operated again the key must be turned
b ack to position
(D . Th e non -repeat lock p re vents y ou fr om
damag ing the starter when the engine is running .
& WARNING
• Never remove the key from the ignit ion lock while the vehicle is
moving. The steering wheel will lock causing loss of control .
• If you have to leave your vehi cle- even for just a minute- always
remove the ignition key and take it with you. This is especially
important if you are going to leave children behind in the vehicle.
The children could start the engine or use other vehicle controls. Unsupervised use of vehicle controls (for e xample , power
windows) can cause serious personal injuries.
[ i ] Tips
If the vehicle battery has been disco nnec ted and then recon nected,
then you must leave the key in position
0 for about 5 seconds
be fore you can start the eng ine .•
Ignition key safety lock
T he i gnit ion key ca n only be remove d when the se lector
lever is in the "P " (Pa rk) pos itio n.
A fte r swi tc h ing o ff th e ig nition, the ig nition key can only be
removed from the ignition lock when the selector lever is in the "P"
(Park) posi tio n. Af ter y ou h ave remo ved the key, the selec to r lever is
locked and cannot be moved. •
~ehicle care irechnical data

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Starting and stopping the engine
Starting the engine
The engine can only be started with your original Audi
key.
- Set the parking brake.
- Move the selector lever to the neutral position (automatic
transmission: selector lever in P or N)
=> &.
- On vehicles with manual transmission, fully depress the
clutch pedal.
- Turn the ignition key to position
0 => page 119, fig. 136
- do not depress the gas pedal when starting the engine!
- Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts.
A cold engine may at first be loud after it has been started. This is
due to the hydraulic valves building up the oil pressure. This normal
and no need for concern.
If the engine does not start immediately, stop trying after 10
seconds and then try to restart the engine about 30 seconds later.
What to do if the engine does not start
• ~ page 304, "Starting with jumper cables"
• ~ page 306, "Emergency towing with commercial tow truck".
& WARNING
Never start or let the engine run in a confined or enclosed area .
Exhaust fumes from the engine contain carbon monoxide, a color­
less and odorless gas. Carbon monoxide can be fatal if inhaled.
• Never leave the engine idling unattended. An unattended
vehicle with a running engine poses a danger of personal injury or
theft.
0 Note
• Avoid high engine speeds, fast acceleration or heavy engine
loads while the engine is still cold. This could damage the engine.
• The engine cannot be started by pushing or towing the vehicle.
~ For the sake of the environment
To avoid unnecessary engine wear and to reduce exhaust emis­
sions, do not let your vehicle stand and warm up. Be ready to drive
off immediately after starting your vehicle. Maintain moderate
speed until the engine is completely warm. Remember, the engine
performs best at operating temperature.•
Stopping the engine
- Turn the ignition key to position (D => page 119, fig. 136.
& WARNING
• Never turn off the engine until the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
• The brake booster and servotronic only work when the engine
is running . With the ignition turned off, you have to apply more
force when steering or braking. Since you cannot steer and stop
normally, this can lead to accidents and serious injuries.
• The radiator fan can continue to run for up to 10 minutes even
after you have turned off the engine and removed the ignition key.
The radiator fan can also turn on again if the engine coolant heats
up because of intense sunlight or heat build-up
in the engine
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0 Note
Do not stop the engine immediately after hard or extended driving.
Keep the engine running for approximately two minutes to prevent
excessive heat build-up. •
Parking brake
Parking brake
When the parking brake is set, it prevents the vehicle from
rolling away unintentionally.
Setting the parking brake
Fig . 137 Center
console: Parking brake
set
- Pull the parking brake lever all the way up.
Releasing the parking brake
- Pull the parking brake lever up slightly
and press the
release button at the same time=:> fig. 137 -arrow-.
- Keep the release button pressed and lower the parking
brake =>
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ment
If you should drive off with the parking brake still set, a warning tone
will sound and the following will appear in the instrument cluster to
remind you to release the parking brake:
Parking brake set
The parking brake warning comes on only after you have driven for longer than 3 seconds and faster than 5 mph (5 km/h).
The parking brake warning light Brake (Canada:
{(j))) illuminates
when the parking brake is set and you switch on the ignition .
& WARNING
Always release the parking brake completely. A partially engaged
brake will overheat the rear brakes, reduce their effectiveness and
cause excessive wear. This could lead to brake failure and an acci­
dent.
0 Note
Only after the vehicle has come to complete stop, should you firmly
set the parking brake and either move the gearshift lever into 1st.
gear (manual transmission) or move the selector lever into P (Auto ­
matic transmission). •
Parking
To prevent a parked vehicle from rolling away, there are a
few things you should do.
When you park your vehicle, do the following:
- Stop the vehicle using the brake pedal.
- Set the parking brake firmly.
- Move the selector lever into the
P position =:> &.
~ehicle care Technical data

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Keep the sensors in the rear bumper clean and free from ice so that
the acoustic park assist system can function properly.
& WARNING
• Sensors have dead spaces in which objects cannot be
detected . Be especially alert for small children and animals, since
they are not always detected by the sensors.
• The acoustic park assist system is not a substitute for the
driver's own caution and alertness. Ultimate responsibility always
remains with the driver during parking and similar maneuvers .
Always watch where you are driving.
0 Note
• Remember that low obstacles for which a warning has already
been issued may "dive" below the system's sensing zone if the
vehicle is being backed up closer. In this case, the warning sound
shutting off does
not indicate that you have cleared the obstacle .
Instead, impact is imminent.
• Objects such as trailer hitches, barrier chains, narrow posts or
fences covered by a thin layer of paint may not always be detected
by the system . They can still damage your vehicle without a
warning.
[ i] Tips
Keep the sensors in the rear bumper clean and free of snow and ice
so that the acoustic parking assist system can function properly. •
Controls and equip ­
ment
Cruise control
General information
The cruise control system allows you to maintain a
constant speed.
The cruise control system allows you to maintain a constant driving
speed when driving faster than 18 mph (30 km/h) -to the extent this
is possible with the given engine power and braking characteristics .
This allows you to take your foot off the "gas" and rest it, especially
on long trips.
The indicator light (U.S. models :
CRUISE , Canadian models:•(') ) in the
instrument cluster illuminates when the system is on.
& WARNING
• To help keep the vehicle under control, do not use the cruise
control system when driving on winding or slippery roads (as
caused by heavy rain or loose gravel on the road surface), or in
heavy or varying traffic.
• Only use the cruise control when traffic, road and weather
conditions allow you to drive at a steady speed.
[ i] Tips
The cruise control cannot maintain a constant speed when driving
downhill. The vehicle will accelerate under its own weight. Down­
shift to a lower gear or use the brakes to slow down .•

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Transmission
tiptronic® (6-speed automatic
transmission)
A pplies to vehi cles : w it h 6-s peed auto mati c tra nsm issio n
General information
Your vehic le is equipped with an electronically controlled automatic
transmission. Upshifting and downshifting takes place
automati­
cally.
The transmiss ion is also equipped with tiptronic®. It allows the
driver to shi ft gears
manually if desired~ page 130 . •
A pplies to vehi cles: with 6-s p eed autom atic tra nsm ission
Driving the automatic transmission
Start ing th e engine
~ i CD m
- The selector lever must be in N or P .
St art ing off
- Press and hold the brake pedal.
Fig . 139 S hift gate o n
th e ce nter co nso le:
selector leve r with
r e lease butto n
- Press and hold the release b utton in the se lector lever
handle and move the selector lever from
P or N to Dor S
and release the button=>& .
- Wait br iefly until the transm ission has shif ted (you will
fee l a sligh t movement) .
- Remove your foot from the brake ped al a nd accelerate .
Maneuvering
- Shift only between D and R when the vehicle is at a full
stop and the engine is runn ing at idle speed.
Stopping
- Press a nd h old the brake pedal until the vehicle has come
to a complete stop.
- Keep the brake pedal depressed so that the vehic le
cannot ro ll forwa rd or backward while it is idling =>& .
- Once stopped,
do not dep ress the acce lerator pedal to
rev up the engine=>& .
Par king
- Press a nd h old the brake pedal un til the vehicle has com e
to a complete stop.
- Se t the parking brake firmly=>
page 121, "Parking" .
- Press and hold the release button in the se lector lever
handle, move the selector lever into
P and then let go of
the release button => & . _,.

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The se lector lever must be in Nor P. If one of the driving positions
is engaged a safety switch w ill preven t the eng ine from being
started. See also=> page 120 .
Before you move the selector lever from the P position, you must
a lways apply the brake peda l before and wh ile de press ing the
button in the hand le of the selector lever.
& WARNING
• Unintended vehicle movement can cause serious injury .
- When the selector lever is in a driving position , the vehicle
may creep , even at idle speed . Therefore do not release the
parking brake or foot brake until you are ready to move,
because power is transmitted to the wheels as soon as a
driving position is engaged.
- Do not accelerate while selecting a driving position . At this
time the engine must be at idle speed so that undue stress is
not placed on the clutches in the transmission .
- Remember: -even when stopped briefly with the automatic
transmission in "D ", "S " or "R ", engine power is being trans­
mitted to the wheels. Your vehicle could "creep" forward or
ba ckward . When stopped , keep the brake pedal fully depressed
and use the parking brake if necessary to keep the vehicle from
rolling .
• If the selector lever is unintentionally moved into N while you
are driving , take your foot off the accelerator pedal and wait for
the engine to return to idle speed before selecting a driving posi ­
tion .
• Never shift into "R " or "P " when the vehicle is in motion .
• Never get out of the driver 's seat when the engine is running .
• If you must get out of the vehicle , move the selector lever
securely into the P pos ition and apply the parking brake firmly .
• If the engine must remain running , never have any dr iving posi ­
tion engaged when checking under the hood . Make sure the
selector lever has securely engaged and is locked in "P " with the
Controls and equip ­
ment
& W ARNING (continued )
park ing brake firmly set=> page 242, "Engine compartment ".
Otherwi se , any increase in engine speed may set the vehi cle in
motion , even w ith the parking brake appl ied . •
App lies to veh icles: wi th 6-speed automatic transm ission
Selector lever positions
T his sec tion d escri be s th e sel ector le ver po sitio ns an d
d ri vin g rang es.
Fig. 140 D ispl ay in the
in strument c luster:
se lector lever in posi­
tion D
The se lecto r lev er p ositi on engage d ap pears next to t he se lec to r
leve r as well as in the instrument cluster display .
P -Park
In this selecto r lever position the transmission is mechanica lly
l oc ked. Engage P only whe n th e ve hicle is completely stopped=>
&
in "Dr iving the automatic transmission" on page 126.
To shift in or out o f po sition P, yo u m ust firs t pr ess an d hol d th e
brake pedal and then press the re lease button in the se lector lever
handle w hile mov ing the se lector leve r to or from P. Yo u can shif t
out o f this pos it io n onl y wit h th e i gn it ion on. _..,