Power top
Automatic power top
General information
Applies to: vehicles with power top The power top opens and closes automatically. When open, the power top is stored completely in the power top compartment. The power top can be opened or closed at speeds up to 30 mph (SO km/h). The power top will not open when the temperature is below -5 °F (-15 °C). Under normal conditions, the power top is windand waterproof. In rare cases, small droplets of water may form under extreme weather conditions, such as torrential or prolonged rain. That is normal and no cause for concern. Follow the care instructions to keep the power top free of leaks and to maintain its appearance page 272, Care and cleaning. Also observe the following: — Open and stow the power top only when it is
clean and dry. Stowing the power top when it is damp can create imprints in it, and mildew and other damage can result if itis left stowed while damp for long periods of time.
~To prevent scratching or damaging the power top, do not use any sharp-edged objects to remove ice and snow. The rear window may be cleared of ice with a standard ice scraper.
— Do not leave the power top open for several weeks or the creases in it may become discolored.
— Do not open the power top when the temperature is below 32 °F (0 °C). The fabric in the power top loses elasticity in temperatures below the freezing point.
Opening and closing the power top icles with power top
Fig. 41 Center console: power top switch
Requirement: the luggage compartment lid must be closed. Opening and closing the power top > Switch the ignition on. > To open the power top, pull and hold the switch @ during the entire process.
» To close the power top, pull and hold the switch @ during the entire process. Opening and closing the power top (automatic operation) Requirement: the speed must be between 4 mph (6 km/h) and 30 mph (50 km/h). There must be no passengers or objects on the rear bench seat. » Switch the ignition on. > To open the power top completely, pull the
switch @ briefly. » To close the power top completely, pull the switch @ briefly.
It is not necessary to hold the switch.
The status of the power top is shown in the instrument cluster display when operating the power top switch. You can close the power top when the wind deflector is installed page 56. A message will appear in the instrument cluster if the power top cannot be opened or closed.
— When operating the power top, make sure the function is not affected by wind or other
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factors and that it does not interfere with other drivers.
— Visibility to the rear is limited when operating the power top. Avoid operating the top while driving in reverse.
— Never drive with the power top unlocked. The wind from driving could cause the power top to open. This can result in injuries and damage to the vehicle.
—Make sure no one will be injured by the power top supports or other moving components when opening and closing the top.
~The headroom in the rear is reduced when opening and closing the power top. Make sure the rear passengers keep enough distance from the power top to reduce the risk of injury.
To prevent damage to the power top: — do not store any objects in the power top
storage compartment. — make sure there is enough space above the
vehicle when opening or closing the power top.
~To avoid draining the vehicle battery unnecessarily, do not open and close the power top repeatedly when the engine is switched off.
~The power top can also be operated manually temporarily if there is a malfunction = page 57, Power top emergency operation. Have the problem corrected as soon as possible by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
~ If the vehicle is parked with the power top open, the vehicle interior is not protected from damaging weather or unauthorized access. Lock any items you leave behind in the luggage compartment. Close the power top before leaving the vehicle.
~The side windows automatically lower slightly when opening or closing the power top.
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Power top convenience opening and closing Applies to: vehicles with power top
Fig. 42 Driver's door: turning the key to open and close
Convenience opening with the driver door lock > To unlock the vehicle, press the @ button on the vehicle control key.
» Remove the mechanical key > page 38. » Turn the mechanical key once in the driver's door lock to the unlock position @.
» Turn the mechanical key to the opening position a second time within two seconds and hold it there until the power top opens completely.
Convenience closing with the driver door lock
» Remove the mechanical key page 38. » Turn the mechanical key once in the driver's door lock to the lock position @).
» Turn the mechanical key to the closing position a second time within two seconds and hold it there until the power top is completely closed.
Convenience opening with the convenience key*
» Press and hold the @ button on the vehicle key until the power top is completely open.
Convenience closing with the convenience key* » Press the & button on the vehicle key to lock
the vehicle. » Press the @ button a second time within two
seconds and hold it until the power top is completely closed, or
> Touch the sensor* + page 39, fig. 27 on the door handle long enough until the power top is
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completely closed. Do not place your hand in the door handle when doing this.
The opening or closing process will stop immediately if you release the key or stop touching the button or sensor*. Opening and closing with the convenience key* is possible from up to 13 ft (4 m) away.
Read and follow the important safety precautions © A\ in Opening and closing the power top on page 53.
Power top storage compartment
Applies to: vehicles with power top
Fig. 43 Luggage compartment: power top storage compartment and button
Raising/lowering the power top storage compartment » To raise/lower the power top storage compartment, pull the button in the luggage compartment.
The power top storage compartment can be raised when the power top is closed. This provides more cargo space in the luggage compartment.
The open power top is stored and protected in the power top storage compartment. The power top storage compartment cannot be raised when the power top is open. Because of this, the cargo area in the luggage compartment is smaller when the power top is open than when it is closed.
To reduce the risk of damage, make sure there are no sensitive objects in the power top storage compartment's range of motion.
Messages Applies to: vehicles with power top The following messages may appear depending on the vehicle equipment: EE)power top: malfunction! You may continue driving (limited functionality). See owner's manual This message appears if there is a malfunction in the system. Try to open/close the power top again. If the message still appears, have an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility correct the malfunction. Do not drive faster than 30 mph (SO km/h) until it is corrected.
EE) Power top: rear seats occupied. Cannot run automatically. See owner's manual This message appears if passengers or objects are detected on the rear seat while the power top is operating. Make sure that passengers or objects on the rear seat have enough distance between them and the power top. EE Power top: operation currently not possible If the power top is operated continually for a long period of time, the overload protection activates for approximately 15 to 30 minutes. You can open or close the power top again after that. EE Power top: malfunction! Unable to operate This message appears when there is a malfunction. The power top can be operated manually > page 57.
Never drive with the power top unlocked. The wind from driving could cause the power top to open. This can result in injuries and damage to the vehicle.
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Wind deflector
Applies to: vehicles with wind deflector
Fig. 45 Rear of the vehi inserting the wind deflector (2)
The wind deflector reduces air movement in the passenger compartment in order to make driving more comfortable.
The wind deflector is located in the luggage compartment inside the storage bag* or under the cargo floor. Inserting and positioning the wind deflector > Open the rear window on the passenger's side. » Remove the wind deflector from the luggage compartment and fold it apart once. The wind deflector is installed in the correct position when the long side is toward the front and the wind deflector frame is at the top.
» Insert both pins on the wind deflector @ into the mounts in the side trim panel on the driver's side.
» Fold the handle @ upward and lift the center of the wind deflector slightly @).
» Now guide the wind deflector into the mounts on the passenger's side @ and press lightly in the middle of the wind deflector © until the handle locks in place.
» Raise the wind deflector so that it is upright.
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Removing the wind deflector » Fold the handle @ upward and lift the center o
the wind deflector slightly @. » Remove the wind deflector from the mounts in
the side trim on the passenger's side. » Pull the wind deflector out of the mounts on
the driver side and lift it out. » Fold the wind deflector together and store it securely in the luggage compartment.
— Do not use the wind deflector to secure car90.
— Be careful when installing so you do not pinch your fingers.
— Pay attention to the traffic when installing the wind deflector. Install the wind deflector from the side of the vehicle that is away from traffic.
Do not lean against the vehicle when installing the wind deflector. Hard objects and decorations on clothing such as belt buckles can scratch the paint.
~The wind deflector works best when all of the windows are rolled up while driving.
— Only store the wind deflector in the storage bag* or under the cargo floor when it is dry.
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Power top emergency operation Preparation
Applies to: vehicles with power top
Fig. 46 Luggage compartment: vehicle tool kit; release lever
Only close the power top manually in an emergency. Have a second person assist.
> Switch the ignition on. » Move the selector lever to the "P" position (automatic transmission).
> Set the parking brake. > If possible, open all of the windows. > Open the luggage compartment lid and remove
the emergency release handle (@) from the left side trim panel.
» Lift the cargo floor cover using the plastic handle and hook the handle above the power top storage compartment.
» Remove the hex socket round blade and the flat-head screwdriver blade from the vehicle tool kit @.
» Release the cargo floor cover again. » Fold the backrests forward so that you can pull
the release lever in the side trim panel @. > Close the luggage compartment lid. > Switch the ignition off. » To reduce the pressure in the power top hy-
draulics, pull the switch to open the power top and hold for approximately 10 to 15 seconds page 53.
~The risk of pinching your hands or other people increases during all of the power top emergency operation steps.
—Make sure all windows are lowered during emergency operation.
—Do not reach into the power top supports: or other moving components.
— Never drive with the power top unlocked. The wind from driving could cause the power top to open. This can result in injuries and damage to the vehicle.
Step 1: Release the power top storage compartment lid Applies to: vehicles with power top
Fig. 47 Rear bench seat: releasing the power top storage ‘compartment lid with the emergency release handle
» Remove the cover behind the rear seats by pulling in the direction of the arrow. If necessary, the cover can also be removed with the screwdriver.
> Put the emergency release handle and the hex socket round blade together.
» To unlock the power top storage compartment lid, insert the emergency release handle into the opening on the rear panel of the power top storage compartment lid.
» Turn the emergency release handle in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place.
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Fig. 48 Rear of the vehicle: lifting the power top storage ‘compartment lid out and securing
» Place the power top storage compartment lid in the storage compartment (@).
» Secure the raised power top storage compartment lid by inserting the screwdriver into the hinge @). Make sure to insert the screwdriver through both holes in the hinge.
> Allow the power top storage compartment lid to lower slowly until it remains stationary.
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Applies to: vehicles with power top
Fig. 49 Windshield:
Fig. 50 Inside of the power top: locking the power top with the emergency release handle
» Stand next to the vehicle when the door is open.
» Hold the power top by its front edge and pull it completely out of the power top storage compartment A\ in Preparation on page 57.
» Press the power top onto the windshield frame © fig. 49.
> Remove the cap from the inside of the power top.
> Insert the emergency release handle into the opening and turn it clockwise until it stops fig. 50.
» Check to make sure the power top is latched by lifting at the front edge of the power top. If locked correctly, the power top will not lift any farther.
Applies to: vehicles with power top
Fig. 51 Rear of the vehicle: closing the power top storage compartment lid and power top Fig.
52 Rear bench seat: locking the power top storage compartment lid with the emergency release handle
» Lift the rear edge of the power top and remove the inserted screwdriver from the hinge.
» Close the power top storage compartment lid @ and let the rear edge of the power top tower @2O,
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» Insert the emergency release handle into the opening in the rear panel and turn it in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place fig. 52.
» Mount the cover again > page 57, fig. 47. » Put the removed vehicle tool kit back in place.
— Drive a maximum of 44 mph (70 km/h) and have the malfunction corrected immediately by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
= Avoid touching the support rods and other moving parts when opening or closing the power top storage compartment lid. If you do make contact, your hands could be pinched.
~ After the power top has been lowered, it must not be pressed down entirely on the ‘molding or it could result in damage.
— Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.
Make sure the locking mechanisms are locked securely.
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