Sliding/tilting vent
Manual opening method
Opened and closed with the handle located on top of the transparent cover. The closed vent is locked from inside. To do this, set the handle to the middle position. To open, press the "PRESS" button and turn the handle in the opposite direction.
Be careful and do not apply excessive force.
To extend the vent, press the button and turn the handle to the left.
Retract by turning to the right.
To tilt up into the full ventilation position, press the button and turn the handle to the right.
To close downward, turn the handle to the left.
To ensure the vent opens properly, regularly check, clean and lubricate the guide slots.

Automatic opening method
With the ignition on, the vent can open and close automatically by pressing the button located next to the interior light lens.
After the ignition is switched off, it will still operate for some time. Full lockout of the switch occurs after the driver's door is opened and closed again.
Extends by pressing the switch to position 2.
Tilts up only in the retracted state by pressing the switch to position 2.
Closes downward by setting the switch to position 1.

If the automatic device malfunctions, open the vent manually. To do this:
- using a screwdriver, carefully pry open the interior light lens on the switch side, - locate the cross-head screw and remove it. Remove the protective cover of the vent mechanism.
- unlock the metal pin (1) and turn it back in the direction of the arrow, - remove handle 2 from the bracket inside the cover, insert it into the hexagonal hole of the mechanical drive and open the vent by turning it.
Test yourself
A quick Audi 80 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.