100 c4 Manual PDF

1990
Audi 100
Audi 100 quattro
Owner’s
Manual
Your new Audi represents a consummate blend of sophisticated automotive technology and old world German
craftmanship.
It has been manufactured at the finest production facilities in the world, where the past and the future have come
together. Where generations of dedicated Audi craftsmen exercise a lineage of Audi thought, technique and pride.
As a descendant of the finest motorcars in Germany, Audi began as an image in the minds of these craftsmen and
was the nurtured in their hands. This proud heritage originated with the prominent coach builders of the Auto Union-
Horch, Audi, Wanderer &DKW.
Their vision and their practice continues in the creation of the most actively safe and reliable motorcars we can
manufacture.
We do this to make you the most assured driver you can be.
Your new Audi Note In Canada,
may have all or some of the equipment WARNINGS concern safety and are these manuals are also available in
described in this manual. Therefore, you color identified throughout this French. To obtain a copy, contact your
may find explanations of equipment not manual. dealer or write to:
installed in your vehicle. Please note that the items of equipment Au Canada on peut se procurer un exe-
Check with your authorized Audi dealer marked with an asterisk* may be mpliaire de ce Manuel en francais aupres
on available options or accessories. standard on certain models but are only du concessionnaire ou de:
Your Owner's Manual available as options on other models. Volkswagen Canada, Inc.
applies to all Audi 100 and Audi 100 In addition to this Owner's Manual, your Customer Assistance
quattro models currently sold in the USA Audi 100/Audi 100 quattro comes with Assistance a la Clientele
and Canada, It contains important § the Radio Operating Instructions, 1940 Eglinton Ave. East
operating safety information. Keep this § the Warranty Booklet and Scarborough, Ontario
M1L2M2.
booklet in your glove box at all times for
ready reference.
§ the Maintenance Booklet. If you sell your Audi
Your Warranty booklet the Owner's Manual, the Warranty book-
Read it before you drive your new
vehicle. Pay particular attention to the which is a separate booklet, contains let and the Maintenance booklet should
detailed information about the warranties be left in the vehicle to make the Warran-
"Break-in period hints" and to all points ty terms as well as all operating, safety
listed under "Vehicle operation". covering your Audi. and maintenance information available to
Your Maintenance booklet the next owner.
Acquaint yourself with your vehicle's
features and know how to operate it which is a separate brochure, explains If you change your address or if you
more safely. The more you know about how you can keep your Audi in top bought this Audi used
your Audi, the more you will enjoy driving driving condition by having it serviced be sure to send in a "Notice of Address
Change" / "Notice of Used Car Purch-
it. For your own protection and longer regularly. Always have the Maintenance ase" post card, This card can be found in
service life of your vehicle, always heed booklet with you when you take your the Warranty booklet or obtained from
our instructions and warnings. Ignoring vehicle to an Audi dealer for service. your Audi dealer.
them could result in extensive damage or Your Service Adviser will record each It is in your own interest that we can
serious personal injury. scheduled service. contact you should the need arise.
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VEHICLE OPERATION Adjusting headlights .........................143
INSTRUMENT PANEL Replacing the radio...........................144
Illustration instruments Break-in period – and afterwards .......81 Emergency starting...........................145
and controls.......................................... 4 Operate your vehicle safely................82 Emergency towing ............................148
Warning and indicator light Operate your vehicle economically Lifting vehicle ....................................150
symbols ................................................ 6 and minimize pollution........................84
Trailer towing ......................................85 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Driving your Audi 100quattro..............87 Engine transmission .........................151
Keys, central locking system............. 7,8 Suspension, brakes, steering, body .152
Anti-theft alarm system ...................... 11 VEHICLE CARE
Emission control system...................153
Power windows, mirrors ............... 12, 13 Fuel tank, fuel supply.....................90,91 Digital electronic ignition...................155
Safety belts, Vehicle care (exterior/interior) ............94 All-Wheel drive..................................156
head restraints.............................. 15, 22 Maintenance, inspection intervals ......99 Safety system "ten", Air bag......159,160
Seats, ski sack ............................. 23, 28 Engine hood,
Luggage compartment, engine compartment..................101,102
Pedals........................................... 30,33 Lubricants, engine oil.................104,105 TECHNICAL DATA
Brakes, transmission............... 34,38,39 Engine oil filter ..................................108 Engine, spark plugs. V-belts......162,163
Steering lock/ignition/ Transmission oil................................109 Capacities, dimensions.....................164
starter switch ...................................... 42 Power steering and brake booster ...111 Weights .............................................165
Starting procedures............................ 43 Brake fluid.........................................112 Vehicle identification.........................166
Instrument cluster............................... 44 Cooling system .................................113
Warning/indicators lights .................... 47 Battery ..............................................116
Auto-check system............................. 52 Windshield washers/wipers..............119 CONSUMER INFORMATION
Trip computer ..................................... 56 Tires/wheels......................................121 Service manuals ...............................167
Switches ............................................. 59 Difficult operating conditions ............127
Light switch, turn signals, Winter driving....................................128
cruise control ................................ 62, 63 Accessories ......................................129 GAS STATION INFORMATION
Windshield wipers,
emergency flasher........................ 64, 65 Location of servicing points ..............170
Heating, electronic climate DO-IT-YOURSELF SERVICE
control system .............................. 66, 70 Jack and tools...................................130
Sliding / prop-up roof.......................... 73 Compact spare wheel.......................132 ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Telephone........................................... 76 Changing a wheel.............................133 Alphabetical index.............................172
Roof rack ............................................ 80 Fuses, bulbs .............................136, 138
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
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page page
1 – Door Handle ..............................................................8 14 – Switches for
– Electrically heated driver’s seat .............................. 59
2 – Seat Position memory switch control ......................25 – Rear window defogger............................................ 59
– Rear fog light........................................................... 59
3 – Power window switches ..........................................12 – Anti-lock brake system (ABS)................................. 60
4 – Adjuster control for outside mirrors .........................13 – Electrically heated front passenger's seat.............. 59
– Storage tray ............................................................ 79
5 – Turn signal/headlight dimmer switch lever..............62 1)
15 – Radio
Cruise control ..........................................................63
16 – Glove compartment (lockable) ............................... 78
6 – Light switch..............................................................62
17 – Climate controls ...................................................... 66
7 – Side window defroster nozzles................................66 18 – Ashtray.................................................................... 78
8 – Emergency flasher switch lever ..............................65 19 – Parking brake lever................................................. 37
9 – Windshield wiper/washer lever................................64 20 – Differential lock (Audi 100 quattro) ......................... 61
Trip computer function control switch .....................56 21 – Horn ...................................................................... 160
2)
10 – Steering lock/ignition/starter switch.........................42 Air bag
22 – Release lever for engine hood ............................. 101
11 – Instrument cluster and warning/indicator lights.......44
23 – Cigarette lighter/electrical socket............................ 77
12 – Thumbwheel for air vents........................................66
24 – Gearshift lever......................................................... 38
13 – Air vents...................................................................66
Note
Some features mentioned are standard equipment on some
models only or are options on others.
1)
A separate brochure is provided for your factory-installed radio. If
you replace your radio, please be sure to read the notes in the
chapter "Do-it-yourself Service", page 144.
2)
USA models only
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHT SYMBOLS
*where applicable
WARNING
if one of the lights marked with "STOP" comes on suddenly
while driving, move a safe distance off the road. Turn off the
engine, turn the emergency flasher on and use other warning
devices to alert other motorists. Go to listed page in your
owner's manual for explanations.
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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
KEYS
Spare batteries or bulbs are available at A chime will sound when you open the
your Audi dealer. driver's door with the key left in the
Key B is the secondary key and is only ignition lock. This is your reminder to
for the doors, the steering/ignition lock, remove the key and lock the doors.
and the lockable tank cap. The luggage If the chime continues to sound after
compartment and glove compartment pulling out the ignition key and opening
cannot be opened with this key. the door, you have forgotten to turn off
Tag C gives the key number. the headlight switch and/or the radio.
For your protection against theft: WARNING
§ Record the key number and keep it § Do not leave children unattended
Your Audi comes with three keys: in a safe place, such as your wallet. Do in the vehicle especially with access
§ two keys A (one with a light) not keep it in the vehicle. to vehicle keys. Unsupervised use of
§ one key B. § If you should lose a key, provide the keys can result in starting of the
All keys can be inserted into locks either your Audi dealer with the key number to engine and use of vehicle systems
obtain a duplicate key. such as power windows, power
way,
sunroof, etc. Unsupervised use of
Key A is the master key and fits all locks in addition to the plastic tag, there may these systems can result in serious
on the vehicle. also be a metal tag showing part of the personal injury.
To switch on key with light: vehicle identification number. This tag is
§ Do not remove key from steering
§ Press round button in the center of no longer required after the vehicle has
been delivered.
lock while you are driving or as the
the key handle and hold. vehicle is rolling to a stop. The
To replace battery or bulb: § Do not leave your vehicle steering column wilt lock when you
§ Insert a coin in the slit at the side of unattended with the key in the ignition
lock. Take the key and lock the doors.
remove the key, and you will not be
able to steer the vehicle.
the key head and pry out cover.
§ Replace battery or bulb.
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CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM
The central locking system locks or un- When you unlock the driver's or front
locks doors and the rear lid simulta- passenger's door with the key from
neously. It is actuated from the driver's or the outside or raise the locking knob
front passenger's door. in either front door from the inside,
When the ignition key is fully inserted in wait until all locking knobs are raised
the ignition lock, the central locking before you open one of the doors. In
function from the front passenger's door the winter, it can take a few seconds
is partially deactivated: raising the locking until all knobs are raised.
knob in the front passenger's door will The rear lid can be locked and unlocked
unlock all doors, however, depressing individually with the key; manual lock
the locking knob will only lock this operation will override the power lock
particular door. system. To lock, unlock and open doors from
When the central locking system is actu- the outside
ated, all locking knobs on window sills
should move simultaneously. If one knob
§ Lock and unlock, turn master or sec-
ondary key in lock of driver's or front
does not move when locking doors, open passenger's door.
that particular door and close it properly.
If the driver's door is open, it cannot be
§ Open the doors by pulling up on the
handle (arrow).
locked from the front passenger's door.
§ All doors (except the driver's door)
can be locked by first depressing locking
knob and then closing the door.
§ The driver's door can only be locked
from the outside with the key. This pre-
caution was taken to prevent locking the
driver's door while the key is still inside
the vehicle.
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To lock, unlock and open doors from

the inside WARNING
§ To lock or unlock depress or raise § Locking doors from the inside
the locking knob on the window sill of the can help prevent inadvertent door
front doors. When the key is fully inserted opening during an accident and
in the ignition lock, the doors can only be generally while the vehicle is in
locked simultaneously by actuating the motion. Locked doors can also
locking knob in the driver's door. prevent unwanted entry from the
Depressing the knob will lock all doors outside. Locked doors can, however,
and prevent opening the doors from also delay assistance to vehicle
inside and outside. occupants and rescue from the
§ To open doors, raise locking knob in outside in the event of an accident or
other emergency. Child lock for rear doors
driver's or front passenger's door and pull
To prevent children riding in the back
the inside door handle. seat from accidentally opening the rear
The rear doors can be locked or § Do not leave children inside the doors, a safety mechanism is provided.
unlocked independently of the central vehicle without supervision, if the locking
knobs in the driver's or front passenger's
§ To engage child lock, move small
locking system with the locking knob in lever at lower edge of lock inward.
each particular door. door are depressed, all doors will be
locked automatically. In an emergency it
§ Close door.
would be impossible to open the doors § Child lock is securely engaged if rear
from outside without a key. doors cannot be opened from the inside
with locking knob in either raised or
depressed position.
Rear doors can be opened from the
outside only when locking knob is raised.
Remember, when the child safety locks
are engaged, the rear doors can only be
opened from the outside
Deactivate child lock when no longer
required.
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If the rear lid is closed with lock slot in

vertical position, the luggage WARNING
compartment can only be opened with
the master key:
§ When closing the rear lid of the
Wagon/Avant always check whether
§ Insert key in lock slot. the catch has engaged properly by
§ Turn key all the way to the right (c) trying to lift the lid. If this is not the
and hold in this position. case, the lid may suddenly fly open
§ Press lock cylinder in and raise lid, while driving even though it has been
§ Remove key. locked.
The luggage compartment light will come
§ To help prevent poisonous
exhaust gas from being drawn into the
on when the rear lid is opened.
vehicle, always keep the rear lid
Rear Iid
§ To close rear lid, swing lid down closed while driving.
firmly.
§ With the key slot in horizontal Do not transport objects larger than
position (a), the lid can be locked and those fitting safely into the luggage
unlocked by the central locking system. Keep the rear lid locked at all times to area.
§ With key slot in vertical position (b), prevent unauthorized access to the
vehicle.
the rear lid remains locked when
actuating the central locking system. This
provision has been made to facilitate
permanent locking of the rear lid when
leaving your vehicle in a public garage or
workshop. Take master key with you and
leave secondary key with attendant.
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HEATED DOOR LOCKS* ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM )
On vehicles with heated front door locks The anti-theft alarm system triggers an
the heating in the lock cylinder is acoustic alarm and switches on the
emergency flasher if it senses unaut- The rear lid can be opened separately
activated by briefly pulling the door with the key even when the system is
horized interference with the vehicle.
handle. The heating operates at ambient active. This will not trigger the alarm.
temperatures below about 41° F or +5°C. When the vehicle is locked the alarm
When the rear lid is closed the luggage
The element stays on for a system monitors and protects the
compartment will again be included in the
predetermined period which is controlled following parts of the vehicle:
automatically according to the ambient § engine compartment alarm circuit.
temperature, but not longer than about § luggage compartment The alarm will be triggered if one of the
doors, the engine hood or the rear lid are
50 seconds. It is not possible to extend § doors opened without using the key, or if the
this period by pulling the door handle § radio ignition is switched on or the radio
continuously.
§ ignition. removed. When the alarm is triggered
Once the heating has switched itself off, the horn sounds and all four turn signals
it can be reactivated by pulling the door * flash simultaneously for about 4 minutes.
handle again.
. The windows and sliding/prop-up roof
The engine cannot be started until the
are not monitored.
system is switched off with the key at
The alarm system is switched on auto-
matically when the driver's or front pas- either the driver's or front passenger's
senger's door is locked, and switches off door.
when either door is unlocked. The sys- The alarm will be triggered a second time
tem becomes active about 30 seconds if one of the protected parts of the vehicle
after the vehicle is locked. is interfered with again after the alarm
The horn sounds briefly when the vehicle has stopped (for instance if the radio is
is locked to confirm that the alarm system removed after one of the doors has been
is operative and that all doors are
properly closed. If the horn does not forced open).
sound, check trie doors and close them
properly. The horn will not sound if a door
is closed when the system is already
switched on.
. 1
)USA Models only *
* where applicable
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POWER WINDOWS
§ Safety switch S serves to activate
the switches in the rear doors.
§ To open the left front door window
push the rear of switch 1 briefly. The
window will open fully and quickly for the
driver's convenience.
For intermediate open window positions,
the front of switch 1 must be depressed
briefly.
§ To close the left front door window,
Normally, the power windows can be the front of switch 1 must be depressed
opened and closed only with the ignition continuously until the window is
completely closed. WARNING
on.
WARNING Do not leave children unattended in
However, when the ignition is off the the vehicle especially with access to
windows can still be operated as long as Do not put anything on or near the
vehicle keys. Unsupervised use of the
the driver's door is closed. When the windshield or any other window that
keys can result in starting of the
driver's door is opened, power window may interfere with the driver's vision.
engine and use of vehicle systems
operation will be deactivated. The rear windows can only be opened such as power windows, power
The control switches for alt windows are and closed and the cigarette lighter only sunroof, etc. Unsupervised use of
installed in the armrest of the driver's works when the safety switch (S) in these systems can result in serious
door (see above illustration). driver's door is depressed. This feature personal injury.
An additional switch is installed in each has been provided for the safety of small
Remember also that the power
armrest for the convenience of front and children riding in the rear of the vehicle.
windows are inoperative only after the
rear passengers (see right illustration). ignition key has been removed and
§ Switches 1 and 4 operate the front the driver's door opened.
door windows.
§ Switches 2 and 3 operate the rear
windows.
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MIRRORS
Adjust the outside and inside mirrors If the electrical adjustment of the mirror
before driving and after adjusting your should not respond, the mirrors can still
seat to proper driving position. It is be adjusted by pushing lightly on the
important for safe driving that you have edge of the mirror glass.
good vision to the rear. When the rear window defogger is
The outside mirrors are hinged and yield switched on, the outside mirrors are
when struck from either direction. electrically heated at the same time (see
WARNING page 59).
§ The right hand mirror has a
curved (convex) surface. Always
remember that vehicles or other
objects seen in a convex mirror will Outside mirrors
look smaller and appear farther away
than when seen in a flat mirror. Do not The outside mirror should be adjusted so
use this mirror to estimate distance of that the side of your own vehicle can just
following cars when changing lanes. be seen. This setting ensures the best
§ The left hand mirror may have an possible field of view, and in addition it
serves as an instant check on the mirror
aspherical surface with different
angles. This mirror increases the area setting.
of vision even more than a convex With the ignition on, both outside mirrors
mirror. Therefore, do not use this can be adjusted using the rocker switch
mirror to estimate the distance of (arrow).
following cars when changing lanes. § Push button (L) to adjust the mirror
Whenever possible, use the inside on the driver's side, button (R) for the
mirror to determine the actual mirror on the passenger's side.
distance and size of vehicles or § To adjust the position of the mirror,
objects seen in the convex mirror. push the rocker switch in the direction
you wish to move the mirror surface.
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To ensure the best possible anti-glare

effect, the lever should be pointing
forwards when the basic mirror setting is
made.
Daylight driving – lever to front
Night driving – lever to rear
Inside day-night mirror

You can adjust the day-night mirror from
clear daylight visibility to non-glare
visibility at night by moving the lever at
the bottom of the mirror.
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SAFETY BELTS
WARNING safety belt to the buckle for another § Several layers of heavy clothing
Safety belts have been shown to be seat could reduce safety belt may interfere with proper positioning
the single most effective means avail- effectiveness and cause injury. of belts and reduce the overall
able for reducing the potential for
serious injury and death in automobile
§ The combination lap/shoulder belt effectiveness of the system.
§ Keep belt buckles free of any
accidents. Therefore for your own on the front seats can be adjusted to obstruction that may prevent secure
protection as well as that of your fit comfortably – see page 18. locking.
passengers always properly wear § Do not wear shoulder part of belt § Make sure the belts of the
safety belts when the vehicle is in mo- under your arm or otherwise out of unoccupied seats are in their stowed
tion. Also pregnant women, injured or position. This would increase the risk positions.
physically impaired persons should
use safety belts.
of serious injury in case of an § Belts that have been subjected to
accident. excessive stretch forces in an
In order to provide the maximum level
§ Do not use comfort clips or devi- accident must be replaced.
of protection safety belts must be
property positioned on the body. ces which create slack in the shoulder § Belts must not rub against sharp
belt portion and can increase the risk objects.
Improperly positioned safety belts can
cause serious personal injury in case of injury in an accident. However such § Do not allow safety belts to
of an accident. Therefore read and clips may be required in the proper become damaged by becoming
always observe all of the following use of some child restraint systems. caught in door or seat hardware.
instructions and warnings pertaining § Never strap in more than one § Inspect your belts periodically, If
to the use of the safety belts installed belts show damage to webbing,
in your vehicle. person, including small children, with bindings, buckles or retractors, they
§ When fastening the tap/shoulder each belt. It is especially dangerous to must be replaced.
belt, the shoulder belt should be
place a safety belt over a child sitting
on your lap.
§ If belts do not work properly, see
your Audi dealer.
positioned midway over the shoulder -
never across the neck. See illustration § The lap belt must be worn low § Do not modify or disassemble the
on page 19. and tight across the pelvis. Make sure safety belts in your vehicle.
§ Always make certain that the any slack is wound on the retractor,
§ Belts should not be worn twisted.
safety belt tongue is inserted into the
safety belt buckle associated with the § Do not wear belts over rigid or
corresponding seat. Attaching the breakable objects in or on your
clothing, such as eye glasses, pens,
keys, etc. as these may cause injury.
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WARNING continued Child safety Commercially available child seats are

§ The belts must be Kept clean as WARNING required to comply with U.S. Federal
otherwise the retractors may not work AH vehicle occupants and especially Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
property (also see "Vehicle care", children should be restrained when (FMVSS) 213 (or in Canada, CMVSS
page 97). ever riding In cars. Holding a child in 213). These standards include
§ Never bleach or dye safety belts. your arms is not a substitute for a installation requirements which utilize
§ Do not allow safety bells to retract child restraint system. In an accident, a tap belt or the lap portion of a
combination lap-shoulder belt such as
until they are completely dry a child held in a person's arms can be
struck or crushed by any unrestrained that installed in your vehicle.
rider. An unrestrained child could also Should these safety belts be too
be injured by striking the interior, or short, a special lap belt adapter is
by being ejected from the vehicle available from your Audi dealer.
during a sudden maneuver or impact When purchasing a child restraint,
Do not allow children to stand or select one which properly fits your
kneel on the seat. A child restraint child and your car.
system can help protect a child in a Only use child restraint systems
car. which fully contact the flat portion of
Accident statistics have shown that the seat cushion. The child seat must
children are generally safer in the rear not tip or lean to either side. We do
seat area than in the front seating not recommend the use of child seats
positions. which rest on legs or tube-like frames
A suitable child restraint properly because they do not provide adequate
installed and used at one of the rear contact with the seat.
seating positions provides the highest
degree of protection for infants and
small children in most accident
situations.
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Improperly or Inadequately instated § Children of average size of about

child restraint systems can increase 6 or 7 years of age may use available
the risk of injury to children in safety belts. Always make sure that
accidents, therefore always carefully the shoulder portion of a three point
read and follow all instructions on belt is positioned midway over the
installation and use that come with shoulder – it must never rest against
the system. or across the neck. See illustration
page 19. The lap belt or the lap belt
Children must be positioned so that
portion of the three point belt must
the shoulder belt does not contact or
always pass as low as possible
remain in front of the face, chin, neck
across the pelvis, never over the
or throat. Failure to follow this abdomen.
precaution can increase the risk or
severity of injury in the event of a If the safety belt will not properly fit
collision. the child, we recommend the use of a
suitable booster seat in a rear seating
In summary: position in order to raise the child's
Children who are less than 12 years seating height so that the safety belt
old should always sit in the rear. will properly fit the child.
For reasons of safety a child should
only occupy the front seat if all of the
rear seating positions are already
occupied by other children.
The children should wear, depending
on age and body size, either a child
restraint system or the existing safety
belts:
§ Babies and children up to about 6
or 7 years should be secured with a
child restraint system designed for
their size.
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Belt warning system

A chime and a warning light are
interconnected with the driver's safety
belt.
Every time the ignition is turned on, the
safety belt warning light will come on for
about six seconds as a reminder to
buckle up. If the driver does not fasten
the safety belt, the chime will also come
on for the duration of this six second
period. With the driver's door closed, the
chime will go off as soon as the driver Adjusting shoulder seat belt Lap-shoulder belt
has buckled up.
The front seat shoulder belt anchor on The combination lap-shoulder belt is
the door pillar can be adjusted up or equipped with a locking retractor. The
down to accommodate the height of the system adjusts automatically to your size
driver and the front passenger. The and movements as long as the pull on
second position from top is the standard the belt is slow.
position. Hard braking or a collision locks the belt.
§ To adjust push the handle up or The belt will also lock when you drive up
down to position the shoulder belt or down a steep hill or in a sharp curve.
midway over the shoulder – never § Before fastening the safety belt first
across the neck. See illustration on the adjust your seat-see page 23.
next page. § To fasten, grasp belt tongue and pull
§ Pull on the shoulder belt to check belt in continuous slow motion across
whether belt anchor is securely locked in your chest and lap.
place.
Always heed WARNINGS on page 15
18
§ Belts should fit snugly across the

pelvis and chest. Make sure any slack
is wound up on the retractor.
§ Adjust height of belt anchorage, if
necessary. Do not wear shoulder part of
belt under your arm or otherwise out of
position. This would increase the
possibility of serious injury in case of an
accident.
§ To unfasten belt, push in release
button on buckle, Belt will spring out of
buckle.
§ Insert belt tongue into buckle on
§ To release a locked belt, lean back Lap belt
inboard side of seat. Push down until it is The lap belt for the rear center seating
to take the body pressure off the belt,
securely locked with an audible click. Pull
belt to check. § To store lap-shoulder belt, allow belt position is equipped with a retractor.
The automatic retractor will lock the lap
§ Pull upwards on shoulder section to to wind upon retractor as you guide belt
tongue to its stowed position. belt when your passenger has buckled
make sure belt fits snugly across the up, and the remaining slack has been
pelvis. retracted. Make sure any slack is
§ The shoulder belt must be posi- wound on the retractor.
tioned over the shoulder – it must never The belt can only be pulled out after it
rest against the neck. See illustration. is fully retracted.
§ To fasten lap belt grasp belt tongue
on outboard side of seat and slowly and
evenly pull across the pelvis. Insert belt
tongue into the respective buckle and
push down until it is securely locked with
an audible click. Pull belt to check.
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WARNING During pregnancy Safety systems

§ To reduce the risk of injury m an Pregnant women should always wear ten
accident, position the lap belt as low safety belts. The lap belt must be worn The vehicle is equipped with the "ten"
as possible across the pelvis. snugly and as low as possible across the safety system which gives the driver and
§ To unfasten belt, push in release pelvis. To avoid pressure on the front passenger greater protection in an
button in the buckle. abdomen the belt must never pass over accident, provided that they are
§ To fasten lap belt, grasp belt tongue the waist. wearing safety belts.
on outboard side of seat, pull across Injured persons and the physically The system automatically pretensions
pelvis and insert in inboard buckle. impaired the safety belt for the driver and the front
We recommend that injured persons and seat passenger in the event of a severe
the physically impaired wear safety belts frontal impact.
whenever possible. Although the The system is described on page 159.
instructions provided above still apply,
your doctor can give you special 1
Air bag
recommendations when necessary.
The air bag system, in conjunction with
the "ten" safety system, gives the driver
additional protection in a severe frontal
impact, provided that he wears the
safety belt.
More details on page 160.

1
USA models only
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Child restraint anchorages

(USA models)
WARNING
Children under about six years of age
should not wear lap belts.
Depending upon the child restraint

system to be fitted, additional anchorage
points may be required for USA vehicles.
Audi 100 sedans can be fitted with three
anchorage points on the filler panel for
The right and the centre child restraint In the Avant models the three anchor
use with certain types of child restraints
anchorage are shown in the illustration points have been installed under the
requiring a tether strap.
(see arrows}. cargo floor. The center anchor point
Ask your Audi dealer for installation of comes with the necessary anchor fitting
The right anchor point comes with the
one or more anchor points and the to attach a tether strap (see illustration). If
hardware needed to attach the tether
required hardware for the attachment of necessary, the factory installed anchor
the tether. strap. The other two anchor points have
been covered with plastic caps. The fitting can also be repositioned to any of
Child restraint anchorages hardware can be moved to one of the the other two anchorage points.
(Canada models) other anchor points if required. If more than one child restraint is to be
If your child restraint seat or seats require If more than one child restraint system is used at the same time, the necessary
the use of a tether strap you will want to to be used at the same time, the anchor fitting must first be mounted on
use one or more of the three anchor necessary upper anchorage fitting must the other anchorage points accordingly.
points provided on the filler panel behind first be mounted on the respective The hexagon head bolts and fittings
the rear seat on sedan models. anchor point. assemblies required for this purpose are
The hexagon headed bolts, spacers and available from Audi dealers.
fittings required for this purpose are
available from Audi dealers. Always heed WARNINGS on page 15
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HEAD RESTRAINTS
To ensure proper installation the anchor WARNING
fittings or fitting assemblies should be Do not drive the vehicle without the
installed or repositioned by your Audi head restraints provided. Head
dealer. restraints are designed to help reduce
injuries.
WARNING
§ Child restraint anchorages are
designed to withstand only those
loads imposed by correctly fitted child
restraints. Under no circumstances
are they to be used for adult seal belts
or harnesses.
§ Do not mount two child restraint The padded head restraints on the front
seats on one anchor point.
seats are adjustable.
Position front seat head restraints
according to the occupant's height. Only
properly positioned head restraints,
together with the use of safety belts offer
effective protection.
§ For height adjustment, grasp firmly
with both hands and pull up or push
down.
§ For maximum protection the upper
edge should be at eye level.
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SEATS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious persona)
injury in an accident, front seat
passengers must never ride in a
moving vehicle with the seatback
reclined. The risk of personal injury
will increase with increasing rearward
angle of the seatback.
Safety belts only offer optimum
protection when the seat back is
upright and belts are properly
positioned on the body. Improperly
WARNING Manually adjustable seats
* positioned safety belts cause serious
§ For driver's and passenger's 1 – Forward and backward adjustment
personal injury in an accident.
1
protection make sure front seats are
securely latched in place, § Pull lever in front of seat. 3- Lumbar support adjustment
§ Do not adjust the seat while the § Slide seat to desired position. Adjust the backrest support by turning
the adjuster knob in the backrest adjuster
vehicle is in motion. The seat may § Release the handle and move seat wheel. More or less support adjusts to
move unexpectedly which could slightly back and forth to make sure it is the natural curve of your lower back to
cause sudden loss of vehicle control securely locked into position. minimize fatigue, especially during long
or personal injury. . 2 – Seatback adjustment trips.
§ Never store items under the seats. Turn wheel at inboard side of seat On vehicles with electrical seat
This could interfere with the seat cushion, with your body weight taken off adjustment, the lumbar support is
adjustment. the seatback. adjusted by turning the adjuster wheel,
§ The front seats should be adjusted not the adjuster knob.
before fastening the safety belts.
* 1
where applicable USA models only
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1)
4 – Height adjustment Switch A
§ Shift your body weight forward and up - seat cushion rises at front
pull lever on outer side of seat upwards. down - seat cushion lowers at front
§ Raise the seat by shifting your body
weight forward and lower the seat by
Switch B
shifting your weight backward.
§ Release the lever to lock the seat at Adjustment control for reach and height:
the desired height. 1 - seat moves up
2 - seat moves rearward
Height adjustment of head restraints 3 - seat moves down
Head restraints must be adjusted 4 - seat moves forward
*
according to seating height of the Electrically adjustable seats
respective occupant. See page 22. The seat adjustment control switches are Switch C
located on outboard side of seats. The up - seat cushion rises at rear
controls also work with the ignition off.
down - seat cushion lowers at rear
WARNING
Switch D
Because the electrical seat
forward - backrest moves forward
adjustment works also with ignition
rearward - backrest moves rearward
key removed, never leave children
unattended in the vehicle.
Unsupervised use of the electrical Lumbar support adjustment*
seat adjustments may cause serious see previous page.
injury.
1) *
USA models only where applicable
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ON-OFF switch To recall seat position from memory

During storage and recall, the switch With door open or within approximately
must be pressed in the "ON" position. 30 seconds after closing door, briefly
In case of a malfunction, switch the push the desired recall button. The seat
memory system off by pressing the will adjust automatically to the stored
switch to the "OFF" position. Have position.
your Audi dealer locate and correct the With doors closed, hold recall button
problem. Until then, use switches on depressed until seat has reached the
outboard side of seat only. stored position.
To store seat position in memory WARNING

Memory switch controls Adjust seat with controls on outboard Do not recall seat position from
For the driver’s convenience, an electric side of seat. Depress and hold memory memory while the vehicle is in motion.
control panel for storage of 4 different bar and depress one of the 4 buttons to
seat positions has been installed in the store the desired position. Each Electrically heated seats
*
door panel. successive storage under the same
button cancels the previous one. With ignition on the backrests and seat
cushions of the front seats and the left
and right seating position of the rear seat
bench* can be heated electrically. See
page 59 for details.
*
where applicable
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WARNING
The armrest can restrict the driver's
movement when it is pulled down.
Therefore fold up the armrest when
driving in urban traffic.
Armrest for car telephone* – see page

76.
*
Center arm rest
§ To fold up, swing the armrest up
until it locks in place.
§ To fold down, push in the button
(arrow) and swing armrest alt the way
down.
§ To adjust height, pull armrest up
until it is in the desired position.
*
where applicable
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FILLER PANEL HEADPHONE CONNECTION*
WARNING switch in upper position:
§ The filler panel between the rear loudspeakers
seat and the rear window must not be switch in lower position:
used for storage, even for small and
headphones
light items.
§ During sudden stops, stored
articles may fly forward causing injury Volume is controlled in the normal way
to vehicle occupants. with the volume and/or fader controls on
§ Even small objects can obstruct the radio.
the rear vision necessary for safe Suitable headphones can be obtained
driving. from Audi dealers.
§ Stored articles chafing against With certain types of radio there is a
headphone connection on the filler panel
*
the rear window can damage the
that enables the rear passengers to listen
defroster wires.
through either the rear loudspeakers or
headphones. A selector switch is provi-
ded on the headphone connection:
*
where applicable
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SKI SACK*
*
By using the ski sack , you can transport
skis or other long objects safely and
without soiling or damaging the vehicle
interior.
Loading the ski sack
The ski sack is accessible from the rear
seat,
§ Fold out center armrest in the rear
seat backrest. Remove if desired (see
next page).
§ Open the Velcro fastener. Push the
release button for the flap (see illustration
and arrow}. - insert the belt tongue into the buckle. To WARNING
§ Pull out and unfold the ski sack. tighten, pull the belt on the other end and The ski sack is intended only for the
§ Open the zipper in the ski sack, allow the excess length of the belt to transportation of skis and other light
reach in and push the flap upwards all retract. objects. To reduce the risk of serious
the way. The flap will be held open by a Stowing the ski sack personal injury never transport heavy
magnet.
§ Open the luggage compartment lid § Reach through the zipper opening or pointed objects in the ski sack.
and close the flap. When braking rapidly or during an
and clear a space in the center.
§ Load skis or similar objects through § Fold the ski sack and stow it away. accident the load could be displaced
the luggage compartment into the interior Close the Velcro fastener. and cause injury to occupants. Sharp
of the vehicle. Note edges on the load must be covered for
§ Secure the ski sack using the center Do not fold and stow away the ski sack if protection. Always fasten the center
lap belt as shown in the illustration, right it is damp (for example, snow melting lap belt tightly around the sack and its
column. from skis). A water drain is provided on contents (see illustration and descrip-
§ Pull the seatbelt out and wrap it the end of the ski bag for this purpose. tion)
once from underneath around the ski
sack.
*
where applicable
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Removing and reinstalling center

armrest
§ The center armrest can be taken out
for convenience when using the ski sack.
§ Push aside the backrest upholstery
on each side of the armrest to expose
the armrest mountings.
§ Press back the catch (arrow) on
each side and lift out the armrest.
When reinstalling the armrest, push it
down into its mountings. Make sure that
the pins engage in the catches properly.
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
Cargo weight should be located in the
luggage compartment as far forward as
possible.
WARNING
§ To help prevent poisonous
exhaust gas from being drawn into the
vehicle, always keep the rear lid
closed while driving. Therefore, do not
transport objects larger than those
fitting safely into the luggage area.
To reduce the risk of personal injury
during a collision or sudden
maneuver: Storage space for small items Expanding luggage compartment
§ Take extra care when stowing The covers of the left and right wells in (Wagon/Avant only)
articles in the vehicle, whenever
possible stow articles in the luggage the trunk can be folded up to stow small The rear seatback is divided into two
compartment items. In the Wagon/Avant, a small sections which can be folded forward
§ If it is necessary to stow luggage storage compartment is behind the right together or individually to increase the
loading surface of the luggage
or other items inside the passenger side trim in the luggage compartment. compartment.
compartment, be sure that they
cannot fly forward in an accident or § Press the release lever forward on
sudden maneuver and injure the left or right of the seatback (arrow)
occupants. and fold the seatback down onto the seat
§ Never exceed the Gross Axle cushion.
Weight Rating or the Gross Vehicle § On vehicles with rear head
Weight Rating which are specified on restraints, these do not have to be
the safety compliance sticker located removed beforehand.
on the left door jamb. Exceeding
permissible weight ratings can result When the seatback is returned to its
in vehicle damage, accidents and normal position, make sure that the
personal injury. See also page 165. catches on the seatback engage
properly.
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To fold cover
§ Pull both ends of the rod out of the
recesses and push cover in evenly in a
straight line towards seatback until stop.
To remove
§ Fold rear seatback forward.
§ Push down both covers on guide
rails.
To install
§ Pull luggage compartment cover out § Fold rear seatback forward and push
Luggage compartment cover of guide rails evenly and in a straight line.
(Wagon/Avant only) down both covers on guide rails.
To unfold cover § Take up position on the rear seat
§ Pull folded cover back evenly until and insert rods on cover in guide rails
and push towards the rear.
both ends of rod A engage in the rear
portion of the guide rails with an audible § Lift up both caps on guide rails.
click. § Pull front rod forward until it engages
§ Press both ends of rod B into the in both covers
retainers on the side trim.
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WARNING To remove
§ The luggage compartment cover § Fold cargo floor forward.
between the rear seat and the rear § Unscrew the upper screw in
window must not be used for storage, mountings on each side under the cargo
even for small and light items. floor.
§ During sudden stops, stored § Lift out cargo floor.
articles may fly forward causing injury
to vehicle occupants.
§ Even small objects can obstruct To install
§ Put folded cargo floor into place.
the rear vision necessary for safe
driving. § Engage mountings with lower
§ Stored articles chafing against Cargo floor (Wagon Avant only} screws on each side under the cargo
floor.
the rear window can damage the For maximum capacity, or for gaining
defroster wires access to the spare wheel well, the cargo § Insert and tighten upper screws on
floor can be lifted (arrow) and folded mountings.
forward towards the rear bench seat. § Unfold cargo floor as desired.
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FLOOR MAT FASTENERS PEDALS
WARNING WARNING
Do not install additional floor mats on The movement of the pedals must
top because you will not be able to never be obstructed by a floor mat or
fasten them down. If you remove the any other object:
floor mats for cleaning, be sure to § In case one of the two brake
fasten them securely again when circuits fails, increased brake pedal
reinstalling. travel is required to bring your vehicle
to a full stop.
For replacement your Audi dealer will be § It should always be possible to
glad to help you choose suitable floor depress the clutch and accelerator
mats for your vehicle. pedals fully.
Floor mat fasteners are installed in the § All pedals must be able to return
footwells of the front seats. freely to their normal positions.
Your vehicle is equipped with original Only use floor mats which leave the
Audi floor mats, which must be attached pedal area free and can be secured
to these fasteners (see illustration). This with floor mat fasteners.
will prevent the floor mats from sliding
into positions that could interfere with the
safe operation of your vehicle.
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BRAKES
Functioning of brake system If one brake circuit fails, the other will still Brake booster
Your vehicle is equipped with a power operate. However, you will notice an The brake booster is supplied with
assisted hydraulic dual circuit Anti-Lock increased pedal travel when you step on pressure from the hydraulic pump via the
brake system (ABS) with disc brakes at the brake. Should you encounter such hydraulic pressure reservoir. If the engine
the front and rear. Both circuits function experience, bring your vehicle safely to a is switched off or if the hydraulic pressure
independently. Each brake circuit full stop. supply should fail, the operating pressure
operates one front and rear wheel Avoid driving the vehicle and have it is retained. However, since the capacity
diagonally. On quattro models brake towed to the nearest Audi dealer or of the pressure reservoir is limited, it will
circuits are split front and rear. This qualified workshop. provide enough pressure for only a few
design, together with other front axle braking applications. If this should occur,
features, also helps to keep you on a Brake operation and brake warning contact your authorized Audi dealer for
straight course when braking. light assistance.
For further information regarding Anti- Make it a habit to check the operation of WARNING
Lock brake system see next page. your brakes before driving. The brake When the vehicle is moving with the
In the unlikely event of hydraulic failure of warning light will light up if the parking engine not running or in case of a
one circuit, push the brake pedal down brake is pulled and/or the brake fluid hydraulic system failure, more force
firmly and hold it in that position. A level or the hydraulic brake booster on the brake pedal is required to bring
mechanical linkage activates the second pressure is too low. For more details see the vehicle to a stop.
circuit, and you will be able to bring the "Brake warning light" on page 50.
vehicle to a stop. Keep in mind that the braking distance
increases very rapidly as the speed
WARNING increases. At 60 mph or 100 km/h, for
Failure of one brake circuit wit! impair example, it is not twice but four times
the braking capability resulting in an longer than at 30 mph or 50 km/h. Tire
increased stopping distance. traction is also less effective when the
roads are wet and slippery. Therefore,
always maintain a safe distance.
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*
Anti-lock brake system (ABS ) Every time the engine is started, the ABS Conditions affecting braking
The ABS contributes effectively to vehicle switches on automatically. efficiency
control, since it prevents the wheels from The ABS can be switched off and on by Moisture or road salt
locking when the brakes are applied. depressing the main switch. WARNING
This means that the vehicle remains
steerable and is less inclined to skid.
Normally the ABS should always be
switched on. Under certain conditions,
§ Under certain climatic and
operating conditions such as passing
If an individual wheel begins to rotate too however, it may be advisible to switch the through water, driving in heavy rain or
slowly in relation to vehicle speed and ABS off manually. For further information after washing the vehicle the
tends to lock, the ABS automatically see page 60. effectiveness of the brakes can be
reduces brake pressure to prevent that If the ABS is not functioning properly, a reduced, in winter ice can accumulate
wheel from locking. warning light will come on. See page 49 on the brake pads, linings, discs and
This automatic adjustment process will for additional details. drums. Cautiously apply brakes for a
cause a slight vibration of the brake test. Brakes will dry, ice coatings will
pedal and some noises to alert you that be cleaned off after a few cautious
Note
vehicle speed must be adapted to brake applications.
existing road and traffic conditions. When the rear differential lock is
engaged, the ABS will switch off as the
§ Driving for an extended period of
WARNING time on salt covered roads without
system is now unable to monitor using your brakes can also affect
Although the ABS is very effective separately the rotation of the rear wheels. braking efficiency. The accumulated
always remember that braking As long as the differential lock is salt coating must be cleaned off the
capability is limited by tire traction. engaged, the brake system will operate brake discs and brake pads by a few
Always adjust your driving speed normally. The ABS will switch on again cautious brake applications.
according to the road and traffic
conditions. Do not let the extra safety
automatically when the differential lock is § Do not "ride the brakes" by
disengaged or as soon as the vehicle resting your foot on the pedal when
afforded by the ABS tempt you into exceeds a speed of 15 mph or 25 km/h. not intending to brake. This may
taking extra risks. The ABS cannot
cause the brakes to overheat,
overcome the laws of physics.
premature wear and increased
stopping distance.
*
where applicable
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§ Before descending a steep grade, Brake fluid level Brake wear

reduce speed and shift transmission § If the brake fluid level is too low, The brakes on our automobiles are still
into a lower gear or driving position to malfunctions or even a failure in the subject to wear depending largely on
control speed. Do not ride the brakes brake system could result Therefore, it is operating conditions and driving habits.
or hold the pedal down too long or too important to check your brake fluid level On vehicles which are driven mostly in
often. This could cause the brakes to regularly. See page 112 for more details. stop-and-go city traffic or which are
get hot and diminish braking driven hard, the brake linings should be
Low brake fluid is indicated by the brake
efficiency.
warning light (see page 50). checked by your authorized Audi dealer
more often than specified in the
New brake pads or linings Maintenance brochure.
Failure of one brake circuit
§ New brake pads and lining do not If the brake pedal travel should suddenly
have optimum friction properties and Front spoiler
must be "broken in" during the initial 100 increase, one of the brake circuits may
to 150 miles (150 to 200 kilometers) of have failed, Should this happen, you will If you install a front spoiler on your
normal city driving. You can compensate be able to bring your vehicle safely to a vehicle, be sure the air flow to the front
for this by applying more pressure on the stop, however, you will have to push brakes is not obstructed, otherwise the
brake pedal. This also applies later when harder on the brake pedal and it will take brake system could overheat.
new pads or linings are installed. a longer distance to stop the vehicle.
Contact your authorized Audi dealership
for assistance.
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WARNING
§ Release the parking brake fully. A
partially engaged brake will overheat
the rear brakes, reduce their effective-
ness and cause excessive wear.
§ Always set the parking brake
when parking your vehicle. Move the
selector lever to "P" (Automatic
transmission) or move the gearshift
lever to "R" or "1" (Manual trans-
mission). On hills also turn the wheels
toward the curb.
Parking brake lever
The parking brake lever is located
between the front seats.
§ To set the parking brake, pull the
lever up until strong resistance is felt.
With the ignition on. the brake warning
light will light up.
§ Depress brake pedal and hold while
releasing parking brake. To release the
parking brake, pull the lever slightly up,
depress the release button (arrow), and
then push the lever all the way down.
When the parking brake is fully released,
the brake warning light will go out.
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION
The five forward gears and the reverse Reverse
gear are arranged as illustrated. Only shift into Reverse when the
Drive in 5th gear for optimum fuel vehicle is not moving.
economy when cruising. However if more To engage Reverse, move lever to right,
acceleration is required (when passing press down and pull back.
for example) shift down. When shifting from 5th gear to R, move
gearshift lever to the 3rd/4th gear level
WARNING first.
To down-shift from 5th gear to 4th Back-up lights go on when you engage
gear, do not move shift lever to the left Reverse gear with ignition on.
to avoid shifting accidentally into 2nd
Gearshift lever gear, which wilt suddenly increase
Start engine with gearshift lever in engine speed and may cause damage
Neutral, clutch pedal depressed. and loss of vehicle control.
Always depress the clutch pedal fully
when changing gears. Do not hold the
vehicle on a steep hill with the clutch
pedal partially depressed. This may
cause premature clutch wear or
damage.
Resting your hand on the shift lever
knob while driving will cause
premature wear in the transmission.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Automatic Shift Lock (ASL) and apply the foot brake before and while
Warning buzzer depressing the selector lever.
Automatic Shift Lock Shift out of the Park position, before
Your Audi is equipped with an Automatic releasing the parking brake.
Shift Lock (ASL). The ASL is an When the vehicle is parked on a steep
electromechanical device that locks the hill, shifting out of Park may be a little
selector lever in the P-Park and harder. This is due to the vehicle's weight
N-Neutral positions when the ignition is exerted on the transmission.
on. The ASL prevents you from moving R – Reverse
the selector lever out of the Park and Reverse should be selected only when
Neutral positions unless you step on the the vehicle has come to a full stop and
foot brake at the same time. tion. The warning buzzer will go off as the engine is running at idle speed.
The shift lock in the N-Neutral position soon as the selector lever is moved to Before you move the selector lever to
has a time delay of one second which the P-Park position. the reverse position you have to
prevents the selector lever from locking depress the selector lever.
when it is moved briefly through the N
Selector lever positions
P-Park N-Neutral
position (for instance from R to D). The
shift lock only locks the selector lever if it Engage Park only when the vehicle is Shift to this position for standing with
is left in the N position for more than stationary. Therefore, when parking your brakes applied.
vehicle, apply the parking brake first, and When the vehicle is stationary or at
about one second without the brake then move the selector lever completely
pedal being depressed. to position P. To do this depress the speeds below 3 mph/5 km/h, you must
In N-Neutral position the shift lock is selector lever and push it through R to always apply the footbrake before and
automatically deactivated when driving P. When the R-Reverse position is while moving the lever out of N-
faster than approximately 3 mph/5 km/h. selected, you can shift to position P Neutral.
without depressing the selector lever. Do not use Neutral for coasting down-
The ASL will not affect normal operation The transmission is then mechanically
of your car. hill. Coasting downhill with the trans-
locked. mission in Neutral and the engine not
Warning buzzer Before you move the selector lever
from the P-Park position to R-Reverse operating will result in damage to the
A warning buzzer will sound when you Automatic transmission.
or any other position, you must
open the driver's door with the selector always
lever left in any other but P-Park posi-
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D – Normal driving position In position 1, the cruise control is WARNING

Position D is the normal driving position inoperative. § Always apply the foot brake
for city and highway driving. It ranges WARNING before selecting a driving position
from zero to top speed, and all three while the vehicle is stationary.
gears shift automatically, depending on Do not shift to a lower driving position
Your vehicle is equipped with an Au-
engine.load and driving speed. until vehicle speed has dropped below tomatic Shift Lock (ASL). To move the
2 – Position for hilly stretches specified limits otherwise engine selector lever out of the P-Park and
This position is to be used for mountain speed will suddenly increase and may out of the N-Neutral position (when
driving or slow driving, and also when cause engine damage and loss of stationary or at speeds below 3 mph/
you want to make use of the engine's vehicle control. 5 km/h) you must depress the brake
braking effect. pedal.
In "2", only the first and second gears will When the selector lever is in a driving
Driving the automatic transmission position, the vehicle may creep even
engage automatically.
Observe the instructions for the break-in- at idle speed. Therefore, do not rele-
The road speed must not exceed 65 mph ase the parking brake or foot brake
or 105 km/h. Therefore, only shift down period-listed on page 81.
until you are ready to move, because
into position "2" when vehicle speed Starting the engine power is transmitted to the wheels as
is below this speed. It is not necessary soon as a driving position is engaged,
The selector lever must be in Neutral or
to let up on the accelerator.
1 – Position for steep hills
Park. If one of the driving positions is § Do not accelerate while selecting
engaged a safety switch will prevent the a driving position. At this time the en-
This position is to be used for mountain gine must run at idle speed so that no
driving or slow driving. It also provides for engine from being started.
undue stress will be placed on the au-
maximum engine braking effect. To Emergency starting tomatic clutches in the transmission.
engage this gear depress the selector
lever first. In "1" the transmission will
Your Audi with Automatic Transmission § Never have any driving position
cannot be started by pushing or engaged when checking under the
stay in first gear and will not upshift. hood. Make sure the selector lever is
towing.
The road speed must not exceed 30 mph securely locked into the P position
or 50 km/h. Only shift down into "1" If engine does not start because of
with the parking brake firmly set.
when vehicle speed is below this discharged battery, the vehicle can be Otherwise, any increase in engine
speed. started with jumper cables. Refer to speed may set the vehicle in motion,
"Emergency starting with jumper cables". even with the parking brake applied.
Should the engine fail to start consult
your nearest Audi dealer.
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§ Never shift into Reverse (R) or Do not leave the selector lever in the Stopping
Park (P) when the vehicle is in motion. Neutral position or any driving position. § When stopping briefly, at a traffic
§ Do not remove the key from the The warning buzzer will sound when you
open the driver's door with the selector light for example, it is not necessary to
ignition/steering lock until you have lever not in the P-Park position. If you move the selector lever to Park or
parked the vehicle, otherwise the park on a hill, turn your front wheels Neutral. Simply step on the foot brake.
steering wheel will lock, toward the curb. To start again, remove your foot from the
§ If the selector lever is uninten- Stuck in snow, mud or sand foot brake to the accelerator pedal and
tionally moved into Neutral (N) while When alternating between forward (D) carefully accelerate.
driving, take your foot off the acce- and reverse (R) in an effort to free the § The driving positions must never be
lerator pedal and wait until the engine vehicle, depress the accelerator pedal used for holding the vehicle at rest uphill.
speed has dropped to idle before se- slightly while the transmission is in gear, Always use your foot brakes when
lecting a driving position. and release the accelerator pedal while stopped on inclines.
shifting. Do not race the engine and
avoid spinning the wheels. Do not
Maneuvering repeat "rocking" back and forth with WARNING
When alternating between forward (D} wheels spinning at high engine speed
and heavy throttle, as serious damage
§ Never get out of the driver's seat
and reverse (R) -for instance, while when the engine is running and the
may be caused to the automatic
maneuvering the vehicle into a tight transmission and other critical parts. selector is not securely locked in the
parking space – only shift when the "P" position.
Kickdown device
vehicle has come to a full stop and the The kickdown device gives maximum § If you must leave the vehicle
engine is running at idle speed. acceleration when the accelerator pedal move the selector fever securely into
is pressed down past the full throttle the "P" position and apply parking
position. Depending on road speed and brake firmly.
Parking
engine speed, the upshift is either
When parking your car, move the delayed (forced throttle) or the
selector lever into the P-Park position. transmission changes down into the next Towing
Apply the parking brake and switch off lower gear. if the vehicle has to be towed at any time,
the ignition. WARNING you must read the instructions in the
Be careful when using the kickdown section "Emergency towing" on page
on slippery roads. Rapid acceleration 148.
may cause skidding.
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STEERING LOCK/ IGNITION/ STARTER SWITCH
Switch positions Before the starter can be operated again
1. - Ignition off/steering can be locked. the key must be turned back to position 1.
Pull out the key and turn steering The non-repeat lock in the ignition switch
wheel until it locks.
prevents the starter from being operated
WARNING
§ This position only locks the when engine is running as this could
damage the starter.
steering wheel and not the shift
control lever. Sudden and unexpected In position 2 and 3 several warning/
vehicle movement may occur if the indicator lights will come on. Refer to
shift control lever is moved out of P "Warning/indicator lights" for details.
(Park) (automatic transmission) or out
of gear (manual transmission) and the
parking brake is not firmly set. Chime
§ Never remove key from steering If you leave the key in the ignition/
The steering is equipped with an anti- lock or turn key off white the vehicle is steering lock, the chime will sound when
theft ignition lock. moving. The steering wheel will lock, the driver's door is opened. This is your
causing loss of control. reminder to remove the key.
2. - Ignition on/steering free. If it is
difficult to turn the key from position 1
to 2, gently move the steering wheel
until the key turns freely.
3. - Starter engages.
4. - Key returns to position 2 as soon as
it is released.
"Starting procedures" see following
pages.
In position 3, the power supply to
headlights, windshield wipers, blower
motor and rear window defogger is
temporarily interrupted to conserve
battery power.
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STARTING PROCEDURES STOPPING ENGINE
WARNING Manual Transmission Do not stop engine immediately after
§ Fasten safety bells before driving. Start with gearshift lever in Neutral, hard or extended driving. Keep engine
§ Never start or let the engine run in clutch pedal depressed, so that the running for about two minutes to
prevent excessive heat build-up.
a confined or enclosed, unventilated starter only has to crank the engine.
area. Exhaust fumes from the engine
contain carbon monoxide, which is a Starting engine WARNING
colorless and odorless gas. Carbon
monoxide can be fatal if inhaled. § Do not depress accelerator pedal § Before you check anything in the
engine compartment, stop the engine
§ Never leave engine idling unat- while starting. This applies at any outside
temperature. and let it cool down. Hot components
tended. An unattended vehicle with a
§ As soon as the engine starts, can burn skin on contact.
running engine is potentially hazar-
dous. release the ignition key. § Never touch the radiator fan
§ Do not park or operate the vehicle § If the engine does not start the first blades. They will rotate spontaneously
when the thermos witch turns the fan
in areas where the hot exhaust system time or stalls, turn the ignition off and
restart. on. The radiator fan switches on
may come in contact with dry grass,
brush, fuel spill or other material § Operate the starter for no more than automatically when the coolant or
engine compartment reaches a certain
which can cause a fire. 10 seconds. temperature and will continue to run
§ Do not leave engine unattended at § Allow about 30 seconds between {even with the ignition off) until the
idle. When starting engine, be ready to each starting attempt. temperature drops. This may take up
drive off immediately. Maintain mode- § When starting a very hot engine, it to about 10 minutes.
rate speed until your engine is com- may be necessary to slightly depress the
pletely warm. Remember that your en- accelerator pedal after starting the
gine performs best at operating tem- engine.
perature. If the engine does not start, the fuse for
the electric fuel pump or the fuses for the
Automatic Transmission engine timing may be blown – see page
Engine will only start with selector lever 136.
in Neutral or Park.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
page page page

1 - Coolant temperature gauge ....... 45 5- Fuel gauge ................................. 46 9- Instrument illumination..............46
2 - Digital clock ................................ 45 6- Engine oil temperature gauge.... 46 - Auto-Check System knob.........53
3 - Tachometer ................................ 45 7- Engine oil pressure gauge ......... 46 - Setting knob for the
4 - Speedometer/odometer with reset 8- Voltmeter .................................... 46 digital clock ...............................45
knob for trip odometer................ 46 10 - Warning/indicator lights............47
11 - Auto-Check System display .....52
12 - Trip computer display ...............56
44
1 – Coolant temperature gauge WARNINGS and further details see To set the clock accurately to the second:
When the ignition is switched on the page 54 and 113. § Turn the knob to the right and hold
needle in the coolant temperature gauge until the clock reads one minute before
will indicate the temperature of the Note the time to beset.
coolant. Do not install accessories (additional § Turn the knob to the right again
Engine cold lights or insect screens, for example) briefly to coincide with a radio time
Avoid high engine speeds and heavy on top of the front bumper. They may signal, or when the seconds reading on
throttle application when the needle is restrict engine cooling. an accurate wrist watch reaches a full
minute.
still on the left of the dial.
Normal temperature 2 – Digital clock
3 – Tachometer
During normal running the needle will The digital clock is incorporated in the
settle somewhere in the middle of the The red area at the end of the scale
tachometer dial. Pull out and turn the
dial. indicates the maximum permissible
knob (see position 9) as follows to set the
engine rpm (revolutions per minute) for
If the engine is working hard at high time.
ambient temperatures, the needle may § Turn all the way to the left to set the all gears after the break-in period. Before
reaching this area, the next higher gear
also go further to the right, but this is no hours. should be selected or the foot eased on
cause for concern provided that the § Turn all the way to the right to set the accelerator pedal. Earlier shifting
coolant temperature warning light the minutes. saves fuel and reduces noise.
does not start flashing.
The hours or minutes will advance Shift to the next lower gear when the
Warning light continuously if the knob is turned and engine rpm drops below 1500 rpm.
If the coolant warning light (see page 48) held.
*
or the light in the Auto-Check System
{see page 54) lights up while driving, the
engine may be overheated because of
low coolant level. Move the vehicle a safe
distance off the road, stop the engine and
lift the emergency flasher switch lever up.
*
where applicable
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4 – Speedometer/Odometer If the needle moves into the upper zone 8 – Voltmeter

The speedometer indicates road speed. in exceptional cases, the engine speed The voltmeter in the instrument cluster
The odometer indicates the distance must be reduced. The needle should shows the voltage for the vehicle's total
driven. then return to the normal zone. electrical system. The normal reading
USA models: Miles If the needle stays in upper zone, stop should be between 12 and 15 volts. If the
the vehicle, switch off the engine and voltage should drop below 12 volts while
Canada models: Kilometers check the oil level. If the oil level is the engine is running, have the electrical
To record a distance, reset the trip correct and the oil pressure warning light system (battery and alternator) inspected
odometer to zero by pressing the button. does not flash when the engine is by your Audi dealer. See also pages 49
The last digit in red indicates 1/10 of a started, you can drive on to the next Audi and 55.
mile or kilometer. dealer but do not run engine at high When starting your vehicle, the voltage
speeds. may drop below 8 volts.
5 – Fuel gauge 7 – Engine oil pressure gauge
The needle in the fuel gauge will indicate Oil pressure in the engine is shown in 9 – Instrument illumination
the fuel level in the tank shortly after the bar. Should engine oil pressure drop With the lights switched on, you can
ignition is turned on or the engine is suddenly (below 1.8 bar) while driving, a adjust the brightness of the instrument
running. warning light will flash or three warning panel and the center console by turning
The fuel tank capacity is 21 gal/80 liters. tones will sound and the oil pressure the knob in the instrument cluster located
When the needle reaches the red area, warning light in the Auto-Check System next to the coolant temperature gauge –
there is a reserve of 3.2 USAgai/12 liters will flash. see page 44.
of fuel left in the tank. Time to refuel. Pull safely off the road and stop.
10 – Warning/indicator lights
Let the engine cool down before
checking the engine oil level. Add engine see page 47,
6 – Engine oil temperature gauge
oil if necessary. 11 – Auto-Check System
Engine oil temperature is measured in
degrees Celsius from 60 °C (140 °F) to If engine oil pressure does not return to see page 52.
170 °C (338 °F). With needle around normal, do not continue to operate the
60 °C, do not accelerate under full load. vehicle. Have your Audi dealer locate 12 – Trip computer
and correct the cause promptly. see page 56.
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WARNING/ INDICATOR LIGHTS
Your vehicle is equipped with several WARNING § The engine compartment of any
important indicator and warning devices
to monitor the continued reliable
§ Whenever stalled or stopped for motor vehicle is a potentially hazard-
repair, move the vehicle a safe pus area. Before you check anything
operation of your vehicle. Familiarize distance off the road, stop the engine in the engine compartment, stop the
yourself with these devices so if one and turn on the emergency flasher engine and let it cool down. Always
should come on you know what to do. (see page 65). exercise extreme caution when
Failure to heed applicable warnings and working under the engine hood. Heed
important vehicle information may result all of the WARNINGS on page 102.
in serious persona! injury or vehicle
damage.
47
§ Check coolant level. Top up as

necessary (see "Adding coolant", page - Emission Control
114). System (ECS)
*
- Engine oil pressure see page 51.
If this light comes on, it indicates that the

engine oil pressure is too low.
Pull off the road and stop the engine
immediately, let it cool down and
check the engine oil level and add oil,
if necessary.
Vehicles without If engine oil level is normal, but the
Auto-Check System light comes on again, do not continue
– Coolant temperature/ to operate the vehicle. This could
coolant level damage the engine.
Turn the engine off and contact the
nearest Audi dealer for assistance.
If the light flashes when driving, either the The oil pressure warning light is not
coolant temperature is too high or the an indicator for low engine oil level.
coolant level in the expansion tank is too To check the oil level, always use
low. dipstick (see page 105).
§ Pull off the road, lift the emergency Engine oil pressure and oil
flasher switch lever up and turn off the temperature gauge see page 46.
engine and let it cool down. For further Make it a habit to have the engine oil
details see "Coolant temperature gauge” level checked with every fuel filling.
on page 45 and 113.
*
where applicable
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In this case you may continue driving, If the light does not go out, or if it comes
because the cooling system is still on while driving with unlocked differential
operative. However, since the battery is (Audi 100 quattro) and the ABS switch
no longer charged, switch off all on, there may be a malfunction in the
unnecessary electrical equipment and system. Test the system's function at
contact the nearest Audi dealer. moderate driving speed by switching the
The voltage in the electrical system is main switch off and on. If the ANTI LOCK
displayed on the voltmeter. See page 46 OFF warning light remains on, there is a
for additional details. malfunction in the system. The vehicle
can then be stopped with the standard
brake system only.
ANTI LOCK OFF-Warning light
Have your Audi dealer locate and correct
Ü Þ – Turn signal and This light will come on when the ignition
is turned on. The light will go out after the
the problem as soon as possible. For
emergency flasher details see pages 35 and 60.
engine is started, the alternator warning
see page 62 and 65. light has gone out and a check in the
electronic part of the system has been – High beam indicator light
– Alternator warning light completed.
On the Audi 100 quattro, the warning The indicator light lights up when the high
light goes out only when the differential beams are switched on or when the
This light comes on when the ignition is lock is disengaged. headlight flasher is used.
turned on and goes out after the engine
is started. If the light does not go out after Refer to "Turn signal/headlight dimmer
starting and reving-up the engine switch lever" on page 62 for details.
momentarily or lights up while driving,
there may be a malfunction in the
electrical system or the V-belt driving the
alternator may be loose or broken.
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1)
BRAKE Stop the vehicle and check brake fluid A malfunction in the power steering
2) level and hydraulic fluid level. system may also have occurred. You can
– Brake warning light /
power steering If the brake fluid in the reservoir or if the continue to steer the vehicle; however,
hydraulic fluid has dropped to the "MIN" more effort will be required to turn the
mark, drive carefully to the nearest Audi steering wheel (see page 111 for more
The light comes on when the ignition is dealer. Have the cause of flu id loss details).
turned on and goes out after the engine located and corrected immediately. WARNING
is started and the parking brake is fully
released. This is your assurance that the However, if the level of hydraulic fluid is If the brake pedal travel has in
brake warning light functions properly. already well below the "MIN" mark, or if creased, one of the brake circuits may
the reservoir is empty, do not continue to have failed. Avoid driving the vehicle
If the brake warning light does not light drive as this would cause serious and have it towed to the nearest Audi
up when turning the ignition on, or setting damage to the hydraulic system. See dealer or qualified workshop for
the parking brake, there may be a also page 112. repair.
malfunction in the electrical system. If
this is the case, contact your Audi dealer. If the brake fluid level is too low, one of If brake pedal travel has not increased
the two power assisted hydraulic brake and braking performance remains
If the light remains on after the engine is circuits may fail. Drive with extreme unimpaired, proceed to your nearest
started and the parking brake is fully caution and only if necessary {see page Audi dealer or qualified workshop to
released, or if it should come on while 34 and112fordetails). have the braking system in-
you are driving, it may be due to one of
the following reasons; If both fluid levels are normal, the
§ Brake fluid level is too low. pressure for the hydraulic brake booster
may be too low. Drive with extreme
For details see "Brakes" on page 34.
§ Insufficient hydraulic fluid in the caution to the nearest Audi dealer or
reservoir. – Safety belt warning light
qualified workshop to have the entire
§ Pressure for the hydraulic brake brake system checked. Keep in mind that
booster is too low. increased pedal travel and stopping Refer to "Safety belts" on page 15 for
distance will be necessary. details.
1)
USA models only
2)
Canada models only
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If the light does not go out after starting

– Emission Control the engine or if it should come on while
* driving, this indicates that there is a
System (ECS)
malfunction in the Emission Control
System. Continue driving with reduced
Vehicles having this indicator light are power and have the cause corrected
equipped with an on-board diagnostic promptly by an Audi dealer or a qualified
system. This system monitors the various workshop.
components of your Emission Control.
Each controlled component in your
Emission Control System has been
coded. In case of a malfunction the
AIR respective component will be identified
BAG – Air bag system
1) and the fault stored in the control unit's
memory.
The indicator light must come on when
the ignition is switched on, and go out
after about 10 seconds. The stored data can be displayed by a
If the light does not go out, or if it comes flashing code of the ECS-malfunction
on while driving, this indicates a indicator light to assure an accurate
malfunction in the Air bag system. diagnosis.
If the indicator light does not come on Your authorized Audi dealer can interpret
when the ignition is switched on, this also the code and make the necessary
indicates a system malfunction. correction.
If any of these conditions occur, have the The ECS-malfunction indicator light
Air bag system inspected immediately by comes on when the ignition is switched
your Audi dealer. See page 160 for on and will go out after the engine is
further details. started. This is to assure you that the
indicator light is functioning properly.
1) *
USA models only where applicable
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AUTO-CHECK SYSTEM *
The Auto-Check System consistently Do not continue to operate the When the yellow symbols appear, only
monitors certain individual functions and vehicle. The problem must be located one warning tone will sound at the same
components of the vehicle as soon as and corrected immediately. Pull off the time. These symbols represent a
road to a safe area, well away from
the ignition is turned on and when the traffic, stop the engine and operate the WARNING. Have the malfunction
vehicle is moving. emergency flasher. Use other warning displayed corrected as soon as possible.
Malfunctions or urgent repairs are audibly devices to alert motorists. Contact your In the event of multiple malfunctions, the
signaled as well as displayed by red or Audi dealer or a qualified workshop. symbols will appear successively in two-
yellow light symbols in the instrument In the event of multiple malfunctions, the second intervals.
cluster. symbols will blink successively in two- USA Models: Yellow symbols can be
second intervals. The symbols will "switched off" by pressing the check
You are thus reminded that a problem continue to blink until the malfunction is
exists which should be corrected for your corrected. button (see illustration on next page).
convenience and safety, and to prevent USA Models: If both Warning (yellow
the risk of considerable damage to your symbol) and Danger {red symbol) Radio frequency display
vehicle due to certain malfunctions. malfunctions have occurred, both the
yellow and the red symbols will blink For driver's convenience the display of
The following malfunctions or warnings the Auto-Check System is also used for
alternately.
can be displayed; displaying certain radio information:
Canada Models: If both Warning (yellow
Red Symbols symbol) and Danger (red symbol) With the radio switched on and no
§ Engine coolant level is too malfunctions have occurred, the yellow malfunctions indicated, the display will
low/Engine temperature is too high symbol will not appear until the cause for show the radio station frequency, the
(moving symbol). the red symbol has been corrected. stereo indicator, the number of the preset
§ Engine oil pressure is too low Yellow Symbols station button, or the word TAPE.
(moving symbol). § Brake light is defective
When the red blinking symbols appear, § Headlight and/or tail light is defective
three warning tones will sound at the § Brake pads worn
same time. These symbols represent § Windshield wiper fluid reservoir level
DANGER. is too low (moving symbol)
§ Fuel level is low
* where applicable § Battery voltage is too low/too high
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When checking the symbols, other

symbols will appear which are not
described in this section because they do
not apply to your particular car.
Switching off the yellow symbols

On USA models, the yellow symbols in
the display can be switched off and then
on again by pushing the check button.
If an additional malfunction is detected by
the system or whenever the ignition is
Checking the display switched on the total number of faults will Operation
With the car stationary and with the be shown in the display although the When the ignition is turned on, the "OK"
ignition on, you can check the symbols yellow symbols have previously been signal will light up for a few seconds to
one after the other by briefly pushing on switched off. indicate proper vehicle operation.
the knob (arrow). The engine can either In the event of a malfunction or
be running or not. Performing this brief component failure the acoustic warning
check assures you that the display is tone and the respective light symbol will
functioning properly. When driving, you be displayed instead of the "OK".
cannot check the function.
If neither the 'OK' light nor any other
For USA models the display check is not warning light comes or after the ignition is
possible whenever red or yellow symbols turned on the entire Auto-Check System
are displayed. For Canada models this must be inspected.
check is not possible with a red symbol in
the display.
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Displays § The engine compartment of any

In case of a malfunction or component - Coolant temperature/ motor vehicle is a potentially
failure, the acoustic warning will sound hazardous area. Before you check
coolant level
and the following symbols can appear. anything in the engine compartment,
If the light flashes when driving, either the stop the engine and let it cool down.
coolant temperature is too high or the Always exercise extreme caution
coolant level in the expansion tank is too when working under the engine hood.
low. Heed all of the WARNINGS on page
If "BRAKE LIGHT" or the above symbol § Pull off the road, lift the emergency 102.
{Canada models) comes on. the flasher switch lever up and turn off the § Never touch the radiator fan
following electrical components should engine and let it cool down. blades. They will rotate spontaneously
be checked, repaired, or replaced, as § Check coolant level. Top up as when the thermos witch turns the fan
necessary: necessary (see "Adding coolant", page on. The radiator fan switches on
§ Brake light bulbs 114). automatically when the coolant or
§ Fuses engine compartment reaches a certain
§ All wiring connections WARNING
temperature and continues to run
{even with ignition off) until the
§ To reduce the risk of being temperature drops. This may last up
burned, never open the hood if you to about 10 minutes.
see or hear steam or coolant escaping
Reduce the risk of scalding from hot
from the engine compartment. Wait
coolant by following these steps.
until no steam or coolant can be seen
or heard before carefully opening the § If the coolant reservoir cap must
hood. be removed, wait until the engine has
coo led down.
§ Protect face, hands and arms by
covering the cap with a large, thick
rag to protect against escaping fluid
and steam.
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WARNING continued
§ Carefully and slowly turn cap one – Engine oil pressure – Headlights/tail lights
turn to allow excess pressure to
escape before completely removing
If this light comes on, it indicates that the Check, repair or replace:
cap. § Light bulbs
§ To help avoid being burned, do engine oil pressure is too low.
Pull off the road and stop the engine § Fuses
not spill antifreeze or coolant on the
exhaust system or hot engine parts. immediately, let it cool down and § Electrical connections.
check the engine oil level and add oil, See "Replacing bulbs" on page 138.
Under some conditions, the ethylene
glycol in engine coolant is if necessary.
combustible. If engine oil level is normal, but the – Washer fluid
If a visual check shows that coolant level light comes on again, do not continue
and V-belt are normal, but the warning to operate the vehicle. This could
Replenish the windshield washer flu id in
light continues to flash, contact your damage the engine.
the container (see page 119).
nearest dealer to have the cause located Turn the engine off and contact the
and corrected. nearest Audi dealer for assistance. – Fuel
For more details see 'Cooling system" on The oil pressure warning light is not
page 113. an indicator for low engine oil level.
Pull into the next filling station and fill up.
If the coolant gauge needle nears the To check the oil level, always use
upper end of the scale and the engine dipstick (see page 105).
– Battery voltage too high
appears to be overheating, turn off the air Engine oil pressure and oil
or too low
conditioner. temperature gauge see page 46.
See your Audi dealer promptly to locate
Make it a habit to have the engine oil and correct the problem. The battery may
level checked with every fuel filling. be run down, the alternator may be over-
charging, or V-belt tension may need
– Brake pads worn adjustment.
See your Audi dealer promptly to have The voltage in the electrical system is
front and rear brake pads checked and displayed on the voltmeter. See page 46
for additional details.
replaced as necessary.
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TRIP COMPUTER *
A triangular indicator along bottom and
top rims of the display window identifies
the selected function by pointing to the
respective symbol.
The "Reset" touch control on the bottom
of the switch serves several functions.
By depressing ''Reset" for 2 seconds,
the "fuel consumption per trip'/'driving
time", "average fuel consumption", and
"average driving speed" can be reset.
The "miles or kilometers to empty"
This unique feature generates much The computer function control switches display cannot be reset.
helpful information by simple touch are located in the windshield wiper switch By pushing "Reset' briefly, the
control. For the driver's convenience, the lever. computer's alert signals for driving time
computer's memory display window is The switches are functional only when and low fuel reserve can be interrupted,
integrated in the instrument cluster. the ignition is turned on. Depressing the
USA models: computer calculations upper or lower edge of the rocker switch The displays and their symbols
are displayed in the (see arrow illustration) will display the When the ignition is turned off, the
US measuring system. following functions either in forward or computer function control switch is
reverse order: inoperative.
Canada models: computer calculations
are displayed in the
§ Instantaneous fuel consumption. When the ignition is turned on, the
§ Miles or kilometers to empty. memory display reverts to the previously
metric system.
§ Fuel consumption per trip. selected function.
§ Driving time (max. range 23h: 59m). Whenever the vehicle battery is
§ Average fuel consumption. disconnected, all stored information is
§ Average driving speed. automatically deleted from memory.
* where applicable
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MPG (l/100 km) – Instantaneous

fuel consumption – Miles or kilometers to – Fuel consumption
Fuel consumed instantaneously is empty per trip
measured every 100 feet or 30 meters The displayed information (indicated in
and displayed in units of miles per gallon stages of 5 miles or 10 kilometers) is After engine start-up, the display will
(MPG) or liters per 100 kilometers based on the average fuel consumption show gallons or liters of fuel consumed
(l/100 km). When this function is selected computed during the last 20 miles or 30 during driving. When the ignition is turned
right after engine start-up, the display will kilometers. This feature informs the driver off, and the engine is restarted,
show the average fuel consumption how many miles or kilometers of normal previously recorded data will revert to
figure for the first 100 feet or 30 meters. and smooth driving can be covered with zero after a driving distance of 100 feet
When the vehicle is stationary, the last whatever amount of fuel remains in the or 30 meters. The data can also be
unit measured will be displayed. tank. Fuel economy is the result of good deleted by pressing “Reset".
When the vehicle is decelerating and the driving habits.
deceleration fuel shut off has engaged, Fuel reserve alert
the display will show 3 dashes ("- – -") or When the fuel reserve is less than
0.0 l/100 km instead of consumption approximately 30 miles or 50 kilometers
data. to empty, the display will automatically
revert from any other displayed function
back to "miles or kilometers to empty"
and blink. If the fuel reserve is below
approximately 1-2 gallons or 5-8 liters,
the letter "E" (empty) will blink instead.
The blinker can be turned off by briefly
pushing "Reset" or either side of the
switch. If the tank is not refilled, the
blinker will continue to signal every time
the ignition is turned on.
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– Average fuel – Average driving

– Driving time consumption speed
The display will show the computed The display will show the computed
Driving time elapsed will remain in average fuel consumption since the fast average of driving speed variations since
storage, even after the ignition is turned "Reset'" and not the instantaneous fuel the last "Reset". When the ignition is
off. Further driving time will be added consumption. When the ignition is turned turned off, the computed average
automatically after engine restart. off, the computed average remains in remains in storage. When driving is
Maximum storage and display range is storage. When driving is resumed, the resumed, the averaging computation
23 hours and 59 minutes. To keep track averaging computation continues continues automatically. To delete the
of driving time between points, depress automatically. To delete stored data, stored data, push "Reset".
"Reset" for two seconds for zero. push "Reset". The display will show "0.0"
for about 100 feet or 30 meters.
Driving time alert
While driving, the computer will
automatically switch to the "driving time"
display every two hours. The indicator
"2:00" (or "4:00", "6:00", ''8:00" etc.) will
blink in the display window to alert the
driver to take a break. The blinker can be
turned off by briefly pushing "Reset" or
either side of the switch.
If the ignition is off more than ten
minutes, the driving time alert counter will
automatically start again from zero. If the
ignition is off less than ten minutes, the
display will blink again every two hours.
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SWITCHES
From position 0, roll thumbwheel upward When the rear window defogger is
to activate the heating elements. switched on, the outside mirrors with
Select the desired temperature setting electric remote control are electrically
between positions 1–6. When the heating heated at the same time (see page 13).
elements are activated, the numbers on Note
the thumbwheel will light up. On vehicles with integral rear window
radio antenna the two top wires serve as
2 – Rear window defogger the antenna, and are not heated.
The rear window defogger works only
with the ignition on. 3 – Rear fog light
Depress the switch to turn on the rear The rear fog light works only when high
* window defogger. or low beams are switched on.
1 and 5 – Electrically heated seats
With ignition on, the backrests and seat The control light in the switch will light up When the rear fog light is on, a control
cushions of the front seats and the left to remind you that the defogger is light in the switch will light up.
and right seating position of the rear seat switched on. After the rear window has The rear fog light can badly glare
bench can be heated electrically. been cleared, switch off the rear window following drivers, so they may only be
The heating elements in both front seals defogger to avoid unnecessary drain on switched on in conditions of very poor
can be turned on and off separately with the battery. visibility. Please observe local regulations
the two thumbwheel switches on the The rear window defogger is not when using the rear fog light.
dashboard. designed for melting snow. Therefore,
1 – Use this thumbwheel switch to always remove heavy snow and ice
activate and regulate the heating accumulation before driving off.
elements in the driver's seat. By saving electricity, you save fuel. See
5 – Use this thumbwheel switch to also page 84.
activate and regulate the heating
elements in the front passenger seat.
*
where applicable
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*
4 – Anti-lock brake system (ABS) General hints
The ABS can be switched off and on by § Under certain difficult road
depressing this switch. conditions, such as gravel or fresh snow
When the ABS is switched off. the on top of ice, when extreme caution and
vehicle's standard brake system will slow speeds are always imperative, it
remain fully operational. may be possible to achieve shorter
stopping distances by switching the ABS
Regardless whether the ABS was off. When the wheels are intentionally
previously switched off manually, it allowed to lock up, the ''wedge" of snow
switches on automatically every time the or gravel that builds up in front of the tires
engine is started. increases the braking effect. But always
Normally the ABS should always be remember that steering control is lost
switched on. when the wheels lock. The system
If the ABS is not functioning properly, a should be switched on again immediately
warning light will come on. See page 49 road conditions return to normal.
for additional details. § The ABS must be switched off
Description of the ABS see page 35. whenever the vehicle is on a chassis
dynamometer for brake testing
*
where applicable
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The switch operates as a preselector: The ABS warning light will go out and the
there may be a delay before the ABS will be switched on automatically as
differential lock actually engages, soon as the vehicle exceeds a speed of
particularly if the two rear wheels are approximately 15 mph or 25 km/h and
turning at different speeds. Therefore, the differential lock is disengaged.
ease off the accelerator to let the
differential lock engage. Note
The warning light in front of the switch The rear differential lock only serves as
will come on when the differential lock an aid when starting off in difficult road
actually engages. If the warning lamp conditions. Lock the differential only to
should not come on when the differential get the vehicle moving when it is
Differential lock
* lock is actuated, have the electrical stuck or in Imminent danger of getting
system and the differential lock checked stuck.
The lock in the rear differentia! can be by your Audi dealer.
engaged and disengaged manually with Refer to page 87 for more details.
the switch (DIFF) in the center console When the rear axle differential is locked,
next to the parking brake lever when the the ABS shuts off automatically and the
vehicle is stationary or moving less than ABS warning light will come on.
15 mph or 25 km/h. However, the vehicle's standard brake
system remains fully operational.
The differential lock disengages
automatically as soon as the car goes
faster than 15 mph or 25 km/h and will
remain disengaged. You will have to
engage the differential lock once again if
necessary.
*
where applicable
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LIGHT SWITCH / TURN SIGNAL / HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH LEVER
B – Turn signal / headlight dimmer Headlight dimmer
switch lever With headlights on (lever A in position 2),
With ignition on: you can switch to high beam, low beam
or flash signal other motorists by
Turn signals operating long lever as follows:
Lever up – right turn signals Low beam – lever in center position
Lever down – left turn signals High beam – lever pushed forward
The turn signal indicator light flashes Flashing – lever pulled toward
when you operate the lever. steering wheel
The turn signals are cancelled When high beams are on, the blue
A – Light switch automatically when you have completed indicator light lights up.
Switch positions: a turn (like driving around a corner), and
1) the steering wheel returns to the straight- Headlight flasher
0 – all lights off
ahead position. With headlights on or off, you can signal
1 – all lights on, except headlights
If a turn signal fails, the indicator light other motorists with headlight beam (in
2 – headlights (only with ignition on) and flashes about twice as fast. A light bulb lieu of horn), by repeatedly pulling the
all other lights on may have to be replaced. lever just up to the point of resistance.
To conserve battery power, the
headlights will go out automatically when Lane changer
the ignition is turned off or while the
starter is engaged. To indicate your intention when changing
lanes on expressways, slightly move the
lever up or down just to the point of
resistance -the indicator light must also
1) flash at the same time. The lever will
Canada models:
return to the OFF position when
Daylight driving lights released.
When the ignition is switched on, the
headlights (low beam with reduced brightness)
and tail lights will automatically come on
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CRUISE CONTROL
The cruise control is operated with sliding When the cruise control is switched
button A and pressure button B on, do not shift into Neutral without
positioned at the end of the turn declutching! The engine will rev up
signal/headlight dimmer switch lever. immediately and may possibly be
WARNING damaged.
§ To help keep the vehicle under The cruise control is temporarily
control do not use the cruise control disengaged when brake or clutch pedal
when driving on winding or slippery is depressed or when the road speed
roads, in heavy or in varying traffic. drops considerably below programmed
§ Do not use the Resume feature speed, for example when driving uphill.
when the previously set speed is too To re-engage the system, slide button A
The cruise control allows you to maintain fast for the existing traffic conditions. to RES (Resume) and the vehicle will
a constant cruising speed above 22 mph automatically accelerate to the previously
or 35km/h, without actuating the accele- Sliding button A to position ON actuates programmed speed.
rator pedal. the cruise control system. A programmed speed can be completely
On vehicles with automatic transmission, Accelerate to the desired speed and erased from the memory of the cruise
the cruise control will function only with depress button B (SET). This sets the control system by sliding button A to the
selector lever in driving positions D or 2. cruising speed and stores it in a memory. OFF position. A programmed speed is
In any other selected driving position the The foot can then be taken off the always erased as soon as the ignition is
cruise control is automatically accelerator pedal. switched off.
deactivated. With button B, the programmed speed WARNING
Any manual operation, such as can also be increased. When the button Do not remove key from steering lock,
accelerating, gearshifting or braking can is depressed, the vehicle accelerates while you are driving or while the
be done independently of the cruise until the button is released. vehicle is rolling to a stop. The
control. If you accelerate – for example when steering wheel is locked when you
passing – the previously programmed remove the key, and you will not be
speed will be resumed automatically after able to steer the vehicle.
the accelerator pedal is released.
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WINDWSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH LEVER / EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH LEVER
Windshield Rear window wiper and washer
Brief wiping: (Wagon/Avant only)
Pushing the lever from position 0 (OFF) Push lever away from the steering wheel
down allows the wipers to operate for as and release – the wiper will operate
long as the lever is held in this position. approx. every six seconds (intermittent
The lever will return to the OFF position wiping).
when released.
Push lever again away from the steering
Intermittent wiping: wheel and release –
Lever in position 1 - the wiper stops.
Windshield wiper and washer switch the wipers operate about once every five
lever seconds. Push lever away from the steering wheel
The windshield wipers and washer work and hold –
only when the ignition is on. The heated Slow wiper speed: both wiper and washer will operate.
*
washer jets do not have a separate Lever in position 2
switch. They are automatically switched Release lever –
on when the ignition is on. Always
Fast wiper speed: the washer operation stops instantly and
loosen frozen wiper blades from the
Lever in position 3 wiper stops after two or three sweeps.
windshield before switching on the
windshield wipers.
Automatic wiper/washer Wiper and washer function overrides
intermittent wiping. After releasing lever,
Pull lever towards steering wheel –
intermittent wiping continues if previously
washer and wipers operate together. set.
Release lever –
washer stops and wipers continue
running for about four seconds.
See WARNING next page
*
where applicable
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WARNING WARNING
§ Worn or dirty wiper blades will Move the vehicle a safe distance off
reduce visibility, making driving the road when stalled or stopped for
hazardous. Clean blades regularly to repairs. Do not park or operate the
remove road film and carwash wax vehicle in areas where the hot exhaust
buildup. Use an alcohol base cleaning system may come in contact with dry
solution, a lint free cloth and wipe grass, brush, fuel spill or other
lengthwise. material which can cause a fire.
§ Clean all inside and outside
window glass regularly. Use an
alcohol base cleaning solution and
wipe dry with a lint free or a chamois
Emergency flasher switch
cloth.
§ Do not use the wiper/washer in The emergency flasher
independently of the ignition switch
works
freezing weather without first warming
the windshield with the defrosters, position.
otherwise the windshield washer If your vehicle is disabled or parked
solution may freeze on the windshield under emergency conditions, lift lever up
and obscure your vision. to make all four turn signals flash
§ Avoid running the wiper blades simultaneously.
over a dry windshield to prevent
scratching the glass. A scratched
windshield will reduce visibility.
Filling the washer reservoirs see page

119.
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AIR CONDITIONING / ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
4 – Center dashboard and rear console

vents
WARNING Air outlets 5 – Footwell outlets
§ Good visibility comes with win- The left illustration shows the air outlets Air flow from rear footwell outlets is
dows free of fog, condensation and in the dashboard. In the right illustration regulated simultaneously with air flow
frost. from footwell outlets under the
§ For clear visibility and safe dri- the rear console vents are shown. The
rear footwell outlets are located under the dashboard.
ving It is extremely important that you
thoroughly familiarize yourself with front seats. The center, side dashboard and rear
and follow the operating instructions All outlets emit outside, heated or cooled console vents can be opened and closed
pertaining to the proper use and fun- air, depending on the electronic climate with their respective thumbwheels. Vent
ction of the ventilation/heating and air control settings. vanes are adjustable to direct air flow as
conditioning system in this manual. If desired.
in doubt, consult your Audi dealer. 1 – Outlets over full width of windshield
§ Maximum heating output and fast 2 – Side window defroster/defogger
defrosting can be obtained only after nozzles
the engine has reached operating
temperature. 3 – Side dashboard vents
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B – Temperature Control D – Switch for air conditioner (A/C)

Control fully to left- maximum cooling. Depressing the switch turns the air
Control fully to right-maximum heating. conditioner on or off.
The temperature can be regulated over When the air conditioner is switched on,
the full range. an indicator light comes on in the switch.
C – Air distribution control E – Recirculation switch (REC)

Depress the switch to turn recirculation
Footwell outlets 5 open. Close vents mode on or off. When the recirculation
3 and 4 to direct maximum airflow to the mode is switched on, an indicator light in
footwells. the switch comes on.
Ventilation/heating/ The system will only operate in the air
manual air conditioning Vents 1 and 2 open. Maximum recirculation mode when the air conditi-
Operating controls are illuminated when air volume is directed towards the oner is switched on.
the parking or headlights are on. windshield. In this mode the supply of air from the
outside is cut off, and the air in the vehi-
A – Fan Control cle is recirculated continuously.
Air volume can be regulated by selecting Vents 1 and 2 closed, The recirculation mode should be switch-
one of the four fan speeds. increased air flow from manually opened ed on for maximum cooling and to pre-
vents 2 and 3. A small amount of air will vent dust, exhaust fumes, odors etc. from
The fan works with low speed even in the
flow from footwell outlets 5. entering the vehicle.
switch position when the air
conditioner is switched on.
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Defogging or defrosting of windshield Warming up interior quickly Outside airventilation

and side windows: § Turn fan control A to IIII. You get maximum outside airflow from
§ Turn fan control A to § Turn temperature control B all the vents 3 and 4 when the air distribution
§ Turn temperature control B all the way to the right. control is set to .
way to the right. § Turn air distribution control C to
§ Turn air distribution control C to § Open vents 3 and 4.
The air temperature coming from vents3
and 4 can be adjusted from cold to warm
§ Close center vents 4. by setting the temperature control
§ Open side vents 3 and direct air flow Warming up interior comfortably accordingly.
towards the side windows.
Once the windshield and side windows
are clear and the interior is warmed up, Maximum cooling
Keeping windshield and side windows you may want to set the controls as § Close all windows and sun roof*.
clear follows: § Depress switches D and E. The
This setting is recommended if the § Turn fan control A to ll or III. indicator lights in both switches will come
windows should mist over in wet or § Turn temperature control B to on.
humid conditions: desired position. § Turn temperature control B all the
§ Turn fan control A to II or III. § Turn air distribution control C to way to the left.
§ Turn temperature control B clock- § Set vents 3 and 4 as desired. § Turn fan control A to IIII.
wise as necessary. § Turn air distribution control to .
§ Close vents 4. § Open vents 3 and 4 and set as
§ Depress switch E if the windows required.
mist over when driving with the air To prevent the cooling system from icing
conditioner switched on in very hot and
up, at least one vent must always be
humid outside air conditions.
open.
*
where applicable
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Normal cooling General hints for air conditioning § The condenser (in front of the
§ Depress switch D, or switches D and operation radiator) should be checked periodically
E. § Always remove leaves, snow, or for cleanliness. If clogged with dirt or
§ Turn temperature controls to desired other debris from engine hood and air insects, the condenser should be washed
down with water.
position. inlets in front of windshield.
§ Turn fan control A to desired position The heater and defroster will work more § After the winter months and before
between I and IIII. efficiently, and the chance of the extended summer usage, the air
§ Set air distribution control C as desi- windshield fogging up inside will be conditioner should be checked and, if
necessary, serviced by your Audi dealer.
reduced.
red.
§ Open vents 3 and 4 and set as § When outside temperature is high § The weight of the air conditioner
and the air very humid, condensed water installed in your vehicle reduces the
required. vehicle's load carrying capacity. For
can drip off the evaporator under the
To prevent the cooling system from icing weight information, see sticker on left
vehicle. This is normal and does not
up, at least one vent must always be door post.
indicate a leak.
open.
§ If the engine tends to overheat, the § Should you suspect that the air
If the desired temperature can also be air conditioner compressor may cut out conditioning system has been damaged
reached with outside air ventilation, the temporarily. through outside influences, switch off the
air conditioner should be turned off to
save fuel.
§ Should you suspect that the air flow air conditioner and have it checked
promptly for leaks and other damage.
decreases, turn the air conditioner off
and have it checked promptly. § Repairs to the Audi air conditioning
§ If coot air flow stops completely, system require trained personnel and
special tools. Your Audi dealer can
switch off the air conditioner. Check air provide both.
conditioner fuse (see page 136) and
replace, if necessary. If fuse blows
repeatedly, have your Audi dealer locate
and correct the cause promptly.
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Electronic climate control system

We recommend pushing the AUTO
buttons and selecting an all season
setting of approximately 75 °F (23 °C).
At this setting, a comfortable inside
temperature is reached quickly. Only
when extreme weather conditions exist,
adjust the temperature accordingly.
The electronic climate control system is Select the desired temperature by

fully automatic and will maintain the pushing either the WARMER or
desired temperature inside the vehicle. COOLER buttons. The temperature may
The temperature and volume of the air be set between minimum 61 °F (18 °C)
coming from the vents as well as blower and maximum 88 °F (29 °C). Within this
speed and air distribution change range, the temperature will be automa-
automatically. tically adjusted. If a temperature below
The illustration on page 66 shows where 61 °F (18 °C) is selected "LO" will be dis-
the various air outlets are located. played in the control panel, if a tempe-
The system is operated by control rature above 88 °F (29 °C) is selected,
buttons. A small light will glow above the word "HI" will be displayed.
each button to indicate which operating At LO or HI, the maximum cooling and
mode has been selected. The selected heating will be attained, however, the au-
temperature is displayed in the control tomatic temperature control is not opera-
panel. The temperature can be displayed tional at either one of these settings.
in either Fahrenheit (°F) or Centigrade
(°C) by moving the switch below the
"OUTSIDE TEMP" button.
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The following settings can be selected as ECON – This setting is recommended OUTSIDE TEMP – The outside air
needed: AUTO, , ECON and BI-LEV. only when fuel economy is desired and it temperature is displayed when the
is not necessary to cool the interior of the OUTSIDE TEMP button is pushed. The
vehicle. The air conditioner compressor indicator lamp just to the left of the button
AUTO – All Season Setting is switched off. Only outside air or heated will be lit. Since the engine can become
In cold weather, heated air will flow from air will flow into the vehicle by the blower. very warm when the vehicle is at a
outlets 1, 2 and 5. In warm weather standstill or when driving at low speeds,
cooled air will flow from outlets 3 and 4. the outside temperature display may be
BI-LEV – Heated or cold air flows from
See illustration on page 66. outlets 3, 4 and 5. A small amount of air too high.
will flow from outlets 1 and 2. WARNING
Defrosting and defogging The outside temperature display is no
windshield and side LO/HI – At all settings, the blower speed indicator for possible ice on the road.
windows can be decreased by pushing the "LO" Ice can form or remain even at
button, or increased by pushing the "HI" temperatures above freezing.
Use this setting to defrost or defog button. The additional function "LO/HI"
windows. Maximum air volume is will be canceled when the selected OFF – when the OFF button is pushed,
directed towards the windshield. setting button is pressed again or when a the entire system is switched off, inclu-
different button is pressed. ding outside fresh air circulation. This
feature prevents dust, exhaust fumes,
odors etc. from entering the vehicle. Turn
the system OFF briefly and only as
necessary.
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General hints for electronic climate § At low outside temperatures, the air § If the cooled air flow decreases even
control system operation conditioner compressor will shut off though the system is running, the fuse for
automatically. the air conditioner may be blown. Check
§ At low outside temperatures, the
§ When the air conditioner is on, the fuse and replace if necessary. See
blower motor operates only when the interior temperatures and humidity will be page 136.
engine coolant has reached operating reduced. This prevents the windshield If the fuse is not blown a built-in safety
temperature. This does not apply to the and windows from fogging up. switch may have switched the system off
position. § Do not use footwells for storage. Any temporarily or completely due to a
§ In the individual settings, the air stored objects will obstruct the airflow. malfunction in the refrigerant circuit. In
volume, air distribution and air tempe- § For quickest cooling of a hot interior, this case or if the fuse blows repeatedly,
ratures are automatically adjusted. Adjust leave windows open for a few minutes to have your Audi dealer locate and correct
the airflow direction by moving the vent let the hot air escape. the cause promptly.
vanes and air volume by using the
thumbwheels.
§ To maintain even temperature levels § If the indicator lamp to the left of the-
and maximum heating or cooling, drive outside temp. – button blinks for about a
§ When the weather is warm do not with closed windows. minute after switching the ignition on,
close air outlets completely.
§ When it is very hot and humid, there is a fault in the system. Have
§ Always remove leaves, snow and condensed water can drip off the system checked by your Audi dealer.
ice from engine hood air inlet in front of evaporator under the vehicle. This is § Should you suspect that the air
windshield. normal and does not indicate a leak. conditioning system has been
§ The heater and defroster will work § The condenser should be checked damaged through outside influences
(e.g. by an accident), the system
more efficiently and windshield fogging periodically for cleanliness. If clogged should be checked immediately.
will be reduced.
§ For safe driving, unobstructed vision
with dirt or insects, the condenser should § Repairs to the Audi air
be washed down with water. conditioning system require trained
is necessary. Remove snow and ice from personnel and special tools. If there
the windshield, the outside mirrors and all should be any malfunction in the
windows before driving. system, contact your nearest Audi
§ Under extreme driving conditions, dealer
and engine load, the air conditioning
system may shut off temporarily to
assure sufficient engine cooling.
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SLIDING / PROP-UP ROOF *
Manually-operated sliding roof To open the sliding roof WARNING
Open and close the sliding roof using the Press the button and turn the handle left. As a safety precaution, always keep
handle located above the windshield. To close the sliding roof the handle folded back in its recess
When the roof is closed, the handle Turn the handle right. after use.
should be locked into the center position. To raise the sliding roof at the rear If, after some time, the roof becomes
To unlock the handle, press the button in difficult to move, clean and lubricate the
the handle marked "PRESS" and turn the With the roof closed, press the button
and turn the handle right. guide rails. See page 96 for details.
handle simultaneously.
Never force the handle. To tower the sliding roof at the rear
Turn the handle left.
* where applicable
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To raise sliding roof at rear

Sliding roof should be closed.
§ Depress front half (2) of rocker
switch until rear is raised to desired posi-
tion.
To lower sliding roof at rear
§ Depress rear half (1) of rocker
switch until rear of sliding roof is comple-
tely closed,
To alternate from sliding to tilting and
vice versa, release the switch briefly
Power-operated sliding roof when the roof is closed. If the electric drive mechanism should
fail, the sliding roof can also be closed by
The sliding roof operates when the igniti- WARNING
hand.
on is on. Always remove your ignition key,
especially if children are left unatten-
§ Insert screwdriver at left side edge of
When turning the ignition off, however, interior light and gently pry housing out of
the sliding roof can still be operated as ded in the vehicle. Unsupervised use the headliner.
long as the driver's door is closed. When
the driver's door is opened, sliding roof
of the sliding roof may cause serious
injury.
§ Unscrew the now visible Phillips
screw and pull the cover down.
operation will be deactivated.
To open and close sliding roof
§ Swing the release lever (1) in direc-
tion of curved arrow.
§ To open, depress rear half (1} of § Remove crank handle (2) from cover
rocker switch. Release switch when sli- and insert into hexagonal pivot (3).
ding roof is in desired position.
§ To close, depress front half (2) of § Turn crank handle and close the
roof.
rocker switch until sliding roof is comple-
tely closed. Have your Audi dealer locate and correct
the cause of the malfunction.
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
Vehicles with electric sliding/prop-up Reading lights

Dome light roof Switch (A) positions
Vehicles without electric sliding/prop- The light housing is located above the 1)
up roof windshield. – Door contact switch
The light housing is located above the In this switch position the light
Switch positions
windshield. 1) serves also as interior light.
– Door contact switch
The three switch positions are: 0 – Off
1) – Off I – On continuously
– Door contact switch
– On continuously Coat hooks
– Off
Next to each reading light is an assist
– On continuously handle and a coat hook (B).
WARNING
1)
The interior lights will go out about 30
§ Hang clothes in such a way that
they do not impair the driver's vision.
seconds after all doors are properly closed.
The light will go out immediately as soon as § Do not hang heavy objects on the
the ignition is turned on or the central locking coat hooks. They could cause perso-
system is actuated. The lights switch off nal injury in the event of a sudden
automatically if a door is left open for longer
stop.
than about 4 minutes
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TELEPHONE*
The car telephone is installed in the Armrest positions

When using the telephone from the rear
center armrest. When using the telephone from the front seats, the armrest should be set to
To adjust armrest for use of the seats, the armrest should be set to position 2.
telephone, push in button (A) and swing position 1. After using the telephone, close the cover
armrest into desired position. and push the armrest up as far as it will
For access to the telephone push sliding go.
switch (B) and open armrest cover. WARNING
Operation of the car telephone is The armrest can restrict the driver's
described in a separate brochure. movement when it is pulled down.
Therefore fold up the armrest when
driving in urban traffic.
* where applicable
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COMPARTMENT LIGHTS CIGARETTE LIGHTERS
WARNING
Cigarette lighter and socket remain
functional even after the ignition key
is removed. Therefore, never leave
children inside the vehicle without
supervision.
Rear
The cigarette lighter in the rear console
can only be used if the safety switch (S)
Engine compartment light Front in the driver's door is depressed (see
can be switched on and off with the lever Push knob in. page 12).
(see illustration) when the engine hood is
open and the parking or headlights are When lighter is ready for use, it will
on. spring back.
The socket of the cigarette lighter may be
used for 12-volt appliances with maxi-
Luggage compartment light mum consumption of up to 100 watts,
lights up when the rear lid is open. such as hand spot light, small vacuum
cleaner, etc.
Glove compartment light
lights up when the glove compartment fid
is open and the parking or headlights are
switched on.
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ASHTRAYS GLOVE COMPARTMENT
Front Rear The glove compartment is illuminated

To empty: Open the ashtray and remove To empty: Open the ashtray, push down and lockable.
in direction of arrow. and swing the ashtray out. § To open, pull the handle in direction
To reinstall: Push ashtray into housing. To reinstall: insert ashtray into housing of arrow.
and push down into place. § To close, press door upward until
WARNING lock engages.
Never use ashtrays as waste paper § To lock or unlock, turn master key to
receptacles... fire hazard! right or left.
The light will be operational when the
parking/headlights are switched on.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury
in an accident or sudden stop, keep
glove compartment closed while dri-
ving
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SUN VISORS VANITY MIRROR STORAGE TRAY*
You can lift the sun visors out of the The space next to the switches in the
center mounting and move them toward A vanity mirror is located on the back of
the sun visors. It is covered by a lid. center console is used to hold coins.
the door windows to protect against side
When the lid is opened a light comes on. To open lid, depress lock.
glare.
Should you wish to use the storage tray
for other objects e.g. the remote control
unit for opening garage door, ask your
Audi dealer to remove the coin holder.
* where applicable
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ROOF RACK ROOF RAILINGS*
If luggage carrying equipment is to be The Wagon/Avant may be equipped with
installed, note the following: integrated roof railings, which can be
§ To adhere to the vehicle's converted into a roof rack by installing
streamlined design, rain gutters have cross bars.
been moulded into the roof. Therefore it The cross bars and the specifically de-
is not possible to use normal roof racks. signed carrier attachments for transpor-
Only install a roof rack specifically de- ting items such as bicycles, skis, surf bo-
signed for this vehicle. ards etc. can be obtained from your Audi
§ These roof racks are the basis for a dealer.
complete roof rack system. Additional at-
tachments are necessary to safely trans- § Always distribute loads evenly. When using your luggage carrying equip-
port luggage, bicycles, surf boards, skis § Never exceed the vehicle's total load
ment, note loading and driving hints as
out lined for the roof rack.
or boats. carrying capacity. See page 165 for
All necessary hardware for these sys- details.
tems is available at your authorized Audi § When transporting maximum per-
dealer. missible loads, large or bulky items, or
§ The roof rack system must be long, flat shaped objects, bear in mind
that they will influence the vehicle's aero-
installed exactly to the instructions
provided. The base of the roof racks dynamics, center of gravity and overall
must be mounted only on the side roof handling. To counterbalance these influ-
mouldings between the points marked ences, adjust steering habits and driving
with arrows (see illustration). The arrows speed accordingly.
can only be seen when the doors are § When not in use, remove the roof
open. rack to reduce wind noise, improve on
Any damage to the vehicle caused by fuel consumption and to guard against
theft.
using other types of roof racks or incor-
rect installation is not covered by the
Warranty.
* where applicable
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VEHICLE OPERATION
BREAK-IN PERIOD DURING AND AFTER BREAK-IN PERIOD
During the first few operation hours, the Applies to all vehicles: Applies additionally to vehicles
engine's internal friction is higher than § Details on how to operate both with Automatic Transmission:
later when all the moving parts have Manual and Automatic transmissions are
been broken in. How well this break-in Make it a habit to accelerate gradually
outlined in the "Controls and equipment" instead of using full throttle. During
process is done depends to a conside- chapter.
gradual acceleration the transmission
rable extent on the way the vehicle is
driven during the first 900 miles (1500
§ Avoid full throttle starts and shifts earlier into the next higher gear
abrupt stops. thus saving fuel.
kilometers).
§ Try to avoid running the engine at
For the first 600 miles maximum speed. Shifting up early
helps to save fuel and reduces noise. WARNING
(1000 kilometers):
§ Do not use full throttle. § Do not overstrain engine; select § New tires do not possess maxi-
mum traction. They tend to be slippe-
§ 3
Do not drive faster than /4 of top proper gear or driving position before
reaching top speeds. ry. Break new tires in by driving cauti-
speed.
§ Avoid high engine speed. § Do not let engine labor. Shift ously at moderate speed for the first
100 miles (160 kilometers).
From 600 to 900 miles
down when engine no longer runs
smoothly. § New brake pads and linings do
(1000 to 1500 kilometers): § All revs are only valid when engine not have optimum friction properties
and must be "broken in" during the
The speed can gradually be increased to is properly warm. initial TOO to 150 miles (150 to 200
the maximum road speed or engine
speed.
§ Always observe local and national kilometers) of normal city driving. You
speed limits. can compensate for this by applying
After break-in period Applies additionally to vehicles more pressure on the brake pedal.
The maximum permissible engine This also applies later when new pads
speed is 6300 rpm and should not be with Manual Transmission:
or linings are installed.
exceeded. Shift into the higher gear Drive in 5th gear for optimum fuel econo-
before reaching the red area at the my when cruising. However, if more
end of the scale of the tachometer. acceleration is required (when passing,
See page 45. for example), shift down.
Excessive engine speeds are automa-
tically reduced.
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VEHICLE OPERATION
OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE SAFELY
A lot has gone into the manufacturing of First things first... § Keep air intake slot between engine
your Audi, including advanced
engineering techniques, rigid quality
§ Turn the engine off before you at-
hood and windshield free of snow and
ice, so that the heater and the windshield
tempt any checks or repairs on the vehi-
control and demanding inspections. cle. wipers work properly.
These engineering and safety features
§ Be sure tires are inflated correctly. § Check whether all light lenses are
will be enhanced by you, the safe driver, clean.
Check for damage and tire wear.
§ who knows the vehicle and all con- § See that wheel bolts are properly § Be sure all lights are working and
trols headlights are aimed correctly.
tightened and not loose or missing.
§ who maintains the vehicle properly § Check engine oil level, add if neces- § Check under vehicle for leaks.
§ who uses driving skills wisely. sary. Make it a habit to have engine oil § Make sure the movement of either
For your own safety as well as that of checked with every fuel filling. brake, clutch or accelerator pedal is not
those around you – be a responsible § Check coolant level to assure suffi- hampered in any way.
driver. If you drink, do not drive. The cient engine cooling. § Be sure all luggage is stored secu-
use of alcohol, drugs and certain medi- § Be sure you have a well-charged rely.
cations will seriously impair perception, battery. You'll find helpful hints on how to perform
reactions and driving ability, substantially
increasing the risk of an accident and
§ Check brake fluid level. If too low, most of these checks in this manual. If in
doubt, have these checks performed by
have brake system checked.
personal injury. Do not drive if you are
tired, ill or under emotional stress. § Replenish windshield washer fluid. your dealer or any other qualified
mechanic.
The following points are also important
§ Check if engine hood is locked Emergency equipment
safely.
for your safety, please observe them all.
§ Replace worn or cracked wiper It is good practice to carry emergency
equipment in your vehicle. Some of the
blades.
§ See that all windows are clear and things you should have are: emergency
light, first-aid kit, warning triangle, small
unobstructed.
shovel, and for the winter season, an ice
scraper, snow brush, a container or bag
of sand or salt, etc.
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VEHICLE OPERATION
In the driver's seat On the road § When stopped or parked, always set
§ Check operation of horn. § Always drive defensively. Expect the
the parking brake. Move the selector
§ Adjust seat for easy reach of unexpected.
lever to "P" (Automatic transmission) or
controls. § Observe speed limits and obey road move the gearshift lever to reverse or
first gear (Manual transmission). On hills
§ Adjust head restraints to your size. signs. turn the wheels towards the curb.
§ Adjust inside and outside rear view § Use signals to indicate turns and § When stalled or stopped for repairs,
mirrors. lane changes. move the vehicle well off the road. Turn
§ Use safety belts as directed. § Turn on headlights at dusk. on emergency flasher and use other
§ Assure yourself that all passengers, § Always keep a safe distance from warning devices to alert other motorists.
especially children, are properly buckled the vehicle in front of you. depending on Do not park or operate the vehicle in
up. traffic, road and weather conditions. areas where the hot exhaust system may
§ Check operation of foot and parking § Reduce speed at night and during come in contact with dry grass, brush,
brakes. inclement weather. fuel spill or other material which can
§ Check all warning and indicator § If you smell gas fumes in the vehicle, cause a fire.
lights when starting the engine. drive with the windows open, but keep § Make it a habit to have the engine oil
§ Do not leave vehicle idling unatten- the rear lid closed. Have the cause
immediately located and corrected.
checked with every fuel filling
ded.
§ Lock all doors from inside to prevent § Make frequent rest stops, at least
inadvertent opening of doors from inside after every two hours of driving.
and unwanted entry from outside. § When tired get well off the road, stop
and take a rest. Turn the engine off. Do
not sit in the vehicle with engine idling.
Engine exhaust is dangerous if inhaled.
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VEHICLE OPERATION
OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE ECONOMICALLY AND MINIMIZE POLLUTION
Your personal style of driving deter- § Organize your trips to include § Air cleaner should be inspected to
mines your operating costs, exhaust several errands. assure proper engine “breathing”.
emissions and noise levels. To obtain § Any additional weight carried in the § Battery should be fully charged.
the best possible fuel economy, mini- vehicle reduces fuel economy. Always § Wheels should be properly aligned.
mize pollution and save wear and tear
on the engine, brakes and tires, observe
keep cargo to a minimum and remove all
unnecessary items.
§ Tires should be inflated to correct
pressures. Check tire pressures regularly
the following points: § Remove roof and ski racks when not – at least once a month.
§ Keep a light foot on the accelerator. in use. § The published ENVIRONMENTAL
§ Drive smoothly, avoid abrupt chan- § All electrical consumers contribute to PROTECTION AGENCY (ERA) and
ges in speed as much as possible. increased fuel consumption. Therefore, Transport Canada mileage estimates
§ Avoid jack rabbit starts and sudden use fan, rear window defogger, etc., only may not agree with your actual high-
stops. when needed. way mileage which will vary, depen-
§ Avoid unnecessary idling. Turn the § Check your vehicle's fuel consum- ding upon vehicle load and speed, ro-
engine off. ption regularly. Keep a written tally sheet ad and weather conditions, trip length,
§ "Warm up" idling wastes gas. Start or use the trip odometer. Fuel consump- etc.
the engine just before you are ready to tion will vary with traffic, road and wea- § Have the engine oil level checked
drive. Accelerate slowly and smoothly. ther conditions. with every fuel filling. Engine oil consum-
§ Do not drive longer than necessary § Have your vehicle serviced by an ption is normal but tends to be higher
in the lower gears. By upshifting early authorized Audi dealer at the specified when the engine is new. The use of qua-
you can economize on fuel consumption. intervals (see page 99 and your Mainte- lity engine oil and a correct engine oil le-
nance brochure). vel are essential for vehicle performance
and economical operation at all times.
84
VEHICLE OPERATION
TRAILER TOWING
Your Audi was primarily designed for Trailer hitch Trailer brakes
passenger transportation. If you plan to Use a weight-carrying hitch conforming If your trailer is equipped with a braking
tow a trailer you should be mindful that to the gross trailer weight. The hitch must system, check to be sure that it conforms
your car will be performing a service it be suitable for your vehicle and trailer to all regulations.
was not intended for. The additional load and securely bolted to the body. Always
will affect durability and economy of The trailer brake system must not be
check with the trailer hitch manufacturer directly connected to the vehicle's brake
performance. to make sure that you are using the system.
If you tow a trailer, your Audi may require correct hitch. Do not use a bumper hitch.
more frequent maintenance due to the The hitch must be installed in a way not
extra load. to interfere with impact-absorbing bum- Tire pressure
Do not tow a trailer during the per system. No modifications should be When towing a trailer, inflate the tires of
break-in period of your vehicle. made to the vehicle exhaust and brake your vehicle to the cold tire pressure
Keep an eye on your coolant tempera- systems. From time to time check that all listed under "Full load" on the label inside
ture gauge. If coolant temperature hitch mounting bolts remain securely the fuel tank flap. Inflate trailer tires to
warning light comes on, pull off the fastened. trailer and tire manufacturer's specifica-
road to a safe place to allow engine to If not towing a trailer, remove the trailer tions.
cool down. hitch ball bar. This prevents the hitch
Maximum trailer weight from causing damage should your vehi- Safety chains
A trailer for your vehicle is limited to a cle be struck from behind.
Always use safety chains between your
typical class I trailer. The maximum gross When removing the trailer hitch, seal all vehicle and trailer.
trailer weight and the tongue load must bolt holes to prevent water and exhaust
not exceed the specifications listed in the fumes entering the vehicle. Trailer lights
Technical Information/Data section of this Trailer lights must meet all regulations.
manual. Do not connect the trailer light system
Do not exceed the gross vehicle weight directly to the light system of your
which is the weight of the driver, passen- vehicle. Be sure to check with your Audi
ger, luggage, trailer hitch and tongue dealer for correct wiring, switches and
weight of the loaded trailer. relays.
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VEHICLE OPERATION
Before you tow a trailer Trailer-lowing tips Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
Correct and even load distribution. All Your vehicle handles differently when Slow down in crosswinds and on rough
objects inside the trailer should be held towing a trailer because of the additional roads. Be especially careful when pas-
securely in place to guard against weight. Safety, performance and econo- sing other vehicles and trucks.
shifting, be it forward, backward or my will greatly depend on how carefully When parking always block the wheels of
sideways. Never allow a passenger in a you load your trailer and operate your both vehicle and trailer. Do not park with
moving trailer. "rig". a trailer on a slope. If it cannot be avoi-
For best readability adjust your load to Before you actually tow your trailer, prac- ded do so only after the following:
the maximum allowed tongue load. To be tice turning, stopping and reversing in an § Apply brakes.
sure measure tongue load of loaded area away from traffic until you learn the § Have someone place wheel blocks
trailer on bathroom scales. feel of your vehicle and trailer unit. under both vehicle and trailer wheels.
Check that both sides of your trailer can Reversing is difficult and requires prac- § With wheel blocks in place slowly
be seen from the driver's seat. If neces- tice. Steering while reversing is generally release brakes until wheel blocks absorb
sary install extended rear-view mirrors. opposite of that when backing your vehi- the load.
Check proper working of vehicle and trai- cle without a trailer. § Apply parking brake.
ler lights. Observe speed limits. In some areas § Place transmission in "P" for
Check cold tire pressure of both vehicle speeds for vehicles towing trailers are lo- automatic or in first or reverse gear for
and trailer. wer than for regular vehicles. Manual Transmission.
Be sure trailer safety chains are properly Maintain a greater distance between your
connected from trailer to the hitch on the vehicle and the one in front. You will
vehicle. Leave enough slack in the cha- need more room to stop.
ins to permit turning corners. When passing remember that you cannot
accelerate as fast as you normally would
because of the added load. Make sure
you have enough room to pass. After
passing allow plenty of room for your
trailer before changing lanes again.
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VEHICLE OPERATION
DRIVING YOUR AUDI 100 QUATTRO
Advantages of the all-wheel drive By distributing the driving forces to four Snow chains
The Audi 100 quattro all-wheel drive instead of two wheels, the wheels of the Snow chains can improve both road
system has the following advantages Audi 100 quattro are less likely to spin traction and braking when driving in se-
over a two-wheel drive vehicle: under the same conditions. vere winter weather. Therefore, use
Driving Power Tire wear snow chains on your all-wheel drive vehi-
Since engine power is transmitted to four cle when required. For additional infor-
Driving Power is greatly increased by the mation, see page 126.
continual all-wheel drive especially on instead of two wheels, the slip at the
snow and slippery surfaces, when wheels and tire wear is automatically Operation
starting off from a standstill, and when reduced. On the Audi 100 quattro. the In contrast to conventional all-wheel drive
driving on rough roads. service life of the tires is therefore better systems that require transmissions to be
than that of the driving wheels of a simi- manually engaged when needed, the
Within reason, your Audi 100 quattro can larly powered two wheel drive vehicle,
go places where other vehicles may Audi 100 quattro has no selector controls
providing the same driving style is ap- that have to be operated by the driver.
likely get stuck. It is easier to stop on plied.
slippery hills and get going again. Only the rear axle differential lock needs
Snow tires engaging manually if the car should get
Moving Force
With the all-wheel drive system the Audi stuck. Once the car is moving, the lock
As the driving force applied to the road 100 quattro is good for winter driving will, however, disengage automatically at
goes to four wheels instead of two, the even with standard tires. However, we a speed of about 15 mph or 25 km/h.
amount of slip is considerably reduced. recommend the use of all season tires or
This improves the traction between tire radial snow tires (M+S) with or without
and road surface and thereby, the drive- 1)
studs , on ail wheels, for better driving,
ability on slippery road surfaces. cornering and braking, in winter weather.
On vehicles with two-wheel drive, the
driving wheels can spin on slippery surfa-
ces if too much acceleration is applied. Details under "Snow tires" on page
125 also apply.
This greatly reduces tire grip and can re-
sult in loss of vehicle control.
1)
Check with your local Motor Vehicle Bureau
for possible restrictions
87
VEHICLE OPERATION
Operating and driving hints Remember that the ABS deactivates Off-Road driving
Traveling on dry roads automatically every time you lock the The Audi 100 quattro is not an off-road
differential.
When traveling on dry roads, your Audi vehicle as it does not have enough
100 quattro does not drive differently On wet roads, do not drive your Audi 100 ground clearance.
than .other vehicles with front wheel quattro too fast as the front wheels may However, on bad roads, sand, gravel or
drive. With the permanent all-wheel drive, start hydroplaning without warning which snow, the four wheel drive enables the
the engine power is transmitted to the may cause you to lose control resulting in Audi 100 quattro to go where other vehi-
road most efficiently. serious personal injury. cles would get stuck. This is made pos-
The differential lock is not needed and Do not drive too fast on wet roads. Al- sible by the permanent drive to all four
should not be engaged. ways adjust your speed according to wheels and by the self-locking center dif-
road and traffic conditions. ferential which distributes the engine po-
WARNING wer between the four wheels for optimum
Traveling on wet and slippery roads
The permanent all-wheel drives transmits
§ Always maintain a sale driving traction even in very bad road conditions.
speed, especially when road and wea- Therefore, it is not normally necessary to
the engine power efficiently to the road, ther conditions are poor. engage the rear differential lock. The rear
even on relatively slippery surfaces.
§ Excessive driving speed on very differential lock should only be engaged if
The self-locking center differential distri- wet roads can cause hydroplaning the vehicle is in danger of getting stuck,
butes the engine power to the axles ac- and loss of vehicle control. or to get the vehicle moving again if it is
cording to the grip on each of the four
wheels and gives optimum traction even
§ Although the brakes on the Audi stuck.
100 quattro are very effective, the bra-
on very bad roads. king ability is limited by the contact
If the vehicle should ever get stuck, the between your tires and the road. The
rear differential can be locked to help the braking ability also is not better than
car get moving again. Once the vehicle is that of a standard two-wheel drive ve-
moving, the rear differential lock will auto- hicle. Therefore, do not drive fast on
matically switch itself off as soon as the slippery roads and do not be misled
vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph or by the acceleration ability of your car.
25 km/h.
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To lock, unlock and open doors from

If the rear lid is closed with lock slot in

To ensure the best possible anti-glare

Inside day-night mirror

WARNING continued Child safety Commercially available child seats are

Improperly or Inadequately instated § Children of average size of about

Belt warning system

Always heed WARNINGS on page 15

§ Belts should fit snugly across the

WARNING During pregnancy Safety systems

Always heed WARNINGS on page 15

Child restraint anchorages

Depending upon the child restraint

ON-OFF switch To recall seat position from memory

To store seat position in memory WARNING

Armrest for car telephone* – see page

Removing and reinstalling center

§ Before descending a steep grade, Brake fluid level Brake wear

D – Normal driving position In position 1, the cruise control is WARNING

page page page

4 – Speedometer/Odometer If the needle moves into the upper zone 8 – Voltmeter

§ Check coolant level. Top up as

- Engine oil pressure see page 51.

If this light comes on, it indicates that the

If the light does not go out after starting

When checking the symbols, other

Switching off the yellow symbols

Displays § The engine compartment of any

MPG (l/100 km) – Instantaneous

– Average fuel – Average driving

Filling the washer reservoirs see page

4 – Center dashboard and rear console

B – Temperature Control D – Switch for air conditioner (A/C)

C – Air distribution control E – Recirculation switch (REC)

Defogging or defrosting of windshield Warming up interior quickly Outside airventilation

Electronic climate control system

The electronic climate control system is Select the desired temperature by

To raise sliding roof at rear

Vehicles with electric sliding/prop-up Reading lights

The car telephone is installed in the Armrest positions

Front Rear The glove compartment is illuminated

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