Interior equipment

Sun Visors

The sun visors can be released from the holders (arrow 1 in the illustration) and swung toward the doors.

A vanity mirror is built into each sun visor.

The mirror lights come on automatically when the cover is slid open (arrow 2) and go off when it is returned to its original position. In addition, the light goes off when the sun visor is closed.

A small folding flap is located between the sun visors; it can be used to cover the area above the interior mirror.

Ashtrays

Front Ashtray

Opening

Press the front wall (B) of the ashtray (refer to the illustration).

Removal

Grasp the component by the outer tabs (A) and remove it upward.

Installation

Press the ashtray and push it fully into the holder.

Closing

The ashtray can only be closed by pressing on its lower side (C).

Rear Ashtray

Opening

Open the lid.

Removal

Grasp the open lid of the housing and remove the housing upward.

Installation

Insert the ashtray and press it down.

Cigarette lighter / power outlet

The cigarette lighter is activated by pressing in the plug.

When the heating element is hot, the lighter plug will pop out. Remove it from the socket immediately for use.

The 12 V power outlet located in the lighter socket can be used to connect additional electrical accessories with a power consumption of up to 100 W. Keep in mind that the battery discharges when the engine is not running. To avoid damaging the outlet, use only suitable plugs.

CAUTION

Be careful when using the cigarette lighter! Careless or uncontrolled use of the cigarette lighter can cause burns. The cigarette lighter and power outlet also operate with the ignition switched off, i.e., even after the ignition key has been removed from the lock. Therefore, never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

Glove box

Only the master emergency key fits the glove box lock. Refer to the subsection Keys, Body Locks with Central Locking and Anti-Theft Alarm.

To open the glove box, pull the flat handle in the direction of the arrow.

The glove box is equipped with a light. The light comes on when the glove box is opened and the headlights / parking lights are on.

CAUTION

For safety reasons, the storage compartment must remain closed while the vehicle is in motion.

The glove box floor can be raised to make room for various items in the space beneath it.

The glove box lid has recesses for drink cups, as well as retainers for securing writing instruments and a notepad.

Storage compartments

In the front center armrest

To open the lid, press the switch upward in the direction of the arrow.

Cup holder compartment*

This compartment holds two drink cups.

CAUTION

Do not place hot beverages, such as hot coffee or tea, in the cup holders while driving. In an accident or emergency braking, a hot drink may spill and cause burns. Do not use rigid drinking containers (for example, glass or porcelain); in an accident they may cause injury.

Cassette storage compartment*

Audio cassettes (without hinged-lid cases) can be stored in the sliding trays, which retract into the designated compartment. The reel locks prevent the tape from unwinding on its own and thus from being deformed.

To open the compartment, slide switch B backward.

Place the cassette in the compartment open side up. The red mark must be visible on the left side of the compartment.

Cup holder

The cup holder is located on the right side of the center console, next to the switch group.

To unlock, press the button (arrow).

CAUTION

When folding the front passenger seat backrest in a 2-door vehicle, take care not to spill any beverage in the cup holder.

Vehicle document storage compartment

A vehicle document folder can be stored in the instrument panel compartment on the driver's side, as shown in the illustration.

Door pockets

The door trim panels have pockets.

To load the pocket, open the lid (refer to the illustration).

Multifunction steering wheel with radio controls*

The steering wheel pad of vehicles with factory-fitted radio system has controls for basic functions. This allows the driver to keep distractions to a minimum while driving. Of course, the radio, cassette player / CD player can also be operated directly using the corresponding buttons on these devices.

For a detailed description of the radio, refer to the Owner's Manual.

Press the steering wheel buttons to activate the following functions:

A Seek / fast forward

– Radio – seek up the radio frequency – Cassette – fast forward – CD – search for the next track forward

B Seek / rewind

– Radio – seek down the radio frequency – Cassette – rewind – CD – search for the previous track

C Volume up

– Radio – cassette – CD, depending on the mode currently active.

D Volume down

– Radio – cassette – CD, depending on the mode currently active.

E Preset station buttons, descending

Depending on the radio equipment, you can call up up to twelve stations in descending order. If the buttons are not programmed or the radio station is not received, only noise may be heard under certain conditions.

F Preset station buttons, ascending

Depending on the radio equipment, you can call up up to twelve stations in ascending order. If the buttons are not programmed or the radio station is not received, only noise may be heard under certain conditions.

Multifunction steering wheel with radio and telephone controls*

The steering wheel pad of vehicles with factory-fitted radio system / telephone has controls for basic functions. This allows the driver to keep distractions to a minimum while driving. Of course, the radio, cassette player / CD player or telephone can also be operated directly using the corresponding buttons on these devices.

Press the buttons to activate the following functions:

A Seek / fast forward

– Radio – seek up the radio frequency – Cassette – fast forward – CD – search for the next track forward – Phone numbers (directory) – search upward (names in alphabetical order Z – A); press and hold for fast scrolling through the phone numbers stored in memory.

B Seek / rewind

Press this button to activate the following functions:

– Radio – seek down the radio frequency – Cassette – rewind – CD – search for the previous track – Phone numbers (directory) – search downward (names in alphabetical order A – Z); press and hold for fast scrolling through the phone numbers stored in memory.

C Radio / telephone mode switch button

The Driver Information System (FIS) display shows information related to the telephone (for example, the dialed phone number), not the radio system.

D Volume up

– radio – cassettes – CD – telephone (voice unit), depending on the mode currently selected.

E Volume down

– radio – cassettes – CD – telephone (voice unit), depending on the mode currently selected.

F Telephone

Press this button to make a call via the voice unit or to end the current call.

Notes on using the telephone

Use the Audi telephone in accordance with the owner's manual. In addition, note the following:

After switching on the ignition / telephone and entering the PIN, the SIM card memory data is read automatically.

Note that if the SIM card is replaced, or if data in memory is changed / added / deleted, system access is only possible after the ignition is switched off and on again. The reading process takes up to 90 seconds, depending on the amount of data stored. During this time the message "BITTE WARTEN . . ." (please wait) appears in the driver information system (FIS) display.

If an urgent call is necessary, this process can be interrupted by briefly pressing any control button on the handset adapter. This interrupts the SIM card memory reading process. The process is also interrupted when an incoming call is received.

In addition to the already mentioned "BITTE WARTEN . . ." (please wait) indication, the following messages may appear in the FIS display:

– KARTE BITTE – (insert card) no SIM card in the telephone – PIN BITTE – (enter PIN) PIN not entered – KEIN SERVICE – (no service) no connection to the telephone network – ANRUF – (incoming call) an incoming call is received

If the caller's number is transmitted (depending on the network), this number is displayed alternately with "ANRUF".

– BESETZT – (busy) the dialed number is busy – TELEFON AUS – telephone switched off – WAHL – (dialing) connection being established – HANDY EINLEGEN – (insert handset)

Place the telephone in the handset adapter.

Changing the display language

As standard, the operating mode displays are in German. If you need to set a different language, proceed as follows:

The display language can only be changed in "Radio" mode. To enter this mode (if "Telephone" mode is active), press button C.

Press and hold buttons C and F together for at least five seconds. The currently set language (e.g. DEUTSCH) appears in the driver information system (FIS) display.

Use buttons A and B to select the desired language.

Confirm the selection with button F.

Telephone*

The car radio telephone may be located in the center console or the divider armrest (refer to the illustration).

Armrest adjustment

For comfort, and so that front and rear seat passengers can use the telephone, the armrest can be set in one of several fixed positions.

Press button (A) at the end of the armrest and pull it down. Then raise the armrest up, passing through the fixed positions in turn, until the required position is reached.

Telephone holder

Press button (B) to open the armrest lid, under which the telephone is located.

Removing the telephone

Press button (C) to release the telephone from the holder.

To make calls from the rear seats, pull the divider armrest rearward.

To set the armrest in one of the fixed positions, pull it rearward. Refer to the illustration.

To return the armrest to its original position, press the button at its end (arrow A in the left illustration) and push the armrest fully forward.

Mobile telephone connection*

The factory preparation allows you to connect and use your mobile telephone in the vehicle.

This makes it possible to fully use the advantages of a standard car radio telephone (for example, as a voice unit, with optimal range thanks to the external antenna, etc.). In addition, the mobile telephone battery is constantly charged.

An adapter for the mobile telephone can be obtained from an Audi dealer.

CAUTION

Rules for using the Audi / Audi "Telematik" telephone are provided in the corresponding owner's manual.

Car radio telephone antenna

Before each visit to an automatic car wash, unscrew the telephone antenna. The antenna key is kept in the vehicle.

Mobile telephones, radio transmitters and business equipment

Fixed installation

When using commercially available mobile telephones and radio transmitters, observe the following:

Subsequent installation of electrical / electronic equipment requires approval for use in this vehicle model and, under certain circumstances, may result in loss of the right to operate it.

Installation of consumer and business equipment (except radio transmitters) is permitted provided it does not affect the driver's direct control of the vehicle and bears the "CE" identification mark.

Additionally installed equipment whose operation may affect the driver's control of the vehicle must be approved for use in this vehicle and must bear the identification mark "e".

Installation of radio transmitters in the vehicle requires approval.

Audi permits installation under the following conditions:

– technically correct antenna installation, – external antenna installation (using shielded cable and an antenna matched without reflection), – effective transmitter power at the antenna base not exceeding 10 W. Information on installing and operating radio transmitters with higher power can be obtained from an Audi dealer.

Mobile radio transmitters

Operating mobile telephones or radio transmitters under the following conditions may cause malfunctions of the vehicle electronics:

– no external antenna – incorrectly installed external antenna – radiated power greater than 10 watts.

Therefore, portable radio telephones or radios must not be used inside the vehicle without an external antenna or with an incorrectly installed external antenna.

CAUTION

Using mobile phones and two-way radios inside the vehicle without an external antenna, or with an improperly installed external antenna, is harmful to health due to high-frequency electromagnetic fields! In addition, only an external antenna ensures optimal operating range of the devices. Always observe the requirements of the operating instructions for mobile phones and radio transceivers.