brake AUDI TT ROADSTER 2008 Owner's Manual

On the road -
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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. •

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converter of conventional automatic transmissions and allow the
vehic le to accelerate without a noticeable break in the power flow.
With the aid of
tiptronic , the gears can optionally be shifted manu­
ally~ page 118 . •
Ap plies to ve hic les: w ith S troni c®
Driving Notes
The forward gears are shifted up or down automatically.
Starting from stop
Step on and hold t he brake pedal.
Fig. 107 Section from
ce nter console:
Selector lever with
release button
-Hold the release button (button in selector lever) down,
move the selector lever to t he desired position, for
example D :::>
page 115, and release the button.
- Release the brake pedal and accelerate:::>& .
Stopping temporarily
-Bring th e vehicle to a full stop with the brake, e.g. at
traffic signals.
- Do not accelerate.
Parking
-Step on and hold the brake pedal :::> & .
- Apply the parking brake firmly .
- Hold the release button down, move the selector lever to
P and release the button.
Stopping on an incline
-Always hold the vehic le with the footbrake or parking
brake in orde r to prevent "rollback":::> &. Do
not try to
prevent the vehicle from rolling back by rewing the
engine while it is in gear.
Starting on a hill
- Apply the hand brake firmly .
- With the engine in gear, gradually accelerate and release
the hand brake.
The engine can on ly be started with the selector lever in P or N
~ page 107. At low ambient temperatures (14 °F /-1 O °C), it is only
possible to start the engine with the se lector lever in P.
When park ing on leve l ground, it is sufficient to place the selector
lever in P. On a steeply sloping road , you should first apply the
parking brake firmly and then place the selector lever in
P. This way,
you do not overload the paw l mechanism and it is easier to move
the selector lever out of P.
& WARNING
• Never leave your vehicle with the engine running while in gear.
If you must leave your vehicle with the engine running, set the
parking brake and engage the park lock .
• When the engine is running and the transmission is in gear (D ,
S or R ) or in "tiptronic " mode , it is essential that you stop the
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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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N -Neutral
The transmission is in neutral in this position.
D -Normal position for driving forward
In this position, the forward gears are automatically shifted up and
down, depending on engine load and vehicle speed.
To engage S from N, the brake pedal must be depressed at speeds
below 5 km/h or when the vehicle is stationary=>&.
In certain circumstances (driving in the mountains for example) it
can be beneficial to switch temporarily to the manual shift program
=> page 118 in order to adjust the gear ratios to driving conditions
manually.
S -Sport setting
The S setting should be selected for sporting driving. The power
reserves of the engine can be fully exploited through later upshifts .
To engage S from N, the brake pedal must be depressed at speeds
below 5 km/h or when the vehicle is stationary=>&,.
& WARNING
• Never place the selector lever in the R or P position while the
vehicle is moving -risk of an accident!
• With the engine running, it is necessary to hold the vehicle with
the foot brake in all selector lever positions (except P and N), because even at idle speed the transfer of power is never
completely interrupted -the vehicle "creeps". If the vehicle is
stationary and the transmission is engaged, the engine should
never be speeded up unintentionally (e.g. manually from under the
hood). Otherwise the vehicle will immediately start to move -
sometimes even if the parking brake is firmly applied - risk of an
accident!
• Before you or other persons open the hood and work on a
running engine, the selector lever must be moved to P and the
& WARNING (continued)
parking brake applied firmly -risk of an accident! Follow the
warning stickers=>
page 212, "Engine compartment".
[ i] Tips
If you have inadvertently shifting into N while the vehicle is moving,
you should remove your foot from the accelerator and wait until the
engine speed has dropped to idle before shifting back to Dor S. •
Applies to vehicles : wi th S tronic ®
Selector lever lock
The selector lever lock prevents a gear from being
engaged accidentally and unintentionally setting the
vehicle in motion.
Fig. 109 Selector lever
locks
The selector lever lock is released as follows:
Switch the ignition on.
Step on the brake pedal
and simultaneously hold down
the release button. _.,

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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)
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Applies t o vehi cles: with S tr oni c®
Emergency release for selector lever
If the vehicle's power supply fails, the selector lever can
be released in an emergency.
Fig. 113 Selector
lever:: Remove selector
lever sleeve
Fig. 114 Selector lever:
emergency release
from the Park position
The emergency release mechanism is located on the right
front under the selector lever shift gate. The release proce­
dure requires professional dexterity. We recommend that
you seek assistance.
Removing the selector lever boot
- Engage the parking brake. -
Carefully pry the selector lever boot out of the trim using
a small screwdriver @.
- Pull both sides of the boot upward in the direct ion of the
arrows @.
- Fold the boot upward.
Emergency release for selector lever
- Press the release lever toward the center of the vehicle
with the screwdriver ~ fig. 114
© and hold it in this
position.
- Now press the lock button on the selector lever@ and
move the selector lever to the N position.
- Clip the shift boot back into the shift gate.
If the vehicle has to be pushed or towed if the power supply fails
(e.g. battery is discharged), the selector lever must be moved to the
N position using the emergency locking device .
& WARNING
The selector must only be shifted from the P position if the hand­
brake is firmly applied. Otherwise the vehicle would start moving
unexpectedly on a grade when the selector lever is shifted from
the P position · increasing the risk of an accident. •

HomeLink® -_______________ ___.
Homelink®
Universal remote control
Applies to veh icles: wit h Home link® unive rsa l rem ote cont rol
General information
The Homelink® feature can learn up to three radio
frequency codes for most current transmitters used for
operating garage doors, estate gates, home or outdoor
lighting systems, and other devices.
You must first program the Homelink® transmitter before you can
use the system~
page 121, "Programming the Homelink® trans­
mitter" .
In order to program the Homelink® transmitte r for devices utili zing
rolling cod e, a second person on a ladder who can safely reach the
garage door opener motor is recommended. It is also necessary to
locate the "learn" button on your garage door opener motor . Refer
to the operating instructions for the opener, as the location and
color of this button may vary by manufacturer .
You can still use the original remote control for the device at any
time .
& WARNING
• Never use the Homelink"" transmitter with any garage door
opener that does have not the safety stop and reverse feature as
required by federal safety standards. This includes any garage
door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.
• A garage door opener which cannot detect an object, signaling
the door to stop and reverse does not meet current federal safety standards. Using a garage door opener without these features
increases risk of serious injury or death .
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
& WARNING (continued)
• For safety reasons never release the parking brake or start the
engine while anyone is standing in front of the vehicle.
• A garage door or an estate gate may sometimes be set in
motion when the Homelink® remote control is being
programmed .
If the device is repeatedly activated, this can over­
strain motor and damage its electrical components -an over­
heated motor is a fire hazard!
• To avoid possible injuries or property damage, please always
make absolutely certain that no persons or objects are located in
the range of motion of any equipment being operated. •
Applies to vehi cles : wit h Home link ® un iv ers al re mote co ntrol
Programming the Homelink ® transmitter
The transmitter is programmed in two phases. For rolling
code transmitters, a third phase is also necessary.
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Vehicle care I I
Fig. 115 Overhead
console: Homelink®
keypad ...
irechnical data

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Fig . 116 Front bumper ,
driver side: location of
transmitter unit
Phase 1: programming the overhead keypad
1. Make sure your vehicle is within operating range of the
remote controlled garage door opener.
2. Set the parking brake::::,
& in "Genera l information".
3. Turn the ignition on. Do not start the engine!
4. Press and hold the two outside Homelink® buttons
(D
and @f or approxim~tely 20 sec_onds until indicator
light@::::,
page 121, fig. 115 begins to flash. Then
release both buttons. Do not hold the buttons for longer
than
30 seconds.
- This procedure only needs to be performed
once. It
erases the factory-set default codes and does not have to
be repeated to program additional remote controls.
5. Press and hold the Homelink® button
(D , ® or @ until
the indicator light@starts flashing
slowly. Release the
button.
- The system will remain in programming mode for 5
minutes.
Go to the front of the vehicle and proceed with
phase 2.
Phase 2:
programming the bumper mounted transmitter
6. Hold the original remote control at a distance between 0-
5 in. (0-13 cm) from the bumper below the appropriate
headlight for your vehicle::::, fig.
116 (use the shortest
distance possible).
7 . Aim the remote control just below the driver side head ­
light.
8. Press and hold the activation button on the remote control.
- May be different in Canada. If so, press and re-press
(cycle) the activation button on your remote control every
two seconds.
9. The emergency flashers will flash three times (after
about
15-60 seconds) when the programming is
successful. Release the button on the remote control.
- To program more devices, repeat steps 4 to 9.
10. Press and hold the trained Homelink® button and
observe the indicator light @::::,
page 121, fig. 115.
If the indicator light is solid/continuous, programming is
complete and your device should activate when you
press and release the trained Homelink® button.
- If the indicator light blinks rapidly for 2 seconds and is
then a solid/continuous light, proceed with phase 3 to
program a rolling code device.
Phase 3: rolling code programming
- A second person on a ladder who can safely reach the
garage door opener motor is recommended.
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