AUDI A5 COUPE 2010 User Guide

Warning light in the instrument cluster display -L
If the _L wa rn ing l ight in the ins trument cluste r display flashes, this
can mean one of two things : either the coolant temperature is too
h igh, or the coolan t level is too low ~ page 30.
If t he needle is we ll in the upper area of the gauge, the coolant
temperature is too high.
Stop the vehicle , swit ch the engine off , and
allow it to cool.
If the war ning light comes on again a fter d riv ing a
short distance, contact an authorized Audi dea ler or other qualified
w orksh op.
& WARNING
• Alway s observe the warning in ~ page 263 , "Engine compart­
ment ", before open ing the hood and che cking the engine coolant
level.
• Never open the engine hood if you see or hear steam , or if you
s ee engine coolant dripping from the engine compartment. You
could burn yourself . Let the engine cool off first so that you cannot
hear or see any steam or engine coolant .
0 Note
• Mo unting add itiona l lights or accesso rie s in front o f the ai r inlets
reduces the cooling effect of the radiator . At high outside tempera ­
t ures or high engi ne load, the engine coul d overheat .
• T he front spoiler has been designed to properly distribute the
cooling air wh en the vehic le is m oving. If the spoi ler is dam age d,
this could reduce the coo ling effect and the engine could then over­
heat . Ask your a uth oriz e d Audi deale r for assis tance .•
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Instruments and warning /indicator lights
Tachometer (engine rev counter)
T h e ta chometer in dicat es th e engine RPM (r e vo lutio ns per
m in ute s).
If engine RPM drops be low 1,500, you should downshift to the next
low er g ear. The red area at t he end o f the scale indicates ma xim um
permissible engine RPM after the break -in period. Before reaching
this ar ea, move the se lecto r lever to pos ition
D (Drive) or ease y our
foot off the acce lerator peda l.
0 Note
The tachometer needle@~ page 8, fig. 2 should only briefly be in
t he red zone : you c oul d da mage y our engine! The beginning of the
red zone varies depending on the engine .
~ For the sake of the environment
Upshiftin g ear ly saves fu el and reduces engine noise .•
[ S ET ) button
Y o u c an pe rform diffe re n t fu nctio ns w ith this but ton.
Fig . 3 SET button in
the in strument clu ster
The [S ET ] b utto n perfor ms the fo llowi ng fu nc tio ns:
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Switching on time, date, temperature display, and
odometer
The display appears for approximately 30 seconds when you press
the !SET] button =>
page 9, fig. 3 with the ignition off.
Starting the Auto-Check sequence
The Auto -Check system => page 27 constantly monitors certain indi­
vidual functions and components of the vehicle when the ignition is
turned on and when the vehicle is moving.
With the ignition turned on, you can start the "Auto-Check
sequence" by pressing the !SET ] button . You can perform an Auto ­
Check sequence when the vehicle is stationary and the ignition is
turned on or when the vehicle is moving slower than 3 mph (5 km/hl.
Calling up the driver information
A yellow or red symbol appears in the instrument cluster display,
usually with a driver message. The driver message display disap­
pears after about 5 seconds. The driver message can be displayed
again by briefly pressing the !SET] button.
Setting the speed warning
By pressing the [SET] button briefly, you can set threshold 1 of the
speed warning while you are driving=>
page 26. By maintaining
pressure on the !SET] button, you delete the warning threshold. •
Digital clock with date display
Digital clock
Fig. 4 Instrument
cluster: time and date
The date, time of day, time and date format can be set in the radio
or MMI*. You can learn more about this in the MMI manual or in the
radio user's manual.
[ i] Tips
• The digital clock turns on for about 30 seconds when the driver's
door is opened.
• When the ignition is turned off, the odometer reading and the
digital clock with date display can be switched on for about
30 seconds by pressing the !SET] button =>
page 9, fig. 3. •
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge works only when the ignition is on.
When the needle reaches the red area, the warning light in the
instrument cluster will illuminate=>
page 35 . This means you
have approximately 2.1 gallons (8 liters) of fuel left in the tank.
Time
to refuel!
The total tank capacity of your vehicle is listed in=> page 337. .,,

0 Note
Never run the tank completely dry! An irregular supply of fuel can
cause engine misfiring and fuel could enter into the exhaust
system. The cata lytic converter could then overheat and be
damaged .•
Odometer
The odometer indicates the distance driven.
Fig. 5 Instrument
cluster: odometer
Fig . 6 Instrument
c luste r: reset button
The display of distance driven is shown in kilometers "km" or in
"miles".
• USA models -Miles
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• Canada models - Kilometers
The units of measure (kilometers/miles) can be changed in the MMI*
or using the
I CAR I button on the radio control.
Odometer/trip odometer
The odometer shows the total number of kilometers or miles that
have been driven on the vehicle .
The trip odometer shows the distance driven since it was last reset.
It can be used to measure short distances. The last digit shows
distances of 100 meters or 1/10 of a mile.
The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing the reset button
[ 0.0] => fig. 6.
Malfunction message
If there is a malfunction somewhere in the instrument cluster,
dEF
will appear in the trip odometer and will stay on . Contact your
authorized Audi dealer to have the problem corrected.
Immobilize r
When the ignition is switched on, the data on the ignition key are
scanned automatically .
If an unauthorized key was used,
SAFE is displayed permanently in
the odometer disp lay field. The vehicle cannot be operated
=> page 38.
[ i ] Tips
• The date, time, and distance cont inue to show for about 30
seconds after the ignition is switched off.
• The odometer turns on for about 30 seconds when the driver's
door is opened .
• The odometer can be turned on for approximate ly 30 seconds
with the ignition off by pressing the [SET ] button=> page 9, fig. 3. •
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Instruments and warning/indicator lights
Warning/indicator lights AIR USA models: ~ page 14
BAG Airbag system
Overview -
. o. Canada models: ~ page 14 ,::;.q
The warning/indicator lights indicate different functions Airbag system
or a possible malfunction. Tire pressure too low* ~ page 14
¢ Left turn signal => page 14
4
Safety belt => page 14
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIU => page 15
D High beam ~ page 15
¢ Right turn signal ~ page 14
CRUISE USA models: ~ page 15
Cruise control activated
012 Canada models: ~ page 15
Cruise control activated
USA models: Anti-lock brake system ~ page 15
Fig. 7 Instrument cluster with warning/indicator lights (ABS) defective
Your vehicle is equipped with several important warning and indi -Canada models: Anti-lock brake sys-=> page 15
cator lights to help you monitor the continued reliable operation of tern
(ABS) defective
your vehicle ~& .
PARK USA models: Parking brake =:> page 16
BRAK E
Dynamic steering* ~ page 13 -
(®) Canada models: Parking brake ~ page 16
Electronic power control => page 73 -
BRAKE
USA models: Brake malfunction ~ page 16
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) => page 13

Canada models: Brake malfunction ~ page 16

& WARNING
• Failure to heed warning lights and other important vehicle
information may result in serious personal injury or vehicle
damage .
• Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the vehicle a safe
distance off the road, stop the engine, and turn on the emergency
flasher =>
page 57.
• The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially
hazardous area. Before you check anything in the engine compart­
ment, stop the engine and let it cool down . Always exercise
extreme caution when working under the hood =>
page 263,
"Engine compartment ".
[ i] Tips
Many functions are monitored by the Auto-Check system
=>
page 27. Malfunctions or faults will be identified either with a red
symbol (priority 1 -Danger!) or with a yellow symbol (priority 2 -
Warning). •
Applies to vehic les: with Audi dr ive select
Dynamic steering c
If the indicator light illuminates when switching on the ignition
and goes out when the engine starts, dynamic steering is activated.
If the indicator light '.,,; illuminates after the engine starts, a system
malfunction has occurred. You can continue to drive carefully at a
reduced speed to a qualified workshop. Steering can be more diffi­
cult or sensitive than usual. The steering wheel may also be at an
angle when driving straight.
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Instruments and warning/indicator lights
& WARNING
Have the dynamic steering system malfunction repaired as soon
as possible by an authorized Audi dealer or any qualified work­
shop -risk of accident!
[ i] Tips
• If the indicator light 6 flashes, dynamic steering is being re­
initialized. The driver information system display shows the words
"Dynamic steering: initialization"=>
page 33.
• The dynamic steering stability systems are not available in the
event of a system malfunction. •
Electronic power control r.
This warning/indicator light monitors the electronic
power control.
The warning/indicator light (Electronic Power Control) illumi-
nates when you turn on the ignition as a function check.
[ i] Tips
If this warning/indicator light illuminates while you are driving, then
there is a malfunction in the engine electronics . Have the malfunc­
tion corrected as soon as possible by your authorized Audi dealer or
qualified workshop. •
Electronic stabilization program (ESP) If the ~ indicator lamp blinks while driving, the ESP or ASR (Anti­
Slip Regulation) is actively regulating.
If the indicator lamp illuminates, the system has switched the
ESP off. In this case, you can switch the ignition off and then on to .,_
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Instruments and warning/indicator lights
switch the ESP on again . The system is functioning completely
when the indicator lamp switches off.
If the indicator lamp illuminates, the ESP was switched off with
the !ESP
O FF J button.
ESP / ABS fault ! See owner's manual
If the indicator lamp and the ABS indicator lamp illuminate
and the driver message appears, the ABS or electronic differential
lock is malfunctioning. This also interrupts the ESP. The brakes still
function with their normal power, but ABS is not active.
Dr ive to your author ized Aud i dealer immediate ly to have the
malfunction corrected.
For more information about the ESP =>
page 234. •
Airbag system
~i (USA models) / !l (Canada models)
This warning/indicator light monitors the airbag and the
pretensioner systems.
The I (USA models) t!! r (Canada models) warning light illuminates
for a few seconds each time you switch on the ignition.
If the m (USA models)
t!! r (Canada models) warning light does not
go out, or if it illuminates while you are driving, or if it starts to blink,
then there is a malfunction somewhere in the system . If the light
does not illuminate when you switch on the ignition, this a lso
means there is a malfunction.
& WARNING
If you have a malfunction in the airbag system, contact your autho­
rized Audi dealer immediately . Otherw ise the airbag or the belt
pretensioner may not work properly in an accident. •
Applies to vehicles: with tire pressu re mon itoring system
Tire pressure monitoring system -telltale
indicator lamp '
The warning/indicator light appears in the event of a
significant loss of air pressure.
The I L1 warning/indicator light illuminates for a few seconds after
the ignition is turned on as function check, and then goes out.
If the
1'· symbol appears, pressure is too low in at least one tire.
When the system detects a malfunction, the warning/indicator light
wi ll flash for approximately one minute and then remain continu­
ously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent
vehic le starts up as long as the malfunction exists. Contact your
authorized Aud i dealer and have the ma lfunction corrected.
For more information
=> page 307. •
Turn signals ¢ ¢
The indicator light blinks when you use either turn signal.
Whenever you use the left¢ or the right¢ turn signal, the indicator
light blinks. When you use the emergency flashers, both indicator
lights flash.
If one of the turn signal light bulbs burn out, the turn signal will
blink twice as fast as normal. •
Safety belts t
This warning/indicator light reminds you to put on your
safety belt.
T he t warning/indicator light i lluminates when the ignition is
switched on to remind the driver and (on USA models only) any front
passenger to put on the safety belt. Additionally, an audible warning
tone will also sound . _.,,

For more Information~ page 179 , "Safety belt warning light~"-•
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIU is part of the On -Board Diag ­
nostic (OBD II) system. The symbol "' lights up when the ignition is
turned on and will turn off after the engine has started and has
settled at a constant idle speed. This indicates that the MIL is
working properly .
The warning light illuminates when there is a malfunction in the
engine electronic system. Contact your authorized Audi dealer and
have the malfunction corrected.
For more information
~ page 22. •
High beam ~D
The aD warning/indicator light illuminates when the high beams are
on or when you use the headlight flasher. For more information
about using the high beams, see~
page 58. •
Cruise control CRUISE (USA models)/ 0a
(Canada models)
The warning/indicator light illuminates when the cruise control is
activated. •
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .... (USA models)/
~ (Canada models)
This warning/indicator light monitors the ABS and the
electronic differential lock (EDL).
The warning/indicator light will come on for a few seconds when the
ignition is switched on. The light will go out after an automatic
check sequence is completed.
There is a malfunction in the ABS when:
• The warning/indicator light does not illuminate when you switch
on the ignition .
• The warning/indicator light does not go out after a few seconds.
• The warning/indicator light illuminates while driving.
The brake system will still respond even without the assistance of
the ABS system. See your authorized Audi dealer as soon as
possible to restore full braking performance.
For more information
regarding the ABS~
page 238.
The ABS warning light and the brake warning light come on
together. The ABS will not work and you will notice a change in braking response and performance.
Malfunction in the brake system
If the brake warning light~ page 16and the ABS warning illuminate
together there may be a malfunction in the ABS, and there may also
be a malfunction in the brake system itself=}& .
In the event of a
malfunction in the brake system the warning/indi ­
cator light
BRAKE (USA models)/ ((D) (Canada models) in the instrument
cluster flashes. By pressing the [
SET) button, you can bring up a
driver message which explains the malfunction in more detail.
Please note
~ page 29 . .,,_
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Instruments and warning/indicator lights
Malfun cti on in the ele ctronic differ ential lo ck (EDL )
The
ED L works t oget her with the ABS. T he ABS warning light w ill
come on if there is a ma lfunction in the
ED L system=> page 235 . See
your au thorized A ud i dea ler as soon a s possible.
& WARNING
• If the ,..,1 (USA models )/;:_,,. (Canada models) warning light
does not go out , or if it comes on while driving , the ABS system is
not working properly. The vehicle can then be stopped only with
the standard b rake s (w ithout ABS ). You will not have the p rotec ­
tion ABS provides. Contact your authorized Audi dealer as soon as
po ssible .
• USA model s: If the BRAKE warning light and the l:i warning
light come on together, the rear wheel s could lock up first under
hard braking . Rear wheel lock-up can cause lo ss of vehicle control
and an ac cident. Have your vehicle repaired immediately by your
authori zed Audi dealer or a qualified workshop . Dr ive slowly and
avoid sudden , hard brake applications .
• Canada models : If the brake warning light «I» and the ABS
warning light
~ come on together , the rear wheels could lock up
first under hard braking . Rear wheel lock-up can cause loss of
vehicle control and an accident. Have your vehicle repaired imme ­
d iately by your authorized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop .
Drive slowly and avoid sudden , hard brake applications. •
Electromechanical parking brake
~[ (USA models) /(®) (Canada models)
The wa rning/in dic at or l ight m oni tors the elec tromechan­
i c a l p arkin g bra ke.
With the parking brake applied and the ignit ion turned on, the
war ning/ ind icator lig ht illu min a te s. After the ig nition has been
turned off, the warning/indicator light continues to i llum inate for
abo ut 3 0 seconds. If the parking bra ke is applied with the ignition turned off, the warning/indicator light i
lluminates for about 30
s e co nd s.
Th e warning/ind icator light wi ll go out when the parking brake is
r eleased .
I f the warn ing/indica tor l ight flas hes con tinuously
after applying the
par king brake, bra king force is not sufficient to prevent the vehicle
from rol lin g uninten tiona lly . Please n ote the fo llowing:
• I f the slope of the ground is too steep to park the vehicle, the
additiona l drive message a ppea rs
Caution: Vehicle parked too
steep .
• In the event of a pa rking brake ma lfunction, the yel low symbol
appears in the instrument c luster display and the driver message
Parking brake malfunction! is displayed . Have the malfunction
r epaired as soon as possib le by an aut hor ized Audi dea ler or any
other qua lified workshop. •
Brake system BRAKE (USA models) /((D) (Canada
models)
The warning/indicator light fl ashes if bra ke fluid level is
low, if there is an A BS sys tem mal function or a parking
brake malfun ctio n.
T he li ght illu minates w hen t he ignitio n is tur ned on. It goes out afte r
the engine has been started . T his indicates that the brake warning
li ght is fu nctioni ng prope rly.
l9 If the brake warning l ight does not lig ht up when the eng ine is
cranking , there may be a malfunction in the electrical system. In this
case , contact an authori zed Audi dealer .
If the brake system warning/indicator light flashes, there is a brake
system ma lfunc tion . By press ing t he
[SE T) button, you ca n brin g up
a driver message which explains the ma lfunction in more detai l
=>
p age 29. ~

If the ABS fai ls, the ABS warning/indicator light, ,., (USA
m odels)/ (Canada mode ls) flashes toge ther wit h the b rake system
warning/ind icator light=> &.
(USA models): If the warning light
BRAKE and the warning light
i llum inate toge ther, i mmediately co ntact your authorized Aud i
dea ler or qua lified workshop to have al l brake pads inspected
=>
page 34.
When the light comes on, an audible warning signal is also given .
& WARNING
• USA models : If the BRAKE warning light and the r,i:r warning
light come on together , the rear wheels could lock up first under
hard braking. Rear wheel lock -up can cause loss of veh icle control
and an ac cident. Have your vehicle repaired immediately by your
authorized Audi dealer o r a qualified workshop . Drive slowly and
avoid sudden, hard brake applications .
• Canada models : If the brake warning light ((D) and the ABS
warning light come on together, the rear wheels could lock up
first unde r hard braking . Rear wheel lock -up can cause lo ss of
vehicle control and an accident. Have your vehicle repaired imme­
diately by your authorized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop .
Drive slowly and avoid sudden , hard brake applications.
• If the brake warning /indi cator light does not go out after a few
second s and the parking brake released, or lights up while you are
driving , the flu id level in the brake flu id reser voir is too low . If you
believe that it is safe to do so , proceed immediately at low speed
to the nearest authorized Audi dealer or qualified repair facility and have the brake system inspected.
• Always keep in mind that after several brake applications , you
will need greater pressure on the brake pedal to stop your vehi cle .
Do not rely on strained brakes to respond with ma ximum stopping
power in critical situations . You must allow for increased braking
distances . The extra di stance used up by fading brakes could lead
to an ac cident. •
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Driver informati on displ ay
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 Inst rum ent
c lu ster : cente r dis pl ay
Informat ion 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 informat ion system prov ides the following functions: Sound sys
tem display ::::;,
page 19
Outside air temperature ::::;, page 19
Gearshift indicator* _________ ::::;, page 20
Digital speedometer ::::;, page 20
Open door- and luggage compartment warning ::::;, page 21
Service interval display
Au to Check syst em
Driver information
Speed warning
Trip computer Gearshift selector positions
(Automatic transmission*)
[ i ] Tips
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In the event of a malfunction either a red or yellow icon appears in
the display. Red symbols indicate
D anger ~ page 28. Yellow
symbols ind icate a
Warning ::::;, page 32. •