New owner questions

[boss2k]

1. Does the car display tire pressure or does it show green/ red indication of tire pressure.

2. Where can you get PDF version of owners manual

3. Have you seen the underbody of the car, I don't see it completely sealed to protect from road debris unlike I observed in my BMW. I mean i expected better finish of a car expensive like this

4. I have the advanced key, to turn on the power without starting the car do I just insert the key in the keyfob, I have a tire pressure gauge to fill up air

I am sure to post more questions as I get more accustomed to the features


Thanks in advance

[afig367]

I'll take #4: Press the Engine Start/Stop button but do NOT have your foot on the brake. That will supply power to the car's systems but will not start the engine.





1. Does the car display tire pressure or does it show green/ red indication of tire pressure.

2. Where can you get PDF version of owners manual

3. Have you seen the underbody of the car, I don't see it completely sealed to protect from road debris unlike I observed in my BMW. I mean i expected better finish of a car expensive like this

4. I have the advanced key, to turn on the power without starting the car do I just insert the key in the keyfob, I have a tire pressure gauge to fill up air

I am sure to post more questions as I get more accustomed to the features


Thanks in advance

[Moose201]

As far as I can tell, actual tire pressures are not displayed.

[Leor604]

I'll take #4: Press the Engine Start/Stop button but do NOT have your foot on the brake. That will supply power to the car's systems but will not start the engine.

....or if you are just wanting to turn on the MMI to listen to music or watch a movie, just press down on the volume knob (MMI on/off switch)

[boss2k]

I'll take #4: Press the Engine Start/Stop button but do NOT have your foot on the brake. That will supply power to the car's systems but will not start the engine.

I have manual , should i not press on clutch then ?

Alternatively cant I just insert key in ignition without pressing clutch, will that work

This is for filling up air using my tire pressure compressor

[skeelo]

With advanced key there should be no need to insert the key. As noted, WITHOUT stepping on the brake (or clutch for that matter) press the start/ stop button to activate the ACC functions. You'll need to press at least one more time to cycle through to off, perhaps two times. Not sure on the S4 (mine isn't here yet) but my wife's Durango requires 2 presses of the start/ stop button to get back to the off position.

[Dr GP]

As far as I can tell, actual tire pressures are not displayed.

Yes, you only get a warning when the tire pressure falls 8-9 lbs lower than the preset pressure. You can reset that pressure using the MMI to whatever you choose. BTW, I don't care what the underbody looks like as long as there are no issues with the car. And i haven;t had any regarding lack of the underbody being sealed. Enjoy your S4, you will soon forget about BMW. If not, sell it and go back to BMW.

[boss2k]

Where can you get PDF version of owners manual

How do you reset MMI after changing tire pressure, do i just click on store and drive the car and system resets automatically

Ever since i bought and start the car for the 1st time in the day there is a slight crank , is that normal

[Crucible35]

What year is this car? Didn't the owners manual come with the car? You should really refer to that first before asking a million questions on the forums.

[boss2k]

What year is this car? Didn't the owners manual come with the car? You should really refer to that first before asking a million questions on the forums.

2013 and has owners manual but looking for pdf which is easy to reference as most of the time i am in front of my laptop. I have that pdf copy for my other cars

Regarding asking questions i thought this forum is meant for that , if you are irritated pl dont reply !!!

[xtrema]

How do you reset MMI after changing tire pressure, do i just click on store and drive the car and system resets automatically


TPMS on S4 is passive. Hence you don't need to pay for expensive sensors at each wheel.

But the downside is, it doesn't know what PSI you got, it only alert when you have less. So you have to manually check and adjust tire pressure first with a gauge and then go into CAR => TPMS and hit store current setting.

I set mine to 37 and it warns at around 29.

[skeelo]

i am in front of my laptop.

Google may be of help vs. waiting for someone to partially respond to your questions.

It wouldn't hurt to look in the manual either... I typically go through the manual of vehicles when I first get them and flag the pertinent items I'll need in the future (e.g., oil type, oil change specs, light resets, etc.). I find it has helped me familiarize myself with other features and functions I might not have found on my own too!

[JohnEnglish]

There's no "official" version of the manual in PDF that I've ever seen. I know some people have scanned in copies of the manual and converted them to PDFs.

[Dr GP]

Where can you get PDF version of owners manual

How do you reset MMI after changing tire pressure, do i just click on store and drive the car and system resets automatically



After you have the pressure set where you want it. Go into the MMI and find tire pressure setting and select reset or set. Done with car not moving

[boss2k]

Ok guys I have read the manual and come up with below questions only after reading it

1. I use a compressor for inflating tires and so I should plug it only on the 12 volt center console outlet as the manual states not to use the cigarette lighter outlet. Is there any other 12v sockets for external accessories ?

2. Can I just take out the cigrarette lighter , don't need and dont want it inside the car, I am surprised to see it as I thought latest US cars don't come with it anymore

3 do we have passenger exterior tilt mirror function in our cars because it's
Not working and as per manual available only with memory for external mirror

Thanks

[JohnEnglish]

1. For North American, no. In Europe there's an additional outlet in the trunk.
2. Yes, you can take it out, it won't harm anything.
3. Turn the mirror adjuster knob to the right side and put the car in reverse. If you car has that feature then you will see the right mirror tilt down.

[skeelo]

Regarding 3...

You may need to set the tilt while in reverse. Once you start moving forward it will revert back to normal after 8 mph or so.

[boss2k]

[QUOTE
3. Turn the mirror adjuster knob to the right side and put the car in reverse. If you car has that feature then you will see the right mirror tilt down.[/QUOTE]

which feature has tilt option ? I have premium plus and all other stuff like MMI etc

[boss2k]

I was able to tilt the passenger mirror but it tilts very little , how to have it tilt more down ?

Secondly the recommended tire pressure for 19 inch is 41 psi , do you think thats bit high . I was running 32 in front and 36 rear for my BMW staggered 18" wheels

[JohnEnglish]

I was able to tilt the passenger mirror but it tilts very little , how to have it tilt more down ?

Secondly the recommended tire pressure for 19 inch is 41 psi , do you think thats bit high . I was running 32 in front and 36 rear for my BMW staggered 18" wheelsThere's a sticker on the driver's side door frame with the Audi recommended tire pressure. I just set my tires to that (I forget what it is off hand).

[boss2k]

There's a sticker on the driver's side door frame with the Audi recommended tire pressure. I just set my tires to that (I forget what it is off hand).

Yes by recommended tire pressure I am referring to the PSI mentioned on drivers door which states 41

Just curious if it's high for 19 inch tires

[JohnEnglish]

Yes by recommended tire pressure I am referring to the PSI mentioned on drivers door which states 41

Just curious if it's high for 19 inch tiresLow profile tires generally need higher pressure settings. Plus the 41 psi setting is coming direct from Audi, I assume they know what they're doing and I'm not going to second guess them.

[Leor604]

I was able to tilt the passenger mirror but it tilts very little , how to have it tilt more down ?

While the mirror is tilted down, use the adjuster knob to move it to your desired position. It will remember that position and return to it every time you engage reverse gear.

[theedge111]

Yes by recommended tire pressure I am referring to the PSI mentioned on drivers door which states 41

Just curious if it's high for 19 inch tires

41 is for a full load. Here's the tire pressure page from the 2013 manual. My 2010 says the front should be 36psi front under normal loads and 33psi rear. I'm not sure why the b8.5 is now 39psi front.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s173/theedge111/B3DB9DF3-70FC-43B1-80CF-4B902DDE1DF9-4547-000005D36EE06501.jpg

[407guy]

While the mirror is tilted down, use the adjuster knob to move it to your desired position. It will remember that position and return to it every time you engage reverse gear.

Wow, good to know.

Thanks!

[boss2k]

While the mirror is tilted down, use the adjuster knob to move it to your desired position. It will remember that position and return to it every time you engage reverse gear.

Thanks it worked .

Secondly does our cars come with remote trunk release button for closing the trunk, i know there is a button for opening it.

[JohnEnglish]

No.

[MailmanOdd]

Dude, read the manual. It will take you less time and answer all of your questions and even questions that you didn't know you had.

[boss2k]

Dude, read the manual. It will take you less time and answer all of your questions and even questions that you didn't know you had.

I did read the manual before posting the question , do you know the answer , if so answer it or ignore the question

[RickFLS4]

There's no "official" version of the manual in PDF that I've ever seen. I know some people have scanned in copies of the manual and converted them to PDFs.

You are correct. I asked AoA and they do not publish PDF versions of manuals for some reason.

[boss2k]

How can you stop the car from playing music ( by CD or radio) automatically when i start the car. Everytime i start the car music is on , is there any setup to disable that

Thanks

[VW2S4]

lol at all these questions... you'd be wearing your welcome thin in a lot of other forums.

[isles1]

How can you stop the car from playing music ( by CD or radio) automatically when i start the car. Everytime i start the car music is on , is there any setup to disable that

ThanksMaybe I'm not ready to have a car in the luxury sport segment...Even if I could VAG-COM such a setting, I've always just hit the radio power button before turning off the car.

[boss2k]

lol at all these questions... you'd be wearing your welcome thin in a lot of other forums.

Do you know the answer ? If so please mention if there is a setup. Dont quite get these kind of remarks made !!!

[boss2k]

Maybe I'm not ready to have a car in the luxury sport segment...Even if I could VAG-COM such a setting, I've always just hit the radio power button before turning off the car.

I do that too and it just mutes the volume and is back on immediately when I start the car which is irritating me, want to know if I can stop it

[jdwk]

Yeah I'd like to know that too. I can pause the song, but when I start the car again, it starts playing again. And I've read the manuals too, but you miss things and many items are hard to find. It's perfectly acceptable to ask these kinds of questions on a forum.

[boss2k]

Yeah I'd like to know that too. I can pause the song, but when I start the car again, it starts playing again. And I've read the manuals too, but you miss things and many items are hard to find. It's perfectly acceptable to ask these kinds of questions on a forum.

Thanks sir for supporting me , what I get pissed is with some smart alec will bother replying to question but won't answer it and put an adverse remark , overall this forum is great and you get answers immediately

[boss2k]

Anyone can suggest how to fix this "How can you stop the car from playing music ( by CD or radio) automatically when i start the car. Everytime i start the car music is on , is there any setup to disable that"

[13S4]

You can change your music source to be set for an empty device (Blank SD card, jukebox with no songs stored, etc). It's a pain in the ass, but the system automatically reverts to the last used source.

[kasher_khan]

41 is for a full load. Here's the tire pressure page from the 2013 manual. My 2010 says the front should be 36psi front under normal loads and 33psi rear. I'm not sure why the b8.5 is now 39psi front.


+1

I have been curious about this as well. Anyone know why the normal load pressure for front is lower on 2013 as compared to previous models (39 vs 36)? It's the same suspension and tires for the most part??? the only thing I could think of that was mechanically different would be the crown diff which is a liny bit lighter, but that could not have offset the weight balance by much.