instrument panel AUDI A5 CABRIOLET 2011 Owners Manual

Driver information display
Driver information display
Introduction
General notes
The driver information display inside the instrument
cluster provides you, the driver, with much useful infor­
mation.
Fig. 8 Instrument
cluster: center display
Information from the driver information system is shown in the
display in the center of the instrument cluster.
When you turn on the ignition and while you are driving, some func­
tions and vehicle components are scanned for their operating status. Malfunctions or required service procedures are signaled audibly and
shown by red and yellow lighted symbols and reminders to the driver
in the display.
The driver is also shown information about radio and CD operation
and directions for the navigation system*. You can find additional
information on these subjects in the MMI manual.
The illustrations in the instrument panel display differ in some of the
vehicles.
The driver information system provides the following functions: Sound system display
Outside air temperature
Digital speedometer
Open door- and luggage compartment warning
Service interval display
Auto Check system
Driver information
Speed warning
Trip computer
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Gearshift selector positions Automatic transmis-=> page 149
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[I] Tips
In the event of a malfunction either a red or yellow icon appears in the
display . Red symbols indicate
Danger=> page 29. Yellow symbols
indicate a
Warning => page 33. •

Speed warning 2
Storing warning 2 is recommended if you always want to be reminded
of a certain speed, for example when you are travel ing in a country
that has a genera l maximum speed limit, or if you do not want to
exceed a spec ified speed for winter tires.
The speed warning 2 symbol,
8. (USA mode ls)/ 8, (Canada models)
appears in the display when you exceed the stored speed limit. Unlike
warning 1, it will not go out until the vehicle speed drops below the
sto red speed limit.
Setting speed warning 2
=> page 27 .
00 Tips
Even though your veh icle is equ ipped with a speed warn ing system,
you should sti ll watch the speedometer to make sure you are not
driving faster than the speed limit.•
Speed warning 1: setting a speed Limit
Warning threshold 1 is set by the (SET] button.
Storing the maximum speed
-Drive at the desired maximum speed.
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F
ig . 21 SET button in
t he instru ment cluster
Driver information display
- Press the !SETI button in the instrument panel display
=:> fig. 21 for 1 second.
Resetting the maximum speed
- Drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 3 mph (5 km/h)
- Press the
[SET ] button for more than 2 seconds.
The speed warning symbo l 8 (USA models)/ 0 (Canada models) will
appear briefly in the dis play when you release the
I SET I button to
indicate that the maximum speed has been stored successfu lly.
Th e maximum speed remains stored until it is changed by pressing
the
I SET] button again briefly or until it is deleted by a lengthy push
on the button. •
Speed warning 2: setting a speed Limit
The radio or MM!* control unit is used to set, change or
delete warning threshold 2.
-Select: Function button [CARI> Instrument cluster >
Speed warning.
Warning threshold 2 can be set in the speed range starting from 20
mph to 150 mph (30 km/h to 240 km/h). Sett ings can each be
adjusted in intervals of 6 mph
(10 km/h). •
Auto Check Control
Introduction
The Auto-Check control monitors the function of certain vehicle
features and components . It simp ly makes sure these features and
components are work ing properly. The Auto-Check control works as
long as the ignition is on, as well as whenever the vehicle is driven. ..,
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Red symbols
A red symbol means DANCER.
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Fig. 23 Display:
Danger symbol
-Pull off the road.
-Stop the vehicle.
-Turn off the engine .
- Check the malfunctioning system. Contact your autho-
rized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop for assistance.
Red symbols indicate a priority 1 malfunction -Danger!
With a priority 1 malfunction , a red symbo l appea rs in the upper
center area of the display=> fig. 23. A driver message appears as well
t o expla in the malfunction in more detail. When this symbol appears,
three warning tones sound in succession. The symbo l continues to
flash until the fau lt has been corrected.
If
several priority 1 ma lfunctions are prese nt, the symbo ls appear in
succession and remain for about 2 seconds.
Th e driver warning goes out after about S seconds, but it can be
brought up again at any time by pressing the
[SET I button.=> page 28
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Driver information display
D Alternator failure
=> page29
BRAKE
USA models: =:>page 30
Brake system malfunction

Canada models: =:>page 30
Brake system malfunction
.J_ Engine coolant level too
=> page 31
low/engine coolant temperature
too high
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~ Engine oil pressure too low => page 31
-=:>page 32 ~,w Refill engine oil now
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Q!!) -4 Steering ma lfunction =:> page 32
© ... Ignition lock malfunction =:> page 32
Alternator malfunction 0
If the D symbol in the instrument panel disp lay flashes, then there
is a malfunction in the alternator or the vehicle electronics. A warning
to the driver w ill appear, too . The dr iver warning goes out after about
S seconds, but it can be brought up at any time by pressing the
!SET I
button again.
Usually, you can still drive to the next dealership. Turn off a ll but the
most necessary electrical consumers, since these drain the vehicle's
battery.
0 Note
If the the _ f_ warning symbol (coo lant system malfunction) also
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ligh ts up on the inst rume nt panel during the trip=> page 31, then .,_
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Seats and storage
General recommendations
Why is your seat adjustment so important?
The safety belts and the airbag system can only provide
maximum protection if the front seats are correctly
adju sted.
Th ere a re various ways of adjusting t he front seats to provide safe and
comfortable support for the driver and the front passenger . Ad just
your seat properly so that :
• you can easily and quickly reach a ll the switc hes and contro ls in the
ins trumen t pa nel
• your body is properly supported thus reducing phys ica l stress and
fatigue
• the safety be lts and airbag system can offer maximum protection
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page 199 .
In the following sections, you w ill see exact ly how you can best ad just
your sea ts .
Th ere are special regulations a nd instr uctions for install ing a child
safety seat on the front passenger's sea t. Always follow the informa ­
tion regarding child safety p rovided in=>
page 221, "Child Safety ".
& WARNING
Incorrect seating posit ion of the dri ver and all other passengers
can result in seriou s personal injury.
• Always keep your feet on the floor when the vehicle is in
motion -never put your feet on top of the instrument panel, out
of the window o r on top of the seat cush ion. This applies especially
to the passengers.
If your seating po sition is incorrect, you
increase the ri sk of injury in the case of sudden braking or an acci-
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& WARNING
(con tinu ed)
dent . If the airbag inflates and the seating position is incorrect ,
this could result in per sonal injury or even death .
• It is important for both the dri ver and front passenger to keep
a distan ce of at least 10 inche s (25 cm) between themselves and
the steering wheel and /or instrument panel. If you 're sitting any
closer than this , the airbag system cannot protect you properly. In
addition, the front seats and head restraints must be adjusted to
your body height so that they can give you maximum protection .
• Always try to keep as much distance as possible between your­
self and the steering wheel or instrument panel.
• Do not adjust the driver's or front passenger 's seat while the
vehicle is moving. You r seat may move unexpectedly , causing
sudden loss of vehicle control and personal injury . If you adjust
your seat while the vehicle is moving , you are out of position. •
Driver's seat
The correct seat position is important for saf e and
re lax ed driving.
W e recomme nd that you a djust the drive r's sea t in the
f ollowing man ner :
- Ad just the seat in fore and aft direction so that you can
easily pus h the pedals to the floor w hile keeping your
knees slightly bent=>
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so importa nt?" .
- Adjust the seatback so that when yo u sit with yo ur back
agai nst t he seatback , you can st ill grasp t he top of the
steering w heel. ..,
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Seats and storage
-Adjust the head restraint so the upper edge is as even as
possible with the top of your head. If that is not possible,
try to adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to this
position as possible=>
page 82.
& WARNING
Never place any objects in the driver's footwell. An object could
get into the pedal area and interfere with pedal function. In case
of sudden braking or an accident, you would not be able to brake
or accelerate. •
Front passenger's seat
Always move the front passenger seat into the rearmost
position.
To avoid contact with the airbag while it is deploying, do not
sit any closer to the instrument panel than necessary and
always wear the three-point safety belt provided adjusted
correctly. We recommend that you adjust the passenger's
seat in the following manner:
- Bring the backrest up to an (almost) upright position.
Do
not ride with the seat reclined.
- Adjust the head restraint so the upper edge is as even as
possible with the top of your head. If that is not possible,
try to adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to this
position as possible=>
page 82.
-Place your feet on the floor in front of the passenger's
seat. •
Power front seat adjustment
Seat adjustment controls
The operating logic for the switches corresponds to the
construction and function of the seat.
Fig. 82 Front seat:
Controls for seat
adjustment
The switches to adjust the seat cushion and the seatback correspond
to the layout, the design and the function of the seat. The seats are
adjusted by moving the switches following this logic.
Controls
© Lumbar support
© Seat adjustment
© Seatback and head restraint height adjustment*
@ Upper thigh support* •
Adjusting the seat
Position, angle and shape of the seat can be adjusted
electrically to ensure safe and comfortable seating.
Read and follow the warning notices=>.&, before you adjust
your seat.
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• Only use the c igarette ligh ter socket as a powe r source for e lec­
tr ical a ccesso ries f or short dur ations. Use the socke ts * in the ve hicle
when a powe r so urce is needed fo r lo nger durations.
[I] Tips
When the eng ine is of f and accessories ar e st ill plugged in and are on,
the ve hicl e battery can sti ll be draine d.•
Storage
General overview
There are num er ous pla ce s to stor e item s in your v eh ic le .
Glove com par tm en t =>page 87
& 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 brake s or when driving
around a corner .
• When you are driving make sure that anything you may have
placed in the center console or other sto rage locat ions cannot fall
out into the footwells. In case of sudden braking you would not be
able to brake, depress the clutch or accelerate. •
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Glove compartment
Th
e g lov e comp artmen t is i llum inat ed and c an be lo cked.
To open glove compartment
Fig. 94 Glov e
c om partment
- Pull the h andl e i n th e dir e ct ion of t he arro w ~ fig . 9 4 and
swi ng th e co ver d own to o pen.
To close glove compartment
-Push t he gl ove co mpa rtment lid upward u ntil t he lock
engages.
T he re are holders for a pen and a pad of paper in the glove compart ­
me nt lid.
On t he right s ide in the glove compartment is a holder with the key
body into w hich t he eme rgency key mus t be clip ped to be able to start
the vehicle.
& WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury in an accident or sudden stop, always keep the glove compartment closed while driving. •
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App lies to veh icles : with delux e auto matic clim ate contro l p lus
Air vents
Air distribution determines the air flow from the indi­
vidual vents .
Fig. 104 Instrument panel: Locat ion of air vents
Vents @and @
-Rotate the thumbwheel located next to the outlet to open
or close it.
- To adjust the direction of the airflow from the outlet,
move the tab in the center of the outlet in the desired
direction . The direction of the air delivered from the vents
can be adjusted horizontally and vertically.
The air outlets are actuated e ither automatically or manually
depending on the operating mode selected. Heated or unheated
fresh air or cooled air flows from vents(!) through @.
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(I) Tips
If the climate control is running in cooling mode, air flows main ly
from ve nts @ and @. To ach ieve adequate cooling, you should never
close these vents completely .•
App lies to vehicles : wit h delu xe aut omatic clim ate co ntro l pl us
Rear air vents
The rear air vents are located in the center console.
Rotate the thumbwheel to open and close the vents .
- To adjust the direction of the airflow from the outlet,
move the tab in the center of the outlet in the desired
direction . The direction of the air delivered from the vents
can be adjusted horizontally and vertically.
The air vents are actuated e ither automatically or manua lly
depending on the operating mode selected . Heated or unheated
fresh a ir, or cooled a ir flows from the vents .
The air ven ts to he at the re ar fo otwell are l ocat ed under the front
seats .
(I) Tips
If the climate control is operating in cooling mode , air flows pr imarily
from the vents in the center console . To achieve adequate cooling,
you should never close these vents comp letely. •
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& WARNING (continued)
• Always sit in an upright position and never lean against or
place any part of your body too close to the area where the airbags
are located.
• Before driving, always adjust the front seats and head
restraints properly and make sure that all passengers are properly
restrained.
• Never adjust the seats while the vehicle is moving. Your seat
may move unexpectedly and you could lose control of the vehicle.
• Never drive with the backrest reclined or tilted far back! The
farther the backrests are tilted back, the greater the risk of injury
due to incorrect positioning of the safety belt and improper
seating position. • Children must always ride in child safety seats~
page 221.
Special precautions apply when installing a child safety seat on
the front passenger seat~
page 199. •
Proper seating position for the front
passenger
The proper front passenger seating position is important
for safe, relaxed driving .
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the
event of an accident, we recommend that you adjust the seat
for the front passenger to the following position:
- Move the front passenger seat back as far as possible.
There must be a minimum of 10 inches (25 cm) between
the breastbone and the instrument panel=>&.
- Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is in an upright
position and your back comes in full contact with it when­
ever the vehicle is moving.
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Adjust the head restraint so the upper edge is as even as
possible with the top of your head. If that is not possible,
try to adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to this
position as possible.
- Keep both feet flat on the floor in front of the front
passenger seat .
- Fasten and wear safety belts correctly ::::>
page 193.
For detailed information on how to adjust the front passenger's seat,
see~ page 77.
& WARNING
Front seat passengers who are unbelted, out of position or too
close to the airbag can be seriously injured or killed by the airbag
as it unfolds. To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury:
• Passengers must always sit in an upright position and never
lean against or place any part of their body too close to the area
where the airbags are located.
• Passengers who are unbelted, out of position or too close to
the airbag can be seriously injured by an airbag as it unfolds with
great force in the blink of an eye.
• Always make sure that there are at least 10 inches (25 cm)
between the front passenger's breastbone and the instrument
panel.
• Each passenger must always sit on a seat of their own and
properly fasten and wear the safety belt belonging to that seat.
• Before driving, always adjust the front passenger seat and
head restraint properly.
• Always keep your feet on the floor in front of the seat. Never
rest them on the seat, instrument panel, out of the window, etc.
The airbag system and safety belt will not be able to protect you properly and can even increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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in. WARNING
Improperly stored luggage or other items can fly through the
vehicle causing serious personal injury in the event of hard braking
or an accident. To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury:
• Always put objects, for example, luggage or other heavy items
in the luggage compartment .
• Always secure objects in the luggage compartment using the
tie-down eyelets and suitable straps.
& WARNING
Heavy loads will influence the way your vehicle handles. To help
reduce the risk of a loss of control leading to serious personal
injury:
• Always keep in mind when transporting heavy objects, that a
change in the center of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle
handling:
-Always distribute the load as evenly as possible.
- Place heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compart-
ment as possible.
• Never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating or the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating specified on the safety compliance sticker on the
left door jamb . Exceeding permissible weight standards can cause
the vehicle to slide and handle differently.
• Please observe information on safe driving=>
page 176.
in. WARNING
To help prevent poisonous exhaust gas from being drawn into the
vehicle, always keep the rear lid closed while driving.
• Never transport objects larger than those fitting completely
into the luggage area because the rear lid cannot be fully closed.
& WARNING (continued)
• If you absolutely must drive with the rear lid open , observe the
following notes to reduce the risk of poisoning:
-Close all windows,
- Close the power top,
- Open all air outlets in the instrument panel,
- Switch off the air recirculation,
- Set the fresh air fan to the highest speed.
in. WARNING
Always make sure that the doors, all windows, the power top and
the rear lid are securely closed and locked to reduce the risk of
injury when the vehicle is not being used.
• After closing the rear lid, always make sure that it is properly
closed and locked.
• Never leave your vehicle unattended especially with the rear lid
left open. A child could crawl into the vehicle through the luggage
compartment and close the rear lid becoming trapped and unable
to get out. Being trapped in a vehicle can lead to serious personal
injury.
• Never let children play in or around the vehicle.
• Never let passengers ride in the luggage compartment. Vehicle
occupants must always be properly restrained in one of the
vehicle's seating positions .
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• Air circulation helps to re du ce win dow fogging. Stale air escap es
to the outside th rough vents in the trim panel. Be sure to keep t hese
slots free and open.
• Th e tire pressure must correspond to the load . The tire pressure is
shown on the tir e pressure label. The tire pressure label is located on .,_

What happens to occupants not wearing
safety belts?
In crashes unbelted occupants cannot stop themselves from flying forward and being injured or killed. Always
wear your safety belts!
Fig. 188 A driver not
wearing a safety belt is
violently thrown
forward
Fig. 189 A rear
passenger not wearing
a safety belt will fly
forward and strike the
driver
Unbelted occupants are not able to resist the tremendous forces of
impact by holding tight or bracing themselves. Without the benefit
of safety restraint systems, the unrestrained occupant will slam
violently into the steering wheel, instrument panel, windshield, or
whatever else is in the way=:> fig. 188. This impact with the vehicle
interio r has all the energy they had just before the crash.
Never rely on airbags alone for protection . Even when they deploy,
airbags provide only additional protection. Airbags are not supposed
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Safety belts
to deploy in all kinds of accidents. Although your Audi is equipped
with airbags, all vehicle occupants, including the driver, must wear
safety belts correctly in order to minimize the risk of severe injury or
death in a crash.
Remember too, that airbags will deploy only once and that your
safety belts are always there to offer protection in those accidents in
which airbags are not supposed to deploy or when they have already
deployed . Unbelted occupants can also be thrown out of the vehicle
where even more severe or fatal injuries can occur.
It is also important for the rear passengers to wear safety belts
correctly. Unbelted passengers in the rear seats endanger not only
themselves but also the driver and other passengers=:> fig . 189. In a
frontal collision they will be thrown forward violently, where they can
hit and injure the driver and/or front seat passenger. •
Safety belts protect
People think it's possible to use the hands to brace the
body in a minor collision. It's simply not true!
Fig. 190 Driver is
correctly restrained in
a sudden braking
maneuver
Safety belts used properly can make a big difference. Safety belts
help to keep passengers in their seats, gradually reduce energy levels
applied to the body in an accident, and help prevent the uncontrolled
movement that can cause serious injuries. In addition, safety belts
reduce the danger of being thrown out of the vehicle. .,.
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