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Openin g a nd clo sin g
PANIC B utton
- Push the red button@to activate the panic function. The
horn sounds and the turn signals flash.
- Push the button ® again to deactivate the panic func-
tion.
The remote controls allows you to:
• lock or unlock the vehicle
• selectively unlock the rear lid.
The turn signals wi ll flash briefly whenever you lock or unlock the
vehic le. Also, the interior light will come on or go off whenever you
open or close the driver's door.
The transmitter and battery are located in the head of the remote control. The receiver is located inside the vehicle. The maximum
effective range depends on several things. Remember, if the battery
is weak, the effective range decreases.
The remote -contro l key contains a fo ld -out key that you can use to
manually lock or unlock the vehicle and to start the engine.
If you need to replace the remote contro l, or if you need to have it
repaired, you must see your authorized Audi dealer . On ly then can
you use the key again.
& WARNING
Re ad and follo w all WARNINGS ~ & in "General de scr iption " on
page 50 .
[ i J Tips
• The remote control key is automatically deactivated when the
ignition is switched on.
• The operation of the remote control key can be temporarily
disrupted by interference from transmitters in the vicinity of the vehic
le working in the same frequency range (e.g . a cell phone,
radio equipment).
• In order to make sure the locking function is working, you should
a lways keep your eye on the vehic le to make sure it is properly
locked .
• Do not use the remote control if you are inside the ca r, otherwise
you may unintentionally lock the vehicle, and then you would set off
the an ti-theft alarm when you try to start the engine or open a door.
I n case this happens anyhow, push the unlock button@.
• Use the panic func tion only if you are in an emergency
situation. •
Resetting the remote control
The remote con tr o l must be reset if the vehicle does not
unlock.
- Press the unlock
III button on the remote control.
- Unlock or lock the vehicle once at t he door lock using the
stem of the remote control key.
T he synchronization process must not take longer than 30
seco nds. •

When w ill the anti th eft ala rm sys te m be trigge re d ?
When the vehicle is locked, the alarm system mon itors and protects
the following parts of the vehicle :
• engine compartment
• luggage compartment
• doors
• ignition
When the system is activated, the alarm will be triggered if one of the doors , the engine hood or the rear lid are opened, or if the igni­
tion is turned on .
The anti -theft alarm sys tem will also go off when the battery is
disconnected .
You can also trigger the alarm by pressing the PANIC button on your remo te -control key . This will alert other people in case of emer­
gency. Press the
PANIC button again to turn off the a larm.
H ow is the ant i-th eft al arm s witche d o ff wh en
t riggered ?
The alarm system is switched off when you unlock the vehic le using
t he remote -con tro l key or when the ignition is swi tched on . The
alarm will also switch itse lf off when it comes to the end of its cycle .
Emerg en cy fla sher
The emergency flasher wil l b link brief ly when the doors, engine
hood and rear lid are properly closed .
If the emergency flashers do not blink, check the doors, engine hood
and rear lid to make sure they are properly closed. If you close a
door, the hood or the rear lid with the anti-theft alarm switched on,
the emergency flashers will blink only after you have closed the
door or lid.
[ i ] Tips
• For the ant i-theft a larm system to function properly, make sure
all vehicle doors and windows are closed before leaving the vehicle.
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
Op ening and clo sing
• When you open the vehicle from the driver's door using the key,
the central locking swi tch wi ll work only after you have swi tched on
the ignition .•
Power windows
Controls
The driver can operate all windows.
M ;g 0
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F ig . 44 Dri ver's door:
p ow er w in dow
swi tc hes
Fi g. 4 5 Passe nger's
d oor : p ow er window
swi tch
If the respective switch is pushed or pulled the window wil l
open or close. The power window sw itches have a
two-posi -
tion fun ction :
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-Turn and hold the key in the lock pos ition @=>fig. 46
until the w indows are completely closed.
Opening the windows
- Insert the key into the lock of the dr iver's door .
- Turn and hold the key in the open position
@.
Opening/closing power top
- See => page 63, "Conven ience open ing and c losing of
power top " to operate power top with the key.
The automatic close function will cease if the key is released . For
sa fety reasons it is not poss ibl e to open and close the power top
with the remote control key.
& WARNING
• Be careful when closing the windows. Check to see that no one
is in the way, or serious injury could result!
• Always read and heed WARNING~
/.1 in "General description"
on
page 50. •
Reactivating the system after battery
disconnection
Reactivating the convenience close/open feature
If the vehicle battery is disconnected and then reconnected,
the automatic closing and opening function will not work until it is reactivated. To reactivate this feature, perform the
following steps:
Controls and equip ­
ment
Opening and closing
Reactivating close/open feature
- Pull and hold the power window switch until the window
is completely closed.
- Release the switch.
- Pull the switch again for one second. The automatic
closing/opening is now reactivated. •
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-Press and hold the switch down throughout the closing
procedure.
The folding top is completely open or closed when the indicator
light <:-in the instrument cluster goes out. The door windows are
automatically lowered about 20 mm while the top is opening .
& 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
• Opening and closing the automatic convertible top is possible
below posted speed limits in city driving . At speeds above 4 mph (6
km/h), you can use the "convenience opening" function. The folding
top is completely opened by briefly pulling on the switch.
• The indicator light for the folding top goes out as soon as it is
correctly latched .
• In order not to discharge the battery unnecessarily, the top
should not be lowered or raised several times in succession with the
engine not running.
• I f the indicator light for the folding top flashes when the switch
is actuated, there is a malfunction. •
Controls and equip ­
ment
Folding top
Ap plies to vehic les: with power fo lding top
Convenience opening and closing of power
top
The power top can alternatively be opened and closed by
turning the key in the driver's door Jock.
Fig. 52 Keyturns for
opening and closing
the power top
Please note that convenience opening requires one addi­
tional action for vehicles equipped with anti-theft alarm.
This applies to convenience closing as well.
Convenience opening
-Press the unlock button CD on the remote control key to
unlock the vehicle.
- Turn the key in the driver door
once to position @
=> fig. 52.
- Within two seconds turn the key a second time and hold
it in this position until the power top has completely
retracted.
Convenience closing
- Turn the key in the driver door once to position @
=> fig. 52.
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Interior lights
Interior lights
The interior lights include the reading lights for the driver
and the front passenger.
Activating door contact circuit
Fig. 70 Section from
headliner: Interior
lights
- Press the button @. The LED in the button illuminates.
Deactivating door contact circuit
- Press the button @. The LED in the button goes out.
Front reading lights ~
- Press one of the switches @ to turn the right or left
reading light on or off.
With the door contact circuit, the interior lights turn on as soon as
you unlock the vehicle or open the doors. The interior lights are also
turned on when the ignition key is removed. The lights turn off
about 30 seconds after the doors are closed. When the vehicle is
locked or when the ignition is turned on, the interior lights are
turned off .
Contro ls and eq uip­
ment
Clear vision
When a door is open, the interior lights are turned off after about 10
minutes to prevent battery draining.
The brightness of the lights is controlled automatically by a dimmer
when they are switched on and off. •
Luggage compa rtm ent light
The light is located on the right side of the luggage compartment.
These lights come on automatically when the rear lid is opened. The
lights turn off automatically if the lid is left open for more then 10
minutes. •
Vision
Sun visors
Using the sun visors makes driving safer.
•
Fig. 71 Sun visor
The vanity mirrors in the sun visors are equipped with lids . Push lid
in direction of arrow to open.
Between the visors for the driver and the passenger there is a
folding visor which can be used to cover the space above the rear
view mirror .•
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Ignition lock and ignition switch
Ignition lock
The igniti on key starts or s tops the eng ine.
Ignition off G)
Fi g. 1 01 Ign it io n lock
po sition s
In posit ion => fig. 101 G) both the ignition and engine are off, and
t he steering is locked.
To
lo ck the steering after you have removed the ignition key, turn
the steering whee l in either direction until you hear it lock into
place . You should always lock the steering whenever you leave your
vehic le. This makes a vehicle theft even more difficult =>& .
Ignition on 0
If it is difficult to turn the key after you have inserted it into the igni ­
tion lock, turn the steering wheel back and forth. This will take the
load off the steering lock mechanism and you wil l be able to turn the
key freely and start the engine.
Starting the engine ®
In this position the engine starts . Whi le the engine is starting, the
power supply to the headlights and other electrical consumers is
temporari ly interrupted to conserve battery power . After the engine
has started, release the key and it will return to position
G) .
Before the starter can be operated again the key must be turned
back to posi tion
G) . The non -repeat lock prevents you from
damaging the starter when the engine is running.
& WARNING
• Never remove the key from the ignition lo ck while the veh icle is
moving. The steering wheel will lo ck causing lo ss of control .
• If you have to leave your vehicle -even for just a minute -always
remove the ign ition key and take it with you . This i s especially
i mportant if you are going to l eave children behind in the vehi cle .
The children could start the eng ine or u se other vehi cle control s.
Unsupe rv ised use of vehicle controls (for e xample , power
window s) can cau se serious per sonal injurie s.
[ i ] Tips
If the veh icle ba ttery has been disconnected a nd then reconnected,
then you must leave the key in position
G) for about 5 seconds
bef ore you can start the engine .•
Appl ies to vehicles: with automat ic trans miss io n
Ignition key safety lock
The ig nition ke y can only be rem oved when the selec tor
le ver i s in the "P" (Par k) p osition.
After switching off the ignition, the ignition key can only be
r emoved from the igni tio n lock w hen the se lector leve r is in the "P"
(Park) position . After you have removed the key, the selector lever is
l ocked and cannot be moved. •

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Closing the engine hood
- Pull the hood down until the pressure from the struts is
reduced.
- Let the hood
drop down and latch in place. Do not try to
push it shut;
it may fail to engage~& .
& WARNING
A hood that is not completely latched could fly up and block your
view while driving.
• When you close the engine hood, check it to make sure the
safety catch has properly engaged. The hood should be flush with
the surrounding vehicle body parts.
• If you notice while driving that the hood is not secured prop­
erly, stop at once and close it. •
Working in the engine compartment
Be especially careful whenever you work in the engine
compartment!
Whenever you must perform any work in the engine compartment,
for example checking and filling the different fluids, there is a risk of injury, burns and accidents. To prevent personal injury always
observe the following WARNINGS. The engine compartment of any
vehicle is a hazardous area!
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& WARNING
To help avoid injury, before you check anything under the hood :
• Switch off the engine.
• Remove the ignition key.
• Apply the parking brake.
& WARNING (continued)
• Move selector lever of automatic transmission to "P" {Park);
put manual transmission in Neutral.
• Always let the engine cool down. Hot components will burn
skin on contact.
• To reduce the risk of being burned, never open the hood if you
see or hear steam or coolant escaping from the engine compart­
ment. Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen or heard before
carefully opening the hood .
• Keep children away from the engine compartment.
• Never spill fluids on hot engine components. They can cause a
fire.
• Never touch the radiator fan. The auxiliary electric fan is
temperature controlled and can switch on suddenly.
• Never open the coolant reservoir cap when the engine is still
warm. The coolant system is pressurized and hot coolant could
spray out.
• Protect your face, hands and arm from steam or hot engine
coolant by placing a thick rag over the cap when you open the
coolant reservoir.
• If work on the fuel system or the electrical system is necessary:
- Always disconnect the battery .
- Never smoke or work near heaters or open flames. Fluids in
the engine compartment could start a fire.
- Keep an approved fire extinguisher immediately available.
• To avoid electrical shock and personal injury while the engine
is running or being started, never touch :
- Ignition cables
- Other components of the high voltage electronic ignition
system.
• If you must perform a check or repair with the engine running: .,_

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Automatic folding top
closing .. .... .... ....... ..... ... . 62
opening ... ... ... .... .... ... .... .. 62
Automatic headlight control .. ......... 70
Automatic transmission .. .... .... .... 113
Driving Notes ......... .... .. ..... 114
Emergency program .... ...... .... 119
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Ignition key safety lock . ...... ..... 106
Kick -down .. ... .. .... .... ...... .. 117
Launch Control Program ........... 117
Selector lever lock ........ .... .... 116
Selector lever positions .... ..... .. 115
Tiptronic ... .. .... .... ... .... .... 118
Tiptronic controls on the steering wheel
119
Average speed ... ... ..... ... .... .... . 39
Avoid damaging the vehicle ..... .... . 194
B
Battery .. ... .... .... .... ..... .. 231, 234
Battery location inside the engine
compartment . ...... .... .... 221, 222
Charging ........................ 235
Checking battery acid level .. .. 234, 235
Connecting ...................... 231
Disconnecting .... .... .... ...... . 231
Important warnings when working on the
battery ........................ 232
Replacing the battery .. .......... . 231
Winter operation ................. 231
Working on the battery ... .... .... . 232
Battery voltage . .... .... .... ... .... .. 35
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Before
driving . .... . .. ... ... ........ 128
Bi -Xenon headlights .................. 75
Blended gasoline . ... .... .... .... .... 214
Body cavity sealing ...... ...... ... .. . 207
Booster seats .. ...... .... .... .... ... 175
How do I properly install a booster seat in
my vehicle? . .......... .... ... .. 175
Safety instructions . .... .... ... .... 175
Brake fluid Changing the brake fluid .. ........ 230
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 230
What is the correct brake fluid level? 230
What should I do if the brake fluid warning
light comes on? ... .. .... .... .... 230
Brake fluid reservoir . ...... ...... .... 230
Brake light defective ........ .... .... .. 36
Brake system ... ... .. .... ........ 32, 230
Anti-lock brake system .. ....... .... 20
Brake Assistant ........ ... .. .... . 189
Brake fluid ................... .... 230
Brake f luid specifications for refill and
replacement .... ...... ...... .... 230
Brake pads ... ... .... .... .... .... 193
General information .............. 188
How does the moisture or road sa lt affect
the brakes? ..... ...... ...... .... 188
Warning/indicator lights .. ...... .... 20
Break -in period ...... ...... ... .. .... 192
Brake pads ...................... 193
Tires .. .... .... ... .... .... .... ... 192
Bulbs .... ... .... .. . .. .............. 277
C
California Proposition 65 Warning . .... 221
Battery specific .... ... .... .... .... 234
Capacities ... .... ........ ... .... .... 291
Car care ... .... ... .. .... .... .... .... 200
Interior ..... .... .. .... ........... 208
Plastic and vinyl .................. 204
Weatherstrips ..... .... ...... ..... 206
Care of exterior .. .... ....... ........ 200
Cargo area
See Luggage compartment . ... .... . 135
Catalytic converter ...... .... .... .... 193
CD changer ..... .... .... .... .... ..... 96
Certification ...... ... .... ...... ...... 45
Changing a flat tire ... .... .... ....... 267
Changing engine oil ............. .... 226
Chassis Undercoating .... ..... ... .... .... 207
See also Audi magnetic ride .... .... 112
Check ing
Battery acid level ......... ... . 234, 235
Engine coolant level .............. 228
Checking tire pressure . ... .... .... ... 244
Child restraint
Danger of using child restraints in the front seat .... ... .... .... .... ... 147
Child restraints Where can I get additional information
about chi ld restraints? ... ........ 180
Child safety ...... .... ... .... ... 168, 173
Booster seats .... .... .... .... ... . 175
Convertible child safety seats ... ... 174
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