maintenance reset AUDI A5 2008 8T / 1.G Owners Manual

Controls and displays9
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Safety
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Self-help
Technical data
Controls and displaysOverview
Door handle
Central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric adjuster for exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for turn signals and main beam headlights . . . .
Headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel with:
−Horn
−Driver's airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−Controls for audio, TV*, telephone and speech
dialogue system*
−Paddle levers for tiptronic gearshift . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SET button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reset button for trip recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control lever for:
−Windscreen wipers and washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlets with thumbwheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−For deluxe automatic air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . .
−For deluxe automatic air conditioner plus . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
−Radio
−CD changer
Depending on equipment fitted:−Radio display
−MMI display
1)
Hazard warning lights
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger's airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switches for the following (as applicable):
−Audi parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . .
−Electric sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioner, depending on equipment fitted:
−Deluxe automatic air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−Deluxe automatic air conditioner plus . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray with cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on gearbox fitted, gear lever or selector
lever for:
−multitronic
® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−Manual gearbox
Depending on equipment fitted:
−MMI control console or
−Switch for Audi parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−Switch for Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP
OFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−Switch for electric sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electro-mechanical parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A1A2
47
A3
67
A4
74
A5
54
A6
57
A7
59
A8
57
A9
178
135
A10
12
A11
11
A12
14
A13
62
25
A14
116
A15
108
99
108
A16A17
1)Depending on the MMI system fitted in your vehicle the display screen is
either two-coloured or multi-coloured. As the two displays are more or less
identical this Owner's Manual uses the multi-coloured displays for illustra-
tion purposes.A18A19
91
A20
178
A21
138
196
61
A22
93
101
A23
86, 87
A24
130
A25
138
196
61
A26
118
A27
121
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Instruments and warning/indicator lamps11
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Instruments and warning/indicator lampsInstrumentsInstrument cluster overview
The instrument cluster is the driver's information centre.Fig. 2 Overview of instrument cluster
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rev counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning and indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display
−Driver information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−Date and time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−Mileage recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reset button for trip recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speedometer
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note
•
The needles in the instrument cluster will sweep across the dials
when you switch on the ignition.
•
The instrument lighting (illumination of dials and needles) is
switched on when the ignition is on and the vehicle's lights are off.
The instrument lighting is dimmed automatically as the daylight
starts to fade. This function is intended to remind the driver to
switch on the dipped-beam headlights in good time when light
conditions become poor.
Coolant temperature gaugeThe coolant temperature gauge ⇒fig. 2 only works when the
ignition is switched on. In order to avoid possible damage to the
engine, please read the following notes for the different tempera-
ture ranges.
Engine cold
If the needle is still in the lower range of the dial, this indicates that
the engine has not yet reached operating temperature. Avoid high
engine speeds, full acceleration and heavy engine loads.
Normal temperature
In normal operation the needle will settle somewhere in the centre
of the dial once the engine has reached operating temperature. The
needle may also go further up when the engine is working hard at
high outside temperatures. This is no cause for concern provided
the warning symbol
 in the display does not start flashing.
A1
11
A2
12
A3
15
A4
SET
12
A5
20
13
14
A6
14
A7A8
19
A1
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Driver information system27
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Technical data eter and navigation system*. Press the Reset button briefly to
switch back and forward between these displays.
Resetting figures to zero
To cancel one of the computer readings individually, select the
required function and press the RESET button for at least one
second. The following values can be reset to zero individually using
the Reset button:
•
Average fuel consumption
•
Average speed
•
Driving time
•
Distance covered
You can also cancel all the values in the single journey memory or
the total journey memory at the same time ⇒page 27.Note
The information in the memory is cancelled if the battery is
disconnected.
Applies to vehicles: with on-board computerBasic settings for the on-board computer
You can change the basic settings for the on-board
computer on the MMI* or on the sound system control
console.– Select: Function selector button > Instrument
cluster > On-board computer 1 or On-board computer 2.You can zero all the values in the single journey memory or the total
journey memory at the same time by selecting the Reset menu item.
You can also define which items of information you wish to have
displayed by the on-board computer. If one of these items is
switched off, it will not appear in the display. However, the corre-
sponding figures will still be registered by the on-board computer
and can be switched back on at any time so that they again appear
in the display.
AB
AB
Fig. 21 MMI display:
On-board computer
CAR
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Heating and cooling113
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Technical data
Activating a timer
– Press the button.
– Press the control button for AC.
– Select the Timer status and then select the timer you
want to start first.Three timers are available. This allows you to pre-set different
starting times and running times for the auxiliary heating/ ventila-
tion.
When the time set on one of the timers elapses, the date automati-
cally changes to the next day and the timer status is reset to off.
Each timer first has to be activated before it will switch on the auxil-
iary heating/ventilation at the time you have set.
The timers are not activated automatically. This prevents the auxil-
iary heating/ventilation from switching on repeatedly when the
vehicle is not being used.
Note
Before activating the timer, make sure that the correct time and date
settings have been entered. If the time and/or date are not correct,
the auxiliary heating will come on late or not at all. Please refer to
the MMI Operating Instructions for information on how to set the
date and time.
Applies to vehicles: with auxiliary heating - under development at the time of printingSetting the running time– Press the button.
– Press the control button for AC.
– Select Running time and then choose the time.The running time for the auxiliary heating/ventilation can be set to
a time between 15 and 60 minutes. The auxiliary heating/ventilation
will switch itself off at the end of the programmed running time.
CAR
Fig. 129 MMI display:
Running time
CAR
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Automatic gearbox133
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Technical data
– Press the brake pedal and at the same time press in the
interlock button.Automatic selector lever lock
The selector lever is locked in the P and N positions when the igni-
tion is on. The brake pedal must be depressed before the lever can
be moved out of either of these positions. The following message
appears in the instrument display as a reminder for the driver when
the selector lever is in position P or N:
WHEN STATIONARY APPLY FOOTBRAKE WHILE SELECTING GEAR.
The selector lever lock only works if the vehicle is stationary or
driving at speeds up to 5 km/h. At higher speeds the selector lever
lock in the N position is disengaged automatically.
The selector lever lock is not engaged if the selector lever is moved
quickly through position N (e.g. when shifting from R to D). This
makes it possible, for instance, to “rock” the vehicle backwards and
forwards if it is stuck in snow or mud. The selector lever lock
engages automatically if the brake pedal is not depressed and the
lever is in position N for more than about a second.
Interlock button
The interlock button on the selector lever handle prevents the driver
from inadvertently engaging particular gears. Press the button in to
disengage the selector lever lock. The illustration shows the selector
lever positions in which the button has to be pressed, highlighted in
colour ⇒page 132, fig. 146.
Safety interlock for ignition key
The key can only be withdrawn with the ignition switched off and
the selector lever in position P. When the ignition key is removed,
the selector lever is locked in position P.
Applies to vehicles: with multitronic®Kick-down feature
The kick-down feature is designed to give maximum
acceleration.When the accelerator pedal is pressed right down past the point of
resistance at full throttle, the gearbox will select a lower gear,
depending on road speed and engine speed. While you keep the
accelerator depressed the engine speed is automatically controlled
to give your vehicle maximum acceleration.
WARNING
Please note that if the road surface is slippery or wet, the kick-
down feature could cause the driving wheels to spin, which could
result in skidding.Applies to vehicles: with multitronic®Dynamic gear control program (DCP)
The multitronic
® gearbox is controlled electronically.
The vehicle is equipped with an electronically controlled gearbox.
The gear ratios are selected automatically according to preset gear-
shift programmes.
When you drive at moderate speeds the gearbox will select the most
economical shift programme. It will then change up early and delay
the downshifts to give better fuel economy.
If you drive at higher speeds with heavy acceleration, if you open the
throttle quickly, or if you use the kick-down or the car's maximum
speed, the gearbox will automatically select the more “sporty” shift
programmes.
The gearbox is self-adapting, and continuously selects the most
suitable shift programme. At the same time, the driver can also
make the gearbox switch to a more "sporty" programme by pressing
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Checking and topping up fluids239
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Technical data
For the sake of the environment
If the fluid has to be drained out of the brake system, use an appro-
priate container to catch the used brake fluid and dispose of it in the
proper manner.BatteryGeneral notes
All work on batteries requires specialist knowledge.The battery is virtually maintenance-free. It is checked as part of the
Inspection Service.
We recommend that you replace a battery once it is older than 5
years.
When an airbag is triggered, the battery will, under certain circum-
stances, be disconnected from the on-board power supply for
safety reasons ⇒ in “General notes on airbag system” on
page 176.
Disconnecting the battery
If the battery is disconnected, some of the vehicle's functions will
become inoperative (e.g. electric windows). These functions will
require resetting after the battery is reconnected. For this reason,
the battery should only be disconnected from the vehicle's electrical
system when absolutely necessary.
If the vehicle is not used for long periods
If you do not drive your vehicle for a period of several days or weeks,
the power management will gradually shut off the on-board
systems one by one, or reduce the amount of current they are using.
This limits the amount of power consumed and helps to ensure reli-
able starting even after a long period ⇒page 202.Please note that certain convenience features, such as the Audi
advanced key*, the remote control key or the electrical seat adjust-
ment may not be available when you unlock the vehicle. These func-
tions will be restored when you switch on the ignition and start the
engine.
Winter conditions
At low temperatures the battery has to work very hard. It also
provides only a fraction of the starting power it has at normal
temperatures.
For this reason, we recommend having the battery checked and
charged if necessary before the start of winter ⇒page 241.
WARNING
•
All work on batteries requires specialist knowledge. For queries
regarding the vehicle battery please contact an Audi dealership or
other qualified workshop (risk of chemical burns / risk of explo-
sion).
•
The battery must not be opened. Do not attempt to make any
changes to the electrolyte level of the battery. Otherwise, there is
a risk that a mixture of oxygen and hydrogen gas can accumulate
and cause an explosion.Note
If the vehicle is to be left standing for a period of several weeks at
extremely low temperatures, the battery should be removed from
the vehicle. This ensures that it cannot “freeze up” and be
damaged.
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Fuses and bulbs273
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Technical data The seats with electrical adjustment are protected by circuit
breakers. These reset automatically after a few seconds when the
overload has been corrected.
Fuse list
Fuse listFuse list
No.
Electrical equipment
amps
Fuse carrier (black)
1
Vacant
2
Clutch sensor
5
3
Garage door opener
5
4
Vacant
5
Air conditioner
5
6
Headlight range control (right)
5
7
Headlight range control (left)
5
8
Control unit 1 for vehicle's electrical system
5
9
Interior mirrors
5
10
Selector gate
5
11
Heated washer jets
5
12
Air conditioner
5
No.
Electrical equipment
amps
Fuse carrier (brown)
1
Vacant
2
Clutch sensor
5
3
Fuel pump (diesel/petrol)
20/25
4
Vacant
5
Control unit for vehicle's electrical system
30
6
Electronic stabilisation program
10
7
Horn
25
8
Electric window motor (left door)
30
9
Wiper motor
30
10
Electronic stabilisation program
25
11
Door control unit (driver's side)
15
12
Rain and light sensor
5
No.
Electrical equipment
amps
Fuse carrier (red)
1
Vacant
2
Vacant
3
Lumbar support
10
4
Vacant
5
Vacant
6
Control unit 1 for vehicle's electrical system
35
7
Control unit 1 for vehicle's electrical system
30
8
Control unit 1 for vehicle's electrical system
30
9
Tilting panorama roof
20
10
Control unit 1 for vehicle's electrical system
30
11
Vacant
12
Anti-theft alarm system
5
No.
Electrical equipment
amps
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Index309
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Technical data Rear fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Rear lights
Defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Rear View camera
SeeReversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Rear view mirrors
SeeMirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65, 66
Rear window, sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Remote control keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Unlocking and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Replacement keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Reset button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Retaining net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Rev counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Reverse gear
multitronic® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140, 143
Parking mode 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Parking mode 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
RME fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Attachment points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Roof load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
New engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
SSAFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Safe driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Safety features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Seat adjustment
Backrest angle (manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Easy-entry function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71, 73
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Forwards and backwards (manual) . . . 70
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Seat height (manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Adjusting seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
During pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Putting on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Taking off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Seat heating
Front (deluxe automatic air conditioner)
115
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Seat memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Selector lever
Manual release (multitronic®) . . . . . . 136
Selector lever positions
multitronic® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Service interval display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Service position for windscreen wipers . . 64
servotronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Side lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Single journey memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Sitting position
Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Incorrect sitting position . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Rear passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Sockets
230 Volt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Spare key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Speed warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 22
Starting the engine
After fuel tank has been run dry . . . . 228
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Spare key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Starting with jump leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Steering
Locking the steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Steering wheel height adjustment
(manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Stretch net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Sun roof (tilting panorama roof) . . . . . . . . 52
Manual operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 53
Tilting open and closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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