brake light AUDI TT ROADSTER 2008 User Guide

Driver information system
Also see if the generator warning/indicator light illuminates
=> page 19. •
Defective light bulb warning
The defective light bulb warning tells you when a vehicle
light bulb has become defective.
If a defective bulb has been detected by the system or a light bulb
burns out, the symbol with a message appears in the display to
tell you which bulb is burnt out and where it is located. For example:
REAR LEFT TURN SIGNAL
After 5 seconds, the message disappears. If you want to recall the
message into the display, press the CHECK button.
There are three reasons why the defective bulb message would appear in the display:
• the light bulb has burnt out=> page 277.
• the fuse is "blown" => page 273, "Replacing a fuse".
• the wire connection to the light bulb is defective.
Have the bulb replaced or the connection repaired by your autho ­
rized Audi Service department.
& WARNING
• Light bulbs are pressurized and could explode while they are
being changed causing serious personal injury.
• Work with due care when handling the high-voltage section of
gas discharge (xenon) lamps*. Failing to do so could result in death
or serious injury! •
Brake light defective K: U (USA
models) / (Canada models)
In case of a malfunction or component failure, the acoustic warning
will sound and the symbol&;
l[ (USA models)/ (Canada
models) can appear.
The following electrical components should be checked, repaired or
replaced, as necessary :
• Brake light bulbs
• All wiring connections
• Brake light switch
Contact your authorized Audi dealer for assistance if necessary.
[ i] Tips
The brake light switch is only inspected as part of the functional
check after the engine is started. •
Applies to vehicles: with automat ic headlights and rain sensor
Light /rain sensor defective >
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS/AUTOMATIC WIPERS DEFECTIVE
If the symbol illuminates, the light sensor has failed. For safety
reasons the low beams are turned on permanently with the switch
in
AUTO. However , you can continue to turn the lights on and off
using the light switch. In the case of a defect in the rain sensor, the
windshield wiper lever functions are still available. Have the
light /rain sensor checked as soon as possible at a dealership. •
Applies to veh ic le s: w ith Adaptive Light
Adaptive Light defective
ADAPTIVE LIGHT DEFECTIVE
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objects are left inside the vehicle, they should be locked in the
luggage compartment. •
Applies to vehicles: with manual folding top
Opening the Folding Top Manually
LY.
-Apply the hand brake firmly.
Fig . 47 Locking handle
Fig . 48 Folding top
open a hand's width
- Remove any objects from the storage compartment to
prevent damage to the folding top and the rear window.
- Fold the locking handle down
~ fig. 47.
- Turn the handle counter-clockwise as far as it will go and hold it .
Contro ls and eq uip­
ment
Folding top
- Push the released folding top up by the locking handle
and open it about the width of a hand
~ fig. 48.
- Exit the vehicle.
- Lift the folding top at the front and guide it to rear into
the storage compartment as far as it will go.
- Push the folding top down into the tonneau until you
hear it click into place.
- Fold the covers down
~ page 66, fig. 56.
The folding top is completely open when the indicator light in the
instrumen t cluster goes out. The door windows are automatically
lowered about 20 mm while the top is opening.
& WARNING
For safety reasons, the folding top may only be unlocked when the
vehicle is stationary .•
App lies to ve hicles: with manua l folding top
Closing the Folding Top Manually
Fig. 49 Handle
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Vehicle care I I Technical data

Folding top
Fig. 50 Locking handle
Apply the hand brake firmly.
- Pull the handle~
page 61, fig. 49 between the seatbacks
to unlock the folding top.
- Exit the vehicle.
- Fold the covers upward
~ page 66, fig. 55.
- Lift the folding top and guide the frame forward
~ fig. 50.
- Get back into the vehicle.
Swing the locking handle down~
page 61, fig. 47.
Turn the handle counter-clockwise as far as it will go and
pull the top down into the latch.
Turn the handle clockwise as far as it will go.
- Fold the latch handle back into its recess.
& WARNING
Never drive the vehicle with the top not properly latched! Other ­
wise there is a risk that the top will be opened by the wind . This
can result in injuries and damage to the vehicle.
[ i ] Tips
The indicator light for the folding top goes out as soon as it is
correctly latched .•
Appl ies to vehic les: with powe r fo lding top
Opening and Closing the Folding Top
Automatically
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Fig. 51 Switch for
folding top actuation
Automatically Opening the Folding Top
- Turn on the ignition.
- Remove any objects from the storage compartment to
prevent damage to the folding top and the rear window.
- Pull and hold onto the switch throughout the opening
procedure.
Automatically Closing the Folding Top
- Turn on the ignition.
- Remove any objects from the storage compartment to
prevent damage to the folding top and the rear window . ..,

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Starting and stopping the engine
Starting the engine
The engine can only be started with on original Audi key
and the clutch pedal* depressed.
- Set the parking brake.
Move the selector lever to the neutral position (automatic
transmission: selector lever in P or N)
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- On vehicles with manual transmission, fully depress the
clutch pedal.
- Turn the ignition key to position
G) ~ page 106, fig. 101
- do not depress the gas pedal when starting the engine!
- Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts.
A cold engine may at first be loud after it has been started. This is
due to the hydraulic valves building up the oil pressure . This normal
and no need for concern.
If the engine does not star t immediately, stop trying after 10
seconds and then try to restart the engine about 30 seconds later.
& WARNING
Never start or let the engine run in a confined or enclosed area.
Exhaust fumes from the engine contain carbon monoxide, a color­
less and odorless gas. Carbon monoxide can be fatal if inhaled .
• Never leave the engine idling unattended. An unattended
vehicle with a running engine poses a danger of personal injury or
theft.
Controls and equip ­
ment
0 Note
• Avoid high engine speeds, fast acceleration or heavy engine
loads while the engine is still cold. This could damage the engine.
• The engine cannot be started by pushing o r towing the vehicle.
~ For the sake of the environment
To avoid unnecessary engine wear and to reduce exhaust emis­
sions, do not let your vehicle stand and warm up. Be ready to drive
off immediately after starting your vehicle. Maintain moderate
speed until the engine is completely warm. Remember, the engine
performs best at operating temperature. •
Stopping the engine
-Turn the ignition key to position G) ~ page 106 , fig. 101.
& WARNING
• Never turn off the engine until the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
• The brake booster and servotronic only work when the engine
is running . With the ignition turned off, you have to apply more
force when steering or braking. Since you cannot steer and stop
normally, this can lead to accidents and serious injuries.
• The radiator fan can continue to run for up to 10 minutes even
after you have turned off the engine and removed the ignition key.
The radiator fan can also turn on again if the engine coolant heats
up because of intense sunlight or heat build-up in the engine
compartment. .,
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0 Note
Do not stop the engine immediately after hard or extended driving.
Keep the engine running for approximately two minutes to prevent
excessive heat build-up. •
Parking brake
Parking brake
When the parking brake is set, it prevents the vehicle from
rolling away unintentionally.
Setting the parking brake
Fig . 102 Center
console: Parking brake
set
- Pull the parking brake lever all the way up.
Releasing the parking brake Pull the parking brake lever up slightly
and press the
release button at the same time=> fig. 102 -arrow-.
Keep the release button pressed and lower the parking
brake=>
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If you should drive off with the parking brake still set, a warning tone
will sound and the following will appear in the instrument cluster to remind you to release the parking brake:
Parking brake set
The parking brake warning comes on only after you have driven for longer than 3 seconds and faster than 5 mph (5 km/h).
The parking brake warning light Brake (USA)/
{CD) (CON) illuminates
when the parking brake is set and you switch on the ignition.
& WARNING
Always release the parking brake completely . A partially engaged
brake will overheat the rear brakes, reduce their effectiveness and
cause excessive wear. This could lead to brake failure and an acci­
dent.
0 Note
Only after the vehicle has come to complete stop, should you firmly
set the parking brake and either move the gearshift lever into 1st .
gear (manual transmission) or move the selector lever into "P"
(Automatic transmission). •
Parking
To prevent a parked vehicle from rolling away, there are a
few things you should do.
When you park your vehicle, do the following:
- Stop the vehicle using the brake pedal.
- Set the parking brake firmly.
- Switch off the engine.

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CRUISE (US mod ell/ f-f (Canadian mod ell will a lso light up in the
instrument cluster .
& WARNING
• Always pay att enti on to traffic ev en whe n the c rui se control is
swi tched o n. Yo u are alway s resp onsi ble for your spe ed and the
di stanc e betw een your veh icle and other ve hic le s.
• Fo r sa fet y re as on s, th e c ruise control shou ld not be u sed in the
c it y, in stop -and -go traffic , on twi sting road s and when road condi­
t ion s a re poor (such as ice, fog, gra vel, hea vy ra in and hydro­
planing ) - risk of accid ent.
• Turn off the cr uis e control t empor arily when e nte ring turn
lane s, highwa y ex it lane s or in con stru ctio n z one s.
• Please note that inad vertentl y "re sting " your foot on the a ccel­
er ato r ped al ca use s t he crui se control not to br ake . Thi s is because
the cru ise control i s overridden b y the dri ve r's acc eleration .
[ i] Tip s
• Vehicles w ith manua l transmission : You can at tain the set speed
only if the currently engaged gear allows it and the engine is not
stressed. Shifting to a higher or lower gear promptly will allow the
engine to run smooth ly .
• The cruise control cannot maintain a constant speed when
driving downhi ll. The vehicle will acce lerate under its own weight .
Downshift to a lower gear or use the brakes to s low down. •
Changing speed
-Press lever © in the 0 or O direction ~ page 110,
fig. 103 to increase or dec rease your speed.
- Release the lever to save that speed .
Controls and equip­
ment
Change speed in increments of 1 mph (1 km/h) by lightly pressing
the lever . If you keep the lever pressed down, you will a lter your
speed in 5 mph (10 km /h) increments .
You can a lso press the acce lerator pedal down to increase your
speed, e.g. if you want to pass someone. The speed you saved
earlier will resume as soon as you release the accelerator pedal.
I f , however, you exceed your saved speed by 5 mph (10 km/h) for
longer than 5 minutes, the cruise control will turn off temporarily .
The symbol will go ou t but the saved speed will be retained. •
Presetting your sp eed
You can preset your desired speed while the vehicle is not
moving.
Turn on the ignition.
P ull lever @into position
0 ~ page 110, fig. 103.
Press the lever in the
0 or O direction to increase or
decrease your speed.
- Release the lever to save that speed .
This function makes it possible, for example, to save the speed you
want before driving on the highway . Once on the highway, activate
the cruise contro l by pulling the lever toward
(D . •
Switching the system off
Tempor ary d ea ctiv ati o n
Press the brake pedal, or
- Keep the c lutch pedal pressed down
longer, or
- Press t he lever © into positio n
0 (n ot c licked i nto pla ce)
~ page 110 , fig. 1 03 , or ~
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- Drive for longer than 5 minutes at more than 5 m ph
(10 km/h) above the st ored speed .
Switching off compl etely
Press lever @ into pos ition 0 (c licked into place), or
- Sw itch the ignition off .
The system retains the saved speed if you deactivate the cruise
control temporarily. To resume the saved speed, release the brake or
clutch peda l and pull the leve r to position
G) .
Switching the igni tion off erases the saved speed .
& WARNING
You should only return t o the saved speed if it i s not t oo f ast for
the current tr affi c c ondition s -ri sk of an accid ent! •
App lies t o vehicles: wit h magn etic rid e
Audi magnetic ride
Damping can be adjusted to the driver's preference and it
a dap ts automa tically t o the current driv ing si tuation.
F ig . 105 C enter
co nsole: Sw itch for
A udi m agn etic ride
Press the switch => fig. 105 to turn sport sett ing on or off .
Audi magnetic ride is an e lectronically controlled damping system.
This chassis system assists the driver by adap ting to the particular
situation through imperceptib le control processes. The
damping
provides individua l modulation of damp ing forces. For example,
with damping characteristics set to provide greater comfort ,
damping is set somewhat harder for a brief period only as required,
when rounding a curve and when braking .
Standard setting
Select the standard setting if you prefer a suspension setting
emphasizing comfort .
Spo rt setting
Se lect the sport setting if you prefer a sporty suspension setting .
The LED in the switch comes on to indicate sport setting.
[ i ] Tip s
The warning/indicator light in the ins trument cluster comes on in
the event of a malfunction. Drive to the c losest authori zed Audi
dea ler as soon as possible and have the malfunction repaired. •

Transmission -
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& WARNIN G (continu ed )
vehi cle w it h the footbrake . When idl ing , the tr ansmission of power
does not stop completely -the vehicle "creeps ".
• Do not ac celerate when you change the selector lever position
with the vehicle stationary and the engine running -risk of an acci ­
dent!
• Never place the selector lever
in the R or N position while the
vehicle is mov ing -risk of an accident !
• If you have to bring your vehicle to a stop while on an incline ,
keep the foot brake depressed all the way down so that the vehicle
does not start to roll backward. You should never hold the vehicle
using the clutch pedal if you are going to be stopped on an incline .
If you do , the clutch will start to slip when it overhe ats cau sed by
the constant overload . This is dangero us because if the vehicle
starts to roll backward , you could cause an accident. If the clutch
should start to slip , you will feel the vehicle "jerk" and the sele ctor
lever display will start blinking.
• Before driving down a steep slope , reduce your speed and shift
into a lower gear with "tiptronic ".
• Do not ride the brakes or apply the brake pedal too often or too
long. Constant braking causes the brakes to overheat and
substantially reduces braking performance , increases braking
di stance or cau ses complete failure of the brake system. •
Controls and equip ­
ment
Ap plies to vehic les: w ith S tronic®
Selector lever positions
All the selec tor le ver posi tions are e xplai ned in this
se cti on.
Fig . 108 D ispl ay:
Selector lever po si­
tion s
The se lector l ever po siti on i s sho wn in t he instr ument cluste r
display by highlighting the appropriate symbol.
P -Park lock
In this position the gears are mechanically locked .
T he pa rk lock must only be e ngage d with th e ve hicle
stationa ry
=> & .
T o engage P and to remove the lever from this position, you must
de press the re lease button (but to n i n the se lec to r l ever ha ndle)
and
simu ltaneously you must step on the brake pedal.
R -reverse
In this positio n, reve rse is engaged.
Reverse gear mus t o nl y be engaged with the vehic le
stationary and
the engine running at id le speed =>& .
To e ngage R, you ha ve to depres s the re lease button
and s im ult a ­
neous ly st ep on the brake p edal. In the R position, the back -up l ights
il lu mina te with the ig niti on on. ...
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A ut omat ic selec to r l ever lock <&
The se lector lever is locked in the P and N positions when the igni ­
tion is on . To move the lever from these positions the driver must
depress the brake pedal. As a reminder to the driver, the fol lowing
warning appears in the instrument cluster display when the selector is in P and N:
A PP LY BRAK E WHEN ENGAGING GEAR WITH VEHIC LE
S TATIONARY
In addition, the symbo l<& for the automat ic selector lever lock illu ­
minates in the shift gate.
T he selector lever lock is effective only when the vehicle is
stationary and at speeds below 5 km/h . At higher speeds, the lock in
the N position is automatically switched off .
The selecto r lever is not locked when rapid shifts are made through
the N position (e.g . from R to Dl. This allows you to "rock" the vehicle
if it becomes stuck. If the lever is in the N position for more than
1 second with the brake pedal not depressed, the selector lock
engages automatica lly.
R elease button
The release button in the selector lever handle prevents accidenta l
shifts into certain selector lever positions . When you press the
release button, the selector lever lock is cancelled. In the illustra­
tion, the positions in wh ich the release button has to be pressed are
highlighted in color=>
page 116, fig. 109 .
I g nition key re m ova l lock
The ignition key can on ly be remove after the ignition is switched off
if the selector lever is in P. As long as the ignition key is removed, the
selector lever is locked in P. •
Controls and equip­
ment
Ap plies to vehicles: with S tronic®
Kick -down feature
T he kick-down feature allows maximum acceleration.
If you depress the accelerator pedal ful ly beyond the ful l- th rott le
position, the transmission automatical ly downshifts one gear,
depending on vehicle speed a nd engine rpm . The upshi ft into the
next higher gear takes place as soon as the maximum specified
engine speed is reached.
& WARNING
Pl ease note that the driv e wheel s can sp in if the kick -do wn is used
o n a s mooth slipper y ro ad -ri sk of sk id d ing! •
Applies to vehicles: with S tronic®
Launch Control Program
The Launch Control Program permits maximum accelera­
tion.
In order to use Launc h Control, t he ASR (Anti-Slip Regula­
tion) must be disab led. When ASR is disabled, the ESP
warning/indicator light
f in t he instrument cluster illumi ­
nates . So that Launch Control can be used, the engine must
be at operat ing temperature and the steering wheel must
not be turned.
- With the engine running, briefly press the ES P button.
The message "ASR off" appears in the instrument cluster
display .
- Shift the gear lever to "S" or the tiptronic® position.
- Step on the brake peda l w ith yo ur left foo t an d keep the
brake peda l fully depressed for at least one second. ._
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- With your right foot, step on the accelerator to the wide­
open throttle position or Kickdown. The engine speed
settles at about 3,200 rpm (6-cylinder engine) or about
2,600 rpm (4-cylinder engine).
- Take your left foot off the brake.
The S tronic® in your vehicle is electronically controlled. A special
Launch Control Program provides the best acceleration from a
standing start .
& WARNING
• Always adapt your driving to the traffic flow.
• Only use Launch Control when road and traffic conditions allow
it and other drivers will not be endangered or annoyed by your
driving and the acceleration of the vehicle.
• Make sure that ESP remains enabled. With the ESP disabled,
the vehicle could brake away, particularly on a slick and slippery
road -risk of skidding!
• Once acceleration is finished, switch ASR on again by briefly
pushing the ESP button. •
Applies to vehicles: wi ths tronic®
tiptronic operation
Tiptronic allows the driver to shift gears manually.
Switching to manual
Fig. 110 Center
console : Manual
shifting (tiptronicl
Fig . 111 Display:
Manual shifting
(tiptronicl
- Push the selector lever to the right from D. As the trans­
mission has switched,
6 5 4 3 2 1 appears in the display,
with the gear that is engaged highlighted.
Upshifting
- Tap the selector lever forward (in the tiptronic setting)
=> fig. 110 0- ...