stop start AUDI A5 COUPE 2010 User Guide

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& WA RN IN G ( continu ed )
• Never le ave children or per son s requiring a ssis ta nce unat­
te nded in the veh icle . The do ors can be locked u sing the remote
tr ansmitter, pre venting people from es caping fro m the vehi cle on
their own in t he event of an emergen cy. D epending on the time of
year , people inside the veh icle can be e xpo sed to ver y high or very
low t emperature s.
• Never remove the ignit ion key from t he ig nition loo k while the
v ehic le is moving . Othe rwi se, the steering lock could sudden ly
e ngage and you w ould not be able to steer the ve hicle .
0 Note
• In the event of a malfunction in the electronic ignition lock a
symbol in the ins trument cluster flashes with the message
Ign ition
l ock defe cti ve .
• Avo id high engine speeds, fast acce leration or heavy engine
loads while the engine is sti ll cold. This could damage the engine.
To avoid unnecessary engine wear and to reduce exhaust emis ­
sions, do not let your vehic le stand and war m up. Be ready to drive
off immediate ly after starting your vehicle . Maintain moderate
speed until the engine is completely warm . Remember, the engine
performs best a t operating temperature .
[ i J Tip s
• If the key cannot be removed from the ignition lock, you have to
pul l the mechanica l key out of the master key in orde r to be ab le to
lock the vehic le The vehicle can be locked with the mechanical key
=> page 40.
• I f you open the driver's door with the ignition switched on , a
buzzer sounds and the message
Ignition i s on appears in the instru ­
ment cluster display. Switch the ignition off .•
Controls and equip ­
ment
Stopping the engine
Bring t he vehicle to a full s to p.
- Automatic transmission*: Move t he selector lever to the P
or N posi tion.
Press on the ignition key . The engine is turned off.
Emergen cy off
If it is necessary in unusual circumstances, the engine can be
switched off while the vehic le is moving. The engine will be
switched o ff if you press on the key for an extended pe riod .
& WARNING
• Nev er turn off the engine until the vehicle h as come t o a
c omplete stop.
• The b ra ke boo ster and se rvot ronic onl y work w hen the eng ine
is running . With the ignition turned off , you have to app ly mo re
force when ste ering or br aking . Since you cannot stee r and stop
norm ally, th is c an le ad to a ccidents and serious injurie s.
• The rad iator f an ca n cont inu e to ru n fo r up t o 10 minute s eve n
after you have turned off the engine and remo ved the ign ition ke y.
The r adi ator fan can als o tu rn on ag ain if the engine coolant he ats
up be cau se of inten se sunl ight or heat build-up in the engine
compartment.
0 Note
Do not s top the engine immed iately after hard or extended driving .
Keep the engine running for approxima te ly two minut es to prevent
excessive heat bui ld-up. •
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Starting and stopping the engine
vvith convenience key
App lies to vehi cles: with conven ience key
Starting the engine with the
[ START E NGINE STOP] button
This button switches on the ignition and star ts the engine.
Fig. 118 Conven ie nc e
ke y: START ENGINE
S TOP
but ton
Manual transmission: Fully depress the clutch pedal and
move t he shift lever to the neut ra l posi tion.
- Automatic transmission*: Step on the brake peda l and
move the selector leve r to
P or N => & .
Press on the ( START ENGINE STOP ] b utton=> fig. 11 8 -
t h e eng ine will sta rt.
By pressing the [STAR T ENGINE STOP) button without depressing
the c lutch or the brake peal, the ignition is switched on and
switched off by pressing it again .
If the engine does not start immediately, stop trying a fter 10
seconds and then try to restart the engine about 30 seconds later .
After a cold engine is sta rted, there may be a brief period of
increased noise because oil pressure must first bu ild up in the hydraulic valve adjusters. This is normal and not a cause for
concern.
Dri
ver message in th e instrument cluster displ ay
No key ide ntified
This message appears when the [S TART ENGINE ST OP ) button is
pressed if there is no master key inside the vehic le or if the system
does not recognize it . For example, the master key cannot be recog ­
n ized if it is covered by an object (e.g. aluminu m brief case) which
screens the radio signal. Electronic devices such as cell phones can
also interfere with the radio signa l.
Press brake pedal to start engine
This message appears if you press the I START ENGINE STOP ]
button to start the engine and do not depress the brake pedal. The
engine can only be started if the brake pedal is depressed.
Pre ss clut ch pedal to start engin e
This message appears with a manua l transmission when you press
the
I S T ART ENGINE ST OP l button to start the engine and do not
depress the clu tch pedal. The eng ine can only be started when the
clutch peda l is depressed.
E n ga ge N or P to start engine
This message appea rs when attempting to start the engine if the
selector lever for the automat ic transmission is not in the
P or N
position . The engine can only be started with the se lector in these
pos itions.
Key not in vehicle
This message appears along with the symbo l if the master key is
r emoved from the vehic le with the engine r unning. It is intended to
remind you (e.g. when changing drivers) not to continue the journey
without the maste r key.
I f the master key is no longe r in the vehicle, y ou canno t switch o n
the ignition after stopping the engine and you also cannot start the .,

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engine again . Moreover, you cannot lock the vehicle from the
ou tside with the key.
S hift to P, other wise v ehicle can roll a way. Doors d o not lo ck if lev er
i s not in
P.
This message appears for safety reasons along with a warning
signal. It appears if the selector lever for the automatic transmission
is not in the P position when switching off the ignition with the
I START ENG INE STOP I button. Move the selec tor lever to the P
position, otherwise the vehicle is not secured against rolling away.
You a lso cannot lock the vehic le using the locking button on the
door handle or using the remote key .
Convenience key defective ! Use ign it ion lock
This message appears if the vehicle has to be started not with the
I S TART ENG IN E STOP I button bu t with the ignition key .
& WARNING
• Nev er allow the engine to run in confined spaces · danger of
asphy xia ti on.
• Never turn off th e engine until th e vehicl e ha s come to a
c omplete stop .
• The br ake boo ster and servotronic only work when the engine
is running . With the ignit ion turned off , you have to apply m ore
force wh en ste ering or braking. Since you cannot steer and stop
norm ally , th is c an lead to accidents and serious injuries.
0 Note
• Avoid high engine rpm, ful l throttle and heavy engine loads unti l
the engine has reached operating temperature -o therwise you risk
engine damage .
• The engi ne cannot be started by pushing or tow ing the vehic le .
• I f the engine has been under heavy load for an extended period,
heat builds up in the engine compa rtment after the engine is
Controls and equip ­
ment
switched off -there is a risk of damaging the engine . Allow the
engine to run at idle for about 2 minutes be fore switch ing it off .
[ i ] Tips
If you open the driver's door with the ign it ion switched on, a buzzer
sounds and the message
Ign itio n is on appears in the instrument
c luster display. Sw itc h t he ign ition off .•
Ap plies to ve hic les: w it h con venie nc e key
Switching engine off with th e
[START ENGINE STOP] button
-Bring you r vehi cle to a comp lete st op.
- Automat ic transm ission*: Move the selector lever to the
P or N position .
-Press the[S TA RT EN GINE S TO P] button => page 110,
fig. 118.
Em ergen cy OFF fun ction
If necessary, the engine can be sw itc hed off wit h the selector lever
in the
R , D or S* positions . To do so, step on the brake pedal and
press and hold the
I S TA RT ENGINE ST OP I button (vehicle speed
must be less than 6 mph/ 10 km/h.
& WARNING
• Never turn off the engine unt il the vehicle h as come to a
complete s top.
• The brake boo ster and servotroni c on ly wor k when the eng ine
is running . With the ignition turned off , you have to apply more
for ce when stee ring or braking . Since you cannot steer and stop
norm ally, t his can lead to accident s and seriou s injuries .
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& WARNING
If a gear or a drive range (automatic 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 (CD) in the display or the indicator light BRAKE (USA
models)/ {(i)) (Canada models) in the instrument cluster flashes, there
is a malfunction in the brake system. By pressing the
[SET] button,
you can bring up a driver message which explains the malfunction in more detail. If the driver message
Parking brake! appears, there
is an operating malfunction in the parking brake which you should
have repaired immediately by an authorized Audi dealer or other
qualified workshop ~
page 29.
[ i] Tips
• You can apply the parking brake at any time -even with the igni ­
tion turned off. The ignition must be turned on in order to release
the parking brake.
• Occasional noises when the parking brake is applied and
released are normal and are not a cause for concern.
• When the vehicle is parked, the parking brake goes through a
self -test cycle at regular intervals. Any associated noises are
normal. •
Parking
Various rules apply to prevent the parked vehicle from
rolling away accidentally.
Parking
- Stop the vehicle with the foot brake.
Controls and equip ­
ment
- Pull the switch to apply the parking brake.
- Automatic transmission*: Move the selector lever to
P.
- Turn the engine off=:,& .
- Manual transmission: Shift into 1st gear.
In addition on inclines and grades
-Turn the steering wheel so that your vehicle will roll
against the curb in case it should start to move.
& WARNING
• When you leave your vehicle -even if only briefly -always
remove the ignition key. This applies particularly when children
remain in the vehicle. Otherwise the children could start the
engine, release the parking brake or operate electrical equipment
(e.g. power windows). There is the risk of an accident.
• When the vehicle is locked, no one -particularly not children
should remain in the vehicle. Locked doors make it more difficult
for emergency workers to get into the vehicle -putting lives at
risk. •
Starting from rest
The starting assist function ensures that the parking
brake is released automatically upon starting.
Stopping and applying parking brake
-Pull the switch to apply the parking brake.
Starting and automatically releasing the parking
brake
-When you start to drive as usual, the parking brake is
automat ically released and your vehicle begins to move . .,..
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When stopping at a traffic signal or stopping in city traffic on vehi­
cles with an automatic transmission, the parking brake can be
applied. The vehicle does not have to be held with the footbrake . The
parking brake eliminates the tendency to creep with a drive range
engaged . As soon as you drive off as usual , the parking brake is
released automatically and the vehicle starts to move.
Starting on slopes
When starting on inclines, the starting assist prevents the vehicle
from unintentionally rolling back . The braking force of the parking
brake is not released until sufficient driving force has been built up
at the wheels .
[ i] Tips
For safety reasons , the parking brake is released automatically only
when the driver's safety belt is engaged in the buckle .•
Starting off with a trailer
To prevent rolling back unintentionally on an incline, do
the following:
- Keep the switch pulled and depress the accelerator . The
parking brake stays applied and prevents the vehicle
from rolling backward.
- You can release the switch once you are sure that you are
developing enough driving force at the wheels by
depressing the accelerator.
Depending on the weight of the rig (vehicle and trailer) and the
severity of the incline, you may roll backwards as you start. You can
prevent rolling backwards by holding the parking brake switch
pulled out and accelerating -just as you would when starting on a
hill with a conventional hand brake. •
Emergency braking
In the event that the conventional brake system fails or
locks.
- In an emergency, pull the switch and continue to pull it to
slow your vehicle down with the parking brake.
- As soon as you release the switch or accelerate, the
braking process stops.
If you pull the switch and hold it above a sp eed of about 5 mph (8
km/h), the emergency braking function is initiated. The vehicle is
braked at all four wheels by activating the hydraulic brake system .
The brake performance is similar to making an emergency stop
=>& .
In order not to activate the emergency braking by mistake, an
audible warning tone (buzzer) sounds when the switch is pulled. As
soon as the switch is released, or the accelerator pedal is depressed,
emergency braking stops.
& WARNING
Emergency braking should only be used in an emergency, when
the normal foot brake has failed or the brake pedal is obstructed .
Using the parking brake to perform emergency braking will slow
your vehicle down as if you had made a full brake application. The
laws of physics cannot be suspended even with ESP and its asso­
ciated components (ABS, ASR, EDS) .
In corners and when road or
weather conditions are bad, a full brake application can cause the
vehicle to skid or the rear end to break away -risking an
accident. •

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Transmission
Manual transmission
Applies to vehicles: with manual transmission
Gearshift lever
The clutch pedal must be depressed all the way before
you can start the engine.
The manual transmission in your Audi is equipped with an
interlock-feature.
- Depress the clutch pedal all the way.
- Start the engine with the gearshift
lever in Neutral and
the clutch pedal depressed .
0 Note
Always depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gears. Do not
hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially depressed .
This may cause premature clutch wear or damage .
[ i J Tips
• Resting your hand on the gearshift lever knob while driving will
cause premature wear in the transmission.
• The back-up lights go on when you shift into Reverse with the
ignition on .•
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
App lies to vehicles: with manual transm ission
Gearshift pattern (6-speed manual
transmission )
Engaging reverse gear (R)
Fig. 158 Gearshift
pattern: 6-s peed
manual transmission
- Move the shift lever all the way to the left, press it down,
then push it forward.
Especially after driving forward, stop the vehicle completely, shift
into
Neutral and rest the shift lever briefly in Neutral before shifting
into
Reverse. •
Automatic transmission
Applies to vehicles: wi th au tomat ic transmission
Introduction
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronically controlled 6 -speed
automatic transmission. Upshifting and downshifting takes place
automatically. ~
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The transmission is also equipped with tiptronic. It allows the driver
t o shift gears
manually if desired => page 152. •
Applies to v ehi cles : w ith aut omati c tra nsm iss io n
Driving the automatic transmission
St artin g th e e ngin e
- The selector lever must be in
N or P.
Starting off
- Press and hold the brake pedal.
Fig. 159 S hift gate on
t h e ce nter co nso le :
selector lever with
re lease button
- Press and hold the release button in the selector lever
handle and move t he selector lever f rom
P or N to D and
release the button => & .
- Wait briefly until the transm ission has shif ted (you will
feel a sligh t movement).
Remove your foot from the brake pedal and accelerate.
Rocking back and forth to become unstu ck
- Sh ift only between
D and R w hen the vehicle is at a full
stop and the eng ine is running at idle speed . S
topp ing
- Press and hold the brake pedal until the vehicle has come
to a comp lete stop.
- Keep the brake pedal depressed so that the vehic le
cannot ro ll forward or backward while it is idling =>& .
- Once s topped,
do not depress the acce lerator pedal to
rev up the engine=>&.
P a rk in g
- Press and hold the brake pedal until the vehicle has come
to a comp lete stop.
Set the parking brake firmly=>
page 113, "Parking".
- Press and hold the release button in the selector lever
handle, move the selector leve r into
P and then let go of
the release button => & .
The selector lever must be in Nor P. If one of the driving positions
is engaged a safety switch will prevent the eng ine from being
started. See also=>
page 108 .
Before you move the selector lever from the P position, you must
a lways apply the brake pedal before and while depressing the
button in the handle of the se lector lever .
& WARNING
• Unintende d vehicle mov ement can cau se se rio us injur y.
- Wh en the sel ector l ever is in a driving posit io n, th e ve hicle
may c reep, ev en at idle speed . Th erefore d o no t re lease the
p ar king brak e or fo ot b ra ke u ntil you are rea dy to move,
be caus e po wer is tran sm itt ed to the wheels as s oon as a
dri ving po sition i s engag ed . ..,

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Park assist
Applies to vehicle s: wi th pa rki ng system
Parking system
Different park assist systems may be used for parking or
maneuvering, depending on the vehicle's features.
P a rk in g sy ste m (r ea r)* :
For the parking system (rear), the acoustic park assist system is
insta lled in the rear of the vehicle=>
page 155.
The rear parking assist system uses ultrasonic sensors to determine
the distance of the vehicle from a detected obstacle. There are a
t otal of four sensors loca ted on the rear bumper (two in the midd le
and two on the sides).
P a rking s ystem (r e ar , w ith rear vi ew camera )*:
For the parking system (rear, wi th rear view camera) , the rear
acoustic park ass ist system is integrated in the rear of the vehicle
and the rear view camera is integrated in the rear lid=>
page 159.
The parking system (rear, with rear view camera) uses ultrasonic
sensors to determ ine the distance of the vehicle from a detected
obstacle. There ar e a total of four sensors located on the rear
bumper (two in the middle and two on the sides). •
Controls and equip­
ment
Parking system (rear)
A pplie s to vehic les : w ith p arking syste m (re ar)
Rear acoustic park assist
The rear acoustic park assist warns y ou of obsta cles or
objects behind your car.
D esc ripti on
The rear acoustic parking assist system determines the distance of
the vehicle from an obstacle using ultrasonic sensors. There are 4
sensors in the rear bumper.
The range at which the sensors start to measure is
a bo ut:
To the sid e
Acti va tio n
2 ft (0.60 ml
5.2 ft ( 1.60 m)
Acoustic parking assist is activated automatically when
r e ver se gea r
is engaged . A brief tone confirms that the system is activated .
Warning tones
Distance warning is given by warning tones which are generated by
the rear signa l generator. The volume and the pitch of the wa rning
tones can be adjusted in the MMI* =>
page 156.
Reversing
Distance warn ing when reversing starts when an obstacle is
detected in the range of the parking assist system . As the distance
decreases, the time interval between the audible tones becomes
shorter .
When the distance is less than 1ft (0.30 ml, the tone becomes continuous. At this point you should stop backing up .
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Sensor s in th e bump er
Fig . 17 1 Tru nk l id:
L oca tion of th e r ear
vi ew c amera
Sensors are located in the rear bumpers. If these detect an obstac le,
audible and visual signals warn you . The range at which the sensors
begin to measure is approximately:
To the side 2 ft (0.60 ml
Center rear
5.2 ft (1.60 m)
Distance warning when reversing starts when an obstacle is
detected in the range of the parking assist system. As the distance
decreases, the time interval between the audible tones becomes
shorter.
When the distance is less than 1ft (0.30 ml, the tone becomes continuous . At this point you should stop backing up.
If the distance to an obstacle stays the same, the vo lume of the
distance signal chime is gradually reduced after about 4 seconds
(does not affect the continuous signal tone). Approaching another
obstac le wi ll cause the distance signal to sound again at the normal
volume.
R ea r vi ew camera cover age ar ea
The MMI display shows the area covered by the rear view camera
=>
page 157, fig . 170 G) . Objects that are not in the area covered 0
are not shown on the MMI display. We recommend that you practice parking with the rear view camera
in a traffic -free location or parking lot to become familiar with the
system, the orientation lines, and their function. When doing this,
there should be good ligh t and weather conditions.
In the MMI d isplay, objec ts or vehicles appear closer or further away
if:
• you are driving in reverse gear from a level surface onto an
incline, or a downward slope,
• you are driving in reverse gear toward protruding objects,
• the vehic le is carrying too much load in the rear.
The accuracy of the orientation lines and b lue surfaces diminishes
if:
• the rear view camera does not provide a reliable image, for
example, in poor visibility conditions or if the lens is dirty,
• the image on the screen is not visible due to sun glare and reflec ­
tion.
C aring for the rear vi ew c amera l en s
The rear view camera is located above the rear license plate bracket.
For the parking assist to operate, the lens => fig. 171 must be kept
clean :
• Dampen the lens with a household alcohol -based glass cleaner,
and clean the lens with a dry cloth
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• Remove snow with a hand brush and ice preferably with a de ­
icing spray=>
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& WARNING
• The p arking aid cannot repl ace the driver' s attentio n. The
driv er alo ne is re spon sible for parkin g and similar dri ving m aneu ­
v ers .
• Alway s keep your eyes on the vehicle' s surrounding s, usin g the
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Ap plies to vehicle s: with parkin g syste m (rear , w it h rea r view camera)
Parall el Parking
Use parking mode 2 to help you park on the edge of a
street.
Fig. 174 MMI Display:
blue surface in the
parking spot
Fig . 175 MMI Display:
Blue curve on the curb
The following steps apply only when there is no obstacle
(such as a wall) near the parking spot. Otherwise, please read the "Tips on Parking Next to Obstacles" .
- Activate the turn signal.
- Switch the MMI on and select the reverse gear. The parking aid turns on and parking mode
1 appears on the
display.
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
- Position your vehicle parallel to the edge of the street,
approximately 3
ft (1 m) from a parked vehicle.
- Press the
Mode=> fig. 174 G) control button on the MMI
terminal. Parking mode 2 appears.
- Back up in reverse gear and align your vehicle so that the
blue area
0 borders on the rear end of the vehicle or on
the parking spot line. The blue area represents an exten ­
sion of the vehicle's outline by approximately 16 ft (5 ml
to the rear. The long side of the blue area should be on
the curb. The entire blue area must fit into the parking spot.
- While the vehicle is stationary, turn the steering wheel to
the right as far as it will go.
- Back into the parking spot until the blue curve touches
the curb => fig, 175. Stop the vehicle .
While the vehicle is stationary, turn the steering wheel to
the left as far as it will go.
- Continue to back up into the parking spot until the
vehicle is parked parallel to the curb.® marks the rear
bumper. You should stop driving in reverse as soon as
and no later than when the red orientation line© abuts
an object =>,& ! Ke~ an eye on the front of your vehicle
while doing this=>
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Parking next to obstacles
When there is an obstacle (such as a wall) next to the parking spot,
choose a spot with more space on the sides . Position the long side
of the blue area so that there is sufficient space from the curb. The
area must not be on the curb. You will also need to start turning the
steering wheel much earlier. There should be a sufficient amount of
space between the curb and the blue curve , and the blue curve
~ fig. 175 must not touch the curb. .,
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