lights AUDI A5 CABRIOLET 2011 Owner's Manual

Clear vision High be am
~D @
- Push the lever forward to switch on the high beam.
- Pull the lever back towards you to switch off the high
beam.
H eadlight flasher ~D ©
- Pull the lever toward the steering whee l to use the head­
light flasher.
Not es on th es e fe ature s
• The turn signals only work with the ignit ion turned on. The indi­
cato r lights ¢ or¢ in the instrument cluster also blink.
• After you have turned a corner, the turn signal switches off auto­
matically.
• The
high beam works only when the headlights are on. The indi­
cator light ~D in the instrument cluster illuminates when the high
beams are on.
• T he
headlight flasher works only as long as you hold the lever -
even if there are no lights switched on. The indicator light ~Din the
instrument cluster illuminates when you use the headlight flasher.
0 Note
Do not use the high beam or headlight flasher in if you know that
these could be blinding oncoming traffic.•
Interior lights
Interior lights
The interior lights include the reading lights for the driver
and the front passenger .
Activating door contact circuit
Fig. 72 Sect ion from
h ead liner: Interio r
l ig ht s
- Press the button@. The LED in the button illuminates .
Deactivating door contact circuit
-Press the button@. The LED in the button goes out .
Front reading Lights ~
- Press one of the switches @ to turn the right or le ft
reading light on or off .
With the door contact circu it, the inte rior lights turn on as soon as
you un lock the vehicle or open the doors. The interior lights are also
tu rned on when the ignit ion key is removed. The lights turn off about
30 seconds after the doors are closed. When the vehicle is locked or
when the ignition is tu rned on, the interior lights are turned off.
When a door is open, the interior lights are turned off after about 10
min utes to prevent battery draining. _,.

The brightness of the lights is controlled automatically by a dimmer
when they are switched on and o ff. •
Rear interior lights
There are reading lights in the rear for the passengers .
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Fig. 73 Headliner :
R ea r r ead ing lig hts
The reading lights are switched on and off using the buttons ~~-•
Vision
Sun visors
Using the sun visors makes driving safer.
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Fig . 74 Sun visor
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The sun visors for the driver and passenger can be pulled out of their
brackets in the center of t he veh icle and turned tow ards the the doors
=> fig. 74 (D .
Vanity m irror
The vanity mirrors on the sun visors are covered. When the lid is
opened @, the mir ror ligh t in the head line r tu rns o n automa tic ally.
It turns off when the lid is closed and the visor is folded up aga in .•
Wiper and washer system
Switching the windshield wipers on
Fig . 7S W inds hield
wip er lever
Move the wind shield w iper leve r to t he corresponding position :
@-Windshield wiper off
(D -Interval mode . To extend/shorten t he wiper intervals, move the
switch @to the left/r ight . In ve hicles with a rain sensor*, the w ind­
shield wipers are activated automat ically starting at a speed of 2 mph
(4 km/h) . The higher the sensitivity of the ra in se nsor* is set (sw itch
@ to the right), the earlier the winds hield wipers react to moisture
on the w indshield .
@ -Slow wiping
® -Fast wiping
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©·Single wipe
© -Clean the windshield. To eliminate water droplets, the wind­
shield wiper performs one afterwipe operation after several seconds
while driving. You can switch this function off by moving the lever to
posit ion© within 10 seconds of the afterwipe operation. The after­
wipe function is reactivated the next time the ignition is switched on.
Cleaning the headlights*. The headlight washer system* only func­
tions when the light is switched on. The headlights are automat ically
cleaned the first time and every fifth time the lever is moved to posi­
tion ®· They are also cleaned every time you hold the lever in pos it ion
© for longer than 2 seconds.
& WARNING
• The rain sensor is only intended to assist the driver . The driver
is still responsible for manually switching the wipers on according
to the visibility conditions.
• The windshield may not be treated with water-repelling wind­
shield coating agent s. Unfavorable conditions, such as wetness,
darkness, low sun, can result in increased glare. Wiper blade
chatter is also possible.
• Properly functioning windshield wiper blades are required for
a clear view and safe driving=>
page 71, "Replacing windshield
wiper blades" .
0 Note
• In the case of frost, check whether the windshield wiper blades are
frozen to the windshie ld . Switching on the windshield wipers can
damage the wiper blades!
• Prior to using a car wash, the windshield wiper system must be
switched off (lever in position 0). This helps to prevent unintentional
switching on and damage to the windshield wiper system .
[I] Tips
• The w indshield wipe rs are switched off when the ignition is turned
off . Activate the windshield wipers after the ignition is switched back
on by mov ing the windshield w iper lever to any position.
• Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result in streaking. This can
affect the rain sensor* function. Check your windshie ld wiper blades
regularly.
• The washer fluid nozzles of the w indshield washer system are
heated at low temperatures when the ignition is on .
• When stopping temporar ily, e.g . at a traffic light, the set speed of
the windshield w ipers is automatically reduced by one speed .•
Service position
The windshield wiper blades are replaced in the service
position.
Fig . 76 Service posi­
tion
The service position is set in the radio or in the MMI*.
- If the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield, bring
the windshield wiper lever to the basic position ®
=> page 69, fig. 75. .,_

headligh ts from rearward a pproachi ng veh icles). E ven in dimming
mod e, the mirr or s urf ac e tur ns b rig ht whe n:
• t he in ter ior light is swi tc he d o n
• reve rse gear i s eng ag ed.
& WARNING
Broken glass of automatic dimming mirror can cause electrolyte
fluid leakage. Electrolyte fluid can irritate skin, eyes, and respira­
tory system.
• Repeated or prolonged exposure to electrolyte can cause irrita ­
tion to the respiratory system, especially among people with asthma or other respiratory conditions. Get fresh air immediately
by leaving the vehicle or, if that is not possible , open windows and
doors all the way.
• If electrolyte gets into the eyes, flush them thoroughly with
large amounts of clean water for at least 15 minutes; medical
attention is recommended.
• If electrolyte contacts skin, flush affected area with clean
water for at least 15 minute s and then wash affected area with
soap and water; medical attention is recommended. Tho roughly
wash affected clothing and shoes before reuse.
• If swallowed and person is conscious, rinse mouth with water
for at least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed
to do so by medical professional. Get medical attention immedi­ ately .
0 Note
Liquid elec tro ly te le aked from a b roken mirr or glass will d am age a ny
plas tic surfaces it comes in contact wi th . Clean up spi lled electro lyte
immediately wit h clear wate r and a spon ge.
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(I) Tips
• If you switch off the automatic dimming function on the inside
mirror , automatic dimming of the outside mirrors will likewise be
disabled.
• Check to make sure there are no o bjects prevent ing lig ht from
reach ing the inside mirror.
• Do not attach any st ic kers to the w indshield in fro nt of t he lig ht
sensor, as thi s would interf ere with both the a utomatic operatio n of
the headlights a nd the automatic dimm ing of the inside mirror.•
Outside mirrors
Th e outside mirr ors are elec tricall y adju ste d (pow er
mirr ors)
Adjusting exterior mirrors
Fig. 79 Fo rward
section of driver 's
armrest : power mirror
controls
- R otate the knob to t he (0 pos ition (driver's exter ior
m irror) or t o the@ pos it io n (passenger's e xterior mi rror)
=> fi g. 79 .
- Rotate the k nob a nd th e mirror so t hat you ha ve a clear
v iew to the r ear. .,
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- Rotate the knob to position @ .
Depend ing on the outs ide temperature, the mirror surfaces are
heated until the igni tion is sw itched off -even if the knob is no longe r
in posit io n @ .
You are we ll-advised to fold the o utside mirrors in when maneuvering
in tight spaces or when leaving the ca r pa rked close to other vehicles .
Memory for exterior mirrors*
On vehicles with memo ry fo r the d rive r's seat, the current sett ing for
the exter ior mirrors is automatically stored a long w it h the seat posi ­
tion=>
page 80 .
Tilt function for the passenger's mirror* (only with
memory for exterior mirrors)
W hen the reverse gear is engaged, the mir ror surface tilts downward
sl ightly if the setti ng is for the passenger 's mirror (knob in pos ition
® => page 73, fig. 79) . T h is allows you to see the curb during paralle l
par king.
The mirror returns to its init ial position as soon as reverse gear is
disengaged and ve hicl e speed is a bove about 9 mph (15 km/h). The
m irror also returns to its in itia l pos ition if the switch is moved to the
dr iver's ou tside mir ror © or the igni tion is sw itched off .
If the posi tion of t he mir ro r surface is changed on a ti lted mi rror, this
new position will be automat ically assigned to the remote key when
t he vehicle is ta ken ou t of reverse gear.
0 Note
Curved mirr or s urfa ces (c onvex o r sp her ica l*) increase your fie ld of
view. Remember that vehicles or other objects will appear smaller
a nd f arth er aw ay than when see n in a fla t m irror. If you use this
m irror to est imate d istances of following vehicles when changing
lanes, you co uld es timate incorre ct ly and ca u se an acciden t.
W Tips
If t here should be a ma lfunction in the elect rical system, you can still
adjust the outside mir rors by pressing the edge of the mirror .•
A ppli es to vehicles: with automa ticall y a djust ing outsi de mi rrors
Automatic dimming for the outside
mirrors
The o utside mirrors dim at the same time as the ins ide mirror . When
the ignition is switched on, t he mi rrors a utomatically dim depend ing
on the a mount of light str ik ing t he m irrors (such as head lights
shining into the vehicle from the rear).
W hen the in ter io r li gh ting is switched on and whe n reverse gear is
engaged, the m irrors are switched back to their original brightness
(no t dimmed) .
& WARNING
Broken glass of automatic dimming mirror can cause electrolyte
fluid leakage. Electrolyte fluid can irritate skin, eyes , and resp ira­
tory sy stem.
• Repeated or prolonged exposure to electrolyte can cause irrita­
tion to the respiratory system, especially among people with
asthma o r other respiratory conditions . Get fresh air immediately
by leaving the vehicle or, if that is not po ssible, open window s and
doors all the way.
• If electrolyte gets into the eyes, flush them thoroughly with
large amounts of clean water fo r at least 15 minutes; medical
attention i s recommended.
• If elect rolyte contacts skin , flush affected area with clean
water for at lea st 15 minutes and then wash affected area with
soap and water; medical attention is recommended. Thoroughly
wash affected clothing and shoe s before r eu se. .,

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0 Note
If the eng ine has been under heavy load for an extended period, heat
builds up in the engine compartment after the engine is switched off
- there is a risk of damaging the engine. Allow the engine to run at idle
for about 2 minutes before switching it off. •
Electromechanical parking brake
Operation
The electromechanical parking brake replaces the hand
brake.
Fig. 111 Center
consol e: Par king brake
-Pull on the switch @~ fig. 111 to apply the parking
brake . The indicator light in the switch illuminates.
- Step on the brake pedal or the accelerator pedal and press
the switch at the same time to release the parking brake.
The indicator light in the switch goes out.
Your vehicle is equipped with an electromechanical parking brake.
The parking brake is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling
unintentiona lly and replaces the hand brake. In addition to the normal functions of a traditional hand brake, the
electromecha
nical parking brake provides various convenience and
safety functions.
When starting from rest
• The integral starting assist helps you when driving by automati­
cally releas ing the parking brake=>
page 111, "Starting from rest".
• When starting on inclines, the starting assist prevents the vehicle
from unintentionally ro ll ing back. The braking fo rce of the parking
brake is not released until suff icient driving force has been built up at
the whee ls.
Emergency brake function
An emergency brake ensures that the vehicle can be slowed down
even if the
normal brakes fail=> page 112, "Emergency braking" .
Indicator lights
• If the parking brake is closed with the ignition switched on the
ind icator lights come on:::, (USA models)/ ®) (Canada models) in the
instrument cluster and the switch.
• If the park ing brake is closed with the ign it ion
switched off the
indicator lights come on
::'l'n (USA models) I © (Canada models) in the
instrument cluster and the switch fo r about 20 seconds.
& WARNING
If a gear or a drive range (automati c transmission ) is engaged
with the vehicle stationary and the engine running , you must in no
instance accelerate or release the clutch carelessly. Otherwise the
vehicle will start to move immediately -risk of an accident.
0 Note
If the symbol ID in the display or the indicator light BRAKE (USA
mode ls)/ ((j)) (Canada models) in the instrument cluster flashes, there
is a malfunct ion in the brake system. By pressing the
! SET] button,
you can bring up a driver message which explains the ma lf u nction in .,

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& WARNING (continued)
• Please note that unconsciously "resting" your foot on the
accelerator pedal causes cruise control not to brake. This is due to
the control system being overridden by the driver's acceleration.
• If a brake system malfunction such as overheating occurs when
the cruise control system is switched on, the braking function in
the system may be switched off. The other cruise control functions remain active as long as the indicator light
CRUISE (US model) / (;f
(Canadian model) is on.
(I) Tips
The brake lights illuminate as soon as the brakes apply
automatically. •
Applies to vehicles : w ith cr uise contro l
Changing speed
-Press the lever in the direction of the
0 => page 113,
fig . 112 or in the direction of the Oto increase or
decrease your speed.
- Let go of the lever to save that speed.
Change speed in increments of 1 mph (1 km/h) by lightly press ing the
lever . If you keep the lever pressed down, you will alter your speed in
5 mph (10 km/h) incremen ts.
You can also press the accelerator pedal down to increase your speed,
e .g . if you want to pass someone. The speed you saved earlier will
resume as soon as you let off of the accelerator pedal.
If, howeve r, you exceed your saved speed by 5 mph (10 km/h) for
longer than 5 minutes, the cruise control will be turned off tempo­
rarily. The green symbol in the display turns white, the saved speed is
retai ned .•
A pp lies to veh ic les : wi th cru ise contro l
Pre-selecting speed
You can pre-select your desired speed while the vehicle is
not moving.
- Turn on the ignition.
- Pull lever into position 1
=> page 113, fig. 112.
- Press the lever in the
0 or O direction to increase or
decrease your speed.
- Let go of the lever to save that speed.
This function makes it possible, for example, to save the speed you
want before driving on the highway. Once on the highway, activate
the cruise control by pulling the lever toward
(D . •
App lies to veh icles : w ith c ruise contro l
Switching off
Temporary deactivation
-Step on the brake pedal, or
Press the lever into position @ (not clicked into place)
=> page 113, fig. 112, or
- Drive for longer than S minutes at more than S mph
(10 km/h) above the stored speed.
Switching off completely
-Press lever into position @ (clicked into place), or
- Switch the ignition off.

-Adaptive cruise control .Ml..___,___ _____________ _
Driving pro­
gram
Dis tance 1
Distance 2
Distance 3
& WARNING
dynamic
1
2
2
3
standard
2
3
3
4
comfort
3
4
4
5
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When setting the distance, the dri ver is responsible for adhering
to the respect ive national and country -specific regulations .
• Following other vehicles too closely increase s the risk of colli­
sions and serious personal injury.
• Setting short distance s to the traffic ahead reduce s the time
and d istanc e av ailable to bring your vehicle to a safe stop and
makes it even more neces sary to pay clo se attention to traffi c.
• Always use good judgment and select a safe following distance
for the traffic , road and weather condition s.
(I] Tips
The d istance setting is reset to the factory default DISTANCE 3 the
next time the ignition is t urned on .•
Driver information
Ap plies to veh icles: w it h ad aptiv e c ru is e co ntro l
Displays in the instrument cluster
Depending on the driving situation, driver information is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Fig. 1 21 O verv iew i nstrum ent clu ste r
© Speedomete r and indicator light disp lay
@ Display in the ins trument cluste r
© Message in the instr ument cluster disp lay
© Speedometer and indicator light d isplay
Important informa tion concerning vehicle ope ration wi th adap tive
cruise control is shown in display area@. The desired speed you set
is indica ted in the speedome ter (L ED ligh ts aro und the edge).
T he indicator lights show whether the system has detected a veh icle
traveling ahead . .,,.

Adaptive cruise control -____________ __._ __ _
@ Display in the instrument cluster
In disp lay area @ information from the navi gation system * and the
tr ip computer is displayed in add it ion to informa tion about adaptive
c ruise contro l.
You can sele ct among the differe nt info rmatio n by repeated b rief
taps on the
I RESET! button on the winds hield w iper lever => page 23,
"Operat io n".
© Status indicator
Th e info rmation i n area © is no t disp layed per manently. Infor mat ion
is d isplayed o nly if yo u set or c hange the speed setting, change the
ti me in terva l, when messages a re displayed or if the ad apt ive cru ise
cont rol is turned off for safety reasons. •
Appli es to vehicles : w ith a daptive cruise c on tro l
Speedometer and indicator light display
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- -
- -
@ ®
Desired speed
- -
--
Fig . 122 I nstru ment
cl uste r: Indicator light
T he desired speed set by the driver is displayed by a red LED in the LED
disp lay in the spee dometer.
If the desi red s peed was set be twee n two lines o n the speedo mete r
using the
[ SET J button, the two closest light diodes will come on
=>
page 122, fig. 121.
Controls and equip ­
ment Safety first
T
he system allows only speeds from 20 to 95 mph (30 to 150 km/ h)
t o be se t. T his spee d range is f aint ly ill um inat ed in t he s pee dome ter
(LED lights) .
Indicator lights (symbols)
• © Open road: The indicator light shows t hat adaptive cruise
co ntrol is a ctive and t hat no objec t is ahe ad of the vehi cle. A sto red
speed req uested is maintained.
• @
Driving in traffic : The indicator l igh t ind icates th at an object
has been detected traveling in front . Your speed is ad justed according
t o the spee d of t he vehicle in front. The adaptive c ruise con trol accel­
erates and bra kes au tomatically w it hin the system's operat io n
parame ters.
• ©
Driver intervention prompt : The red flashing warning light
me ans
Request for driver to as sume control. You as the drive r m ust
slow t he ve hicle w ith the foot brake . The symbo l tells yo u that the
adaptive cruise contro l is not able to s low the vehicle down enough to
keep a enough distance to the vehicle in front o f you. An war ning tone
wi ll also so und when the symbol ap pears. Fo r more informat ion
abou t the driver intervent ion prompt=>
page 126 .
W Tips
• If you use the ac cele rator to go fa ster than the speed of the object
ahead of you, the
driver intervention prompt will not be accompa ­
nied by a war ning signal.
• If the speed you p reviously set is exceeded, the ind icator light in
t he s peedometer w ill swit ch off .•
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Audi side assist
Lane change assistant
Applies to vehicles : w ith s ide ass ist
Description
The side assist helps you when changing lanes.
Fig. 139 Rear
bumper: Position of
radar sensors (not
visible on outside)
Fig. 140 Signal light
on the outside mirror -
driver's side
Side ass ist uses radar sensors (not visible on outside)=> fig. 139 to
help the driver check blind spots, and see what is happening in traffic
behind the vehicle =>
page 137, fig. 142.
Signal lights are bu ilt into both outside mirrors
(D => fig. 140. The
signal light on the left ou tside mirror assists when moving over into the
left lane and the signal light on the right outside mirror assists
when moving over into the right lane.
Th e sig nal light comes on to tell you that side assist has detected a
vehicle on that side and that the position of this other vehicle should
be taken into account if you were to change lanes. Thi s is called the
informational stage signal =>
page 138. The informationa l stage
signal is designed so that you not ice it only when you are looking in
the outside m irror.
When you activate the turn s ignal and side assist detects a vehicle in
a notable location, the correspo nding signal on the outside mirror
flashes briefly and brightly several times. This is the alert stage
signal =>
page 138. •
Applies to veh icles: w ith side ass ist
Activating and deactivating
Activating
Fig. 141 Drive r's
door: Side assist
butto n
-Press the=> fig. 141 button. The indicator on the button
lights up. .,_