ignition AUDI A5 CABRIOLET 2011 Repair Manual

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Before you move the selector lever to R, press both, the button in the
hand le of the se lec tor lever
and the brake peda l at the same t ime.
When the ignition is on, the backup lights illuminate when the
selector lever is moved into
R.
N -Neutral
Shift to this position for standing with brakes applied=> page 157.
When the vehicle is stat ionary o r at speeds below 3 mph (5 km/h),
you must always apply the footbrake before and while moving the
lever ou t of
N .
Do not use N for coasting downh ill.
D -Normal dri ving po sition for f orward
Depending on the load on the engine, veh icle speed and the dynamic
cont rol program, the t ransm ission wi ll se lect the
o ptimal gear ratio.
In certa in circumstances it may be advantageous to temporarily
switch to the manua l shift program to manually select gear ratios to
match specific driving conditions=>
page 159.
When the vehicle is stat ionary or at speeds below 3 mph (5 km/h),
you must always apply the footbrake before and wh ile moving the
lever to
D out of N .
S -Sport po sition
Select this position for sportier performance. In this position, the
transm ission will not upsh ift as soon, allowing the veh icle to use the
increased power available at higher engine speeds to achieve livelier
accelera tion.
When the vehicle is stat io nary or at speeds below 3 mph (5 km/h),
you must always app ly the foot brake before and while moving the
lever to
S out of N.
& WARNING
Read an d follo w all W ARNINGS => & in " Drivin g the mul ti­
tronic ®" on
pag e 155.
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Coast
ing downh ill with the transmission in N and the engine not
operating will resu lt in damage to the automatic transmission and
poss ibly the cata lytic conve rter. •
App lies to veh icles: w ith mult itronic ® Continuously Va riab le T ransmiss ion (CVT)
Automatic Shift Lock (ASL)
The Automatic Shift Lock safeguards you against acci­
dentally shifting into a forward or the reverse gear and
causing the vehicle to move unintentionally.
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The selector lever lock is released as fo llows :
- Turn the ignit ion on.
- Step on the brake pedal.
At the some time press and hold
the interlock button on the side of the gear se lector knob
=> fig. 161 w ith your thumb until you have moved the
selector lever to the desired position .
Automatic selector le ver l ock
Th e selecto r lever is locked in th e P and N positions when the ignition
is turned on. To move the lever from these pos itions the driver must
depress the brake peda l. As a reminder to the drive r, the following .,_
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warning appears in the instrument cluster display when the selector
is in
P and N:
When stationary apply footbrake while selecting gear
A time delay element prevents the selector lever from locking when
it is moved through the
N position (going from R to D). The locking
element will lock the selector lever if the lever is left in N (Neutral) for
more than approximately 1 second, without the brake pedal be ing
pressed .
At speeds above about 3 mph (5 km/h) the Automatic Shift Lock is
automatically deactivated in the
N position.
Interlock button
The lock button on the selector lever prevents the lever from being
accidentally shifted into certain positions. Pressing this button deac­
tivates the selector lever lock. Depending on the direction of the
shift, the selector lever locks at different positions. The positions are
high light ed in the illustrat ion~
page 157 , fig. 161.
Ignition key safety interlock
The key can not be removed from the ignition unless the selector lever
is in the
P park position. When the ignition key is removed, the
selector lever w ill be locked in the
P pos it ion .•
Ap plies to v ehicles : w ith mult itronic ® Contin uously Var iable Transm issio n (C VT)
Kick-down
The kick-down feature allows the vehicle to generate
maximum acceleration.
When you press the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point
that is reached at full throttle, the transmission will select a lower
gear ratio based on vehicle speed and engine RPM . The engine RPM
w ill be co ntro lled to produce maximum vehicle acceleration as long
as you continue to press the accelerato r pedal beyond th is resistance
point .
& WARNING
Be careful when using the kick-down feature on slippery roads.
Rapid acceleration may cause the vehicle to skid. •
Applies to veh icl es: w it h mul tit ro nic® Con tin uous ly Va ria bl e Tran smis s io n ( CVT)
Dynamic shift program (DSP)
The multitronic ® transmission is electronically
controlled .
The transmission selects the appropriate gear ratio (upshifts and
downshifts) automatically based on preset d riving programs.
The transmission will select one of the
economy programs when you
drive at a steady speed or a gradua lly changing speeds without heavy
acceleration . Th is gives best fuel eff iciency, with early upshifting and
delayed downshifting.
Th e transmission will automatically select the
sporty shift programs
when you dr ive at higher speeds, or w ith heavy acceleration and
frequently changing speeds. Upshifts are delayed to make full use of
eng ine power . Downshifting takes place at higher engine speeds than
in the economy programs.
Th e selection of the most suitab le shift program is a continuous,
automatic process. The driver can a lso make the transmission switc h
to a sporty program by
quickly pressing down the gas pedal.
This causes the transmiss ion to sh ift 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 additional shift prog ram allows the automatic t ransmission to
select the proper gear for uph ill and downh ill grad ients.
This prevents the transmiss ion from shifting up and down unneces­
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Applies to vehicles : with mult itron ic® Continuous ly Variab le Transm ission (CVT)
Emergency release for selector lever
If the vehicle 's power supply fails, the selector lever can
be released in an emergency.
Fig . 165 Removing
ashtray insert
Fig. 166 Emergency
release for selector
lever
- To access the emergency release mechanism, remove the
ashtray insert @ using the release switch@~ fig. 165.
- Loosen and remove the cap in the ashtray mount.
- You now have access to a pin. Using a screwdriver or
similar object, press the pin down and hold it in that posi­
tion~ fig. 166.
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OP-eration
-Now press the interlock button and move the selector
lever to the
N position.
The selector lever can only be moved from the P position if the igni­
tion key is in the lock and the ignition is turned on. If the vehicle has
to be pushed or towed if the power supply fails (e.g. battery is
discharged) , the selector lever must first be moved to the N position
using the emergency locking device. •
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Please note that low objects already signaled by a warning can disap­
pear from the system's detection range and will not continue to be
signaled.
If the distance to an obstacle remains the same, the vo lume of the
distance warning is gradually reduced after about 4 seconds.
Approaching another obstacle will result in the distance warning
sounding at the normal volume again.
Malfunctions in the system
If a warning tone is aud ible for about five seconds when you turn on
the ignition , there is a malfunction in the system. Have the problem
corrected by your authorized Audi dealer.
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 Parking System is not a substitute for the driver's
own caution and alertness. Ultimate respon sibility always
remains with the driver during parking and similar maneuvers.
Always watch where you are driving.
• You should always adjust the volume and frequency of the
chimes so that you can easily hear the acoustic distance warning
even if the radio is playing, the air-conditioner blower is on High
or there is a high level of outside noise .
- Check the settings whenever anyone else has driven the
vehicle before you.
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• Remember that low obstacles for which a warning has already
been issued may "dive" below the system 's sensing zone if the veh icle
is be ing backed up closer . In this case, the warning sound shutting off
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does not ind
icate that you have cleared the obstacle . Instead, impact
is immin ent.
• Objects such as trai ler hitches, chains, narrow posts or fences
covered by a thin layer of paint may not always be detec ted by the
system . They can still damage your vehicle w ithout warning .
lI] Tips
Keep the sensors in the rear bumper clean and free of snow and ice so
that the aco ustic parking assist system can function properly.•
Applies to ve hicle s: wit h pa rkin g system (re ar)
Adjusting the chimes
The volume and the pitch (frequency) of the chimes can
be adjusted in the radio or in the /11/111*.
Rear volume adjustment
-Select: [CAR]> Parking system .
- Select Rear volume if you want to change the volume of
the rear signal generator.
Rear frequency adjustment
- Select: [CAR]> Parking system.
- Select Rear frequency when you want to change the
frequency of the rear audible signal generator.
When adjusting the volume and frequency, the new sett ing will
sound for approx. 2 seconds from each audib le signal generator. The
vol ume and frequency settings are automatically stored and assigned
to the master key with remote control. .,_
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• Remove snow with a hand brush and ice preferab ly w ith a de- ic ing
spray =:>0.
& WARNING
• The parking aid cannot repla ce the driv er' s att ention. The
d river alone is re spons ible for parking and sim ilar driving maneu­
ver s.
• Alwa ys keep your e yes on the vehicle 's sur round ings, us ing the
rear -view mirror as well.
• Do not allow yourself t o be d istr acted fr om tr affic by the r ear·
vi ew cam era pictur es.
• If the posit ion and the installati on ang le of th e came ra ha s
changed, for ex ample, after a rear en d collision, do not continue
to us e the system for s afe ty reaso ns. Hav e it che cked b y a qualified
deale rship .
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• Low obstacles a lready s ignaled by a wa rning can disappear from
the system's detection range as they are approached and will not
cont inue to be s ignaled. Objects such as barrie r cha ins, trailer draw
bars, thin painted vertical poles or fences may not be detected by the
system, posing risk of damage .
• Never use warm or hot water to remove snow or ice from the rear­
view came ra lens - dange r of crack format io n on the lens!
• When cleaning the lens, never use products that are abrasive.•
Applies to vehic les: with pa rk ing syst em (rear) and rear-v iew camera
Switching on /off
The rearview camera switches on automatically together
with the acoustic and optical park assist when you put the
vehicle in reverse.
Activation
- Put the vehicle in reverse gear, the acoustic parking
system with rear-view camera is activated automatically .
Activation of the acoustic parking system is confirmed by
a brief acknowledgement sound .
Switching between the rearview camera and
optical display
-Press the Graphic control button~ page 167, fig. 171 ®
to see the optical display .
- Press the
Rear view control button to see the rearv iew
camera image.
Deactivation
-Take the vehic le out of reverse gear . The acoust ic parking
system is immed iate ly deactiva ted, and the rear-view
camera picture is deactivated automatically after a period
of about 15 seconds , or
- Switch the ignition off, the entire acoustic pa rkin g system
is automatica lly deactivated .
The rear-view came ra will dea ct ivate au tomatically when yo u shift
into a forward gear and drive faster than about 9 mph (15 km/h).
T he de lay in deactivating the camera provides an uninterrupted view
beh ind the vehicle espec ially when maneuver ing in tight park ing
spaces and prevents the picture from tu rning off the every time you
shift out of reve rse .
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(I] Tips
• The warn ing tones can a lso be adjusted d irectly by the v isua l
display or the picture from the rearview camera . Simp ly press the
S ettings cont rol button .
• Changed settings are activated when parking system is switched
on again .
• T he settings are automatically stored and assigned to the remote
control key .•
Ap plies to vehicles: w ith pa rking System (rear) a nd rea r-view ca mera
Acoustic parking system error message
If a warning tone is audible for abo ut five seconds when you tur n on
the ignition, the re is a ma lfunction in the system. Have the problem
corrected by your authorized Audi dea ler.
Keep the se nsors i n the rea r bumper clean and free from ice so t hat
the acoustic park assist system can function properly. •

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Applies to veh icles : w ith Homelin k® un iversa l remote control
Programming the Homel ink ® transmitter
The transmitter is programmed in two phases . For rolling
code transmitters, a third phase is also necessary .
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ct
Fig. 175 Ove rh ead
console: Homelink ®
keypad
F ig. 176 Rad iator
grille
Phas e 1: prog ramming th e ove rhead k eypad
1. Make sure your vehicle is within operating range of the
remote controlled garage door opener .
2. Set the parking brake=>&, in "General information " on
page 171.
3. Turn the ignition on . Do not start the engine! 4
. Press and hold the two outside Homelink ® buttons
G) and
@ for approximately 20 seconds until indicator light@
=> fig. 175 begins to flash . Then release both buttons . Do
not hold the buttons for longer than 30 seconds .
- This procedure only needs to be performed
once. It erases
the factory-set default codes and does not have to be repeated to program additional remote controls .
S. Press and hold the Homelink ® button
G) , @ or@ until
the indicator light@ starts flashing
slowly . Release the
button .
-The system will remain in programming mode for 5
minutes. Co to the front of the vehicle and proceed with
phase
2 .
Phase 2: at the radiator grille
6. Po int the original remote control to the middle of the
radiator grille of your vehicle=> fig. 176.
7 . Hold the
original remote control at a distance between O­
S in. (0 -13 cm) (use the shortest distance possible).
8 . Press and hold the activation button on the remote
control.
- May be different in Canada . If so, press and re-press
(cycle) the act ivation button on your remote control every
two seconds.
9. The emergency flashers will flash
three t imes (after about
15-60 seconds) when the programm ing is successful.
Release the button on the remote control.
- To program more devices , repeat steps 4 to 9.

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-Press the rollbar down until it stops.
- Make sure the rollbar is secure before releasing it .
- Close the cover@::::, fig . 184 .
- Repeat the procedure on the other rollbar.
With the power top closed
- Switch the ignition on .
- Press the convertible switch to adjust the convertible frame until it is vertical=> fig . 184 .
- Pull the loop upward in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place ::::> fig. 183.
- Slide the rollbar down.
- Release the loop just before the rollbar reaches its end pos ition (3-5 cm) .
- Press the rollbar down until it stops.
- Make sure the rollbar is secure before releasing it.
- Close the cover@=> fig. 184.
- Repeat the procedure on the other rollbar .
- You can now close th e pow er top again.
& WARNING
• Have the rollover protection system checked by your autho­
rized Audi dealer if it is faulty. Otherwise, the system may not
deploy correctly in a collision.
• Modifying the rollover protection system or individual compo­
nents is not permitted .
& WARNING (continued)
• Work on the rollover protection system should only be
performed by your authorized Audi dealer. Otherwise the system
may not function correctly in a collision or it could deploy unex­
pectedly.
• Have the system inspected at service intervals. This ensures the
system will always be ready for use. Have your authorized Audi
dealer check the rollover protection system every two years at the
latest. •

& WARNING (continued)
• Never use comfort clips or devices that create slack in the
shoulder belt. However, special clips may be required for the
proper use of some child restraint systems.
• Torn or frayed safety belts can tear, and damaged belt hard­
ware can break in an accident. Inspect belts regularly. If webbing,
bindings, buckles, or retractors are damaged, have belts replaced
by an authorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop.
• Safety belts that have been worn and loaded
in an accident
must be replaced with the correct replacement safety belt by an
authorized Audi dealer. Replacement may be necessary even if
damage cannot be clearly seen. Anchorages that were loaded
must also be inspected.
• Never remove, modify , disassemble, or try to repair the safety
belts yourself.
• Always keep the belts clean . Dirty belts may not work properly
and can impair the function of the inertia reel=> page 2 72,
"Safety belts". •
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Safety belts
Safety belts
Belt positioner
The driver and front passenger seats are equipped with
belt positioners.
Fig. 191 Driver's seat:
Be lt positioner
Th e front seats are equipped with belt positioners so it i s easier to
fasten the safety belts. The belt positioners automatically extend
when the door closes and the ignition switches on=> fig. 191.
The belt positioner returns to its starting position again when
• the tongue in the belt latch engages or the belt was not fastened
within 60 seconds .
• you switch the ignition off.
• you open the door .
& WARNING
• Only your authorized Audi dealer should work on the system or
remove and installing system components when performing other
work.
• The belt positioners could cause injury or damage if they pinch
people or objects when extending or retracting. •
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Child restraints on the front seat - some
important things to know
- Be su re to re ad t he i mpo rt a nt i nfo rmation a nd head the
WA RNINGS fo r i mporta nt details about chil dre n and
Advanced Airbags ~
page 221.
Even t hough your ve hicle is eq uipped with an Advanced Airbag
System, ma ke ce rtain that a ll chi ld ren, especia lly those 12 years an d
younger, always r ide in the back seat prope rly rest rained fo r th eir age
and si ze. The airbag on the passenger side makes the front seat a
po tentially da ngerous place fo r a child to r ide. The fro nt seat is not
the safest place for a ch ild in a forward-facing child safety seat. It can
be a very dange rous place fo r an i nfan t or a child in a rearward-fac ing
seat.
Th e Advanced Ai rbag System in your vehicle has been cer tified to
comply with the Req uirements of Uni ted States Federa l Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 208 as applicable at the time your veh icle
was ma nufact ured .
The Standard requires the front airbag on the passenger side to be tu rne d off ("s uppressed") if a c hild up to abou t one ye ar of age
restra ined in o ne of the rear -facing or forward -fac ing infant
restra ints listed in Fed era l Moto r Vehicle Safety Standard 208 with
whic h the Advanced Airbag System in yo ur vehicle was cert ified has
been installed on the front passenger seat. For a listing of the ch ild
restra in ts that were used to certify compliance with the US Saf ety
Standard =>
page 223.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ligh t in th e in st rume nt p anel t ells you
when the front Advanced A irbag on the passenger side has been
tur ned off by the ele ct ronic con trol uni t.
Each time you t urn on the ignition, t he
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
light will come on for a few seconds and:
• will stay on if th e front passenger se at is no t oc cupie d,
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• will stay on if there is a small ch ild or child restra int on the front
p assenge r se at,
• will go off if the front passenger seat is occup ied by an adult as
reg iste red by t he weight -sens ing mat =>
page 210, "M oni tor ing t he
Advanced Airbag System" .
T he
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light comes o n when t he control unit
de tects a total weight on t he front passenger seat that req uires the
front airbag to be t urned off .
If th e total weight o n the front passenger seat is more than th at of a
typical 1 year-o ld child but less than the weight of a small adult, the
fr on t a ir bag on the passenge r si de c an deploy (t he
PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF
light does not come on) . If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
light does not come on, the front airbag on the passenger side has
not been turned off by the electronic co ntrol unit and can deploy if
the control unit senses an impact t hat meets the conditions stored in
its memory.
For example, the airbag may deploy if:
• a small child that is heavier than a typical 1 year -old child is on the
front passenger seat (rega rd less of whether the chi ld is in one of the
child safety seats listed =>
page 223), or
• a child who has outgrown child restraints is on the front passenger
sea t.
If the fro nt passenger a irbag is tur ned off, the
PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF
lig ht comes on in the instr ument cluster an d stays on.
Th e fron t airbag on t he pa sse nger side may
not de ploy ( the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF li ght does not illum inate and stay lit) even
if a small a dult or teenager, o r a passenger who is no t sitti ng upright
with their back against a non-reclined backrest w ith the ir feet on the
vehicle floor in front of the seat is on the front passenger seat
=>
page 178, " P roper seat ing pos itio n for the dr iver".
If the front passenger ai rbag dep loys, the Federal Standard requires
t he a irbag to mee t the "low risk" deployme nt cr iter ia to reduce the
risk of inj ury through interaction with the a irbag. "Low r isk" deploy­
me nt o ccurs in those cras hes t hat tak e pla ce a t lower decelerat io ns as
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