wiper fluid AUDI A5 CABRIOLET 2014 Owners Manual

Instruments and warning/indicator lights 21
speed. This ind icates that the MIL is working
properly.
The warning light illuminates when there is a
mal funct ion in the engine e lectronic system.
Contact your authorized Audi dealer and have
the ma lfunction corrected .
An improperly closed fuel filler cap may also
cause the MIL light to illum inate
r:!,> page 204.
For more informat ion r:!,> page 29 .
!?) Engine speed limitation
App lies to vehicles: wit h eng ine speed lim itat ion
Ill Do not exceed max. engine speed of
XXXX rpm
The Ill symbol illuminates when there is an
engine control malfunction . The
'3i indicator
l ight in the instrument cluster also illumi­
nates. The engine speed is lim ited to the
speed displayed in the driver information sys ­
tem . Keep in mind that the engine speed will
not exceed the va lue disp layed in the driver in­
formation system, for example when down­
shifting.
Drive to your authorized Audi dea ler immedi­
ately to have the malfunction corrected .
'.!2:;,.,, Engine oil sensor
• Oil level! Sensor defective
If the symbol illuminates, contact your au­
thorized Audi dealer and have the oil sensor
inspected. Until you have this done, check the
oil level each time you refuel just to be on the
safe side
r:!,> page 211 .
Bil Tank system
(iD Please refuel
If the indicator light turns on for the f irst
time and the message appears, there are
about 2.1- 2 .4 gallons (7 -9 liters) of fuel left
in the tank. Time to refuel
r:!,> page 203.
DD Fuel tank system malfunction! Contact
dealer
If the indicator light turns on and this mes­
sage appears, there is a malfunction in the
tank system.
Drive to your authorized Audi dealer immedi­
ate ly to have the malfunction corrected.
C> Windshield washer fluid level
II Please refill washer fluid
If the symbol illum inates, add windshield
washer fluid to the washer system and also to
the headlight washer system*
r:!,> page 220.
~ Windshield wipers
El Windshield wiper defective
The re is a malfunc tion with the windshie ld
wipers .
Drive to your author ized Audi dealer immedi­
ate ly to have the malfunction corrected .
~/ }D /0$ Defective light bulb warning
If the S:$ indicator light turns on, a bulb has
failed. The message indicates the location of
the bu lb.
- If the
El indicato r light also turns on, then
a fo g lig ht has failed. The position of the in­
dicator light corresponds with the location
on the vehicle .
- If the
II indicato r light also turns on, then
a rear fog * light has failed. The position of
the indicator light corresponds with the lo­
cation on the vehicle .
T his wa rning can also occur if the light switch
is in an unengaged position between two sym­
bols.
Vehicle lights: System fault!
If the message appears, there is a malfunc ­
tion in the headlights or light sw itch .
Drive to your authori zed Audi dealer immedi-
ately to have the malfunction corrected .
IJJ,,

Cleaning the headlights*. The headlight wash­
er system* operates only when the headlights
are on. If you move the lever to position@,
the headlights a re washed in intervals .
_& WARNING
-The rain sensor is only intended to assist
the driver. The driver is still responsible
for manually switching the wipers on ac­ cording to the visibility conditions.
- The windshield may not be treated with
water-repelling windshield coating
agents. 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 57, Replacing
windshield wiper blades.
(D Note
- In the case of frost, check whether the
windshield wiper blades are frozen to
the windshield. Switching on the wind­
shield wipers can damage the wiper blades!
- Prior to using a car wash, the windshield
wiper system must be switched
off (lever
in position @). This helps to prevent un­
intentional switching on and damage to
the windshield wiper system .
- The windshield wipers are switched
off
when the ignition is turned off . Activate
the windshield wipers after the ignition is switched back on by moving the wind­
shield wiper lever to any position.
- Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result in streaking . This can affect the
rain sensor* function . Check your wind­
shield wiper blades regularly.
- The washer fluid nozzles of the wind­
shield washer system are heated at low
temperatures when the ignition is on.
- When stopping temporarily, (e.g . at a
traffic light) the set speed of the wind-
Clear vision 5 7
shield wipers is automatically reduced by
one speed.
· Cleaning windshield wiper blades
Clean the windshield wiper blades when they
begin to leave streaks. Use a soft cloth and
glass cleaner to clean the windshield wiper blades.
.. Place the windshield wiper arms in the se rv­
ice position. Refer to¢
page 57.
.. Lift the wiper arm away from the front win­
dow.
_& WARNING
Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair
your view. This can lead to accidents.
Replacing windshield wiper blades
Fig. 64 Remov ing w in d sh iel d w iper blade
Wiper service position/blade replacement
position
.. Switch the ignition off and move the wind­
shield wiper lever to position©¢
page 56,
fig . 63.
The windshield wipers move into the
service position.
.. To bring the wipers back into the original
position, switch the ignition on and press
the windshield wiper lever.
You can also turn the service position on or
off
in the radio/MM!*:
.. Switch the windshield wipers
off (position
@ ¢page 56, fig. 63).
.. Select: !CAR ! function button > Windshield
wipers
> Service position > on/off . Or

270 Index
Automatic climate control Air vents ... ............... .. .... ..
71
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Setup . .. ............... .. .. .... .. 72
Automatic power top ................. 42
Automatic Shift Lock (ASL) . . . . . . . . . . . .
86
Automatic transm ission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Automatic Shift Lock (ASL) . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Driving .. .. ............. .. .. .. ... . 87
Emergency mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Kick-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Manual shift program ..... .. .. .. .. . . 89
Removal lock (ignition key) ... .. .. .. . . 74
Selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
85
Automatic wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Auto Safety Hotline ............ .... . 129
Average speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Avoid damaging the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 187
B
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,217
Battery locat ion inside the luggage com-
partment ................. .. .... .
217
Charging ... .................. ... . 219
Important warn ings when working on
the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
217
Jump starting .............. .. .. .. . 255
Low . .. .. .. ... .......... .. .. .. .. . 185
Replacing the battery ........... .. . 220
State of charge ............ ... .... .
185
Winter operation .......... ... .... . 217
Working on the battery ............. 217
Before driving ............. .. .. .. .. . 121
Belt positioner .. .. ..... ..... .. .. .. . 135
Bio-ethanol (Fue l) ............ .. .... . 202
Blended gasoline .......... .. .. .. .. . 201
Blower (automatic climate control) . . . . . . 71
Booster seats .............. ... .... . 169
Brake fluid
Changing the brake fluid ........ ....
216
Check ing the brake fluid level . .. ..... 216
Reservoir .... ........... .. .. .. .. . 216
What is the correct brake fluid leve l? .. 216
What should I do if the brake fluid warn-
ing light comes on? ........ ..... .. .
216
Brake system .... .. ............. .... 216
Anti- lock braking system ............. 19
Brake assist system ................ 179
Brake fluid .... .. ............. .... 216
Brake fluid specifications for refill and re-
placement ...... ................ .
216
Brake light defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Brake power assist unit ............. 182
Brakes .. .. .. .. . .............. .. .. 182
Ceramic brakes . .. ... .......... .. .. 182
Electromechanical parking brake ...... 79
Warning/indicator lights .......... .. . 15
Worn brake pads symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Braking
Emerg ency braking funct ion ... .. .. .. .
81
braking guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Messages ........ ............... . 100
Settings ........ .. .............. . 100
Break-in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Tires . .. .. .. .. .. ............. .. .. 187
Bu lbs ..... ..... .. ............. .... 253
C
Californ ia Proposition 65 Warn ing . .... 207
Batte ry specific .. ... .......... .. .. 218
Capac1t1es ........ .. .............. . 262
Carbon parts
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
197,198
Care ... .. .. .. .. .. ............. .. .. 195
Cargo area
refer to Luggage compartment. .. 67, 127
Catalytic converter ................. . 188
Center armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Central locking ...................... 31
Central locking switch ............... 35
Convenience key .. .. ..... ........ .. . 35
Remote control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Ceramic brake rotors New brake pads .. ............. ....
182
Certification . ..... ................. 267
Changi ng a flat tire ................. . 244
Changing a wheel .. ............. .... 244
Changi ng engine oil ............. ....
212
Checking
Engine coolant level ................
213
Checking tire pressure ........... .... 228

Windshield washer fluid Low level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
W indshield washe r system ............ 56
W indshield wipers
C leaning . ............... .......... 57
Fold ing up ............... ...... ... 57
Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1
Replacing w indshield w iper blades . .. .. 57
Sw itching on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Washer rese rvoir 220
W inter operation
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Ca r washes . ............. .... .. ... 195
Coolant sys tem .......... .. .. .. .. . 213
D efrosting windows ................. 71
Removing ice from windows . ... .. .. . 19 7
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Tires .... .. .. .. .. .. .... ... .. .. ... 184
W inte r ti res .. .. ........... .. .. .. ... 237
A ll whee l drive .................... 237
X
Xeno n headligh ts .......... .. 5 1, 53,253
Inde x 281
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