ignition AUDI TT ROADSTER 2011 Owner's Manual

44 Opening and clo sing
Switch @ operates the window in the front
passenger's door .
.&_ WARNING
-Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, especially with access to vehicle
keys . Unsupervised use of the keys can
result in starting of t he engine and use
of vehicle systems such as power win­
dows , etc. which cou ld result in serio us
mJury .
- Remember -you can still open or close
the power w indows for about ten m i­
nu te s after the ignition is sw itche d off.
Only whe n eit her of the fron t doo rs a re
opened are the power windows sw itched
off.
- B e care ful when closing the windows .
C heck to see that no one is in the way, or
serious injury could result!
- Always remove the ignition key whenever
yo u leave yo ur vehicle.
- If you lock you r vehicle from the ou ts ide,
no one, especially children, sho uld re­
main in the vehicle .
- Do not stick any thing on the windows o r
the windshie ld that may interfere with
the driver 's fie ld of vision .
(!} Tips
-When the doors a re opened, the w in ­
dows are a utomat ically lowered 10 mm.
- The w indows can still be ope ned and
closed for abou t ten m in utes after the
i gnition has been turned off. The power
win dows are not sh ut off until one of the
front doors is opened.
Convenience close/open feature
You can close or open the windows from out­
side when you lock or unlock your car with the
key.
r
F ig. 4 2 Key turns fo r op enin g an d clos ing
Closing the windows
.,. Insert the key in to the lock of the driver's
door.
.,. Make s ure that the windows a re not blocked
~.&. .
.,. Turn and hold the key in the lock position @
q fig. 42 until the windows are completely
closed.
Opening the window s
.,. Insert the key into the lock of the driver's
door.
.,. Turn and hold the key in the open posit ion
@ .
Opening /closing power top
.,. See ¢ page 48, Convenience opening and
closing of power top
to operate power top
with the key .
T he automatic close function w ill cease if the
k ey is released . Fo r sa fe ty reaso ns it is no t
possible to open and close the power top with
the remote control key .
.&_ WARNING
-
-
- Be careful when clos ing the windows.
Check to
see t h at no one is in the way, or
serio us inju ry co uld resu lt!
- Always read and heed WARNING
~.&. in
General description on page 38 .

46 Convertible top
Convertible top
Convertible top
General information
The comprehensively engineered design of the
fabric convertible top allows it to be operated
quickly and simply. When open, the converti­ ble top is stowed completely in a tonneau pro­
vided specifically for this purpose.
In normal operating conditions, the converti­
ble top is wind- and waterproof. Under certain
circumstances, a small quantity of droplets
might form, but only in extremely inclement
weather, e.g. torrential or continuous heavy
rain. This is normal and not a cause for con­
cern.
Follow the care instructions
~ page 164,
Convertible top care
to maintain the converti­
ble top's attractive appearance and to keep it
wind- and waterproof. Please follow these in­
structions as well:
- Stow and open the convertible top only
when it is clean. When the top is folded
away, sharp-edged contaminants can build
up as silt and cause wear spots on the rear
window, which may damage the convertible
top over time. Of course, ice and snow
should also be removed before opening the
convertible top .
- Under no circumstances should you use
sharp-edged or abrasive objects to remove
ice and snow. Use a commercial ice scraper
to remove ice from of the rear window.
- The convertible top should be opened only if
it is completely d ry. If the convertible top is
opened and then stored wet, unattractive
indentations may develop. In addition, over
time, mold and mildew stains can develop.
- Do not leave the convertible top open for
several weeks at a time; instead, open and
close it from time to time so that the fabric
does not discolor where it folds, and to pre­
vent creases from forming. This is especially
important if it happens to be stowed while
still damp on occasion . -
Because the fabric becomes less flexible
when temperatures drops below zero, we
recommend not operating the convertible
top below O°C.
A WARNING
-
- When operating the convertible top,
make sure that any external factors (e .g.
the wind) do not impair its function or
endanger other drivers.
- Never drive while the convertible top is
not properly secured . Otherwise, it may
be pulled open by the wind. This can
cause injuries and damage to the vehicle
- danger of an accident!
- When opening and closing the converti-
ble top make sure to keep yourself and
others clear of all moving parts. Risk of
injury!
(D Note
- Always make sure that there is enough
clearance above the vehicle so that the
convertible top is not damaged when
opening and closing.
- Do not place any objects in the tonneau
to avoid damage when opening the con­
vertible top .
@ Tips
-The convertible top should be operated
only with the ignition switched on.
- When parking the car with the converti­
ble top open, bear in mind that the vehi­
cle's interior is not protected from dam­
age due to unexpected weather condi­
tions, or unauthorized access. It is there­
fore advisable to close the convertible
top before leaving the vehicle. If objects
are left inside the vehicle, they should be
locked in the luggage compartment.

48 Convertible top
that the top will be opened by the wind.
T his can result in injuries and damage to
the vehicle.
@ Tips
The indicator light for the convertib le top
goes o ut as soon as it is correctly latched.
Opening and Closing the Convertible
Top Automatically
App lies to vehicles: with power convertible top
Fig. 47 Sw it ch for co nver tible top actuat ion
Automatically Opening the Convertible
Top
.. Turn on the ignition .
.. Remove any objects from the storage com­
partment to prevent damage to the conver­
t ible top and the rear window.
.,. Pull and hold onto the switch throughout
the opening procedure .
Automatically Closing the Convertible Top
.. Turn on the ignition .
.. Remove any objects from the storage com­
partment to prevent damage to the conver­
t ible top and the rear window .
.. Press and hold the switch down thro ughout
the closing procedure.
The convertible top is completely open or closed when the indicator light in the in-
strument cluster goes out. The door windows
are automatically lowered about 20 mm w hile
the top is opening .
_& WARNING
Never drive the vehicle with the top not
properly latched! Otherwise there is a risk
-
that the top will be opened by the w ind.
This can res ult in injuries and damage to
the veh icle.
(D Tips
- Opening and closing the automatic con­
vertible top is possible below posted
speed lim its in c ity driving . At speeds
above 4 mph (6 km/h), you can use the
"convenience opening" funct ion . The
convertible top is completely opened by
br iefly pulling on the switch .
- The indicator light for the convertible
top goes out as soon as it is cor rectly
latched .
- In orde r not to discharge the battery un­
necessar ily, the top should not be low­
ered or raised several times in succession
w ith the engine not running.
-If the ind icator light for the convertible
top flashes when the switch is actuated,
th ere is a malfunct ion.
Convenience opening and closing of
power top
Applies to vehicles: with power convertible top
The power top con alternatively be opened
and closed by turning the key in the driver's
door lock.
C
r
Fig. 48 Keyt urns for open ing and clos ing t he powe r top
Please note that convenience ope ning re­
quires one additional action for vehicles
equipped with ant i-theft a larm . This applies
to convenience closing as well.

Convenience opening
• Press the unlock button @ on the remote
control key to unlock the vehicle.
• Turn the key in the driver door
once to posi­
tion @
c::> fig. 48.
• Within two seconds turn the key a second
time and hold it in th is position until the
power top has completely retracted .
Convenience closing
• Turn the key in the driver door once to posi ­
tion @
c::> fig. 48.
• Within two seconds tu rn the key a second
time and hold it in th is position until the
power top has completely closed .
Opening or closing motion stops
immediately
as soon as you re lease the key. For safety rea­
sons, it is no t possible to activa te the conven­
ience feature with the remote control.
.,&. WARNING
When open ing and closing the power top
make sure to keep yourself a nd others
clear of al l moving parts. Risk of injur y!
Wind Deflector
The wind deflector reduces turbulence in the
passenger compartment and makes driving
more comfortable.
F ig. 49 Sect io n fr om center co nsole : Sw itch for w ind
def lec tor ope ra ti on
Extending wind deflector
• Pull the switch fo r wind deflector operation.
• Re lease the switch as soon as the wind de­
flector is completely extended.
Convertible top 49
Retracting wind deflector
• Keep the switch for the wind deflector de­
pressed until it is fully retracted.
T he w ind deflecto r is extended and retracted
electri cal ly.
.,&. WARNING
--
- The wind def lector may not be used for
securing cargo .
- Always watch the wind deflector careful­
ly whi le it is closing. Fingers can be trap­
ped painfully in the mechanism!
(0 Tips
-Extension is interrupted immed iate ly the
switch is released.
- Th e wind deflecto r is most effect ive if all
the windows are raised.
Convertible top
emergency operation
, General information
Applies to vehicles: with power convertible top
The convertible top can be closed manually if
it malfunctions .
.,. Set the parking brake.
.,. Open the w indows .
.,. Remove the key from the ignition.
Close the convertible top manually only in an
emergency situation. The best way course of
action is to contact your dealersh ip to have
the cause of the malfunct ion corrected .
The convertible top's emergency operation ba­
sically consists of the following steps:
- Depressurize the hydraulic system for op­
erating the convertible top :
The hydraulic
system pump must be depressuri zed.
- Unlock the covers: The covers must be man­
ually unlocked and positioned.
-Raise the convertible top: The convertible
top must be manually lifted out of its well
and ra ised. .,.

Clear vision Lights
Switching the headlights on and off
Fig . 57 Instrument pane l: light switch
F ig. 58 Instrument pane l: light switch w ith daytime
running lights (DRL)
The light switch must not be overturned past
the stops in
either dire ct ion.
Switching on automatic headlight
control*
.,. Turn the light switch to AUTO* ¢ fig. 57 .
Switching on the side ma rker lights
.,. Turn the light switch to ,oo:.
Switching on the headlights and high
beam
.,. Turn the light switch to gD .
.,. Push the high beam lever forward towards
the instrument panel¢
page 55.
Switching off the lights
.,. Turn the light switch to 0.
The headlights only work when the ignition is
switched on. While starting the engine or
when switching
off the ignition, the head-
Clear vision 53
lights will go off and only the side marker
lights will be on.
Daytime running lights (DRL) (USA
models)
The daytime r unning lights can be turned on
or
off using this function. If the function is ac ­
tive, the daytime running lights are turned on
automatica lly when the ignition is switched
on.
The daytime running lights are activated
only
when the light switch is at the AUTO* or DRL *
position.
Daytime running lights (Canada models
only)
The daytime running lights are activated only
when the light switch ¢ fig. 57 is either at the
0 or the ,oo: position.
The daytime r unning lights function cannot be
turned
off .
Automatic headlight control*
In the switch position AUTO the automatic
headlight control
is turned on. The low
beams are turned on automatically through a
light sensor as soon as ambient brightness
(e .g. when driving into a tunnel) falls below a
value preset at the factory. When ambient
brightness increases aga in, the low beams are
turned
off again automatica lly c:> & .
In the AUTO position the low beams are
switc hed
off automatically when the ignition
is tur ned
off.
Light Sensor Malfunction*
In the event of a light sensor malfunction, the
driver is notified in the instrument cluster dis­
play:
ral Automatic headlights/automatic wipers
defective
For safety reasons the low beams are turned
on permanen tly with the switch in
AUTO* .
However, you can continue to turn the lights
on and
off using the light switch. Have the ..,.

54 Clear vision
light sensor checke d as soon as possi ble at a
d ea le rship.
Com ing home /le aving home function *
The function is switched on when the switch is
i n the AU TO* position and the function is
shown as active in the driver info rmation sys­
tem .
The
co ming h om e function illuminates the
a rea around the veh icle when the ig nition is
switc hed off and the driver 's door is opened.
The length of time the lights remain on can be set in the menu display
( Illumin ation > Exte­
r io r light s> co ming hom e).
The leaving home function i lluminates the
area around the vehicle when unlock ing it.
A WARNING
- Never use daytime running lights to see
where you are going. They are not bright
enough and w ill not let you see far
enough ahead for safety, especially at
dusk or when it is dark. Always switch on
the low beams at dusk or when it is dark.
- Automatic headlights are only intended
to assist the dr ive r. They do not relieve
the driver of his responsibility to check
the headlights and to tu rn them on man­
ually according to the current light and
visibili ty cond itions. Fo r example, fog
and rain cannot be detected by the light
sensors . So a lways switch on the head­
lights under these weather cond itions
and when driving in the dark
io.
- Crashes can happen when yo u cannot see
the road ahead and when you cannot be seen by other motorists .
- Always turn on the headlights so that
you can see ahead and so tha t others
can see yo ur ca r from the bac k.
- With the switch in
AUTO front fog lights
ca nnot be t urned on in addition .
- The light sensor for headlight control is
l ocated in the rear view m irror mount .
Do no t apply a ny stickers to the w ind- shield in this area to prevent malfunc
­
tions or fa ilures.
- Some exter io r li ght ing funct ions can be
adjusted in the driver informat ion sys­
tem
~ page 21.
- If you remove the ignition from the igni ­
tion lock while the headlights are still
on, a buzzer wi ll sound as long as the
dr iver's door is open to rem ind you to
turn off the lights.
- Always observe the specif ic loca l regu la­
tions for your area as to when to use your
lights.
- With automatic headlights, the high­
beam funct ion is also available, but wit h
one restrict ion: If you have not switched
the high beams back to low beams dur­
ing automatic headlight operation (fo r
example, after d rivi ng through a tunnel) ,
only the low beams come on the nex t
t ime au tomatic headlights are swi tched
on. To use the high beams, you first have
to pull the high beam lever back and
then push the lever forward again.
- In cool or damp weather, the inside of
the headlig hts, turn signals and tail
lights can fog over due to the tempera­
t u re difference between the inside and
outside. They w ill clear shortly after
switching them on. This does not affect
the se rv ice life of the lig hting .
Adaptive light
Applies to veh icles: w ith Adapt ive Light
When driving around bends, the relevant area
of the road is better illuminated.
F ig . 59 Adapt ive li ght w hen dr iv in g

56 Clear vis ion
Notes on the se feature s
- The turn signals only work with the ignition
swit ched on . The indicator lights
(I or IN in
the instr ument cl uster ¢
page 13 also b link .
- After you have turned a corner, the turn sig-
nal switches off a utomat ica lly.
- T he
high beam works only when the head­
lights are on. The indicator light . in the
instrument cluster illuminates when the
high beams a re on.
- The
headlight flasher wo rks on ly as long as
yo u hold the lever -even if there are no
lights switched on. The indicator light . in
the instrument cl uster illum inates when you
use the headlight f lasher.
(D Note
Do not use the high beam or headlight
flasher if you know that these cou ld be
blind ing oncoming traffic.
Emergency flasher
The emergency flasher makes other motorists
aware that you or your vehicle are in an emer­
gency situation.
F ig . 6 2 Cente r console: emerge ncy flas her sw itch
,. Press the switch ~ ~ fig. 62, to switch the
eme rgency flasher on or off .
When the emergency f lashe r is on, a ll four
turn sig nal bli nk at the same time. The t urn
sig nal i ndi ca tor lights ¢ Q in the ins trument
cluster, as well as the lig ht in t he emergen cy
f lasher switch ~ blink likewise .
The emergency flasher w ill automat ica lly
switch on if you are in an a cciden t where the
a irbag has deployed.
(D Tips
You should switch on t he emergency f lash­
er when:
- you are the last veh icle standing in a traf­
fic jam so that any other vehicles coming can see you, or when
- your vehicle has broken down or you are
in an emergency s ituation, or when
- your vehicle is being towed by a tow
truck or if you are tow ing another vehicle
beh ind you.
Interior lights
' Interior lights
The interior lights include the reading lights
for the driver and the front pass enger.
F ig . 63 Sect ion from headliner: Interio r lights
Activating door contact circuit
,. Press the b utton @. The L ED in the b utton
illum inates.
Deactivating door contact circuit
,. Press the button @. The LED in the button
goes o ut.
Front reading lights "<~
.. Press one of the switches ® to turn the
r ight or left reading light on or off.
With the door contact circuit, the interior lights turn on as soon as you unlock the vehi-
cle or open the doors. The interior lig hts are
also t urned on when the ign ition key is re­
moved . The lights turn off about 30 seconds
after the doo rs ar e closed. When the ve hicle is
lilJJ,

locked or when the ignition is turned on, the
interior lights are turned off.
When a door is open, the interior l igh ts are
turned off afte r abo ut 10 m inu tes to p reven t
battery draining.
The brightness of the lights is controlled au­
t om atically by a dimmer when they are
sw itched on and off.
Instrument panel illumination
The illumination of the instruments, displays
and the cen ter console can be adjusted .
Fig . 64 Instr ument pane l illu min at io n
i a:. .. a,
You regulate the brightness of the instru­
ments with the left thumbwheel
Co/¢ fig. 64 .
Ign ition ON, light switch at @.
Wit h t he igni tion swi tched ON, the glow o f in­
strument needles
can be adjusted to a ppear
b righter or dimmer.
Ignition ON , light switch at ~oQ: or ~D .
With the l igh ts sw itched on, the brightness of
i nstr ument cluster (i.e. needles, gauges and
d isp lays) and center console i llumination can
be ad justed .
(D Note
The instrument cluster and cente r console
illumination (ga uges and needles) comes
on when you switch on the ignition and the
vehicle headlights are off. Be aware of t he
following difference between mode ls built
to US or Ca nadian specifications:
- USA models: illumination of the instru­
ment cluster (gauge s and needles),
dash and cente r console around the
Clear vi sion 5 7
gearshift lever is controlled by a light
sensor located in the in strument panel.
The in strument panel illumination will
automatically become dimmer as the
daylight fades away and eventuall y will
go out completely when outside light is
very low . This i s to remind you, the driv­
er, to switch on the headlights before it
get s too dark.
- Canada models: in strument pan el illu­
min ation w ill stay bright r egardless of
the intensit y of ambient light . Alwa ys
be aware of changes in out side light
conditions while you are dri ving. Re·
s pond in time to fading daylight by
turning the light switch to position
~D
(or "AUTO" if your car is equipped with
this feature)
to turn on you r headlights.
luggage compartment light
The light is located on the right side of the
luggage compartment.
These lights come on automatically when t he
rear lid is opened . The lights turn off automat­
ical ly if the lid is left open for more then 10
minutes .
Vision
Sun visors
Using the sun visors make s driving safer .
Fig. 65 Sun visor
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The vanity mirrors in the sun visors are equip­
ped with lids. Push lid in direct ion of arrow to
open.

58 Clear vis ion
Mirrors
Manual glare dimming
Standard sett ing
.,. Move the small lever (located on the bottom
edge of the mirror) to the front .
Anti-glare setting
.,. Move the small lever (located on the bottom
edge of the mirror) to the rear.
Automatically dimming inside mirror
App lies to vehicles: with automat ically dimming inside
rearview mirror
The automatic dimming function con be
turned on and off if required.
Fig. 66 Inside rea rvi ew mir ror, d ig ita l compass ac tivat­
ed: a uto dimmin g on/off b utt o n an d indicator ligh t
Disabling auto dimming
.,. Press button @briefly, -the gree n indicator
l ight @ goes out .
Activating /reactivating auto dimming
.,. Press button @briefly, -the green indicator
light @goes on.
Automatic dimming function
The a utomatic dimming function is activated
every time the ignition is turned on. The green indicator light is lit to indicate auto dimming
is active .
When dimming is activated, the inside mirror
will darken
automa tically in response to the
amount of light str ik ing the m irror (such as
headlights from rearwa rd approaching veh i­
cles) . Even in dimming mode, the mirror su r­
face turns bright when: -
the interior lig ht is switched on
- reve rse ge ar is engaged.
Sensors for automatic headlights*
With the he lp of the se nsors i n the mir ror,
whe n the light switch is in the
AUTO posit ion,
t h e low beams a re sw itc hed on an d off auto­
matically de pending on the ambient light co n­
di tions
q page 53 .
.&_ WARNING
Broken g lass o f aut oma tic dimm ing mir ror
ca n cause electrolyte f luid lea kage . Elec­
trolyte f luid can irritate skin, eyes , and res­
pirato ry system.
- Repeated or prolonged ex posu re to e lec ­
trolyte can cause irritation to the respira ­
tory system , especially among people
wit h asthma or other resp iratory condi­
tions . Get fresh air immediately by leav ­
i n g the veh icle o r, if that is no t possib le,
op en w indows and doo rs all the way.
- If electroly te gets into the eyes, flus h
them thorough ly with large amounts of
clean water fo r at least 15 minu tes;
m edical attenti on is recom mend ed.
- I f electrolyte contac ts skin, fl ush affect­
e d area w ith clean wate r fo r at lea st 15
minu tes and t hen wa sh affected area
wit h soap an d wate r; medical atte ntion
is recommended . Thoro ughly wash af ­
fected clothi ng and shoes before re use .
-If swallowed and person is conscious,
rinse mout h with water for at least 15
m inutes . Do not induce vomiting unless
instr ucted to do so by medica l professio­
na l. Get medical attention immediately.
(D Note
Liq uid electrolyte leaked from a broke n
mir ro r glass w ill damage any plastic s urfa ­
ces it comes in contact with. Clean up sp il­
l ed e lectrolyte immed iate ly w ith clear wa­
ter and a sponge .
(!} Tips
-If you switch off the automatic dim­
ming funct ion on the inside mirror ,

automatic dimming of the o uts ide m ir­
r or s will likewise be di sabled .
-Check to make sure there are no objects
preventing light from reaching the inside
mirror.
- Do not attach any sticke rs to the wind ­
shield in front of the two light sensors,
as this would interfere with both the au­
tomatic operation of the headlights and
the automatic dimming of the inside mir ror(s).
Outside mirrors
The outside mirrors ore electrically adjusted.
Fig. 67 Forward section of drive r's armrest: power mir ­
ror contro ls
Adju sting th e outside mirror s
• Turn the adjusting knob to posit ion ©
Q fig. 67 to adjust the o utside mirror on the
driver's side .
• Turn the adjusting knob to position ® to ad­
just the outside mirror on the passenger
side.
• Press the knob in the appropriate direction
to move the mirror surface so that you have
a good view to the rear.
Heated mirro rs
• Turn the knob to posit ion @.
Depending on the outside temperature, the
mirror surfaces are heated until the ignition is
switched off -even if the knob is no longer in
position @. You are well-advised to fold the
outs ide mirrors in when maneuvering in tight
spaces or when leaving the car parked close to
other veh icles.
Clear vi sion 59
(D Note
- Curved ( i.e. convex) mirror s urfaces in­
crease yo ur field of view. Remember that
vehicles or other objects will appear
smaller and farther away than when
seen in a flat m irror . If you use this mir­
ror to estimate distances of following ve­
hicles when chang ing lanes, you could
es timate incorrectly and cause an ac ci­
dent.
- If the mirror housing is moved uninten­
tionally (for examp le, w hile pa rking your
vehicle), then yo u must first fold the m ir­
ror elect rically . Do not rea djust the mir ­
ror housing man ually . You cou ld damage
the motor which controls the mirror .
(D Tips
If there sho uld be a ma lf u nction in the
e lectrica l system, yo u can sti ll adjust the
outside m irrors by pressing the edge of
the m irror.
Automatic dimming for outside mirrors
Applies to vehicles: wit h automatic dimm ing for outside
mirro rs
The outs ide mirrors are dimmed together with
the automatic dimming of the inside mirror .
When the ignition is sw itched on, the mirrors
darken automatically depending on the light
striking them (e .g. headlights from the rear) .
When the interior lighting is switched on and
when reverse gear is engaged, the mirrors are
switched back to the ir original br ightness (not
dimmed) .
A WARNING
Broken glass of automat ic dimming mirror
can cause electrolyte flu id leakage. El ec­
trolyte f lu id can ir rit a te skin, eyes, a nd res­
p ira to ry system.
- Repeated or prolonged exposu re to e lec­
trolyte can cause irritation to the respira­
tory sys tem, espe cially among people
wit h asthma or other resp irato ry co ndi -
tions . Get fresh air immediately by
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